Author Archives: Sarah Yang

Inside a 470-Square-Foot Storybook Cottage in the Pacific Northwest

While the main house on this Vashon Island, Washington, property exuded farmhouse charm, the 470-square-foot guest house didn’t have any of that. The one-bedroom,… Read More

20 Chic Ways You Can Set the Table This Holiday Season for Under $50

Sure, the most important part of your holiday gathering is enjoying time with family and friends and eating good food. But the setting… Read More

This Is the Reason Why Houses in Scary Movies Are Now Modern, Not Victorian

From the mysterious mansion in The Others to the eerie, English estate featured in Crimson Peak, film history would have you believe that the spookiest… Read More

Going Wine Tasting? 4 Mistakes Insiders Are Begging You to Stop Making

A trip to wine country is always a good idea—but there’s something about the crisp air and harvest season that makes fall a particularly… Read More

25 Recipes You’re Going to Want to Make This November

Sure, Thanksgiving is the main event when it comes to cooking in November. But it’s just one day of eating—there are still 29 days… Read More

These Are the Chicest Houses from Horror Films, According to Designers

What makes a scary movie truly terrifying? It’s often the villain, be it a knife-wielding killer a la Psycho or a supernatural being in The… Read More

These Best New Horror Books Aren’t for the Faint of Heart

If you’re the type of person who looks forward to spooky season and all that this entails—visiting haunted houses or attractions, watching scary… Read More

This Island Retreat Is a Relaxing Escape from the City

Sometimes simple is best, and this retreat on Orcas Island, Washington, is proof of that. Designed and constructed on a tight budget for the… Read More

How a Professional Organizer Color-Codes Every Closet (and Why It’s Important)

From bookshelves to closets, color-coding instantly makes your home feel more curated and clutter-free. To better understand its benefits and how to get started… Read More

5 Simple Rules to Getting Quiet Luxury Right, According to Interior Designers

It’s up for debate whether quiet luxury will continue its reign, but modern-minimalists continue leaning into the trend.   “If ‘quiet luxury’ were a person,… Read More

5 Clever Ways to Score a Nearly-Impossible Dinner Reservation

If you want to dine at one of the best restaurants on the West Coast, patience is a virtue. Trust me, I should know. Read More

Inside Boot Barn’s ‘Gothic, Sexy Western’ Corporate Office

When you think of a corporate office, “sexy” or “stylish” doesn’t really come to mind. But Boot Barn’s corporate headquarters in Irvine, California, will make… Read More

How This Environmental Advocate Is Using Trees to Rebuild West Maui

Kenneth Duane Sparkman is the embodiment of an advocate and arborist, focusing his life’s work on landscape management and preserving the watersheds of Maui. So… Read More

The 6 Questions Every Real Estate Expert Asks Potential Homeowners

The real estate market has good and bad news for potential homeowners. Let’s start with the latter: Mortgage rates are chilling in the mid-6% range,… Read More

This 1913 Seattle Craftsman Feels Effortlessly Lived In

There wasn’t anything seriously wrong with this five-bedroom, two-bathroom classic Craftsman in Seattle—in fact, it was downright idyllic. Read More

These Will Be the Most Popular Paint Colors in 2026

It can be hard to believe that we’re already taking a peek at 2026 predictions, yet here we are. The paint companies have gotten it… Read More

Here’s How Designers Add More Personality to Their Homes

Your home tells a story, but is it telling one that’s authentic to you, your family, and your experiences? It’s easy to get lost in… Read More

5 Home Upgrades That Are on Sale Right Now on Amazon

When it comes to small home appliances and gadgets, I refuse to pay for them at full price. My thinking is, they’ve got to go… Read More

7 Kitchen Design Trends Chefs Say Are Totally Bogus

It’s no secret the kitchen is the heart (and stomach) of any home, but it’s also one of the most meticulously designed rooms out… Read More

You’ve Never Seen ADUs Like These Before

It’s time to challenge old ideas about standard garage renos and stretch the boundaries of how an ADU functions. Take a look at these designs for… Read More

Why You’re Going to See Fat-Washed Cocktails Everywhere This Fall

Move over, martinis and spritzes: Come fall, it’s all about ordering a fat-washed cocktail. While the mere phrase “fat-washed beverage” might conjure visions of… Read More

31 of Our Best Breakfast Recipes to Jumpstart Your Mornings

They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but sometimes it can be an afterthought, especially when it’s a busy morning… Read More

This Austin Home Doubled in Size But Didn’t Lose Its Character

The 1,015-square-foot ranch-style house in Austin, Texas, had good bones and lots of potential. But its homeowners were in need of more space. They… Read More

The Best Things You Can Buy for Your House This Fall

Like the design nerd that I am, one of my favorite parts of a new season is browsing the latest offerings from home decor stores. Read More