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Rebellions are built on hope - in SPACE!
This SPACE series consists of three hybrid modules: Module 1 (Feb. 2026 - Only 1 seat left!) covers the series Andor, Season 1 (more info here); Module 2 (March 2026) covers the series Andor, Season 2 (more info here); and Module 3 (April 2026) covers the films Rogue One: A Star Wars Story and Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope (more info here).
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Dark Academia in SPACE!
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OPYL - Sorted & Reviewed
Feminist Utopian Thought
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Love being brutally called out by the British Library
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Star Wars and Resistance
The Signum University Webathon 2025!: SPACE Showcase And here are the details of my Spring Star Wars modules. Rebellions Are Built On Hope: A Star Wars Series Over nearly half a century of storytelling, Star Wars has challenged audiences to find their own agency and power in the face of injustice and tyranny. The Star Wars works Andor (2022, 2025), Rogue One (2016), and A New Hope (1977) fit together to provide a story of resistance, resilience, and rebellion built on a deep engagement with history, philosophy, and political thought. Join Dr. Amy H. Sturgis as we consider how Star Wars wrestles with big ideas, invites conversation and action, and inspires hope in unprecedented times.
This SPACE series consists of three hybrid modules: Module 1 (Feb. 2026) covers the series Andor, Season 1 (more info here); Module 2 (March 2026) covers the series Andor, Season 2 (more info here); and Module 3 (April 2026) covers the films Rogue One: A Star Wars Story and Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope (more info here).
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Holiday 2025 Wishlists & Questions
Movie Wishlist (DVD or Blueray) Gremlins A Christmas Horror Story Crimson Peak The Shining Misery The Thing (1982 Original Version)
Q/A from Swap:
1) What are your favorite colors to wear, or for warm blankets, socks, etc ? Jewel tones, black/grey, purple/green, celestial colors. If it’s Xmas-y I do a woodsy green/red/cream or vintage pink/green/red 2) What sizes do you prefer for upper body and lower body clothing, feet, etc? Hats/mittens/gloves -medium. Socks I wear size 8.5 shoes. No knee highs as they never fit. 3) Are there types of fibers you have trouble with against your skin?
Definitely no micro fibers. I also don’t like the acrylic socks. For socks cotton or wool are best. I do like the fuzzy slipper socks. Especially if they have the grips on the bottom since I have hardwood stairs. 4) Would you like a small handmade faux wreath made out of thrifted floral stems? If so what colors would you enjoy? No thank you. I don’t have a place to put one that my cat won’t try and eat it 5) Would you like a hand painted kitty ornament? If so, is there a particular kitty you would like it modeled after? Please attach a photo. Sure! I have a black cat with yellow eyes named Chloe 6) Also would you appreciate some organic cocoa butter? I use it for my dry winter skin. Yes, I love coco butter 7) Do you have any interest in any of the Yule products from Paintbox Soapworks? Wax melts or sugar scrub - Comfort and Joy, Sozzled, O! Tannenbaum, In Dulce Jubilio 😎 Do you have any interest in a mystery puzzle game that can be played solo or multi-player? Usually these involve murder and a variety of logic puzzles. This would be played through, but carefully so as to allow for replay by you and yours.
No thank you 9) Also, shortbread in various flavors - yea or nea? I can do something gingerbready or peppermint or rose or lavender or orange or chocolate or plain or combinations thereof.
I love shortbread. Gingerbread, orange, plain, chocolate orange, or peppermint are all good with me
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Rebellions Are Built on Hope
This SPACE series consists of three hybrid modules: Module 1 (Feb. 2026) covers the series Andor, Season 1 (more info here); Module 2 (March 2026) covers the series Andor, Season 2 (more info here); and Module 3 (April 2026) covers the films Rogue One: A Star Wars Story and Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope (more info here).
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Headed to SPACE in Spring 2026!
This SPACE series consists of three hybrid modules: Module 1 (Feb. 2026) covers the series Andor, Season 1 (more info here); Module 2 (March 2026) covers the series Andor, Season 2 (more info here); and Module 3 (April 2026) covers the films Rogue One: A Star Wars Story and Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope (more info here). Get your votes in now if you’d like your availability to be considered while we schedule these modules. I hope to see you in that galaxy far, far away! ALT
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2025 My Answers to Switch Witch Questions!
Also, I know we have barely scratched the surface in knowing what the Lab will release for Weenies, but a wishlist couldn't hurt, so what'll it be? Not weenies per se, but I would be interested in trying Snake Bouquet and Snake in the Grass. Maybe Pumpkin Funnel Cake depending on how cakey and delicious it is. For weenies, In Night when Colors all to Black are Cast! I'm quite curious about Black Eyeliner, Plastic Rats, Gummi Fangs, Vintage Kitty Blow Molds, Devil Flash... How do you feel about the pastel Halloween offerings that are out? I like black and jewel tones and dark colors. No pastels please. I'm one of those crafty sorts that make things. I make things by up cycling sweaters, for example - mittens, slippers, armwarmers (both solid or striped from multiple fabrics ). Could also make a tea cosy with a mat. I make bowls, mats & vessels from rope that I wrap with pretty cloth. So essentially, functional, useful fiberart. What might you like? Long striped armwarmers? A pair of slippers, decadently lined in cashmere? I would love things like the tea cosy with mat, bowls, vessels, etc. I am too warm 99.999999% of the time and wearables would be wasted on me. do you have an amazon wishlist to be sure I don't duplicate a book? Yes, it's in my signature in the circular swap help. Do you have a Halloween Tree? Do you need ornaments? Yes and yes and yes and yes and ... yes. I also need a little tree skirt for my tiny tree. One with black and white spiral stripes would be amazing. Maybe 2 feet in diameter? Do you have an Etsy wishlist? Yes, also linked in circular swap help. As of this writing, Dragon Con Peach Pit scents have been revealed! Anything on your wishlist? The Gamboge Dragon atmosphere spray sounds interesting as does the Cerise Dragon hair gloss. Maybe Bastard-Amber dragon perfume oil. I would be happy with decants.
I am a bit known for my extremely light-weight hand crafted hair falls (I typically make them out of a combination of yarns, batting, and bits of up cycled silks and lace). Would you like one (for a pony tail effect) or two (for a pigtail effect)? If so, name two or three colors and any allergies to fibers I should know about. I never go anywhere and I have a mostly shaved head so probably not. Do you have use for witchy supplies? Herbs, oils, crystals, etc. If so, what types and for what purpose(s)? I love all kinds of witchy supplies but I don't have anything in mind right now. Would you be interested in custom artwork, such as a painting? If so, what mood, theme, colors, style, etc. would you be excited to see? If there's a dream, a dnd character, a favorite fairy tale, deity, etc. you'd love it to capture, spill those deets - including anything you wouldn't want (nudity, size restrictions, whatnot). Yassss! A painting or maybe a tattoo design?!? I now have four bats on my left arm along with with a moon. I would love more tattoos -- these ones are just flash from Friday the 13th specials. I'd love a huge bat on my back whose wings wrap around me (there is some armor in Diablo IV that is similar to what I'd like, lol), an ankh, celtic or nordic inspired horses, hippocampus (fairy tale creature), dogs (blue pit bulls especially), ravens, bats.... I'm partial to black and white monochrome, blues/purples/blacks/greys, gothic, celtic, nordic, etc. I'm in Japan, anything specific you would want from here? Delicious kit kats of course! I don't know what else is available though. And I do get the imported kit kats here at Hmart and World Market, so maybe if there exclusive flavors available only there? Anything Rabbit in the Moon (soy sauce dish, large mug, something useful.) I just got back from Mongolia and brought a bunch of small souvenirs, how do you feel about small things from random countries? It really depends .. I have so much clutter that I don't especially want knick knacks or things that sit on flat surfaces with no purpose. I make custom ita rosettes/cases (pics here to explain what I mean https://tinyurl.com/mwtwmvfm. Is that something you might be interested in? If so, what type/colors/size/etc. etc. I'm sorry, these are not my style. Gorgeous though! Snorg tees (http://snorgtees.com) has some hilarious and awesome new shirts. They are also reasonably priced. Please give me 3 of your fav designs and tee size/color if available for a color option. Pretty much any of the Monty Python, Princess Bride, Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Lydia Deetz, Don't Blink (Doctor Who), Firefly, Don't Torture Yourself (that's my job), Nightmare before Coffee, Haters Gonna Hate Pit, Krampus ones, some of the Stranger Things, etc. Women's Signature, always black or grey, probably a 3xl. BloomChic (http://bloomchic.com) has some pretty fun plus and smaller size halloween fashions. If you so desire, give me your top 3 favs with sizes! I'm an 18/20 from Lane Bryant, so maybe from here too? I like the skeletal rib invisible zipper romper (black) but maybe in a larger size - 3x? The color block bats button down shirt, probably in the 2x. Bat print stretchy textured zipper hoodie maybe in the 4x? I like over size zip up hoodies. I like making little flower arrangements with fake flowers; would you be interested in a mini bouquet (think, something that would fit in a bud vase)? If so, any seasonal/color scheme requests? No, it would just be a dust catcher for me. Feelings on candles/wax melts? I don't burn candles a lot because I'm too hot and they raise the temperature a bit. I do like both candles and wax melts though, mostly because I am a scent hoar. Feelings on crocheted wall art/mandalas? Color scheme requests? No thank you. Jumping in as *I think* the only Australian, is there anything specifically Australian you might like? I think Tim Tams are probably the most commonly coveted/procured goodie I could offer. I can get imported Tim Tams here, so I'm good on that. Maybe a special Australian Starbucks card? (doesn't need money on it.) Or a demitasse size Starbucks city / country cup? (full size is welcome too, but I don't use travel mugs much.) I think I saw some Rabbit in the Moon ones and was coveting those. (I love Rabbit in the Moon.)
