MAKE SPACE with Cara Newhart // home design & diy

In this episode, Cara sits down with Kachet Jackson-Henderson to chat all about office spaces. Kachet's space is totally #officegoals and she's dishing on some of her tips for creating a designated space that reflects your personality and fuels your productivity. Tune in as we cover some bomb tips and tricks + her favorite work-from-home essentials You can download this episode from Apple Podcasts...

In this episode, Cara breaks down the elements of a pin-worthy space and gives practical strategies for how to translate those gorgeous inspo photos into your actual house. She covers how to discover what you love about the inspo photos and some ways you can use that to inform your design decisions. You can download this episode from Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify – or list...

In this episode, Cara sits down with Sam of DIY Huntress to chat all things woodworking. Sam shares how she got started woodworking to create custom pieces to fit her small apartment. She shares some tips for the beginner woodworker including tool essentials and strategies for planning out a project. We also chat small spaces and some ways to make DIY happen if you don't have a huge dedicated gara...

In this episode, Cara sits down solo behind the mic to give you 9 different categories of interior decor DIYs to get your creative juices flowing and give you some ideas for refreshing your space while we’re at home. This is not just 9 project ideas — there are literally hundreds of projects you could do within these categories, but hopefully something with pique your interest and motivate you to...

In this episode, Cara sits down with Hilton Carter to talk all about styling plants in your spaces. From essential mindset shifts in plant care to techniques for curating and styling plants in your space, you'll leave thinking about houseplants in a whole new light — or at least reconsidering the lighting conditions some of your plants might be in. Hilton also shares all about his second book, Wil...

In this episode, Cara sits down solo behind the mic to share some strategies for reworking your spaces while staying home. All this time at home can be a good opportunity to more clearly see what's not working or functioning well in your spaces and rework things to better serve and support you in this season of change and uncertainty. Tune into these practical tips and share your best tips as a co...

In this episode, Cara sits down with Joanie Sprague to talk all about diving into DIY with confidence and some tips for getting started with power tools. Joanie also dishes some behind the scenes info from her time as a carpenter on Trading Spaces. // CONNET ON SOCIAL https://instagram.com/makespacepod twitter: https://twitter.com/makespacepod // CONNECT WITH JOANIE — Instagram: https://instagram....

In this episode, Cara sits down with her DIY Bestie, Jessie, as she shares her design advice for decorating with black. From her favorite paint colors, to tips for making black look chic and sophisticated in your space, Jessie dishes on her best tips and shares why black is her favorite color for home accents // CONNET ON SOCIAL https://instagram.com/makespacepod twitter: https://twitter.com/makes...

In this episode, Cara covers the phases for designing a room from start to finish. This process will help guide you in designing rooms you truly love that support you and your lifestyle. She talks about how most people start with the wrong questions when they set out to design a room and gives you the right questions to ask to design your own spaces without the overwhelm and ensure they work for y...

In this episode, Cara shares 5 major blocks that might be holding you back from loving your home plus some advice for breaking through them. She covers topics like comparison, overwhelm, lack of clarity, and more in a fresh new light to help you reframe your mindset and change how you think about your home so you can make it a space you're truly in love with. // SHOWNOTES: https://neverskipbrunch....

In this episode, Cara sits down with Charlotte Smith to talk all about finding happiness in your home and why that might mean redefining the way you think about your dream home. Charlotte shares her thrifting tips and some strategies for how to transform found pieces into something that fits the style and story of your home // CONNECT ON SOCIAL: https://instagram.com/makespacepod • https://twitter...

In this episode, Cara sits down for PART II with homekeeping + natural cleaning expert and 3x author, Becky Rapinchuk for insight on making your own cleaning products, some amazing resources to stay on track with your cleaning routine, and some tips for a quick and impactful declutter session. Go back and tune into Part 1 if you missed it — Becky shares all about her story and her amazing cleaning...

In this episode, Cara sits down with homekeeping + natural cleaning expert and 3x author, Becky Rapinchuk for insight on how to gradually build a cleaning routine into your everyday life so it becomes an easy and essential habit. Becky shares all about her story and her amazing cleaning approach including daily and weekly tasks that work for all kinds of personalities through all seasons of life....

