GBK is known for its award worthy gifting suites and it takes the cake – when it comes to the cake. A beautiful, baked for Oscars multi-layer confection topped by a sweet Oscar by renowned bakery Breadbasket Cakes was on full display at LA’s Sofitel Hotel, where the two-day event set up shop in the days leading into the Academy Awards.
Guests were indulged with luxury gifts, music, gourmet food and an opportunity to support several charity sponsors featured at the event, including Global Green USA, the Sugar Ray Leonard Foundation and City of Hope.
Among those attending: Chris Tucker, CCH Pounder, Joey Lawrence, Terry Crews, Wayne Knight, Chazz Palminteri and Bellamy Young.
Some of the vendors included the Puerto Vallarta tourism board, Revitalash, Tiro Jewelry Design and Magellan Jets.
One of our favorites was the Artisan Group (www.theartisangroup.org), a collection of artists who bring their handcrafted products from all over the country and the world to Hollywood, ranging from jewelry to children’s apparel, handbags to candles, fine art photography to designer stationery, paper goods, crocheted accessories and woodworked items. Each is unique and handmade by the artist and epitomizing the folks/roots movement that is musically interpreted by bands like Mumford and Sons and the Lumineers.
Some of the artists represented include Cindy Arnet with Sienna Grace Jewelry, Valerie Guerrero with Beez Kneez Designs, Libbi Shorts with Mt. Baldy Glassworks, Stephanie Sharer with Alchemy Lifestyle, Emma Maudsley with Sock Monkey Emporium from the UK, Rita Gruzman with Fascinators First, Jude McConkey fine photography, AB Glass Jewelry, Northern Adornments, Charms by Nash, Tucker Hill Designs, Honey & Ollie and Piccolo Paradiso luxury soap and body products.
