Their handcrafted products were in the gift bag for the 69th Annual Golden Globes and stars loved the fanciful jewelry, items for home and bath, scents from around the world, imaginative paper items and more.

Stars with The Artisan Group's artistry!

Members of The Artisan Group showcase a broad spectrum of specialties, including handcrafted jewelry; spa and bath products; designer stationery and paper goods; crocheted apparel; children’s tutus, apparel and toys; ceramics; purses and totes; hand-poured candles; book binding and journals; illustrations and paintings; hand-dyed scarves; fine art photography; hair accessories; pet apparel and toys; and woodworking products. www.theartisangroup.org

We we so taken with their whimsical, beautifully-crafted items so much that we wanted to share these talented artists and designers and their creations with our readers.

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The Artisan Group Jewelry Designers Gift bag Items for the Golden Globe Awards

The Artisan Group – Artsy Designs and Items for the Home from the GBK Golden Globes Gifting Lounge

The Artisan Group’s Paper and Stationary Designers in the Golden Globes Gift Bags

Golden Globe Gift Lounge Bath and Body Items from The Artisan Group

Eric Stonestreet pictured with Piccolo Paradiso

Jennifer Love Hewitt pictured with Jewels For Hope

Rachel Crow pictured with The Write Stuff

The Bees Kneez

Valerie Guerrero founded The Artisan Group in early 2011 as a means for many different artisans to feature their wares and gift celebrities at some of Hollywood’s top gift lounge events. In addition to her work with The Artisan Group, Valerie is also the designer and creative force behind the popular online paper goods shoppe, The BeezKneez, founded in 2008. The BeezKneez offers designer invitations, announcements, stationery, paper goods, and other customizable gifts such as stylish iPhone, iPad, and BlackBerry cases, and other personalized keepsakes. Guerrero gifted all attending celebrities at GBK’s Golden Globes Gift Lounge with a lovely collection of designer notecards with envelopes. — www.BeezKneezDesigns.com

Wee Bindery

“Designing and creating unique handmade journals, notebooks and sketchbooks are the passion of Wee, the artist behind Wee Bindery.  Each book is hand sewn utilizing her own binding designs or centuries old binding techniques.  She loves to work with exotic papers from around the world, recycled materials, vintage materials, embellishments, fabric and leather in the creation of her books. You might even find one of her original paintings gracing the cover of a book.  Her books can be found in the hands of writers around the world.  Look for her work in pending publications:  Making Mini Books:  Big Ideas for 30+ Projects  by Lark Books in addition to M & T Special Materials & Technology in Graphic Design by Dopress Books.  She is a member of the Guild of Book Workers.” www.WeeBindery.etsy.com

13 Black Cat Designs

Nikki Cutro is the fine artist behind the name 13 Black Cats Designs. She is also the co-founder/partner of the Artisan Group. Nikki has always been an artist however she has not always acted upon it until 2007 when three major life upheavals caused her life to take a turn she was not expecting. She began illustrating and painting again with watercolors and decided to post some work online with a company called Zazzle not expecting that much in return. When her work began to sell she began to take it seriously. Just recently she took her two loves, painting and jewelry making and combined them to make unique wearable art. Each piece is hand-painted on canvas, signed and then set into a pendant. Her website is www.13BlackCatsDesigns.com a name she chose because she thought two typically “unlucky” things could cancel each other out to make something lucky.

the crimson poppy

The crimson poppy began in 2009 when Jenny Jafek-Jones – “the gardener” – made origami flowers for her own May wedding. She liked the whimsical result, but thought, “wouldn’t it would be cool if the flowers looked real.” And so she started down the path to the incredibly lifelike flowers she makes today. Entirely self-taught, Jenny found patterns online and in turn-of-the-century craft books, but real flowers are her true inspiration. (When family members bring flowers home, they put them away for fear that Jenny will pull the blossoms apart to reveal more of Mother Nature’s mysteries.) the crimson poppy offers more than 100 handcrafted flower varieties – roses, daffodils, tiger lilies, peonies, you name it – as well as beautiful wedding bouquets and custom arrangements; unique gift roses made from vintage sheet music or treasured family photos; pins, hair combs, and other accessories; and Do-It-Yourself Paper Flower Kits. Flowers from the crimson poppy have been featured in BRIDES, Southern Weddings, Paper Runway, and now at gift lounges at the 2012 Golden Globes and Academy Awards. Jenny has done weddings for couples from New York to California, and she ships her blossoms and DIY kits all over the world from her little shop of paper flowers in Stillwater, Oklahoma, where she lives with her husband, daughter, and eighteen pairs of scissors. www.thecrimsonpoppy.com

Simply Paperie

Simply Paperie is the creative endeavor of owner/designer Laura Hudson. Laura is a graphic designer based in Kansas City, MO with a shop is full of a variety of paper products! She has been creating art for as long as she can remember and is thrilled that her love of paper has grown into a blossoming career! One of her favorite things to do is create custom wedding designs. Working with brides to bring their dreams to a reality is such a joyful feeling! Along with weddings, Laura designs wedding and baby shower, as well as party invitations. Her line of designer stationery includes note cards, calendars, notepads, and stickers. Laura also produces handmade journals, many of which she embellishes with her handmade flowers and ruffles. And most recently she has started designing her own papers for the covers of her journals. Laura is constantly inspired by the world around her. Colors, textures, art, architecture and patterns are influences that fuel her creativity and help her push forward exploring and creating new designs. She is thrilled to have been a part of the 2012 GBK Golden Globes Celebrity Gift Lounge!  www.SimplyPaperie.com

The Write Stuff Design

The Write Stuff specializes in re-purposing everyday objects such as books, maps and game boards into fashionable accessories for the home and for the intellectual chic woman.  Our most popular product is the Book Purse.  As a former teacher, Kelly Mitchell wanted to show off her love of literature in a fashionable way that would encourage women to talk about their love of books in a fun and fashionable manner.  These book purses give new life to literature by making a good book the best fashion statement!  The exterior cover of the books are retained and designed with coordinating fabric and handles to create a fun stylish purse.   Every part of the book is then recycled as the interior pages are molded into individual paper flowers or unique whole book sculptures.  Whether through paper or stitches, The Write Stuff Design strives to come up with creative concepts and designs for the fashionable intellect. www.thewritestuffdesign.com

Confections by Shara’s Paperie

Shara’s Paperie is a premier line of personalized gifts, stationery and invitations sold through www.shopconfections.com.  The owner and designer, Shara Danziger has a love and passion for all things design and it shows in the depth and breadth of the line. “I wanted to bring something new and different to the marketplace,” said Danziger.  Vibrant colors, fabulous patterns and a wide variety of products are the hallmark of our line.  The Confections line offers a look that is completely unique and appeals to a wide variety of clients by blending illustration with graphic design. The line’s exclusive designs and flexibility with customization make Confections by Shara’s Paperie stand out in the market of personalized gifts, stationery and invitations. The Confections line was introduced to Memphis in September, 2008, and achieved nationwide reach with the summer 2009 with the launch of www.shopconfections.com. Most recently, Confections released a group of new products including personalized pillow cases, iPad folios, framed magnetic dry erase boards, clipboards and cell phone covers. Notable projects include designing custom coasters for the Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospital for Children Open in 2009, being featured in the Parents Magazine 2010 Holiday Gift Guide and the Women’s Day Magazine 2011 Kids’ Holiday Gift Guide as well as participating in a luxury gifting lounge for the Golden Globe and Oscars award ceremonies. www.confectionsbysharaspaperie.com

Tear Drop Paperie

Holly Hatam has been an artist since she could hold a pencil. With diplomas in fine arts and in graphic design, Holly worked as a professionalgraphic designer before she founded TearDrop in 2004.  Devoted to inspire and make people laugh with her paper products, Holly feels an obligation to help people celebrate life’s little and big events! Holly started creating invitations when her friend Melissa pleaded and begged her to design her wedding invitations. After countless, enjoyable hours of watching Melissa beg like a baby, Holly succumbed to the challenge! The response Holly got from her design brought about warm, fuzzy feelings…and from that day on she constantly had a craving for paper! Endless passions…Holly is inspired by people — her favourite past time is to observe, stare and oogle. She looks at people through her artist’s eye and appreciates and illustrates quirky and unique facial features. Holly’s other passions include spending time hugging trees, filling up her pantry with tea and sticking her nose in a book. Her dream is to attend The Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry…no joke. Holly’s other loves include, paint fights, silly words, her cat’s wet nose, and despite not having met one yet, dinosaurs…grrrr, arrgh! www.teardroppaperie.com

Piccolo Paradiso

Rosalba Berardi is the founder and creative inspiration behind Piccolo Paradiso a line of artisan luxury soap. Rosalba lives Chicago, with her husband and twins. She started her career in marketing and photography, having worked for several award-winning advertising agencies as a photo producer. She started designing soap for her family and in a relatively short time developed her own distinctive style of soap making. Creative inspiration, an entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for working with her hands eventually drove her to turn this soap making hobby into a new and prospering business Piccolo Paradiso. Rosalba’s craft is inspired by her Italian heritage, her travels to Italy, culinary arts and nature. Earth conscience, she uses many naturally derived ingredients in her soap which are healthy for your skin such as fruit and vegetable pigments, clays, minerals, herbs, organics and essential oils. Piccolo Paradiso was featured in the 2012 Golden Globes Luxury Gift Lounge with The Artisan Group. “It is an honor to be in this group of like-minded businesswomen who work together and support one another’s passions.” Piccolo Paradiso is excited about their new line of herbal soaps that will be launching in early spring. www.paradisoproducts.com

