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.
February 9, 2022

Meteorologist Melts Hearts When She Brings Her Adorable Baby Daughter on To Co-host

Meteorologist Rebecca Schuld recently gave a forecast that no one wants to hear. She predicted temperatures in the Milwaukee area would be freezing. But as she gave that forecast, she had an adorable sidekick that certainly melted hearts. Schuld had her 13-week-old daughter Fiona (aka “Fifi”) join her on-air for one of her broadcasts at CBS affiliate WDJT.

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February 7, 2022

Son Photoshops His Dad Into Famous Film Scenes and Iconic Pieces of Pop Culture

When we’re really young, our parents are the celebrities of our lives. So to imagine them as the star of many famous films? It’s not far-fetched. Matt Bonito has done just that with his series of images that feature his father, Dom Bonito. Photoshopped into iconic movie scenes and famous works of art and photographs. According to Matt, his dad is integral to scenes in many films. He's featured alongside Samuel L.

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February 2, 2022

Gisele Bündchen Pens Heartfelt Message to Husband Tom Brady After He Announces NFL Retirement

Tampa Bay quarterback Tom Brady is officially retiring from the sport of American football. Considered by many to be the greatest quarterback of all time, he leaves behind a 22-year career that started as a sixth-round NFL draft pick and ended as a seven-time Super Bowl champion. Brady has many fans, and one, in particular, couldn’t be more proud of him: his wife, supermodel Gisele Bündchen.

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January 31, 2022

25 Last-Minute Gifts to Shower Your Sweetheart With On Valentine’s Day

Just when you think you’re done with your holiday shopping, you remember that Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. But don’t worry about scouring the internet for the perfect present. My Modern Met Store has a variety of creative products you can give as last-minute gifts to your sweetheart. (We’ll even ship your items directly to them with a free note!) Wondering where to begin in your gift selection?

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