As I write, my suitcase is packed again and I’m coming to fly the flag for Northern ladies in London for a few days! I get many charming emails from gentlemen south of Watford Gap (whatever that is) and have thus decided to flee the arctic wastes of the North Yorkshire coast and make some new friends in the capital!…

Well, what a busy week! I’ve been happily surprised and very flattered by the number of you who were so patiently holding your horses until my return from my holiday – immediately back to the grind! (in the nicest possible way, of course.) As some of you will know, circumstances beyond my control have unfortunately meant that my incalls lately have been truly…

Bonjour from the City of Lights! And rain, fabulous lingerie shopping, properly cooked rare steak and the taxidermists ‘Deyrolle’ on rue Bac – the singularly oddest place that I have ever avoided getting wet – you guessed it, more rain. I know I’m on holiday but couldn’t bear to be neglectful (and have been dutifully checking my emails and messages…