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Artist and interior decorator, Memo Faraj, loves sourcing vintage decor and art. His home's style features nautical themes with over 100 pieces in his collection. But it's just one element of his style. See Memo's 13 top picks for a nautical inspired design aesthetic.

We rounded up some of the best Father’s Day gift ideas for dads of all ages, backgrounds, tastes, and hobbies with this edition of Black Rock Galleries Gift Guide. Whether your dad is a sports enthusiast or a music lover, the outdoorsy type or a lover of design, you’ll find the perfect unique gift.

In this edition of Complementary. Guest Curations, we asked Luis Enrique Hill, a New York-based interior designer to select some current auction items to help you create a glamorous, sophisticated and classic look in your home.

As a design consultant, Molly Blankenship works closely with designers and homeowners to source unique finds from around the world for their spaces. But at the same time she also shares her finds with anyone having the same passion for home decor and interior design on Instagram (@notallbeige) and her website Not All Beige. Let’s find out what things Molly wants to share with you from our auction block.

Picture a dollhouse – a colorful exterior, several stories high, gabled roof, highly decorative details, maybe even a tower – and you’ve just envisioned a Victorian style home. From their iconic exteriors, to their opulent interiors fit for a queen, Victorian houses are a unique home style that stands out from the rest. Whether you’re looking to buy your first home in Chicago, IL or are fascinated by the popular house styles across the US, a Victorian home should be on your list of must-sees.

In the post World War II and Cold War eras, Ron and Betty Sher shared successful careers inside the U.S. Department of State. She was a retired Foreign Service Staff Officer and he was a U.S. Navy veteran and retired foreign service officer. Both spent their careers dealing with diplomats and dignitaries around the world in various Soviet Union "Iron Curtain" countries, China, Southeast Asia, Togo, Senegal, Germany and beyond. In fact, between the two, they explored and visited over 55 countries. Learn about this dynamic couple and their estate.

Moving is always a stressful process. There are a lot of things that require careful organizing and preparation. This is never more true than when you need to pack antique and valuable pieces. Here's how to pack and move antique furniture safely to your new home.

Telecommuting and working from home is not new, but it has become a mainstay for many office employees and professionals. Despite shortages in the supply chain for new office furniture, secondary markets (such as estate sales and online auctions) are an excellent source for versatile, eclectic, and fun home office furniture and decor options. But where do you start? Check out these essential tips for "remoting it" in style.

Although the antique style brings a particular emotional relevance, random placement of such items carries the risk of creating an outdated look in your new modern living room. However, there are several different ways to decorate with antique pieces, while still keeping your home both stylish and timeless - trust me!

Our new blog series "Complementary. Guest Curations" is brought to you by savvy interior designers, decorators, fashionistas, collectors, and lifestyle influencers. You don't want to miss Rebekah Dempsey of A Blissful Nest's pro-styling tips for her picks of the week.