MAKE SPACE with Cara Newhart

Going big in small spaces, design for hard seasons of live & DIY for a Cure with Nickell Morgan

MAKE SPACE with Cara Newhart

Show Notes

In this episode, Cara sits down with Kell Morgan, the DIY content creator behind Simply Handmade and founder of DIY for a Cure, to talk about going big in small spaces, and design in hard seasons of life. She also dishes on what it’s like to navigate parenting a child diagnosed with cancer.

Kell formally founded Simply Handmade as a creative outlet while navigating life as a stay-at-home mom of 4. She began documenting the journey of creating small and approachable crafts and larger scale projects such as furniture building, novice woodworking, and room makeovers. In between projects, she shares the ups and downs of motherhood from caring for a child with cancer. She strives to teach her community how to make their space uniquely theirs, all while embracing the season of life they’re in. At her core, Kell truly believes everyone can curate a space filled with organization, style, and functionality, and caters to both homeowners and renters alike.

Love this episode? Leave a review or connect with Make Space on social @makespacepod // makespacepodcast.com

Make Space Journal — get it on Amazon

My Beginner Power Tool Guide

connect with Nickell Instagram - @simplyhandmade Instagram - @diyforacure Website: SimplyHandmadeStudios.com Non-profit: diyforacure.com

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

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

More from MAKE SPACE with Cara Newhart

Sep 9, 2026

It's Ask Me Anything time, and this week we're tackling your Problem Spaces, the parts of your home you've been avoiding, ignoring, or just living with because you didn't know how to fix them.

Sep 2, 2026

We're back. After a two year hiatus, Make Space returns with the real story of where I've been, and why it matters.

Aug 25, 2026

Master gardener Stacy Ling joins the show to fix your black thumb. We get into where beginners go wrong, how to pick flowers that actually survive your yard, and why winter sowing is the low-effort trick more people should be using. Stacy also breaks down companion planting and how to match plants to the conditions you actually have instead of the ones you wish you had.

Aug 23, 2026

If you're ready to DIY your way to your dream home, this is where you start. In this episode, Cara walks through 11 essential questions that will instantly upgrade any room in your house, no matter your budget, skill level, or square footage.

Jun 21, 2024

Hello DIYers! Today we wanted to throw back to our sit down with HGTV Host Sara Bendrick! Summer is here and it's never been a better time to create the backyard of your dreams!

See all episodes →