GBK Creates Amazing Awards Gifting Lounge

Alila hotels
Alila Hotel and Resorts
Lovely Sheila from Shatra Designs models one of her bracelets.
Lovely Sheela from Shatra Designs models one of her beautiful necklaces.
My M&M's personalized M and M's.
My M&M’s personalized M and M’s.
Actor Bruce Davis at Dr. Sand's display
Actor Bruce Davis at Dr. Jamie Sand’s display

GBK had their super fancy gifting suite at the luxurious L’Ermitage Hotel on February 19th. This amazing suite was held in several large rooms and a patio and was on two stories! It was like gifting suite heaven for celebrities and media in attendance.

The presenting sponsor was Stop Attack and the charity benefiting were Each Mind Matters: California’s Mental Health Movement.

Event sponsors were Alila Hotel and Resorts, Band for Arms, basicare, Beauty Kitchen by Heather Marianna, Blaze Clothiers, Celebrity Trainer Lalo Fuentes, Coco Cafe, DermaSet 3D Anti-Aging Renewal Treatment, Dr. Jamie Sands D.D.S., Energy Upgrade California, Eustachi, Fancy Pants Wine, Goodboy, Haala Denim, Hazel & Harmony, hope and grace initiative, Jim Hjort, LCSW, John Kelly Chocolates, Jonathon Hair Care, L.A. Star Greens-Perfect 10, Le Medallion Champagne, LUNA bar, Monster Energy Drinks, My M&M’s, Pasta Chips, Popchips, Shatra Designs, Still With You, Suja Juice, Support Ur Pet, Vita Coco, and Wonderwoof.

Alila means “surprise” in Sanskrit which truly describes the refreshing nature of their properties and the reaction of their guests when they stay there. The pictures of the resort looked amazing. Would love to visit!

A military vet with Bands for Arms products.
A military vet with Bands for Arms products.

Bands for Arms are handmade bracelets made out of donated military uniforms to support many military non-profit associations.

I loved the gourmet M&M’s that were award themed. Their display was conveniently located by Dr. Jamie Sands, a cosmetic dentist. How apropos! You can indulge your inner sweet tooth then look into treatment from a wonderful dentist.

Haala Denim in the house
Darrin of Haala Denim in the house

Haala Denim’s line looks super cool! The material felt really soft and the jeans look stylin’. I liked that these hand-crafted premium jeans are made locally in Los Angeles.

Jillian of Beauty Kitchen
Jillian of Beauty Kitchen

I also liked Beauty Kitchen by Heather Marianna. It’s an organic and all natural product. The Tropical Smoothie Skin Polish felt great and looked amazing!

Actor Stephen Kramer Glickman with the founders of Blaze Clothing
Actor Stephen Kramer Glickman with Vera, La Darrius and Reuben of Blaze Clothing

I liked the styles at Blaze Clothiers. It’s a luxe-lifestyle brand specializing in upscale casual wear for men and women. I especially love their dresses! So stylish and fun, yet classy.

Model Pilar Bocq puckers up for Lipluxe
Model Pilar Bocq puckers up for Lipluxe

Lipluxe also has some great products. Love their line!

Nata of Lalofit
Nata of Lalofit

Celebrity trainer Lalo Fuentes had some great DVDs. Coco Cafe had their coconut water cafe lattes made from Vita Cocoa Pure Coconut Water and Brazilian Arabica Bean Espresso.

Beautiful jewelry from Shatra Designs
Beautiful jewelry from Shatra Designs

I love Sheela’s beautiful bracelets from Shatra’s Designs. She combined her daughters names, Shaya and Autra, to come up with the catchy name of her handcrafted jewelry. Created with theatrical whole person in mind, each piece affects who we truly are.

Suja Juice is the fastest growing organic, cold-pressed and non-GMO beverly company in the US. Suja means long, beautiful life.

Jonathan Haircare products
Jonathan Haircare products

I also loved Jonathan Hair Care products, which really helps nourish my dry hair that gets even drier in the warm California sun.

 

Touching statue of a daughter being watched over by her dad was so moving it brought me to tears. (This EE staffer lost her dad last year).
Touching statue of a daughter being watched over by her dad was so moving it brought me to tears. (This EE staffer lost her dad last year).

