Laura Gaskill

Alameda

Contributor at Houzz

Librarian in training @SJSUiSchool, writer @houzz, passionate about coffee, equality, and diverse books, San Francisco Bay Area. She/her

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Your Checklist for Entertaining Season

Nov 5, 2024 | houzz.com | Laura Gaskill |Delphinium Design |Michels Homes |Jamie Merida Interiors

Fall and winter offer ample opportunities to entertain, not only on holidays (of which there are plenty) but also with more casual gatherings. And whether you entertain a lot or a little, having a well-stocked home can take a lot of the stress out of party planning. From setting the scene to setting the table, cooking to cleanup, this checklist can help you prepare your party-planning essentials. Getting ReadyAccept your strengths and weaknesses as a host. No one can do it all.
Your Guide to Stress-Free Thanksgiving Prep (9 photos)

Sep 27, 2024 | freecaddownloadcenter.com | Laura Gaskill

Hosting Thanksgiving at your house this year? With so many details to coordinate, guests to host and dishes to cook, having a plan will save headaches and pave the way for a beautiful feast you can really feel grateful for. This breakdown of just what to do and when, from the early preparations to Thanksgiving…Related
Your Guide to Stress-Free Thanksgiving Prep (9 photos)

Sep 27, 2024 | freedownloadcad.com | Laura Gaskill

Hosting Thanksgiving at your house this year? With so many details to coordinate, guests to host and dishes to cook, having a plan will save headaches and pave the way for a beautiful feast you can really feel grateful for. This breakdown of just what to do and when, from the early preparations to Thanksgiving…Related
How to Welcome Summer Weekend Guests (12 photos)

Jul 13, 2024 | freecaddownloadcenter.com | Laura Gaskill

Being a good host is something of a lost art. Balancing the roles of tour guide, innkeeper, cook and friend (while still managing to have fun yourself) can be challenging, to say the least. Make visiting friends and family feel at home, and ease the burden on yourself, this summer with a little extra…Related
How to Welcome Summer Weekend Guests (12 photos)

Jul 13, 2024 | freedownloadcad.com | Laura Gaskill

Being a good host is something of a lost art. Balancing the roles of tour guide, innkeeper, cook and friend (while still managing to have fun yourself) can be challenging, to say the least. Make visiting friends and family feel at home, and ease the burden on yourself, this summer with a little extra…Related
How to Create Joyful, Clutter-Free Kid Spaces (12 photos)

May 7, 2024 | freecaddownloadcenter.com | Laura Gaskill

With art projects, fort building, tea parties and bedtime stories, kids are busy all day, every day — and their rooms usually have the clutter to prove it! In this series, we’re approaching each room in the house from the perspective of identifying what sparks…
Which Pro Should You Hire for Your Project? (11 photos)

Apr 17, 2024 | freedownloadcad.com | Laura Gaskill

Architect, contractor, interior designer, landscape designer — who’s the right home professional for your project? Whether you’re remodeling, building, decorating or landscaping, this guide is a good place to start to find out. Browse this list of home professionals to learn more about what they do and…Related
How to Create a Joyful, Clutter-Free Entry (10 photos)

Apr 10, 2024 | freecaddownloadcenter.com | Laura Gaskill

As the space that offers visitors their first (hopefully positive!) impression of your home and acts as a way station for all sorts of gear — from small (keys, phone) to bulky (coats, bags, boots) — the entry is easily one of the most visible yet clutter-prone areas of the home. In…Related
How to Create a Joyful, Clutter-Free Home Office (9 photos)

Mar 30, 2024 | freedownloadcad.com | Laura Gaskill

Whether you work from home part time (or full time), or use your home office for keeping track of household accounts, this space is likely to be a magnet for paper clutter. In this series, we’re approaching each room in the house from the perspective of identifying what
How to Get a Joyful, Clutter-Free Dining Room (9 photos)

Mar 17, 2024 | freecaddownloadcenter.com | Laura Gaskill

The dining room is a place to gather for good food and conversation. But between meals, it can also become a free-for-all drop zone for random clutter. In this series, we’re approaching each room in the house by identifying what