Summer Self
What a beautiful morning to wake up Granted the privilege of putting two feet safe On green grass, head to the sky, arms open, Breathing in air laden with dew…
Wine Down Summer: 3 Cocktails To Try
Although summer is rapidly coming to a close, we seem to find ourselves with no shortage of warm evenings for backyard barbeques. They’re the perfect excuse to call your friends…
The Stylist Embodied: Kelsea Slade of K.slademade
Femininity exists in a variety of forms, but we think that courageously pursuing a passion and doing so with beauty, grace and confidence is definitely a hallmark. That’s why we’re so…
Kickstarter to Watch: The Parative Project
A Note From The Editor: While in the past it hasn’t been our policy to promote Kickstarter campaigns on Darling, we’ve been receiving so many amazing and inspiring product pitches that…
It’s a Jungle Out There
A Note From The Editor: On page 82 of Darling Issue No. 12, we announced a call for submissions that tell your story and spark the creative process through word. Over the next month…
What Does Enough Look Like?
I recently hiked sixteen miles round-trip in the backcountry of Mammoth. Not alone — I’m not that brave — but with my boyfriend. I carried my gear and a thudding…
Yoga For Everyone: A Headstand How-To
We sit at desks all day typing with one hand, texting with the other, earbuds in either listening to music or talking on the phone. From all angles we have…
Petite Ebleskivers + Rose Petal Sugar
My great-great-grandmother, Valley Ma, used to make Danish ebleskivers for my grandfather when he was a little one. She lived in Mill Valley, California, where my great-grandfather owned a small…
A Guide to Curating a Conscious Closet
I love fashion. My obsession dates back to my time as a toddler when I would cry if my mom wouldn’t let me wear a dress every day. I also…
Spend Smarter: 4 Great Budgeting Apps
The word “budget” can invoke all sorts of feelings: anxiety, boredom, excitement, or even hopelessness. We have many ways to pay for things — credit cards, checks, PayPal, cash —…
Monthly Music Mix: Sentience & Sensibility
Does it ever feel like life goes by so quickly that if you’re not running at its pace, it’ll all pass you by? It’s all too easy to get in…
Yoga For Everyone: Simple Stress Relief
With the steady rhythm of honking taxi cabs, chasing subways, weaving in and out of tourists, walking up and down that third floor walkup, running to and from meetings, stress…
