Author Archives: Sarah Yang

These Design Trends Will Be Big in 2024

The arrival of the new year means the arrival of new design trends. So what will be trending in 2024? We spoke to… Read More

These Are the Best Things Sunset Editors Ate, Drank, Saw, and Did in 2023

It was another great year for adventures in the West. And like every year, Sunset editors did a lot of exploring—heading to… Read More

These Are the Recipes Sunset Readers Loved in 2023

As 2023 comes to a close, it can be fun to think back on what we did this year—personal and professional accomplishments, trips,… Read More

It’s Going to Be a Lot Harder to Buy a House in 2024—Here’s How to Stand out from the Competition

Whether you’re eyeing a city apartment or sprawling oasis in the suburbs, buying property is both a rite of passage and an excellent… Read More

Inside a Modern, Yet Rustic Mountain Retreat in Crested Butte

When the Hunter family from Texas visited Crested Butte, Colorado, 10 years ago, they instantly knew they wanted to have a second home there. Read More

From Montecito to Monterey, This Is the Ultimate Coastal Wine Country Road Trip

Living in the West, we’re spoiled by proximity to some of the most vibrant, varied, and beautiful wine growing regions in the world. Read More

The 14 Best Books of 2023, According to Goodreads

How did you do reading-wise this year? Did you hit your book goals? Or are you still planning on adding “read more” to… Read More

These Were Our Most Popular House Tours of 2023

This year we got to “step inside” some absolutely beautiful homes. From classic A-frames to Craftsman bungalows to beachy retreats… Read More

The New Year Is Around the Corner—Get Organized with These 2024 Calendars

If one of your resolutions for 2024 is to get organized, a paper calendar and/or planner might do the trick. Many of us… Read More

How to Give Your Garden a Second Life at Night

Winter’s quiet dormancy is the perfect time for reflection while seeking inspiration for the growing months ahead. Landscape and interior plant designer… Read More

The 7 Essentials Flight Attendants Can’t Travel Without

You might have a passport covered in stamps—and an Instagram feed with an endless scroll of vacation selfies—but the real travel pros are… Read More

This Might Be the Best Way to Preserve Your Garden Harvest

Have you ever found yourself knee-deep in a harvest without the time to do proper canning or lacking the freezer space to stockpile… Read More

A House Stuck in the ’90s Is Transformed for a Couple Who Loves Murder Mystery Parties

When Kendra Nash of Nash Design Group first met her clients, a newly-engaged couple in their late 20s/early 30s, they… Read More

These Holiday Hosting Hacks Are Guaranteed to Lower Your Stress Levels

Whether you’re new to hosting or have been doing it for years, hacks and tips are always welcomed right? You never know what… Read More

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