Author Archives: Sarah Yang

This Is the Right Way to Hang Art, According to an Interior Designer

Finding art is one thing, but determining where and how to hang it in your home is another. To understand more about the art installation… Read More

These Are the First Things Designers Will Always Notice in Your Entryway

Entryways can be one of the hardest spots to design in your home. Not only do you have to deal with space constraints, but it’s… Read More

Inside Mayer Hawthorne’s Stunning DIY Bungalow Remodel in Los Feliz

You’re probably familiar with the music of Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, and producer Mayer Hawthorne (aka Drew Cohen), but I bet you… Read More

This Is the Easiest Way to Redecorate Your House Without Spending a Dime

Upgrading your home can sound a bit, well, spendy. But you don’t need to break the bank to create a new, on-trend look in… Read More

10 Things You Need to Do In Your Garden Before the End of Summer

Wondering what to do in your garden during those last days of summer? And how can you prep your outdoor space for fall and beyond?… Read More

How One Woman Transformed Herself Through Spearfishing

Mitsuki Hara is making a name for herself in spearfishing, a competitive water sport that’s historically been dominated by men. Her petite… Read More

Is the Home of the Future a Straw-Bale House?

The home building process and all that entails isn’t exactly known for being the most environmentally-friendly. But there is a growing trend of using… Read More

A Brentwood Family Home Was Too Dark and Had a Bad Layout—Now It’s Light, Airy, and Functional for Three Generations

What was meant to be a medium-scale renovation (designing two kids’ bedrooms and a Jack-and-Jill bathroom) eventually snowballed into a full-scale, gut renovation for this… Read More

A Statement Stone Can Transform Any Outdoor Space—Here’s How to Do It Right

When it comes to landscaping design, Molly Sedlacek of the design firm ORCA is a standout in stone styling. And… Read More

Love Espresso Martinis? You Need to Try This Drink That Rivals It

Espresso martinis have taken over, offering a major boost of caffeine and a nice buzz all in one sip. But what if we… Read More

Spam Musubi Is the Salty, Crispy, Umami-Packed Snack We Love Most of All

One of the best ways to eat the truly versatile (and oh-so tasty) meat known as Spam is in a Spam musubi, of course. Read More

The Best Time to Shop for Your Home Might Be on Your Next Vacation—Here’s How to Do It Right

One of the best parts of traveling—beyond the vacation itself, of course—is bringing home a souvenir that will remind you of the trip for… Read More

This Retro Shade Is the Grooviest Beach Tent We’ve Ever Seen

Back in August 1969, a pair of Sunset editors on vacation in Portugal were so inspired by the colorful wood-and-canvas beach shades they saw on… Read More

This New Interior Design Trend Actually Has Staying Power—Here’s Why

Even with outdoor temperatures hiking, homeowners are moving away from cold, modern interiors. And there is one group to thank: Millennials. This generation has welcomed… Read More

The 6 Paint Colors for Your Kitchen That Will Never Go out of Style

It may feel like a cliché to say that kitchens are the heart of the home, but there’s an undeniable truth to that statement. Read More

These Are the Trends Interior Designers Would Never Try Again

With TikTok continuing to rise in popularity, and short-form video becoming the end-all, be-all of information sharing, it seems like our attention spans are… Read More

You’ve Probably Never Seen Lake Tahoe Like This Before

There’s a way to keep Lake Tahoe’s blue waters in your home. Thanks to renowned aerial photographer Gray Malin, we now have access to… Read More

This Pasadena Craftsman Featured in ‘Back to the Future’ Gets a Fresh Update

The ‘80s film Back to the Future (and its subsequent sequels) are total classics, and while fans will most definitely remember the comedic one-liners, storylines,… Read More

Meet the Badass Women Who Are the True Face of Surfing in the West

Lara Einzig grew up on the Sunshine Coast of Australia, but it wasn’t until she moved to California that she became a bona fide surfer. Read More

Is This the Drink of the Summer? TikTok Thinks So

Scrolling through TikTok or Instagram, it’s easy to feel like I’m the only person who isn’t gallivanting around Europe—Aperol spritz in hand, of course. Read More

From Vegan Ravioli to S’mores Ice Cream, 22 New Trader Joe’s Products to Try Right Now

We’re at that part of the summer where it’s just too dang hot to cook and all you want to do is order takeout… Read More

4 Simple Summer Recipes You’ll Cook on Repeat (Plus One Seriously Refreshing Drink)

After several visits to wine country, you eventually learn you don’t need to go to a vineyard or a winery to have a quintessential wine… Read More

Before & After: A Tiny Galley Kitchen Gets Overhauled for a Family of 5

While a family of five (a couple and three daughters) had made some renovations throughout the years to their 1949 mid-century, post-war house in… Read More

These Are the Absolute Best Products to Buy at Aldi, According to Customers

You’re bound to find some exciting discoveries on every trip to Aldi. Sure, the grocery store has your usual staples, but… Read More