Having sought the whole world over And the whole year through To find things beautiful, lovely and true And having failed on occasion I seek to start anew To love you better and to love me too To take the good and bad and broken And to hold them all more loosely To
Darlings! At the close of 2014 we are beyond grateful for all of you! Darling is truly a reader supported revolution -- whether you've been following since our first issue or found us along the way -- your voice has been a beautiful addition to
December is a contradictory month for me. The impending new year introduces a sense of renewal but, essentially, another year is expiring at the hands of time. I always feel overcome with holiday cheer and tradition as we all inhale the scent of fresh pine
"Let it go, let it go. Can’t hold it back anymore. Let it go, let it go. Turn away and slam the door!" I watched Frozen with my 2 year-old niece almost a year ago and those lyrics have been ear-worming my brain ever since. Let it
They had us at raw chocolate rose truffles. Then, they went and added in some Scandinavian simplicity that inspired our current winter issue and we were even more enamored. Basically, there just wasn't any way we couldn't share this recipe from The Chalkboard this month, as
In anticipation of the new year and all kinds of New Year’s resolutions, I'm in the midst of a resolution I made four months ago. And, like most resolutions at this point, the delight and fervor of the initial honeymoon phase is beginning to fade
I have loved a great many and a great depth And I have lost as much as I loved, if not more I picked up instead bad habits and excuses A little chip on my shoulder on the good days Ancient marble ruins on the bad With nothing and nowhere
We've been making our holiday party rounds and think you mostly likely are, too. While it's a busy yet bright season, in the midst of all the glitz and twinkle we wanted to take a pause and mention one party in particular that Darling had
A fresh take on a fresh scene. Cassie of Deco Tartelette shows how to have fun in the snow without bundling up your fashion sense. We love the pop of pink and the twinkle of sequin. Who says warm has to be boring? Sequin Pants:Â Silence +
We couldn't have had a better night celebrating Issue No. 10, as well as two years of printed Darling, than we did a few weeks ago at our Darling Masquerade party with special guests Kind Campaign and The Giving Keys. Held at the Unique Space
We are in the throes of the magical holiday season, a time filled with family and friends and lots of opportunities for memory-making. It’s likely that you (or someone you love) is traveling to spend the holidays with family and time is condensed as you
While technology and social media have their advantages, a growing amount of research is proving that the overuse of both might be making us sick. Millennials (individuals with birth years ranging from the early 1980s to the early 2000s) are the most digitally connected generation.
 This post is sponsored by San Pellegrino. Practice the Art of Fine Food, every time you can. There are few things that can equate to feeling more grown-up (and at times, glamorous, thank you Mad Men) than owning a well-stocked bar cart. While it's fun to go out
I step into Otto’s home, a humble two-story house near the edge of La Limonada, one of the biggest urban slums in the entirety of Central America, found in the middle of Guatemala City. His house looks like so many others, the first floor dark
A Note From The Editor: Ever wish you could be one of those vintage shoppers who manages to turn nothing into … something? We hear you, and that’s why we’re beginning a new series, Thrifted Genius! We’ve partnered with DIY queen Miss Kris to present
 This post is sponsored by San Pellegrino. Practice the Art of Fine Food, every time you can. Italy has many pillars of success: legendary fashion houses, decades of art history, idyllic scenery, and of course, its unparalleled cuisine. And yet, while any one of those pillars would easily
It’s that time of year again, where gratitude is in abundance as we’re reminded and inspired to count our blessings. But, do you ever feel like there’s only room to appreciate the joy in life? That we automatically lean on the bright side of things
Think dreamy melodies and nostalgia, and you've got The Hunts' catchy new single "Make This Leap." Led by vocalists Josh and Jenni Hunt, these seven siblings from Chesapeake, Virginia, play Americana, indie-inspired folk. Between a mother who is a classically trained violinist and a self-taught guitarist
Free People’s BLDG 25 Blog is manned by Julie (editorial specialist) and Jana (blog writer). Together they travel, make, style,  photograph and produce the inspiring destination that is Free People’s BLDG 25 Blog. When they’re not off exploring something new, the two make their permanent home in
The holiday season is here; lights flicker on trees and in windows, friends and family feast together, and the sense of excitement — even of joy — rests on these days. What is it that makes these weeks so special, so transcendent? The parties? The food?
Making toffee around the holidays is a tradition in my family. My mother makes it every year. When I was a little tartelette, my sister and I would sneak into the kitchen and eat so much of it we would end up with tummy-aches. It really is
'Tis the time to spread the love. And while we truly favor those gifts that can't be wrapped -- like time, connection, service & encouragement -- it never hurts to be prepared with a few ideas for the tangible, too. So scroll through our gallery and
If you break it down, "fashion" is by very definition, impermanent.  The word is often bookended by others like "latest", "craze" and "trend" - implying that no matter the current popularity of the subject, it too will soon be replaced. If you're like most women, it’s
 This post was sponsored by Whole Foods Market, America's Healthiest Grocery Store. Our food is not what it used to be. Or rather, our relationship with food has seen some change. Think about it. In the course of human history – spanning thousands of years and
This post is brought to you by Bose. Music follows us throughout the year, but at no time more appreciated (and perhaps more necessary) than during the holidays. Making merry just wouldn't be the same without the soundtrack of "fa-la-la"s to accompany the smell of mulled wine
 This post is sponsored by Target. Shop Home Décor for modern luxury made easy. From shopping malls to movie screens, many are quick to equate the holidays with extravagant, over-the-top decor. This can leave many others feeling less-than-satisfied when they return home to their itty bitty living spaces, wondering
The alarm clock goes off and I reach for my phone. Before I even swipe the screen with my thumb I notice the emails from work that have poured in during the late night and early morning hours. I can’t help but glance through them.
Walnut Animal Society creates unique and huggable stuffed animals, handmade with natural and locally-sourced materials in Los Angeles. Designer Lauren Bradshaw began the brand with a knack for needle-felting and a flair for evoking illustrative imagination. We had the opportunity to ask her a little
Stand back and take a long, hard look at your closet. Are you satisfied with it? Is it at the place you want? Or does the amount of clothing you've accumulated make you cringe? If the answer is yes to the last question, it's time
Recently, I sat across my friend at an outdoor cafe in a trendy L.A. neighborhood. Beneath the twinkle lights in the trees, we plowed through fancy burgers and shared an unspeakably delicious slice of praline chocolate cake. As the food settled and the sun set,