[2] Its product lines included artificial flowers, candles, framed artwork, mirrors, sconces, small furniture, and shelves.
[5] Home Interiors under Crowley's leadership had a charismatic culture that was conservative, Christian, individualistic, and featured self-help rhetoric; the company promoted the fact that it offered women flexible working schedules, membership in an enthusiastic community of saleswomen, and income.
[6][7] In 1994, Home Interiors and Gifts was sold to the investment firm of Hicks, Muse, Tate & Furst in a $1 billion leveraged buyout.
[1][8] The company sold more than $850 million annually in silk and polyester flower arrangements, porcelain puppies and other decorative household items at home parties.
[9] Lohner resigned when Dallas-based investment fund Highland Capital Management acquired a majority interest in Home Interiors.