Author Archives: Sarah Yang

5 Decorating Mistakes Professional Home Stagers Are Begging You to Avoid 

We’ve all been told to never judge a book by its cover, but who are we kidding? First impressions matter, especially in your home. Read More

15 Fall Salads That Really Lean into the Freshest Produce of the Season

Even though it’s hard to say goodbye to the fresh and abundant tomatoes, summer squash, corn, and stone fruit at… Read More

7 Back-to-School Items Parents Might Want to Buy for Themselves, Too

When I was on a side quest for an SD memory card the other day, I stumbled into a Staples. Instantly, I was transported… Read More

A Two-Unit Building in S.F.’s Castro District Was Neglected for Decades Until a Gut Remodel Brought It Back to Life

This two-unit, two-story 1907 house in the Castro district of San Francisco had seen better days. It had been neglected for decades and… Read More

This Kitchen Looked Decades Older Than the Rest of the House—See How It Was Transformed

The kitchen in this 1980s two-story English Country-style house in Pacific Palisades, California, had its original country look, which made it seem decades… Read More

7 Genius Cooking Hacks Professional Chefs Swear By

Everyone says it takes about 10,000 hours to become an expert in something and, somewhere along the way from novice to know-it-all, you start… Read More

These Are the Winners of the 2026 Sunset Travel Awards

Every year, the Sunset Travel Awards give us a fresh reminder of why the West remains one of the most exciting places on… Read More

The Best Mountain Resorts for Skiing, Hiking, or Doing Absolutely Nothing

The Sunset Travel Awards celebrate the best in travel in the West. These 10 hotels and resorts are the 2026 winners of the… Read More

These City Hotels Combine the Perfect Location with Next-Level Luxury

The Sunset Travel Awards celebrate the best in travel in the West. These 16 hotels are the 2026 winners of the Where to… Read More

Your Vacation Deserves an Upgrade. These Luxury Hotels Deliver.

The Sunset Travel Awards celebrate the best in travel in the West. These 17 hotels and resorts are the 2026 winners of the… Read More

From the Beach to the Desert to the Alaskan Wild, These Resorts and Retreats Embody the West

The Sunset Travel Awards celebrate the best in travel in the West. These 31 hotels, resorts, inns, and lodges are the 2026 winners of… Read More

Dreaming of the Coast? These Classic Destinations Deliver Seaside Bliss

The Sunset Travel Awards celebrate the best in travel in the West. These 13 destinations are the 2026 winners of the Where to… Read More

The Iconic Western Destinations Everyone Should Visit at Least Once

The Sunset Travel Awards celebrate the best in travel in the West. These 12 destinations are the 2026 winners of the Where to… Read More

Your Next Vacation Should Be a Water Adventure

The Sunset Travel Awards celebrate the best in travel in the West. These two adventure companies are the 2026 winners of the What… Read More

You Need a Wellness Reset. Here’s Where to Go Now.

The Sunset Travel Awards celebrate the best in travel in the West. These four spas and resorts are the 2026 winners of the… Read More

From Rodeos to Wine Country to Flower Fields and Beyond, This Is the Essence of Western Travel

The Sunset Travel Awards celebrate the best in travel in the West. These five experiences and destinations are the 2026 winners of the… Read More

From Mediterranean to Mexican to Modern Japanese, These Restaurants Are Worth the Trip

The Sunset Travel Awards celebrate the best in travel in the West. These 28 restaurants are the 2026 winners of the Where to… Read More

Here’s Where to Drink Like a Local in the West

The Sunset Travel Awards celebrate the best in travel in the West. These 11 bars, lounges, restaurants, and markets are the 2026 winners of… Read More

This 1920s L.A. Home Lost Its Charm After Modernizations, So a Designer Brought It Back to Its Roots

Previous renovations to this 1928 Tudor Revival home in Los Angeles had modernized it, making it easier for everyday life in the 21st… Read More

5 Tips for Turning an Awkward Slope into a Thriving Landscape

A slope can feel like one of those classic garden headaches: too steep to mow, too awkward to plant, and somehow always one rainstorm away… Read More

My Son Attended a Hotel Kids’ Camp Designed for Toddlers—and It Was the Best Decision Ever

We’ve taken our son on dozens of trips over the past two and a half years, and each time, he’s looking for one… Read More

This Mill Valley Home Was Designed Around the Owners’ Art Collection

The homeowners of this 1948 Mill Valley house collect black and white photography so it was a given that those treasures would take… Read More

The Labor Day Sales You Don’t Want to Miss

Labor Day weekend isn’t just about barbecues, time off, and celebrating the unofficial end of summer—it’s also a major shopping event. Retailers are… Read More

A Wellness Expert Says Everyone Should Have a ‘Calm Corner’—Here’s How to Design One

Home is a retreat for so many of us, but there’s a growing trend of designing intentional spaces for self-care. Read More