Hello, beautiful souls,
I’ve been catching myself rushing again, skipping my journaling, half-whispering my prayers, moving too quickly through the little rituals that make me feel whole. It’s so easy to drift away from the practices that anchor us, isn’t it?
This week, God has been gently reminding me to slow down and see again… to notice the light, the texture of stillness, and even my own reflection through His eyes. Because when we pause long enough to look with grace, we often find that the beauty we’ve been chasing was already there, waiting to be seen.
Maybe this week is really about learning to see with softness. Not just our surroundings, but ourselves. To look past the noise, the lists, the expectations, and find the quiet truth of who we are in God’s eyes.
🌸 Ink & Wildflowers
Word of the Week: See
Word Garden: reflection • wonder • clarity • grace
We spend so much time looking at ourselves that we forget to look into ourselves and see the story, the resilience, the quiet radiance God has written there.
Scripture:
“I praise You because I am fearfully and wonderfully made.” — Psalm 139:14
Quote:
“Beauty begins the moment you decide to be yourself.” — Coco Chanel
Creative Journaling Prompt:
Sit near a mirror in soft light and write:
- What do I notice first when I see myself?
- What might God notice instead?
- How can I choose to look at myself with the same love He does?
Then, close your journal and whisper: “Thank You, Lord, for the beauty You’ve placed in me.”
🎃 Skincare Recipe of the Week: Pumpkin & Honey Glow Mask
This simple autumn mask nourishes and brightens mature skin while feeling like a warm, cozy hug for your face.
Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp pure pumpkin puree
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 tsp plain yogurt
- A pinch of cinnamon (optional for circulation)
Directions:
Mix well, apply to clean skin, and leave on for 10–15 minutes. Rinse with warm water and follow with your favorite facial oil.
💛 Pumpkin is rich in enzymes and vitamin A which is perfect for gently renewing dull skin, especially in the fall.
🎧 This Week’s Podcast: Seeing Yourself Through God’s Eyes — Skincare & Confidence for Mature Skin
In this gentle, faith-filled episode of Plants, Flowers, Oils & Whimsy, we begin the Confidence in Your Skin series.
Discover how to reframe beauty through faith, create a calming mirror ritual, and begin seeing your reflection the way God does—fearfully and wonderfully made.
☕ A Little Invitation — More Ways to Grow with Me
If you’ve been enjoying these weekly letters, there are now even more ways to walk alongside me in your skincare, self-care, and faith journey.
On Substack, you can join the Oil & Light Annual Membership and receive all the gentle reflections, workshops, and seasonal guides that help you nurture your skin and soul.
But if you’re looking for something more flexible, I’ve also opened new membership tiers on Buy Me a Coffee:
🌿 $5/month — Skincare & Soul Care printable guides each week.
🌸 $25/month — Access to recipes, self-care Saturdays, journaling, and deeper faith practices.
🕊 $497 — One-on-one journaling and self-care coaching for women ready for transformation.
Each level is designed to meet you where you are — whether you’re beginning your journey or ready to go deeper into spiritual and skincare renewal.
✨ Explore the tiers
🌿 Radiant Things I’m Loving
A weekly invitation to live more slowly and notice beauty.
- Watching leaves swirl across the porch.
- Warm oatmeal with maple and cinnamon in the morning
- 80s music while I write (or listening to royal gossip on YouTube)
- A reminder: the more gently we treat ourselves, the more light we reflect
Have a great day!
Carrie 🌸
P.S. This week, try the mirror blessing from the podcast. Whisper, “I am wonderfully made.” It’s amazing how those words begin to heal how we see ourselves.
