Melrose Trading Post

09/21/2020

Notorious RBG 👑🙏
Paint It Off

09/13/2020

Good Morning LA! 👋 The Melrose Trading Post is open every Sunday from 9-5!⁠ Shop locally and safely in our new social distancing layout.⁠ Masks or face coverings are required on campus and in vendor booths. ⁠

Contact-less tickets are available now at MelroseTradingPost.org/Tickets

09/05/2020

Happy Flashback Friday! Striking some poses of Francisco's mannequin heads in #B121 #vogue

09/03/2020

Mystery boxes. Instagram Live. How L.A.'s indie craft markets and fairs are trying to survive

Thank you Leigh-Ann Jackson from the LA Times for including the Melrose Trading Post in your story on local markets & pop-up craft fairs!

When their foot traffic dropped, some Los Angeles pop-up fashion vendors learned to adapt by offering at-home digital experiences, Instagram Live sessions and online resources.

09/03/2020

The Best Live Events This Labor Day Weekend: Sept. 4 - 7

Thank you to Christine N. Ziemba over at LAist for including the Melrose Trading Post in your list of best live events this weekend!

Corpse flowers. Samba lessons. Drive-in movies. Mint juleps. Virtual Burning Man. A Scarypoolparty.

09/03/2020

Have you registered to vote yet or taken the 2020 Census? Black Out The Ballot is back this week in #B84/B85! ⁠Stop by for a trim, all natural body care product, to take the census and of course, to register to vote!

08/30/2020

Are you ready for Sunday Funday LA? Here's a small sample of our amazing vendor community! We're open every Sunday 9-5! ✌

Shop locally and safely in our expanded layout. ⁠🛍

Don't forget to bring your most fabulous mask which is required while on campus! ⁠😷

Contact-less tickets are available through our website. Please visit https://melrosetradingpost.org/tickets/

08/27/2020

Happy National Dog Day! 😍 #dogsofmtp

08/23/2020

Good Morning Los Angeles!
We're open 9-5! ⁠🌞 #sundayfunday⁠
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Shop locally and safely in our expanded layout. ⁠🛍⁠
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Don't forget to bring your most fabulous mask which is required while on campus! ⁠😷⁠
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Contact-less tickets are available through our website. Please visit https://melrosetradingpost.org/tickets/

08/22/2020

Jennis and Fareed debuted their visual art & lifestyle concept at MTP this past Sunday...Beautiful Mess Art Collective! Partners in love and business, this is their third (yes third) launch with us and we couldn't be more happy and proud of them! 👍
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Jennis and Fareed are no strangers to MTP! Jennis has been bringing our MTP regulars (and staff) his famous "BEST FKN COLD BREW", Healing Elixirs, and of course, his "BEST FKN DONUTS" via @melrosemixology for 7 years now, and together they launched their first baby at MTP, where they create their own unique, luxury tea blends for tea snobs all over.
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Over the last 6 months, Jennis and Fareed were really going through it, especially mentally (something many of us can relate to). So they decided to channel all of their anxieties, fears, hopes and dreams into creating what they love most—art...specifically, "Euphoric Art" as they like to call it. Last week had its MTP debut, showcasing all of the conceptual pieces (artwork + lifestyle essentials) they've created with intention and love, designed to elevate and bring joy to your personal space. Every piece is part of its own collection, with the purpose to question your deepest desires, and heighten your spiritual intelligence. Jennis and Fareed have designed this art collective to be accessible to everyone––original pieces start as low as $20! And EVERY single piece is a handmade original—NO PRINTS, ever! Custom order requests welcomed!

08/19/2020

Hello MTP Community!
If you have a moment, take the survey for the new improvement project for Melrosw Avenue.