Still with You is a heart-warming memorial statue depicting the many ways our loved ones comfort us that have passed on.

The gals from Hazel & Harmony
Laurie Acosta and Tara Mosca from Hazel & Harmony

Hazel & Harmony make gorgeous bracelets handcrafted in Connecticut that feature gemstones with meaning and a corresponding hashtag that makes the intention and style of the stones.

Pampered pooches...Support Ur Pet's display of fancy dog carriages
Pampered pooches…Support Ur Pet’s display of fancy dog carriages by Katie’s Carriages

Support Ur Pet is a collection of pet products and services

Putting on the ritz..Vanderpump Pets' fancy, high-end line of pet products
Putting on the ritz..Vanderpump Pets’ fancy, high-end line of pet products

 

Betsy of Wonderwoof kicks up her heels for her amazing product!
Betsy of Wonderwoof kicks up her heels for her amazing product!

Wonderwoof is a dog-activity tracker that promotes your pup’s healthy and social lifestyle in the versatile in the shape of a fashionably functional bowtie device.

Vita Coco is an all-natural, super-hydrating, fat-free, cholesterol-free, nutrient-packed, potassium-stacked, mega electrolyte coconut water!

I love basicare's beauty kits! So handy for the gal on the go!
I love basicare’s beauty kits! So handy for the gal on the go!
Dermaset Display
Dermaset Display

Dermaset 3D Anti-Aging Renewal treatment takes a unique 3 dimensional approach to combat wrinkles and signs of aging. It’s a scientifically advanced all-in-one anti-aging cream proven to help you reveal firmer, younger skin fast.

Posing with a gigantic display of one of my favorite products, Philosophy's Hope in a Jar
Posing with a gigantic display of one of my favorite products, Philosophy’s Renewed Hope in a Jar

Philosophy’s Renewed Hope in a Jar was amazing. It’s also a very philanthropic company. The have a wonderful hope and grace initiative that represents an unprecedented and unending commitment by Philosophy to support mental health and well being.

 

Katia of LASTAR Greens
Katia of LASTAR Greens Perfect 10 Superfoods

LASTAR’s Greens Perfect 10 Superfoods were healthy, but oh so tasty. It’s the world’s first certified organic blend of the top ten superfoods and it’s made in Europe.

I’m a gal on the go that loves LUNA Bars. They use the best ingredients possible and nutrition that matters most to women.

Monster energy drink kept the celebs and media in attendance revved up.

Tasty Pasta Chips are made with semolina flour and Italian herbs, giving it a nice kick over the typical snack fare. They’ve married this Tuscan inspired chip with different seasonings based on regional Italian favorites.

Popchips are a favorite snack of mine and are delicious potato, tortilla, corn and veggie chips like I’ve never had before. Crisp, airy and oh so tasty, they are never fried or baked and they start with the finest ingredients. These chips have all the flavor and crispiness, and half the fat of fried chips.

Let's make a toast! LeMedallion Champagne's lovely rep with the company's amazing champagne.
Let’s make a toast! LeMedallion Champagne’s lovely rep with the company’s amazing champagne.

I loved LeMedallion Champagne. Very great tasting and fruity accents. It’s classic French champagne created for the affluent consumer and it’s aged 30 months rather than the typical 17 months.

Huntre Wilde of Fab Five Lifestyle Magazine poses with a bottle of Fancy Pants Wine
Huntre Wilde of Fab Five Lifestyle Magazine poses with a bottle of Fancy Pants Wine

Fancy Pants Wines are quite fancy in deed! This product is made in a fresh, approachable style with grapes sourced from some of California’s best vineyards.

Right life project had some great products to get attendees' motived to tackle life's big issues
Right life project had some great products to get attendees’ motived to tackle life’s big issues

 

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Chocoholics Unite! Kelly Green of John Kelly Chocolates in front of his amazing display

I also loved John Kelly chocolates. Their rich truffle fudge bars are utterly amazing and I’m a true chocoholic. It’s not surprise that these bars are award-winning. Kelly Green of John Kelly had this to say about their amazing chocolates,” We are a handmade artisan product made in the heart of Hollywood. Our chocolate is made the old fashioned way and our store is located on the Sunset Strip near the Guitar Center. Come check us out!”

 

 

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