Author Archives: Sarah Yang

Here’s What People Who Shop for a Living Actually Buy on Black Friday

At Sunset, we look at thousands of products a year to find the best bang for your buck, so we can confidently say that… Read More

They Bought a House for Its Surf-Friendly Location, But Its Layout Left a Lot to Be Desired—See the Stunning Remodel

Location, location, location—isn’t that what they say all the time in real estate? And for one San Francisco couple, it was definitely everything. The… Read More

Do This 5 Minutes Before Your Guests Arrive for a Stress-Free Party

You’ve sent the invitations, done all the shopping for essentials, ordered or prepared the food and drinks, set up decorations and tables, planned… Read More

I Scoured Amazon for the Best Holiday Entertaining Buys—All of These Are Under $40

It’s the merriest time of the year. There are drinks to drink, festive food to eat, gifts to give and unwrap, friends… Read More

8 Mistakes You’re Probably Making When Hanging a Gallery Wall

I like to think of artwork as the “jewelry” of your home. It has the power to pull everything together and add some color (sometimes… Read More

The Gifts to Give Those Friends and Family Members Who Are Always Hard to Shop For

’Tis the season for gift-giving. When it comes to buying gifts, it seems that people tend to fall into two camps—one camp being the people… Read More

15 Holiday Wines for Every Type of Drinker at Every Price

Wine season is upon us: Corks will be popped, foils trimmed, hostess gifts given, and colleagues toasted, with glasses, goblets, and coupes filled repeatedly at… Read More

TSA PreCheck Is Cheaper Now, So Consider This Your Chance to Sign Up

If you’ve ever waited in an extremely long airport security line and stressed the whole time about whether you were going to miss your flight… Read More

Here’s How to Inflation-Proof Your Thanksgiving Meal

With inflation only continuing to rise, it’s no surprise that many experts have warned that celebrating the holidays could be more expensive this year. Recent… Read More

The Winners of the 2022 Sunset International Wine Competition

How do you choose the perfect bottle of wine? Well, 37 judges were tasked with deciding just that for our 2022 Sunset… Read More

Best of Class Winners of the 2022 Sunset International Wine Competition

After tasted bottles after bottles, the judges have made their choices for the Best of Class winners, which you can see below. To check… Read More

Jenni Kayne Takes Us on a Tour of Her Dreamy Santa Ynez Ranch

There’s really no place like California—but more important, there’s nothing quite like California living. There’s an effortlessness and a focus on nature and informality that… Read More

That $2.04 Billion Winning Powerball Ticket Was Sold in Southern California—This Is What We’d Do If We Won

After months without a winning ticket (there hasn’t been one since Aug. 3), one lucky person in Altadena, California, matched all the numbers to win… Read More

The Multitasking Buy That Will Cover Your Holiday Gifting and Hosting This Year

How’s that holiday checklist going? If it seems like a mile long, we feel you. There’s a lot to do this season. If you’re hosting… Read More

You Won’t Be Able to See Another Total Lunar Eclipse Until 2025, So Don’t Miss Your Chance This Week

You’re not going to be able to see a total lunar eclipse for 3 years, so consider Tuesday, Nov. 8 your last chance to… Read More

You Don’t Have to Go to Iceland to See the Northern Lights—Head Here Instead

Silence is deafening.  The old adage replayed in my mind as each footstep onto the snowpack of a frozen Pine Lake shattered a stillness that… Read More

6 Ways to Stop Daylight Saving Time from Screwing up Your Sleep

Daylight saving time (DST) can be a total pain—whether you’re “falling back” or “springing forward.” Yes, I get the appeal of an extra hour of… Read More

Starbucks’ Red Cups Are Back Today, So I Guess the Holidays Can Officially Begin Now

What’s a holiday season without a Starbucks holiday cup? For some people, seeing those cups make their debut signals the start… Read More

How This Restaurateur’s Houseplant Obsession Became a Dream Side Hustle

To enter one of Yuko Watanabe’s Los Angeles restaurants is to enter a vibrant jungle of houseplants and color that’s… Read More

Turkey Ice Cream Is the Ultimate Thanksgiving Dessert We Didn’t Know We Needed

Portland-based Salt & Straw has always been known for its wildly creative flavors—think Bone Marrow & Smoked… Read More

Her Clients Wanted a ‘Timeless, but Not Traditional’ House—See How This Designer Achieved It

In this four-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom home in Saratoga, California, the original floor plan was actually well-designed—which is something that is not often the case in… Read More

The Thanksgiving Decor That Really Pays For Itself

Believe it or not, it’s time to start thinking about Thanksgiving. And while your mind might immediately go to planning the menu, it’s… Read More

This Might Be the Best Way to Spend a Night In (And It Involves No Screen Time)

If your idea of the perfect night in involves a board game and/or a puzzle, a drink, snacks, and some music or Netflix streaming… Read More

The Only Paint Colors That Will Matter in 2023

If you are curious about future home design trends but don’t have a crystal ball for predictions, one of the best indicators is to look… Read More