Author Archives: Sarah Yang

The Best Place to Find a Job Is This Arizona City, According to WalletHub

If finding a new job was on top of your resolution list for 2024, you’re going to want to pay attention to these findings… Read More

IKEA’s Big Winter Sale Ends Soon—Here’s What to Shop ASAP

With the new year here you might feel compelled to make some updates to your home. Luckily, IKEA currently has a major… Read More

Don’t Miss Your Chance to Get Your Best Look at the Planet Mercury This Friday

While enjoying your morning coffee, you might get a special appearance from none other than Mercury this Friday, January 12. The planet is set for… Read More

It’s National Houseplant Appreciation Day—Here’s How to Celebrate

Not that we need an official day to celebrate, but we’ll happily take the nudge if it means adding to our precious plant collection—today… Read More

This Craftsman Home Was Designed to Feel Like ‘a Foggy Irish Morning’

Design all starts with inspiration, right? Well, the inspiration for this Eagle Rock home was downright poetic. Homeowner Leonora Pitts’ design direction was for… Read More

The Ultimate Guide to Après-Ski in Sun Valley, Idaho

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

6 Things You Need to Know Before You Go Antiques Shopping, According to Interior Designers

Your home is a reflection of your personal style and experiences, and it should be filled with everything you love. While there are practical pieces,… Read More

This Is What People Search for the Most on Zillow

Everyone has a list of must-haves when it comes to finding a home, and Zillow is sharing the most popular amenities. Read More

This Is How You Make a Large Home Feel Warm and Cozy

While big homes are great because they’re well, big, sometimes they can be so massive that they feel bare and personality-less. Heather Lucas and Katie… Read More

10 Garden Trends We’re Saying Goodbye to in 2024

Gardening might seem like a pretty low-drama activity, but there are plenty of hot topics, controversial opinions, and crazy suggestions when it comes to the… Read More

California Now Has an Official State Bat and Mushroom

It’s still a little early to see what 2024 will bring, but Californians have already gotten two new things—an official state bat and mushroom. Yes,… Read More

Airbnb Predicts This West Coast Destination Will Be Big in 2024

New year, new you—but what does that exactly mean? For some, it’s a gentle push to kickstart a wellness routine, whether that’s finally enrolling… Read More

8 Ways You Can Repurpose Your Christmas Tree in the Garden

Somehow the five weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve never seem like a long enough time for enjoying the holiday display, and… Read More

The New Year Is the Perfect Time to Declutter Your Closet—These Tips Will Make It Easy

Everyone knows about spring cleaning, but we have a new proposal: winter decluttering. The new year (and season) marks the perfect time to transition… Read More

It’s Time to Say Goodbye to These Outdated Design Trends in 2024

Trends come and go, and there are always some that we aren’t exactly sad to say goodbye to. These can be the design… Read More

This Hawaiian Resort Is the Ultimate in Sustainable Luxury

The catamaran cuts up the Kona coast past striking black-sand beaches made by lava boulders that have been ground down by the waves over the… Read More

These Are the Trader Joe’s Finds Professional Chefs Cannot Stop Buying

Whether you stock up on their microwavable meals or seasonal snacks, a trip to Trader Joe’s is quite literally the gift that keeps… Read More

These Design Trends Will Be Big in 2024

The arrival of the new year means the arrival of new design trends. So what will be trending in 2024? We spoke to over… Read More

These Are the Best Things Sunset Editors Ate, Drank, Saw, and Did in 2023

It was another great year for adventures in the West. And like every year, Sunset editors did a lot of exploring—heading to new… Read More

These Are the Recipes Sunset Readers Loved in 2023

As 2023 comes to a close, it can be fun to think back on what we did this year—personal and professional accomplishments, trips, the… Read More

It’s Going to Be a Lot Harder to Buy a House in 2024—Here’s How to Stand out from the Competition

Whether you’re eyeing a city apartment or sprawling oasis in the suburbs, buying property is both a rite of passage and an excellent investment. Read More

Inside a Modern, Yet Rustic Mountain Retreat in Crested Butte

When the Hunter family from Texas visited Crested Butte, Colorado, 10 years ago, they instantly knew they wanted to have a second home there. They… Read More

From Montecito to Monterey, This Is the Ultimate Coastal Wine Country Road Trip

Living in the West, we’re spoiled by proximity to some of the most vibrant, varied, and beautiful wine growing regions in the world. From… Read More

The 14 Best Books of 2023, According to Goodreads

How did you do reading-wise this year? Did you hit your book goals? Or are you still planning on adding “read more” to your… Read More