Author Archives: Sarah Yang

The Memorial Day Sales You Don’t Want to Miss

Memorial Day weekend is one of the best shopping weekends of the year, helping you prep and stock up for summer adventures. Whether… Read More

These Are the Best Viewing Spots in the Grand Canyon

Yes, gazing wide-eyed into the unfathomable expanse of the canyon is an exquisitely powerful activity, but focusing on other facets of the location’s… Read More

How a TV Producer-Turned-Designer Built a New Home with an Old Soul

Interior designer Sam Donnelly of Merchant & Mercantile wanted to build a home in Studio City, California that was different… Read More

The Best Places to Stay in the Grand Canyon

Staying overnight at the Grand Canyon transforms the experience. When evening settles across the canyon walls, the park becomes quieter and more contemplative. Read More

Your Fail-Safe Guide to Combatting Seasickness

Permission to come aboard? Absolutely. From the rise of luxury liners from hoteliers like Four Seasons and… Read More

Here’s How to Step up Your Outdoor Entertaining Game This Summer

Summer is just around the corner, which means it’s almost prime time for alfresco dining. If you’re a seasoned host, you may already… Read More

5 Kitchen Layout Mistakes Designers Want You to Stop Making

If you want to create a kitchen that’s both functional and fashionable, you have to nail the layout. Wood-drenched cabinets and built-in… Read More

One in Three Homes in This Pacific Northwest City Sell Within a Week

While some homes are flying off the market, others are still sitting for sale for weeks or months on end. For homes in… Read More

These Easy Kebab and Skewer Recipes Are Grilling Staples

From the Mediterranean to India, Japan, Cambodia, and beyond, these skewers are reason enough to fire up the grill. Kebabs, kabobs, satay, souvlaki,… Read More

In This Palo Alto Home, the Interiors Are the Backdrop for an Eclectic Art Collection

When you have an extensive and eclectic art collection like artist Sandy Ostrau and her husband Mark do, you’ll… Read More

All the Chicest Hotels Are Doing This Luxurious Design Trick—But Does It Work in Your Home?

You don’t have to look far to find design inspiration: It’s everywhere. While some people rely on social media and picture-perfect home tours,… Read More

The Biggest Trend in Luxury Travel Isn’t a Five-Star Hotel—It’s This Posh Perk

For as long as we can remember, a five-star hotel was the epitome of luxury travel. I mean, does it get any better than… Read More

This Is the Best State to Work from Home

About 12 percent of people in the United States work from home, but there’s one state with the Goldilocks-level conditions for remote workers. In… Read More

One of Disneyland’s Most Popular Rides Just Shut Down Indefinitely

If you often find yourself singing, “Yo ho, yo ho, a pirate’s life for me” from time to time (or is that just me?),… Read More

Painting Your Bedroom? Designers Swear by These Soothing Shades

A soft-yet-supportive mattress and plump pillows are non-negotiables in any bedroom, but if you want to make your personal quarters feel like… Read More

40 Sandwich Ideas That Will Make Lunchtime More Exciting

There’s something surprisingly delightful about a good sandwich. No other dish demands so little and delivers so much—a handful of ingredients, a little intention,… Read More

An A-Frame Kitchen Goes from Cramped and Outdated to Roomy and Timeless

The footprint and finishes of a kitchen in a 1970s Tahoe City, California, A-frame may have worked for their original era, but the… Read More

This Delicious Trend Will Be Seen at So Many Parties This Summer

Your tablewares have a lot more to offer than somewhere to hold a glass of wine or heaping pile of pasta. The… Read More

These Spas Are Returning Back to Their Roots with Nature-Derived Ingredients

In a world of AHAs, BHAs, and retinoids, it’s refreshing to see more down-to-earth ingredients popping up on spa menus. Southern California resorts… Read More

These New and Buzzy Books by AAPI Authors Should Be on Your Reading List

May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, which means it’s an extra special time to honor the achievements, traditions, and… Read More

From Decadent Brunch Dishes to Impressive Grilling Ideas, These Are the Best Recipes to Cook This May

May feels like an extra celebratory month with Mother’s Day, the start of graduation season, Memorial Day weekend (a.k.a. the unofficial… Read More

The Genius Ways Interior Designers Combat Trend Fatigue

We know Ferris Bueller told us that life moves pretty fast, but design trends? They move at lightning speed. Truth is, fads can… Read More

How a Family of Four Lives in This 498-Square-Foot ADU

Living in a tiny house requires a lot of creativity when it comes to storage and functionality, but add a family of four into… Read More

Is a Tip-Free Hotel the Biggest Travel Flex?

Great service, be it a friendly face at the concierge or someone to help you with your bags, can make any time away truly… Read More