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Switch Witch 2023 In Thread Questions master list
How about some dishcloths, for the kitchen? Or spa cloths for the bathroom? If so, which? Any particular colors?? Would you like any of Cat Coven's Halloween goods? It's her original artwork based on medieval art. (It's a limited edition of everything, so hopefully things arent sold out yet.) Look at The Green Salmon's webpage The Green Salmon - do you fancy any of the teas, coffees etc? It's a favorite place for me to stop on the coast, and I'll take any excuse to drive to the ocean. What are your favorite halloween/samhain treats to eat? Please be specific. I have access to various candy stores, including healthy candy lol. Would you like any of these Snag Halloween tights? And if so, which of their sizes? https://snagtights.com/pages/halloween Also is there anything you would particularly like from the UK? 8/30 What Halloween things off RedBubble do you like? Share link if possible. 8/31 Is there anything you might want from Japan? Snacks (autumn flavors are out~), nerdy stuff, cute stuff anything! is there anything being removed from site or a virtual con scent you are interested in trying? Moonalisa.....she just released her new Halloween scents, lip balm, candles, and soaps, want anything? (mooscents.com) 9/1 I was wondering whether Tim Tams in any incarnation would tempt my witchee? On the less sweet side, are there any other Australian things you might be tempted by? Do you enjoy fanfic? I would be happy to write something for you, and/or read/comment upon/gush over thing(s) you've written, if that's something you'd enjoy... Would you appreciate rare TAL decant(s) in 1 mL amber roll-on bottle(s)? How do you feel about enamel pins? If positively, which fandoms or topics would you like? 9/2 I make lightweight hairfalls, the kind that can be attached to a pony tail or to pig tails. They are good for those of us that are more tender-headed. I use a variety of materials like shibori ribbon, and puffy yarns and pieces of lace and silk. You can use them for every day or as part of your Weenie costume. Is this of interest to you? If so tell me what length, what color(s) and if you want one for a pony tail or two for pig tails.
During my recent travels I got to experience the incredible delight of Serge Luten perfumers here in Paris (imagine if the Lab and Anna Sui made babies inside a Cadbury Cream Egg decorated with stained glass windows and...you've come close to the experience of being in that shop). Anyway, after spending gobs of monies, they loaded me up with delectable samples of their insanely expensive wares- do you want some???
Haus Of Gloi just had their Halloween update! Anything appeal to you? https://www.hausofgloi.com/collections/fall-1 9/3 I just came across this Etsy shop (TheGrayMuse) and I WILL BE ORDERING and wondering if you would like something from there as well? Future Primitive Soaps has released it's fall stuff. Would you like anything from there dearest witchee? https://futureprimitivesoap.co.uk I harvested some elderberries yesterday and I have a lot more out there, so I made a batch of elderberry syrup. Would you appreciate a 4oz bottle of it? Do you want anything from Sea Witch Botanicals (I can buy it locally from shops)? Hirons Drug Store - which is basically an Unbelievable place to browse for every kind of eclectic, fun, spooky, weird, and even useful thing you could want - so tell me some Odds And Ends of things you like or want, I know this is open ended, sorry - - gadgetry, stickers, toys, pens, costumery, snacks, decoration, kitchen stuff, etc Gift Certificates you'd like to places that are local to you? How do you feel about ILNP nail polish and what are your favs from the new Cosmos collection and any others on their site?? Would you be interested in anything from Alobudra? https://alobudrallc.company.site/products/ are there any more “traditional” Japanese souvenirs you’d like to have (think chopsticks, tenugui, washi paper, etc.)? 9/4 Would you like to try Brujita Skincare ? (Ignore the out of stock except for In Your Room collection and Inner Child Ritual candle.) Would you be interested in any jewelry or other items made with tiny bones from this shop? There are some Halloween themed ones: https://www.tinybonesandthings.com/s/shop If you like tea, is there anything you would like from Bird & Blend? https://www.birdandblendtea.com/ 9/5 BloomChic - just discovered them - Take a look at the Halloween stuff, and tell me the link and the size of whatever thing you like! Poesie Tea! Do you like? Some of my favorites are from this company. https://www.poesieperfume.com/loose-leaf-tea 9/6 Would you like anything from Trader Joe's? (Pumpkin products are, sadly, not in stores yet, but they will be during this round!) Do you have any Halloween traditions? What about Halloween-related fandoms? (ie. The Nightmare Before Christmas) non-U.S folks!!! We always end up asking what we'd like from your exotic-to-us locales, but do you have any wishes for things from the States? I make things from thrifted sweaters that I cut up & make things from. Do you like armwarmers? Long or short? Solid color ( elegant) or funky stripes made from multiple sweaters? Fave colors? Is cashmere okay? Wool & related blends? ( I never use scratchy wool for arm warmers.) Do you like buttons used decoratively? I also do coiled & sewn rope work- it's functional art I wrap the rope in fabric & add appliques. I just had my first art show with these- bowls, trivets ( that can hang on the wall when not in use), coasters. Is this something you'd like ? What sort of Halloween fabric? Whimsical? Witchy, bats, mushrooms, moths? How gothy do you like? have velvets & sparkly stuff to work with too. What is your preference witchee? 9/7 How do you feel about cherry things? Check out Cherry Republic and let me know if anything catches your eye! Similarly, are you into fancy flavors of olive oil or vinegar? Check out Fustini's and let me know if anything appeals! We also have an awesome store for jams and sauce, American Spoon which you should totally check out! Would you like some locally sourced maple syrup? Finally, I live in a place known for fudge. Do you like it and/or are their flavors you particularly like? My favorite shop is Murdick's if you need to see a flavor list. Anything from the IKEA Halloween store catch your witchy eye? https://www.ikea.com/ca/en/campaigns/halloween/ https://wildsoulriver.com I own the Magical Nature Tarot and love the feel of the cards. They have candles and teas and tinctures and books of the activist or witchy sort. Anything you see that you'd like? I live near a Penzey's Spice https://www.penzeys.com - do you cook? - Do you want fancy schmancy spices or spice blends? - Do you have a favorite alternative source that you prefer and or recommend? For example egads I am asking lots of Qs Curio Spice Co, Diaspora etc do ethically sourced spices. - If you cook is there a type of cuisine you are interested in learning more about and would appreciate a starter pack of spices for that type of cooking? Colourpop's Haunted Mansion collection dropped today. If you're interested in makeup or skin care, are you interested in anything from Colourpop? https://colourpop.com/ Anything of interest from Cellar Door? (They have candles and soaps.) Are you into wax melts, candles, incense, room sprays, or none of the above? Would you like anything from Luvmilk's Monster Mash? I dye yarn. Are you a person who crafts with such? What fiber, weights, and colors would tickle your fancy? Would you rather have two different 100g skeins or enough of the same something for a bigger project? Provided my experiments work, would you be interested in a bar of homemade tallow soap? I promise I will not send you anything particularly suspect, so this is entirely contingent upon my competence. Do homemade caramels or shortbread tickle your fancy? 9/8 because I’m a knitting kind of witch, would you appreciate a pair of hand knit socks. If yes, would you like them in a particular colour? What type of spooky season imagery do you like? (Ie. bats, ghosts, vintage Halloween, etc.) Astrid's Autumn Line and Anniversary Tea Party just dropped. Anything you want? Homemade and preserved food goodies - Which of these things would you like my dear witchie? All are organic and grown or made by me. sun-dried heirloom tomatoes dried ancho chile peppers - can be whole halves or ground into a delicious powder sugar-free candied pecans and walnuts or almonds gourmet quality fudge in many flavors (formerly from my ETSY shop which I had to close until I have my own home again) please give me an idea the kinds of flavors you like. My more popular ones are Penuche, Choc & PB, Pumpkin pie, Forest fruit (with cherries, blueberries and cranberries), Vegan chocolate dried italian plums (pitted) sugar-free canned plum or logan berry jam freshly dried rosemary, thyme, basil, parsley individually or in combo almond flour baked goods (low carb, sugar free, and gluten free) - give me examples of savory and sweet things you'd like Might you like a witch hat? Later this month I'm taking a class at an area museum where I'm supposed to decorate 2 hats. Also I crochet wicked cute witchy hats. 9/9 Do you see anything here that interests you? They have dry shampoos, whipped soaps, awesome hand cream, linen spray, sugar scrubs and perfume. https://www.etsy.com/shop/faefragrance/?etsrc=sdt 9/10 Anything you want from my favorite local tea shop? www.fridaytea.com How about from my skincare person? drjensbeautylab.com/ How about from my witchy Chandler? https://www.etsy.com/shop/TeresaLynnsSimpleLux It's also that time of year where I make handmade soap (usually with calendula infused olive oil, tallow, oatmeal and honey) and candles (feel free to specify color and size, I don't usually scent them, but I do have a clover and apple scent I've been wanting to play with). I can also annoint and dress candles with TALs and herbs. Any interest? I also grow herbs which can be culinary or magical. I'd be happy to prepare a smudge or dry some herbs for your enjoyment. I currently have oregano (yellow and standard), mugwort, thyme, sage (purple or garden), tea peppermint, chives, lovage, plantain, comfrey, raspberry leaf, and yarrow. I'm probably forgetting something. I also make salves! My go to in an arnica, calendula and comfrey mix for healing wounds or chapped skin. This can also be used on pet paws. We do have barely enough time that I could do a custom infusion. 9/11 Anything in the Paintbox Soapworks Halloween update looking good to you? https://paintboxsoapworks.com/new-limited-edition/2023-weenie-collection/ 9/12 If you have a furry friend living with you, what sort of treats do they like? 9/13 What is your feelings on seasonal mugs? Yes or, no? Too many in your house or bring them on??
Are your wishlists - Amazon, Etsy, etc - up to date, and if so, are they all linked somewhere that I can find them?
Do you have anything you use every day that you wouldnt mind getting more of? Anything you love or need to have from Adagio or Rishi teas? List here things you wish you would've added to your questionnaire 9/14 Nocturne Alchemy just dropped their Halloween update! You like the looks of anything? https://nocturnealchemy.com/collections/limited-collection Is there anything you would like from the Weenie update? How do you feel about stickers? If positively, are there any themes you'd rather not have stickers of? What about crystals, cool rocks, and gemstones? 9/15 How do you feel about Squishmallows and Squishables? (They have mini and micro sizes for those who like cute plushies but don't have a lot of space.) Would you wear enamel pins with chains that are meant to be put on lapels? (Something like this.) Speaking of enamel pins... The Pickety Witch's Autumn and Halloween collection just dropped. Has anything caught your eye? I used to make mobiles out of paper cranes, would you appreciate something like this? if so, what size restrictions do you have, if any? ie., should it take up less space vertically or horizontally? color palette preference? 9/16 ordering bulbs from https://oldhousegardens.com and was wondering if my witchee would like some. Would you like something like "sock arms" if I find time to craft? (Sometimes I make a pattern called Toast or Toasty {one has a thumb the other is just a tube} http://www.afriendtoknitwith.com/2008/09/toasttoasty.html. here are other photos from my blog: https://www.elkaknits.com/?p=845 ) -- If so what sort of colors? Witchee, what's your take on seasonal-themed Washi tape?
What about seasonal treats from Trader Joe's?
I make gluten-free biscotti this time of year, lemon and also cocoa varieties: does this sound good to you?
Would you like me to make a music mix for you? I kick it old school with a burned CD. If you're into this, name at least 3 to 5 genres of music you already love, or are interested to explore more of! 9/17 Anything here you like? https://bserway.com/ Anything you'd like from my Ren Fest? There is an outstanding garlic based shop I'll be going to next weekend, for my annual stock up of their spice blends & garlic oil blends. Any other Renny stuff that you like? know we are looking at a lot of candles, but if you are into looking at more (and it is ok to say you are not), do any of these strike your fancy? https://www.lakewoodwax.com/candlesforacause (Feel free to take a look at their current and signature scents too but I wanted to highlight these fundraiser scents first!) 9/18 none 9/19 f you are a person who appreciates tarot and oracle decks, do you have a strong preference about receiving new ones vs gently/barely used? Are you a Studio Ghibli fan, and if so, what are your feelings about fan made art featuring characters? Want anything from LUSH? Here's the link specifically to their Halloween drop (https://www.lush.com/us/en_us/c/halloween) BUT, feel free to peruse all of it. 9/20 Part 2 of the Autumnal/Halloween drop from Haus of Gloi is coming this weekend- take a look and see if anything is compelling! https://www.hausofgloi.com (fall part 2 is live on Sunday, here is a list of what is coming: https://www.hausofgloi.com/blogs/haus-herald/fall-part-2)
Also, I live in Philly and will use ANY reason to spend time at the Mütter Museum- anything of interest (including, but not limited to, the well-loved BPAL exclusive for the museum, Ü?) https://www.muttermuseumstore.org If you are so inclined, do you want or need any natural items or ingredients for spellwork that could be collected from forests, ocean, fields or stream? I also have access to oak gall ink and various other esoteric substances. Are you a fan of the show Cobra Kai? Do you enjoy any of the scented items from Victoria's Secret? Would you be interested in receiving a silver locket with papyrus and herbs inside, as a protective amulet? 9/21 So Witchee mine, are you a spellworker? - any interest in acorns from a tree known as The Mother Oak at my Ren Fest grounds. It is the biggest tree I've ever seen in MI. It is cared for by tree scientists from MSU. It is the mom to every other oak on the grounds. Saturday is Mabon & I will go & gather acorns before the park opens to patrons as I do each year. But this time it's actual Mabon. So Witchee dearest, would you like some? Witchee, do you like anything from Lenny Mud? 9/22 From previous questions you've answered, I know a lot about the teas you'd like from specific places, but I want to know your more general tea preferences. Black, green, white, rooibos, oolong, herbal? - Japan is particularly big on their green tea and hojicha (roasted green tea), any interest? - My partner has given me an extraordinary amount of rooibos from South Africa. It's amazing and I'd like to share, so would you like some? despite being uk based I’m probably gonna have to make a torrid order because I fell in. Anything catch your eye while I’m doing it? 9/27 How do you feel about nail wraps, like from Espionage Cosmetics? They are having a tempting fall sale. Anything catch your eye? https://espionagecosmetics.com/collections/itsfallyall23 Is anyone into colouring in? 9/30 Since I'm starting to get ads for holiday shop stuff coming in, witchees who are winter holiday afficionados, are there any decorations, treats, etc. that you would be looking for?
Answers to Switch Witch 2023 Questions
How about some dishcloths, for the kitchen? Or spa cloths for the bathroom? If so, which? Any particular colors?? I would take dishcloths for the kitchen made with scrubby! Can always use more cloths for the bathroom too. Colors would be the same as my usual favs. Purples, blacks, jewel toned blues. No neons, pastels, or navy. Would you like any of Cat Coven's Halloween goods? It's her original artwork based on medieval art. (It's a limited edition of everything, so hopefully things arent sold out yet.) I don't think I see anything that I super need. I like her t-shirts and dresses but they are pretty spendy compared to teeturtle sales. I love her goat pin but not in gold, plus it's sold out. Look at The Green Salmon's webpage The Green Salmon - do you fancy any of the teas, coffees etc? The Green Fairy latte mix sounds interesting. Rootin' Tootin' Licorice Chai. Green Salmon Black Tea Chai Latte mix. Organic Daydreamer's Tea. Any of the dark roast blends (whole bean.) Any of the cocoas except the berry, but especially the super shroom or the maca. What are your favorite halloween/samhain treats to eat? Please be specific. I have access to various candy stores, including healthy candy lol. Soul cakes or Barmbrack or Fadge (I like mine with dried fruit like cherries and spices like cloves, cardamom, cinnamon, sometimes with cacao powder.) Colcannon or champ or farls. Mmmmm butter. Pumpkin bread (I love Smitten Kitchens recipe.) Pumpkin cheesecake. Pumpkin soup. Roasted hollowed out pumpkins with something yummy served inside, like our harvest ragout soup. Roasted carrots, cauliflower, potatoes, sweet potatoes, turnips, parsnips, cabbage, and other veggies. Fenberry Pie (savory pie with cranberries and chicken or other meat. Rabbit is excellent with it.) Baked apples and pears. Erbowle (hot liquidified plums spiced with cloves.) Salad with apples, pecans, hazelnuts, pomegranate, dried cranberries, blackberries, and some type of cheese. Apple butter or pumpkin butter. Apple cider or wassail. Caramel apples. Cinnamon and clove everything. Squash everything. Pumpkin ravioli. I don't usually eat corn (sooo much GMO corn out there), but I'll eat corn around samhain. Roasted or mexican street corn is my fave. And cornbread. - During this time I'll do kettle corn too. NOM. Sometimes caramel corn. Sorry, I can't think of any candy that I especially would only want around Samhain. (I don't do Hersheys or Nestle and prefer only ethical slave-free chocolate.) Maybe some of Holly's Penuche? Would you like any of these Snag Halloween tights? And if so, which of their sizes? https://snagtights.com/pages/halloween No thanks, I don't do tights. I'm lucky if I wear something other than tees/camis and pjs/shorts. Also is there anything you would particularly like from the UK? Everything! Tea (Bird & Blend, Whittard, Harrods, etc.) Chocolate! (NearyNógs!! Ombar? Solkiki! Lucocoa! Chocolate Tree (chocolate covered orange peel!!) Forever Cacao (drinking chocolate with coconut sugar!) London chocolate! (omg truffles, caramels, etc.) Montezumas (awesome looking truffles. Truffles and drinking chocolate are my favorite.) Wine gums! Lush! Future Primitive - Ghost Smoke everything! Red Dwarf all the things! I mean, really, I would probably spend like a million dollars (that I don't have) if I visited the UK. I really want to go to Wales, Scotland, and Ireland. I love knotwork, everything Arthurian, many BBC shows, ... Lots of good yarn there too!! I mean, there are probably so many things that I don't even know I want. Clotted cream! Clotted cream fudge! A decent pudding steamer! Sticky Toffee pudding recipes! I love tablet and tiffin. I'd love to try Custard Creams! Send me Jaffa cakes! Send me decent Jammie Dodgers! I love hob nobs digestives (no chocolate.) Vintage things from portobello road market? I love antique silver and glass crystal, especially purple glass or glass with neodymium in it. Cheese? Port (haha!) Whisky?? Chutney? Jam? Scone mix? Something awesome from Liberty Fabrics? (cotton, like quilting fabric or tana lawn - fat quarter or a yard.) Pim's No 1? Handmade things from a craft market? It's probably too hard to send me fish and chips, or great indian food, or afternoon tea, or scotch eggs, or cornish pastrys. bulbs / seeds? Give me a place to stay when I visit someday? 8/30 What Halloween things off RedBubble do you like? Share link if possible. I have RedBubble stuff on my amazon wish list (probably under clothing and under stickers.) 8/31 Is there anything you might want from Japan? Snacks (autumn flavors are out~), nerdy stuff, cute stuff anything! I love flavored kit kats!!! I like spooky washi tape or origami paper. I would love recycled kimono silk!! (purples, blues, black, grey preferred.) I love japanese incense (low smoke preferred but will take whatever.) I could use a soy sauce dish for sushi dipping, preferably with a meneki neko, or equine, or rabbit in the moon, or ... maybe a furoshiki cloth? I used to collect starbucks bears/city/Been There mugs, so any Japanese starbucks mugs (demitasse or ornament size would be great) or whatever. I see that the website for Starbucks Japan has siren bears right now!! Would love to try the japanese starbucks VIA Matcha or Hōjicha. The bear shaped cold drink tumbler is the CUTEST. I guess there are regional limited edition stuff that are only sold at certain stores too. Maybe a cool starbucks gift card (empty is fine because I doubt they are compatible with the US stores -- SBUX Japan is it's own company and not part of SBUX US.) that says Japan or something. Right now they should have the anniversary collection out but soon they will have a halloween collection too! caramel macchiato mooncake! Would love to try any snacks that are especially unique to Japan. Tokyo Honey Sugar Butter Cookies? Something with Sakura? Moon Festival items or snacks (mooncake?) Wagashi candy? Shittori Choco? Galbo (royal milk tea!!) Bisco? Bourbon Baum rolls? Pizza poteto? Black Thunder (custard apple pie sounds fantastic!) Konpeito Sugar Candy? Dorayaki (chocolate, custard, or matcha?) cream collons? caramels? Koala's march? (honey, matcha, or chocolate) Seasonal purple sweet potato flavored hi chew or other goodies? I mean, I've never been there so I don't know what I'd want? But I love sweet things and sometimes savory things. is there anything being removed from site or a virtual con scent you are interested in trying? I grabbed the virtual con scents I wanted. I am sooo behind on updating my wish list though! I think I'm ok on stuff leaving the site, although I missed out on Lupers. Moonalisa.....she just released her new Halloween scents, lip balm, candles, and soaps, want anything? (mooscents.com) I bought some lip balm, so I'm good. 9/1 I was wondering whether Tim Tams in any incarnation would tempt my witchee? I've had Tim Tams and thought they were only ok. I am a heathen! Maybe if there is a special seasonal flavor? I would take other sweet Australian goodies. Jaffs? Carmello Koala? Picnic bar? Anzac biscuits? Maggie Beer Fig and Fennel Paste? wagon wheels? Scotch finger biscuits? Iced vovos? cheese twisties? I would try a cherry ripe although I don't usually love coconut in candy bars. kingstons? hundreds & thousands? violet crumble? Any kind of snack that is australian that you like. no vegemite though, I can get that here. On the less sweet side, are there any other Australian things you might be tempted by? Starbucks Australia exclusive things? Bearista (looks like a Siren Bearista!) I am totally jealous of the Rabbit in the Moon hot beverage tumblers and water bottles that are out there right now. Any city mugs or "been there" mugs / demitasse / ornaments would be very welcome! Do you enjoy fanfic? I would be happy to write something for you, and/or read/comment upon/gush over thing(s) you've written, if that's something you'd enjoy... Not especially. Would you appreciate rare TAL decant(s) in 1 mL amber roll-on bottle(s)? Sure! How do you feel about enamel pins? If positively, which fandoms or topics would you like? I don't ever wear them. I have a bunch that are stuffed in a cookie jar. I could use a coffin shaped fabric thing to hang on the wall and put all of my pins on. Umm I don't even know what I want until I see it. 9/2 I make lightweight hairfalls, the kind that can be attached to a pony tail or to pig tails. They are good for those of us that are more tender-headed. I use a variety of materials like shibori ribbon, and puffy yarns and pieces of lace and silk. You can use them for every day or as part of your Weenie costume. Is this of interest to you? If so tell me what length, what color(s) and if you want one for a pony tail or two for pig tails. No thank you, I suck at putting those on, haha!
