By Gabrielle Pantera

HOLLYWOOD, CA (Gosh!TV) 2011/12/20 – This article series offers holiday gift ideas to surprise and delight someone special. Watch for more gift ideas in future stories.

Persuasion an Annotated version

Jane Austen’s novels are timeless. Persuasion and Pride and Prejudice novels are great as gifts.

Pride and Prejudice, first published in 1813,was Austen’s most popular novel during her lifetime. It was also her favorite. This version of Pride and Prejudice has gorgeous illustrations and is annotated by scholar Patricia Meyer Spacks who explains the literary and historical contexts, allusions, and outdated language that can be a bit confusing. Spacks helps the reader delve deeper into the story and characters.

Jane Austen’s novels are the most beloved books of Western literature. Available wherever books are sold.

Persuasion: An Annotated Edition
Author Jane Austen, Editor Robert Morrison
Hardcover: 360 pages, Publisher: Belknap Press of Harvard University Press; Annotated edition (November 7, 2011), Language: English, ISBN: 9780674049741 $35.00

Pride and Prejudice: An Annotated Edition
Author Jane Austen, Editor Patricia Meyer
Hardcover, 464 pages, Publisher: Belknap Press of Harvard University Press; Annotated edition (October 1, 2010), Language: English, ISBN: 9780674049161 $35.00

By Gabrielle Pantera

HOLLYWOOD, CA (Gosh!TV) 2011/12/19 – This article series offers holiday gift ideas to surprise and delight someone special. Watch for more gift ideas in future stories.

Lotty Dotty has developed a new interactive T-shirt. These T-shirts have screen-printed figures that look like paper dolls that allow the wearer to change their clothing. Using Velcro the up and coming clothing designers design clothing that can be changed depending on your mood or event. The outfits are designed by talented up-and-coming clothing designers from all over the world.

www.lottydotty.com

By Gabrielle Pantera

Winnie the Pooh stocking, available at Sears

HOLLYWOOD, CA (Gosh!TV) 2011/11/19 – The legend behind presents in stockings is that Saint Nicholas saw a once prosperous family hanging stockings by the fire to dry. This family was a father and three daughters. The daughter could not marry because at that time women needed a dowry, which could consist of property or money to the marriage. Saint Nicholas wanted to help them so he too three small bags of gold coins and placed them in the stockings.  With the money left by Saint Nicholas the girls were able to get married.

For those who don’t have any bags of gold to give away, here are some alternative stocking gift ideas that go beyond the old standards of socks, gloves, scarves or coffee.
1. AMC Stubs Membership benefits include free upgrades on concessions any day, anytime online ticket purchase fees waived, access to your online ticket stub collection and for every $100 dollars you spend you get $10 AMC Stubs Rewards.There are 350 AMC theaters nationwide. $12 a year www.amctheatres.com

2.SHEETS Energy Strips dissolve when you put them on your tongue. Sheets have a full regimen of B vitamins, no calories and act fast. http://www.sheetsbrand.com

3. NYX cosmetics are small and inexpensive, a good bang for your buck.  NYX Cosmetics Butt “Naked” Eyes Palette, $2. NYX Cosmetics Xtreme Lip Cream $6 NYX Cosmetics Glitter Glitterati Cream Palette $13,. NYX Cosmetics One Night in Moracco Palette $15. NYX Cosmetics Royal Violet Glitter Cream Palett  $5.50. NYX Cosmetics Color Lip Balm in Obrigado and Asante $3.75. www.nyxcosmetics.com

4. Ms. & Mrs. Minimergency Kit good luck series for her comes in patent pouches in 10m different colors. Each bag has one of five good luck charms. The kits contain 16 must-haves: hairspray, clear nail polish, nail polish remover, emery board, lip balm, earring backs, clear elastics, sewing kit, double-sided tape, stain remover, deodorant,  towelette, pain reliever, tampon, breath freshener, dental floss, adhesive bandages. Good Luck Series in Red and Green, $15 each
www.msandmrs.com

5. Cellairis cases for phones and tablets. Cellairis has 700 store location across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom where you can get covers for iPhone from 2 through 4s, HTC phones, and several Blackberry models. Cellairis by Elle & Blair Holiday Collection Winter Glow in Jonquil, $49.99.
www.cellairis.com

6. Oranges or Clementines are a great treat to put in stockings, and citrus in Christmas stockings is seeped in tradition. Because oranges are close in color to the gold coins Some people believe that having an orange in your stocking is good luck in money. It was also a rare  treat in the past. At your local grocery store.

