{"id":26713,"date":"2022-08-17T05:07:16","date_gmt":"2022-08-17T05:07:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/melrosetradingpost.org\/shop2\/?page_id=26713"},"modified":"2023-01-06T01:33:11","modified_gmt":"2023-01-06T01:33:11","slug":"featured-collaborators","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/melrosetradingpost.org\/shop2\/featured-collaborators\/","title":{"rendered":"Featured Collaborators"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;grid&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221; z_index=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;FEATURED COLLABORATORS&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h1|font_size:50|text_align:center|color:%23020202&#8243; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Marvel%3Aregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221;][vc_empty_space][vc_row_inner row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;The MTP Gift Shop is a crossroads where Greenway Arts Alliance collaborates with the LA creative community to support Fairfax High School.&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|font_size:25.25|text_align:center&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:The%20Girl%20Next%20Door%3Aregular|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1669508450703{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-right: 1px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;border-radius: 1px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1669508119245{margin-right: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;}&#8221;]Each collection is designed to create space for LA artists, makers and designers to create exclusive artwork and design exclusive apparel, accessories, apothecary goods and more &#8211; all fundraising for Greenway Arts Alliance\u2019s Programs and Fairfax High School\u2019s Student Activities Budget.<\/p>\n<p>Each collaborator is paid upfront at a fair wholesale price, and then we promote the collaboration together.<\/p>\n<p>The items are purchased, and the funds are distributed accordingly to create opportunities in the arts and for positive student experiences.<\/p>\n<h3>Meet our local creative collaborators!<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221;][vc_column]<div class='latest_post_two_holder four_columns'><ul><li class=\"clearfix\"><div class=\"latest_post_two_image\"><a itemprop=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/melrosetradingpost.org\/shop2\/1-off-project\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/melrosetradingpost.org\/shop2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_2095-1.jpg?resize=800%2C800&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/800;\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"latest_post_two_inner\" ><div class=\"latest_post_two_text\"><h5 itemprop=\"name\" class=\"latest_post_two_title entry_title\"><a itemprop=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/melrosetradingpost.org\/shop2\/1-off-project\/\" >1-Off Project<\/a><\/h5><div class=\"separator small left qode-type1-gradient-left-to-right\" ><\/div><p itemprop=\"description\" class=\"latest_post_two_excerpt\" >Christopher Bailey is an upcycling artist that specializes in taking second hand garments and other objects and turning them into 1\/1 art pieces with the art of screen printing. Each garment has a past just like us and each one is one of a kind just like us. Don\u2019t wait until next time you can afford the LAST ONE LEFT.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"latest_post_two_info\" ><div class=\"latest_post_two_info_inner\" ><div class=\"post_info_author\"><img alt='Author Image' data-src='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/005333c94a0832c3e56b15f904b5bdbedd4f29caddbcc58242be0d72e3e4ebd9?s=30&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g' data-srcset='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/005333c94a0832c3e56b15f904b5bdbedd4f29caddbcc58242be0d72e3e4ebd9?s=60&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-30 photo lazyload' height='30' width='30' src='data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==' style='--smush-placeholder-width: 30px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 30\/30;' \/><span class=\"post_info_author_name\">Eva C<\/span><\/div><div itemprop=\"dateCreated\" class=\"post_info_date entry_date updated\">17 August, 2022<meta itemprop=\"interactionCount\" content=\"UserComments: 0\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"clearfix\"><div class=\"latest_post_two_image\"><a itemprop=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/melrosetradingpost.org\/shop2\/asia-el\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/melrosetradingpost.org\/shop2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Copy-of-Asia-El-Artisan-Body-Care-13-1.jpg?resize=800%2C800&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/800;\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"latest_post_two_inner\" ><div