25 Nov 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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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