Barefoot Bath & Body

Barefoot Bath & Body is a full service body and bath products business started in 2007 by Deanna Crowe, a stay at home mom in Big Lake, MN. Always an avid crafter, Deanna decided to try her hand at soapmaking, and a few blocks of glycerine soap base started a passion for soapmaking. Barefoot Bath & Body was launched on Etsy in 2008. To this day Deanna maintains a strict standard of using the freshest oils and ingredients from reputable suppliers. All products are tested thoroughly…but never on animals! Deanna’s main goal: to never sell anything to anyone that she would not use on herself. Deanna is active in several professional organizations including the Handcrafted Soapmaker’s Guild and The Artisan Group. Recent Features and Activities include: Fox Small Business of the Day, December 14, 2011; Feature in Times Media Style Magazine’s Holiday Gift Guide, and display and gifting participant at the GBK Productions 2012 Golden Globes Gift Lounge at the Lermitage, Beverly Hills, CA. www.barefootbathandbody.etsy.com

Villa Lusso

As a residential interior designer for the past 18 years, I strive to create a wonderful environment for my clients to love to come home to. Four years ago, I created Villa Lusso (translated to luxury home), a luxurious line of Italian inspired products capturing the love and warmth of the Italian culture. It was a combination of my fond childhood memories and my passion for travelling to Italy when I created Villa Lusso to remind one of life’s simple pleasures. The products gifted to the celebrities of the Golden Globes were 100% soy travel-sized (Viaggi) candles. All of my candles and body lotions that were on display are hand-poured and have scents based on experiences in Italy. Perguia, my newest scent, was inspired by the Chocolate Festival every fall in Perugia. This scent is the most decadent, dark chocolate and is available in soy candles and body lotions. I continue to be captivated by the beautiful Italian countryside and am always inspired to create new scents for people to love to come home to. www.villalusso.com

Cassia Aromatics

Kelly A.Taylor has sailed the 7 seas, visited 35 nations, traveled up the Amazon, speaks & reads fluent Thai, and flown over Mount Everest. She was a volunteer overseas for 10 years. In 1997 she began ardently studying aromatherapy and herbal healing. She combines her love of distant nations with her love of herbs, spices, and aromas. Mixing nature’s finest oils in her 16 x 40 kitchen in Houston, TX with delectable aromas is a passion in the spa body and home fragrance products she creates for Cassia Aromatics, launched in 2008. Suffering from dry skin herself, Kelly understands how uncomfortable it is to have skin problems, and many of her customers have reported alleviated skin irritations. Cassia Aromatics is passionate about energy and resource conservation, using recycled packaging for shipping, and US grown, 100% soy wax for her aromatherapy candles. She supports indigent orphans in developing nations of Uganda, India, and Thailand specifically, and the 1040 window in general; aiming to channel resources to see injustice, poverty and slavery overcome. Currently 10% of sales is donated to her 501 c (3) non-profits. Cassia Aromatics products can be found in fine spas, boutiques, gift shops, natural pharmacies and even art galleries nationwide. Visit Kelly at www.etsy.com/shop/CassiaAromatics.

Java Jane Designs

Andie Dietz, founder and owner of Java Jane Designs, does more than create personalized gifts. As her customers often remark, Andie’s artwork “captures the heart.” Her elegant creations feature stunning black and white letters of the alphabet photographed from architectural details artfully arranged to spell a name or word. Each custom keepsake is thoughtfully designed and meticulously handcrafted with the gift recipient in mind, making it the ultimate keepsake for commemorating special moments such as weddings, housewarmings, anniversaries, and baby showers. Andie developed her signature photography style through a love of travel and exploration. Her whimsical photographs evoke a sense of stillness and beauty, highlighting elements of forgotten architecture that are often rusty and weathered, but yet delicate and ornate. Andie’s elegant handcrafted custom artwork is shared with clients around the globe celebrating life’s biggest moments and has been featured in galleries and high-end gift boutiques throughout the US. You can visit her shop at www.JavaJaneDesigns.etsy.com.

Shara’s Paperie

Confections by Shara’s Paperie opened in 2008 after the success of our brick and mortar personalized gift, stationery and invitation store, Shara’s Paperie. Confections is a unique online gift shop that allows visitors to shop and add their own personal design touch to a wide range of products. Our product line includes personalized pillow cases, clipboards, magnetic dry erase boards, cell phone cases and much more. Be sure to check out our website www.shopconfections.com to find your favorite products and designs. The Confections line offers a look that is completely unique and appeals to a wide variety of clients by blending illustration with graphic design. The line’s exclusive designs and flexibility with customization make Confections by Shara’s Paperie stand out in the market of personalized gifts, stationery and invitations. When the Confections line was introduced to Memphis in September, 2008, they achieved nationwide reach with the summer 2009 launch of www.shopconfections.com. Notable projects include designing custom coasters for the Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospital for Children Open in 2009, being featured in the Parents Magazine 2010 Holiday Gift Guide and the Women’s Day Magazine 2011 Kids’ Holiday Gift Guide as well as participating in a luxury gifting lounge for the Golden Globe and Oscars award ceremonies.

Taradara

Taradara is sewing company owned by Tara Rex {aka TRex}. This creative soul has brought ‘pretty’ to electronic accessories with her whimsical award winning covers. Taradara iPad covers have won ‘Best Product of the Year’ at the 2011 Moms in Business Unite Conference Inventor Showcase in Denver. Her iPhone covers are in the hands of celebrities who attended the Golden Globes. Taradara’s iPhone AND iPad covers are in the hands of the top Macworld journalists as well. Not only does she make covers, she makes wallets, passport covers, card holders, and much more at prices that will fit anyone’s budget. Taradara is an up and coming handmade business and an inspiring Mompreneur. You can visit her blog at taradaramadeit.com to learn more about TRex and see her amazing products. www.etsy.com/shop/taradara

On Your Feet

When Gary Hirsch was growing up he had a lot of nightmares. On these nights he would sit with his father in the kitchen and draw the monsters from his nightmares. They would stay up for hours and his Dad would help him name these creatures. One his father leaned over and said, “ You know, If  you can draw them, then you can also erase them.” So Gary would draw and erase and after a while the nightmares came a bit less frequently. These days Gary is obsessed with doodling robots…on dominos. These little guys are designed to interact with the viewer, to give you outrageous compliments (Joy Bot), tell you how much you are loved (Love Bot), Help you be brave (Brave Bot), etc.  It’s all about the story they tell the viewer, they help you have a conversation with yourself. Of course the Bots don’t actually talk, but something about them allows people to imagine that they do, and somehow this helps them feel better, and that is what makes them so much fun. Gary has shown his work in galleries, streets, and museums in Cleveland, Melbourne, Chicago, Seattle, and in his current home of Portland Oregon where you can see his large public works commissioned by the city. Gary has shown his work in galleries, streets, and museums in Cleveland, Melbourne, Chicago, Seattle, and in his current home of Portland Oregon where you can see his large public works commissioned by the city. When not painting Gary runs a 12 person creative consultancy On Your Feet (www.oyf.com) that uses improv theater and visual art to help some of the world’s most successful companies (Nike, Intel, Disney, and others) communicate and relate…all while having a ridiculously good time.

Helena Pion Photography and Design

37-year old Helena Pion was born and raised in Portugal, but life and love brought her to British Columbia, Canada. Having always worked as a translator, in 2009, she pursued her true passion and ventured into selling her creative photography work in an online US shoppe, and hasn’t looked back since. She quickly began designing as well, and everything is available on a variety of products you can easily personalise, if you so wish. From invitations to mobile cases, the customer can alter the templates for free simply with a couple of mouse clicks. Her shoppes showcase a myriad of textures, patterns, nature and macro photography on items that are useful as well as trendy. A truly ingenious idea for this photographer & designer’s work! www.zazzle.com/helenapion

Dave Dilli Photography

Dave Dilli has been photographing the beauty of the desert southwest for more than the past decade. His photographic style has evolved over time to what is now a vivid representation of the mood and essence of the scene as he felt it when the image was taken. From the softness of a delicate sunrise reflecting off the stillness of a lake, to the dramatic and visceral moods generated by a desert monsoon, Dave strives for the image to display the mood and emotions that he felt when the image was taken.

Dave has been a featured artist at the Raw Natural Artists Phoenix Showcase in 2011, and well as numerous other local art exhibits. Based in Phoenix Arizona, Dave Dilli Photography displays images from throughout California, Utah, Arizona and beyond. Visit him at www.Davedilli.com

Tina Dean Designs

Tina Dean Designs (“TDD”) is an upscale eco handbag company based outside of Washington, DC in Stafford, Virginia. Tina Allen specialize in upcycling/repurposing plastic bags and VHS tape into beautiful, useful accessories that are eco-friendly, easily cared for and fashionably fabulous. She is a mom-preneur and crochet artisan,and she meticulously handcrafts each item. She has been featured as a Small Business of the Day on Fox Small Business, on Fredericksburg.com, and on GoGreenAmericaTV.com. She recently, through The Artisan Group, gifted Cari Cucksey (of HGTV’s Cash & Cari) and was thrilled when Cari personally named the tote. You can see the Cash & Cari Tote here as an example of her work..

Seasons Of Wool

One of the items in the gift bags for the Golden Globe gift lounge was a pair of lightweight felted alpaca cuffs. The cuffs are knit from a lace-weight alpaca, then shrunk to size. Each pair of cuffs was then needle felted and embellished in one of 5 styles, all related in some way to the natural world. The cuffs are designed to be worn alone, or with gloves or mittens for added warmth. Felted wool and alpaca are hypoallergenic, odor resistant, thermal (keeping you warm in winter and cool in summer), water resistant and quite durable (comparable to leather).

In her shop, Lucy Chapman specialize in using natural fibers and repurposed materials to create usable felt works of art. You’ll find a wide range of products for the fashion conscious and outdoorsman alike. She offer hats, mittens, fingerless gloves, purses, totes, recycled sweater blankets, baskets, and more. she always welcome custom orders and loves to make a treasured piece that will last a lifetime. www.seasonsofwool.etsy.com

King of Swag's Mark Harris at Sundance Film Festival 2012

This was the sixth year in a row that we attended the Sundance Film Festival which started with us checking into our room at the Waldorf Astoria in the Canyons a short complimentary shuttle ride into Main Street and Park City where all that is Sundance takes place. We come to Sundance every year to conduct business, smooze, network and party  A stay at the Waldorf is always a great way to start the trip as they make you feel right at home.