During my recent travels I got to experience the incredible delight of Serge Luten perfumers here in Paris (imagine if the Lab and Anna Sui made babies inside a Cadbury Cream Egg decorated with stained glass windows and...you've come close to the experience of being in that shop). Anyway, after spending gobs of monies, they loaded me up with delectable samples of their insanely expensive wares- do you want some??? Um, YES.
Haus Of Gloi just had their Halloween update! Anything appeal to you? https://www.hausofgloi.com/collections/fall-1 I would take Ghost Puffs in any of the scrubs/whipped soap and maybe a small body emulsion? Would take candles in any of these: Blueberry Tart, Lemon Marshmallow, Marshmallow Rose, Apple Milk, Blood Orange Marshmallow, Cozy Pumpkin, Ghost Puffs, Olde Cider Haus, Pumpkin Eater, Pumpkin Queen, Red Roan. (Candles would be for my mom.) Refresher sprays welcomed in Blood Orange Marshmallow or Ghost Puffs (or Lemon Marshmallow from summer area but there is only 1 left!) I would take butterbombs but I don't see any! 9/3 I just came across this Etsy shop (TheGrayMuse) and I WILL BE ORDERING and wondering if you would like something from there as well? Not really my thing. Future Primitive Soaps has released it's fall stuff. Would you like anything from there dearest witchee? https://futureprimitivesoap.co.uk Ghost smoke whipped soap or scrub! (I'd actually like her recipes for everything too, I think she sells those on her etsy.) I harvested some elderberries yesterday and I have a lot more out there, so I made a batch of elderberry syrup. Would you appreciate a 4oz bottle of it? Sure! Do you want anything from Sea Witch Botanicals (I can buy it locally from shops)? I love Sea Witch! *Scented Veil, Incense, or Candles scents: qouth the raven, white lodge, hermitage, herbal renewal, krampus (I have scented veil in krampus), green fairy, timberwolf, ostara, lammas... I think Hermitage would be my top pick in scented veil. EDIT: I would totally try the new Samhain incense!! *Would try the facial soap and facial care products, the shampoo bar, starry night lip balm, the homecleaning duo (on sale!) I love pinch pigs!! They're sold out at Sea Witch but I think etsy has a ton of them from various people. Hirons Drug Store - which is basically an Unbelievable place to browse for every kind of eclectic, fun, spooky, weird, and even useful thing you could want - so tell me some Odds And Ends of things you like or want, I know this is open ended, sorry - - gadgetry, stickers, toys, pens, costumery, snacks, decoration, kitchen stuff, etc Stickers, pens, snacks... Gift Certificates you'd like to places that are local to you? Yuppy Puppy (toenail trims) Mostly I like GC's for food because I'm poor and eating out is a treat. I eat total crap food when I eat out. Costa Vida, MOD pizza ... unfortunately the super local places don't have GC's. (The Steer Inn, The Ram, D'Lish's, etc.) How do you feel about ILNP nail polish and what are your favs from the new Cosmos collection and any others on their site?? I rarely wear nail polish, although ILNP is my fav! Would you be interested in anything from Alobudra? https://alobudrallc.company.site/products/ I am kind of intrigued by backflow incense but I would need a backflow incense holder. I saw one that is a gargoyle the other day and wanted it but resisted. I like mists, incense, bath salts, candles, resins... anything with my scent profile. are there any more “traditional” Japanese souvenirs you’d like to have (think chopsticks, tenugui, washi paper, etc.)? See answer above! 9/4 Would you like to try Brujita Skincare ? (Ignore the out of stock except for In Your Room collection and Inner Child Ritual candle.) The Sandalwood hydrosol sounds nice. Minis of Sea Algae cleanser, Purple Reina facial scrub, and Vegan creme? Would you be interested in any jewelry or other items made with tiny bones from this shop? There are some Halloween themed ones: https://www.tinybonesandthings.com/s/shop I don't wear much jewelry and don't have room for the vials or domes, so pass. If you like tea, is there anything you would like from Bird & Blend? https://www.birdandblendtea.com/ I love bird and blend!!! I would love to try the Sticky Chai, Rose & Cardamom Chai, Toffee Chai, Butter Brew, Peach Cobbler, Violet Cream, Campfires & Vampires, Devon Cream... and could always use more Bonfire Toffee and Vicky's Sponge Cake!! 9/5 BloomChic - just discovered them - Take a look at the Halloween stuff, and tell me the link and the size of whatever thing you like! These are all kind of "my style". I'm an 18/20. Sorry, I didn't get link, just read that now, but I did cut and paste the actual name so they shouldn't be hard to find. I don't usually wear dresses much though, so the sleep stuff would probably get the most use. I kind of really want the hooded sleep jumpsuit, haha! Halloween Skull Print Hooded Zipper Sleep Jumpsuit (black or purple)
Halloween Skull & Spider Web Print Pocket Sleep Pants
Halloween Skull & Floral Print Bell Sleeve Dress
Halloween Bat Print Elastic Waist sleep shorts
Halloween Bat Pattern Mesh Pompom Trim Dress
Halloween Bat Print Mesh Square Neck Dress
Halloween Bat Print Pocket Button Up Sleep Jumpsuit
Bat Print Pocket Square Neck Dress
Halloween Skull Print Pocket Sleep Short Poesie Tea! Do you like? Some of my favorites are from this company. https://www.poesieperfume.com/loose-leaf-tea All of the black teas except the chestnut sound good. I don't do chamomile, rooibos/honeybush, pu-erh, or mate. I'm kind of meh about oolong and green unless it is very deliciously flavored. (I do like jasmine tea!) I don't often do tissanes/herbals, when I do it's usually basil/licorice/mint/eucalyptus (Breathe Easy original from Traditional Medicinals is one of my staples.) Please don't send me caffeine free tea / herbal tea / tissanes unless it's specifically on my wish list. 9/6 Would you like anything from Trader Joe's? (Pumpkin products are, sadly, not in stores yet, but they will be during this round!) I have a Trader Joe's so I'm probably good. I guess I should finish off the Pumpkin Sticky Toffee puddings from TJ's that I've been hoarding. And the maple bread. OM NOM NOM. Do you have any Halloween traditions? I used to ALWAYS do corn mazes but I haven't done one since moving to this side of the state. What about Halloween-related fandoms? (ie. The Nightmare Before Christmas) Yes, NBC is a big one. But like Halloween is Everyday. Ministry said so. non-U.S folks!!! We always end up asking what we'd like from your exotic-to-us locales, but do you have any wishes for things from the States? I iz in the states, but if you live in a place that has Starbucks Been There mugs or find a City Mug at a Thriftstore... think of me. I make things from thrifted sweaters that I cut up & make things from. Do you like armwarmers? I personally do not need any as I am too hot 99.99999999% of the time. But my son wears his ALL YEAR LONG, even when it's 100 outside. (hats too!) If you wanted to make him some, he would be so grateful! Long or short? Long long long Solid color ( elegant) or funky stripes made from multiple sweaters? Stripes or solid color both work. Fave colors? His fav colors are blue and green (jewel tone or dark - not navy, not pastels.) Is cashmere okay? Yes. Wool & related blends? ( I never use scratchy wool for arm warmers.) Great! Do you like buttons used decoratively? Absolutely. He loves dragons and pirates and vikings. I also do coiled & sewn rope work- it's functional art I wrap the rope in fabric & add appliques. I just had my first art show with these- bowls, trivets ( that can hang on the wall when not in use), coasters. Is this something you'd like ? Um, duh! What sort of Halloween fabric? Whimsical? Witchy, bats, mushrooms, moths? BATSSSSSSS. Also sugar skulls. Or sugar skully dogs. Gravestones. Spooky trees. Purple / black / grey / silver, no orange or yellow please. How gothy do you like? ALL THE GOTHY. have velvets & sparkly stuff to work with too. What is your preference witchee? oooh! Velvets! Except that they are probably harder to get dog hair out of. Just cotton is ok. Sparkly is good too. 9/7 How do you feel about cherry things? Check out Cherry Republic and let me know if anything catches your eye! I love cherry things! Cherry balsamic vinegar! dried cherries (whichever kind would be best in my cherry almond fruitcake.) Milk chocolate covered cherries and or dark chocolate cherry turtles. Cherry jam or preserves, or spiced cherry preserves. Cherry black tea. Shortbread. Cherry nut mix. Black Cherry Cream Soda, True Cherry Cola, Cherry Root Beer, Cherry Lime Soda. (I hardly EVER drink soda, but I would make an exception for these.) Similarly, are you into fancy flavors of olive oil or vinegar? Check out Fustini's and let me know if anything appeals! OMG I love flavored oils and vinegars! And really really really thick artisan balsamic vinegar. I bought a bottle of it at a renn fair of all places and my mom used it all! The nerve! (and I got her three bottles of flavored, sigh!) So probably the 12 or 18 year dark balsamic. If their balsamic is super thick, I would also probably love most of the fruit ones. (Cara Cara Vanilla, Peach, Raspberry, Apple, Mango, Pomegranate, Strawberry.) The really thick ones can be used as salad dressing (without oil) and that gets a lot of use at our place. The vanilla bean white balsamic sounds really interesting too! We also have an awesome store for jams and sauce, American Spoon which you should totally check out! Mmm! Maple Syrup, Star Thistle Honey, Raw Honey, Salted Maple Caramel, Maple Cream, Candied Pecans, Red Raspberry Butter, Damson Plum Preserves, Honeycrisp Apple Conserve, Spiced Pear Conserve... too many things. I just love food and this is why I need to be on my keto diet, haha! (I'm taking a break whenever I plateau, so I can still eat other things within reason.) Would you like some locally sourced maple syrup? oooh yes. Maple sugar treats are good too. Finally, I live in a place known for fudge. Do you like it and/or are their flavors you particularly like? My favorite shop is Murdick's if you need to see a flavor list. I love penuche (no nuts!) (Holly (Greenwoodtree) makes the BEST penuche! Holly's Apple Pie is amazing too.) Oooh they have BUTTERSCOTCH. One of my fav flavors for pudding and soda, haha. I would definitely try that! I also like chocolate with cherries, or chocolate peanut butter. Or peanut butter chocolate chip. chocolate caramel sea salt. plain chocolate. plain double chocolate. turtle! If I were at a store, I would want to sample the butter pecan and the maple bourbon pecan. and the vanilla. because those sound interesting but I don't know that I would want a whole slice. Can you get it in smaller quantities at the store? Anything from the IKEA Halloween store catch your witchy eye? https://www.ikea.com/ca/en/campaigns/halloween/ I do not. I would say the light up black tree, but I got one in a swap last year! Now I just need nightmare before christmas ornaments and tree topper for it! (ideas on my amazon holidays list) https://wildsoulriver.com I own the Magical Nature Tarot and love the feel of the cards. They have candles and teas and tinctures and books of the activist or witchy sort. Anything you see that you'd like? I would love a hagstone! The Herbal Spell Baths look fun. Honey, Maple Syrup. Wow, it sounds like the Wild Rose Essence was made for me. I live near a Penzey's Spice https://www.penzeys.com - do you cook? Not a lot because so many people here in the house and one is very controlling about food and the kitchen. - Do you want fancy schmancy spices or spice blends? I actually have a lot right now. The only kind of thing I really need is really good organic grass fed ghee. - If you cook is there a type of cuisine you are interested in learning more about and would appreciate a starter pack of spices for that type of cooking? Nope, I'm good. Colourpop's Haunted Mansion collection dropped today. If you're interested in makeup or skin care, are you interested in anything from Colourpop? https://colourpop.com/ https://colourpop.com/pages/wishlist?wishlist=0qICbpa-qefHhWGPKgoVk2QwlR1Dc2z4Gkf6Js1Qdg- I really kind of want the smoky eye palette. And the haunted mansion super shock eyeshadow. Anything of interest from Cellar Door? (They have candles and soaps.) I would love a Once Bitten candle but they are on the spendy side. Are you into wax melts, candles, incense, room sprays, or none of the above? I like all of those things but I hardly ever use any of them. Would you like anything from Luvmilk's Monster Mash? I love luvmilk!
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Bath Salts, Milk Bath, Dusting Powder (no Puff needed), Sugar Scrub
Bags are fine for salts/milk bath Scents:
Alien Girlfriend
Pegasus Lover Old Flames scents:
Clown Girlfriend
Gumiho Girlfriend
Oni Lover
Scarecrow Girlfriend I dye yarn. Are you a person who crafts with such? What fiber, weights, and colors would tickle your fancy? Would you rather have two different 100g skeins or enough of the same something for a bigger project? I do use yarn! I like fingering, Sport, DK, Worsted, Aran... If fingering, a skein of 100g or two different skeins of 100g are enough for a project most likely. 200g are probably big enough for the other weights of yarn too, I could make matching mitts and hats or something. Provided my experiments work, would you be interested in a bar of homemade tallow soap? I promise I will not send you anything particularly suspect, so this is entirely contingent upon my competence. Sure! Do homemade caramels or shortbread tickle your fancy? Um, yum. Matcha shortbread! Caramels of all kinds. 9/8 because I’m a knitting kind of witch, would you appreciate a pair of hand knit socks. If yes, would you like them in a particular colour? I don't wear socks often but I would always take hand knitted socks. I usually do stripey but it depends on your yarn stash I guess! I do a lot of black or grey for socks, but purple would be good too! What type of spooky season imagery do you like? (Ie. bats, ghosts, vintage Halloween, etc.) Bats, skulls, corvids, gargoyles/grotesques. Creepy bottles! Nightmare before Christmas stuff. Astrid's Autumn Line and Anniversary Tea Party just dropped. Anything you want? Yes! Usually there is too much fruit or floral in her perfumes but some of these sound like they're my style. Just decants would be perfect. - Darkness Summoned - Rose Gold - Weaving Beneath the October Moon (ok, sometimes I like lavender and pumpkin together) Homemade and preserved food goodies - Which of these things would you like my dear witchie? All are organic and grown or made by me. sun-dried heirloom tomatoes Yes! dried ancho chile peppers - can be whole halves or ground into a delicious powder Sure! sugar-free candied pecans and walnuts or almonds Pecans or Almonds, I don't like walnuts. gourmet quality fudge in many flavors (formerly from my ETSY shop which I had to close until I have my own home again) please give me an idea the kinds of flavors you like. My more popular ones are Penuche, Choc & PB, Pumpkin pie, Forest fruit (with cherries, blueberries and cranberries), Vegan chocolate Penuche (no nuts), Apple Pie, Forest Fruit!! dried italian plums (pitted) Nah, I have lots. sugar-free canned plum or logan berry jam Loganberry jam!! freshly dried rosemary, thyme, basil, parsley individually or in combo Any of the above. almond flour baked goods (low carb, sugar free, and gluten free) - give me examples of savory and sweet things you'd like Butterscotch, matcha shortbread, cardamom/clove, hatch chilis.. Might you like a witch hat? Later this month I'm taking a class at an area museum where I'm supposed to decorate 2 hats. Also I crochet wicked cute witchy hats. I already have one from you! 9/9 Do you see anything here that interests you? They have dry shampoos, whipped soaps, awesome hand cream, linen spray, sugar scrubs and perfume. https://www.etsy.com/shop/faefragrance/?etsrc=sdt I can't tell if they use clean ingredients or not so pass. 9/10 Anything you want from my favorite local tea shop? www.fridaytea.com I like black tea or jasmine tea mostly. I do like chai (with black tea) as well! - Choco Cherry black tea (I don't always like chocolate in my tea, but this sounds interesting! enough to try it - sample?) - Irish Cream black tea - Lapsang Souchong or Russian Caravan (I love my smoky tea) - Pirate King Blend (smoky and irish cream together, win win) - Queen of Hearts (I almost always love me some rose tea.) - Rue the Day (Star Anise and cherry sound like an interesting blend.) - Harvest Spice - Caramel Apple black tea - Masala Chai - Dragon Phoenix Jasmine Pearls - Supreme Jasmine Snowflake The Locked Tomb is one of my fav fandoms; here are the blends I would like to try from it. too bad the sampler is sold out. - II. For the Shield - III. For the Crown - VI. For the Blossom (ok, I'm not usually a fan of Oolong or green, but this came up with a jasmine search so I would try it.) - IV. For Fidelity - IX. For the Tomb (so expensive tho!) How about from my skincare person? drjensbeautylab.com/ Sure! I have really dry skin that manifests by making my sebaceous glands overproduce so I end up with really oily skin. - So I could use a really good moisturizer. - The lavender eucalyptus scrub sounds nice. - Whatever cleanser or serum would be good for my skin -- I get a lot of mild acne because of the over oil production but the oil production would be cured by treating the dry skin, so I don't want products for oily skin, y'know? - The setting powder looks great! - whatever you think I'd like. How about from my witchy Chandler? https://www.etsy.com/shop/TeresaLynnsSimpleLux - A lot of their candles sound nice but I don't burn candles very often. My mom burns candles though, so I could enjoy their scent out in the living room. The Sinus candle looks interesting, and anything that has scent notes I like is fine. Stolen Hoodie, Witching Hour, Uncle Ted's Pipe Tobacco, Self Love, Y'all Gonna Make Me Burn My Sage Up in Here Up in Here, Record Store Nag Champa. (prefer no pumpkin or coffee) - Good Night Moon spray? It's also that time of year where I make handmade soap (usually with calendula infused olive oil, tallow, oatmeal and honey) and candles (feel free to specify color and size, I don't usually scent them, but I do have a clover and apple scent I've been wanting to play with). I can also annoint and dress candles with TALs and herbs. Any interest? Yes to the soap, no to candles (I'm not a fan of unscented except for ritual candles and clover/apple don't sound like my scents.) TAL/herb ritual candles would be good! I also grow herbs which can be culinary or magical. I'd be happy to prepare a smudge or dry some herbs for your enjoyment. I currently have oregano (yellow and standard), mugwort, thyme, sage (purple or garden), tea peppermint, chives, lovage, plantain, comfrey, raspberry leaf, and yarrow. I'm probably forgetting something. Yes to everything except the mugwort, I have tons (from winterblizzard even!) I also make salves! My go to in an arnica, calendula and comfrey mix for healing wounds or chapped skin. This can also be used on pet paws. We do have barely enough time that I could do a custom infusion. Pet paw salve would be nice! 9/11 Anything in the Paintbox Soapworks Halloween update looking good to you? https://paintboxsoapworks.com/new-limited-edition/2023-weenie-collection/ Let me in at Your Window is the only one that doesn't have any scent notes I don't like in it. Sorbetto or Bath Streusel are the products I like. (plus bonus points for Kate Bush / Wuthering Heights.) Also fantasticake, GTFO, Red Right Hand, The Queen is Dead, sample of Cartographer's Wasp (not sure if I would have a skin reaction to the Cassia.) Or in the Karen Rose collection, the Deacon sorbetto. In the benefit collection, pussy hat sorbetto. 9/12 If you have a furry friend living with you, what sort of treats do they like? What treats DON'T they like?? I am a bit picky about food though, and for dogs I try to get all ingredients grown and made in the US or a country with good food laws (not China for sure) and stay away from fillers. No rawhide. They love bully sticks but those cost their weight in gold. If you're in the Seattle area, Mud Bay has great grain free bulk cookies! I usually get the salmon ones. Or the blueberry hearts. 9/13 What is your feelings on seasonal mugs? Yes or, no? Too many in your house or bring them on?? I really have too many normal coffee mugs to have seasonal ones plus I only do huge mugs (20oz preferred but 16/18 is ... ok) and I mostly drink out of covered mugs, so I love ceramic ones with handles and lids or some of the stainless steel travel mugs I have on my beverages amazon wishlist (links to red bubble / society 6.) I always wait for a sale at both Society6 and Red Bubble, and I have a bunch of $5 off codes but I don't know how to give them to a witch without it spoiling surprises. There are usually lots of sales there up to 70% off if sign up for the spammy email alerts (I create alternate accounts for all of my spam lists and birthday reward lists and stuff... yay for free gmail.) Abigail Larson moved from society6 -- Her stuff is on Threadless now. -- but I can't make new links on the amazon wish list since they discontinued the universal wish list, sigh. But I love her Three of Swords and Raven travel mugs. But they are a lot more expensive now then they were on Redbubble/society6. sigh. And I don't know if threadless ever has sales or how that all works or what the quality of their mugs is. I do collect the sbux "been here" and "city mugs" but prefer the demitasse / ornament size if available, the full size if not. (not the to go mugs in those since I don't drink out of them, they just go with my collection, haha!) The "been here" usually comes in a box.
