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

About this episode

In this episode, Carson Kressley continues his mini-series with the Junk Gypsies, discussing their journey in creating a lifestyle brand from their love of junking.

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…

People in this episode

Guests: Jolie Sikes, Amie Sikes

Topics covered

• junking
• decorating
• lifestyle brand
• antiques
• flea markets

Keywords

• Round Top Antiques Fair
• glitter and dirt
• souvenirs
• trends

Mentioned in this episode

Products: crystal chandelier, velvet upholstery, rustic wood, giant roadside sign, beat-up guitar

Books & works: The Junk Gypsies, Meet the Junk Gypsies, Round Top

Places: Round Top, Texas, TX

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