Author Archives: Nicole Clausing

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

The Ultimate Mushroom Trip? A Foraging Weekend in Big Sur

We only recommend things we love. If you buy something through our site, we might earn a commission. Chef Jonny Black, of… Read More

Earn Your Burn on a Secret Backcountry Skiing Adventure in Colorado

On a brisk winter day, the first toe dip into the steamy 106° waters of Ouray Hot Springs can feel like stepping into purgatory. Read More

Dining with Alice Waters, Chilling in a Hot Bath, and Other Things We’re Excited About This Week

The Most Bay Area Collaboration Ever… Read More

Sunset’s 2019 Idea House Gets Outfitted by L.A. Designer Superstars ETC.etera

1 of 11Thomas J. Story Light, Clean, and Full… Read More

Find Your Peak

The route was called The Crystal Cave, and I figured the worst thing we’d come across climbing this snow-slicked cliff in Jackson Hole might… Read More

These 8 Mysteries of the West Remain Unsolved (and Are Turning Us into Obsessive Armchair Sleuths)

Sometimes the curious are rewarded. Sometimes, the mists of time part, the sands of history shift, and we get answers to questions we’d just… Read More

Resolutions We Can Stick To

Opening the Book on 2020… Read More

Cold Air, Bright Stars, Can’t Lose: Why Winter’s Best for Stargazing

Winter—it’s the best of times and the worst of times, if you’re a stargazer.  It’s the worst for an obvious reason: It’s cold. Read More

Thought the Polar Vortex Was a Wild Ride? Brace Yourself for the Polar Coaster!

If the Farmer’s Almanac is to be believed (and they’ve been at the prognostication game for 200 years—they’re pretty good at it), we’re on… Read More

The Best of the West in 2019: Editors’ Favorite Things from the Past Year

Echo in the Canyon Some people like a crunchy Gibson guitar sound; some like a wailing Fender Stratocaster. Me, I can’t resist the sound… Read More

Snow Season’s Greatest Hack: Patagonia Now Rents Out Ski Gear

How often do you actually wear your ski or snowboard apparel? If you’re like most people, probably only a few days a year. It’s… Read More

How Sunset Editors Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Home

New Year’s Noodles … Read More