
Laura Honey
Laura has always been a homebody in the truest sense of the word. For the past five years, she’s turned that instinct into a career, curating and writing about homes in every waking (and sometimes sleeping, if it's bedroom-related) hour.
Laura’s professional journey began at The White Company, still one of her favourite places to shop, where she honed her eye for timeless design and quality craftsmanship. From there, she moved into magazine journalism, writing for leading interiors titles including Homes & Gardens and Livingetc, before bringing her expertise to woman&home. Her work blends rigorous testing with a warm, reader-first perspective, whether she’s reviewing the latest kitchen appliance or exploring the trends shaping modern living.
Before journalism, Laura read English at University of Oxford. Alongside voracious reading and writing for student publications, she supported herself with a series of hands-on roles that, perhaps surprisingly, laid the perfect foundation for a career in homes.
She trained as an SCA-certified barista (which explains her forensic approach to coffee machine reviews), spent summers working in her family’s pizza business (meaning no pizza oven that falls short of Italian standards will pass her tests), and worked for the heritage fragrance house Penhaligon's, where she indulged her love of scent, set up her own perfume studio and qualified as a Master Perfumer. That rare combination of practical experience and sensory expertise gives her reviews a distinctive depth particularly when it comes to kitchen kit and candles.
Latest articles by Laura Honey
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Fridge organisation is even more crucial in the summer – and the 'milk in the door' myth needs to goThese expert organisation tips will help food last longer, reduce waste and bust storage myths
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This unusual pillow could be the cure for your neck pain – and it’s cooling tooA centre-stitch might seem like a simple feature, but it makes a massive difference to neck pain
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Are cooling fans as good as air conditioning? I put them head to head to find outWe shoot the breeze with advice and hands-on experience to offer fans that cool like air conditioning whilst settling the cooling fans vs air conditioning debate
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The best pillows for side sleepers, tried and tested by usThe best pillows for side sleepers should keep your head and neck supported, whilst guaranteeing a peaceful night's rest
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This makes healthy, homemade ice cream and sorbet in 20 minutes - it's a heatwave heroGet the scoop on the GreenPan Frost Ice Cream Maker and Slushie Machine and all its homemade, cool treats, which only take 15 minutes to make
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Tired of waking up too hot? This mattress tackles the problem most others missWith over 5,700 springs, HexAdapt technology and cooling threads, is the Origin Hybrid Pro the answer to restorative, midlife sleep free of night-time sweats?
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Bye bye barbecue - we're living la dolce pizza with this charming Italian pizza oven this summerThe Delivita Flow Dual Fuel Pizza Oven serves the all-Italian experience with versatility and style - it's one of the best we've cooked on
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The 6 best blenders - for soup, smoothies, and moreTogether with a team of experts, I tested over 50 blenders and narrowed it down to these six top models from Vitamix, KitchenAid, Sage, and Nutribullet
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This is Jo Malone's most luxurious candle yet - they've never done anything like it beforeZingy, bright, and uplifting, this is a summer must-have
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We swapped traditional vacuums for this robot for a whole month - here's how it wentHands-free cleaning for busy family homes sounds almost too good to be true - is it really?
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My favourite Le Creuset collection is back - it's fresh, fruity, and set to sell outLe Creuset’s latest launch is ripe and ready for picking
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Barbecue like Beckham - the family's surprisingly affordable Ninja grill is set to sell-out this summerDavid Beckham strikes again this barbecue has all the ingredients for the perfect summer evening
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My favourite, luxury pizza ovens are on sale at Amazon - here's a guide to find your perfect modelGozney pizza ovens come in different sizes and at different pricepoints - we've got over a decade of experience to find the perfect one for you
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This pizza oven is affordable luxury at its finest - and it's perfect for small gardensIt has all the ingredients for pizza success, but what do our experts think of the Gozney Arc Lite?
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From frosé to frappes, this iced drinks maker is the most refreshing way to stay coolIn fifteen minutes, you can have frozen drinks galore for up to 12 people - it has to be the most fun way to beat the heat
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This is a fan I can’t gatekeep — it’s a godsend for heatwaves and hot flushesThe MeacoFan 1056 Air Circulator Fan is one of the most powerful, yet quiet fans on the market. At an exceptional price too, is it for you?
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It's not cheap, but the Shark ChillPill is worth every penny - it's a heatwave and hot flush heroIt mists, cools, and fans all from the palm of your hand. The ChillPill is a heatwave hero.
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Don’t panic buy a cheap fan - this record-breaker is the best way to stay coolWith 27 hours of battery life, enough air to reach 16m away, and record-breaking levels of quiet control, this fan is a heatwave hero
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The best cooling fans - tested for hot flushes and heatwavesThese are the best cooling fans on the market, from handheld options for hot flushes to misting fans that'll get you cool quickly,. Here are the ones we love.
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It wasn't planned, but we all swear by the same fan brand - they're heatwave heroesOur homes team swears by Shark fans for keeping you cool through heat waves and hormones - these are the ones we use at home and when we'r eon the go
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The 6 simple coffee machines our barista actually recommends - for better home brewsOur in-house barista has tried and tested all of the best coffee machines from Nespresso, Sage, De'Longhi and more to bring you cafe-quality options
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Simba is having a summer sale - save hundreds on cooling sleepI've rounded up the best Simba mattress deals in their sale, including the brand's best-sellers, so you can enjoy their famous hybrid mattresses for a saving
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IKEA's £5 stainless steel food containers are so much better than heavy glass - and they're non-toxic tooStainless steel food containers offer a lighter, non-toxic alternative to plastic and glass storage. We've done the testing to recommend you our favourites
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Smeg's mini milk frother is affordable luxury at its finest - every kitchen needs oneSmeg's mini milk frother is one of the brand's best launches. At under £100, with cold and hot functions, it's every coffee drinker's dream come true
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