Tomorrow is the day—our Beauty Revolution has almost arrived! As a way to help us all “discover beauty apart from vanity,” we are inviting you to replace your current photo on social media profiles with one that is 100% makeup free. It's scary, yes, but
Here is my conviction: not all of us are called to be the perfect hostess. Not everybody loves the thrill of planning, preparing, hosting, and decorating events, nor need they. The plain fact is that for every 8-12 friends, we really need only 3-4 who
These ingredients may seem simple, ho-hum even, but when combined they somehow work wonders (we think it’s the secret ingredient) to deliver a delicious, satisfying and healthful soup to warm your soul all winter long. Ingredients Knob of unsalted butter 1/2 large onion, chopped 5-6 pieces celery, chopped
The new year is upon us, and soon we will have 365 exciting new days to look forward to, resolutions to keep and a fresh start full of infinite possibilities. As often happens after a New Year’s Eve celebration, you awake late in the morning
Below is an interview by contributor Rachel Johnson featuring a woman who embodies a quality every good Confidant has—vulnerability. She boldly connects with other women through her blog, comforting more people than she'll ever know by sharing her life with her readers. Casey Wiegand is a
Dear Darlings, M E R R Y C H R I S T M A S ! My first thought of Christmas is often associated with my favorite Christmas story, A Christmas Carol, where Scrooge, deeply transformed by various visiting ghosts in the night, finally grasps the
“O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree How lovely are thy branches” Each year our family travels to our local Christmas tree lot for our most favorite holiday tradition: fighting over which Christmas tree will become our Christmas tree. While scientific, tree-connoisseur terms exist to describe various styles
Have you ever received an anonymous gift? One such surprise, a delightful arrangement of orange lilies, was delivered to my house with a simple note attached: “Just because you are special, from Anonymous.” From Anonymous! The mystery became all too much for the Nancy Drew
Four walls and a roof have always represented home to me. My first house, a two- bedroom, one-bath in the middle of a prominent Spanish-speaking neighborhood where kids played handball on the walls, contributing to the rattles that shook my living room every night, was
“Over the river and through the woods to Grandmother’s house we go…” is the popular carol we would sing on the long snowy car trip to my Mother’s parents' house every December 24th as a child. It was a 4-hour journey that began very
Whether as a last-minute gift for someone, or for personal enjoyment, Darling recommends picking up one (or several) of the following books to keep your heart warm and your mind strong as you travel afar or stay home with family this holiday season. Happy reading! This
Nothing creates a cozy home quite like candlelight. The inviting, warm glow welcomes in friends and family to gather, laugh and connect—perhaps over a hearty meal or a good bottle of wine. Below is a tutorial by contributor Lauren Tien on how to make your
On New Years Day, we’re baring it all. In February, I had a few girlfriends over for what would later be known as the “Naked Brunch." I had the opportunity to write about it here on Darling Magazine and showcase the beautiful faces of those women
It’s that time of year again! With a brand new year upon us, we are reminded of the opportunity for new challenges and change in our lives, signaled by the gym membership specials, weight-loss commercials, and new organizational products aimed to streamline our lives. Each
Christmas is that time of year when, despite the joy in the air and the snowflakes falling on our eyelashes, everything tends to go ever so slightly wrong. We get caught up in the strange, horrible desire to synthesize the "perfect" holiday and I, for
It's finally here, and we are thrilled to share it with you! What is it exactly? A stunning video created by Tribe of Asher featuring the Darling launch party. It's a video we at Darling have been eager to see ourselves, and today is the
RYOT is an action-oriented website that pairs news stories with relevant opportunities so that readers feel empowered to do something in response to what they read. We are often moved by what we read and hear, but until now, we’ve struggled to find ways to
We are thrilled to annouce that we are now officially shipping the magazine right to your doorstep! That means there will be no more pre-orders, but rather all orders will ship on the same day you order it until 5pm PST. But wait, there's more! We
If there’s anyone who defines the Dreamer persona, it’s Kelci Smith. This lovely young woman is one of the frontrunners of the dream folk-rock band, kindlewood, and she’s here to share some insight into her life, her music, and her band. Read on to learn
Time creeps up on us quickly and suddenly the holiday season is in full swing. Ladies, we know that, magically, in the wee small hours of the morning the day after Thanksgiving the chaos and madness are suddenly unleashed. There are gifts to buy, children’s
Closure: It’s the phone call, the slammed door, or the drink-in-the-face. It’s the ability to walk away from a relationship with a sense of finality. If we look to the fearless example of Miss Taylor Swift, closure is the moment we say with determination, “we
Happy December! As many of you know, we are very excited (like, Christmas excited) to have Issue No. 2 of Darling Magazine officially done, printed and ready to send! With a lot of hope and heart, we were are printing an extra 1,000 copies this
Grab your paintbrush and flour sack linens and get ready to bring a personalized touch to the kitchen this holiday season! Nothing sings heartfelt like a handmade gift, and what cuter way to bring cheer into your friend’s kitchen than with hand painted tea towels?
I hope I’m not alone when I say that dating is not my thing. Though I don’t believe that I’m an awkward person, there’s something about the first few dates with someone new that makes my skin crawl. Do you open the door? Does he?
Bonnie Forkner is a talented blogger who has a passion for “everything handmade and anything homegrown.” Her blog, Going Home to Roost, is a beautiful place where readers can go to find delicious recipes, creative projects, and all sorts of inspiration. Join us as Bonnie
1. Alphabet Animals Flashcards ($14.95) Illustrated flashcards will equally enhance the creativity and intellect of the little ones you read these to. 2. TOMS Red Youth Glitters ($42) To give a gift twice over, buy a pair of these shoes and know that another child will be
The first time I remember getting lost was in my backyard when I was about ten years old. Our backyard was large enough for me to remember it as a forest, and as an only child I spent a lot of my time wandering with
My Aunt Laura is the type of woman who has a garden overflowing with vegetables and fruits. When we’d visit, we would pick berries from the bushes while my uncle smoked meat in the smokehouse he’d built himself. Inside, her kitchen was carefully arranged for
“I think we should break up.” Of all of the responses to the dreaded break-up speech, “Thank you” assuredly ranks among the most rare. And while that may not be your initial response when the time with your significant other comes to a close, there’s
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