Harley's Journal . . .

Shipping from overseas is still backed up, with industry experts projecting it to be the same through mid-2021.

You Shop, We Give, They Win!

Our social cause is one that can have a direct impact on helping save the life of another. And, yes, it starts with you...

We just want, need, to break the monotony with a positive distraction. Even small additions around the house will lift spirits and give your eye something new to enjoy when we are all looking back on how we got through this unprecedented time.

Certainly, a very worthy cause. Through Calyan’s efforts, purchases of their candles can continue to provide benefit and do good in restoring the lives of these survivors long after the last glow of the candle fades.

Yep, it’s that time of year. You’ve been partying with the crew all summer, knew the day was coming, then BAM! You wake up and it’s time to head to college!

It may not be stylish, but this advice certainly is practical before heading off to college...

Our social cause is one that can have a direct impact on helping save the life of another. And, yes, it starts with you...

Excerpted from Hooker Furniture's blog post February 15, 2017 - Big Country Decor-Texas Style, by Carla Jordan

The Hill Country Story- Part 1 of a 3-Part Series

As a Texan for most of my life, I can truly say there’s no place like home in the Lone Star State–a land big in size, spirit and can-do attitude.

Here we can travel across prairies, hilly countrysides, forests and seaside ports without ever crossing the state line. Legends loom sky-high from Davy Crockett’s last stand at the Alamo to J.R. Ewing’s mythical oil baron reign at Southfork. This is where big dreams come true as evidenced by multi-cultural influences (from Spain, France, Mexico, Germany and Italy) that have enriched our heritage throughout the years.

Welcome to Harley Butler Trading Company, and to the second installment in our blog series, “Furnishings 101: Making a House a Home.”

In this installment, we are going to divert just a bit and consider making an apartment, or dorm room, a home. Though we are not quite halfway through summer, time is nearing when college-bound students will be planning and shopping for the big move to, or back to, their college apartment or dorm. And every student will want to personalize their space, to the extent the school or apartment complex allows, with paint, wall art, lamps, bedding, and whatever else the imaginative and creative mind conjures...

"No one style is right. No one style is wrong. However, the style should be yours."

Harley's upcoming blog series on insights for decorating your living spaces, furniture and accessory selection, and how to do it affordably and stress free!