Blake Bakkila

Blake Bakkila is a freelance writer and editor with eight years of experience specializing in lifestyle, design, and regional Western U.S. topics. Her work spans interior design, real estate trends, baby/parenting, health, and lifestyle products, with contributions to GoodHousekeeping.com, WhattoExpect.com, Health.com, and print/digital editions of *Real Simple* and *People*. At Sunset, she covers housing affordability in California, regional gardening, and home design, often incorporating data-driven insights and practical advice tailored to Western U.S. audiences. Her writing style blends actionable guidance with regional specificity, particularly in analyzing housing markets and lifestyle trends. Notable work includes reporting on California's 'impossibly unaffordable' housing markets and curating product roundups for seasonal events like Prime Day. She maintains a focus on space-saving solutions, plant care, and family-oriented design.