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Spookygrrrly's Tabernacle O'Terror
 

Gnome Sweet Gnome Questions

Would you like to receive Girl Scout cookies and if so, what kind is your favorite? I would love GS cookies! Thin Mint for life ?  Tagalongs and Do-si-dos are also favorites. I’m a GS alumni myself ?   Would you like a Gnome amigurumi?  (smol knitted or crocheted gnome)   Sure! -- if so, What gnome colors appeal to you?  (three-four colors please) Surprise me. I like gnomes of all colors ? -- 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 have those patterns to but no time to make them. I love them all so pick for me   How about Gnome tea towel(s)? I love and use tea towels Would you like a cross stitched gnome picture / ornament? I would love one that can hang on the wall   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 going camping, swimming in lakes/ocean (the ocean is my fav but too cold up here in the PNW), hiking    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 live in Seattle area so it rains quite a lot so any gnomes meant for outdoors need to be weatherproof. I like tiny/small gnomes and gnomes than can hang on a wall   How do you feel about zombie or other horror gnomes? No zombie or horror gnomes for me please. As much as I love horror I prefer my gnomes to be more earthy, wintery, autumnal, or rainbow   Do you need any seeds? If so what varieties might you be interested in? Flowers, veg, herbs.. ?
No thanks I'm not sure how much gardening I'm doing this year   Would you like feathers from my Peacock, Gary (short for Gyrados)?
I would love feathers from Gary   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'm almost out of Burial and that is one of my go-to scents. Also from General Catalog: Eat Me, Drink Me, The Queen of Hearts
From Limited Ed: New Year's Kitty Tea Party, Merry Owls of Velocipedes and Tricycles, Pink and Blue Candy Canes   If you are a tea drinker, which (if any) of these teas tickle your fancy? I am a tea drinker but my tea cabinet is overflowing right now
  would you like a tiny hand drawn gnome picture?
I would love a tiny hand drawn gnome picture   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. I would love some homemade vanilla. It sounds divine. 
Are there any colors you would prefer your gnome not to have?
Naw surprise me   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...)?
I would love an embroidered gnome and an ornament or something that could hang on the wall would be perfect. Small details like a mushroom, bee, or an egg would be adorable   Do you have a need for cheese knife?  https://ototodesign.com/products/bert-cheese-knife? No...we have a ton of cheese boards and knives already   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...?   
Nothing I can think of ...especially since I live here

I'll be back in Disney World next month- anything you might like from Epcot or Hollywood Studios?   
I'm not a huge Disney fan but I do like Haunted Mansion and Alice in Wonderland things. 

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...
A mushroom would be adorable   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...
I would love a little gnome figure. That gnome with the birdnest is so adorable!   I have an angora rabbit and she's currently molting. Would you like rabbit fur for spinning, felting, or other crafty uses? I'm good right now but thank you
  Do you need any spices? Always
How would you feel about gnome-inspired clothing?  Clothing with a gnome on it like a scarf, mitts, or a hat would be fine. Clothing that looks like something a gnome would wear no thank you.
  would you be interested in any horror movie merch? If so, do you have a favorite horror movie / character?
Sure! I'm a big fan of 80's slashers (especially Childs Play, Evil Dead, Friday the 13th) , elevated horror (The Witch, Hereditary), ghost/haunted house stories. I love Jason, Samhain from Trick r' Treat, Michael Myers as individual characters   Haus of Gloi launched their Valentine goodies today. Anything appeal? https://www.hausofgloi.com/collections/valentines-1
Scents Sweet On U or XOXO perfume oils,  Bubbling Scrub or whipped soap in scents: Come Hither, Lily Cakes, Super Freak.    Nocturne Alchemy just released their Valentine collection.  Is there anything that strikes your fancy? Crystalline #1, Aphrodite's Cherry Cheesecake, Nephthys's Strawberry Cheesecake, Apricot Creme Honey Musk Bee, Blackberry Creme Honey Musk Bee, Be My Valentine 23, Love You, Sorry I'm a Monster, V2023
Any Paintbox Soapworks items you want?  https://paintboxsoapworks.com/new-limited-edition/new/ No thanks

Moonalisa: No thank you   Are you interested in some of my homemade brown sugar shortbread?  Yes! That sounds fantastic   Seeds? No thank you   So if I were to send you a plant, would you prefer an air plant or a succulent??  Currently I have no room for new plants but thank you
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OH GNOME

Original GNOME Questionnaire!   Additional GNOME Questions: Would you like to receive Girl Scout cookies and if so, what kind is your favorite?
- yes to the yes! the new raspberry kind, and thin mints, and any other vegan/dairy free options.    Would you like a Gnome amigurumi?  (smol knitted or crocheted gnome) If so, What gnome colors/patterns appeal to you? (three-four colors please)
- yes to the yes! any combo of green purple blue teal yellow grey (mustard, burnt orange, moss green, navy blue, plum). I like Never Not Gnoming and Gnome de Plume.   How about Gnome tea towel(s)? - gno thank you   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 do love the beach, but I have to say I love hiking/walking around in the woods a bit more. I also like seeing my flowers bloom and seeing birds and butterflies and bees enjoying them, but I do not enjoy yardwork! also I love the Japanese section of the local botanical garden.    Question inspired by Robyn: 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? 
- it would be super cool to have a garden gnome that could live outside, and I could move it around from spot to spot, but we get all the extremes in STL: hot, cold, wet, etc. I would also enjoy a small indoor guy that could hang out with the houseplants. I do have cats, so a breakable indoor gnome might be in danger.   How do you feel about zombie or other horror gnomes? - Gno undead or gory gnomes, please.    New questions! Do you need any seeds? If so what varieties might you be interested in? Flowers, veg, herbs.. ? - I can do with seeds. Wild alliums are fun. Gno vegetables. Purrhaps a catnip?   Would you like feathers from my Peacock, Gary (short for Gyrados)? - GARY! Gary.  Thank you for your kind offer, Gary, but I think my cat would just eat your feathers, so I shall decline.    Dear Gnomie, 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?) - oooo I can't ever narrow things down properly so this is most difficult. I suppose now after the latest 15 minutes of fume I am kicking myself for not snagging Carved Wooden Bookstore, so there's one that's not even on my wishlist yet, and I starred some things on the wishlist that are most sought and also discontinued. note that in my questionnaire I said I would update my wishlist by the end of January so that it would have all the right things in the right order etcetera, so that will be in progress as promised.   If you are a tea drinker, which (if any) of these teas tickle your fancy? - my question, haha. I would get myself a bit of Naughty Vicar! and I am sad the chocolate chai is sold out.   would you like a tiny hand drawn gnome picture? - absolutely yes   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. - wow that would be like winning the damn lottery, yes!   Are there any colors you would prefer your gnome not to have? - not anything neon or pastel or glittery. I like mustard, burnt orange, moss green, navy blue, plum, etc. a standard sortof guy with a blue jacket and red hat is perfectly fine, but I also like the idea of an earth element representation, like a mossy rock that is actually a gnome! or something. that is not really what you were asking tho.    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...)? - that sounds great. I do like mushrooms and bees and snails and frogs.   Do you have a need for cheese knife? https://ototodesign.com/products/bert-cheese-knife? - heh that is clever! but no.   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 would not say no to nice coffee beans. I like a light roast.   I'll be back in Disney World next month- anything you might like from Epcot or Hollywood Studios?    - Gno thanks.   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... - now this sounds tremendous. a mushroom or a snail or a frog?   Would you be interested in a decorative pillow or zippered pouch featuring a gnomely figure?  - Gno thank you   I have an angora rabbit and she's currently molting. Would you like rabbit fur for spinning, felting, or other crafty uses? - say hello to your soft bun! I don't have any use for her lovely fur tho.   Do you need any spices? - need? not really. but I would not be mad if I received some.   How would you feel about gnome-inspired clothing? 
- gno thank you   Any horror movie merch? If so, do you have a favorite horror movie / character? - I'm not really a horror kiddo, but I do love me some Hannibal.    Haus of Gloi launched their Valentine goodies today. Anything appeal? https://www.hausofgloi.com/collections/valentines-1 - gno thank you   Nocturne Alchemy just released their Valentine collection.  Is there anything that strikes your fancy? - gno thank you   Any Paintbox Soapworks items you want? https://paintboxsoapworks.com/new-limited-edition/new/ - I always love to get PBSW sorbetto scrubs in Not Your Housekeeper or Cartographer Wasp scents. Technically I'd take the Queen is Dead as well but I have a big size one of those still unopened. Also would enjoy trying the Candyfloss soap and Princess Pony Sparklebutt perfume oil lol.   Are you interested in some of my homemade brown sugar shortbread? Flavors include "plain" vanilla,  chocolate,  orange blossom,  cherry blossom,  lavender, rose, combinations thereof.  - all the yes! orange blossom! lavender! lavender rose! chocolate cherry!   So if I were to send you a plant, would you prefer an air plant or a succulent??  - I have a bunch of succulents in various stages of neglect but I don't have any actual indoor cactus. that might be fun. already have a prickly pear outside.     Any candles you might like? Be sure to check her clearance for leftovers from Halloween! https://www.etsy.com/shop/TeresaLynnsSimpleLux - gno thank you   Lupercalia went live.  Anything catch your attention?  - I did not order A Medley of Vulvas and now I regret it.    What is your favorite animal?  - I want to hug every cat. I also like bees, but I don't want to hug them.    Is there anything you would love from San Diego?  - I left my heart in San Francisco, but that's probably too far out of the way. jk I do not know what I am missing in San Diego so I don't know how to answer this.    If you like ebooks, does that mean kindle? Google books? Another format I should be aware of? And so I don’t provide something you already have, what are some authors you would like to try? - I can receive Kindle and Audible books, Google e-books and audio books, and Libro.fm audio books all at my email address. drawing a blank on authors! I should be better about keeping a list. 
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Gnome Swap Q&A

