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.
Architecture
June 4, 2020

Lyrical Staircase Resembles a Strand of DNA Twisting Inside of a Two-Story Home

You might not think much about stairs, but their design can make the architecture of a home a step above the rest. Architect Eisa Ghasemain of Khesht Architecture Studio has created a staircase that is awe-inspiring in both its function and striking minimalist aesthetic. The compact design has an overall silhouette that is reminiscent of a strand of DNA as it flows from one story of the building to another.

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Animals
June 2, 2020

This Stylish Pup Is the “Bob Ross of Dogs” With Fluffy Curls to Match

Plenty of pooches have sartorial personality, but few are as impressive as Agador, a poodle mix based in New York City. Known as the “Bob Ross of dogs,” this pup has a perfectly crafted coif that bears a striking resemblance to the iconic painter’s afro. To make the similarities even more striking, Agador is seen posing next to art supplies and a tiny painting—complete with happy trees.

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DIY
May 29, 2020

People Are Adding Easy-to-Grow Bean Pole Tents to Their Outdoor Gardens

Teaching your kids about gardening and how things grow is made even more fun with an enchanting bean pole tent. This living teepee-style creation showcases nature at work while providing a reprieve from the sun. Best of all, the tent is an easy DIY project that requires minimal materials and can be customized to whatever you’d like to grow. As the name suggests, you’ll want to cultivate beans around your pole tent.

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