
Laura Honey
Laura is a self-confessed, floral-obsessed, fragrance aficionado. She started out her career working for the luxury British perfume brand, Penhaligon's. Whilst working for the iconic brand, Laura qualified as a Master Perfumer and has now set up her own perfume studio. You'll often find her experimenting with her own perfumes, even though she still owns (and buys) more fragrances than she will ever admit to.
Alongside her passion for perfume, Laura graduated with an English degree from Oxford University. Whilst there, she belonged to a number of women's groups, so was eager to move into women's writing. Her first job was with the female-owned fashion brand, The White Company. Here, Laura was their only Fashion Writer, so she helped to plan, write and promote the company's quality, luxury, and timeless clothing, season after season. In her evenings, she worked on a women's health start-up, which is coming to the market soon, offering supplements for women's health.
Previously, Laura was eCommerce editor at one of Future's other magazines, Homes & Gardens, where she specialised in covering all their coffee and product content, looking for pieces tailored for timelessness. The secret to her heart is both simplicity and quality.
Latest articles by Laura Honey
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Looking for a non-toxic, non-sticky frying pan? I just found my favourite
I tested the GreenPan Barcelona Ceramic Non-Stick Frying Pan to fond out whether it's the solution for non-toxic, non-stick cooking. Here's the result.
By Laura Honey Published
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As a barista, I've always been a snob about pod coffee, but illy just changed my mind
The illy X3 X-CAPS Coffee Machine promises to make barista-quality coffee but with with the quick convenience of pods. Our barista put it to the test.
By Laura Honey Published
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This pistachio green coffee machine is the most beautiful I've seen - make your coffee chic this summer
The Nespresso Pistachio Vertuo Pop is a dream in cream and pistachio green. Here's our barista's thoughts on how it brews, the special pods, and its style.
By Laura Honey Published
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How to reset a Kindle: 3 simple solutions, and what to do if they don't work
Our guide to how to reset a Kindle following three different methods can help you to troubleshoot, fix a glitch, sort a frozen screen, and fix a black screen
By Laura Honey Last updated
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Looking for non-toxic pans on a budget? Zyliss' Ultimate Pro collection has our approval
I tested the sturdy Zyliss Ultimate Pro Pan Set to find out whether they're the best induction pans to use, especially if you want non-toxic coatings
By Laura Honey Published
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Don't buy expensive linen sheets - Dunelm's affordable range feels identical and it's on sale right now
Dunelm's Edited Life Linen Bedding is an unexpected, affordable luxury that's perfect for hot sleepers. Even better, it's on sale right now.
By Laura Honey Published
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I asked Jamie Oliver for his go-to summer lunch - get ready to eat this unexpected, easy meal on repeat
Jamie Oliver shared his go-to summer meal idea with me and showed me some special tips for how to make it easily, quickly and healthily at home
By Laura Honey Published
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As a former barista, this is my favourite way to make cold brew coffee at home
If you want to swap your iced lattes for something smoother and sweeter, the OXO Good Grips Cold Brew Coffee Maker is perfect, inexpensive and expertly designed
By Laura Honey Published
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My family runs a pizza business – these are the 9 ovens that actually impressed us
I tested the best pizza ovens for beginners, experts, and home chefs alike. If you want to pitch Gozney, Ooni, and Ninja against each other, look no further.
By Laura Honey Published
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The 8 best air fryers out of over 50 that we tested
We tested the best air fryers on the market, to find the best dual-drawer, tower, or single-drawer air fryers from Ninja, Instant, Cosori and more
By Rosie Conroy Last updated
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The very best sheets from luxury, cooling bed sheets to budget choices
Our guide to the best sheets ranges from luxury organic cotton bed linen to affordable options for those who want a hotel bedroom feel on a budget
By Laura Honey Last updated
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The iconic TV and film gardens you can actually visit
There are some stunning gardens and parks that have been featured in films and TV shows. We picked out the ones you can visit and admire for yourself
By Laura Honey Published
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What's the stylish way to stay cool at home? Why not ask Shark and this iconic British designer
If you want to hide from the heat, you'll be overjoyed with the new launch of the Shark TurboBlade Multi-Directional Cooling Fan. Here's a sneak peek.
By Laura Honey Published
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The 9 best bath towels, tested for absorbency and softness
These are the best bath towels I've tried and tested for softness, absorbency, and ease of washing and drying to see how they fared with everyday use.
By Laura Honey Last updated
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Delicious, tried and tested low FODMAP meal ideas
Having been on the low FODMAP diet for over a year, I share some of my favourite, most delicious deal ideas that don't feel anything like a compromise
By Laura Honey Published
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Heirloom-worthy home pieces that will never go out of style, from a Le Creuset casserole dish to a classic chess set
I've curated the most heirloom-worthy home pieces that will never go out of style, from a Le Creuset casserole dish to a classic chess set
By Laura Honey Published
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This desktop air purifier is perfect for simple, savvy homes - here's why I love it
The Tower Portable Desktop Air Purifier offers a colourful, compact way to improve your air quality. It's simple, affordable and seriously impressive.
By Laura Honey Published
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I've never been excited about a doormat before, but Ruggable just changed my mind
Ruggable's new summer collection is a beautiful curation of nautical stripes, countryside florals, and simple colourways. It's perfect for bringing summer inside
By Laura Honey Published
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You asked, what's the best budget pizza oven? I found a triple-fuel model for £250
The Woody Pizza Oven is a breath of fresh air. It's simultaneously affordable and versatile, offering multiple fuels and a spacious oven inside. I love it.
By Laura Honey Published
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Forget KitchenAid's stand mixer, their £100 hand mixer takes the biscuit in my kitchen
The KitchenAid 9 Speed Hand Mixer is an impressive feat of design, power, and baking prowess. I'd recommend it to any passionate baker or keen chef.
By Laura Honey Published
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This is the first portable blender I've tested that can actually rival a plug-in - it's surprisingly affordable too
I used the Ninja Blast Max Portable Blender for a month, making smoothies, dips, and iced drinks. Here are my honest thoughts on how it compares to the best
By Laura Honey Published
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Think you're a grilling goddess? Wait until you see the latest Le Creuset launch
The Le Creuset BBQ Outdoor Collection has turned up the heat on outdoor dining. With cast iron skillets, pizza dishes, grills, outdoor dining is a dream come true
By Laura Honey Published
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Bye bye barbecue — Jamie Oliver’s pizza oven is the only way I’m cooking this summer
The Tefal Jamie Oliver Pizza Oven is perfect for beginners to stone-baked food. It's versatile, simple, and comes with an ingenious feature too
By Laura Honey Published
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This is the first cordless vacuum to beat my upright - and you won't believe who makes it
The Samsung Bespoke AI Jet Ultra Vacuum claims to be the most powerful vacuum, so I put it to the test on cleaning my whole home, dog hair and all
By Laura Honey Published