Author Archives: Sarah Yang

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It’s Time to Say Goodbye to These Outdated Design Trends in 2024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

These Were Our Most Popular House Tours of 2023

This year we got to “step inside” some absolutely beautiful homes. From classic A-frames to Craftsman bungalows to beachy retreats to… Read More

The New Year Is Around the Corner—Get Organized with These 2024 Calendars

If one of your resolutions for 2024 is to get organized, a paper calendar and/or planner might do the trick. Many of us might… Read More

How to Give Your Garden a Second Life at Night

Winter’s quiet dormancy is the perfect time for reflection while seeking inspiration for the growing months ahead. Landscape and interior plant designer… Read More

The 7 Essentials Flight Attendants Can’t Travel Without

You might have a passport covered in stamps—and an Instagram feed with an endless scroll of vacation selfies—but the real travel pros are the… Read More

This Might Be the Best Way to Preserve Your Garden Harvest

Have you ever found yourself knee-deep in a harvest without the time to do proper canning or lacking the freezer space to stockpile perishables… Read More

A House Stuck in the ’90s Is Transformed for a Couple Who Loves Murder Mystery Parties

When Kendra Nash of Nash Design Group first met her clients, a newly-engaged couple in their late 20s/early 30s, they mentioned… Read More

These Holiday Hosting Hacks Are Guaranteed to Lower Your Stress Levels

Whether you’re new to hosting or have been doing it for years, hacks and tips are always welcomed right? You never know what might… Read More

These Last-Minute Gift Ideas Will Save Your Holidays

So you’ve waited until the absolute last minute to get your holiday gifts. Don’t worry about it! You can still treat your family and… Read More

These Are the Most Iconic Homes Featured in Holiday Movies

What makes a holiday movie truly great? For some, it’s the heartwarming plot that never fails to remind us what the holidays are really… Read More

Party Planners Share Their Go-to Holiday Hosting Essentials

Throwing a holiday party—be it cocktails on Christmas Eve or a New Year’s bash of Gatsby-esque proportions—isn’t all popping bottles of bubbly and receiving host… Read More

It’s Official: This Will Be the ‘It’ Flower of 2024

Every year 1-800-Flowers.com chooses a flower of the year and they’ve just crowned the peony for 2024. It’s not hard… Read More

Everyone Will Have This Houseplant in 2024, According to Experts

In the market for a new houseplant? You’re going to want a philodendron. 1-800-Flowers.com has chosen the plant as its… Read More