On the Twelfth Day of a Feminine Christmas
These two make me smile. They are clearly at a real, old-fashioned New Year’s Eve party—dressed to the nines, party makers in hand. I love the idea of it far more than the reality. Truth be told, I prefer being at home on New Year’s Eve…and New Year’s Day, too.
That said, if a wonderful invitation came my way, I wouldn’t turn down a good party. Still, so many of my friends feel just as I do—been there, done that. Which is not to say that New Year’s Eve is without its special glimmers.
Tonight is cold but not clear. A little icy snow is on its way—yet another reason to stay in. But I do love a crystalline holiday night. It adds a certain jubilant shimmer to New Year’s Eve and has always felt like a glimmer meant just for me. Other glimmers abound as well: warm firelight, good food, friendly faces, cozy sweaters. This season I’ve even taken to wearing scarves indoors, just for that extra layer of comfort.
Dear Readers, thank you for your faithfulness to this blog, which probably should have been closed down long ago. I suppose I’m simply not smart enough to do it. God bless you, and may you find beautiful glimmers tonight, tomorrow, and always.
~DMM
15 Comments
Ann Y.
Just reading this now as we were away on a Panama Canal cruise and spent New Year’s Eve on board with lots of fun….PLEASE don’t stop writing. Love your blog – nothing like it! All the best in 2026!!!
A Lovely Inconsequence
Thank you Ann!
Robyn S
Please don’t stop blogging! I absolutely love your posts! 💚
Trish
Donna, I’ve loved reading your blog for some years now, always such a pleasure. Happy 2026 to you and your family from Trish in the UK x
Karen
Please don’t stop posting. I gaze at the artwork you post and let your words sink into my spirit and I feel transported; rejuvenated … every single time. Your glimmers spark my own. Happy New Year to you.
xo The Other Karen
A Lovely Inconsequence
Thank you Other Karen! Happy New Year!
Barbara Ann
I love your posts! Your gentle words bring gentler times to mind. We need to remember those times so they can hopefully seep into the present rough times. Please keep posting,
A Lovely Inconsequence
Thank you so much Barbara Ann
Joan
I so enjoy your lovely posts, they evoke so many memories of past times and encouragement for the future. Happy New Year!
A Lovely Inconsequence
Thank you Joan!
Cherre Henderson
Dear Donna,
I rarely reply, but I read your blog religiously. You inspire me in so many ways. Please don’t stop blogging. Happy New Year! xx Cherre
Grand Pam
I too, have watched Falling in Love and added it to my must watch Christmas movies. I hope you never stop writing post, they are filled with so many of my memories and a wonderful reminder of grace, elegance, and manners forgotten. May 2026 be a year of blessings for you and yours!
A Lovely Inconsequence
And the same to you Pam! Thank you for your faithful readership.
Tracy
Donna, you entirely underestimate yourself.
I love your posts!
Crystalline snow last night in my area.
As a matter of fact, I just finished watching “Falling in Love”.
It was nice to see people dressed well with good haircuts.
What really surprised me was the music score. Dave Grusin.
I must have heard my father playing this on his turntable a hundred times.
Thank you!
What a lovely inconsequence.
A Lovely Inconsequence
The music is pretty, isn’t it? Thank you Tracy!