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"Snow Angel" performance artist in Central Park

There’s just a whisper of snow on the ground by us right now—the weather has been unseasonably mild. I couldn’t help but think of a trip my husband and I took in December a couple years ago to New York. We planned for some winter cheer, got there and you guessed it—no snow. NYC is amazing (snow or not) but at the end of our three days, I made a little wish.

That night a blizzard hit and amidst a flurry of canceled flights and wintry madness, we ended-up staying another (wonderful, magical!) two days. On a walk through Central Park, we enjoyed watching a performance artist enact the “Snow Angel” in the pic shown above.

So…if you have a Holiday Wish or a special hope for the New Year—make it good! You just might get what you wish for. —Serena

Happy Holidays and a Fabulous New Year—from all of us at Midnight Velvet.

Whether you’re hosting a party or prepping for the whirlwind in December, take a moment to let yourself sparkle!

We do a lot of entertaining this time of year, and you never know where you may wind-up—a night out on the town, a party thrown by friends, or even a church or social event that calls for a little something fabulous. Our Midnight Blue Sparkle Brooch Dress is a great choice that travels well and has just the right amount of elegance.

Want to be comfy, but still wear something with personality? A cozy sweater or top with a little beading or unique detail (like our Velvet Twist Top shown at right) can dress-up your jeans and be worn with a dress pant or skirt later in the weekend.

Be beautiful, be merry and share your favorite holiday styles and traditions on our Facebook page.

As always, let us know how we can help to make your holidays even more special. —Serena

Mirrored Wall Fireplace with Remote

Brrrr! It’s just starting to get cold outside, but that doesn’t mean you can’t be cozy inside. One of the hottest decorating trends transforms a wall accent into a glowing “faux” fire—check out unique ventless fireplace options here.

If candlelight is more your style, set the scene with a scrolled wall sconce or adorn a tabletop with a flickering candelabra or votive (the Moonstone Tealight Candleholder Set below is one of my faves).

With such beautiful ways to warm-up your home, you’ll be making excuses to snuggle-in. Spice things up with this delicious recipe for Mayan Hot Chocolate and take a moment to relish the changing season.

—Serena

Moonstone Tealight Candleholder Set

Are you doing anything frightfully fabulous for Halloween? Or have a fabulous costume you want to show off? Visit our Facebook page and share the spooktacularness!