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Jewelry Part I - Jewelry Word Power
Jewelry & Fashion | PUBLISHED 11.09.20 | Jennifer VentrescaIf you've ever wanted to journey into the world of gemology and all things blingy, then you won't want to miss this eight part BRG jewelry series: "Bring on the Blingology" starting with this fun quiz on some basic jewelry terms. It's time to test your jewelry word power.
Continue ReadingBRG's Brands Expansion Leads to Welcoming New Team Talent
BRG Happenings | PUBLISHED 10.27.20 | Jennifer VentrescaBRG and all its brands have been expanding both geographically and with talent. We've been very busy over the last month or so with resume reviews, interviews, hiring, and onboarding. Now, we’re thrilled to introduce a large handful of new BRGers to you — from New England to Texas and everywhere in between. BRG - CORPORATE BRG’s marketing communications department is expanding
Continue ReadingLifetime of Globetrotting Leads to Impressive Curation of Photos, Artifacts, Textiles & More
On the Auction Block | PUBLISHED 09.29.20 | Jennifer VentrescaWhat do rhythmic drums, gentle waves, distant and echoing roar of lions, local tribes people, and festivals have in common? Everything, for one globe-trotting couple. These are just a small sampling of the exotic sights and sounds that Barbara Paul and her husband experienced. Now see their personal curated collection of artifacts, textiles, and more.
Continue ReadingUpdate: The Bald & the Beautiful
BRG Happenings | PUBLISHED 05.10.20 | Jennifer VentrescaThe coronavirus may have delayed the snip of sharp scissors and the whirring hum of the electric razor for the daughter of BRG's managing partners, Gemma, but this brave fifth grader has officially bared her beautiful bald head....
Continue ReadingIntroducing a Safer Way to Consign
BRG Happenings | PUBLISHED 04.14.20 | Jennifer VentrescaWith the country shutting down because of COVID-19, we've been looking for ways to help our consignors to earn more for their smalls -- all from the comfort of their homes. Introducing the latest initiative born from our search ... Consign by Mail.
Continue ReadingThe Bald and the Beautiful at BRG
BRG Happenings | PUBLISHED 02.17.20 | Jennifer VentrescaSnip. Buzz. Whir. The clean clipping of sharp scissors and the humd of the electric razor will surround the head of Gemma Panarese when she bravely bares her beautiful bald head for her school's "Team Teddy" for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation.
Continue ReadingThe BRG Family Christmas Celebration
BRG Happenings | PUBLISHED 12.19.19 | Jennifer VentrescaDark went the night. The soft golden glow of candles flickering. A band playing holiday standards. The cacophony of conversation. Tonight is going to be a good night. How could it not be a good night? When you're surrounded by family it's better than good -- and we are family!
Continue ReadingSinging the Blues: Rethinking Your Color Scheme
Design & Decor | PUBLISHED 12.10.19 | Jennifer VentrescaAnyone 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....
Continue ReadingTime Capsule with Ties to Waldorf in Cortlandt Manor Estate
On the Auction Block | PUBLISHED 11.04.19 | Jennifer VentrescaThis 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.
Continue ReadingIt’s Moving Day at BRG
BRG Happenings | PUBLISHED 09.17.19 | Jennifer VentrescaIt’s moving day at BRG — well for some, that is. With expansion and business growth comes new responsibilities. Several personnel changes are afoot and we’ve moved some people around! Find out who and where here.
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