Home & Garden Ideas

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14 Gifts the First-time Gardener Will Absolutely Love

When someone you care about starts gardening one thing is clear: They need gear! Here are 14 great ideas that will get their green heart thumping.

November 24, 2021

Decorating & Design

From Nearly Bare to Decked with Crafts, Here’s How We Like Our Christmas Trees

You might expect Sunset editors to have ideas about holiday decor. And you’d be right. Here’s how we’re trimming our trees.

November 23, 2021

December 1, 2021

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DIY Projects

These Kid-Friendly Craft Kits Are Here Just in Time for the Holidays

Make some fun ornaments and decorations and be creative with your family with these holiday craft kits from Etsy.

November 23, 2021

November 22, 2021

Travel

Take in a Dazzling Holiday Light Show at These Botanical Gardens

Some of the West's most beautiful gardens are transforming into sparkling wonderlands of colorful lights for the holidays.

November 18, 2021

December 1, 2021

Time to Get Cozy

Home Tours

A Renovated A-Frame Near Lake Arrowhead Builds the Case for a Pink Front Door

The A-frame endures as America’s favorite weekend hideout.

November 23, 2021

December 1, 2021

Decorating & Design

Prepare for Crisp Days and Long Nights by Layering Snuggly Sheepskins, Real or Faux, Just About Anywhere

Wool pelts, the interior design version of Bob Ross' painted "fluffy little clouds," can soften the hard angle of dining chairs, or warm your toes on chilly mornings.

October 27, 2021

December 1, 2021

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Decorating & Design

A Tiny Wood Stove Is the Cozy-Season Accessory Your Small Space Needs

Compact, cute, and Instagram-friendly, small-scale wood stoves—some only a foot wide—bring hygge warmth to your favorite winter hideouts.

October 11, 2021

December 1, 2021

Home Tours

An Idaho Guest Cabin Is the Cutest Prefab We Ever Did See

Architect Douglas Burdge escapes from L.A. and welcomes friends to his Sun Valley ranch whenever he can. The tiny guest cabins where they stay, which are manufactured homes made to look like rustic cabins, are as inviting as it gets.

August 31, 2021

Bring Out the Garlands

Home & Garden

Pops of Color: Neon, Pastels, and Jewel Tones Are Taking Over Holiday Decor

“Unexpected color palettes” and “playful decor” are on trend this holiday season, according to an Etsy report.

October 27, 2021

December 1, 2021

personalized white stockings hanging from mantle

Decorating & Design

Not Just Dreaming: Bring a White Christmas to Your Home With These Decorations

Bring the classic Christmas song to life in your home with these elegant garlands, wreaths, stockings, and more.

November 2, 2021

December 1, 2021

Gifts & Shopping

Garlands, Trees, and Stockings: Check Out These Etsy Shops for Unique Holiday Decor

Support independent artists across the West by checking out these Etsy stores with wreaths, trees, even gnomes for your holiday season decor collection.

October 5, 2021

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Holidays

From Dried Citrus Garlands to Group Cocktails, These Entertaining Pros Share Their Holiday Secrets

Designer Heather Taylor, caterer Annie Campbell, and floral designer Whit McClure share how to turn your home into a holiday haven for family and friends.

November 10, 2021

November 16, 2021

Design Ideas for You

A DIY Fall Wreath Nobody Will Believe You Made Yourself

DIY Projects

DIY a Fall Wreath Nobody Will Believe You Made Yourself

This fall wreath tutorial is easier than it looks, and the results are so good you may want to keep yours up all winter.

October 22, 2021

November 1, 2021

Decorating & Design

Built-in Bunk Rooms Make Space for More Family, More Friends, and More Fun

It's easier to host a crowd of cousins, a gaggle of grandkids, or festivities for friends, if you have a well-designed bunk room where everyone can pile in together.

November 12, 2021

December 1, 2021

Decorating & Design

Dark and Moody Plates Make Your Table Look Like a Dutch Still Life—In a Good Way

Set your holiday table with ceramics in rich, saturated colors pulled straight from a 17th century painting.

November 10, 2021

November 11, 2021

Home & Garden

Settling the Top Sheet Debate: The Best Quick-Change Duvet Covers and Topless Sets for Anyone Ditching the Two-Sheet Bed

The debate over how to make a bed—with a fitted sheet only, or a flat sheet on top—rages on. Our take? There is no wrong side of the bed. Here are some of our favorite linen brands that offer versatile, well-designed options for all.

November 3, 2021

November 8, 2021