Hello, darlings! It’s Emma, your friendly neighbourhood tutu-loving blogger, coming to you live from the delightful town of Wishaw! I’m writing this from the plush velvet seats of the beautiful town hall theatre, where I’m about to indulge in the pure joy of a performance of “The Nutcracker.” Oh, the excitement!
This little town in Scotland has stolen my heart, and I’m not just saying that because they seem to love pink as much as I do! It's absolutely buzzing with the most charming little boutiques and tearooms that have completely stolen my heart. I even managed to find a vintage shop selling the most incredible pink fascinator – a must-have for my next visit to the theatre.
Now, you know I love my tutus, but even I have to admit, sometimes you need something a little… different. Especially when travelling, as even my favourite pink tutu gets a bit tired of the constant suitcase shuffling. So, for this adventure, I've decided to experiment with something a little more, shall we say, "Americanised"? A bold and glamorous American-style tutu with swathes of tulle and shimmering embellishments! It's like a party for your legs, and I'm already picturing myself twirling on the train station platform (safely, of course, don't worry!).
Speaking of trains, you know I’m a sucker for the romance of the rails, and I was lucky enough to have a delightful carriage all to myself on the journey up to Wishaw. I don’t think I stopped smiling the entire time. Even my little “train treat”, as I call it - a miniature jar of pink candy floss from the delightful tearoom - couldn’t keep a smile off my face! And the journey? Pure bliss, complete with rolling fields, charming little villages, and enough sheep to form a fluffy, woolly army.
Wishaw itself is utterly enchanting! It's bursting with history and hidden treasures, from the historic castle and museum to the charming old market square where I managed to score some of the most delicious strawberry tarts – you should see the colours on those things! And did I mention the flower stalls? I swear, it’s like the whole town has been sprinkled with fairy dust!
The highlight of my day, however, was stumbling upon the Wishaw Wildlife Centre. It’s nestled amongst the most beautiful woodlands and boasts a wide variety of rescued animals, all living in their most comfortable habitats. They have red squirrels, owls, deer, even a friendly fox who just sat patiently and listened as I told him about my American-style tutu (which I’m sure he appreciated greatly). I am a huge animal lover, so meeting these creatures was the most magical experience – so much love in one place!
Tomorrow, it’s back to ballet class, as you can't live a life devoted to tutus without practicing, can you? I'm still in a total post-show euphoria from "The Nutcracker", which was a spectacular treat for the eyes and soul. It really got me thinking: wouldn't it be incredible if everyone had a little bit of ballet in their lives? Just imagine a world full of graceful twirls, effortless leaps, and the infectious joy of performing.
So, my lovely friends, spread the word! Let's bring the magic of ballet to everyone, and make the world a more graceful and vibrant place, one pink tutu at a time!
Love and twirls,
Emma
P.S. Don't forget to check out my Instagram stories for all the colourful details of my Wishaw adventure! #pinktutu #balletlife #tutuforlife #Wishaw #Scotland #wildlife #balletlove #AmericanStyleTutu #trainadventures
