Author Archives: Nicole Clausing

Oysters, Lamb, Derby Pie: This Holiday Feast Has It All

A few years ago, a little restaurant called Found Oyster opened on Fountain Avenue in Los Angeles and put a… Read More

Botanical Holiday Decor Is Trending. Here Are 6 Ideas You Can Repurpose into the New Year.

It’s officially time to start hauling out the holiday decorations, and while putting up the tree and hanging fresh garland is always… Read More

How to DIY a Stunning Holiday Wreath, According to a Floral Designer

Floral designer Amelia Posada’s dopamine-inducing arrangements are far from conventional, using unexpected color combinations and bold textures that inject personality and life… Read More

The Futuristic, Over-the-Top Remodel of Chandon’s Napa Winery Is Design Eye Candy

Sparkling wine powerhouse Chandon has been making exquisite bubbly in Napa Valley since 1973 and its… Read More

3 Easy Holiday Desserts for the Lazy Baker

Long before Elizabeth Poett became the host of Ranch to Table on the Magnolia Network and grew a robust social-media… Read More

Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Get Rid of Fallen Leaves in Your Garden

This time of year, there’s a lot of talk about “leaving the leaves,” but exactly what does that mean? As much as some of… Read More

Drink the Issue: Sunset Wine Club’s Perfect Pairings from the 2023 Holiday 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… Read More

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How to Create Reusable Gift Wrap from Your Garden This Holiday Season

With each passing season, it can be hard to let go of your big wins (or prized zinnia blooms for that matter), but there… Read More

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

Level up Your Road Trip Lodging at These Retro Motels

Every year the Sunset Travel Awards honor the best in travel in the West. This year we had over 600 entries across all categories… Read More