Dear Catherine

Thank you so very much and for all your amazing help in finding some beautiful clothes and teaching me the tricks of putting different things together. Roger keeps saying ‘is that new?’ about clothes I’ve had for years but I’m wearing differently.

We are still at the hotel and are having a wonderful time. I had lots of events organised by friends last week and a fabulous welcome back here. There has been champagne, balloons, cakes – to date I’ve blown out birthday candles 3 times!! Last night, my birthday, I wore the pink dress and tonight it’s the multi coloured dress with the burgundy jacket – all much admired and both perfect to show off the refashioned diamond necklace! I know I’m returning to real life with a wardrobe of old and new but with refreshed ideas and new eyes.

I look forward to seeing the summary too – as a reminder when I have simply nothing to wear!!

We will see each other again as I know I’ll need you as seasons change.

Warmest wishes

Sophie