Laura James

Bio

Laura is the senior commerce editor at HGTV, where she oversees the brand's digital editorial shopping content. She specializes in curating and recommending home and lifestyle products to enhance readers' living spaces. Her work focuses on providing insightful reviews and guides to assist audiences in making informed purchasing decisions.

Highlights

  • A decade of experience in digital lifestyle publishing
  • Hundreds of hours spent testing products, from sheets to garden hoses
  • Oversees the annual HGTV Editors' Clean Home Awards franchise

Experience

Laura has an extensive editorial background, contributing to prominent platforms such as Food Network, HGTV, Travel Channel and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Her articles cover a wide range of topics, including home improvement, design trends and lifestyle tips. Notable pieces include "35 Best Gifts for Party Hosts" and "8 Best Garden Hoses, Tested and Reviewed," which showcase her expertise in gift guides and tested product reviews.

Education

Laura earned a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from The University of Georgia, where she developed her expertise in magazine and visual journalism and earned a New Media Certificate from the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication. She expanded her education with a Certificate in Interior Design from the New York Institute of Art and Design.

Laura's Articles