Author Archives: Sarah Yang

Don’t Skip These Critical Garden Tasks This Winter

We are incredibly lucky to garden nearly year round in many parts of the West, but Winter is definitely the time to slow down, take… Read More

It’s Time to Bring Back These Retro Holiday Decorating Ideas

The 1950s and ’60s were a very groovy period in Sunset history when it came to forward-thinking on DIY decorating. The editors had a… Read More

Trader Joe’s Just Dropped New Holiday Items—See Them All Here

Trader Joe’s really brings its A-game during the holidays. Halloween and fall? All the cozy, pumpkin things you could ever want. Thanksgiving? You don’t… Read More

Inside a Contemporary Bozeman Home That Mixes Antiques and Modern Style

When a couple was downsizing from a large working ranch in Colorado to a 4,500-square-foot new build in Bozeman, Montana, they tapped Susie Hoffmann,… Read More

This Is How to Decorate for the Holidays So It Doesn’t Clash with Your Home’s Style

As the countdown to Christmas continues, all I can think about is how I should decorate my home for the holidays. In Southern California,… Read More

The Holiday Gifting Tips to Know Before You Start Shopping

The pressure is on to give those loved ones in your life the perfect, most thoughtful gifts. But as you might know, that’s not… Read More

11 Cool Things to Do in Casper, Wyoming

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

This Garden Trend Won’t Quit—Here’s How to Do It Right at Home

The use of wood slatting isn’t anything new in garden design (in fact, we’ve got some pretty incredible examples and projects in our archives… Read More

This Charming Montecito House Was Transformed with Wallpaper and Lots of Natural Light

Many common pre-renovation problems were found in this classic, 1924 Spanish-style house in Montecito, California. Before the current homeowners bought it, it had been… Read More

These Are the Best Black Friday Deals, According to Our Editors

Even though “Black Friday” is a little different these days—seriously, when did it become a month-long sale event—we’re not complaining, because that means there are… Read More

Skylights and Massive Glass Walls Transformed This Dramatic Black Home from Brooding to Bright

Architect Malcolm Davis loves exposing the bones of an old house to reveal its hidden character, and slicing sections out of… Read More

This Is What Chefs Would Never Serve at Thanksgiving

When you think of a traditional Thanksgiving menu, your mind might automatically think about the staples like turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, green… Read More

These Are the Biggest Thanksgiving Mistakes to Avoid

Mishaps are common (even expected) when prepping and hosting a Thanksgiving gathering. There’s so much going on with the cooking, setting the table,… Read More

25 Last-Minute Thanksgiving Prep Tips from Professional Chefs

You can plan ahead as much as you can for your Thanksgiving gathering, but there’s always bound to be some last-minute scrambling or anxiety. Read More

These Are the Best Holiday Gifts to Buy This Year, According to our Editors

You don’t have to scour the ends of the Internet and your local mall to find the perfect gift for each person on your list. Read More

Our 2023 Wine Issue Is Out. Read It Now!

We’re living in the golden era of wine in the West. I had that thought on a recent road trip up the California coast… Read More

The Winners of the 2023 Sunset International Wine Competition

It’s a wonderful, wide, wide world of wine and each year we host the Sunset International Wine Competition to steer… Read More

Best of Class Winners of the 2023 Sunset International Wine Competition

Consider this your guide to finding the perfect bottle of wine. See below for the Best of Class winners. To check out the winners in… Read More

Double Gold Winners of the 2023 Sunset International Wine Competition

Out of the hundreds of bottles tasted by our judges, these are the wines that qualified at Double Gold level this year. To see the… Read More

Gold Winners of the 2023 Sunset International Wine Competition

Want to discover a new bottle of wine? Consider these the ultimate recommendations. Our judges tasted hundreds of bottles of wine for the… Read More

A Dilapidated 1912 Craftsman Is Brought Back to Life with California-Cool Style

One of the usual “issues” with older homes is that although they have plenty of character and history, their layouts are not quite optimized… Read More

This Is the Best Time to Plant Your Native Garden—Here’s How to Do It

Move over, holiday-spiced beverages! For us, winter is still peak planting time—where planning is finally put into action and the conditions for our… Read More

15 Must-See Spots to Visit on Your Next Trip to San Diego

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

6 Thanksgiving Cocktails to Pair with Your Festive Feast

Turkey, stuffing, and pumpkin pie get a lot of attention around Thanksgiving, but we think something else deserves the spotlight this year:… Read More