MAKE SPACE with Cara Newhart // home design & diy

Today’s episode is going to be windy, so buckle up! I am sitting down with my friend Kyla Herbes from House of Hipsters. Kyla is an incredible designer. She is the queen of evolving and reinventing spaces, rearranging them, and changing things over time. She is also really amazing at thrifting and finding super unique pieces and she has been featured on Apartment Therapy, HuffPost Refinery 29, Sty...

We are changing it up today and I am doing a solo episode because I really wanted to dive into what it means to “make space” in your home. When I named this podcast there was a double-sided meaning here. On one hand “making space” means making your spaces, taking charge of DIY and projects, and really just stepping up and taking charge of the process of designing a home that you are obsessed with...

Today I am so excited to be talking about women in real estate with Marina Shiferman. We are diving into how to buy real estate, how to buy a house, and how to invest.   Marina is the real estate queen and your real estate fairy godmother. She is a realtor, owner of real estate, and the founder of the real estate queen academy where she teaches women how to buy and own real estate correctly, with...

On the show today, I have the honor of sitting down with Cortney Novogratz. There are just some conversations that I get to have that are really special and this is one of them. Cortney Novogratz is an interior designer, developer, and one-half of the Novogratz design duo along with her husband Robert. They are well known for their eclectic style and boutique-inspired furniture and home accents. T...

On the show today, I am sitting down with my friends Phoebe and Roxy from Pandr Design Co. They are incredible muralists. They’ve painted pieces for brands like Target, Red Bull, Shake Shack, Lulu Lemon, Bumble, and many, many more. We are talking about all things murals.  This conversation is going to give us a new angle on paint. We people are talking about creating spaces with a budget the go-t...

On the show today, I am taking you behind the scenes and we’re going to learn all about how wallpaper becomes wallpaper. How does it get from an artist’s brain into a paper that you can put onto the wall?   I get to sit down with Candice Kaye, who is a wallpaper designer. She also designs other textiles like rugs. We are talking all about her collections, her creative process, her inspiration, and...

On the show today, I am sitting down with my friend Zandra Zuraw who is the host of the Style Matters podcast. We are going to talk all about uncovering your design style. Zandra has a really fun approach to this.  She helps people through her podcast, retreats, and courses.   Her approach is all about slow style. Slow style is building your style over time. I really love this approach because it...

On the show today, I have a very special guest. It is someone that has inspired me immensely on my own DIY journey and I am beyond honored to be able to have this conversation with her so that she can hopefully inspire you as well. Today I am sitting down with Amy Howard who is a powerhouse when it comes to furniture restoration and furniture flipping. Amy has a background in art history and teach...

On the show today, I have a design icon. I am sitting down with Norma Kamali who is most well known as a fashion designer but is so much more.  You might know her from her designing pieces such as the Sleeping Bag Coat worn by Lady Gaga and Rihanna or the iconic red swimsuit worn by Farrah Fawcett. Not only can we learn so much from such an iconic designer when it comes to how to design our spaces...

On the show today I am sitting down with one of my really good friends Rebecca Propes. We have a really fun conversation that covers all kinds of things from experimenting with DIY, uncovering your style, and even a little about her time on NBC’s Making It. She is literally an amazing designer and creator. You might have seen her places like the cover of HGTV Magazine or in a JoAnn’s commercial sh...

I have an amazing guest on the show today and we are talking all about home renovations. I have Katharine MacPhail who is an architect and also the host of the Talking Home Renovations podcast with me.  Renovating spaces can be really intimidating. There can be a lot of unexpected challenges along the way. We are going to dive into how everyday women can approach renovations so they can achieve th...

On the show today, I am sitting down with Carrie Leskowitz. Carrie is an interior designer who is focused on taking a very deep and holistic approach to home design.  She just wrote a book called OM for the Home which is a holistic approach to interior design for your overall well being, body, mind, and spirit. We have an amazing conversation about how our homes should be more than just the place...

Welcome to Make Space! On the show today, I am sitting down with a specialist over at PPG Paints and we are talking about all things paint and color.  We dive into the color of the year: what it is this year, what it means, and how you can use it to inspire your spaces and try new things.  We also talk about paint colors, how they curate them, how they make them, and all kinds of fun facts that wi...