7. Games 20Q Handheld Game Version 3.0. This hand-held electronic game where you think of something and then the ball asks you up to 20 questions to find out the answer. Two AAA batteries are included.  20Q comes in blue, purple and red. $12.99.
www.toysrus.com/

8. Chocolates Trader Joes Organic Dark Chocolate Truffle bars $ 1.99
www.traderjoes.com

9. Ty has a new stuffed animal that is very cute and will fit into a stocking. Their called Beanie Ballz. They come in three different sizes Xl, L, and small. The Xl is $21.99, Large is $10.99 and the small is 5.99.
http://store.ty.com/

10. A Sole Society e-giftcard. Sole society is a membership where you get to personalize what you get. You can register for free there is a style quiz to discover your personal style. You’ll be emailed a selection of designer quality shoes that are picked especially for you. Pick your favorite. The styles are heel, wedge, flat or bootie. The cost is just $49.95 per month. Don’t want to get a pair of shoes that month? Just skip by the 5th of each month. There’s no obligation to purchase, registration is free and you’re credit card won’t be charged until you buy your first pair. Remember to make a selection or skip by the 5th of each month!

12. Iogear GUH285 USB Mobile HUB – 4-Port, 2.0 provides a data transfer rate of up to 480 Mbps (high speed). The hub is small  This Hub is backward compatible to  supports USB 1.1 $ 11.99
http://www.tigerdirect.com/

13. Charitable: The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust fosterers orphaned elephants. Foster a young elephant for a year. If you’ve seen the documentary Born to Be Wild 3D a story of love, and the remarkable bond between humans and animals. The film shows orphaned orangutans and elephants and the extraordinary women Dr. Biruté Mary Galdikas who works with the Orangutans and Dame Daphne Sheldrick who rescues young elephant. They both have dedicated teams of people who help raise them and return them back to the wild. The minimum fee is $50.00
http://www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.org/asp/fostering.asp

14. Sprout Watches are eco-friendly. The watches use many different eco-friendly materials. Price starts at $30.00 and go up from there. You can get them at the Sprout website check the site for local stores.
http://www.sproutwatches.com/

By Gabrielle Pantera

HOLLYWOOD, CA (Gosh!TV) 2011/12/19 – This article series offers holiday gift ideas to surprise and delight someone special. Watch for more gift ideas in future stories.

Fanny Wang over ear DJ Stiletto Red

4. Fanny Wang Headphone are premium headphones that fit well and are stylish. You can custom design the headphones with your choice of color and size. Theire on the ear style and four-way noise cancelling solution with titanium-plate drivers give you the best sound. Great for switching from Sone style of music to another. $249.95

By Gabrielle Pantera

HOLLYWOOD, CA (Gosh!TV) 2011/12/19 – This article series offers holiday gift ideas to surprise and delight someone special. Watch for more gift ideas in future stories.

Margo Petitti Drake scarf

3.  Margo Petitti Inc. limited edition luxury scarves made from Italian cashmere, mink, silk and fine wool suitings and are made in the USA $185.00

www.margopetitti.com

By Gabrielle Pantera

HOLLYWOOD, CA (Gosh!TV) 2011/12/18 – This article series offers holiday gift ideas to surprise and delight someone special. Watch for more gift ideas in future stories.

Felicity Sizzle black Handbag model number FJ03C

2. Felicity, LLC Luxury handcrafted purses elegantly embroidered with beads and crystal and used for all occasions. These clutches are designed by Sharon Menezes, owner of Felicity, LLC.

www.felicitygirl.com

By Gabrielle Pantera

HOLLYWOOD, CA (Gosh!TV) 2011/12/18 – This article series offers holiday gift ideas to surprise and delight someone special. Watch for more gift ideas in future stories.

