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.
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January 8, 2024

Bride Finds Dream Wedding Dress at Thrift Store for Only $43

For many brides-to-be, finding the perfect wedding dress is a long and, oftentimes, expensive journey. However, you don't have to spend a fortune to feel like a million bucks on your wedding day. From making a DIY knit gown to refitting a family heirloom, brides have found enumerable ways to save money while still looking and feeling their best.

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January 4, 2024

These Are the Most Borrowed Books From Public Libraries in 2023

Each year brings the opportunity to make a New Year's resolution. For many, this often includes the promise to read more, whether it be books, magazines, or other media. If you haven't already made your reading list for 2024, then you may want to see what was popular last year according to U.S. public libraries. From Cincinnati to New Orleans, public libraries have released their lists of the most borrowed titles from 2023.

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