At a young age, we are encouraged to find our “lane” in life, the activity or hobby that encapsulates who we are to our core. Intentionally or unintentionally, said lane becomes our identity. When we reach high school, our lanes are the electives we choose—sports, drama, choir, cheerleading, band. Identities then become jock, creative, geek, or popular. Then, in college, the lane becomes our major, which then turns to our career, which in society is our identity. We confirm this theory by asking people, “What do you do?” when we meet them for the first time. As if all we need to know about a p ..read more

Seasons Greetings, Darlings! Aubree Holmes, here. I’m back with another seasonal recipe to serve family and friends this time of year. I’ve used a classic holiday flavor to make a sweet treat that is absolutely delicious for dessert or a perfect cinnamon roll alternative for Christmas morning. Gingerbread with Nutmeg Cream Cheese Frosting To make this, fresh ginger is grated into the batter, which is then baked in the form of a loaf so it is actually a ginger “bread.” Cassava flour serves as the base for the Gingerbread, making this a great option for those in your life who need to avoid glute ..read more

Happy Holidays, Darlings! When I think about holiday preparations and celebrations, they seem to always be accessorized by a wintry drink. Whether it be eggnog, hot chocolate, spiced cider, mulled wine, hot toddies or holiday punch—why not add a new one to the mix with my fun and bright mocktail recipe: Cranberry Sour Mocktails with Nutmeg Spiced Cold Foam These are delicious to make for an evening at home, and festive enough to serve at a holiday party. For its base, I make a cranberry sour using pure cranberry juice, apple cider, and a little bit of cinnamon. This is topped with a nutmeg-spi ..read more

Hi Again, Darlings.  It’s the tail end of bluefin season here in Southern California, and I just so happen to have a husband who obsessively fishes for these bad boys this time of year. When he brings one home, I’m often scrambling for new ways to prepare and serve this beautiful fish while it’s still super fresh. With Thanksgiving in the not-so-distant future and a heap of persimmons on my counter to get creative with, I’ve enjoyed bringing fall flavor to my tuna appetizer game with this new recipe to serve family and friends as the holiday season ramps up…  Persimmon Tuna Crudo&nbs ..read more

Hello Darlings,  It’s getting to be that cozy time of year where you just want to curl up with a warm cuppa something yummy, a comfy blanket, and a good book.  Darling’s Celestial Spring Throw Blanket, Soul Collection Cups and Trusty Cable Knit Sweater perfectly set the stage for a cozy moment such as this, with a comforting drink filled with warming spices for the fall season.   Enter my recipe for Spiced Maca Chai Lattes…  This latte takes on chai flavors, but I add in some maca for good measure. The powdered form of this adaptogenic root is said to have potent nutri ..read more

As I sat at my desk, feeling defeated and worn out, I thought, “Is this it? Is this really what I want to be doing with my life?” I had been riding a roller coaster of emotions all day. After a disappointing product launch deflated my expectations, I felt like a failure. My future as a graphic designer seemed unclear and unfulfilling. Leading up to that very low moment, I had spent the last six years becoming a freelance designer and building a business that helped others follow their dreams. In the process, however, I quietly ignored my own dreams of becoming an artist. When I was a toddler ..read more

On August 16th, we hosted an intimate dinner with members of the Darling community on the stunning rooftop of the ROW DTLA, an incredible location in the heart of Los Angeles featuring unique retail shops, restaurants, and event spaces, to celebrate the upcoming launch of our Fall collection. Leading up to September 1st, it has been so fun giving sneak peeks of what’s coming up for us!  This event was definitely one of the larger-scale events we had put on as a team in a while, and boy, were we exhausted by the end! Once everyone started to arrive and we saw their faces, it was all worth ..read more

Aubree Holmes, here. Back with another spring recipe, this time for Mother’s Day!  Many Mother’s Day traditions center around brunch or breakfast in bed for mom or a special mother figure. With that in mind, I’ve put together a recipe that can also double as a delicious dessert option:  Carrot Cake Parfaits with Maple Cashew Cream Frosting  These parfaits are made with nourishing ingredients that offer anti-inflammatory and nutritional benefits, but still taste super yummy.   What differentiates these from other parfaits are the cooking methods used to make each layer ..read more

It was 80 degrees, sunny, not a cloud in the sky—we couldn’t have asked for better weather to kick off the Darling Society 2023 Spring Retreat. Last weekend, our Darling Ambassadors who will represent our clothing line launching May 1st, flew in from all over the country to gather with us at the 5-Star Langham Hotel in Pasadena, CA. Upon arrival, our Ambassadors were guided through the stunning hotel, around the open-air courtyard and fountain, and were met by our giddy Founding Ambassadors, there to welcome them to a weekend all about community, bonding, and mindful fashion design. The night ..read more

Hello, Darlings!  Aubree Holmes, here! I’m back with another spring recipe—this time for National Gardening Day.  In case you didn’t know, today is National Gardening Day—a day to spend time outside, tend to your garden, and plant some seeds. I have to be honest, though—my thumb isn’t exactly green, although it is brightening up a little bit. If you’re like me, and don’t have much of a green thumb, let’s celebrate those that do by making something delicious with the “fruits” of their labor.  I sure am grateful for family and friends who love spending time in the garden and gener ..read more