HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Happy New Year, Everyone! I hope you had a great time celebrating last night, whether you were dancing all night or in your bed snuggled up! Everyone has a different way of ringing in a new year, and ours was pretty chill. I wish I could say that I wore this Ted Baker dress last night, but it did not happen (you know that Ted Baker is always a go-to for me, remember here?)! We got back into town yesterday afternoon, after being gone for the week, so we ran to a quick dinner and were home before eight. We are watching The Crown, so we binge-watched some episodes and were in bed before midnight (which was how I wanted to see 2018 come in)!
It’s funny, most everyone I have talked to, has said that 2017 was not the best year. I know there has been a lot of uneasiness and people have suffered from floods, fires, illness, and such sad acts of terror (which I am deeply sad and sorry for), but personally, it was a great year for me. I think after going through breast cancer, every year that I am here is a good one! My family is healthy, I am healthy, and we have a roof over our heads, so in my mind, 2017 was just fine! I am so looking forward to seeing what 2018 has in store for my family and friends.
I wanted to let you all know how much I appreciate you supporting me through this blog. What started out as a “little” hobby, has turned into a full-time job, and I am so grateful! It has given me something to do, when I wondered five years ago, what I was going to do with my life after my children flew the coop. There are days when I want to throw in the towel, because of technical problems or I didn’t get the time to write a post which ends up stressing me out (and I start throwing out expletives), but then I get a sweet e-mail from a reader, and I know that it is all worth it! I have said many times, that this blog is mostly a lot of fluff. Fashion has always been my interest, and if I can inspire or help anyone reading this blog, then maybe this is my ministry. It means so much to me that anyone reads it!
I am wishing and praying that each of you has an incredible 2018, filled with health, prosperity, and happiness, and I wish I knew all of you so that I could give you a big hug! May God bless you and your families! Thank you again for being so supportive of The Middle Page!
Have a great day, stay warm, and eat your black-eyed peas! xx
Photos: Mary Summers Hafner









January 1, 2018 @ 9:08 am
That’s a beautiful dress! Happy New Year! Cannot wait to see what you post in 2018!
January 1, 2018 @ 10:19 am
Always love reading your blog! Such a sweet post Cathy. Happy New Year to you and your family! Love you!
January 1, 2018 @ 10:42 am
Entering a new year is always full of promise. Here’s to a great one!?
January 1, 2018 @ 1:21 pm
Beautiful look! 2017 was not my best year, but I’m still thankful for what I have. Happy New Year!
January 1, 2018 @ 2:33 pm
Happy New Year! I’m one of those who is happy to have seen the last of 2017 and hoping that 2018 is a year full of only joyous and happy events for all.
Rena
http://www.finewhateverblog.com
January 1, 2018 @ 8:28 pm
I”m totally a snuggle in and stay inside kind of person for New Year’s Eve. It’s nice to know that I’m not the only one!!!
Happy 2018!!!
OXOX
Jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
January 1, 2018 @ 9:56 pm
Beautiful photos! Happy 2018???
January 2, 2018 @ 8:21 pm
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU!!!
January 2, 2018 @ 8:23 pm
I am totally with you on this and have been for a long time. I have never been an NYE “going out” kind of girl. Staying cozy by the fire is my favorite way to welcome in a New Year! Happy New Year!!!!
January 2, 2018 @ 8:24 pm
Rena, I am so sorry that 2017 was not a great year for you! Believe me, I have had one that I never wish to see again! I am hoping and praying for you to have a healthy and prosperous 2018! Happy New Year to you!!!
January 2, 2018 @ 8:25 pm
Joanna! You are so right! I hope you have a great one too!
January 2, 2018 @ 8:25 pm
Laura! Happy New Year to you and your precious family! Miss and love you!
January 2, 2018 @ 8:26 pm
Thank you so much! Happy New Year to you as well! xx
January 3, 2018 @ 3:50 am
I love your dress, it’s beautiful! I marvel at the simple and beautiful design.
January 7, 2018 @ 6:54 pm
thank you so much, josep-maria!!!