Midwest Charm with Anna

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Hustling Into Friday

Anyone else eager to strut their way into Friday?! I am! This weekend is Michigan State University’s Homecoming and I am so excited. Quite a few of my college friends are coming back into town, along with…
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Wine Wednesday + Long Sleeve Maxis

This morning I was watching the news like I usually do and during a commercial break a little segment of the Ellen Degeneres show came on. All I caught was Ellen Degeneres saying something along the lines of: Happy Wine Wednesday and Happy Hump day… It’s no coincidence that they…
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Windmill Island Gardens

When I first saw these pictures I truly thought it looked like I had been photo shopped in! The beauty of the windmill took my breath away. Though it felt like I was somewhere in the Netherlands, I was really…
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Oh October You’ve Come Again

Oh October you’ve come again. This time of year can be particularly hard for my family as we are entering into the month that holds the painful memories of losing our Dad. This October marks 5 years. It’s hard to believe that he’s actually been gone for 5 years! It feels like it was just yesterday. For those of you….
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So Long Sunnies

A truly tragic day, the sunnies beaming at you in this photo are no longer! I am so sad to report that I lost them on Sunday, somewhere in Grand Rapids, wandering around Art Prize®. On another note…
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Cuddy Studios

Dress for success in this beauty from @CuddyStudios. I currently own three pieces from their collection and I love each one! My favorite parts about them are their unique patterns and colors. They are all fun but still very appropriate for an office to play transition.  Check out their site here: www.CuddyStudios.com …I promise you won’t regret …

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Fall Bucket List

Fall is without a doubt my favorite season and I know that I certainly do not stand alone when I say that! Everyone seems to love Fall! As I thought about why I decided that F. Scott Fitzgerald said it best when he said, “Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the Fall.”
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Finally FALL!

Welcome to the most beautiful hidden gem of a spot that I have ever discovered. A tiny little opening that leads through the woods and opens up to the far-reaching and incredibly beautiful Lake Michigan! I showed up with…
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Cherish The Present

You guys! Amazing book alert! I am currently reading Present Over Perfect written by Shauna Niequist and though I am not far along, I can tell you right now that I am so incredibly grateful for the message she has so beautifully written. Perhaps you’re wondering what it means to be present over perfect. The title is powerful and I know it certainly had me wondering. In her own…
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