I also have a local tea blender just down the street from me if there is anything from there you might like to try https://teahouse-the-tea-specialty-shop.myshopify.com/ Black tea: Copenhagen Blend, Rose Grey, Russian Caravan, Tarry Lapsang Souchong, any of the organic black unflavored. I have a wonderful coffee roaster near me, wood-roasted, small batch, regular and decaf, all roast types. It's so good, I won't buy coffee anywhere else, and I only drink dark roast decaf. IF this sounds good, whats your coffee desire, and beans or grind size? They are also a FULLY geeked out space with every video and arcade game known. so I would also send a sticker from them, so also include your favorite old 70's-80's cartoons or fandoms. Dark roast ftw! I love flavored or just dark roast. Ground to go into a keurig (I use the self fill cups.) Ummmm I can't think of any fav 70-80's cartoons or fandoms that I would want a sticker of. I'm sure there is one, I just can't think of it. Massive brain fog, this is my life. I’m dying to knit my Witchee something lovely, as long as it would be appreciated. I can’t commit to a big project in the time frame, but socks, a hat, a cowl, arm warmers, or a shawlette for your neck and shoulders could definitely be doable if that would be enjoyed. Just let me know colour preferences, or fibre preferences/allergies. So I am the weirdo who is too hot 99.999999% of the time and usually I am wearing shorts and a shelf bra cami and nothing else. And am still too hot. But if you wanted to make amigurumi or something, I'm down with that! I love bats, horses, unicorns, dragons, etc. I have a list of "Make For Me" patterns on my Ravelry favorites that has a bunch of knitted stuffies. I sew clothing and costume, if you could have any garment made just for you what would it be and what would it look like? You can include reference links/images or just describe it. Ooooh. Does it include leather or pvc or ... let me come back to this. Do you enjoy stim toys or other fidgety items? I work near an amazing store called Madam Clutterbuckets Neurodiverse Universe that caters to neuroduvergents as well as employing entirely Neurodiverse staff and supporting lots of ND and disabled artists. I live buying stickers, patches, art fidgets and kicknacks. Would you be interested in anything? Website is here but there's way more in store: https://www.madamclutterbuckets.com/ They have a cute bat sticker! My fidgets are usually a ring or knitting or my tablet. I'm rarely without the tablet/phone or knitting. I did look at their fidgets and it made me anxious, so I think the answer is no. I have sooo much "stuff". (I am AuDHD.) What is your size in say Tshirts? Pajamas? From TeeTurtle I like the premium woman's in a 2x or 3x. Pajama's I usually wear mens (pockets!) and maybe 2x or 3x. Do you like Halloween socks? Any particular style or image/character? I don't really wear socks anymore. I would be ok with quality socks, usually black, and I like moons, skulls, skeletons, pit bulls, Nightmare Before Christmas, etc. I don't do well with one size fits all since I have huge feet, and I don't do well with the mass produced nylon socks from China. I prefer cotton or wool socks. I was fortunate enough to be gifted an entire collection of the Flower Letters-Lily Clara series. It's a story told through beautifully illustrated letters, pictures, diagrams, post cards etc. One snail mail letter at a time. This one is a story of a entreprenurial woman during the silver rush in the West and a bit of a mystery. The letters and details are gorgeous. I've finished reading it, would you like me to pass it along to you, witchee? No, I am good. That sounds lovely but my eyes are getting really bad and I tend to be really clumsy and have a hard time holding on to paper and things. I do my reading on my tablet now. I make junk journals and paper crafts. I would probably have time to make a mini journal or a paper folio type thing. It would come decorated but with space to write and add your own touch or I could make a folio complete with address labels, stationery, stamps etc. to organize your writing goods. Would you like to receive one? My style is generally vintage but I could also do a Halloween one, winter holiday one, shabby chic or something of your suggestion. Ooooh. I would love to receive one! I would love a theme of spooky with bats, crows, skulls, cats, dead trees -- but not halloween necessarily as no pumpkins or witches or ghosts or whatnot. I'm not sure if I would prefer a folio or a journal; I was looking at journals last night on etsy and added a bunch to my favorites (but I think that is private.) I might have added some to my stationery list on there. I was thinking wedding guestbook sort of journal (so at least 9x11 and doesn't need too many pages, certainly not 400!) Snag tights have released their Halloween lines. Is there anything there that tempts you? https://snagtights.com/collections/halloween No thank you, I am too fat for tights right now. Is there anything you'd like from Lush? I will link to their US site, but obviously different countries have different versions. https://www.lush.com/us/en_us I love LUSH so I'm afraid my list would be really long. I will be placing my Dragon Con / Black Moon order *tonight* (8/31/25) -- PLEASE mention now *anything* you would like to receive from this or any recent updates so I can add it to my order! This will be the ONLY chance to get something from the Lab with enough time to receive it and send it on to you!!!
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I go to Disneyland Paris a few times a month as I have a pass- is there anything I can get for you? There are exclusive enamel Trader Pins, for instance. Of course, all the other types of goodies as well. ALLLL of the Nightmare Before Christmas stuff!!! And I like the Haunted Mansion too. Want any of the DragonCon Claw Polish? Nope, I'm good. None of my colors there. I have a Daiso opening near me next weekend. I'm going to the Grand Opening. Is there anything you want me to be on the lookout for? I have no idea what they have but evidently we have a Daiso about 5-10 minutes away. I'll be placing a Nocturne Alchemy order asap, anything from the Halloween update catch your attention? (https://nocturnealchemy.com/collections/limited-collection/products/new-halloween-limited-2025?variant=47186703188182 ) Wow, am I not getting the email from NAVA anymore?? *runs to look* Usually Halloween is easy because I'm no cinnamon, no apple (except in things like BPAL's Samhain), no pumpkin (usually), no leaves, lol. All of the vanilla, lavender, roses, amber, etc. though!! From Halloween Limited Collection: (ends 10/31) Eternal Ankh Pastel Candy Corn New Moon Bastet’s Ice Cream Candy Corn 25 From Halloween Resurgence: (ends 10/31) Black Vanilla HONEY Black Vanilla Kulfi Black Amber Incense Black Rose Amber Incense Blood Moon 31 Bats Pandora 31 Bats Morticia Would you be interested in a handwritten journal, filled with things about some of your favorite things, birthday lore, recipes, pretty pictures, stories, quotes, etc.? oooh, recipes is a great idea. And stories! Is there anything you absolutely DO NOT want, that hasn't come up elsewhere? This could be anything from "please, no more plush unicorns, I am drowning!" to "I have trypophobia." No weird religious stuff unless it's for my weird religion (witching!) No orange pumpkins unless I'm eating them. I don't especially like the traditional Halloween "witches", ghosts, frankenstein's monster, zombies, etc. Clowns - for the love of all that is holy, no clowns. I don't need any hand or body lotion right now unless it's on my wish list specifically. No small coffee mugs (18oz and over is great since a lot of them have been breaking lately. I blame the 13 year old living here.) I think I already covered my sensitivities and allergies (jewelry/metal/bath and body stuff.) Ummm if getting me any kind of dried fruit or whatever, make sure it's organic if it's on the dirty dozen list. (EWG's 2025 updated one.) If I were to send you a physical book, are there any genres/themes/authors you'd prefer not to encounter? The only physical books I would want in most cases are cookbooks or fiber art books. (Picture or art books are different - like coffee table books.) Is there a charity you would like me to donate to in your name? Not right now. If I could make you my fudge (not currently selling it, btw, but willing to make for SW witching, nacho witching, etc!), which of these flavors makes you drool : Chocolate & Peanut butter, white chocolate berry, plain chocolate with or without nuts, Old fashioned penuche with or without nuts, peanut butter fudge, Chocolate with montmorency cherries, pumpkin pie fudge. Also possibly taking special flavor requests. OMG the penuche without nuts is sooooooooo good. But the chocolate with cherries sounds good, as does the Matcha that was mentioned in thread. anything from Dryad teas pique your interest? https://dryadtea.com/collections/all-tea I collect tea pets too... I can't believe how prices have gone up on them! There used to be a ton on etsy! Anyway, there are a couple on this Dryad Teas wishlist. https://dryadtea.com/pages/swym-share-wishlist?hkey=daa2dd96-eb67-48cf-a059-cbcc2506745f&lid=daa2dd96-eb67-48cf-a059-cbcc2506745f&utm_source=swym-Wishlist&utm_medium=shared-wishlist&utm_campaign=daa2dd96-eb67-48cf-a059-cbcc2506745f I do canning and make lots of tasty condiments. Would you like to try some? Give me some flavor ideas. How do you feel about peach? Rhubarb? Tomato? Spicy or sweet? Spicy and sweet? YES. I love peach! I love rhubarb! I like tomato in things like salsa or pasta / pizza sauce; someone made me some tomato jam once too! I like spicy AND sweet sometimes (candied jalapenos for example, or the "canon sweet hots" green chilies.) I also love sweet! Poesie Tea (poesieperfume.com) what would you like? Royal Wedding sounds interesting. Would you enjoy overtly Australian things in your gift? Like indigenous spice blends, or Vegemite, I already mentioned Tim Tams, but there are lots of other fun things I could send. Also, if I were to include chocolate in your gift, would it be milk, dark, or white? Or is all chocolate good chocolate? Can I have a wallaby? I'd really like one of