Blog - Katie Rogers

Posted April 6, 2011

Skin Regime Experiment #1

I have dry skin. So I’m forever on the search for a favorite moisturizer for my face. I found the ultimate of ultimate a few years ago. I had attended a fancy affair at a Los Angeles studio, and there was a spa room offering quick manicures and massages and the such, and I snagged a few free samples of the different products that served as table decoration in huge bowls, and to my delight…

… I fell in love with Carita — a little cloud of a cream tucked in a charming light pink jar. If Heaven came with a screw-top lid, this was it, with its barely floral smell and uncannily light feel. Of course, the sample went quickly as the charming jar was even more charming because of its dainty size no bigger than a quarter. And although I had a gut feeling that Heaven in a Jar was pricey, as it should be, I was willing to take the plunge and commit. After all, I felt rich just by having it on my face, and heck, it was my s-k-i-n. I was going to have this s-k-i-n f-o-r-e-v-e-r.

But, with all my love and optimism, I was not prepared for a price tag of $350 a jar. A small jar.

That was a plunge a little too deep for little ol’ moi… I congratulated myself on my good taste, and reluctantly moved on.

But after trying product after product with only mediocre results, and also wanting to go for the most natural and enviro-friendly of moisturizers out there, I turned to my kitchen cupboard.

Olive oil.

I had been using it in the sun on some dreamy California beach days, discovering that it had some natural sunscreen properties. (Please try this at your own risk.) And it dawned on me how moisturizing it was as well.

So at night, after splashing my face with water and sometimes washing it, I just put a bit (doesn’t take much at all) on my face and neck, and while some folks may hate the greasiness, I’ve gotten a little used to it, and the result is SOFT.

It’s only been a few weeks, and it’s been inconsistent, but so far, I’m pretty inspired! I mean, maybe skin care doesn’t have to be so complicated. I did the most minute of research and found an article singing its praises: http://www.oliveoilsource.com/page/beauty-and-olive-oil

I’ll keep you posted on the results.

Snow’s Bunny

Pat Snow is my friend. He lives in Birmingham, and he is from Anniston, AL. He makes art. All the time. I mean, Pat is profilic. And his latest piece inspired (sparked) me to feature him here.

It’s called “She Lived down the street.”

Isn’t it scrumptious?!

When I asked Pat if I could write about him, I asked if he was aware of the Easter themes running throughout this piece. He laughed (he laughs a lot), and said, “No. I forgot about Easter.”

As far as the feng shui of She Lived Down the Street, I usually tend towards more “light-filled” works, and Pat is not afraid to let a little shadow through. Here the bunny and houses are literally silhouetted, but oh-how-nicely it is done.

If you were to place this in your home, I’d say the Creativity/Children section of the bagua would be the best bet. Rabbits actually symbolize creativity (think: fertile). The sunset is appropriate for this section as well. And the story is about a “magical” and very — mmm– creative little girl. Hence, Children.

And you gotta love the resurrection symbology.

Forgot about Easter, Pat? Obviously your subconscious didn’t. The subconscious rarely, if ever, forgets about anything, ever.

Check out Snow at his website www.patsnow93.com. LOVE his portrait installation too, on the Home page.

Water Works – FENG SHUI TIP

How’s your plumbing? The water in your home symbolizes your money or your emotional well-being. In order for our finances and our emotional health to be in good standing, both must be in the flow. Hence…water.

If you have leaky faucets or if your ceiling has shown some recent water stains lately, then your home may be telling you to take note of your finances. Are you spending where you should be or is money “leaking out”? In regards to emotions, perhaps you may need to express them in a healthier way (journaling, exercising, and — big one — honest communication with yourself and others). Or perhaps you’re too weepy and need to work on ruling your emotions rather than letting them rule you. Clogged sink? Again, those emotions may need expression rather than being bottled up. Or you could be holding on to your money too tightly, so no flow is happening at all.

Whatever the representation, if you make the water issues in your home a priority, it will manifest on the personal level as well. i.e. fix the leak, especially with the intention of healing your life, and watch your money or emotional problems dry up!