Posts by Emma Taggart

Emma Taggart

Emma Taggart is a Staff Writer and Video Editor at My Modern Met. She earned a BA in Fashion and Textile Design at the University of Ulster in Belfast. Originally from Northern Ireland, she lived in Berlin for many years, where she fostered a career in the arts, dabbling in everything from illustration and animation to music and ceramics. She now calls Edinburgh home, where she continues to work as a writer, illustrator, and ceramicist. Her ceramics, often combined with hand-painted animation frames, capture playful scenes that celebrate freedom and movement, and blend her passion for art with storytelling. Her illustrations have been featured in The Berliner Magazine as well as other print magazines and a poetry book.
Architecture
October 11, 2024

This Luxury James Bond-Themed Bar Celebrates 60 Years of ‘Goldfinger’

To celebrate 60 years since the release of Goldfinger (1964), Burlington Arcade in London has been given a James Bond-themed makeover. This popular shopping spot, famous for its luxury boutiques, recently opened a pop-up 007-themed bar where visitors can step right into the world of espionage and glamor. The 007 is the perfect spot to sip a martini—“shaken, not stirred”—and soak in the atmosphere of one of the most iconic film franchises in history.

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Inspiring
October 2, 2024

Complete Stranger Carries 79-Year-Old Hiker for Hours After She Falls and Can’t Walk

On August 28, 79-year-old Ursula Bannister embarked on her annual hike to High Rock Lookout, a scenic viewpoint near Ashford, Washington. For the past 23 years, she has made the trek to honor her mother, bringing flowers to the spot where she scattered her ashes. Despite her confidence as an avid hiker, this year proved difficult, as Bannister found herself in unexpected danger.

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Tiny Living
September 27, 2024

Man Shows How To Become a Homeowner by Buying a Tiny Home for Under $20K on Amazon

This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please read our disclosure for more info. As the housing crisis continues to impact people worldwide, more are exploring alternative living solutions. Tiny homes have gained popularity, with people transforming vans, shipping containers, and other unconventional spaces into cozy, compact spaces.

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