Good evening! I’m in an especially good mood tonight because Pure Barre has opened in Wilmington! Y’all I’m so excited … I’m not sure I’ll be able to sleep tonight. I feel like a kid on Christmas Eve! If you haven’t been to a class yet, I highly suggest you look into it. I will [...]
Posts Categorized: Arrow Love
Look, Mom! We’re in Society Social!
I was flying all day yesterday, but I didn’t mind the airport one bit. I was way too fired up to discover that the new Society Social Magalog is out — and Poplin & Queen is in it! You can flip through it here to find our tips for social graces online and at home. [...]
Right on Target
Oh, Hunger Games. I can’t thank you enough for bringing the arrow trend to full force. I try not to explain why I like them so much, but for newbies to my blog, I must. My new last name — Darrough — is pronounced D-arrow. After several mispronounciations by people … I just adopted it [...]
Pleased to Introduce You to Poplin & Queen
Today we’re all on holiday. Lindsey and I are cel-e-brating our new little venture. As a treat we thought we’d reveal our new logo from Gadabout. We love Hanna, and think she did a truly amazing job. Without further adieu … Let me introduce you to our company, Poplin & Queen. We are officially a boutique [...]
I Hope Your Weekend is Full of …
… BFFs. They’re always there to support, encourage, and inspire you. My creative other half is Lindsey Cheek. She writes an amazing lifestyle blog called Fifi Cheek. The two of us were fast friends from the day we met. Our friendship is one of those things that you can tell God had a hand in. [...]
Hello, Kayce Hughes (psst there’s a special offer too!)
Good morning! I have a brand new sponsor: Welcome, Kayce Hughes, home to a charming, not to mention classic, collection of women’s apparel, accessories, and clothes for kids. The KH website is full of summer-ready essentials. I’m head over heels for the effortless sundresses and wide brim hats — Really, is there any other way to [...]
Hello, Arrow Love.
For new readers I need to explain my love affair with arrows. My new last name is “Darrough,” which is pronounced “Darrow.” People get it confused so often that someone along the way started signing their correspondence with a “D” and an arrow through it. When I got the name, I embraced the motif wholeheartedly, [...]
Shannon Darrough Writing & DESIGN
Y’all, I must be crazy because I am doing this all over again. I am venturing into a whole new aspect of business: interior decorating. I don’t think I have ever been so fired up in my life. My passion/hobby has melded into a career for me. There is a quote that says, “Let what [...]
Welcome, J.McLaughlin!
Remember this fine specimen of a duffle? I featured it in my latest Monogram It, and it’s one of my favorite pieces to ever make the cut. Well, it comes straight from my newest sponsor, J.McLaughlin . I know, I know, I lucked out in the sponsor department. I mean, does it get any preppier? So [...]
Finally … My Big News!
I’ve been such a tease. I have to tell y’all what I have been up to over here or I will burst! Here goes everything … Over the past four months, I have been helping my friends, family, and random emailers with their interior design wants. One day after sending fabric swatches to a friend in [...]



