#TutuBlog Post #2145
Darling readers,
Well, here I am in East Ham, the very heart of the London boroughs! Itās a rather charming corner of London, full of unexpected surprises and of course, some amazing history - did you know the Thames Barrier is in this very borough? It feels rather appropriate since I'm definitely planning to build my own barriers tonight! š
How are my darlings this fine Friday evening? Have you all had a gloriously dance-filled week? I certainly have!
I know I say this every day, but the feeling of twirling in a new tutu simply never gets old! Todayās attire is a very special one, featuring my newest feathered masterpiece! Yes, darling, itās a gorgeous pink concoction - the feathers are literally dancing on my body, and frankly, they feel pretty fabulous. If you are in London tonight, youāll know just who it is flitting around on the Underground, spreading some serious tutuspiration!
But back to my adventuresā¦
As I arrived in East Ham this afternoon, I couldn't help but get swept up in the bustling atmosphere! It truly felt like the energy of London was pulsing around me. After Iād made myself comfortable in my darling little pink hotel suite - complete with a fluffy pink robe (and matching pink slippers, natch!) - I headed for a leisurely stroll around the town centre. You know how I love finding charming little corners, secret gardens, and delightful boutiques - this place didn't disappoint.
The local market is definitely a must-see. Imagine, stalls bursting with fresh fruit and vibrant flowers. It made me want to break out a giant paintbrush and create a masterpiece in the spirit of Van Gogh! They had some scrumptious cupcakes, too - pink of course! I was like a kid in a candy store, and to think it was only 5pm.
But I must tell you about the highlight of the dayā¦
You wonāt believe what happened! While wandering down a quiet street (which, if Iām honest, I think I was more in search of a decent coffee - I canāt travel without my caffeine!), I stumbled upon the most extraordinary sight. Imagineā¦ an open field, filled with dozens of sheep! Now, I adore animals - any of you who have been following #TutuBlog knows I am particularly fond of the gentle giants of the animal kingdom, elephants. But, darling, I was completely enchanted by the fluffy charm of these East Ham sheep!
They were a rather large group and their wool was a soft, creamy white - the kind of colour you see in those glorious sunsets that paint the skies of Derbyshire! (A girl can't get enough of those!). I must say they were quite the sight to behold, and so very photogenic! I even captured a picture with a sweet little lamb. He's practically my twin - cute as a button, all eyes and ears, with those sweet little hooves! Iāve just got to post this photo on my Insta tonight!
Right, after that unexpected encounter, I found myself at an absolute gem - an independently owned cafe, just the way I like them! It was nestled away on a cobblestone lane. I must confess, darling, the name of this darling little cafĆ© āTea & Tutuā gave me goosebumps. Donāt be silly, I wasn't just being dramatic - a girlās got to have some drama in her life. It's in the tutu blood! So, I practically waltzed in. I even twirled a littleā¦ it's hard not to with a new pink tutu!
They had the most delicious scones and strawberry jam. It really hit the spot after that walk - if only I'd had a good cuppa with it allā¦ I always have a small flask of tea with me, but somehow, this time I'd forgotten. It must be all that twirling, darling.
But I was on a mission, darling. A serious mission.
To find the local ballet studioā¦ or was it dance academy? Honestly, itās quite hard to keep up with all the different names they give those lovely studios. Thankfully, my search proved to be rather easy. After only a short hop down the road (and letās be honest, a good twenty minutes of humming along to the "Swan Lake" soundtrack ā just ask my neighbours!), I spotted the little shop, glowing in the setting sun! The place was practically shouting āBallet!ā. They even had the cute pink ballerinas that I so love hanging on the door!
So, inside I went, my feather tutu causing a few whispers and the odd raised eyebrowā¦ I must say I love my feathered masterpiece - itās a serious attention grabber! But, hey, I love a bit of theatrics. After all, my ballet isnāt a conventional type of ballet - my ballet has a lot to do with dramatic movements and captivating audiences, so why wouldnāt I try to make an impression when Iām out in public, right? After all, itās all part of the charm! Don't worry, darling, there were no ruffled feathers about my arrival! Iām such a professional - or perhaps I should say " tutu-professional!ā
It was absolutely perfect. I did my usual: introduced myself to everyone, got involved with the group session, and gave a quick impromptu āmini-ballet lessonā as it wereā¦ after all, every dance studio deserves a touch of Tutu- magic. Even the little tots had a go at the grand jetĆ© ā that's right, it was practically Tutu Time for everyone, from the smallest beginner to the most advanced dancers in the studio!
Then, as fate would have it - and I think my little pink tutuās magnetism has a lot to do with my "luck", if you catch my drift - I found myself in a fantastic conversation with a couple of students. The best part is, they absolutely adored my pink tutu ā one of the lovely dancers even called me āTutu Princessā And that, darling, was truly the highlight of the evening. They all were completely on board with spreading Tutu-Joy. A few even had a pink tutu hidden away in their lockersā¦ but it seems they haven't had a reason to wear itā¦ until now! (I think I might have given them some much-needed ātutu-spirationā for their next recital.)
To say that it was a great start to the weekend would be a huge understatement, darling! Honestly, East Ham is fast becoming a new favoriteā¦ not least because the residents seem to share my love of the extraordinary, of creativity and imagination. And most definitely a fondness for a little pink! I'm planning to make the most of it this weekend, including another quick peek at the market for more pink cupcake funā¦ and maybe another peek at those lovely, fluffy sheepā¦ perhaps a ride to town tomorrow! I love getting around by horse - it's much more graceful and gives you time to reflect on the world going by. They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder. That applies to horse riding, donāt you think? And my goodness, how elegant they are!
Oh, and if Iām feeling particularly fancy, I'm thinking a little "Tutu tea party" on the beach tonight. I will have to look up some "Pink Tutu-Friendly" picnic spots.
Now, Iād better get this post written!
Till tomorrow my loveliesā¦ keep it tutu-fabulous,
Your favorite ballet blogger,
Emma xoxo
www.pink-tutu.com
