Author Archives: Nicole Clausing

Getaway in a Glass: 4 Cocktails That Will Transport You

It was two months into lockdown and Kendra Anderson wanted a vacation badly. The owner of Denver’s Bar Helix had, as had many bar… Read More

50+ Things to Do in Your Garden Now

All Regions  Harvest For lasting bouquets, snip flowers early in the morning. Use sharp pruners and immediately place each stem into a bucket of… Read More

A Feel-Good Summer Hit, Coming to a Sky Near You

Some things in the night sky are subtle, dim flickers at the edge of our light-gathering abilities. Some are understated, lovely if you’re the… Read More

How to Brew Turkish Coffee

Aharon Coffee is a Los Angeles-based roaster and purveyor supplying beans to premiere businesses throughout the region. A favorite of the Sunset Staff, Aharon… Read More

The Coffee That Changed My Life

Aharon Coffee is a Los Angeles-based roaster and purveyor supplying beans to premiere businesses throughout the region. A favorite of the Sunset Staff, Aharon… Read More

Eyes on Western Skies: Planet Jupiter

From my backyard I can see the Hayward Hills, the steeple of that church near Trader Joe’s, and beyond that, an alien world that… Read More

How to Brew Coffee with a French Press

We only recommend things we love. If you buy something through our site, we might earn a commission. Aharon Coffee is a… Read More

Brighten up Your Kitchen Quickly and Easily

Finding the Ki to Your Own Garden

There are four essential ingredients of a Japanese garden: water, rocks, plants, and decorations. Odd numbers, asymmetry, and crisp, geometric lines juxtaposed with soft edges are important components. Read More

This Olympic Swimmer’s Garden Has Everything but a Pool

Thomas J. Story 1 of 8… Read More

Salad Days

Sunlight beams through the windows of Phyllis Grant’s kitchen, lending a magazine-worthy glow to everything it touches, from the 12-foot butcher-block island to the… Read More

Best of the West: What We’ve Learned in Quarantine

We asked Sunset staff how they’ve been filling their extra time since COVID-19 began, and we halfway expected the answer to be “What extra… Read More

Is the Bucket Hat Our Favorite New Accesory? We Think So!

We only recommend things we love. If you buy something through our site, we might earn a commission. The bucket hat doesn’t put… Read More

The Work From Home Makeover

1 of 8Artifox Walnut Desk Made from walnut… Read More

Your Ultimate Summer Cookout Solution

We asked 30 of the West’s best chefs to tell us how to eat well in the wild. We didn’t want to hear their… Read More

The Mindful Explorer

In 2012, West Coast-based native New Yorker Jeanine Pesce started RANGE, an independent agency and magazine specializing in trend forecasting and… Read More

Don’t Miss the Year’s Most Dramatic Meteor Shower

One night a few years ago, I was taking out the garbage when a light in the sky caught my eye. It was like… Read More

One of Our Favorite Shops Just Dropped an “Out West” Furniture Collection

We only recommend things we love. If you buy something through our site, we might earn a commission. Urban Outfitters has released their… Read More

Japanese Gardening with Ease

Hugo Torii is director of grounds maintenance for Portland Japanese Garden, a space regarded as none other than “the most beautiful and authentic… Read More

The Best Gardens in Berkeley

If you follow me on Instagram, you know I love three things: long walks, heartstopper gardens, and dogs. You also know that I recently relocated… Read More

Learn to Watercolor

Author, illustrator, and naturalist Obi Kaufmann demonstrates how to capture the essence of a subject with just a few strokes and one single color. Read More

Dog Training 101

Trainer Charlie Perkins and and his dog Romy demonstrate a simple way to use positive reinforcement to teach your pet how to go to… Read More

Secrets of a Super-Sharp Knife

Corey Milligan, founder of Colorado’s New West KnifeWorks, spills the secret to getting a knife chef-sharp. Read More

Make a Pine-Cone Bird Feeder

Make a bird feeder out of a pine cone, some peanut butter, and birdseed. Read More