Once again GBK’s gifting lounge pulled out all the stops. This years Pre-Golden Globes Luxury Lounge was held at the Montage Hotel in Beverly Hills in their luxurious Contessa Room. You felt elegant and classy the minute you walked into the beautifully decorated gold and white themed room. www.montagehotels.com/beverlyhills
Entering the room you were met with a deliciously decadent buffet of sweet and savory treats for GBK’s guests made up of sirloin sliders, crab cakes, fresh fruit skewers, short rib-grilled cheese sandwiches, , chips and salsa, and sinful sweets!
Good Greek Grill was also there to tantalize our taste buds with authentic chicken and lamb gyros that required some repeat performances throughout the day. www.goodgreekgrill.com
What better to accompany all this amazing food than some sparkling wine with 24k gold flakes. So we started our trip through the room and sponsors with:
Blue Nun 24K Gold Edition Sparkling Wine—Founded in 1789 FW Langguth Erben is a family owned winery located in the Mosel region of Germany headed today by 7th generation Patrick Langguth. Gifting Blue Nun 24K Edition. This is a sparkling wine from Germany that is slightly sweet very refreshing and contains real 24K gold flakes. (Value: $500) www.bluenun.com
The Artisan Group– a premier entertainment marketing organization on a mission to introduce Hollywood to the best of the handcrafted movement. www.theartisangroup.org
LMK Art—Artist, Curator + Creator. Gifting original artwork. (Value: $500) www.lmkart.com
Burke-Williams Spa—Always a favorite. Burke Williams combines the finest traditions with nourishing innovations to transport you from the stress of everyday life. With ten locations across California including the new Hollywood spa on La Brea Avenue, Burke Williams is a destination for health & wellness, inspiration, and optimism. Dedicated and professional experts will treat you to the ultimate in relaxation and renewal, elevating the spa experience to the highest level and transforming your day. Burke Williams will be gifting products from the spa’s exclusive H2V skincare line and Spa Passes good for any Burke Williams location. (Value: $250+ ) www.burkewilliamsspa.com
The Avocado Sock—One of the most unique items being gifted. The Avocado Sock is an all-natural and effective way to speed up the ripening process of an avocado to ensure a perfectly ripe avocado every single time. (Value: $75.00) www.theavocadosock.com
Lumisque CO2Lift—A state of the art carboxy therapy treatment mask for the Face, Eyes, Neck and Hands that is clinically proven to Lift, Hydrate, & Rejuvenate your skin with immediate results and no downtime. (Value: $250) www.lumisque.com
Heroes Wanted: Why the World Needs You to Live Your Heart Out—Literate Flo says this book by Atlantan Rodney D. Bullard that shows that “every one of us can be a hero in our own lives, communities, and the world,” is “a real ‘how-to’ that includes workbook pages for the readers to chart their own courses toward making a difference.” And she really enjoyed his handshake and hug, as well! www.hero-wanted.org
Avery Verse Bag Company—Australian designed and handcrafted from eco friendly Italian leather, Avery Verse handbags, are luxurious, timeless pieces of art with a social conscience. Gifting certificates for luxury leather handbags. (Value: $300-$660) www.averyverse.com
Hiro Gold Sake–Hiro Blue Junmai Ginjo Sake is a super-premium Japanese Sake. Hiro is crafted in Niigata Japan and is naturally gluten free, sulfite free and low in calories. (Value: $100) www.hirosake.com
Kinetic Magic–Gifting an immersive augmented realty video projection installation for recipients to entertain guests at future parties and events with interactive visuals highlighting beautifully stylized versions of themselves dancing and painting on a large life-size screen. (Value: $7,000) www.kineticmagic.com
The Mill–The Mill is a visual effects and content creation studio collaborating on VFX, digital and design projects for the advertising, games and music industries. The Mill is demonstrating their cutting-edge narrative content in Virtual Reality, around the topic of bravery. (Value: $300) www.themill.com
Moraga–Gifting Moraga Vineyards white and red wine, as well as a wine and cheese tasting at the exclusive vineyard in Bel Air. (Value:$250) www.moragavineyards.com
Too Faced Cosmetics— A serious makeup brand that knows how to have fun! Gifting their Chocolate Gold Collection including Chocolate Gold Bar Palette, Chocolate Gold Soleil Bronzer, Melted Gold liquid lipstick, and Better Than Sex Mascara. (Value: $125) www.toofaced.com
Mymanu–A revolutionary manufacturer and designer of smart consumer electronics that empower and enrich people’s experience through the power of sound. Gifting Mymanu Clik, the World’s first truly wireless earbuds with live translation and most pristine sound quality. (Value: $325) www.mymanu.com
Nanoleaf— The Rhythm makes it possible to see sound, visually re-mastering your music into animated displays of color and light. The Rhythm is a small sound module that plugs into any Nanoleaf Light Panel, automatically picking up on beats, sounds and melodies with its built-in audio sensor to translate the sounds into melodic light shows. https://nanoleaf.me
Vinci Headphones— Founded by two MIT alumni in Sep. 2014, Vinci is a SIM-enabled standalone music player offers a seamless UI with integrated music services, voice and touch control, large local storage, high quality audio, 3D recording, fitness sensors, and an advanced recommendation algorithm. Gifitng the Vinci 1.5 – World’s First Standalone Artificial Intelligence Headphones. (Value: $219) http://en.vinci.im
Noshinku—Flo suggest you “sanitize in style” by using this all-natural bergamot-scented hand sanitizer. It’s made from organic ingredients, and comes in one of those credit-card-sized flat misters that fits anywhere, even in a slim clutch! www.noshinku.com
Today I’m Brave—A fiscally-sponsored nonprofit whose mission is to inspire individuals and organizations through Brave initiatives and by haring Brave stories. Because the braver we are, the more fear we can conquer. And when we conquer fear, we can accomplish anything and, together, create positive change around the world. www.todayimbrave.com
Food on Foot—Food on Foot is a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting the poor and homeless of Los Angeles through programs that provide nutritious meals, clothing, work opportunities and ultimately the transition to full-time employment and life off the streets. www.foodonfoot.org
ADM Entertainment — Adam Gomez, founder of ADM Entertainment, is an Acoustic, Singer Songwriter, DJ and MC, who specializes in Weddings, Parties and Special Events. Instagram: @adm_entertainment
Photo Credit: Linita Sotelo-Masters /The Hollywood 360