About

Hello, I'm Barbara Hobart.

I was inspired to create a line of photography backdrops because I was tired of watching my photographer and stylist friends lift ridiculously heavy boards and slabs of marble that could qualify them for a gold medal in weightlifting... and Best Ever Backdrops was born.

And yes, the rumors are true: I created the company in 2 weeks… `cause that’s what I do when I'm not working as a television writer and producer...

For over 20 years, I've created custom products for global brands to startups via my other company: HomePlates Worldwide -- which also manufactures Best Ever Backdrops.

I wanted to create a backdrop company that fits your needs... which is why I offer two types of surfaces in 3 standard sizes, which won't break your back, or the bank. I also wanted to make it easy for you to create your own custom backdrops. I understand how important your job is and I do my best to make it easier and do what you do best -- create!

When I am not creating backdrops...

I work with all sorts of different companies from global brands, to bloggers and content creators, to inspired entrepreneurs.

What I hear most often, everyone is looking for for ways to generate new revenue streams...

And so, in October 2023, I launched a new company and course called Branding 101 where I show you how easy it is for you to create your own custom products and branded merchandise... from amazing SWAG, to subscription boxes or spice lines, great gifts for your followers, or any other product you've dreamed of. I also created a FREE 4-part mini-course to give you lots of ideas and where I break the myths you need a huge investment to begin. Actually, you can start with zero upfront costs.

Please let me know if you have any questions. And if you want to know a bit more, I've included a longer bio below.

Best,

Barbara

Barbara Hobart is a television writer/producer and also a manufacturer of custom products and branded merch.

The manufacturing thing started back in 1994 when Barbara was in Los Angeles puttering around her garage (what she does when she doesn't want to write) and she came up with a fun, new way to decorate light switch covers. (Back then, decorative switchplates weren't even a "thing" much less considered a tangible product.)

In 2004, after visiting friends in London, Barbara invented and introduced the first injection-molded decorative light switch cover to the UK -- which required no rewiring, and she launched her company across the pond. A few years later, wanting to leave no continent undecorated, in 2008, HomePlates Switch Covers were introduced to the Australian marketplace.

Since that time, Barbara has expanded her company and creates, develops, manufactures, sources, and consults with companies to help strengthen their brand identity and awareness through custom products.

Some of these products are sold on a retail level, others are used as promotional products (aka SWAG) at trade shows, special events, and to develop a brand awareness.

Some of her clients include Laura Ashley, British Home Stores, John Lewis Department Store, Aspace, BBC America, Organic Girl, Live Nation, House of Blues, WIC, The Coca Cola Company, The Campbell's Soup Company, Blake Shelton, Netflix, Comcast, Carnival Cruises, Opry Entertainment, Dark Matter Coffee, Gifford’s Ice Cream, and many others.

And yes, she still writes and produces for the stage and television. She created The Quarantine Diaries, a series which started as a fundraiser for The Actors Fund to help those in the entertainment community during Covid19.