Author Archives: Nicole Clausing

This Sun-Drenched, Art-Filled Home Is the Chicest Way to Downsize

A fresh start. A new chapter. A clean slate. There are so many ways to describe the process of beginning anew in a smaller, more… Read More

These Recipes Are the Epitome of California Comfort Cooking—and They’re from L.A.’s Best New Wine Bar

Many roads lead to a restaurant opening: meals eaten, restaurants visited for inspiration, research trips taken, recipes tasted, Pinterests pinned, and for one partner at… Read More

Here’s What to Drink with Hearty Winter Meals

There’s no easier way to drink well than the Sunset Wine Club, a selection of story-worthy wines produced by the top vintners in California,… Read More

Foodies Obsess Over These Beans—3 Healthy and Delicious Ways to Cook with Them

Two decades ago, Steve Sando started a little Napa-based bean company called Rancho Gordo that sold a few varieties of rare… Read More

This Is the Bison Recipe You’ll Be Making on Repeat (Plus, Other Sustainable, Hearty Dishes)

The area surrounding Edmonton in the province of Alberta is considered to be the agricultural heartland of Canada, and there’s a movement to uplift prairie… Read More

This Trending Japanese Plant Is the Most Dramatic Holiday Centerpiece We’ve Seen

Give the gift of greenery this season by creating your own Japanese moss balls that can be customized with a number of statement… Read More

This Epic Road Trip in the Canadian Rockies Is Peak Winter Travel

On par with the azure domes of Santorini or the striped umbrellas that adorn the Amalfi Coast, the immediately recognizable turquoise alpine lakes of Alberta… Read More

Yes, You Should Serve Shrimp Louie at Your Holiday Party. Plus, Other Coastal Classics.

Fans of Sunset know we have a thing for Nick’s Cove, the restaurant and collection of perfectly weathered little cabins that… Read More

The 5 Holiday Styling Tricks Everyone Needs to Know

The holiday program at Sunset favorite Rolling Greens nursery requires a tremendous amount of preplanning and expertise, and the creative team admits a lot… Read More

This 1,000-Square-Foot Maui Cottage Is the Hawaiian Ranch Getaway of Our Dreams

Erica and Bond Camp have the kind of unbridled optimism and adventure-loving spirit that make anything seem possible. The couple met as students in Colorado… Read More

Here’s How to Make the Coolest-Looking Container Garden (Hint: Ditch the Terracotta Pot)

Stephen Block, the Los Angeles-based celebrity landscape designer and antiques dealer behind Inner Gardens, has a signature style guided by the… Read More

The Best Travel Gifts for Every Adventurer in Your Life

There’s no greater gift than the gift of travel, so we’ve picked some of our favorite prezzies for people who love a great adventure. Read More

How to Use Your Credit Card Points for Holiday Travel, According to an Expert at The Points Guy

For over a decade, Eric Rosen has been completely immersed in the world of travel. The Los Angeles-based globetrotter learned early on how to flex… Read More

Your Spice Rack Is the Only Thing You Need to Make These Easy Vegetarian Recipes

When it comes to navigating the depths of your kitchen cabinets, you might feel more confused than inspired. To help remedy this pantry paralysis,… Read More

These Are the Gifts Foodies Will Love This Holiday Season

These are all examples of the greatest kind of gift: products that you could just as easily purchase for yourself as for loved ones. Or both!… Read More

These Are the Wines to Pair with Your Holiday Meal

There’s no more perfect holiday present than the Sunset Wine Club, a selection of story-worthy wines produced by the top vintners in California, Oregon,… Read More

Make Your Own LaCroix and Practice Other Kitchen Magic with These Cool Tools

As our gardens start slowing down, it’s time to preserve the last of the bounty to use throughout the months ahead. These four colorful kitchen… Read More

This Is California’s Best-Kept Wine Country Secret

Sunset’s Insider Guide series highlights seasonal diversions and secret travel tips from local experts. Follow along as we learn where to eat, drink, stay, and shop. Read More

This Oyster Farm Should Be on Your California Bucket List

The sun has just crested the hills of West Marin, and the water is placid on Tomales Bay. We pull on hip waders and… Read More

Two Comets Are on Their Way to Our Skies in October—Here’s How to See Them

Already 2024 has been a banner year for skywatchers, having offered North America a total eclipse and a spectacular display of the northern lights… Read More

Fall Is Bulb Planting Season—Here’s How to Guarantee a Successful Flower Garden

Autumn is bulb purchasing and planting season here in the West! Garden designer and author Jacqueline van der Kloet’s newest book,… Read More

Coffee Lovers Rejoice: Delicious Recipes You Didn’t Know You Needed

If you’re a coffee lover, you already know that your daily brew is more than just a pick-me-up—it’s a ritual, a moment of bliss in… Read More

These Ridiculously Delicious Yakitori Recipes Will Have You Grilling This Fall

Not far from Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, there’s a jewel box of a restaurant called Tsubaki. Over the years,… Read More

What to Do on Oahu, According to a Local Surfer

Sunset’s Insider Guide series highlights seasonal diversions and secret travel tips from local experts. Follow along as we learn where to eat, drink, stay, and shop. Read More