Author Archives: Nicole Clausing

This Landscape Design Firm Makes the Most Aesthetically Pleasing Outdoor Furniture and Accessories

When it comes to landscape design that makes you want to linger, the team at ORCA knows how to put together… Read More

You Can Live the Utopian Sea Ranch Fantasy by Booking at the Newly Redesigned Lodge

It’s a misty Saturday afternoon on the Northern California coast, and a man stands on a bluff peering through the viewfinder of a large format… Read More

These Are the 4 Commandments of Container Gardening

Lana Williams, owner of Oakland, California-based plant shop and design company The Tender Gardener, is known for her gorgeous step-by-step… Read More

This Simple Storage Trick Will Help Your Tomatoes Last Longer

It’s peak tomato season and if you’re lucky, you aren’t getting through them fast enough. While preserving the bulk of your harvest to keep… Read More

Get Great Summer Travel Shots with These Tips from Sunset’s Staff Photographer

Happy summer everyone! I’m Thomas J. Story, Sunset’s staff photographer for going on 25 years now. Throughout my time at the magazine, I have… Read More

We’re in Love with These 1970s-Inspired Summer Salads

When I was a kid growing up in the 1970s, I hated my parents for ruining every sandwich with alfalfa sprouts, trying to convince… Read More

Check in, Learn to Surf: These Beach Hotels Will Teach You How on Your Next Vacation 

Cruising on my longboard, I gaze up at the iconic red turrets of the Hotel del Coronado as gulls glide overhead. Read More

Spicy Sichuan-Style Grilling Recipes from the Queen of Chili Crisp

When my business partner Stephanie Hjelmeseth and I began dreaming up Suá Superette, we immediately gravitated towards fast and flavorful foods… Read More

These Lush Outdoor Living Rooms Will Transport You to Wine Country

Nestled among a towering redwood grove on the gorgeous and biologically diverse Sonoma Coast, Flowers Vineyards & Winery just might be… Read More

This Surprising Vegetable Is the Secret to a Beautiful Floral Arrangement

In Hannah Muller’s debut book, Designing With Dried Flowers ($22.31; Penguin Random House), she shares expert advice straight from the fields… Read More

You Need to Visit This Stylish, Secret Cocktail Bar in Downtown L.A.

The Proper hotel group has made a name for itself by leveling up the hospitality experience in L.A. and beyond by marrying exceptional design… Read More

Tour This Kid-Friendly Bachelor Pad That Appeared in Sunset in the ’70s

It takes a certain kind of person to buy a vintage house sight-unseen, to dive headfirst into the rough waters of reviving a property’s faded… Read More

These Mexican Seafood Dishes Will Transport You to a Seaside Resort

It’s a perfectly still afternoon along the Malecón. Sea salt seasons the warm ocean breeze, and fishing boats bob along the boardwalk overlooking the Sea… Read More

8 Essential Things to Do in Your Garden This Summer

Wondering what you should be planting, harvesting, and keeping an eye on this growing season? Here’s your summer garden checklist to help you keep on… Read More

This Old Western Town Is the Best-Kept Secret in Colorado

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

The Northern Lights Are in the Forecast—Now What Do I Do?

Here’s the bad news about the northern lights: They’re not like an eclipse, which can be predicted far in advance. The good news, though, is… Read More

These Are the Best Wines to Pair with Summer Dishes

You’re cordially invited to join the Sunset Wine Club, a selection of story-worthy wines produced by the top growers and vintners… Read More

These Vegetable-Forward Dishes Are Perfect for Summer Parties

Rosie Daykin is an award-winning cookbook author who also happens to be an amazing gardener on the side—literally. She turned a languishing patch of… Read More

This Restored 19th-Century Cabin Is the Ultimate Rustic Luxe Retreat

“The owner of the property really wants to preserve and regenerate the land, to be a steward of sorts,” says Topanga-based interior designer… Read More

Here’s How to Shop for Flowers at Trader Joe’s, According to a Garden Editor

There’s no question that people love Trader Joe’s, and while you might be popping in for the current end-cap display of… Read More

A Pro’s Tips to Design the Edible Garden of Your Dreams

When it comes to creating a modern homestead, you probably don’t automatically think of a park-like setting filled with color and texture that you’d… Read More

This Is the Only Salmon You’ll Ever Need, Plus Other Dishes from L.A.’s Hottest Modern Middle Eastern Restaurant

Was it the rotisserie chicken or the pickles? The falafel flecked with bright green herbs and freshly toasted spices, fried until crackling brown, stuffed… Read More

A Local Chef’s Tips for Having a Classic Weekend in Downtown L.A.

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,… Read More

Take a Tour of the Dreamiest California Take on a French Kitchen Garden

When one thinks about a production garden designed to yield copious amounts of vegetables and flowers, it’s not often one with perfectly manicured rows… Read More