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Sally Nicol: A Curator of Timeless Treasures

Complementary. Guest Curations | PUBLISHED 04.05.24 | Tam Tran
Image of Sally and her puppy smiling in front of a built-in shelf and fireplace, adorned with decorative items such as table lamps, candlesticks, blue and white porcelain pieces, photo frames, and books, against a backdrop of white-painted walls. | BRG

Discover the world of timeless treasures with Sally Nicol, curator and owner of The Cary Cottage in Cary, NC. Dive into her curation and glean insights from her vast experience as a vintage aficionado and long-time BRG customer.

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Design Confetti: Kim Lucian's Antique Treasures & Auction Finds

Complementary. Guest Curations | PUBLISHED 02.01.24 | Tam Tran
Kim Lucian sits gracefully with her head resting on her right hand, in front of a built-in shelf | BRG

Explore online auctions with Kim Lucian of Design Confetti, as she shares her passion for sourcing vintage and antique finds. Discover ornate comforts, unique pieces, and gain insights into Kim's design style. Uncover the world of estate sales and online auctions through this curated collection.

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Exploring Nature's Artistry: Dr. Zahl's Mineral Egg Collection

Collector Highlights | PUBLISHED 09.30.23 | Jennifer Ventresca
One of four unique and colorful jasper stone eggs with wooden stands (item #256291) from the estate collection of Dr. Paul Zahl | BRG

What do the world’s tallest tree, giant 3’ frogs, washtub-sized flowers, the first known African albino gorilla, giant ants of South America, and an extensive collection of mineral eggs have in common? Dr. Paul Arthur Zahl: explorer, scientist, writer, and collector!

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Staff Picks from the Designer Goods Charity Collection

Jewelry & Fashion | PUBLISHED 11.26.22 | Jennifer Ventresca
A woman in a designer hat is surrounded by an assortment of luxury goods and designer fashions | BRG

It's not often that we acquire such an outstanding single owner collection of designer fashion, jewelry, and luxury goods. The fact that the collection's owner is donating all her proceeds to two animal rescue charities is an extraordinary bonus! Learn more.

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Bridgehampton, NY Time Capsule Home - Estate of Jay Paul - Part I

On the Auction Block | PUBLISHED 09.21.22 | Jennifer Ventresca
 | BRG

Pristine white sand beaches. Elegant restaurants. Posh dinner parties. Outrageous beach bashes. Multi-million dollar waterfront homes. Such was the 1980's summer lifestyle for jet setters and NYC yuppies. Locals, however, enjoyed a quieter pace – choosing to settle permanently into Long Island’s East End. One such person included Jay R. Paul who designed and built his own French villa paradise in Bridgehampton.

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BTS Glimpse into a NYC Brownstone

On the Auction Block | PUBLISHED 05.18.21 | Jennifer Ventresca
Behind the Scenes Glimpse into a New York City 84th Street Brownstone | BRG

Nothing says "single family living" in a town where living space comes at a premium like a New York City brownstone -- especially when that brownstone is located on the corner of Madison Ave and East 84th. Now, you can get a behind-the-scenes glimpse into a stately 84th Street home filled with old world charm.

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Jewelry Part VIII: Proper Care, Cleaning, & Storage

Jewelry & Fashion | PUBLISHED 03.10.21 | Jennifer Ventresca
Storage, cleaning & proper care for jewelry | BRG

Did you know that BRG's jewelry department has a GIA graduate gemologist and jewelry expert on staff? We recently sat down with her to learn the best DIYs to properly clean, store, and care for the treasures lying in your jewelry box.

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BRG's Brands Expansion Leads to Welcoming New Team Talent

BRG Happenings | PUBLISHED 10.27.20 | Jennifer Ventresca

BRG and all its brands have been expanding both geographically and with talent. We've been very busy over the last month or so with resume reviews, interviews, hiring, and onboarding. Now, we’re thrilled to introduce a large handful of new BRGers to you — from New England to Texas and everywhere in between.     BRG - CORPORATE BRG’s marketing communications department is expanding

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Lifetime of Globetrotting Leads to Impressive Curation of Photos, Artifacts, Textiles & More

On the Auction Block | PUBLISHED 09.29.20 | Jennifer Ventresca
A photo from Barbara Paul's  | BRG

What do rhythmic drums, gentle waves, distant and echoing roar of lions, local tribes people, and festivals have in common? Everything, for one globe-trotting couple. These are just a small sampling of the exotic sights and sounds that Barbara Paul and her husband experienced. Now see their personal curated collection of artifacts, textiles, and more.

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Estate Sales in the Age of Covid

Estates 101 | PUBLISHED 08.28.20 | Jennifer Ventresca
 | BRG

Online estate and liquidation sales are safer and more secure than traditional estate style sales in a COVID-19 world. Why? How? Discover the answers here.

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