{"id":27437,"date":"2017-03-08T18:41:43","date_gmt":"2017-03-08T18:41:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/itsnotaboutme.tv\/news\/?p=27437"},"modified":"2017-03-08T18:41:43","modified_gmt":"2017-03-08T18:41:43","slug":"gifting-suite-doris-bergmans-valentine-romance-oscar-style-lounge-party-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itsnotaboutme.tv\/news\/gifting-suite-doris-bergmans-valentine-romance-oscar-style-lounge-party-3\/","title":{"rendered":"GIFTING SUITE: DORIS BERGMAN\u2019S VALENTINE ROMANCE OSCAR STYLE LOUNGE & PARTY"},"content":{"rendered":"

DORIS BERGMAN\u2019S VALENTINE ROMANCE OSCAR STYLE LOUNGE & PARTY<\/h1>\n
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Photo by Karen Salkin.<\/p><\/div>\n

Doris Bergman’s Valentine’s\/Oscars suite returned to Fig & Olive restaurant in Beverly Hills for the ninth time. That\u2019s a lot of figs! And olives!<\/p>\n

The event is always beautiful and happening, and it seemed even moreso this time. I can’t put my finger on why, except that maybe because I had my old friend, Hacksaw Ridge<\/em> producer, David Permut<\/strong>, with me. How often does a pal get nominated for an Oscar, especially for a project he worked on for sixteen<\/em> years?! That definitely made this suite a tad more special for me.<\/p>\n

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The crostini. Photo by Alice Farinas.<\/p><\/div>\n

Plus, you know how much I enjoy good food, and Doris always provides everybody on site with a gorgeous buffet lunch. My contributing writer, Alice, hadn\u2019t been there for a long while, and she exclaimed, \u201cFig & Olive has the most delicious food! I love the crostinis that are passed for the first several hours of the event. They’re all so yummy, especially the fig topped with Manchego cheese.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The buffet with the fun servers. Photo by Karen Salkin.<\/p><\/div>\n

Of the main dishes, her favorite was \u201cthe gorgeous penne pasta that was topped with shrimp, capers, olives and truffle oil.\u201d I don\u2019t eat truffle oil, (am I a cheap date or what?,) but I was more than happy with the Mediterranean chicken, cous cous, and special salad with–what else\u2014figs?!!!<\/p>\n

One of my favorite aspects of Doris\u2019s suites is that we\u2019re all asked to bring an unwrapped gift for a Wednesday\u2019s Child<\/strong> in foster care. I always bring extra since I know that not every person there is kind enough to do it themselves. Hopefully, the ones who read this will participate next time.\u00a0 (I\u2019m proud to say that my pal, David Permut, stopped to buy some gifts along the way. If an uber-busy Oscar nominee can do that, I think that everyone<\/em> can, don’t you?!) www.foxla.com\/wednesdays-child<\/a><\/p>\n

Okay, let\u2019s get to the many sponsors already! I loved that there were so many new ones this time. Here are the very many highlights:<\/p>\n

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Sassy Locks owner Cindy Butler with Karen Salkin. Perfect saying for Karen on the adorable outfit! Photo by Alice Farinas.<\/p><\/div>\n

Sassy Locks Custom Baby Clothing<\/strong>\u2014This was one of our all-out faves! Not only was all the baby attire on display absolutely gorgeous, but the bibs they were gifting were adorable! They each came with a really cute saying on it, that made Alice quip that \u201cyour baby will be the hit at the next playtime.\u201d David Permut picked one up for Mel Gibson, his director on his Oscar-nominated film, Hacksaw Ridge<\/em>, who had just had his gazillionth kid! But I bet none of his previous babies ever had one of these adorbs bibs before! I also loved that Cindy and Marty, the couple who own the company, dressed to match their display. That is creativity in the utmost! \u00a0www.sassylocks.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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Karen Salkin, looking surprised that the Photo T-Shirt guys, Johhny and Tony, were able to capture her beautiful eyes on a t-shirt! Photo by Alice Farinas.<\/p><\/div>\n

Photo T-shirts<\/strong>\u2014These guys were a major hit! They brought their truck right into the middle of the action to be able to print each guests\u2019 choice of picture on a t-shirt for them. We just sent them a pic from our phones, and they did the rest. As Alice said, \u201cWhat a fun customization!\u201d www.photo-tshirts.com<\/a><\/p>\n

The Footmate System by Gordon Brush<\/strong>\u2014This was Alice\u2019s introduction to this fabulous brush that suctions to the bottom of the shower, for a great foot cleansing. She exclaimed, \u201cTalk about doing it all in the shower! Footmate preps your feet for your next pedicure by removing the dry, dead skin.\u201d Who knew?! www.footmate.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Single Dress and Kay Di Koko<\/strong>\u2014All the female guests clamored over these colorful dresses! Each guest got to choose her own. Alice, always the fashionista, loved that \u201cthese dresses are functional for any occasion,\u201d and commented that the brand \u201creally knows how to incorporate different fabrics and\u00a0textures into one design.\u201d I didn\u2019t get that deep into it\u2014I just noticed that they look good on everyone.\u00a0www.singledress.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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Photo by Karen Salkin.<\/p><\/div>\n

