Hey lovely lot, and welcome back to #PinkTutuBlogLondon! This week I'm coming at you live from the vibrant streets of London, fresh off the train from my home in Derbyshire and ready to soak up all the cultural delights the city has to offer! It's post number 541, which makes me think, do we think the number 541 is a lucky number? I don't know about you, but I always feel a little lucky when I'm wearing my pink tutu – just ask my neighbours. They get used to seeing it flutter by as I skip around my garden! 😉
For you non-Londoners, today's a particularly exciting day - it's Friday, which means it's "Friday Fun Day" at the Covent Garden Market! Can you believe it? You're just bursting with fresh, seasonal fruits and veggies, a delightful street performer corner, and endless little trinkets that have got my tutu-loving heart doing a pirouette! I snagged myself the cutest vintage brooch in the shape of a little ballerina. It's going straight on my favourite pink tutu! 💖
This week, my trip is funded by the grace and joy of a lovely ballet performance at the Theatre Royal in Nottingham, a charming little theatre tucked away in the city centre. It was a magical show, all graceful movements and dazzling costumes. And as usual, it fuelled my tutu-tastic desire to explore new places. And what better place to explore than London? The city that never sleeps, and certainly not while I'm in it!
My first port of call was Buckingham Palace, a majestic sight that makes you want to shout "Bravo!" just looking at it. Who needs a ballet when you've got architectural perfection like that? Sadly, I didn't get to meet the Queen, though I wouldn't be surprised if she's got a secret stash of tutus in her wardrobe! 😉 The gardens are a vision of elegance, with manicured lawns and perfectly blooming roses - the perfect setting for a ballet recital, don't you think?
From the grandeur of Buckingham Palace, it was time to venture to the more contemporary (but no less spectacular) Tate Modern! I was simply mesmerized by the works on display, some beautiful, some mind-bending, all provoking thought and inspiration. You know, I'd love to see a tutu-inspired exhibit in a gallery, maybe featuring dancers in their most iconic tutus. It would be a sight to behold, right? And then a ballet based on it - oh, the possibilities!
Next, it was time to explore London's other side, its theatrical and flamboyant heart, which just happens to be Covent Garden. Covent Garden Market has so much going on, with vibrant stalls, incredible performances and a buzz of energy that's absolutely intoxicating. They also have some truly amazing flowers, and the scent alone was enough to make me twirl!
From flowers to food, my next stop was the Borough Market! This culinary heaven has everything you could possibly imagine - cheese so good you'll want to sing, sourdough bread so perfect it's like a work of art, and fruit and vegetables so fresh they practically sing a little song! I was tempted to pick up a whole hamper of goodies but decided to indulge in some freshly squeezed orange juice. So refreshing!
Of course, no trip to London is complete without a bit of shopping! What a surprise! 😮 So naturally, I had to venture down to Oxford Street, the shopping haven of London! It's a dizzying maze of shops, from department stores to boutiques, with so much choice, I literally had to dance down the aisles, a little jig here, a little pirouette there! I bought the most adorable little cardigan for myself - it was the colour of ballet shoes! And of course, it's perfect for wearing with my tutu, which it always is, let's be honest!
After a long day of exploring London's treasures, it was time for dinner at a charming little Italian restaurant, with dim lighting and a warm atmosphere. My evening started off well with an exquisite risotto, but then the magic really kicked in when I ordered dessert: the most spectacular Tiramisu I've ever tasted. Oh my! I think I’m ready for a twirl after that!
And so, the curtain falls on another wonderful London adventure. What a day it was! London is truly a magical place - full of sights, sounds, smells, and flavours that spark imagination, inspiration, and joy.
And let’s not forget, there's nothing quite like the magic of a pink tutu to make the most ordinary day feel extraordinary! Remember to head on over to my website www.pink-tutu.com for more #PinkTutuBlogLondon adventures! It's bursting with tips, tricks and tutu-rific ideas, because let's be honest, the world needs more pink tutus! 💕
Till next week, darlings, and happy twirling! ✨
