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<\/a>Fig and Olive’s interior. Photo by Lisa Politz.<\/p><\/div>\n
This was Lisa\u2019s first visit to a Doris Bergman extravaganza, and she was amazed! She told me, \u201cThe entire event was so well-organized and pleasant. It was very inviting and comfortable from the moment we walked in! Everyone running it was so accommodating and cheerful. I felt very lucky to be able to talk to all the folks there and find out about their products.\u201d<\/p>\n
We were also lucky enough to have lunch with Doris herself, along with Bruce Dern<\/strong>, a deserving Oscar nominee a few years ago. I found-out just how astute Bruce is when I mentioned that he had given Mr. X a ride a zillion years ago, and Bruce knew exactly where they had met! And he knew that Mr. X was a runner back then (before he switched to his now-famous krump dancing.)<\/p>\n The brunch buffet. Photo by Karen Salkin, as is the one at the top of this page.<\/p><\/div>\n I always laud Doris for feeding her guests, and this time she changed-up the fare to fit the occasion.\u00a0 Since her event was on a week-end<\/em> this time, she treated us to brunch<\/em> food, instead of the usual luncheon. Since the only item of the sumptuous buffet that I ate was potatoes, (because I\u2019m the craziest eater,) I\u2019m letting Lisa take this one. She said, \u201cThe pasta with fresh saut\u00e9ed mushrooms was augmented with the perfect amount of truffle oil. And I was even impressed with the perfectly-cooked scrambled e-words!!!\u201d There was also chicken sausage, crisp bacon (that I was drooling for,) several varieties of bagels, all kinds of pastries, and what Lisa deemed \u201cthe most delicious part\u201d–the eatery\u2019s signature fig butter.<\/p>\n Of course, as with all of Doris\u2019 generous events, flatbreads \u201cabounded\u201d for a few hours before the real meal even started. Lisa had never tasted them before, and loved them all, her favorite being the \u201cone with a mound of caramelized onions on top.\u201d<\/p>\n Matt Murray and Karen Salkin. Photo by Lisa Politz.<\/p><\/div>\n Speaking of favorites, I met my favorite television actor of this season there! Matt Murray<\/strong> from 9JKL<\/em> could not have been more pleasant to every single person there! He\u2019s just like he is on that show! We shared a few laughs over our good mutual friend who\u2019s on the show with him. (I\u2019ll let you all be detectives and figure-out this blind item for yourselves.)<\/p>\n And as I was leaving, I bumped into Dennis Christopher<\/strong>, star of the classic film Breaking Away<\/em>, (which I\u2019m ashamed to admit I\u2019ve never seen; I watch only old black and white<\/em> movies, so I\u2019ve missed-out on this color<\/em> one.) I was so happy to tell him that I loved his old Metropolitan, a wonderful car I used to see him driving around town when I was a teen-ager and new to LA. I coveted that classic auto! He was thrilled to hear it, and told me he had actually owned three of them! I wish I had made his acquaintance back then, so I could have talked him into giving me a ride in one!<\/p>\n Karen Salkin with some of her gifts for Wednesday’s Child. Photo by Lisa Politz.<\/p><\/div>\n One of my favorite aspects of all of Doris\u2019 events is that we guests get to give back right off the bat by bringing gifts for the foster children who are in the Wednesday\u2019s Child<\/strong> program. I always love choosing multiple fun items for them, and just pray that every<\/em> guest does the same. www.foxla.com\/wednesdays-child<\/p>\n But, in addition to the yummy comestibles and really fun celebs, there were also fabulous gifts to be gathered! Here are the highlights of those:<\/p>\n Photo by Lisa Politz.<\/p><\/div>\n Pampered Pets Playhouse, CJ\u2019s Pet Staycation<\/strong>\u2014Once again, Christy Aaron and crew were one of the most generous, pleasant sponsors there! I loved seeing their smiling faces! And the guests loved receiving giant customized gym bags (complete with an opening for a water bottle) filled to the brim with all kinds of gifts for their pets. Lisa remarked, \u201cAll pups will be completely hooked-up with everything from chew toys to potty pads, food bowls to baby blankets.\u201d To that I<\/em> add, \u201cYou name it\u2014it was in there!\u201d Lisa continued, \u201cWhether your pet is young or old, big or small, there was a lot of thought put into their needs.