To be fair, this isn't so much about what I wore on New Year's Eve as it is about the setting: the fabulous glass Chihuly Collection at the foot of the Space Needle. My husband decided he wanted to attend the gala and I had to scramble to put together an outfit from clothes already in my closet. Kind of boring black jacket, sequin-trimmed sleeveless top, black trousers -- all from Macy's.

If you enjoy vivid, intense colors, then continue reading; if not, thanks for allowing me to share the beauty and visual stimulation of my New Year's Eve. The museum was open, wonderful food was served, a fairly competent band played hits from many eras, and a champagne toast at midnight was followed by the singing of "Auld Land Syne". Since we always stay home and have a quiet NYE, this was definitely a highlight of 2013 for me.

The large gallery in which we dined is called the Glasshouse; it is surrounded by a magnificent outdoor garden with many large glass sculptures. The Space Needle is just a few feet away and I have included a couple of the fireworks photos so you can see the perspective we had. I was a little worried about the safety of this whole enterprise but, as you can tell, I lived through it! I would definitely recommend it to anyone who thinks it looks like a fun way to spend New Year's Eve.