Mele Kalikimaka

I have to admit that as much as I love a white Christmas, there's this little (huge) part of me that's been dreaming of a tropical Christmas *le sigh* That's not in the cards for me this year but I did manage to get my hands on some beauti-licious products by cult-brand Beautiki! I almost died of sheer whimsical joy when I stumbled across their shop - just the sight of so many lovely vintage style postcards had me considering breaking out the blender...pina coladas anyone? With scent descriptions / names that evoke caramel daydreams on coconut clouds, these organic bath & body treats are sure to please even the most discerning of beauty addicts. There's nothing less than extraordinary about being whisked away from mundanity with mounds of decadent tropical bubbles. Give a bit of fresh island goodness to anyone you really like - they'll reciprocate with kudos and adoration for years to come. 

I Want Christmas Candy

There is no iPhone case that I want to take a big, sugary bite out of more than the CandyShell by Speck! This particular case has garnered kind of a cult following, due to its dynamic colors and superior protection. Having only seen these cases from afar at the Apple store and on the phones of strangers (yes, I'm totally the chick who checks out other people's gadgets...,) I was absolutely delighted at how stunning the CandyShell is in person!

I've been rocking the PepMint White and I adore everything about it - the perfectly festive red trim looks amazingly sharp against the gorgeously glossy white plastic shell. I would recommend this case for any gadget addict on your list. You can find it at Speck's website for $35 in a plethora of absolutely delicious flavors - I mean colors...must. not. eat. phone case.

Unisex iPad-y Goodness

Here at CCM we love to dress up our shiny-shinies in the most glorious of accessories. The only problem is finding a case that matches the iPad's sleek styling. Fabrix cheerfully meets this challenge, while still offering ample protection in a small, trendy package. The kind folks at Fabrix sent us their beautifully handmade Wood Felt Satchel along with a Magic Sleeve to tote our iPads in for a few weeks - the result...total addiction!

The Tartan Classice Sleeve is lovely, I feel like I've wrapped my iPad in a super stylish safety blanket, one that will make sure my cherished Apple tablet stays safe and happy. For days when I don't feel like throwing my snugly-sleeve-wrapped iPad in my larger bag, the Satchel is perfect (also brilliant!) With its cream colored adjustable strap, this bag is simplicity at its finest. Both gals and guys look super-cool rocking around the town, iPad - all snug and cozy - in tow. We would highly recommend Fabrix goods for anyone who's looking for something a little different, yet awesome for their iDevice.

*Both available at Fabrix.com (Satchel - $79.90 / Tartan Sleeve - $32.90).

A little bit naughty and a whole lot of nice.

Christmas will be here sooner than you'd expect, and I'd wholeheartedly recommend this stunningly charming Imooi necklace for your favorite gal pal - you know the one with so much moxie, she puts Lois Lane to shame. If the recipient isn't enchanted by the painstaking attention to detail or the allure of the stylish silver, then you're going to have a heck of a time finding a good gift for that person. Angel/Devil reversible necklace available at Imooi.com for $80.

Spread good cheer in and amongst all of your friends and neighbors with this stunningly gorgeous Fleece Wreath.

Imagine how fabulous this incredibly lovely, handmade beauty will look hanging on your front door this holiday season. Now imagine the looks of envy emanating from your neighbors' faces as they revel in your taste - they only wish they had half of your holiday savvy and penchant for all things lavishly festive. This unique objet d'art sells for $50 at LushWreathWorks (via Etsy). I can't imagine a more perfect hostess gift or goodie for an extra special co-worker...you know, the one who always brings you those fresh baked cookies with the Hershey's Kiss in the middle - love that gal!!

Get your writing gloves on...Boygirlparty's Campfire Owls are sure to brighten up even the Grinchiest - Grinch's holiday!

Sweetness abounds in these whimsically lovely greeting cards by the uber-fabulous Boygirlparty! November is the perfect time to sit down with a cup-o marshmallowy cocoa and get to writing out your holiday greetings - and I'm telling you, there's no more adorable way to spread good cheer, than with these paper pretties! They may not actually say "Merry Christmas" or "Happy - Sappy Holidays" but the cozy campfire scene more than says "Ho Ho Ho and all That Jazz." It also exclaims, with glee..."I have fabulous taste and I love sending out holiday cards that you'll actually love and keep for years to come!" Show off your cool kid status at Boygirlparty.com and don't forget to check out the oodles of other uncommon delights while you're there. - Campfire Owl Notecards $14

*Pounce* NinjaBread Cookie Cutters Kick-ass!

Just the fact that Uma describes these as "set to sneak into your kitchen and stage a cookie coup!" makes me need these in the right-now kinda way! Enthrall your friends and fam with these stealthy cinnamon warriors, and could the cookies themselves make a better gift? So if you really need an excuse, picking up a set of these for yourself is an investment. Bake up fresh batches of ninja-bread cookies and randomly surprise your co-workers, or pack them in a holiday themed take-out box for secret Santa goodness. No matter how you slice (heh) it, these are sure to be a big hit! $10 @ Urban Materials.