MTP Holiday Gift Guide 2020

MTP Holiday Gift Guide 2020

The Melrose Trading Post is filled with local small businesses run by artists, makers, designers, curators and collectors. In honor of this holiday season, we have compiled a Holiday Gift Guide featuring just a few of the many talented vendors at MTP.

“Shop Small” this holiday season, and you’ll make a real person in your community so happy!


Apothecary Gifts


BODY BUTTER LADY

The Body Butter Lady brings you 100% organic and natural beauty products made with shea butter. She creates scrubs, lotions, teas, and more.


Shop www.BodyButterLady.com

Follow @BodyButterLady on IG

 


NENA’S ORGANICS

Nena’s Organics sells 100% plant-based homeopathic products, including natural hair care, lotion bars, soap and sage bundles.


Visit www.NenasOrganics.com

Follow @Nenas_Organics on IG

 


RX LOS ANGELES

RX Los Angeles is a family-owned business started by sisters Jocelyn and Jennifer.  They sell handmade candles, reed diffusers, smudge boxes, perfumes and room sprays.


Visit www.ShopRXLA.com

Follow @RXLAtheBrand on IG

 


MARSTON COMPANY

Marston Company specializes in handmade cruelty-free, non-GMO apothecary products.  Their candles, soaps, and aromatherapy sprays are local favorites.


Shop www.MarstonCompany.com

Follow @MarstonCompany on IG

 


 

BODY KANTINA

Body Kantina sells handmade, cruelty-free soaps in fun shapes like fruit, dessert and crystals.  All of their products are handmade in Los Angeles and paraben and phthalate free.


Shop www.BodyKantina.com

Follow @BodyKantina on IG

 

 


Gifts for the Home


RAPHAEL CREATIONS

Raphael Creations sells handmade lamps from antique typewriters, cameras, musical instruments and more. As an artist, she’ll customize any antique item into a unique lamp.


Visit www.Raphael-Creations.com

Follow @RaphaelCreations on IG


LA BOOK CLOCKS

LA Book Clocks are a fun gift for your booking loving friends. These clocks are made with gorgeous vintage books and fancy clock hardware.


Shop www.BookClocks.com

Follow @LABookClocks on IG


VAGUSLA

Vagusla sells beautiful handmade rugs, pillows, and dream catchers can bring your friends’ Bohemian dreams to life.


Visit www.Vagusla.com


Follow @Vagusla on IG

 

 


TIGERSLABYRINTH

TigersLabyrinth sells pillows, meditation cushions, and apparel with hand-printed designs. Clare’s creations will be loved by your zen loving friends.


Shop the TigersLabyrinth Etsy Shop


Follow @TigersLabyrinth on IG

 


Vintage Clothing & Accessories


I AM MUSE

I AM MUSE is a fabulous vintage clothing & accessories truck.  Grecia is known for her groovy and colorful vintage collections.


Visit www.IAmMuseShop.com


Follow @IAmMuseShop on IG

 


SPECTACLES OF MIND

Spectacles of Mind offers a large selection of high quality vintage eyewear.  Check out their popular Blue Light glasses.


Follow @Spectacles_of_Mind_ on IG


BLUEBELL RUGGED

Bluebell Rugged is known for their large selection of affordable vintage 60’s to 90’s Levi’s Jeans.  Their collection is a combination of secondhand and handmade clothing.


Follow @BBR_VintageThreads on IG

 


EARTHLING VIP

Earthling VIP offers a very large selection of vintage, hard to find t-shirts, hoodies and hats.


Follow @Earthling.VIP on IG

 


Gift a Handmade Mask


MUTANTE LEATHERS

Mutante Leathers offers one of a kind handmade masks, rings bracelets, hats and other festival, steampunk-inspired fashion items.


Visit www.Leathers.Weebly.com

Follow @Mutante_Leathers on IG

 


LITTLE PIECES LINGERIE

Little Pieces offers custom, handmade lingerie made for all body types. In response to COVID-19, Little Pieces now sells masks and started the “Small Helps Small” Face Mask Donation Project to donate masks to people and organizations in need.


Shop the Little Pieces Etsy Shop

Follow @LittlePiecesLingerie on IG


ROJAS CLOTHING

Rojas Clothing also responded to the pandemic by making face masks for their shop.  They are known for their unique designs on apparel, hats and other innovative accessories.