those. I am preferring milk chocolate lately. Unless white chocolate has cocoa mass in it, it isn't chocolate imo. I like dark chocolate over truffles or caramels but not in bars. I can get vegemite here in the US no problem so pass. Maybe indigenous spice blends? Possum yarn? Yarn from an australian dyer? Is there anything here that appeals? https://www.erstwilder.com/ I am sad that their bats and winged kitties are orange!! And that the skeletal doggo is a dachshund, lol. I do like the Full of Woe brooch! It's kind of spendy though, so I wouldn't expect it. Are you interested in having some of this year's homemade peach jam? If you are someone who makes jam and other things (dill pickles!! candied jalapenos!!), I shall be very pleased to receive such items. Do you like bracelets? Can you wear soft stretchy polyester ones, like zox? (zox.co) If so, what size would you prefer? (s / m / l) My question. I belong to the zox monthly club, so I'm inundated with bracelets. (I'm a large.) Do you need any supplies or notions for any of your hobbies? Both not really and always, haha. Ok, so I *always* need cables for my knitting needles. ChiaoGood Twist RED Cable Small - 30" or so is good. 37", 40", etc. 50" is getting a little too big. There are some on my fiber arts amazon wishlist. I'd like to learn Tunisian Crochet but I would need the right hooks with cables (we're looking at $130 for the ChiaoGoo set, lol. So don't buy the Tunisian Crochet books in my Amazon fiber arts wishlist, don't have hooks yet!) I need a Lazee Daizee Viking Knit tool for jewelry making (on my fiber arts amazon wishlist.) I'd LOVE the Nightmare Before Christmas official knitting guide by Tanis Gray in some kind of hard copy (easier than reading on my kindle.) (on my fiber arts amazon wishlist.) I'm absolutely ok with used pattern books!!! Do you like plushies, like Squishables? Sadly, I do love squishables. I only get them on major sale though. Bats, crows, and gargoyles all welcome from both squishables and squishmallows. Or other cute ones; I have a huge purple bat from a small indie company that my partner got for me; it sits on my desk next to my monitors. Do you like caramels? We have a local caramel maker who vends at our farmers markets. Any of these flavors sound good? https://jonboycaramels.com/collections/buy F yes, all of the caramels, chocolate covered caramels, salted caramels, caramel sauce.. I like all of the flavors EXCEPT espresso because I'm a weirdo. I love the taste of coffee only as coffee. I love the smell of coffee only as coffee. I do not want it in my other food or bath and body. 🤷♀️ My son makes mead, would you like to try a sample? My question; but if you have mead around you in smaller bottles and it's sweet (none of this dry or semi-dry stuff) then yes please! We made rose petal liqueur and lavender vanilla liqueur; are you interested in having a sample of either? I don't actually drink very often and only in very small quantities and only when it's freezing outside, but I do love interestingly flavored liqueurs and vodka. Nip bottles are more my speed. Is there anything specifically Pacific Northwest or Seattle themed that you would like? I'm good. I do love trying local favorites, so if you have anything that screams "LOCAL FAVORITE" to you from your home, feel free to share with me. Maeve Chocolate (formerly Seattle Chocolates) has "seconds" bags; are you interested in some imperfect chocolates? Which flavors? https://maevechocolate.com/collections/truffle-chocolate-bars? My question. (My favorite is the San Juan truffle bar.) Trader Joes is getting their seasonal things in. If you don't have a TJ's by you, is there anything you want? https://www.traderjoes.com/home/discover/stories/fall-products-2025 I shall be going and rolling around in all of the maple flavored things (the maple bread is so evil and delicious) as well as the chocolate mousse pumpkins and the pumpkin kringle. Wyrding Studios just posted a new update. Do any of these appeal to you, witchee? https://wyrdingstudios.com/collections/in-the-waiting-woods Nothing from the new update appeals to me, but I do love some of the UV glowing necklaces and bracelets! (Fauxfire #2!) probably 24". Tis the season for planner people. Are you one? If so what is your planner poison of choice and do you need/want supplies and if so, what type do you want? Planner? I use google calendar. I'm not up to much except doctor appointments and it's easy sharing calendars so I know when the hell spawn or Partner have things to do. Do you feel like you need some leggings, dearest witchee? https://shopnatopia.com/collections/halloween-25 Wow, those are cute. I love the Moonlit Bats and Gothic Glam. I would absolutely love the deluxe pocket capri or long style. I'm an 18/20 at Lane Bryant but I'm always nervous with new companies that they might run small? Partner loves me to wear leggings around the house more than I love to wear leggings, lol, but I do wear them under dresses (like the short sleeved twirl dresses with pockets from Svahausa.com or skater dresses with short sleeves from other places (svahausa's have a tank top... I need sleeves!) Dearest Witchee, I'll be in London shortly- anything specifically British you'd enjoy? This could be marmalade or tea or Marmite or gothy clothing or a Union Jack something or other. Literally anything- name it! Tea, gothy clothing, yes yes. Wine gums? A cute Scottish highlander man? (only if he's ok with sharing me with my partner) Do you prefer things to be individually wrapped so you can open them when you need a boost, or is putting them in one box unwrapped okay? Totally up to you!! I’m about to make myself an order here, and was wondering if anything might also appeal to you, dearest of witchee’s https://www.etsy.com/shop/khallion I actually already have items from her store on my etsy wishlist. I don't think I have the Misbehave pin yet. There are a bunch of prints under artwork (etsy) and some postcards under "cards and stationary type things", like inigo montoya (Avenge) Dearest witchee, is there anything here that catches your eye? https://ateliercoco-store.com/en-au Not really my style. Interested in any of these? Halloween 2025 – Witch Baby Soap or here MoonaLisa: A Supernatural Clean Northing catches my eye from Witch Baby's Halloween but some of their regular catalog looks fun. (Aphrodite Face Soap or Morpheus Face Soap, Black Mass bath bomb, Charity Bath Bomb, Dragon's Blood bath bomb, Dragon's Blood soap, Heartbreak Hotel body scrub, Hellhound Scrub, Laid out in Lavender bath bomb, Lunar Tide face mask, Psychic bath bomb, Psychic body scrub, Psychic Soap, Rune Stone bath bomb, Spooky Cat bath bomb, Virgo body butter, Honey Pot body butter. Moonalisa takes forever to fulfill so I am not sure you would have them in time to mail before the end of round. That being said, I love her dusting powder especially the ambers, roses, and vanillas. Maybe in the Vanilla Cola? Sugar Load Scrub, same - Vanilla Cola. Perfume oil in .... can you guess.... vanilla cola! If you could find some of the older dusting powder in Amber Vanilla or Amber Rose, or the perfume oil, that would be spectacular as well. (I love her Bohemian Velvet but I have more than enough right now.) There are artists that sell tattoo passes, so that you can legitimately have their work tattooed. Is there anyone that you would potentially like such a pass for? Brian Serway is one of my fav. Obvious question of whether you would like anything from the new Lunacy update (Black Butterfly Moon, etc.)? https://blackphoenixalchemylab.com/product-tag/september-2025-lunacy/ I already added everything I'm interested in to my wishlist on the black Phoenix webpage. 9/25/25 I love baking but due to my allergies, I only work with gluten and dairy free ingredients these days. While you may not have these issues, is there a baked good you would love receiving even if it is gluten and dairy free? I also only use honey, maple syrup or coconut sugar, but I'm happy to use monk fruit if you'd prefer/need. Whatever you think I would like! I'm good with honey, maple sugar, or coconut sugar. I grow a wide variety of herbs, are there any you need for your pantry? I have mugwort (which I can prepare for tea/spice use, bath use or smudge), thyme, winter savory, sage, various mints, rosemary, fennel (leaf and seed), and I'm certain I am forgetting somethings so feel free to ask. I would take some more mugwort for the new place except that we are going to sell it and move ... after the divorce is final or closer to that point. I'm probably ok right now since I don't cook very much yet; all of my cooking stuff is still packed. I do basic embroidery. Is there a simple design or motif you might like? Like bats, spiders, spooky flowers, pumpkins or other such? This will come either in a hoop frame or on a finished hoop (the back is gathered and covered with cardboard) unless you have other needs like an embroidered ribbon or handkerchief. BATS of COURSE. Purple spooky poisonous flowers, corvids, etc. Gravestones. No spooders. and another tea question, is there anything here you might like https://www.fridaytea.com/ ? yes. for coffee, whole bean or ground and any particular flavor notes you like? Any roasting preferences? Yes I live in coffee snob land and these are real questions. I like dark roast, I can do whole bean or ground for keurig. I am the heathen who does like flavored coffee (shhh don't tell the coffee snobs) like hazelnut or chocolate cherry, or orange chocolate, or butterscotch, toffee, etc. 9/26/25 Would you be interested in Halloween playing cards (bicycle brand) or a large Halloween puzzle? No thank you. I have a lot of decks already and I sadly have no room to do a puzzle. I am also paring down a huge Halloween decor collection is there anything you'd like to inherit? Skeletons, bats, corvids.... skulls? gravestones? skeletal animals? 9/29 Would you be interested in receiving cocoa butter or bentonite clay? No thanks, I'm not currently making any B&B stuff. 9/30 So of course, new question since the Weenies just dropped - what has caught your nose from the full list? I updated my wish list on the bpal site with them. and now I hear that the bpal site wishlist might be going away so I need to make a copy of it. le sigh.
