Author Archives: Nena Farrell

Five Desert Abodes You Can Buy Right Now

Welcome to For Sale in the West, a new weekly series where we shine a spotlight on spectacular homes for sale in the Western… Read More

This Venice Home Takes Bold Neutrals to the Next Level

When design studio Transition State first took on this home project, it was supposed to be a minor, two-month renovation. The new owners… Read More

How to Create a Desert-Inspired Holiday Wreath

Florist Akiko Senda, who runs floral design studio Bloom Maven in Tucson, created the desert-inspired florals and wreath for a… Read More

This Stunning Tucson Property Is the Epitome of Desert Cool

Sarah and Rich Combs first fell in love with the Mojave and Sonoran deserts during a road trip in 2013. While they chose… Read More

How to Set up the Ultimate Guest Room? Designers and an Airbnb Host Weigh In

The biggest season for your guest room has arrived: the holidays. Creating a great space to welcome your friends and family into your… Read More

Eight Picture-Perfect A-Frame Homes You Can Buy Right Now

Welcome to For Sale in the West, a new weekly series where we shine a spotlight on spectacular homes for sale in the Western… Read More

This Portland Home’s Double Fireplace Is Where We Want to Get Cozy Right Now

When Sam Huff and Meghan Wright, the founders of Tanner Goods and Mazama Wares, were… Read More

Need Holiday Shopping Ideas? Call This Hotline

Already worrying about finding the perfect gift for your best friend or quirky mother-in-law? Global marketplace Etsy  is kicking off a new… Read More

Skip the Fire: Four Alternative Ways to Style a Fireplace

With Daylight Savings and shorter days just around the corner, the season to get cozy is just beginning. While many folks are nostalgic… Read More

Love Spanish Charm? Here Are Seven Spanish Colonial Homes You Can Buy Right Now

Welcome to For Sale in the West, a new weekly series where we shine a spotlight on spectacular homes for sale in the Western… Read More

Step Inside a Joshua Tree Home That Mixes Mediterranean and Southwestern Styles

Natalie Saunders and Louis Litrenta have called many continents home. Saunders grew up in a surf town in Australia, Litrenta… Read More

Our Favorite Candles Are the Most Eco-Conscious Yet

Tableware maker Year & Day has a line of ceramic soy wax candles, with a refill program to make… Read More

How One Oakland Couple Turned Their Garage into the Guest Suite of Their Dreams

When Diana Pasquali and her husband, Greg, were expecting their second child, they were in a pickle: They wanted an additional room for… Read More

An L.A. Restaurateur Gets a Smart Home Makeover

In partnership with Sonos   Sunset’s Smart Home Intervention team of editors take a Sunset reader’s residence and give it a few smart home upgrades… Read More

Benjamin Moore Names First Light (2102-70) as Its 2020 Color of the Year

Benjamin Moore’s 2020 Color of the Year is here: First Light 2102-70. The soft pink shade was chosen to… Read More

Winners to Watch from the 2019 Etsy Design Awards

Global marketplace Etsy’s first-ever design award winners were just announced, and from intentionally imperfect vases to magnetic wallpaper, there’s plenty of creative design… Read More

Famed Frank Lloyd Wright Home in Phoenix Sold for $1.6MM

Welcome to For Sale in the West, a new weekly series where we shine a spotlight on spectacular homes for sale in the Western United… Read More

Five Easy Hacks for a Hygge Home

We only recommend things we love. If you buy something through our site, we might earn a commission. The Danish concept of hygge… Read More

This Moody Big Bear Cabin Is a Dreamy Urban Escape

If you’ve ever picked up an issue of Sunset, you know we can’t resist a good A-frame cabin—especially when it’s got great interior design… Read More

Scary Good Halloween Decor Ideas from Etsy Makers

Halloween season is in full swing, and if you need a fresh take on decor this year, look no further. Sunset’s home editors… Read More

These Stylish Mudroom Ideas Are Practically Perfect

According to Pinterest’s 2021 Predictions, we’re saying goodbye to open floor plans and looking to create nooks throughout our homes––even when doors aren’t available. One… Read More

The Fall Decorating Trends You Need to Know About

Photo by Marisa Vitale, courtesy of The Shade Store… Read More

This Indoor-Outdoor L.A. Home Embraces Warm Minimalism

Carly Waters left family law in 2014 and launched her company, Carly Waters Style, the same year she bought her… Read More

Snag a Cozy Cabin of Your Own: Six You Can Buy Right Now

Welcome to For Sale in the West, a new weekly series where we shine a spotlight on spectacular homes for sale in the Western… Read More