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Extraordinary Gift Lounges Begin with GBK

The special events company that keeps on giving...

Gavin Keilly has been producing luxury events for over 15 years, on behalf of his Los Angeles-based gifting and special events company. From charity events to celebrity suites, Keilly produces first-class affairs.

His recent Golden Globe gift lounge featured Pilot Pen, the leading manufacturer of writing instruments. Guests went home with their superlative Vanishing Point, MR Retro Pop Gel Roller, and FriXion Clicker Erasable Gel pens.

Cynthia Gale, a leading sterling silver designer, showed off her handcrafted jewelry–elegant “art to wear” inspired by art and the world around us.

Burke Williams day spa offered in-suite massages, along with their H2V Skin Care and 3-day spa passes for guests to enjoy their luxurious amenities at any of their nine California locations.

Tweezerman reps were up close and personal! Guests went home with their name engraved on their favorite high-performance beauty tool!

The Artisan Group featured an abundance of handcrafted goods from their team of talented artisans. Fashionable jewelry, bath and beauty products, paper goods, apparel and accessories, fine art and pet products are just a few of their offerings. Favorites included: precious and semi-precious metal jewelry with chainmaille weaves from Metal & Maille; spiritual jewelry and accessories for men and women from Nature With You; beaded fashion jewelry from Jamie Estelle; nail color kits from Polish Artisan Nails; delicate modern jewelry from Bare and Me; sugary treats for the tub from Soapybliss; stylish hair ties from So Splashy Designs; soldered glass keepsake jewelry from My Sweet September; hand-blended skincare from Canada by Fiore Botanica; and custom clutch purses & accessories from Bonne Amie Boutique.

Beija-Flor jeans showed off their comfy Brazilian designs. Made from eco-friendly material, their lightweight jeans feature bounce-back memory stretch and perfectly-placed pockets, guaranteed to slim and shape.

Hale Bob dresses, tops, bottoms, shoes and swimwear were a huge hit. Their feminine clothing and accessories are made from the highest quality fabrics and recognized for their exclusive colorful prints.

Couch Potato gifted a certificate to experience over one million products in television and film. The best in entertainment, the company offers the widest selection of DVDs, Blu-Rays and electronics from the convenience of your home.

American Hat Makers displayed their array of handmade designs. Whether you’re a fan of mesh, retro, Cowboy or top hats, the California-based company is sure you’ll find the perfect hat… and the perfect fit.

Folks from MyIntent Project were on hand to make bracelets and necklaces that included your word of choice, representing what you want to bring into your life.

The Science of Eating promoted their healthy lifestyle website, and reps from Belmond La Samanna in St. Martin were on hand to offer a stunning ocean view suite to VIPs.

Relief Bed, founded to help people in impoverished areas, gifted their strategically built bed. And founder Scott Smalling was eager to express ways the public can help them in assisting disaster victims, homeless, and aid workers.

Hayari showed off their sexy fragrances and elegant evening wear from Paris, and L’Amourose surprised guests with their french-inspired silicone vibrators. The intimate lifestyle product company features award-winning designs, and is on a mission to enhance your intimate experiences!

Other fab finds at GBK included all-in-one anti-aging skincare from LifeCell, luxury silk pillowcases from Australia by SHHHSILK, jewelry hanger organizers from Jewelinx, and ultra-comfortable travel pillows with neck support from Trtl Pillow.

Tasty treats were also in abundance including rich chocolate desserts from Bread Basket Cake Company, gourmet gelato from Jöne’s, delicious candy apples from Enchanted Sweet Shoppe, and low calorie Cake, Lemon Drop, Appletini and Margerita flavor cocktail mixes from BeTini.

Benefiting charities included: The Creative Coalition (educating leaders in the arts community on First Amendment rights, arts advocacy and public education), Food on Foot (providing for the homeless in Los Angeles), Lambda Legal (supporting civil rights), and Sugar Ray Leonard Foundation (supporting Juvenile Diabetes Research).

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