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I live in France, and we have some great tea here! Most folks know about Mariage Freres but may I suggest Damman Freres? Here's the link- they're still in summer mode, but I assure you, autumnal teas will grace their pages soon! (https://www.dammann.fr/en/) Do you see anything you need from Paintbox Soapworks Weenie Update? New & Limited Edition - 2025 Weenie Collection - Page 1 - Paintbox Soapworks Speaking of updates, anything from Haus of Gloi's Fall offerings speak to you? (https://www.hausofgloi.com/collections/fall-1)
Also, I know we have barely scratched the surface in knowing what the Lab will release for Weenies, but a wishlist couldn't hurt, so what'll it be? How do you feel about the pastel Halloween offerings that are out? I'm one of those crafty sorts that make things. I make things by up cycling sweaters, for example - mittens, slippers, armwarmers (both solid or striped from multiple fabrics ). Could also make a tea cosy with a mat. I make bowls, mats & vessels from rope that I wrap with pretty cloth. So essentially, functional, useful fiberart. What might you like? Long striped armwarmers? A pair of slippers, decadently lined in cashmere? do you have an amazon wishlist to be sure I don't duplicate a book? Do you have a Halloween Tree? Do you need ornaments? Do you have an Etsy wishlist? As of this writing, Dragon Con Peach Pit scents have been revealed! Anything on your wishlist?
I am a bit known for my extremely light-weight hand crafted hair falls (I typically make them out of a combination of yarns, batting, and bits of up cycled silks and lace). Would you like one (for a pony tail effect) or two (for a pigtail effect)? If so, name two or three colors and any allergies to fibers I should know about. Do you have use for witchy supplies? Herbs, oils, crystals, etc. If so, what types and for what purpose(s)? Would you be interested in custom artwork, such as a painting? If so, what mood, theme, colors, style, etc. would you be excited to see? If there's a dream, a dnd character, a favorite fairy tale, deity, etc. you'd love it to capture, spill those deets - including anything you wouldn't want (nudity, size restrictions, whatnot). Welp, the list of what will fully be available over the Dragon Con weekend (and a preview of Weenies!) is now available! I already asked the Peach Pit question, but now there's heaps more, so gimme your wishlist!!! I'm in Japan, anything specific you would want from here? I just got back from Mongolia and brought a bunch of small souvenirs, how do you feel about small things from random countries? I make custom ita rosettes/cases (pics here to explain what I mean https://tinyurl.com/mwtwmvfm. Is that something you might be interested in? If so, what type/colors/size/etc. etc. Snorg tees (http://snorgtees.com) has some hilarious and awesome new shirts. They are also reasonably priced. Please give me 3 of your fav designs and tee size/color if available for a color option. BloomChic (http://bloomchic.com)has some pretty fun plus and smaller size halloween fashions. If you so desire, give me your top 3 favs with sizes! I like making little flower arrangements with fake flowers; would you be interested in a mini bouquet (think, something that would fit in a bud vase)? If so, any seasonal/color scheme requests? Feelings on candles/wax melts? Feelings on crocheted wall art/mandalas? Color scheme requests? Jumping in as *I think* the only Australian, is there anything specifically Australian you might like? I think Tim Tams are probably the most commonly coveted/procured goodie I could offer.
I also have a local tea blender just down the street from me if there is anything from there you might like to try https://teahouse-the-tea-specialty-shop.myshopify.com/ I have a wonderful coffee roaster near me, wood-roasted, small batch, regular and decaf, all roast types. It's so good, I won't buy coffee anywhere else, and I only drink dark roast decaf. IF this sounds good, whats your coffee desire, and beans or grind size? They are also a FULLY geeked out space with every video and arcade game known. so I would also send a sticker from them, so also include your favorite old 70's-80's cartoons or fandoms. I’m dying to knit my Witchee something lovely, as long as it would be appreciated. I can’t commit to a big project in the time frame, but socks, a hat, a cowl, arm warmers, or a shawlette for your neck and shoulders could definitely be doable if that would be enjoyed. Just let me know colour preferences, or fibre preferences/allergies. I sew clothing and costume, if you could have any garment made just for you what would it be and what would it look like? You can include reference links/images or just describe it. Do you enjoy stim toys or other fidgety items? I work near an amazing store called Madam Clutterbuckets Neurodiverse Universe that caters to neuroduvergents as well as employing entirely Neurodiverse staff and supporting lots of ND and disabled artists. I live buying stickers, patches, art fidgets and kicknacks. Would you be interested in anything? Website is here but there's way more in store: https://www.madamclutterbuckets.com/ What is your size in say Tshirts? Pajamas? Do you like Halloween socks? Any particular style or image/character? I was fortunate enough to be gifted an entire collection of the Flower Letters-Lily Clara series. It's a story told through beautifully illustrated letters, pictures, diagrams, post cards etc. One snail mail letter at a time. This one is a story of a entreprenurial woman during the silver rush in the West and a bit of a mystery. The letters and details are gorgeous. I've finished reading it, would you like me to pass it along to you, witchee? I make junk journals and paper crafts. I would probably have time to make a mini journal or a paper folio type thing. It would come decorated but with space to write and add your own touch or I could make a folio complete with address labels, stationery, stamps etc. to organize your writing goods. Would you like to receive one? My style is generally vintage but I could also do a Halloween one, winter holiday one, shabby chic or something of your suggestion. Snag tights have released their Halloween lines. Is there anything there that tempts you? https://snagtights.us/collections/halloween Is there anything you'd like from Lush? I will link to their US site, but obviously different countries have different versions. https://www.lush.com/us/en_us I will be placing my Dragon Con / Black Moon order *tonight* (8/31/25) -- PLEASE mention now *anything* you would like to receive from this or any recent updates so I can add it to my order! This will be the ONLY chance to get something from the Lab with enough time to receive it and send it on to you!!!
