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    Mod post: No wishlist posts in blogs

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    Please be aware that we do not permit swap-related content on profiles or in blogs. Please post this content only in the For Sale, Swaps, and Wanted forums, or in the Wishlists topic. ~from Swapping 101  Thanks!
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Eldritchhobbit's Blog
 

The Button Field

I’m currently reading a fascinating book called The Button Field: A Novel by Gail Husch (2014). It’s based on an actual unsolved mystery, the disappearance of student Bertha Mellish from Mount Holyoke College in 1897. ALTALT
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Forspecial Plate's Blog
 

Lupers breakdown 2023

Rating by interest on a scale of 1-5, for a few selected scents...   Cacao and Scorched Milk Perfume Oil - kind of interested, because it sounds like maybe the milk note from Snake Milk and I love that one.  3/5    Chocolate Chypre - not sure if chypre always works for me, but I'm definitely intrigued!  3/5    Femdom Perfume Oil An eagerly-anticipated whip crack of wild plum, champagne, and blackcurrant - I'm recently loving the Lab's champagne note, and I also enjoy fruity notes, so this is a no-brainer for me.  4/5    Silk Daffodil Perfume Oil Daffodil petals, spiced amber, and neroli - I'm somewhat curious except I think daffodil = narcissus, and I can't hang w/narcissus.. might try it somewhere down the line.. 2/5    Silk Tiger Lily Perfume Oil Ginger-splattered lily petals - now this one I am very curious about.  Sometimes lily can be really nice, and paired with ginger, it has my interest.  3/5    Sister Death Perfume Oil A sorrowful white lily fougere shadowed by yew branches - another lily to keep my eye on.  3/5    The Morning Star Among the Living Perfume Oil Black fig encased in saffron-threaded amber - sounds interesting, 3/5    The Serpent in the Roses Perfume Oil Snake Oil dribbling across a cluster of amber-flecked, blackened rose petals - heck yeah I want this, I'm another of those who has been wishing for a rosey Snake Oil!  4/5    A Medley of Vulvas Perfume Oil Bourbon vanilla, pink labdanum, pink pepper, honey, and bushman’s candle absolute - I tend to steer clear of honey but this almost sounds like a sweet bubble-gum type of scent, in which case I would want to try it.  3/5    An Introduction to Illustrious Kabuki Actors Perfume Oil White sandalwood, vanilla bean, fig froth, and buttercream - I feel like I need to smell this, lol.  4/5    At the Tea Drinking Perfume Oil Kamairicha, blood orange, and champaca blossom - there's the champaca I love - need to smell this.  4/5    Call of the Geese Meeting at Night Perfume Oil A raucous honk of red currant snuggled in downy orris root, coconut, and sandalwood smoke - I feel this one is calling out to me too, somewhat.  3/5    Copulating Couple Mimicking a Pose in a Shunga Book Perfume Oil Washi, matcha, crushed mint, green bergamot, white moss, patchouli, and lichen - sounds nice as long as the moss and lichen behave.  Possible decant somewhere along the way, although I've totally gone off buying decants lately.     Four Penises Perfume Oil Amber cream, lotus root, white sandalwood, teak, pear blossom, and white tea - looking forward to smelling this, and I enjoy trying the "penis" scents, when the notes look agreeable, lol.  4/5    Highest Quality Vagina Perfume Oil Golden amber and vanilla milk, sweet almond, honey, and soft incense - looks very sweet and honey isn't always my thing.  I'm curious, though.  3/5    Inspection Perfume Oil Black tea, smoked jasmine, cedarwood, sandalwood incense, and sweet sage - sounds pretty good, actually.  3/5    Kiseru Perfume Oil Red sandalwood, vanilla husk, and tobacco smoke - sounds good, would like to try.  3/5    The Tea House Perfume Oil Green tea, sandalwood incense, hinoki cypress, bamboo reeds, lemon petals, and plum wine - sounds good but maybe a little basic?  There's a lot of competition for my attention with this update!  3/5    Yanagi No Arashi Perfume Oil Pale amber musk and linden blossom splashed by a torrent of coconut milk, hazelnut foam, and heliotrope - very interested, something about the combination of these notes is calling to me.  4/5 
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goddessrobyn's Blog
 

