Author Archives: Sarah Yang

These Are the Best Amazon October Prime Day Deals, According to Sunset Editors

The biggest shopping event of the fall season is here—and no, it’s not Black Friday and Cyber Monday. It’s Amazon’s… Read More

If You’re a Pumpkin Spice-Hater, These New Food Items Just Might Change Your Mind

Not every state in the West experiences a classic fall season, and while they can’t guarantee changing leaves, some California-based companies are bringing… Read More

These 4 Changes Will Make Your Home Feel Cozier and More Inviting

The Pinterest Fall 2024 Trend Report is in and people want one thing: cozy corners. There are several trending… Read More

Inside an Indian Wells Home That’s a Modern Take on Hacienda Style

It’s a balancing act trying to incorporate both traditional and modern details in a home. If not done correctly, the contrast between the… Read More

Disneyland Just Brought Back a New Transportation Option for the First Time in 4 Years

There’s good news for Monorail riders: The nose cone section is open to the public once again. This part of the Monorail was closed… Read More

This Is the Best Way to Cook Steak at Home, According to Professional Chefs

Cooking steak at home can seem intimidating—you run the risk of overcooking, undercooking, or cooking something completely flavorless and chewy. But it doesn’t… Read More

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Ordering Caviar (But Were Too Embarrassed to Ask)

Caviar is more than a buzzy ingredient we’re seeing layered over fried chicken, spaghetti, and ice cream: It’s the epitome… Read More

A Couple Was So Obsessed with Teal and Blue That They Bathed Their Entire Condo in the Colors

The homeowners of this 1,430-square-foot, three-bedroom condo in San Francisco’s Mission District were passionate about their favorite colors: hues of teals and blues. Read More

The Recipes You Should Be Cooking in October

The fall season is in full swing this month, and it’s time to really lean into it. Sure, you can go ham on… Read More

This Home Is a Prime Example of How to Balance West Coast and East Coast Styles Perfectly

For this Sherman Oaks, California, home it was all about East meets West Coast. The owners (a young couple with two children) wanted the… Read More

These Empty Nesters Built a Dream Home with Their Grandkids in Mind

Don’t be fooled into thinking that Denise Morrison is the prototypical Orange County grandmother, spending peaceful days gardening at her… Read More

Soon, You Can Live at Costco’s First Apartment Building

If you go to Costco so much it feels like you live there, you can soon make that a reality. The company has… Read More

Your Home Could Use a Refresh with Fall’s Hottest Color Palette—Here’s How to Do It

As we switch out our iced lattes for PSLs, your home could also welcome new fall-friendly updates. In Pinterest’s… Read More

Announcing the 2025 Sunset Western Home & Design Awards—Enter Today!

For over 125 years Sunset has celebrated the people, ideas, and designers behind the adobes, A-frames, beach bungalows, modernist compounds, and ranch houses that… Read More

A Las Vegas Condo Used to Look Like an ‘Old Casino’ But Now It Rivals the Chicest Hotels on the Strip

This Las Vegas condo had a lot going for it. It was in a prime location just off the Strip with views of… Read More

10 Things You Need to Do in Your Garden This Fall

It’s time to embrace the cooler months and tackle the garden tasks that will set you up for success in the seasons ahead. Read More

The Flowers You Should Be Adding to Your Fall DIY Arrangements

As we’re stowing away our swimsuits and stocking up on fall outerwear, those of us with green thumbs might be thinking about what… Read More

These Are the Most Anticipated Books of Fall 2024

While every season is perfect for sitting down with a good book, fall is especially perfect because of its cozy vibes. Who wouldn’t… Read More

This Visual Design Trick Is the Coolest Way to Style Your Houseplants

A houseplant—or, you know, a dozen—is the gift that keeps on giving: Not only do they make your home feel warm and inviting,… Read More

Sellers Are Losing Their Advantage—Here’s What That Means for the Housing Market

Zillow recently reported that sellers are “losing their advantage” as the housing market moved into neutral territory this past July,… Read More

A 1930s Cottage Hadn’t Been Touched for 50 Years—See How It Was Modernized

This charming 1934 cottage in the Glenoaks Canyon neighborhood of Los Angeles had been in the same family for a long time and hadn’t… Read More

This Cozy Black A-Frame Is Mountain Retreat Goals

Here at Sunset, we’re big fans of the “Incredible Shrinking Dream House.” Photos of sprawling mountain houses and 10-bathroom ranches land in our inboxes daily,… Read More

5 Wine Hacks Pros Have Been Keeping a Secret Until Now

After painstakingly researching vintages—or interrogating your local wine shop on the very best varietal—you finally found it: The perfect bottle of wine for… Read More

The 6 Must-Haves for a More Organized Laundry Room, According to an Expert

Laundry is a never-ending task, and for many families, it may also be a point of contention. Older kids might start learning to take… Read More