Hey Melrose lovers, we need your help! A new proposal is in the works to widen sidewalks, add bike lanes and expand outdoor eating…and the Melrose Business Improvement District wants your input! Please take a moment to fill out the survey below and help us build a better Melrose.❤️
Survey Link: https://bit.ly/3heH2lx

08/16/2020

Are you ready for Sunday Funday LA? We're open every Sunday 9-5! See y'all soon! ✌

Shop locally and safely in our expanded layout. ⁠🛍

Don't forget to bring your most fabulous mask which is required while on campus! ⁠😷
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Contact-less tickets are available through our website. Please visit https://melrosetradingpost.org/tickets/

08/15/2020

Flashback Friday! The Carl Tassi Quartet doing their thang on our corner stage last year!🎷🎙 🎶

08/13/2020

Cullanete of Little Pieces was smizing, (smiling with her eyes), all day this past Sunday as she was so happy to be back at MTP!
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Cullanete launched Little Pieces at the Melrose Trading Post back in 2014. She describes Little Pieces as ethical and sustainable lingerie for like-minded women of all backgrounds, body types and ages. Culanette pivoted her business model back in March, creating her successful "The Masque" and "The Masquette" face covering lines. ⁠
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She started a "Small Help Small Face Mask Donation Project." Over 700 masks to date have been sewn and donated to those in need at local homeless shelters, senior centers and medical facilities. Her masks are lightweight, form fitting and made from soft lingerie fabrics that often match other pieces in her collection. Her masks are very stylish, high quality and very beautiful!⁠
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Cullanette was featured on the local news on our 8/2 re-opening day. When asked "How are sales today?" by reporter she replied with a giggle, "Excellent, No Complaints!" Check out the full segment below:
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CBS2/KCal9 8/2 Re-Opening News:⁠
https://losangeles.cbslocal.com/video/4650974-melrose-trading-post-flea-market-reopens-with-tight-safety-guidelines/⁠
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Ways to connect with Cullanete of Little Pieces:⁠
MTP Online Vendor Directory⁠
https://melrosetradingpost.org/little-pieces/⁠
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Website:⁠
https://littlepieces.us/⁠
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Etsy Shop:⁠
https://www.etsy.com/shop/LittlePiecesLingerie

08/12/2020

Uplift Melrose!
Check out the information below from the Mid City West Community Council about the proposed improvements to the Melrose Arts District.
Join the conversation on Tuesday, August 11th at 6:30pm.
For more information visit: http://streetsla.lacity.org/melrose

At our monthly board meeting, City of Los Angeles Bureau of Street Services will be presenting on an ambitious proposal to apply for $40-50 million from the state to enhance the streetscape of the Melrose Arts District. Join us to be a part of the conversation. Agenda with Zoom information at https://docs.google.com/document/d/17jsrQnS0GpQcJmVaeI7vpIJvWxX9abECmHIYaC8P1fg/edit?usp=sharing

08/07/2020

Enjoy your Sunday shopping locally and safely outdoors at the Melrose Trading Post. Shop outstanding local artists, designers, makers, collectors, and vintage curators in our new spaced out layout. ⁠
There is plenty of room for physical distancing. ⁠
Masks or face coverings are required on campus and in vendor booths. ⁠
We had a vendor zoom meeting yesterday, and the vendor community was happy with how everyone worked together to follow the new rules and to keep the market safe.⁠
Join us this Sunday for more fun, but with masks!⁠
Contact less tickets are available at MelroseTradingPost.org/tickets. ⁠

08/06/2020

The Melrose Trading Post is open every Sunday!⁠
Shop locally and safely in the new social distancing layout.⁠
Masks or face coverings are required on campus and in vendor booths. ⁠
Contact-less tickets are available now at MelroseTradingPost.org/Tickets.⁠

08/03/2020

MTP is Back! 😍 Much thanks to EVERYONE!... vendors, patrons & staff alike for making it a great day! 🙏

Here's a small sample of some the amazing vendors that make our MTP community/family so special!

See you next week! 🤘 #sundayfunday

08/02/2020

Sunday Funday is back tomorrow LA! 😍 Shop locally & safely in our new social distancing layout.⁠
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For the first time ever, we are offering advance tickets online for a touch less entry option to the market. Skip the cash line and jump into the priority pre-paid ticket line. Visit MelroseTradingPost.org/tickets, or click the link in our profile to get your tickets for tomorrow.⁠
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Masks or face coverings are required, so make sure yours is both safe and fabulous!⁠
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See you tomorrow! We're open 9-5!✌

08/01/2020

We are back! This Sunday, August 2nd is the re-opening of the Melrose Trading Post. Shop locally and safely in our new social distancing layout. For the first time ever, we are offering advance tickets online for a touch less entry to the market. Skip the cash line and jump into the priority pre-paid ticket line. Visit MelroseTradingPost.org/tickets, or click the link in our profile to get your tickets for this Sunday.
Masks or face coverings are required, so make sure yours is both safe and fabulous!
See you Sunday LA!

