A+ Transformation
Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Garcelle Beauvais partnered with HomeGoods to transform a teachers' lounge in Miami. The results may just inspire you to give back to educators who absolutely deserve a round of applause.
Break Time
"We know teachers don't get much of a break—especially this past year," Garcelle told E! News. "I made sure that the eating area was a comfortable yet beautiful space for teachers to fuel up and feel inspired."
Lunch Time Style
"In searching for the perfect seating for the lunch table, one thing I learned is that comfort does not mean sacrificing style," the Bravo star explained. "We found these chestnut, leather dining chairs to prove it."
Personal Touches
"We wanted to give the teachers the gift of inspiration through this lounge, so I added a special, spherical glass jar from HomeGoods with motivational quotes for the teachers to read when they need an extra boost of positivity," Garcelle revealed. "My hope is that teachers will continue to fill the jar with encouragement throughout the year!"
Welcome In
"I also wanted to infuse vibrant, fun colors into the space to make it exude joy. The kitchen does just that!" Garcelle shared. "Luckily, HomeGoods offers a wide variety of colorful takes on otherwise basic kitchen essentials such as bowls, cups and kettles, so this was easy to do. When dishware is this beautiful, we couldn't let it hide it behind cabinet doors and inside drawers, so we let the essentials serve as added décor by displaying our unique finds on open shelving, which was another one of my favorite elements in the space."
The Perfect Touch
"We wanted the lounge to be a comfortable spot, so we mixed-and-matched an assortment of eclectic, plush throw pillows, blankets and placed a handful of essential oil diffusers around the room," Garcelle shared. "All great gift ideas for teachers!"
Pay It Forward
Students and parents across the country can can visit HomeGoods' website to submit their favorite teacher for a chance to win an incredible gift as they return to school.