My Pillow King-size bed pillow

1. My pillow was designed by Michael J. Lindell, who spent seven years designing the pillow. Lindell did research on all the sleep disordered out there. His design is patented it stays cool, conforms to your individual needs no matter how you sleep. It is dust mite resistant, non-allergenic, and you can wash and dry it as easily as your favorite pair of jeans. $79.95

www.mypillow.com

By Gabrielle Pantera

HOLLYWOOD, CA (Gosh!TV) 2011/12/18 – Here are five gifts that are a bit more expensive, but pack a bang for the buck. They’ll last and be useful for years to come.

The NESPRESSO Pixie and Aeroccino 3

1. This is the latest machine from Nespresso. This pixie version of the Nespresso is compact and the pods are the same as their bigger coffee making siblings by Nespresso. The Aeroccino 3 makes hot or cold milk froth so you’ve got a perfect cappuccino or lattes in seconds. It comes with a start pack of pods. The Pixie machine is $249, the Aericcino is $99.00 and if you’re in Los Angeles you can purchase pods at Bloomingdales. Or, join the Expresso Club and order the pods without leavening your home. Pods cost .57 cents and up for premium espresso.

www.nespresso.com

The HP TouchSmart PC

2. The HP TouchSmart PCs has Beats Audio and will be the hub of entertainment where the whole family will gather. Touch a finger to the HD touch enabled display to surf the web, watch movies, play games or listen to your music in a style. Prices start at $ 569.99

www.hp.com

Mens Nautica Watch

Womens Nautica NCT 800 Rose-Gold Leather Watch

3. Nautica offers a line of watches for men and women. Nautica watches are classic yet new in the color choices for bands and the faces of many of the watches. Prices range is from $250.00 on down to $100.

www.nautica.com

Polaroid Z340

4. The new Polaroid Z340 Instant Digital Camera prints photos. The camera weights in at one-pound, seven ounces, but that is because it has the Zink zero-ink printer built into the body. You can print up to 25 pictures and store 75 images on the SD card that you will need to add on to the camera. The camera is $299.99, The Zink printing paper costs $20 for a 30-sheet pack.

http://store.polaroid.com/product/9/356223/Z340/_/Instant_Digital_Camera

Color Kindle Fire by Amazon

5. Kindle Fire makes a great alternative to the Apple iPad. This device is a color 7-inch tablet. It works just like the other Amazon Kindles, but in living color. You can get to all the music, magazines, video and books on Amazon. There a web browser, Hulu, Netflix, and Pandora capability. You can also check your email  $199.00

www.amazon.com

By Gabrielle Pantera

HOLLYWOOD, CA (Gosh!TV) 2011/12/6 – Now’s a good time to pick up gifts for the kids, before the holiday rush.

KnotGenie

1. KnotGenie brush detangles children’s hair. Created for every mom that has endured the challenges of detangling their child’s snarly hair. The Knot Genie works on even the curliest, most knotted up hair. Also for adult use.  Pick the color you want $20.00 Right now they’ve got a special buy two get one free.

www.knotgeniestore.com

2. The Brainy Company Brainy Baby’s ABCs: Alphabet Collection Bundle of educational products for children under 5 which includes Brainy Baby’s ABCs DVD, ABCs Board Book and ABCs Flashcard set. $24.99
www.thebrainycompany.com

3. Ratuki is a card game where  you build piles of cards from 1 to 5 be the first to slam a 5 on the top of the deck, shout “RATUKI!” and the cards are yours. Ratuki comes with 170 cards, 5 reminder cards and instructions. For 2 to 5 players. Ages 8 and up. $9.99 Also a good stocking stuffer.

www.hasbro.com

Crazy Bones collectible figures from Gogo Crazy

4. Crazy Bones by JDNA Inc. Small figurines great for collecting, playing games and learning. Hundreds of designs and colors. Each Gogo Crazy bones  has a unique name, Series 1 collectors set  has Gogo’s Carry Case, three Gogos and three stickers. Gogos Collector Tin with 10 exclusive Gogos inside. Gogo’s design, personality and special ability. Start at $8.99 and up.