07/31/2020

Shop Locally and Safely Outdoors this Sunday! ⁠
⁠#sundayfunday⁠ is back! 😍
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We have opened up more areas on campus to create a spacious layout of local vendors and food trucks. ⁠
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Included in the new layout are two social distance seating areas under beautiful trees for you to enjoy your food or just take a break from shopping.⁠
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The Melrose Trading Post's advanced tickets are on sale now! Purchase your ticket now at MelroseTradingPost.org/Tickets

07/29/2020

The Melrose Trading Post's advanced tickets are on sale now! Purchase your ticket now at MelroseTradingPost.org/Tickets

Shop locally and safely in our new social distancing layout.

We have opened up more areas on campus to create a spacious layout of local vendors and food trucks.
Included in the new layout are two social distance seating areas under beautiful trees for you to enjoy your food or just take a break from shopping.

Get your most fabulous mask ready for this Sunday, August 2nd! #masksofmtp

07/29/2020

Wearing a mask while at MTP will now be required and is the "new normal" for the foreseeable future. Mask wearing not only keeps yourself and others safe but is the must have fashion accessory of the moment! ⁠
Many of our vendors are now mask makers offering the latest in mask fashion. Come shop with us this Sunday 8/2, our grand re-opening day and show off your most fabulous masks!
We'll be on the lookout and sharing the most fashionable mask wearers on social media.
Tag Us Too!...#MasksofMTP⁠
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For the first time ever, we are releasing advance pre-paid tickets through our website for a contactless entry option. Tickets go on sale tomorrow 7/29 at noon! ⁠Visit www.melrosetradingpost.org ⁠for tickets and info!

07/26/2020

The Melrose Trading Post is Re-opening Sunday, August 2nd! Shop locally and safely in our new social distancing market layout. Masks are required on the campus grounds and in vendor booths.
For the first time ever, we are releasing advance pre-paid tickets through our website for a contactless entry option.
Tickets go on sale on MelroseTradingPost.org on Wednesday 7/29!

See you next week! ⁠

07/24/2020

Happy FBF! ✌ Kaylan of #welcometowarpzone rolls old school 24/7 and we love it!
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#fbf #flashbackfriday #flashback #throwback #melrosetradingpost #mtp #mtpfairfax #fleamarket #sundayfunday #shoplocal #greenwayarts #greenwayartsalliance #shoplosangeles #losangeles #melrose #fairfax #melroseave #fairfaxave #smallbusiness #community #smallbusinesscommunity #creativeeconomy #creativebusiness #shoplocal #supportsmallbusiness

07/19/2020

Do you miss spending your Sunday Funday's with us as much as we do with you? 😭
#wemissyou #melrosetradingpost #mtp #mtpfairfax #fleamarket #sundayfunday #shoplocal #greenwayarts #greenwayartsalliance #shoplosangeles #losangeles #melrose #fairfax #melroseave #fairfaxave #smallbusiness #community #smallbusinesscommunity #creativeeconomy #creativebusiness #shoplocal #supportsmallbusiness

07/17/2020

MTP Flashback Friday!...Hey Matt! ✌
Sticksandlasers

#fbf #flashbackfriday #flashback #throwback #melrosetradingpost #mtp #mtpfairfax #fleamarket #sundayfunday #shoplocal #greenwayarts #greenwayartsalliance #shoplosangeles #losangeles #melrose #fairfax #melroseave #fairfaxave #smallbusiness #community #creativebusiness #smallbusinesscommunity #creativeeconomy #supportsmallbusiness #sticksandlasers #artist #woodart

07/16/2020

Tune in tonight at 6:00pm PST on Twitch TV as The Greenway Court Theatre kicks off LA Get Down Festival 2020! Woman & Femmes Open Mic is tonight!
Slide through for the 1st week lineup and visit twitch.tv/greenwaycourttheatre or download the app. #lagetdown2020 #poetry #spokenword #hiphop #community #artists #dapoetrylounge #greenwayarts #celebration #melrosetradingpost #losangeles

07/04/2020

Wishing you a happy & safe July 4th! 🇺🇲✌
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#4thofjuly #happy4th #melrosetradingpost #mtp #mtpfairfax #fleamarket #sundayfunday #shoplocal #greenwayarts #greenwayartsalliance #shoplosangeles #losangeles #melrose #fairfax #melroseave #fairfaxave #smallbusiness #community #smallbusinesscommunity #creativeeconomy #creativebusiness #supportsmallbusiness

