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Two Important Updates: Admin HQ Moves to Fairfield + the Showroom @BRG-Bridgeport New Hours for Public
BRG Happenings | PUBLISHED 01.07.23 | AdministratorBRG has some important updates for our customers to know. Our administrative headquarters is moving from our Bridgeport location to Fairfield which leaves plenty of room for our consignment and design showroom to take over our Bridgeport facility with new hours for the public.
Continue ReadingAbstract Art Helps Artist Wiley Johnson Cope with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Collector Highlights | PUBLISHED 11.11.22 | Jennifer VentrescaJohn “Wiley” Johnson Jr. is an American artist who has Autism Spectrum Disorder. Although he began painting around 2009, it wasn't until the beginning of 2020 that the world began to recognize him as an emerging artist with his first solo exhibition.
Continue Reading10 Things to Love About Antique Tiffany Studios Lamps
Design & Decor | PUBLISHED 10.15.22 | Jennifer VentrescaFrom 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.
Continue ReadingBridgehampton, 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 VentrescaWho 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?
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 Reading30 Elements to Creating a Collected, Vintage Folk-Art Forward Decor
Complementary. Guest Curations | PUBLISHED 09.20.22 | Tam TranIf 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.
Continue ReadingInsider Tricks for Adding Depth & Character to Your Decor with Holly Garritano
Complementary. Guest Curations | PUBLISHED 08.14.22 | Tam TranMeet Holly Garritano, interior enthusiast and owner of the vintage home decor shop, Seeds of Home.
Continue ReadingCreate Your Own Fresh Take on Traditional Decor with Amy Kummer
Complementary. Guest Curations | PUBLISHED 08.04.22 | Tam TranIn this week’s edition of Complementary. Guest Curations, we challenged Amy Kummer, a professional interior designer, to select current online auctions’ items to help you achieve a similarly fresh and traditional look for your home.
Continue Reading13 Must-Haves for Your Home’s Nautical Theme With Memo Faraj
Complementary. Guest Curations | PUBLISHED 07.29.22 | Tam TranArtist and interior decorator, Memo Faraj, loves sourcing vintage decor and art. His home's style features nautical themes with over 100 pieces in his collection. But it's just one element of his style. See Memo's 13 top picks for a nautical inspired design aesthetic.
Continue ReadingModern Judaica Collection: Antiques and Vintage Jewish Art, Artifacts, and More
Collector Highlights | PUBLISHED 05.10.22 | Jennifer VentrescaWhen the world-traveling widow of a prominent traveling Rabbi downsizes, her impressive globally-sourced collection of Judaica are slated to go into an online auction.
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