Dr. Perricone Gift Boxes<\/strong>\u2014Not only did each guest receive a giant (and I do mean giant<\/em>) box of products from this health company, but Dr. Nicholas Perricone himself was on hand to meet and greet! Alice pointed-out that, \u201cwith his line of essential multivitamins and super greens, the doc is a believer that beauty starts from the inside out.\u201d And everyone there was impressed with his\u00a0new line of cold plasma products, especially the Cold Plasma Eye and Cold Plasma Sun-D. www.perriconemd.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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Photo by Karen Salkin.<\/p><\/div>\n

Buy Wine<\/strong>\u2014This wine-buying website features, according to them, \u201cThe largest selection of vineyards and wineries on the planet.\u201d And they made their giant display a lot of fun…and I don\u2019t even drink! They had one table set-up beautifully for all-day wine tastings, and another with all the wines to gift. I couldn’t believe how many varieties there were! And the rep was very kind and patient to help each guest choose just the perfect wine for their tastes. www.buywine.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Rejuvenation in Motion Mobile Med-Spa<\/strong>\u2014Alice signed right up for this doctor who makes house calls for…cosmetic procedures! She said that concept is \u201cso innovative.\u201d\u00a0www.rejuvenationinmotion.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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Photo by Alice Farinas.<\/p><\/div>\n

Fibrum Virtual Reality Headsets<\/strong>\u2014Tech-savvy guests were flocking to this table to try these lightweight portable virtual reality headsets. It\u2019s easy to use\u2014you just slide your own smartphone into the slot on the gadget and you\u2019re ready to go! And they provide a lot of apps to help you along your adventures!\u00a0 www.fibrum.com<\/a><\/p>\n

My Saint, My Hero<\/strong>\u2014Alice just loves crosses, so her eyes lit up when she saw their new Prayer Partner Bracelets, which is two delicate rope bracelets, each with a sweet silver cross in the center. You\u2019re supposed to share with a pal, but she didn\u2019t share with\u00a0me<\/em>, so I have a feeling next time you\u2019ll be reading the words of a different one of my contributing writers in this space! (And I may or may not be kidding.)\u00a0www.mysaintmyhero.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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Photo by Karen Salkin.<\/p><\/div>\n

Twisted Silver<\/strong>\u2014I always love seeing jewelry designer Debra Mitchell at this event! Each time, she brings something new and wonderful to gift. This time, it was a hip choker dubbed \u201cMuscle,\u201d which is so versatile, you can actually wear as a bracelet, as well. It\u2019s made out of flattened brass\u00a0chain links, but still looks beautifully\u00a0feminine. Like she does herself! www.twisted-silver.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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Photo by Karen Salkin.<\/p><\/div>\n

Sue Wong<\/strong>\u2014I\u2019ve long been included in gown designer Sue Wong\u2019s events, so to see her here was really special. She obviously cannot gift her gowns, but every guest here was happy to receive a beautiful, colorful, creative evening bag from her, which featured a sun and a moon with some beading. www.suewong.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Art Lewin Bespoke Suits<\/strong>\u2014Alice told me that she \u201cloves a man with a great tie,\u201d so she must have loved every male guest there because they were each gifted with a beautiful one right out of Art\u2019s many showrooms. Now they just have to go in and get tailored by Art himself, so he can turn them each into what Alice calls \u201ca sharp-looking gentleman.\u201d www.artlewinbespoke.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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Photo by Karen Salkin.<\/p><\/div>\n

Samiah Hinton Designs<\/strong>\u2014Alice noted that these \u201cvintage-looking designs\u201d took her \u201cback to the 1900’s.\u201d They were gifting cross-body satchels (one of my mother\u2019s favorite words!)\u00a0in what Alice deemed \u201cluxurious embossed fabrics.\u201d She added, \u201cIt\u2019s timeless, and so roomy that it can even carry a laptop!\u201d www.samiah.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Spa Girl Vodka<\/strong>\u2014This booth was so pretty, it just drew you in. And they did something really smart. They had the perfect-sized bags all ready with pink tissue paper and their PR materials. They handed each guest one, and then everyone was able to taste their flavored vodkas, and chose which one to put in the bag! Very clever. And appreciated.\u00a0www.spagirlcocktails.com<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Photo<\/a>

Photo by Karen Salkin.<\/p><\/div>\n

True Love Skin Care<\/strong>\u2014We got to try some natural products from this company right then and there. We thought their scrub was so cool because, after you use it as a scrub, you just add some water and it became a moisturizer! No need to wash it off. That\u2019s really great for travel. www.trueloveskincare.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Timmy Woods Handbags<\/strong>–Since Timmy\u2019s purses are so high-end, she obviously can\u2019t gift those, so she created crystal-enhanced butterfly rings for the guests. Alice tried one on and said, \u201cWhen I put it on, I felt like there would be no need for other jewelry since the ring is a statement all by itself.\u201d www.timmywoods.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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Photo by Karen Salkin.<\/p><\/div>\n

Zozo Bean Bakery<\/strong>\u2014We were all thrilled to discover this new bakery from Canoga Park. Every guest was happy with these yummy mini-cupcakes, which came in handy throughout the day, whenever we were craving a sweet treat.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

DORIS BERGMAN\u2019S VALENTINE ROMANCE OSCAR STYLE LOUNGE & PARTY Doris Bergman’s Valentine’s\/Oscars suite returned to Fig & Olive restaurant in Beverly Hills for the ninth time. That\u2019s a lot of figs! And olives! The event is always beautiful and happening, and it seemed even moreso this time. I can’t put my finger on why, except<\/p>\n

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