Bobi's History in Business

An innovative force in American interior design for nearly 20 years, Bobi also was a visionary pioneer in revitalizing Santa Monica's Main Street district.  In 1973 she founded Bobi Leonard Commercial and Residential Designs amid missions and taverns of the struggling seaside town.  Now a burgeoning enterprise with gross annual income in the millions, she helped transform the surrounding commercial and residential landscape and built a reputation as a service-intensive design firm.  Her client list reads like the Hollywood "AA list," as do her international up-scale commercial projects.

Abandoning a pre-med career path after managing a friend's design studio one summer. Influenced by her Bahamian upbringing, she developed a signature style incorporating tropical elements into a highly dramatic and eclectic style -- evidenced in her award winning full page advertisements.
Versatility remains the key to her success, with the ability to adapt to any style, from strict period design to avant garde.  The result is opulent and elegant, yet tailored to the financial needs of her clientele.

Long before the Designing Women TV series was created, Bobi already had set the design standard in Los Angeles.  She's been a frequent guest on television shows around the country -- Vicki, KTLA Morning News, Good Day L.A., Home Show, Hour Magazine, Live in LA, The Home and Garden Network and AM-LA.

In August, 1999 Bobi was one of three women awarded “Woman of the Year” by Women in Business for her contributions to the Decorative Arts. Her love of health and fitness compelled her to complete two Ironman Triathlons, and various tennis and surfing competitions. More recently she has founded Arcara Health Centers and is a distributor for an amazing line of cosmetic products by . Bobi is the founder of Bobi Leonard Interiors on Main Street in Santa Monica.

Other Interests

Organizing fund raisers for:
Amanda Foundation (homeless animals)
Christian organizations
Heal the Bay