Visit the Rojas Clothing Etsy Shop

Follow @RojasClothing on IG

 


C.A.Y.A (Come As You Are)

 

C.A.Y.A stands for Come As You Are.  They sell hand-dyed masks to protect your face in style. Check out their bleached athleisure and music-inspired apparel.


Shop www.CAYA.shop


Follow @C.A.Y.A.CO on IG

 


The Gift of Nostalgia


WE DEM CHAINZ

We Dem Chainz sells collectible keychains and action figures for affordable prices. Their collection spans many decades, with collectibles to stir everyone’s childhood memories.


Follow @WeDemChainz on IG

 


MAKARA’S VINTAGE & COLLECTIBLES

Makara’s Vintage and Collectibles finds beautiful vintage items and brings them back to life.  She works with vintage handbags, jewelry, hats, gloves and other classic accessories.


Follow @MakarasVintageAndCollectibles on IG

 


GO TRESOR

Go Tresor is the go-to spot at MTP for collectible antique cameras. They sell vintage film, video and digital cameras that are a great gift for a pro or budding photographer.


Follow @GoTresor on IG

 

 


Jewelry for Everyone


DESERT MOON

Desert Moon jewelry is a brand started by jewelry maker Vanessa, inspired by nostalgic memories of her home. Her designs include include smiling Buddha pendants, evil eye bracelets and charmed anklets.


Visit www.ShopDesertMoon.com

Follow @ShopDesertMoon on IG

 


LONDON MANORI

London Manori sells authentic gold and silver-plated pendant necklaces, earrings, and chains. Their staple is simple, contemporary styles that are perfect for any occasion.


Shop www.LondonManori.com


Follow @LondonManori on IG

 


LUNA LIFE DESIGNS

Luna Life Designs sells a huge range of vintage and reworked jewelry, crystals, charms, and acrylic artwork.


Visit the Luna Life Jewelry Etsy Shop

Follow @LunaLifeJewelry on IG

 

 


MONTESTRUQUE

Montestruque’s jewelry is handmade from recycled and locally-acquired materials and inspired by historic jewelry and elements of nature.


Shop www.Montestruque.com


Follow @_Montestruque_ on IG

 

 


SHERRI KAGAN

Sherri Kagan sells high-end vintage necklaces, earrings, bracelets, brooches, and stylish hats. She’s got something for everyone’s budget.


Follow @SherriKagan on IG

 

 


The Gift of Original Artwork


PETER MARCUS GREEN

Peter Marcus Green’s art features bright colors and famous characters and images from pop culture.


Visit www.PeterMarcusGreen.com


Follow @PeterMarcusGreen on IG

 

 


NOAH STURM

Noah Sturm’s art shows his steady thumb on the pulse of pop culture.  His art will make you smile!


Shop Noah Sturm’s Etsy Shop

Follow @NoahSturm on IG

 


MARZ JR.

Marz Jr. creates artwork that captures LA’s famous landmarks in his signature color palette.


Visit the Marz Jr. Etsy Shop

Follow @MarzJr on IG

 

 


FAIRCHILD ON FAIRFAX

John Fairchild’s collage and stamp art is inspired by fashion and celebrities.


Follow @FairchildOnFairfax on IG

 

 

 


CHARLES FRETZIN PHOTOGRAPHY

Charles Fretzin’s captivating vintage & contemporary photographs capture moments in Los Angeles and Chicago from the 1950’s to today.


Visit Charles Fretzin’s Etsy Shop


Follow @FretzinFoto on IG

 


Plants: Gifts that are Alive


PLANT GODS

Jamar creates beautiful plant and succulent arrangements set in wood bases. He also makes hanging plant terrariums. Each piece is a work of art!


Follow @Plant.Gods on IG

 


DRUNKEN SUCCULENTS

Drunken Succulents creates succulent and cactus planters from recycled glass bottles. They also create floral resin home decor items like jewelry boxes, trinket dishes and coasters.


Follow @DrunkenSucculents on IG

 

 


MELROSE SUCCULENTS

Melrose Succulents is your spot for houseplants, succulents and cacti.  Buy plants to create your own plant arrangement gift from Melrose Succulents!


Follow @Melrose_Succulents on IG

 

 


 

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