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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Is this ceramic pan the affordable answer to non-toxic cooking?
Get ready for some non-stick magic
By Laura Honey Published
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Our experts explain why all five of us love the Magimix Blender Power 4 for a family home
The Magimix Blender Power 4 is the best quality blender on the market: it can handle hot and cold foods, boasts immense power - it is a firm woman&home favourite
By Laura Honey Published
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KitchenAid added this ingenious feature to their Artisan stand mixer - I wouldn't be without it
Kitchenaid Artisan 5.6L Stand Mixer is one of the latest in their offering. It's kitted out with some professional-quality speed settings and a durable build. Here's everything you need to know.
By Laura Honey Published
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Bake Off switched their KitchenAids for this stand mixer - is it a genuinely good swap?
The Kenwood kMix Stand Mixer is a professional-quality alternative to KitchenAid, just a couple of hundred pounds cheaper. Here's how it performed in our tests
By Laura Honey Published
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I always get compliments on my Christmas candles - as a master perfumer these are the only ones I'd recommend
I tested all the best Christmas candles from The White Company through to Diptyque and Dunelm. These are the best for making your home smell festive this season
By Laura Honey Last updated
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In need of some cheap, easy heating? Russell Hobbs is delivering the goods this year
Russell Hobbs has expanded to offer petite ceramic heaters, space heaters, oil filled radiators, and electric blankets. Here's my initial thoughts on the collection
By Laura Honey Published
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Everyone says this stand mixer is better than a KitchenAid - has Bosch actually bettered the baking icons?
The Bosch Series 6 Stand Mixer is a technologically advanced stand mixer, offering stress-free, baking. It's an investment, but serious bakers get ready.
By Laura Honey Published
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I've finally got my hands on KitchenAid's limited edition stand mixer - I'll never look at them the same again
The KitchenAid Design Series 4.7L Evergreen Stand Mixer is a £1,000, limited-edition model. You pay a lot for the aesthetics, but I tested out the perfect functions for you too
By Laura Honey Published
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Best Christmas wreaths 2025 - festive, fresh, faux, and make-your-own
I've found the best Christmas wreaths for every home, table, and mantle. From faux to fresh, as well as make-your-own options, these will be the envy of the village
By Laura Honey Last updated
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Is a £100 stand mixer ever any good? Our experts test the budget alternative to KitchenAid
The Salter Bakes Stand mixer is a brilliant budget model. It's just £100 and can whip, knead, and mix like the best stand mixers – it's just a little flimsy.
By Laura Honey Published
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A barista's collection of the best coffee machine deals to shop before Christmas
This is the most popular time of year for coffee machine deals, but I've found barista-approved savings on Sage, De'Longhi, Nespresso, and more
By Laura Honey Last updated
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The best Simba mattress deals 2025: selected by experts
We've rounded up the best Simba mattress deals including the brand's best-sellers, so you can enjoy their hybrid mattresses for a saving
By Laura Honey Last updated
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Le Creuset's sale is supposed to be over, but I've found a secret way to get up to 50% off
These Le Creuset deals cover the brand's signature stoneware, heirloom-worthy cast iron, and classic bakeware, all available on their sale page
By Laura Honey Last updated
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The best Christmas tree lights for 2025 - for every tree and table
Let the festivities begin with a set of the best Christmas tree lights, whether you're sprucing up your outdoor space or decorating your tree
By Laura Honey Last updated
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You asked "which frying do the experts use?" - here's our answer
In all our photography, you'll spot the Smeg non-stick frying pan. It's wide, big, and beautiful, but is it for you? Our experts cooked up some tests to help you decide.
By Laura Honey Published
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I've found the best bells and baubles for your Christmas tree this year - some of the best are actually the cheapest
Christmas tree decorations come in all shapes and sizes - I've sorted the chic from the cheap to find the most festive pieces to hang on your tree, year after year
By Laura Honey Last updated
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I always thought budget robot vacuums were a bad idea, but has Eufy changed my mind
If you're interested in robot vacuums, but you don't want to spend a lot of money, the Eufy X8 Pro Robot Vacuum is perfect (it's also a pro with pet hair)
By Laura Honey Published
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I've found the candle Jennifer Aniston's is "obsessed" with - and it's reduced by 20% in the Black Friday sales
Jennifer Aniston is "obsessed" with Homecourt's Cece candle. Using the code BLACKFRIDAY24, you can get 20% off the retail price.
By Laura Honey Published
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I've finally found a frying pan that saves space - of course, it's Joseph Joseph
The Joseph Joseph Foldable Frying Pan is a space-saving hero. It's lined with non-toxic ceramic non-stick, which works as well as any chemical alternatives, if not better
By Laura Honey Published
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I've found the perfect blender for gym bunnies and smoothie snobs - it's only £50
The Nutribullet 600 Series Blender isn't the latest or the flashiest bullet blender on the market, but I think it's the best value. Here's why.
By Laura Honey Published
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Our barista tested over 150 coffee machines - these are the best (and only) 9 that she recommends
Our 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
By Laura Honey Last updated
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I don't normally get excited about Christmas crackers, but I'm sold on these (surprisingly affordable) options
I've tested all the best Christmas crackers on the market. From eco-friendly and plastic-free to musical and luxury, there's something for every table
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I've finally found the perfect coffee machine - it's a Sage and is one of the cheapest espresso machines you'll find
The Sage Bambino Plus covers all the coffee machine essentials: it makes a delicious drink, is exceptional value for money, is easy to use, and looks the part too.
By Laura Honey Published
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I used a technically perfect coffee machine for three weeks - and it got more compliments than any of my home decor
I tested the Moccamaster KBG Select Drip Coffee Machine to find out whether it's finessed filter coffee better than any other model on the market. Here are the results
By Laura Honey Published