At Darling we always champion female entrepreneurs. Having started Darling on Kickstarter, I always keep my eye on crowdfund projects that are worthy of note. Spacey is one that you have to check out and support—quality art prints at affordable prices with collections released quarterly
Having autism may be a huge challenge, but I will not let it define my strength.
What we create with our hands is valuable, a reflection of something greater.
"I knew that I wanted my women to be diverse, strong and romantic."
My intention was to smuggle in symbolic elements according to a persona's psychological portrait.
Artist Annie Swiderski shares the importance of continuously learning and unlearning.
Find out why Issue 21 has the fruit of a personal challenge to say "Yes."
A chat with Shiela Laufer on the realities of being a working artist.
Because chasing your dream is the American dream.
Maintain the wonder of the theater, for everyone.
Art belongs in every field. That's the nature of it.
5 reasons to embrace your own kind of creativity.
As an introvert, the coloring book tactic was a game changer.
"Designing Women" is hosted by Egg Collective and runs in NYC through May.
We're back with our second collection of A+ ladies doing super rad things.
It makes me soul happy, it calms me down and it makes me feel like home.
Keep your creative muscles flexed by avoiding these easy traps.
Aida's work is just what you need to jumpstart a new year.
If you need some interior design inspo, you found it.
It's the city that makes you want to live brightly and more boldly.
The current movement of slow fashion is resorting back to the ways of old; we think that’s why it’s here to stay.
We were all born to create. Sometimes, it's just hard to what our "creating" should look like.
California’s low desert, where both Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley are located, continues to enjoy a resurgence in popularity it hasn’t seen since the 1940s and ‘50s, when the area became the getaway destination for Hollywood’s elite. Today, the crowds drawn to Palm Springs are still of a glamorous, upscale nature, but there’s a new ‘it’ destination in the area drawing a hipster crowd away from the low desert and out to the high.
Adele wins. We know this. Her effortless voice, the way her songs take up camp in the teensiest crevices of our soul, and on top of it all, she keeps a down-to-earth vibe that isn’t afraid to have a little fun.
So, when we came across this ballet — another form of art where talent holds us completely captivated — set to the tune of her latest album, we knew we had to share. These dancers are incredibly skilled, seriously in sync … and now we’re off to practice a few pliés.
Watch the piece in full, below.
I am the wayfaring dreamer,
treading upon
unseen lands,
a wind blown vagabond
upon foreign
soils.
Whether your living space is boho chic or sleek and modern, macramé is a décor trend that’s suited to any interior. This simple update brings great texture and life to any nook and cranny or empty wall. Today it’s all about a super basic version that’s cost effective, uncomplicated to make, and still creates a gorgeous statement.
Winter, summer, spring … When is wine not a compliment to whatever it is (in whatever season of life) that we’re celebrating?
For those of us who love to pop a bottle, but who also may be a little intimidated as to which bottles of wines are actually worth popping, never fear. We’ve recently discovered Barrel + Ink, a San Francisco-based wine company that pairs winemaker with designer to bring limited-run, uniquely-yet-beautifully labeled bottles right to your doorstep.
Because when in doubt, you always pick a bottle by its label. Right? Read on for more …
A glassware company that produces striking hand blown carafes and glasses, Bib & Sola offers a stylish and conscious alternative to plastic bottles. The brand’s founder, Kira Heuer, is adamant about reducing plastic waste and providing clean water solutions. Through Bib & Sola’s colorful pieces, she aims to do both, believing that their beauty has more power to inspire education and change than anything else — a concept she calls, “Aesthetic Activism.”
We recently had the chance to connect with Kira and learn more about Bib & Sola’s story, its Aesthetic Activism campaign, and the difference that using glass instead of plastic can make.
We’re all artists in our own way. Sometimes, we just need some help getting in the zone, especially living amidst so much distraction, noise, and technology. We’ve recently discovered Sonia Mandeville, of So Sonia on YouTube, and are smitten. She’s not your average vlogger. She’s a 17-year-old creative filmmaker, writer, and visual artist from Jakarta, Indonesia who travels the world to gain inspiration for her art.
In fact, this is what Rainn Wilson, beloved actor and founder of SoulPancake, had to say about her when we asked …
Crawling through commuter gridlock, I caught the infectious strains of Houndmouth’s folk rock tribute to the red rock city of Sedona: Hey Little Hollywood / You’re gone but you’re not forgot / You got the cash but your credit’s no good / You flipped the script and you shot the plot. Less than a year later, I quit my job in entertainment law, vacated my Los Angeles apartment, and hightailed it into Arizona.
Sedona earned its nickname “Little Hollywood” as the prime filming location for golden age Westerns starring the likes of John Wayne, Hedy Lamarr, and Joan Crawford. Today the city remains a hub of culture, clean eating, outdoor adventure, spiritual healing, golf retreats, wineries, and specialty shopping.
Here’s how to make the most of your time in Sedona:
