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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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Bridgehampton, NY Time Capsule Home - Part II - 50 Reasons to 'I Spy' the Estate of Jay Paul

On the Auction Block | PUBLISHED 09.24.22 | Jennifer Ventresca
BRG presents it's estate collection of Jay Paul version of I Spy. | BRG

Who says only children can enjoy a good ‘I spy’ game? In the BRG estate version of I Spy, we take a look at a June 1982 edition of House in the Hamptons magazine article featuring the fabulous Bridgehampton, NY home of Jay Paul. What you can spy with your grown-up eye?

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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 Essential Design Guide to Mixing Vintage & Modern

Complementary. Guest Curations | PUBLISHED 08.29.22 | Tam Tran
Creating Lively Charm in Homes with Libby Cameron | BRG

In this edition of Complementary. Guest Curation, Libby selects current online auctions’ offerings that highlight her design aesthetic. You can use her designs for inspiration along with any of Libby’s top picks to easily achieve a similar design style in your home.

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Tips for Creating Globally-Inspired Cozy Chic Spaces with a Twist of Southern Hospitality

Complementary. Guest Curations | PUBLISHED 03.04.22 | Tam Tran
In this edition of Complementary. Guest Curations, we chat with Molly Blankenship, a design consultant based in New York city.  | BRG

As a design consultant, Molly Blankenship works closely with designers and homeowners to source unique finds from around the world for their spaces. But at the same time she also shares her finds with anyone having the same passion for home decor and interior design on Instagram (@notallbeige) and her website Not All Beige. Let’s find out what things Molly wants to share with you from our auction block.

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If You're Into High Fashion and Designer Accessories, You Need to See this Lifetime Collection of a Former Supermodel

Jewelry & Fashion | PUBLISHED 11.08.21 | Jennifer Ventresca
August 1972 cover of Cosmopolitan featuring supermodel Kathy Speirs-Puccio | BRG

Throughout her acting and modeling career Kathy Speirs-Puccio collected, wore, and kept only the finest in designer fashion and accessories. Her passion for high design continued through the end of her life. In fact, her residence had full rooms dedicated to her clothing and fashion accessories. Take a look at the life and estate collection of Kathy Speirs-Puccio.

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Global Collection from the Estate of Ronald & Elizabeth Sher

Collector Highlights | PUBLISHED 10.09.21 | Jennifer Ventresca
Ron & Betty Sher circa 1950s | BRG

In the post World War II and Cold War eras, Ron and Betty Sher shared successful careers inside the U.S. Department of State. She was a retired Foreign Service Staff Officer and he was a U.S. Navy veteran and retired foreign service officer. Both spent their careers dealing with diplomats and dignitaries around the world in various Soviet Union "Iron Curtain" countries, China, Southeast Asia, Togo, Senegal, Germany and beyond. In fact, between the two, they explored and visited over 55 countries. Learn about this dynamic couple and their estate.

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How Can You “Remote It” in Style? Follow these must-have decorating tips for your home office

Design & Decor | PUBLISHED 09.20.21 | Courtney Tannler
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Telecommuting and working from home is not new, but it has become a mainstay for many office employees and professionals. Despite shortages in the supply chain for new office furniture, secondary markets (such as estate sales and online auctions) are an excellent source for versatile, eclectic, and fun home office furniture and decor options. But where do you start? Check out these essential tips for "remoting it" in style.

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Secrets on Taking it to the Max with Daniel Mathis

Complementary. Guest Curations | PUBLISHED 06.30.21 | Jennifer Ventresca
Daniel Mathis, collector and maximalist shares insights to his design aesthetic | BRG

As a long-time collector, Daniel discovered many years ago that estate sales and auctions were some of the best places to find one-of-a-kind pieces that might set your space apart from all the rest. Learn how maximalist, Daniel Mathis, styles his estate sale finds.

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