Ep. 454: Carson Kressley Mini-Series Pt. 2 - The Junk Gypsies

We are back for Part 2 of our Carson Kressley takeover! This week, Carson invites his "partners in crime," Amie and Jolie Sikes—better known as the Junk Gypsies—to the podcast.

Broadcasting (virtually) from Round Top, Texas, the sisters share the story of how they turned a love for "junking" into a global lifestyle brand. Carson and the Gypsies discuss the magic of the Round Top Antiques Fair (the "Super Bowl of Junk"), why you should mix velvet with raw wood, and how to decorate with "glitter and dirt."

Quick Decorating Takeaways:

• Mix "Glitter and Dirt": The Junk Gypsy aesthetic is all about contrast. Don't be afraid to pair a crystal chandelier with chipping paint, or velvet upholstery with rustic wood. The friction between fancy and rough is what makes a room interesting.

• Buy What You Love (It Will Fit): When shopping at flea markets or antique shows, ignore the "where will I put this?" doubt. Amie and Jolie believe that if you truly love a piece, you will find a place for it—even if it ends up in the bathroom holding towels.

• Souvenirs > Trends: Your home should be a scrapbook of your life. Carson and the girls discuss why buying weird, unique items from your travels (like a giant roadside sign or a beat-up guitar) beats buying a generic trend from a big-box store every time.

What You’ll Hear on This Episode:

• 00:00 Welcome to Part 2 of the Carson Kressley Mini-Series!

• 02:00 Meet the Junk Gypsies: Amie & Jolie Sikes

• 05:00 What is Round Top? Explaining the "26 miles of treasure" in Texas

• 09:00 The "Glitter and Dirt" Philosophy: Mixing fancy with rustic

• 14:00 Why you shouldn't worry about "where it will go" when buying vintage

• 20:00 Designing for Miranda Lambert: Airstreams & Tour Buses

• 28:00 The "Wander Inn": The sisters’ hotel project in Round Top

• 36:00 How to shop a flea market like a pro (and why you need a flashlight)

• 45:00 Carson’s favorite finds: The "Giddy Up" art and "Howdy" pillows

Also Mentioned:

• Junk Gypsy Company (Amie & Jolie's Brand)

• The Wander Inn (Round Top, TX)

• Round Top Antiques Fair

• Shop the Carson Kressley Collection at Ballard Designs

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Happy Decorating!

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