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Sam Manzella

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Sam is a Brooklyn-based writer/editor specializing in LGBTQ news and culture. She enjoys drinking iced coffee and getting tattooed, although not at the same time.

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What to Steer Clear of in 2025, Based on Your Zodiac Sign
Everything is about to change.
Sam Manzella
Jan 1, 2025
The Holiday Decor You Need for Peak Joy, Based on Your Zodiac Sign
One and done!
Sam Manzella
Nov 20, 2024
The Simmer Pot Recipe You Should Make, Based on Your Zodiac Sign
Find out if you’re a summer or a fall scent.
Sam Manzella
Aug 9, 2023
The Best Cleaning Tool for You, Based on Your Zodiac Sign
Cleaning
Find out what tool suits you.
Sam Manzella
Apr 27, 2024
One Fun Way to Use That Extra Daylight, According to Your Zodiac Sign
Life
From hurkle-durkle to cozy cardio, try these little practices this spring.
Sam Manzella
Mar 9, 2024
The Best Organizing Product for You, Based on Your Zodiac Sign
Organizing
Find out what organizer suits you.
Sam Manzella
Feb 14, 2024
What to Steer Clear of This Year, Based on Your Zodiac Sign
Life
Here’s what *not* to do in 2024.
Sam Manzella
Jan 2, 2024
The Fall Resolution You Should Make, Based on Your Zodiac Sign
Living
It’s a ripe season for setting resolutions.
Sam Manzella
Sep 19, 2023
I Asked a “Glamour Witch” How to Use Color to Supercharge My Home
Living
You don’t need big changes for big impact.
Sam Manzella
Jul 31, 2023
I Took a 3-Day Color Aura Journey — And It Changed the Way I See Color
Everything’s coming up orange.
Sam Manzella
Jul 24, 2023
How to Celebrate Pride Month, Based on Your Zodiac Sign
Living
Here’s your June astrology reading.
Sam Manzella
Jun 2, 2023
Your Ideal Summer Vacation Vibe, Based on Your Zodiac Sign
Living
Find out if you’re beach bound or planning a road trip.
Sam Manzella
Jun 1, 2023
This Is the Plant You Should Purchase This Spring, Based on Your Zodiac Sign
Living
Whether you’re a fake plant lover or bona fide plant parent, here’s the kind of greenery to invite into your life this season.
Sam Manzella
Apr 3, 2023
Your Biggest Cleaning Pet Peeve, Based on Your Zodiac Sign
Organize & Clean
Find out what really ticks you off.
Sam Manzella
Apr 3, 2023
The Type of Spring Travel Plans to Make, According to Your Zodiac Sign
Let the stars inspire your travel itinerary.
Sam Manzella
Mar 21, 2023
This Is the Best $0 Activity for Your Zodiac Sign
Have some budget-friendly fun, the astrology way.
Sam Manzella
Mar 20, 2023
I Asked Manifestation Professionals How to Attract More Money into Your Life
It’s all about combining “the woo and the do.”
Sam Manzella
Mar 10, 2023
The Decluttering Trick That Will Work Best for You, Based on Your Zodiac Sign
Clean your home in alignment with the cosmos.
Sam Manzella
Feb 24, 2023
The One Item You Must Have in Your Bedroom, According to Your Sign
Let the cosmos dictate how you decorate your space.
Sam Manzella
Feb 20, 2023
The Just-for-Fun Date You Should Take Yourself On, According to Your Zodiac Sign
Romance *yourself* this Valentine’s Day.
Sam Manzella
Feb 3, 2023
This Is What 2023 Holds for You, According to Your Zodiac Sign
What's in store for your sign?
Sam Manzella
Jan 3, 2023
The Type of Gift You Should Get for Each Zodiac Sign
Let the cosmos steer your holiday shopping.
Sam Manzella
Dec 1, 2022
The Best Way to Be a Better Neighbor, According to Your Zodiac Sign
Here’s what the cosmos have to say about your approach to community care.
Sam Manzella
Nov 16, 2022
6 LGBTQ+ Identifiers You May Not Know, Explained
In honor of LGBTQ+ History Month, brush up on your LGBTQ+ lingo.
Sam Manzella
Oct 18, 2022
3 LGBTQ+ Activists Share Their Best Coming Out Advice
“Be gentle with yourself throughout this process.”
Sam Manzella
Oct 11, 2022
This Is What Your Zodiac Sign Says About Your Taste in Art
Can you guess which sign prefers performance art?
Sam Manzella
Oct 4, 2022
This Unassuming TikTok Trend Completely Transformed My Relationship to Exercise
An ode to the “hot girl walk”.
Sam Manzella
Sep 7, 2022
You Know Your Zodiac Sign — But Do You Know Your Planetary Color?
Read up on the hue associated with your sign and its ruling planet.
Sam Manzella
Jul 7, 2022
This Is the Most Restful Activity for Your Zodiac Sign
Get some cosmic insight into the best way for you to take a break.
Sam Manzella
Jul 1, 2022
Before and After: An Outdated Bathroom Becomes a Chic Sanctuary for Under $500
The biggest splurges were a glam new light fixture and rug — but they were totally worth it.
Sam Manzella
Dec 29, 2021
Before & After: A $152 Refresh Breathes New Life into a Drab Secondhand Wardrobe
The secret to this DIY project was just a little bit of raffia cloth.
Sam Manzella
Dec 27, 2021
Before & After: A Dingy Basement Becomes a Functional Space with 4 Zones
The basement is now home to a TV and gaming area, a ping-pong zone, a workout corner, and a utility room.
Sam Manzella
Dec 26, 2021
Before & After: A Stunning $50,000 Kitchen Redo Marries Style and Function
The result is beautiful, bright, and airy — and has enough space for two people to cook at the same time.
Sam Manzella
Dec 25, 2021
Refuge and Feeling “Held”: What “Home” Means to LGBTQ Organizers
“When I was homeless, sometimes in the right places, I felt at home.”
Sam Manzella
Apr 25, 2021
How LGBTQ People Are Reimagining The Tradition of Friendsgiving In A Pandemic
Friendsgiving can be a lifeline for chosen families—but it also needs to stay safe.
Sam Manzella
Jan 23, 2021
As a Queer Person, Fancy Candles Help Me Take Up Space
Fashioning my home into a beautiful, inspiring space I actually enjoy inhabiting is more important than ever—and candles help me achieve that.
Sam Manzella
Nov 24, 2020