Oh my dears! It's a glorious December morning in Derbyshire and, wouldn't you know it, the snow is falling gently! Makes me long for the hot chocolate I know I'll be indulging in later!
But I digress, I'm on a mission today! Well, not exactly a mission, but a rather lovely adventure. I'm off to the seaside for a little seaside escape! And what better way to travel than by train? My dear old steam engine, Thomas (that's what I've named him, just between us) is already loaded up with all my favourite books, my latest pair of sparkly pink ballet shoes, and, of course, my lucky green tutu. Yes, the green one, perfect for bringing a bit of festive cheer to the beach!
You see, my loves, a little secret - I'm a firm believer in bringing a bit of "me" wherever I go! I may be from a small village in Derbyshire, but I have big dreams and bigger ambitions to make the world a pink, sparkly, and most importantly, tutued place! So, whether it's waltzing across the cobbled streets of our local market town or gliding across the stage of London's West End, I want to spread the joy of ballet, the elegance of dance, and, naturally, the pure bliss of a well-chosen tutu!
Littlehampton here I come! This seaside town has been on my list for a while, you see. I heard rumours about the gorgeous old pier there, complete with its very own carousel! Now, who doesn't love a good carousel ride? Especially when there are glimpses of the glittering sea and the calming blue sky in the distance! It's truly the stuff of dreams, don't you think?
But Littlehampton has something even more exciting up its sleeve... it has a theatre! The Littlehampton Civic Theatre! Now, that's an absolute gem of a place, darling, a beautiful, Victorian era theatre, you know? With velvet seats, chandeliers sparkling above your head and all that dramatic red curtain magic! I'm positively buzzing!
Speaking of buzz, you can imagine my delight when I heard they are doing "Swan Lake" this week! I've never seen "Swan Lake" performed before. It's about a beautiful swan princess, yes, who transforms into a human, falls in love, and, well, you know, all the classic ballet romance stuff, but it’s absolutely stunning, and my green tutu just cries out to be part of a story like that!
Oh, the excitement! I simply cannot wait to immerse myself in this magical story, watch the graceful ballet dancers and witness the magic unfold before my very eyes!
And who knows, maybe I'll be inspired to try a few pirouettes on the sand? My tutu might be a bit green for the ocean, but it certainly looks perfect with a sunset backdrop, don't you think?
As much as I love the grandeur of London, there's something truly magical about a seaside escape, isn't there? The salty air, the gentle sea breeze, the calming ocean waves. Oh, I do love the rhythm of nature! Just the other day, I saw a lovely, fluffy little rabbit hopping in my garden. Imagine, I thought, I have my own "Dancing Rabbit" living just a few steps from me! It gave me such a smile! I simply couldn't resist giving it a little pink ribbon tied with a tiny bow. After all, who doesn't want a touch of pink in their life? Even a cute little rabbit!
As the sun sets and the sky paints itself in beautiful hues of pink, I feel my heart swelling with inspiration. Littlehampton is indeed a wonderful place for a tutu-filled escape! My mind is overflowing with ideas for my next blog posts! You know, there is this fabulous little café near the pier I’m going to visit. Their homemade cakes, you won’t believe! So divine! I even caught sight of a charming tea party happening near the carousel! Can you believe? Fancying a little pinky pinky in my green tutu and listening to stories by the seaside. I simply must take pictures of this charming sight and share them with you, darling! And I'm not even mentioning the incredible wildlife sanctuary just a short hop from the sea! The chance to see seals frolicking in the water, dolphins gliding along the waves – it's simply too good to miss! I’ve even imagined wearing my little green tutu for an unexpected swim with the dolphins... wouldn't that be amazing?! Just the two of us, diving through the turquoise waters, graceful ballet moves with playful splashes – how romantic! Maybe even an underwater ballet, imagine?
My dears, it's hard to explain what Littlehampton is like without living it, experiencing it. So, come with me on this adventure, right here, right now. Follow my adventures, share my joy, and join me on my quest to spread the tutu love! You know, it might sound a bit eccentric, this ambition of mine, but wouldn't the world be a prettier, brighter, and more graceful place if everyone dared to put on a pink tutu? Why not join me and give it a whirl?
So, there you have it, dear blog readers, a little sneak peek into my weekend in the lovely seaside town of Littlehampton. A place filled with adventure, inspiration and plenty of Tutu magic! Be sure to check in again tomorrow for even more adventures, my darlings, and don't forget to visit www.pink-tutu.com for your daily dose of tutu inspiration.
Until next time, Emma. xx