class=\"latest_post_two_text\"><h5 itemprop=\"name\" class=\"latest_post_two_title entry_title\"><a itemprop=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/melrosetradingpost.org\/shop2\/asia-el\/\" >Asia El Artisan Body Care<\/a><\/h5><div class=\"separator small left qode-type1-gradient-left-to-right\" ><\/div><p itemprop=\"description\" class=\"latest_post_two_excerpt\" >Professional Makeup Artist and Esthetician, Asia El, collaborated with us on the Melrose Apothecary rollerball perfume. Every product is meticulously crafted in her home studio with exceptional, natural ingredients and backed by over 20 years of skincare knowledge and experience. Her life\u2019s motto is \u201cLive, love and do Good On Purpose.\u201d<\/p><\/div><div class=\"latest_post_two_info\" ><div class=\"latest_post_two_info_inner\" ><div class=\"post_info_author\"><img alt='Author Image' data-src='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/005333c94a0832c3e56b15f904b5bdbedd4f29caddbcc58242be0d72e3e4ebd9?s=30&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g' data-srcset='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/005333c94a0832c3e56b15f904b5bdbedd4f29caddbcc58242be0d72e3e4ebd9?s=60&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-30 photo lazyload' height='30' width='30' src='data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==' style='--smush-placeholder-width: 30px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 30\/30;' \/><span class=\"post_info_author_name\">Eva C<\/span><\/div><div itemprop=\"dateCreated\" class=\"post_info_date entry_date updated\">17 August, 2022<meta itemprop=\"interactionCount\" content=\"UserComments: 0\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"clearfix\"><div class=\"latest_post_two_image\"><a itemprop=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/melrosetradingpost.org\/shop2\/caya\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/melrosetradingpost.org\/shop2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/CAYA-2019.png?resize=800%2C800&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/800;\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"latest_post_two_inner\" ><div class=\"latest_post_two_text\"><h5 itemprop=\"name\" class=\"latest_post_two_title entry_title\"><a itemprop=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/melrosetradingpost.org\/shop2\/caya\/\" >C.A.Y.A.<\/a><\/h5><div class=\"separator small left qode-type1-gradient-left-to-right\" ><\/div><p itemprop=\"description\" class=\"latest_post_two_excerpt\" >CAYA is an inclusive, gender free clothing brand encouraging all people to\u00a0Come\u00a0As\u00a0You\u00a0Are to celebrate the beauty of our differences through fashion. Our clothing is for everyone regardless of race, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, size or ability.\u00a0 Morgan and Tara collaborated with us on a fantastic embroidered jogger and hoodie set. &amp;<\/p><\/div><div class=\"latest_post_two_info\" ><div class=\"latest_post_two_info_inner\" ><div class=\"post_info_author\"><img alt='Author Image' data-src='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/005333c94a0832c3e56b15f904b5bdbedd4f29caddbcc58242be0d72e3e4ebd9?s=30&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g' data-srcset='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/005333c94a0832c3e56b15f904b5bdbedd4f29caddbcc58242be0d72e3e4ebd9?s=60&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-30 photo lazyload' height='30' width='30' src='data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==' style='--smush-placeholder-width: 30px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 30\/30;' \/><span class=\"post_info_author_name\">Eva C<\/span><\/div><div itemprop=\"dateCreated\" class=\"post_info_date entry_date updated\">18 November, 2022<meta itemprop=\"interactionCount\" content=\"UserComments: 0\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"clearfix\"><div class=\"latest_post_two_image\"><a itemprop=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/melrosetradingpost.org\/shop2\/cira-davis\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/melrosetradingpost.org\/shop2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/CiraDavis-Headshot-1.jpg?resize=800%2C800&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/800;\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"latest_post_two_inner\" ><div class=\"latest_post_two_text\"><h5 itemprop=\"name\" class=\"latest_post_two_title entry_title\"><a itemprop=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/melrosetradingpost.org\/shop2\/cira-davis\/\" >Cira Davis<\/a><\/h5><div class=\"separator small left qode-type1-gradient-left-to-right\" ><\/div><p itemprop=\"description\" class=\"latest_post_two_excerpt\" >Artist Cira Davis is a Fairfax High School alumna and student at UCLA. She designed the Mid City West LA Map and many items in the Melrose &amp; Fairfax Collection. Cira is part of the creative team at Greenway Arts Alliance.