Author Archives: Sarah Yang

How an Architect Restored His 1966 Seattle Home (While Also Paying Tribute to His Father)

For architect Steve Hoedemaker, partner at Hoedemaker Pfeiffer, the renovation of his Seattle home was a doubly personal endeavor. First,… Read More

The Best Wines to Drink Right Now—Read Our 2024 Wine Issue to Find Out

Wine is an art and aesthetic pursuit as much as it is a beverage. From the graceful slope of the shoulders of wine bottles, to… Read More

The Winners of the 2024 Sunset International Wine Competition

Every year we host the Sunset International Wine Competition and we’re continually impressed by the excellence of the entries. To guide… Read More

Gold Winners of the 2024 Sunset International Wine Competition

The judges of the 2024 Sunset International Wine Competition tasted hundreds of bottles of wine and these wines qualified at the… Read More

Double Gold Winners of the 2024 Sunset International Wine Competition

After tasting hundreds of bottles of wine for this year’s 2024 Sunset International Wine Competition, the judges named these wines as… Read More

Best of Class Winners of the 2024 Sunset International Wine Competition

Need a recommendation for a bottle of wine? Use this list of Best of Class winners of the 2024 Sunset International Wine Competition to guide… Read More

Forget the Christmas Tree, Here’s the Ultimate Guide to Holiday Decorating with Houseplants

If there’s one place I like to lose track of time in, especially around the holidays, it’s any of the four locations of Los Angeles-based nursery… Read More

25 Cozy and Festive Recipes You Should Cook This December

We’ve reached the end of the year, so let’s go out with a bang in terms of cooking the coziest, heartiest, most celebratory foods this… Read More

A Small Galley Kitchen Goes from Dark and Dated to Bright and Airy

There was so much to love about this three-bedroom, two-bathroom, mid-century-modern-style house in the Wonderland Park area of Laurel Canyon in Los Angeles. But… Read More

4 Tricks to Win Black Friday and Cyber Monday, According to a Retail Expert

Believe it or not, your Thanksgiving feast is only the beginning of the holiday weekend fun. Once the turkey has been carved, the sides… Read More

Is There Ever a Stylish Way to Decorate With Leopard? We Asked Designers

As far as we’re concerned, a great pattern is the interior design-equivalent to a juicy Maraschino cherry atop an ice cream sundae. While a… Read More

7 Essential Thanksgiving Groceries from Trader Joe’s, According to Chefs

Even the most seasoned, knowledgeable home chefs will tell you that a Thanksgiving feast isn’t just another dinner party. Rather, it’s the culinary-equivalent to… Read More

The Most Unique Advent Calendars from Companies Across the West

It’s not really beginning to look a lot like Christmas across most places out West, but that doesn’t mean you can’t feel the holiday spirit. Read More

The Only Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals Worth Shopping This Year

The biggest shopping event of the year is upon us—hope you’ve been warming up (and have your credit card on hand). Black Friday and Cyber… Read More

This Salad Is Going Viral on Social Media—Here’s How to Make It

Another day, another For You Page find. My TikTok has recently been infiltrated with drool-worthy dense bean salads—DBSs, if you will. The creator behind… Read More

The Wellness Gifts That Will Optimize Your Whole Life

The world of wellness products is vast. If you want to “hack” your wellness routine, there are plenty of smart, high-tech products that will… Read More

10 Things Gardeners Need to Do Before Winter Hits

Slow down with the season and pay attention to the small details that will make a difference in the months ahead. Plant cjp/Getty Images… Read More

These Hacks Will Save You Time on Thanksgiving Day

There never seems to be enough time when you’re preparing to host Thanksgiving, even with the most organized and detailed schedule. Things like unexpected… Read More

Interior Designers Say These Holiday Tablescape Ideas Are Trending

The end of the year is near, which means one thing: lots of holiday hosting. Whether you’re planning to DIY a festive tablescape… Read More

These Are the Ingredients You’re Probably Going to Run out of on Thanksgiving—So Stock up Now

Picture this: You’re in the groove with Thanksgiving prep—the bird’s in the oven, the sides are in progress, the desserts are… Read More

These Are the Worst Times to Travel This Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving travel can be a doozy, whether you’re going to your destination by plane, train, or automobile. We already know we can expect plenty… Read More

Professional Chefs Say These Kitchen Tools Will Make Thanksgiving Prep Easier

When Thanksgiving prep inevitably gets busy and maybe a little bit chaotic, it helps to have the right tools on hand to make things… Read More

This Petite Highland Park House Was Inspired by Resorts in Oaxaca and Ojai

When Karan and Sapna Aggarwal, the married couple and design duo behind Los Angeles design firm Bungalowe, bought their Spanish-style house… Read More

9 Amazon Prime Perks You Might Not Know About

By now, most of us are Amazon Prime members, but there are quite a few benefits that deserve a little more hype. Most recently,… Read More