Easter Basket 2023

What is your favorite Easter candy?  hmmmm... probably the Cadbury's CARAMEL eggs (NOT the creme ones!!)... either that or the Reece's Eggs...    Do you like Jelly Bellies?  If so what flavors? I'm generally MEH about them.  I'll eat them but I'm not crazy about them   Do you have a preference for plastic eggs, treat bags, paper, or no preference? I prefer the least amount of plastic in anything at all ever... in fact... I prefer the least amount of NEW also... so ... please recycle things as much as you can (of course, I understand that's not always possible I just feel like sometimes people are loath to regift/recycle/upcycle because someone somewhere in "society" decided that NEW was better and that being frugal and thrifty were like somehow bad things... fuck all that shit!!! the less shit we produce the better it is for everyone!!)    Are you interested in some of my homemade brown sugar shortbread? I can do gluten free and/ or monkfruit sweetened. Flavors include "plain" vanilla,  chocolate,  orange blossom,  cherry blossom,  lavender, rose, combinations thereof. Yes please but lets not make it gluten free or with monkfruit... please make it with sugar and gluten!!  Plain vanilla will probably be my fave but feel free to send whatever   For those who don't like imps... In the case I find that I have something PERFECT for you in my collection that I want to share, would decanting into a squat itty bitty bottle with a screw top lid or rollerball be ideal?   that might help!  Would definitely be down to try!!   Hi little chick,  I just got yet another seed catalog in, and was thinking about the garden.  It seems on theme, so do you garden? Would you like anything like seeds? I definitely container garden but I've never tried seeds before.  Am a bit afraid to try.   Spring Chick o' Mine, I have a question about mugs! What are your general feelings on mugs/drinkware?  I don't use coffee mugs for my coffee and in general have tons of drinkware  could it hold a plant???   Dear bunny, what are your thoughts on these?  https://www.thecrownedrabbit.com/pins cute.  some of them are a little too cutesy to be really ME but all my pins just live on a giant bandana hanging on my wall so... I don't really DO much with them ever.   Dear chick, would you be interested in any of these baked goods? I am a fan of baked goods and all of those sound lovely!  I'm less interested in the chocolate chip ones as I'm not a HUGE chocolate person.  I like it but I like caramel and vanilla and other such flavors more... Matcha shortbread Hojicha shortbread Lemon scones Lavender scones Lavender lemon scones Chocolate chip scones (made with Guittard chips     Please LMK if you have any aversions/sensitivities to ACTUAL rose(s).  As if someone were to send you flowers... this was my question but no aversions to real rose(s)   Dear chick, would you be interested in any cute Easter/spring-themed cookie cutters? ok... NORMALLY this is such a hard no for me because I don't cook/bake BUT... I'm REALLY wanting a Rain Chain... and I JUST saw a super cute one MADE with chain and metal cookie cutters... so... YES... I want some... (don't have to be spring/easter themed either just PLEASE NO XMAS STUFF)   Also i've been wondering and combing q&a sheets without finding this. Will be making something with chocolate and would like to know which one you'd prefer... Milk, Dark, or White DARK!!!!!  All the others I don't particularly care for except as the occassional garnish   I'm going to pre-order some spring teas (and stock up on the maple houjicha) from Friday Afternoon. Is there a spring tea (or any other tea) that you might like, chick? I feel like my thoughts on tea are well covered... but just in case... once again... no.   How do you feel about lambs as part of Easter?  Easter lambs were always a part of my childhood, and I often got lambs instead of rabbits (in chocolate or stuffed form).   lambs are cool   Do you like bees? in general, yes... but please don't send me live ones.
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Eldritchhobbit's Blog
 

Teaching Shirley Jackson’s Hangsaman

Teaching Shirley Jackson’s Hangsaman (1951) by Amy H. Sturgis I’m happy to say that my “Teaching Shirley Jackson’s Hangsaman (1951)” post, based on my experience of teaching Shirley Jackson in my graduate Dark Academia course in Fall 2022, is now online at Reading Shirley Jackson in the 21st Century.
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Missanneshirleyofgg
 

Easter Swap!

What is your favorite Easter candy?   Sour candies! Like skittles or something. Chewy not hard. Dark Chocolate!    Do you like Jelly Bellies?  If so what flavors?  Yes! Popcorn, Cakey, Blueberry…. I love popcorn jelly bellies.    Do you have a preference for plastic eggs, treat bags, paper, or no preference? No preference   Are you interested in some of my homemade brown sugar shortbread? I can do gluten free and/ or monkfruit sweetened. Flavors include "plain" vanilla,  chocolate,  orange blossom,  cherry blossom,  lavender, rose, combinations thereof.  oh yes, anything homemade!   For those who don't like imps... In the case I find that I have something PERFECT for you in my collection that I want to share, would decanting into a squat itty bitty bottle with a screw top lid or rollerball be ideal? I am OK with imps, even empties off my wishlist!    Hi little chick,  I just got yet another seed catalog in, and was thinking about the garden.  It seems on theme, so do you garden? Would you like anything like seeds? Hmmmm, Maybe hollyhocks?    Spring Chick o' Mine, I have a question about mugs! What are your general feelings on mugs/drinkware?  I like them!   
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izile's BPAL blog
 

2023 Easter Basket

W/L links I may have forgotten: Etsy Amazon Pinterest - somewhat out of date, but good "look book"   What is your favorite Easter candy? This actually came up this morning. I have no idea if they even exist anymore.... Those tiny solid chocolate eggs with a speckled matte candy coating so they looked like robins eggs; also, the Whopper's version of same. Love Cadbury Creme Eggs, and caramel eggs, too. Reese's is also a safe bet (though always been fonder of pieces, but cups/shapes are good). Not a peeps fan.    Do you like Jelly Bellies? yup! Big nostalgia trip for me as I never liked jellybeans as a kid until there was a jelly belly stand at the mall as a tween/teen. I mostly like the fruity ones, but buttered and caramel popcorn are good too! I actually liked doing the combo "recipes" - no licorice anything plz.   Are you interested in some of my homemade brown sugar shortbread I am a sucker for Sakura (cherry blossom) stuff! Otherwise, plain is always good!   For everyone else: Do you have a preference for plastic eggs, treat bags, paper, or no preference?  Glad someone else said it! I didn't want to out myself, but I'd been trying to figure out non-plastic options. I, too, would prefer plastic-free    Spring Chick o' Mine, I have a question about mugs! What are your general feelings on mugs/drinkware?    I feel similarly picky about mugs/drinkware. I have almost no space for mugs/drinkware due to the. .. shall we say ... "collector" tendencies of my roommate and the sith.  Plus the sith broke my one good tea mug a month or so ago, and I haven't been able to find a proper replacement.  I don't like the standard coffee mug shape, or anything that's too sculptural (like molded faces or animals in 3D). I've been using my company logo mug, but it's more of a larger camp-side mug shape, which means it's too big, too wide and too short, so my tea gets cold really fast; but my only other one has metallic lining inside, so I can't microwave it. ugh.  My favorite shape looks like a slightly thinner ceramic/bisque(not glossy) pint glass with a handle.  As for glassware, we have so much that I keep my nice floral rocks glasses in a box in my room.  (sorry, a little touchy on this one, sith just bought himself yet ANOTHER mug, and the cabinet really can't hold all the mugs we have, which is 60% his and 30% the roommates. ?    Dear bunny, what are your thoughts on these?  So very cute!! I like a lot of them! (just steer clear of any rodent that's not a rabbit or a chinchilla, please ? )   Dear chick, would you be interested in any of these baked goods? Matcha shortbread - yes! Love matcha.  Hojicha shortbread - prefer matcha Lemon scones - oh yes! Lavender scones - no thanks Lavender lemon scones - yes Chocolate chip scones (made with Guittard chips) -yes   Actual flowers -  I have no allergies and love flowers   Dear chick, would you be interested in any cute Easter/spring-themed cookie cutters? I don't guess there's a difference between a cookie cutter and the ones for pie crusts? I don't normally make cookies you cut, but I do sometimes like getting fancy with my double-crust pies, and some flowery-type cutters for that would be super cute!   Spring Tea: I'm generally not an edible glitter fan, or teas that come with added sweeteners or "flavorings", but the Strawberry snap looks interesting, and it only lists granulated honey as the sweetener.  Other ones, Daughter's Rings looks interesting. Green Ginger Mint is generally a favorite flavor in other brands, can't go wrong with that.  I'm also almost out of matcha.   Extras (updated) I just ran out of black garlic salt, that's always nice to have around.  And I was seed shopping in Territorial Seed Catalogue and was considering some mixed flower seed blend, like beneficial bug mix, bee feed mix, fragrant mix, or the shade mix, as I don't have a lot of full sun areas in my yard. 
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Thuy's shenanigans
 

