Author Archives: Sarah Yang

A Professional Organizer Shares the Best Way to Store Toys

There’s a TikTok trend that’s popped up on my For You Page, where parents show their homes before and after baby. Pre-baby, it’s all… Read More

This Is the Secret to a Successful Thanksgiving Gathering

Hosting Thanksgiving is not for the weak. There are so many logistics involved—creating the guest list, setting the menu, taking into account… Read More

Inside a San Diego Kitchen with European Style

The kitchen in this 1928 San Diego home (it recently earned Historical Preservation status) was disjointed and inefficient. It was originally divided into… Read More

A Flight Attendant Shares Why You Always Have to Open and Close Your Seat’s Windows

Let’s set the scene, shall we? You boarded your flight—and managed to get your carry-on into an overhead compartment—and are just about to… Read More

This Is the Smallest Detail That Designers Say Gives Big Time Style

“The devil lies in the details” might be another old adage for some, but when it comes to decorating your home? It’s a guiding… Read More

Behind the Scenes of Sunset’s Maximalist and Merry Holiday Issue, Guest-Edited by Martyn Lawrence Bullard

Martyn Lawrence Bullard might just turn you into a maximalist. When we arrived at his Palm Springs home to photograph… Read More

This Is the Secret to Choosing an Amazing Bottle of Wine

What makes a bottle of wine truly spectacular? While aging your vino and finding the perfect pairing are excellent ways to elevate… Read More

The 5 Design Rules That Are Meant to Be Broken—and What to Do Instead

Interior design is constantly evolving, adapting to current trends while holding onto age-old traditions. With so many buzzwords and ideas out there,… Read More

Inside a 470-Square-Foot Storybook Cottage in the Pacific Northwest

While the main house on this Vashon Island, Washington, property exuded farmhouse charm, the 470-square-foot guest house didn’t have any of that. The… Read More

20 Chic Ways You Can Set the Table This Holiday Season for Under $50

Sure, the most important part of your holiday gathering is enjoying time with family and friends and eating good food. But the… Read More

This Is the Reason Why Houses in Scary Movies Are Now Modern, Not Victorian

From the mysterious mansion in The Others to the eerie, English estate featured in Crimson Peak, film history would have you believe that the… Read More

Going Wine Tasting? 4 Mistakes Insiders Are Begging You to Stop Making

A trip to wine country is always a good idea—but there’s something about the crisp air and harvest season that makes fall a… Read More

25 Recipes You’re Going to Want to Make This November

Sure, Thanksgiving is the main event when it comes to cooking in November. But it’s just one day of eating—there are still 29… Read More

These Are the Chicest Houses from Horror Films, According to Designers

What makes a scary movie truly terrifying? It’s often the villain, be it a knife-wielding killer a la Psycho or a supernatural being in… Read More

These Best New Horror Books Aren’t for the Faint of Heart

If you’re the type of person who looks forward to spooky season and all that this entails—visiting haunted houses or attractions, watching… Read More

This Island Retreat Is a Relaxing Escape from the City

Sometimes simple is best, and this retreat on Orcas Island, Washington, is proof of that. Designed and constructed on a tight budget for… Read More

How a Professional Organizer Color-Codes Every Closet (and Why It’s Important)

From bookshelves to closets, color-coding instantly makes your home feel more curated and clutter-free. To better understand its benefits and how to get… Read More

5 Simple Rules to Getting Quiet Luxury Right, According to Interior Designers

It’s up for debate whether quiet luxury will continue its reign, but modern-minimalists continue leaning into the trend.   “If ‘quiet luxury’ were… Read More

5 Clever Ways to Score a Nearly-Impossible Dinner Reservation

If you want to dine at one of the best restaurants on the West Coast, patience is a virtue. Trust me, I should… Read More

Inside Boot Barn’s ‘Gothic, Sexy Western’ Corporate Office

When you think of a corporate office, “sexy” or “stylish” doesn’t really come to mind. But Boot Barn’s corporate headquarters in Irvine, California, will… Read More

How This Environmental Advocate Is Using Trees to Rebuild West Maui

Kenneth Duane Sparkman is the embodiment of an advocate and arborist, focusing his life’s work on landscape management and preserving the watersheds of Maui. Read More

The 6 Questions Every Real Estate Expert Asks Potential Homeowners

The real estate market has good and bad news for potential homeowners. Let’s start with the latter: Mortgage rates are chilling in the mid-6%… Read More

This 1913 Seattle Craftsman Feels Effortlessly Lived In

There wasn’t anything seriously wrong with this five-bedroom, two-bathroom classic Craftsman in Seattle—in fact, it was downright idyllic. Read More

These Will Be the Most Popular Paint Colors in 2026

It can be hard to believe that we’re already taking a peek at 2026 predictions, yet here we are. The paint companies have gotten… Read More