Here’s another beautiful product straight from 100% Design in Tokyo and it’s so typical Japanese… It’s called the ‘Good Night Light’ and what it does is simple to explain: You place it on the table next to your bed and when you turn off your light and are ready to go zzzzzzzz, this little sweet lamp gently lights up and then after a short while just as gently goes out again. Why? Well, think of it as being tucked in, a little beacon of light to finally have you snooze away. You don’t ever have to touch it as it runs on its own with a light sensor and though it’s tiny in size, it makes a massive impression with a super strong LED that is very visible. It’s a beautiful idea that could only come from Japan, we have it next to our beds here at C&M (not literally here) and we completely enjoy its uselessness every night. It’s just plain lovely…

Price: $50 / 45€ plus shipping

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We’ve mentioned it often enough, we’re suckers for gadgets and we adore kitchen contraptions, with that said, how could we not jump on this product?

It’s similar to the fabulous Noooodle, but lacks the trivet ‘functionality’ that our current fave Noooodle provided. But then again, the Godfather adds some street cred, looking like some good old brass knuckles – hence the name… But don’t get us wrong, this beauty is primarily used to measure the amount of Spaghetti you’ll need, not to intimidate anybody. And at measuring it does a great job, not so much at intimidating people, it’s just a wee bit to thin for that. Bit then again, we wouldn’t want anybody to get hurt in the kitchen…

Just plain lovely…

Price: $50 / 45€ plus shipping

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Have you already found the ultimate gift for yourself or another loved one this holiday season? Well here is your last chance to get your hands on just that:

The ultimate holiday splurge is back! For the 3rd year in a row, we’re doing it again and this year it’s more amazing, unusual, special, beautiful than ever before. What are we talking about? The ultimate get ready for the holidays gift: C&M’s famous surprise holiday calendar!

Following in the footsteps of the holiday calendars that are so common in Europe that come filled with 24 pieces of fairly disgusting chocolate, each hiding behind a small door that is opened on a daily basis. When we were kids, we loved opening one door at a time and it us all excited and looking forward to the big day. This is the adult version, 24 gifts, curated by us, items that you won’t find anywhere else, limited editions, C&M exclusives, and simply stunning and amazing things from all over the world. Home Accessories, some personal luxuries, gifts, some table top, some bath, some gadget and all is simply fabulous. All these goodies come beautifully wrapped – we’re famous for our wrapping - in one big – no, huge – box, delivered right to your doorstep on December 1st. Then it’s up to you, dive right in and splurge, or open one every day, follow the numbers or don’t, or keep them all until the last day and open them all on the 25th. Any way you like it, once it’s delivered to your doorstep, you can choose how to treat it. Last year we had two different calendars the Luxe and the Cosmopolitan Edition, this year we have decided against the two versions, the Cosmo version simply didn’t have the finesse the Luxe version had and we didn’t like that. So just one fabulous all glam version that is very gender neutral, so no matter who the lucky one is, it will be spot on!

One last thing: This is the last weekend when it is available, come Monday it’s over and we’re starting to wrap all these great gifts, so choose now or wait until it rolls back next ye

Price: $1600 / 1300€ plus shipping

Let’s be honest here for a moment, shall we? When it comes to giving a massage, do you suck? Don’t get us wrong, but are you a weekend massage master who gives a massage every, you know, every other weekend or so? If you are anything like us, you fall into the ‘or so’ category, and we don’t think of ourselves as terribly bad at giving a massage, but if you compare it with a pro, we kinda suck.

But then again, there are times where a massage can lead to more, a lot more, but to get there, your fingertips need to be at the top of their game. What if they aren’t or you don’t feel like reading up on the essential massaging technique? Well, don’t worry, simply whip out the Contour M – no, not a razor though the name is equally romantic – JimmyJane’s fabulous massage stone and light the wonderful Afterglow Pink Lotus candle, and when the natural and cosmetic grade wax liquifies into a nourishing high-slip massage oil, drizzle it onto the underside of the Contour M and it will warm the sexy ceramic to the touch. Now all you have to do is turn the stone over and let it glide across the body, the oil will provide the perfect amount of slip for an unforgettable massage.