\u201d An extra perk was receiving the homemade treats Christy baked for everyone\u2019s pooch pals! www.cjspetstaycation.com<\/a><\/p>\n Photo by Lisa Politz.<\/p><\/div>\n Olympia International<\/strong>\u2014This item was a big hit because it aided the guests with all the gifts they were gathering right then and there. It was handsome and hip green or camouflage backpacks…with wheels! Lisa said they\u2019re the \u201cperfect size for carrying-on a plane, or just running around town.\u201d And she noticed that there are several \u201cconvenient pockets for stashing travel documents, laptops, and valuables for quick retrieval,\u201d while the \u201cdurable fabric will stand up to lots of toting around.\u201d I<\/em> say, what she<\/em> said!\u00a0 www.olympiausa.com<\/a><\/p>\n Photo by Lisa Politz.<\/p><\/div>\n Precious Vodka<\/strong>\u2014Lisa said that the unique bottle design of this vodka is a \u201ctotal showstopper!\u201d It\u2019s an inverted precious-cut diamond shape, which you just know that I<\/em> wanted to put into the setting of a giant ring and wear around this status-conscious town. Lisa said, \u201cThis bottle is a keeper long after the vodka is gone!\u201d That is, indeed, precious!\u00a0www.preciousvodka.com<\/a><\/p>\n Photo by Lisa Politz.<\/p><\/div>\n Curtis & Co. Timepieces<\/strong>\u2014I noticed this table from across the room because, as many of you already know, I love colorful, youthful objects. (Which is why I have a \u201cCrayon Room\u201d in my house!) Lisa said that the \u201cadorable\u201d watches from this company\u2019s Chalk Lifestyle Scribble line \u201cwill lift your spirits when you check the time and see the cute colored pencils that are the hands.\u201d We both agreed that \u201cthe wide array of colors\u201d will \u201cput a smile on your face.\u201d\u00a0 www.chalklifestyle.com<\/a><\/p>\n Photo by Karen Salkin.<\/p><\/div>\n Sue Wong Couture Gowns & Fragrance<\/strong>\u2014Gown designer Sue Wong was on hand once again, looking very elegant, as usual for her. (I once went to a brunch at her Malibu house, and when I got there, Sue told me she had to go change, even though I perceived her \u201cwork\u201d attire to be better than everyone\u2019s party clothes!!!) After showing Lisa some of the many projects she\u2019s currently working on, we got a peek at the stunning, dramatic shawls she was gifting the celebs.\u00a0 www.suewong.com<\/a><\/p>\n Photo by Lisa Politz.<\/p><\/div>\n Art Lewin Bespoke Suits & Tuxedos<\/strong>\u2014As a long-time fan of this bespoke tailor, I was so happy to introduce Lisa to him, and show her the gifts he was giving that day. She told me, \u201cWow. You don\u2019t find many shops doing neckties that are handmade! Obviously this company cares greatly about their products and the people wearing them. They use classic designs and quality materials. They even present their ties in a handsome ribbon-tied gift box. So elegant, so classy.\u201d\u00a0 www.artlewinbespoke.com<\/a><\/p>\n Photo by Lisa Politz.<\/p><\/div>\n Twisted Silver Jewelry<\/strong>\u2014Lisa had only admired the jewelry that I<\/em> already owned by designer Debra Mitchell, so when she saw the full display here, she exclaimed, \u201cWhat a great collection of stunning jewelry!\u201d She advised that all the designs can be \u201ceither casual or elegant,\u201d and they all \u201ccross generations.\u201d But her favorite was \u201ca simple leather bracelet with a shiny brass clasp.\u201d She added that their logo on each piece \u201cadds to the fun look!\u201d www.twisted-silver.com<\/a><\/p>\n Photo by Karen Salkin.<\/p><\/div>\n Hemp Lifestyle Network<\/strong>\u2014They were gifting their hemp Salve, which Lisa explained \u201cis a CBD-based skin emollient for relieving pain and softening skin.\u201d She had some muscle pain in both arms that day, so she tried it on just one arm \u201cto see what happened,\u201d and she said \u201cit actually helped!\u201d \u00a0For people who get nervous when they see the word \u201chemp,\u201d no worries–you get the health<\/em> benefits of this formula without getting high. www.kannaway.com<\/a><\/p>\n Photo by Lisa Politz.<\/p><\/div>\n Buy Wine<\/strong>\u2014We were overwhelmed with the selection of wines at this Host Sponsor\u2019s beautiful display. Alcohol is far from my<\/em> area of expertise, but Lisa was particularly taken with a late harvest Chardonnay dessert wine, whose \u201cdusty pink color\u201d she deemed \u201cdelicious looking.