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Designing Timeless Stories: Marina Hanisch’s Artful Approach to Interiors

Complementary. Guest Curations | PUBLISHED 03.01.25 | Yasmene Tyles
A styled white-on-white and wood-toned living room with built-in bookshelves flanking a fireplace. | BRG

Interior designer Marina Hanisch curates a selection of vintage and modern finds, blending rich textures and sculptural design. Explore her favorite estate sale finds, from mid-century furnishings to artful ceramics, each chosen to add warmth, depth, and character to any space.

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Inside Nikki Dalrymple's Treasure Hunt: Auction Finds & Design

Complementary. Guest Curations | PUBLISHED 11.15.24 | Tam Tran
A modern dining room with a mid-century modern chairs and table, abstract green and beige wall tapestry and a bold pink and green botanical print above a styled sideboard. | BRG

Explore Nikki Dalrymple's journey through estate sales and online auctions and learn how she blends vintage finds with contemporary design, uncovering treasures that add warmth and personality to her spaces.

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Fall Decor Done Right: Achieve Cozy Elegance with Simple Styling Secrets

Design & Decor | PUBLISHED 11.07.24 | Tam Tran
A gold and black dish on a woven place mat, a white pumpkin with black ribbon, dried floral bouquet, and amber glassware on a floral tablecloth help set the tone for this fall placesetting. | BRG

Discover cozy fall decor tips from Nancy Zoleta of @ahomeforkeeps. Learn how to create a warm, elegant autumn look with rich colors, vintage pieces, and seasonal touches. Shop handpicked items from Black Rock Galleries’ online auction to bring Nancy’s stylish fall decor into your home.

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A Twist of Americana for Modern Homes

Design & Decor | PUBLISHED 07.01.24 | Jennifer Ventresca
An early American portrait of a young girl in a flower garden | BRG

As we prepare to celebrate Independence Day in the United States, we thought we'd take a look at the Americana design aesthetic and look at some successful rooms that blend true Americana pieces with modern styles creating a warm, eclectic environment.

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Curating Timeless Elegance with Emily Brownell

Complementary. Guest Curations | PUBLISHED 01.24.24 | Tam Tran
Emily stands in her kitchen next to a rustic cabinet and in front of a vintage still life painting. | BRG

Discover curated elegance with Emily Brownell at Gilded Hearth Interiors. Uncover vintage treasures, delve into bespoke design, and bid boldly for timeless beauty.

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Design Brilliance: Lindsey's Auction Extravaganza

Complementary. Guest Curations | PUBLISHED 11.03.23 | Tam Tran
Portrait of smiling Lindsey standing in a dining room, wearing a white puff-sleeved shirt, light pink skirt, and a leopard-patterned belt. | BRG

Welcome to a week filled with curated elegance, as Lindsey Coral Harper takes the spotlight as our guest curator. Lindsey curates exquisite items from online auctions and sales, transforming the ordinary into extraordinary.

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The Art of Antique Hunting: Amal Kapen's Timeless Treasures

Complementary. Guest Curations | PUBLISHED 10.20.23 | Tam Tran
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In the world of interior design, blending the past and the present is an art form. Few people understand this better than Amal Kapen, of Amal Kapen Interiors, a renowned "new traditionalist" designer based in Cold Spring Harbor, NY. Join as she shares her expertise, design insights, and passion for preserving the charm of antiques in contemporary spaces with this.

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Vintage & Antique Wedding Gifts: The Ultimate Guide

Tips & Guides | PUBLISHED 05.22.23 | Jennifer Ventresca
A couple explores an antique store searching for the perfect gift. | BRG

In this ultimate guide for finding vintage and antique wedding and engagement gifts, we'll explore vintage engagement gift ideas. From online estate sales and auctions to antique and consignment stores, unique, rare and collectible finds make thoughtful, meaningful, and unique engagement party party gifts and wedding presents for brides and grooms alike.

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Three Colors of the Year That'll Inspire You

Design & Decor | PUBLISHED 12.23.22 | Jennifer Ventresca
A David Goldhagen multi-colored swirl bowl has shades of magenta similar to Pantone’s 2023 color of the year … Viva Magenta | BRG

If you're looking to branch out beyond the warm neutrals and greige tones of the past few years by adding rich jewel-tones to your walls and interior spaces, 2023 is going to be the year of inspiration.

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Vintage Nakashima Furniture Collection in Exceptional Sale

Collector Highlights | PUBLISHED 10.08.22 | Jennifer Ventresca
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Black Rock Galleries is pleased to offer a single owner collection of vintage George Nakashima furniture in our upcoming Greenwich Fall Exceptional Sale. This collection comes from the Estate of Joseph Frederick Hoffman, PhD. Over the years, the Hoffman collection grew to over 20 pieces -- some of which are in the fall exceptional online auction.

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