Author Archives: Sarah Yang

8 Things You Need to Know Before Going to Disneyland with a Baby

I grew up about 20 minutes away from Disneyland, and spent the majority of my childhood in Disney princess dresses. So, it was a… Read More

The Tools You Need to Cook the Perfect Steak at Home

While a steakhouse experience can seem unmatched—the ambience, well-dressed servers, a tableside salad, a great martini, and a delicious piece of meat with all… Read More

This Mid-Century Modern Seattle Home Makes You Feel Like You’re in a Treehouse

Built in 1968, this mid-century modern house in Seattle’s Magnolia District was designed by its original owner, an architect. The home was sold for… Read More

The Only Holiday Decor Worth Shopping This Year, According to Designers

Before stockings are hung by the chimney with care, you need to take stock of your holiday decor. If your home is in need… Read More

These Entertaining Finds Will Get You Through the Whole Holiday Season

For a stress-free and successful holiday hosting season, it helps to have the right essentials. And you don’t have to buy different things for… Read More

6 Ways Your Phone Can Help You Pack Lighter on Your Next Trip

I’m a certified bag lady when it comes to travel. I cannot pack light. And although I still have to master the art of… Read More

Convinced Your House Is Haunted? We Asked Actual Ghosthunters What to Do

Every space has its set of quirks; small, unique idiosyncrasies that make a house feel like a home. But what happens when you witness a… Read More

Would You Ever Stay in a Haunted Hotel? Why Some Properties are Embracing Their Ghostly Past

Whether you’re spending a night at a quaint bed and breakfast or splurging on a buzzy accommodation, a hotel is often more than… Read More

Can Halloween Decor Ever Be Chic? An Interior Designer Shares How to Do It Right

Let’s get one thing straight: October isn’t just another month. For those who appreciate style and spook in equal measure, those 31 eerie days are… Read More

4 Myths Winemakers Want You to Stop Believing About Blends

Though you shouldn’t judge a wine by its bottle, the grapes listed on its label can often clue you into what you can expect… Read More

This Newly Remodeled California Property Was Featured in ‘Psycho’

The homeowners and designer of this Spanish-style home didn’t know about the property’s horror-film history until they were about two-thirds of the way into the… Read More

Are Kitchen Islands Outdated Now? Interior Experts Explain.

Assessing what’s “in” and “out” in 2024, some are calling it the end of the kitchen island. A staple in most houses, it’s… Read More

A Professional Organizer Says This Is the Reason Your House Is Always Messy

It’s a common occurence: You spend hours and hours, maybe even days, organizing your home. It’s finally under control and looks absolutely pristine, like… Read More

The Fall Recipes We Guarantee You’ll Be Making on Repeat This Season

It’s finally fall and the good news is it’s starting to feel somewhat autumnal in Los Angeles, where I’m based. Anything that is 10… Read More

Here’s Why You Might Find Your Next Great Garden Project on a Hike

 It’s time to update our vegetation vernacular to include shrubs. In Kevin Philip Williams and Michael Guidi’s latest book, Shrouded in… Read More

This Oregon Vacation Home Really Leans into Its Natural Landscape

This three-bedroom, three-bathroom vacation home located in the Black Butte Ranch community in Central Oregon was ready for some much-needed upgrades. The homeowners—a couple… Read More

My New Favorite Travel Tote Is Like the Mary Poppins Bag, but Even Better

When it comes to buying new travel gear, I can channel Goldilocks. Especially when I’m choosing my personal item to take on a plane. Read More

These Are the Drawbacks to Purchasing an Empty Lot, According to a Real Estate Expert

Admittedly, I probably spend too much of my free time on Zillow. (Anyone remember that one 2021 SNL skit about… Read More

This One Smart Paint Trick Will Make Your Room Look Infinitely Bigger

A fresh coat of paint can work wonders on your home decor. Not only can a punchy pigment add a jolt of personality to… Read More

This 1950s Los Angeles House Blends ‘Mad Men’ Style and Modern Functionality

When the homeowners—a couple originally from Portland—bought their two-bedroom, two-bathroom 1950s house in the Glassell Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, they were dealing… Read More

ALDI’s Thanksgiving Meal Will Feed 10 People for $47

Hosting Thanksgiving dinner can be an expensive endeavor, so that’s why ALDI is rolling out a major deal for the holiday. The grocery chain… Read More

This Is the Easiest Way to Make a Small Space Feel Bigger

Cramped, constricting, claustrophobic—let’s face it: Small spaces aren’t exactly known to have a roomy reputation. However, with the right industry know-how, there can be… Read More

Turns Out, There’s a Secret Formula to Creating a Nancy Meyers-Inspired Home

She might be known for her full-blown, heartfelt filmography, but in this corner of the internet, Nancy Meyers is a design icon. Throughout her… Read More

This Hose Is Guaranteed to Last for Life, and You Can Drink out of It (Which Is Why I Have Two)

I hate to think of the thousands of linear feet of coiled, kinked, and burst garden hoses that end up in landfill every year,… Read More