\u201d She told me this bottle would make \u201ca spectacular hostess gift.\u201d As would their entire dazzling display!!! www.buywine.com<\/a><\/p>\n Photo by Karen Salkin.<\/p><\/div>\n Nail & Bone<\/strong>\u2014I think you all know by now just how nail polish obsessed I am, so I was thrilled to discover this new line which not only features fabulous colors, but it\u2019s charitable, as well! The polish itself is\u00a0for people<\/em>, but the money earned\u00a0supports pet rescue and adoption. (When guests saw all the canine pix on the boxes, many of them erroneously thought the polish was for dogs<\/em>. I wish Hollywood types would learn to read already! And listen, too, because their rep explained it all. Many<\/em> times!) www.nailandbone.com<\/a><\/p>\n Photo by Karen Salkin.<\/p><\/div>\n Impromptu Life<\/strong>\u2014These lipsticks are created by a woman who was rocking fabulous eye make-up, so of course I trusted her with our lips! Pink-tressed Lisa said, \u201cThe first thing I noticed about the lipsticks is their classy square case, but the feature I love the most is that the cap snaps back in place with a magnetic closure.\u201d She added that the shade was drawn to the most is the one whose moniker is Ribbon in the Sky<\/em> \u201cnot only for the name, but for the lovely pink semi-matte lipstick\u201d that matches her hair and nails. She deemed it \u201ca trifecta!\u201d www.impromptu.life<\/a><\/p>\n Photo by Karen Salkin.<\/p><\/div>\n My Saint, My Hero Bracelets<\/strong>\u2014Lisa was impressed to see the full display of these blessing bracelets that I<\/em> always wear, on a table<\/em> rather than on just my wrists! She found it to be \u201cso nice to see a company reminding us to do good things to make the world a better place.\u201d And she added with a smile, \u201cAnd you look good doing it!\u201d\u00a0 www.mysaintmyhero.com<\/a><\/p>\n Photo by Lisa Politz.<\/p><\/div>\n Lights, Camera, Action<\/strong><\/em>\u2014This is the latest book by Northern California realtor and author Debbi DiMaggio. Lisa perused it and told me that it\u2019s a \u201cfun, quick read that will guide you through the steps of home ownership.\u201d She added that the contents \u201cput home buyers\u2019 minds at ease so that they won\u2019t have to worry about what comes next.\u201d \u00a0www.debbidimaggio.com<\/a><\/p>\n Photo by Lisa Politz.<\/p><\/div>\n Montrose Regenerative Cosmetics & Laser Center<\/strong>\u2014This Montrose spa was gifting certificates for a skin analysis and custom facial, which Lisa deemed \u201csomething that should be on everyone\u2019s regular calendar.\u201d And I<\/em> really appreciated that they presented the the certs in pretty bags with colorful tissue paper, which shows that they know how things, and their clients, should look! www.facebodyaesthetics.com<\/a><\/p>\n Photo by Lisa Politz.<\/p><\/div>\n Beauty Kitchen<\/strong>\u2014I\u2019ve known the owner of this company for a long time, so it was nice to get the surprise of seeing her again here. Each guest received a small gift box, (in either pink or blue, so it was a hard decision for me,) that housed a few little beauty products. Lisa\u2019s came with a 24K gold collagen eye lid mask, which she said sounded like the \u201croyal treatment\u201d to her. www.heathermarianna.tv<\/a><\/p>\n And now on to the Oscars themselves! I will be forgoing all the soirees on Sunday to be able to watch the telecast with no distractions so I can live-tweet my many comments on the proceedings for you! If you don\u2019t already follow me on Twitter, (which reminds me–welcome to all my new followers who came on-board during the Olympics,) this would be a great time to do so. @MajorCelebrity. I\u2019ll start with the arrivals, so get ready for my snark because here it comes! May the best man (Gary Oldman) and best woman (Sally Hawkins) win!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" DORIS BERGMAN\u2019S VALENTINE ROMANCE OSCAR STYLE LOUNGE & PARTY Doris Bergman celebrated the ten-year anniversary of her Valentine\u2019s gifting lounge (which is also in honor of the Oscars) in grand style at her favorite venue of recent years, Fig & Olive restaurant in West Hollywood.\u00a0 And my contributing writer, Lisa, and I were more than<\/p>\n<\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a>