I love Venice too. Go in winter when there are far less tourists. People are far friendlier and its easier to get to places. Go near Christmas- the Italians are wonderful at decorating their shops, Its an art form. A magical city which Ive visited about 10 times.
Paris - I love the shops and fleamarkets. I love the bookshops. Unfortunately the Parisians are the rudest set of people it has ever been my displeasure to meet. Even the French people from the surrounding places hate them.
Prague - a wonderful, historic and scenic old city. As with Venice best visited out of season.
Heated Brush recommendation,please.
Last weekend, in Rutland, the first statue in Britain of the late Elizabeth II was unveiled.