Easter Swap 2023

Only because I'm gonna lose track elsewhere.   What is your favorite Easter candy? I love those chocolate covered marshmallow eggs! I'm always buying those at the Easter clearance sales. I low-key like the Peeps, too. I love trying the different flavored ones.   Do you like Jelly Bellies?  If so what flavors?  It's been so long since I've had some jelly bellies!! I generally like the fruit ones, toasted marshmallow, and root beer! If there's a cola flavored one, I'd be all over it, too.   Do you have a preference for plastic eggs, treat bags, paper, or no preference? No preference! I'm actually gonna see if I can get some plastic eggs second hand before purchasing any...but will be on the lookout for a greener alternative. I know I have the craftiness to make some but...I don't know if I have the time, considering how work's been draining me lately.   Are you interested in some of my homemade brown sugar shortbread?   ooooh yes! Open to any of your available flavor options, no strong preference for one or another.   For those who don't like imps... In the case I find that I have something PERFECT for you in my collection that I want to share, would decanting into a squat itty bitty bottle with a screw top lid or rollerball be ideal? Imp vials don't bother me nearly as much, unless they're like the ones I see with Alphamusk (vial narrows to a neck, possibly more annoying to open without disaster than BPAL vials which are straight with no narrowing neck).   do you garden? Would you like anything like seeds? Nooooooooo I have no green thumbs here, and our soil is godawfully rocky... If it's not already there, I don't want to try to add to it. I'll live vicariously through everyone else who gardens.   Spring Chick o' Mine, I have a question about mugs! What are your general feelings on mugs/drinkware? This is brought to you by my hand painted egg mug I had received from a dear cousin several years ago...which I think would be cute to be stuffed with extra goodies because it's still an egg to stuff, right??? I am sort of picky with mugs, mostly because I prefer most of my mugs to be able to support a Vietnamese phin (standard mugs are generally good) and/or it has to be something I absolutely love (otherwise I'd have entirely too many mugs that I don't use). Also ideally dishwasher safe but not opposed to those that need a little extra care. HOWEVER, swaps are the exception to my rule - if you find something too good to pass up,  go for it! I will make a place for it in my home? Glassware... I'd love to eventually own at least one piece of uranium glass (glows under a blacklight and is a nod to my degree).   What are your thoughts on these? These are all so stinkin' cute!!! My soft spots are for the goldfish and hamster!   LMK if you have any aversions/sensitivities to ACTUAL rose(s).  As if someone were to send you flowers... No real issues, only excessive pollen makes me die a little.   Would you be interested in any of these baked goods? Matcha or Hojicha shortbread - I'd be open to either, but I think hojicha more. Lemon/lavender/lemon-lavender scones - lemon lavender! I think these would be my first choice. Chocolate chip scones (made with Guittard chips) - mmm i'd try these!   Would you be interested in any cute Easter/spring-themed cookie cutters? Hm. I don't usually bake or do much cookie cutting to really appreciate spring/easter shaped cutters.   Is there a spring tea (or any other tea) that you might like, chick? Any of those spring teas (except for orange blossom) sound lovely! I'm trying to find some fun decaf blends to try, so go ham. I generally like fruits and dessert flavors. True Love and Cozy sound so good (gonna bookmark this shop for myself now lol). ETA since I've been informed that there's a low caff chocolate cherry tea, holy banana THAT would be like number one for meeeee.   How do you feel about lambs as part of Easter? No strong feelings though I associate lambs with religion (hi, Roman Catholicism that I was raised in).    Do you like bees? OH BOY DO I LIKE THEM. I LOVE THEM.   Is your BPAL wishlist up to date? as up to date as I can keep it! (yes)
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Jenjin's Blog

Easter Swap 2023

What is your favorite Easter candy? I LOVE those Lindt hazelnut chocolate carrots, really any of the Lindt Easter candies.    ? Do you like Jelly Bellies? YES especially the sours.    ? For everyone else: Do you have a preference for plastic eggs, treat bags, paper, or no preference?
If you absolutely have to send me plastic eggs, I won't be mad but my preference is something, anything that isn't plastic. I would even prefer things to be wrapped in paper honestly or even not wrapped at all nestled in grass/packing material. 
  ? Are you interested in some of my homemade brown sugar shortbread?  ABSOLUTELY Yes and the recipe too. Gluten free regular sugar fine, and any of the flavors besides chocolate.    ? For those who don't like imps... In the case I find that I have something PERFECT for you in my collection that I want to share, would decanting into a squat itty bitty bottle with a screw top lid or rollerball be ideal? Hey, imps don't bother me one bit. I just love to try everything and imps are the best way to do that. 

