Author Archives: Nicole Clausing

Access to Nature Is off the Charts in These Four Towns

Steamboat Springs, CO This quintessential indie-Western ski town in northern Colorado is well-situated when it comes to outdoor accessibility: It’s bordered by the Medicine… Read More

Don’t Miss Tonight’s Pink Supermoon

Does it seem like we have a supermoon every other month or so? It’s true that these events aren’t incredibly rare, but they are… Read More

We Applaud These Five Towns’ Support of Local Arts and Entrepreneurship

Ketchum, ID  Ketchum, surrounded on three sides by the Sawtooth National Forest in Central Idaho, is an outdoors-obsessed community that’s also home to the country’s… Read More

Social Responsibility Is a Way of Life in These Six Towns

Eureka, CA This small coastal town in Northern California’s Humboldt County (pictured above) is big on charm, and is leading the charge in continued… Read More

From Eco-Friendly Booze to an Animal Mayor, These Seven Towns Have the Coolest Claims to Fame

Revelstoke, BC hosts LUNA, an arts festival celebrating the darker nights by lighting up nooks and… Read More

One-Pot Meals to Save Your Sanity This Week

Are you sick of doing dishes? I’m sick of doing dishes. Like most of you, I haven’t eaten a meal outside my own home… Read More

Easy Desserts You Need to Make Now

Now more than ever we find ourselves making comfort foods, and for me, at least, that means dessert. On the hunch that I’m not… Read More

The New Rules of Grocery Shopping Under Quarantine

Working in a bio lab and writing for a health magazine for a decade taught me a few things about disease transmission and viral… Read More

5 Easy DIYs to Try This Week

Make Cleaning Supplies… Read More

Time-Saving Hacks for Raised Beds

We only recommend things we love. If you buy something through our site, we might earn a commission. Who’s never thought of growing fresh… Read More

Here’s What You Should Be Doing Now to Banish Boredom at Home

By now, even the most introverted of us is starting to crave a little connection, a little of the big world out there, or… Read More

The Non-Stick Pan That I Use for Everything from Scrambled Eggs to Steak

I lived without a good non-stick pan in my arsenal of skillets for many years, making do with a tiny little hand-me-down that was used… Read More

Everyone Needs a Good Bread Knife—and it Doesn’t Have to Be Expensive

Let’s talk about bread knives! If you and I ever walk by a bakery or find ourselves enjoying a baguette together (which sounds like… Read More

The 411 on Your 501s—How to Keep Your Jeans Clean

Blue jeans have been around since the California Gold Rush. And almost as old as the pants themselves are conflicting theories about how to… Read More

The 411 on Your 501s—How to Keep Your Jeans Clean

Blue jeans have been around since the California Gold Rush. And almost as old as the pants themselves are conflicting theories about how to… Read More

Style Icon of the West: Frida Kahlo

Who She Was… Read More

10 Books to Read Right Now

The real world is a little strange right now. Most of us—including Sunset editors—are cooped up at home, and spending more time than we should reading… Read More

Easy Leftover Corned Beef Recipes

Greetings from L.A., the land of the anything-goes taco. Tacos, by the way, happen to be a great way to make the most of… Read More

The Slice Is Right: The Best Mandolines for Prepping Veggies

Small and Affordable … Read More

Candles, Kimchi, and CBD: Sunset Editors’ Self-Care Rituals for Uncertain Times

Light a Candle… Read More

Anoint Yourself with These Beautiful Oils for Radiant Hair and Skin

Wiley Body Everywhere Oil… Read More

The West’s Best Floral Designer Is Also a Style Powerhouse

Maurice Harris grew up in California watching his fashion-obsessed mother sew clothes and his grandmother craft church hats. “They taught me to have reverence… Read More

How Patagonia Is Giving New Meaning to Upcycled Fashion

Patagonia’s Worn Wear initiative, established in and evolving since 2005, aims to keep gear in… Read More

The Best Spring Flower Festivals for Seeing the Season in Full Bloom

You could go chasing super blooms, but hitting up a flower festival is a surefire way to snag a front row to spring’s… Read More