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Moving? Safely pack and move fine antiques and vintage furniture
Tips & Guides | PUBLISHED 09.23.21 | Guest Blogger: Sarah JamesMoving is always a stressful process. There are a lot of things that require careful organizing and preparation. This is never more true than when you need to pack antique and valuable pieces. Here's how to pack and move antique furniture safely to your new home.
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 ReadingNine Must-Have Decorative Pieces Curated by Rebekah Dempsey
Complementary. Guest Curations | PUBLISHED 07.22.21 | Rebekah DempseyFrom stunning 19th century apothecary cabinets to fine watercolor landscape paintings and Chinese blue and white porcelain oversized vases ... the talented Rebekah Dempsey of A Blissful Nest shares her nine current must-have curation of antiques, vintage, and pre-owned furniture and decorative arts.
Continue ReadingHappy Independence Day
BRG Happenings | PUBLISHED 07.01.21 | ADMINFrom the BRG family to you, have a happy Independence Day. In addition to family picnics and BBQs we take some time to reflect on what this holiday embodies -- American freedom -- with 13 notable quotes from historical figures.
Continue ReadingAuthor, Journalist, Collector: The Estate of Patricia K. Brooks
Collector Highlights | PUBLISHED 06.21.21 | Jennifer VentrescaWriter. Activist. Traveler. Critic. The estate collection of Patricia K. Brooks encapsulates the life of this well-rounded, well-traveled woman. Learn more about her life, works, and life's collections.
Continue ReadingEleven Must Have Outdoor Pieces for A Stunning Outdoor Space
On the Auction Block | PUBLISHED 06.07.21 | Tam TranWhen looking for outdoor grilling, patio furniture, and exterior decor pieces, quality estate and downsizing pieces may be the best things available. Check out these 11 must have items.
Continue ReadingStyling Estate Sale Finds with Rebekah Dempsey: Tips You Won't Want to Miss
Complementary. Guest Curations | PUBLISHED 05.27.21 | Rebekah DempseyOur new blog series "Complementary. Guest Curations" is brought to you by savvy interior designers, decorators, fashionistas, collectors, and lifestyle influencers. You don't want to miss Rebekah Dempsey of A Blissful Nest's pro-styling tips for her picks of the week.
Continue ReadingDesigned & Handcrafted: The Incredible Estate of Thomas ("Tom") William Astle
Design & Decor | PUBLISHED 05.20.21 | Jennifer VentrescaWe L-O-V-E time capsule estates especially when the estate is a true MCM marvel designed and filled with objects designed and handcrafted by those same owners. We hope you enjoy this one of a kind insight about the people behind and amazing collection.
Continue ReadingBTS Glimpse into a NYC Brownstone
On the Auction Block | PUBLISHED 05.18.21 | Jennifer VentrescaNothing says "single family living" in a town where living space comes at a premium like a New York City brownstone -- especially when that brownstone is located on the corner of Madison Ave and East 84th. Now, you can get a behind-the-scenes glimpse into a stately 84th Street home filled with old world charm.
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