Author Archives: Sarah Yang

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

Zillow’s 2024 Home Trend Predictions Are Definitely Not What You’d Expect

If you pay attention to interior design trends, you probably can guess a few that come up on prediction lists. On a list for… Read More

This 768-Square-Foot Charming San Diego Bungalow Is the Perfect New Start for a Grandma of Two

A first-time homeowner in her 50s (who’s also a mom of two and grandma of two) was ready to make her 768-square-foot San Diego… Read More

The ‘Rake Mob’ Is Turning Autumn Leaves into the Most Soothing Art You’ve Ever Seen

Nik Rust, designer and principal of Vancouver-based Propeller Studio, has been taking on a new kind of seasonal side project… Read More

This Storied 1960s Hawaiian Resort Is Reborn as the Ultimate Tropical Getaway

I’m at Kona Village, a resort on the Big Island of Hawaii, listening to Auntie Lei tell stories about the tsunami of 2011. Under… Read More

3 of the Most Booked Airbnbs Are Found in the West—Tour Them Here

Airbnb has made it possible for travelers to stay in some pretty awe-inspiring places. Want to live out your cottagecore fantasy and stay somewhere… Read More

The Surprising Interior Design Trick That Can Make Your Floors Pop

When seasoned interior designer Ashley Clark of sKout Interior Design was customizing her own Southern California home, she wanted to try… Read More

This Kitchen’s Ceilings Messed up Its Layout and Made It Feel Cramped—Here’s How It Was Transformed

The problem with this Portland, Oregon, kitchen wasn’t that it had a small footprint and no space at all—on the contrary, it had pretty… Read More

It Turns out a Shocking Number of People Would Actually Buy a Haunted House, According to a Zillow Survey

If we needed more proof that the housing market is still crazy competitive and expensive, a new Zillow survey adds… Read More

6 Things You Need to Know About Outdoor Lighting, According to a Garden Designer

As you’re thinking about how to improve your landscape design, don’t ignore one major element: lighting. “It’s arguably the best bang for your… Read More

Emily Henderson Designed Her Portland Farm’s Garden Around a Plunge Pool—Here’s Why

Yes, a huge, impressive pool can be #backyardgoals, but it might not be the most practical thing, especially when you consider location and how… Read More

These Table Decorations Will Get You Through the Whole Holiday Season

Sometimes the holiday tablescape can be an afterthought, and that’s understandable! There’s a lot to consider when planning a gathering—the menu, guests’ allergies… Read More

Do You Have the Right Gear to Take Care of Your Houseplants? 5 Things to Buy

Turn plant care into self-care with good-looking gardening gear that you won’t mind pulling out for the task. Danae Horst, owner of… Read More