Author Archives: Sarah Yang

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

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,… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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