From picking up the Swag, seeing old friends and making our appearances we had a full slate of events and busy schedule which started with us driving in what seemed the “Blizzard of 88″ to the Park City Ice Arena to assemble fifty gift bags for the Echoes of Hope Charity run by NHL Great Luc Robitaille, this was the second year that we produced the Gift Bags and the key was getting the bags assembled as quickly as possible so we can get back into the snow and enjoy Sundance.  Now it was time for the fun to start as we headed to Main Street and along the way bumped into “Hell on Wheels” and Rap Star Common on Main Street as we were heading in and he was heading out of the Sundance Channel HQ which for the price of having your name on the Invite List lunch was provided at no cost which is what brings people to these events, food, drink at no cost. You know it’s truly amazing how much FREE stuff you can get at Sundance, from the Swag you get at the Gift Suites if your lucky enough to be on the list to the free beer by Stella Artois, free tequilla from patron, food, energy drinks, beenies, hand warmers, lip balm, the latter is passed along on the streets of Park City to promote brands and businesses. After leaving the Sundance Channel HQ and our Turkey Sandwich with cranberry sauce we ventured back into the Blizzard which must have been the most snow this small city has received in decades which made our journeys along Main Street that much more of a challenge as we paused to light up a Macanudo Cigar we met “Modern Family’s Ty Burrell who was in town to promote his new film “Goats”. He literally had only a moment to shake my hand and me tell him congrats on the shows recent Golden Globe win.

Outside on the streets it was 19 degrees which is a lot colder than we’re used to in sunny Hollywood. Now it was time for us to hit our first Gifting Lounge as we continued to bump into celebrities roaming the streets. Our first lounge was the Entertainment Tonight suite at the Sky Lodge, as we exited the elevator on the roof we met Kristin Dunst checking into the Suite, as our name was on the list we entered the suite and went direct to the bar for an afternoon chocolate Patron with cheese and crackers which we devoured in moments as we headed in to get gifted. First up was Remix watches which is a Scottsdale-based cool trendy watch we first met when we hosted the Soul Train Music Awards in Atlanta in November, a great affordable watch, we moved quickly to get our complimentary photo to remember the moment, drank some more stella artois, received some Burts Bees complimentary balms and hand creme and it was time to move on again, with our schedule we couldn’t stay anywhere longer than an hour. That being said on the elevator down to the lobby we run into Oscar nominee Richard Jenkins with West Wing’s Alison Janey who loved my attitude glasses I was wearing asking where I got them and after telling her they were generic Walmart brand I got a huge laugh from everybody in the elevator.

Along the way we stopped off at the Alive Eco Lounge where although our name was on the list we were rejected entry as the hosts recognized the “Kings of Swag” and saw us as competition to their brands in the lounge and we were turned away, alas all was not lost as we headed across the street and visited the Talent Resources Lounge where I hooked up with the event planner who had put the event together as he was a fellow judge from two weeks earlier as we both judged the Miss California, USA Pageant in Palm Springs. We entered the lounge and sampled the new cinnabon flavor Cream of Wheat which was in town promoting their new flavor to the new demographic for Cream of Wheat the “Twenty-somethings’.

The day continued to move along as we had tons to do and little time to do it. This is the downside of Sundance, too much to do and not enough time to do it. We continued our Sundance experience and met up with Tinsley Mortimer, Anna Lynne Mccord, Mario Lopez, and Elizabeth Olsen.  After a quick return to the Waldorf to catch our breath and a quick dip in the overly heated pool and Jacuzzi to warm the bones we ventured back out to the Street on Main and found our Echoes Of Hope party to attend where we talked with host Luc Robitaille who thanked us for providing the Gift Bags for his event, we dined on a fantastic catered Mexican dinner topped with the Tequila of choice for the evening Alma Tequila which was great by the way and puts Patron to shame. On our way out of the party we had a moment to chat with E! Entertainments very own Ken Baker.

This is what Sundance is, an opportunity to network and conduct business in an enviornment which allows you to have fun while working which is a great job and provides us with a great lifestyle. We look forward to Sundance 2013.

Luc Robitaille’s 4th annual Celebrity Shootout benefiting Echoes of Hope and Sundance Institute was held during the Sundance Film Festival, Park City, UT. WOW! Creations‘ Kings of Swag provided gift bags filled with manly goodies for attendees.

This year’s participants included NHL fan favorites and Hollywood’s elite celebrity players like Luc Robitaille, Joe Sakic, Rob Blake, Derek Armstrong, and Ian Laperriere

Here are some of the items in the 4th Annual Celebrity Shootout gift bag:

Udderly Smooth® Udder Cream – Udderly Smooth® is not your average moisturizing lotion. Udderly Smooth® can be used on Dry Skin, Cracked Skin, forDiabetes Foot Care, as a Facial Moisturizer, as a General Moisturizing Lotion and many other uses. Look for the lotion with the black and white cow spots. DailyCandy.com editor, Kimberly Miller names Udderly Smooth R as must-have beauty product on View from the Bay, San Francisco. www.UdderCream.com

Mangroomer – A do-it-yourself back, nose, ear shaver. www.mangroomer.com

Partida Tequila – Partida Tequila is made from 100% Estate-Grown Blue Agave grown in the heart of the Tequila Valley in Mexico. www.partidatequila.com

TCM Golf Practice Aid – The Can’t Miss contains twin super-precision gyroscopes that force you to make a pure putting stroke when practicing.

Brocolli Wad – Great for travel or just everyday use where you can keep your money, your credit cards and ID all in one secure place. www.broccoliwad.com

Joyful Bath – Bath time can be ever more enjoying with Joyful Bath Salts and Handmade Botanical Soaps, which blend the healing elements of the land and the sea with bathing rituals and remedies from around the world. Natural ingredients include: mineral-rich salts from the Mediterranean and Dead Seas, olive oil, essential oils. www.joyfulbathco.com

Rumba Cigars -  Marc “Suave” Edwards’ brainchild, Rumba is restoring the gap in history bestowed on the Afro-Latino community. By formulating a refreshing and unique perspective, Rumba utilizes the rhythms and dance originating in its name as a parallel to the present co-existence of these two historic cultures. Rumba Cigars have a perfect fusion of a medium to full-bodied taste, rich aroma reminiscent of the old country, and the flair of the young, hip trendsetters of today. www.rumbacigars.com

Gift Bag provided by www.howgreenisyourbag.com

Other gifts included: Rockstar Energy Drink, Maui Tropical Soaps, Dove Men’s products, Don Francisco Coffee, Hangover Be Gone, J. Anthony’s BBQ Sauce, Thera Pearl and two DVDs.

The Hangover 2 DVD – Two years after the bachelor party in Las Vegas, Phil, Stu, Alan, and Doug jet to Thailand for Stu’s wedding. Hilarity ensues.

Moneyball DVD – Starring Brad Pitt, it’s the story of Oakland A’s general manager Billy Beane’s successful attempt to put together a baseball club on a budget by employing computer-generated analysis to draft his players.

About Echoes of Hope

Echoes of Hope, a charity founded by Stacia and Luc Robitaille, strives to awaken the spirit of hope in the lives of at-risk and emancipated foster youth by providing the resources, knowledge, skills, love, and support they need to reach their full potential. www.echoesofhope.com

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Onnit™ Labs

“Onnit™ Labs was started to fill the niche of efficacious formulas designed for a unified purpose,” says founder and CEO, Aubrey Marcus, “The synergy between our products is part of what makes ‘being Onnit™’ such a powerful experience for our customers.  We find the best ingredients, ensure their safety, and put them together in unconventional combinations that traditional supplement manufactures would deem far too expensive to bring into production.”

Used by many professional athletes in many sports, ShroomTech™ Sport improves endurance, oxygen utilization and energy by harnessing the power of the Cordyceps Sinensis mushroom. Maybe you’re not an athlete, but everyone can use more endurance and energy in their every day lives. By improving the efficiency of the ATP cycle, ShroomTech™ Sport provides cellular energy that allows athletes to work out longer, work out harder, and recover faster. It also contains green tea extract, a powerful antioxidant designed to eliminate free radicals, and helps to make ShroomTech™ Sport the optimal pre-workout formula for the athlete interested in long term health, and sustainability.

Instead of reaching for a cup of coffee to help alertness and focus at work – try ALPHA Brain™.  Onnit™ Labs developed ALPHA Brain™ to improve cognitive function, mental drive, and lucidity of the dream state. ALPHA Brain™ combines a blend of all natural ingredients, each of which has been demonstrated effective in certain clinical settings. The formula contains Acetylcholine boosting nutrients such as GPC Choline and Huperzia Serrata which support increased mental speed, memory, and clarity, while at the same time helping to deepen REM sleep, the body’s natural dream state.  When you sleep better, you do everything better when you’re awake. Powerful antioxidants work to eliminate mental fog and dopamine, and GABA boosting nutrients work to improve mental drive and create a calm focus.

Those that are looking for Nirvana on Earth, New Mood™ is the newly formulated nutrient based supplement designed to improve mood and induce a sense of relaxation and calm. The efficacy is derived from the combination of two building blocks of serotonin, L-tryptophan and 5-HTP, with a plethora of minerals, vitamins and herbs. New Mood™ is ideal if you work a high-stress job or as a daily bedtime supplement to promote rest and recovery throughout the night.

All Onnit™ Labs products can and are recommended to take together as part of a daily regimen to help achieve balance and maximize efficiency and performance in the demands of daily life. All of Onnit’s formulas come with a first bottle 100% no-return necessary money back guarantee, and are safe under the strictest testing requirements.

 About Onnit™ Labs

Onnit™ sources only the finest ingredients, each of which is supported by independent clinical research, and utilizes insightful and revolutionary combinations to create balanced formulas.  Onnit™ Labs current products include, ALPHA Brain™, ShroomTech™ Sport and New Mood™. For more information, visit www.onnit.com.

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NVEY ECO  is an Australian company that has created a  collection of high performance, long-lasting, certified organic makeup from Australia. All the ingredients are formulated without the use of chemicals such as petrochemicals or synthetic fragrances. A pioneer in Organic Color Cosmetics, they’re process focuses on safe, ethical and effective organic cosmetics for their customers. They only use regulated, approved and safe ingredients in their brand.