Would you like to receive Girl Scout cookies and if so, what kind is your favorite? I love Samoas!   Would you like a Gnome amigurumi?  (smol knitted or crocheted gnome)  These are adorable!!! -- if so, What gnome colors appeal to you?  (three-four colors please) Red hat!  Blue or green body.  -- 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.)  Make Gnome Mistake and No Fun Like Gnome Fun   How about Gnome tea towel(s)? Absolutely!   Would you like a cross stitched gnome picture / ornament?  An ornament would be welcome!   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?  A hike in the woods, or a hike to a beach.    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 don't have a very good outdoor environment for a gnome.  My pet is small so I can put my indoor gnome out of reach.    Zombie/horror gnomes? No, thanks.   Feathers from Gary? I have some in a vase in the corner of my office.  But I wouldn't say no to more! I can vouch for their excellence.    Do you need any seeds? If so what varieties might you be interested in? Flowers, veg, herbs.. ? Only if I can grow them on my windowsill -- parsley?   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 have been blessed with much BPAL in recent swaps.  If there's one scent I'd love to find most it would be Road to Versailles at Louveciennes because I like to wear it for my Impressionists in the Snow talk and my decant is nearly empty.  Another decant would be great.  I love to try new things, so I'd be delighted to see decants of anything on my wishlist.    If you are a tea drinker, which (if any) of these teas tickle your fancy? Naughty Vicar, Queen of Hearts, Churchill, Coconut Black, Cinnamon Plum, Dickens' Xmas Blend.  And I love trying new teas from people's local tea shops!   would you like a tiny hand drawn gnome picture? Yes!   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. Yes please!   Are there any colors you would prefer your gnome not to have? No neon or pastel, please.  Gnomes should wear red caps and green or blue clothes, I think.    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 gnome ornament would be lovely!  With mushroom!   Do you have a need for cheese knife?  https://ototodesign.com/products/bert-cheese-knife?  I don't need a cheese knife but if I did, that would be the one I would need.

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...?   ALSO... Umm, I'll be in Seattle then too.  And pretty much every other day.
I'll be back in Disney World next month- anything you might like from Epcot or Hollywood Studios?   No, thanks.   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... Would it work for a houseplant? That sounds lovely! Mushroom, please.   Would you be interested in a decorative pillow or zippered pouch featuring a gnomely figure?  I don't need any pillows, but I can always use zippered pouches for tarot cards or art supplies.   I have an angora rabbit and she's currently molting. Would you like rabbit fur for spinning, felting, or other crafty uses? No, thanks, I'm not sufficiently crafty!   Do you need any spices? Always.  I always seem to be out of dill and Aleppo pepper.  And I love trying new spice blends for roasted veggies.    How would you feel about gnome-inspired clothing? Sure!  Socks or t-shirt.    would you be interested in any horror movie merch? If so, do you have a favorite horror movie / character? No, thanks.   Haus of Gloi launched their Valentine goodies today. Anything appeal? https://www.hausofgloi.com/collections/valentines-1  By Candlelight bubbling scrub, soap or candle!
Nocturne Alchemy just released their Valentine collection.  Is there anything that strikes your fancy?  No, thanks.   Any Paintbox Soapworks items you want?  https://paintboxsoapworks.com/new-limited-edition/new/  Sorbetto in Daisy, Pussy Hat, Moon Shadow, Rice Pudding, or The Cartographer.  Buttercup Moisturizing Facial Scrub. Nihilist lotion or cream.   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.  All of this sounds lovely!   Do you have a seed and/or plant wishlist? Seeds may come from my personal stash, or not.  Not really. Herbs for my windowsill?   So if I were to send you a plant, would you prefer an air plant or a succulent?? Either!   Any candles you might like? Be sure to check her clearance for leftovers from Halloween! https://www.etsy.com/shop/TeresaLynnsSimpleLux Its Ok To Take a Break, Russian Tea, love in her eyes, Santa’s Hearth, Vellichor, Falling Leaves and Pumpkins — so many sound great!   Lupercalia went live.  Anything catch your attention?   Lupercalia 2023 – Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab the ones I didn’t order decants of but am interested in: A Medley of Vulvas, Kiseru, Yanagi, Cacao Sweet Patchouli Clove and Green Cardamom, Dark Chocolate Coffee Bean and Rum, Black Cherry Oakmoss Red Amber and Wild Tobacco   What is your favorite animal? I love them all!!! Dogs, wolves, cats, big cats, sloths, hedgehogs, bees, dragonflies, butterflies, deer — I’m not so big on reptiles but anything furry.   Is there anything you would love from San Diego? Can’t think of anything! But you can visit my favorite painting, the still life by Juan Sanchez Cotan.   
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Llamadolly's blogs
 

Gnome Swap 2023

Would you like to receive Girl Scout cookies and if so, what kind is your favorite? Thin Mints and PB patties/tagalongs/whatever they're called where you are    Would you like a Gnome amigurumi?  (smol knitted or crocheted gnome) Sure! -- if so, What gnome colors appeal to you?  (three-four colors please) I like forest neutrals  -- 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 love them all but I have a soft spot for lady gnomes    How about Gnome tea towel(s)? yes    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? total immersion. I don't want to sit on a bench, I want to lay in the grass. I don't want to lounge on the beach, I want to be in the ocean. I'm not into "strenuous" but I am into "engaging." I look for bugs and worms and tiny fish. I like naming the spiders in my yard.    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 don't have any restrictions on where my gnome could live so I'll leave this up to you! It does rain a lot and we get freezes and snow but I have many sheltered places where an outdoor gnome could live, as well as plenty of space inside.   How do you feel about zombie or other horror gnomes? I'm not inherently opposed but it probably wouldn't be my first choice for year-round gnoming? That might end up being a gnome that only comes out at Halloween.    Do you need any seeds? If so what varieties might you be interested in? Flowers, veg, herbs.. ? I'm too impatient for seeds ?   Would you like feathers from my Peacock, Gary (short for Gyrados)? Oh yes!   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?) The Rose and Yellow Snowballs are my favorites!   If you are a tea drinker, which (if any) of these teas tickle your fancy? Mango or Cinnamon Plum!    would you like a tiny hand drawn gnome picture? Of course!    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. yes, yes, yes.    Are there any colors you would prefer your gnome not to have? nope, I trust the process!    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...)? I would like a gnome in whatever format you feel inspired to create or procure and I have a soft spot for lady gnomes and native-to-my-area (currently central VA) wildlife or aquatic creatures!    Do you have a need for cheese knife?  https://ototodesign.com/products/bert-cheese-knife? ok I love this thing so much!    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...?   ALSO... The answer is pretty much always snacks! 
I'll be back in Disney World next month- anything you might like from Epcot or Hollywood Studios?   ALSO... Nothing I *need* but I like Disney ocean-related stuff - Little Mermaid, Luca, Moana, Lilo & Stitch - and also Star Wars. All the Star Wars. 
Would you be interested in a small copper nature totem that could nestle in your garden or amongst your plants? I believe that totems have specific spiritual meaning to the peoples who use them and would be uncomfortable with receiving a totem because that is not a part of my spiritual practice or cultural heritage unless that is part of your heritage and you are choosing to share it with me, in which case I would be honored. If you just mean statuary or decor without any spiritual attachment, then yes - I love decorating my garden with tiny friends.    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... OK I'm in love with the bird nest hat gnome!!! ❤️ If a pillow I would prefer very very tiny to be used as decoration, because that is probably something my dogs would eat if I tried to put it on a chair. I don't think I'd use the coin purse, sorry!    I have an angora rabbit and she's currently molting. Would you like rabbit fur for spinning, felting, or other crafty uses? She's freaking adorable but I probably wouldn't use it ?   Do you need any spices? I like spice mixes/seasonings that are local to you if you've got something cool (light on the black pepper, and no cilantro pleeeaaase) but I've got a Penzey's and a Spice & Tea Exchange within just a few blocks so I don't need anything.    How would you feel about gnome-inspired clothing? Socks yes, jewelry yes, accessories yes.    Horror con: Sorry, I was late to answer this one but it's not exactly my thing anyway. ?   Haus of Gloi launched their Valentine goodies today. Anything appeal? https://www.hausofgloi.com/collections/valentines-1Cutie Pie sounds like a scent I would enjoy!   Moonalisa: I've never tried them before but I'm in the market for a good hair detangler or leave-in conditioner! Looking at the list, I really love things with rose, lemon, and/or lavender. Jumping out at me: is definitely Ramo's Raspberry & Rose. Also interested in Lemon Poundcake, Poetry, Sweet Violet Nectar, or Vanilla Rose.    Nocturne Alchemy just released their Valentine collection.  Is there anything that strikes your fancy? Nothing really popping out at me from this one!   Are you interested in some of my homemade brown sugar shortbread? Oh definitely   Seeds? No thanks   So if I were to send you a plant, would you prefer an air plant or a succulent?? Either! I'm pretty good with succulents. I have yet to keep an air plant alive successfully but it's been a few years since my last try and I've much improved in my plant parenting skills since then.    Lupercalia: Edna St. Vincent Millay is one of my favorite poets, and these are a lot of my favorite notes, so Wandering Eye!    What is your favorite animal? I love all the animals but especially otters, cheetahs, llamas, Komodo dragons, aquatics (manta rays, leafy sea dragons, sharks)    Any candles you might like? Be sure to check her clearance for leftovers from Halloween! https://www.etsy.com/shop/TeresaLynnsSimpleLux  I burn a lot of candles so candles are always welcome even if hubs says we have too many. This is a very large catalog, lol - I don't like baked good scented candles and I can't handle anything with patchouli or tobacco. I do like almost anything else - coffee/tea, citrus, florals, aquatics, herbals. I didn't get to look through everything so this is not an exhaustive list but interested in: Soul of a Mermaid, Ca Sent Bon, Dirty Chai Latte or Chai Tea, Grapefruit Mint, Simmering Pot, Pets Welcome. 
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Gnome Swap 2023

Would you like to receive Girl Scout cookies and if so, what kind is your favorite?  No (sadly), I'm trying to be better about exposure to sugar and gluten.     Would you like a Gnome amigurumi?  (smol knitted or crocheted gnome)    -- if so, What gnome colors appeal to you?  (three-four colors please)  Yes, that would be so much fun!  I'd love a Gnome is Where You Hang Your in Cthulhu like colors (beard/skin in green, sweater in red/black). -- 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)?  I'm good on tea towls.   Would you like a cross stitched gnome picture / ornament?  An ornament would be great, especially if you can make it a gothy or bloody gnome.  I love subversive ornaments!    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 like just walking around the woods or the suburbs when no one else is out (when it's raining or late at night) so I can take my time looking at and listening to nature.  I try to make it to parks and I want to start hiking once I get my bursa taken care of.     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?  It would need to be weatherproof as it will join the other gnomes and zombie flamingoes outside.    How do you feel about zombie or other horror gnomes? All the yes!!!   Do you need any seeds? If so what varieties might you be interested in? Flowers, veg, herbs.. ? I would love medicinal herbs and seeds for  leafy greens, kale, cabbage, and carrots.     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 would love even decants of Witches Lace 2022.  I spilled mine and am still mourning its loss.  As for currently available, I think I would enjoy Gnome Protection Racket, Lune Débonnaire, Moon Blep, or Moondrunk.  I would also be interested in decants of those.   If you are a tea drinker, which (if any) of these teas tickle your fancy? Lavender Earl Grey or Cream of Earl Grey sound delicious!   Would you like a tiny hand drawn gnome picture? Sure.  Could it be a gothy gnome, though?

