Author Archives: Nicole Clausing

Rams Announcer Sam Laganà on Staying to Fight the Fires

It is no exaggeration to call Sam Laganà a pillar of the Palisades community. He’s been anointed as a… Read More

Salomón Huerta on Art and Altadena

Salomón Huerta has been a fixture in the Los Angeles art community for decades. A native of the infamous… Read More

Amber Lewis on Rebuilding the California Home

Amber Lewis is an interior designer and author who grew up in Malibu. Known for her laid-back, approachable, and definitively California style,… Read More

Why I’m Never Leaving Malibu

Ultra athlete turned bestselling author and podcast star Rich Roll lives, works, and plays in the mountains of Malibu,… Read More

A Photographic Love Letter to California

Sunset staff photographer Thomas J. Story has spent the past 25 years photographing the West. Here, he shares some of his favorite photographs of… Read More

A Fire Country Home That’s Beautiful and Defensible

As with most Californians, fire-resistant home design is a topic of interest and fascination for me, regardless of the fact that I’ve never… Read More

The New Rules of Fire-Resilient Home Design, According to a Top Malibu Architect

Architect Doug Burdge’s life and career have been shaped by the beauty and promises of Malibu—and by the wildfires… Read More

A Palisades Taquero on the Healing Power of Food

For years, Rodolfo Barrientos’ food truck Gracias Señor was more than just a place to grab a meal in Pacific Palisades—it… Read More

The Devastating Toll of the L.A. Fires

In a few horrible weeks, 57,000 acres of L.A. burned, the largest urban fire in the history of the West. That’s the equivalent of… Read More

10 Things Every Visitor Must Do and See in Laguna Beach, According to a Local

Sunset’s Insider Guide series highlights seasonal diversions and secret travel tips from local experts. Follow along as we learn where to eat, drink, stay, and… Read More

This Sun-Drenched, Art-Filled Home Is the Chicest Way to Downsize

A fresh start. A new chapter. A clean slate. There are so many ways to describe the process of beginning anew in a… Read More

These Recipes Are the Epitome of California Comfort Cooking—and They’re from L.A.’s Best New Wine Bar

Many roads lead to a restaurant opening: meals eaten, restaurants visited for inspiration, research trips taken, recipes tasted, Pinterests pinned, and for one partner… Read More

Here’s What to Drink with Hearty Winter Meals

There’s no easier way to drink well than the Sunset Wine Club, a selection of story-worthy wines produced by the top vintners in… Read More

Foodies Obsess Over These Beans—3 Healthy and Delicious Ways to Cook with Them

Two decades ago, Steve Sando started a little Napa-based bean company called Rancho Gordo that sold a few varieties of… Read More

This Is the Bison Recipe You’ll Be Making on Repeat (Plus, Other Sustainable, Hearty Dishes)

The area surrounding Edmonton in the province of Alberta is considered to be the agricultural heartland of Canada, and there’s a movement to uplift… Read More

This Trending Japanese Plant Is the Most Dramatic Holiday Centerpiece We’ve Seen

Give the gift of greenery this season by creating your own Japanese moss balls that can be customized with a number of… Read More

This Epic Road Trip in the Canadian Rockies Is Peak Winter Travel

On par with the azure domes of Santorini or the striped umbrellas that adorn the Amalfi Coast, the immediately recognizable turquoise alpine lakes of… Read More

Yes, You Should Serve Shrimp Louie at Your Holiday Party. Plus, Other Coastal Classics.

Fans of Sunset know we have a thing for Nick’s Cove, the restaurant and collection of perfectly weathered little cabins… Read More

The 5 Holiday Styling Tricks Everyone Needs to Know

The holiday program at Sunset favorite Rolling Greens nursery requires a tremendous amount of preplanning and expertise, and the creative team admits a… Read More

This 1,000-Square-Foot Maui Cottage Is the Hawaiian Ranch Getaway of Our Dreams

Erica and Bond Camp have the kind of unbridled optimism and adventure-loving spirit that make anything seem possible. The couple met as students… Read More

Here’s How to Make the Coolest-Looking Container Garden (Hint: Ditch the Terracotta Pot)

Stephen Block, the Los Angeles-based celebrity landscape designer and antiques dealer behind Inner Gardens, has a signature style guided by… Read More

How to Use Your Credit Card Points for Holiday Travel, According to an Expert at The Points Guy

For over a decade, Eric Rosen has been completely immersed in the world of travel. The Los Angeles-based globetrotter learned early on how to… Read More

Your Spice Rack Is the Only Thing You Need to Make These Easy Vegetarian Recipes

When it comes to navigating the depths of your kitchen cabinets, you might feel more confused than inspired. To help remedy this pantry… Read More

These Are the Wines to Pair with Your Holiday Meal

There’s no more perfect holiday present than the Sunset Wine Club, a selection of story-worthy wines produced by the top vintners in California,… Read More