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Beyond 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 ReadingFall Decor Done Right: Achieve Cozy Elegance with Simple Styling Secrets
Design & Decor | PUBLISHED 11.07.24 | Tam TranDiscover cozy fall decor tips from Nancy Zoleta of @ahomeforkeeps. Learn how to create a warm, elegant autumn look with rich colors, vintage pieces, and seasonal touches. Shop handpicked items from Black Rock Galleries’ online auction to bring Nancy’s stylish fall decor into your home.
Continue ReadingA Twist of Americana for Modern Homes
Design & Decor | PUBLISHED 07.01.24 | Jennifer VentrescaAs we prepare to celebrate Independence Day in the United States, we thought we'd take a look at the Americana design aesthetic and look at some successful rooms that blend true Americana pieces with modern styles creating a warm, eclectic environment.
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 ReadingThe Art of Antique Hunting: Amal Kapen's Timeless Treasures
Complementary. Guest Curations | PUBLISHED 10.20.23 | Tam TranIn 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.
Continue ReadingCreate Your Own Fresh Take on Traditional Decor with Amy Kummer
Complementary. Guest Curations | PUBLISHED 08.04.22 | Tam TranIn 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.
Continue ReadingModern Judaica Collection: Antiques and Vintage Jewish Art, Artifacts, and More
Collector Highlights | PUBLISHED 05.10.22 | Jennifer VentrescaWhen the world-traveling widow of a prominent traveling Rabbi downsizes, her impressive globally-sourced collection of Judaica are slated to go into an online auction.
Continue ReadingDecking Out Your Mantle With Antique Elements
Design & Decor | PUBLISHED 11.23.21 | Michelle WhitenerDesigner and lifestyle blogger, Michelle Whitener, guest blogs for BRG as she shares her easy-to-follow styling tips to create a sophisticated and collected historic holiday mantle with a mix of modern touches.
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.
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