NVEY ECO is:
Talc Free  -  No Talc is used in any NVEY ECO product.
Paraben Free  -  No Parabens are used in the manufacture of any NVEY ECO product.
Sodium Laureth Sulphate (SLS) Free  -  No SLS or derivatives of SLS chemicals are used in any of our products.
No Propylene Glycol is used in our products.
GMO Free  -  No ingredients are derived from genetically modified crops.
Not Tested On Animals
We simply don’t test on animals… only our obliging staff, and occasionally the CEO!
No Petroleum Based Ingredients  -  No mineral or petroleum oils are used in our product. NVEY ECO uses plant derived oils such as safflower, castor and jojoba.
No Nanotechnology based Ingredients  -  We do not use nano particle ingredients in NVEY ECO products, as this process is found to be hazardous and potentially toxic technology.

Lighting should be both functional and artistic. Renowned Italian lighting manufacturer, FLOS, has perfected this concept bringing both functionality and an abstract form of art into their new product line, which is showcased in their new showroom located on the historic Robertson Blvd. Chairman and CEO of FLOS, Piero Gandini and designer Ron Gilad were both in attendance on November 29^th for the grand opening of the new location.

Just in time for this Holiday season, FLOS has released new lamp designs which include: Piani (designed by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec), Kelvin LED Floor (designed by Antonio Citterio) and Mini Kelvin (designed by Antonio Citterio). Each design adds a hint of contemporary and abstract flare to their always sleek and streamlined shape and are designed to fit and enhance any environment. Flos prides itself on the tradition of collaborating with only the most talented design professionals to keep their signature unique and trend-setting style alive.

The new Flos Showroom located at 303 N. Robertson Blvd in Beverly Hills.

FLOS and Los Angeles based lighting company, the Diva Group, partnered to create the showroom. The Diva Group is most known for their modern and contemporary furniture and lighting so it was a natural fit for the two to combine their design senses together.

“We are looking forward to partnering with the Diva Group on this new endeavor and location for Flos,” said Jan Vingerhoets, CEO of Flos USA. “Diva’s impressive collection of modern and contemporary furniture and lighting lines and designers fits with Flos’ aesthetic perfectly.”

FLOS classics such as Arco, Taraxacum and Toio by Castiglioni, as well as new favorites such as the Wallpiercing, the Lightspring and La Linea, and the inventive Miniteca table lamp, all designed by Gilad, the Ktribe by Philippe Starck, Glo-Ball by Jasper Morrison, and Skygarden and Zeppelin suspension lamps by Marcel Wanders are only a few of the products that will be featured inside the showroom.

For information on Flos lighting, visit www.flos.com.

About Flos

Founded in 1962 in Merano, Italy, FLOS is an international company that offers a range of lighting products and systems for residential and architectural purposes. Known for its creative and innovative lighting solutions, the company boasts a rich catalog of iconic products created by legends of design like Achille Castiglioni, Philippe Starck, Antonio Citterio, Marcel Wanders, Konstantin Grcic, Jasper Morrison, Patricia Urquiola, Ron Gilad, and many others. FLOS shows constant commitment to technological research and innovation, together with an extraordinary capacity to spot new creative talent. With the recent launch of the Soft Architecture collection, an avant-garde project, which has received top international awards, the company gave further proof of an established brand’s ability to look to the future without forgetting its own tradition. Flos has flagship stores in Rome, Milan, Paris, Hong Kong, Stockholm, London, New York and Lyon.

About Designer Ron Gilad

Born in Tel Aviv and now a resident of New York, Ron Gilad’s work combines a practical sensibility with an unexpected aesthetic verging on the borderline between the abstract and the functional. His work ranges from unique pieces to limited editions and series production, has no “expiry date” and can be found both in public and private collections all over the world. His designs for Flos are a continuation of the work for which he is so well known.

The Flos showroom is located at 303 N. Robertson Blvd. For more information, visit www.flos.com.

Similar to the proverbial couch with a black hole, is the gap in between our car’s seat and the center console in our car! How many times have you dropped personal articles such as lipstick, credit cards, money, jewelry, your cell phone, etc., and found it nearly impossible to retrieve it? There is finally a solution! It’s called Drop Stop® and it helps provide a safer, more convenient driving experience.

It eliminates the distraction and potential danger that exists when trying to retrieve your items that slip through a vehicle’s seat and center console gap, causing the common, automatic reaction of distracted driving – taking your eyes off the road.

Helps Encourage a Safer Driving Experience
80% of all accidents and 93% of rear-end accidents occur when drivers take their eyes off the road for three seconds or less.

Drop Stop can minimize your potential for distraction and danger by blocking the gap where personal  articles slip through your vehicle‟s  seat and center console, causing that automatic reaction of taking your eyes off the road.

Drop Stop is covered by 60-day, money-back guarantee. Fits Any Vehicle Seat and Center Console Gap.

• Installs in seconds
• Fits most vehicles
• Blends in naturally with any color interior
• Resists tears, stains, and dirt build-up
• Maintains a tight seal, even after extended use
• Cleans easily with a damp cloth

Drop Stop also can save drivers valuable time and money because it eliminates the need to replace credit cards, jewelry, make-up, earphone accessories and other personal articles thought to be lost, stolen, or damaged.

Drop Stop is easily self-installed in seconds by simply positioning it over the seat  belt catch and aligning it inside the gap between the seat and center console and pushing down until snuggly in place.  Made of a hypoallergenic, polyester fiberfill interior and a high-grade, durable and stain resistant neoprene (wetsuit material) outer casing, Drop Stop is flexible and cleaned easily by wiping it with a damp cloth.

For more information, to view Jeffrey and Marc‟s new commercial, and to see testimonials and media placements, please visit www.BuyDropStop.com.

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We all know how hard it can be to organize beauty or health care products such as shampoo, conditioner, or face wash, when we travel. And baby items such as powder, lotion, or spare pacifiers can easily get lost in a diaper bag. Up until now, there has been no easy way to pack everything together, in an organized layout, that you can simply open to see exactly what you have. But the Whatchyagot Bags have changed all of that.

Being considered the “Swiss-army knife” of bags, the Whatchyagot Bags provide divided sections, bottle holders and mesh pockets, that allow you to store baby products, medication, or traveling items conveniently.

Each bag is equipped with a state-of- the-art multi-sorting-system with 4 expansive pockets, 10 interior plastic loops, and one of a kind insulated pocket for temperature control items, gels, liquids or snacks!

They are 100% water proof and 100% polyester, so your items will be safe, as well as sorted. And they are TSA (Transportation Security Administration) approved, so they also make the perfect carry on for any trip.

They also come with a matching cell phone holder and removable zippered pouch, so the matching set makes organization a breeze. The Whatchyagot Bags are extremely versatile and are the perfect tool for making any essentials accessible at a moments notice.

Along with the innovative design, we also love the heart behind Whatchyagot bags. Designer and creator Julie Gallegos, came up with the concept for the bag when her father battled cancer and heart disease for seven years, and needed an easy solution for sorting his medication.

When Julie discovered that there was nothing on the market to help her father keep his medications separate, while keeping the bottles conveniently together, she decided to take it upon herself to build a product that could be universally used and loved.

And now that she has create such a bag, she graciously gives back by donating 10% of all proceeds to raise awareness of cancer, heart disease and directly to programs for patients, survivors and their families.

We think the Whatchyagot Bags are the perfect portable carrying cases for traveling, organizing important medications and vitamins, and sorting beauty or baby  products.

And because they come in a variety of colors and designs, from a sophisticated plain black and grey, to the fun-loving “Flower Power” and “Lovin Leopard” designs, there is an option for both men and women.

To read more about this innovative product, and to order your own Whatchyagot bag, visit www.whatchyagotbag.com.

Ice-Watch’s Newest Collection for Fall & Winter 2011/2012 reflects the Pantone hue trends of the season with watches in purple, olive, brown, and rose. Ice-Watch is worn by more than 100 celebrities and is sold in more than 1,000 doors nationwide. Watches start at $115.

Actor Kevin McHale sporting his new Ice-Watch.

Ice-Watch’s new “Blue Jean” watch was recently featured in David Guetta’s new music video, Where Them Girls At. Watch for the white and blue Ice-Watch on Guetta’s wrist in this video:

Other celebrities spotted sporting their eye-popping Ice-Watch are as follows: Paris Hilton, Jada Pickett Smith, Cindy Crawford, Usher, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Dita Von Teese, Adam Gregory of 90210, Balthazar Getty, Ronnie Magro, Lauren Conrad, Kelly Osbourne, Liv Tyler, Lucy Liu, and so many more.

Get your Ice-Watches at any of these five locations throughout LA:

* Altivo Timepieces Inc. – 7221 Melrose Avenue
* Caseiko – 629 S. Hill Street, Suite 308
* Cole Retail Inc. – 633 W. 5th Street, Suite 26001
* Eastern Watch Co. – 1233 South Broadway
* Plust Time, Inc. – 820 S. Broadway Street, Suite 1

www.ice-watch.com

Natasha Sunhine founded Byu-ti Salon five years ago with the idea to “Give Goodness”, and that is apparent in each step of the enriched salon experience.

When you arrive at their Santa Monica location,you are greeted and handed a  a cup of tea, as well as a form for you to fill out, regarding what you want your hair for a 6-step consultation with your stylist.

Comprehensive Consultation

We have all gotten home from the salon and thought “Why didn’t I tell her I wear my part on both sides?” or “How did I forget to ask about my frizz?” But with the 6-step consultation, each aspect is covered so you don’t forget anything. This process allows you to say as much about your hair and what you expect from your experience at Byu-ti, without any awkward chit-chat or beating-around-the-bush. It opens the door right away for conversation and approaches your hair in a completely different way, allowing each client to feel that their needs are truly heard.

More Than Just a Regular Hair Salon!