New question:  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. Flails in Absolutely Yes!!!!!

  Are there any colors you would prefer your gnome not to have?  No yellow, please.     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!  I'll take all the mushies, too!   Do you have a need for cheese knife?  https://ototodesign.com/products/bert-cheese-knife?  We really don't eat cheese in the house anymore.      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'm down for gothy. 

I'll be back in Disney World next month- anything you might like from Epcot or Hollywood Studios?   Villain pins, please!  I collect enamel pins and villains speak near and dear to my heart.

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... Absolutely!  And with mushrooms, please. ❤️   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... Not right now.    I have an angora rabbit and she's currently molting. Would you like rabbit fur for spinning, felting, or other crafty uses?  I can't.  I get migraines from rabbit fur. 
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Gnome Swap Questions

Last updated: 26th January
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Etsy: https://www.etsy.com...ef=favs_index_1 Please note that this wishlist includes a load of "if I win the lottery" things that I will buy when I'm rich!
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Would you like to receive Girl Scout cookies and if so, what kind is your favorite? I have no idea what any of these are like   Would you like a Gnome amigurumi?  (smol knitted or crocheted gnome)  Yes -- if so, What gnome colors appeal to you?  (three-four colors please) Blue, green, purple, teal, red -- 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.) Gnome de Plume,  Go Big or Go Gnome hat, Oh Gnome You Didn't   How about Gnome tea towel(s)? No thank you Would you like a cross stitched gnome picture / ornament? If it was a teeny picture   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? Alone in a deciduous forest or alone on a bleak windswept Northumbrian beach   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? tiny or wall hanging or small plush to be appropriated by the cats (but no catnip please)   How do you feel about zombie or other horror gnomes? Not unless it was a small plush intended for use as a cat toy    Do you need any seeds? If so what varieties might you be interested in? Flowers, veg, herbs.. ? I love veg seeds but they mustn't be sent from the US over to Europe (aka we stole your corn & potatoes and now we're good!)   Would you like feathers from my Peacock, Gary (short for Gyrados)? The cats would destroy them   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?) Goblin Sack or the current Swine Killing lunacy one!   Would you like to receive Girl Scout cookies and if so, what kind is your favorite?   Would you like a Gnome amigurumi?  (smol knitted or crocheted gnome)   -- 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)?   Would you like a cross stitched gnome picture / ornament?   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?   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?    How do you feel about zombie or other horror gnomes?   Do you need any seeds? If so what varieties might you be interested in? Flowers, veg, herbs.. ?   Would you like feathers from my Peacock, Gary (short for Gyrados)?   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?)   If you are a tea drinker, which (if any) of these teas tickle your fancy? I don't drink much tea these days   would you like a tiny hand drawn gnome picture? This is my question   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. Sounds lovely   Are there any colors you would prefer your gnome not to have? Yellows and pinks   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, mushrooms or bees   Do you have a need for cheese knife?  https://ototodesign.com/products/bert-cheese-knife? No but that's lovely!     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...?   Seattle chocolate - the filled kind

I'll be back in Disney World next month- anything you might like from Epcot or Hollywood Studios?   Not my sort of thing

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, any of those   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... That last one is quite cute   I have an angora rabbit and she's currently molting. Would you like rabbit fur for spinning, felting, or other crafty uses? No thank you, I have a cat that does that!   Do you need any spices? Not really, I have an awful lot   How would you feel about gnome-inspired clothing? Socks maybe
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Yule cat 2022

Are there any currently available BPAL scents that you would love a bottle of?   Not really.   Is there anything you're eyeing from Paintbox Soapworks' winter update?   Schwazwald or Poinsetta candles   Would you like anything from Cellar Door (they do soaps and candles)?   No   Anything of interest from Luvmilk? (Milky Monday, their version of Black Friday, is on 11/7!)   Crocheted Granny shawl. Yes or No? Preferred colors? (this one is pressing, I would need to start soon)   BPal wax melts? I have TKO and Red Velvet Cake, Would bundle up a few for you to try of one, or both if you like.   Are you interested in boozy homemade fruitcake?    How about booze itself, specifically, moonshine whiskey infused with spices and fruits?    Brown sugar shortbread? "Plain" buttery or flavored? Favorites include lavender and chocolate orange, but I could definitely do a holiday spice or peppermint batch or two.  Are there any currently available BPAL scents that you would love a bottle of?    I'm set on BPAL for awhile   Is there anything you're eyeing from Paintbox Soapworks' winter update?    Scharzwald in soap or Hair/Perfume oil, or Waking in the Witch in either     Would you like anything from Cellar Door (they do soaps and candles)?   any of the following in bar soap: jingle juice, christmas morning, bad santa   Anything of interest from Luvmilk? (Milky Monday, their version of Black Friday, is on 11/7!) Bubble Wash in any of the following: child king, demon wood, romantic garden, tremble dance, lonely heart   Crocheted Granny shawl. Yes or No? Preferred colors? (this one is pressing, I would need to start soon)    Lovely as those are, I'm not a shawl wearer   BPal wax melts? I have TKO and Red Velvet Cake, Would bundle up a few for you to try of one, or both if you like    No, thank you   Microwave bowl cozy?    I don't own a microwave.   Are you interested in boozy homemade fruitcake? (Psuke's note to this question: I use only my own candied fruit. No green cherries, dates or coconut flakes, golden sultanas but no raisins. I have some left from last year...it's been fed brandy and kept in the fridge. It's *delicious*, if I say so myself.)   I make my own        How about booze itself, specifically, moonshine whiskey infused with spices and fruits?    We don't drink     Brown sugar shortbread? "Plain" buttery or flavored? Favorites include lavender and chocolate orange, but I could definitely do a holiday spice or peppermint batch or two.    Chocolate orange or holiday spice sounds tasty.
Interested in anything from Odins Daughter?   No, thank you   And tacking on to this question for others in reference to Em, I make infused vodkas! The one I am most proud of right now is a spiced hibiscus liqueur. I make this as a jelly, too. As far as the Liqueur, We have been making an autumn Moscow Mule with it, and the other day I made a Mai Tai! Its yummy!      No, thank you   If I can find the recipe, I want to make my grandmas Orange Slice Cake. Its a super yummy cake but a bit difficult to make as far as cutting up all the oranges. If you would like a mini cake IF I make it, lemme know! The ingredients are as follows:    Sounds tasty.
Interested in anything from Odins Daughter?    My favorite incense store is Good Earth Mercantile, any interest for an incense from them?   Are you a cotton candy fan? Would anything from Chocolate Storybook interest you?   Body Scrubs from CarolinaOrganicsSC are AHHHHMAZING! Any interest?   House of MetalWorks has super cute and dainty gold-filled stacking rings in my price range! If this interests you, include ring size! My favorite incense store is Good Earth Mercantile, any interest for an incense from them?   Lilith, Dark Woods, The Bentley, Titiana   Are you a cotton candy fan? Would anything from Chocolate Storybook interest you?   No, thank you    Body Scrubs from CarolinaOrganicsSC are AHHHHMAZING! Any interest?   Not really. They look adorable, but I don't do scrubs, melts or bath bombs, and I can only use ceramide lotions.   House of MetalWorks has super cute and dainty gold-filled stacking rings in my price range! If this interests you, include ring size!   No, thank you to the rings - I love them, but can't wear them at work and I don't wear them around the house.    What size do you typically wear in sweaters/sweatshirts? 
S = 4 
M = 6 
L = 8/10
XL = 12  1XL - 14/16 
2XL - 18/20 
3XL - 22
4XL - 24    A medium, I think   Several questionnaires mention joy in receiving homemade baked goods. What are your favorite holiday baked goods? Cookies, Cakes, Fudge? Other?    Cookies and fudge.   Are you into peanut butter cookies? If yes, would you enjoy them with creamy or crunchy PB?   They're not my favorite, but I wouldn't turn up my nose. Crunchy pb is my jam (ha!)   Nother Question: I am thinking of making flavored sugar. What are flavors you would NOT enjoy out the following:   Lavender Rose Lemon Orange Vanilla Thyme Ginger Spice   I may even combine some of those!   I have citrus flavors from candying fruit. Rose sounds fun.   Would you like anything from Witch Baby Soap? (Make sure to check the Throwback Thursday section of the website; they bring back a few things every Thursday!)   Demon Wood Lonely Heart Tremble Dance   NEW QUESTION   Pickety witch has the yule offerings up, including Yule Cat pins (black or white) and ornaments.  Which do you love most?   The ornament. I like the goat (krampus?) just as much   IF YOU LIKE COFFEE --- Do you like any specific roast more than another? Light? Dark? Medium? Breakfast Blend?   Dark roast, ground for drip. I prefer smooth to bright coffees.   Haus of Gloi's Yule is up, fancy anything?   Snow Flower or Three Treasures refresher sprays   Teeturtle has some adorable designs and their t-shirts often go on sale. Any designs that appeal?   Any of the Cthulus   Is anyone else here an Erin Morgenstern fan??  https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/711842/the-phantomwise-tarot-by-erin-morgenstern/  I enjoyed The Night Circus, and that tarot is lovely   Anything from the Lunacy You are eyeballing?  https://blackphoenixalchemylab.com/product-tag/late-october-2022/?fbclid=IwAR3OzugxYK-rNtwgJBFwUfRSp_jneUcOmEgAfwRdgC_dlM0tRESwX244rqM   No   What kind of cat representations do you like?  Realistic?  Modern/abstract?  Cartoony?    Yes   Did I ask what your favorite nut is?    Peanuts and almonds. I especially like smoked almonds. And old fashioned french peanuts.
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Yule Cat Answers

