Author Archives: Sarah Yang

What Did President Biden Serve at His First State Dinner? Wines and Cheese from the West That Are Actually Perfect for the Holidays

The White House State Dinner is a grand affair where politics and international diplomacy play out against a backdrop of elaborate floral arrangements, seating… Read More

A New Build Home That Is So Charming It Feels Like It’s Been Around for Decades

A new construction home has its pros and cons. A pro? Well, first, everything is probably brand-new, up-to-date, and modern (including the appliances and… Read More

Lego Makes Succulents, Orchids, and Bonsai Trees—You Won’t Believe How Beautiful They Look

You can already get Lego sets of the Millennium Falcon, Eiffel Tower,… Read More

A-Frame You’ve Met Your Match: This 50-Year-Old Mountain Cabin Thrives in Snow

In the winter of 1969, 12 feet of snow blanketed the High Sierra mountains in Alpine County, a sparsely populated corner of California… Read More

Who Says You Can’t Garden In Winter? We’ve Got the Must-Do Checklist to Prove You Wrong

Just because it’s winter doesn’t mean you get some time off from gardening. In fact, this might be the perfect time to get ready… Read More

We Test Hundreds of Items for Sunset’s Subscription Box—These Made the Cut

Picking products for the Sunset Best of the West Subscription box is a lot like putting together the magazine. As we test and… Read More

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… 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. 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,… 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,… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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. 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… Read More