That sound? Oh, just my lungs exploding from the quantity of squee that just escaped them. Don't mind me.

I'm fangirling over Cathy fangirling it's fangirling-ception

I really truly believe that the spirit of the house of worth is the people like you who keep his work alive. His workroom may be gone, and the building entirely repurposed, but you're still here and you're sharing the spirit of worth with everyone you touch

When the peacock dress is finished, you will need to wear it there.

So now you could just casually say 'oh, it's 7 rue de la Paix in Paris, it's House of Hay. It was House of Worth, but I took over his place' :D

I gotta say . . . this feels like the start of something truly “Worthy” of your talents and ambition. What splendid news!

Once when I was worried that a presentation I was giving about playing my instrument (the French horn) to a bunch of non-musicians was going to be boring, a wise man said to me, “don’t worry. If you are excited and it matters to you, it will matter to everyone.” He was right! Cathy, your excitement and happiness in this video make the House of Worth and what it stands for continue to matter. Also, that wise man is now my husband! :)

"That would not suck". You have a wonderful turn of phrase!!

Probably the _best_ address your business can have!

Thank you for rekindling my love for sewing. Bernadette Banner and you lifted me up from my pain of loosing my mum to lung cancer three months ago

So great! Are you going to have dressmakers' labels made with your Paris address, for your Worth recreation gowns? I think you should do it!

When you said „maybe i need a virtual adress in Europa“ i started screaming YES YES YES, plx do it!

Ok as a very new viewer who still isn't quite sure what world I've entered, nor what you do yet, nor what everyone is so excited about in the comments... you literally had me in tears by the end of this. I was captivated and if nothing else feel, and know, that I've stumbled upon someone who has the sort of spirit and joie de vivre that I need in my life. Cheers and thanks Xx

I love this! Anything is possible. Cathy says, "Anything is possible." Anything! Alright then I will be a published children's author. I will! You're energy here is infectious Cathy and I love it!

A virtual office can look like whatever you imagine it to be. I think it's beautiful.

Thank you for your example of being a “fan girl” and believing that anything is possible. Your story has inspired me to unashamedly follow my passions and be open to where they lead.

Swear...this brought tears to my eyes. I actually clapped.

When you complete the Peacock dress, take it to this Paris address to sew the final stitches so it can be a Worth reproduction completed in Worth's own house. As Foundations Revealed grows, you should take out more spaces until you control the house and restore it to its fashion significance again!

Talk about fangirling, my eyes actually teared up when you said you had an address there. The magic of that name is still powerful today. I've studied Worth and his work and gowns for a decade, and my heart thrills for you that you got to visit that site as well as make it your address. Doesn't matter what they did with false walls and ceilings, in our hearts, it's still Worth! Congratulations!

There is a beautiful architecture book entitled, "How Buildings Learns." (Stuart Brand). Good buildings adapt to changing demand, to new spirits. I am not sure if Worth built the structure or if he adapted an existing structure for his plans. It sounds like the building continues to adapt, with a virtual office bringing back Worth's spirit. Was it calling you? Exciting......

When you started contemplating a virtual address I couldn't help giggling because you were just too delightful, and then you say you're teasing us and it's already done! Congratulations on the lovely new address.

The spirit of Worth is in the people who know and appreciate his work. No one I know deserves this address more than you.

The amount of totally cultured and very well spoken "SQUEE" in all that you're saying is so adorable :) Congratulations on fulfilling a dream you maybe didn't realize you had. :)

"Rue de la Paix" is also a very appropriate location for you (paix = peace) :-)