? Do you garden? Would you like anything like seeds? We are putting out a few more raised beds this month, and seeds would be welcome. I adore zinnias in salmons and green, and anything else you'd like to include. Planting directly into the ground preferred like a mini chocolate sunflower etc.    ? Spring Chick o' Mine, I have a question about mugs! What are your general feelings on mugs/drinkware? 
Ok, being super honest here. I have received many a cup over the years, and typically my husband adopts them. I drink my tea from the same ceramic tall cup every day and drink out of the same hydroflask. It's not that we don't have lots of cups and drinkware, I just only need these individual items. In other words, you can send something, but my Ran will be using it. 
  ? Dear bunny, what are your thoughts on these?  https://www.thecrownedrabbit.com/pins
Lots of great ones here, but I prefer the magical themes like: Moon Cat, and Rabbit Witch. I do stick them on my purses and such. 

? Dear chick, would you be interested in any of these baked goods? Yes, the lemon and lavender flavors appeal to me most. 

? Please LMK if you have any aversions/sensitivities to ACTUAL rose(s).  As if someone were to send you flowers...
No aversions/sensitivities to actual roses, but if I wear rose scents they are "darker" like Lady Lucille and Lorraine Cross. 

? Would you be interested in any cute Easter/spring-themed cookie cutters?
I don't think I would use them....   ? I'm going to pre-order some spring teas (and stock up on the maple houjicha) from Friday Afternoon. Is there a spring tea (or any other tea) that you might like? Not sure if you noticed on my main questionnaire, that I ADORE teas. My faves are creamy chai's I do like the spice. I also love anything deep and dark with some sweetness. That Maple Houjicha looks exactly like something I would love. For the Spring Teas, the Goji-Mum Green, Peachy Keen, and Strawberry Snap would also be amazing.    ?How do you feel about lambs as part of Easter? 
Yes, absolutely lambs! I would eat a choco lamb. Rabbits make me nervous. We used to have rabbit hutches in the backyard while I was growing up. They belonged to my brother but my Mom actually took care of them. Our main rabbit, every time she would have a litter, as soon as they we born, she would go crazy and murder the poor things. It was brutal.  Bees are wonderful of course. Who doesn't like bees? I've been stung a few times, the strangest place was at the nail salon under one of those UV lamps. I jumped up and started screaming and jumping. The friend I was with, jumped up with me and started screaming too lol. I've also planted a pollinators habitat this year, and our cactus get these enormous flowers that last a day and are COVERED with happy bees. Yay. 
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DD's BPAL Blog

? Easter Swap In-Thread Questions ?

What is your favorite Easter candy?     Do you like Jelly Bellies?  If so what flavors?    Do you have a preference for plastic eggs, treat bags, paper, or no preference?   Are you interested in some of my homemade brown sugar shortbread? I can do gluten free and/ or monkfruit sweetened. Flavors include "plain" vanilla,  chocolate,  orange blossom,  cherry blossom,  lavender, rose, combinations thereof.    For those who don't like imps... In the case I find that I have something PERFECT for you in my collection that I want to share, would decanting into a squat itty bitty bottle with a screw top lid or rollerball be ideal?   Hi little chick,  I just got yet another seed catalog in, and was thinking about the garden.  It seems on theme, so do you garden? Would you like anything like seeds?   Spring Chick o' Mine, I have a question about mugs! What are your general feelings on mugs/drinkware?    Dear bunny, what are your thoughts on these?  https://www.thecrownedrabbit.com/pins   Dear chick, would you be interested in any of these baked goods? Matcha shortbread Hojicha shortbread Lemon scones Lavender scones Lavender lemon scones Chocolate chip scones (made with Guittard chips)   Please LMK if you have any aversions/sensitivities to ACTUAL rose(s).  As if someone were to send you flowers...   Dear chick, would you be interested in any cute Easter/spring-themed cookie cutters?   Also i've been wondering and combing q&a sheets without finding this. Will be making something with chocolate and would like to know which one you'd prefer... Milk, Dark, or White   I'm going to pre-order some spring teas (and stock up on the maple houjicha) from Friday Afternoon. Is there a spring tea (or any other tea) that you might like, chick?   How do you feel about lambs as part of Easter?  Easter lambs were always a part of my childhood, and I often got lambs instead of rabbits (in chocolate or stuffed form).      Do you like bees?   Is your BPAL wishlist up to date?
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Eldritchhobbit's Blog
 

<p>Now that Anna Torv’s great work on <i>The La...

