GBK Celebrates Golden Globe Nominees, Presenters with Extraordinary Gifting Suite at The London Hotel

GBK Productions—a leading luxury lifestyle gift lounge and special events company—continued its presence at the top award shows with its 2011 gifting suite for the 68^th Annual Golden Globe Awards last weekend, celebrating the presenters and nominees at The London Hotel in West Hollywood. Our video includes interviews with Josh Sussman – Glee, Max Adler – Glee, Callan McCauliffe – Cloudstreet, Sally Kellerman, Nelson Ellis – True Blood, Morgan Fairchild and more.

On both the Friday and the Saturday before the Golden Globe Awards took place, GBK hosted nine rooms of vendors and brands on the second floor of The London Hotel, including Sugar Babies Cupcakery, which debuted custom Globe-themed mini cupcakes in a variety of flavors and gifted attendees a gift certificate for a dozen free cakes at the cupcake truck. (www.sugarbabiescupcakery.com)

The rest of the gifts included pieces in fashion, beauty, travel, liquor and entertainment. Gavin B. Keilly, the president of GBK Productions, will donate 20 percent of the proceeds to charities such as GLAAD, City of Hope, Donate Life, Okobos and Broadway in the Hood.

A plethora of celebrities attended the GBK gifting suite, including George Lopez, Dennis Quaid,  Martin Short, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Jesse Williams, Alan Thicke and Melissa Joan Hart, to name a few. Short even was heard saying that this suite was the first one he had ever attended.

GBK has received many honors, including several BizBash Awards for “Best Bag,” this one valuing $35,000. While stars, media and VIPs enjoyed the vendor booths and refreshments, GBK was also achieving a new honor—showcasing the winner of the Guinness Book of World Records’ “Largest Magnetic Sculpture” made by Nano Magnetics and comprised of 550,000 magnets and weighing 600 pounds.

Here is a full list of the myriad of sponsors represented at the GBK suite and the pieces gifted to those that were in attendance:

• Ron White Shoes—All Day Heels® and has built on this success with a sleek and stylish Ron White Men’s line, along with his newest Signature collection which takes inspiration from the world of couture and pairs this elegance with unique All Day Heels® technology (www.RonWhiteShoes.com)

• 2EROS—an Australian brand known for swimwear and underwear for men looking for slick, clean cut designs representing style and function (www.2eros.com)
• 3LAB—technologically advanced skincare, including the Perfect “C” Treatment Serum (www.3Lab.com)

• Attitube—unique and revolutionary functional exercise device that uses water motion as resistance to tone and sculpt the body, working all of ones core muscles (www.attitube.com)

• bamjamz™—launched in 2010, a brand of women’s bamboo lifestyle lounge and sleepwear that has redefined the concept of “pajamas” through a fun, sexy and adventurous concept (www.bamjamz.com)
• Booda Brand—new 100 percent organic company features onesies and T-shirts emblazoned with empowering words and the statement “I Will Make A Difference.” Staying true to that promise, for every purchase, Booda Brand will gift one book to a child in need through the organization Room To Read. (www.boodabrand.com)

• Caribbean Living Magazine—1-week stay in the Caribbean (www.CaribbeanLivingMagazine.com)
• ChocAlive!—one-of-a-kind healthy, delicious and indulgent truffles that are raw, organic and Vegan with no gluten, dairy or refined sugars, available in flavors like Pistachio, Dark Chocolate, Dark Chocolate Crunch, Chocolate Chip Mint and Coconut Almond (www.chocalive.com)

• Kingfish Spirits—Cream, an alcohol-infused whipped cream in flavors like chocolate and vanilla (www.givemecream.com)

• Diane Lai—all natural products for adults, infants & toddlers with highly sensitive skin, Rejuvenate, a daily moisturizer (www.dianelai.com)
• Eleven Eleven Watches—men and women styles for street wear and fashion (www.elevenelevenwatches.com)
• Elysée Scientific Cosmetics—Elysée YouthSpan Facial Resurrection Serum & Night Crème battle against aged trouble zones with potent new science-based complexes featuring Nobel Prize winning sirtuin & telmere technology, so skin starts aging backwards (www.elyseecosmetics.com)

