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It’s no secret that I love a pretty lighthouse so perhaps the mystery lies in the why I like them so much. It wasn’t until recently that I even found out for myself! Being a Michigan girl I’ve always loved the lake but over the course of the past few years, I’ve found an incredible sense of peace there…
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Lately more than ever before, as I stand at my happiest, I’ve found myself scared that I’ll get hurt. Seems random right?! Not to me. I guess I’ve just reached a point of being content with where I’m at and I don’t want anyone or anything to take that away from me. I’ve always said that I do not wish a broken heart on anyone, it’s just terrible! On one hand, I think experiencing heart break on a few different occasions has given me the opportunity to genuinely appreciate the times that are good. On the other hand, I think it has also left me fearful that I might end up feeling that way again. It wasn’t until I sat at church on Sunday and heard the Pastor say, “faith over fear” that I realized I had nothing to be scared of. Even in the eye of the storm, God remains in control. As we experience heart breaks in whatever form they may come in, I truly believe that…
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Xoxo, Anna
Dress: Dezzal, Earrings: Kendra Scott We did it! We finally and officially moved! It took what seemed like the entire summer but the papers are signed and my family is on to new beginnings! Our hearts are heavy but we are looking forward to a fresh start. I truly feel like the best is yet …
Pants: J.Crew, Shirt: Banana Republic, Sandals: Unisa, Sunnies: Tory Burch “What if I told you sometimes I lose my faith?” (I love these words from Darius Rucker). I was going to go on and on about this but I’ve opted to keep it light for two reasons. 1) Because my mom might kill me …
You Gotta Regatta Lilly Pulitzer Favorites “When you can’t change the direction of the wind, adjust your sails.” I love this quote! I think it’s nautical, meaningful, and inspirational! I suppose in this saying the wind represents a problem that might be dominant in your life. A problem such as being treated poorly by someone …
Dress: Lou & Grey, Wedges: Charles by Charles David, Earrings: Banana Republic Yesterday I posted a picture on Instagram of the For Sale sign to our house blowing off (big storms here in the mitten!). Above the sign was a SOLD sign that many of you were unaware of. It hadn’t occurred to me that …
Romper: Spring Sweet, Wedges: Target, Bracelet: Rocksbox (free trial code: AnnaRittenhousexoxo) I don’t know how to explain this other than saying I had just come off of a night of unexpected events that left me feeling a bit down. Letting go of the people and things we love can be so hard, even when we …
Blues Dress: Asos, Earrings: Kendra Scott, Sandals: Unisa (gold) “Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful.” Hebrews 10:23. For those of you that follow me on Instagram (anna_rittenhouse) you may recognize this verse from my post. My bible app sends a daily verse to my phone every morning and …
Dress: Draper James (available at East Lansing Threads), Shoes: BCBG (similar), Necklace: Kendra Scott, Flowers: Spring Sweet This is my Father’s world, and to my listening ears, all nature sings and round me rings the music of the spheres ;This is my Father’s world I rest me in the thought, of rocks and trees of …