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Daria Smith

  • Writer and Editor, Freelance
  • None, Freelance, Late Checkout
Charleston
As seen in: MSN, Forbes, Yahoo News Malaysia, Yahoo Singapore, Aol, National Geographic, U.S. News 360 Reviews, Reader's Digest (U.S.), Yahoo Sports, Simply Recipes and
Covers:  Sporting, Food, Travel
Doesn't Cover: CPG

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Daria Smith’s Biography

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Storyteller and editor covering sporting, travel, and food across the South. My editorial work has appeared in Garden & Gun, The MICHELIN Guide, Covey Rise, Good Grit, Hotels Above Par, The Local Palate, Scuttlebutt Southeast, Charleston Magazine, and Charleston Living, with commerce bylines in National Geographic, Forbes, Southern Living, Better Homes & Gardens, Eating Well, Reader's Digest, Taste of Home, Family Handyman, and U.S. News & World Report.

I’m always on the hunt for a good story. …

Daria Smith’s Journalist Portfolio

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The Future of Fly Fishing Is Female

The Future of Fly Fishing Is Female

July/Aug '26

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GUNNER: The Dog Who Built a Brand

GUNNER: The Dog Who Built a Brand

July/Aug '26 (Vol. 45, No.4)

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Honey, She's Home

Honey, She's Home

Bravo Southern Charm star Madison LeCroy has never done anything halfway. Her Daniel Island estate, designed …

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At Land's End

At Land's End

The renovation of the legendary "Wedding Cake House" transforms one of Sullivan's Island's most iconic waterf…

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Toasting the Hunt: J.E.P. on Bourbon, Bird Dogs, and the Art of the Bar

Toasting the Hunt: J.E.P. on Bourbon, Bird Dogs, and the Art of the Bar

June/July 2026 edition; only available in print.

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The Southern Art of Townsizing: 7 Places to Press Pause

The Southern Art of Townsizing: 7 Places to Press Pause

Summer 2026 issue; in print.

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Articles

The Only Tea Bags Southern Chefs Reach for When Making Iced Tea Original

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By Daria Smith
| Simply Recipes Verified
Credit: Simply Recipes / Getty Images Growing up in Georgia, iced sweet tea was the beverage of summer, sipped on a veranda to beat the heat. Now, I live in South Carolina, the birthplace of sweet tea, and every glass is better than the last. I like to watch Southern women brew sweet tea because each person follows a similar ritual. That being said, some Southerners have a secret ingredient or technique, and opinions vary on the kind of tea bags to use.
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This Waterfront Home Gets Every Detail Right. Especially the View.

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By Daria Smith, Ruta Smith Verified
| Charleston Home and Design Verified
A James Island custom home built from the ground up, where every selection was guided by a simple principle: let the view lead. James Island Waterfront Home Design by Riverside Designers and Built by Harbor Woods Construction. Written by Daria Smith, Photographed by Ruta Smith A Clear Vision From the Start Before a single board went up on this James Island waterfront lot, Jennifer Ferrell of Riverside Designers was already at the table.
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This Cozy Earth Comforter Completely Changed the Way I Sleep

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By Daria Smith
| Yahoo Singapore Verified
As a hot sleeper, I struggle to find breathable, moisture-wicking bedding. The best cooling sheets and a cooling mattress help, but it was the Cozy Earth comforter that truly changed the way I sleep. Cozy Earth’s bamboo material is soft and supplies a luxurious cooling effect for a sound night’s sleep in every season. Here’s how I bid night sweats adieu. VIA MERCHANT We Tried It The Cozy Earth comforter regulates temperature year-round—it's breathable, moisture-wicking and ultra-soft.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Freelancer at Southern Living

What story are you most proud of writing or working on?

One of Earth’s Greatest Migrations: Sandhill Cranes in Nebraska in the April/May 2025 issue of Covey Rise.

When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?

Enjoying an Aperol spritz on a warm afternoon or spending time outside with my German shorthaired pointer.