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Luxury Secondhand Engagement Gifts for Minimalist Couples

Tips & Guides | PUBLISHED 02.11.25 | Jennifer Ventresca
Older couple shops for a meaningful secondhand engagement gift while shopkeeper looks on | BRG

Looking for a meaningful and sustainable engagement gift for a minimalist couple? Discover luxury secondhand gifts that combine quality, sustainability, and style, offering an eco-conscious choice for their big day.

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Beyond Jewelry, Chocolate & Flowers: Unique Valentine’s Day Gifts with Bambi Costanzo

Complementary. Guest Curations | PUBLISHED 01.30.25 | Tam Tran
Valentine's Day vignette of candles and hearts | BRG

This St. Valentine’s Day, go beyond the usual flowers, chocolates, and jewelry with thoughtful, timeless gifts. Bambi Costanzo shares her philosophy on meaningful gifting and selects vintage finds that make perfect keepsakes.

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This Christmas: Ditch the New—Secondhand Gifts Are Where It’s At!

Design & Decor | PUBLISHED 12.18.24 | Tam Tran
A white porcelain Tiffany & Co. box with a floral decoration | BRG

This Christmas, skip the new and embrace the charm of secondhand gifts. Discover unique, meaningful presents from curators Memo Faraj, Amal Raad Kapen, and Caley Svensson that are perfect for the holidays!

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Embracing English Countryside Charm with Caley Svensson

Complementary. Guest Curations | PUBLISHED 07.04.24 | Tam Tran
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In this edition of Complementary. Guest Curations, interior designer and content creator, Caley Svensson, shares her passion for design along with her favorite finds.

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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 a Cottage-inspired Bedroom with Linda @stonecottage2250

Complementary. Guest Curations | PUBLISHED 02.15.23 | Tam Tran
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In this week’s edition of Complementary. Guest Curation, we asked Linda to share her current favorite BRG online auction items with you. If you need a little interior design inspiration to achieve a cottage-inspired bedroom or are asking how to embrace English cottage style at home, then these items are for you.

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Tips for Creating Globally-Inspired Cozy Chic Spaces with a Twist of Southern Hospitality

Complementary. Guest Curations | PUBLISHED 03.04.22 | Tam Tran
In this edition of Complementary. Guest Curations, we chat with Molly Blankenship, a design consultant based in New York city.  | BRG

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.

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If You're Into High Fashion and Designer Accessories, You Need to See this Lifetime Collection of a Former Supermodel

Jewelry & Fashion | PUBLISHED 11.08.21 | Jennifer Ventresca
August 1972 cover of Cosmopolitan featuring supermodel Kathy Speirs-Puccio | BRG

Throughout her acting and modeling career Kathy Speirs-Puccio collected, wore, and kept only the finest in designer fashion and accessories. Her passion for high design continued through the end of her life. In fact, her residence had full rooms dedicated to her clothing and fashion accessories. Take a look at the life and estate collection of Kathy Speirs-Puccio.

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Jewelry Part VI - Jewelry Metals Primer

Jewelry & Fashion | PUBLISHED 01.20.21 | Jennifer Ventresca
Blingology - Jewelry Metals | BRG

Since the dawn of the Bronze Age, metals (precious, semi-precious, and non-precious) have become ubiquitous with jewelry. From tin to gold, popularity and values of metals ebb and flow. In our sixth installment of our jewelry series, learn some key terms and metals used in jewelry today.

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Five Tips for Creating Your Ideal Farmhouse Kitchen Style

Design & Decor | PUBLISHED 12.05.20 | Jennifer Ventresca
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What transforms a lovely farmhouse kitchen into an ideal farmhouse kitchen? It’s the warmth and uniqueness of decorative arts and accessories. The best way to add your own personal touch to a farmhouse kitchen, in a word, is curation. Check out these curation tips to create your own ideal farmhouse kitchen style....

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