Are your wishlists - Amazon, Etsy, etc - up to date, and if so, are they all linked somewhere that I can find them? Yes, they are linked in my SW and Circular Swap help in signature.
Do you have anything you use every day that you wouldnt mind getting more of? Epically Epic lip balm for sure. The Turkish Delight is AMAZING. And I have talked to the owner and they are clean ingredients, so good to go. I'd love to try the Marshmallow and Lavender Marshmallow (as well as like 100 more Turkish Delights, hee hee.) Otherwise I use dog cookies every day (multiple times, they are very spoiled and will constantly do tricks or bring me things to exchange for cookies.) I can always use more leashes so I can start keeping some in my car and some outside by the pig area for when I need emergency restraint for a dog (to walk them to the pasture with me or outside of the fence.) Anything you love or need to have from Adagio or Rishi teas? I don't do Adagio (HORRIBLE OWNER, google for horror stories from employees.) I really am actually almost full on tea since my bff sent me a HUGE PACK for my birthday this week. Although I always love more from Mariage Freres, Bird & Blend, or my wish list, haha! I am such a tea hoarder! I just ordered another case of Breathe Easy (Traditional Medicinals) since my lungs feel like crap after all of the fires and I ran out, so I'm good there.
List here things you wish you would've added to your questionnaire Umm I can't think of anything. I could use a new phone tough case but again with the spendy unless you get a huge sale. (I have a bunch on my red bubble wish list which is in my SW - Circular Swap Help linked in my signature.) The iPhone SE (2020)/8 - Tough is the right one. 9/14 Nocturne Alchemy just dropped their Halloween update! You like the looks of anything? https://nocturnealchemy.com/collections/limited-collection I think I have it narrowed down to two. I will probably order them myself. Is there anything you would like from the Weenie update? tbd How do you feel about stickers? If positively, are there any themes you'd rather not have stickers of? I really have too many stickers but I also wouldn't say no to all of the ones on my red bubble wish list, so .... I might need more water bottles to put stickers on or something. My current stainless bottle is getting pretty full of stickers and I don't like to overlap them. What about crystals, cool rocks, and gemstones? Obviously you are not my witch because I have lots of those things (I think?) on my wishlists (amazon and etsy.) Gimme!! 9/15 How do you feel about Squishmallows and Squishables? (They have mini and micro sizes for those who like cute plushies but don't have a lot of space.) I have mini cthulhu and the wolf with the moon (mini Hati II.) I got my son the mini plague doctor. I'd love any bats or gargoyles! Also unicorns! And baphomet! And yeah, there are lots I like. ooh there is a new baby cthulhu... but baphomet, gargoyle, happy bat, or honduran white bat would be my first choices of things in stock. Would you wear enamel pins with chains that are meant to be put on lapels? (Something like this.) probably not if they are connected with chains, I rarely wear shirts with collars. Speaking of enamel pins... The Pickety Witch's Autumn and Halloween collection just dropped. Has anything caught your eye? Lil bat, but sold out. I have more on my Etsy wishlist (from Pickety witch's Etsy shop) under jewelry and pins. I used to make mobiles out of paper cranes, would you appreciate something like this? if so, what size restrictions do you have, if any? ie., should it take up less space vertically or horizontally? color palette preference? No thank you, I make my own cranes! 9/16 ordering bulbs from https://oldhousegardens.com and was wondering if my witchee would like some. any of the snowdrops!!!! S. Arnott mentions strong scent and good cut flowers, so maybe that one. Would you like something like "sock arms" if I find time to craft? (Sometimes I make a pattern called Toast or Toasty {one has a thumb the other is just a tube} http://www.afriendtoknitwith.com/2008/09/toasttoasty.html. here are other photos from my blog: https://www.elkaknits.com/?p=845 ) -- If so what sort of colors? My son likes sock arms or really long fingerless mitts. Soft non scratchy (but not acrylic), his favs are green and blue. (He is 30 something, so adult size.) Witchee, what's your take on seasonal-themed Washi tape? I have a LOT of seasonal Washi tape actually, but I welcome all Halloween-y tape, especially bats. Also unicorns. And scratch and sniff tape. And whatever is cool. I have enough valentine's day, fourth of july, easter, Yule, etc. to last for years.
What about seasonal treats from Trader Joe's? I go there a lot, so I'm good.
I make gluten-free biscotti this time of year, lemon and also cocoa varieties: does this sound good to you? I love biscotti! Chocolate, chocolate almond, almond, gingerbread...
Would you like me to make a music mix for you? I kick it old school with a burned CD. If you're into this, name at least 3 to 5 genres of music you already love, or are interested to explore more of! I do listen to CDs in my car, so if you want to make some, go for it. I mostly listen to dark wave / 80's pop these days and I still have a lot of industrial music CDs but they don't get a lot of use. My current favorite album is the new one from Tears for Fears. Right now in my car I have New Order, Moev, TFF, Depeche Mode's new album, Howard Jones, Ned's Atomic Dustbin, Oingo Boingo, some mix CD's from violetchaos, and ... I don't remember what else. 9/17 Anything here you like? https://bserway.com/ i have a lot of his artwork. Too much, I don't have frames for all of it!! I still have a bunch on my Etsy wishlist though, under artwork. The ones that are not on Etsy that I like and don't have are: Cauldron's Bottom https://bserway.com/products/cauldron-s-bottom Gsleslicr https://bserway.com/products/copy-of-blackwood-anthropophagy Sleepy hollow https://bserway.com/products/copy-of-among-sheep-1 i think these ones are on Etsy: Remember Me as a time of Night https://bserway.com/products/remember-me-as-a-time-of-night Waning neonate https://bserway.com/products/waning-neonate the crone's seer https://bserway.com/products/the-crone-s-seer Old dreams waiting to be realized https://bserway.com/products/dreams-waiting-to-be-realized also I like the cars, postcards, stickers. It looks like the mystery pack is still in stock although most of the rest are sold out. (I have no nightmares, memento mori, duskmother, foxtales, featherweight, the fox & the crow, I might have mirror ov uncloaking???, nightbringer, Jersey devil, sleipnir, and more that aren't listed on Etsy or his website right now.) so, yeah, I could use a ton of black frames with pure white mats, matted for 8x10, with glass. also if you wanted to get me a print, I really really really someday want "lala dog", "waiting", and "chosen" from zepplinmoon (on Etsy artwork wishlist.) Anything you'd like from my Ren Fest? There is an outstanding garlic based shop I'll be going to next weekend, for my annual stock up of their spice blends & garlic oil blends. Any other Renny stuff that you like? I love garlic! I love ceramics with crows, friesians, gargoyles, pibbles, Celtic knot work, ferrets... I love the huge ren faire blankets with any of the same. Henna kits could be fun if they have good stencils. Cool hand made brooms are probably too spendy and hard to send, lol. I adore faires and markets and love all the things. know we are looking at a lot of candles, but if you are into looking at more (and it is ok to say you are not), do any of these strike your fancy? https://www.lakewoodwax.com/candlesforacause (Feel free to take a look at their current and signature scents too but I wanted to highlight these fundraiser scents first!)
I can't tell if they use clean products and scents or not, so pass. 8/19 f you are a person who appreciates tarot and oracle decks, do you have a strong preference about receiving new ones vs gently/barely used? I do not! I am getting a bit overloaded with tarot and oracle decks tho. I removed some from my etsy and amazon wish lists I think. I am ok with most things gently used. Are you a Studio Ghibli fan, and if so, what are your feelings about fan made art featuring characters? No thank you! I am not that much of a Ghibli fan. Want anything from LUSH? Here's the link specifically to their Halloween drop (https://www.lush.com/us/en_us/c/halloween) BUT, feel free to peruse all of it. Um, yes. But you have to check their ingredients carefully to make sure no SLS or parabens because they use both. Some of their tooth things have saccharin (shudder.) I use the Plaque Sabbath which has xylitol and I'd prefer it was stevia sweetened instead, but sigh. Also I would like to say that I hate LUSH new website. Shopping by tag is not my jam, and stuff will pull up and then disappear (like the Unicorn lip scrub) so I don't know if they just don't have it anymore or what. Our only local LUSH is downtown where there is no unpaid parking, so I don't go very often. Like less than once a year. So samples of stuff is always appreciated, I know their prices are high. Scents: I love most things from LUSH (smell wise) so I am not sure you could go wrong. My fav smells from there are Silky Underwear, Snowcake, Twilight / Sleepy, Butterball, Rose Jam, Lord of Misrule, Candy Fluff/Snow Fairy, Lust, Flying Fox, Blue Skies and Fluffy White Clouds. (yes, some of these are long discontinued.) Products: No: * Their solid perfume does not work on me * I don't especially love the lip scrubs, as an FYI, except for Unicorn. * The wash cards have SLS (Sodium Lauryl Sulfate.) * Most of the Body Scrubs have SLS. (Ocean Salt self preserving is ok, I love samples.) * Most of the shower gels have SLS. * Most of the solid and liquid shampoos have SLS. (The cream shampoo I checked did not.) * Most of the bubble bars have SLS. * Some of the facial oils have parabens. * Most of the bath bombs have SLS. * Most of the creamy moisturisers have parabens. Yes: * Melts look like they would be ok! (bath melts - at least the Sleepy one is, it's the only one I looked at.) * Dream Cream (self preserving) is what I am out of and use the most but it's super spendy so I try to get it during the Yule sale and I have enough Sleepy cream to last me until then. - I THINK most body creams are safe, I just have to check each one. I only use Dream Cream on my hands. Rose Argan body conditioner looks interesting (I love samples!) * Soap (omg, Lord of Misrule soap! I'd love some Demon in the Dark, I used to get that all the time before it was discontinued. The Dia de Muertos soap (Cempasúchil) looks fun - I would like to sniff it but they probably don't samples of LE stuff?) I would totally also take Rose Argan soap (sample?) * Angels on Bare Skin * Movis facial soap looks interesting, would love a sample - I think most facial soaps and cleansing balms (like Sleepy Face) are ok, but double check. (I love samples) * Skin Drink self preserving moisturiser is ok. Peace is ok, (I love samples!) * Rose Lollipop lip balm looks interesting (they can probably do a sample, they gave me samples of solid perfumes so ...) * Full of Grace solid facial serum / moisturizer looks interesting (I love samples!) 9/20 Part 2 of the Autumnal/Halloween drop from Haus of Gloi is coming this weekend- take a look and see if anything is compelling! https://www.hausofgloi.com/blogs/haus-herald/fall-part-2 I would try a scrub or exfoliant in Violet Moon for sure. Yay butterbombs! But none of those scents sound good to me. Nag Champa yes, but leaves? no.
Also, I live in Philly and will use ANY reason to spend time at the Mütter Museum- anything of interest (including, but not limited to, the well-loved BPAL exclusive for the museum, Ü?) https://www.muttermuseumstore.org I don't know. A magnet? A lens cloth? Plague Doctor pin? Spit Means Death button? If you are so inclined, do you want or need any natural items or ingredients for spellwork that could be collected from forests, ocean, fields or stream? I also have access to oak gall ink and various other esoteric substances. Wow, that sounds great!! All of the above. You'd have to tell me what kind of pen to use with the ink though. Are you a fan of the show Cobra Kai? Negatory. Do you enjoy any of the scented items from Victoria's Secret? Hard pass. Would you be interested in receiving a silver locket with papyrus and herbs inside, as a protective amulet? Heck yeah! 9/21 So Witchee mine, are you a spellworker? - any interest in acorns? I am a lazy spellworker but I would LOVE to have a bunch of acorns. maybe 3 or 5 or however many. I need to remember to go look for the teeny tiny acorns that are in a parking lot at the "old" costco location (I don't think anything else has moved into that building yet, but it has lots of oaks around the perimeter of the parking lot.) Witchee, do you like anything from Lenny Mud? ok, so I have had the "A Woman's Place is in the Resistance" mug on my wish list forever but never buy it for myself and it hasn't ever been one of the deeply discounted sale items, but they are spendy so I don't expect anyone to get me one (or anything on my wish list really, but my lists should give you an idea of the things I like? I love hand made / home made and local things too!) I might get a bunch of their stickers when I get mom a bigfoot mug. and I might get the night circus travel mug and the ruth bader ginsberg mug because sale. 9/22 From previous questions you've answered, I know a lot about the teas you'd like from specific places, but I want to know your more general tea preferences. Black, green, white, rooibos, oolong, herbal? Pretty sure you are not my witch then because my Circular Swap help is pretty detailed about the kind of tea I like. As in, I like black and flavored black, matcha, SOMETIMES green, jasmine, meh on white, only certain herbals (I LOATHE camomile), ixnay on the rooibos and honeybush and puereh and mate, meh on the oolong. - Japan is particularly big on their green tea and hojicha (roasted green tea), any interest? ok, I have never tried hojicha and I would love to try some. I saw that SBUX has matcha and hojicha via (dried in little "stick" pouches) and I love matcha in sticks like that (especially flavored) so I would totally try some. I get the "acceptable" blends of matcha for baking, haven't tried the ceremonial. I could use a matcha whisk and bowl for "real" matcha that isn't in the little sticks and formulated to dissolve easily in a bottle of water. - My partner has given me an extraordinary amount of rooibos from South Africa. It's amazing and I'd like to share, so would you like some? Sorry, no, I really do not like rooibos. However, my MOM might like it? She drinks non caffeine tea and has liked flavored rooibos at least. despite being uk based I’m probably gonna have to make a torrid order because I fell in. Anything catch your eye while I’m doing it? Let me look! (I kind of love torrid because I am plus size and I like gothyish geeky stuff. yes, I am still 12.) Plus Stranger Things and NMBC! I'm a 2 or an 18/20 for the nonce I love these things that are still available in my size and are on sale: Disney NIghtmare Before Christmas Classic Fit Laser Cut Roll Sleeve Tee (50% off)
https://www.torrid.com/product/disney-nightmare-before-christmas-classic-fit-laser-cut-roll-sleeve-tee/40580002-00684.html Stranger Things Sleep Tank (60% off)
https://www.torrid.com/product/stranger-things-sleep-tank/40670006-00684.html Stranger Things Sleep Short (60% off)
https://www.torrid.com/product/stranger-things-sleep-short/40670007-00115.html Netflix Stranger Things Demogorgon Classic Fit Scoop Neck Tank Top Licensed ($9.99 final sale)
https://www.torrid.com/product/netflix-stranger-things-demogorgon-classic-fit-scoop-neck-tank-top-licensed/40175131-00006.html WTF and a bunch of prices went up since I posted these!!! 9/27 How do you feel about nail wraps, like from Espionage Cosmetics? They are having a tempting fall sale. Anything catch your eye? https://espionagecosmetics.com/collections/itsfallyall23 I suck at doing nail wraps. But I would be tempted by NMBC, bats, etc. Is anyone into colouring in? No thanks. 9/30 Since I'm starting to get ads for holiday shop stuff coming in, witchees who are winter holiday afficionados, are there any decorations, treats, etc. that you would be looking for? Nightmare Before Christmas ornaments for my little black tree! Gothmas from Sept - Jan! And a tree topper and a little tree skirt and little black and white beaded swag to wrap around it, or whatever. (I have lots of ideas on my wish lists scattered everywhere...)
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Candle preferences are woody oud and resin Are you into wax melts, candles, incense, room sprays, or none of the above?
All of the above Would you like anything from Luvmilk's Monster Mash?
Im not sure those scents are for me
I dye yarn. Are you a person who crafts with such? What fiber, weights, and colors would tickle your fancy? Would you rather have two different 100g skeins or enough of the same something for a bigger project? YES! My stash got ruined in a flood so all my good yarn is no longer good. A pretty devastating loss to be honest. I tend towards the soft end and like silk and bamboo blends. Colours are faily easy, jewel tones, blacks and greys. DK, sock/4 ply would get the most use,
Provided my experiments work, would you be interested in a bar of homemade tallow soap? I promise I will not send you anything particularly suspect, so this is entirely contingent upon my competence. No thank you, I'm veggie
Do homemade caramels or shortbread tickle your fancy?
Absolutely
9/8
because I’m a knitting kind of witch, would you appreciate a pair of hand knit socks. If yes, would you like them in a particular colour? I have very particular sock needs because my ankles are large and swell, so it might not be a good idea without serious discussions.
What type of spooky season imagery do you like? (Ie. bats, ghosts, vintage Halloween, etc.)
I'm a spooky bitch, I love it all. Vintage halloween less so but autumnal leaves, witches, cats, ghosts bats.. Bring it on!
Astrid's Autumn Line and Anniversary Tea Party just dropped. Anything you want?
I tried to look this up but couldnt find what it is.