And what happens after that, well, that’s simply up to you, but let us say that much, with the Contour M, your chances have increased exponentially… Keep the candle on and the stone handy, who knows, you might need to go for round two, or three, or – you get the point. Enjoy, no seriously!

Price: $50 / 45€ plus shipping

Here’s a little treat for you straight from 100% Design in Tokyo: The liquid bookmark!

Brand spanking new from our friends over at Kyouei Design, these bookmarks are all handmade out of Silicone so each one looks different and they all look as if they are melting…

They were sold for the first time at Designboommart in Tokyo and caused quite the commotion. Each one is about 10" (25 cm) long and 2" (5 cm) wide, give and take a bit as they are all handmade! That’s it, get them, they are great stocking stuffers and come in White, Red and Gray!

Colors: Gray, Red, White

Price: $10 / 8€ plus shipping

We seem to be on a violent little trip currently, but trust us, it’s all in good humor… Today we are going to war on the dull shopping bag. Are you like us and have you had enough of the ubiquitous canvas re-useable shopping totes? The ones you can get on every corner these days and that just cash in on the green conscience but that don’t take a stand?

We think that’s pretty lame and are totally happy that we found something that we really really really like! It’s small – which we love; it’s cool – which we love; it’s absolutely unique – which we adore; and it will probably get you held up at the next airport – which we don’t really like, but it comes with the product.

Designed was the Greenaid (Get it? Get it?) by the great guys over at Lovegrove Repucci – they are the originators of the NY Delft – and it’s a really simple, yet stunning idea: A reuseable shopping tote wrapped inside a small grenade. Zip it open, unfurl the bag and have the grenade dangle on the outside. The bag takes a definite stand and makes it clear to everybody why it came in such a unique encasing.

Price: $18 / 15€ plus shipping

Now here’s a gadget that we couldn’t pass over: The AK47 Ice Tray

Shaped like an ammunition clip for the AK47 it is an ice cube tray creating a dozen ‘cubes’ shaped like AK47 bullets. Now if that doesn’t sound like the killer drink accessory, then we don’t know what would be…

Price: $15 / 15€ plus shipping

Brace yourself!

The ultimate holiday splurge is back! For the 3rd year in a row, we’re doing it again and this year it’s more amazing, unusual, special, beautiful than ever before. What are we talking about? The ultimate get ready for the holidays gift: C&M’s famous surprise holiday calendar!

Following in the footsteps of the holiday calendars that are so common in Europe that come filled with 24 pieces of fairly disgusting chocolate, each hiding behind a small door that is opened on a daily basis. When we were kids, we loved opening one door at a time and it us all excited and looking forward to the big day. This is the adult version, 24 gifts, curated by us, items that you won’t find anywhere else, limited editions, C&M exclusives, and simply stunning and amazing things from all over the world. Home Accessories, some personal luxuries, gifts, some table top, some bath, some gadget and all is simply fabulous. All these goodies come beautifully wrapped – we’re famous for our wrapping - in one big – no, huge – box, delivered right to your doorstep on December 1st. Then it’s up to you, dive right in and splurge, or open one every day, follow the numbers or don’t, or keep them all until the last day and open them all on the 25th. Any way you like it, once it’s delivered to your doorstep, you can choose how to treat it. Last year we had two different calendars the Luxe and the Cosmopolitan Edition, this year we have decided against the two versions, the Cosmo version simply didn’t have the finesse the Luxe version had and we didn’t like that. So just one fabulous all glam version that is very gender neutral, so no matter who the lucky one is, it will be spot on!

One last thing: This is available for exactly one week, then it’s off, so get your hands on it whilst you can!

Price: $1600 / 1300€ plus ship