Author Archives: Sarah Yang

A Local Chef’s Guide to Eating in the San Gabriel Valley

Sunset’s Insider Guide series highlights seasonal diversions and secret travel tips from local experts. Follow along as we learn where to eat, drink,… Read More

Yes, You Can Clean Garden Tools in Your Dishwasher—Plus, 21 Other Surprising Ideas

You’ve bought your first home—congratulations! But, before you buy a new doormat, tear up the carpeting, or … Read More

You’ll Never Guess Which Home Improvement Project Will Increase Your Home’s Value the Most

Any type of renovation or remodeling project will add some value to your home, and can be an upgrade to your lifestyle. (A… Read More

This Palm Springs House Is Full of the Grooviest, Most Stylish Mid-Century Modern Decorating Ideas

The fun thing about Palm Springs interior design is you can get really playful with it, drawing on mid-century modern features and… Read More

These Last-Minute Mother’s Day Gifts Will Save Procrastinators Everywhere

Sometimes life gets really busy and all of a sudden you look at the calendar and realize Mother’s Day is just a few… Read More

It’s Summer—11 Things You Need to Do in Your Garden Now

Warm weather has finally arrived! Here’s what to do in your garden now. Plant –Grow lemongrass for cooking. Root fresh stalks in a… Read More

The Oldest Chile Pepper Was Found in Colorado—and It’s Around 50 Million Years Old

So it turns out that chile peppers (part of the tomato, or nightshade family) have been around for much longer than we thought. Read More

Edible Flowers Are Everywhere These Days—Here’s What to Know Before You Bake with Them

How many beautiful cakes, cookies, cupcakes, etc. dotted with gorgeous blooms have you been seeing on your social feeds lately? I’ve been inundated with… Read More

9 Mother’s Day Gifts That Are Better Than Your Average Bouquet

While flowers are always a foolproof gift for Mother’s Day, it might be fun to get a little creative this year and try… Read More

From Cramped to Glam, This Unbelievable Kitchen Makeover Doubles the Space and Triples the Style

When a family of five (three generations: a middle-aged couple, the wife’s elderly parents, and the couple’s adult son) downsized from a 6,300-square-foot residence… Read More

Look Inside This Perfectly Restored Carmel Valley Ranch House Where ‘Dennis the Menace’ Grew Up

When Jeff Webster and Kimberly Clemenson began their search for a home in which to spend their retirement years enjoying the pleasant microclimate of… Read More

You’ll Get the Biggest Tax Refund If You Live In This State (Hint: It’s in the West!)

Filing taxes is definitely not a task that people enjoy (and if you do, well, good for you). But for many of us, the… Read More

This Is the Most Popular Interior Design Style in the U.S.

Interior design trends are like a revolving door—like many trends, it’s cyclical. One minute the coastal look is in, then a few years… Read More

‘This Is Us’ Showrunner’s Silver Lake Home Is a Modern Take on Classic California Style

Neighborhood walks can sometimes give you both house envy and inspiration. Few people get to actually move into the subject of their house fantasies. Read More

Yes, You Can Grow Your Own Spices in Your Garden and Save Money—Here’s How

We’ve all been there, the premature demise of our cilantro bolting into bitterness and a head full of seeds after an unexpected heat… Read More

This Indigenous Food Brand Makes Award-Winning Olive Oil

Along a stretch of the Capay Valley, rows of olive groves are nestled beneath rolling hills whose hues shift to shades of cerulean as… Read More

These Decor Trends Are ‘In’ Right Now, According to Etsy

If you pay attention to decorating and design trends (or are even just curious about them), you’re going to want to know about these… Read More

Le Creuset Just Launched a Brand New Color, and It’s 100% Perfect for Spring

A launch of a new Le Creuset color is breaking news for many, but especially for mega fans of the cookware brand who… Read More

This Game-Changing New Paint Finish Should Only Be Used If You Want to Drench Your Space in Color (and You Absolutely Should)

When it comes to paint finishes, there are the usuals: high-gloss, semi-gloss, satin, eggshell, and flat/matte. That’s already plenty of options that can… Read More

This Landscape Addition Is the Best Answer to a Smarter, Low-Water Garden

This article is part of our 8-week, limited edition newsletter series, The Low-Water Gardening Guide, where we’ll walk you through what it takes to… Read More

Chic Hotels Around the World Inspired This San Francisco House

Inspiration can be found pretty much anywhere. For the owners of a 1908 San Francisco home, they were inspired by gorgeous hotel interiors. Read More

This Professional Plant Hunter’s Garden Is as Amazing as You’d Expect

When I think of a plant hunter—as in, someone who goes to places like South Africa, Vietnam, China, and Nepal to find rare species… Read More

Here’s Why You Should Visit Reno Now (No Gambling Required)

Sunset’s Insider Guide series highlights seasonal diversions and secret travel tips from local experts. Follow along as we learn where to eat, drink, stay,… Read More

IKEA’s 80th Anniversary Collection Is a Joyful, Nostalgic Throwback

IKEA is turning 80 this year and we’re all getting presents. The legendary Swedish retailer is launching a new collection,… Read More