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Hollywood, CA (PRWEB) February 14, 2012

GBK, the luxury lifestyle gift lounge and special events company, will honor the 2012 Academy Awards Nominees and Presenters with its Annual Gift Lounge on February 24th and 25th. GBK will offer its exclusive list of invited celebrities, VIPs, and media an opportunity to enjoy an elite environment with gifts, diverse services and hors d’oerves while tending to its charitable causes.

Honored guests include Nominees and Presenters of the Academy Awards as well as notable Hollywood celebrities, prominent media outlets and select charities, which continue to be the anchor of GBKs efforts and purpose. This years charities include:

The Worldteam Foundation – Rick and Sue Clark started the Worldteam Foundation in 2006 to combat human trafficking, starting with Thailand and the United States; HollyRod Foundation – The HollyRod foundation is dedicated to providing compassionate cave to those living with autism and Parkinsons disease; Drawing for Hope – “Pushing the limits of art, compassion, and healing.” Drawing Hope International uses visual art to join thousands of sexual assault survivors from every state in the US and 150 other countries into a healing community which supports survivors to connect with their own strength, see their beauty and embrace their freedom and lastly; The Sugar Ray Leonard Foundation- The mission is to raise funds for research and awareness towards a cure for Juvenile diabetes.

One of GBKs supporting initiatives this week included the purchase of laptop computers which are being donated to the HollyRod Foundation in the name of each nominee or presenter who attends the upcoming annual GBK celebrity lounge.

Holly Robinson, Founder of HollyRod Foundation stated the following; “At HollyRod we have known for years that technology has literally given non-verbal children with autism the ‘Gift of Voice’. Laptops, tablets along with revolutionary applications have made it possible for these children to communicate their feelings and needs like never before. Please give The Gift of Voice to a child with autism today, compliments of GBK!”

In the spirit of what represents the glitz and glamour of Hollywood and the Academy Awards, GBKs event theme is to portray luxurious gifts and services. This season, more than any other, the GBK lounge offers an array of diverse jewelry companies to bejewel both men and women. Luxury travel escapes; finest accessories as well as many pampering and beauty options await all who attend.

GBK, the recipient of multiple Best Gift Bag awards by BizBash will, once again, continue to raise the bar with their celebrity gift bags. GBK will host three lucky winners, recipients of GBKs celebrity gift bags, which were auctioned off at the Keep Memory Alive Ball and March of Dimes Foundation this past year, raising over $ 65,000.00 for these charitable causes. The winners bid for the famed GBK Celebrity Gift bags and the opportunity to have a real celebrity experience at the GBK celebrity lounges this month.

In honor of this years Academy Awards, GBK proudly presents their remarkable sponsors at the GBK celebrity gift lounge starting with the presenting sponsor; My Pillow: “Guaranteed the most comfortable pillow you’ll ever own.”- Premium down pillow.

Beauty and health is a sought after category by celebrities who have demanding daily schedules and seek the latest and most effective products in the market, for this reason GBK brings only the best to its celebrity attendees including; Ajinomoto North America, Inc. Capsiate Natura

Temecula, CA (PRWEB) February 01, 2012

TEMECULA VALLEY Southern California Wine Country Spring arrives early in Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country and is celebrated daily March 1 through May 31 as Springfest. Wild lilac blooms, grapevines plump green buds thrive, and 10 inspired festivals and events celebrating food, wine, music and song, Moms, classic cars, and the Old West provide vibrant fun, explains Kimberly Adams, Temecula Valley Convention & Visitors Bureau president and CEO. This is a gorgeous time of year to schedule a mini-vacation by arriving a day or two before, and staying over a day or two after. Enjoy special mid-week rates Sunday through Thursday, and more fully experience Downtown, Old Town Temecula, Temecula Valley So Cal Wine Country, Pechanga Resort & Casino, and the sunny, relaxed spirit and genuine richness of this casual, picturesque valley. The popular destination is 1 hour from Orange County and Palm Desert, and 1

