Author Archives: Sarah Yang

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… 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… 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… 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Are Kitchen Islands Outdated Now?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,… 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,… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… Read More

La Niña Is Forecasted to Affect Winter Weather—Here’s What to Expect

This winter might look a little different across the U.S. thanks to La Niña. The National Weather Service predicts that… Read More

Disneyland Just Announced a New, Exclusive Way to Skip the Lines

Some might say that waiting in long lines at Disneyland is all part of the experience… but if you’re not one of those… Read More

Interior Designers Say These TV Shows Have the Best Decor Moments

It doesn’t matter if you prefer comedy, dramedy, or a little bit of reality, the shows we stream on our screen can be… Read More

This 1958 Mid-Century Home Designed by a Famous Seattle Architect Was Revitalized and Restored

The architects of this project wanted to make it clear that this 1958 mid-century home in West Seattle was beautiful from the… Read More

How to Navigate Midlife, According to a Longevity Expert

When Chip Conley speaks, the industry listens. The founder of boutique hotels supergroup Joie de Vivre… Read More

A Queen Anne House Was Slowly Designed Over Four Years—the End Result Was Worth the Wait

I would assume that if you’re an interior designer, you’re always sort of zhuzhing up your own space from time to time. When… Read More

Why Right Now Is the Best Time to Go to Waikiki

Fall is one of the best times of the year to visit Hawaii—you can expect fewer crowds and some great deals. Book these next-level… Read More

Disneyland Just Raised Ticket Prices This Week

It’s going to cost you more to visit the Happiest Place on Earth. Disneyland announced on Wednesday, October 9, that… Read More