Author Archives: Sarah Yang

These 3 Southern California Metros Just Saw a Jump in Home Values

The housing market is in flux, as per usual, but there’s some positive news for Riverside, Los Angeles, and San Diego County… Read More

5 Airport Etiquette Rules to Follow, According to Someone Who Works at One

Beach vacations, city vacations—heck, any type of vacation—might give you permission to pause the hustle and bustle of your everyday life and… Read More

If You Sell Your House in This Month, You’ll Make Thousands More

The housing market has changed in the past couple of years so it’s no surprise that the strategies for buying and selling have… Read More

A Historic 1910 Craftsman in Oakland Gets Updated for Modern Living

One of the drawbacks to old homes is they’re not exactly optimized for modern-day living. But that shouldn’t be a deterrent to enjoying… Read More

If You’re Selling Your House, This Is What You Need to Do to Take Better Real Estate Photos

Back in 2021, Saturday Night Live aired an all-too-relatable skit about people fantasizing about their dream homes. But not every… Read More

Book a Table at These Next-Level Modern Korean Restaurants Now

Not long ago, the uninitiated may have identified Korean food with all-you-can eat barbeque or late night karaoke bar-hopping in K-Town. But these days,… Read More

Yes, You Can Get A Massive Plant at Costco For Under $30. But Should You?

The plant peeps of TikTok have been losing their minds over Costco’s plant offerings, and while scoring an 8-foot statement… Read More

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… 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… 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… 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… 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,… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… Read More