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) November 30, 2011

As the holiday season kicks into high gear, many are busy shopping for gifts, making plans to be with loved ones, or looking forward to a much-deserved vacation. To help consumers survive the month of December with their sanity intact, the team at Viator the leading resource for more than 9,000 tours and activities in 800-plus destinations in more than 150 countries compiled a list of the top Christmas markets in Europe where visitors can find festive decorating tips, buy authentic gifts, or simply get filled with the holiday spirit. And for those whove run out of gift ideas or simply dont know where to start, Viators Gift Certificates make the perfect one-size-fits-all gift for road warriors and casual travelers.

Christmas Markets: Stress-Free Shopping in a Traditional, Festive Environment

Filled with traditional crafts, mulled wine, and tasty eats, Europes Christmas markets are the perfect way to take in some local culture and stock up on special gifts for loved ones at home. Some of the more famous markets have been running since the Middle Ages, and today they can draw upwards of two million visitors during December.

Germany Viators two-hour Munich Christmas Markets Tour includes stops at many of the 20 markets in Munich, where visitors can shop for handmade toys and sample hot spiced wine and gingerbread cake. Those looking for a more immersive experience can opt for a four-day tour of Christmas markets in Leipzig, Dresden and Plauen complete with visits to one of the countrys oldest porcelain manufacturers.

Austria Salzburgs Christmas markets are famous throughout Central Europe, and Viators five-hour tour includes visits to three of the most traditional markets in the picturesque countryside around the city of Mozart. The tour also includes a boat ride on Lake Wolfgang and a visit to the village of St. Gilgen, famous for its Sound of Music wedding church.

Switzerland A day trip from Geneva to Montreux and Chillon includes a guided tour of a castle near Lake Geneva that dates back to the year 1005 and was made famous by Lord Byrons poem, the Prisoner of Chillon. Along the way, travelers will have time to shop at various Christmas Markets.

France Food lovers will enjoy sampling seasonal Parisian specialties on Viators small group Gourmet Christmas Tour of Paris, which includes a three-hour walking tour led by an expert guide; opportunities to sample regional artisan cakes, cookies and hot wine; and shopping at the Saint-Sulpice Christmas Market.

Hungary On the Budapest Christmas Markets Tour, travelers will learn about the regions Christmas traditions and culture while taking in top city sights including the Opera House, Andrassy Boulevard and St. Stephens Basilica. The tour stops at a private wine cellar as well as three of the best Budapest Christmas markets, with ample time to shop for Hungarian handicrafts, trinkets, and souvenirs.

Viators Gift Certificates: Stress-Free Shopping from the Comfort of Home

Those looking for the perfect digital gift that keeps on giving will appreciate Viator Gift Certificates, available in denominations starting at $ 25 up to $ 500 and in five currencies including the U.S. Dollar, GB Pound, the Euro, Australian Dollar and Canadian Dollar. The Gift Certificates are redeemable toward the purchase of any travel experience on Viator.com and include free shipping thanks to email delivery that can be scheduled in advance or at the last minute. Recipients will be inspired by the many tours and activities they can choose from, including Universal Studios tickets in Los Angeles, helicopter tours in Las Vegas, elephant rides in Thailand, wine tasting in Australia, and many more.

For more holiday travel and gift ideas as well as the latest deals, promotions, contests and Viator news, visit the Viator Travel Blog or follow the company on Facebook and Twitter.

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Sacramento, CA (PRWEB) December 16, 2011

As Christmas nears, Lumens.com is reminding customers that today is the final day for free ground shipping on in-stock modern gifts for Christmas delivery. Customers must place orders by 5 p.m. EST on Friday, December 16th for arrival by Christmas Eve.

