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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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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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Creating a Vibrant Home with Timeless & Livable Rooms with Prudence Home & Design

Complementary. Guest Curations | PUBLISHED 02.23.23 | Tam Tran
This stunning living room features a tufted curved sofa as the centerpiece, inviting you to relax in style. Upholstered in a luxurious fabric, the sofa creates a plush and comfortable seating area. The wall behind the sofa is adorned with a beautiful wall | BRG

In this edition of Complementary! Guest Curation, Prudence Bailey of Prudence Home and Design shares her curated selection of favorite items available in current BRG online auctions. They are the perfect inspiration for achieving a stylish blend of modern and vintage in your home.

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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
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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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The Best Sterling Silver & Silverplate Cleaning Secret

Tips & Guides | PUBLISHED 11.19.21 | Jennifer Ventresca
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From 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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Creating Sophisticated & Collected Spaces with Michelle Whitener

Complementary. Guest Curations | PUBLISHED 09.28.21 | Tam Tran
Designer and lifestyle blogger, Michelle Whitener  | BRG

Designer and lifestyle blogger, Michelle Whitener, shares her styling tips on creating sophisticated and collected spaces and her favorite items as our guest curator.

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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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Breaker of Molds: The Lifetime Works & Personal Collection of Norma Flanagan

Collector Highlights | PUBLISHED 05.08.21 | Jennifer Ventresca
Artist Norma Flanagan in her studio | BRG

"Creating art is a necessary experience in my daily life. It has made me aware of really seeing and feeling everything around me rather than just looking at the world." Discover how Norma Flanagan broke the traditional housewife mold of the era and embarked on a life surround by art.

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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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Jewelry Part VI - Jewelry Metals Primer

Jewelry & Fashion | PUBLISHED 01.20.21 | Jennifer Ventresca
Blingology - Jewelry Metals | BRG

Since the dawn of the Bronze Age, metals (precious, semi-precious, and non-precious) have become ubiquitous with jewelry. From tin to gold, popularity and values of metals ebb and flow. In our sixth installment of our jewelry series, learn some key terms and metals used in jewelry today.

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