• Essence Bracelets—Gemstone Healing Bracelets born from the desire to help others recognize their own sacredness. Using only the finest faceted gemstones and sterling silver, each bracelet is handmade, individually blessed and infused with the healing energy of Essence (www.essencebracelets.com)
• Exclusive Sedan Service—gift certificate worth $100 for chauffeured luxury ground transportation which can be used anywhere in the LA metro area (www.exclusivesedan.com)
• Have Faith Swimwear—designer swimwear with the most exquisite fabrics, designs, cut and comfort there is to offer…made right in Beverly Hills (www.havefaith.com)

• Jessica Cosmetics/Jessica Nail Salon—curative nail treatments and brilliant custom colours. Guests received her award-winning Brilliance Top Coat and Custom Colour from the Winter MUSE Collection (www.jessicacosmetics.com)

• Joy Theatre—$100 gift certificate towards, tickets, parties, classes or sign up fees for anything Joy Theatre (www.joytheatre.com)
• Kaldi’s Coffee Roasting Co.—served and gifted a private GBK Golden Globes Coffee Blend, exclusive apparel and a $50 gift certificate towards Roasted Artesian Custom-Blend Coffees (www.kaldiscoffee.com)

• Looxcie—easy-to-use wearable camcorder enables continuous hands-free recording of up to five hours of video which can be clipped, saved, viewed and instantly shared via your phone (www.looxcie.com)

• Marquez de Valencia—a private label, homemade Reposado, a limited production tequila that is distributed locally in SoCal (www.tequilamdv.com)

• Meebo—every time a celebrity stopped by the booth and checks in to a select charity website, Meebo donated $100 to select charities. A Meebo Bar was also on-site serving custom Meebo-themed drinks in the company’s signature colors of blue and orange (www.meebo.com)
• Miracle Details—VIP Miracle touch auto detailing, brought directly to clients using only ECO-sensitive cleaning systems and premium finishing products (www.miracledetails.com)
• Misaki Monte Carlo—the Fashion Statement of Pearls presented its new collection “Urban Amazon,” an allegory of the personality of the Woman of the 21st Century: tough, independent, successful, sexy and stylish. Brandishing her jewelry as sophisticated and contemporary weapons this new Amazon imposes her strong personality by re-appropriating those powerful symbols (www.misaki.com)

Guiliana and Bill Rancic visited the GBK Lounge.

• My Custom Yoga Mat—Custom embroidered Yoga Mats, each celebrity confirmed was given one with their name already sewn in (www.mycustomyogamat.com)
• Nescafe Dolce Gusto—an award-winning design, the sophisticated Circolo coffee machine makes coffee house drinks from a cappuccino to espresso to peach iced tea, making it the perfect addition to any countertop (www.dolce-gusto.us)
• Nulo—direct-to-door, fresh all natural dog & cat foods (www.nulo.com)
• NYS Collection Eyewear—sold in more that 10,000 retail locations worldwide, these sunglasses and accessories come with a lifetime guarantee (www.nyscollection.com)

• Peter Lamas—selection of Peter Lamas hair care product, which is infused with exotic extracts, powerful botanicals and potent herbs for organic and vegan products that enhance all skin and hair types (www.peterlamas.com)
• Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Co.—gift certificate redeemable for a ‘fresh from the farm’ gift pack of all-natural, hand crafted cheese from Point Reyes, Calif. (www.pointreyescheese.com)
• Powermat—a Slim, sleek three position wireless charging mat for home or office + Universal Powercube Receiver. Keep three devices fully charged at all times with the convenience of this three position charging station (www.powermat.com)
• PsyClops—latest Psyclops and Psy-Lebrity Products including silicone skins for the iPhone 4, stuffed heads and designer toys (www.psyclopshq.com)
• RevitaLash—eyelash conditioner that lengthens and thickens eye lashes, as well as their new hair product called Hair by RevitaLash which is conditioner that gives you thicker and fuller hair and RevitaLash Mascara (www.revitalash.com)

• RumbaTime—watches designed to be water-resistant, colorful and easy to wear. They look great alone or stacked together and are the perfect accessory for adding a streak of color while working out or just gallivanting around town (www.rumbatime.com)

• TC Fine Intimates—shapewear that provides a sleek, smooth elegance that is applicable to all degrees of control with total comfort (www.cupidintimates.com)

