Author Archives: Sarah Yang

Does Your Home Need a Signature Scent? Experts Tell Us How to Find the Perfect One

When César Giraldo was tasked to decorate 1859 Bel Air—a 20,000-square-foot estate in one of Los Angeles’s most posh enclaves that… Read More

This Wyoming Dude Ranch Is the Ultimate Throwback Wild West Vacation

Sagebrush crushes under my horse’s hooves, wafting a sharp sweetness into the Wyoming air. Towering exfoliated granite, dotted with ponderosa pine, makes way for… Read More

This California City Is Where Most Homebuyers Want to Move

The housing market is in a state of flux, but people are setting their sights on one place in particular: Sacramento. A… Read More

A 1970s Beachfront House Is Brought Back to Its Roots After Remodeling Mishaps

Not every remodel is for the better—I think most of us have seen plenty of “don’ts” from renovation shows. This post-and-beam 1970s beachfront house… Read More

The 8 Interior Design Tricks That Will Improve Your Well-Being

In 2024, there’s more to prioritizing your well-being than exercising regularly and buying organic produce. (Though don’t get us wrong, those are both important,… Read More

Be Sure to Do These 10 Things in Your Garden Before Winter Ends

The transition from late winter to early spring is a delightful period of preparation, planting, and tending. Here’s how to make the most… Read More

6 Annoying Passenger Habits Flight Attendants Want You to Stop Doing ASAP

Whether you love your job or are actively and eagerly looking for a new position, it’s safe to say that every profession has its set… Read More

This Once-Popular Kitchen Trend Is Making a Big Comeback

Welcome back, open-concept kitchens! According to the 2024 U.S. Houzz Kitchen Trends Study, more and more people are choosing this… Read More

The Dungeness Crab Might Become California’s State Crab—Here Are the Best Places to Get Your Fix

When you think about food in California, your mind (and taste buds) might immediately envision rich street tacos loaded with freshly chopped avocado, farm-to-table… Read More

Step Inside the Most Colorful House We’ve Ever Seen

There’s color in design and then there’s COLOR (yes, in all caps) in design. This Yucca Valley home is most definitely the latter. Read More

How to Design Your Garden to Handle Extreme Weather

Feeling inspired to wrangle the weather through intentional design choices? Landscape designer Colin Cleland breaks down the key considerations when creating… Read More

Where to Get Your Wellness on in Venice, California

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

10 Ways to Celebrate Lunar New Year Across the West

True to its name, the Lunar New Year is marked by the second new moon after the winter solstice, and it typically falls between late… Read More

This Design Technique Is the Key to a Calm and Relaxing Home

There’s just something about symmetry that makes my brain happy. And as I’ve recently learned, it’s an art form for interior designers and architects,… Read More

These Are the Best and Worst States to Retire in the U.S.

Hitting retirement is a big accomplishment but that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s smooth sailing from the day you sign off from work for the last… Read More

A 1920s French Normandy House with a Stuck-in-the-’80s Kitchen Gets a Major Update

When interior designer Jen McAnaney of Swoon Inside and her clients toured this 1929 split-level French Normandy-style house, they saw that… Read More

Designers Say These Are the Easiest Tweaks You Can Make to Upgrade Your Home

New year, new you—and new space, too? While January is virtually synonymous with fresh beginnings, there’s admittedly something intimidating about bringing some newness to… Read More

This Is the Best Thing You Can Do for Your Wellness This Year, According to an Herbalist

Adriana Ayales is a rainforest herbalist, medicine maker, educator, and lady-behind-the-curtain at Anima Mundi. Her business is… Read More

How to Master the Fine Art of Soft Living

The grind, the hustle, staying in your bag. No matter how you phrase it, it’s exhausting. Which is perhaps why #softlife is making waves in… Read More

These Are All the New Trader Joe’s Products You’ve Got to Try in January

A new year brings new Trader Joe’s products, which means it’s time for a TJ’s run. This month’s lineup has… Read More

Want to Quit Drinking? These Artisanal Faux Spirits Will Do the Trick

Here’s how to turn your dry (or damp) January into an ongoing, more moderate relationship to drinking: build yourself a mini bar of non-alcoholic… Read More

9 Things You Need to Know Before Renovating Your Home, According to Experts

With astronomically high mortgage rates, selling your home or purchasing a new one is practically unthinkable. So, it’s no surprise that there are a… Read More

This Glam ’70s Vintage Trailer Is the Perfect Cozy Retreat for Two

Interior designer Tamarra Younis of Union of Art Interiors has an affinity for trailers. In fact, you could say it’s… Read More

Don’t Skip These 6 Tasks When Organizing Your Pantry

My mom is a home renovation maven. It’s a combination of occasional boredom and her penchant for making thoughtful interior design improvements. Over the… Read More