Byu-ti Salon focuses on a comprehensive treatment for your hair, not simply just cut, color, and style. Natasha Sunshine has developed different “boosts” to add to your custom-blended reparative treatments, so that your salon experience can be individualized for your hairs specific needs. Sunshine also developed the Byu-ti Vitamin Bio-Niu Supplement, Byu-ti’s number one selling product, that helps your hair grow up to twice as fast as it would on its own, and to help you achieve optimum health from the inside out.

Byu-ti uses the finest PureOlogy and Redken products, and all of the Byu-ti colorists are Redken Color-certified, which takes any worry out of trying something new. Sunshine, who has had the pleasure of styling such celebrity clientele as Molly Sims, Ivanka Trump, Stephanie Seymour, Eva Herzigova, Dean McDermott and Gael Garcia Bernal, and was most recently featured on The Rachel Ray Show and Tori & Dean, wanted to create a high-end salon where people could feel luxurious, in a comfortable environment where they could relax and enjoy.

Byu-ti offers a variety of services ranging from hair relaxing to makeup, from hair extensions to updo’s, and by using only the highest grade color and wholesome ingredients in their products, your hair is sure to be as healthy as it has ever been when you walk out  the doors onto Wilshire Boulevard.

You can relax in this sophisticated ambiance while the professional staff at Byu-ti helps your hair back to optimum health, by calling 310.587.2207 to make an appointment, or visit them at www.byu-ti.com to book online. Also, you can “Like” them on Facebook to keep up on all of their latest products and special offers.

Byu-ti Salon
510 Wilshire Boulevard
Santa Monica, CA 90401

Playboy's Jessa Lynn Hinton

Secret Room Events, Roger Dubuis, and Garth Fisher MD/Biomed Spa of Beverly Hills, hosted the 2011 Red Carpet Style Lounge in Honor of the 2011 MTV Movie Awards, at the SLS Hotel in the Sulphate Hotel Ballroom, on June 3rd. The ballroom was filled with goodies and gadgets for the celeb clientele, and was buzzing with high profile guests during the entire event.

Secret Room Events benefited  the African Millenium Foundation , which is a strategic non-profit and non-governmental methodicalness sworn to the ethnic and scheme empowerment of the grouping of Africa, especially women. AMF seeks to direct poverty, suffer and disease at its rattling stem by providing individual women and children with the needed tools for achieving self-sufficiency. You can find out more about the African Millennium Foundation (AMF) at http://1amf.org.

Caribbean Living Magazine was gifting a seven-day stay to one of three assorted sea resorts to choose from. You can see all of the resorts they feature at www.caribbeanlivingmagazine.com.

Roger Dubuis watches were on-site offering a great display of their Haute-Horlogerie Swiss Manufactured line. Their designs are incomparable to any other watch, and are equipped with a highly complicated, intricate system which allows you to keep perfect time. Grab your man one today at www.rogerdubuis.com.

Garth Fisher MD, of Biomed Spa of Beverly Hills, brought items from his customized skin care and facial treatment plans for guests to take home in a gift bag. You can read all about Biomed Sap and their comprehensive laser treatments, photo facials, laser hair removal, micropigmentation for scar camouflage, customized “anti-aging and wellness” evaluation for “counter-aging” supplements and hormonal support, as well as their Visia computerized facial complexion and skin analysis services at www.garthfisher.com.

Teen Wolf's Crystal Reed and friends.

Raquelle Bianco was offering exquisite jewelry for the guests to admire and take home with teem. Bracelets that open with ease and cuffs that fit perfectly on any wrist, ranging from black and white accented design to bold blue with rust and yellow tones, these bracelets were definitely a favorite among the crowd. You can find your perfect piece at www.rauellebianco.com.

Spot Light Baby was introducing their brand new product that will change the world of pacifier holders. having a stuffed animal attached for added comfort to sooth a child, with added links for little fingers to play with and all organic material that could not be softer. Spotlightbaby was founded by occupational therapist Judy Kang, who as a mother, simply wanted more out of a toy for her child. Her “Squees-Ease” no-scratch mitts, which prevent babies form scratching themselves while promoting sensory development, are just one onf many innovative products to check out at www.spotlight-baby.com.

Glee's Principal Figgins aka Iqbal Theba

Body Beautiful Canada was founded in the early 1990′s and has been offering specialty spa products including the Universal Contour Wrap, Eurowave, and Hartur Ultrasound to clients for over fifteen years. You can find them at www.bodybeautifulcanada.com.

Secret Room Co-creator Rita Branch and actress/comedianne Niecy Nash flash their engagement rings.

Homanz, founded by Shirley Tsang, is a beautiful line of luxurious bags which encompass simplicity in a high fashion way, and never looses the classic styling and timeless value. Incorporating bright colors and unique accents, a Homanz bag is a delightful addition to any purse collection. Shirley Tsang was on-site letting the stars pick out their favorite style of the latest line to take with them. Find your new bag today at www.homanz.com.

Shoes By Seychelles brought along their latest fashion in shoes to gift to celebrities and special guests. Their vintage inspired heels ranged from yellow leather wedge to black stilettos, and were a huge hit among the crowds’ elite. You can add a touch of vintage to your closet at www.seychellesfootwear.com.

Cailyn Cosmetics from Smile World, is a leading mineral cosmetics and skin care line, and were offering guests two loose shadows of their choice which could either be mixed with the lip balm mixture for lip color, or applied over the eyeshadow primer for eyes. You can find all of their metallic and bold shadows at www.cailyncosmetics.com.

Peel Technologies Inc, brought their latest technology that can turn your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch into a personalized TV guide. It learns your preferences, and finds the television programs you watch the most, saving you the time of scrolling through pages of content. You can grab your Peel and get start getting your tv guide personalized at www.peel.com.

Secret Room's Rita Branch and actor Skeet Ulrich

Million Dollar Tan, founded by Lindsay Dickhout, has spent the last ten years tanning the stars. Lindsay has refined the priceless formula herself, making sure you get the perfect amount of tan every time you spray. Get your Million Dollar Tan started today at www.milliondollartan.com.

Marne Jaye Art had pieces of her collection hung for the guests to enjoy. Her uses of patterns and colors and inciting and her designs are a sure fit as an accent piece for any art lover’s wall. She was gifting an 8×10 picture of the guests choice, as well as greeting cards featuring her designs. You can find a list of shows and galleries her work will be featured in at www.marnejaye.com.

Hollywood Baskets are the number one gift company in Hollywood and for celebrity clientele. They offer unique gift baskets ranging from Organic Baskets to Champagne Baskets, and are conveniently open from 9:00am until 9:00pm to fit around the busy lifestyle of the Hollywood crowd. You can order baskets for your next big event at www.hollywoodbaskets.com

Sushi Style introduces an entire line of products where art becomes functional. Inspired by sushi rolls, their ottoman line was created to resemble sushi fillings, using bright and vibrant colors for accents. Ottomans are complied of several pieces fitting together, and can be separated for additional seating. The company is divided into three sections featuring the Style Collection, which is more casual design, the Signature Collection, which is more sophisticated, and the Sushiami Collection which is designed for children. You can see all of the latest sushi inspired furniture at www.sushistyle.com.

Rev 7 Gum is the world’s first environmentally friendly gum. It is “high quality” gum without he added bonus of being removable and degradable. Check out the brand from the UK-based Revolymer at www.revolymer.com.

Teen Wolf's Tyler Posey gets a Thai massage from El Leon Spa.

LA Splash Cosmetics had an array of bold and bright sparkly colors to introduce to the guests. They were handing out silver makeup bags filled with product for guests to enjoy. Check them out at www.lasplashcosmetics.com.

Nys Collection Eyewear offers premium sunglasses without premium oricing. They were founded in 1996, having only one retail location in the World Trade Center in New York City, and now have more than 10,000 retail locations worldwide. Snag a new pair for summer at www.nyscollection.com.

Boogie Wipes is well known among the parenting community as a life-saver kleenex that actually works. At times, most have even thought, “Man, I wish there was a product like this for adults.” Well, now there is! Boogie Wipes was on location to launch their latest convenient product, Saline Wipes for adults. They are offered in chic package that can slip inside you purse or fit nicely into a console in a car. Boogie Wipes were gifting a gift box including Grape or Fresh scented Boogie Wipes, an adorable stuffed animal, and their latest Saline Wipes. You can check them out at www.boogiewipes.com.

Robin-Ruth is a company we have all seen about town, that features different city names upon all of their merchandise. The brand is being represented in 22 countries around the world today, and products range from hats to purses, from scarves to socks, each dropping the name of the customers favorite city. You can find your favorite city to rock on the streets at www.robin-ruth.me.

Gabbita, from South America, offered a wide display of eveningwear, swimwear, and sophisticated little girls clothing for guests to admire. Details such as hand beading and unique appliques enhance femininity, and make Gabbita’s crochet and knitting an incredible wearable work of art. You can find a store near you or see their collections at www.gabbita.com.

EZ Curler has been seen on TV as the curler that makes precision curls easy. They were gifting the celebrities and special guests with an EZ Curler to take home and try in a lovely gift bag. You can grab one for yourself at www.EZCurler.com.

Real Resorts were offering an all inclusive package for celebrity guests, featuring their top-of-the -line services including a personal butler and privacy enhanced set up that allows room service to be slipped in through a slit in the door without ever bothering the guest. Spa services included as well as private pools and balconies. Book your next vacation and learn to travel like a celebrity at www.realresorts.com.

Rebootizer USA is a detox shaker that provides seven all natural ingredients to help you back on your way to feeling great. Rebootizer is packaged in a convenient pack, so there is no measuring or need for something to pour it into. All you need to do is squeeze the bag to pop the seal, shake it up, tear the top, and start drinking. YOu can read all about the benefits and grab a weeks supply for yourself at www.rebootizerusa.com.

FloraGLO Lutein, sourced from marigold flowers, is the world’s leading patented purified lutein, and is used to help maintain healthy eyes and skin. You can find out more about the benefits of FlorGLO and where to buy products at www.floraglolutein.com.

Secret Room's Rita Branch with fiance Volodymyr Udoveychenko.

