Author Archives: Sarah Yang

This Garden Trend Won’t Quit—Here’s How to Do It Right at Home

The use of wood slatting isn’t anything new in garden design (in fact, we’ve got some pretty incredible examples and projects in our… Read More

This Charming Montecito House Was Transformed with Wallpaper and Lots of Natural Light

Many common pre-renovation problems were found in this classic, 1924 Spanish-style house in Montecito, California. Before the current homeowners bought it, it had… Read More

These Are the Best Black Friday Deals, According to Our Editors

Even though “Black Friday” is a little different these days—seriously, when did it become a month-long sale event—we’re not complaining, because that means there… Read More

Skylights and Massive Glass Walls Transformed This Dramatic Black Home from Brooding to Bright

Architect Malcolm Davis loves exposing the bones of an old house to reveal its hidden character, and slicing sections out… Read More

This Is What Chefs Would Never Serve at Thanksgiving

When you think of a traditional Thanksgiving menu, your mind might automatically think about the staples like turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing,… Read More

These Are the Biggest Thanksgiving Mistakes to Avoid

Mishaps are common (even expected) when prepping and hosting a Thanksgiving gathering. There’s so much going on with the cooking, setting the… Read More

25 Last-Minute Thanksgiving Prep Tips from Professional Chefs

You can plan ahead as much as you can for your Thanksgiving gathering, but there’s always bound to be some last-minute scrambling or… Read More

These Are the Best Holiday Gifts to Buy This Year, According to our Editors

You don’t have to scour the ends of the Internet and your local mall to find the perfect gift for each person on your… Read More

Our 2023 Wine Issue Is Out. Read It Now!

We’re living in the golden era of wine in the West. I had that thought on a recent road trip up the California… Read More

The Winners of the 2023 Sunset International Wine Competition

It’s a wonderful, wide, wide world of wine and each year we host the Sunset International Wine Competition to… Read More

Best of Class Winners of the 2023 Sunset International Wine Competition

Consider this your guide to finding the perfect bottle of wine. See below for the Best of Class winners. To check out the winners… Read More

Double Gold Winners of the 2023 Sunset International Wine Competition

Out of the hundreds of bottles tasted by our judges, these are the wines that qualified at Double Gold level this year. To see… Read More

Gold Winners of the 2023 Sunset International Wine Competition

Want to discover a new bottle of wine? Consider these the ultimate recommendations. Our judges tasted hundreds of bottles of wine for the… Read More

A Dilapidated 1912 Craftsman Is Brought Back to Life with California-Cool Style

One of the usual “issues” with older homes is that although they have plenty of character and history, their layouts are not quite… Read More

This Is the Best Time to Plant Your Native Garden—Here’s How to Do It

Move over, holiday-spiced beverages! For us, winter is still peak planting time—where planning is finally put into action and the conditions for our… Read More

15 Must-See Spots to Visit on Your Next Trip to San Diego

Sunset’s Insider Guide series highlights seasonal diversions and secret travel tips from local experts. Read More

6 Thanksgiving Cocktails to Pair with Your Festive Feast

Turkey, stuffing, and pumpkin pie get a lot of attention around Thanksgiving, but we think something else deserves the spotlight this… Read More

Zillow’s 2024 Home Trend Predictions Are Definitely Not What You’d Expect

If you pay attention to interior design trends, you probably can guess a few that come up on prediction lists. On a list… Read More

This 768-Square-Foot Charming San Diego Bungalow Is the Perfect New Start for a Grandma of Two

A first-time homeowner in her 50s (who’s also a mom of two and grandma of two) was ready to make her 768-square-foot San… Read More

The ‘Rake Mob’ Is Turning Autumn Leaves into the Most Soothing Art You’ve Ever Seen

Nik Rust, designer and principal of Vancouver-based Propeller Studio, has been taking on a new kind of seasonal side… Read More

This Storied 1960s Hawaiian Resort Is Reborn as the Ultimate Tropical Getaway

I’m at Kona Village, a resort on the Big Island of Hawaii, listening to Auntie Lei tell stories about the tsunami of 2011. Read More

3 of the Most Booked Airbnbs Are Found in the West—Tour Them Here

Airbnb has made it possible for travelers to stay in some pretty awe-inspiring places. Want to live out your cottagecore fantasy and stay… Read More

The Surprising Interior Design Trick That Can Make Your Floors Pop

When seasoned interior designer Ashley Clark of sKout Interior Design was customizing her own Southern California home, she wanted to… Read More

This Kitchen’s Ceilings Messed up Its Layout and Made It Feel Cramped—Here’s How It Was Transformed

The problem with this Portland, Oregon, kitchen wasn’t that it had a small footprint and no space at all—on the contrary, it had… Read More