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"latest_post_two_info\" ><div class=\"latest_post_two_info_inner\" ><div class=\"post_info_author\"><img alt='Author Image' data-src='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/005333c94a0832c3e56b15f904b5bdbedd4f29caddbcc58242be0d72e3e4ebd9?s=30&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g' data-srcset='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/005333c94a0832c3e56b15f904b5bdbedd4f29caddbcc58242be0d72e3e4ebd9?s=60&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-30 photo lazyload' height='30' width='30' src='data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==' style='--smush-placeholder-width: 30px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 30\/30;' \/><span class=\"post_info_author_name\">Eva C<\/span><\/div><div itemprop=\"dateCreated\" class=\"post_info_date entry_date updated\">17 August, 2022<meta itemprop=\"interactionCount\" content=\"UserComments: 0\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"clearfix\"><div class=\"latest_post_two_image\"><a itemprop=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/melrosetradingpost.org\/shop2\/desert-moon\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/melrosetradingpost.org\/shop2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Website-Desert-Moon-Vanessa-3.jpg?resize=800%2C800&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/800;\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"latest_post_two_inner\" ><div class=\"latest_post_two_text\"><h5 itemprop=\"name\" class=\"latest_post_two_title entry_title\"><a itemprop=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/melrosetradingpost.org\/shop2\/desert-moon\/\" >Desert Moon<\/a><\/h5><div class=\"separator small left qode-type1-gradient-left-to-right\" ><\/div><p itemprop=\"description\" class=\"latest_post_two_excerpt\" >Jewelry Designer Vanessa of Desert Moon keeps everyone in LA looking fly with her classic and innovative designs. Our team worked with Vanessa to create the three gold necklaces in this collection: \u201cMelrose,\u201d \u201cFairfax\u201d and \u201cI Heart LA\u201d<\/p><\/div><div class=\"latest_post_two_info\" ><div class=\"latest_post_two_info_inner\" ><div class=\"post_info_author\"><img alt='Author Image' data-src='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/005333c94a0832c3e56b15f904b5bdbedd4f29caddbcc58242be0d72e3e4ebd9?s=30&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g' data-srcset='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/005333c94a0832c3e56b15f904b5bdbedd4f29caddbcc58242be0d72e3e4ebd9?s=60&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-30 photo lazyload' height='30' width='30' src='data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==' style='--smush-placeholder-width: 30px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 30\/30;' \/><span class=\"post_info_author_name\">Eva C<\/span><\/div><div itemprop=\"dateCreated\" class=\"post_info_date entry_date updated\">17 August, 2022<meta itemprop=\"interactionCount\" content=\"UserComments: 0\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"clearfix\"><div class=\"latest_post_two_image\"><a itemprop=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/melrosetradingpost.org\/shop2\/grandmas-closet\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/melrosetradingpost.org\/shop2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Sermeno-Family-DSC00711-Miguel-Grandmas-Closet-1-1.jpg?resize=800%2C800&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/800;\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"latest_post_two_inner\" ><div class=\"latest_post_two_text\"><h5 itemprop=\"name\" class=\"latest_post_two_title entry_title\"><a itemprop=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/melrosetradingpost.org\/shop2\/grandmas-closet\/\" >Grandma&#8217;s Closet<\/a><\/h5><div class=\"separator small left qode-type1-gradient-left-to-right\" ><\/div><p itemprop=\"description\" class=\"latest_post_two_excerpt\" >Miguel Sermeno and his family run Grandma\u2019s Closet, a vintage shop at the Melrose Trading Post. They strive to create reworked vintage items out of previously loved garments. Their goal is for customers to come back to something new and one-of-a-kind every time.