Stop making us cry, Cathy. My vast-for-my-age checkered past includes interning as a structural engineering student at a construction site in Helsinki, Finland, in one of the 200 year old houses in the old town center in a similar architectural style (the city burnt down in a war in 1808, and its new owner, the Tzar of Russia hired an architect to create a master plan that emulates neoclassical Parisian architecture, so it is no wonder), where the old palatial house's bones were disguised away by cubicles and dropped ceilings. They were taking everything apart to remodel the building, and I'm hoping this will give you hope: My first task on the site, as one of the few expendable hands on deck who knew how to read blueprints, was to walk around and photograph every remaining antique fireplace, remaining antique parquet floors, all antique trim, and even the carved, painted antique tall ceilings as they emerged from under the modern office veneer, which were, after documentation wrapped in bubble wrap, plywood, and hidden away, before the new construction began. I was working off of photocopies of original 19th century blueprints to mark out where everything was. It had been an apartment building ("condominiums" for Americans) with the two main residences with their *ballrooms* on the ground floor, and then beautiful residential rooms on the second floor, and upper middle class rentals above. Servants' housing along the back courtyard side of the building, and in the periphery behind the really nice big homes smaller, lavishly decorated, apartments along a stairwell accessed from the street, with 2-3 rooms and a kitchen that looked like they may have been "bachelor homes" for young professional sons not ready to start a family. I heard some grumbling on the construction company's part, they were doing it more to appease the looming museum curators and conservators, but I grew up with people who conserved, preserved, and displayed antiques as a lifestyle, so I appreciated it, and was thriving. These antique architectural treasures were found to be still all there under all the modern clutter, protected with bubble wrap and plywood, and the plan for the newest round of work was to build around them, and display them, rather than hide them in the newest round of renovations. I didn't get to see the end result, but I know those beautiful old things are still safely there. A lot of the time in the past, when offices were modernized, it was far cheaper to leave the old elements of a building in place (I even found larders that still vented to the exterior on the courtyard side, which gives kitchens away long after the Victorian stoves have gone - the foundations usually remain, if you look closely), than to pay someone to chip away at them with chisels, so everyone should collectively cross their fingers for House of Worth still sitting there, under the modern veneer. 🤞💗 I did not expect to get this wordy. I do it a lot. I am very timid in person, but give me a keyboard, and architecture to ramble about, and I run amok! 🤓🤓🤓

I was actually bouncing up and down shouting YES and i might have frightened my dog...

Hello Mrs Cathy Hay, i am from the Netherlands so excuse my bad English. I want to thank you . A big thank you. I am in therapy for PTSS and I am told to practice mindfulness. I read some books about it and looked it up on Internet. But it didn't bring me what in need and I didn't understand it. In my search I came up to the KZfaq site of Bernadette Banner. Because I like sewing and love the way she does it. After watching all of her movies I start watching yours. And it touched me. Every thing you say it looks like you talk to me directly. Sewing is as I see the metafore. For the way to look at things in your live. It is helping me a great lot. I guess this is what they mean with mind fullness. Every time that I'm not feeling good I watch a movie of you and sit down for one hour doing nothing. Or take a walk in de Forrest. Or just listen to you. So dear Mrs Hay, from the bottom of my heart THANK YOU... PS. I also start sewing again.

This is literally one of the best KZfaq videos ever. The premise - your story - along with the story of the peacock dress would make a riveting book/movie. I NEED more of this story in my life.

How can the building’s owners miss such a marketing opportunity? 🤦‍♀️

Hooray! Anything is possible, especially the House of Hay! So does that make you HayWorth now?

To be able to use that address- I can only imagine the absolute magic! Anything is possible. Congratulations!!

Can you imagine restoring one room in House Of Worth to display your recreations? With cases for accessories? Heaven!

This video is absolutely amazing! But your laugh is the thing that has made me smile today. I've had a bad day today but this cheered me right up.

Totally in tears over this, tell me I’m not the only one crying tears of joy. This is amazing! So very happy for you Cathy 💜😃

That tease made my heart so happy. I was thinking "Do it! Do it! Get the office!" Then you dropped the news. So much happy! I think you are honoring history, and bringing the old life and spirit back to the building.

Oh Cathy, you are just the most beautiful human being. I love watching passion. I so often feel boring for liking quiet things like reading, learning and embroidering but watching you makes me feel like there is a place for gentle and quiet people in this world and somehow it makes me feel more okay being me. thank you for being you.

I'm standing in my kitchen crying actual tears of joy for you. When the title card came up with your new address, I burst into tears. Congrats.

I have to admit, I was somewhat surprised that that building hadn't been made into any sort of museum or historical site. Now, however, I am thrilled that you have an address there. Who, knows. Maybe one day that building will be somewhat restored; because, anything is possible! Thank you for sharing. :)

As someone who feels utterly lost in life, this gives me hope. The last line of the video was like a warm embrace and I've only just managed to stop crying. Thank you for sharing this, Cathy!

