City Guide: San Luis Obispo
Three-and-a-half hours north of Los Angeles, the Happiest City in America — dubbed so by The Oprah Winfrey Show in January 2011 — is tucked away on California’s Central Coast, with sprawling…
IJM Update VI: A Year in Review
A Note From The Editor: In Darling Issue No. 10 we announced our partnership with International Justice Mission (IJM), specifically partnering with their work to eradicate sex trafficking in the…
Loving Your Life: Why Embracing the Journey is the Way to a Happy Career(s)
Embrace. The dictionary describes this seven-letter word as, “an act of accepting or supporting something willingly or enthusiastically.” Throughout every professional’s career, there are numerous stages that are positively embraced…
Behind the Label of Kit and Ace: 8 Questions With Founder Shannon Wilson
Kit and Ace is a technical cashmere company sourcing the softest wool from Mongolia and bridging the gap between luxury and everyday apparel. Co-founder Shannon Wilson envisioned a sophisticated fabric that met…
4 Ways to Make Anyone’s Valentine’s Day
This post is sponsored by Shutterfly. Awaken your space with your vision. Shop Shutterfly Home Decor for personalized home accents that are uniquely you. Valentine’s Day can be tough — some…
Call for Nominations: Darling’s 10 Most Inspiring Women for 2016
Who inspires you? At first thought, you might name a public figure; an entrepreneur, politician, activist, or celebrity whose achievements or contributions you admire. However, it’s not the people we’ve…
Why I’ve Decided to Go on 100 Dates
Our romantic lives have a unique way of exposing us – our vulnerabilities, our flaws, the things we hold most precious, the frailties in our ability to love – in…
A Brunchy Valentine’s Day Menu
With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, plan ahead with this exquisite brunch menu. It’s perfect for a gathering of your closest friends or to surprise your loved one with an exceptional breakfast…
A Darling Recap: Winter Events
Darling has been busy planning events all over California this winter season and we cannot wait to share them with you! It all began with an al-fresco Thanksgiving family style…
The Darling Lens | Barbie’s Brand New Body
Long under scrutiny for her unrealistic body proportions, Mattel recently announced that Barbie will now be available in three new body sizes: petite, curvy and tall. As a “…nod to growing up girl in…
Products We Love / Vol. 9
Our first product round-up for the new year! And we think that each one of these goodies will help you conquer your best year yet. From spa-worthy treats and superfood pills…
In the Aftermath of a Pregnancy Loss: A Personal Journey
We didn’t go in for the first doctor’s visit and sonogram until I was 8 weeks along. We were excited and anxious to get a glimpse of our baby and…
