Fires again. The Santa Ana winds have swept through California and four different wildfires have burned across the city. Californians, of course, are used to seasonal fires and the evacuations and general disruption that accompany them. When I was in high school, my family evacuated our
With intimidating, skin-tight activewear taking over women's fitness fashion, finding an outfit that lets you feel comfortable and confident at the gym can be a struggle. Which is why we're pleased to introduce you to Body Language Sportswear, a company that is empowering women to maintain
As a non-profit director and social media manager I currently oversee five Instagram accounts, so I spend a lot of my time in the world of hashtags and Instagram feeds. I have this theory of late: sometimes if we want to know some of the unhealthy patterns, or
If someone mentions the country of Australia to you, chances are the first few things that pop into your head are images of koalas, kangaroos and picturesque white-sand beaches. And after visiting the majestic continent myself, I can attest that yes, most of Australia does
Marti Heil dreams of childhood joys and whimsy, which has led her to the founding of her jewelry making company, Fables. Through the use of quality craftsmanship from the heart of America's finest jewelry district, Marti exudes her playful and feminine personality. Each of her
When was the last time you experienced a random act of kindness? Last week, I received a call from an old friend out of the blue and it was such a pleasant, unexpected surprise. We hadn't caught up in awhile and he just wanted to
We're big fans of Brynn Elliott Watkins of Being Elliott's style, so we knew that we just had to break and share this stylish glimpse of her day roaming Montmartre, Paris -- her favorite part of the city. Not only is it a treat to throw on a dress
As great as hosting and entertaining in your own home can be, being treated to a night of good food with great friends is always enjoyable. When we are invited to a dinner party, it can be a fun challenge to come up with a
Five words are all it takes to shatter your self-esteem. Five words that every single person has thought at one time or another: I am not good enough. This feeling of unworthiness can show up in many places. It can show up by the pool when
With summer officially here, it won't be long before we're searching for something light, fun and refreshing to serve to our guests while entertaining al fresco. This perfect peach number strikes the right balance between smooth and sweet. It's also a cinch to make! Summer Peach
A Note From The Editor: Though a daily yoga, pilates or ballet class is a great way to stay healthy, we’re well aware that schedules and finances can often prevent us from working out as often as we’d like. That’s why we’re so excited to be
Maternal mental health concerns affect women during pregnancy or after giving birth. Sadly, postpartum mood concerns are still widely misunderstood. Often times, women are not assessed, diagnosed and connected with therapeutic support quickly enough. According to Postpartum Support International, “following the birth of their babies,
Why do we love the midi? It’s flattering, feminine, chic, and above all else, as cozy as can be. Twirl, lounge, sunbathe, or stroll
Business is too often about fear: fear of the bottom-line, fear of competition, fear of being enough. But, as Maya Angelou said: “Have enough courage to love.” As we see it, love trumps fear. It’s time for us to bring love out of the corporate
Introducing a round-up of some our favorite items we've been enjoying around the Darling office. Whether creatively inspired, sustainably and ethically produced, or natural and healing for your body, it's our pleasure to share with you some of the best products we just can't keep
Bikini season. A made-up term that can send even the most confident woman running the other direction until fall. In fact, all too many of us dread the approaching warm weather and start to criticize our bodies: I'm too fat. I'm too skinny. I'm too pale.
It’s Friday morning. You wake up and look outside to find the world hidden beneath a blanket of white. No sun in sight. The dew from last night still clings to the blades of grass on your lawn and the lawns of your neighbors. You
Nearly 10 years ago my best friend and I finished school and did what every college grad was destined to do at that time. We sat anxiously on the phone with one another, made sure we had the same flight, and held our breath as
A Note From The Editor: Though a daily yoga, pilates or ballet class is a great way to stay healthy, we’re well aware that schedules and finances can often prevent us from working out as often as we’d like. That’s why we’re so excited to be
I have been teaching writing for years and have been writing professionally for the better part of a decade, but I just joined my first writing group last month. As I sat there with other writers, eating fruit tart and talking about one another’s work,
An adventure to Portland, Oregon means to breathe in the details of life, to gain new memories of realization and inspiration, and to be able to live in the moment in every way. Embedded in nature, Portland allows for anyone to beautifully indulge in the
A Note From The Editor: We are very aware that the words we publish in this space and in our print issues have power. Even more so, we're in awe of how your words, our dear Darling readers, keep us encouraged and motivated in the
Having the girls of Haute Street on board for our summer issue was so much fun! We wanted to share this behind-the-scenes video they created to give you an exclusive, alternative look at shooting their upcoming article "Good Muses". Find "Good Muses" in The Explorer section on
Summertime is such a freeing time of year. BBQs, pool parties, and spontaneous trips to the beach all make for perfect moments to be paired with warm summer nights. If you’re enjoying these warmer months as much as the weatherman pointing out the days of
I married an emotional man. From the outside, you would never know it. I certainly didn’t know it when we got married. In fact, I missed it entirely while we dated, I missed it during our engagement, and it took the first year and a half
Honor your divinity. Those words reached my ears recently, completely resonating within. To “honor your divinity” is such a striking expression. But what does it really mean? One definition of the word divine is “heavenly, or celestial”. What of a perfect description of a woman – or
I just love wings, they’re interactive, a little messy, and down right delicious. This traditional bar food is very popular on most, you guessed it, bar menus but rarely seen in the home setting. This is probably because none of us want to bust out
'Tis the season … to travel! With Memorial Day now behind us and summer Fridays creating long weekends for many, getting out of town is a must. Yet, nothing weighs down a vacation like excess luggage. At the same time, the fear of spending time
Our summer issue is here and we couldn't be more excited to get it in your hands! While eagerly awaiting some goodness to arrive in your mailbox, we invite you to enjoy this sneak peek of what Darling No. 8 contains. This summer we're highlighting
I feel so alone in this. Why do I feel guilty for grieving for so long? Shouldn’t I already be ‘over’ this? Will perfectly pregnant bellies always bring up this pang and ache in my heart? Is there something wrong with me? Will I ever get to be