22 Nov ✳ MTP Holiday Gift Guide 2024 ✳
Melrose Trading Post ✳ 2024 Holiday Gift Guide!
✳ For the Decor Lover ✳
Gold Dust Market
Jennifer’s booth has a plethora of cute vintage pieces and modern decor items, including glasses, figurines, and trinket trays. If you have someone in mind who loves antiques or trinkets, you should stop by Gold Dust Market!
The Vertical Bouquet
Suzanne makes one of a kind wall art from pressed flowers. She offers both larger and smaller varieties that would make a great present for anyone that loves flowers or wants to add a pop of color to their wall decor. Suzanne hopes that each piece will “bring a spirit of calm, tranquility, and beauty into your space.”
Coquette In Dreams
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Rafael’s adorable laced trimmed and double-sided quilted cotton throw pillows would look great on any sofa! If your gift recipient is excited about Lolita style or Victorian fashion, they would certainly love this handmade gift.
✳ For the Fashionista ✳
Hiroko Hata
Hiroko curates and creates wearable art! Her booth is a wonderland of eclectic hand-picked thrifted pieces as well as reworked and upcycled designs with amazing craftsmanship. She also sells an assortment of handmade jewelry by both herself and her talented mom!
Rag Reserve
Rag Reserve is a brand helmed by Justin Gargasz focusing on upcycled garments that are “second life, not second hand.” Many of their pieces are reworked from locally-thrifted denim, such as these gorgeous patchwork bags. Rag Reserve are also known for their fine coats made from raw denim and district jackets crafted from deadstock textiles.
RSTY Los Angeles
If you are seeking an eco-conscious apparel gift that is both high quality and high fashion, look no further than RSTY. Nikolas specializes in repurposed vintage and hand-painted designs, including one-of-one corset and skirt sets. Their pieces are made from 100% recycled materials using ethical and sustainable practices. RSTY’s stylish looks have even been sported by celebrity musicians including SZA, Tinashe, and the members of BLACKPINK!
Taylord Sox
Does your gift recipient have a passion for bold sock fashion? Aaron and Erika of Taylord Sox innovate with their custom printed sock business. The duo are famous for their wall of wild and wacky sock designs. Their booth also features fun printed totes and reworked clothing, including tops constructed from old socks.
Here at Greenway, we also collaborated with Taylord Sox to create our own collection of MTP and Melrose & Fairfax-inspired designs that you can find on our MTP Collab Shop!
✳ For the Film Hobbyist ✳
Last Looks Grooming
If you have a cinephile in your life, you have to check out Last Looks Grooming, Michael Filippone’s brand of movie-inspired scented candles and self-care products! Popular new scents include Erased (Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind), May Queen (Midsommar), and Obsession (Saltburn).
LA Film Camera
LA Film Camera has been a staple at the Melrose Trading Post for almost 15 years. If you are seeking an excellent gift for anyone keen on photography or videography, their booth is filled with photo and video cameras from many decades, including point-and-shoots, SLRs, Polaroids, and more. Visit LA Film Camera every Sunday at the Trading Post and you can also visit their shop in Studio City, at 11020 Ventura Blvd Suite A.
✳ For the Art Appreciator ✳
Silverlake Art Puzzles
Conceived by a team in LA, Silverlake Art Puzzles design gorgeous puzzles that showcase diverse artwork and “present a kaleidoscope of artistic expression.” These puzzles would make beautiful presents for anyone.
Custom Poem from LA Poet Society
What could be a more special gift than an original poem? Every Sunday, we have a rotating cast of talented poets from Los Angeles Poet Society offering pay-what-you-want custom typewriter poetry to patrons! You provide them with the prompt, and they will create a written work of art.
✳ For the Pet Parent ✳
Enzo & Friends Pet Accessories & Portraits
Spoil your favorite pet parent and their furry friends – or your own pets – with a reversible bandana from Enzo & Friends! Their high-quality luxury bandanas “unleash your pet’s style” and come in a variety of stunning patterns. Some even feature delicate fringe detailing, such as their colorful Xolo Collection. Jessica and George also offer adorable and affordable custom pet portraits!
Bea Metier
Béa Métier is a one-stop shop for paw-some and ethically-made pet essentials. The brand “blends practicality and aesthetics with eco-friendly materials and sustainable practices, making pet care both mindful and impactful.” Plus, for every order placed, they will donate 5% of your order total to Riverside County Department of Animal Services.
✳ For the Crochet Collector ✳
Jazzy Gurumi
Kristen is the crochet superpower behind Jazzy Gurumi, an adorable line of handmade amigurumi yarn creations. Anyone would be delighted to receive one of her tiny crochet companions, like this dapper octopus or Stardew Valley-inspired chicken! Every time she sells at MTP, she arrives with new varieties of amigurumi friends. Kristen also sells original crochet patterns on her Etsy shop if you want to make your own.
Annabella Wu Design
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Annabella Wu Design’s colorful and cheerful booth is absolute cuteness overload. In addition to entire racks of bright handcrafted crochet wearbles, she also offers an assortment of handmade felt hats and quirky jewelry. Her signature sunny side egg berets are an MTP staple.
✳ For the Ultimate Melrose Trading Post Loyalist ✳
MTP Annual Pass
$100 for 1 year!
melrosetradingpost.org/annual-pass
If you know someone who loves visiting Melrose Trading Post every chance they get, treat them to the all-new MTP Annual Pass this holiday season. For just $100, the pass grants them access to MTP every Sunday for the ENTIRE YEAR! There are also special perks that come with the pass, including complimentary tickets and discounts for select events at Greenway Court Theatre and “Bring a Friend” days every second Sunday of the month. If you love shopping at Melrose, it’s also a great deal to grant yourself unlimited trips to the Trading Post.
MTP Merchandise!
Did you know that we have our own collection of Melrose Trading Post merchandise? Treat your favorite MTP fan to a Melrose & Fairfax t-shirt, a gorgeous enamel pin, or a Shop Local tote bag! There’s lots more to explore, so take a gander at the MTP Collab Shop and find the perfect piece of MTP swag.
Shop Locally this Holiday Season at Melrose Trading Post, and join us for our Merry Melrose Immersive Holiday Market every Sunday in December!