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Raleigh's Best Places to Shop Estates, Antiques, Vintage and Consignment Pieces

City Shopping Guide | PUBLISHED 02.28.22 | Connor Lemieux
 | BRG

If you are asking where to find antiques near Raleigh or places to shop for the best antique and vintage finds, the Raleigh area has what you want! From vintage pieces, antique furniture, fine furniture and decorative accents to luxury designer fashion and jewelry, we have some of the best places in Wake County to shop luxury estate sales, antiques, vintage, and consignments at non-retail prices.

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I Do: Vintage Engagement Ring Do's & Dont's

Jewelry & Fashion | PUBLISHED 02.04.22 | Courtney Tannler
 | BRG

Romance 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.

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Upstate Updates with CJ Swank

Complementary. Guest Curations | PUBLISHED 02.02.22 | Jennifer Ventresca
A vibrant, yet relaxing living room designed by CJ Swank using antiques and vintage elements sourced from online auctions, estate sales, and thrift shops. | BRG

When CJ Swank, a former Visual Arts Director retired and began chronicling her experiences in updating her upstate New York on instagram (@cjswank_newyork), insta browsers took notice. Her eclectic and fun design sense permeates her feed. Discover what's inside as CJ shares her curated selection of antiques and vintage pieces.

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Decking Out Your Mantle With Antique Elements

Design & Decor | PUBLISHED 11.23.21 | Michelle Whitener
A portrait of George Washington surrounded by eclectic holiday design elements creates a historic holiday mantle-scape. | BRG

Designer 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.

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The Best Sterling Silver & Silverplate Cleaning Secret

Tips & Guides | PUBLISHED 11.19.21 | Jennifer Ventresca
 | BRG

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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Moving? Safely pack and move fine antiques and vintage furniture

Tips & Guides | PUBLISHED 09.23.21 | Guest Blogger: Sarah James
A formal living room or parlor full of antique furniture and period pieces | BRG

Moving is always a stressful process. There are a lot of things that require careful organizing and preparation. This is never more true than when you need to pack antique and valuable pieces. Here's how to pack and move antique furniture safely to your new home.

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Nine Must-Have Decorative Pieces Curated by Rebekah Dempsey

Complementary. Guest Curations | PUBLISHED 07.22.21 | Rebekah Dempsey
 | BRG

From stunning 19th century apothecary cabinets to fine watercolor landscape paintings and Chinese blue and white porcelain oversized vases ... the talented Rebekah Dempsey of A Blissful Nest shares her nine current must-have curation of antiques, vintage, and pre-owned furniture and decorative arts.

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How to Add Antique & Vintage Pieces to your Stylish Living Room
 with Mary Aspen Richardson

Complementary. Guest Curations | PUBLISHED 07.14.21 | Guest: Mary Aspen Richardson
Mary Aspen Richardson, an interior design enthusiast and a professional blogger shares her tips on integrating vintage and antique items to create a stylish modern living room | BRG

Although 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!

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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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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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