Homemade and preserved food goodies - Which of these things would you like my dear witchie? All are organic and grown or made by me.
sun-dried heirloom tomatoes
dried ancho chile peppers - can be whole halves or ground into a delicious powder
sugar-free candied pecans and walnuts or almonds
gourmet quality fudge in many flavors (formerly from my ETSY shop which I had to close until I have my own home again) please give me an idea the kinds of flavors you like. My more popular ones are Penuche, Choc & PB, Pumpkin pie, Forest fruit (with cherries, blueberries and cranberries), Vegan chocolate
dried italian plums (pitted)
sugar-free canned plum or logan berry jam
freshly dried rosemary, thyme, basil, parsley individually or in combo
almond flour baked goods (low carb, sugar free, and gluten free) - give me examples of savory and sweet things you'd like
I'm nut free, and a spice wuss, so its really just the canning, dried herbs and fudge Might you like a witch hat? Later this month I'm taking a class at an area museum where I'm supposed to decorate 2 hats. Also I crochet wicked cute witchy hats.
ooooh yes!
9/9
Do you see anything here that interests you? They have dry shampoos, whipped soaps, awesome hand cream, linen spray, sugar scrubs and perfume. https://www.etsy.com/shop/faefragrance/?etsrc=sdt
They all sound lovely. Id be unlikely to use any perfume but everything else
9/10
Anything you want from my favorite local tea shop? www.fridaytea.com
Harvest spice, second breakfast (I'm basically a spooky punk hobbit)
How about from my skincare person? drjensbeautylab.com/
I always need hyleronic acid.
How about from my witchy Chandler? https://www.etsy.com/shop/TeresaLynnsSimpleLux
Anything within my usual scent profile (woody, oud, resin, musk) or tea preferences (black or fruit)
It's also that time of year where I make handmade soap (usually with calendula infused olive oil, tallow, oatmeal and honey) and candles (feel free to specify color and size, I don't usually scent them, but I do have a clover and apple scent I've been wanting to play with). I can also annoint and dress candles with TALs and herbs. Any interest? No tallow thanks
I also grow herbs which can be culinary or magical. I'd be happy to prepare a smudge or dry some herbs for your enjoyment. I currently have oregano (yellow and standard), mugwort, thyme, sage (purple or garden), tea peppermint, chives, lovage, plantain, comfrey, raspberry leaf, and yarrow. I'm probably forgetting something.
Any of these in raw form would be great
I also make salves! My go to in an arnica, calendula and comfrey mix for healing wounds or chapped skin. This can also be used on pet paws. We do have barely enough time that I could do a custom infusion.
I have done this in the past especially arnica, callendula and yarrow, so I'm game.
9/11
Anything in the Paintbox Soapworks Halloween update looking good to you? https://paintboxsoapworks.com/new-limited-edition/2023-weenie-collection/
Again, I'm happy to try anything that fits within my smell preferences.
9/12
If you have a furry friend living with you, what sort of treats do they like?
My beep baldur is obsessed with hairball malt paste. Like totally obsessed. Freya likes grass and Holle likes freeze dried chicken bits. They love catnip and silvervine, and like stringy toys,feather toys and toy mice.
9/13
What is your feelings on seasonal mugs? Yes or, no? Too many in your house or bring them on??
I have a million all year round halloween mugs and am always happy for more (though I've banned myself from buying myself any more)
Are your wishlists - Amazon, Etsy, etc - up to date, and if so, are they all linked somewhere that I can find them? They should be linked in my very out of date SW help page in my sig. I cant work out how to update the sw post but the lists are up to date and extensive.. The etsy is huge and I dont expect people to go through it all, its more there as a guide for my style and likes.
Do you have anything you use every day that you wouldnt mind getting more of?
Things I use every day that I'd happily have more of. Fortenam and Mason royal blend tea, any cat supplies, Skincare: Pixi glow tonic, Pixi milky mist, Liz earle vanilla cleanser, the ordinary The buffet serum. Reusuable face pads, muslin face cloths.
Anything you love or need to have from Adagio or Rishi teas?
I could use one of their over cup tea strainers List here things you wish you would've added to your questionnaire
9/14
Nocturne Alchemy just dropped their Halloween update! You like the looks of anything? https://nocturnealchemy.com/collections/limited-collection It all seems fairly heavy on the florals so not really for me. Is there anything you would like from the Weenie update?
Palo santo and pachouli hair oil, a melancholy of goths How do you feel about stickers? If positively, are there any themes you'd rather not have stickers of? Yes absol
What about crystals, cool rocks, and gemstones?
Ethically sourced please
9/15
How do you feel about Squishmallows and Squishables? (They have mini and micro sizes for those who like cute plushies but don't have a lot of space.) Halloween ones.
Would you wear enamel pins with chains that are meant to be put on lapels? (Something like this.)
yep Speaking of enamel pins... The Pickety Witch's Autumn and Halloween collection just dropped. Has anything caught your eye? I've not looked butI do love their things.
I used to make mobiles out of paper cranes, would you appreciate something like this? if so, what size restrictions do you have, if any? ie., should it take up less space vertically or horizontally? color palette preference?
Oh gosh I have no idea.
9/16
ordering bulbs from https://oldhousegardens.com and was wondering if my witchee would like some.
No thank you
Would you like something like "sock arms" if I find time to craft? (Sometimes I make a pattern called Toast or Toasty {one has a thumb the other is just a tube} http://www.afriendtoknitwith.com/2008/09/toasttoasty.html. here are other photos from my blog: https://www.elkaknits.com/?p=845 )
-- If so what sort of colors?
No thanks
Witchee, what's your take on seasonal-themed Washi tape?
I love it What about seasonal treats from Trader Joe's?
I dont know what they have I make gluten-free biscotti this time of year, lemon and also cocoa varieties: does this sound good to you?I like the non nut ones I've tried before Would you like me to make a music mix for you? I kick it old school with a burned CD. If you're into this, name at least 3 to 5 genres of music you already love, or are interested to explore more of!
Awesome
9/17
Anything here you like? https://bserway.com/
Theyre all really cool Anything you'd like from my Ren Fest? There is an outstanding garlic based shop I'll be going to next weekend, for my annual stock up of their spice blends & garlic oil blends. Any other Renny stuff that you like? Anything cooking or treat related. Im fairly well stocked on most things like that, as an occasional larper. know we are looking at a lot of candles, but if you are into looking at more (and it is ok to say you are not), do any of these strike your fancy?
https://www.lakewoodwax.com/candlesforacause
(Feel free to take a look at their current and signature scents too but I wanted to highlight these fundraiser scents first!)
Anything that fits myscent profiles is good by me.
9/18
none
9/19
f you are a person who appreciates tarot and oracle decks, do you have a strong preference about receiving new ones vs gently/barely used? I am and have no issues with used ones, but if I'm honest I have a dozen decks and really use two of them
Are you a Studio Ghibli fan, and if so, what are your feelings about fan made art featuring characters? I love ghibli. Especially kiki's delivery service, howl's moving castle and sprited away
Want anything from LUSH? Here's the link specifically to their Halloween drop (https://www.lush.com/us/en_us/c/halloween) BUT, feel free to peruse all of it.
I enjoy lush and I use a lot of Buffy and lord of misrule
9/20
Part 2 of the Autumnal/Halloween drop from Haus of Gloi is coming this weekend- take a look and see if anything is compelling! https://www.hausofgloi.com (fall part 2 is live on Sunday, here is a list of what is coming: https://www.hausofgloi.com/blogs/haus-herald/fall-part-2) Apple milk, hex, kitchen witch though I dont know what products because I've never tried them. Also, I live in Philly and will use ANY reason to spend time at the Mütter Museum- anything of interest (including, but not limited to, the well-loved BPAL exclusive for the museum, Ü?) https://www.muttermuseumstore.org
oh, interesting! Maybe!
If you are so inclined, do you want or need any natural items or ingredients for spellwork that could be collected from forests, ocean, fields or stream? I also have access to oak gall ink and various other esoteric substances.
Theres nothing I specifically need.
Are you a fan of the show Cobra Kai?
Not really
Do you enjoy any of the scented items from Victoria's Secret?
No
Would you be interested in receiving a silver locket with papyrus and herbs inside, as a protective amulet?
Sure!
9/21
So Witchee mine, are you a spellworker? - any interest in acorns from a tree known as The Mother Oak at my Ren Fest grounds. It is the biggest tree I've ever seen in MI. It is cared for by tree scientists from MSU. It is the mom to every other oak on the grounds. Saturday is Mabon & I will go & gather acorns before the park opens to patrons as I do each year. But this time it's actual Mabon. So Witchee dearest, would you like some? Thank you but I have my own old oak.
Witchee, do you like anything from Lenny Mud?
No thank you
9/22
From previous questions you've answered, I know a lot about the teas you'd like from specific places, but I want to know your more general tea preferences. Black, green, white, rooibos, oolong, herbal?
- Japan is particularly big on their green tea and hojicha (roasted green tea), any interest?
- My partner has given me an extraordinary amount of rooibos from South Africa. It's amazing and I'd like to share, so would you like some? Black tea, berry or apple based fruit tea. I dont like white green or gunpowder.
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Switch Witch Fall 2023 Question (With Answers!)
During my recent travels I got to experience the incredible delight of Serge Luten perfumers here in Paris (imagine if the Lab and Anna Sui made babies inside a Cadbury Cream Egg decorated with stained glass windows and...you've come close to the experience of being in that shop). Anyway, after spending gobs of monies, they loaded me up with delectable samples of their insanely expensive wares- do you want some??? Sure! If you have something that you think I'd like, I'm open to it.
Haus Of Gloi just had their Halloween update! Anything appeal to you? https://www.hausofgloi.com/collections/fall-1 Of their offerings I am most likely to use a Bubbling Scrub or a Pumpkin Butter and the scents that most appeal to me are Hex, Kitchen Witch, and Little Hedgehog. From their GC, Apothecary, Eudemonia, and A Place in Space are the most "me." I just came across this Etsy shop (TheGrayMuse) and I WILL BE ORDERING and wondering if you would like something from there as well? I don't see anything I must have, but I do like the stickers. Future Primitive Soaps has released it's fall stuff. Would you like anything from there dearest witchee? https://futureprimitivesoap.co.uk I really like their bar soaps and Owlett's End, North Woods, and Shadow Show all sound great! Other scents that also found pretty awesome: Call the Corners, Inches Lane, No. 11, Rook & Raven, and White Witch. I harvested some elderberries yesterday and I have a lot more out there, so I made a batch of elderberry syrup. Would you appreciate a 4oz bottle of it? YES Do you want anything from Sea Witch Botanicals (I can buy it locally from shops)? Their lip balm tins are seriously adorable and I would love any of them. Ditto the salves. The Hermitage Candle is adorable and sounds like it smells great, as does Quoth the Raven. tell me some Odds And Ends of things you like or want, I know this is open ended, sorry - - gadgetry, stickers, toys, pens, costumery, snacks, decoration, kitchen stuff, etc Little things you can't go wrong with for me include lip balms/tins/salves, cuticle oils/lotions/creams, cool magnets, chocolate and snacks, cloth napkins and handkerchiefs (I carry them in my purse for use in restrooms with blowers!), and purse size hand cream tubes/tins. Gift Certificates you'd like to places that are local to you? I think most of my local places are SO hyper local that they would be hard, although I know my bookstore (https://www.brilliant-books.net) has employees who are magnificent over the phone and online. (And if you need a speedy present for a family member, their book of the month subscriptions are truly wonderful -- so customized and they care so much. I can't say enough good things!) How do you feel about ILNP nail polish and what are your favs from the new Cosmos collection and any others on their site?? I don't paint my nails. It makes them feel like they are suffocating. I am trying to be nicer to my cuticles and practice a little more care beyond "cut to a rough shape" Would you be interested in anything from Alobudra? https://alobudrallc.company.site/products/ That site is a little overwhelming, but I know I would use the bath bombs and I would be open to trying other things like bath milks, teas, etc. If YOU love it, I bet I will too! are there any more “traditional” Japanese souvenirs you’d like to have (think chopsticks, tenugui, washi paper, etc.)? I'm going to say no but only because I don't know enough to say yes with specifics.If YOU think I would use/love it, try me! Would you like to try Brujita Skincare ? (Ignore the out of stock except for In Your Room collection and Inner Child Ritual candle.) Their quiz tells me I should try: Sea Algae Cleanser, Purple Reina Scrub, Vegan Cream, Jelly Mask Cherry Bomb Aha, Jelly Mask Cucumber Watermelon, and Sandalwood Hydrosol. All the bar soaps also look awesome. Would you be interested in any jewelry or other items made with tiny bones from this shop? There are some Halloween themed ones: https://www.tinybonesandthings.com/s/shop Enthusiastic yes! I really love almost every single piece of jewelry on that site! If you like tea, is there anything you would like from Bird & Blend? https://www.birdandblendtea.com/ I am intrigued by the sticky chais -- especially the regular and gingerbread. I'm also game to try Rose & Cardamom Chai, Dark Choc Chili Chai, Milk Oolong Chai, Moondrops, the Digester, Brighton Rock, and Chocolate Digestives. BloomChic - just discovered them - Take a look at the Halloween stuff, and tell me the link and the size of whatever thing you like! I am actively trying to downsize my closet, so I'm good for now thanks! Poesie Tea! Do you like? Some of my favorites are from this company. https://www.poesieperfume.com/loose-leaf-tea London Fog + Smoke, Merry + Bright, and Olympus all sound interesting. Would you like anything from Trader Joe's? (Pumpkin products are, sadly, not in stores yet, but they will be during this round!) Most of my favorite PJs snacks are on my amazon wishlist. Obviously I don't buy them there, but it's one of the best ways to know to show what I like! For Halloween specific, I remember liking some pumpkin covered espresso beans and the batons a few years ago, and you can never go wrong with seasonal Joe-Joes. Do you have any Halloween traditions? Our campus always decorates and departments have themes with costumes. We have not yet sorted ours out for this year though! What about Halloween-related fandoms? (ie. The Nightmare Before Christmas) Nope! non-U.S folks!!! We always end up asking what we'd like from your exotic-to-us locales, but do you have any wishes for things from the States? I make things from thrifted sweaters that I cut up & make things from. Do you like armwarmers? Yes! My often they are too big for me because I am built like a spider with a thick middle and super skinny arms and legs. Long or short? I like both! Solid color ( elegant) or funky stripes made from multiple sweaters? All of those options sound great Fave colors? For accessories I like black, emerald green, sapphire blue, ruby red, and bright orange. Is cashmere okay? Yup Wool & related blends? ( I never use scratchy wool for arm warmers.) I don't mind wool, even the scratchy kind. I actually kind of like it. (Sensory seeking?) Do you like buttons used decoratively? Sure! I also do coiled & sewn rope work- it's functional art I wrap the rope in fabric & add appliques. I just had my first art show with these- bowls, trivets ( that can hang on the wall when not in use), coasters. Is this something you'd like ? They sound super cool. What sort of Halloween fabric? Whimsical? Witchy, bats, mushrooms, moths? Mushrooms and moths sound awesome and year-round to me! How gothy do you like? Let's say my level of goth is office-goth. So black and a little spooky, but also kind of stylistically conservative if that makes sense. have velvets & sparkly stuff to work with too. What is your preference witchee? Velvet is a big <3, sparkles I prefer in small doses. How do you feel about cherry things? Check out Cherry Republic and let me know if anything catches your eye! Similarly, are you into fancy flavors of olive oil or vinegar? Check out Fustini's and let me know if anything appeals! We also have an awesome store for jams and sauce, American Spoon which you should totally check out! Would you like some locally sourced maple syrup? Finally, I live in a place known for fudge. Do you like it and/or are their flavors you particularly like? My favorite shop is Murdick's if you need to see a flavor list. Anything from the IKEA Halloween store catch your witchy eye? https://www.ikea.com/ca/en/campaigns/halloween/ Nothing I can't live without! https://wildsoulriver.com I own the Magical Nature Tarot and love the feel of the cards. They have candles and teas and tinctures and books of the activist or witchy sort. Anything you see that you'd like? Their teas look interesting and I like the I Love Western Mass sticker (I lived there for 4 years in college!) I live near a Penzey's Spice https://www.penzeys.com - do you cook? - Do you want fancy schmancy spices or spice blends? - Do you have a favorite alternative source that you prefer and or recommend? For example egads I am asking lots of Qs Curio Spice Co, Diaspora etc do ethically sourced spices. - If you cook is there a type of cuisine you are interested in learning more about and would appreciate a starter pack of spices for that type of cooking? Taking this in order... Yes. Sure! Penzey's is my favorite but I occasionally stick my neck in our local shop: Spice & Tea Merchants. They mostly do bags though, and I find those harder to store than jars. There is no one cuisine, but some of our favorites from Penzey's are their vanilla, vanilla sugar, Balti, Rogan Josh, and Fox Point. We've been meaning to try their Pico Fruta and Tsardust Memories. I'm also intrigued by some of their cinnamons and their hot cocoas. Colourpop's Haunted Mansion collection dropped today. If you're interested in makeup or skin care, are you interested in anything from Colourpop? https://colourpop.com/ I'm afraid it would be wasted on me and end up going to my niece, who wants to be a makeup artist. Anything of interest from Cellar Door? (They have candles and soaps.) Some of their soap looks fun! I'm particularly drawn to Black No. 1, October Road, Michigan Moonglow, Sanderson Spice, Pleasant Peninsula, and Manistee Sands. Are you into wax melts, candles, incense, room sprays, or none of the above? Of the above, I occasionally use candles, incense, and room sprays. But honestly I don't use any of them too often because the dog pouts at me! Would you like anything from Luvmilk's Monster Mash? I'd use Bath Salts or Bath Milk and Pegasus and Werewolf and I would add Boyfriend. I dye yarn. Are you a person who crafts with such? What fiber, weights, and colors would tickle your fancy? Would you rather have two different 100g skeins or enough of the same something for a bigger project? I am super NOT crafty and it would be wasted on me. Provided my experiments work, would you be interested in a bar of homemade tallow soap? I promise I will not send you anything particularly suspect, so this is entirely contingent upon my competence. Absolutely! Do homemade caramels or shortbread tickle your fancy? Homemade anything is welcome! because I’m a knitting kind of witch, would you appreciate a pair of hand knit socks. If yes, would you like them in a particular colour? I would love them! Black, gray or striped would get the most wear. What type of spooky season imagery do you like? (Ie. bats, ghosts, vintage Halloween, etc.) I'm a fan of witches and vintage Halloween. Astrid's Autumn Line and Anniversary Tea Party just dropped. Anything you want? I am actually pretty good on perfume aside from my smallish wishlist. I know it's kind of the point here, but I've been trying to make an effort to wear and use what I have rather than just stockpiling. Homemade and preserved food goodies - Which of these things would you like my dear witchie? All are organic and grown or made by me. sun-dried heirloom tomatoes: Yes, would love dried ancho chile peppers - can be whole halves or ground into a delicious powder: Yes, would love sugar-free candied pecans and walnuts or almonds: I don't love most sugar free things. Plain would be great though! gourmet quality fudge in many flavors (formerly from my ETSY shop which I had to close until I have my own home again) please give me an idea the kinds of flavors you like. My more popular ones are Penuche, Choc & PB, Pumpkin pie, Forest fruit (with cherries, blueberries and cranberries), Vegan chocolate: I live in a fudge town, but almost buy it for myself, so I would probably love it. Penuche, maple, and anything with nuts (peanut butter, PB/C, butter pecan etc) are favorites. dried italian plums (pitted): Yes, would love sugar-free canned plum or logan berry jam: Nothing sugar free with artificial sweeteners please. freshly dried rosemary, thyme, basil, parsley individually or in combo: Yes, would love almond flour baked goods (low carb, sugar free, and gluten free) - give me examples of savory and sweet things you'd like: Yes, would love! I love brownies, scones, cookies, biscuits, etc. Really, I like everything! Might you like a witch hat? Later this month I'm taking a class at an area museum where I'm supposed to decorate 2 hats. Also I crochet wicked cute witchy hats. I'm sure I would love it and it would inspire Halloween costumes for years to come! Do you see anything here that interests you? They have dry shampoos, whipped soaps, awesome hand cream, linen spray, sugar scrubs and perfume. https://www.etsy.com/shop/faefragrance/?etsrc=sdt Whipped soap or hand cream would be my choices, and of the fragrances I think Norberta and Honey Cake sound nice. Anything you want from my favorite local tea shop? www.fridaytea.com Maple Houjicha and Underworldsound interesting! How about from my skincare person? drjensbeautylab.com/ Barrier Repair Serum, lip balm (chai or winter mint, so shimmer), Glow Up Serum, the New 20 Serum, and Skin Zen Wash look great. How about from my witchy Chandler? https://www.etsy.com/shop/TeresaLynnsSimpleLux Appalachian Autumn and Stolen Hoodie sound nice. It's also that time of year where I make handmade soap (usually with calendula infused olive oil, tallow, oatmeal and honey) and candles (feel free to specify color and size, I don't usually scent them, but I do have a clover and apple scent I've been wanting to play with). I can also annoint and dress candles with TALs and herbs. Any interest? The soap sounds lovely as of the candles. I love tea lights, small votives, and tapers -- white is great, as are green, red, and black. Unscented is great, but I'd be game to try the scent you want to play with! Undressed is great -- I have a lot of TALs at my disposal and think dressing them myself is more effective. I also grow herbs which can be culinary or magical. I'd be happy to prepare a smudge or dry some herbs for your enjoyment. I currently have oregano (yellow and standard), mugwort, thyme, sage (purple or garden), tea peppermint, chives, lovage, plantain, comfrey, raspberry leaf, and yarrow. I'm probably forgetting something. Any of those sound really lovely. I've never smudged with herbs and would be game to try. I also make salves! My go to in an arnica, calendula and comfrey mix for healing wounds or chapped skin. This can also be used on pet paws. We do have barely enough time that I could do a custom infusion. The standard sounds really nice to me! Anything in the Paintbox Soapworks Halloween update looking good to you? https://paintboxsoapworks.com/new-limited-edition/2023-weenie-collection/ I think I may have put these on my Pinterest when they first came out, but I'm most interested in Let Me In At Your Window and Nightwalker Soap and scrub, and there are still GC or older collection soaps I have not yet tried. If you have a furry friend living with you, what sort of treats do they like? Beans is prone to pancreatitis so he's actually somewhat limited on treats -- they need to be lower in fat. I give him things with chicken or low cal peanut butter (Zeke's PB training treats are in the pouch). He is however, allowed homemade treats, and most types of dry biscuit treats. Just nothing beef, salmon etc as they tend to be higher fat. What is your feelings on seasonal mugs? Yes or, no? Too many in your house or bring them on?? Complicated. I love Halloween mugs -- one of my very favorites was a big sparkly spider mug I received in a previous switch witch and that sadly lost all its paint in the dishwasher. I also still ADORE my Disney poison apple mug that I similarly received from a witch. That said, I just got rid of a load of mugs at the Goodwill because my cupboard was jammed. So I will say: I will not say no, but it's not something for which I have a NEED.
