Author Archives: Sarah Yang

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

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… 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… 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… 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… 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… Read More