Time to start fresh with a brand new year. In this episode, Cara dives in to what freshening up your spaces can do for your mental health and how to tackle improving your home intentionally. She also covers some practical advice for diving deeper than pin-worthy inspo photos and shares real life ways to create spaces that support your mental health and your happiness. Whether you're diving in and...

Do you have #HomeGoals for 2020? In this episode, Cara sits down with Home School'd Podcast Host Tracy Pendergast to chat all things home ownership + home resolutions for 2020. She talks about some of the logistics behind home ownership and some ways to make planning & home maintenance simple and manageable. SHOWNOTES: https://neverskipbrunch.com/25 GUEST: Tracy Pendergast Tracy is a lifestyle blo...

In this episode, Cara sits down with interior designer and blogger, Ashley Wilson to talk all about using fun colors confidently in your home and picking colors for your space. She also dishes on some interior design rules that can help you style your space — plus some thrifting tips for finding amazing pieces and transforming them into something unique for your space. Ashley also shares tips for...

In this episode, Cara sits down solo behind the mic to talk about practical tips to make your home a holiday haven, including things like a pre-holiday purge, why starting your new year's home resolutions now is the key to sticking with them, how to spruce up your bedroom to create a holiday oasis, and using your home decor to make memories + remember loved ones who aren't here. She also chats abo...

In this episode, Cara sits down with interior designer and Making It (https://www.nbc.com/making-it) star, Jo Gick to chat kid's spaces. Jo shares some of her best tips for designing kid's rooms and playrooms for your little one including how to use color in a way that's not overwhelming, build a color palette, and tips for keeping your kid's rooms organized. She also shares some insights for the...

In this episode, Cara sits down to share her best tips for hosting family & friends for the holidays. She covers guestrooms and sleeping situations, clutter + cleaning, food and snackage, plus some extra essentials to help you get your home holiday ready. You can download this episode from Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify – or listen to it below! LISTEN NOW .icon-3-1 img{heig...

In this #GroupChat episode, we talk all about some tips for creating an amazing Thanksgiving Table. Groupchat episodes feature designers, pros, and content creators in the home & DIY space — weighing in to bring you expert advice and answer burning questions around home design, decor, and life at home Today we hear from 4 different decor bloggers + your host, Cara Newahrt, as they share their best...

In this episode, we discuss all things cozy and sit down to explore what your kind of cozy means for the spaces you create. Blogger, interior designer and author of Cozy White Cottage, Liz Marie Galvan shares real life advice, amazing insight, and some of her best tips for creating a cozy home. We also talk all about how to learn to love your home, not matter what season of life you're in. We disc...

Super cute, but make it cheap. In this episode, we chat all about decorating on a budget and some super good tips for how to make your home look amazing for less. I sit down with DIY and craft bloggers (and twins) Kristi & Kelli from @lollyjaneblog (https://lollyjane.com/) as they dish their tips. We also chat all about their DIY process and how the journey of making + trial and error is key to fi...

If mixing prints sounds hard, this episode is for you. We learn pro strategies for mixing & matching prints from fabric designer + print artist, Bari J. She shares expert insight for styling floral patterns in your space and gives insight into how she develops fabric lines that look cohesive — including how you can steal her approach to get it right in your space. She also shares all about the cur...

In this episode, Leanne Ford gives us a behind the scenes scoop on what it's like to be an HGTV star and lets us in on some fun stories from each of the shows she's been a part of — including "A Very Brady Renovation," her own show "Restored by the Fords," and HGTV's new series "Rock the Block." Leanne dishes on how to feel brave and become capable when it comes to renovations and DIY projects. We...

If you've ever told yourself you're not creative or doubted your ability to design a gorgeous space, this one's for you. I'm sharing why experimentation is essential to becoming a pro DIY-er or learning to design a home you legit love. I also share some specific things your mistakes can teach you and offer encouragement for embracing your creativity even if you're not perfect and falling in love w...