Questions here ->         My answers:    Are there any currently available BPAL scents that you would love a bottle of? After hearing a review of Hearts are Not Had as Gifts, I really want a bottle of that.  I also have more in my wishlist in my signature.   Is there anything you're eyeing from Paintbox Soapworks' winter update? I love Streusel, Sorbetto, and wax melts.   The scents I'm interested in are Joulupukki and Schwarzwald.  Maybe Golden Orb.  I am still really wanting some Moonshadow as well but that wasn't part of the yule drop I don't think.  I have a wishlist pertaining to PBSW in my "Wishlist and Circular Swap Help" that is in my signature.   Would you like anything from Cellar Door (they do soaps and candles)? I would love a Krampusnacht!  Bad Santa sounds amazing as well.   Anything of interest from Luvmilk? (Milky Monday, their version of Black Friday, is on 11/7!) I have a huge luvmilk list in my wishlist/circular swap help in signature.   Crocheted Granny shawl. Yes or No? Preferred colors? (this one is pressing, I would need to start soon) No thank you!   BPal wax melts? I have TKO and Red Velvet Cake, Would bundle up a few for you to try of one, or both if you like. TKO would be my preference but I rarely rarely rarely use wax melts, so would probably be wasted on me.   Are you interested in boozy homemade fruitcake?  I make a homemade fruitcake that is delicious, so I guess I could try yours!  I am picky about fruit and about nuts though... so maybe have ringleaders ask me with specific questions about what is in it.   How about booze itself, specifically, moonshine whiskey infused with spices and fruits?  Small sample would be lovely!   Brown sugar shortbread? "Plain" buttery or flavored? Favorites include lavender and chocolate orange, but I could definitely do a holiday spice or peppermint batch or two.  Lavender and chocolate orange both sound amazing.  No peppermint.
Interested in anything from Odins Daughter?  Bath soaks sound lovely (all three sound good, but maybe especially banish because cloves.) YULE and Winter Nights both sound amazing.  Candles / Mist. Two Faces of Hel candle!! BONFIRE melts!!     And tacking on to this question for others in reference to Em, I make infused vodkas! The one I am most proud of right now is a spiced hibiscus liqueur. I make this as a jelly, too. As far as the Liqueur, We have been making an autumn Moscow Mule with it, and the other day I made a Mai Tai! Its yummy!  I already have both the hibiscus liqueur and jelly from MsASofgg!   Would take any other infused vodkas!   If I can find the recipe, I want to make my grandmas Orange Slice Cake. Its a super yummy cake but a bit difficult to make as far as cutting up all the oranges. If you would like a mini cake IF I make it, lemme know!  As long as the coconut could be left out?  (I'm not really a fan of nuts in cake either.  It's a texture thing.)   I do molasses gingerbread cookies, as well as hot cocoa cookies, florentines and butterballs. Any of those sound good? OR homemade chocolate fudge? I can do peppermint, coffee or orange additions, with or without nuts. Hello molasses gingerbread cookies!!   I'm good for almost any kind of cookies but do not love coffee flavored things and meh on peppermint.  I don't really like nuts or coconut or texture things in my baked goods.  Fudge I am kind of meh on unless it is penuche or a super special flavor (because we make SO much fudge, I'm totally burned out on it!)   My favorite incense store is Good Earth Mercantile, any interest for an incense from them? I don't know much about them, if it is low smoke and they don't use phthalates or other things in their scents for the incense, then yesssss.   Orange patchouli!  Maybe Lilith?   I went through and added a bunch to my etsy altar/incense wishlist.   Are you a cotton candy fan? Would anything from Chocolate Storybook interest you? I like cotton candy and I probably have things from this company already on my etsy snacks/tea/noms wishlist, haha!     Body Scrubs from CarolinaOrganicsSC are AHHHHMAZING! Any interest? OMG their bath bombs are too cute!   And I love Stranger Things.  I would definitely try any of their items that match my scent profile in bath bombs, melts, candles, shampoo bars, body scrubs, maybe soap if their soap is spectacular as well.    The Dark Kiss bath bomb looks awesome (I wonder if they'll put their Halloween items on sale??)  Again, I didn't find a scent list and I'm not in a place right now where I can click on All The Things with my hand pain.   House of MetalWorks has super cute and dainty gold-filled stacking rings in my price range! If this interests you, include ring size! I love silver colored dainty rings!  I am an 11 on almost all of my fingers except pinkies.    Several questionnaires mention joy in receiving homemade baked goods. What are your favorite holiday baked goods? Cookies, Cakes, Fudge? Other?  I love soft, chewy, and moist things, as opposed to hard/dry/cronchy.  Chewy molasses cookies are something that don't seem to be made at home.  I love a good medieval ginger brede (soft, sticky.)  And pumpkin gingerbread (like pumpkin bread.)   I would love to try things like butter pie (sweet, not the savory kind in England) but I'm sure that won't travel well.      I have an allergy to corn, so please no corn syrup or other corn products.  No artificial sweeteners.   No coconut.  (coconut sugar/oil/etc. is ok, I just don't like the texture of coconut.)  I try to do organic and non-gmo as much as possible.  Yep, I'm one of those weird people.  Sorry, not sorry.   (We make:  rum balls, krumkake, spritz cookies (usually flavored with rum or almond), chocolate chip cookies, fudge (chocolate), chocolate tiffin (usually with cherries/shortbread), cherry/almond/marzipan/pear/amaretto fruitcake, sugar cookies, scottish tablet, russian teacakes, princess buttercups, peanut butter cookies, snickerdoodles, cranberry bliss bar sbux dupe, flaky peanut brittle, chocolate topped butter toffee almond bark (like almond roca I guess, but flat?), ummmm brain has now shut down so I'll edit if I remember more of what we traditionally make.)  It sounds like we eat a lot of cookies/candy but we usually make them to give to neighbors and as care packages.   We also make (and eat) a lot of Lefse during the holidays.   Are you into peanut butter cookies? If yes, would you enjoy them with creamy or crunchy PB?  I prefer creamy -- I don't like cronchy texture in my baked goods.  (So no nuts in anything soft.)   I am thinking of making flavored sugar. wtf, all of them.  I can use them on caramels and cookies.  (rose and lavender are my top, maybe lavender lemon.)   Would you like anything from Witch Baby Soap? (Make sure to check the Throwback Thursday section of the website; they bring back a few things every Thursday!) I went through and added a bunch of things to my Amazon Universal wishlist (under bath/beauty/body)   Pickety witch has the yule offerings up, including Yule Cat pins (black or white) and ornaments.  Which do you love most? YES YES YES the white Yule Cat pin.   There are so many there I want.   Do you like any specific roast more than another? Light? Dark? Medium? Breakfast Blend? I pretty much only drink dark roast.  And I've got my grinder out, found one of my french presses, and also got some of the little keurig "my k-cup" things that you put your own coffee inside and I'm using it every day!  So bring on the whole beans!!   (I'm sad that Death Wise "Blue and Buried" and "Gingerdead" only come in ground, but I would absolutely take them that way.)   Haus of Gloi's Yule is up, fancy anything? Any of these!   Yule Body Powder: Long Winter's Nap Yule Butter Bomb: Marshmallow World, Boughs of Holly Yule Soy Candle: Turkish Delight, Three Treasures, Snow Wolf, Tannenbaum   Yule Bubbling Scrub, Yule Refresher Spray, Yule Soy Tart, Yule Whipped Soap, or Yule Sugar Exfoliant:
Nefarious Gingerbread Man
Turkish Delight
Long Winter's Nap   Teeturtle has some adorable designs and their t-shirts often go on sale. Any designs that appeal? I already have a bunch of teeturtle designs on my amazon universal wishlist (the clothing one) with sizes and everything.     Anything from the Lunacy You are eyeballing? I was going to order but evidently I overspent on Wolfenoot, Krampus, and Yule cat -- oops!    I absolutely NEED: * Portrait of an Unidentified Man Dressed as a Skeleton * Schrodinger's Checkmark          
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Yule Cat Questions

