AZ HERE I COME...

Today, I'm off to Phoenix to help a friend move into her new apartment. While she couldn't be more excited about abandoning cold winters of Boston for the sunny skies of Arizona, I'm excited to dip into the patterned, southwest trend that's hitting the streets of NYC as we speak. Definitely going to look for some vintage jewelery while I'm there...

 Tucker Zig Zag Jacket

 

Missoni Soia Sweater

I also hope to find some great southwestern-style blankets for my home too. Love these new ones from the Pendleton Portland Collection...

AND WE'RE BACK...

Things have been so busy recently with the Brooklyn Flea, I realized that I've neglected my Etsy site. Feels like forever since I've posted new items. I finally took some time today to photograph new items from my recent thrifting trips. Here are a few of my favs...

Vintage glass cake domes are a perfect way way to display seasonal pumpkins and squash...

Add a bottle of your favorite liquor to this vintage stainless steel bar set and you've got a very cool gift...

An awesome glass insulator paper weight. Would also look great on top of a pile of books.

How awesome is this French ping pong set from the 1930s?

More listings coming week, get ready!

STRIPED STRAWS

I've written about striped straws before. They're colorful, fun and perfect for summer parties. In the past, I used them to help style O&B online and recently I've been using them at the Brooklyn Flea.

People always ask me about them and this weekend was no exception. Social media gurus from Kate Spade spotted them at the booth this weekend and tweeted about them. Check out their cool instagram pic...

via @katespadeny... check out the original post here.

If you're looking for these fun straws, I've got them in red, gray, blue and yellow. More colors coming soon. Just contact me at shopoctaviabrown@gmail.com for more info.

RAIN, RAIN ENOUGH ALREADY

It's currently monsooning in NYC. I thought Sept was supposed to be a nice transition from Summer into Fall... Oh well, since I can't beat it, might as well join it. A few inspired items for a rainy Friday. Here's hoping it clear up before the Brooklyn Flea on Sunday.

Middle Child Complex has the right idea with the bright colors and cute umbrella.

 Rain boot notecard Set by Sloe Gin Fizz

Rain Print by Eloise  Renouf

Have a good weekend! 

ETSY FAVS

I always think it's fun to go back and take a look at things I've favorited on Etsy. Not sure there's any real pattern here, but love the end of summer colors...

Have you had an favs from Etsy recently?

LOOK AT THAT SOAP...

It's no secret that I love packaging. So it's really no surprise that I've recently fallen in love with beautifully packaged bar soaps. I'm usually not a smelly soap kind of girl, but some of these soaps are wrapped in the most amazing colors and patterns. I can only imagine using the packaging again to wrap presents or to pin up on my inspiration board. I can't get enough. Here are a few of my favs...

Claus Porto Cerina- Marine

Claus Porto Lize- Morning Glory

 La Compagnie de Provence Bar Soaps come with instructions for folding the package into an origami shape

Lucia Bar Soaps

I really like this collection of vintage international hotel bathroom soaps found via Visual Culture...

FASHION WEEK

New York Fashion Week has officially ended. I was fortunate to go to my first fashion show (ever) for a new line, Emerson. I was excited to see the slate blues and fun patterns coming in for Spring 2012. Here are a few of my favorite pics from the show.

Have a great weekend and I'll see you back here on Monday.