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Exploring Maximalist Marvels: Andrea Cummins-Disbro's Auction Odyssey
Complementary. Guest Curations | PUBLISHED 04.25.24 | Tam TranDiscover Andrea Cummins-Disbro's handpicked selections in our Complementary Guest Curations series. Dive into her unique design insights and tips for estate sales and online auctions.
Continue ReadingVintage Voyages: Cameron Jones' Curated Treasures
Complementary. Guest Curations | PUBLISHED 03.12.24 | Tam TranStep into a world of curated elegance with Cameron Jones as your guide. In this exclusive edition of our Complementary. Guest Curations series, Cameron handpicks exquisite items from online auctions and sales, unveiling her unique approach to timeless design and vintage treasures. Join us on a journey through Cameron's design philosophy, her curated selections, and insightful Q&A session, as we delve into the captivating realm of vintage sophistication.
Continue ReadingGet Inspired: Six handpicked French Decor Pieces by Leah Kroeber
Complementary. Guest Curations | PUBLISHED 03.10.23 | Tam TranJoin us as we discover the stunning pieces Leah Kroeber handpicked to showcase the beauty and elegance of French country-inspired décor. Be inspired to create your own curated home filled with one-of-a-kind treasures sourced from online estate auctions!
Continue Reading30 Elements to Creating a Collected, Vintage Folk-Art Forward Decor
Complementary. Guest Curations | PUBLISHED 09.20.22 | Tam TranIf 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.
Continue ReadingThe Best Sterling Silver & Silverplate Cleaning Secret
Tips & Guides | PUBLISHED 11.19.21 | Jennifer VentrescaFrom family heirlooms to fabulous secondhand finds, nothing evokes fun yet elegant entertaining like antique and vintage sterling silver and silver-plate. What's not to love about the sparkle of silver when entertaining family and friends during the holidays? Polishing ... that's what. Check out this de-tarnishing hack that'll make you yearn to start your own silver collection.
Continue ReadingTop Care & Storage Tips for Your Vintage Designer Handbag
Jewelry & Fashion | PUBLISHED 11.01.21 | Courtney TannlerYou’ve just treated yourself and bought a luxurious designer bag. Whether it's your first large purchase or a new addition to your existing vintage collection, you want know how to best care for your new favorite shoulder buddy. We have some basic tips for care and storage of fine designer handbags.
Continue ReadingDesigned & Handcrafted: The Incredible Estate of Thomas ("Tom") William Astle
Design & Decor | PUBLISHED 05.20.21 | Jennifer VentrescaWe L-O-V-E time capsule estates especially when the estate is a true MCM marvel designed and filled with objects designed and handcrafted by those same owners. We hope you enjoy this one of a kind insight about the people behind and amazing collection.
Continue ReadingCreating an Outdoor Oasis with Quality Second Hand Pieces
Tips & Guides | PUBLISHED 05.01.21 | Jennifer VentrescaDiscover how to transform your outdoor space into a stunning oasis using high-quality secondhand pieces. Learn how to curate a beautiful and sustainable outdoor retreat that reflects your style and respects the environment.
Continue ReadingTime Capsule with Ties to Waldorf in Cortlandt Manor Estate
On the Auction Block | PUBLISHED 11.04.19 | Jennifer VentrescaThis might be a “made for Hollywood” story based right in Cortlandt Manor, New York with acclaimed hotelier, Claude Philippe, as the main character. Decades after the fully furnished estate was passed to the husband of Philippe’s widow, many of the original contents (hand-picked and curated by Philippe himself) remained relatively untouched — down to the collection of Philippe’s cuff links discovered in the closet.
Continue ReadingWhat Everyone Must Know About Native American Jewelry
Collector Highlights | PUBLISHED 07.19.19 | Christie Spooner & Jennifer VentrescaRich corals. Dramatic blue and green turquoise. Beautifully crafted copper and silver work. For millennia, the magnificent history of Native American Indian tribal jewelry making has been passed down from one generation to another. Explore the world of Native American jewelry....
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