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I Do: Vintage Engagement Ring Do's & Dont's
Jewelry & Fashion | PUBLISHED 02.04.22 | Courtney TannlerRomance is in the air. There’s no better time than the present to start thinking about popping the question. If you or someone you know is ready to propose, it's a great time to consider vintage engagement rings. Check out these do's and don'ts when shopping for vintage, antique, and heirloom engagement rings.
Continue ReadingUpstate Updates with CJ Swank
Complementary. Guest Curations | PUBLISHED 02.02.22 | Jennifer VentrescaWhen CJ Swank, a former Visual Arts Director retired and began chronicling her experiences in updating her upstate New York on instagram (@cjswank_newyork), insta browsers took notice. Her eclectic and fun design sense permeates her feed. Discover what's inside as CJ shares her curated selection of antiques and vintage pieces.
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 ReadingThe Best Sterling Silver & Silverplate Cleaning Secret
Tips & Guides | PUBLISHED 11.19.21 | Jennifer VentrescaFrom family heirlooms to fabulous secondhand finds, nothing evokes fun yet elegant entertaining like antique and vintage sterling silver and silver-plate. What's not to love about the sparkle of silver when entertaining family and friends during the holidays? Polishing ... that's what. Check out this de-tarnishing hack that'll make you yearn to start your own silver collection.
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 ReadingGlobal Collection from the Estate of Ronald & Elizabeth Sher
Collector Highlights | PUBLISHED 10.09.21 | Jennifer VentrescaIn the post World War II and Cold War eras, Ron and Betty Sher shared successful careers inside the U.S. Department of State. She was a retired Foreign Service Staff Officer and he was a U.S. Navy veteran and retired foreign service officer. Both spent their careers dealing with diplomats and dignitaries around the world in various Soviet Union "Iron Curtain" countries, China, Southeast Asia, Togo, Senegal, Germany and beyond. In fact, between the two, they explored and visited over 55 countries. Learn about this dynamic couple and their estate.
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 ReadingMoving? 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.
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