I go to Disneyland Paris a few times a month as I have a pass- is there anything I can get for you? There are exclusive enamel Trader Pins, for instance. Of course, all the other types of goodies as well. Want any of the DragonCon Claw Polish? I have a Daiso opening near me next weekend. I'm going to the Grand Opening. Is there anything you want me to be on the lookout for? I'll be placing a Nocturne Alchemy order asap, anything from the Halloween update catch your attention? (https://nocturnealchemy.com/collections/limited-collection/products/new-halloween-limited-2025?variant=47186703188182 ) Would you be interested in a handwritten journal, filled with things about some of your favorite things, birthday lore, recipes, pretty pictures, stories, quotes, etc.? Is there anything you absolutely DO NOT want, that hasn't come up elsewhere? This could be anything from "please, no more plush unicorns, I am drowning!" to "I have trypophobia." If I were to send you a physical book, are there any genres/themes/authors you'd prefer not to encounter? Is there a charity you would like me to donate to in your name? If I could make you my fudge (not currently selling it, btw, but willing to make for SW witching, nacho witching, etc!), which of these flavors makes you drool : Chocolate & Peanut butter, white chocolate berry, plain chocolate with or without nuts, Old fashioned penuche with or without nuts, peanut butter fudge, Chocolate with montmorency cherries, pumpkin pie fudge. Also possibly taking special flavor requests. anything from Dryad teas pique your interest? https://dryadtea.com/collections/all-tea I do canning and make lots of tasty condiments. Would you like to try some? Give me some flavor ideas. How do you feel about peach? Rhubarb? Tomato? Spicy or sweet? Spicy and sweet? Poesie Tea - what would you like? poesieperfume.com Would you enjoy overtly Australian things in your gift? Like indigenous spice blends, or Vegemite, I already mentioned Tim Tams, but there are lots of other fun things I could send. Also, if I were to include chocolate in your gift, would it be milk, dark, or white? Or is all chocolate good chocolate? Is there anything here that appeals? https://www.erstwilder.com/ Are you interested in having some of this year's homemade peach jam? Do you like bracelets? Can you wear soft stretchy polyester ones, like zox? (zox.co) If so, what size would you prefer? (s / m / l) Do you need any supplies or notions for any of your hobbies? Do you like plushies, like Squishables? Do you like caramels? We have a local caramel maker who vends at our farmers markets. Any of these flavors sound good? https://jonboycaramels.com/collections/buy My son makes mead, would you like to try a sample? We made rose petal liqueur and lavender vanilla liqueur; are you interested in having a sample of either? Is there anything specifically Pacific Northwest or Seattle themed that you would like? Maeve Chocolate (formerly Seattle Chocolates) has "seconds" bags; are you interested in some imperfect chocolates? Which flavors? https://maevechocolate.com/collections/truffle-chocolate-bars? Trader Joes is getting their seasonal things in. If you don't have a TJ's by you, is there anything you want? https://www.traderjoes.com/home/discover/stories/fall-products-2025 Wyrding Studios just posted a new update. Do any of these appeal to you, witchee? https://wyrdingstudios.com/collections/in-the-waiting-woods Tis the season for planner people. Are you one? If so what is your planner poison of choice and do you need/want supplies and if so, what type do you want? Do you feel like you need some leggings, dearest witchee? https://shopnatopia.com/collections/halloween-25 Dearest Witchee, I'll be in London shortly- anything specifically British you'd enjoy? This could be marmalade or tea or Marmite or gothy clothing or a Union Jack something or other. Literally anything- name it! Do you prefer things to be individually wrapped so you can open them when you need a boost, or is putting them in one box unwrapped okay? I’m about to make myself an order here, and was wondering if anything might also appeal to you, dearest of witchee’s https://www.etsy.com/shop/khallion Dearest witchee, is there anything here that catches your eye? https://ateliercoco-store.com/en-au Interested in any of these? Halloween 2025 – Witch Baby Soap or here MoonaLisa: A Supernatural Clean There are artists that sell tattoo passes, so that you can legitimately have their work tattooed. Is there anyone that you would potentially like such a pass for? Obvious question of whether you would like anything from the new Lunacy update (Black Butterfly Moon, etc.)? https://blackphoenixalchemylab.com/product-tag/september-2025-lunacy/ 9/25/25 I love baking but due to my allergies, I only work with gluten and dairy free ingredients these days. While you may not have these issues, is there a baked good you would love receiving even if it is gluten and dairy free? I also only use honey, maple syrup or coconut sugar, but I'm happy to use monk fruit if you'd prefer/need. I grow a wide variety of herbs, are there any you need for your pantry? I have mugwort (which I can prepare for tea/spice use, bath use or smudge), thyme, winter savory, sage, various mints, rosemary, fennel (leaf and seed), and I'm certain I am forgetting somethings so feel free to ask. I do basic embroidery. Is there a simple design or motif you might like? Like bats, spiders, spooky flowers, pumpkins or other such? This will come either in a hoop frame or on a finished hoop (the back is gathered and covered with cardboard) unless you have other needs like an embroidered ribbon or handkerchief. and another tea question, is there anything here you might like https://www.fridaytea.com/ ? for coffee, whole bean or ground and any particular flavor notes you like? Any roasting preferences? Yes I live in coffee snob land and these are real questions. 9/26/25 Would you be interested in Halloween playing cards (bicycle brand) or a large Halloween puzzle? I am also paring down a huge Halloween decor collection is there anything you'd like to inherit? Would you like some organic catnip from my parents garden? 9/29 Would you be interested in receiving cocoa butter or bentonite clay? 9/30 So of course, new question since the Weenies just dropped - what has caught your nose from the full list?
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My favourite Halloween soaps from them are Zombie Repellant and Once Bitten, but they’re super local to me (same city, about 5-10 minutes drive to their studio) and so probably not worth your postage to ship to me when I can pick them up either directly from the makers or at one of the many local stores that stock them. Anything from Sock Dreams catch your eye? (https://sockdreams.com)
I live in France, and we have some great tea here! Most folks know about Mariage Freres but may I suggest Damman Freres? Here's the link- they're still in summer mode, but I assure you, autumnal teas will grace their pages soon! (https://www.dammann.fr/en/) Spicy Curcuma, Tisane de Noël, Miss Dammann, and Jasmin imperial all sound good, so I’d be happy to try any one of those Do you see anything you need from Paintbox Soapworks Weenie Update? New & Limited Edition - 2025 Weenie Collection - Page 1 - Paintbox Soapworks
Hmm, nothing really catching my eye this year. Maybe The Grey Hound soap? I would kind of like to try a little bit of one of their bath streusels, but it looks like they don’t offer it in that scent. Speaking of updates, anything from Haus of Gloi's Fall offerings speak to you? (https://www.hausofgloi.com/collections/fall-1)
Maybe a mini size bubbling scrub in Blood Orange Marshmallow or Spider Silk?
Also, I know we have barely scratched the surface in knowing what the Lab will release for Weenies, but a wishlist couldn't hurt, so what'll it be? How do you feel about the pastel Halloween offerings that are out?
They’re very pretty and I like looking at them in stores, but that’s the extent of my interest in them. I'm one of those crafty sorts that make things. I make things by up cycling sweaters, for example - mittens, slippers, armwarmers (both solid or striped from multiple fabrics ). Could also make a tea cosy with a mat. I make bowls, mats & vessels from rope that I wrap with pretty cloth. So essentially, functional, useful fiberart. What might you like? Long striped armwarmers? A pair of slippers, decadently lined in cashmere? Oooh, cashmere lined slippers sound lovely! (You had me at “decadently” 😁) do you have an amazon wishlist to be sure I don't duplicate a book?
Yes, they're in my signature. I just added some more things to it, but don't let the dates fool you. No matter how long ago something was added, if it's still on there I would still like it. I try to keep a variety of stuff on there because my sister-in-law generally does all birthday and Xmas shopping for me direct from my wishlist. Do you have a Halloween Tree? Do you need ornaments?
No Halloween tree, so no need for ornaments. Do you have an Etsy wishlist?
Also in my signature. I'm chiroptera on Etsy, so I think you can search that way too. As of this writing, Dragon Con Peach Pit scents have been revealed! Anything on your wishlist?
I am a bit known for my extremely light-weight hand crafted hair falls (I typically make them out of a combination of yarns, batting, and bits of up cycled silks and lace). Would you like one (for a pony tail effect) or two (for a pigtail effect)? If so, name two or three colors and any allergies to fibers I should know about.
They sound fun, but really not my style at all. Do you have use for witchy supplies? Herbs, oils, crystals, etc. If so, what types and for what purpose(s)?
Not really. I really like crystals, but I really don’t need any more. Would you be interested in custom artwork, such as a painting? If so, what mood, theme, colors, style, etc. would you be excited to see? If there's a dream, a dnd character, a favorite fairy tale, deity, etc. you'd love it to capture, spill those deets - including anything you wouldn't want (nudity, size restrictions, whatnot).
I have a stack of framed artwork sitting on my dining room table right now waiting to be hung up, plus another stack sitting in the family room, not to mention the stacks of as yet unframed artwork, so I really think I’d better pass on this. Welp, the list of what will fully be available over the Dragon Con weekend (and a preview of Weenies!) is now available! I already asked the Peach Pit question, but now there's heaps more, so gimme your wishlist!!! I'm in Japan, anything specific you would want from here? I just got back from Mongolia and brought a bunch of small souvenirs, how do you feel about small things from random countries?
Sounds fun! I’m sure I’ll never get to Mongolia, so a little something from there could be cool. I make custom ita rosettes/cases (pics here to explain what I mean https://tinyurl.com/mwtwmvfm. Is that something you might be interested in? If so, what type/colors/size/etc. etc.
The Gothic Lolita style hairclip is so pretty! I really like the rosettes with tails, too. Colors I guess would be blacks, purples, maybe some magenta and/or lime. None of the fandoms shown are any of my fandoms, but one with Akutagawa or Kunikida from Bungo Stray Dogs would be really cool! Snorg tees (http://snorgtees.com) has some hilarious and awesome new shirts. They are also reasonably priced. Please give me 3 of your fav designs and tee size/color if available for a color option. BloomChic (http://bloomchic.com)has some pretty fun plus and smaller size halloween fashions. If you so desire, give me your top 3 favs with sizes! I like making little flower arrangements with fake flowers; would you be interested in a mini bouquet (think, something that would fit in a bud vase)? If so, any seasonal/color scheme requests? Feelings on candles/wax melts?
Candles I would use (eventually – I’m so overstocked on candles right now!), wax melts I probably wouldn’t. Feelings on crocheted wall art/mandalas? Color scheme requests?
I think I’d best steer away from wall art – I already have more art than I have walls to put it on. Jumping in as *I think* the only Australian, is there anything specifically Australian you might like? I think Tim Tams are probably the most commonly coveted/procured goodie I could offer. A postcard from Australia would be great! Bonus points if it has a cute Australian animal on it. (But I wouldn't say no to Tim Tams either!)
