Katie Sweeney

Katie Sweeney is a San Francisco-based journalist who has created lifestyle, culinary, and luxury content for over a decade at many nationally-known and respected publications. Prior to Haute Living, Katie was a contributing editor at MyDomaine, the LA-based lifestyle website, writing over 20 stories per week. Before that, Katie worked as a personal chef to the Newsom family for two years. She catered and orchestrated many of Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom and his wife Jennifer Siebel Newsom’s personal events. Katie got her start at PopSugar, where she was the founding editor of its food channel. During her five years at PopSugar, she established a following over 750K readers, represented the brand at countless national culinary events like the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen, and launched a popular video cooking series.

Posts by Katie Sweeney

Meet Arithmetic: The Luxury Line For Problem Skin

Here’s everything you need to know about Arithmetic, a new skincare line that is making waves with its acne control treatment.

New Year’s Eve Hotel Parties in SF

Here’s five fabulous New Year’s Eve Parties at hotels in San Francisco.

Gift Ideas for San Franciscans

From an assortment of delectable caramels made by SF’s top chefs to a super soft flannel from Marine Layer, here are our most spirited holiday gift ideas.

Luxury Home Decor Trends for 2015

The A-list interior designer Mark Cutler shares what is in for luxury home decor in 2015.

San Francisco Holiday Events

From tea with a view to a chic cocktail party in a Christmas tree lot, here are five holiday events to add to your December calendar.

Trevor Traina’s San Francisco Hang Outs

Find out where the IfOnly founder and San Francisco social prince, Trevor Traina, likes to hang out.

How to Host a Holiday Party in SF Without Cooking

Here’s the ultimate no-cook holiday party menu – complete with appetizers, entree, and dessert – with delectable seasonal items from our favorite Bay Area culinary artisans.

Cocktail Catering Services in San Francisco

Planning a party this holiday season? Don’t spend the night mixing cocktails, hire one of these professionals to do the job for you.

Gitane’s Bonbon Appetizer Recipe

We’ve got the San Francisco hot spot’s recipe for a super easy, but delicious cocktail party hors d’oeuvre.

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