Author Archives: Sarah Yang

This 3-Car Garage and Boathouse Has a Stunning Surprise Upstairs

Originally, the owners of a 2.8-acre property (which included a 3,200-square-foot primary residence) in Flathead Lake, Montana, were just hoping to build a new three-car… Read More

Amazon’s Big Spring Sale Has Started—Shop These Editor-Approved Picks

To ring in the new season, Amazon is launching its first-ever Big Spring Sale, which runs from March 20 to March… Read More

19 Books That Will Be on Everyone’s Spring Reading List

The spring season brings beautiful blooms, the freshest produce, warmer and sunnier weather, and a lot of new books. To refresh your Want to Read list… Read More

You’re Probably Hanging Your Clothes Wrong—Here’s How a Professional Organizer Does It

Just as I finished refolding everything in my closet, I realized I probably needed to check in with professional organizer Amanda Titchenal about hanging,… Read More

12 Ways to Celebrate the Spring Equinox and Welcome a Brand New Season

The start of spring, aka the spring (or vernal) equinox, is a cause for a lot of celebration. The season means warmer weather, more… Read More

This Must-See Garden Event Is the Best Way to Get Native Plant Inspo for Your Yard

Every spring, native plant fans descend on L.A. for one of the most impressive displays of spectacular native gardens in the West. On April… Read More

These Are the 15 Best Bachelorette Party Destinations in the West

Whenever I think about a bachelorette party, the airplane scene from the movie Bridesmaids comes to mind. If Annie hadn’t imbibed after taking a sedative,… Read More

How to Get the Bedroom of Your Decor Dreams, According to the People Who Design Your Favorite Hotels

From a bolstered immune system and decreased stressed levels to feeling more energized, alert, and well… like yourself, a good night’s sleep is quite… Read More

11 Neutral Paint Colors to Update Your Home Before Listing It, According to a Real Estate Pro

Is there a way to make your home stand out and sell faster? San Luis Obispo-based residential real estate agent… Read More

These Are the Best Books to Add to Your Reading List, According to Librarians

Sure BookTok, newspaper and magazine reviews, and book sites are good places to get ideas for your “To Be Read” list, but probably the… Read More

This Black A-Frame in Puget Sound Is the Perfect Retreat from Modern Life

Katherine McBride, an interior designer at Artisans Group, has been drawn to A-frame homes since she was a little kid. Read More

Spring Is Go-Time for Gardening—Don’t Forget These Garden Tasks to Set It up for Success

It’s go time in the garden! What to do in your garden no matter where you are in the West. Plant… Read More

This California Town Was Just Crowned the Happiest City in the U.S. for the Fifth Year in a Row

It looks like the West is home to some of the happiest people in the U.S., according to a new study by WalletHub. The personal… Read More

These Stunning Wineries Are a Must-Visit for Design Lovers

A glass of bold merlot or buttery chardonnay. An amazing vista of miles of vineyards. Can it get any better than a picturesque trip to… Read More

Can AI Really Design Your Home? Here’s What Designers Have to Say

From the rise of smart appliances to the portrayal of futuristic furnishings in movies like Clueless, technology and home decor can go together like… Read More

I Tried the Viral 4-Ingredient TikTok Popcorn Recipe That’s a New Twist on a Childhood Favorite

“4 ingredients, 1 pan, no excuse” is how TikTok creator @KerlovichKitchen described a now-viral twist on the classic Rice Krispies Treat,… Read More

This 17-Year-Old Opened the First Young Adult-Focused Bookstore in the U.S.

People have always looked to Annabelle Chang for book recommendations. As a child, Annabelle was a voracious reader, so when friends, family, and classmates began… Read More

5 Easy Ways to Order Wine at a Restaurant, According to Sommeliers

Eating out isn’t all complimentary bread baskets and scoring a prime-time reservation at the coolest new restaurant: Not only do you have to scan… Read More

Inside a Cozy Beach Bungalow That Has Just the Right Amount of Color and Drama

This four-bedroom, two-bathroom Santa Cruz beach bungalow with an ADU in the back was a “major fixer upper,” according to Christie Tyreus of… Read More

Here’s How to Pick the Perfect Pot for Your Houseplants

Love the minimalist architectural plant trend but only have a small space for styling indoor greenery? There’s no need to lug in a… Read More

The Internet’s Favorite Clothing Line Has an Affordable Home Section, Too

A few weeks ago, one of my best friends told me about how she was building out her maternity wardrobe with… Read More

Psst: These Free Design Tweaks Will Make Your Home Look Expensive

If the rise of quiet luxury and bookshelf wealth is any indication, the design world is ready to get fancy. Gone are the… Read More

A J-Shaped Ranch House Went from Cramped to Spacious with a Very Strategic New Floor Plan

This 1940s ranch-style house’s J-shaped layout was not doing it any favors. It felt long, narrow, and disconnected. The owners—a couple from the Bay… Read More

The 8 Dos and Don’ts of Mixing Patterns in Your Home

Everyone from modern art aficionados to coastal grandmothers (and yes, even those who identify as both!) can benefit from exploring the patterns and… Read More