Author Archives: Sarah Yang

Inside a Kitchen That Takes Design Cues from the 1950s

These days, most people make their inspiration boards on Pinterest or Canva, but designer Keri Lainas, owner and principal design of… Read More

Is This Tiny Feature the Best Amenity California Hotels Have to Offer?

Whether you’re enjoying the great outdoors alongside a redwood forest in the north or soaking up the sunshine down south, checking into one of… Read More

These Are the Best New Holiday Items at Trader Joe’s Right Now

This time of year can be a total whirlwind of to-do lists, errands, shopping, hosting, and other activities. With so much to do, I think… Read More

Here’s the Secret to a Holiday Wreath That Won’t Wither, Plus Other Winter Decor Tips

Once a flower-focused adventurer, Portland-based author Françoise Weeks realized she never really had paid much attention to the different barks, mosses,… Read More

8 Dos and Don’ts for Decorating a Fireplace

Even if you live somewhere that’s sunny and warm year-round, you have to admit that the winter season is all about curling up next to… Read More

The 2025 Plant of the Year Is a Low Maintenance Houseplant Everyone Needs to Own

Every year 1-800-Flowers announces both a flower and plant of the year, and they chose two classic favorites for 2025. Read More

5 New Holiday Decor Trends to Style Your House for the Season

When it comes to holiday decor, the best displays are as much about creativity as they are about celebrating the season’s charm. This year,… Read More

The Holiday Decorations That Will Really Upgrade Your Space

Decorating for the holidays is always a fun and festive task. Without fail, even if I’m feeling stressed and grinch-y about the season, when I… Read More

From National Parks to Pickle Recipes, This Is What Everyone Was Googling in 2024

It’s been a long year, that’s for sure. Do you remember when Usher performed at the Super Bowl? What about the Olympics? Or Ryan Gosling… Read More

After a Divorce, a Designer Needed a Fresh Start—Tour Her 840-Square-Foot Sanctuary

Designer Tania Cassill of huit design was ready for a new beginning. After a divorce and with her two older kids… Read More

5 Airport Hacks to Follow This Holiday Travel Season, According to a Flight Attendant

The holidays might be the most wonderful time of the year for some, but anyone who plans to fly home (or anywhere) during… Read More

Everything You Need to Know About Celebrating the Holidays at Disneyland

Although Disneyland is magical any time of the year, there’s something extra special about visiting during the holidays. The decorations, shows, themed attractions,… Read More

These Are the Holiday Treats You Don’t Want to Skip at Disneyland This Year

’Tis the season for enjoying festive bites and treats, and it’s especially true at Disneyland. In regular times, Disneyland and Disney California Adventure have… Read More

Why Pantone Went with a Simple Neutral for Its 2025 Color of the Year

In past years, Pantone has been known to choose some really flashy, bold hues for its Color of the Year. Remember Viva Magenta… Read More

IKEA’s Limited-Edition Holiday Food Line Should Not Be Missed This Season

IKEA not only has festive decor for the holiday season, but also some seasonal treats to try. The retailer’s VINTERSAGA collection is now… Read More

Disneyland Plans to Double the Size of This Popular Area of the Park

Avengers fans have one more reason to assemble with the latest news from Disneyland: the Avengers Campus is expanding. Disneyland has officially submitted plans to… Read More

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