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.
Good News
March 3, 2023

David Grohl Spent 24 Hours Cooking for Homeless Shelter in LA During the Storm

Foo Fighters musician Dave Grohl is a star on stage, but he's an offstage superstar, too. During the recent storm in Los Angeles, he brought his barbecue smoker to Hope of the Valley Rescue Mission (HVRM)—a non-profit organization working to combat poverty, hunger, and homelessness—and cooked for over 450 people experiencing homelessness. All in all, Grohl volunteered for over 24 hours and paid for all of the expenses himself.

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Creative Products
March 1, 2023

Funny Duck Night Light Looks Like It’s Having an Existential Crisis

Falling asleep at night can be hard. You might have thoughts racing through your head, keeping you up, plus harsh blue lights from screens are not conducive to catching some Zs. Well, you’re one lucky duck because there is a night light on the market that can do all the thinking for you while providing a soothing warm glow. Meet the Existential Crisis Duck night light.

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Entertainment
February 28, 2023

Actress Jennifer Coolidge Gives Emotional Speech About Her Parents at SAG Awards

Actress Jennifer Coolidge's amazing performance in the HBO show The White Lotus has kept her busy. After collecting awards at the 2022 Emmys, the 2023 Golden Globes, and the 2023 Critics' Choice Television Awards, she received more well-deserved recognition at the 2023 SAG Awards on Sunday, February 26. She honored the significance of winning Best Female Actor in a Drama Series with an emotional speech dedicated to the series' showrunner, Mike White, and her parents.

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Store
February 28, 2023

Fun Animal-Inspired Utensils Will Keep Your Kitchen Creative and Organized

There's always lots to do in the kitchen, and not all of it is fun. Fortunately, creative studio OTOTO designs whimsical utensils that bring joy to every task. From collecting the last bit of jam from a jar to cleaning up spills on the counter, these tools will make you happy to be prepared. The Crab n' Roll Paper Towel Holder will make paper towels an essential part of your decor.

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