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"latest_post_two_info\" ><div class=\"latest_post_two_info_inner\" ><div class=\"post_info_author\"><img alt='Author Image' data-src='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/005333c94a0832c3e56b15f904b5bdbedd4f29caddbcc58242be0d72e3e4ebd9?s=30&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g' data-srcset='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/005333c94a0832c3e56b15f904b5bdbedd4f29caddbcc58242be0d72e3e4ebd9?s=60&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-30 photo lazyload' height='30' width='30' src='data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==' style='--smush-placeholder-width: 30px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 30\/30;' \/><span class=\"post_info_author_name\">Eva C<\/span><\/div><div itemprop=\"dateCreated\" class=\"post_info_date entry_date updated\">17 August, 2022<meta itemprop=\"interactionCount\" content=\"UserComments: 0\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"clearfix\"><div class=\"latest_post_two_image\"><a itemprop=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/melrosetradingpost.org\/shop2\/happy-good-unlimited\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/melrosetradingpost.org\/shop2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Zoe-Happy-Goods-Unlimited-5square-scaled-2.jpg?resize=800%2C800&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/800;\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"latest_post_two_inner\" ><div class=\"latest_post_two_text\"><h5 itemprop=\"name\" class=\"latest_post_two_title entry_title\"><a itemprop=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/melrosetradingpost.org\/shop2\/happy-good-unlimited\/\" >Happy Goods Unlimited<\/a><\/h5><div class=\"separator small left qode-type1-gradient-left-to-right\" ><\/div><p itemprop=\"description\" class=\"latest_post_two_excerpt\" >Zoe of Happy Goods Unlimited creates a handmade line of products for happy people in her studio in Culver City. She collaborated with us to create a Moisturizing soap bar for The Melrose Apothecary in our signature scent of lavender and rose.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"latest_post_two_info\" ><div class=\"latest_post_two_info_inner\" ><div class=\"post_info_author\"><img alt='Author Image' data-src='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/005333c94a0832c3e56b15f904b5bdbedd4f29caddbcc58242be0d72e3e4ebd9?s=30&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g' data-srcset='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/005333c94a0832c3e56b15f904b5bdbedd4f29caddbcc58242be0d72e3e4ebd9?s=60&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-30 photo lazyload' height='30' width='30' src='data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==' style='--smush-placeholder-width: 30px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 30\/30;' \/><span class=\"post_info_author_name\">Eva C<\/span><\/div><div itemprop=\"dateCreated\" class=\"post_info_date entry_date updated\">17 August, 2022<meta itemprop=\"interactionCount\" content=\"UserComments: 0\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"clearfix\"><div class=\"latest_post_two_image\"><a itemprop=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/melrosetradingpost.org\/shop2\/infinite_expression\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/melrosetradingpost.org\/shop2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Josh-lobb-infinite-expression-800x800.jpeg?resize=800%2C800&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/800;\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"latest_post_two_inner\" ><div class=\"latest_post_two_text\"><h5 itemprop=\"name\" class=\"latest_post_two_title entry_title\"><a itemprop=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/melrosetradingpost.org\/shop2\/infinite_expression\/\" >Infinite Expression<\/a><\/h5><div class=\"separator small left qode-type1-gradient-left-to-right\" ><\/div><p itemprop=\"description\" class=\"latest_post_two_excerpt\" >&#8220;I never want you to see someone else in what you&#8217;re wearing.&#8221; Josh Lobb took his intense love for his own personal 1 of 1 clothing to melrose in 2014 with Infinite Expression, and has been handcrafting clothing and accessories ever since. Every item is small run or completely 1 of 1, to ensure you own a piece that no one else has<\/p><\/div><div class=\"latest_post_two_info\" ><div class=\"latest_post_two_info_inner\" ><div class=\"post_info_author\"><img alt='Author Image' data-src='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/005333c94a0832c3e56b15f904b5bdbedd4f29caddbcc58242be0d72e3e4ebd9?s=30&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g' data-srcset='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/005333c94a0832c3e56b15f904b5bdbedd4f29caddbcc58242be0d72e3e4ebd9?s=60&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-30 photo lazyload' height='30' width='30' src='data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==' style='--smush-placeholder-width: 