www.gogoscrazybones.com

5. Nano Magnetics Nanodots Maqnetic Constructors are super magnets you can form into shapes for sculpture or jewelry. It’s geometry with magnets. No flashing lights, computer chips or batteries, these tactile dots derive their allure from sheer magnetic force and human imagination. For original set $34.99 and go up from there depending on color of nanodots.

www.thenanodots.com

6. Bizu, uses a simple wand and bead for girls or boys to create new accessories. The jewelry can also be twisted into creatures that can sit on a table or night stand.

http://thebizuworld.com

By Gabrielle Pantera

HOLLYWOOD, CA (Gosh!TV) 20111/11/19 – A few of the celebrities who were scheduled to stop by were: LMFAO, nominees for  Best Pop/Rock Group and Best New Artist Grammy nominee electro pop duo, Snoop Dogg, Far East Movement, Too $hort, Skylar Grey, Christina Fulton, Galen and Jenna Gering and Y.G.. The GBK gift lounge was held on Friday November 18th and Saturday November 19^th. The theme was Rock N’ Royalty. Held at the SLS Hotel GBK set the stage with refreshments, live performances, charity fundraising and gift for the celebrities who attended.

Beauty

J. Nicole’s Day Spa & Salon gifted a full set of Candied NovaLash Permanent Eyelash Extensions that will be applied in salon or via house call Also gifted were Obagi medical skin care products, a house-call massage of their choice with J. Nicole’s  medically trained massage therapists. Bumble and bumble hair care products and a $100.00 J.Nicoles Day Spa and Salon Gift Card that can be used toward any service at the salon.
www.jndayspa.com

NYX Cosmetics presented the Trio Eyeshadow in Rock and Roll, Slide on Pencil in Gun Metal, Propel My Eyes Mascara, Pump It Up Lip Plumper in Scarlett, and Advanced Salon Formula Nail Polish in Black. www.nyxcosmetics.com

RevitaLash Advanced is newly formulated eyelash conditioner that lengthens and thickens eyelashes. They also have new hair product called Hair that gives you thicker and fuller hair. There is also RevitaLash Mascara and Perfect Primer that helps mascara adhere better to your eyelashes and the blue color enhances your eye color.
www.revitalash.com

The Shave of Beverly Hills gave gift certificate for service only. Menu for services  include haircuts, shaves, facials & manicures.
www.theshaveofbeverlyhills.com

Food and Drink

Adult Chocolate Milk a premium, vodka based chocolate liquor in retro milk bottles that was launched in 2009 by  Tracy Reinhardt and Nikki Halbur.  Defiantly not your child’s chocolate milk. www.adultchocolatemilk.com

MF Liqueur the MF stand for more fun! With MF liqueur you can make a new, sexy cocktail that can add more fun to any party.
www.mfliqueur.com

O.N.E Coconut Water and flavored coconut water was available for all to drink. One comes in Guava, pineapple, and mango. www.onedrinks.com

Polkatots Cupcakes gifted party favor boxes, that had a cupcake ribbon and a gift certificate valued at $16.50. www.polkatotscupcakes.com

Real Food. Real Life is to help you get good flora in your system and that will help you feel better.  Friendly bacteria and naturally fermented lactobacillus strains help promote health and balance.
www.realfoodreallife.tv

Sushipopper is a portable device with fresh pre-sliced sushi that is pushed up from the bottom and eaten from the top. www.sushipopper.com

Two Degrees is the first one-for-one food company. For each of the all-natural, vegan and gluten free food bars purchased, they give a nutrition pack to a hungry child. Two Degrees has partnered with Action Against Hunger a global humanitarian organization that works to save the lives of acutely malnourished children while providing communities with sustainable access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene in East Africa.
www.twodegreesfood.com

