Author Archives: Nicole Clausing

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Nobody used to come to the beach on vacation. At least not a century-plus ago, if the 1911 Sunset cover story “The Call of the Cool… Read More

A Can’t-Miss Wine Country B&B, a Restorative Liqueur, and More Things to See and Do in the West

Santa Ynez Inn… Read More

Daylight Savings Self-Care Tips for When You’re Feeling More Tired Than Usual

We’ve heard it said that April is the cruelest month, but that thief of time we call March can be rough, too. Daylight saving… Read More

Sunset Editors’ Spring Reading List

No Problem’s Too Big for This Climber… Read More

How to Build an Affordable Art Collection

Is it time to retire that Backstreet Boys poster you’ve had since college? Are you starting to suspect that a shelf full of souvenir… Read More

Don’t Miss Venus and the Moon Appearing Close Together in the Sky Tonight

Look up tonight for a rare treat: The moon and the bright planet Venus will be in conjunction, appearing unusually close together in an… Read More

99 of Our All-Time Favorite Pantry Items, From the Ultimate Olive Oil to Heirloom Turmeric

All year long, Sunset editors have been on a mission to find the pantry items we can’t live without. In our quest for the… Read More

Artisan Ceramics, A Magical Pop-up Grocery Store, and Other Things to See and Do in the West

Designing Women… Read More

A Sustainable Snowboard, the Tastiest Appetizer Ever, and More Things to See and Do (and Eat) in the West This Week

Is This the World’s First Zero-Waste Snowboard? Courtesy of Niche A good all-around board should handle whatever you throw at it. But the… Read More

A Penguin Love-Fest, a Locavore Feast, and More Things to See and Do in the West This Valentine’s Day

Love Is in the Air (The Birds, Not So Much) Who doesn’t love a penguin? They’re slightly awkward, un-svelte little creatures, and yet they… Read More

A Rad Snowboard Park, a Throw-Pillow Throwdown, and More Things to See and Do in the West

Copper Mountain Resort… Read More

This Low-Alcohol Sparkling Wine Heralds a New Kind of Party Drink

When author and artist Julia Sherman opened a bottle of verjus while cooking at Scribe Winery’s Hacienda during her 2017 book tour, she didn’t… Read More

Hardy and Sustainable Kitchen Countertops That Are Surprisingly Stylish

Countertops are the kitchen surface that sees the most action. From spillage to scratches, they have to hold up against the toughest of situations. Read More

These Four Paints Are Good for the Planet and Look Great in Your Home

Clare… Read More

Tile It On: These Kitchens Put Stylish (and Sustainable) Tile in the Spotlight

Justina Blakeney’s Bar When the Los Angeles-based interior designer and Jungalow founder Justina Blakeney took on the conversion of a 1920s garage into a… Read More

Ocean Views Abound in This Open and Airy Coastal Modern Home

A marina bar was the unlikely birthplace of a striking modernist beach house in Southern California. Architect Robert Sweet of… Read More

At These Dog-Friendly Spas, You and Your Pup Get Massages

Pets are increasingly treated to the finer things in life, from smart devices that replenish their food bowls, deluxe doghouses designed to… Read More

A Can’t-Miss Nature Film, Music-Fueled Haircuts, and More Things to See and Do in the West This Week

Helle Kletten Pocket Knife… Read More

These Luxe Body Products Bring Spa Night to Your Home

You may not be able to book a facial, body wrap, or massage right now, but you can still support your favorite spas. We… Read More

Hot Springs, Skiing, and Glimpses of the Old West: Road Tripping the Sierra’s Route 395

Whether you’re a Southern Californian searching for snow or a Northerner migrating to warmer climes, you can’t go wrong on U.S. Route 395, one of… Read More

The Ten Wellness Trends to Tune Into in 2020

1 of 10Courtesy of The Ranch at Rock Creek… Read More

Keep It Clean: How Not to Get Sick in a National Park

One of the appeals of camping and exploring the outdoors is the chance to let go of a lot of ingrained routines. There’s no… Read More

Our Favorite Productivity Apps, from Working at Home to Working Out

Best App for Scheduling: Google Calendar… Read More

Fit for a Prince: Where in the West Should Meghan and Harry Move?

Admit it: You’ve been following the news of Megxit. It’s okay; we’re not too proud to admit that we have, too. In fact, we’ve… Read More