I also have a local tea blender just down the street from me if there is anything from there you might like to try https://teahouse-the-tea-specialty-shop.myshopify.com/
The Rose Grey sounds good, as does the Organic Liquorice Root. I have a wonderful coffee roaster near me, wood-roasted, small batch, regular and decaf, all roast types. It's so good, I won't buy coffee anywhere else, and I only drink dark roast decaf. IF this sounds good, whats your coffee desire, and beans or grind size? They are also a FULLY geeked out space with every video and arcade game known. so I would also send a sticker from them, so also include your favorite old 70's-80's cartoons or fandoms.
I don’t drink coffee at all, so great coffee would be wasted on me. I’m dying to knit my Witchee something lovely, as long as it would be appreciated. I can’t commit to a big project in the time frame, but socks, a hat, a cowl, arm warmers, or a shawlette for your neck and shoulders could definitely be doable if that would be enjoyed. Just let me know colour preferences, or fibre preferences/allergies.
Socks would be fun, and just about any color would be great. A shawlette sounds so cute, too! If a shawlette, then probably black or maybe purple? I sew clothing and costume, if you could have any garment made just for you what would it be and what would it look like? You can include reference links/images or just describe it.
Ok, I think it would be way too much to do in the SW timeframe and you'd need to get my measurements and all, but since you asked, it would be a coat like this one: https://blackmilkclothing.com/products/black-cursed-bats-velvet-trench-coat?variant=49172287881497
I would have gotten it already but when I looked at the sizes it looked like it would run too small for me to comfortably wear. Do you enjoy stim toys or other fidgety items? I work near an amazing store called Madam Clutterbuckets Neurodiverse Universe that caters to neuroduvergents as well as employing entirely Neurodiverse staff and supporting lots of ND and disabled artists. I live buying stickers, patches, art fidgets and kicknacks. Would you be interested in anything? Website is here but there's way more in store: https://www.madamclutterbuckets.com/ No, thank you. What is your size in say Tshirts? Pajamas? Do you like Halloween socks? Any particular style or image/character?
I love Halloween socks! Crew style is best; anything with bats is an immediate win, but I’m up for just about any Halloween images. I was fortunate enough to be gifted an entire collection of the Flower Letters-Lily Clara series. It's a story told through beautifully illustrated letters, pictures, diagrams, post cards etc. One snail mail letter at a time. This one is a story of a entreprenurial woman during the silver rush in the West and a bit of a mystery. The letters and details are gorgeous. I've finished reading it, would you like me to pass it along to you, witchee? I make junk journals and paper crafts. I would probably have time to make a mini journal or a paper folio type thing. It would come decorated but with space to write and add your own touch or I could make a folio complete with address labels, stationery, stamps etc. to organize your writing goods. Would you like to receive one? My style is generally vintage but I could also do a Halloween one, winter holiday one, shabby chic or something of your suggestion.
A vintage Halloween one sounds like it could be fun. A mini journal would be fine; not really sure what a folio would involve, but open to finding out. Snag tights have released their Halloween lines. Is there anything there that tempts you? https://snagtights.us/collections/halloween
Unfortunately the one I want (Dark Night) is out of stock in what I think would be my size (F). I guess my second choice would be the Hallow-Queen ones. Is there anything you'd like from Lush? I will link to their US site, but obviously different countries have different versions. https://www.lush.com/us/en_us
No thank you. I will be placing my Dragon Con / Black Moon order *tonight* (8/31/25) -- PLEASE mention now *anything* you would like to receive from this or any recent updates so I can add it to my order! This will be the ONLY chance to get something from the Lab with enough time to receive it and send it on to you!!!
I go to Disneyland Paris a few times a month as I have a pass- is there anything I can get for you? There are exclusive enamel Trader Pins, for instance. Of course, all the other types of goodies as well.
Maybe something Haunted Mansion related? Want any of the DragonCon Claw Polish? I have a Daiso opening near me next weekend. I'm going to the Grand Opening. Is there anything you want me to be on the lookout for? I'll be placing a Nocturne Alchemy order asap, anything from the Halloween update catch your attention? (https://nocturnealchemy.com/collections/limited-collection/products/new-halloween-limited-2025?variant=47186703188182 ) Would you be interested in a handwritten journal, filled with things about some of your favorite things, birthday lore, recipes, pretty pictures, stories, quotes, etc.?
Probably not, sorry. Is there anything you absolutely DO NOT want, that hasn't come up elsewhere? This could be anything from "please, no more plush unicorns, I am drowning!" to "I have trypophobia."
I hesitate to specify anything, in case my Witch should manage to find me the perfect (whatever I've said) and it would be unfortunate that I said no, but I am drowning in mugs and have absolutely no good place to put even one more (I already need to rotate some out to the dining room table for part of the week) since there's no room in the cupboard for all of them. If I were to send you a physical book, are there any genres/themes/authors you'd prefer not to encounter?
Nothing comes to me. Is there a charity you would like me to donate to in your name?
A bat charity (Bat Conservation International, Bat World Sanctuary, your local bat charity) or rabbit rescue? Or any wildlife rescue in your area? If I could make you my fudge (not currently selling it, btw, but willing to make for SW witching, nacho witching, etc!), which of these flavors makes you drool : Chocolate & Peanut butter, white chocolate berry, plain chocolate with or without nuts, Old fashioned penuche with or without nuts, peanut butter fudge, Chocolate with montmorency cherries, pumpkin pie fudge. Also possibly taking special flavor requests. I’d love to get fudge! Chocolate without nuts or old fashioned penuche without nuts would be fabulous! Chcolate & peanut butter would probably be a close follow-up, and my special flavor request would be cinnamon fudge. I had one once that was like the cinnamon red hots kind of cinnamon, and it was delightful. It was a holiday seasonal and the store I got it from has never stocked it again that I’ve seen. anything from Dryad teas pique your interest? https://dryadtea.com/collections/all-tea I do canning and make lots of tasty condiments. Would you like to try some? Give me some flavor ideas. How do you feel about peach? Rhubarb? Tomato? Spicy or sweet? Spicy and sweet?
I love the idea of canning, but I really don't use fancy condiments and I prefer my fruit fresh rather than canned. Poesie Tea - what would you like? poesieperfume.com Would you enjoy overtly Australian things in your gift? Like indigenous spice blends, or Vegemite, I already mentioned Tim Tams, but there are lots of other fun things I could send. Also, if I were to include chocolate in your gift, would it be milk, dark, or white? Or is all chocolate good chocolate?
No thank you to the Vegemite, but Tim Tams would be good. I love the idea of an indigenous spice blend, but I really don’t cook, so it would kind of be wasted on me. Milk chocolate is my favorite. I can do a lighter dark chocolate, especially if it’s mixed with some other flavor (I love dark chocolate lemon creams), but not the really dark chocolate. White is fine also. Is there anything here that appeals? https://www.erstwilder.com/
Maybe one of the enamel pins? Cal the Giant Squid, Percy the Puffin, or The Resourceful Raccoon? The Radiant Ruby-Throated Hummingbird, the Magnificent Monarch, and the Boisterous Blue Jay are all very nice also. Cal's my favorite, though. Are you interested in having some of this year's homemade peach jam? Fresh peaches are my favorite fruit, so I’d be happy to try a very small jar of peach jam! Do you like bracelets? Can you wear soft stretchy polyester ones, like zox? (zox.co) If so, what size would you prefer? (s / m / l)
I like bracelets, but hardly ever wear them. The zox ones might work because they look like I could wear them at work and it wouldn’t hurt them to repeatedly hit against the desk while I’m typing. I like the True Story one but it’s out of stock. The pink sharks (You’re Great) one looks fun too. I think I’d wear a medium? Do you need any supplies or notions for any of your hobbies?
Hmmm, I don't really need anything, unless you find Aida cloth in 14 ct. (or 18 ct. at most) that matches the color scheme for this design: https://www.etsy.com/listing/632877360/wicked-witchcraft-pdf-halloween-cross. My eyes just can't deal with anything smaller than 18 ct. any more, and that's pushing it. Small Halloween items (like sticker type stuff) from Doodlebug Design would be nice; I love Lawn Fawn stuff but if you're going that route a gift card would be the best because I already have so much that I can't keep track myself of what I have without referring to my checklists. Do you like plushies, like Squishables?
I love Squishables, but I really don’t need any more big plushies, much as I love them. Do you like caramels? We have a local caramel maker who vends at our farmers markets. Any of these flavors sound good? https://jonboycaramels.com/collections/buy
Both the Ceylon Cinnamon and the Molasses Ginger look very intriguing, but it doesn’t seem that they’re available right now. Of the ones that are listed for sale, the Fleur de Sel seems like a very safe bet, but I must admit that I am very curious about the Absinthe with Black Salt. I do quite like black licorice, albeit the unsalted kind. As a side note, I also really like licorice scented soap. Once in a while I find someone selling it and I always buy a bar or two. My son makes mead, would you like to try a sample?
I’m not really into mead, so I think it would be wasted on me. We made rose petal liqueur and lavender vanilla liqueur; are you interested in having a sample of either? I’ve had the rose petal before; it was lovely! Is there anything specifically Pacific Northwest or Seattle themed that you would like?
