oh my Darling

artwork by Angela Duncan

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tell me you don't feel inspired after reading that.

this is the mission statement of Darling Magazine

a new magazine that celebrates the art of being a woman.

i caught wind of this beautiful little upstart from my friend Rachel

remember her? (hint: she's the bride) photo credit: jessica lorren organic photography

who is way cooler than i am

and lives in L.A.

and goes to magazine launches and stuff

rach and one of the amazing women behind the launch

they had a teepee. at the launch. i mean...

needless to say, i couldn't wait to get my hands on a copy

so i ordered one

and it's simply...darling.

152 pages of deliciously thick paper

full of gorgeous photography (think Elizabeth Messina-gorgeous)

recipes, fashion, beauty, tips on how to be a more perfect hostess

and most endearingly...

...words

article after empowering article

inspiring me to be better, yet affirming that i am good enough

each exploring Darling's eight personas:

the dreamer, the stylist, the achiever, the confidant

the hostess, the beautician, the intellectual, the explorer

i'm still in the process of devouring them

but i can honestly say, i have never had such a raw, positive, emotional response

from a publication before.

intrigued?

you should be.

get yours. it's published quarterly.

like seasons.

and, oh.

i'm not getting any compensation from Darling for telling you about this.

i paid for my own magazine because after perusing the website

i knew this was something worth believing in

and i support it.

just wanted you to know.