{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"EPISODE 216 \u2013 CARSON KRESSLEY","description":"We are thrilled to welcome Carson Kressley\u2014style expert, television personality, and design enthusiast\u2014to the show. Today we\u2019re talking about his background, his love of equestrian living, and his new collection with Ballard Designs. This episode is a reminder that great design doesn\u2019t have to be intimidating\u2014it should feel joyful, expressive, and uniquely yours. As Carson proves, when you mix timeless style with a little personality, the result is always chic. Watch on YouTube: https:\/\/bit.ly\/InsideDesignYouTube Listen on Apple Podcasts: https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/26vjfy24 Listen on Spotify: https:\/\/spoti.fi\/3I46Lve  Or wherever you get your podcasts. #InteriorDesignPodcast, #InsideDesign, #CarsonKressley, #BallardDesigns, #EquestrianStyle CARSON KRESSLEY BIO:  Emmy Award-winning TV personality and design expert You may know him as the breakout star on Bravo\u2019s Queer Eye for the Straight Guy back in 2003, or in his long-standing role as a judge on RuPaul\u2019s Drag Race, among many other shows. He has been a competitor on Dancing with the Stars and a trusted fashion critic on every red carpet. He is an author, a lifelong equestrian and overall, one of the funniest people we have been around. We are super excited to share with you his collaboration with Ballard Designs, but most importantly to help you get to know Carson a little bit better. You can explore Carson\u2019s \u201cThrill of the Hunt\u201d collection at Ballard Designs at www.ballarddesigns.com or hopefully you already get their catalog in the mail. For those of you living in Atlanta, don\u2019t miss the incredible flagship store on Huff Road in West Midtown. Explore Carson\u2019s collection with Ballard Designs and bring a touch of equestrian-inspired elegance into your home.  KANDRAC & KOLE BIO Voted one of \u201cAtlanta's Top 20 Residential Interior Designers\u201d by the Atlanta Business Chronicle, Kandrac & Kole Interior Designs is an acclaimed design firm with two decades of experience serving residential and commercial clients. Their work has been featured in leading publications across the US. Since 2005, Joann and Kelly have built a respected partnership. They are renowned for their dynamic personalities, distinctive use of color, and unique custom designs. Frequently invited to share their insights at industry events and on design panels, they are recognized as diligent business operators who remain approachable and genuine, radiating constant positive energy.  In 2018, they used their infectious energy to launch their podcast, \u201cInside Design with Kandrac & Kole.\u201d This lively, weekly conversation, where Joann and Kelly share design and industry insights, became so popular that they introduced a series of bonus episodes, \u201cThe Inside Scoop with Joann and Kelly,\u201d in 2024. Their dedication to the power of interior design also extends to their charity work throughout the U.S. and Guatemala.  KEY TAKEAWAYS: 1. Style your home the way you style yourself\u2014personal always wins. If it doesn\u2019t feel like you, it won\u2019t feel right\u2014no matter how beautiful it is. 2. Equestrian style = leather, brass, and polish\u2026 not horse overload. It\u2019s about subtle nods to tradition through materials and tailoring, not literal motifs. 3. The best rooms feel collected, not decorated. Layering pieces over time creates depth, character, and that effortless designer look. 4. Splurge on the anchors, save on the accents. Invest in the pieces you live with every day, and have fun switching out the rest. INSPIRATIONAL QUOTE: \u201cYour home should tell your story\u2014layered, personal, and never too perfect.\u201d FUNNY QUOTE: \u201cGood design is like a great outfit\u2014if you\u2019re uncomfortable, it\u2019s not working.\u201d Thank you to our producer Russ Riba with the Podcast Studio Network \u2013 reach out to him for engineering, producing or voice overs! FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA  https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/kandracandkole\/  https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/kandrackole\/ https:\/\/twitter.com\/KandracKole\/ https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/kandrackole\/ www.kandrac-kole.com ","author_name":"Interior Design with Kandrac and Kole","author_url":"http:\/\/www.kandrac-kole.com","html":"