Author Archives: Sarah Yang

These Are the Memorial Day Sales Worth Shopping, According to Our Editors

It’s Memorial Day weekend and you know what that means: the unofficial start of summer and a prime time to shop, a winning combo. Read More

Postnatal Retreats Are Getting Popular in the U.S.—Here’s a Look at Two in California

As a mom of a 6-month-old, I know all too well that postpartum care is essential—but it’s historically been a more taboo subject. Fortunately, there’s… Read More

The Scale and Proportion of This Bathroom Was off—See How It Was Fixed

Although this house in Lafayette, California, was extensively renovated in 2018, the clients didn’t update the primary bath at the time. But years later,… Read More

This Wellness Retreat Is the Best Thing for Burned-out Workers

As a full-time freelance journalist, my work-life balance is admittedly lopsided. (Or non-existent? Honestly, your call.) I absolutely love what I do and am always… Read More

The Ultimate Guide to Growing Tomatoes

It’s always tomato girl summer in my garden. I purposefully lean down and focus on what I grow in my spring garden beds to… Read More

This Is the Biggest Swimming Pool Trend of the Moment (Hint: It’s for Design Risk-Takers)

Spring has officially sprung, which means one thing: Pool season is so close, we can practically smell the chlorine. But before you slather on… Read More

8 Epic Trips to Take This Summer

Don’t have your summer vacation plans set just yet? We’re here to help with this list of the must-visit destinations you’ll want to put… Read More

34 AAPI-Owned Brands That Are Made Right Here in the West

Each May marks Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, which celebrates the accomplishments and impact members of this vast and vibrant… Read More

Flight Attendants Share Their Best In-Flight Food and Drink Hacks

It happens like clockwork: Once you’ve catapulted 30,000 feet in the air and reached a safe cruising altitude, the real fun of your flight truly… Read More

These Are the Stealthiest, Most Stylish Ways to Hide Your TV

Let’s be honest: Having a television as the focal point of our living room or bedroom is all cozy movie nights and streaming marathons…… Read More

See How This Character-Less, Stucco-Encased Home Exterior Was Transformed into Architecture Eye-Candy

This San Francisco building, which consists of two residential flats, was built in the early 1900s, so it had gone through different renovations throughout… Read More

Everyone Needs a Houseplant Emergency Kit. Here’s How to Build One.

We’ve all been there. A fern that flopped, a salvia in sad soil, and even a mighty monstera with too petite of a pot. Read More

The Owners Changed All 51 Windows in This Mid-Century Modern Home

This Buff & Hensman mid-century modern house had a lot to love at first sight. How could design buffs not be enamored of the… Read More

Animals Make an Unexpected Appearance at This Celebrity-Favorite Ranch

Tucked away in Montecito, San Ysidro Ranch is a getaway for Angelenos and travelers all over the world. The 550-acre property has welcomed… Read More

An Unusual Winter Storm in Hawaii Is Bringing Snow, Heavy Rain, and Potential Flooding

A rare May storm is brewing in paradise. While visions of swaying palm trees and gentle trade winds might come to mind when you think… Read More

Meet the Man Who’s Officiated Over 500 Micro Weddings

Iver Marjerison is a micro wedding officiant and planner who offers one-stop shop elopement packages for small weddings in the… Read More

The 6 Top-Secret Spring Cleaning Tips Professionals Don’t Want You to Know

There’s something about spring that never fails to make us want to start anew. Flowers are blooming and animals are slowly crawling out of… Read More

The 9 Trends You’ll Be Seeing Everywhere This Spring and Summer

Another season, another lineup of trends. So what will be the next “coastal grandmother” or “mermaidcore” or “tomato girl” trend? The team at… Read More

How a Leaky, Dark, and Dated Bathroom Was Transformed Into a Spa-Like Space

This bathroom was the only bathroom in a one-bedroom Oakland, California, condo, so it really had to be functional for the client, a first-time… Read More

8 Practical Steps to Help You Finally Complete That Garage Purge

A garage is much more than a place to store your cars. It might be your home office, gym, or most commonly, a dumping ground… Read More

How to Deal with Turbulence Anxiety, According to Flight Attendants

I have a confession to make: Though I’ve traveled to all corners of the world—29 countries and six continents, to be exact—I’m absolutely terrified of… Read More

This Stunning San Francisco Townhouse Is ‘City’ in the Front and ‘Jungle’ in the Back

You don’t really think of mullets when it comes to design and architecture, but the hairstyle comes to mind (in the best way possible) when… Read More

Disneyland Ticket Prices Are Dropping as Low as $50 a Day This Summer—Here’s How to Get the Deal

As the summer approaches, Disneyland Resort is gearing up to welcome guests with a range of enticing ticket deals and entertainment experiences. Whether you’re… Read More

Airbnb Just Made Planning Group Trips So Much Easier

Planning group trips can be a big pain. There are a lot of opinions on where to go, where to stay, and what to… Read More