I'm excited to announce that thisdaintylife.com is live!

Why "This Dainty Life"? Most of you started following my blog or social media accounts when I was "Essentially Bre". While I loved that name for awhile, I didn't feel it captured everything I want to represent in my blog. Essential oils are a large part of how Tim and I live a holistic, healthy life, but it's not the only topic I write about. I wanted a name that fit the breadth of topics I love, from DIY to life in general to food to essential oils. I needed something that's more all-encompassing. So I did some brainstorming and "Dainty" came to mind.

Dainty, adjective: delicate, small, graceful

Enter "This Dainty Life." Here's what this blog name means to me:

Minimal. I want this blog to capture mine and my husband's journey to build a simple and minimalistic life. One of our goals is to continue getting rid of things we don't need. There are so many of these things. It's going to be an interesting journey, but I think one that will ultimately make us happier and freer.
Handmade. Those who know me know I LOVE to craft. It brings me joy and I can't get enough of it. I make everything from home decor to handmade candles, soaps, lotions, and other health products that contribute to our holistic health lifestyle. My goal is to document as much of this as possible on This Dainty Life and share it with you all so you might be able to bring some of these wonderful projects into your own home.
Health. I look at the word "dainty" and think "simple." I want the way my husband and I eat to reflect this idea of going back to our roots - buy organic where we can afford to and cook with lots of fruits, veggies, and meat. While I'm inspired by those who eat a Paleo diet, I think we'll probably not be quite that strict with ourselves. I am an avid baker, after all ;) But this category isn't just limited to how we eat; it also encompasses what we put on our bodies (like the lotions and soaps mentioned above) and how we treat our bodies (getting into a consistent workout routine). I'll provide updates along the way.
Growth. My husband and I are building the foundation for the rest of our lives right now (what a crazy but exciting thought!). I want this blog to grow with me, with us, and with our eventually growing family (not pregnant yet, mom! ;)). In all seriousness, though, this blog is going to hold some precious memories for us and I can't wait to capture all of those sweet little moments with our future kiddos.
Whole. Life is delicate. I want this blog to represent living our lives together to their fullest potential. From adventuring more to connecting even more with our faith to truly living in the present, we don't want to miss a thing this great life has to offer. And we'll, of course, document it along the way.