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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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The Best Places to Shop Estates, Antiques, Vintage and Consignment Pieces in Greenwich, CT

City Shopping Guide | PUBLISHED 10.01.22 | Jennifer Ventresca
Various items inside an antique and vintage consignment shop | BRG

Are you an antique enthusiast looking for unique and timeless pieces to add to your collection? Look no further than Greenwich, CT! With a rich history and affluent population, Greenwich offers a plethora of estate sales, antique shops, vintage boutiques, and consignment stores that are sure to satisfy your shopping cravings. Here are some of the best places to shop for estate, antique, vintage, and consignment pieces in Greenwich, CT.

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Bridgehampton, NY Time Capsule Home - Part II - 50 Reasons to 'I Spy' the Estate of Jay Paul

On the Auction Block | PUBLISHED 09.24.22 | Jennifer Ventresca
BRG presents it's estate collection of Jay Paul version of I Spy. | BRG

Who says only children can enjoy a good ‘I spy’ game? In the BRG estate version of I Spy, we take a look at a June 1982 edition of House in the Hamptons magazine article featuring the fabulous Bridgehampton, NY home of Jay Paul. What you can spy with your grown-up eye?

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30 Elements to Creating a Collected, Vintage Folk-Art Forward Decor

Complementary. Guest Curations | PUBLISHED 09.20.22 | Tam Tran
Kaitlyn Coffee showcases her collected, vintage folk-art forward design aesthetic to inspire you to do the same | BRG

If you're drawn to a collected, vintage folk art forward design style, Kaitlyn Coffee will inspire you to find unique, quality items for your home decor. See her top 30 guest curation of the best vintage finds.

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13 Must-Haves for Your Home’s Nautical Theme With Memo Faraj

Complementary. Guest Curations | PUBLISHED 07.29.22 | Tam Tran
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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.

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