Lumens.com offers free shipping every day on purchases of $ 50 or more from its extensive contemporary lighting, fans and home accessories collection, with some exclusions. In its an extensive holiday gift guide, Lumens.com hand-picked more than 500 modern gifts ideal for lovers of modern design and more. The Lumens.com holiday gift guide highlights:

Gifts for him: Instead of another tie, these modern gifts for him include playful toys to sleek stylish accessories and cool, LED task lamps. A one-stop shop for customers to find something special for the design junkie.

Gifts for her: More than 50 hand-picked gifts that will sure to be something shell remember. The Lumens.com gift guide spotlights modern gifts for sisters, mothers, wives, and lots more, all with design in mind.

Top sellers: These popular gifts are sure to please even the pickiest people on customers’ shopping lists, with favorite products from top design brands, including Areaware, Menu, Alessi and more.

Gifts for wine enthusiasts: With products from Alessi, Blomus and more, this collection of gifts offers modern carafes, decanters, red and white wine glasses, contemporary wine racks, quirky bottle openers and more.

Gifts under $ 20, $ 50 and $ 100: No matter what the budget, customers can find everything from stocking stuffers to splurge-worthy treats for everyone on their Christmas list.

For last-minute shoppers, Lumens.com also offers expedited shipping for in-stock items. In-stock gifts can be upgraded to three-day, two-day or overnight shipping through Thursday, December 22nd at 3 p.m. EST.

In addition to the modern gifts in the holiday gift guide, Lumens.com also offers:

-Free shipping on orders of $ 50 or more (exclusions do apply)

-Low-price guarantee

-Expert service via the customer service center

-Easy, no-hassle returns

-Volume order discounts

-More than 300 manufacturers from all over the globe, offering everything from contemporary lighting to transitional fixtures and modern furnishings, gifts and home accessories.

For additional information on modern gifts at Lumens.com or the holiday Gift Guide, contact Sarah Schaale or visit lumens.com.

About Lumens Light + Living:

Lumens Light + Living is dedicated to offering the very best of design-oriented lighting, fans and home accessories, from the most contemporary lighting from international designers to modern interpretations of classic design.

Contact:

Sarah Schaale, Assistant Marketing Manager

Lumens Light + Living

916-444-5885

http://www.lumens.com

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San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) December 28, 2011

A San Francisco bar serving tapas, Asiento invites everyone to attend a New Year’s Eve bash in their Mission District restaurant. Not only will the attendees prepare to ring in the New Year, they will also get the first opportunity to taste the restaurant’s new winter drink list.

The festivities will get underway at 5 p.m. on New Year’s Eve, Saturday, Dec. 31 and last until 2 a.m. Asiento will host several local DJs and will have drink specials all night long.

The cost is $ 35 for the dinner. Tax and tip are extra. The dinner will be an all-you-can-eat cocktail party-style with two complimentary glasses of bubbly. Book early for dinner as Asiento is only offering 80 dinner tickets. View the menu scheduled for New Year’s Eve on Asiento’s website at http://www.asientosf.com.

Even if the dinner tickets have all been sold or if people already have dinner plans, Asiento invites everyone to come by for drinks and dancing without having to purchase the food package.

“We will ring in the New Year twice,” said Debi Cohn of Asiento. “We will toast at 9 p.m. as the East Coast celebrates the start of 2012 and we will toast at midnight as we all officially step into the New Year.”

For more information on Asiento, call 415-766-0238 or visit them online at http://www.asientosf.com. Asiento is located at 2730 21st St. in San Francisco.

About Asiento

Asiento is a neighborhood bar, serving Tapas, located in San Francisco’s Mission District. They are known for their Chill welcoming vibe, happy hour specials, numerous board games and game night. Top it off with an eclectic wine list and the best brunch on Sundays, known as the Sunday Recovery Brunch, 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. They offer a casual relaxed environment where people can stop in for a drink and meet up with their neighbors or make new friends. The bar features San Francisco’s finest local talent, ranging from the favorite neighborhood and surprise international DJs to local bands each amplified by the bar’s top of the line JK Sound system.

