” Be not the first by whom the new are tried, Nor yet the last to lay the old aside. ” Alexander Pope 1711

This pearl of wisdom from over four hundred years ago has relevance to our homes today.

Looking at the designs of the outsides and insides and furnishings of the majority of residences in this country today, one finds that the styles more often used are those that go back to previous periods of civilization.

Yet, the latest in sizes, technology, choices, et cetera for television screens and receptions, the latest in computer availability, smart phones, smart cars, and smart appliances are constantly being chosen moving to the new as it becomes available.

There are many and varied reasons why these choices are being made.

Much goes back to the habits, culture, and comfort aspects of that with which we are familiar, the emotional aspects of human behavior patterns, and the fears and discomfort of the new and unknown.

What are you missing in your life’s journey when you only live with designs of past periods?

Authentic designs only come into being if they are manifest and representative of the times, materials, life styles, et cetera when they come into being.

Every thing else is but a copy or interpretation or repeat.

In which would you prefer to live?

The choice is yours.

Food for thought.