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ABOUT CATHY
A former New York City based newscaster turned television host and interior designer, Cathy Hobbs, ASID, is a nationally known and well respected interior design and home staging expert who has appeared on such programs as Good Morning America, World News Tonight, The Meredith Vieira Show, The Nate Berkus Show and George To The Rescue. Cathy was also a finalist on Season 6 of the hit reality television series HGTV Design Star. Considered the "go to" authority for some of Manhattan's top brokers and brokerages, Cathy is considered to be "one of the most influential people in the home staging industry" by RESA (Real Estate Staging Association). Offering unparalleled media access to her clients, since 2014, Cathy has been a nationally syndicated interior design writer for Tribune Content Agency, appearing weekly in hundreds of newspapers and media outlets.
Cathy is a LEED AP, recognized and credentialed by The U.S. Green Building Council and is also an NCIDQ certificate holder.
Cathy is a prominent leader in the home staging industry. She is both a Certified Staging Professional and Trainer, as well as an active member of RESA (Real Estate Staging Association).
Cathy served for a year as the green expert for "The Life Improvement Squad" a national campaign with IKEA and O, The Oprah Magazine. She also toured with Oprah's "The Life You Want" Weekend as the interior design expert for the entire 8-City tour.
Cathy is a graduate of one of the top interior design programs in the country, The Fashion Institute of Technology and also holds a degree in marketing and finance from The University of Southern California.
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COMPANY FOUNDER |
CATHY HOBBSCompany founder Cathy Hobbs shares her design story about how she successfully blends a 20+ year career as an Emmy Award Winning Television Host with a passion for Home Staging and Interior Design.
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SEASONED TV HOST + INTERIOR DESIGNER
Cathy Hobbs is one of the most sought after design experts in the country. A former newscaster turned interior designer, Cathy has been nominated for 19 Emmy awards and is a 5-time Emmy award winner. Her impeccable sense of style and keen marketing abilities and reach makes her the "go to" stager among scores of savvy real estate agents.
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DESIGN RECIPES (THE TV SHOW)
With more than two decades on television, Cathy Hobbs is currently the executive producer, host and owner of the program Design Recipes, which airs locally on WPIX-TV in New York City. The program is also distributed globally through its ownership group Scripps, one of the largest media companies in the country. Cathy is also the interior design columnist for Tribune Content Agency, in which she pens a weekly column on design trends which appears weekly in hundreds of newspapers nationwide.
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SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCER
From her social media followers to extensive television appearances, Cathy Hobbs is a noted social media influencer with thousands of followers and fans.
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NATIONAL TELEVISION EXPERT
Cathy's impeccable sense of style and relatable personality helps to keep her a favorite design expert on numerous national television programs.
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TELEVISION RENOVATION EXPERT
Cathy is a frequent designer on national renovation shows, that include programs such as George To The Rescue, The Meredith Vieira Show, World News Tonight, and The Nate Berkus Show just to name a view. Cathy is a sought after design expert in the fields of design, renovation and lifestyle.
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BRAND AMBASSADOR
From such prestigious brands that include IKEA, Cathy is a noted brand ambassador and expert.
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DESIGNER SHOWCASES + EVENTS
A red carpet favorite and "a lister" for top industry events, Cathy is a participating designer for such prestigious events as Housing Works "Design On A Dime" and "DIFFA's Dining By Design" as well as designer showhouses.
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HGTV DESIGN STAR SEASON 6
HGTV Design Star remains one of the crown jewels of reality television competitions. Cathy was selected to be one of 12 finalists on Season 6 selected from more than 7,000 people who auditioned.
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NATIONAL DESIGN + LIFESTYLE EXPERT
Cathy served as the exclusive interior designer for Oprah's ground breaking 8-city, "The Life You Want" tour.