Kwame and Stephanie want to make the most of home life with a little creativity without putting a strain on their wallets. The couple runs a non-profit organization that helps high school students publish their own poetry books. They also started their own greeting card business with the hopes of inspiring others with Kwame's poetry. Kwame's mother, Barbara hopes the Home Mavens can inspire Stephanie and Kwame with some simple changes to make their home more beautiful and inviting for family gatherings.
Cooking Maven Deborah showed Kwame how to spice up the kitchen with Chicken and Andouille Sausage Jambalaya.
Deborah and Stephanie sprinkled on the sweetness with powdered sugar and cinnamon covered Beignets.
Décor Maven Wanda helped Stephanie create a folder system to manage her multiple daily priorities with their family and business.
Home Maven Patrick showed Crystal how to clean up cluttering cords by repurposing a sofa table into a printer stand to conceal Stephanie's workspace from the living area.
A fresh coat of paint and new hardware were all that was needed when Patrick helped Kwame spruce up the family's front door.
Wanda and Stephanie added flair to the family's newly painted dining room with a simple ceiling medallion. They also lightened up the dining room by creating hanging shades to accent the medallion.
To celebrate Kwame's poetry, Wanda and Stephanie brought his words to life on the family's entry wall.
To add a splash of colour to the home, Wanda and Stephanie painted the dining room walls and ceiling.