Crocheted Granny shawl. Yes or No? Preferred colors? (this one is pressing, I would need to start soon) Yes! But I would feel bad if someone felt rushed to do this   BPal wax melts? I have TKO and Red Velvet Cake, Would bundle up a few for you to try of one, or both if you like.  I don't have a wax melter so prob not   Are there any currently available BPAL scents that you would love a bottle of? I think I've fed my own addiction enough lately ?   Is there anything you're eyeing from Paintbox Soapworks' winter update? Orange and Yellow and Poinsettia sound good!   Would you like anything from Cellar Door (they do soaps and candles)? Holiday Hearth, Krampus Nacht, and White Pine Wonderland sound great!   Anything of interest from Luvmilk? (Milky Monday, their version of Black Friday, is on 11/7!) Oh I missed this, sorry   Wouldst thou like a microwaveable bowl cozy? Sure!   Are you interested in boozy homemade fruitcake? Sure!   How about booze itself, specifically, moonshine whiskey infused with spices and fruits? As long as it isn't dark?  You said moonshine which is clear but whiskey which isnt.  I like moonshine but not whiskey! haha  (I grew up in the moonshine capital of the US ?)   Brown sugar shortbread? "Plain" buttery or flavored? Favorites include lavender and chocolate orange, but I could definitely do a holiday spice or peppermint batch or two. Those all sound delicious!
Interested in anything from Odins Daughter? Winter Nights and Wild Apple Cake sound fab!   I make infused vodkas! The one I am most proud of right now is a spiced hibiscus liqueur. I make this as a jelly, too. As far as the Liqueur, We have been making an autumn Moscow Mule with it, and the other day I made a Mai Tai! Its yummy! Ummm this all sounds great!   If I can find the recipe, I want to make my grandmas Orange Slice Cake. Its a super yummy cake but a bit difficult to make as far as cutting up all the oranges. If you would like a mini cake IF I make it, lemme know! I'd love to try anything like this--I dont think I've had something like that before   I do molasses gingerbread cookies, as well as  hot cocoa cookies, florentines and butterballs. Any of those sound good? OR homemade chocolate fudge? I can do peppermint, coffee or orange additions, with or without nuts. Seriously I would be happy with any food! haha    My favorite incense store is Good Earth Mercantile, any interest for an incense from them? I don't burn incense very often   Are you a cotton candy fan? Would anything from Chocolate Storybook interest you? I would consume any sugar substance given to me   Body Scrubs from CarolinaOrganicsSC are AHHHHMAZING! Any interest? omg those bath bombs are fantastic! All the smells look good to me!   House of MetalWorks has super cute and dainty gold-filled stacking rings in my price range! If this interests you, include ring size! Okay so I used to know my ring size but I dont anymore   I have gotten fatter   What size do you typically wear in sweaters/sweatshirts?  I'm a small/medium but I will wear a medium or large in sweaters or sweatshirts because I like to be cozy in them.   Several questionnaires mention joy in receiving homemade baked goods. What are your favorite holiday baked goods? Cookies, Cakes, Fudge? Other?  I seriously love all desserts.     I'm super into this peanut butter cookie recipe that happens to be gluten free and can easily be vegan. I assume if you are allergic to nuts that will be very clear on your survey, but beyond that: Are you into peanut butter cookies? If yes, would you enjoy them with creamy or crunchy PB?  Yes! hmmmm I am indifferent towards creamy or crunchy--whichever you think is better!   Just curious, so if you had an infused alcohol, you would want it straight? My recipes call for simple syrup added after the infusion to make a liqueur.. But you could certainly skip that and mix it the way you wanted to.  I'd like it if the simple syrup was already added because that saves me a step!   I am thinking of making flavored sugar. What are flavors you would NOT enjoy out the following:   Lavender Rose Lemon Orange Vanilla Thyme Ginger Spice   I may even combine some of those! That sounds fabulous! I cant mentally combine some of those flavors but I'd be open to trying them   Would you like anything from Witch Baby Soap? (Make sure to check the Throwback Thursday section of the website; they bring back a few things every Thursday!) Fairy Lights, Moon Dust, Silver and Gold, Yule Father sound good!   Pickety witch has the yule offerings up, including Yule Cat pins (black or white) and ornaments.  Which do you love most? The black yule cat is cute!   Haus of Gloi's Yule is up, fancy anything? Mama' Porridge, Rosy Cheeked, Tannenbaum, Hearth sound good!   Teeturtle has some adorable designs and their t-shirts often go on sale. Any designs that appeal? https://www.teeturtle.com/products/piglets-gift-for-eeyore?variant=19577791489983 https://www.teeturtle.com/products/winter-wonderland?variant=19577791490060 https://www.teeturtle.com/products/frosty-friend?variant=19577791490085
  NEW QUESTION:  What kind of cat representations do you like?  Realistic?  Modern/abstract?  Cartoony?  I like them all! Maybe not like Disney cartoon representations though? I’m just not a huge Disney person.       
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Krampusnacht Questions

I leave for a ten-day trip to Paris and London in one week's time and I'd love to bring back a goody or two if my Naughty/Nice Puss has any requests!
are you interested in an advent calendar?  What kind?  (Dog cookie, tea, chocolate, etc.)   Officially asking for your krampus preference, naughty children!    I hand-make light-weight hair falls, the kind that is NOT meant to look real, but more like doll (or Dolly) hair. I use stuff like recycled silk, ribbon yarn and the like to keep them extremely light-weight and pretty. Is this something you would like? If so, tell me your color preferences (the more options, the better!) plus any allergies I should know about (wool, alpaca, silk etc), and length.   Would you like a super ugly "Christmas" sweater with krampus all over it??     Is there anything you particularly have your fingers crossed for on your wishlist?   are you hoping for more perfumes or more non-smelly goodies?   dear Victim, are you in need of a squishable krampus? (or other squishable?)   Anything from Penzy's to show you praise or to punish your wicked tongue?   Do you like homemade fudge if it is Krampus'ed up?    would you like a piece of Krampus themed art? Either watercolor, resin, polymer clay, or wire wrap?    I'm probably going to place an order for October 33rd once I get paid next week. Are there any BPALs (recently released or otherwise) that you would love to get on St. Nicholas Day?   Is there anything you'd be interested in from Loreworks?  Please note, the body wash is marketed as body wash/bubble bath, but it DOES contain SLS for those who avoid it.)   dear victim, are you interested in a microwaveable bowl cozy?   Dearest Victim, might you bed a fan of the glorious old punk band, the Damned? I'm seeing them perform on Friday, so there might be things like tour t-shirts or stickers available- would any of this be of interest to you? (if not, no worries, I can worship them enough for the both of us!  )   Dear *ahem* Victim *snicker* ... Would you enjoy a 2023 wall calendar?   Victim, is there anything you would like from the Zeep holiday collection releasing on November 1st?  (see this post)   Are you interested in boozy homemade fruitcake?   How about booze itself, specifically, moonshine whiskey infused with spices and fruits?   Brown sugar shortbread? "Plain" buttery or flavored? Favorites include lavender and chocolate orange, but I could definitely do a holiday spice or peppermint batch or two.
   I want to make altered altoid tins for Christmas.  Would you like one?    What kind of homemade cookies do you like?   Are you interested in having any freshly dried apple crips?   (Golden Delicious and Fuji -- sliced, dried apples with nothing added.)   Is there anything you're eyeing from Paintbox Soapworks' winter update?   Haus of Gloi just dropped their Yule update- like what you see? https://www.hausofgloi.com/collections/yule?page=1   I make infused vodkas! The one I am most proud of right now is a spiced hibiscus liqueur. I make this as a jelly, too. As far as the Liqueur, We have been making an autumn Moscow Mule with it, and the other day I made a Mai Tai! Its yummy!    If I can find the recipe, I want to make my grandmas Orange Slice Cake. Its a super yummy cake but a bit difficult to make as far as cutting up all the oranges. If you would like a mini cake IF I make it, lemme know! The ingredients are as follows: 
dates
orange slices candy
coconut
buttermilk
pecans
orange juice   Victim, darling, are you a fan of the Dresden Dolls? I'm seeing them this Saturday and there will no doubt be some good merch including t-shirts, posters, stickers and even artisanal chocolate bars! ?  Any of that sound appealing? (if t-shirt, pls give size!)

 I uncovered a secret supply of vintage LE BPAL Trading Post soaps in my possession! I realize some folks are over bar soap, but in case you'll make an exception, lmk and maybe Krampus will deem you nice enough to get one  
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Yule Cat

Are there any currently available BPAL scents that you would love a bottle of? Check my sig!    Is there anything you're eyeing from Paintbox Soapworks' winter update? I don't even know how to decide! I love their wax melts, oils, sugar scrubs, and soaps. I'd love any of this year's scents except Joulupukki or Schwarzwald.    Would you like anything from Cellar Door (they do soaps and candles)? Big fans of soy candles here: Frozen Lakeshore, Holiday Nights, White Pine Wonderland    Anything of interest from Luvmilk? (Milky Monday, their version of Black Friday, is on 11/7!) I would be interested in Aphrodite's Embrace or Mermaid Tears    Crocheted Granny shawl. Yes or No? Preferred colors? (this one is pressing, I would need to start soon) Yes, I'd like that. Darker oceany colors I think? Blues and greens?    BPal wax melts? I have TKO and Red Velvet Cake, Would bundle up a few for you to try of one, or both if you like. I'd be interested in trying TKO.    Are you interested in boozy homemade fruitcake?  I would like to try this as long as it didn't contain the things I'm allergic to!    How about booze itself, specifically, moonshine whiskey infused with spices and fruits?  Yes, yes.    Brown sugar shortbread? "Plain" buttery or flavored? Favorites include lavender and chocolate orange, but I could definitely do a holiday spice or peppermint batch or two.  Anything but chocolate orange.    Interested in anything from Odins Daughter?  I'm not really a "ritual" person but I'm very intrigued by the candles.    And tacking on to this question for others in reference to Em, I make infused vodkas! The one I am most proud of right now is a spiced hibiscus liqueur. I make this as a jelly, too. As far as the Liqueur, We have been making an autumn Moscow Mule with it, and the other day I made a Mai Tai! Its yummy!  Yesssss.    If I can find the recipe, I want to make my grandmas Orange Slice Cake. Its a super yummy cake but a bit difficult to make as far as cutting up all the oranges. If you would like a mini cake IF I make it, lemme know!  I'm not a coconut fan but I do LOVE oranges and nuts.    I do molasses gingerbread cookies, as well as hot cocoa cookies, florentines and butterballs. Any of those sound good? OR homemade chocolate fudge? I can do peppermint, coffee or orange additions, with or without nuts. All of those sound good except the chocolate orange.    My favorite incense store is Good Earth Mercantile, any interest for an incense from them? I don't use incense, sorry!    Are you a cotton candy fan? Would anything from Chocolate Storybook interest you? I do not like cotton candy but I do love chocolate and caramels.    Body Scrubs from CarolinaOrganicsSC are AHHHHMAZING! Any interest? Ok I love literally everything here. I don't use a lot of bath bombs so probably just about anything else.    House of MetalWorks has super cute and dainty gold-filled stacking rings in my price range! If this interests you, include ring size! These ARE super cute but I don't wear rings (not even my wedding ring, lol).    What size do you typically wear in sweaters/sweatshirts? 
I'm really hourglass-y and this varies SO MUCH according to brand, cut, and material so I'm really hard to buy for. I have sweaters and sweatshirts in my closet in sizes from L to 2X. I've got a 48" chest and a 38" waist. If this is for pajamas/wearing around the house/general coziness I'd say go for a 2X. If this is meant to be fitted or worn in public I'm probably not the right recipient, thanks. ?   Several questionnaires mention joy in receiving homemade baked goods. What are your favorite holiday baked goods? Cookies, Cakes, Fudge? Other?  Cake is my least favorite. I love cookies, though I don't really eat sugar cookies (my husband will though, happily, if that's your specialty!). Fudge is always beloved in our house.   Are you into peanut butter cookies? If yes, would you enjoy them with creamy or crunchy PB? I cannot express how much I love peanut butter. All the peanut butter. Peanut butter is one of my favorite foods. Generally I'm a crunchy PB gal (the crunchier the better) but for cookies it doesn't matter.    I am thinking of making flavored sugar. What are flavors you would NOT enjoy out the following:  I would enjoy all of those flavors! I do make my own vanilla sugar so that would probably be better in a mixed flavor sugar, but I definitely wouldn't say no to it even on its own.    Would you like anything from Witch Baby Soap? (Make sure to check the Throwback Thursday section of the website; they bring back a few things every Thursday!) I love a rich creamy body scrub. I'm really intrigued by the Love body scrub with the apple puree but there are lots of things on there I'd like to try!    Pickety witch has the yule offerings up, including Yule Cat pins (black or white) and ornaments.  Which do you love most? Black cat, ornament!    IF YOU LIKE COFFEE --- Do you like any specific roast more than another? Light? Dark? Medium? Breakfast Blend? I'm a medium to light roast coffee drinker and do not drink dark roast (super taster, it's way too bitter). But my husband drinks dark roast, so regardless anything will be drunk!    House of Gloi Yule update: Rosy Cheeked is one of my favorite scents of ANYTHING in the whole world and I always use it up immediately when I get it, so straight up anything in that.    Teeturtle: No t-shirts please. I like the plushies though! The reversible Christmas tree octopus and the jack-o-lantern spider and mercat are all stupid cute.    Is anyone else here an Erin Morgenstern fan??  https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/711842/the-phantomwise-tarot-by-erin-morgenstern/ . Yes!    Anything from the Lunacy You are eyeballing?  Nothing particularly jumping out at me this time.    What kind of cat representations do you like?  Realistic?  Modern/abstract?  Cartoony? TBH I love all the cats. 
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LC's YULE CAT

