ABOUT LITTLE BIG HORNS
My wife Lori and I live in a small town just east of Dallas, Texas. Our oldest daughter, Lauren, is in her first year at OU (“Go Sooners!”) and is studying pre-med. Our youngest daughter, Parker, is in her sophomore year in high school and is studying the deep meanings of “Like” and “Whatever”. My beautiful bride, Lori, is Regional Supervisor for the Adoption Unit for the State of Texas. We enjoy our church (Mobberly.org), travel with family and friends, as well as meeting people from all walks of life.
In 1988 I started what would soon become Little Big Horns. In a barn just outside Dallas, Texas, I spent my weekends trying to recreate the images of antler chandeliers, sconces, and candelabras that I had found in photos of beautiful European castles. Within a few short months, I found that I had stumbled onto something big and exciting as the design of the times became “Texas Ranch” style. It seemed that everyone wanted antler fixtures in their home that would reflect the iconic images of a Western ranch on the plains. I often wondered how designers seemed to miss the timeless beauty and natural elegance that antler fixtures added to those great European halls and pubs “across the pond”.
More than 25 years later, it has been exciting for me to see the increased recognition and appreciation of the unique flexibility that antler lighting and furniture can bring to home design. You can now find antler accents in every type of décor all across the United States. Whether your design preference is classic country ranch, eclectic and modern, or old world European elegance, antler furniture can add a distinctive and timeless accent to your home.
When I started this journey, I had no idea the craft of building antler furniture would lead me to the wonderful opportunities I have experienced over the years. It has been a blessing to create antler designs for the homes of celebrities such as Ross Perot, Ted Turner, and Don Henley as well as numerous pro sports figures. I have been blessed to build pieces that have been commissioned for Broadway shows, movie studios, and most recently, pieces in The Modern Museum of Art in Mexico City. However, my greatest joy comes from working with individuals to design the antler creation that they are proud to display in their home.
Blessings to all, 