Nicole Clausing, Author at Sunset Magazine

This Tiny Mining Town Is the Best Basecamp for Exploring Northern Idaho

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… Read More

How to Eat Like a Chef in Denver’s Most Walkable Neighborhood

Sunset’s Insider Guide series highlights seasonal diversions and secret travel tips from local experts. Read More

It’s Going to Be a Lot Easier to See the Northern Lights in 2024—Here’s Why

I’ve seen the northern lights three times in my life. The first time, I was about 10 and living in New Hampshire. My father,… Read More

Fall Can Be Tough on Houseplants. Here’s How to Keep Yours Alive and Thriving.

Looking to extend your gardening routine into the cooler months? We’re giving you the green light to green thumb indoors! No matter where… Read More

You’ll Want to Make These Pink (Yes, Pink) Salads All Autumn Long

Stephen Carter can be obsessive: about clothes, vintage audio equipment, and chicories. Of all the vegetables the head farmer at Scribe Winery in… Read More

These Emerging Garden Trends Will Dominate 2024

The 10th annual National Heirloom Expo touched down recently in Ventura County, California, and we were on the scene to… Read More

16 Things to Do in Ojai, L.A.’s Favorite Boho Getaway

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… Read More

These Are the Best Mussels We’ve Ever Had (Plus, More Snacks from Portland’s Best Bar)

Jeffrey Morgenthaler can get pretty philosophical when it comes to bar food. “The West Coast has its own special food language, and I think… Read More

Autumn Is One of the Prettiest Times of the Year—Here’s How to Reconnect with Nature

There is nothing more soothing than that first whiff of autumn air, with its slight scent of damp leaves and a morning crispness… Read More

Drink the Issue: Sunset Wine Club’s Perfect Pairings from the 2023 Travel Issue

The wines of the West are an integral part of the lifestyle that we celebrate in our pages—and the Sunset Wine Club is the essence… Read More

This Is What I Wish I’d Known Before Tearing out My Lawn

I write this as I look out my kitchen window toward the area of my backyard that once was my lawn and is now…… Read More

This House Survived a Wildfire Because of Its Smart Design. Here’s How.

Kyle Pinjuv walked down the narrow road near his cabin in Nuns Canyon, just outside Glen Ellen, California, and stood at the edge of… Read More

If You’re Using Regular Ice in Your Cocktails, You’re Ruining Your Drink. Here’s How to Make Perfect Ice at Home.

The world’s best bartenders are as meticulous about their ice as they are their spirits: They invest thousands of dollars in… Read More

This Is the Last Hose You’ll Ever Buy

When it comes to reviewing hoses, I consider myself an expert. Armed with just one 100-foot hose, I exclusively hand-water 12 raised beds,… Read More