survey answers:   Are there any currently available BPAL scents that you would love a bottle of? > I would be most pleased to receive a decant or bottle of any of these: L’Heure Verte, Inez, The Illustrated Woman, 'Tis Strange, The Witch/Strega, Haitian Tobacco/Bay Leaves/Patchouli(sorry I am the worst, I have terrible impulse control, I think I'm buying this one), more stuff on my wishlist too.   Is there anything you're eyeing from Paintbox Soapworks' winter update? > yes! Joulupukki, Golden Orb or Schwarzwald sorbetto scrub samples would be awesome   Would you like anything from Cellar Door (they do soaps and candles)? > no thanks   Anything of interest from Luvmilk? (Milky Monday, their version of Black Friday, is on 11/7!) > no thanks   Crocheted Granny shawl. Yes or No? Preferred colors? (this one is pressing, I would need to start soon) > yes x100. any multicolored or grey?   BPal wax melts? I have TKO and Red Velvet Cake, Would bundle up a few for you to try of one, or both if you like. > a TKO wax melt would be amazing   Are you interested in boozy homemade fruitcake?  > OMG YES. Rum cakes are a holiday favorite, and fruitcake sounds good too.    How about booze itself, specifically, moonshine whiskey infused with spices and fruits?  > whiskey is my poison of choice, so perhaps a small sample   Brown sugar shortbread? "Plain" buttery or flavored? Favorites include lavender and chocolate orange, but I could definitely do a holiday spice or peppermint batch or two.  > yes to all!! if you can do them with dairy free butter (country crock makes good dairy free sticks that are easy to work with)
Interested in anything from Odins Daughter?  > no thanks   I make infused vodkas! The one I am most proud of right now is a spiced hibiscus liqueur. I make this as a jelly, too.  > trying to drink less lately, but a small portion of specially infused vodka would be neat to try. could also do the jelly.    If I can find the recipe, I want to make my grandmas Orange Slice Cake.  > I would love a mini cake but it might not be worth it to sub out the buttermilk   I do molasses gingerbread cookies, as well as  hot cocoa cookies, florentines and butterballs. Any of those sound good? OR homemade chocolate fudge? I can do peppermint, coffee or orange additions, with or without nuts. > yes please to cookies and fudges of all kinds if they can be dairy free   My favorite incense store is Good Earth Mercantile, any interest for an incense from them? > yes indeed, I put some different scent options in my etsy wishlist   Are you a cotton candy fan? Would anything from Chocolate Storybook interest you? > ohhh boy. the campfire classics or brunch set, or anything out of those sets would be amazing. also banana split, pickle, peppermint mocha   Body Scrubs from CarolinaOrganicsSC are AHHHHMAZING! Any interest? > you delightful troublemakers already got me into PBSW while I was trying to limit my consumerist tendencies! please no more!   House of MetalWorks has super cute and dainty gold-filled stacking rings in my price range! If this interests you, include ring size!  > not into stacking rings at present   Sweatshirt sizing > in original survey: M if unisex, L if womens   BAKED GOODS > Yesss baked goods! I'm kindof annoying to bake for bc I can't have anything that originates from a cow udder, but there are dairy free butter substitutes that are easy to work with. I love rum cake, pumpkin bread, gingerbread, ginger snaps, lavender anything, orange spice anything, chocolate mint anything. I'm not super into fudge, but it would still be a treat to try some for the holidays. Really if you have a recipe that you love, I would love to try it.   PBQ > this was my Q, I like crunchy pb and the cookies are good either way.   I am thinking of making flavored sugar. What are flavors you would NOT enjoy out the following > I would not not enjoy any of those, they all sound great!   Would you like anything from Witch Baby Soap? (Make sure to check the Throwback Thursday section of the website; they bring back a few things every Thursday!) > no thank you witch baby   Pickety witch has the yule offerings up, including Yule Cat pins (black or white) and ornaments.  Which do you love most? > I am not super into this style of pin, and have nowhere to hang ornaments, so while I appreciate these gorgeous gorgeous girls, I'm not interested at present.   COFFEE > yes hello I like to coffee. lately I really like instant espresso (shush) but when I do real coffee I like a lighter roast.    Haus of Gloi's Yule is up, fancy anything? > nein danke   Teeturtle has some adorable designs and their t-shirts often go on sale. Any designs that appeal? > nyet   Is anyone else here an Erin Morgenstern fan??  > this is cool but not my thing   Anything from the Lunacy You are eyeballing?  > I am going to snatch up some stuff for myself, but if you wanted to get me Three Pairs of Shoes it would almost be like getting me something to wear for Yule Cat protection, oh ho!   What kind of cat representations do you like?  Realistic?  Modern/abstract?  Cartoony?  > well this is an unexpectedly difficult question. I like realistic and modern/abstract. and I'm sure each of those has a range of interpretations, but in my head I am stuck on the fact that there are so very many cartoon styles! generally speaking I don't think I'm into cartoony cats, but I'm sure there are some that are great? I feel quite conflicted. also I have not narrowed anything down with my response, lol. yw!   Cellar Door Bath Supply just sent out their black friday promo - wondering what looks good, if anything, to my Yule kitten > no thank you purr purr   Did I ask what your favorite nut is?  > I like most nuts, but I suppose I like pecans the best and walnuts the least. 
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Krampusnacht Answers