Are your wishlists - Amazon, Etsy, etc - up to date, and if so, are they all linked somewhere that I can find them? Yes! And I think they are in my signature. If they don't work, please let the ringleaders know so they can poke me!
Do you have anything you use every day that you wouldnt mind getting more of? I think I listed this on my questionnaire, but tiny hand cream tubes and lib balm for my purse are always needed. Anything you love or need to have from Adagio or Rishi teas? I'm not a giant fan of Adagio, but I really like the Rishi Masala Chai, Golden Yunnan, and ALL their oolongs are terrific! Nocturne Alchemy just dropped their Halloween update! You like the looks of anything? https://nocturnealchemy.com/collections/limited-collection I don't see a thing I can't live without. Is there anything you would like from the Weenie update? I will say that while this used to be my favorite update of the year, my changing body chemistry (thanks perimenopause) has made my relationship with patchouli and musks fraught, and I've never been the biggest gourmand fan. I'm currently in a big frankincense and sandalwood phase. This year the following sound like things I would like to try (and decants are welcome, not just bottles): The Witches Have a Fire Again Fig, Autumn Amber & Tobacco Atmo An Autumn Stroll for a Pumpkin Man Halloween Cat Headless A Man With A Haunted House for a Head Is He...You Know? Things Are Fine How do you feel about stickers? If positively, are there any themes you'd rather not have stickers of? The only place I have stickers is my water bottle and travel mug. They have to be work appropriate. What about crystals, cool rocks, and gemstones? I love them and have way too many. How do you feel about Squishmallows and Squishables? (They have mini and micro sizes for those who like cute plushies but don't have a lot of space.) I am not a big plushie person. My dog would immediately claim them Would you wear enamel pins with chains that are meant to be put on lapels? (Something like this.) Nope! Speaking of enamel pins... The Pickety Witch's Autumn and Halloween collection just dropped. Has anything caught your eye? No need for pins here, thanks! I used to make mobiles out of paper cranes, would you appreciate something like this? if so, what size restrictions do you have, if any? ie., should it take up less space vertically or horizontally? color palette preference? I don't have a lot of space, but if one were made for me, I'd put it in my office hanging above my filing cabinet and bright colors would be appreciated. ordering bulbs from https://oldhousegardens.com and was wondering if my witchee would like some. ( I am always willing to try bulbs even though the squirrels get them every year. I love crocus, tulips, and hyacinths. I love peonies, but am not sure where I'd stick them. Lilies I don't love. Would you like something like "sock arms" if I find time to craft? (Sometimes I make a pattern called Toast or Toasty {one has a thumb the other is just a tube} http://www.afriendtoknitwith.com/2008/09/toasttoasty.html. here are other photos from my blog: https://www.elkaknits.com/?p=845 ) -- If so what sort of colors? Sure! I love black, gray, orange, red, green, and blue! Witchee, what's your take on seasonal-themed Washi tape? It is awesome and would be wasted one me.
What about seasonal treats from Trader Joe's? We love nuts, Joe-joes, etc.
I make gluten-free biscotti this time of year, lemon and also cocoa varieties: does this sound good to you? Yes.
Would you like me to make a music mix for you? I kick it old school with a burned CD. If you're into this, name at least 3 to 5 genres of music you already love, or are interested to explore more of! No thanks. Music is J's thing and I honestly almost never listen to it on my own. Anything here you like? https://bserway.com/ I like the stickers and the Mask ov Deceit Tank is cool. Anything you'd like from my Ren Fest? There is an outstanding garlic based shop I'll be going to next weekend, for my annual stock up of their spice blends & garlic oil blends. Any other Renny stuff that you like? Nothing in particular, but if you've read all this, I trust you to use your judgment! know we are looking at a lot of candles, but if you are into looking at more (and it is ok to say you are not), do any of these strike your fancy? https://www.lakewoodwax.com/candlesforacause (Feel free to take a look at their current and signature scents too but I wanted to highlight these fundraiser scents first!) The Jaguar sounds good as does The Night Before Thanksgiving If you are a person who appreciates tarot and oracle decks, do you have a strong preference about receiving new ones vs gently/barely used? I would be fine with gently used, but honestly I never use the decks I have Are you a Studio Ghibli fan, and if so, what are your feelings about fan made art featuring characters? I am not a fan Want anything from LUSH? Here's the link specifically to their Halloween drop (https://www.lush.com/us/en_us/c/halloween) BUT, feel free to peruse all of it. I will admit to not following the link, but my basic lush line is: I love bath bombs and melts and haircare, but not much else. Part 2 of the Autumnal/Halloween drop from Haus of Gloi is coming this weekend- take a look and see if anything is compelling! https://www.hausofgloi.com (fall part 2 is live on Sunday, here is a list of what is coming: https://www.hausofgloi.com/blogs/haus-herald/fall-part-2) Nothing I can't live without.
Also, I live in Philly and will use ANY reason to spend time at the Mütter Museum- anything of interest (including, but not limited to, the well-loved BPAL exclusive for the museum, Ü?) https://www.muttermuseumstore.org I love a lot of it. If you think I'll like it, I bet I will If you are so inclined, do you want or need any natural items or ingredients for spellwork that could be collected from forests, ocean, fields or stream? I also have access to oak gall ink and various other esoteric substances Any and all of that would be welcome. Are you a fan of the show Cobra Kai? I like it (Team Johnny!), but am not a huge fan Do you enjoy any of the scented items from Victoria's Secret? BIG no Would you be interested in receiving a silver locket with papyrus and herbs inside, as a protective amulet? You bet So Witchee mine, are you a spellworker? - any interest in acorns from a tree known as The Mother Oak at my Ren Fest grounds. It is the biggest tree I've ever seen in MI. It is cared for by tree scientists from MSU. It is the mom to every other oak on the grounds. Saturday is Mabon & I will go & gather acorns before the park opens to patrons as I do each year. But this time it's actual Mabon. So Witchee dearest, would you like some? That is an awesome idea, but I actually gather my own every year! Witchee, do you like anything from Lenny Mud? No thank you.
A Night in the Lonesome October
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Darlings! I’m SO excited! More Ghosts! This time, with GOTHIC feeling!!!! This goth is happy-dancing…
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Halloween 2023 update, thoughts
Sweet 13-year aged patchouli, peru balsam, white oakmoss, French lavender, spikenard, bourbon vanilla, and sugar cane. I don't see anything not to like here, so I took a chance and got a bottle. October Perfume Oil Dry, cold autumn wind. A rustle of red leaves, a touch of smoke and sap in the air. Decant ordered - I love my old bottle, and wanted to compare old with new. Pumpkin Latte Perfume Oil Espresso, pumpkin syrup, smoky vanilla bean, milk, raw sugar, and a dash of cinnamon and nutmeg. Sounds a little too sweet for me. I like sweet scents sometimes, but I'm picky about them. Pumpkin Spice Everything Perfume Oil Literally everything. Pumpkin spice it all. A rich blend of traditional spices: cinnamon, cardamom, allspice, and clove. Never have tried this. I feel like Plunder is the only spice scent I really need, although I would try this for sure if I crossed paths with it. Pumpkin Trash Bag Perfume Oil A crinkly, crunchy, cartoony jack-o-lantern scent, stuffed full of leaves and eager to please: orange blossom, blood orange, and orange hard candy with pumpkin pulp and smushed leaves. Bottled - sounds too fun to pass up and can't really imagine it disappointing in any way. Samhain Perfume Oil Truly the scent of autumn itself — damp woods, fir needle, and black patchouli with the gentlest touches of warm pumpkin, clove, nutmeg, allspice, sweet red apple and mullein. I have a few different vintages, in bottle or decant form, and decided to get a decant this year. I never get tired of this scent! Sugar Skull Perfume Oil Vibrant with the joy and sweetness of life in death! A blend of five sugars, lightly dusted with candied fruits. See Samhain above - same with this! Things are Fine Perfume Oil The blissful contentment of committing to exist in the moment: white sandalwood smoke, hinoki, white tea, and falling leaves. I went for a decant, it sounds great but white sandalwood went out of control in another scent recently (on my skin)... I think it was The Queen and The Page? Vintage Frankenstein Blow Mold Perfume Oil A shell of milky plastic surrounding a puff of mint chocolate chip-scented air, illuminated from within by 40 watts of glowing amber. No chocolate chips for me thanks! Well, not in perfume form. Vintage Ghost Blow Mold Perfume Oil Milky-white plastic and a hollow gasp of candy-corn breath, illuminated from within by 40 watts of glowing amber. I'd try this if I crossed paths with it, but decided to skip it for now. The 40 watts part kind of worried me, sounds kind of ozoney? Dusk in Autumn A Little Silver Scimitar Perfume Oil Foamy orris and ambergris accord pierced by a sliver of white fir needle, moonflower, and cypress. I can pass on this for now, sounds like it would be soapy on my skin. A Timid Twinkling Golden Star Perfume Oil Tuberose and sweet amber. This sounds lovely but I'm not too certain about bpal's tuberose note. I ordered a decant, we'll see. The Witches Have a Fire Again Perfume Oil Smoldering spiced oak boughs and pine pitch crackling with golden sap. Decant! I like oak, I just hope the pine pitch doesn't do anything weird on me. Witches’ Currant Cake Perfume Oil Red currant and rosewater gooseberry cake with a sugar-dusted gingerbread crumble topping. I almost blind bottled this one too, but went for a decant instead. This kind of scent can be unpredictable on me but it does sound lovely. Witches’ Tea Perfume Oil Blackberry thorn tea. I ordered a bottle. I have been enjoying the lab's blackberry scents, and this sounded great. Halloween Atmosphere and Linen Sprays 2023 Passed on all of these - already have enough home scents Fig, Autumn Amber, and Tobacco Atmosphere & Linen Spray October Bonfire Atmosphere & Linen Spray Burning leaves and smoldering applewood. Pumpkin Incense Atmosphere & Linen Spray A caramelized pumpkin kyphi. Halloween Bath Oil 2023 Hard Candy Bath Oil Release your cares into a warm, soothing bath of liquefied hard candies. Passed on this, the scent didn't sound that exciting to me. Halloween Hair Gloss 2023 Passed on these because I have tons of hg already Autumn Fougere Hair Gloss A campfire cologne with a cluster of musk-sweet leaves and a hint of leather. Maple Leaves, Golden Moss, and Amber Hair Gloss Palo Santo and Patchouli Hair Gloss Pumpkin Buttercream Hair Gloss Pumpkin puree whipped into thick folds of buttercream. Samhain Hair Gloss Truly the scent of autumn itself — damp woods, fir needle, and black patchouli with the gentlest touches of warm pumpkin, clove, nutmeg, allspice, sweet red apple and mullein. Heloise & Abelard’s Spooky Duets Belladonna Berries and Mandrake Root Perfume Oil Pass for now..it sounds a little like Screaming Mandragora (if I got the name right?) which I already have, even though it's just an imp. Congealed Blood and Oozing Viscera Perfume Oil Passed on this, just wasn't calling to me. Grave Moss and Bone Splinters Perfume Oil Decant! Sounds like Hessian of the Hollow which I love. Human Animals Bringer of Evil Perfume Oil A foreboding tremble of poppy leaf, cerulean musk, violet grapefruit, mimosa, orris butter, and benzoin. Pass, not calling out to me. Elimanzer Perfume Oil Strangely sinister frumenty: oatmeal, heavy cream, butter, salt, and a whiff of brimstone. Pass, the oatmeal note didn't sound good to me, also heavy cream and butter could go badly on me. Elizabeth’s Imps Perfume Oil A promise in the shadows: black molasses, cinnamon bark, and glowing amber. Decant! This actually sounds really nice. Lady of Saintonge Perfume Oil Perfumed black silk encasing a mangled, blood-spattered talon of white sandalwood, ivory accord, and inky fur. Pass for now, didn't quite sound like something I would like. The Corn Spirit Perfume Oil Rye stalks, corn husks, hay absolute, tilled soil, and German chamomile. Passed on this too, I like hay and soil, but not the other notes. The Hound and the Milk-White Doe Perfume Oil Graceful, regal, elegant, and cursed: golden sandalwood and liquidambar, cardamom, coconut milk, jasmine sambac, white petal rosewater, and labdanum. I think I passed on this too - sounds too strong for some reason. Witch-Birds Perfume Oil Blinding-white mallow and vanilla sandalwood streaked with indigo opium pod accord, velvet black violet petals, wild plum, and opoponax. Bottle ordered! Sounds interesting, took a chance. Monster Milk Ghost Milk Perfume Oil Goat’s milk, marshmallow, vanilla cashmere, honey dust, and white chocolate. Pass on honey dust. Invisible Man Milk Perfume Oil Sheer musk and an exhale of evaporated milk. Pass, for now. Mummy Milk Perfume Oil Condensed milk wrapped in coconut shavings and tea-stained linen with a hint of bitumen, myrrh, and embalming resins. Decant - this is the only Milk one I was somewhat interested in, I think myrrh sounds nice in this combination. Vampire Milk Perfume Oil A creamy coagulation of clove bud and goat’s milk. Pass, clove can misbehave on me. Witch Milk Perfume Oil Honey-infused goat milk, incense smoke, yew boughs, black pepper, mandrake root, ambrette seed, red currant, kitchen herbs, and fly agaric accord. Pass, the combination didn't grab me. Wolf Milk Perfume Oil Crunchy leaves, well-worn black leather, cardamom pod, moonlit yellow bergamot, woodmoss, molasses, and buttermilk. Pass, although now looking again, might be interesting? I'll watch reviews. Zombie Milk Perfume Oil Grave-dry rice milk, black moss, hemp fibers, bone-white sandalwood and orris root, and bog osmanthus. Pass, didn't grab me. Nightmare Novellas A Boy and His Zombie Perfume Oil
Zombie-green lime hard candies with a glob of marshmallow white matter and a splat of cherry viscera. Passed on this A Melancholy of Goths Perfume Oil
Clove smoke, champaca incense, plum velvet, and hairspray. Sounds ok except for clove and hairspray - two notes that could misbehave An Autumn Stroll for a Pumpkin Man Perfume Oil
Russet dried maple leaves crunching around a jack o’lantern splashed with bay rum, curling with cigar smoke. Could not resist a decant. Nothing sounds bad here, except it could be too strong and/or aftershavey. Butterscotch and Gummy Candy Witch Perfume Oil
Butterscotch brittle, burnt coffee beans, and sour apple gummies. 3 notes I don't really care about in perfume! Don’t Play Fetch with a Teenage Werewolf Perfume Oil Honey biscuits, warm auburn fur, and a squished chocolate nougat bar. Another 3 notes I don't really care for! Halfway to Halloween Perfume Oil
Sweet fig and golden almond with buttery amber and a flutter of autumn leaves. This sounded great and I took a chance on a bottle. Halloween Cat Perfume Oil
Cacao and coconut husk dusted on shining black fur, illuminated by electric green mandarin and raw amber. The combination didn't sound like something I would like. Headless Perfume Oil Black leather and brimstone alight with red peppercorn and blood amber. Kind of tempting but pass mostly because of the peppercorn, it can misbehave sometimes. It Jittered Out of the Woods Perfume Oil
Corn husks and freshly uprooted gourds in a rustle of twigs, dead oak leaves, and a faint whiff of myrrh. Passed, not calling me for some reason, although it doesn't sound too bad now.. Make a Face Perfume Oil
A surrealist swirl of ethereal yellow bergamot, white pomegranate rind, lemon peel, and white musk. Thought about it but ended up passing altogether. I think I already have something with lemon peel and white musk, and I think it was too loud and perfumey. Man With a Haunted House for a Head Perfume Oil
Creaking oak floorboards coated in dust. A trembling sandalwood spiderweb writhes with long-buried memories. I passed but now I'm more curious... What could this smell like? Slumber Ghoul Perfume Oil
Sleepy lavender bud, the memory of warm milk, a splinter of bone dust, and a clawful of upturned grave loam. Decant - I love lavender plus earth/soil notes. The Harvest Haunt Perfume Oil A thick, viscous blackened pumpkin incense. Ordered a bottle! Was too intrigued to pass it up, but it's a risk. Could be really strong and go off the rails on my skin. Wayfaring Stranger Perfume Oil An offering of footstep dust and rusted keys, raw tobacco and whiskey, coconut shells and candle wax. Pass for now, kind of hit-and-miss notes for me. Witch in the Woods Perfume Oil A tangle of blackthorn, mandrake root, and myrrh scratching through cypress boughs, blackberry resin, and incense smoke. I think I'most excited to try this, it just sounds so very Halloweenie! Pumpkin Patch Happy Hour Pumpkin Spice Absinthe Perfume Oil A recurring fave at the BPAL cantina. No, you’re not hallucinating: this pairing smells divine! Pass Pumpkin Spice Champagne Perfume Oil The bubbles from this calabaza go straight to your cabeza. Decant Pumpkin Spice Cranberry Vodka Perfume Oil Fun fact: they call this time of year “Fall” because of the difficulty of staying on your barstool after a few of these. Pass Pumpkin Spice Dark ‘N’ Stormy Perfume Oil In a mood? Pour one of these over it: extra spicy rum fizzed up with ginger beer and garnished with a lime wedge. Pass Pumpkin Spice Espresso Martini Perfume Oil A triple shot with extra drizzle to keep you vamping till the sun comes up. Pass Pumpkin Spice Hot Buttered Rum Perfume Oil Time to get cozy next to a crackling fire and let the season enfold you in its spicy, buttery arms. Pass
Pumpkin Spice Margarita Perfume Oil You might regret this in the morning, but tonight is all about living in the moment! Served in a salt-rimmed gourd. Pass Pumpkin Spice Piña Colada Perfume Oil You’ll just have to trust the bartender on this one! An extra loco coco to encourage beach goths to attempt some moonlight skinny-dipping. Decant, this actually sounds really fun. Looking forward to trying it!