Now that Anna Torv’s great work on The Last of Us is encouraging some folks to (re)discover the brilliant series Fringe, I’m reminded what a delight and joy it was to contribute the essay “In Search of Fringe’s Literary Ancestors” to Kevin R. Grazier’s anthology about the show, Fringe Science: Parallel Universes, White Tulips, and Mad Scientists. ALTALT
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deazinn's Blog
 

Gnome Swap

Would you like to receive Girl Scout cookies and if so, what kind is your favorite?  Thin Mints and the Lemonades   Would you like a Gnome amigurumi?  (smol knitted or crocheted gnome)  Sure!  -- if so, What gnome colors appeal to you?  (three-four colors please)  Any~ -- do any of these patterns appeal to you (I pretty much have all of them including the ones for humans but I'm not going to make a colorwork sweater for you, sorry.  I *might* make a hat or mitts if you like grey, blue, and red as shown because I already have that yarn.)  I really love the hat with the long tail on it!   How about Gnome tea towel(s)?  Yes please!   Would you like a cross stitched gnome picture / ornament?  Yes!!   What's your favorite way to experience Nature?  A hike in the woods, a day lounging on the beach, only as screen savers on your computer?  Beach time for sure!  I do also like wandering in the woods, and time on the motorcycle prowling around new areas   what kinds of safety and environmental concerns need to be considered for your gnome so they can safely reside at your home? will they live outdoors so they need to be weatherproof (for what kind of weather)? will they be indoors and need to be pet or child-safe? do they need to be very tiny or capable of hanging on a wall?  If indoors, will need to be pet safe; if outdoors, will need to be weatherproofed.   How do you feel about zombie or other horror gnomes?  Bring them on!   Do you need any seeds? If so what varieties might you be interested in? Flowers, veg, herbs.. ?  I love starting from seed, especially vegetables that are gmo.  I pretty much would love herbs, esp dill, and tarragon, as well as green (or purple) beans, tomatos and banana peppers!   Would you like feathers from my Peacock, Gary (short for Gyrados)?  My brain says yes, my allergies say no and they are winning currently   if BPAL is one of your treasures, which BPAL would you like the mostest?  (Maybe one that is available right now from BPAL and one Limited Edition/Discontinued?)    Mouse's Long and Sad Tale, Whip are my two fav GC right now, and even imps would rock as I have almost empty bottles.  LE I love Snake Charmer, either OG or Rez is fine.  I'd love a sniffie or tester of any on my wishlist, which is updated   If you are a tea drinker, which (if any) of these teas tickle your fancy? Yes!  Mistletoe Mint, Alpine Black, Naughty Vicar, Serenity, and Hibiscus Berry all sound good!  Small amounts are just fine   would you like a tiny hand drawn gnome picture?  No, not really    Is homemade vanilla something you might like?  I have a "Mother Jar" that I can decant from.  These beans have been steeping for 2 years in a very nice bourbon.  Absolutely yes I would love some!   Are there any colors you would prefer your gnome not to have?  Nope   If the creativity bites, would you possibly like a small embroidered gnome? Could be an ornament? Any gender preference or details you might like added (small mushroom, bee, heart or egg...)?  Yes, and bees or hearts would be great   Do you have a need for cheese knife?  https://ototodesign.com/products/bert-cheese-knife?  We do actually, and that is too cute!     I'll be in Seattle next week- any treat you might enjoy from the PNW? Spoopy/ Gothy things? Nice coffee beans? A Nirvana t-shirt...?   Um.....I dunno?    I'll be back in Disney World next month- anything you might like from Epcot or Hollywood Studios?   A cool teacup?  I'll go check out the Disney Store to try and get some better answers here....   Would you be interested in a small copper nature totem that could nestle in your garden or amongst your plants? I can do some chasing to create a mushroom or a leaf or a special bug fren...  Yes, I would.  I love dragonflies and frogs, and leaves are cool as well!   Would you be interested in a decorative pillow or zippered pouch featuring a gnomely figure?  like this?     Yes,   or a little coin purse?     No, or please tell me to make this because oh my gods...  Yes, too cute!   
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gnome q's

Would you like to receive Girl Scout cookies and if so, what kind is your favorite? no thanks   Would you like a Gnome amigurumi?  (smol knitted or crocheted gnome)  sure! -- if so, What gnome colors appeal to you?  (three-four colors please)  any!  be as mellow or as overboard as you'd like -- do any of these patterns appeal to you (I pretty much have all of them including the ones for humans but I'm not going to make a colorwork sweater for you, sorry.  I *might* make a hat or mitts if you like grey, blue, and red as shown because I already have that yarn.) I like most of the little gnomes, Gnome de Plum is particularly cute   How about Gnome tea towel(s)? A bathroom hand towel would be cool, but not sure what to do with tea towels.  Everything else in my house is bar mops because they're either getting beaten up in the kitchen or covered in yarn/fabric dye in my workshop   Would you like a cross stitched gnome picture / ornament? sure   What's your favorite way to experience Nature?  A hike in the woods, a day lounging on the beach, only as screen savers on your computer?  I'm a hike/walk, work in the garden, visit a pretty place, occasionally scenic drive type.  If I'm outside this is good.   what kinds of safety and environmental concerns need to be considered for your gnome so they can safely reside at your home? will they live outdoors so they need to be weatherproof (for what kind of weather)? will they be indoors and need to be pet or child-safe? do they need to be very tiny or capable of hanging on a wall? no pet concerns, and would probably live indoors, possibly in my garden box so would need to deal with hot, dry, and daily watering, and then would be brought in for the winter if the gnome were an outdoor one.   How do you feel about zombie or other horror gnomes?  I think they're hilarious but I don't do halloween/zombie/creepy all year, so it would not be out most of the year   Do you need any seeds? If so what varieties might you be interested in? Flowers, veg, herbs.. ?  I love interesting flowers, and I generally try to plant dill, basil, cucumbers, tomatoes, peas, and beans every year, along with anything else that tickles me that season.   Would you like feathers from my Peacock, Gary (short for Gyrados)? sure!   if BPAL is one of your treasures, which BPAL would you like the mostest?  (Maybe one that is available right now from BPAL and one Limited Edition/Discontinued?) I might be looking for a bit of Goblin since apparently the people I live with actually like it on me.   If you are a tea drinker, which (if any) of these teas tickle your fancy? Naughty Vicar sounds delightful, coconut black or cream earl grey are the ones that sound most interesting   would you like a tiny hand drawn gnome picture? that would be awesome   Is homemade vanilla something you might like?  I have a "Mother Jar" that I can decant from.  These beans have been steeping for 2 years in a very nice bourbon.  that sounds lovely.  I love to bake but since I'm also limiting consumption of treats, using fancy stuff makes it an event   Are there any colors you would prefer your gnome not to have? can't think of any   If the creativity bites, would you possibly like a small embroidered gnome? Could be an ornament? Any gender preference or details you might like added (small mushroom, bee, heart or egg...)?  sure!  and I love mushrooms and bees, so a detail of either of those is awesome   Do you have a need for cheese knife?  https://ototodesign.com/products/bert-cheese-knife?  sadly no, but that is hilarious     I'll be in Seattle next week- any treat you might enjoy from the PNW? Spoopy/ Gothy things? Nice coffee beans? A Nirvana t-shirt...?   a scenic postcard?