Nothing comes to mind. Maeve Chocolate (formerly Seattle Chocolates) has "seconds" bags; are you interested in some imperfect chocolates? Which flavors? https://maevechocolate.com/collections/truffle-chocolate-bars?
“Imperfect chocolates”? I would say that I don’t believe there is such a thing, but I’ve messed up a big batch of what were supposed to be molded Halloween chocolates, so I guess it happens. But that’s a different kind of imperfect that these, and this “seconds” kind of imperfect sounds just as good as perfect! I’d be most interested in trying the Moon Rocks, Nutbutter Pretzel, San Juan Salted Toffee, or Mexican Hot Chocolate. Trader Joes is getting their seasonal things in. If you don't have a TJ's by you, is there anything you want? https://www.traderjoes.com/home/discover/stories/fall-products-2025 I have a TJ’s nearby. Just drove past it today, in fact. Wyrding Studios just posted a new update. Do any of these appeal to you, witchee? https://wyrdingstudios.com/collections/in-the-waiting-woods The tricksy leaves necklace and the red & purple cascade necklace both strongly appeal to me, but I’d consider these way too expensive to receive for SW. Tis the season for planner people. Are you one? If so what is your planner poison of choice and do you need/want supplies and if so, what type do you want? I am so not a planner person, unfortunately. Do you feel like you need some leggings, dearest witchee? https://shopnatopia.com/collections/halloween-25 Dearest Witchee, I'll be in London shortly- anything specifically British you'd enjoy? This could be marmalade or tea or Marmite or gothy clothing or a Union Jack something or other. Literally anything- name it! Do you prefer things to be individually wrapped so you can open them when you need a boost, or is putting them in one box unwrapped okay?
Whichever way you way to handle it! I know I find that individually wrapping things can be a pain for me, but some people enjoy doing it, so do whichever way you enjoy! I’ll be fine with whatever you decide. 😊 I’m about to make myself an order here, and was wondering if anything might also appeal to you, dearest of witchee’s https://www.etsy.com/shop/khallion Postcards! I really like the banned book raccoon, the murder cat, and the humbug Grinch! The murder cat cross-stitch pattern is tempting, but I’m already sooooo far behind on my cross-stitching that the patterns I already have should last me for several lifetimes. Dearest witchee, is there anything here that catches your eye? https://ateliercoco-store.com/en-au Cute, but nothing really calls to me. Interested in any of these? Halloween 2025 – Witch Baby Soap or here MoonaLisa: A Supernatural Clean Witch Baby – not part of the Halloween 2025 pages, but maybe Graveyard Smash bath bomb or half size body scrub? Or perhaps Hellhound half size body scrub? There are artists that sell tattoo passes, so that you can legitimately have their work tattooed. Is there anyone that you would potentially like such a pass for?
No thanks. I don’t see myself getting a tattoo because I don’t like the idea of committing to something for life (even though it generally turns out that things turn out that way for me anyway - but I always need to at least *feel* like I'm not making a long-term commitment to anything). Obvious question of whether you would like anything from the new Lunacy update (Black Butterfly Moon, etc.)? https://blackphoenixalchemylab.com/product-tag/september-2025-lunacy/ 9/25/25 I love baking but due to my allergies, I only work with gluten and dairy free ingredients these days. While you may not have these issues, is there a baked good you would love receiving even if it is gluten and dairy free? I also only use honey, maple syrup or coconut sugar, but I'm happy to use monk fruit if you'd prefer/need.
Perhaps cookies of some sort? Peanut butter, maybe? Or possibly a sugar cookie? I'm not a baker, so I have no knowledge base, but my gluten-free vegan friend has told me before that there's almost always a way to make substitutions for gluten and animal products when you're cooking or baking, so I'd defer to your expertise for whatever baked type of cookie you think would work best. I grow a wide variety of herbs, are there any you need for your pantry? I have mugwort (which I can prepare for tea/spice use, bath use or smudge), thyme, winter savory, sage, various mints, rosemary, fennel (leaf and seed), and I'm certain I am forgetting somethings so feel free to ask. I wish I were the kind of person who would know how use those herbs in my pantry! I do basic embroidery. Is there a simple design or motif you might like? Like bats, spiders, spooky flowers, pumpkins or other such? This will come either in a hoop frame or on a finished hoop (the back is gathered and covered with cardboard) unless you have other needs like an embroidered ribbon or handkerchief. I always love things with bats! Either a hoop or a handkerchief would be great! Embroidered handkerchiefs are so neat. A ghost or a ghost with a small pumpkin would be another nice alternative. and another tea question, is there anything here you might like https://www.fridaytea.com/ ? I have no idea how it would taste, but I love the name Inari's Foxes! I do like both jasmine tea and licorice tea. I love the idea of the horror inspired blends; of those, Nevermore would probably best suit my taste and make me happy because I love Poe. I also love Oscar Wilde, so I'm intrigued by the Dorian Gray, but I don't think I've ever had puer tea and unfortunately I'm not sure if I would like it. for coffee, whole bean or ground and any particular flavor notes you like? Any roasting preferences? Yes I live in coffee snob land and these are real questions.
Sorry, I don't drink coffee. 9/26/25 Would you be interested in Halloween playing cards (bicycle brand) or a large Halloween puzzle? Yes to both, although more enthusiastically on the puzzle. I love Halloween puzzles, and I'm looking forward to celebrating October by starting some new ones from my stash. I am also paring down a huge Halloween decor collection is there anything you'd like to inherit? Hard to say, just because I have an overly large Halloween decor collection myself. If you have any small vintage-looking Halloween stuff I'd probably be up for that, or something small that's bat-related. Small is the key here, as my own collection is already taking up too much space! Would you like some organic catnip from my parents garden?
I'm torn on this one too. There's a stray cat that's been hanging around the neighborhood for a couple months now and he now spends most of his time on my back patio or front porch because I feed him regularly, put out some boxes for him to hide and sleep in, and have even bought him some toys. He might appreciate some organic catnip for sure. But! my ultimate goal is to get him adopted into a good home where he can live inside and be spoiled and hopefully even have another cat friend to play with. And I really need to get cracking on that, because he's a black cat and I really want him inside and safe before we get too close to Halloween, and I'm not in a position to take him in myself. Would you be interested in receiving cocoa butter or bentonite clay?
Probably not. I have too much cocoa butter based bath stuff already, more than I'll probably ever use.
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I also have a local tea blender just down the street from me if there is anything from there you might like to try https://teahouse-the-tea-specialty-shop.myshopify.com/ This place looks sooo cute, Organic Goodnite Sweetheart - bedtime blend and Black - Organic Earl Grey. I have a wonderful coffee roaster near me, wood-roasted, small batch, regular and decaf, all roast types. It's so good, I won't buy coffee anywhere else, and I only drink dark roast decaf. IF this sounds good, whats your coffee desire, and beans or grind size? They are also a FULLY geeked out space with every video and arcade game known. so I would also send a sticker from them, so also include your favorite old 70's-80's cartoons or fandoms. I currently have a Nespresso machine original line, I have refillable pods that I fill with pre-ground medium roast espresso. I’m dying to knit my Witchee something lovely, as long as it would be appreciated. I can’t commit to a big project in the time frame, but socks, a hat, a cowl, arm warmers, or a shawlette for your neck and shoulders could definitely be doable if that would be enjoyed. Just let me know colour preferences, or fibre preferences/allergies. Socks! I prefer natural fiber if possible, open to black, grey or fall colors. I sew clothing and costume, if you could have any garment made just for you what would it be and what would it look like? You can include reference links/images or just describe it. A corset or small stays would be a dream. I have a giant ribcage and tiny titties which makes finding one that fits me difficult. Do you enjoy stim toys or other fidgety items? I work near an amazing store called Madam Clutterbuckets Neurodiverse Universe that caters to neuroduvergents as well as employing entirely Neurodiverse staff and supporting lots of ND and disabled artists. I live buying stickers, patches, art fidgets and kicknacks. Would you be interested in anything? Website is here but there's way more in store: https://www.madamclutterbuckets.com/ No thank you. What is your size in say Tshirts? Pajamas? Medium in both tops and bottoms. Do you like Halloween socks? Any particular style or image/character? Yes, I love bats. I was fortunate enough to be gifted an entire collection of the Flower Letters-Lily Clara series. It's a story told through beautifully illustrated letters, pictures, diagrams, post cards etc. One snail mail letter at a time. This one is a story of a entreprenurial woman during the silver rush in the West and a bit of a mystery. The letters and details are gorgeous. I've finished reading it, would you like me to pass it along to you, witchee? This sounds like fun! I make junk journals and paper crafts. I would probably have time to make a mini journal or a paper folio type thing. It would come decorated but with space to write and add your own touch or I could make a folio complete