I love that your voice came out stronger when you were talking rapturously about Worth...

If I’m filled with overwhelming joy just watching this I can’t even begin to fathom how thrilled YOU must be!

When you said it's already done: I screamed! OMG, this is such a privilege and honour to be able to do that (having that virtual office). I am really happy for you. And when you showed the images of seamstresses, I said: I want to do that. Thanks for all the inspiration you bring 👏😍😘

I’m blown away, the fates, the stars and everything else in the world just aligned for Ms. Cathy Hay. Just amazing!

This is the most fangirly thing that a fan girl has ever done. And I’m fangirling it.

I'm still not crying. I'm not tearing up at all! I don't know what you are talking about.

You-“Maybe I need...” Me - “Ooooh yes, yes, yes, yes, YES!!!!” Seems so right, especially right now as you’re making progress on thePeacock Dress. I’m sure that had something to do with it. So happy for you!!!

This made me cry, not sweet gentle crying, but ugly loud cryung. Anything is possible. You got me right there. Thank you.

I could literally see the happiness, heartbreak, that feeling of overwhelm , like the feelings that you are now a part of not just a building but an increased story ,a place where not only in paris but where first fashion designing shop IN THE WORLD was opened, a place where the magic happened, where a dream became reality! And then it's also heartbreaking like hellooo how can people be so ignorant like why isn't he appreciated ! The building which should be treated as gold, how can people think it as plastic, it pains to see how even after Paris being the fashion capital of the world has forgotten its very origin, it's roots, THE place, where it all happened! Totally going to visit this place whenever I'll visit paris 💙

Ms. Cathy! You really had me going with the “Europe address ” bit! You had me thinking “OH MY GOSH YOU COULD HAVE A VIRTUAL OFFICE IN THE WORTH HOW COOL” and then you got me when you revealed that’s exactly what you did and I just melted! How exciting, congratulations!!

The way your joy and passion come through is infectious

Cathy, I adore your passion and your authenticity for that passion! Merci beaucoup!! For inspiring and for being the wonderful soul that you are!! Monsieur Worth would be most proud!!! Tout le meilleur toujours!!

I simply cannot express my excited I am for you! To touch the same walls, walk the same floor and breathe in the inspiration of the Worth building is absolutely unexplainable. No words describe what I can only imagine what you are feeling. My joy for you is endless Cathy

Omg ! Been having a break down,(On the verge of a separation just before Christmas) and you Madame Cathy ended up making me cry tears of joy by the end of the video... Congratulations on your new office in such a magical building ❤

"It's already done." I'm crying. My face is leaking. OMG

Keeping the history alive is our duty. Well met. You are now apart of that history of that building.

I know almost nothing about worth or fashion history in france but the absolute pure joy oozing out of Cathy is so extremely contagious!! I'm sitting here in my flat laughing and crying from second hand joy and glee, and although I know so little, i can see how much it means to her! Congratulations Cathy!!

When I woke up an hour ago, I knew nothing about this topic. I now have tears in my eyes ! I totally understand the meaning behind this quest! I have subscribed and promise to follow along!

GO CATHY GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO i litterealy squealed with delight so hard that my grandmother came to check on me

It's so magical to watch someone talk about their passion,the love,the respect that they have for something..🥰

When you walked out through "this door" there was a spotlight from building ceiling to all the atrium 4 or 5 floors down - as the Romans build it, French school used it.. You don't look at this light until you catch a handle of next door... But all this building was created/rented for some reason... To have a deeeeeep breath when you broke the first door... It's necessary for us to be impressed just right of the first door, and again, again, until someone's pants...

Oh dear Cathy! Bernardette introduced me to your dream, and now I am a fan and follower of it too! Your video had me sobbing by the end of it so hysterically, my wife came to see if everything was allright. Thank you infinitelly for showing me that dreams come true, one whim at the time!

I just signed up to receive the Foundations Revealed email, and when the confirmation page popped up with your Paris address on it it made me smile so big.

CONGRATULATIONS Cathy!!!! I'm sure the phone call between Bernadette Banner & yourself after doing this was 99% fangirling & 1% business. I wish you could take over a large section of the building. Then get the management company to remove the modern "improvements" like the drop ceiling & the partitions so you may restore at least a portion of it.

I just got chills viewing la maison Worth. CHILLS.