I'll be back in Disney World next month- anything you might like from Epcot or Hollywood Studios?   can't think of anything

Would you be interested in a small copper nature totem that could nestle in your garden or amongst your plants? I can do some chasing to create a mushroom or a leaf or a special bug fren...  yes!
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“The Contrary Gardener”

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Maps and Legends

Rolling with my Gnomies

Updated 2/12/23   Would you like to receive Girl Scout cookies and if so, what kind is your favorite? Sure! My youngest left scouts this year and I haven't ordered any yet. We like Thin Mints, Samoas/Caramel Delites, the new Adventurefuls, Smores and I really want to try the new raspberry ones.   Would you like a Gnome amigurumi?  (smol knitted or crocheted gnome)  Yes please! -- if so, What gnome colors appeal to you?  (three-four colors please) jewel tones, black, gray -- do any of these patterns appeal to you (I pretty much have all of them including the ones for humans but I'm not going to make a colorwork sweater for you, sorry.  I *might* make a hat or mitts if you like grey, blue, and red as shown because I already have that yarn.) I really like the long floppy hat one - Here we gnome again.   How about Gnome tea towel(s)? Sure!   Would you like a cross stitched gnome picture / ornament? Sure.    What's your favorite way to experience Nature?  A hike in the woods, a day lounging on the beach, only as screen savers on your computer? Wandering in the woods behind my house, kayaking, definitely love beaches and exploring bodies of water, tide pools, etc. When I think "nature" I think trees and water.   what kinds of safety and environmental concerns need to be considered for your gnome so they can safely reside at your home? will they live outdoors so they need to be weatherproof (for what kind of weather)? will they be indoors and need to be pet or child-safe? do they need to be very tiny or capable of hanging on a wall?  I am ready and willing to provide a suitable habitat for an outdoor gnome, but would also happily provide an indoor home. Sadly, I do not have a lot of wall space for a hanging gnome.   How do you feel about zombie or other horror gnomes? I'm really not into zombies, but would not be opposed to a creepy gnome.   Do you need any seeds? If so what varieties might you be interested in? Flowers, veg, herbs.. ? I have a black thumb, so please, no seeds or live plants.    Would you like feathers from my Peacock, Gary (short for Gyrados)? Sure!   if BPAL is one of your treasures, which BPAL would you like the mostest?  (Maybe one that is available right now from BPAL and one Limited Edition/Discontinued?) My wishlist is actually updated for once. I'll try to think of specifics.   If you are a tea drinker, which (if any) of these teas tickle your fancy? Parisian Breakfast and Vanilla Black and Nutcracker all look good.   would you like a tiny hand drawn gnome picture? Sure.   Is homemade vanilla something you might like?  I have a "Mother Jar" that I can decant from.  These beans have been steeping for 2 years in a very nice bourbon. OMG YES!!!!!   Are there any colors you would prefer your gnome not to have? I'm not really into orange/yellow/brown or pastels.   If the creativity bites, would you possibly like a small embroidered gnome? Could be an ornament? Any gender preference or details you might like added (small mushroom, bee, heart or egg...)? A little ornament with bees would be delightful.    Do you have a need for cheese knife?  https://ototodesign.com/products/bert-cheese-knife? OMG, I was all set to saw naw, then I saw the link and he is hekkin adorable and I wants him.    I'll be in Seattle next week- any treat you might enjoy from the PNW? Spoopy/ Gothy things? Nice coffee beans? A Nirvana t-shirt...?   
Always up for coffee beans. Now I am coveting a gothy gnome.
  I'll be back in Disney World next month- anything you might like from Epcot or Hollywood Studios?   
I can't think of anything specific.    Would you be interested in a small copper nature totem that could nestle in your garden or amongst your plants? I can do some chasing to create a mushroom or a leaf or a special bug fren... That sounds lovely. Our yard is kind of vaguely controlled chaos, but we have a lot of neat sculptural things hidden about. I would particularly be interested in a bug fren.   Would you be interested in a decorative pillow or zippered pouch featuring a gnomely figure?  like this?  or a little coin purse? or please tell me to make this because oh my gods... Yes! The first or the last for sure. The coin purse not so much.    I have an angora rabbit and she's currently molting. Would you like rabbit fur for spinning, felting, or other crafty uses? This sounds lovely, but I don't really have a use for it.    Do you need any spices? There's nothing I specifically need, but I'm always interested in trying new spice blends. I could use some new curry blends specifically.    How would you feel about gnome-inspired clothing? I would feel good about it.   would you be interested in any horror movie merch? If so, do you have a favorite horror movie / character? Not really my thing. (although a scary gnome could be fun)   Haus of Gloi launched their Valentine goodies today. Anything appeal? https://www.hausofgloi.com/collections/valentines-1 Ooh, whipped soap, bubbling scrub, body butter or soap in Come Hither, First Blush, Superfreak, Who Needs Love and maybe Lily Cakes if the Lily isn't SUPER strong (this one sounds intriguing, but potentially migraine inducing)   Moonalisa? If she restocks soap or releases body butter in the Lemon Curd and Coconut Cream or Raspberry Vanilla Cream, sure!   NAVA? No thanks.   Seeds/Plants? Sadly no. I definitely would get no use out of seeds. I might be able to keep an air plant or a succulent alive, but it's iffy.   Shortbread? This is my question, but yes, I would love to your version in floral or fruit flavors.      Any candles you might like? Be sure to check her clearance for leftovers from Halloween! https://www.etsy.com/shop/TeresaLynnsSimpleLux Some of the Headache and other aromatherapy stuff looks interesting, but I'm not sure about the scents. I definitely have TOO many candles, especially since I rarely burn them outside of September - December.    Lupers? I'll try to get my wishlist updated.  
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Gnome Swap