In this episode, Cara sits down with Mary Welch Fox Stasik from HGTV's Breaking Bland to talk all about her journey into design and approach to creating bold and personal spaces for her clients. Mary Welch shares some practical tips for going bold in your spaces and dives into the windy path that led her to a career in interior design. She shares how her live experience helped shape her voice and...

In this episode, Cara sits down with Anthony Rodriquez from 136home to share tips for uncovering your personal style when it comes to your home and how to strategically thrift pieces to curate a home with a cohesive style. We dive deep into strategies for intentionally curating your space over time and how to source the right pieces to make your vision come to life. You can download this episode f...

in this episode: ✨  how the world of furniture design works ✨  what furniture trends are going to be big for 2021 ✨  what chaya recommends for someone wants to rock trends by just adding a couple new pieces to their space (aka not replacing anything) ✨  the story of how TOV was born and a little about Chaya's background ✨  chaya's role in designing the furniture pieces at tov ✨ tips for keep...

In this episode, Cara sits down with Amazon Live Host + Influencer Katie Sands to chat about how fashion influencers her space's style as well as how and why she rents all her furniture. Cara also breaks down furniture planning basics and some pro strategies for space planning that you can use to create a home you're obsessed with. SHOW NOTES: https://neverskipbrunch.com/48 in this episode: ✨  Th...

In this episode, Cara sits down with the Editor of Better Homes & Garden's DO IT YOURSELF Magazine, Brian Kramer. They dive into what's next for Modern Farmhouse Style and some design strategies for keeping it fresh. Brian shares a peak into the summer issue of Do it Yourself magazine and a preview of some of the on-trend projects you'll find inside. They also chat Furniture Flip Challenge and wha...

In this episode, Cara sits down with her diy bestie + Furniture Flip Challenge co-host, Jessie Ecker. They share some of their best tips for flipping furniture, strategies for infusing personality into your project and trying new diy techniques. They also chat about how to leverage DMs on social media to get expert advice from brands and some ways to avoid catching your project on fire. in this ep...

In this episode, Cara sits down with the Editor-in-Chief behind the top home & design site, Hunker — Eve Epstein. They dive into the nuances of 2021 design trends and how to adopt them in your spaces, design strategies for the everyday girl, how wellness and coziness are driving diy space design, and a little bit about Hunker's new diy video series launching this spring. in this episode: ✨ 2021 d...

In this episode, Cara has a conversation with internationally sought-after color expert Maria Killam to uncover pro strategies for picking paint colors for your spaces and dive deep into understanding undertones. Maria has been featured places like HGTV, the Washington Post, House Beautiful, and many, many more. If you go into your local Benjamin Moore paint store, you'll probably see a dedicated...

In this episode, Cara is chatting with luxury designer, Kate Lester, who has designed for clients who are professional athletes, entertainment industry insiders, and the Hollywood elite. Kate is the queen of live-able luxury and offers tips for telling your story in your space vs chasing trends, incorporating luxury home decor on a budget, and some amazing design strategies for creating your space...

In this episode, Cara is sharing all about getting the courage to dive into diy projects when you're feeling scared or afraid of failure. She shares how to reframe failure, push past the fear, and how to approach diy so that you have a sure path to success in creating projects and a home you love. Check out links + more in the show notes: https://neverskipbrunch.com/42 Follow Cara on Instagram: ht...

In this episode, Cara is sharing all about mood boards and how to use them to create diy-designed spaces with a designer vibe. She shares her mood board process, favorite hacks and apps, plus a really cool challenge you can dive into and create a mood board for a space. Cara will choose her favorite space to win $500 to Home Depot! Follow along on instagram for details about how to enter! You can...

In this episode, Cara is chatting with furniture maker, content creator, and fellow podcaster Katie Freeman. Katie gives insight into her furniture design process, including how she finds inspo for her designs. She covers tips for getting started in your DIY journey using furniture flipping or restoration. You can download this episode from Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify –...