Author Archives: Sarah Yang

The 11 Dos and Don’ts of Hosting Your Own Tailgate Party

There are kids who have childhood memories of visiting new museums or playing soccer every Saturday. For me, I spent most fall weekends attending… Read More

TikTok’s Favorite Photographer Just Taught Us How to Take Better Travel Photos

David Suh is a portrait photographer, but the Los Angeles–based dynamo is so much more than… Read More

This Santa Barbara Ranch House Is Indoor-Outdoor Living at Its Finest

When you live in California, you’d be silly not to take advantage of our temperate climate. You can surf in the winter, go… Read More

This A-List Hairstylist’s Apple Orchard Is Straight out of a Lifetime Movie

We’re not in the business of writing Lifetime movie plots here at Sunset, but if we were, “The Orchard at Apple… Read More

Amazon’s October Prime Day Is Happening Now—Here’s What to Shop

It looks like Amazon’s “second Prime Day” is here to stay. Last year the retailer introduced its Prime Early Access Sale in October, which… Read More

These Chic Products Will Make You a More Sustainable (and Stylish) Traveler

It is possible to travel sustainably. Choosing the right destinations and experiences and being mindful of your footprint are some things you could… Read More

These Are the Best Beginner-Friendly Houseplants—No Green Thumb Required

One of the easiest ways to inject a little extra life into your interiors is by bringing in a bit of nature and introducing… Read More

Ceiling Wallpaper Is the Latest Design Trend—Here’s How to Not Mess up the Install

The latest interior design trend has us looking up to the sky—er, ceiling. Interior designers are taking things to new heights with ceiling wallpaper… Read More

A Builder-Grade Kitchen with No Personality Gets a Fresh and Vibrant Upgrade 

This West Hollywood, California, townhouse had a lot going for it, but it lacked some pizzazz. “My client is a young professional who works for… Read More

How to Design a Kid-Friendly Garden That’s Actually Stylish

When you think about kid-friendly play spaces, you might have a vision of faded plastic slides and a mishmash of objects that tend to… Read More

These Are the Top 2023 Holiday Trends You Need to Know About

There are two types of people in this world—one that gears up for the holidays the day after Labor Day and the other that… Read More

This Is the Latest ‘It’ Color for Bathrooms (Hint: It’s Not White)

White bathrooms have reigned supreme for many years now, but there’s a new color trend that’s taking off—wood hues. Houzz just released its… Read More

Step Inside the Serenest Beach House We’ve Ever Seen

The owners of this Hermosa Beach, California, home had one goal in mind when they bought it: create the beach house of their dreams. From… Read More

This Foo Fighter’s Family Home Is Colorful, Modern, and Perfect for the Kids

There is only one context in which calling a person “normal” is considered high praise, and that’s when it’s used to describe a rock star. Read More

These Are the Best New Books to Read This Fall

There’s a lot to look forward to this fall—cozy, comforting eats, leaf peeping, apple and/or pumpkin picking, football, and new book releases to… Read More

5 Easy Fixes That Can Make Your House Sell Better, According to a Real Estate Pro

Between outrageously high interest rates and fewer homes for sale these days, it’s no surprise sellers are a bit hesitant. In a recent report… Read More

A 100-Year-Old Spanish Bungalow Went Through a Disastrous Flip—Here’s How It Was Fixed

These types of scenarios are unfortunately more common than not these days—a flipped house gets sold and then the owners find out that the… Read More

This Modern and Artsy Seattle Home Used to Be a Grocery Store

When it comes to commercial spaces turned into residential spaces, you might not think twice about a factory turned into a loft, or maybe… Read More

Want a Beautiful Garden This Spring? Then You Need to Do These 8 Things Now

Gardens might be showing signs of slowing down, but cooler temps and the shift of season make it prime time for planting and prep that… Read More

Trader Joe’s Just Dropped 33 New Fall Products—See the Full Lineup

The coziest season of the year is here (fall!), and you know what that means: It’s time to indulge in all the autumnal goodness… Read More

Fall Cocktails for Those Who Aren’t Into Pumpkin-Flavored Everything

Pumpkin spice is having a moment, as per usual. But what about the other fall flavors? Apples, berries, maple syrup, and more are begging for… Read More

The Happiest State in the U.S. Just Might Surprise You

Happiness can mean different things to different people. Factors like where you live, what you do, who your surround yourself with, and how you feel… Read More

Lessons in Fire-Safe Landscaping from a Garden Destroyed by Wildfires

After a wildfire wiped out much of the protective madrones in the forest below this stunning Mork Ulnes–designed property—and charred much of the garden… Read More

After Saving for 10 Years, These Homeowners Finally Got Their Dream Remodel

Renovations can be costly, there’s no denying that. And sometimes doing a huge remodel right after purchasing a home is not an option. That… Read More