Author Archives: Sarah Yang

This Designer Did Something Very Controversial to Her Eichler Home—But for a Good Reason

Interior designer Katie Monkhouse and her husband and two kids had been staying at her mother and stepfather’s Eichler… Read More

Wind Down After Coachella and Stagecoach at These Ultra-Relaxing Wellness Retreats

After Coachella or Stagecoach, you’ve probably exceeded your daily step goal, stood for hours on end, danced your butt off, and maybe imbibed a… Read More

Your Cutting Boards and Spoons Will Love This Easy DIY Wood Preserver

With the arrival of spring, we’ve got our nursery carts and hearts filled with bountiful expectations and experiments to tackle during the season… Read More

How to Do Moab, According to an Outdoor Adventure Guide

Sunset’s Insider Guide series highlights seasonal diversions and secret travel tips from local experts. Read More

This Oakland Kitchen’s Makeover Was Inspired by the Homeowner’s Late Mother

This kitchen renovation in a one-bedroom, one-bathroom Oakland condo seemed like it was meant to be. Designer Gina Gutierrez of… Read More

Trader Joe’s April New Product Lineup Was Made for People with a Sweet Tooth

Feeling like you’re in a grocery/meal prep rut? A trip to Trader Joe’s is always a good solution. You can count on the… Read More

How to Make the Perfect Bed, According to Hospitality Pros

Katie Labourdette-Martinez and Olivia Wahler of Hearth Homes Interiors know a thing or two about setting up a cozy bedroom. For… Read More

A Natural Disaster Happens While You’re Traveling? Here’s What to Do

When it comes to traveling, bad things come in threes—trust me, I should know. Over the past three years, I’ve had three idyllic staycations… Read More

The One Area That Could Increase the Value of Your Home

Zillow is constantly sharing findings that can help both sellers and buyers better understand the real estate market. In their… Read More

This Common Pantry Staple Will Save Your Spring Garden

It’s the start of seedlings and transplant season in most of our gardens, and with every new plant comes hope, excitement… and inevitably… Read More

6 Dos and Don’ts of Ordering Oysters, According to Pro Shuckers

Savory, salty, and downright slurpable, very few bites can beat a dozen oysters served on the half shell. Although chowing down on… Read More

9 Bunk Bed Ideas That Are Anything But Juvenile

Want to make your small bedroom pull double duty? Sometimes, you’ll find the answer by simply looking up. Recently, interior designers have been… Read More

This Is How Much You Need to Make If You Want to Buy a House in 2024

To no surprise to anyone, you’re gonna have to make more money to afford a house in 2024. Two new studies completed by… Read More

Checkered Showers Are Currently Having a Moment (and There’s a Practical Reason Why)

Bathrooms have been long regarded as the ultimate sanctuary; a restful respite to brush your teeth, take a shower, and perfect your multi-step… Read More

This Luxurious Travel Trailer Has Better Interior Style Than Most Homes

Travel trailers have come a long way in terms of style and function. Some might even have better interior design than most homes. Read More

This Is What You Should Do in Your Garden If You Have Chickens

Providing opportunity to forage or at least search for insects within some foliage is important for every chicken’s health and wellbeing. Free-ranging aside,… Read More

This Dreamy Baja House Was Reimagined After It Was Destroyed by a Hurricane

The owner of this Baja California house had longtime ties to the area: “Our client and her late husband literally established this quaint… Read More

Should You Hire a Travel Advisor for Your Next Trip? 6 Questions to Ask Yourself First

Thanks to a number of apps, travel guides, and an entire internet of information waiting at your fingertips, it’s never been easier to… Read More

This Glamorous, Wallpapered Shack Puts the Chic in Chicken Coop

When it comes to dreaming up her perfect coop, Kate Richards—avid gardener, homegrown cocktail crafter, and wrangler of chickens—always… Read More

A ‘Once-in-a-Lifetime’ Star System Explosion Is Coming Soon—Here’s How to See It

Of all the celestial happenings coming up this year, there’s one that might be the most exciting. For the first time in nearly 80… Read More

Before & After: This Kitchen Had Plenty of Natural Light But Needed a Serious Style Upgrade

The kitchen in this 1970s William Rutledge-designed house in Mercer Island, Washington, had some good bones and an enviable asset: plenty of light. Read More

Dopamine Decor Is the Happiest Home Trend of the Moment—Here’s How to Do It Right

When it comes to interior design, there’s a good chance you fall into one of two schools of thought: Sleek, pared-back minimalism or… Read More

This Is the One Product People Buy the Most When Renovating

If you’ve ever undergone a home renovation, you know it involves making a lot of purchases. And in recent years, the median spends… Read More

How to Have a Perfect Beachy Weekend in La Jolla, According to a Local Surfing Instructor

Sunset’s Insider Guide series highlights seasonal diversions and secret travel tips from local experts. Read More