Author Archives: Sarah Yang

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

The Best Advice from Black Interior Designers Can Be Found in This New Book

Since 2010, Black Interior Designers, Inc. (BID) has worked to connect, support, and celebrate Black interior designers across the country. The… Read More

Instead of Moving, This Family Made Smart Changes to Their Bay Area Townhouse So They Didn’t Outgrow It

Homes can really see us through different life stages, and there’s something so special about being lucky enough to live in a home long enough… Read More

These Are the Home Projects Everyone Wants to Get Done in the Fall

While the seasonal prep this time of year tends to revolve around getting ready for the holidays—buying gifts, planning parties and gatherings, booking… Read More

This Grocery Store Is Cutting Prices in Half for Thanksgiving

Inflation has been hitting pretty much everyone hard, but one grocery store is trying to make things a little easier for consumers. Aldi just announced… Read More

These Mocktail Recipes Went Viral—And They’re Perfect for Your Next Party

Reporting live from my third trimester of pregnancy, I can say that one thing I miss is a fun, colorful cocktail. It’s not necessarily… Read More

These Often Overlooked Details Can Take Your Garden from Good to Great

Autumn is the perfect time to rethink how we use our outdoor space. As we turn toward projects that might be less about planting… Read More

Need Plant Inspo? Look Down Under. Here’s How to Garden Like an Australian

Here in the West, we are blessed to live within some of the most biologically diverse regions of the world—and when it comes to choosing… Read More

This Is How You Renovate a 100-Year-Old House on a Tight Budget

Older homes are beloved because of their character and history, but renovating them isn’t the most budget-friendly undertaking. You never know what you’ll uncover… Read More

This DIY Laguna Beach Nursery Has Sentimental Nods to the East Coast

As my husband Matt and I were brainstorming ideas about our son’s nursery, we knew we wanted to create a space that celebrated the best… Read More

This Mid-Century Surf Shack in Malibu Was Untouched for 30 Years—See How Kelly Wearstler Transformed It

Even if you’re not an interior design buff, you’re probably familiar with interior designer Kelly Wearstler’s work. Maybe you’ve set… Read More

A ‘Ring of Fire’ Solar Eclipse Is Happening This Weekend—Here’s How to See It

People across the country are marking their calendars for Saturday, when an annular solar eclipse is set to darken the morning sky. Annular means “of,… Read More

A Landscape Designer Says These Are the Best Low-Maintenance Plants

I have a confession: I love the look of plants, but I have absolutely no idea how to care for them. My husband is… Read More

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