Posts by Sara Barnes

Sara Barnes

Sara Barnes is a Staff Editor at My Modern Met and Manager of My Modern Met Store. She is a graduate of the Maryland Institute College of Art where she earned her BFA in Illustration and MFA in Illustration Practice. Sara is also an embroidery illustrator and writer living in Seattle, Washington. She runs Bear&Bean, a studio where she stitches pet portraits and other beloved creatures. She chronicles the creativity of others through her website Brown Paper Bag and newsletter, Orts. Her latest book is Threads of Treasure: How to Make, Mend, and Find Meaning Through Thread, published in 2014. Sara’s work has been recognized in Be Creative With Workbox, Embroidery Magazine, American Illustration, on Iron and Wine’s album Beast Epic, among others. When she’s not stitching or writing, Sara enjoys planning things that bring together the craft community. She is the co-founder of Camp Craftaway, a day camp for crafty adults with hands-on workshops in the Seattle area.
Furniture
June 11, 2026

Colorful Cat Tree Inspired by a “Blob” Is the Answer to Ugly Feline Furniture

It’s challenging to be a discerning cat parent. You want to ensure that your favorite feline has an enriching life, including the ability to survey their kingdom from a high vantage point. But do all of the cat tree options have to be so lacking? Swedish designer Gustaf Westman doesn’t think so. He’s lending his chunky forms to a fun and functional cat tree that’s anything but boring.

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News
June 9, 2026

Ukraine President Zelenskyy Publishes an Open Letter to Putin Calling for End of War

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has published an open letter to Russian President Vladimir Putin calling for an end to the Russia-Ukraine war. Zelenskyy posted the letter on his website on June 4, 2026, offering to resume peace talks between the two countries. “Ukraine proposes ending this war through direct engagement between us—and you,” he said. “I am proposing a meeting.

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Store
June 5, 2026

Cloak Your World in Rainbows With This Prismatic Cube You Can Attach to Your Phone

Cloaking your world in rainbows is easier than you think. You don’t need to wait for a serendipitous rain; you just need the right filter for your smartphone. The Prism Vision Camera Lens Filter from Wokeface is making that easier than ever, and there’s no digital component required. That’s right—you don’t need to search for an app or add something to your social media.

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My Modern Met

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