Hi Beauties,
For starters I wanted to say how thrilled I am to see the Minimalist Beauty Community growing, and how much I enjoy reading your comments and kind words. This week I spent hours looking through all of the DIY articles that I’ve written since the beginning in 2010, and created a new system of organizing these articles so that they would be so much easier to find.
You can now look in the menu bar at the top of the site and under “DIY” see each new category listed to find all the related and newly organized articles. I literally had no idea how many different recipes created and simple DIY ingredients used for beauty that I had tried and formulated over the years until I had to organize them. Please let me know if you find this new system of organization helpful.
The new DIY categories are…
Beauty Ingredients
Facial Cleanser
Facial Serum/Moisturizer
Facial Mask/Treatment
Eye Cream/Serum
Lip Balm
Hair Cleanser
Hair Rinse
Hair Leave-In/Styler
Beauty Oil/Butter
Beauty Mist/Toner
Natural Fragrance/Perfume
Deodorant
Nail Care
Makeup
Beauty Tip
Home/Decor
With all of that said, I also wanted to share some really sad news with you. Yesterday my father-in-law passed away suddenly. It was very unexpected. I’ll be taking some time away to be with my family. During this time I don’t want to set a date when I’ll return to posting on Minimalist Beauty despite all of the things that I had planned, and how much joy it brings me. It may be a week, it may be two, I’m honestly not sure. I know that sometimes putting yourself in your work is also a good distraction, but I truly don’t know. During this time Twitter and Facebook will most likely be very quiet as well, yet please continue to share your thoughts and new discoveries with each other there if you like.
Annabelle says
I’m so sorry to hear about your loss. I’m a new reader here and I’ve already learn so much from your posts just by browsing a little! Take as much time as you need to be with your family and go through this. Much love ♥
Cca says
My deepest sympathy
To you and your family.
Tracy says
Oh Im so sorry about your loss Dawn, please know you and your familiy will be in my thoughts and prayers.
I Realy like how you reorganized the DIYs. Since Im just beginning the chemical free journey it does make it easier to find what Im looking for (and the DIYs I didnt know I was looking for, LOL)
Kat says
I’m so sorry for your loss, Dawn. Take care and be well.
sharon says
God Bless you , your family.
D.E. says
First of all, my condolences to you, your husband and your family in this time of sorrow. I hope you have enough people that you that you may find comfort.
I, too, recently suffered two personal/familial losses– one totally unexpected and the other following a lengthy illness. I’m still left wondering why and still mourning. I am trying to focus on the memories of both family members that make me smile and life without focusing too obsessively on how they passed away from us. I hope to be better able to manage this as time moves on. I hope for the same for you.
I appreciate the way you’ve been able to continually make this blog more informative and appealing. This new organization technique is greatly appreciated–this will definitely help point me to the specific topic that I’m lookingn for when doing a search.
D.E. says
In my condolences, I forgot to the word surround. May you have enough people to surround you (with love) that you may find comfort.
Sorry for the omission.
Kyla says
I’m sorry to hear this news 🙁 my thoughts will be with you and your family during this time! I’m looking forward to your return and hope that your time off will be beneficial to you <3
BrownCurls says
I am very sorry for your loss Dawn. Blessings for him in his journey and to you and your husband and the rest of your family. I happened to be at a funeral of a wonderful person yesterday, though it was a parting that it was a long time coming so not shocking, still sad. I now unexpected losses are a different form of grief. Wishing you love and peace.
Darcia says
May He bring you and your family peace and comfort. May your FIL memories bring a smile to your heart.
Afton says
I am so sorry for your loss.
ScentualSoundtracks says
My condolences to you, your husband and your family. Take all of the time you need to recover and heal. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tahnee J. says
Sorry for your loss, I will be praying for you and your family.
Dee says
My condolences to you and your family. I pray The Lord comforts and nurtures you and your family.
Thank you for the wonderful work you do. I too am new to your blog and have found it to be so genuine and filled with great information.
Kisha says
Very sorry to hear of your loss. God bless!
keisha says
I’m so sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and your family.
Dawn Michelle says
Thank you everyone for the kind words and support! I truly appreciate each and every one of you. Many blessings to you as well <3
SimplyBeautifulSharon says
My Condolences. Blessings and Comfort to you and your family.
ab says
Hi Dawn,
THe same things happened to me about two years ago with my father in law. I know how you feel and it’s really tough. I’m thinking about you and hope that you, your family and especially your mother in law can find some peace. We are still taking it a day at a time, it’ll never be the same but you’ll find strength that you though you never had to be there for the ones you love.
Lauren says
Thank you so much for the wise and uplifting blog you’ve created. May you and your family be comforted during your time away.
Yana says
I’m so sorry to hear about your father-in-law. I wish you and your husband peace at this time. Be well. 🙂
Marguerite says
I haven’t been on your site for a while, so I just saw it today about your recent loss. Please accept my sincere condolences. May the memories provide peace and strength in this sad time.
Sandy says
You have provided so much on this site. Now it’s your time to be with your family in this time of need. Take your time: I’ll be here whenever you get back. My condolences to you and your family.
Erica says
Hi Dawn. My condolences to you and your family. Whenever you return I will be reading your post. Thank you for all you do.