Sunset Magazine - Living in the West

Topanga Ranch Motel

These Historic Homes and Buildings Were Destroyed in the L.A. Wildfires

These iconic structures were featured in TV shows, movies, and more.

January 14, 2025

January 16, 2025

This App Could Save Your Life in An Emergency

Watch Duty, based in Sonoma, has become an essential tool during the L.A. wildfires.

January 16, 2025

January 15, 2025

10 Incredible Grassroots Efforts Providing Fire Relief That You Need to Know About

These community-led efforts offer services (and a ray of hope) to California wildfire victims.

January 14, 2025

January 17, 2025

Here’s Exactly What You Should Pack in Your Go-Bag (Plus Where to Buy It)

These are the items to pack to be prepared for emergency situations.

January 14, 2025

January 15, 2025

The Latest From Sunset

Fremont Kitchen by Nina Jizhar

Decorating & Design

This Bright and Open Kitchen Cleverly Conceals Its Appliances

It was spacious, but had a bad layout.

January 20, 2025

January 20, 2025

Burned Tree

How to Safeguard Your Landscape After a Wildfire

Essential steps to assess, clean up, and protect your outdoor spaces from the lingering effects of wildfire damage.

January 17, 2025

January 17, 2025

Top View of RGE-RD Dishes

This Is the Bison Recipe You’ll Be Making on Repeat (Plus, Other Sustainable, Hearty Dishes)

The bison-focused restaurant RGE RD in Alberta is a model of sustainable, hearty cooking that expresses the terroir of the region.

January 17, 2025

January 15, 2025

Los Angeles Skyline

Support Wildfire Victims by Shopping Our Limited Edition ‘I Love You California’ Products

Proceeds go to organizations helping those impacted by the L.A. wildfires.

January 16, 2025

January 17, 2025

Garden

Fishbone Cactus

Flowers & Plants

This Is The Next Big Thing in Houseplants (But It’s Extremely Hard to Find)

Move over Monstera, our eyes are set on a quirky yet cute cactus.

January 9, 2025

January 13, 2025

Watering Plants on Balcony

The Garden Trends We Want to Leave Behind in 2025

It’s time to make room for fresh and meaningful garden practices in the new year.

January 1, 2025

January 9, 2025

Travel

California Just Got Two Brand New National Monuments. Here’s How to Visit.

The creation of Chuckwalla National Monument and the Sáttítla Highlands National Monument mark a historic day in conservation.

January 7, 2025

January 7, 2025

This Secret Season Is Actually the Best Time to Travel. Here’s Why (and Where to Go)

The rainy months don't get the love they deserve, but really it's a superior time to explore.

January 7, 2025

January 13, 2025

Design

Exterior Landscape in Washington Cabin by Best Practice Architecture

Inside a Cozy, Secluded Cabin in Washington That Blends Rustic and Modern So Well

It was built to showcase the surrounding beautiful nature.

January 16, 2025

January 14, 2025

Couch Corner design by Andrea Lackie Design

Decorating & Design

This Is What Makes a Home Functional, According to Interior Designers

Plus, how to achieve functionality in your own space.

January 15, 2025

January 12, 2025

Food

Roasted Romanesco Polenta

35 Quick and Easy Dinners You Can Make This Winter

Quick dinners for long winter nights.

January 9, 2025

January 11, 2025

25 Fresh and Comforting Recipes to Cook This January

New year, new recipes to try.

January 1, 2025

January 6, 2025