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Mill Valley, CA (PRWEB) December 16, 2011

This holiday season, San Francisco limousine service, Peace Limousine in Tiburon is offering 10 percent off airport, charter and group limousine services now through New Years Day.

With more than 10 years of expertise and excellent customer service for luxurious transportation, Peace Limousine is always ready to meet their client’s personal, local travel needs, whether it’s an airport limo service or a wine country tour, San Francisco Peace Limousine assures clients that they’ll ride in style and class. Their professional chauffeurs are ready to promptly pick them up and safely drive them to their next destination.

“At Peace Limousine, we feel that each of our customers deserve to be treated with unsurpassed quality and that they enjoy every minute of their experience with us. Our team of courteous, prompt and professional chauffeurs is mindful of our customers’ needs and highly knowledgeable of the San Francisco area. Their attention to detail, positive attitude and pleasant demeanor help our customers feel at ease, knowing a true professional is caring for them,” says Ahmed Bassa of Peace Limousine.

They offer vehicles from luxury sedans to 10-passenger stretch limousines with select features like champagne, stocked bars and televisions. They offer pickup and drop off, charter services throughout the Marin County, including Mill Valley, Corte Madera, San Francisco, Tiburon, Marin City, Sausalito, Belvedere, Forest Hill, Oakland and the East Bay.

To request pricing and availability, or for more information about their services, contact Peace Limousine at 415-272-2867 or visit them online at http://www.peacelimotiburon.com.

About Peace Limousine

Peace Limousine provides luxury transportation services throughout the Marin County area. They offer clients exclusive treatment on their highly maintained, vehicles from pickup to drop off. For more than 10 years, individuals, couples, parties and organizations have trusted Peace Limousine to meet their luxury transportation needs.

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San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) December 02, 2011

This year marks the 17th year of Cole Hardwares Community Partner Assistance Program. Each year the company tries to enhance the program by adding more benefits that will assist schools and non-profit groups in the city with their fundraising programs. This year Cole Hardware is expanding their gift registry to include their community partner groups so that they can register for supplies needed for special projects or create an ongoing wish list of products that they need to run their programs.

The registry may be used for improvement projects and can include paint and supplies or cleaning products. Schools and community gardens can also register for gardening supplies. Cole will set up the registry and the community can easily access the groups wish list and purchase online any of the items on their list or a gift card.

We are happy to be a part of the San Francisco community and are pleased to assist the schools and non-profits in San Francisco doing their part to make our City the best place to live, says Julia Strzesieski, marketing coordinator for Cole Hardware.

San Francisco home repair store, Cole Hardware also has an ongoing Spare Change Program. In August they participated with other independent hardware retailers across the county in collecting spare change for the Childrens Miracle Network and collected over $ 500. In October, they collected spare change for (take out Tinas) Bay Area Young Survivors, a support group for breast cancer survivors and presented the group with a check for over $ 800. In light of the programs success, the company has decided that every month they will collect spare change for one of their community partners.

In November their spare change collection will benefit the Haight Ashbury Food Program (HAFP), which was founded in 1983 as a neighborhood response to hunger. Decembers change collection efforts will benefit Big Brothers, Big Sisters of the Bay Area.

Cole Hardware is still offering their Cutting Edge wine for their community partners to serve at their fundraising events. The wine comes in beautiful bottles and is available in merlot or sauvignon blanc.

For more information about Cole Hardware, call (415) 742-8306 or visit them online at colehardware.com. Cole Hardware has four locations in San Francisco: 70 4th Street, 956 Cole Street, 2254 Polk Street and 3312 Mission Street.

About Cole Hardware

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Cole Hardware is a San Francisco hardware company with four locations that specializes in home repair, lock repair, and electrical repair. The company is the first green-recognized hardware store in the nation, offering traditional hardware fare including Benjamin Moore paint, manual and power tools, electrical and plumbing supplies, housewares, garden and cleaning products. Cole Hardware also offers a garden center and a range of services including lock repair and locksmith services and a home repair referral service.

