Being Authentic

Within the dining area in my kitchen are some chairs and a table, each made lovingly and respectfully of various woods selected for uses according to their individual characteristics.  The parts that require strength are made of hickory and oak, while the seat and upper flat part of the back are made of tulip poplar, a softer wood.  The table and chairs, like much of our other furniture, are hand-crafted and a bit less than two hundred years old.  I purchased them because they were cheap, in need of rehabilitation, but authentic.  We also have some modern pieces made of wood with love and respect, but not cheap.  All are simple, humble, honest and authentic, qualities I strive for.