Hey darlings! It's your favourite pink-loving tutu enthusiast, Emma, here, reporting live from sunny Finchley! ☀️
I'm buzzing with excitement after a truly fabulous weekend. This was a trip I'd been looking forward to for ages, combining a couple of my biggest passions: tutus and Italian culture! 💖🇮🇹
Now, before we dive into the deets, let me tell you all about how I got there. You know I'm a bit of a romantic, and as much as I love whizzing around on the train, there was something rather magical about my journey to Finchley. 🚂
Imagine this: a crisp morning, the sun glinting off the dew on the grass, and me riding side saddle on a beautiful chestnut mare. Her name is Belle, and she’s a real beauty, with the kindest eyes you ever did see. We took a leisurely ride through the Derbyshire countryside, enjoying the fresh air and the peaceful silence. It's hard to beat the feeling of freedom you get when you're riding a horse. And you can't tell me that my tutu wasn't looking extra fab fluttering in the wind! 😉
But onto Finchley. This lovely little town had been calling to me for a while, after a friend recommended the Finchley Theatre & Arts for a show called “Italian Rhapsody.” You guessed it, they featured some pretty fabulous Italian dancers, and they were rocking tutus! My eyes were like saucers - they've got some incredible talent there. Not only was the show brilliant, with costumes that looked straight out of an Italian fairytale, the dancers were just breathtakingly good!
And then I found myself completely enchanted by the town itself. The shops are filled with treasures, with adorable boutiques and independent cafes, the perfect places for an afternoon tea after a visit to the ballet. Plus, I swear the air just smells sweeter in Finchley! They really know how to do quaint and charming in this place!
I just had to stop in the cutest little antique shop, Finchley's Attic Treasures, filled with gorgeous vintage bits and bobs. It’s a treasure trove of unique and stylish items, and I was able to pick up the perfect little ceramic flamingo for my collection. I'm not sure how it relates to ballet, but she’s a fierce pink beauty and that’s all that matters! 🦩 💖
Speaking of pink, you'll be thrilled to know I discovered a little slice of Italian heaven: *"Bella Pasta." * It was a vibrant cafe tucked away on a quiet corner, filled with the aroma of freshly baked bread and delicious pasta. I even saw a tiny chihuahua in a little pink tutu! 🤯 Seriously! He was wearing the cutest miniature pink tulle dress. It was enough to make even the most cynical tutu lover melt. 💖
And the pasta? Let me tell you, it was divine. It was a hearty rigatoni dish with creamy tomato sauce and chunks of fresh mozzarella. I had to have some, and a little slice of tiramisu for good measure - the perfect finish to a dreamy afternoon! 😋
Let me tell you, the Italian flair in Finchley is truly inspiring. This weekend really solidified my love for ballet, Italian style, and of course, all things pink! It’s truly making me consider adding some gorgeous Italian-inspired accents to my tutu collection. Maybe some elegant lace or shimmering silk…
I’m already plotting my next adventure to Finchley. I need to find more amazing tutus and yummy pasta, maybe visit the zoo for some wildlife spotting – I've heard they've got some wonderful flamingos there too! 💖🦩
Remember my darlings, a tutu and a little bit of Italian passion will never steer you wrong. Let your pink flag fly and remember, life's too short to not wear a tutu and try something new! ✨
And don’t forget, you can follow me on my journey to bring the pink tutu revolution to the world. Join me at www.pink-tutu.com – I'm posting daily and would love to hear from you! 💕
