Author Archives: Sarah Yang

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

These Are the Most Anticipated Books of 2024

Is one of your New Year’s resolutions to read more in 2024? Well, the good news is there are a lot of new releases… Read More

The Best Christmas Tree Farms in the West

There are essentially two types of people: The ones who keep the Halloween pumpkins out and count the seconds until Thanksgiving, and others… Read More

Take a Tour of This Dreamy French Chateau-Inspired Winery

Nestled in a sprawling 1,200-acre property of vineyards and wildlands, the chateau at Jordan Winery is a luxurious expression of… Read More

Get in the Holiday Spirit by Visiting These Amazing Christmas Trees and Lights in the West

Sure, everyone talks about the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree, but for those of us out West there are quite a few other tree lighting and… Read More

The Homeowner Wanted a Space to Have ‘an Affair with Herself’—The Result Is a Stunning Pied-à-Terre

As much as people love their family life, I’m sure a lot of them dream of having a little getaway retreat to themselves. A place… Read More

This Mountaintop Glass Box House Is All About the Views

Architect Cherie Goff, a nature-loving native Coloradan, knew she’d made the right decision to move up into the mountains when one… Read More

This Is the Best Spot in the House to Put up Your Christmas Tree, According to an Interior Designer

The most classic, must-have holiday decor item is the Christmas tree. You and your family will choose one, adorn it with ornaments,… Read More

Pantone Just Announced the 2024 Color of the Year—and It’s Warm and Fuzzy

It’s official: the Pantone Color of the Year is 13-1023 Peach Fuzz. A softer hue than last year’s color, Viva… Read More

Pinterest Says These Home Trends Will Be Big in 2024

There are a lot of “trend forecasters” out there, but the folks at Pinterest really know what they’re doing. The social… Read More

That Christmas Tree Isn’t Complete Without Ornaments—These Are the Best-Looking Ones We’ve Seen

What would a Christmas tree be without its ornaments? Naked, of course. But in all seriousness, the ornaments can really make the tree, giving… Read More

This ‘60s A-Frame Kit House Is a Picture-Perfect Idyllic Retreat

Architect Joe Herrin, co-founder of Heliotrope Architects, has a deep connection to the San Juan Islands in Washington—boat trips to… Read More

These Paint Colors Will Be Trending in 2024

It’s that time where we’re looking ahead to see what’s in store, trend-wise, for 2024. And on the design front, many paint brands have… Read More