Celebrities also received pre-packaged gift bags containing products from Jan Sport Bags, We-Vibe, Agape & Zoe Naturals, Illy Issimo, Way Hierarch Cute, Lareiki, Justins Nut Butter, Make Love Not Trash, Poo-Pourri, Hand To Heart Jewelry, Sugar Rush Creations,Passion Parties, Cohoots Handbags, Romeo & Juliet Couture, Lulu’s Garden, Chef Stef Candy Co., It’s a 10 Hair tending, Amore Grace, Susan Ciminelli Day Spa & Salon, Minsley Inc, BodiBronze Sunless Spa, Thorlos, Vi-Peel, Price Point/ Section 8, Sappho Organic Cosmetics, Oogies Snacks, Yum Nut Naturals, Soy Joy, Fabuutous Chikks, Waialua Soda Works, El Metropolis Spa, Goody Good Stuff, and BlueAvocado.

Mix and Match

This season, Voda’s color palette was designed with mixing in mind. The classic designs from last season are reinvented in new hues meant to be mixed and matched, turning a few swimsuit pieces into infinite options. Bright and playful graphic prints pair nicely with a variety of solid colors. Try a Pink Twist top with a Lipstick bottom, or a Coral top with a Cocoa Blast bottom. The possibilities are endless.

Stone Collection

Exotic hand-picked stones adorn classic Voda silhouettes, giving each piece a little extra glam. Vibrant turquoise stones accent a classic bikini bottom and halter top. Rows of red coral or natural tiger’s eye stones add a touch of color to an otherwise simple string bikini. All stones are water-resistant and rest within 14 ct. gold plated settings.

Lace Collection

Catering to your subtly sweeter side, Voda’s lace collection is demure and sexy at the same time. Thin pieces of black crocheted lace line the classic string bikini top or for a more dramatic look, thick strips of lace are placed aside ruching detail on the bust. Both can be paired with a boy short bottom reminiscent of your favorite pair of undies or a string bottom with a hint of lace peeking out the top.

Monokini and One-Piece Collection

Less is more with Voda’s new collection of sexy one-pieces. With dramatic side cut-outs, the monokini is accented with 14 ct. gold rings and string ties. The one-piece keeps things covered while revealing a flattering criss-cross back detail and the classic Envy Push Up lift.

Prices range from $110-$132.

About Voda Swim

Voda Swim is the brainchild of designer and international print model Yulia Drummond. Despite looking hot on the runway, Yulia found that she was self-conscious of her small bust when in a swimsuit. Inspired by her own struggle to find a flattering bikini, Yulia and her husband Dustin created a bikini that would make the most of the smallest assets.

The secret to the Envy Push Up top is in the fit. Inside the top is a soft and pliant pad that lifts and enhances the breast. In addition, the top retains less than a tablespoon of water, helping the top to retain its extraordinary fit even when wet.

More information at www.vodaswim.com.

What is Belly Binding?

Belly binding has been used by many cultures around the world for more than 100 years and is still used today for newborns and infants. The Juju Band gives newborns a covering, allowing some relief from that constant contact from diapers and clothing, helping decrease the chance of infection and irritation. To help your baby achieve an “innie” belly button and heal after birth, one can employ Juju’s Newborn Navel Protector as well.

“Belly binding is something that we have practiced in my family for generations,” JuJu Band Co-­Founder Julie Acevedo explained, “but it wasn’t until recently that we felt like we truly perfected the art, and now we’re excited to share what we recreated!”

The belly binding is complete with an adjustable Velcro strap ,which is specially approved for cancer and burn patients, meaning it is extremely safe to use; making it convenient and easy for any family to use. The piece is handcrafted and simple, perfect for the on-the-go and busy family dynamics seen today. Juju Bands also have a cotton layer that is machine washable. The snugness of this protection also helps soothe colicky babies and those who fuss.

“It is critically important to keep the navel well protected and secure as the ‘stub’ prepares to fall off,” Acevedo said. “Even as it falls off, the JuJu Band is still helpful in reducing the risk of infection or irritation in newborns. And the infant belly binder offers immeasurable benefits when it comes to relieving colic.”

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Juju Band’s Available Products

Made from the highest quality material in the U.S., Juju Band is bringing this tradition to the modern family. The Juju Binder (priced from $10.50 – $15.50) comes in a variety of styles and sizes: a Boys Collection (0-3 months), Girls Collection (0-3 months), Melrose Collection (0-3 months) and a Unisex Collection (0-3 months).

Juju also carries a Bib line ($9.50) with six styles, all made of cotton and machine washable. The Juju Blankie ($34.50) gives babies a nice and soft security blanket with available matching bib—six styles in the Blankies too. Nighttime means babies need a matching soft and fuzzy Juju Comforter ($34.50), and for the Juju babies that need everything, gift sets ($53 – $78) are available, mixing the 100 percent machine washable items into one collection.

Giving Your Baby the Gift of Juju Band

In three steps the signature, 100 percent eco-friendly Juju Bands can be put on your baby. First, place the Juju Band under the child. Next, bring both of the ends together to fasten securely. Finally, the fit should be snug, but not too tight for the baby.

Juju Band creators Julie Acevedo and Julio Guerra.

In Culver City, Calif.-based Juju Band’s official website, customer testimonials explain the impact these cotton pieces have had on their children, including customer Bobby Murrietta from San Fernando, Calif. He says, “I had heard of [JuJu Band] from my family members and decided to try it…it gave me comfort in knowing my son’s belly stump would be protected from germs and particles in the air. I continued to use this when he was an infant for his colic. Two uses in one? That was convenient for me!”

Luis Figureroa from Moreles, Mexico said, “When I grew up my grandparents used marbles to hold our navel in to create an innie belly button. My parents started to use a binder instead and all of the children have innie belly buttons. That is the main reason my parents used it, and that is the main reason my wife and I used it. It did help with the baby gas—that was an extra.”

They Put the ‘Ju’ ‘Ju’ in Juju

Julie Avecedo and Julio Guerra are the co-founders of Juju Concepts LLC, the parent company for Juju Band. Julie wanted to share the important family tradition with others and keep the practice alive in Central America. President of Juju Concepts Julio Guerra first worked in the fashion industry before working in entertainment and television. They each saw the Juju Band as a way to bring back “the forgotten age-old tradition, viewing the endless possibilities.”

For more information and to purchase the Juju Band products, visit www.Juju.com. The products also are available on Sears.com.

In a sea of delightfully emerging all-natural alternatives to previous chemical solutions for home cleaning products, GrabGreen is a standout. Grabgreen has an entire line of biodegradable, recyclable, extremely effective products that do a great job of cleaning – and are scented with amazing aromatherapy scents such as tangerine with lemongrass fragrance – a blend of sweet tangerine, grapefruit and bergamot with lush lemongrass. You can also get unscented if you have sensitivities.

Patricia Spencer developed GrabGreen cleaning products when she realized that the everyday supplies were harmful to her children. Now, MaddieBrit Products LLC is launching Spencer’s line of eco-friendly home cleaning products.

“I didn’t really start off as an eco-conscience person,” Spencer. “I’m just a mom who wants to keep her kids healthy.”

Spencer has two daughters and lives in Southern California. She recently examined the ingredients of her home cleaning products, finding that her laundry detergent and stain removal spray both consist of hazardous materials.

GrabGreen

“Rashes, respiratory problems, massive amounts of un-needed plastic,” Spencer said, explaining the many issues with the store bought cleaners. “I decided I was not going to compromise my kids’ safety or the environment like that, so I started developing detergent myself.”

She began developing the products but they weren’t officially launched until 2008 after she started a handful of other companies related to health and fitness. Then, she gained the assistance of organic chemists who continued perfecting her creation, including the powder detergent made from all natural ingredients and found in a dissolvable “pod” structure. The pods eliminate the need for large and bulky jugs of liquid detergent and reduce up to 98 percent of plastic waste, according to MaddieBrit.

MaddieBrit started after the investment capital was obtained from Michael Edell. MaddieBrit takes its name from Spencer’s two daughters: Maddie and Britney.

Camarillo, Calif.-based GrabGreen has an entire line of home cleaning products like detergents, room and fabric fresheners, glass cleaners, dish soap cleaner, bathroom and kitchen cleaning solutions.

GrabGreen

“The response has been fantastic,” Spencer revealed. “There’s a real need for safe, effective and affordable products and GrabGreen delivers on all three fronts. The positive feedback has been amazing!”

GrabGreen’s product line consists of organic and mineral-based ingredients and contains no dyes. The products also are never tested on animals. The packaging is biodegradable and recyclable, helping the environment too.

For more information and to buy the many products, visit GrabGreen’s official site at www.grabgreenhome.com.

Beginning at 8:30 a.m. in Raleigh Studios, four panels will discuss and share their insights and hard-won wisdom on a multitude of timely topics.  Marketing 2.0 will break down the barriers of creating, marketing and selling in the age of new media.  Attendees will learn the “science” of spotting the next big thing through the specialists of Trend Forecasting.  Sustainability: Business as Usual will discuss “going green” and making the change at a level that is more than skin-deep, while top designers and retailers of Ready to Launch Your Line will guide attendees on how to make the leap from sketch to sales.

Included in the list of esteemed panelists are Michael Segal, CEO of Fred Segal, Cameron Silver, Founder of Decades and Creative Director for Decades Denim, and Courtney Rotolo, Buyer for American Rag. Following each panel discussion, attendees will have the ability to interact and network with panelists as well as with one another.

A portion of proceeds from the event will benefit non-profit Goods for Good (www.goods4good.org), whose Tailor-in-Training program reroutes new and unused surplus fabric from the fashion industry to under-resourced vocational training programs in Malawi.  This program utilizes thousands of meters of fabric that would have otherwise been destroyed to train young adults in the valuable skill of tailoring while simultaneously creating school uniforms for orphans.

To register for the event or for more information, visit:

http://afingo.com/events/afingocom-behind-seams-la-nov-20th.

About AFINGO: AFINGO.COM is the first online platform to merge social networking and fashion industry sourcing in a single, stylish, functional interface. A virtual showroom, essential news aggregator, and easy-to-use manufacturing resource, Afingo.com is an online community of designers, manufacturers, retailers, and consumers connecting and interacting in real-time. From sketchpad, to factory, to boutique rack, Afingo.com provides a unified platform as addictive as style itself. For more information on Afingo please go to: www.afingo.com.

