
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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Building resilience looks different to everyone - but these tips can help you cultivate strength and positivity
Knowing how to build resilience in yourself and others can help you to weather the storms of life a little easier. Here's some tips on how to do it.
By Laura Honey Published
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How we test vacuums - hoovering up all the dirt and details
Here you can take a peek behind the scenes at how we test vacuum cleaners. I'll talk you through what goes into every review as well as every buying guide.
By Laura Honey Published
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This stick blender is perfect for daily use - and it's only £30
The Salter Aspen 3-in-1 Blender is one of the cheapest on the market and yet it's one of the most powerful and versatile models that I've tested so far
By Laura Honey Published
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I took Mary Berry's food processor for a spin and, bakers, you knead this in your kitchens
The Magimix 5200XL Food Processor is an investment, but with its clever, versatile design and impressive power, you won't ever regret adding this to your kitchen
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I made these simple swaps to make my home more sustainable - and I ended up saving money too
Making your home more sustainable doesn't have to be expensive or fussy. These simple swaps are good for the environment and they're easy on your wallet too
By Laura Honey Published
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Everyone says that Smeg makes the most stylish stand mixer, but they’re wrong — it’s ProCook’s
The ProCook Stand Mixer takes all the style of Smeg's and functions of a KitchenAid, mixing them together to make the best value stand mixer I've ever tested
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Finally, I've found a food processor I can get on board with - you won't believe its size
The Kenwood MultiPro Go Food Processor is just 30cm tall, but the stackable design is game-changing. I don't think I'd go for anything bigger after testing this
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Kitting out your kitchen? This is the ultimate kitchen essentials list that every home needs
Set yourself up for tackling any recipe or task with these all-important kitchen essentials...
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I've finally invested in some pure linen sheets - and now I understand what everyone's been talking about
The Rowen & Wren linen bedding is the epitome of luxury. The hand-embroidered sheets are breathable, soft, and effortlessly elegant. Is this the best bedding you can buy?
By Laura Honey Published
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What's the difference between a bowl lift and a tilt head stand mixer? Bakers and patissiers explain
I asked bakers and pâtissiers to settle the bowl-lift vs tilt-head stand mixer debate. We've tested them side-by-side to give you the essential information.
By Laura Honey Published
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I've always struggled to get into a good smoothie routine, but this blender has kept me consistent
The Nutribullet Flip has turned single-serve blending on its head. The compact design makes this easily one of the best blenders on the market
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You asked, "what's the difference between a KitchenAid Artisan and Classic?" It's simple, but important to understand
I'm finally settling the KitchenAid Artisan vs Classic debate after using them side by side. They're both some of the best stand mixers, but they have some slight differences.
By Laura Honey Published
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How we test food processors - the details on grating, slicing, and dicing
Here's a breakdown of how we test food processors at woman&home. I'll tell you about how we choose, what tests we run, and how we put together our buying guide
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Is Tefal's new air fryer Ninja's biggest threat so far? My thoughts on the Multicook Actifry
It certainly replaced my oven
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I've never tested a more versatile food processor - this is a chef and baker's dream and it's great value too
The Kenwood Multipro One Touch can replace your stand mixer, food processor, blender, and weighing scales in one, simple appliance. It's powerful and versatile.
By Laura Honey Published
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This stand mixer has been a best-seller for over a century - I finally understand why
The KitchenAid Artisan 4.8-litre Tilt Head Stand Mixer is the brand's best-selling model. I put it through its paces and found that it is, indeed, perfect.
By Laura Honey Published
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You asked, which stand mixer do professionals use? It's hidden in plain sight
The KitchenAid Artisan 6.6-Litre Bowl Lift Stand Mixer is the baker's choice for a professional, robust baking companion. I put it through our woman&home tests
By Laura Honey Published
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Bakers, get your aprons - the Ankarsrum stand mixer is like nothing I've ever tested
The Ankarsrum Stand Mixer is heavy-duty in the best way possible. The almost impossibly powerful motor kneads bread that's supple and elastic. I might be in love.
By Laura Honey Published
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I have cooked over 150,000 pizzas and the best ones I ever made were in this Gozney
The Gozney Dome S1 Pizza Oven is an expensive model, but it will stand the test of time. Easy to use and elegantly designed, it's one of my favourites
By Laura Honey Published
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Laura Ashley just convinced me to bring cottagecore home - their hand mixer is a baking essential
The Laura Ashley VQ Hand Mixer is the perfect example of beautiful baking tools. It's aesthetically flawless and very handy to have around too.
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Laura Ashley's stick blender is the perfect example of a stylish appliance - and it's perfect for small kitchens
The Laura Ashley VQ Hand Blender is a beautiful, versatile must-have for any kitchen. I put it through its paces in our test kitchen
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I've finally found the perfect stand mixer for small kitchens - and it's as good as models twice the price
The Kenwood Go Stand Mixer is the star of the show when it comes to compact stand mixers. It's powerful and petite, delivering faultless performance.
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KitchenAid's cheapest stand mixer is also one of my favourites - here's why
The KitchenAid Classic Stand Mixer is one of the most affordable models offered by the brand. It's certainly one of the best stand mixers, but is it for you?
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This retro stand mixer is a style icon -you'll be surprised at who makes it
The Smeg Retro 50s Stand Mixer is all chic curves, chrome, and colours. I tested it out against KitchenAid and Kenwood mixers to see if it's as good as it looks.
By Laura Honey Published