Laura James

Laura is a commerce editor for HGTV. She's always looking for the next design trend (her current obsession is cottagecore), new innovative home products, smart storage solutions and budget-friendly ways to decorate and organize her 1939 English cottage. When she's not writing or editing, she enjoys listening to podcasts, gardening, knitting infrequently, practicing yoga and traveling. 

Laura's Projects

The Ultimate Gift Guide for 'Gilmore Girls' Fans

84 Cheap Stocking Stuffers Under $25 for Everyone on Your List

What HGTV Editors Are Buying From Cyber Monday Sales

56 Best Gifts for People Who Love to Cook

11 Stylish Sleeper Sofas for Every Budget in 2023

The Best Air Purifiers of 2023, Tested by HGTV Editors

63 Gift Ideas for Gardeners

The 8 Best Dyson Vacuums for 2023, Tested by HGTV Editors

The 10 Best Cordless Stick Vacuums of 2023, Tested by HGTV Editors

The 6 Best Humidifiers of 2023, Tested by HGTV Editors

The Best Water Filter Pitchers and Dispensers, Tested by HGTV Editors

The Best Garden Hoses, Tested by HGTV Editors

These Items Are Deeply Discounted for Prime Big Deal Days — HGTV Editors Have Recommended Them for Years

The Best Duvets of 2023, Tested by HGTV Editors

The Best Cotton Sheets of 2023, Tested by HGTV Editors

This Amazon Store You've Never Heard of Is Full of Stylish, Perfectly Imperfect Home Goods

The Best Cooling Sheets of 2023, Tested by HGTV Editors

30 Must-Have Beach Essentials

The Best Silk Sheets of 2023, Tested by HGTV Editors

The Best Father's Day Gifts You Can Get on Amazon

60 Best Patio Furniture Buys for Every Style and Budget

Minnidip Pools Are The Best Inflatable Pools for Adults This Summer

39 Best Mother's Day Gifts Under $25

The 10 Best Kitchen Towels, Tested by HGTV Editors

The Best Cooling Weighted Blankets in 2023, Tested by HGTV Editors

The Best Reusable Straws You'll Actually Use, Tested by HGTV Editors

The Easiest Eco-Friendly, Under-$20 Swap I've Made in My Home