Creative and fun gift sets for Christmas - Urban Decay's Book of Shadows

An LA’s The Place Top Pick for 2010!
Urban Decay Cosmetics started when co-founder Sandy Lerner was unable to find a purple or green nail polish for her eclectic tastes. Wende Zomnir, Executive Creative Director and Co-Founder of Urban Decay met up with Sandy Lerner and found herself mixing nail polish in her Laguna Beach cottage and assembling press kits from hardware store supplies. With Wende’s experiences, worldliness and innate creativity, Urban Decay has become a very important player in the cosmetics industry.

 Now, Urban Decay’s many products can be found at Macy’s, Sephora and Ulta, as well as its successful online store urbandecay.com, making it an easy Christmas Gift Guide pick for this year.

According to its Brand Statement, Urban Decay can help you, “go from a pixie to a vixen, from a rock star to a starlet…Urban Decay is beauty with an edge. It is feminine, dangerous, and fun…appealing to celebrities, rock stars and anyone who relishes her individuality and dares to express it.”

So what are the best holiday products offered for gift-giving 2010?

Containing nine of the brand’s waterproof, long-lasting eye pencils is the 24/7 Jackpot gift set. The set holds a variety of colors in deluxe mini sizes, as well as a full size pencil in Zero (black). It is only being offered for a limited time ($39) and consists of shades Eldorado, Stash, Mildew, Electric, Binge, Ransom, Rockstar, Gunmetal and Whiskey.

The Black Palette gives those looking for a smoky, dark eye color a perfect set of options, with six shadows and the aforementioned Zero pencil. Consisting of shades, Black Dog, Barracuda, Libertine, Cobra, Sabbath and Jet, the group is $36 and available exclusively at Sephora and Sephora.com.

Giving users a little “practical magic,” the Box of Potions from Urban Decay is made up of Complexion Primer Portion for pore perfecting; Lip Primer Potion, a foundation for your lips; Eyeshadow Primer Potion (original); and Eyelash Primer Potion for thicker, longer lashes. It is available at the standard Urban Decay locations, as well as select JCPenney stores for $49.

The latest Professional Size of the Eyeshadow Primer Potion now answers the question, “Is bigger always better?” with a resounding yes. The Professional Size ($29) is 150 percent larger than the previous Primer Potion option, and is fitted with a needle-tipped nose, perfect for quick and safe application.

Condensing the popular Eyeshadow Primer Potion product, Little Sins Eyeshadow Primer Potion Set ($29) is a purse-size, exclusively found at Sephora locations. It offers four travel-size versions of the classic colors: Eyeshadow Primer Potion (original), Sin Eyeshadow Primer Potion (champagne), Eden Eyeshadow Primer Potion (nude) and Greed Eyeshadow Primer Potion (gold).

The Urbanglow Cream Highlight products nourish the skin with coconut oil and sit in a Lucite compact decorated with a flowery gold skull. The shades include Brown Sugar, Wicked, Sin and Moonshine.

Along with many cosmetics, Urban Decay also touts a Body Jewelry line with temporary tattoos. Launched in 1996, this aspect of the company is filled with unique designs and decadent jewels, perfect to spice up any day of the week. If you need to rid your skin of the design, don’t worry. A dab of alcohol will do the trick. For more information on this line, as well as Urban Decay’s full cosmetic product list, visit www.urbandecay.com.

LightStim is ranked the top manufacturer and distributor of LED lights to medical and spa industry locations and has now introduced a hand-held piece that is non-invasive and safe for all skin types.

It allows women and men a chance to act as their own personal skincare expert.

This at-home skin rejuvination  solution is the very first U.S. designed and manufactured LED light product to gain FDA, over-the-counter clearance for the treatment of preorbital wrinkles.

According to the company, the device has many benefits, including: stimulating collagen and elastin; diminishing fine lines and wrinkles; increasing the skin’s moisture retention and elasticity; reducing the appearance of pore sizes; improving the appearance of sun damaged skin; smoothing the texture of the skin; helping to balance uneven skin tone; and restoring skin’s radiance and youthful appearance.

LightStim can be bought at local department stores like Macy’s, Bloomingdales, Dillard’s and Lord & Taylor. It can also be purchased on QVC for $299.

For those unfamiliar, LED Light Therapy uses lights to bolster an anti-aging effect on skin, and it is rapidly growing into one of the safest and most affordable ways to keep the skin looking young and glowing. Being one of the safest methods, LED Light Therapy does not use lasers, injections chemicals or surgery and can be done in the privacy of one’s own home, only 20 minutes a day.

The method is used and recommended by dermatologists, aestheticians and plastic surgeons and LightStim stands by an Internet 30-day Satisfaction Guarantee.

For more information, visit www.lightstim.com.

Cinzia Designs’—a division of Europa International—Trendies Collection gives men and women alike a variety of eyewear pieces and accessories. All are affordable and target the everyday consumer, using sleek, minimalistic and modern styles. The bright colors offered in the Trendies Collection quickly add a spot of color or unique aspect to anyone’s day-to-day wardrobe.

Anyone who visits www.Cinziadesigns.com and uses the promo code, “Los Angeles” will get 20% off their entire order! Valid through January 1st.

Trendies Collection: Jelly Bean and Jaw Breaker styles

A new division of the Trendies Collection is the Luminous Collection, a series priced so low that anyone can afford to sport eyewear in style. The Luminous group is the first from Cinzia to feature polarizing lenses, and with many varieties, everyone can find a pair they will enjoy. The Luminous Collection houses eight different styles, each available in three colors, like the Snapshot and the Facet styles.

Luminous Collection: Snapshot in Tortoise and Facet in Green

Cinzia was founded in 2002 by Cynthia Shapiro, who served as VP of Europa International previously, so she brought several years of experience to the table when she began the company. The two collections: Cinzia and Trendies by Cinzia represent her overall outlook on fashionable eyewear, giving males and females many choices to inhabit their varying tastes.

The Cinzia pieces mix and match, allowing endless options for wear. For example, the Cinzia collection consists of sleek “readers” for those needing eyeglasses, like the new Demure or signature Cinzia Accomplice, complete with its own matching case. The Cinzia sunglasses each provide 100 percent UV protection, like the Cinzia Sport division.

Cinzia Collection: Demure and Accomplice

Not one to only provide shoppers with eyewear, Shapiro’s company has grown to also provide trendy accessories like belts, bracelets, cases, earrings, handbags, necklaces, scarves/wraps and watches, not to mention the popular eyewear necklaces, available in both the Cinzia and Trendies lines.

Animal Instinct

Some of the newest items have debuted in the scarves/wraps lineup, like the Animal Instinct variety, a mix of purple, blue and neutral colors, grey and mauve. The scarf is 80 percent cashmere and 20 percent silk. Another new addition to Cinzia Designs are the Birds Nest earrings, unique, circular jewelry pieces, consisting of silver and gold and available through the Cinzia Collection.

For more information and a full list of all products available, visit www.cinziadesigns.com.

Read our upcoming interview with Cynthia Shapiro here in LA’s The Place shortly!

Fabulous Florals is a source of fresh California flowers that can be delivered in bulk anywhere in the United states, including the cities of Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Scottsdale, Seattle and Dallas. Fabulous Florals is a smart choice for affordable bulk flowers to help turn every home into a source of interior design pride. Using fresh California flowers can inspire anyone’s inner floral designer to create DIY flower arrangements that balance and energize the settings they inhabit. Whether you are looking for bulk flowers that can be harvested for fresh petals or California flowers and greens that will fill the spaces they occupy with a variety of shapes, textures, scents and colors – Fabulous Florals can deliver.

Planning DIY Flower Arrangements with California Flowers from Fabulous Florals

Planning DIY Flower Arrangements with California flowers can be a chore, especially if you are searching for Los Angeles bulk flowers, Las Vegas bulk flowers, Scottsdale bulk flowers, Seattle bulk flowers or Dallas bulk flowers that are grown in a sustainable manner. Kathy Ireland and her company Fabulous Florals are committed to partnering with farms who grow California flowers in a sustainable way, and are sure to ship all their Los Angeles bulk flower orders, Las Vegas bulk flower orders, Seattle bulk flower orders, Scottsdale bulk flower orders, and Dallas bulk flower orders in an eco-friendly way. One way to find the best ideas for DIY floral arrangements is to peruse flower shows in your area. Most major cities host a flower show or home and garden show in the spring. featuring hundreds of vendors and displaying fresh designs for the year.

Los Angeles Bulk Flowers Chosen by Internationally Renowned Designers

With so many Los Angeles bulk flower providers of California flowers to choose from, do it yourself flower designers can benefit from the art of experienced designers who choose the best California flowers and plants from a variety of greenhouses and farms. The knowledge of the Fabulous Florals professional team headed by Kathy Ireland and Nicholas Walker give their Los Angeles bulk flower service an edge. When you choose to purchase your Los Angeles bulk flowers through Fabulous Florals you are experiencing the freshest choices for flower design from internationally renowned designers, and the selection is always changing.

Choosing Seattle Bulk Flowers for DIY Design Projects

If you live in or near Seattle, quality Seattle bulk flowers are a necessity for the most unique and satisfying DIY flower arrangements. Perhaps you live in the Northwest and relish every year at the very beginning of spring when you can get ideas for do it yourself floral design and purchase Seattle bulk flowers from the experts at the Northwest Flower and Garden show in downtown Seattle. For every other time of the year, do it yourself flower designers searching for quality Seattle bulk flowers can count on Fabulous Florals for the highest quality plants, foliage and flowers.