30px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 30\/30;' \/><span class=\"post_info_author_name\">Eva C<\/span><\/div><div itemprop=\"dateCreated\" class=\"post_info_date entry_date updated\">17 August, 2022<meta itemprop=\"interactionCount\" content=\"UserComments: 0\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"clearfix\"><div class=\"latest_post_two_image\"><a itemprop=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/melrosetradingpost.org\/shop2\/just-a-tote\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/melrosetradingpost.org\/shop2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_4660-e1657050056215-800x800.jpg?resize=800%2C800&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/800;\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"latest_post_two_inner\" ><div class=\"latest_post_two_text\"><h5 itemprop=\"name\" class=\"latest_post_two_title entry_title\"><a itemprop=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/melrosetradingpost.org\/shop2\/just-a-tote\/\" >Just a Tote<\/a><\/h5><div class=\"separator small left qode-type1-gradient-left-to-right\" ><\/div><p itemprop=\"description\" class=\"latest_post_two_excerpt\" >Myche is the owner of Just A Tote, and a Fairfax Alumna from 2010! Just a Tote is a brand that represents saving the earth from using plastic bags. Each time a reusable tote is used, a single-use plastic bag is kept out of circulation, leading to a greener planet. Just a Tote creates sustainable, reusable totes, designed to carry any that you need.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"latest_post_two_info\" ><div class=\"latest_post_two_info_inner\" ><div class=\"post_info_author\"><img alt='Author Image' data-src='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/005333c94a0832c3e56b15f904b5bdbedd4f29caddbcc58242be0d72e3e4ebd9?s=30&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g' data-srcset='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/005333c94a0832c3e56b15f904b5bdbedd4f29caddbcc58242be0d72e3e4ebd9?s=60&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-30 photo lazyload' height='30' width='30' src='data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==' style='--smush-placeholder-width: 30px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 30\/30;' \/><span class=\"post_info_author_name\">Eva C<\/span><\/div><div itemprop=\"dateCreated\" class=\"post_info_date entry_date updated\">17 August, 2022<meta itemprop=\"interactionCount\" content=\"UserComments: 0\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"clearfix\"><div class=\"latest_post_two_image\"><a itemprop=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/melrosetradingpost.org\/shop2\/lindsey-foard\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/melrosetradingpost.org\/shop2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Website-Lindsey-Foard-6-1.jpg?resize=800%2C800&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/800;\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"latest_post_two_inner\" ><div class=\"latest_post_two_text\"><h5 itemprop=\"name\" class=\"latest_post_two_title entry_title\"><a itemprop=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/melrosetradingpost.org\/shop2\/lindsey-foard\/\" >Lindsey Foard<\/a><\/h5><div class=\"separator small left qode-type1-gradient-left-to-right\" ><\/div><p itemprop=\"description\" class=\"latest_post_two_excerpt\" >Lindsey Foard sells gorgeous artwork prints in her booth at MTP. We love her prints so much! She prints artwork as Gicl\u00e9e prints on Premium Fine Art Matte Paper, which is what she did for the Marz Jr. Fairfax Art Prints in this shop.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"latest_post_two_info\" ><div class=\"latest_post_two_info_inner\" ><div class=\"post_info_author\"><img alt='Author Image' data-src='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/005333c94a0832c3e56b15f904b5bdbedd4f29caddbcc58242be0d72e3e4ebd9?s=30&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g' data-srcset='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/005333c94a0832c3e56b15f904b5bdbedd4f29caddbcc58242be0d72e3e4ebd9?s=60&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-30 photo lazyload' height='30' width='30' src='data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==' style='--smush-placeholder-width: 30px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 30\/30;' \/><span class=\"post_info_author_name\">Eva C<\/span><\/div><div itemprop=\"dateCreated\" class=\"post_info_date entry_date updated\">17 August, 2022<meta itemprop=\"interactionCount\" content=\"UserComments: 0\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"clearfix\"><div class=\"latest_post_two_image\"><a itemprop=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/melrosetradingpost.org\/shop2\/marz_jr\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/melrosetradingpost.org\/shop2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Website-Marz-Jr-Photo-1.jpg?resize=800%2C800&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/800;\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"latest_post_two_inner\" ><div class=\"latest_post_two_text\"><h5 itemprop=\"name\" class=\"latest_post_two_title entry_title\"><a itemprop=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/melrosetradingpost.org\/shop2\/marz_jr\/\" >Marz Jr.