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Chevrons & Stripes is a lifestyle blog with an emphasis on interior design, fashion, food, travel, and all of the little things that make life worth living!
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happy weekend!

I was supposed to be en route to Florida for a wedding this weekend but because I’ve been sick since last sunday, I decided to cancel my flight and spare everyone from catching this icky bug I&...

11 h ago

pops of color at home

Lately I’ve been really drawn to homes and spaces that are bright, light, and mostly neutral but that also have that perfect pop of unexpected color. Below are a few of my favorite examples and...

18 h ago

today i want to…

Remember this post from a while back? Well I’ve been lying in bed sick with a wretched cold and cough for the past three days and after making my way through every semi-decent tv show and movie...

1 day ago 1 person likes this

the well designed workspace

With my impending return to school and a big move on the horizon, I’ve been thinking about what my next workspace will look like. As a new student, it’s important to me that it be organiz...

2 days ago 2 people like this

a few little lovelies

Happy memorial day everyone! Just popping in to share a few little lovelies I’ve been coveting recently… What’s at the top of your wish list? 1| caroll stupell quartz lamps, 2| cait...

4 days ago

happy weekend!

This weekend Evan and I are taking it easy before the big holiday coming up. My family is visiting for the first time {and for ten whole days}! I’m not the biggest football watcher but this wee...

4 days ago

happy MEMORIAL DAY weekend!

I’m feeling a little guilty about being such an absentee blogger this week but it has been SO hectic! Next week things will most definitely settle down… I had a great time attending all o...

25 may 12

pieces

Yesterday was day 2 of Blogfest and I did quite a bit of galavanting with the troop – from Hearst Tower to an amazing townhouse in midtown and finally to the National Stationary Show with Macke...

23 may 12

pardon my absence!

Sorry guys, I didn’t anticipate how hectic things would be as soon as I arrived in New York. I feel like I’ve been going, going, going since the minute I stepped off the plane. It’s...

22 may 12 1 person likes this

happy weekend + a winner!

This weekend marks the start of a hectic next couple of weeks for me. I’m off to NYC on sunday for blogfest 2012 and I couldn’t be more excited to meet some of the fab ladies I’ve b...

18 may 12

decorating the fireplace

One of the things I’m most looking forward to about the new apartment in NYC is the fact that it has a working fireplace. Yep, it’s one of those charming things I never really thought muc...

18 may 12 1 person likes this

the it list | victoria mcginley

I’m so excited to have Victoria, of one of my favorite blog’s, VMAC + Cheese on the It List today! Victoria was kind enough to invite me to partake in her Behind the Scenes blogger spotli...

17 may 12

lately

Just a little sampling of what I’ve been up to the past couple of weeks… I’m trying to squeeze in every last place I’ve been meaning to explore in Miami before I move back to ...

16 may 12 1 person likes this

brightly blooming

I spotted this gorgeous floral photo the other day on ruffled while I was hunting down wedding inspiration and fell head over heels in love. I think I could happily live in this photo forever… ...

15 may 12

the calypso st. barth core collection

I opened my inbox this morning to sift through the usual array of spam, daily deals, local happenings, and legit e-mails but as I made my way through, one stuck out above the rest. As I mentioned las...

14 may 12

happy weekend + a new site + a giveaway!

Good morning, good morning and welcome to the new Chevrons & Stripes friends! Whaddya think?!?! I’m absolutely smitten with the re-design and want to give a huge shout out to Hanna Seabrook...

11 may 12

switching things up

I always see moving as an opportunity to change things up and play with different styles of decor. None of the apartments I’ve lived in thus far have looked remotely similar despite having much...

10 may 12

getting girly

It’s probably for the best that Evan doesn’t allow me to get as girly as I could with decorating our apartment – I’m definitely capable of going all out. But that doesn’...

10 may 12

the perfect outfit for… mother’s day brunch!

I’m bringing back the perfect outfit post (sort of fell off the bandwagon with that one for a few weeks, oops) with a great little ensemble for this weekend – mother’s day! I’...

08 may 12

current crushes

I always seem to have my eye on quite a few things but these coral, leafy green, and brass goodies are at the tippy top of my wish list right now. What are you currently crushing on? 1| i’m DYI...

08 may 12 1 person likes this

staycationing.

If you read Friday’s post, then you already know I had a lot to get off my chest. It felt amazing to finally be able to share my news with everyone and I can’t begin to express my gratitu...

07 may 12

happy weekend + big changes

I know it must be strange to see so much text here, but I want to tell you about some exciting changes coming up for me and Chevrons & Stripes! My friends and readers know that I’ve always ...

04 may 12

the it list | rebecca d’amato

Another thursday, another It List. Meet Rebecca of Urban Flip Flops, one of my very first blog friends! We connected during an online blog course last October but didn’t actually meet until las...

03 may 12

bringing it home / ione skye’s bedroom

With summer quickly approaching, all I can think about is weekends spent by the beach (it’s true, remember this post?). I’ve long wanted to do a little makeover on my bedroom at our famil...

02 may 12

love for leif

Can you really blame me for wanting each and every one of these candy colored items from Leif? 1| pastel dipped teaspoons, 2| moose antler mug, 3| paint-chip table runner, 4| sandstone paperweight, 5...

01 may 12

at the moment

I arrived back in Miami last night after a whirlwind weekend in New Orleans. Thanks to everyone who tweeted me great recommendations, we had the BEST time! Note to self: take more trips without plann...

30 apr 12

happy weekend!

I landed late last night in New Orleans just in time to attend the jazz festival today with one of my oldest and best friends, Jordana! Our only plans are to listen to amazing music, eat delicious be...

27 apr 12

the it list | jack germain

This week’s it list is a super special one to me. I went to undergrad with this gal and our friendship has continued to evolve and grow throughout the years. In fact, she introduced me to my fi...

26 apr 12

abstract thinking

Having studied art history and fine arts for four years as an undergrad, I’ve amassed quite a collection of favorites: Cy Twombly, Frank Stella, Elizabeth Peyton, just to name a few. But it was...

25 apr 12 2 people like this

nicely neutral

Though admittedly I’m trying to slowly break into more colorful territory, I still can’t seem to kick my love affair with neutrals. But you know what? I’m not sure I want to after s...

23 apr 12

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