Thank you, Andy - you gave us years of pleasurable t.v. programming - we get The Andy Griffith Show on cable and I watch it daily - R.I.P., you amazing man!

Icon is right. What a legacy he leaves! All of the barriers he broke down and the roads he paved. And I’ve always heard what a genuinely good and humble person he was off the screen. Another great one is gone. I enjoyed reading your memory of To Sir With Love, and how it affected you. Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner also still has such an impact on me, even as many times as I’ve seen it. It’s just so powerful. Not an easy movie for him to make. I’ve had it on our DVR a while, I think this weekend would be a good time to watch it again. It would be very hard for me to pick my favorite movie of his, I love so many of them. RIP, Sir.

Loved both videos, as well. I think that my favorite part was the sliver of mirror alongside the doors. I wish I could talk my DH into doing that next to our French doors, and also along the window sides. Expensive!!! I have often thought that the two Persian rugs inherited from my grandparents looked more vibrant on the back side. Have considered turning them over. Two ideas that Garrow talked about have already been incorporated into my new home. I have always loved a banquette and finally put one in the kitchen. Not as fancy as his, mind you. :) The other idea was a hidden shower.. I tucked a full bathroom around the corner from the formal foyer and dining room. It's off of the study that could be made into an extra bedroom at some point. I wanted the bathroom to function as a guest powder room but did not want an exposed shower. Should the shower be needed at anytime, or the study is turned into a bedroom, the full bath is available. Of course, the door remains open for a shower and there is a great ventilation fan. The door can be removed permanently for a more open feel. I have thought about using the space as storage, but do not need it. My grandchildren like to hide in it. :) Study with opening to foyer to the left (dining room beyond), and door to the powder room on right. The bookcase area can be made into a bedroom closet. There are two sets of windows in this room. Powder Room with hidden shower

Thanks so much all for your encouragement and inspiration. If only I could wear sneakers as cute as those in the first video - the chunky clunky of Hokas really are so different than slim cute sneaks. I do see how wide tailored trousers can help hide the shoe a bit so that is nice. I skinny legs that I like to show off because they are the part of me I feel best about. So I tend to wear more slim jeans or leggings but then I look like a clunky giraffe with the honking big shoes! I used to be such an adventuresome dresser. I owned tons of vintage pieces, could shop TJMaxx runway section like a queen, had no problem wearing CFM heels to the supermarket. Not anymore. The mask and shoes have just gotten me so down! Jeans and crewneck solid colored shirts. My hair sucks and could certainly use some style. (I do love my color though). Maybe I need to focus on some nice rings too. I never wear jewelry - not even my wedding rings! (I think necklaces and earring get a little lost with a mask.) Trying to step it up with purses too. My big Ralph Lauren, mid thigh, down coat is super warm and comfy but does look like I'm going to go shovel a sidewalk!