Articles by Laura Gaskill

Whether you’re working with a designer or decorating on your own, getting started is easier when you have a clear sense of your favorite style. If you love an uncluttered, of-the-moment look with clean lines and minimal adornment, contemporary…

Summer officially begins June 21 this year, but why wait until then to get into the summer spirit? Get a jump-start by prepping your home and garden for warm weather, setting up the perfect drip-dry spot for beach towels, reorganizing the kitchen (hel…

Whether you’re working with a designer or tackling a decorating project on your own, having a solid grasp of your favorite style can be a big help. If the look you love most embraces practical simplicity with a bit of modern…

When you’re buying a new house, there are so many things on your plate that it’s easy to forget about what will happen after moving day — but those first weeks and months are often just as hectic as the move itself! When the movers have left and you f…

With longer days on the horizon, summer is a good time to get going on some larger home projects both indoors and out. Hotter weather is also your cue to tune up those irrigation systems, boost shade and (finally) clean out the garage. Check these to-…

Whether you’re working with a designer or decorating on your own, being well-versed in the style you love most can be a big help. If your style falls in the happy medium between traditional and contemporary, then transitional style may…

When you make the decision to sell your home, it can be tricky to know which changes would make…

The front of the house pulls a lot of weight, designwise. This space stretching from the curb to your front door is the view you come home to every day, the first thing visitors see and the only part of your home passersby will catch a glimpse of. If …

Whether it’s a leisurely weekend brunch on the patio or cocktail hour in the garden, when the weather is delightful, not much can top gathering outdoors with good company. Make your alfresco fetes as easy and comfortable as possible — for you and your…

The weather is warming up, the days are lengthening and the time for spring planting has (finally) come. And the hub of all garden activity — from planting seedlings to cleaning tools — is the garden shed. Get inspired to revamp your garden shed (or a…