Author Archives: Sarah Yang

8 Surprising Must-Have Seeds for Your Vegetable Garden

No matter how long you’ve been in the garden game, seed catalog browsing can feel like an endurance sport. Equal parts exciting and anxiety-inducing,… Read More

This Homeowner Spent 20 Years Collecting Wood to Create His Dream House—Tour the Stunning Craftsman Bungalow

Rich Collins can point to any piece of wood in his house and tell you the story behind it. The Northern California Craftsman-style Aeroplane… Read More

The 11 Most Popular Cleaning Products on Amazon Will Turn You into a Joyful Neat Freak

If you think about, we really are in the golden age of shopping—online shopping, that is. It’s never been easier to get anything and everything… Read More

How Modern Architecture Actually Promotes Mindfulness

I was raised a modernist, but it was lost on me until I was an adult. In 1959, my grandparents had a house built… Read More

The Hidden iPhone Garden Hack You Need to Try

Honestly, what can’t you do with your phone these days? It’s a one-stop shop for pretty much everything—use it to organize your calendar, keep track… Read More

These Are the Only Wellness Trends You Need to Know About This Year

It’s always interesting to take a look at wellness trends and the evolution of them. Remember when it seemed like everyone was obsessed with… Read More

7 Steps to DIY Your Own Bouquet Like a Professional Florist

Sure, you can buy a beautiful flower arrangement at your local florist, or order one from many of the delivery services out there. But,… Read More

These 17 Last-Minute Finds from Trader Joe’s Will Save Your Valentine’s Day

If Valentine’s Day “snuck up” on you this year (aka you forgot), you can still celebrate and treat your significant other to something special without… Read More

This Is What Happens When Two Empty-Nesters Go the Luxurious Route—Pure Design Eye Candy

Homeowners Shawn and Gina Lannen were ready to give their first home as empty-nesters the luxury treatment. Cue interior designer… Read More

Good News, The Monarch Butterfly Population Is Growing in California

In a world where it seems that there’s a lot of not-so good news these days, here’s one bright spot: Researchers have announced that the… Read More

Avoid Cookie-Cutter, Sterile Design—These Are the Steps to Creating a Home with Soul

Join guest editor Camille Styles as she and her family transform a 1950s Malibu beach bungalow into their dream retreat—and in the process, discover a… Read More

This Airbnb Comes with Pottery Lessons from Seth Rogen—And It’s Only $42 a Night

Seth Rogen has been making a name for himself in the most unlikeliest of places—the design world—for the past few years through his cannabis home… Read More

This Yellowstone Home Has a Modern-Mountain Twist—and It’s Located in a Ultra-Private, Celeb-Filled Community

If you’re serious about skiing and exploring the great outdoors (and have more than enough funds), the Yellowstone Club is the… Read More

Some of the Most Spectacular Hot Springs and Saunas Are Located in the West—Here’s Proof

Throughout human history, the healing benefits of hot springs, saunas, and cold plunges have been celebrated for boosting circulation, reducing inflammation, and generally making… Read More

This Palm Springs Home Is the Ultimate Poster Child for Modern Spanish Revival Style

Some home renovations require just a few updates—like a remodel limited to the kitchen, or maybe even an interior paint job and some new flooring. Read More

Here’s How You Can Turn Your Ordinary Bathroom into a Spa Getaway

Can’t get to a spa or want to save money on expensive treatments? It’s never been easier to create your own relaxing sanctuary at… Read More

These Are the Best Trader Joe’s Products of the Year, According to Customers

If you’re a regular Trader Joe’s shopper, you probably have your own specific go-tos that you always have to add to cart. And you… Read More

7 Signs Your Home Is Harming Your Wellness

There are a lot of factors that contribute to the state of your wellbeing. Of course, getting regular exercise or movement in, eating a… Read More

Michelin-Starred Chefs, Spectacular Design, Valet Parking—These Are Gyms You’ll Actually Want to Go To

In an era when nearly everyone is a fitness influencer, it’s become increasingly difficult to find a gym that isn’t completely overwhelmed by tripods and… Read More

IKEA’s Latest Collection Is All About Luck and Prosperity—And You’re Running out of Time to Buy It

Lunar New Year is this weekend, and if you’re celebrating and in need of some last-minute decorations, let IKEA help. The retailer’s… Read More

You Won’t Believe That a Family of 7 (with 5 Sons!) Lives in This Stunning Home

Take a look at this immaculate Danville, California, home with its calming and chic decor. Now, can you believe that a family of seven (with… Read More

This Quirky Home Decor Trend Will Be Everywhere in 2023

The biggest design motif of 2023 is definitely one with nature, adorable, quirky, and will add some playfulness to any room. The… Read More

This Sustainable House Has It All: A Pool with a Killer View, Drought-Tolerant Landscaping, and Room for a Family

It’s hard to fathom that just 36 houses established Los Angeles as a mecca for modern architecture. Beginning in 1945 and ending in 1965,… Read More

Spring Is Around the Corner: 10 Things You Need to Do Immediately in Your Garden

Have you been neglecting your vegetable garden or raised beds this winter? If the answer is yes, it might be time to turn that car around… Read More