Switch Witch 2023
How about some dishcloths, for the kitchen? Or spa cloths for the bathroom? If so, which? Any particular colors?? Either is good, sea colors for the bathroom, black and white and greys for the kitchen Would you like any of Cat Coven's Halloween goods? It's her original artwork based on medieval art. (It's a limited edition of everything, so hopefully things arent sold out yet.) Hey, she's like local to me! Like, 15 minutes or so from my house! Having said that, nothing grabs me today. This may change, but not right now. Look at The Green Salmon's webpage The Green Salmon - do you fancy any of the teas, coffees etc? It's a favorite place for me to stop on the coast, and I'll take any excuse to drive to the ocean. Um, yum! Aztec Spice, Bathory Blend, Persephones Pomegranite. Please confirm there are NO MUSHROOMS in the blends! What are your favorite halloween/samhain treats to eat? Please be specific. I have access to various candy stores, including healthy candy lol. I love lollipops, esp low sugar ones. Mini candy bars are my jam, I can freeze them and have access to small treats. Snickers and Peppermint Patties are my top longings right now! Would you like any of these Snag Halloween tights? And if so, which of their sizes? Would you believe I haven't yet worn the ones I bought last year? I wear a size D. In their Second Chance, they have Glitter in the Grey; I would love Stay Cool Chub Rub shorts in Builders Tea; Opaque Skull Tights in grey; ACOTAR opaque tights in Frost and Starlight; https://snagtights.com/pages/halloween Also is there anything you would particularly like from the UK? We are planning a trip there in the next couple of years. I'd love some non-touristy places to visit! I also adore Liberty of London fabric, and Thorton's Alpine bars! 8/30 What Halloween things off RedBubble do you like? Share link if possible. Poke me if you want the answers to this one, as it's a rabbit hole for me. There is also a ton of Ehlers Danlos stuff out there and I adore it! 8/31 Is there anything you might want from Japan? Snacks (autumn flavors are out~), nerdy stuff, cute stuff anything! Yes! I love carrying cool fans around, so that would be neat to have, as well as cell phone charms, a blinged out Iring for my phone, fun kawaii stickers, small cool snacks, and coins! My daughter and I collect coins from around the world! I also really adore the Starbucks stuff from over there!! is there anything being removed from site or a virtual con scent you are interested in trying? Answered in the thread but will bring over here..... Moonalisa.....she just released her new Halloween scents, lip balm, candles, and soaps, want anything? (mooscents.com) Nope. I'm waiting for her release on her other site. 9/1 I was wondering whether Tim Tams in any incarnation would tempt my witchee? Oh yes! Just one bag though, maybe milk chocolate/caramel? On the less sweet side, are there any other Australian things you might be tempted by? I once got a bag of salt from (I think) the Murray River? It was pink salt from one of the rivers and it was amazing. I also enjoy non spicy or very mild spicy seasonings from other countries so that would be awesome! And stickers! Do you enjoy fanfic? I would be happy to write something for you, and/or read/comment upon/gush over thing(s) you've written, if that's something you'd enjoy... No, thank you Would you appreciate rare TAL decant(s) in 1 mL amber roll-on bottle(s)? Yes, esp if you happen to have GRR or Sopor How do you feel about enamel pins? If positively, which fandoms or topics would you like? I have so many that I don't do anything with right now...... 9/2 I make lightweight hairfalls, the kind that can be attached to a pony tail or to pig tails. They are good for those of us that are more tender-headed. I use a variety of materials like shibori ribbon, and puffy yarns and pieces of lace and silk. You can use them for every day or as part of your Weenie costume. Is this of interest to you? If so tell me what length, what color(s) and if you want one for a pony tail or two for pig tails. My hair isn't grown out enough yet. Maybe next year.......
During my recent travels I got to experience the incredible delight of Serge Luten perfumers here in Paris (imagine if the Lab and Anna Sui made babies inside a Cadbury Cream Egg decorated with stained glass windows and...you've come close to the experience of being in that shop). Anyway, after spending gobs of monies, they loaded me up with delectable samples of their insanely expensive wares- do you want some??? Any vanilla heavy scents, but just testers.
Haus Of Gloi just had their Halloween update! Anything appeal to you? https://www.hausofgloi.com/collections/fall-1 Nope! 9/3 I just came across this Etsy shop (TheGrayMuse) and I WILL BE ORDERING and wondering if you would like something from there as well? No, thank you Future Primitive Soaps has released it's fall stuff. Would you like anything from there dearest witchee? https://futureprimitivesoap.co.uk I still have some left from my last order, but if you peek in my blog from previous rounds I do have some wishes in there with scents! I harvested some elderberries yesterday and I have a lot more out there, so I made a batch of elderberry syrup. Would you appreciate a 4oz bottle of it? No thank you Do you want anything from Sea Witch Botanicals (I can buy it locally from shops)? No, thank you Hirons Drug Store - which is basically an Unbelievable place to browse for every kind of eclectic, fun, spooky, weird, and even useful thing you could want - so tell me some Odds And Ends of things you like or want, I know this is open ended, sorry - - gadgetry, stickers, toys, pens, costumery, snacks, decoration, kitchen stuff, etc Surprise me! I'm pretty stalkable Gift Certificates you'd like to places that are local to you? Honestly, most of my area is commercial. I love GC's to Home Goods, Michaels, Barnes and Nobles........ How do you feel about ILNP nail polish and what are your favs from the new Cosmos collection and any others on their site?? Love! Moondust is my favorite from Cosmos!! Would you be interested in anything from Alobudra? https://alobudrallc.company.site/products/ No, thank you are there any more “traditional” Japanese souvenirs you’d like to have (think chopsticks, tenugui, washi paper, etc.)? I'd love a ramen bowl, honestly!! Or a really cool iridescent teacup! 9/4 Would you like to try Brujita Skincare ? (Ignore the out of stock except for In Your Room collection and Inner Child Ritual candle.) No, thank you Would you be interested in any jewelry or other items made with tiny bones from this shop? There are some Halloween themed ones: https://www.tinybonesandthings.com/s/shop Really, only the glasses chains?? If you like tea, is there anything you would like from Bird & Blend? https://www.birdandblendtea.com/ Gingerbread Chai Strawberry Lemonade Butter Brew Peppermint Cream Lemon Sherbert Champagne Supernova 9/5 BloomChic - just discovered them - Take a look at the Halloween stuff, and tell me the link and the size of whatever thing you like! Supersoft Essentials Halloween Skull Print V Neck Pullover 1X in grey Halloween Skull Print Pocket Arc Hem Dress 1X in brown Halloween Skull Print One Shoulder Pajama Set 1X Poesie Tea! Do you like? Some of my favorites are from this company. https://www.poesieperfume.com/loose-leaf-tea 9/6 Would you like anything from Trader Joe's? (Pumpkin products are, sadly, not in stores yet, but they will be during this round!) I have one now! They just came out with Double Vanilla. I don't really like pumpkin stuff.....sorry! If you can find the chocolate covered nutty bites? I can't, maybe they are discontinued? A gift card to here is always most welcome!! And the salmon and sweet potato dog treats from here are one of the very few that Bailey will actually eat...... Do you have any Halloween traditions? Just handing out candy to kids at the door on our Trick or Treat night, and the costume party at our local American Legion!! What about Halloween-related fandoms? (ie. The Nightmare Before Christmas) Frankenstein, particularly the old Universal Hollywood glamour era! non-U.S folks!!! We always end up asking what we'd like from your exotic-to-us locales, but do you have any wishes for things from the States? I make things from thrifted sweaters that I cut up & make things from. Do you like armwarmers? Yes Long or short? Either Solid color ( elegant) or funky stripes made from multiple sweaters? Either! I wear both depending on my mood Fave colors? All of them? Is cashmere okay? Yes, I adore cashmere, and alpaca and angora!!! Wool & related blends? ( I never use scratchy wool for arm warmers.) All the wool Do you like buttons used decoratively? Yes! I also do coiled & sewn rope work- it's functional art I wrap the rope in fabric & add appliques. I just had my first art show with these- bowls, trivets ( that can hang on the wall when not in use), coasters. Is this something you'd like ? Yes, I can always use a good trivet, but not so much bowls unless they are cozies to put bowls in. Trying to make everything in the house purposeful over decorative What sort of Halloween fabric? Whimsical? Witchy, bats, mushrooms, moths? Witchy, bats, bones How gothy do you like? All the goth have velvets & sparkly stuff to work with too. What is your preference witchee? Velvets and deep rich colors call to me 9/7 How do you feel about cherry things? Check out Cherry Republic and let me know if anything catches your eye! No, thank you Similarly, are you into fancy flavors of olive oil or vinegar? Check out Fustini's and let me know if anything appeals! All the olive oils! Not so much vinegars though We also have an awesome store for jams and sauce, American Spoon which you should totally check out! Strawberry or Strawberry Rhubarb preserves would be totally awesome!! And the Lemon Honey?? Amazing sounding!! Would you like some locally sourced maple syrup? Yes please! Finally, I live in a place known for fudge. Do you like it and/or are their flavors you particularly like? My favorite shop is Murdick's if you need to see a flavor list. i adore fudge, it's probably one of my top favorite things. Chocolate, or Chocolate Walnut. Mmmmmm Anything from the IKEA Halloween store catch your witchy eye? https://wwww.ikea.com/ca/en/campaigns/halloween/ Nope https://wildsoulriver.com I own the Magical Nature Tarot and love the feel of the cards. They have candles and teas and tinctures and books of the activist or witchy sort. Anything you see that you'd like? No, but it reminded me that I need a nice bag for my Tarot deck! I live near a Penzey's Spice https://www.penzeys.com - do you cook? Yes! - Do you want fancy schmancy spices or spice blends? Yes! - Do you have a favorite alternative source that you prefer and or recommend? For example egads I am asking lots of Qs Curio Spice Co, Diaspora etc do ethically sourced spices. I just fell in love with www.burlapandbarrel.com and they have a spice passport that I would LOVE to have! I wouldn't turn down some Penzey's though, need some Justice and Fox Point from there! - If you cook is there a type of cuisine you are interested in learning more about and would appreciate a starter pack of spices for that type of cooking? Colourpop's Haunted Mansion collection dropped today. If you're interested in makeup or skin care, are you interested in anything from Colourpop? https://colourpop.com/ No thanks! Anything of interest from Cellar Door? (They have candles and soaps.) So much. So, so much. Once Bitten is one of my all time favorite scents from there Are you into wax melts, candles, incense, room sprays, or none of the above? Wax melts, room sprays and oils that I can add to my wax melts! Would you like anything from Luvmilk's Monster Mash? Nope, thanks! I dye yarn. Are you a person who crafts with such? What fiber, weights, and colors would tickle your fancy? Would you rather have two different 100g skeins or enough of the same something for a bigger project? Oooh yes! heavy fingering to bulky, any color, any fiber other than mohair (i don't like the itchies from the flyaways!) Anything you send will be loved! Provided my experiments work, would you be interested in a bar of homemade tallow soap? I promise I will not send you anything particularly suspect, so this is entirely contingent upon my competence. Sure! I'd love that!! Do homemade caramels or shortbread tickle your fancy? I have rec'd both in the past and loved!! 9/8 because I’m a knitting kind of witch, would you appreciate a pair of hand knit socks. If yes, would you like them in a particular colour?
I would really love thick bed socks, in any color What type of spooky season imagery do you like? (Ie. bats, ghosts, vintage Halloween, etc.) Bats, ghosts and old school Frankensteins! Astrid's Autumn Line and Anniversary Tea Party just dropped. Anything you want? aNo, thank you! Homemade and preserved food goodies - Which of these things would you like my dear witchie? All are organic and grown or made by me. sun-dried heirloom tomatoes yes dried ancho chile peppers - can be whole halves or ground into a delicious powder yes sugar-free candied pecans and walnuts or almonds yes gourmet quality fudge in many flavors (formerly from my ETSY shop which I had to close until I have my own home again) please give me an idea the kinds of flavors you like. My more popular ones are Penuche, Choc & PB, Pumpkin pie, Forest fruit (with cherries, blueberries and cranberries), Vegan chocolate dried italian plums (pitted) no sugar-free canned plum or logan berry jam Loganberry jam freshly dried rosemary, thyme, basil, parsley individually or in combo all, individual almond flour baked goods (low carb, sugar free, and gluten free) - give me examples of savory and sweet things you'd like Might you like a witch hat? Later this month I'm taking a class at an area museum where I'm supposed to decorate 2 hats. Also I crochet wicked cute witchy hats. absolutely yes! 9/9 Do you see anything here that interests you? They have dry shampoos, whipped soaps, awesome hand cream, linen spray, sugar scrubs and perfume. https://www.etsy.com/shop/faefragrance/?etsrc=sdt No....... 9/10 Anything you want from my favorite local tea shop? www.fridaytea.com How about from my skincare person? drjensbeautylab.com/ How about from my witchy Chandler? https://www.etsy.com/shop/TeresaLynnsSimpleLux It's also that time of year where I make handmade soap (usually with calendula infused olive oil, tallow, oatmeal and honey) and candles (feel free to specify color and size, I don't usually scent them, but I do have a clover and apple scent I've been wanting to play with). I can also annoint and dress candles with TALs and herbs. Any interest? I also grow herbs which can be culinary or magical. I'd be happy to prepare a smudge or dry some herbs for your enjoyment. I currently have oregano (yellow and standard), mugwort, thyme, sage (purple or garden), tea peppermint, chives, lovage, plantain, comfrey, raspberry leaf, and yarrow. I'm probably forgetting something. I also make salves! My go to in an arnica, calendula and comfrey mix for healing wounds or chapped skin. This can also be used on pet paws. We do have barely enough time that I could do a custom infusion. 9/11 Anything in the Paintbox Soapworks Halloween update looking good to you? https://paintboxsoapworks.com/new-limited-edition/2023-weenie-collection/ 9/12 If you have a furry friend living with you, what sort of treats do they like?
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would you like a scarf? If so, colors, length, iwide or skinny? Bulky yarn or thin and slinky?? I would love one as I do get cold, bulky, but soft and warm.
How about some dishcloths, for the kitchen? Or spa cloths for the bathroom? If so, which? Any particular colors?? Spa cloth for bathroom in purples Would you like any of Cat Coven's Halloween goods? It's her original artwork based on medieval art. (It's a limited edition of everything, so hopefully things arent sold out yet.) I love the Grumpy Toad sticker heh, I think the Unicorn Garden Bandana is to die for, as well as Choose Your Weapon Bandana. Such fantastic art. Halloween Jamboree Color, Magic Studio or Hygge Dinner art cards cute too! Look at The Green Salmon's webpage The Green Salmon - do you fancy any of the teas, coffees etc? It's a favorite place for me to stop on the coast, and I'll take any excuse to drive to the ocean.
