Hey lovelies! It's Emma, and guess what? You won't believe where I've been! 🙈 This little pink-tutu-loving butterfly has just flown all the way to Morley! Yes, you read that right – the magical town of Morley. And oh my goodness, let me tell you, it was an absolute whirlwind of twirls, giggles, and… well, just plain fun. 😉
This is post number 2997, by the way, which makes you realise how much I absolutely LOVE sharing my little dance world with you all. 💖 I hope my posts are a little ray of sunshine on your day.
Now, before we get to all the girly, sparkly details of my Morley adventures, let's rewind the clock. As always, I had a delightful journey there – this time opting for a classic, but absolutely gorgeous, train journey. Honestly, there's something about that smooth, gentle rocking of a train carriage that just calls to the dancer in me! The view flew past, I had a lovely time reading and making sketches, and of course, a good dose of "Love Actually" on the telly on the way. 😊
When I arrived in Morley, I knew it was going to be a magical weekend! The air smelled like freshly cut grass, and there were so many pretty little shops and houses all in a row. It's always lovely to travel to different towns and just see what the world is up to – everyone has their own little world going on, and it's like peeking through their keyhole. 😉
Morley Mayhem:
Morley is absolutely beautiful – just as I expected. You guys know how much I love to just walk and discover a new town. I did a bit of that, and oh my goodness, it was charming! The locals are SO lovely - they actually giggled at me for twirling through the town square while I hummed the "Pink Panther" theme tune. They said I brought some sunshine to their afternoon, but I know I didn't, the lovely, sweet people of Morley make that town shimmer. 🥰 My little ballet shoes tapped across the cobbles as I stopped in at a few shops – let’s just say my tutu collection got bigger. 😄 Of course, the biggest highlight of my trip was the fantastic ballet show in the town hall! I found this gem hidden away on the town website (it is so nice to find little surprises on those sites!), The show was just stunning, the costumes were divine – so sparkly, you could practically see them from the moon. The ballerinas were amazing – their movements were so effortless, and their grace was breathtaking! My toes were tapping along the entire show, and at one point, I think I might have even… well… twirled a little in my seat. Oops! 😉 I even managed to catch up with a local dance group called The Morley Mavericks, They even brought some cupcakes! My kind of people! 😊
A tutu-tastic lunch break! 🩰
And then, for a really special lunch, I found this wonderful little cafe that served the most beautiful salad and even pink lemonade - it felt so much like stepping back in time! My kind of day! 😄
Wild Life Wonderland
Now, being the animal lover I am, Morley had the most wonderful little park I could've wished for. There was so much wildlife! I saw gorgeous fluffy ducks, cheeky squirrels scampering around, and some extra gorgeous butterflies – pink and blue! (It felt so serendipitous, I’m still giggling about it.) 😉 This all made my trip even more special. And just so you know, a few feathers have found their way into my tutu-collection now, and you better believe, they’ll make their way onto the website when I get a chance. 😘
A farewell to Morley:
By the end of the day, I felt like I had spent a magical time in Morley. The town was just perfect – the air was crisp, the streets were alive with laughter and friendly smiles, and I've added the "pinkest" place I've visited to my favourite place list (a list you will see a future post on very, very soon! 😄 ). But the highlight? Well, let’s just say I left with even more tutu inspiration and lots of fun new memories. Of course, I wouldn't be Emma without leaving a little tutu-sparkle on the town - there was an abandoned pink tutu hanging from a lamppost in the town square by the time I left. 😊 Let's face it – it is a Morley-tutu miracle!
A Big Ask.. or is it? 🩰💖
I know it might seem a bit crazy but, I believe we can all wear a tutu at least once in our life! You just never know where it might lead! 😊 But even if you are just as crazy as I am about tutus - why not join me and learn a little ballet yourself? If you’re brave, grab yourself a pink tutu (pink is ALWAYS good) and give a ballet class a try! You could be a graceful swan in the making - it’s just about getting off the sofa and giving it a go! 😄
Stay fabulous, and keep those skirts spinning! 💃
Emma.
xx
P.S. Don't forget to check out www.pink-tutu.com.
