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Curated with Jennifer Evans: Brown Wood Furniture Treasures

Complementary. Guest Curations | PUBLISHED 09.07.23 | Tam Tran
Jennifer Evans' image is inset over an image of one of her designs of a fireplace mantle vignette. | BRG

Discover Jennifer Evans of Manor South's captivating guest curation, celebrating her unwavering passion for 'old brown wood' furniture. Dive into a world where timeless elegance meets rustic charm. Explore her expert insights today!

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Style Fusion: Mixing Classic + Whimsical Design with Jocelyn Polce

Complementary. Guest Curations | PUBLISHED 07.26.23 | Tam Tran
A well-designed living room with neutral tone and pastel color | BRG

Jocelyn Polce, founder and principal interior designer of A|O Interiors, strongly believes that space shouldn't just stand the test of time. It should embrace all the joyful chaos life throws your way: kids, pets, and everything in between! Explore vintage treasures, expert tips, and online auction finds in this fun guest curation.

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Vintage Furniture Gems: Top 6 Brands Including Eldred Wheeler

Tips & Guides | PUBLISHED 06.05.23 | Jennifer Ventresca
A Baker Furniture bench with light blue ultra-suede upholstered seat is positioned on a black and white zebra print area rug | BRG

In the world of vintage estate sales and antiques, finding furniture pieces that embody exceptional craftsmanship is a true delight. We compiled a list of six U.S. furniture brands known for their timeless designs, attention to detail, and artistry. We hope this helps you navigate the vast landscape of furniture makers as it relates to vintage furniture. Whether you're a seasoned collector or a passionate furniture enthusiast, these brands will leave you in awe of their exquisite creations.

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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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Rare Painted Olla Uncovered in Castle-Like Raleigh Home

Collector Highlights | PUBLISHED 04.25.23 | ADMIN
Extremely rare Laurette Lovell Francis (American, 1867-1936) painted clay olla. Having a flared rim narrowing at the neck before becoming bulbous at the base. Intricately painted on all sides with Native American and Western imagery including a central po | BRG

Have 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.

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Classic Cottage with a Twist: Cindy Magoon's Unique Picks

Complementary. Guest Curations | PUBLISHED 03.15.23 | Tam Tran
A cozy cottage-inspired living room filled with natural sunlight | BRG

If you're a fan of cozy, cottage-style décor, then you're going to love our latest Complementary. Guest Curations contributor, Cindy Magoon.

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Favorite Gems, Jewels & Timepieces: Jewelry Team Staff Picks

Jewelry & Fashion | PUBLISHED 03.14.23 | Jennifer Ventresca
A woman in a wide-brimmed sunhat is surrounded by an assortment of unique fine jewelry and vintage timepieces | BRG

Selecting beautiful and unique pieces from an exceptional assortment of fine jewelry and timepieces might be challenging. Our staff of gemologists and specialists are up to the task. We hope these selections inspire you to add pieces you love to your own collection.

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Eight Must Haves to Help Refresh Your Living Room with Phaedra Brown

Complementary. Guest Curations | PUBLISHED 02.01.23 | Tam Tran
In this week’s edition of Complementary. Guest Curations, we challenged Phaedra Brown, self-professed lover of color and pattern to select current online auction’s items to inspire you to achieve a living room refresh in 2023.  | BRG

In this week’s edition of Complementary. Guest Curations, we challenged Phaedra Brown, self-professed lover of color and pattern to select her favorite online auction items to inspire you to refresh your living room decor.

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Four Reasons to Love the Single Owner Designer Goods Charity Collection

Jewelry & Fashion | PUBLISHED 11.19.22 | Jennifer Ventresca
BRG's rare Burberry glove leather gladiator trench coat (item #232986) | BRG

When a former NYC opera singer and lifetime collector of luxury goods, designer fashions, and jewelry downsizes her collection to donate her proceeds to charity, people take notice. BRG is there to help with this sale which benefits two animal rescue charities: Horse Plus Humane Society and Rescue Dogs Rock NYC. Learn more.

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10 Things to Love About Antique Tiffany Studios Lamps

Design & Decor | PUBLISHED 10.15.22 | Jennifer Ventresca
10 things to love about vintage and antique Tiffany Studios Lamps | BRG

From the trademarked Tiffany blue box filled with beautiful jewelry to the kaleidoscope of colors achieved in their coveted and cherished stained glass works of art, there are a lot of things to love about Tiffany and Tiffany Studios pieces. Today we are focusing on 10 things to love about vintage and antique Tiffany lamps hailing from Tiffany Studios.

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