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Style Fusion: Mixing Classic + Whimsical Design with Jocelyn Polce

Complementary. Guest Curations | PUBLISHED 07.26.23 | Tam Tran
A well-designed living room with neutral tone and pastel color | BRG

Jocelyn Polce, founder and principal interior designer of A|O Interiors, strongly believes that space shouldn't just stand the test of time. It should embrace all the joyful chaos life throws your way: kids, pets, and everything in between! Explore vintage treasures, expert tips, and online auction finds in this fun guest curation.

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Rare Painted Olla Uncovered in Castle-Like Raleigh Home

Collector Highlights | PUBLISHED 04.25.23 | ADMIN
Extremely rare Laurette Lovell Francis (American, 1867-1936) painted clay olla. Having a flared rim narrowing at the neck before becoming bulbous at the base. Intricately painted on all sides with Native American and Western imagery including a central po | BRG

Have you ever stumbled upon a hidden treasure in an unexpected place? That's exactly what happened when an extremely rare painted clay olla was discovered in a castle-like home in Raleigh, NC as part of a downsizing project.

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7 Inspired Ideas for Elegant Home Decor: Alison Sheffield

Complementary. Guest Curations | PUBLISHED 03.30.23 | Tam Tran
Alison Sheffield and her dog seated in her garden patio. | BRG

Welcome to the world of unique and elegant home decor curated by the talented decorator, Alison Sheffield. Explore Alison's seven inspired ideas for elegant home decor + take a peek at her design style and aesthetic.

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Eight Must Haves to Help Refresh Your Living Room with Phaedra Brown

Complementary. Guest Curations | PUBLISHED 02.01.23 | Tam Tran
In this week’s edition of Complementary. Guest Curations, we challenged Phaedra Brown, self-professed lover of color and pattern to select current online auction’s items to inspire you to achieve a living room refresh in 2023.  | BRG

In 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.

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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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The Best Places to Shop Estates, Antiques, Vintage and Consignment Pieces in Greenwich, CT

City Shopping Guide | PUBLISHED 10.01.22 | Jennifer Ventresca
Various items inside an antique and vintage consignment shop | BRG

Are 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.

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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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30 Elements to Creating a Collected, Vintage Folk-Art Forward Decor

Complementary. Guest Curations | PUBLISHED 09.20.22 | Tam Tran
Kaitlyn Coffee showcases her collected, vintage folk-art forward design aesthetic to inspire you to do the same | BRG

If you're drawn to a collected, vintage folk art forward design style, Kaitlyn Coffee will inspire you to find unique, quality items for your home decor. See her top 30 guest curation of the best vintage finds.

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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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