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13 Must-Haves for Your Home’s Nautical Theme With Memo Faraj
Complementary. Guest Curations | PUBLISHED 07.29.22 | Tam TranArtist 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.
Continue Reading8 Auction Finds for Glamorous, Sophisticated, and Classic Looks with Luis Enrique Hill
Complementary. Guest Curations | PUBLISHED 05.12.22 | Tam TranIn 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.
Continue ReadingUpstate Updates with CJ Swank
Complementary. Guest Curations | PUBLISHED 02.02.22 | Jennifer VentrescaWhen CJ Swank, a former Visual Arts Director retired and began chronicling her experiences in updating her upstate New York on instagram (@cjswank_newyork), insta browsers took notice. Her eclectic and fun design sense permeates her feed. Discover what's inside as CJ shares her curated selection of antiques and vintage pieces.
Continue ReadingVictorian House Styles: An Era of Unique Design
Design & Decor | PUBLISHED 01.28.22 | Alison Bentley (Guest Blogger)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.
Continue ReadingHow Can You “Remote It” in Style? Follow these must-have decorating tips for your home office
Design & Decor | PUBLISHED 09.20.21 | Courtney TannlerTelecommuting 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.
Continue ReadingStyling Estate Sale Finds with Rebekah Dempsey: Tips You Won't Want to Miss
Complementary. Guest Curations | PUBLISHED 05.27.21 | Rebekah DempseyOur 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.
Continue ReadingBTS Glimpse into a NYC Brownstone
On the Auction Block | PUBLISHED 05.18.21 | Jennifer VentrescaNothing says "single family living" in a town where living space comes at a premium like a New York City brownstone -- especially when that brownstone is located on the corner of Madison Ave and East 84th. Now, you can get a behind-the-scenes glimpse into a stately 84th Street home filled with old world charm.
Continue ReadingClosing the Doors after 40 Years: When World Traveling Antique Dealers Retire
Collector Highlights | PUBLISHED 03.20.21 | Jennifer VentrescaAfter four decades in the antiques industry, renowned and respected antique dealers, Ed and Jane Grant are retiring. The couple supplied their showrooms with antiques and vintage finds from across the globe. Here are some of BRG's staff highlights in the sale.
Continue ReadingFormer Attorney, Mayor, and Designer Extraordinaire: The Estate of William "Billie" Durham
On the Auction Block | PUBLISHED 01.11.21 | Jennifer VentrescaA defense attorney and former mayor of Burlington, NC turned interior design firm entrepreneur, William ("Billy") Lewis Durham's career path was diverse, to say the least. He was a life-long connoisseur and collector of fine home furnishings. Billy's passion for home furnishings fed his entrepreneurial spirit and led him to begin two design businesses which sourced, curated, and provided exceptional design, antiques, and extraordinarily well-designed home good items. His name became ubiquitous for fine design in the interior space.
Continue ReadingFive Tips for Creating Your Ideal Farmhouse Kitchen Style
Design & Decor | PUBLISHED 12.05.20 | Jennifer VentrescaWhat 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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