Hello darlings!
It's Emma here, your favourite tutu-wearing, pink-loving ballerina, and I'm back from a delightful trip to Hampstead, and oh my goodness, it was just divine! It's been ages since I visited this gorgeous little corner of London, and it was as charming as I remembered.
This time around, however, I decided to ditch the classic pink tutu for a sunny, vibrant yellow number – a little pop of colour against the autumnal browns and reds. And trust me, it turned heads! I mean, who can resist a yellow tutu? It's pure joy!
Now, I know some of you might think Hampstead is all about posh tea shops and fancy boutiques, but let me tell you, it's much more than that. We found the most amazing wildlife, right in the middle of the city. You see, Hampstead Heath is a sprawling, wild green space, and I swear I saw a fox! I've never been so thrilled to see one in the wild, especially not in London. It was like a scene straight out of a fairytale!
After our walk in the Heath, we treated ourselves to a traditional English afternoon tea at a little tearoom nestled on a quiet cobbled street. It was heavenly! I don't know what I love more: scones with jam and cream, dainty finger sandwiches, or the way the sunlight streams through the stained glass windows. All of it was just too perfect!
Of course, no trip to Hampstead would be complete without a visit to the famous Kenwood House. The house itself is absolutely stunning, and the grounds are even better. I especially loved the rose garden - the vibrant colours and delicate fragrance were truly intoxicating. It was the perfect place to do some ballet inspired stretches, just feeling the autumn breeze on my skin, letting the beauty around me inspire my movement. I can just picture myself in a performance, pirouette-ing gracefully under the warm glow of the setting sun, the vibrant flowers a blur of colour in the background! It was definitely a "moment", and one I'm not going to forget.
Later that evening, we headed into town to see a ballet show at the Coliseum. It was absolutely breath-taking! It was an enchanting mix of classic choreography and modern dance, with dancers whose moves were so fluid and graceful, they almost seemed to be floating. Their skill and passion were inspiring. Honestly, you haven't lived until you've felt the chills that run down your spine when a group of dancers move in perfect harmony! It's something truly magical!
I think I was the only one in the entire audience who had on a yellow tutu. Some people gave me funny looks, but for me, it was all part of the experience. This, after all, is what I love to do!
As you all know, one of my biggest passions in life is spreading the joy of ballet. I want everyone to feel the same happiness and freedom I feel when I dance. So, I was absolutely thrilled when, after the ballet performance, I was approached by a lovely young girl, a fellow ballet lover, who confessed to feeling inspired to take up dancing. My heart just melted! To think that my presence, in my bright yellow tutu, was a catalyst for this little girl's dream - there's just no better feeling in the world!
My day trip to Hampstead was pure bliss from start to finish, and I truly felt like I was living a fairytale. And I can’t wait to tell you all about the next one – especially since it involves a beautiful carriage ride with two lovely horses. Who knows, maybe I’ll be wearing a yellow tutu for that adventure too!
Until next time, darlings! Keep twirling!
Love, Emma www.pink-tutu.com