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Fullerton, CA (PRWEB) November 21, 2011

A surprise customer service audit done by Stella Service this past October awarded Wine Country Gift Baskets an Elite Service Award for the excellence in customer service. Wine Country Gift Baskets was judged on three pieces of criteria: usability and online tools; shipping, delivery and returns; and customer support. Their elite status places them in the top 6% of online retailers.

Wine Country Gift Baskets maintains that the reason they won the Elite Service award is because satisfaction is guaranteed at Wine Country Gift Baskets. Great customer service is a day in, day out, neverending responsibility. Its doing the little things right, and never forgetting that the customer is the boss. After all the wisest product and marketing decisions, it has to do with old fashion words like reliability and responsibility and caring enough to treat every customer the way you want to be treated, says Bill Shea, General Manager and Vice President. A 100% satisfaction guarantee ensures that the customer and their recipient are both completely satisfied.

Wine Country Gift Baskets has recently added reviews to their website, and customers have responded with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5. Wine Country Gift Baskets also uses the reviews as another level of transparency in customer service by reaching out to individuals who have given poor ratings. Poor ratings are few and far between. Comments such as, Wonderful customer service, and Changing the address for my recipient was very easy, are left daily.

To send a gift basket this holiday season, log onto http://www.winecountrygiftbaskets.com or call (800) 394-0394.

Wine Country Gift Baskets is a division of Houdini Inc., located in Fullerton, California. Wine Country Gift Baskets has shipped more than 50 million gift baskets since they were founded in 1984. They are the premier e-commerce wine gift basket company in the United States.

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San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) November 24, 2011

Thanksgiving weekend starts tomorrow and that means one thing: food, food and more food! And with food comes stains. On Turkey Day, Americans across the country celebrate by dressing up in their finest garb for a family feast, only to have their clothes destroyed by careless slurping or too-fast gobbling. Moms gravy, Dads spinach dip, Aunt Sylvias cranberry sauce, cousin Nancys butternut squash soup, cousin Marthas special stuffing and that bottle of Beaujolais Nouveau Uncle Jack broughtall of them can delight the tongue, but devastate the threads. Luckily, this year Bows-n-Ties.com is offering Thanksgiving feasters something to be especially thankful for: a full guide for how to remove all kinds of stains from silk ties and garments.

Available at Bows-n-Ties.com’s fashion blog with the title “How to Remove Gravy Stains From a Tie”, tie aficionados will learn tricks like how to use a sponge to remove cranberry sauce stains, corn starch to remove gravy and table salt to get rid of nasty red wine stains.

Instead of just pretending that new red blotch on a silk tie is an extra polka dot, one can now consult Bows-n-Ties.coms handy guide to find the fastest and best way to erase the stain once and for all.

If theres one thing thats been a consistent tradition since the first Thanksgiving in Plymouth to the present day, its that men will somehow manage to soil their clothes, said Bows-N-Ties founder Hendirk Pohl. Well, we think a tie should make a statement about the man, not a stain. So weve created the ultimate guide to stain removal and made it available to everybody on our site for absolutely free. The online retailer carries a wide selection of over 2,000 quality neckties, bow ties (as well as mens accessories like cuff links and handkerchiefs) sorted into 18 different color shades to match every dish on the Thanksgiving table.

Thanksgiving, which was originally celebrated by the Pilgrims at the end of harvest cycles to give thanks for a good harvest, is now the American holiday most closely associated with traditions like watching football, scoring Black Friday shopping deals and Thanksgiving Day parades. While everybody in the family has a favorite tradition, theres one custom absolutely everybody agrees on: indulging in the Thanksgiving banquet. But, this Turkey Day, the best way to keep the many flavors of Thanksgiving–mashed potatoes, pumpkin pie, corn on the cob, green bean casserole and cornbreadon the taste buds and off the silk ties is with help from Bows-n-Ties.com.

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