Author Archives: Sarah Yang

This Mountaintop Glass Box House Is All About the Views

Architect Cherie Goff, a nature-loving native Coloradan, knew she’d made the right decision to move up into the mountains when… Read More

This Is the Best Spot in the House to Put up Your Christmas Tree, According to an Interior Designer

The most classic, must-have holiday decor item is the Christmas tree. You and your family will choose one, adorn it with… Read More

Pantone Just Announced the 2024 Color of the Year—and It’s Warm and Fuzzy

It’s official: the Pantone Color of the Year is 13-1023 Peach Fuzz. A softer hue than last year’s color,… Read More

Pinterest Says These Home Trends Will Be Big in 2024

There are a lot of “trend forecasters” out there, but the folks at Pinterest really know what they’re doing. The… Read More

That Christmas Tree Isn’t Complete Without Ornaments—These Are the Best-Looking Ones We’ve Seen

What would a Christmas tree be without its ornaments? Naked, of course. But in all seriousness, the ornaments can really make the tree,… Read More

This ‘60s A-Frame Kit House Is a Picture-Perfect Idyllic Retreat

Architect Joe Herrin, co-founder of Heliotrope Architects, has a deep connection to the San Juan Islands in Washington—boat trips… Read More

These Paint Colors Will Be Trending in 2024

It’s that time where we’re looking ahead to see what’s in store, trend-wise, for 2024. And on the design front, many paint brands… Read More

Don’t Skip These Critical Garden Tasks This Winter

We are incredibly lucky to garden nearly year round in many parts of the West, but Winter is definitely the time to slow down,… Read More

It’s Time to Bring Back These Retro Holiday Decorating Ideas

The 1950s and ’60s were a very groovy period in Sunset history when it came to forward-thinking on DIY decorating. The editors had… Read More

Trader Joe’s Just Dropped New Holiday Items—See Them All Here

Trader Joe’s really brings its A-game during the holidays. Halloween and fall? All the cozy, pumpkin things you could ever want. Thanksgiving? You… Read More

Inside a Contemporary Bozeman Home That Mixes Antiques and Modern Style

When a couple was downsizing from a large working ranch in Colorado to a 4,500-square-foot new build in Bozeman, Montana, they tapped Susie… Read More

This Is How to Decorate for the Holidays So It Doesn’t Clash with Your Home’s Style

As the countdown to Christmas continues, all I can think about is how I should decorate my home for the holidays. In Southern… Read More

The Holiday Gifting Tips to Know Before You Start Shopping

The pressure is on to give those loved ones in your life the perfect, most thoughtful gifts. But as you might know, that’s… Read More

11 Cool Things to Do in Casper, Wyoming

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

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