It is a shame how much they have modernised the interior architecture. Such an amazing building though with just as spectacular history.

Someday I'll get through a Cathy Hay video without sobbing, but I guess today is not that day.

Your lovely voice really picked up power, as you described the Worth building & your enthusiasm, which is contagious, grew. Thank you for the tour.

This made me smile! I enjoy seeing people happy and experiencing things that mean so much to them!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! ❤❤❤

i was just " oh, she didn't, she did? she did!" I almost screamed!!! I am so happy

This is the loveliest KZfaq video I have ever seen, by far!

"That would not suck." Oh my. So many giggles, and so much excitement!!

Ah man I'm a mess, the address came on screen and I cried! I'm so happy for you!

This has nothing to do with me but I’m literally crying. I’m so happy for you.

I nearly cried this is so extraordinary?! I'm so happy for you, congratulations!

If I were you I would've probably cried there and then, places and the history they breathe mean so much to me. But to have an address of sorts there is wonderful, and it makes my heart full for you!

“That would not suck!” 😆oh, you crack me up! Wow...you are one Lucky Duck! This was really cool.

the outside of the building is still so pretty

I couldn't help laughing at how perfect this was and then I almost cried, this is too cool!

I am willing to bet that the original building ceiling is beyond those suspended ceilings. When the previously 'lost' Britannica Panoptican music hall in Glasgow was first traced by an actor/local historian (it's where Stan Laurel had his debut) it contained an industrial laundry company, and it looked like it had been gutted and 'new' walls and a suspended ceiling were put in. When they started taking the walls down for the renovation they discovered all the original features including original wallpaper, and the original ceiling above the suspended one. Wouldn't it be amazing if the original interior had been preserved in a similar way?

This is just wonderful, I understand that feeling, took a picture in front of the building this summer when visiting a friend, and thanks to you, Bernadette and other ladies on here who make lovely items, I’m actually back to my first “love” sewing clothes, and vintage patterns as well, love your style, thank you for inspiring so many of us. Sincerely Wilhelmina

That is absolutely EPIC! It's cool, even if it is a letdown to see it ordinary, to be able to walk in the same places those historical figures did all those years ago. I'm so happy/excited for you. Thank you for sharing. Best kind of fangirling ever!

OH MY GOOOOOOD! CATHY!!! I squealed with excitement for you!!! This is fantastic, brilliant!! The joy in your eyes!! AAAhhh!!!

Your passion is infectious and glorious and you make me smile and tear up, like I'm so happy for a friend. Thank you for sharing yourself with us.

You make me so happy Cathy. Your journey, your vision of the world, and the gentleness with which you share yourself... I got all teary knowing that you have fulfilled such a cherished dream for yourself.

This almost made me cry. This is such pure joy. I’m so happy for you!

Cathy, this made my throat ache with delight and joy. Happy fangirling.

This is most appropriate isn't it? A fantastic dressmaker having their business address in the same building as previous fantastic dressmakers :)

Your videos never fail to give me a warm, fuzzy feeling inside. Like coming home to a loving family.

I love how excited you got over having a virtual office there, so to speak, as the real offices were underwhelming. I know what you mean about feeling it when you go certain places. That is how I felt visiting the vendors on the Seine across from Senelier, and of course a lot of the architecture there. Most of our architecture in the U.S. is new.

Cathy! Looking gorgeous as always 🥰

*applause* YES!!! YES! That *is* fabulous! Perfect. Now all you need is to take a picture of one of the feathers and use a coloured graphic representation of it on your business card.

I cannot believe that there isn't a plaque or something like that on the building telling people of the history and what happened in there! So happy and proud of you to have this address!!

Cathy is just the most wholesome person ever. Adorável!

*screams* AAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHH!!! That's so amazing!!!

The happiness and sheer joy from this and the universe coming together for these seemingly small and inconsequential things make me so happy. Your happiness and true elation made me tear up.

Marvelous. Made me smile - I am so happy for you!

Having your business address here is so awesome. Congratulations!

YES!!!!!!! An office in the house of WORTH!!!!! Squeeeeeeing like a total fanboy

There are actual crocodile tears rolling down my face with joy! What an amazing opportunity Cathy!

SO happy for you, I could feel how much of this means to you! congrats!