I would love to try Aztec Spice Pu-erh Tea or Wynken, Blynken and Nod teas. What are your favorite halloween/samhain treats to eat? Please be specific. I have access to various candy stores, including healthy candy lol. I enjoy chocolate covered pretzels, anything with almonds like nougats, chocolate, turron, marzipan. I love Reese's Pumpkins because of the ratio of peanut butter to chocolate. Candy corn and fudge is welcome too! I think for healthy stuff I enjoy weird dried fruit/jerky like watermelon, papaya and kiwi. Would you like any of these Snag Halloween tights? And if so, which of their sizes? https://snagtights.com/pages/halloween I would love to try Dark n Stormy Rootbeer or Fright Night Belladonna 🦇 size C Also is there anything you would particularly like from the UK? surprise me! I would love to try real tea and also Smarties 8/30 What Halloween things off RedBubble do you like? Share link if possible. need to check 8/31 Is there anything you might want from Japan? Snacks (autumn flavors are out~), nerdy stuff, cute stuff anything! I love Japan so much 😭 any cute snacks or little piggies, poodles, clowns. Little Twin Stars are my fave Sanrio characters is there anything being removed from site or a virtual con scent you are interested in trying? Blackout Blinds is the one that caught my eye, forever stressed Moonalisa.....she just released her new Halloween scents, lip balm, candles, and soaps, want anything? (mooscents.com) Sugar Skull, Ren Faire, Haunted Library all caught my eye 9/1 I was wondering whether Tim Tams in any incarnation would tempt my witchee? I have never tried Tim Tams, I would love to. On the less sweet side, are there any other Australian things you might be tempted by? surprise me Witch! ☺️ Do you enjoy fanfic? I would be happy to write something for you, and/or read/comment upon/gush over thing(s) you've written, if that's something you'd enjoy... 👀 not no to Crowley/Aziraphale Would you appreciate rare TAL decant(s) in 1 mL amber roll-on bottle(s)? Abs☺️olutely, I always wish I could sample more TAL's How do you feel about enamel pens? If positively, which fandoms or topics would you like? positively! poodles, tea time, victorian vibes, snakes, piggies, bats, Alice in Wonderland, Madame Leota. I'll have some more vibes on my etsy wishlist you can take a peek 🫣 9/2 I make lightweight hairfalls, the kind that can be attached to a pony tail or to pig tails. They are good for those of us that are more tender-headed. I use a variety of materials like shibori ribbon, and puffy yarns and pieces of lace and silk. You can use them for every day or as part of your Weenie costume. Is this of interest to you? If so tell me what length, what color(s) and if you want one for a pony tail or two for pig tails. I already have so much hair 😭 I'd try one for a pony tail
During my recent travels I got to experience the incredible delight of Serge Luten perfumers here in Paris (imagine if the Lab and Anna Sui made babies inside a Cadbury Cream Egg decorated with stained glass windows and...you've come close to the experience of being in that shop). Anyway, after spending gobs of monies, they loaded me up with delectable samples of their insanely expensive wares- do you want some??? sure
Haus Of Gloi just had their Halloween update! Anything appeal to you? https://www.hausofgloi.com/collections/fall-1 Love Haus of Gloi! posted in wishlist in signature 🎃 9/3 I just came across this Etsy shop (TheGrayMuse) and I WILL BE ORDERING and wondering if you would like something from there as well? Stunning! The Violet, purple rose and purple orchid are gorgeous (when in doubt purple LMAO) that magnolia tho what a wonderful little shop Future Primitive Soaps has released it's fall stuff. Would you like anything from there dearest witchee? I've never tried Future Primitive I don't even know what's the good stuff, browsing the scent list maybe Rook & Raven, Shadow Show I harvested some elderberries yesterday and I have a lot more out there, so I made a batch of elderberry syrup. Would you appreciate a 4oz bottle of it? i would 💜 thank you Witch
Do you want anything from Sea Witch Botanicals (I can buy it locally from shops)? Herbal Renewal sounds like a lovely room spray Hirons Drug Store - which is basically an Unbelievable place to browse for every kind of eclectic, fun, spooky, weird, and even useful thing you could want - so tell me some Odds And Ends of things you like or want, I know this is open ended, sorry - - gadgetry, stickers, toys, pens, costumery, snacks, decoration, kitchen stuff, etc surprise me Gift Certificates you'd like to places that are local to you? Daily Brew coffeehouse is my local go to
WORK IN PROGRESS I will answer the rest of the Q's tmrw, time for sleeeeeeep How do you feel about ILNP nail polish and what are your favs from the new Cosmos collection and any others on their site?? Would you be interested in anything from Alobudra? https://alobudrallc.company.site/products/ are there any more “traditional” Japanese souvenirs you’d like to have (think chopsticks, tenugui, washi paper, etc.)? 9/4 Would you like to try Brujita Skincare ? (Ignore the out of stock except for In Your Room collection and Inner Child Ritual candle.) Would you be interested in any jewelry or other items made with tiny bones from this shop? There are some Halloween themed ones: https://www.tinybonesandthings.com/s/shop If you like tea, is there anything you would like from Bird & Blend? https://www.birdandblendtea.com/ 9/5 BloomChic - just discovered them - Take a look at the Halloween stuff, and tell me the link and the size of whatever thing you like! 9/6 Would you like anything from Trader Joe's? (Pumpkin products are, sadly, not in stores yet, but they will be during this round!) Do you have any Halloween traditions? What about Halloween-related fandoms? (ie. The Nightmare Before Christmas)
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How do you feel about ILNP nail polish and what are your favs from the new Cosmos collection and any others on their site??FUCKING LOVE. I own Cygnus Loop and another chrome one. I’ll have to find it to get the name. I don’t know how to do magnetic polish, nor do I have a magnet. But I love all the freaky colors. The weird holographic, chrome, jelly, and metallic. If it’s a dark or intensely weird color, I will like it. Would you be interested in anything from Alobudra? I’m not seeing descriptions. I don’t take baths and probably don’t need more tarot cards. 😆 I live in Japan, so are there any more “traditional” Japanese souvenirs you’d like to have (think chopsticks, tenugui, washi paper, etc.)?Any of these sound really nice. I also really love Japanese incense, especially Shoyeido. If there are any inexpensive ones not available in the US, that would be super! Simple tea cups would be used, too. Little incense burners. Small traditional home decor items Brujita- holy shit yes. That Tuberose hydrosol sounds tdf. Honestly, any of the skincare for combo or mature skin except anything with rose geranium or the cucumber hydrosol. They sound AMAZING and if you aren’t my witch, I’m going to have to order from this shop at some point. Would you be interested in any jewelry or other items made with tiny bones from this shop? I am worried my dogs would find these and eat the bones. 😕. They are very nosy and naughty. If you like tea, is there anything you would like from Bird & Blend? Tea is my thing and lots of these sound wonderful. Too many to list. I’m not big on green tea or medicinal tea, and licorice flavors aren’t my favorite. Otherwise, I’d try so many of these. Bloomchic- I really do not need clothes right now. I have too many Poesie Tea- I LOVE tea. Black tea is my favorite, esp Lapsang Souchong blends. I’m sure I could find tons I would love on here. Special favorites are Masala chai, Earl Gray and its iterations, caramel, florals, vanilla, chocolate, citrus, other fruit except cherry. No licorice flavors. Not a fan of green tea or strictly medicinal teas. Everything else is fair game Would you like anything from Trader Joe's? (Pumpkin products are, sadly, not in stores yet, but they will be during this round!) I’m sure I would love lots of things, but I have never shopped there. I love foodie stuff. Salty/spicy snacks would be especially welcome. Do you have any Halloween traditions? The whole carves pumpkins, gets dressed in costume, goes to a few Halloween parties, then we do blow out trick or treating (even though my kids are older teens, they’re still into it). The next day, we take out all of our aggressions on the pumpkins and beat them to a pulp with sticks. Some years we do more, but those are the ones we do every year. What about Halloween-related fandoms? (ie. The Nightmare Before Christmas). I like vintage Halloween. 1970s and earlier back to Victorian era. non-U.S folks!!! We always end up asking what we'd like from your exotic-to-us locales, but do you have any wishes for things from the States? I am in US. But would love to try any interesting regional stuff from wherever you are. How do you feel about cherry things? Check out Cherry Republic and let me know if anything catches your eye! Similarly, are you into fancy flavors of olive oil or vinegar? Check out Fustini's and let me know if anything appeals! We also have an awesome store for jams and sauce, American Spoon which you should totally check out! Would you like some locally sourced maple syrup? Finally, I live in a place known for fudge. Do you like it and/or are their flavors you particularly like? My favorite shop is Murdick's if you need to see a flavor list. Fustini’s: The infused olive oils sound great, except I don’t think I’d get much use for the butter or sage and wild mushroom. I am a sucker for balsamic vinegar, but I’m not sure I’d use the very sweet ones like vanilla or chocolate. I’d try any of the other vinegars. American Spoon: anything here but cherry. Seriously. All the jam. Yum. Fudge: Chocolate, vanilla, and the caramel sea salt one look good. I love Greenwoodtree’s chai fudge! IKEA: the tree lamp and wreath are cool. The plug in purple lights, too. Penzey’s: there’s almost too much to mention. I use A LOT of Mexican spices, lemon pepper, Italian spices, Mediterranean spices, and Tony Chachere’s- anything good on grilled chicken would be great. I grill up extra tofu, chicken and pork and put it in the fridge and freezer for lunches and quick dinners. Indian spices are also very welcome. I use A LOT of vanilla. Since I’ve gotten a stand mixer, I’ve been doing more baking. I make a lot of Asian food. Not sure how authentic it is, but Korean is a favorite as well as fancier ramen from Japan. I’d love to get better at Indian. Colourpop: I just do not wear much make-up. Maybe some tinted lip oil in reds and purples? I try to do skincare, but that kind of shit the bed when the kids went back to school and I haven’t been keeping up with it like my skin likes.
Anything of interest from Cellar Door? (They have candles and soaps.)The Halloween and Woodsy candles sound nice. Not really a fan of pumpkin notes in candles, but the others looked good! No bar soap, please. I am very well stocked and need to use what I have. Are you into wax melts, candles, incense, room sprays, or none of the above? Any of the above, but especially room sprays and either Japanese or loose incense. Would you like anything from Luvmilk's Monster Mash? I didn’t really see anything that flipped my lid I dye yarn. Are you a person who crafts with such? What fiber, weights, and colors would tickle your fancy? Would you rather have two different 100g skeins or enough of the same something for a bigger project?Yes!!! I haven’t been able to try lots of different fibers, so I’d be good with a surprise. I feel pretty confident I can knit with any fiber. I’ve done cotton, linen, superwash, non-superwash, mohair, alpaca, silk. I have needles in lots of sizes from tiny to super-bulky and have saved patterns in all weights. I like either dark, moody colors (dark jewel tones) like Farmer’s Daughter or Malabrigo or dark colors splashed with weird neon brights like Hedgehog Fibers and Madeline Tosh. I like making clothing, so one bigger project would be my preference. Provided my experiments work, would you be interested in a bar of homemade tallow soap? I promise I will not send you anything particularly suspect, so this is entirely contingent upon my competence. This is probably the only bar soap I’d want! Do homemade caramels or shortbread tickle your fancy? Hell yes. Either or both What are your chocolate preferences? White, milk, dark? What inclusions (fruit, nuts, none, etc.)? Gimme as many details as possible. I like milk chocolate and white chocolate. I like toffee, caramel, and nuts, except walnuts. Berries, except cherries, orange, crispy bits like rice crispies or cocoa beans, sea salt. Not really a fan of coconut. I make mixed media art (like collaging kinda). Is a mixed media art piece (small like an altoids tin or small canvas) something you'd be interested in?Yes What music platform do you use (Spotify, Apple Music, Pandora, etc.)? Do you like receiving music recommendations? Spotify. I am hard to pick music for because I am weirdly picky about it, but I’m open to new stuff. I think I listed my Spotify on the spreadsheet, but this is my main playlist- mostly up to date: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37bsCah5Ae2j1828Grkc5U?si=jeyKUbxXRyea8z0UiL8CIw I’m a knitting kind of witch, would you appreciate a pair of hand knit socks. If yes, would you like them in a particular colour? Yes. Dark jewel tones or weird super brights What type of spooky season imagery do you like? (Ie. bats, ghosts, vintage Halloween, etc.): bats, snakes, skulls, monsters (any and all), and vintage Halloween from the 1970s and earlier. Realistic gore isn’t really my thing, but stylized gore is totally fine. Astrid's Autumn Line and Anniversary Tea Party just dropped. Anything you want? Aura, Hecate, Nothing Gold Can Stay, Blackberry Poundcake, Citrus Petit Four, Orange Blossom & Lemon Biscuit, Rosey Blueberry Preserves sun-dried heirloom tomatoes: fuck yes dried ancho chile peppers - can be whole halves or ground into a delicious powder: absolutely sugar-free candied pecans and walnuts or almonds: I can’t do artificial sweeteners or stevia gourmet quality fudge in many flavors (formerly from my ETSY shop which I had to close until I have my own home again) please give me an idea the kinds of flavors you like. My more popular ones are Penuche, Choc & PB, Pumpkin pie, Forest fruit (with cherries, blueberries and cranberries), Vegan chocolate YES YES YES. I loved the Chai, and any kind of chocolate I can use to make hot chocolate. Pumpkin pie sounds good, too. dried italian plums (pitted)maybe? I’ve never had them before sugar-free canned plum or logan berry jam: maybe loganberry if no artificial sweeteners or stevia freshly dried rosemary, thyme, basil, parsley individually or in combo: I’ll pass. I have more herbs than I can process right now almond flour baked goods (low carb, sugar free, and gluten free) - give me examples of savory and sweet things you'd like: I am not familiar with almond flour, but historically I’ve not been crazy about store bought gluten-free baked goods. I cannot do artificial sweeteners or stevia. I don’t know if these would work well for me. Might you like a witch hat? Later this month I'm taking a class at an area museum where I'm supposed to decorate 2 hats. Also I crochet wicked cute witchy hats: as much as I would love one, I’m not sure I would wear it or be able to display it and care for it properly. SW 2023 9/16 catch-up Anything you want from my favorite local tea shop? www.fridaytea.com. I put together a wish list there were so many.
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How about from my skincare person? drjensbeautylab.com/ any options for aging skin and exfoliation How about from my witchy Chandler? https://www.etsy.com/shop/TeresaLynnsSimpleLux Southern Cemetery, Smoke and Mirrors, Grandpas Pipe, Grimoire, Record Store. Yes: incense, evergreens, smoke, vanilla No: pumpkin, apple, cinnamon, clary sage, galbanum It's also that time of year where I make handmade soap (usually with calendula infused olive oil, tallow, oatmeal and honey) and candles (feel free to specify color and size, I don't usually scent them, but I do have a clover and apple scent I've been wanting to play with). I can also annoint and dress candles with TALs and herbs. Any interest? YES to handmade soap and dressed candles- esp cleansing, protection, money, attraction I also grow herbs which can be culinary or magical. I'd be happy to prepare a smudge or dry some herbs for your enjoyment. I currently have oregano (yellow and standard), mugwort, thyme, sage (purple or garden), tea peppermint, chives, lovage, plantain, comfrey, raspberry leaf, and yarrow. I'm probably forgetting something. No thank you! I have herbs and make my own fumitory bundles. I also make salves! My go to in an arnica, calendula and comfrey mix for healing wounds or chapped skin. This can also be used on pet paws. We do have barely enough time that I could do a custom infusion.YES Anything in the Paintbox Soapworks Halloween update looking good to you? https://paintboxsoapworks.com/new-limited-edition/2023-weenie-collection/ Cathedral of Pumpkins, Demeter Forsaken, Pokeberry, September in oil, candle, lotion, wax melt, or sorbetto If you have a furry friend living with you, what sort of treats do they like?We have 3 medium-big dogs. They like any edible treats. Bandanas. Stuffed toys and squeaker toys are HUGE favorites, but will be completely destroyed in minutes. VERY hard chewers- like they destroy kong toys for hard chewers. We’ve never had a squeaker last more than 20 minutes. 1. What is your feelings on seasonal mugs? Yes or, no? Too many in your house or bring them on?? LOVE.
2. Are your wishlists - Amazon, Etsy, etc - up to date, and if so, are they all linked somewhere that I can find them? They really aren’t up to date, but I included them to give an idea of things I like. - Do you have anything you use every day that you wouldnt mind getting more of? Tea, skin balm, hand lotion, herbs/spices/extracts, kitchen tools, bowls, snacks, snack dishes, reusable storage containers, face and body scrubbers, really good shampoo bars, whipped soap. Anything you love or need to have Rishi teas? (sorry, I just heard about adagio's business practices which I wasnt aware of). Spicy Masala Chai, chai concentrate, vanilla - List here things you wish you would've added to your questionnaire: I collect crystals, fossils, interesting rocks, found bones, antique keys, antique lace, snuff bottles, handmade art, bottles both for storage and for decoration, preserved insects, ornate mirrors, odd stuff, tarot and Oracle cards and related things, bones set for divination, cup for reading tea leaves, celestial decor, snake and medusa art, enamel pins and patches, Baphomet, hair art, fountain pens and inks, indigenous art, BPAL t-shirts Nocturne Alchemy just dropped their Halloween update! You like the looks of anything? https://nocturnealchemy.com/collections/limited-collection Googly Bat Mr Collins Wicked Cupcake Orange Blossom Wine Ylang Ylang Wine Vanilla Blossom Wine Haunted Tree Conversations with the Moon Eclipse Phantasma Vintage Phantom Cotton Candy Kashmir Crimson Marshmallow Musk Carpe Noctem Haunted Portrait Helena Hackley Black Honey Red Sandalwood Is there anything you would like from the Weenie update? Witch in the Woods Halloween Cat Don’t Play Fetch with a Teenage Werewolf A Melancholy of Goths Pumpkin Trash Bag Things Are Fine Vintage Frankenstein Blow Mold The Hound and the Milk-White Doe The Lady of Saintonge How do you feel about stickers? If positively, are there any themes you'd rather not have stickers of? I love stickers, but don’t have tons of places to put stickers. Nothing is really off limits, but I don’t put curse words or ACAB related stuff on my car What about crystals, cool rocks, and gemstones?YES. LOVE. I have a pretty decent collection, but am always interested in nice specimens, especially natural crystals. I make jewelry and have been more interested in faceted gemstones lately and anything made with jet. How do you feel about Squishmallows and Squishables? (They have mini and micro sizes for those who like cute plushies but don't have a lot of space.) no thank you unless it’s for a kid and is a mini. My dogs destroy stuffed animals AND our house has 3 kids who collected stuffed animals. 2 of the kids still collect them, but don’t have much space for more.
Would you wear enamel pins with chains that are meant to be put on lapels? (Something like this.) probably not. I don’t really have this kind of clothing. Speaking of enamel pins... The Pickety Witch's Autumn and Halloween collection just dropped. Black Phillip Baba Yaga Potion bottle Vampire bat Mabon Raven May Queen Starlight Fawn- either color Brigid’s Lamb Starlight Rabbit I used to make mobiles out of paper cranes, would you appreciate something like this? if so, what size restrictions do you have, if any? ie., should it take up less space vertically or horizontally? color palette preference yes, no size restrictions, color pallet- jewel tones, maximalist Japanese papers, metallics, whatever.
I have a post or two about ordering bulbs from https://oldhousegardens.com and was wondering if my witchee would like some. I will try to order before they sell out of everything. Because bulbs are easy peasy. *must be hardy to 7b Woodlands Sprites sampler Purple-headed garlick Blue Grecian windflower Jack-in-the pulpit Turkish glory of the snow Dutchman’s breeches Winter aconite Snake’s head Fritillary Atkinsii Snowdrop Spanish bluebells Gravetye Giant Snowflake Surprise Lily Yet Another NEW Question: I know we have been offered scarves, socks, etc but my favorite gifts are 'sock arms' as my recipients call them. Here is a picture from my blog: https://www.elkaknits.com/?p=845 Would you like something like that if I find time to craft? If so what sort of colors? Yes! I knit, but I love these and haven’t made any for myself. Prefer black or moody jewel tones Witchee, what's your take on seasonal-themed Washi tape? It would be fun, but I don’t know where I would use it.
What about seasonal treats from Trader Joe's? I’ve never been to TJs, but I like salty, cheesy, spicy snacks or sweet snacks like toffee, caramel, sour candy, berries/fruit,
I make gluten-free biscotti this time of year, lemon and also cocoa varieties: does this sound good to you? I’m not sure I would enjoy gluten-free. I’ve tried some gf things from the grocery store and was not a fan
Would you like me to make a music mix for you? I kick it old school with a burned CD. If you're into this, name at least 3 to 5 genres of music you already love, or are interested to explore more of! I don’t have a place to play CDs.
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How about some dishcloths, for the kitchen? Or spa cloths for the bathroom? If so, which? Any particular colors?? Either, whatever you'd feel like making, I use both. And no particular color preferences, but speckled yarn trips me out because it looks like stuff is stuck to it. Would you like any of Cat Coven's Halloween goods? It's her original artwork based on medieval art. (It's a limited edition of everything, so hopefully things arent sold out yet.) Look at The Green Salmon's webpage The Green Salmon - do you fancy any of the teas, coffees etc? It's a favorite place for me to stop on the coast, and I'll take any excuse to drive to the ocean. What are your favorite halloween/samhain treats to eat? Please be specific. I have access to various candy stores, including healthy candy lol. I love fruit candy and gummies, specific to fall I used to like caramel apple sugar babies when I could find them. I even like those weird peanut butter taffy things in limited quantity. Would you like any of these Snag Halloween tights? And if so, which of their sizes? https://snagtights.com/pages/halloween The fern and toadstools are fun. I love the familiar but I never wear skirts that short. I generally go size F in Snag. Also is there anything you would particularly like from the UK? 8/30 What Halloween things off RedBubble do you like? Share link if possible. 8/31 Is there anything you might want from Japan? Snacks (autumn flavors are out~), nerdy stuff, cute stuff anything! honestly? a shokupan pan, I'm sure there are tons of other little things, I'll come back here. is there anything being removed from site or a virtual con scent you are interested in trying? think I'm ok here. Moonalisa.....she just released her new Halloween scents, lip balm, candles, and soaps, want anything? (mooscents.com) no thanks 9/1 I was wondering whether Tim Tams in any incarnation would tempt my witchee? I like them but I'm not the wild fan that some bpalistas are On the less sweet side, are there any other Australian things you might be tempted by? Do you enjoy fanfic? I would be happy to write something for you, and/or read/comment upon/gush over thing(s) you've written, if that's something you'd enjoy... All of my fan fic is in my own head, but I'm happy to read it Would you appreciate rare TAL decant(s) in 1 mL amber roll-on bottle(s)? sure. things of mind clearing, get-your-butt-in-gear type things would be particularly useful How do you feel about enamel pins? If positively, which fandoms or topics would you like? I LOVE pins. I put them on my knapsack. Fun critters, smartalecky sayings, pins from places (I get souvenir pins, I have some from virtual vacation swaps where my gifter has sent me pins from their place in the world, etc.) I have a couple pins from The Pickety Witch that are delightful. 9/2 I make lightweight hairfalls, the kind that can be attached to a pony tail or to pig tails. They are good for those of us that are more tender-headed. I use a variety of materials like shibori ribbon, and puffy yarns and pieces of lace and silk. You can use them for every day or as part of your Weenie costume. Is this of interest to you? If so tell me what length, what color(s) and if you want one for a pony tail or two for pig tails. Definite interest! Ponytail, my hair is alas too thin to pigtail now. Length, I dunno, 20-24" ? I have almost tailbone-length hair. Jeweltoned colors to show up against my dark hair, reds, greens, blues, honestly anything as long as it's vibrant. I have a new dance skirt that's red, navy, and lime green tie dye so I would kinda love an accessory that jives with that.
During my recent travels I got to experience the incredible delight of Serge Luten perfumers here in Paris (imagine if the Lab and Anna Sui made babies inside a Cadbury Cream Egg decorated with stained glass windows and...you've come close to the experience of being in that shop). Anyway, after spending gobs of monies, they loaded me up with delectable samples of their insanely expensive wares- do you want some???
