Good afternoon, beautiful.
This week, I’ve been feeling drawn to simplicity, clearing the extra, the busy, the noise. Yesterday, I opened my dresser drawer and realized how much junk I had that I hadn’t touched in months. So I got rid of a bunch of junk.
Sometimes, beauty is found not in adding more, but in making space for peace.
Ink & Wildflowers
Word of the Week: Simplicity​
​Word Garden: clear • gentle • quiet • peace
“Better a handful with quietness than two handfuls with toil and chasing after the wind.”
— Ecclesiastes 4:6
“The ability to simplify means to eliminate the unnecessary so that the necessary may speak.”
— Hans Hofmann
Simplicity isn’t emptiness, it’s clarity. It’s choosing peace over pressure, intention over excess. When we let go of what’s unnecessary, we make space for God to fill us with what truly matters.
Creative Journaling Prompt:​
Write about one area of your life that feels cluttered either physically or emotionally.
How would it feel to release the extra and rest in what’s essential?
Try This:​
Instead of listing what you need to do today, list what you don’t.
Notice how your body feels when you choose rest over rush.
A Moment of Renewal
If this week’s letter speaks to your heart, you’ll love being part of The Guided Radiant Renewal Program — my year-long program inside the paid membership designed to help you nurture your skin, your soul, and your faith.
Each month, we walk through gentle rituals that remind us to slow down and live with intention… from herbal skincare recipes to faith reflections and journaling practices.
As a paid member, you’ll also receive my Skincare & Soul Care Herbal Guides, seasonal self-care workshops, and weekly encouragement rooted in grace and rest — not hustle or perfection.
It’s a space for women over 40 who want to glow naturally, live slowly, and draw closer to God.
🌸 Come join us and begin your own rhythm of radiant renewal
🌼 Skincare Recipe of the Week
Lavender Rose Micellar Water
If your skincare shelf has been feeling a little crowded lately, this simple lavender rose micellar water might be all you need — soft, floral, and made with love.
It’s gentle enough for daily use and leaves your skin feeling clean, calm, and quietly radiant.
Ingredients:
- ½ cup distilled water
- 2 tbsp rose water
- 1 tbsp witch hazel (alcohol-free)
- ½ tsp vegetable glycerin (optional, for softness)
- 2 drops lavender essential oil
Directions:
- Combine all ingredients in a clean glass bottle or jar.
- Shake gently before each use.
- Apply with a reusable cotton pad to cleanse your face morning and evening — no rinsing needed.
đź’§ This blend balances the skin, soothes irritation, and refreshes with every swipe. Simple beauty for a slower rhythm of care.
🎧 This Week’s Podcast:
Less Is More: Simplifying Beauty & Self-Care
What if peace, not perfection, is the secret to radiance?
In this week’s episode of Plants, Flowers, Oils & Whimsy, I share how simplifying your skincare and self-care rituals can bring calm and clarity to your days.
We’ll explore the spiritual beauty of doing less, how small daily practices can make a big impact, and why a quiet heart often shines the brightest.
🎧 Listen here or
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✨ Radiant Things I’m Loving
A weekly invitation to live more slowly and notice beauty.
- The sound of pages turning during morning quiet time
- A half-empty drawer — space made for peace
- Steam rising from a lavender bath in soft morning light
- The satisfaction of doing one thing fully, not ten things halfway
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​Carrie 🌸
P.S. This week, try choosing one thing to release — a product, a habit, a worry. Watch how your heart softens in the space that remains.
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