• The indi Exhibit—custom created iPad and iPhone skins, designer handbags, indie designed clothing and jewelry and collective candle tins (www.theindiexhibit.com)
• The Shave of Beverly Hills—gift certificates for nominees and presenters for the local location offering men services like shaves, cuts and scalp massages (www.theshavebeverlyhills.com)
• Isotoner SmarTouch—with smarTouch™ gloves from ISOTONER®, you can operate handheld touchscreen devices like smartphones, mp3 players, ATMs, gas pumps and GPS devises while wearing gloves (www.empowermm.com)
• Umi Children’s Shoes—European inspired high quality children’s shoes (www.umishoes.com)
• Vanity Girl Hollywood—high quality lighted vanity mirrors just like the ones used on set or backstage at a runway show (www.vanitygirlhollywood.com
• William Henry Studio—a special 25-piece limited edition pen will be offered to each Golden Globe presenter and nominee, hand-crafted from premium black and white ebony, ebonite, forged mokume gane, titanium, and features an inset diamond and hand engraving with 24K gold inlays. It also includes both an 18k gold fountain nib and an interchangeable titanium-tipped rollerball mechanism for a choice of writing systems (www.williamhenrystudio.com)

• WineChateau.com—serving a wide variety of wines as well as gift certificates to use on WineChateau.com (www.Winechateau.com)

• MoviePeg—the super simple, portable and collectible iPhone stand. Use it to watch movies, entertain the kids, watch how-to apps, type, anything. Sleek and available in a bunch of movie inspired colors (www.movie-peg.com)
• A Rose of Thanks—Matthew Hunt is a veteran who has taking it upon himself for many years now to single-handedly make sure the troops who are serving know they are being thought of and appreciated. He made his way out to Hollywood by good graces of Gavin Keilly to have the stars fill out cards they he will send to the troops! He gave out T-shirts and an I <3 the troops bracelet (www.aroseofthanks.org)

• St. Bernard Project—using volunteer labor and donations for building supplies, St. Bernard Project rebuilds the Katrina-ravished homes and lives of New Orleans residents using just $15,000 and 12 weeks of labor through our Rebuilding Program while addressing the physical, emotional and psychological needs of our clients at our Center for Wellness and Mental Health, and celebrity spokesperson AnnaLynn McCord from “90210” attended. (www.stbernardproject.org)
• The Lopez Foundation—mission is to create positive, permanent change for underprivileged children and adults confronting challenges in education and health, as well as increasing community awareness about kidney disease and organ donation, and George Lopez was in attendance (www.thelopezfoundation.org)

• Menbur—special occasion evening bags in rich satins, bright metals and sparkling crystals in many styles for that perfect accessory (www.grupomenbur.com)
• Svedka Vodka—vodka at bar (www.svedka.com)
• Zamani Retreat Kempinksi—an eight-night all inclusive Health Package in Africa’s Prime Holistic Health Retreat, Zamani Retreat Kempinski (www.kempinski.com)
• Monster Energy Drinks—(www.monsterenergy.com)
• Aquamantra Water—a premium bottled water line that offers Energy Enhanced Natural Spring Water (www.aquamantra.com)
• Jane Cosmetics—formulaten with the same high-quality, luxurious ingredients as pricey prestige brands, Jane Cosmetics offers consumers affordable makeup with superior performance (www.janecosmetics.com)

Additional celebrities seen enjoying the GBK Golden Globes suite included couples Bill and Giuliana Rancic and Jennifer Love Hewitt and Alex Beh attended, as well as Jackie Weaver, Gabourey Sidibe, La Toya Jackson, Aaron Paul, Adrien Brody, Lorraine Bracco, Madeleine Martin, Dule Hill, Terry O’Quinn, Adrienne Maloof, Lisa Vanderpump and “Jiggy,”Nelsan Eliis, Mayim Bialik, Kimberley Elise, Ariel Winter, Rico Rodriguez, Naveen Andrews, Joe Mantegna, Anisha Nafarajam, Billy Gibson, Catherine O’hara, Jesse McCartney, Eric Stonestreet, Carrie Preston, Michael Clarke Duncan, Michael Rucco, Kimberley Locke, Greg Itzin and Allen Thicke.

Formed in 2000 by Keilly, the company’s founder and CEO, GBK is made up of five divisions: GBK Celebrity Gifting, GBK Special Events, GBK Weddings, GBK Charitable Consulting and GBK Marketing/Public Relations. For more information visit gbkproductions.com.