Posts by Sara Barnes

Sara Barnes

Sara Barnes is a Staff Editor at My Modern Met, Manager of My Modern Met Store, and co-host of the My Modern Met Top Artist Podcast. As an illustrator and writer living in Seattle, she chronicles illustration, embroidery, and beyond through her blog Brown Paper Bag and Instagram @brwnpaperbag. She wrote a book about embroidery artist Sarah K. Benning titled "Embroidered Life" that was published by Chronicle Books in 2019. Sara is a graduate of the Maryland Institute College of Art. She earned her BFA in Illustration in 2008 and MFA in Illustration Practice in 2013.
Travel
October 18, 2019

London’s Shangri-La Hotel Offers Ultra Luxury at The Shard, Western Europe’s Tallest Building

Whether you’re traveling to London or planning a staycation, the Shangri-La Hotel should be at the top of your list. Housed within the awe-inspiring skyscraper The Shard, the luxury accommodation combines breathtaking panoramic views of the London skyline in a cozy, contemporary setting complete with renowned dining, drinks, and a gorgeous infinity pool.

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Inspiring
October 11, 2019

Hindu-Muslim Couple Celebrates Their Boundary-Shattering Love in Sweet Photoshoot

Like many couples, Anjali Chakra and Sundas Malik recently celebrated their one year anniversary. But unlike many betrothed, their love has gone viral. Chakra is a Hindu woman from India and Malik is a Muslim artist from Pakistan. Both are living in New York City, and the two ladies posed together in a beautiful photoshoot by Sarowar Ahmed that proves, once again, that love is love.

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My Modern Met

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