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Get French Country Style with These Must-Have Decor Finds

Design & Decor | PUBLISHED 05.25.23 | Tam Tran
A variety of estate lots that can help achieve a French country style includes a porcelain pitcher, French dining chairs, mirror, pretty dishes, chandelier, and round pedestal table. | BRG

Are you someone who appreciates the timeless elegance of French country decor? Do you want to infuse your home with the warmth of rustic charm and vintage treasures? If so, we hope to inspire you with pieces that can be sourced through online estate auctions.

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Favorite Gems, Jewels & Timepieces: Jewelry Team Staff Picks

Jewelry & Fashion | PUBLISHED 03.14.23 | Jennifer Ventresca
A woman in a wide-brimmed sunhat is surrounded by an assortment of unique fine jewelry and vintage timepieces | BRG

Selecting beautiful and unique pieces from an exceptional assortment of fine jewelry and timepieces might be challenging. Our staff of gemologists and specialists are up to the task. We hope these selections inspire you to add pieces you love to your own collection.

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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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The Relevance of Waterford Crystal in Today's Households

Collector Highlights | PUBLISHED 02.02.23 | Jennifer Ventresca
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Waterford Crystal transcends Irish heritage and was a staple in households of the wealthy and the aristocracy. But as times changed, so have the uses and relevance of Waterford Crystal in today's households. Discover Waterford's relevance and modern uses.

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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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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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How to Create a Classic Chinoiserie Chic Display with Cynthia Shirey

Complementary. Guest Curations | PUBLISHED 07.20.22 | Tam Tran
Get a classic, timeless look with Cynthia Shirey | BRG

Meet self-taught interior stylist, Cynthia Shirey, who’ll inspire you to achieve an effortless classic, timeless look with a bit of chinoiserie in this week’s Complementary. Guest Curations.

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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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