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Be Inspired by the Historic Le Cirque to Add Elements of Whimsy & Bold Design

Design & Decor | PUBLISHED 04.20.21 | Jennifer Ventresca
Interior designer, Kati Curtis, shares her tips and designs that were inspired by Le Cirque | BRG

Thousands of celebrity chefs, a-listers, glitterati, and foodies have stood in the iconic NYC eatery, Le Cirque, from the time restauranteur Sirio Maccioni first introduced the establishment through its various moves throughout the city. Inspired by Le Cirques' over-the-top decor, one interior designer shares some tips on how you can introduce elements of bold color and whimsy into your home. Read more...

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Get an Insider's Sneak Peek at our Fabulous Arlington, TX Online Estate

On the Auction Block | PUBLISHED 03.29.21 | Jennifer Ventresca
 | BRG

Join BRG-Dallas' general manager, Lisa Steele, as she presents a first floor estate tour of some of the fabulous items available in our Fabulous Arlington, TX Online Estate.

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Jewelry Part IV - Jewelry Types

Jewelry & Fashion | PUBLISHED 12.23.20 | Jennifer Ventresca
 | BRG

For millenia, people have sought ways to decorate themselves beyond clothing and textiles. From ancient times to the modern era, jewelry has played a key role in personal adornment -- from rings to necklaces to earrings. Learn about key types of jewelry ....

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Jewelry Part III - Jewelry Through the Ages

Jewelry & Fashion | PUBLISHED 11.24.20 | Jennifer Ventresca
Bring on the Blingology: Jewelry Through the Ages | BRG

Styles and forms of jewelry have transformed through the ages, while others have become ubiquitous with good design. Join us on a brief trip back in time to explore key eras in the history of jewelry.

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Jewelry Part II - Processing Jewelry in the Lab

Jewelry & Fashion | PUBLISHED 11.19.20 | Jennifer Ventresca
Bring on the Blingology -- Inside BRG's Jewelry Lab | BRG

When it comes to jewelry, knowledge is definitely power! How can you tell the difference between something that is pure versus plated? How can you determine the difference between a real diamond versus some of the really beautiful modern-day high-end cubic zirconias on the market? It just so happens, that BRG has its own jewelry lab and now we're giving you an inside peek inside.

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Howdy, Dallas. Here We Come!

BRG Happenings | PUBLISHED 09.08.20 | Jennifer Ventresca
Dallas, here we come, y’all! | BRG

What’s bigger than Dallas? Nothing. Which is why BRG is headed to the Lone Star State with our newest warehouse and showroom ... BRG-Dallas. Click to discover more about BRG-Dallas.

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From Boston to New York and Back Again

On the Auction Block | PUBLISHED 01.17.20 | Jennifer Ventresca
Spectacular 18th C. English Porcelain Tea Service | BRG

Exposure to tens of thousands of fine works of art over the course of a curator's 30 years career gives her a very discerning eye for detail and quality. This is most certainly the case for one renowned former Museum of Fine Arts Boston curator, Barbara Stern Shapiro, as evidenced in her lifetime personal curation ... from Boston to New York and back.

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Singing the Blues: Rethinking Your Color Scheme

Design & Decor | PUBLISHED 12.10.19 | Jennifer Ventresca
 | BRG

Anyone who knows me, knows that I am a blue girl. If I'm out shopping, I immediately gravitate towards all things blue (patterned, printed, solid). My children roll their eyes anytime I stop to look at something blue, with a quick roll of their eyes and an under-the-breath utterance of "of course you'd stop for that!" I wasn't always open about being a blue girl....

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Raleigh Welcomes BRG in Fine Fashion

BRG Happenings | PUBLISHED 11.25.19 | Jennifer Ventresca
Grant, Christie, & Michael of BRG surrounded by local chambers of commerce members | BRG

Yes, BRG-Raleigh has been operating in the greater Raleigh area for several months, but we were officially welcomed to the community in fine style ...

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Time Capsule with Ties to Waldorf in Cortlandt Manor Estate

On the Auction Block | PUBLISHED 11.04.19 | Jennifer Ventresca
 | BRG

This might be a “made for Hollywood” story based right in Cortlandt Manor, New York with acclaimed hotelier, Claude Philippe, as the main character. Decades after the fully furnished estate was passed to the husband of Philippe’s widow, many of the original contents (hand-picked and curated by Philippe himself) remained relatively untouched — down to the collection of Philippe’s cuff links discovered in the closet.

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