American Reflections

I read Rachael's blog post this week and she focused on the classic colonial style.  The American design period took place over a long period of time, but the colonial style was present throughout.  She discussed some of the historical aspects of the time and emphasized that early homes were built simply but had a European twist.

I also read Kristina P's blog and she also discussed some of the history of the early American colonies.  Her comment about the earliest of homes and colonies being about survival rather than the latest design styles struck me as very true and great insight.  She then went on the discuss the  major movements within the overall American design period.