Posts by Margherita Cole

Margherita Cole

Margherita Cole is a Contributing Writer at My Modern Met and illustrator based in Southern California. She holds a BA in Art History with a minor in Studio Art from Wofford College, and an MA in Illustration: Authorial Practice from Falmouth University in the UK. She wrote and illustrated an instructional art book about how to draw cartoons titled 'Cartooning Made Easy: Circle, Triangle, Square' that was published by Walter Foster in 2022.
Entertainment
October 16, 2023

Actor LeVar Burton Set To Replace Drew Barrymore as Host of National Book Awards

Each year, the National Book Awards honors the accomplishments of writers and their books. So it's only fitting that the host of the event reflects the commitment to lifting the voices of creators. While Drew Barrymore was originally chosen to fill this role in the 2023 awards, her decision to continue her talk show during the WGA strike led the National Book Foundation to rescind their invitation and find a replacement.

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Creative Products
October 16, 2023

This Hand-Sized Outdoor Pump Can Inflate a Sleeping Pad in Just One Minute

When planning for an outdoor excursion, you want to pack smart. This usually means only bringing essential tools so you won't have to carry extra weight. With this in mind, the brand Flextail has designed the perfect utility item for campers—a portable pump that can fit in the palm of your hand. Called the Zero Pump, this nifty tool weighs just 1.2 ounces and measures about 3 inches long.

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Store
October 13, 2023

Celebrate Friday the 13th With Spooky Favorites in Time for Halloween

Halloween is just around the corner, which means pumpkin carving, costume parties, and scary movie nights all month long. And today is Friday the 13th, which is the perfect time to get the full swing of frighteningly fun festivities. If you're not in the spooky spirit yet, My Modern Met Store can help you out. We've put together a collection of Halloween-inspired products that will prepare you for the ghoulish holiday.

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Creative Products
October 12, 2023

These Kaleidoscopic Smart Lamps Turn Any Room Into a Mesmerizing Light Show

The easiest way to make your home feel like your own is with decor. From creative throw pillows to unique lighting fixtures, all of these touches are a reflection of your taste and style. And if you’re looking for a psychedelic pop of color, creative brand Hyperspace Lighting designs striking lamps that infuse rooms with mesmerizing displays. The HyperHedra series includes two light fixtures: the HyperHedron and HyperPyramid.

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