Our Favorite Gift Ideas

Decorating & Design

IKEA and Marimekko’s Collaboration Is Exactly as Charming and Playful as You’d Expect

The limited-edition collection is all about wellness and self-care.

March 15, 2023

March 21, 2023

Garden Basics

IKEA Makes the Most Beautiful Watering Can (And It’s Only $15)

Plus, five more watering cans we love.

February 3, 2023

February 21, 2023

Gifts & Shopping

Lego Makes Succulents, Orchids, and Bonsai Trees—You Won’t Believe How Beautiful They Look

They make the perfect gift.

November 30, 2022

December 2, 2022

Gifts & Shopping

Will Ferrell and LeBron James Are Making Urban Honey. It’s $250 a Jar and It’s Actually Worth It.

Los Angeles A-listers are raising bees in their backyards. The results are surprisingly delicious and support some great charities as well.

November 18, 2022

November 21, 2022

The Latest From Sunset

Landscaping

This Must-See Spring Garden Event Always Sells Out—Here’s How to Get Tickets

Get the chance to see 37 inspiring native gardens.

March 21, 2023

March 20, 2023

Whale sharks migrate through La Paz in Baja California

WildLands

Yes, You Can Swim with Whale Sharks in the Bay Jacques Cousteau Called ‘The World’s Aquarium’

Close encounters with gentle giants are absolutely awe-inspiring, and can be done consciously at this UNESCO World Heritage site.

March 20, 2023

March 21, 2023

Green Living

A 1950s Bungalow Gets Transformed into the Energy-Efficient Home of the Future

Small changes, repeated over time, can make a big impact—and nowhere is this more true than in our homes. Camille Styles, owner of Sunset’s 2023 Idea House, is looking to Schneider Electric to create a home that is energy-smart and environmentally sound.

March 17, 2023

March 20, 2023

Decorating & Design

Paint Can Really Transform a Space—Here’s How

Here’s how Camille Styles, the owner of Sunset’s 2023 Idea House,  is bringing a sense of wellness and serenity to her beach house renovation.

March 17, 2023

Add to Your Reading List

WildLands

These 5 Books Will Inspire Your Inner Wild

Covering themes rooted in the West, these books inspire adventure and conservation.

December 18, 2022

January 20, 2023

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Outdoor Adventure

Bring the Thrill of the Rapids to Your Coffee Table With This New ‘Whitewater’ Book

Buyers can enter a sweepstakes to win a 17-day October river trip for two through the Grand Canyon.

May 25, 2022

WildLands

Bring the Magic of National Parks to Your Living Room with This New Art Collection

Bring the beauty of the national parks into your home with Fifty-Nine Park's newest book.

July 7, 2021

July 9, 2021

Travel

A Historic Rodeo Rides Again: Photographs and Stories from ‘The New Black West’

Photographer Gabriela Hasbun immortalizes the West’s oldest Black rodeo, and its riders, in a new book.

April 1, 2022

January 30, 2023

Mister Jiu's in Chinatown Spicy Crispy Peanuts pictured in a green bowl topped with fried anchovies.

Recipes

He Wrote the Book on Chinese-American Food (Luckily It’s a Cookbook)

Spicy, crispy peanuts kick off a flavor-packed, Chinatown-inspired feast from chef Brandon Jew’s newest cookbook.

June 21, 2021

Gluten free waffles recipe from Malibu Farm

Food & Drink

All the Cookbooks You Should Be Reading Right Now

Some of our favorite cookbooks feature modern Chinese American dishes, healthy breakfasts, vegan twists on authentic Mexican cuisine, and wine pairings made easy.

March 18, 2022

March 22, 2022

Packing Essentials

Travel Tips

After Years of Searching for the Perfect Luggage, I Finally Found It

This backpack is stylish, functional, timeless, and it works hard from Arizona to Tokyo.

May 26, 2022

June 8, 2022

Travel Tips

Backpack Coolers Fit for an Adventure (or Just a Day at the Beach)

These coolers allow for easy, hands-free cold drinks on all your excursions this summer.

June 3, 2022

June 14, 2022

GCI Outdoor Big Surf Chair with Sunshade on the beach

Travel Tips

We Found the Most Comfortable Chairs for Your Most Relaxing Beach Trip Ever

Get ready for the best beach day ever with these comfortable, portable, shaded beach chairs.

June 9, 2022

June 10, 2022

Travel Tips

Our Favorite Sunglasses Built for Outdoor Adventure

These shades are built to endure all manner of adventures.

June 6, 2022

June 7, 2022

Get the Gear

Outdoor Adventure

These Stylish Hiking Shoes Easily Go from Trail to … Anywhere

Our favorite hiking shoes offer more than comfort.

May 17, 2022

June 8, 2022

Camping

The Best New Tents for Every Type of Camper

Whether you're camping in your backyard or suspended from trees (seriously) we have the tent for you.

May 27, 2022

May 23, 2022

Camping

Reach for the Stars: Everything You Need to Throw a Stellar Stargazing Party

After you've found the perfect telescope, don't forget the lanterns, journals, and, of course, snacks.

May 18, 2022

May 21, 2022

two people in kayaks on smooth water, beach and palm trees in distance

WildLands

The Lightweight Foldable Kayak You Didn’t Know You Needed

Oru's latest design can be assembled in under two minutes—one, with practice—and weighs just 18 pounds.

April 4, 2022

Shopping for the Home

Decorating & Design

Everyone’s Favorite Bedding Brand Just Launched a New Furniture Line

The line will appeal to fans of the easygoing, California-cool aesthetic.

October 14, 2022

October 18, 2022

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Outdoor Living

Take It Outside: Waterproof Bean Bag Chairs Are the Ultimate Outdoor Loungers

Lazy summer days deserve the laziest chair there ever was, a glorified, weatherized bean bag chair built for lounging, floating, and staying supine in the sun.

June 14, 2022

June 21, 2022

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Lifestyle

The National Park-Themed Candles You Didn’t Know You Needed

Each candle blends a love of the outdoors with fragrances unique to each destination.

April 12, 2022

Sarah Sherman Samuel pottery barn kids collection bunk bed

Decorating & Design

Looking for Charming Home Decor on a Budget? Head to the Kids’ Section

New furniture and accessories designed for children’s rooms are surprisingly sophisticated, well-priced, and an easy way to add some fun-loving spirit to any room in the house.

May 2, 2022

May 4, 2022