06/29/2020

We miss our MTP Sunday Funday's sooooooo
much and hope to see everyone again soon!✌
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#flashback #throwback #melrosetradingpost #mtp #mtpfairfax #fleamarket #sundayfunday #shoplocal #greenwayarts #greenwayartsalliance #shoplosangeles #losangeles #melrose #fairfax #melroseave #fairfaxave #smallbusiness #community #smallbusinesscommunity #creativeeconomy #creativebusiness #supportsmallbusiness

06/28/2020

Happy Pride From MTP! 🌈❤🧡💛💚💙💜
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#pride #mtppride #loveislove #equality #equalityforall #melrosetradingpost #mtpfairfax #fleamarket #sundayfunday #shoplocal #greenwayarts #greenwayartsalliance #shoplosangeles #losangeles #melrose #fairfax #melroseave #fairfaxave #smallbusiness #smallbusinesscommunity #creativeeconomy #creativebusiness #supportsmallbusiness

06/18/2020

Vendors join us now until 4pm! The link is in your email!

06/14/2020

Need a new face mask?
Check out these three creative business owners who are hand-making face masks!

Allesa is not only making masks, she's also a DJ on Cal State Dominguez Hills' Radio station. Check out her show, Afto Beats and It's Madd Influences on Tuesdays at 11AM. Listen to the show and follow her Radio journey at @djallesathagoddess. Interested in her face mask designs? Check out @cocogreenqueen!

Toni is a mosaic artist who started making candles several years ago. Since them she started making soaps, hand sanitizer and face masks, alongside her art and candles. Check out her creations at @houseofmosaiccandles!

Marianne of the Body Butter Lady has been a staple of the Melrose Trading Post for over a decade. Some people come to the market just to buy her products!
She has been making face masks alongside her line of organic, fair trade health and beauty products at @bodybutterlady.
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#melrosetradingpost #greenwayarts #fairfax #melroseave #melrose #blackownedbusinesses #facemasks #facemaskmaker #ppe #facecovering #losangeles #handmadeinla #shoplocalla #supportlocalbusiness #supportsmallbusiness #shopsmall #shopsmallbusiness #cocogreenqueen #bodybutterlady #houseofmosaic @ Melrose Trading Post

06/14/2020

MTP LIVE with author Jason Primrose with his book, "Zosma" of his series "The Lost Children of Andromeda."
Visit his website: www.lostchildrenofandromeda.com or follow @lostchildrenofandromeda on instagram!

The Melrose Trading Post is going Live on Instagram every Sunday at noon while the market is closed to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We're sharing the stories of the creative small businesses we get to host each Sunday that our market is open. This community of independent business owners are inspirational, ethically driven and innovative.

The Melrose Trading Post is a program of Greenway Art Alliance, along with the Greenway Institute for the Arts and the Greenway Court Theatre. Learn More about our programs at GreenwayArts.org

06/14/2020

Need a new face mask?
Check out these three creative business owners who are hand-making face masks!

Allesa is not only making masks, she's also a DJ on Cal State Dominguez Hills' Radio station. Check out her show, Afto Beats and It's Madd Influences on Tuesdays at 11AM. Listen to the show and follow her Radio journey at @djallesathagoddess. Interested in her face mask designs? Check out @cocogreenqueen!

Toni is a mosaic artist who started making candles several years ago. Since them she started making soaps, hand sanitizer and face masks, alongside her art and candles. Check out her creations at @houseofmosaiccandles!

Marianne of the Body Butter Lady has been a staple of the Melrose Trading Post for over a decade. Some people come to the market just to buy her products!
She has been making face masks alongside her line of organic, fair trade health and beauty products at @bodybutterlady.

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#melrosetradingpost #Greenwayarts #blackownedbusiness #houseofmosaic #djallesa #cocogreenqueen #bodybutterlady #facemasks #facemaskmaker #ppe #etsyshop #shoplocalla #losangeles #handmadeinla #creativesmallbusiness #smallbusinesscommunity #supportlocalbusiness #supportsmallbusiness #handmadewithlove #sharethelove #shoponline #shopsmall #facemask #facecovering @ Melrose Trading Post