I leave for a ten-day trip to Paris and London in one week's time and I'd love to bring back a goody or two if my Naughty/Nice Puss has any requests! Paris:  Mariage Frères or Damman Frères tea, always.  I have a huge list on my amazon beverages universal wishlist from their websites.  I love black tea the most; smoky, lavender, rose, vanilla, butterscotch, anise, chai, cinnamon.  Lately I've been liking fruit teas as well.  (I'm not a super huge fan of bergamot / earl grey type teas although I will drink them occasionally; they're just not my fav.)    Any kind of cool soap, perfume, body products, candles, matchbooks (do places still even do matchbooks?), lavender, fancy chocolates/caramels/chocolate covered seafoam.  (I have a list of the kind of truffles and chocolate I favor on my snacks amazon list.)  OH!  I'd love some blackcurrant, rose, anise, violet and maybe orange blossom pastilles from France -- the Abbaye de Flavigny.  And there are all kinds of little candies and interesting treats from Europe that I would be interested in, just for fun.   And Outremer (formerly L'Aromarine) eau de toilette sprays!  Especially Vanilla and Cola.  And maybe Rose and/or Lavender if you can smell it and make sure it's a good one.  (just small bottles are fine!!)   London:   Again with any kind of fancy tea.  I love Bird & Blend!  (again, I have a huge list from their website on my amazon beverages universal wishlist.)   I don't think Future Primitive has a brick & mortar but I'd love their Ghost Smoke and/or Campfire Marshmallow whipped soap or body cream.  fancy chocolates/caramels/chocolate covered seafoam.  (I have a list of the kind of truffles and chocolate I favor on my snacks amazon list.)  Bonfire toffee!   Clotted cream fudge!  (or some kind of delicious clotted cream in a jar?)   Anything Red Dwarf.     and of course if you find good Krampus or Christmas Market type stuff (probably too early), I'm down!!   Marzipan??  
are you interested in an advent calendar?  What kind?  (Dog cookie, tea, chocolate, etc.) I love advent calendars, I am a weirdo!  I love the ones for dogs - maybe Trader Joes will have theirs out soon!, snobby tea like from bird & blend (too spendy for this swap I'm sure), Divine chocolate, Lindt chocolate.     Officially asking for your krampus preference, naughty children!  I do prefer cuter Krampus and Krampuss.  And Vintage Krampus.   I hand-make light-weight hair falls, the kind that is NOT meant to look real, but more like doll (or Dolly) hair. I use stuff like recycled silk, ribbon yarn and the like to keep them extremely light-weight and pretty. Is this something you would like? If so, tell me your color preferences (the more options, the better!) plus any allergies I should know about (wool, alpaca, silk etc), and length. Someday!  When I am able to go places again!   Would you like a super ugly "Christmas" sweater with krampus all over it??   I do have some "ugly christmas" sweatshirts on my wishlist but mostly just black and red.  Not super ugly please.    My favorite one I have right now is a Robert Smith "ugly christmas" sweatshirt.     Is there anything you particularly have your fingers crossed for on your wishlist? I have a Krampus wishlist on etsy, a Krampus wishlist on Amazon, etc. for your browsing amusement.   I'd really kind of like one of the self inking rubber stamps to motivate myself to send out holiday cards!   I adore the Krampuss from Clockwork Art and the Mocking Krampus from Ryta's Art (both on etsy wishlist.)   I've tried the Coalition tea and it's good, wouldn't say no to more than a sample.  But you don't have to get things from my wishlist -- they're just to show you the kind of things I like.  If you see other things you'd think I'd like, I'm all for it!!   (I like crocheted amigurumi and knitted mitts/shawlettes/really long double cowls.)        are you hoping for more perfumes or more non-smelly goodies? I don't really need more perfume so it's totally up to my sender!    But I would especially love some of the items from my NAVA wishlist!  Their 10ml are being discontinued at the end of the year and I'm fretting about some of them.   dear Victim, are you in need of a squishable krampus? (or other squishable?) YES, YES I DO.  And undead unicorn, and gargoyle, and bat.  In that order.   Anything from Penzy's to show you praise or to punish your wicked tongue? Always.  I have penzey's stuff on one of my amazon lists.   Do you like homemade fudge if it is Krampus'ed up?  Heck yeah!  (I am weird about texture though, so I don't like crunchy things in my fudge and I hate walnuts, just fyi.)   would you like a piece of Krampus themed art? Either watercolor, resin, polymer clay, or wire wrap?  YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS  ALL OF THE ABOVE   I'm probably going to place an order for October 33rd once I get paid next week. Are there any BPALs (recently released or otherwise) that you would love to get on St. Nicholas Day? I could always use a Snake Oil to put aside for aging.    Dreams Shape the World You Get What Anybody Gets - You Get a Lifetime The Obsequies of an Egyptian Cat anything from my wishlist really.     Is there anything you'd be interested in from Loreworks? (Please note, the body wash is marketed as body wash/bubble bath, but it DOES contain SLS for those who avoid it.) Those are hilarious! 
  lets see, scents:  snape, dead but delicious, Zoltar, dr. Blights bubonic, cellar door, trick or treat yo self, Sally's song (whipped soap), this is Halloween (dusting powder)   mists, powder, whipped soap, shea cream   dear victim, are you interested in a microwaveable bowl cozy? I have lots but I could always use cool Krampus fabric (I get mine at spoonflower, the cheapest cotton is fine - there is a sale right now!)   Dearest Victim, might you be a fan of the glorious old punk band, the Damned? I'm seeing them perform on Friday, so there might be things like tour t-shirts or stickers available- would any of this be of interest to you? (if not, no worries, I can worship them enough for the both of us!  ) I'm good.   Dear *ahem* Victim *snicker* ... Would you enjoy a 2023 wall calendar? I *do* need a wall calendar.  Anything goes.  I love snarky, friesians, pitbulls...    Victim, is there anything you would like from the Zeep holiday collection releasing on November 1st?  (see this post) oooh.    I like Whipped Soap, Sugar Scrub, Sugar whip, Bath Truffles, and body spray.  The scents that stand out to me are Santa Baby (body care), White Christmas (bath truffles), and for wax maybe Abominable Snowman, Christmas Eve, Christmas Past, Christmas Tree Cakes, Santa Baby, White Christmas, Winter Fest, and Yuletide Carols.  (so basically vanilla, marshmallows, trees, and orange/clove, lol!)   Are you interested in boozy homemade fruitcake? it depends on the fruit and booze used.  I love the cherry almond marzipan one with amaretto.  But I don't like the weird glacé cherries and store bought fruitcake types.   How about booze itself, specifically, moonshine whiskey infused with spices and fruits? yes!   Brown sugar shortbread? "Plain" buttery or flavored? Favorites include lavender and chocolate orange, but I could definitely do a holiday spice or peppermint batch or two. mmmm shortbread.  I love chocolate shortbread, I bet chocolate orange clove would be delicious.   I want to make altered altoid tins for Christmas.  Would you like one?  Krampus Krampus Krampus Krampus (or Yule Cat!)   What kind of homemade cookies do you like? I like chewy sugar cookies with buttercream frosting, soft gingerbread cookies, pumpkin gingerbread type bread (I guess that's not really cookies), molasses, shortbread.   Are you interested in having any freshly dried apple crips?   (Golden Delicious and Fuji -- sliced, dried apples with nothing added.) Yes, but I have them!      Is there anything you're eyeing from Paintbox Soapworks' winter update? I love Streusel, Sorbetto, and wax melts.   The scents I'm interested in are Joulupukki and Schwarzwald.  Maybe Golden Orb.  I am still really wanting some Moonshadow as well but that wasn't part of the yule drop I don't think.  I have a wishlist pertaining to PBSW in my "Wishlist and Circular Swap Help" that is in my signature.   Haus of Gloi just dropped their Yule update- like what you see? https://www.hausofgloi.com/collections/yule?page=1 (NO pumpkin butter, perfume, soap, hair oil, etc.)   Body Powder - long winter's nap?   not sure about the flannel/cashmere/oatmeal but I like vanilla/tonka/lavender.   Butterbombs - Marshmallow World!!!!!  or Boughs of Holly.   Yule refresher sprays, wax melts, candles, whipped soap, sugar exfoliant, or bubbling scrubs: Turkish Delight!!!!, Snow Wolf, Nefarious Gingerbread Man, Tannenbaum, Three Treasures, His Sweater.  (Not a fan of foodie, floral, or peppermint.)   I make infused vodkas! The one I am most proud of right now is a spiced hibiscus liqueur. I make this as a jelly, too. As far as the Liqueur, We have been making an autumn Moscow Mule with it, and the other day I made a Mai Tai! Its yummy!  I already have both the hibiscus liqueur and jelly from MsASofgg!   Would take any other infused vodkas!   If I can find the recipe, I want to make my grandmas Orange Slice Cake. Its a super yummy cake but a bit difficult to make as far as cutting up all the oranges. If you would like a mini cake IF I make it, lemme know!  Maybe without coconut if that's possible?  I don't love coconut unless it's toasted and sprinkled LIGHTLY on top of a dessert.  (although I like coconut milk in recipes and cooking with coconut oil?)                
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Yule Cat Answers

Post-Update: Forum Issues Read m Yule Cat Are there any currently available BPAL scents that you would love a bottle of? Fir needle, Ivy Leaves, Moss and Patchouli, Teenagering, Lightening Strikes Cinema, Enchanted Cellar with Animals, Nocturnal witches scene.   Is there anything you're eyeing from Paintbox Soapworks' winter update? Golden Orb perfume or sorbetto, Sugar on Snow Sorbetto   Would you like anything from Cellar Door (they do soaps and candles)? No thanks   Anything of interest from Luvmilk? (Milky Monday, their version of Black Friday, is on 11/7!)  I have never tried them. Maybe Timid Kitten Milk Bath, Divine Beast Milk Bath   Crocheted Granny shawl. Yes or No? Preferred colors? (this one is pressing, I would need to start soon) Yes that would be lovely.  Colors?  Deep greens, grey, black   BPal wax melts? I have TKO and Red Velvet Cake, Would bundle up a few for you to try of one, or both if you like.  I'd love to try TKO Microwave bowl cozy?  Yes I could use that at work.   Are you interested in boozy homemade fruitcake?  Normally I would say yes, but I am doing Keto right now and would be too tempted.   How about booze itself, specifically, moonshine whiskey infused with spices and fruits?  I don't really drink.       Brown sugar shortbread? "Plain" buttery or flavored? Favorites include lavender and chocolate orange, but I could definitely do a holiday spice or peppermint batch or two.   Same keto response LOL
Interested in anything from Odins Daughter?  No thanks   My favorite incense store is Good Earth Mercantile, any interest for an incense from them? I didn't see anything that jumped out at me.   Are you a cotton candy fan? Would anything from Chocolate Storybook interest you? No, thanks.  I'm not allowed sugar right now otherwise I would be all over it!   Body Scrubs from CarolinaOrganicsSC are AHHHHMAZING! Any interest?  Yes, I favorited a few things and they are now on my etsy favorites.   House of MetalWorks has super cute and dainty gold-filled stacking rings in my price range! If this interests you, include ring size!  Favorited something on my etsy favorites.  I think my ring size is a 9 due to my big arthritic knuckles.   What size do you typically wear in sweaters/sweatshirts? 
S = 4 
M = 6 
L = 8/10
XL = 12  1XL - 14/16 
2XL - 18/20 
3XL - 22
4XL - 24  Depending on how the sizing runs I am a L or XL.  If things are true to size L, if they run small XL because I like a baggy fit. Several questionnaires mention joy in receiving homemade baked goods. What are your favorite holiday baked goods? Cookies, Cakes, Fudge? Other?   Oh dear, still the keto diet.  I can do dark chocolate on its own if it is nearly 100%, there is actually one that I have had that is 100% cacao and no sugar.  I would never ask my match to attempt a keto cookie or anything unless they want to.  I do have some mixes from Lakanto on my Amazon wishlist that are Keto and made with monkfruit.  I could do the assembly, lol.   Are you into peanut butter cookies? If yes, would you enjoy them with creamy or crunchy PB?  Oh goodness, this diet is a lot of trouble during a swap!  See above answer.   Nother Question: I am thinking of making flavored sugar. What are flavors you would NOT enjoy out the following: No sugar for me thanks.   Lavender Rose Lemon Orange Vanilla Thyme Ginger Spice   Coffee?  Yes, dark roast preferred.     Haus of Gloi's Yule is up, fancy anything? Longwinter's Nap powder   Teeturtle has some adorable designs and their t-shirts often go on sale. Any designs that appeal?    Is anyone else here an Erin Morgenstern fan??  https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/711842/the-phantomwise-tarot-by-erin-morgenstern/        No thank you.   Anything from the Lunacy You are eyeballing?  https://blackphoenixalchemylab.com/product-tag/late-october-2022/?fbclid=IwAR3OzugxYK-rNtwgJBFwUfRSp_jneUcOmEgAfwRdgC_dlM0tRESwX244rqM.  No thank you.  Nothing strikes me.  
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Yule Cat Questions

