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Victorian House Styles: An Era of Unique Design
Design & Decor | PUBLISHED 01.28.22 | Alison Bentley (Guest Blogger)Picture a dollhouse – a colorful exterior, several stories high, gabled roof, highly decorative details, maybe even a tower – and you’ve just envisioned a Victorian style home. From their iconic exteriors, to their opulent interiors fit for a queen, Victorian houses are a unique home style that stands out from the rest. Whether you’re looking to buy your first home in Chicago, IL or are fascinated by the popular house styles across the US, a Victorian home should be on your list of must-sees.
Continue ReadingDecking Out Your Mantle With Antique Elements
Design & Decor | PUBLISHED 11.23.21 | Michelle WhitenerDesigner 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.
Continue ReadingIf You're Into High Fashion and Designer Accessories, You Need to See this Lifetime Collection of a Former Supermodel
Jewelry & Fashion | PUBLISHED 11.08.21 | Jennifer VentrescaThroughout her acting and modeling career Kathy Speirs-Puccio collected, wore, and kept only the finest in designer fashion and accessories. Her passion for high design continued through the end of her life. In fact, her residence had full rooms dedicated to her clothing and fashion accessories. Take a look at the life and estate collection of Kathy Speirs-Puccio.
Continue ReadingAre You Looking for a New Hobby? Buyers Guide for Remote Control Airplane Fliers & Collectors
Tips & Guides | PUBLISHED 11.06.21 | Jennifer VentrescaCalling all radio-controlled airplane enthusiasts and those interested in starting a new hobby! Mark Berard of RC Aces shares some tips and pointers for new and prospective RC aircraft fliers and collectors.
Continue ReadingTop Care & Storage Tips for Your Vintage Designer Handbag
Jewelry & Fashion | PUBLISHED 11.01.21 | Courtney TannlerYou’ve just treated yourself and bought a luxurious designer bag. Whether it's your first large purchase or a new addition to your existing vintage collection, you want know how to best care for your new favorite shoulder buddy. We have some basic tips for care and storage of fine designer handbags.
Continue ReadingCreating Sophisticated & Collected Spaces with Michelle Whitener
Complementary. Guest Curations | PUBLISHED 09.28.21 | Tam TranDesigner and lifestyle blogger, Michelle Whitener, shares her styling tips on creating sophisticated and collected spaces and her favorite items as our guest curator.
Continue ReadingHow Can You “Remote It” in Style? Follow these must-have decorating tips for your home office
Design & Decor | PUBLISHED 09.20.21 | Courtney TannlerTelecommuting and working from home is not new, but it has become a mainstay for many office employees and professionals. Despite shortages in the supply chain for new office furniture, secondary markets (such as estate sales and online auctions) are an excellent source for versatile, eclectic, and fun home office furniture and decor options. But where do you start? Check out these essential tips for "remoting it" in style.
Continue ReadingMust-Know Expert Tips for Sourcing and Passing Down Heirloom Jewelry
Jewelry & Fashion | PUBLISHED 08.11.21 | Jennifer VentrescaEvery August, National Wear Your Mother's Jewelry Day occurs without much fanfare and without much notice. But this year, we got to thinking, what might be so special about your mother's (or grandmother's) jewelry that there's a day dedicated to it? That question led us to consider all jewelry passed down from our forbears ... heirloom jewelry and to inquire for industry experts their tips for sourcing and passing down heirloom jewelry.
Continue ReadingSecrets on Taking it to the Max with Daniel Mathis
Complementary. Guest Curations | PUBLISHED 06.30.21 | Jennifer VentrescaAs 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.
Continue ReadingHow to Design an Elegant Outdoor BBQ
Design & Decor | PUBLISHED 06.03.21 | Lily CoulsonThere's nothing quite like dining al fresco, and with your BBQ area set up, you'll be able to do so whenever the weather permits. Here are some design tips to aid you in this project.
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