Midwest Charm with Anna

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Patten Tote

  So very excited to share this tote with you all! This post is being published in collaboration with Patten! I am lucky enough to know brand founders, Leigh Ann Warner and Sara Gillespie, but promise I would be sharing this tote even if I didn’t! It’s just one of those bags! Here I have it styled …

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One-Piece Round Up

Hey guys! Long post here but I wanted to go ahead and share all of the one pieces I am currently loving on while stock and sizes are still available. I think it’s so fun that one pieces have made a comeback this year and I look forward to mixing them into my swimsuit wardrobe this summer. I shared a variety of…
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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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Whimsical By The Water

I do not have enough words to tell you how much fun I had frolicking on the beach with this kite and my two good friends. We stumbled upon the most beautiful day in Holland, Michigan (my favorite place) and took full advantage spending most all of it outside. The tassels on my dress were perfectly whimsical for the windy day and the red color was even better as this was likely my last trip the the Big Red lighthouse for the summer. This dress was…
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Faith Over Fear

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