I will put all my follow up answers here.   Would you like to receive Girl Scout cookies and if so, what kind is your favorite? I do love thin mints, although they are not the best thing for me to eat.   Would you like a Gnome amigurumi?  (smol knitted or crocheted gnome)  -- if so, What gnome colors appeal to you?  (three-four colors please)   dark tones: blue, purple, green -- do any of these patterns appeal to you (I pretty much have all of them including the ones for humans but I'm not going to make a colorwork sweater for you, sorry.  I *might* make a hat or mitts if you like grey, blue, and red as shown because I already have that yarn.) I like the ones without legs and with the little cables   How about Gnome tea towel(s)? Sure!   Would you like a cross stitched gnome picture / ornament? That sounds fun.   What's your favorite way to experience Nature?  A hike in the woods, a day lounging on the beach, only as screen savers on your computer? Spending time in my garden or going out to the Michigan woods   what kinds of safety and environmental concerns need to be considered for your gnome so they can safely reside at your home? will they live outdoors so they need to be weatherproof (for what kind of weather)? will they be indoors and need to be pet or child-safe? do they need to be very tiny or capable of hanging  in my garden would be awesome, but an inside one would be fine too.     How do you feel about zombie or other horror gnomes? No thanks. However, if you find the Godzilla or a Star Trek one, the whimsy level is delightful & would be very cool in my garden.  Why yes, I'm  a happy nerd.   Do you need any seeds? If so what varieties might you be interested in? Flowers, veg, herbs.. ?  I always love seeds.  There is room for Veg, herbs, or flowers.   Would you like feathers from my Peacock, Gary (short for Gyrados)? Always!  Even the ones that are not eye feathers.   if BPAL is one of your treasures, which BPAL would you like the mostest?  (Maybe one that is available right now from BPAL and one Limited Edition/Discontinued?)  All the Lavender!  Frostbite TKO, Lavender Buttercream.  Heading off to check currently available.  Will update shortly.  Ooh the new Sufganiyot that was added late - I believe it's strawberry & cream.     If you are a tea drinker, which (if any) of these teas tickle yowallpaper. Oh very much so!  I love finding so many new tea companies.  Not in a particular order Coconut Black, Vanilla Black, Paris Breakfast, London Tea Room.  Loose is fine, I have lots of brewing technology.     would you like a tiny hand drawn gnome picture? I like some of the other options more, I have so little open walspace.   Is homemade vanilla something you might like?  I have a "Mother Jar" that I can decant from.  These beans have been steeping for 2 years in a very nice bourbon. - Well this was my question, so I'm pretty set for vanilla   Are there any colors you would prefer your gnome not to have?  I'm not big into pastels or the yellow/pink/warm orangey reds category.  Cool colors in deep tones are my faves.   I think there was a question about what thing the gnome holds or is with - my first choice would be a mushroom or toadstool.   Do you have a need for cheese knife?  https://ototodesign.com/products/bert-cheese-knife?  It’s very cute, but I really don’t need it & have no more kitchen tool space.   I'll be in Seattle next week- any treat you might enjoy from the PNW? Coffee? (ground please, I don’t own a grinder)  I have not been to Seattle since 1997, so I don't know anything there these days.  
I'll be back in Disney World next month- anything you might like from Epcot or Hollywood Studios?   An enamel pin, Hocus Pocus or Marvel. Especially a Jeremy Renner or Benedict Cumberbatch.  No idea what is at Hollywood studios, but I’m a good little nerd so, you  can surprise me.

Would you be interested in a small copper nature totem that could nestle in your garden or amongst your plants? I can do some chasing to create a mushroom or a leaf or a special bug friend.  This would be wonderful.  I love things like this.  I have a couple of “bug on a stick” plant stakes, but no mushrooms or leaves.   Would you be interested in a decorative pillow or zippered pouch featuring a gnomely figure?  like this? Not this one.  or a little coin purse? Not this one. or please tell me to make this because oh my gods... OH MY GOSH, IT HAS A BIRD NEST, YES PLEASE THIS IS FREAKING ADORABLE.  I have several bird nests made in different techniques on my living room bookcase.  Perhaps swap out the pink for any form of blue or purple?   I have an angora rabbit and she's currently molting. Would you like rabbit fur for spinning, felting, or other crafty uses?  Ooh that would be lovely.  In the spring when I can work outside, I’ll be back continuing to perfect my nuno felting skills.  It would be fun to see how bunny fur works.   Do you need any spices? Technically yes, but it’s the basic cinnamon I’m out of, so that will be resolved shortly.  This said, if you have or make some regional blend, I’d love to try it.  Especially if it plays well with tofu & comes with your favorite recipe.   Gnome wearables?  Would love a pair of socks, especially if there are mushrooms/toadstools.   Haus of Gloi Valentine goodies -   My favorite products of theirs are the bubble scrub & the pumpkin seed lotion.  Of the valentine scents I like the sound of Epicurean, Superfreak, or Come Hither.  The Blackcurrant & champagne butterball sounds like a nice soak with an audio book & some sparkling wine (okay cheap prosecco)   Moonalisa Feb drop - If someone were shopping on my behalf, I find myself craving lavenders & vanillas of late.  Lavender Fields, Lavender Shortbread Lavender Love.  From the vanillas Salome's Secret, maybe Amber Vanilla.     Nocturne Alchemy Valentine drop have loads of musk, but these sound nice to try: Crystalline #2 Encens Vanille Posiedens Vanilla Cheesecake Be my valentine '23       What is your favorite animal?  Otters, Cats of all sizes/species, Owls, Ravens, bats   Is there anything you would love from San Diego?  Not a clue.  
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Gnome Swap 2023