<\/a><\/h5><div class=\"separator small left qode-type1-gradient-left-to-right\" ><\/div><p itemprop=\"description\" class=\"latest_post_two_excerpt\" >Artist Marz Jr. is known for his renditions of landmarks in Los Angeles and around the US. He worked with our team to create the original illustration of the Melrose Trading Post with Fairfax\u2019s beautiful Rotunda in the background. This artwork is featured in the shop as art prints, postcards and stationery.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"latest_post_two_info\" ><div class=\"latest_post_two_info_inner\" ><div class=\"post_info_author\"><img alt='Author Image' data-src='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/005333c94a0832c3e56b15f904b5bdbedd4f29caddbcc58242be0d72e3e4ebd9?s=30&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g' data-srcset='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/005333c94a0832c3e56b15f904b5bdbedd4f29caddbcc58242be0d72e3e4ebd9?s=60&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-30 photo lazyload' height='30' width='30' src='data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==' style='--smush-placeholder-width: 30px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 30\/30;' \/><span class=\"post_info_author_name\">Eva C<\/span><\/div><div itemprop=\"dateCreated\" class=\"post_info_date entry_date updated\">17 August, 2022<meta itemprop=\"interactionCount\" content=\"UserComments: 0\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"clearfix\"><div class=\"latest_post_two_image\"><a itemprop=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/melrosetradingpost.org\/shop2\/melrose-mixology\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/melrosetradingpost.org\/shop2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Jennis-Melrose-Mixology-headshot-DSC00160-1.jpg?resize=800%2C800&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/800;\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"latest_post_two_inner\" ><div class=\"latest_post_two_text\"><h5 itemprop=\"name\" class=\"latest_post_two_title entry_title\"><a itemprop=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/melrosetradingpost.org\/shop2\/melrose-mixology\/\" >Melrose Mixology<\/a><\/h5><div class=\"separator small left qode-type1-gradient-left-to-right\" ><\/div><p itemprop=\"description\" class=\"latest_post_two_excerpt\" >Mixologist extraordinaire, Jennis of Melrose Mixology, created the perfect loose leaf tea blend for the Melrose Apothecary Collection. His tea blends match the excellent quality and love put in all the tea blends he creates for his own line, Tea Vibes. His talent for mixing flavors makes his booth very popular every Sunday.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"latest_post_two_info\" ><div class=\"latest_post_two_info_inner\" ><div class=\"post_info_author\"><img alt='Author Image' data-src='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/005333c94a0832c3e56b15f904b5bdbedd4f29caddbcc58242be0d72e3e4ebd9?s=30&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g' data-srcset='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/005333c94a0832c3e56b15f904b5bdbedd4f29caddbcc58242be0d72e3e4ebd9?s=60&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-30 photo lazyload' height='30' width='30' src='data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==' style='--smush-placeholder-width: 30px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 30\/30;' \/><span class=\"post_info_author_name\">Eva C<\/span><\/div><div itemprop=\"dateCreated\" class=\"post_info_date entry_date updated\">17 August, 2022<meta itemprop=\"interactionCount\" content=\"UserComments: 0\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"clearfix\"><div class=\"latest_post_two_image\"><a itemprop=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/melrosetradingpost.org\/shop2\/nenas-organics\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/melrosetradingpost.org\/shop2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Nenas-Organics-Nov-21-Holiday-Gift-Guide-Apothecary-7-1.jpg?resize=800%2C800&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/800;\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"latest_post_two_inner\" ><div class=\"latest_post_two_text\"><h5 itemprop=\"name\" class=\"latest_post_two_title entry_title\"><a