Haus Of Gloi just had their Halloween update! Anything appeal to you? https://www.hausofgloi.com/collections/fall-1 9/3 I just came across this Etsy shop (TheGrayMuse) and I WILL BE ORDERING and wondering if you would like something from there as well? Future Primitive Soaps has released it's fall stuff. Would you like anything from there dearest witchee? https://futureprimitivesoap.co.uk probably not. I had a bar of their soap and loved the smell, but it's too highly fragranced for the beloved I harvested some elderberries yesterday and I have a lot more out there, so I made a batch of elderberry syrup. Would you appreciate a 4oz bottle of it? sure! Do you want anything from Sea Witch Botanicals (I can buy it locally from shops)? no thanks Hirons Drug Store - which is basically an Unbelievable place to browse for every kind of eclectic, fun, spooky, weird, and even useful thing you could want - so tell me some Odds And Ends of things you like or want, I know this is open ended, sorry - - gadgetry, stickers, toys, pens, costumery, snacks, decoration, kitchen stuff, etc pens and notepads are always good, little fall decorations....this sounds like our downtown Ace Hardware, which is like the best ever Gift Certificates you'd like to places that are local to you? Nothing specifically comes to mind How do you feel about ILNP nail polish and what are your favs from the new Cosmos collection and any others on their site?? dark matter and shooting star are cool looking. I've never tried theirs, my go-to indie polish is KB Shimmer but I'm certainly open to others Would you be interested in anything from Alobudra? https://alobudrallc.company.site/products/ don't think so are there any more “traditional” Japanese souvenirs you’d like to have (think chopsticks, tenugui, washi paper, etc.)? stationery/pens, chopsticks 9/4 Would you like to try Brujita Skincare ? (Ignore the out of stock except for In Your Room collection and Inner Child Ritual candle.) Would you be interested in any jewelry or other items made with tiny bones from this shop? There are some Halloween themed ones: https://www.tinybonesandthings.com/s/shop While this is really cool, I think I'm a look-but-not-wear on these If you like tea, is there anything you would like from Bird & Blend? https://www.birdandblendtea.com/ anything within my general tea parameters 9/5 BloomChic - just discovered them - Take a look at the Halloween stuff, and tell me the link and the size of whatever thing you like! Very cute but I have too darn many clothes and need to pare down. Poesie Tea! Do you like? Some of my favorites are from this company. https://www.poesieperfume.com/loose-leaf-tea The peach chai, albert and victoria, london smoke and fog sound interesting 9/6 Would you like anything from Trader Joe's? (Pumpkin products are, sadly, not in stores yet, but they will be during this round!) I love TJ's, but I'm one of the lucky ones that has a local one. Never really tried their fall stuff though. Do you have any Halloween traditions? Usualy we dance in a halloween show, but I guess it's become a winter ghost stories show. I put out candy for the kids, and I do a little quiet remembrance for Día de los Muertos What about Halloween-related fandoms? (ie. The Nightmare Before Christmas) nothing in particular. I'm really more of a fall person than a particularly weenie person non-U.S folks!!! We always end up asking what we'd like from your exotic-to-us locales, but do you have any wishes for things from the States? I am stateside but I love getting local-to-my-person things. I really love getting honey from different places because it's so interesting how varied it is. I make things from thrifted sweaters that I cut up & make things from. Do you like armwarmers? yes! Long or short? can use either, but I have pretty big hands/arms so if you are my witch and need measurements let me know 😃 Solid color ( elegant) or funky stripes made from multiple sweaters? honestly, I can see the appeal of both. I like being goofy and eclectic, but I also wouldn't mind having something more appropriate to a long winter skirt outfit Fave colors? black, earth tones, rich saturated colors except yellow's not really a good color for me, anything else is good Is cashmere okay? sure, but handwashable would be better than anything that's dry clean only and I know some cashmere is that way Wool & related blends? ( I never use scratchy wool for arm warmers.) all good here. Do you like buttons used decoratively? go nuts! I also do coiled & sewn rope work- it's functional art I wrap the rope in fabric & add appliques. I just had my first art show with these- bowls, trivets ( that can hang on the wall when not in use), coasters. Is this something you'd like ? Oh, that sounds super cool! What sort of Halloween fabric? Whimsical? Witchy, bats, mushrooms, moths? I like nature-based or somber/atmospheric the best, or the silly cute critter stuff How gothy do you like? I like the aesthetic, but I'm not supergoth have velvets & sparkly stuff to work with too. What is your preference witchee? I tend to be more of a cotton/practical fabric person. I love the fancy stuff but it's more of an admire from a distance thing. 9/7 How do you feel about cherry things? Check out Cherry Republic and let me know if anything catches your eye! cherry is one of my favorite fruits/flavors. not sure on specifics, I'll look again, but I think I'd lean more towards sweeter offerings for fruit, not sure about cherry condiments Similarly, are you into fancy flavors of olive oil or vinegar? Check out Fustini's and let me know if anything appeals! Pretty covered here, we have an olive oil and vinegar store and I just stocked up, I love making dressings and other stuff out of interesting vinegars. We also have an awesome store for jams and sauce, American Spoon which you should totally check out! sour cherry and apricot preserves sound good, and I'm curious about the wheat and malt pancake mix Would you like some locally sourced maple syrup? sure Finally, I live in a place known for fudge. Do you like it and/or are their flavors you particularly like? My favorite shop is Murdick's if you need to see a flavor list. butter pecan, butterscotch, cherry, chocolate cherry all sound interesting, penuche and plain old chocolate are good too. And a slice of fudge would last me forever and a day because it's so rich I only eat a sliver at a time. Anything from the IKEA Halloween store catch your witchy eye? https://www.ikea.com/ca/en/campaigns/halloween/ not really my thing https://wildsoulriver.com I own the Magical Nature Tarot and love the feel of the cards. They have candles and teas and tinctures and books of the activist or witchy sort. Anything you see that you'd like? need to come back to this I live near a Penzey's Spice https://www.penzeys.com - do you cook? yes! cook, bake, candymake.... - Do you want fancy schmancy spices or spice blends? I have a pretty well stocked spice rack, but I'm always curious. - Do you have a favorite alternative source that you prefer and or recommend? For example egads I am asking lots of Qs Curio Spice Co, Diaspora etc do ethically sourced spices. - If you cook is there a type of cuisine you are interested in learning more about and would appreciate a starter pack of spices for that type of cooking? I don't really know of a whole bunch. Indian, Nepalese, Japanese are all cuisines I'm interested in exploring more Colourpop's Haunted Mansion collection dropped today. If you're interested in makeup or skin care, are you interested in anything from Colourpop? https://colourpop.com/ The multichome shadows look super fun but I need to look in more detail. Emo inside also looks lovely. Anything of interest from Cellar Door? (They have candles and soaps.) either candles or soaps. scents that sound good: seaside siesta, cypress grove for candles, or alpine shoreline, earthen glow, ginger fizz, walk in the woods, kitch-iti-kipi, manistee sands, honestly most of the outdoorsy ones sound really pretty Are you into wax melts, candles, incense, room sprays, or none of the above? Room sprays in more natural scents like citrus or pine, jar candles. No incense please, housemates can't handle them. Would you like anything from Luvmilk's Monster Mash? Werewolf boyfriend maybe in balt salts or milk bath I dye yarn. Are you a person who crafts with such? What fiber, weights, and colors would tickle your fancy? Would you rather have two different 100g skeins or enough of the same something for a bigger project? Avid crocheter, most of my regular projects are one or two-skein projects, mostly between worsted and fingering weight, though I do venture into bulky and lace weight on occasion. Provided my experiments work, would you be interested in a bar of homemade tallow soap? I promise I will not send you anything particularly suspect, so this is entirely contingent upon my competence. I am down for any handmade witchery. Do homemade caramels or shortbread tickle your fancy? This was actually my question, but I love both of these things 9/8 because I’m a knitting kind of witch, would you appreciate a pair of hand knit socks. If yes, would you like them in a particular colour? I have never had hand knit socks! No preference on color. What type of spooky season imagery do you like? (Ie. bats, ghosts, vintage Halloween, etc.) I like bare trees and blowing leaves, fall animals, moons, stuff like a moonlit pumpkin field with mist...more atmospheric and pensive than strictly halloweeny. Astrid's Autumn Line and Anniversary Tea Party just dropped. Anything you want? Flaxen sounds interesting, L’Araignée Opaline , Black Patent. They're all more things I'd like a sniffie of more than something I think would work out. Homemade and preserved food goodies - Which of these things would you like my dear witchie? All are organic and grown or made by me. sun-dried heirloom tomatoes dried ancho chile peppers - can be whole halves or ground into a delicious powder sugar-free candied pecans and walnuts or almonds gourmet quality fudge in many flavors (formerly from my ETSY shop which I had to close until I have my own home again) please give me an idea the kinds of flavors you like. My more popular ones are Penuche, Choc & PB, Pumpkin pie, Forest fruit (with cherries, blueberries and cranberries), Vegan chocolate chocolate, forest fruit, penuche all sound lovely dried italian plums (pitted) sugar-free canned plum or logan berry jam freshly dried rosemary, thyme, basil, parsley individually or in combo almond flour baked goods (low carb, sugar free, and gluten free) - give me examples of savory and sweet things you'd like Might you like a witch hat? Later this month I'm taking a class at an area museum where I'm supposed to decorate 2 hats. Also I crochet wicked cute witchy hats. I think this sounds awesome. If it's a wearable hat, nothing too tall, or something like a fascinator would be lovely, or if it's something I could use as part of a fall/halloween decoration that would also be neat. 😃 9/9 Do you see anything here that interests you? They have dry shampoos, whipped soaps, awesome hand cream, linen spray, sugar scrubs and perfume. https://www.etsy.com/shop/faefragrance/?etsrc=sdt I ilke the idea of hand cream or whipped soap, but all of her scents seem to be foodie, which isn't my thing. Anything you want from my favorite local tea shop? www.fridaytea.com second breakfast, caged heart, double cream earl grey, french cookie (black tea base), happy little tea, friday's afternoon. heck, I could enjoy half the shop, or a high-caf mystery pack How about from my skincare person? drjensbeautylab.com/ I confess I'm curious about the skin zen cream, but I do have a stockpile of face stuff at the moment so I'm hesitant to jump on any new bandwagons other than in small sizes How about from my witchy Chandler? https://www.etsy.com/shop/TeresaLynnsSimpleLux Appalachian Autumn, Petrichor, Wake the F* up, Tree Hugger, Calm the F* Down (sensing a trend here), What the actual, Ça sent bon , grapefruit mint, fixin to clean, pets welcome It's also that time of year where I make handmade soap (usually with calendula infused olive oil, tallow, oatmeal and honey) and candles (feel free to specify color and size, I don't usually scent them, but I do have a clover and apple scent I've been wanting to play with). I can also annoint and dress candles with TALs and herbs. Any interest? sure! scented or not, that sounds pretty. I also grow herbs which can be culinary or magical. I'd be happy to prepare a smudge or dry some herbs for your enjoyment. I currently have oregano (yellow and standard), mugwort, thyme, sage (purple or garden), tea peppermint, chives, lovage, plantain, comfrey, raspberry leaf, and yarrow. I'm probably forgetting something. I also make salves! My go to in an arnica, calendula and comfrey mix for healing wounds or chapped skin. This can also be used on pet paws. We do have barely enough time that I could do a custom infusion. I would use peppermint or chives as dried herbs, since I managed neither this year, and that salve sounds lovely. 9/11 Anything in the Paintbox Soapworks Halloween update looking good to you? https://paintboxsoapworks.com/new-limited-edition/2023-weenie-collection/ Demeter, Let me in your window, September, soaps or scrubs 9/12 If you have a furry friend living with you, what sort of treats do they like? Not furry, but Bandit has a love of bottle corks and red twizzlers (the corks she likes to tear up and the twizzlers are a treat when she goes in her house, I swear she eats actual healthy food 9/13 What is your feeling on seasonal mugs? Yes or, no? Too many in your house or bring them on?? Yes. I have too many mugs and I still love them
Are your wishlists - Amazon, Etsy, etc - up to date, and if so, are they all linked somewhere that I can find them? ish? I will go through and then link
Do you have anything you use every day that you wouldnt mind getting more of? Unscented or lightly scented hand cream/moisturizer Anything you love or need to have from Adagio or Rishi teas? Nothing comes to mind List here things you wish you would've added to your questionnaire I just thought of something yesterday and now it's poofed again. 9/14 Nocturne Alchemy just dropped their Halloween update! You like the looks of anything? https://nocturnealchemy.com/collections/limited-collection a couple things sound interesting: Karloff, Orange Blossom Wine, Haunted Tree, black honey. Is there anything you would like from the Weenie update? No thank you, went for a couple decants since nothing really jumped out at me. How do you feel about stickers? If positively, are there any themes you'd rather not have stickers of? I love stickers, nothing particularly gory or blatantly rude. I have a discbound notebook and got a clear plastic cover so I could put stickers on the opaque cover and have them protected. On there I have an Old Gods of Appalachia sticker, the seagulls have the Tardis (karen hallion I think?), an Aria Fawn sticker, a bumper sticker that reference my refusal to organize my life, and the 'I AM GOOD KITTY' possum. I love pretty stickers, too, and those get used for greetings cards and journals. What about crystals, cool rocks, and gemstones? Bring it 9/15 How do you feel about Squishmallows and Squishables? (They have mini and micro sizes for those who like cute plushies but don't have a lot of space.) I love Squishables *glares at Twi for starting this* I don't have the space really for anything other than micros or maybe one more mini, I have the mini Snow Wolf (thank you Twi), and Wolf, and a micro t-rex for my desk at work. Not gonna lie, the woodland plague set kills me, no pun intended Would you wear enamel pins with chains that are meant to be put on lapels? (Something like this.) I think I would find a shirt with a collar just to wear something like that. Speaking of enamel pins... The Pickety Witch's Autumn and Halloween collection just dropped. Has anything caught your eye? The trick or treat kitty pin and witch kitty are adorable. I confess I have the trick or treat goat and love it. I used to make mobiles out of paper cranes, would you appreciate something like this? if so, what size restrictions do you have, if any? ie., should it take up less space vertically or horizontally? color palette preference? I would love that, probably longer and narrower, and cool toned colors 9/16 ordering bulbs from https://oldhousegardens.com and was wondering if my witchee would like some. I love flowers but have really limited space. I would like to plant a few crocus though Would you like something like "sock arms" if I find time to craft? (Sometimes I make a pattern called Toast or Toasty {one has a thumb the other is just a tube} http://www.afriendtoknitwith.com/2008/09/toasttoasty.html. here are other photos from my blog: https://www.elkaknits.com/?p=845 ) -- If so what sort of colors? I love those and would totally use something like that. Color not particular, probably something darker, or in the greys/browns. Witchee, what's your take on seasonal-themed Washi tape? I think it's awesome but I never think to use it when I have it
What about seasonal treats from Trader Joe's? I honestly don't even know what they have, I like spice and caramel, and apple things. I think I had an autumn harvest tea from them one time that I enjoyed. If they have fall-themed savory goodies I'd be down for that, too. My pumpkin spice consumption in generally limited to homemade pumpkin bread.
I make gluten-free biscotti this time of year, lemon and also cocoa varieties: does this sound good to you? I do enjoy biscotti, and lemon is a favorite flavor in general.
Would you like me to make a music mix for you? I kick it old school with a burned CD. If you're into this, name at least 3 to 5 genres of music you already love, or are interested to explore more of! I would love a music mix! I like rock, folk, classical, electronica, honestly I'm up for whatever. I'm not super nuts about things with particularly hateful lyrics, or anything discordant, but otherwise, bring it. 9/17 Anything here you like? https://bserway.com/ I love his art! I've got the spirit and Leafkin are great from the halloweenie types, Spirits of the midwinter timbers, The Crone's Seer, You hung the moon, Petalbearer, Magic hours, Thief, Foxtails, RAnni the witch, the little black mage, shroud me in obsidian night, or honestly just the mystery pack since I love stickers and postcards and such, and suprises are fun. Anything you'd like from my Ren Fest? There is an outstanding garlic based shop I'll be going to next weekend, for my annual stock up of their spice blends & garlic oil blends. Any other Renny stuff that you like? Well I love garlic. Otherwise, hair ornaments or shawl pins are fun, not sure what other little stuff there is about. know we are looking at a lot of candles, but if you are into looking at more (and it is ok to say you are not), do any of these strike your fancy? https://www.lakewoodwax.com/candlesforacause (Feel free to take a look at their current and signature scents too but I wanted to highlight these fundraiser scents first!) alas, no, they all sound a little too scent-busy for my housemates /19 f you are a person who appreciates tarot and oracle decks, do you have a strong preference about receiving new ones vs gently/barely used? Learning, and gently used is great Are you a Studio Ghibli fan, and if so, what are your feelings about fan made art featuring characters? I love what I've seen but haven't seen much. In general I'm all about fan art. Want anything from LUSH? Here's the link specifically to their Halloween drop (https://www.lush.com/us/en_us/c/halloween) BUT, feel free to peruse all of it. no thank you 9/20 Part 2 of the Autumnal/Halloween drop from Haus of Gloi is coming this weekend- take a look and see if anything is compelling! https://www.hausofgloi.com (fall part 2 is live on Sunday, here is a list of what is coming: https://www.hausofgloi.com/blogs/haus-herald/fall-part-2) maybe violet and blackcurrant or apples and hay butter bomb, scarecrow, old cider house, and hex sound nice, too. the dark fruit tea perfume sounds pretty. generally whipped soap or a scrub would be most useful
Also, I live in Philly and will use ANY reason to spend time at the Mütter Museum- anything of interest (including, but not limited to, the well-loved BPAL exclusive for the museum, Ü?) https://www.muttermuseumstore.org probably not? maybe the museum pin for my knapsack If you are so inclined, do you want or need any natural items or ingredients for spellwork that could be collected from forests, ocean, fields or stream? I also have access to oak gall ink and various other esoteric substances. While this sounds awesome in theory I do not have the expertise to appreciate such Are you a fan of the show Cobra Kai? nope (I can't say I'd dislike it, but had no interest in watching) Do you enjoy any of the scented items from Victoria's Secret? not that I know of? Would you be interested in receiving a silver locket with papyrus and herbs inside, as a protective amulet? that sounds lovely 9/21 So Witchee mine, are you a spellworker? - any interest in acorns from a tree known as The Mother Oak at my Ren Fest grounds. It is the biggest tree I've ever seen in MI. It is cared for by tree scientists from MSU. It is the mom to every other oak on the grounds. Saturday is Mabon & I will go & gather acorns before the park opens to patrons as I do each year. But this time it's actual Mabon. So Witchee dearest, would you like some? I'm not a spellworker, but I do keep a sort of altar with special nature things on it, so I would love an acorn Witchee, do you like anything from Lenny Mud? not really my thing 9/22 From previous questions you've answered, I know a lot about the teas you'd like from specific places, but I want to know your more general tea preferences. Black, green, white, rooibos, oolong, herbal? (guessing I'm not your witchee since I answered a lot of this in my q'aire, but just in case. ) I drink primarily black but like green, white, oolong...I like some smokiness, but straight lapsang souchong can be a bit much. I like fruit or vanilla flavored teas, earl grey, rose. I like herbal brews and blends as well, just nothing with licorice root or any other 'sweet' aspect. I'm also not a tea snob. I love my loose teas and have tea balls and pretty teapots but my default quick cup is plain old Red Rose bagged tea. - Japan is particularly big on their green tea and hojicha (roasted green tea), any interest? Sure! I'm also a fan of genmaicha - My partner has given me an extraordinary amount of rooibos from South Africa. It's amazing and I'd like to share, so would you like some? not a big fan of rooibos unfortunately despite being uk based I’m probably gonna have to make a torrid order because I fell in. Anything catch your eye while I’m doing it? no thank you 9/27 How do you feel about nail wraps, like from Espionage Cosmetics? They are having a tempting fall sale. Anything catch your eye? https://espionagecosmetics.com/collections/itsfallyall23 I've never gotten into nail wraps, I just do polish Is anyone into colouring in? yep. floral designs, intricate patterns, animal things
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