Posts by Sara Barnes

Sara Barnes

Sara Barnes is a Staff Editor at My Modern Met and Manager of My Modern Met Store. She is a graduate of the Maryland Institute College of Art where she earned her BFA in Illustration and MFA in Illustration Practice. Sara is also an embroidery illustrator and writer living in Seattle, Washington. She runs Bear&Bean, a studio where she stitches pet portraits and other beloved creatures. She chronicles the creativity of others through her website Brown Paper Bag and newsletter, Orts. Her latest book is Threads of Treasure: How to Make, Mend, and Find Meaning Through Thread, published in 2014. Sara’s work has been recognized in Be Creative With Workbox, Embroidery Magazine, American Illustration, on Iron and Wine’s album Beast Epic, among others. When she’s not stitching or writing, Sara enjoys planning things that bring together the craft community. She is the co-founder of Camp Craftaway, a day camp for crafty adults with hands-on workshops in the Seattle area.
Sculpture
February 2, 2023

Captivating ‘Moss People’ Sculptures Look At Home in Finnish Countryside

Artist Kim Simonsson creates Moss People. His unique ceramics combine hand-built stoneware that is painted and then flecked with nylon fiber, making the sculptures look like they're covered in lichen. This compelling approach is made even more impactful because of his subject matter; he crafts life-sized children in various ensembles and personalities.

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News
January 31, 2023

Marie Kondo Admits She’s “Kind of Given Up” On Keeping Her Home Tidy and Shares Why

Perhaps more than anyone, Marie Kondo is known for her commitment to tidiness. She’s the author of The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing. The famous self-help book was later the inspiration for the popular Netflix series Tidying Up with Marie Kondo. But recently, Kondo revealed that she’s not so neat anymore.

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Creative Products
January 30, 2023

21 Jewelry Organizers to Help Sort Your Beautiful Baubles

Jewelry requires a little maintenance to stay looking its best. Aside from cleaning it, organizers will help keep your precious items from getting scuffed and tangled. And, perhaps most importantly of all, jewelry organizers are a landing pad so you’ll always know where they are—giving them less of a chance of going lost. If you're serious about your accessories, it’s worth getting a jewelry organizer that will best support the type of jewelry you have.

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Entertainment
January 26, 2023

Watch Kylie Jenner’s Reaction to Model Wearing Same “Lion Head Dress” During Fashion Show

Have you ever shown up to an event and someone is wearing the same outfit as you? It can be mortifying. No one is immune to feeling that way, no matter how famous you are. If you need proof, watch Kylie Jenner’s reaction to model Irina Shayk wearing a nearly identical outfit to her at the Schiaparelli Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2023 fashion show.

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My Modern Met

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