Applause for HOME DESIGN RECIPES
“With her book, Home Design Recipes, Cathy transforms the art of interior design into an accessible and digestible feast for the eyes! Home Design Recipes offers beautiful, insightful, and delectable design advice, tips, and takeaways that are inspiring and approachable. So…grab a glass of wine, pull up a chair, and dig into Home Design Recipes… It’s absolutely delicious!”
—Thom Filicia, television personality, bestselling author, and founder of Thom Filicia Inc.
“I met Cathy right before she burst onto the national design scene, as a finalist on the reality series, HGTV Design Star. She was a star then and remains one of the most relevant and talented designers in the fields of interior design and home staging. Cathy’s book, Home Design Recipes, is a master class in design!”
—Ryan Serhant, real estate broker, television personality on Netflix’s Owning Manhattan and Bravo’s Million Dollar Listing New York. Founder of SERHANT. Author of Brand It Like Serhant and Sell It Like Serhant
“My family has known Cathy personally for nearly four decades. Trust me, she is the real deal—super smart, incredibly talented, and a highly respected expert in the fields of interior design and home staging. Much like having a secret recipe book in your kitchen, giving even beginner cooks the power to create culinary masterpieces, Home Design Recipes is an essential must-have for real estate professionals, homeowners, and design enthusiasts alike!”
—Laila Ali, former world champion boxer and CEO of Laila Ali Lifestyle
“I know real estate, and I know that design and staging are key to boosting a property’s value. Home Design Recipes is an essential resource for anyone committed to real estate and design. Cathy Hobbs is a leading expert in the field, and Home Design Recipes is chock-full of actionable insights that will guide you to success and sophistication in any space.”
—Barbara Corcoran, businesswoman, television personality on Shark Tank, and founder of The Corcoran Group
“Cathy has managed to tap into two things I love dearly. My home and storytelling. Her unique skills as a former journalist and now as a brilliant interior designer allow her to see the person and not just a space where we live day in and out. In Home Design Recipes, she skillfully shares how you can tell your story in your sacred place. That is how I see my home and it is because of Cathy, you will see yours forever.”
—Tamron Hall, author, television host and executive producer of Tamron Hall (ABC Disney)
“Knowing Cathy, I can attest to the effectiveness of her remarkable transformations and approach to design. Home Design Recipes distills Cathy’s expertise in the fields of interior design and home staging into a format that is not only easy to follow but also enjoyable to explore.”
—Robert Reffkin, founder and CEO of COMPASS
“Cathy’s journey from television news reporter, capturing stories through a lens, to reinventing herself as an interior designer, reimagining spaces with texture, color, and light, is a testament to her vision, determination, and the boundless potential of creative pursuit.”
—Jason Fine, former editor of Rolling Stone
“As the founder of one of the largest real estate firms in the United States, I have witnessed a lot of people come and go. Cathy is not only a savvy entrepreneur, but an incredibly talented interior designer and real estate stager. Her book Home Design Recipes brilliantly bridges the gap between aesthetic appeal and practical application. Her book is an indispensable resource for real estate professionals and those passionate about personalizing their home environment.”
—Dottie Herman, vice-chair and former CEO of Douglas Elliman, named “America’s Richest Self-Made Woman in Real Estate” by Forbes
“Whether you’re a seasoned professional or a design novice, Home Design Recipes offers a wealth of knowledge, practical advice, and inspiration to help you achieve stunning results in your own projects and renovations.”
—Stephen Fanuka, president of Fanuka Inc. and host of HGTV’s Million Dollar Contractor
