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Luxury Secondhand Engagement Gifts for Minimalist Couples
Tips & Guides | PUBLISHED 02.11.25 | Jennifer VentrescaLooking 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.
Continue ReadingBeyond Jewelry, Chocolate & Flowers: Unique Valentine’s Day Gifts with Bambi Costanzo
Complementary. Guest Curations | PUBLISHED 01.30.25 | Tam TranThis 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.
Continue ReadingThis Christmas: Ditch the New—Secondhand Gifts Are Where It’s At!
Design & Decor | PUBLISHED 12.18.24 | Tam TranThis 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!
Continue ReadingUltimate Mother's Day Gift Guide: Estate & Consignment Gifts
Tips & Guides | PUBLISHED 05.03.24 | ADMINCelebrate Mom this Mother's Day with unique estate and consignment gifts she'll love. Find something special with our ultimate Mother's Day Gift Guide.
Continue ReadingHarry Laurie's Artful Universe
Collector Highlights | PUBLISHED 03.12.24 | Jennifer VentrescaStep into the world of Harry Laurie, a retired UPS employee turned neighborhood icon known for his boundless passion for people and art. Explore his diverse collection and the man who cherished each piece.
Continue ReadingVintage & Antique Wedding Gifts: The Ultimate Guide
Tips & Guides | PUBLISHED 05.22.23 | Jennifer VentrescaIn 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.
Continue ReadingThe Amazing Moms of BRG
BRG Happenings | PUBLISHED 05.07.23 | Jennifer VentrescaMay is for mothers! BRG loves moms, whether they're customers, clients, and employees alike. BRG extends our warmest wishes for a very happy Mother's Day (and every day) to moms, grandmothers, step-moms, foster-moms, in fact, all women who care for children!
Continue ReadingRare Painted Olla Uncovered in Castle-Like Raleigh Home
Collector Highlights | PUBLISHED 04.25.23 | ADMINHave you ever stumbled upon a hidden treasure in an unexpected place? That's exactly what happened when an extremely rare painted clay olla was discovered in a castle-like home in Raleigh, NC as part of a downsizing project.
Continue ReadingCurating a Cottage-inspired Bedroom with Linda @stonecottage2250
Complementary. Guest Curations | PUBLISHED 02.15.23 | Tam TranIn 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.
Continue ReadingThe Relevance of Waterford Crystal in Today's Households
Collector Highlights | PUBLISHED 02.02.23 | Jennifer VentrescaWaterford Crystal transcends Irish heritage and was a staple in households of the wealthy and the aristocracy. But as times changed, so have the uses and relevance of Waterford Crystal in today's households. Discover Waterford's relevance and modern uses.
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