Posts by Madeleine Muzdakis

Madeleine Muzdakis

Madeleine Muzdakis is a Contributing Writer at My Modern Met and a historian of early modern Britain & the Atlantic world. She holds a BA in History and Mathematics from Brown University and an MA in European & Russian Studies from Yale University. Madeleine has worked in archives and museums for years with a particular focus on photography and arts education. When she isn’t writing, she enjoys hiking, film photography, and studying law while cuddling with her cat Georgia.
Creative Products
October 31, 2025

10 Tools You’ll Need To Outfit a Home Bar and Sip Tasty Cocktails on Your Couch

Would you like to learn the basics of making delicious cocktails at home? Whether you're entertaining others or making a drink as you binge watch Netflix, you can outfit your bar cart with awesome vintage shakers, swizzle sticks, and decanters. With modern and personalized options too, it's easier than ever before to set up a bar to your exact taste.

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Creative Products
October 31, 2025

15+ Modern and Vintage Candlesticks, Candelabras, and Tea Light Holders

Whether you are setting the table for the family or setting the mood for romance, candles are an essential part of a stylish home. There are a variety of candlesticks, candelabras, and tea light holders which can meld with your existing décor. Browse the vintage items on Etsy or search for a handmade modern piece. Candleholders also make lovely gifts for housewarmings or as thank you tokens for your bridesmaids.

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Impressionism
November 28, 2024

Monet Painting Gifted to Churchill Is on Display in London

Anyone who watched Netflix's The Crown will remember the aging Prime Minister Winston Churchill, played by John Lithgow, reacting violently to a portrait of himself. Churchill was many things—a war hero, a politician, an aristocrat—including an enthusiastic painter and admirer of the arts. In fact, the series even captures Churchill sitting in his garden as he whiles away his troubles painting on a canvas.

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