Updated 11/19/22  9pm   Are there any currently available BPAL scents that you would love a bottle of? There's nothing in particular I'm eyeing that I won't order for myself.    Is there anything you're eyeing from Paintbox Soapworks' winter update? Joulupukki, Orange and Yellow, Poinsetta, Schwarzwald, and The Golden Orb all sound interesting should a sample sorbetto or soap fall its way into your cart.   Would you like anything from Cellar Door (they do soaps and candles)? The actual Krampus Nacht doesn't sound like it's up my alley, but Bad Santa, Christmas Morning, Holiday Nights, Snowy Morning, Sun of a Nutcracker all sound good - the soap ends would be fun.   Anything of interest from Luvmilk? (Milky Monday, their version of Black Friday, is on 11/7!) The lip balms look amazing. Baby Bat, Lofty Castle, Midnight Snack, Mother Bee, The Golden Market, and Wedding Day all look up my alley - maybe as a lotion or body wash?   Crocheted Granny shawl. Yes or No? Preferred colors? (this one is pressing, I would need to start soon) Yes please! I love rainbow, jewel tones, black and gray.   BPal wax melts? I have TKO and Red Velvet Cake, Would bundle up a few for you to try of one, or both if you like No thank you. I don't do wax melts.    Wouldst thou like a microwaveable bowl cozy? I think I maybe would.   Are you interested in boozy homemade fruitcake? I am interested in all of your possible varieties of homemade fruitcake.   How about booze itself, specifically, moonshine whiskey infused with spices and fruits? I am interested in all of your possible booze varieties (short of, like dill or asparagus flavor), but all of your whiskies, liquors, etc may come live with me.    Brown sugar shortbread? "Plain" buttery or flavored? Favorites include lavender and chocolate orange, but I could definitely do a holiday spice or peppermint batch or two. I would love something festive for sure.    Interested in anything from Odins Daughter? Mead Hall sounds gorgeous.   My favorite incense store is Good Earth Mercantile, any interest for an incense from them? Please no incense, I beg of you.    Are you a cotton candy fan? Would anything from Chocolate Storybook interest you?  All of these look amazing - I'd love to try unusual cotton candy flavors.   Body Scrubs from CarolinaOrganicsSC are AHHHHMAZING! Any interest? I am always up for a foaming scrub.   House of MetalWorks has super cute and dainty gold-filled stacking rings in my price range! If this interests you, include ring size! These are probably not my thing.    What size do you typically wear in sweaters/sweatshirts? 
1XL - 14/16 
  Several questionnaires mention joy in receiving homemade baked goods. What are your favorite holiday baked goods? Cookies, Cakes, Fudge? Other?  Yes! I love them all. Sorry, I know that's not that helpful. LOL   Are you into peanut butter cookies? If yes, would you enjoy them with creamy or crunchy PB? I do like them. I don't eat them enough to have a PB preference.    I am thinking of making flavored sugar. What are flavors you would NOT enjoy out the following:  I would love any of these!   Would you like anything from Witch Baby Soap? (Make sure to check the Throwback Thursday section of the website; they bring back a few things every Thursday!) Oh wow, the Yule Father hand salve would have been amazing. The scrub could be interesting. The Cakes and Ale body butter sounds fab as well.    Pickety witch has the yule offerings up, including Yule Cat pins (black or white) and ornaments.  Which do you love most? Both of the ornaments look fab. I'm not really a pin person.    IF YOU LIKE COFFEE --- Do you like any specific roast more than another? Light? Dark? Medium? Breakfast Blend? Dark and whole bean (or flavored and ground)..    Haus of Gloi's Yule is up, fancy anything? Mama's Porridge and Winter Divinity in soap, bubbling scrub, and/or body butter.   Teeturtle has some adorable designs and their t-shirts often go on sale. Any designs that appeal? I love the Muppets Christmas Carol shirt. Generally I enjoy their geeky designes in my fandoms. I like an XL Womens'.   Is anyone else here an Erin Morgenstern fan??  https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/711842/the-phantomwise-tarot-by-erin-morgenstern/ No thanks.   Anything from the Lunacy You are eyeballing?  https://blackphoenixalchemylab.com/product-tag/late-october-2022/?fbclid=IwAR3OzugxYK-rNtwgJBFwUfRSp_jneUcOmEgAfwRdgC_dlM0tRESwX244rqM I am hoping to update my wishlist this weekend. Sorry I've been neglectful.       
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Additional Yule Cat Questions / Answers

Are there any currently available BPAL scents that you would love a bottle of?
I missed Moon When the Cherries Turn Black, and am open to anything new release.     Is there anything you're eyeing from Paintbox Soapworks' winter update? Scrubs or the Streusel. I don't use wax melts or lotion and  prefer other soap bars. 
  Would you like anything from Cellar Door (they do soaps and candles)?
No thank you. Unfortunately, am not a fan of their bar soap. Prefer hard milled soaps that don't melt down into soup....   Anything of interest from Luvmilk? (Milky Monday, their version of Black Friday, is on 11/7!) The Moon Milk - Milk Bath looks yummy. Any of the milk baths look interesting. 
  Crocheted Granny shawl. Yes or No? Preferred colors? (this one is pressing, I would need to start soon)
Yes, if I could use it like a hood and is dark like Yule Cat against the starry sky. Maybe more goth and less "granny" please.    BPal wax melts? I have TKO and Red Velvet Cake, Would bundle up a few for you to try of one, or both if you like
NO, please, I absolutely do not like wax melts. I used to have drawers full and they make me physically ill.  I need a flame with my wax to burn away some of the fragrance. I LOVE incense, linen spray and candles however. 
  Are you interested in boozy homemade fruitcake?  If it can be glutenfree    How about booze itself, specifically, moonshine whiskey infused with spices and fruits?  Yes but I prefer boozy things on the sweet side   Brown sugar shortbread? "Plain" buttery or flavored? Favorites include lavender and chocolate orange, but I could definitely do a holiday spice or peppermint batch or two.  Yes, if see above. I can always give it to my husband if I can't have it. 
Interested in anything from Odins Daughter?  What a beautiful website! This is new to me but the candles and the divination tools look lovely.      And tacking on to this question for others in reference to Em, I make infused vodkas! The one I am most proud of right now is a spiced hibiscus liqueur. I make this as a jelly, too. As far as the Liqueur, We have been making an autumn Moscow Mule with it, and the other day I made a Mai Tai! Its yummy! Yes, absolutely would love this.      If I can find the recipe, I want to make my grandmas Orange Slice Cake. Its a super yummy cake but a bit difficult to make as far as cutting up all the oranges. If you would like a mini cake IF I make it, lemme know! The ingredients are as follows: Yes, I think I can have this since no flour? 
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orange slices candy
coconut
buttermilk
pecans
orange juice   Wouldst thou like a microwaveable bowl cozy?
Well, I have never owned a microwave??? and have never used one to hold a hot bowl, but might be a new novelty so I stop burning my tips. 

  My favorite incense store is Good Earth Mercantile, any interest for an incense from them?
Everything looks so good, this shop is new to me. Probably anything except the rose of Jericho. I already have several.    Are you a cotton candy fan? Would anything from Chocolate Storybook interest you? NOM those look so YUMS. Probably anything like the pink vanilla, wedding cake, blue raspberry, or frosted donut
    Body Scrubs from CarolinaOrganicsSC are AHHHHMAZING! Any interest?
The oatmeal milk and honey one is right up my bubbled alley    House of MetalWorks has super cute and dainty gold-filled stacking rings in my price range! If this interests you, include ring size! No thank you. I've tried these thin, stackable type rings before and they get bent so easily.    Several questionnaires mention joy in receiving homemade baked goods. What are your favorite holiday baked goods? Cookies, Cakes, Fudge? Other? 
I have big love for toffee, fudge and candied pecans.      Related question: I'm super into this peanut butter cookie recipe that happens to be gluten free and can easily be vegan. I assume if you are allergic to nuts that will be very clear on your survey, but beyond that: Are you into peanut butter cookies? If yes, would you enjoy them with creamy or crunchy PB?  Oh gosh, I completely forgot to mention this on my main questionnaire, but I cannot do anything with peanuts. They burn my stomach so very badly and make me feel sick. I'm probably allergic but haven't been officially tested. I sub them with cashews if that works for you. If you do not read this far I totally understand if I get peanuts. Will pass them along to someone else in the house. No biggie. 
  I've had a dumpster fire hella previous week and couldn't even come back here.   I am thinking of making flavored sugar. What are flavors you would NOT enjoy out the following:   Lavender Rose Lemon Orange Vanilla Thyme Ginger Spice     Would you like anything from Witch Baby Soap? (Make sure to check the Throwback Thursday section of the website; they bring back a few things every Thursday!) Witch Baby stuff is super cute. I would be happy with anything.    Pickety witch has the yule offerings up, including Yule Cat pins (black or white) and ornaments.  Which do you love most?  I'd like a pin any colour   IF YOU LIKE COFFEE --- Do you like any specific roast more than another? Light? Dark? Medium? Breakfast Blend? Please, no coffee, I can't do it.    Haus of Gloi's Yule is up, fancy anything?
Sorry, not a fan without Brit   Teeturtle has some adorable designs and their t-shirts often go on sale. Any designs that appeal? Not really my style. 
  Is anyone else here an Erin Morgenstern fan??  https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/711842/the-phantomwise-tarot-by-erin-morgenstern/
I haven't read her new one yet but the first one was pretty good.    Anything from the Lunacy You are eyeballing?  https://blackphoenixalchemylab.com/product-tag/late-october-2022/?fbclid=IwAR3OzugxYK-rNtwgJBFwUfRSp_jneUcOmEgAfwRdgC_dlM0tRESwX244rqM
Yes, I will always take my beloved BPAL in any shape or form. FYI I am old school BPAL collector since 2003. 
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