Born in Lausanne, Switzerland and later raised in Northern California, Barbara Hoskinson’s childhood was deeply inspired by European culture and California landscapes.  Exposed from a young age to a broad array of both eclectic and fine art through her mother Ilse, who acquired art for clients in Europe and her godfather, Picasso photographer David Douglas Duncan, Barbara’s life has been one inspired by beauty and creativity.
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Barbara continued her love of art at Smith College and then Dartmouth College, studying Art History and the broader realms of design and architecture.  She worked at a number of New York galleries, including the Leo Castelli gallery.  Among other curating endeavors, Barbara was asked to return to the Smith College Museum of Art to curate an Eadweard Muybridge retrospective.

Barbara formally founded her design practice in 2000 in California and designs homes, interiors, and gardens.  She works closely with architects to ensure key architectural elements are included to support her clients’ aesthetic and lifestyle goals.  As a complement to her design work, Barbara sources art and antiques for her clients worldwide and through auction.

Barbara’s breadth of design includes California Organic Modern, Mid-Century, Colonial and Modern Colonial, and European Traditions such as, Regency, Louis XV, Directoire, Art Nouveau, and 19th Century French Country.

Barbara also is an advocate for animal rescue and international environmental conservation focusing on habitat restoration.  Proceeds from her business go to a broad variety of organizations supporting these efforts.