Dallas Bulk Flower Selection Made Easy

Dallas bulk flowers come in many shapes, sizes and qualities. Many interested in DIY flower arrangements and purchasing Dallas bulk flowers travel to the largest outdoor flower show in the Southwest called “Dallas Blooms,” with a flower show that runs every March to April. Whether you are a homemaker needing Dallas bulk flowers to make the house feel like a haven or an independent interior designer who always designs with fresh bulk flowers, Fabulous Florals can deliver Dallas bulk flowers with ease through their website. Flowers and plants on the website can be sorted by color, fragrance, occasion and season. Fabulous Florals offers delivery fresh to your door with eco-friendly packaging that ensures healthy plants, flowers and foliage in during every season.

Ordering Eco-Friendly Scottsdale Bulk Flowers Online

Do it yourself floral design hobbyists in the Phoenix area have plenty of places to get ideas for DIY flower arrangements but many travel to the Scottsdale Home and Garden Show which generally takes place in March. Scottsdale bulk flower buyers can check out displays from vendors and get ideas for designs throughout the year. Fabulous Florals is a year-round supplier of Scottsdale bulk flowers, shipping quality California flowers to Arizona and throughout the country. Scottsdale bulk flowers delivered through Fabulous Florals are packed in special eco-friendly boxes to keep flowers, foliage and plants cool and fresh throughout the delivery process. Fabulous Florals chooses partner farms and greenhouses who grow in a sustainable manner to ensure the least amount of impact possible.

Floral Design with Lavish Style – Las Vegas Bulk Flowers

Las Vegas bulk flower connoisseurs can admire the fresh flower displays at the lavish Bellagio Conservatory and Botanical Gardens. To bring the artistry of the gardens to the flower arrangements in your home or office, choose Fabulous Florals for your Las Vegas bulk flower needs. Just like in the Bellagio Gardens, the selection at Fabulous Florals changes as per the season, meaning new California flowers for each season would be sent to fill every Las Vegas bulk flower order.

Read about Kathy Ireland’s Bulk Flower company Fabulous Florals here…

The SONY Bloggie fits easily in the palm of your hand, has a bright, 3.0’’ LCD screen, and weighs only 4.4 ounces, giving the device a sleek and elegant look of simplicity.

The LCD touch screen allows users to easily slide through their videos and photos, and will auto-rotate for vertical or horizontal viewing based on how the user is holding the camera.

With full HD video capturing ability on such a small device, the Bloggie makes it more convenient than ever to capture moments on video. Bloggie videos are recorded in the universally used MP4 format, allowing the owner to easily upload a video to Facebook or YouTube. 

Eliminating the hassle of cables, the Bloggie comes with a built in USB stick; the camera connects with no problem to any compatible computer.  The Bloggie also comes standard with an HDMI out port, allowing one to watch their recently recorded HD videos on their HDTV.

The 4GB Bloggie captures up to two hours of HD video, while the 8GB model captures up to four.

The Bloggie’s video camera also doubles as a high-powered, 12.8 megapixel photo capturing camera.  With this large of a megapixel count, photos are captured beautifully.  Dual Recording is also a feature of the Bloggie, allowing the user to take photos while recording a video.  The camera has 4x digital zoom, and a built in macro feature enabling the capture of stunning close-up photos.

Sleek to look at and capable of beautiful video and photo capture, SONY again impresses the electronic market with the release of the Bloggie, and Bloggie accessories (printers, attachable flashes, and cases etc.) make using the Bloggie even more intuitive and enjoyable. www.SonyStyle.com

Earloomz’ products feature over 400 different designs to choose, from sports teams to recording artists, and features the designs of popular artists!

Earloomz unique patented design provides an earpiece that operates without bulky buttons or additional external pieces. This allows for easy accessibility, greater comfort and is lightweight for the ear.

Earloomz gives you the chance to stand apart from the crowd by bringing artistry and style to personal electronics. Makers of beautifully designed Bluetooth headsets for the discerning trendsetter, Earloomz are where art, fashion and technology meet. For more information, visit www.earloomz.com or call 877.995.6669.

Headset controls include call/answer, last number redial, call waiting, control for compatible mobile phones ● Easily manage calls with the touch of a button ● Compatible with most Bluetooth-enabled mobile phones; supports Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR for simple, hands-free calling ● Technology allows you to pair your device easily ● Fits in either ear with adjustable earhook ● Multipoint technology allows you to stay connected with 2 Bluetooth-enabled phones ● 33′ range from your Bluetooth device

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Sell My House in Glendale – A Good Place
First, the good news: As everyone told me when they found out I wanted to sell my house in Glendale, I wouldn’t have to worry about the first mantra of real estate. Location, location, location–it’s one of Glendale, CA’s best features. Glendale is close to all the attractions in Hollywood, downtown Los Angeles, and Pasadena. The seaside towns of Santa Monica, Venice Beach, and Malibu are a couple of freeways away, while the mountains beckon on the other side of the valley. And family-friendly entertainment awaits too, such as Six Flags up north and Disneyland down south. Glendale is a great place to live, and I knew that many buyers would drop in to check out my property.

Sell My House in Glendale – A Clean Slate
As the old saying goes, godliness is next to cleanliness, and it was certainly at the top of my mind when I decided to sell my house in Glendale, California. However, I discovered that it has more than one meaning in the world of real estate. Of course, I knew I had to put in some serious effort with a broom, a brush, a mop, a squeegee, a hose, and lots of cleaning supplies. Believe it or not, that was the easy part–you can even hire someone else to do it, and depending on your home, they can take care of it in one weekend.

But a clean slate covers more than dirt and dust. I also had to clear my dwelling of trinkets and collectibles before I could expect to sell my house in Glendale. I put away my Pez dispensers, Beanie Babies, and football trophies for one simple reason: I wanted to make sure that potential buyers could picture themselves living under this roof, and they weren’t going to get there if they were continually reminded of my hobbies.

Sell my house in Glendale – Fix it up
After I cleared the shelves and dusted the corners, I moved to the next item on my to-do list for selling my house in Glendale. It was time to take care of all the repairs and fixes I’ve let slide. Once again, it was time to roll up my sleeves, but this time my attention shifted to the squeaky hinges, gaping cracks, leaky faucets, and broken window screens around the house. I knew that potential buyers would poke and prod at them the first chance they got, and I wanted to make sure everything would function exactly as expected.

Sell my House in Glendale – Professional inspections are Welcome
There’s no two ways about it: A professional inspection is absolutely necessary in order to sell your home in Glendale. Granted, you may dread to learn of their findings, especially if they require you to spend more money for repairs. However, it’s better to catch these problem spots before they discourage buyers from bidding on your home. In the best-case scenario, you can show off that clean bill from the inspectors and let your buyer know you have nothing to hide.

Sell my house in Glendale – Bring in a new set of eyes

Along with an inspector, a professional stager helped immensely in selling my home in Glendale. A stager, in case you don’t know, is a specialist who can look at your home, figure out its best aspects, and bring out those features for buyers to see. In many cases, it comes down to moving furniture and putting away other pieces to highlight your home’s most desirable features, such as a fireplace or a bright window. In other instances, a stager might replace your rugs and art pieces to attract buyers. Also like the inspector, a professional stager charges for his or her services, but this cost will be easily recouped when you successfully sell your home.

Of course, the nearby sights, including Venice Beach and Santa Monica’s Third Street Promenade, beckon as well. It’s no wonder that the Marina del Rey Marriott is a LA’s The Place Top Pick for 2010!

‘Glow’-ing Reviews

The Marina del Ray Marriott isn’t your parents’ Marriott. Case in point: Glow, the open-air lounge at the heart of the Marina del Rey Marriott. No less an authority than Playboy magazine cites Glow as one of the top 10 lounges in Los Angeles, and you’ll understand why as soon as you see this stylish space. Young professionals are flocking to Glow, where they can enjoy the surrounding fire pits, water treatments, and soothing lights while they sip on delicious cocktails and snack on gourmet bites under the stars.

Renowned local DJs provide the soundtrack at Glow, while you can make it an even more memorable experience with premium bottle service or by reserving time in a private cabana. But don’t be mistaken–this is no sleazy nightclub. Instead, at Glow you can relax with friends, have a conversation, and enjoy the music, without feeling overwhelmed. Glow is open to hotel guests and the general public, so drop by anytime, whether you’re visiting from afar or from the other side of town.

Bon Appetit

When you’re done partying, you can drop in at the Stones Restaurant, right on the hotel premises, for California-style breakfast and dinner. You can also sate your appetite at the Lobby Bar for lunch or dinner. Spend the rest of your day lounging by or swimming in the full-length pool, or get your blood pumping at the on-site fitness center.

Local Entertainment

Looking for more activities? You don’t have to go far. Marina del Rey’s waterways are right outside the door, and the Pacific Ocean isn’t much further. The world-famous Venice Beach and boardwalk are a short walk away, or a quick drive will take you to family-friendly destinations, cultural hotspots, educational exhibits and more–it’s your call. Several golf courses are less than 10 miles away, and extensive natural resources are all around, including beaches, mountains, and parks.

World-Class Amenities

After all these fabulous activities, you’ll be happy to know that you can look forward to resting your head on a plush bed with down comforters and designer duvets. The Marriott turns up the treats in each smoke-free guest room with upgraded bath amenities, as well as 32-inch HDTVs. And for guests who tend to mix business and pleasure, every room includes a generous work desk, and high-speed Internet is available throughout the hotel.

Event Facilities

Speaking of business, the Marina del Rey Marriott offers the services of expert event coordination professionals should you want to host a big celebration such as a wedding or an important business meeting. You can make use of 25 meeting rooms and a total of 18,000 square feet of meeting space, including a poolside facility that seats 700 in a total expanse of 7,000 square feet. Atop the hotel, the magnificent Bayview Ballroom offers a sprawling 360-degree view of the Los Angeles basin, from the shoreline to the mountains–there’s even a helipad for the ultimate in grand entrances and dramatic exits! Of course, you can also use it as an outdoor dance floor or dining area; take your pick.

Think you know the Marriott? Think again. As a Top Pick of 2010, the Marina del Rey Marriott will reset all your expectations, starting with the Glow lounge and spreading to every other corner of this grand facility. Nurse a drink in the open air, explore the local attractions, or simply lay your head on the opulent bedding–the Marina del Rey Marriott can take care of you on all fronts.

For reservations, visit Marina del Rey Marriott.