Step Inside A Collector’s Jewel Box Home in Coastal Delaware

Step inside Memo Faraj’s coastal Delaware home, a historical retreat reimagined as an experimental jewel box where art, antiques, and imagination collide. After leaving behind the whirlwind of New York’s fashion industry, Memo sought a slower pace by the sea and poured his creativity into designing a home that doubles as both sanctuary and living museum.

His style is bold, whimsical, and endlessly curious. Towering ship paintings and seaside art anchor the rooms, while entire tables are dedicated to “curiosity collections” meant to spark conversation and delight guests. Perhaps most surprising is his sculptural molar collection—pieces both strange and beautiful—that sit comfortably among gilded frames, nautical relics, and timeworn antiques. Every vignette invites exploration, reminding visitors that design doesn’t need to follow rules to feel inspired.

More than a home, Memo’s coastal haven is a stage for storytelling—one that evolves as he discovers new treasures for his shop, explores his artistic practice, and pushes the boundaries of what a collection can be. It is a place where friends and family are encouraged to touch, explore, and engage with objects, transforming daily life into a museum-like experience that is uniquely, unmistakably Memo.

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