I discovered this sweet shop on Etsy called Flightless Bird Design by Amanda Faye. She sells all sorts of cute jewellery, prints, accessories and tea wallets!

I purchased the Boats on the Water design, but instead of keeping the sachets of herbal tea that we keep in stock for my Mother in Law in it, I am going to use it for my cards that I don't have room for in my wallet! Like gift cards, store loyalty cards etc. It is beautifully made and the print is adorable.

I think they would make a great gift for a friend who has just announced she's pregnant, as I used to carry around a freezer bag with decaf tea bags in it when I was pregnant, which got horridly mucky in the bottom of my handbag.

At around £14 (depending on the exchange rate) they are a very reasonable hand made find. Luckily, she offers international shipping!

I couldn't resist a browse in my absolute favourite American store Pottery Barn. I love it because it has an antique feel without being overtly retro. I am not a huge fan of the phrase "shabby chic" as it seems to get used for anything that is vaguely distressed, Pottery Barn however is everything chic with a rustic feel.

They use the phrase whimsy in their description of their children's range (all of which I wish I could ship over in a giant container).

I know it might not be everyone's cup of tea, mass produced home goods, remember that episode in Friend's where Phoebe goes on a rant then wants every item in the store!

But it is right up my street and if I could have put one of their drinks dispensers in my hand luggage without my husband noticing, I would have!

They have a section on the website dedicated to entertaining with loads of ideas and tips. Find it here.

So what did I buy? The smallest of things as I really was running out of room in the suitcase.

A set of alphabet wine charms, which not only will I use for parties and at big family occasions like Christmas but also thought I could use them to help big boy (think plastic glasses and different things in the cups with corresponding letters).

I also bought this kitsch ketchup pot to keep in the fridge. I have never kept ketchup in the fridge but apparently you are meant to! I had half empty bottles left over from small boy's party food (mini portions of fish and chips from the local takeaway!) which I've decanted into one!

My husband took advantage of us being over in America the other week and treated himself to a very lovely new iPad 2. He saved some dollars and it earned it's money just on the flight home! There are some great and free kid's apps out there, we love the Toca Robot lab in which you have to build a robot and then they come to life. It was free when we downloaded it but at £1.49 I would still recommend it!

This week for my Mama's Monday Must Do, is to buy a kiddie friendly case. The thing is, it is not a toy but big boy obviously thinks it is, as all he does is play games on it and swipe through photos and videos!

We found this funky Speck iGuy which we are definitely going to get. It may seem extravagant but compared to having a smashed iPad, insurance claim and increased premium next year it is a must have!

Off to place a 1-click order now!