Tara Bellucci News and Culture Director Tara is Apartment Therapy’s News & Culture Director. When not scrolling through Instagram double-tapping pet pics and astrology memes, you’ll find her thrift shopping around Boston, kayaking on the Charles, and trying not to buy more plants. Follow Tara
Erin Derby Photographer Originally from California, but turned New Yorker since 2000, I’ve been shooting my entire life and am still inspired and excited about it. Lately I have been putting my energies into my Fine Art, which can be seen on my website and on Saatchi Art. Being infatuated with interior design doesn’t hurt … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. Name: Daniel Parkington, husband Geof Parkington, pet Stella Location: Grand Rapids, MichiganSize: 670 square feetType of Home: Mid-rise apartment building Years lived in: 7 years, renting Daniel and his husband … Read more
When Abbie Wise and Steph Alexander bought their first home in Tukwila, Washington, in September 2021, they didn’t know what to expect. From the outside, the process seemed opaque and tedious; luckily, they worked with a real estate agent who was also a friend and ex-co-worker, and one whose agency just so happened to specialize … Read more
The funny thing about coming out at the beginning of a pandemic is that you and everyone you love are in quarantine. When I came out as bisexual, it was April 2020, and by June that year, Pride month wasn’t exactly a time for celebration. Despite the lack of hugs or pats on the back, … Read more
Whether it’s an emoji in a Twitter bio, a poster hung up in a local shop window, or vibrantly facepainted on Pride parade goers, the rainbow flag is an instantly recognizable symbol of queer culture. But that hasn’t always been the case. Not long ago, the pink triangle was actually the most identifiable symbol of … Read more
Arielle Tschinkel Contributor Arielle Tschinkel is a freelance pop culture and lifestyle writer whose work has appeared on Shape.com, WomansWorld.com, FirstforWomen.com, Insider, HelloGiggles, and more. She loves all things Disney and is making her way to every park around the world, and is a die-hard Britney Spears fan for life. She’s also obsessed with her … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. Name: Greg Mania and partner, PeteLocation: Brooklyn — New York City, New York Size: 700 square feetType of Home: Apartment Years lived in: 9 months, renting “I’m a queer … Read more
One Wisconsin couple found a creative way to comply with their homeowner’s association’s request to take down their Pride flag and still keep Pride Month going strong at their house. Memo Fachino and his husband, Lance Mier, love to make their Racine home festive for the season, whether it’s Pride or Christmas. So when they … Read more