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Eight Must Haves to Help Refresh Your Living Room with Phaedra Brown
Complementary. Guest Curations | PUBLISHED 02.01.23 | Tam TranIn 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.
Continue ReadingStaff Picks from the Designer Goods Charity Collection
Jewelry & Fashion | PUBLISHED 11.26.22 | Jennifer VentrescaIt'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.
Continue ReadingFour Reasons to Love the Single Owner Designer Goods Charity Collection
Jewelry & Fashion | PUBLISHED 11.19.22 | Jennifer VentrescaWhen 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.
Continue ReadingThe Best Places to Shop Estates, Antiques, Vintage and Consignment Pieces in Greenwich, CT
City Shopping Guide | PUBLISHED 10.01.22 | Jennifer VentrescaAre you an antique enthusiast looking for unique and timeless pieces to add to your collection? Look no further than Greenwich, CT! With a rich history and affluent population, Greenwich offers a plethora of estate sales, antique shops, vintage boutiques, and consignment stores that are sure to satisfy your shopping cravings. Here are some of the best places to shop for estate, antique, vintage, and consignment pieces in Greenwich, CT.
Continue ReadingBridgehampton, NY Time Capsule Home - Estate of Jay Paul - Part I
On the Auction Block | PUBLISHED 09.21.22 | Jennifer VentrescaPristine 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.
Continue ReadingI Do: Vintage Engagement Ring Do's & Dont's
Jewelry & Fashion | PUBLISHED 02.04.22 | Courtney TannlerRomance is in the air. There’s no better time than the present to start thinking about popping the question. If you or someone you know is ready to propose, it's a great time to consider vintage engagement rings. Check out these do's and don'ts when shopping for vintage, antique, and heirloom engagement rings.
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 ReadingHow to Add Antique & Vintage Pieces to your Stylish Living Room with Mary Aspen Richardson
Complementary. Guest Curations | PUBLISHED 07.14.21 | Guest: Mary Aspen RichardsonAlthough the antique style brings a particular emotional relevance, random placement of such items carries the risk of creating an outdated look in your new modern living room. However, there are several different ways to decorate with antique pieces, while still keeping your home both stylish and timeless - trust me!
Continue ReadingBreaker of Molds: The Lifetime Works & Personal Collection of Norma Flanagan
Collector Highlights | PUBLISHED 05.08.21 | Jennifer Ventresca"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.
Continue ReadingBlack Diamonds ... Oh, So Unique
Jewelry & Fashion | PUBLISHED 04.24.21 | Susan LeeperLast week, we focused on all the fabulous shades of colored diamonds (brown, yellow, green, blue, red, pink, and purple). This week, our gemologist, Susan Leeper, brings us the glamour, allure, and extraordinary timelessness of the black diamond....
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