itemprop=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/melrosetradingpost.org\/shop2\/nenas-organics\/\" >Nena&#8217;s Organics<\/a><\/h5><div class=\"separator small left qode-type1-gradient-left-to-right\" ><\/div><p itemprop=\"description\" class=\"latest_post_two_excerpt\" >Malvena Walker, affectionately known as Nena, hails from Compton, CA. In 2016, Nena decided that she wanted to create an organic, plant-based solution to resolve her ailments. Today Nena\u2019s Organics is fast becoming a successful boutique product line with an inventory of over 70 unique plant- products that will be featured in the upcoming podcast, \u201c<\/p><\/div><div class=\"latest_post_two_info\" ><div class=\"latest_post_two_info_inner\" ><div class=\"post_info_author\"><img alt='Author Image' data-src='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/005333c94a0832c3e56b15f904b5bdbedd4f29caddbcc58242be0d72e3e4ebd9?s=30&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g' data-srcset='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/005333c94a0832c3e56b15f904b5bdbedd4f29caddbcc58242be0d72e3e4ebd9?s=60&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-30 photo lazyload' height='30' width='30' src='data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==' style='--smush-placeholder-width: 30px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 30\/30;' \/><span class=\"post_info_author_name\">Eva C<\/span><\/div><div itemprop=\"dateCreated\" class=\"post_info_date entry_date updated\">17 August, 2022<meta itemprop=\"interactionCount\" content=\"UserComments: 0\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"clearfix\"><div class=\"latest_post_two_image\"><a itemprop=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/melrosetradingpost.org\/shop2\/subin-yi\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/melrosetradingpost.org\/shop2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Subin-Yi-Head-shot-20220114_142057-1.jpg?resize=800%2C800&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/800;\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"latest_post_two_inner\" ><div class=\"latest_post_two_text\"><h5 itemprop=\"name\" class=\"latest_post_two_title entry_title\"><a itemprop=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/melrosetradingpost.org\/shop2\/subin-yi\/\" >Subin Yi<\/a><\/h5><div class=\"separator small left qode-type1-gradient-left-to-right\" ><\/div><p itemprop=\"description\" class=\"latest_post_two_excerpt\" >Artist Subin Yi is a Fairfax High School Alumna, Class of 2019. She is currently pursuing a BFA in Toy Design at Otis College of Art and Design. Subin created an original digital illustration of booths at the Melrose Trading Post featured in the Postcard section.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"latest_post_two_info\" ><div class=\"latest_post_two_info_inner\" ><div class=\"post_info_author\"><img alt='Author Image' data-src='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/005333c94a0832c3e56b15f904b5bdbedd4f29caddbcc58242be0d72e3e4ebd9?s=30&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g' data-srcset='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/005333c94a0832c3e56b15f904b5bdbedd4f29caddbcc58242be0d72e3e4ebd9?s=60&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-30 photo lazyload' height='30' width='30' src='data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==' style='--smush-placeholder-width: 30px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 30\/30;' \/><span class=\"post_info_author_name\">Eva C<\/span><\/div><div itemprop=\"dateCreated\" class=\"post_info_date entry_date updated\">17 August, 2022<meta itemprop=\"interactionCount\" content=\"UserComments: 0\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"clearfix\"><div class=\"latest_post_two_image\"><a itemprop=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/melrosetradingpost.org\/shop2\/taylord-sox\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/melrosetradingpost.org\/shop2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Taylord-Sox-Erika-and-Aaron-Shorter-Website-cropped-img_4514-1-1.jpg?resize=800%2C800&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/800;\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"latest_post_two_inner\" ><div class=\"latest_post_two_text\"><h5 itemprop=\"name\" class=\"latest_post_two_title entry_title\"><a itemprop=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/melrosetradingpost.org\/shop2\/taylord-sox\/\" >Taylord Sox<\/a><\/h5><div class=\"separator small left qode-type1-gradient-left-to-right\" ><\/div><p itemprop=\"description\" class=\"latest_post_two_excerpt\" >Aaron and Erika of Taylord Sox innovate with their custom printed sock business. They also create clothing made from socks through their next venture, Off Top Sox. They can create the socks of your dreams, and they create the most unique and eye-catching socks you\u2019ve every seen.