Estate Sales & Auction Blog

Every 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.

From 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.

Although the antique style brings a particular emotional relevance, random placement of such items carries the risk of creating an outdated look in your new modern living room. However, there are several different ways to decorate with antique pieces, while still keeping your home both stylish and timeless - trust me!

As 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.

Our 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.

We 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.

Discover how to transform your outdoor space into a stunning oasis using high-quality secondhand pieces. Learn how to curate a beautiful and sustainable outdoor retreat that reflects your style and respects the environment.

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...

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.

After four decades in the antiques industry, renowned and respected antique dealers, Ed and Jane Grant are retiring. The couple supplied their showrooms with antiques and vintage finds from across the globe. Here are some of BRG's staff highlights in the sale.