Author Archives: Nicole Clausing

Sunset Loves: I Tried Vertical Gardening and Now the Neighbors Love Me

Small-scale gardening is one of the most rewarding pursuits for those of us trapped in apartments or small homes without much of a plot… Read More

Allbirds and Adidas Team up on a New Shoe Line

New Zealand-born, San Francisco-based B-Corp Allbirds and international shoe juggernaut Adidas are putting aside their differences to collaborate on an ambitious project: sneakers with… Read More

To Our Readers

Like so many of you, we’ve spent the last few days grieving over the loss of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, and the many black… Read More

Have Too Much Kale? Cook This!

A large delivery of kale can feel like a burden, whether it came from a CSA box or an overly-ambitious moment at the grocery… Read More

Santa Barbara Landmark Lotusland Has Reopened—Get Your Tickets Now!

If you’re looking for a hint that life might ever return to normal in California, look no further than Santa Barbara icon Lotusland. The… Read More

Got Too Many Chickpeas? Make These Recipes!

Did you accidentally hoard chickpeas? We get it. Some days, it feels like you need to grab anything you can find at the grocery… Read More

How to (Safely) View the Superbloom That Can Be Seen from Space

Everyone knows that for a California desert superbloom to happen, you need a winter with mild temperatures and plenty of rain, neither of which… Read More

An Ace Hotel Gift Card Is a Win-Win Purchase

No one is traveling much lately, but it won’t always be this way. We’ll all take vacations and business trips again, and when we… Read More

Best of the West: Cinco de Mayo in Place

Craig Baker has clearly studied his history: “I recreate the Battle of Pueblo, using fries to symbolize Napoleon III’s French forces and guacamole to… Read More

You’ve Got One More Chance to Catch a Supermoon in 2020

If you missed the supermoons in March and April, you have another chance on the night of Thursday, May 7. Don’t get used to… Read More

Sewing for Beginners: How I Made Waxed Canvas Window Covers For My Camper

Two years ago, my mom gave me a sewing machine for my birthday. I had asked for one so I could learn how to… Read More

Chill out Now with These Soothing Nature Videos from Yeti

The Yeti company was already cool in our book for making some of the best drink… Read More

Vail Resorts Rewards Epic Loyalty with Epic Protections

Vail Resorts has announced a three-point plan to address the concerns of anyone holding an Epic Pass for the shortened 2019-2020 ski season. For… Read More

From the Marathon to the Emergency Room: A Covid-19 Survivor Speaks

Editor’s note: This piece originally appeared as a post on a Mar Vista, CA Nextdoor page. We’ve edited it lightly for clarity and reprinted… Read More

From Tough Guy to Taquero, Danny Trejo Spills on His Journey to Becoming a Restaurateur

On the big screen, L.A.-born actor Danny Trejo plays a machete-swinging, motorcycle-riding bad guy. In real life only the last part isn’t true. The… Read More

Go Nuts with These Tomato-Less, Protein-Packed Salsas

While salsa verde and rojo grace most tables in the States, the concept of savory salsas sans the traditional tomato or tomatillo base is… Read More

How to Grow the Right Edible Garden for Every Space

Small … Read More

I Tried Quarantine Birding—and It’s Surprisingly Rewarding

I love a lot of things about birding. I’m not necessarily all about watching the birds for extended periods of time—beyond the occasional … Read More

Upgrade Your Yard This Spring with This Smart Gardening Tech, from Watering to Lighting

Orbit B-hyve XR Smart Sprinkler Timer… Read More

Build the Ultimate Bar Cart with These Award-Winning Spirits

We only recommend things we love. If you buy something through our site, we might earn a commission. For the Sunset International Spirit… Read More

The Global Kitchen Garden: 25 Plants You Need to Grow (and Cook) Now

1 of 12Clark MillerA Little Something Different for Your… Read More

5 Easter DIYs to Try

There’s no reason that kids should have all the fun at Easter. All the stale Peeps, sure, they can have those, but decorating things… Read More

Dream Towns 2020: The Very Best Places to Live (and Visit) In the West

A note to our readers: Though most travel is on pause for now, one thing is certain: The need and capacity to explore… Read More

These Eight Towns Are Exceptionally Committed to Sustainability

Eugene, OR Situated along the Willamette River in Western Oregon, Eugene (pictured above) is known for its beautiful scenery, farm-to-table dining, and world-class outdoor… Read More