Author Archives: Sarah Yang

The Shockingly Sweet Detail That’s Ruling Interiors Right Now

Goodbye, sleek lines. Right now, designers are thinking outside of the box with all-things scalloped. Over the past few months, we’ve spotted… Read More

These Are All the New Trader Joe’s Products You Don’t Want to Miss This August

Trader Joe’s is saying goodbye to summer with a lot of fun, unique, and tasty treats. The new products… Read More

10 Things You Need to Do in Your Garden Before Summer Ends

With temperatures shifting away from blazing hot in much of the West, now is the time to make the most of the end… Read More

Inside Dr. Althea: The Beauty Brand Bringing Calm, Restorative Skincare to the West Coast

Tucked within the ever-evolving beauty scene, Dr. Althea has been quietly cultivating a devoted West Coast following, one gentle, skin-restoring formula at a… Read More

This Blank Slate San Mateo Home Was Turned into a Playful, Eco-Friendly Space

Originally built in 1940, this San Mateo home was too small for its owners and their growing family. It had a lot of… Read More

This Underappreciated Wine Country Town Deserves a Visit

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

The State of the Housing Market Has Forced Millennials to Get Creative

Perhaps we’ve ordered too many pieces of avocado toast, but my fellow millennials now represent the largest generation living with non-relatives. In Zillow’s… Read More

7 Tips for Taking Better Photos at Night, According to a Professional Photographer

Night photography takes not only a keen eye but quite a bit of planning. Sunset’s staff photographer has been shooting the outdoors for 25… Read More

Here’s the Real Truth About How Restaurants Set Wait Times

Imagine: You’ve finally made it to that new, buzzy neighborhood spot in your neck of the woods—you know, the one that only accepts… Read More

Make These Recipes in August to Celebrate the End of Summer

Even though the summer season ends on September 22, unofficially, it really does feel like August is the tail end of the most… Read More

Want Limited-Edition Gear? Visit the Sunset Shop!

Whether you’re looking for a gift, in need of new kitchen and home gear, or just want to show your love for Sunset magazine,… Read More

A Kitschy Balboa Island Cottage Got a Colorful, Quirky Makeover

Nothing can beat the location of this four-bedroom, six-bathroom home on Balboa Island in Newport Beach, California: a cozy, tight-knit community that’s accessible… Read More

The Best Way to Enjoy Wine This Summer? At a Vineyard’s Pool

Think a trip to a gorgeous, design-minded winery is the ultimate tasting experience? Adding a pool can make the entire outing even… Read More

These Are the Perfect Wine and Cheese Pairings, According to Chefs

As far as we’re concerned, wine and cheese is like the salt and pepper of pairings. A great glass of vino and… Read More

8 Dog-Friendly Furniture and Decor Pieces That Actually Look Chic

Brightly colored chew toys, dog beds that solely focus on function… it’s easy to assume your furry family member’s favorite things can cramp… Read More

This Program Is Helping Wildfire Victims Rebuild Architecturally Beautiful Homes

Eighty years after the Case Study Houses program famously challenged architects such as Richard Neutra, Charles Eames, and Eero Saarinen to create easily replicable… Read More

Traveling? Here’s How to Eat Healthy without Getting Major FOMO

While we love soaking up the sights and staying in a gorgeous hotel as much as the next jetsetter, we have to level… Read More

11 Recipes That Star Watermelon, the Unofficial Fruit of Summer

There’s no doubt about it, watermelon is the unofficial fruit of summer. On a sweltering day, nothing sounds better than a cold, refreshing, juicy,… Read More

This Is the Coolest Design Feature You Could Have This Summer

They say there’s no place like home, but once summer rolls around, our space’s four walls suddenly feel restricting. Where the action’s really at… Read More

Now, You Can ‘Ride’ Classic Disneyland Rides at Home

Can’t make it to Disneyland? Well, now you can enjoy the Happiest Place on Earth from the comfort of your own home. In celebration… Read More

How Three Design-Savvy Daughters Created the Ultimate Retreat for Their Retired Mom

When physician Cynthia Chua decided she wanted to relocate from Cincinnati to Seattle to retire, she enlisted the help of her two daughters… Read More

The Downsizing Tips a Professional Organizer Wants You to Know

As we anticipate a potential “silver tsunami” (a.k.a. a surge of older homeowners downsizing), Amanda Titchenal already has several clients… Read More

Costco Is Opening 7 New Stores in August—and 2 Are in the West (and 1 in Mexico!)

If you’ve been rejoicing at the news that Costco has begun serving Coca-Cola products in their food courts again (I have!), there’s even… Read More

Here’s How Much Time (and Money) You’ll Actually Spend on Your Next Renovation

We’ve all heard the running joke that a renovation ends up costing twice as much and taking twice as long. But after delays… Read More