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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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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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Create Your Own Fresh Take on Traditional Decor with Amy Kummer

Complementary. Guest Curations | PUBLISHED 08.04.22 | Tam Tran
Create Your Own Fresh Take on Traditional Decor with Amy Kummer | BRG

In this week’s edition of Complementary. Guest Curations, we challenged Amy Kummer, a professional interior designer, to select current online auctions’ items to help you achieve a similarly fresh and traditional look for your home.

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How to Create a Classic Chinoiserie Chic Display with Cynthia Shirey

Complementary. Guest Curations | PUBLISHED 07.20.22 | Tam Tran
Get a classic, timeless look with Cynthia Shirey | BRG

Meet self-taught interior stylist, Cynthia Shirey, who’ll inspire you to achieve an effortless classic, timeless look with a bit of chinoiserie in this week’s Complementary. Guest Curations.

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Get The Look - Designer Worthy Items for Glamourous, Sophisticated, and Classic Looks

Design & Decor | PUBLISHED 05.25.22 | Tam Tran
 | BRG

Today we’re sharing interior designer worthy items currently available in online auctions to help you get the look effortlessly.

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8 Auction Finds for Glamorous, Sophisticated, and Classic Looks with Luis Enrique Hill

Complementary. Guest Curations | PUBLISHED 05.12.22 | Tam Tran
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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.

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Victorian House Styles: An Era of Unique Design

Design & Decor | PUBLISHED 01.28.22 | Alison Bentley (Guest Blogger)
 | BRG

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.

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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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Are You Looking for a New Hobby? Buyers Guide for Remote Control Airplane Fliers & Collectors

Tips & Guides | PUBLISHED 11.06.21 | Jennifer Ventresca
C Boeing P-26 Peashooter With Futaba T6EX Controller | BRG

Calling all radio-controlled airplane enthusiasts and those interested in starting a new hobby! Mark Berard of RC Aces shares some tips and pointers for new and prospective RC aircraft fliers and collectors.

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