Author Archives: Sarah Yang

These Are the Best Father’s Day Gifts to Give This Year

Father’s Day is just around the corner, and you know what that means—it’s time to get in the gifting mood. And it really… Read More

Inside a Home That Was Designed to Feel Like a Modern Fairytale

In a world full of bland, neutral interiors and modern homes that feel soulless, it’s a delightful surprise when you see a home… Read More

This Is How to Give Your Home That Laid-Back Luxury Look

Two Sun Valley, Idaho-area homes master the art of elegant but informal modern mountain living that’s in tune with the town’s family-first,… Read More

Yes, You Can Actually Open a Wine Bottle Without a Cork Opener. Try These Tricks.

What better way to cap off an impromptu beach trip or picnic in the park than with a glass of wine? With… Read More

The 6 Backyard Design Mistakes People Make Far Too Often (and What to Do Instead)

Backyard season is upon us, which means alfresco dinners, sun-soaked reading sessions, and outdoor lounging are all on the horizon. And if you’re… Read More

The Summer Recipes You Should Be Making This June

Even though summer doesn’t officially start until June 21, by the time June 1 rolls around, we can consider the season in full swing. Read More

A 1930s Classic Ranch-Style Home in Palm Springs Goes Back to Its Roots

You could tell this 1930s classic California ranch-style house in Palm Springs’s historic and exclusive Smoke Tree ranch community (where Walt Disney… Read More

10 Things to Do in Your Garden When Summer Is in Full Swing

The sun is out, plants are flourishing, and it’s officially grow time. Here’s what you need to do to keep your garden gorgeous all… Read More

This Botanical Spritz Is the Drink of the Summer

On a trip to Paris in the spring of 2017, I sat outside on an unseasonably warm day and sipped the perfect spritz. A… Read More

Two of the Most Affordable Cities to Buy a House Are in Arizona

For the past couple of years it’s been especially hard to buy a home with prices rising and the competition stiff. According… Read More

Hosting an Outdoor Party? 5 Savvy Tips Professional Party Planners Swear By

We don’t care what the calendar says: It’s hot and sunny, which means it’s basically summer. And, sure, beach vacations and camping… Read More

The Memorial Day Sales You Don’t Want to Miss

Memorial Day weekend is one of the best shopping weekends of the year, helping you prep and stock up for summer adventures. Whether… Read More

These Are the Best Viewing Spots in the Grand Canyon

Yes, gazing wide-eyed into the unfathomable expanse of the canyon is an exquisitely powerful activity, but focusing on other facets of the location’s… Read More

How a TV Producer-Turned-Designer Built a New Home with an Old Soul

Interior designer Sam Donnelly of Merchant & Mercantile wanted to build a home in Studio City, California that was different… Read More

The Best Places to Stay in the Grand Canyon

Staying overnight at the Grand Canyon transforms the experience. When evening settles across the canyon walls, the park becomes quieter and more contemplative. Read More

Your Fail-Safe Guide to Combatting Seasickness

Permission to come aboard? Absolutely. From the rise of luxury liners from hoteliers like Four Seasons and… Read More

Here’s How to Step up Your Outdoor Entertaining Game This Summer

Summer is just around the corner, which means it’s almost prime time for alfresco dining. If you’re a seasoned host, you may already… Read More

5 Kitchen Layout Mistakes Designers Want You to Stop Making

If you want to create a kitchen that’s both functional and fashionable, you have to nail the layout. Wood-drenched cabinets and built-in… Read More

One in Three Homes in This Pacific Northwest City Sell Within a Week

While some homes are flying off the market, others are still sitting for sale for weeks or months on end. For homes in… Read More

These Easy Kebab and Skewer Recipes Are Grilling Staples

From the Mediterranean to India, Japan, Cambodia, and beyond, these skewers are reason enough to fire up the grill. Kebabs, kabobs, satay, souvlaki,… Read More

In This Palo Alto Home, the Interiors Are the Backdrop for an Eclectic Art Collection

When you have an extensive and eclectic art collection like artist Sandy Ostrau and her husband Mark do, you’ll… Read More

All the Chicest Hotels Are Doing This Luxurious Design Trick—But Does It Work in Your Home?

You don’t have to look far to find design inspiration: It’s everywhere. While some people rely on social media and picture-perfect home tours,… Read More

The Biggest Trend in Luxury Travel Isn’t a Five-Star Hotel—It’s This Posh Perk

For as long as we can remember, a five-star hotel was the epitome of luxury travel. I mean, does it get any better than… Read More

This Is the Best State to Work from Home

About 12 percent of people in the United States work from home, but there’s one state with the Goldilocks-level conditions for remote workers. In… Read More