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Traditional mexican Day of the dead altar with cempasuchil flowers, bread

Decorate for Dia de los Muertos with These Shops from Mexico

If you're new to celebrating Dia de los Muertos, try shopping from these authentic Mexican retailers to decorate your altar.

September 14, 2021

September 10, 2021

Decorating & Design

Freaky Front Doors Galore: Decorate Your Porch for Halloween Based on Your Style

Whether you're spooky, witchy, or a little playful, here are some design ideas for this Halloween season.

September 10, 2021

September 13, 2021

Flowers & Plants

A Spring Bulb Delivery Service Helps You Create the Cut Flower Garden of Your Dreams

Planting Plantgem’s curated bulbs in the fall ensures a gorgeous bouquet come spring.

September 2, 2021

Lifestyle

A California Coffee Bar Owner Gets the Marie Kondo Treatment: See Her Organizing Tips

Netflix's 'Sparking Joy with Marie Kondo' helped re-think how a California coffee bar owner's home and office work together.

August 31, 2021

Outdoors Oasis

A Cactus Sculpture That Will Live in Your Garden Forever

Decorating & Design

The Cactus That Will Live in Your Garden Forever

As gardens grow and die back season after season, a group of Dustin Gimbel’s cacti totems add exclamation points of permanence and individuality.

September 16, 2021

September 15, 2021

Home & Garden

A Soak in an Outdoor Bathtub Is the Multi-Sensory Experience You Need

Move over ASMR, taking a bath outdoors is a chance to commune with nature in your birthday suit, which is part of the charm.

September 2, 2021

September 10, 2021

Home Tours

A Coastal Style Queen Creates a Pristine O.C. Oasis with Plenty of Beachy Charm

Mindy Gayer Design, an Orange County tastemaker, is transforming homes in and around Newport Beach one white sofa at a time.

August 11, 2021

Home & Garden

Porch Life Is Back! Why Your Front Yard Is the New Outdoor Living Room

Vegetable gardens, outdoor living rooms, and a place to play—your front yard isn’t just for curb appeal. It’s found square footage and a social life, too.

July 22, 2021

September 2, 2021

Home & Garden

Hanging Chair Ideas: Outdoor Hammock Alternatives

These are our favorite outdoor hammock alternatives for National Hammock Day. Relax in a hanging chair!

July 22, 2021

July 23, 2021

terra outdoor idea house patio furniture

Home & Garden

Make Your Patio Furniture Last a Lifetime with These Tips and Tricks

From teak to wicker, outdoor furniture comes with different levels of care—and wear and tear. Here are the pros and cons of each.

August 4, 2021

Current Obsessions

Perigold Plaster table vase shown with decorative bowl and cup

Decorating & Design

Rethinking Plaster: How to Incorporate the Textured Material at Home

From side tables to mirrors, try these textured pieces to add depth at home.

September 17, 2021

Decorating & Design

Plant a Tree Inside Your House, or Build Around One. Then Watch It Steal the Show.

Putting a living, growing tree—yes, a full-size, roots-in-the-ground tree—inside your house is a design idea that we can get behind.

August 21, 2021

August 27, 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

Plan a Plant Spa Day and Level Up Your Houseplant Care

Flowers & Plants

Indulge in a Luxurious Spa Day…for Your Houseplants

You're not the only one who needs a visit to the spa—it's your houseplants' turn to get pampered.

September 9, 2021

Landscaping

Inside Andrew Bird and Katherine Tsina’s Low-Maintenance, Mediterranean-Inspired Garden

Past and present converge in the artist’s serene backyard retreat that channels a countryside vacation.

August 13, 2021

August 14, 2021

bottles and carafes with vinegar and oil

Edible Gardening

Lemongrass, Mushrooms and Beyond: Plant Your Cocktail Garden Now

With summer on the wane, you might think it's time to hang up your shears. Instead, indulge in some seriously delicious autumnal cocktails, straight from your own garden.

August 25, 2021

August 30, 2021

CW Stockwell textile showroom San Francisco

Decorating & Design

Busy, Beautiful Grandmillennial Wallpaper Is Having a Moment…Again

Upgrade boring white walls with fresh and fun color by pasting and papering them in graphic prints.

August 3, 2021

August 4, 2021

Flowers & Plants

Bring Your Neighborhood Together with a Little Free Library for Plants

A free plant stand encourages neighbors to swap succulents, cuttings and smiles, too.

August 11, 2021

Decorating & Design

The Stunning Paint Color That Was Impossible to Find—Until Now

Sunset went on the hunt for a gorgeous but discontinued hue.

August 19, 2021

Decorating & Design

What’s Old Is New Again: How to Bring Terrazzo Back into Your Home

This eco-friendly, speckled material is typically used to make tiles. But it's making a comeback in new ways like side tables, vases, planters, and more.

August 11, 2021

Home & Garden

Everything You Need for a Bathroom Remodel Is Made Right Here in the West

You can avoid supply chain woes by sourcing your bathroom renovation supplies—from tile to faucets and hand-cast hardware—from these local makers. And reduce your carbon foot print while you're at it.

July 13, 2021

July 20, 2021

Decorating & Design

How Many Sofa Pillows Are Too Many Sofa Pillows?

We're here to ask–and answer—the tough questions about styling your sofa with pillows.

September 14, 2021

September 15, 2021

More Ideas

Decorating & Design

This One Paint Color Can Boost Your Home’s Value

Research shows that painting your interiors blue can boost the selling price by thousands of dollars.

July 15, 2021

Serena & Lily's New Del Mar Store Bar Cart

Decorating & Design

Spruce up Your Mixology Station with These Stylish Bar Carts

Style meets function with these bar carts all under $500.

September 1, 2021

Plant a Witchy Moon Garden for Halloween

Flowers & Plants

This Halloween, Plant a Witchy Moon Garden That Will Put You Under Its Spell

The author of 'The Green Witch's Garden' gives Sunset readers a sneak peek at her new book.

September 14, 2021

September 17, 2021

Edible Gardening

The Indoor Gardening Gear That Can Make Fresh Produce Happen All Year Long

A new wave of growing technology means year-round veggie production is a reality. Which solution is right for you?

February 17, 2021

February 19, 2021

Choose a Palette Before Planting Spring Bulbs in the Fall

Flowers & Plants

Want Spring Bulbs for Fall? Pick a Color Palette First

When trying to pick spring bulbs, look to your living space for inspiration.

July 29, 2021

Garden Basics

The New Sunset Garden Apron Is a Work of Functional, Sustainable Beauty

It's smartly designed, sustainably built, and tougher than denim—a product we're proud to place the Sunset name on.

December 9, 2020

December 16, 2020

Idea Houses

Idea House Workbook: Beach-Proof Outdoor Furniture Takes the Spotlight at This Malibu Retreat

Coastal properties call for durable, all-weather wicker and rattan pieces that are built to take a beating, beautifully.

August 9, 2021

August 6, 2021

Hydroponic Hack: Lettuce Grow Farmstand Lineup

Home & Garden

Hydroponic Garden Hacks: How to Grow Your Vegetables Like Zooey Deschanel

Vertical Gardens are pretty easy to use, but Mother Nature always has a few aphids up her sleeve. Here's the ultimate list on how to take your vertical garden to new heights.

July 7, 2021

September 17, 2021