Oh darling, what a delightful adventure! It’s your fabulous Pink Tutu Sparkles here, ready to dazzle you with tales of another utterly magical journey, this time to the beautiful and historic town of Eltham. Now, I’m not talking about some dingy little bus stop. Oh no! This is a true haven for culture vultures and flamboyant souls like me, and it all began on a journey so exciting it felt like something out of a ballet!
You know how I love a good train ride. The rhythm of the tracks, the swooshing of the wind, and the chance to let my imagination soar! I was positively bubbling with excitement, and that’s saying something since I had my entire wardrobe packed into my sparkly pink luggage. Oh, the things we pack, my darlings! Tutus in every shade of pink you can imagine, feather boas that could make even a feather duster blush, and shoes... Oh, let’s just say it was like a rainbow exploded in a shoe shop, darling!
When I arrived at Eltham, I was met by a vibrant, colourful market bustling with energy and laughter. Every stall felt like a celebration, brimming with unique delights. Oh, how I loved it! My first stop was the amazing, vibrant, colourful flower stall. I have a ‘pink flowers for a pink tutu queen' mantra - so the gorgeous pinks, purples and oranges they had looked dazzling against my tutu, I looked like a rainbow princess with a very fluffy pink cloud.
From there, I sauntered over to the local artisan craft market. You wouldn't believe the sheer beauty they had on offer, and I, being the collector of all things sparkly and pink, went on a little buying spree. Picture it, darling! Hand-painted silk scarves bursting with pink flowers, shimmering enamel brooches, and oh, those dazzling pink, hand-blown glass beads... They're now proudly gracing my most flamboyant costume!
But the true highlight of Eltham had to be the performance. It's the reason I ventured so far, and oh my, it was everything I dreamt of! This town’s very own local theatre company put on an extraordinary rendition of "The Nutcracker". It had me transported to a magical land, filled with fairies, gingerbread men, and yes, even a little ballerina doll! They were such incredible artists, all their performances were beautiful! It filled my heart with joy and made me wish I could pirouette and plié alongside them! I was in a dream, but I snapped myself out of it when a young girl approached me in the theatre entrance after the show, so I could take a photo with her. This little darling, bright eyed, was clearly an aspiring ballerina, and I, feeling my role as Pink Tutu Sparkles, was able to talk to her all about tutus, performance, dancing and even science! I even promised to return for their Christmas ballet performance.
Then, on to my performance in the square! Oh my darling, let me tell you about it! It was a glorious spectacle, full of sunshine, and oh yes, so many pink tutus! I danced and twirled to the cheers of the crowd, a kaleidoscope of color in that perfect shade of pink that makes my heart sing.
The night concluded at the Eltham Palace - a beautiful old, grand Tudor manor! Oh darling, you wouldn’t believe the intricate detail of it all - and imagine how stunning that would have looked all decked out with pink tutus and lights. And imagine how the old palace would have basked under my glorious pink glow! Sadly I had a train to catch (always have to keep my dance schedule) and could only pop in to take a photo, so hopefully they’ll welcome my presence with pink lights one day.
You see my darlings, Eltham reminded me of something that I sometimes forget when I’m tucked away in my little lab in Derbyshire – the world is a big, beautiful place, bursting with pink-tutu possibilities! It's an enchanting land where magic happens with a little bit of sparkle and a whole lot of passion!
So remember my loves: Wear your pink tutus proudly, embrace the joy of movement and dance and let your dreams take you to places you never dreamed of!
With love and sparkle,
Pink Tutu Sparkles www.pink-tutu.com