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"latest_post_two_info\" ><div class=\"latest_post_two_info_inner\" ><div class=\"post_info_author\"><img alt='Author Image' data-src='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/005333c94a0832c3e56b15f904b5bdbedd4f29caddbcc58242be0d72e3e4ebd9?s=30&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g' data-srcset='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/005333c94a0832c3e56b15f904b5bdbedd4f29caddbcc58242be0d72e3e4ebd9?s=60&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-30 photo lazyload' height='30' width='30' src='data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==' style='--smush-placeholder-width: 30px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 30\/30;' \/><span class=\"post_info_author_name\">Eva C<\/span><\/div><div itemprop=\"dateCreated\" class=\"post_info_date entry_date updated\">17 August, 2022<meta itemprop=\"interactionCount\" content=\"UserComments: 0\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"clearfix\"><div class=\"latest_post_two_image\"><a itemprop=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/melrosetradingpost.org\/shop2\/writings-from-michael\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/melrosetradingpost.org\/shop2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Square-Michael-Simpson-Photography-Photoshoot-T-Shirts-Behind-the-Scenes-64-1.jpg?resize=800%2C800&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/800;\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"latest_post_two_inner\" ><div class=\"latest_post_two_text\"><h5 itemprop=\"name\" class=\"latest_post_two_title entry_title\"><a itemprop=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/melrosetradingpost.org\/shop2\/writings-from-michael\/\" >Writings from Michael<\/a><\/h5><div class=\"separator small left qode-type1-gradient-left-to-right\" ><\/div><p itemprop=\"description\" class=\"latest_post_two_excerpt\" >Artist, wordsmith and visionary Michael G. Simpson creates with words, paint and anything he can get his hands on! Michael\u2019s eye for design and fashion photography inspired us to bring him onboard to take photos and videos of our team wearing merch. Michael also designed the Juneteenth Celebration Collection!<\/p><\/div><div class=\"latest_post_two_info\" ><div class=\"latest_post_two_info_inner\" ><div class=\"post_info_author\"><img alt='Author Image' data-src='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/005333c94a0832c3e56b15f904b5bdbedd4f29caddbcc58242be0d72e3e4ebd9?s=30&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g' data-srcset='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/005333c94a0832c3e56b15f904b5bdbedd4f29caddbcc58242be0d72e3e4ebd9?s=60&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-30 photo lazyload' height='30' width='30' src='data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==' style='--smush-placeholder-width: 30px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 30\/30;' \/><span class=\"post_info_author_name\">Eva C<\/span><\/div><div itemprop=\"dateCreated\" class=\"post_info_date entry_date updated\">17 August, 2022<meta itemprop=\"interactionCount\" content=\"UserComments: 0\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;grid&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221; z_index=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;FEATURED COLLABORATORS&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h1|font_size:50|text_align:center|color:%23020202&#8243; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Marvel%3Aregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221;][vc_empty_space][vc_row_inner row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;The MTP Gift Shop is a crossroads where Greenway Arts Alliance collaborates with the LA creative community to support Fairfax High School.&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|font_size:25.25|text_align:center&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:The%20Girl%20Next%20Door%3Aregular|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1669508450703{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-right: 1px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;border-radius: 1px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1669508119245{margin-right: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;}&#8221;]Each collection is designed to create space for LA artists, makers and designers to create exclusive artwork and design exclusive apparel, accessories, apothecary goods and more &#8211; all fundraising for Greenway Arts Alliance\u2019s Programs and Fairfax High School\u2019s Student Activities Budget. 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