with address labels, stationery, stamps etc. to organize your writing goods. Would you like to receive one? My style is generally vintage but I could also do a Halloween one, winter holiday one, shabby chic or something of your suggestion. Yes! A little vampire journal would be amazing! Snag tights have released their Halloween lines. Is there anything there that tempts you? https://snagtights.us/collections/halloween No thank you. Is there anything you'd like from Lush? I will link to their US site, but obviously different countries have different versions. https://www.lush.com/us/en_us No thank you. I will be placing my Dragon Con / Black Moon order *tonight* (8/31/25) -- PLEASE mention now *anything* you would like to receive from this or any recent updates so I can add it to my order! This will be the ONLY chance to get something from the Lab with enough time to receive it and send it on to you!!! Late bird gets no Dragoncon. I go to Disneyland Paris a few times a month as I have a pass- is there anything I can get for you? There are exclusive enamel Trader Pins, for instance. Of course, all the other types of goodies as well. No thank you! Want any of the DragonCon Claw Polish? Yessss, BASTARD-AMBER DRAGON polish, and GLAUCOUS DRAGON. I have a Daiso opening near me next weekend. I'm going to the Grand Opening. Is there anything you want me to be on the lookout for? Nothing in particular! I'll be placing a Nocturne Alchemy order asap, anything from the Halloween update catch your attention? (https://nocturnealchemy.com/collections/limited-collection/products/new-halloween-limited-2025?variant=47186703188182 ) No thank you! Would you be interested in a handwritten journal, filled with things about some of your favorite things, birthday lore, recipes, pretty pictures, stories, quotes, etc.? This sounds awesome, yes! Is there anything you absolutely DO NOT want, that hasn't come up elsewhere? This could be anything from "please, no more plush unicorns, I am drowning!" to "I have trypophobia." I do have trypophobia lol, I also HATE glitter unless its biodegradable, and nothing from ALDI please. If I were to send you a physical book, are there any genres/themes/authors you'd prefer not to encounter? To be honest I haven't read much since high school. I really like to collect classics for decorating and then listen to them as an audiobook. I do like lore books with lots of pictures lol. Is there a charity you would like me to donate to in your name? I don't know enough about charities to know which one you can trust with your money. If I could make you my fudge (not currently selling it, btw, but willing to make for SW witching, nacho witching, etc!), which of these flavors makes you drool : Chocolate & Peanut butter, white chocolate berry, plain chocolate with or without nuts, Old fashioned penuche with or without nuts, peanut butter fudge, Chocolate with montmorency cherries, pumpkin pie fudge. Also possibly taking special flavor requests. OOOOHHHHH, peanut butter or pumpkin pie. anything from Dryad teas pique your interest? https://dryadtea.com/collections/all-tea Chai Matcha and Count Cicso's Earl Grey look good. I do canning and make lots of tasty condiments. Would you like to try some? Give me some flavor ideas. How do you feel about peach? Rhubarb? Tomato? Spicy or sweet? Spicy and sweet? Ooooohhh, I'm pretty open but peach sure does sound nice. Poesie Tea - what would you like? poesieperfume.com London Smoke & Fog Loose Leaf Tea or Poesie Loose Leaf Tea Discovery Set. Would you enjoy overtly Australian things in your gift? Like indigenous spice blends, or Vegemite, I already mentioned Tim Tams, but there are lots of other fun things I could send. Also, if I were to include chocolate in your gift, would it be milk, dark, or white? Or is all chocolate good chocolate? Ooohhh, spice mixes would be good. I cook a lot of chicken and salmon. I am good on chocolate currently! Is there anything here that appeals? https://www.erstwilder.com/ Very cute but not my style. Are you interested in having some of this year's homemade peach jam? Yeeesssss. Do you like bracelets? Can you wear soft stretchy polyester ones, like zox? (zox.co) If so, what size would you prefer? (s / m / l) No thank you. Do you need any supplies or notions for any of your hobbies? Baking additions would be nice! Spices or flavored sugars. Do you like plushies, like Squishables? No thank you. Do you like caramels? We have a local caramel maker who vends at our farmers markets. Any of these flavors sound good? https://jonboycaramels.com/collections/buy Fleur de Sel Caramels look amazing. My son makes mead, would you like to try a sample? No thank you. We made rose petal liqueur and lavender vanilla liqueur; are you interested in having a sample of either? Lavender Vanilla Liqueur is sooo up my alley. Is there anything specifically Pacific Northwest or Seattle themed that you would like? Nothing specifically comes to mind. Maeve Chocolate (formerly Seattle Chocolates) has "seconds" bags; are you interested in some imperfect chocolates? Which flavors? https://maevechocolate.com/collections/truffle-chocolate-bars? I have too much chocolate already. Trader Joes is getting their seasonal things in. If you don't have a TJ's by you, is there anything you want? https://www.traderjoes.com/home/discover/stories/fall-products-2025 Ghosts & Bats Fruit Leather Chains, Pumpkin Bread Mix, Vanilla Cardamom Cold Brew Coffee, La Colombe Pumpkin Spice
Draft Latte, Pumpkin Ultra Moisturizing Hand Cream, and Bourbon Vanilla Beans all look good. Wyrding Studios just posted a new update. Do any of these appeal to you, witchee? https://wyrdingstudios.com/collections/in-the-waiting-woods Very pretty stuff, but no thank you. Tis the season for planner people. Are you one? If so what is your planner poison of choice and do you need/want supplies and if so, what type do you want? Sadly every planner I buy goes unused. Do you feel like you need some leggings, dearest witchee? https://shopnatopia.com/collections/halloween-25 No thank you.
Dearest Witchee, I'll be in London shortly- anything specifically British you'd enjoy? This could be marmalade or tea or Marmite or gothy clothing or a Union Jack something or other. Literally anything- name it! Gothy clothing, or London Fog tea from London! Do you prefer things to be individually wrapped so you can open them when you need a boost, or is putting them in one box unwrapped okay? Wrapped is more fun!
I’m about to make myself an order here, and was wondering if anything might also appeal to you, dearest of witchee’s https://www.etsy.com/shop/khallion Nothing jumps out at me. Dearest witchee, is there anything here that catches your eye? https://ateliercoco-store.com/en-au Very cute stuff but not my style. Interested in any of these? Halloween 2025 – Witch Baby Soap or here MoonaLisa: A Supernatural Clean I would be interested in MoonaLisa Halloween bath and body products but it looks like the update hasn't hit yet. There are artists that sell tattoo passes, so that you can legitimately have their work tattooed. Is there anyone that you would potentially like such a pass for? This sounds cool but I don't get tattoos so no thank you. Obvious question of whether you would like anything from the new Lunacy update (Black Butterfly Moon, etc.)? https://blackphoenixalchemylab.com/product-tag/september-2025-lunacy/ Nothing jumps out at me but I wish add my bpal wishlist here. https://blackphoenixalchemylab.com/wishlist/92E61D/ I love baking but due to my allergies, I only work with gluten and dairy free ingredients these days. While you may not have these issues, is there a baked good you would love receiving even if it is gluten and dairy free? I also only use honey, maple syrup or coconut sugar, but I'm happy to use monk fruit if you'd prefer/need. Yes, I'd appreciate anything just prefer honey and coconut sugar over monkfruit as a sweetener. I grow a wide variety of herbs, are there any you need for your pantry? I have mugwort (which I can prepare for tea/spice use, bath use or smudge), thyme, winter savory, sage, various mints, rosemary, fennel (leaf and seed), and I'm certain I am forgetting somethings so feel free to ask. Absolutely, I could find a use for anything but rosemary and sage would get used the most. I do basic embroidery. Is there a simple design or motif you might like? Like bats, spiders, spooky flowers, pumpkins or other such? This will come either in a hoop frame or on a finished hoop (the back is gathered and covered with cardboard) unless you have other needs like an embroidered ribbon or handkerchief. A ribbon with a bat would be wonderful, I could tie my hair up with it. and another tea question, is there anything here you might like https://www.fridaytea.com/ ? Dorian Gray, Lavender Earl Grey, Libra all sound lovely. for coffee, whole bean or ground and any particular flavor notes you like? Any roasting preferences? Yes I live in coffee snob land and these are real questions. I am all stocked up on coffee unfortunately. Would you be interested in Halloween playing cards (bicycle brand) or a large Halloween puzzle? No thank you. I am also paring down a huge Halloween decor collection is there anything you'd like to inherit? I have no more room for Halloween decor. Would you like some organic catnip from my parents garden? Yes! So of course, new question since the Weenies just dropped - what has caught your nose from the full list? I would love some BPAL weenies, especially decants of these Caramel Apple Cookie 2025 Hair Gloss, Pumpkin Brioche French Toast Hair Gloss, Pink Pumpkin Floss Lotion, Air and Sunshine Galore Home & Linen Spray, A Recurrent Spot Perfume Oil,
Autumn Overlooked my Knitting 2025 Perfume Oil, Brandied Pumpkin Perfume Oil, The Witches 2025 Perfume Oil and The Witches 2025 Perfume Oil. Adagio's Wicked Teas are back out (https://www.adagio.com/signature_blend/wicked_teas.html) - any interest in any of them? No thank you! So my aunt is in the hospital after suffering a stroke this weekend ☹️ and I'll be visiting her a lot for the foreseeable future. I'll be driving past a Penzeys store each time. Is there anything you might want from Penzeys (https://www.penzeys.com/)? Nothing jumps out at me.