What: New online Asian photography magazine, log on to Blindboys.org, free access and submission.

Why: From the last surviving theater groups of Gujarat to child soldiers in Sri Lanka, this online magazine curates the best photography from lensmen across Asia, and also accepts submissions.

When: You don’t want your stories to get canned.

What: Customised dance footwear by Shah Shoes, call 9892948207 or visit the Facebook group, Rs 1,500 onwards.

Why: From tango to salsa, Jameel will craft you a pair of shoes perfectly tailored for any rhythm.

When: Now, because even though there’s Blood On The Dance Floor, you want to keep the beat alive. R.I.P MJ.

What: Tap dance classes, Arts in Motion, near Peninsula Hotel, Sion (W), call 9820183231, Rs 2,500 for a month.

Why: Because the fancy footwork you’ll pick up here would make Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers sit up and clap.

When: The first ever batch starts in July. Tap tap tap tap tap tap-ah. Tappa-ta-tappa-ta-tappa-ta. Bada-pa. TA-DA!

What: Better Half rings from Soul of Silver, call Anjali on 9820231799, Rs 2,500.

Why: If you’re always losing the better half you hook up with, send out an SOS for these. Partner silver rings, cut and designed to fit together, put a cool spin on Kumbh Mela reunion lockets.

When: You like it and you wanna put a ring on it.

What: Traditional Thai Yoga Massage, Hyatt Regency, Sahar Airport Road, Rs. 4,000.

Why: If lying still and being doused in oil is not your scene, then this dry massage, which combines yoga postures with simultaneous stimulation of pressure points, is perfect for you.

When: You want to travel East, without going Far.

What: Dual flavour cake, by order only, Deliciae, call Ms. Mahajan at 9322288187, Rs 425 for half a kilo.

Why: Two half cakes - kiwi and chocolate, Baileys and coffee – cozy up in a single dessert, but without intruding into each other’s space. A perfect relationship!

When: You want to put an end to the Black Forest vs. pineapple debate that ensues before any birthday party.

What: Personalised Bollywood Poster Art, Limona Studio, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to order, price varies with size of canvas.

Why: Email the French Limona Studio your photos, along with the classic Hindi film poster you like – you can pick from the many options on their website, or send in your own – and they’ll ship you an oil painting, rendered by old-school Bollywood poster artists.

When: You want to star in movies like Mughal-E-Azam and Julie, even if it’s just on paper (or canvas).

What: The Shah of Blah Poetry Service, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , start at Rs 250 per Blah.

Why: These two writers can plume odes to your toads, princes, pooches, partners, friends with birthdays, and just about anyone or anything you want to celebrate. We ordered one for a pal, and it was delivered to her house in a whimsical bottle. They also put poems in fortune cookies, stockings and other cool carriers.

When: You want a verse in a purse.

What: Adult Piñata, Party Shop, 327 Abdul Rehman Street, next to Bata Shoes, Crawford Market‎, call 23442013, starts at Rs 275.

Why: Give these guys a couple of days and your design of choice, and they’ll build a customised piñata for your next fiesta. Stuff it with the usual suspects – mini alcohol bottles, flavoured condoms, confetti – that’ll have your friends scrambling like a bunch of kids.

When: At your next house party, when you want to beat that horse to death.

What: Customised charm bracelets, call Samidha at 9920117773 or Sanjana at 9820603861, Rs. 700 onwards.

Why: When they’re not styling movie stars, these designers string together charms stocked at stores like Butter. But we take you straight to the source, where you can have them create customised bracelets sporting all the things you love – sheep, guitars, cupcakes, and even your fat Persian cat.

When: Your wardrobe needs a shot in the (ch)arm.