Charity

Art of Peace Charitable Trust showcased a mock of the artwork made from melted down weapons. Art for Peace melts down a combination of street weapons surrendered through law enforcement and government agencies, and other weapons gathered worldwide including processed and decommissioned nuclear missile casings will be embodied in each sculpture. Art of Peace gifted a limited edition California Peace Angel print, signed by the artist Lin Evola.
www.aopct.org

Cuddly Bags are filled with comfort items for children who unfortunately are taken from their homes with little or no belongings. These cuddly bags give the children something  to hold on to and give them comfort during this difficult transitions into foster care.
facebook.com/cuddlybags

Drawing for Hope is a pointillism drawing called The Points With Purpose Portrait. The artwork is done using dots. Each dot represent people who’ve been sexually assaulted or those who support them and are helping them heal. One dot = one supporter.
www.drawinghope.org

Rock n Roll Fantasy Camp One camp package to a 2012 camp (charity) Winner will write, record and perform with rock stars and 6 signed guitars by Paul Stanley of KISS and 20 Others (for charity). For attending celebrities, t-shirts and $1000 towards a camp package.
www.rockcamp.com

Fashion
Discrete headwear has a plethora of choices in beanie headwear. They’ve also got hoodies and other itmes for the guy or girl who loves the outdoors. www.discreteheadwear.com

Ergo denim jeans are for men and women who want jeans that will be comfortable and flexibleto move with you.
www.ergoclothing.com

Globe Footwear showed off fashionable men’s and women’s shoes.
www.globefootwear.net

Land Of Apparel is an alternative designer clothing movement inspired by urban art, pop culture and you. They gifting tank top, t-shirt or hoodies. www.landofapparel.net

Lotty Dotty has developed a new interactive T-shirt. These T-shirts have screen-printed figures that look like paper dolls that allow the wearer to change their clothing. Using Velcro the up and coming clothing designers design clothing that can be changed depending on your mood or event. The outfits are designed by talented up-and-coming clothing designers from all over the world.
www.lottydotty.com

Priceco Australia temporary tattoo sleeves are slip on temporary tattoo sleeves that give you a realistic looking tattoo that is non-permanent.
www.TattooSleeves.us

Robert Graham clothing for men and women gifted X Collection and freshly Laundered by Robert Graham.
www.robertgraham.us

Other

Chappy & Bailey creator and designer Colleen Viets, wanted her dogs to be warm, cosy and fashionable, so she created her Canine Couture Collections. Each dog sweater is made from 100% Italian Cashmere.  www.chappyandbailey.com

My Pillow  inventor, manufacture and president of My pillow Michael J. Lindell, spent seven years coming up with the best pillow. He was frustrated by the way his pillow kept going flat and was tired of being tired.  Doing research he found out about all the sleep disordered out there and set out to creating the world’s healthiest, most comfortable, and most durable pillow. Lindell patented a medical fill pillow that stays cool, conforms to your individual needs no matter how you sleep. It is dust mite resistant, non-allergenic, and you can wash and dry it as easily as your favorite pair of jeans.
www.mypillow.com

The indiExhibit gifted an assortment of items created by independent artisans including accessories, bath and body products candles, jewelry, and more. www.theindiexhibit.org

Tech & Music

Earloomz Bluetooth technology shows your style and personality. Many different patterns to choose from.
www.earloomz.com

Fanny Wang Headphone are premium headphones that fit well and are stylish. You can custom design the headphones with your choice of color and size. Theire on the ear style and four-way noise cancelling solution with titanium-plate drivers give you the best sound. Great for switching from Sone style of music to another. www.fannywang.com

Martin Guitar was established in 1833 and is the oldest surviving maker of guitars in the world. Martin Guitar is very eco friendly you can go to their website and custom  design the guitar they make for you. They gifted the all-new Martin SP Lifespan acoustic guitar strings.

www.martinguitar.com

SGP gifted our fully customizable iphone 4/4s cases and the compact and sensitive stylus pens.
www.sgpstore.com

GBK Productions president Gavin B. Keilly will donate proceeds to Cuddly Bags and Drawing Hope International. The GBK gift lounge is not affiliated with the official AMAs Back Stage Lounge.