Would you like to receive Girl Scout cookies and if so, what kind is your favorite? no thanks   Would you like a Gnome amigurumi?  (smol knitted or crocheted gnome) I don't have a ton of room so as cute as this is I'd prefer a gnome that can live outside -- if so, What gnome colors appeal to you?  (three-four colors please) -- do any of these patterns appeal to you (I pretty much have all of them including the ones for humans but I'm not going to make a colorwork sweater for you, sorry.  I *might* make a hat or mitts if you like grey, blue, and red as shown because I already have that yarn.)   How about Gnome tea towel(s)? absolutely   Would you like a cross stitched gnome picture / ornament? if its small and not xmasy yes   What's your favorite way to experience Nature?  A hike in the woods, a day lounging on the beach, only as screen savers on your computer? I love my plants and my snakes and I like the IDEA of nature but nature in Texas is usually too hot, sweaty, try to kill you-y to really enjoy.   what kinds of safety and environmental concerns need to be considered for your gnome so they can safely reside at your home? will they live outdoors so they need to be weatherproof (for what kind of weather)? will they be indoors and need to be pet or child-safe? do they need to be very tiny or capable of hanging on a wall? I would love a fully outdoorsy gnome to live with my others... they get wet, and hot... and sometimes cold and icy... but thats pretty rare   How do you feel about zombie or other horror gnomes? bring it!!!   Do you need any seeds? If so what varieties might you be interested in? Flowers, veg, herbs.. ? I've never successfully grown anything from seed.  I'd be interested to try.  But also... I'd prefer props or little baby starter plants because I'm much more comfortable starting from that point    Would you like feathers from my Peacock, Gary (short for Gyrados)? I always love feathers   if BPAL is one of your treasures, which BPAL would you like the mostest?  (Maybe one that is available right now from BPAL and one Limited Edition/Discontinued?) I made a BIG Weenie order and a BIG Yule order so... something from the NYE or Lunacy scents would be most welcome... Bat Jockeys Gnome Protection Racket Oblivion Railroad***** Bedroom Black Pepper, Amber & Clove Einzelne Hauser (Hauser mit Bergen)  Philosopher Reading   Also... I'm OBSESSED with Snake Oil Sufganiyot so you can send me ALL of the bottles/decants of that that you can find!!!!!!   My favorite is Snake Charmer which I honestly probably actually have "enough" of... not that I wouldn't take more... but if you have any OLD Perversion in your collection... I love that scent and I especially love it aged...   If you are a tea drinker, which (if any) of these teas tickle your fancy? no tea unless its lipton iced sweet tea or boba   would you like a tiny hand drawn gnome picture? only if its like REALLY tiny ?   Is homemade vanilla something you might like?  I have a "Mother Jar" that I can decant from.  These beans have been steeping for 2 years in a very nice bourbon. ooooo yessssss!!!  I love nice vanilla in my morning cold brew ... and for the record, although I don't drink alcohol its just a choice/preference... so... its not going to cause PROBLEMS if I were to receive something that was alcohol based...   Are there any colors you would prefer your gnome not to have? pink.  I hate pink.   If the creativity bites, would you possibly like a small embroidered gnome? Could be an ornament? Any gender preference or details you might like added (small mushroom, bee, heart or egg...)? love embroidered things... no gender preference... mushrooms, and all bugs... dragonflies, spiders, etc all wonderful... just please no worms/caterpillars as I seem to have a really strange phobia of them and even photographs are hard for me   Do you have a need for cheese knife?  https://ototodesign.com/products/bert-cheese-knife? I just use a regular knife for my cheese   I'll be in Seattle next week- any treat you might enjoy from the PNW? Spoopy/ Gothy things? Nice coffee beans? A Nirvana t-shirt...?   I ALWAYS love spoopy/gothy things... and nice coffee beans (prefer coarse ground for making cold brew), good on nirvana shirts unless you have an actual vintage one from the 90s ... the repros make me a bit sad...

I'll be back in Disney World next month- anything you might like from Epcot or Hollywood Studios?   I'm not a fan of the Mouse

Would you be interested in a small copper nature totem that could nestle in your garden or amongst your plants? I can do some chasing to create a mushroom or a leaf or a special bug fren... that sounds lovely   ***Unrelated to any questions but also wasn't really in my questionnaire anywhere*** I LOOOOOOOVE incense.  Currently I'm really into STICK style incense (I have enough wax tarts for a while) I could also use a stick incense burner as I don't have any and just sort of use whatever to hold the sticks... currently, Im using an old roll of duct tape in one room and a b0ng that I got as a wrap gift on a stoner comedy I worked on in another (the b0ng actually is kind of genius and works better than I expected) and in the living room I just stick it in the dirt for one of my houseplants 
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