When you conjure up an image of colonial style homes one often thinks of Mount Vernon, Monticello, or the little white church in the dell. Colonial style had an appealing simplicity and time has shown colonial style homes to be both popular and durable. Furnishing in the colonial style is an appealing way to pay homage to the nations founding and it's basis of individual freedoms and can do attitude. Originally, colonial style furnishings were often made by the homeowner, most of whom had some rudimentary skills in woodworking, metal forming and other manly skills. The womenfolk often developed an expert facility in spinning and carding wool and construction of the family's clothes quilts. Home made candles in wall mounted sconces helped define the colonial style. Most families were agrarian with a large percentage of farmers, but as population centers grew homes in the colonial style became necessarily more elaborate and stately. There have been numerous revivals of home trends capitalizing on the colonial style throughout our history. It makes sense to decorate in the colonial style if you have a home in the style.