MAKE SPACE with Cara Newhart

Noell Jett: Creating Your Dream Home on a Budget + what it takes to build a life you love

MAKE SPACE with Cara Newhart

Show Notes

Today we're sitting down to explore Noell’s story which is really unexpected if you’ve encountered her on social media. We also get to talk about her new book, From the Ground Up: Building a Dream House - and a Beautiful Life - through Grit and Grace She gives practical advice for how to do that, inspiration, and also shares some projects. This is a journey she went on herself so now she can share with other people just how possible it is. @makespacepod // makespacepodcast.com Make Space Journal — get it on Amazon

Noelle's Book: From the Ground Up: Building a Dream House - and a Beautiful Life - through Grit and Grace

connect with Noell instagram.com/jettsetfarmhouse tiktok.com/@jettsetfarmhouse

connect with Cara instagram.com/neverskipbrunch tiktok.com/@caranewhart

in this episode [04:01] Noell’s story [09:43] Building and planning their first dream house [23:49] Her design process [27:04] Having a beautiful kid-friendly home [28:40] Maintaining your space [29:21] Evolving spaces as kids grow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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