WOW CREATIONS EMMYS GIFTING SUITE 2025

I don’t think that I’ve ever missed a Wow Creations gifting suite! So off my co-writer Laura and I went last week to the Universal Hilton two days before the Emmys for this rendition.

The Harris Twins have thrown their events at this venue before, but this time it was in the Mandarin Room, which was a new area of the hotel to us. We got a kick out of that because we love seeing new places.

Laura really enjoyed it, saying, “As usual for Wow Creations, it was such a fun and glamorous event. The whole experience felt like a perfect mix of luxury, networking, and celebration leading up to the Emmys.”

On the snack front, before we even entered the gift room, we were treated to West Coast Pretzels and Randy’s Donuts, and later, just when our energy began to wane, we came upon Traveling Tarts, who had us make our own custard-and-berries tart with the ingredients they provided, which they then boxed-up for us to take home.

Here are the rest of the highlights of what we discovered there:

Neo Shaman Kozu—We actually ended our time at the suite with our favorite part of the day. We received “soul” readings, (through an interpreter,) by a lovely Japanese woman who had the most gorgeous fingernails! Laura explains the experience thusly, “Kozue offered each guest a spiritual energy reading, asking what was weighing on our minds. Based on our response, she shared guidance to help us navigate the burdens that we carry. For me, the experience felt deeply personal, as if her insight reached beyond words into something unspoken. Her presence carried a calm, grounding energy that made it easy to open up. Long after the reading, her words lingered, offering quiet reassurance and reflection.” We each left with a “talisman” that she wrote individually for us. But the funny thing is that, while we’re not allowed to show it to anyone, it’s entirely…in Japanese! So now we’ve got to take language classes to know what our personal message says!

ManLabs—This men’s skincare line was gifting a trio of their products—toning cleanser, serum, and cream—in one convenient set. Laura liked that they’re “proudly made in the USA, and are housed in airless packaging, which helps preserve the integrity of active ingredients over time.” I’m sure all the males at the suite felt special because they had something all for themselves! www.manlabs.com

Scalp Sanctuary—This Pasadena “head spa” had the most lovely, (and appreciated by me,) presentation! It was a little bag with a trio of hair products—shampoo, conditioner, and leave-in conditioner—that was wrapped in a classy and colorful scarf, (the guests got their choice of which one,) and tied-up with a black scrunchie, finished with a gold charm!!! OMG! What a fun way to learn about their services. That considerate attention to detail made me feel that I should return the favor and review them for you one day soon. www.scalpsanctuary.com

Art Lewin—As usual, we were happy to see this perpetually-upbeat tailor again. Laura said that Art is “always the classiest vendor at any gifting suite, and his presence is sure to elevate the atmosphere.” His gift this time was a boxed bow tie with a matching pocket square, in the guests’ choice of red, black, or white. Laura added that his “elegant gifts are a subtle preview of the bespoke experience he offers at his ateliers.” www.artlewinbespoke.com

ITP Beauty—We enjoyed discovering a new entry into the tinted sunscreen arena. Laura tried some on her hand, and declared it to be “lightweight” and “giving skin a natural, glowing tint.” She was impressed that “it’s also vegan, cruelty-free, fragrance-free, and sustainably made in the USA.” We both liked that it comes in three colors to “suit diverse skin tones,” and I’m happy that it’s a serum, as opposed to the usual creams and lotions. Everyone should use sunscreen daily, so hopefully this one will coerce some people to get started on doing so! www.itpbeauty.com

Central Cali Caregivers—Laura and I both limped into the suite with painful knees. So we were especially happy to see what Laura refers to as “a Wow suite staple” because they were gifting their famous Miracle Healing Rub! Laura says it’s “designed to promote natural relief and recovery,” and declares that it “truly lives up to its name!” (I’ve always known that!) www.centralcalicaregivers.net

Vivloop—Laura tells us that this Japanese t-shirt company was gifting “high-quality tees that feature unique and eye-catching graphics. Each design felt thoughtfully crafted, reflecting creativity and attention to detail.” We particularly liked ones that had colorful fishes and abstract frogs on the front, which we were told both mean something good in Japan.

Most important of all was Wow’s wonderful charity of choice this time. It was Face Forward which, for just about two decades, has been providing free reconstructive surgery and therapy for people who have been victims of domestic abuse, human trafficking, and other acts of violence. And they perform this kindness all over the world! Laura points-out that “their mission is to help individuals heal both physically and emotionally.” And to remind the guests at the suite about them, they gave-out gift bags containing hair oil and even a handmade necklace! How very generous of them. We all should be the ones giving gifts, (and donations,) to them! www.faceforwardla.org