Author Archives: Nicole Clausing

Sunset’s Menlo Park Campus Earns National Recognition for Historic Significance

In a milestone moment for California architecture and publishing history, Sunset magazine’s former headquarters in Menlo Park has been officially deemed eligible for the… Read More

This Historic Mining Town Is a Hidden Gem in Oregon’s Wine Country

Sunset’s Insider Guide series highlights seasonal diversions and secret travel tips from local experts. Follow along as we learn where to eat, drink, stay,… Read More

He Survived a Shark Attack. Here’s Why He Wants to Protect Them.

Mike Coots is the embodiment of a waterman. The Kauai local and ocean advocate has dedicated his life to the sea, crafting images of… Read More

10 Essential Tasks to Keep Your Garden Healthy This Summer

This summer, focus on nurturing your garden in new ways with fire-safe pruning, soil-enriching crops, and thoughtful planting to create a thriving, resilient space that’s… Read More

How a Former Fashion Editor-Turned-Interior Designer Creates Effortlessly Beautiful Spaces

A well-designed room and an elegant outfit have more in common than one might think. Both start with a foundation of timeless, handcrafted materials with… Read More

The Wines That Pair Best with Summer

There’s no easier way to drink well than the Sunset Wine Club, a selection of story-worthy wines produced by the top vintners in California,… Read More

2025 Sunset Western Home & Design Awards: Best Architecture

Clean lines, sleek spaces, fire-resilient design, and sustainable luxury—these architects and firms are setting the bar high for architecture in the West and beyond. Take… Read More

2025 Sunset Western Home & Design Awards: Kitchen Design

The kitchen is often the heart of the home—where people not only cook and eat but also work and entertain. These winning designs are functional,… Read More

2025 Sunset Western Home & Design Awards: Makers

From an iconic ceramics brand to artisans who make stylish seating to a small-batch, boutique paint brand, these makers create the art that details the… Read More

Rivian’s High-Design Outpost Near Joshua Tree Is the Coolest Charging Station We’ve Ever Seen

With desert wildflowers blooming, the weather toasty but still comfortable, and the crowds starting to thin, now is the perfect time to visit… Read More

This West Hollywood Restaurant Will Transport You to the South of France

Even though it rarely rains in Los Angeles, it’s a bold move to open a restaurant with 70 percent of its tables outside. But if… Read More

Robert Downey Jr.’s Malibu House Is a Marvel of Disaster-Ready Design

When Robert Downey Jr. and Susan Downey asked designer Joe Nahem of Fox-Nahem interior design to turn their empty… Read More

This Northern California Town Is Going Through a Cultural Renaissance Right Now

Sunset’s Insider Guide series highlights seasonal diversions and secret travel tips from local experts. Follow along as we learn where to eat, drink, stay, and shop. Read More

Green Drenching Is the Trend Taking Over Gardens This Spring—Here’s How to Do It

“Green drenching” is the garden trend taking over this spring, shifting the focus from bold blooms to a tranquil palette of layered greens. Think compact… Read More

National Park Week Is Here, and the Founder of the Parks Project Knows How to Celebrate It

If you’re into the outdoors, chances are you’ve seen the dopamine-inducing psychedelic prints from Parks Project on the trails. The purpose-driven… Read More

Rams Announcer Sam Laganà on Staying to Fight the Fires

It is no exaggeration to call Sam Laganà a pillar of the Palisades community. He’s been anointed as a Hometown… Read More

Salomón Huerta on Art and Altadena

Salomón Huerta has been a fixture in the Los Angeles art community for decades. A native of the infamous Ramona… Read More

Amber Lewis on Rebuilding the California Home

Amber Lewis is an interior designer and author who grew up in Malibu. Known for her laid-back, approachable, and definitively California style, she… Read More

Why I’m Never Leaving Malibu

Ultra athlete turned bestselling author and podcast star Rich Roll lives, works, and plays in the mountains of Malibu, where… Read More

A Photographic Love Letter to California

Sunset staff photographer Thomas J. Story has spent the past 25 years photographing the West. Here, he shares some of his favorite photographs of this… Read More

A Fire Country Home That’s Beautiful and Defensible

As with most Californians, fire-resistant home design is a topic of interest and fascination for me, regardless of the fact that I’ve never lived… Read More

The New Rules of Fire-Resilient Home Design, According to a Top Malibu Architect

Architect Doug Burdge’s life and career have been shaped by the beauty and promises of Malibu—and by the wildfires that… Read More

A Palisades Taquero on the Healing Power of Food

For years, Rodolfo Barrientos’ food truck Gracias Señor was more than just a place to grab a meal in Pacific Palisades—it was… Read More

The Devastating Toll of the L.A. Fires

In a few horrible weeks, 57,000 acres of L.A. burned, the largest urban fire in the history of the West. That’s the equivalent of four… Read More