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By Silvertree February 7, 2012

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2022 13 Nights of Halloween answers

1. Would you like anything from Paintbox Soapworks Halloween line? https://paintboxsoapworks.com/new-limited-edition/2022-weenie-collection/ I looked a PBSW and unfortunately most of their halloween stuff has at least one death note in each offering. (I don't love coffee scented things or most floral, fruit, or dirt.) I totally have a wishlist of their other offerings though! 2. Do you have any interest in Halloween or spooky squishmallows? I love all spooky/halloween squishable things. Cthulhu, bats, plague doctor, baphomet, black philip... 3. Anything from Bath & Bodyworks Halloween Line? I really wanted their bat wallflower night light! (I have a haunted house one from them.) BUT I went into the store and my store had a really cool Raven (on a blue/gray pumpkin) wallflower night light!!! I want it!! I also sniffed all the things and added what I like to my amazon fragrance wishlist. I was really happy to see that all of the aromatherapy body care is now made without sulfates, parabens, or artificial dyes. I also saw a sign that their soaps are there too. I hope the rest of their body care gets there. So anyway, I would gratefully accept car scent refills (and I love the crescent moon car scent holder), wall flower refills (and the raven wallflower), pillow mists (the aromatherapy line), candles, and fragrance mists or spray perfume. And antibac. So here is my scent list: Dark Amber & Oud (candle) Vanilla bean (candle) Pumpkin Bonfire (this totally smells like CLOVE. which is hilarious because their "pumpkin clove" scent smells like cinnamon.) (candle or wall flower) Warm Vanilla Sugar (wall flower) Vanilla Birch (wall flower) Enchanted Candy Potion (spray, wall flower, anti bac) Vampire Blood (car scent, anti bac) Into the Night (soap, mist, or spray perfume) Eucalyptus Sage (aromatherapy line - pillow mist) Cedar Ylang Ylang (aromatherapy line - pillow mist) Lavender Vanilla (aromatherapy line - pillow mist) 4. Autumn/Fall scents I love: Resins, woods, cloves, roses, vanillas. Ones I dislike: dirt, leaves, apples, most fruits, most florals Are they different for home vs body & bath?? I'm more forgiving for bath scents but still have pretty much the same preferences. Pickier on home because of my respiratory issues. 5: If I were to make you a set of arm warmers/ fingerless mitts, what color(s) & style would you like? Gothy. Black/Purple or Black/White stripes Long or short? Medium 6. I'm going to Disneyworld in late September! I'll be going to all four parks and attending both the Not-So-Scary Halloween Bash and Epcot's Food and Wine Festival. Is there ANYTHING from Disney that you would like? Is there something you collect that perhaps you'd enjoy a Disney version of (tea, socks, enamel pins, plushies etc etc etc)??? Take me with you! Anything and everything NMBC (not socks though since I have huge feet.) 7. I make lightweight hairfalls- would you be interested in some? Either to incorporate into a costume or just for your own year-round use? If so, name your colors and preferred length, and if you have any fiber allergies you want me to take note of! I have some hairfalls and never ever wear them (nor do I even leave the house most of the time) so would be wasted on me right now. 8. I am going to Dragon Con for the first time! Which of these BPALs do you want? If they have Snake Milk or anything else on my BPAL wish list, I'm game but no peaches please. 9-16 are my questions 17. How do you feel about raisin in baked goods? It kind of depends on the baked good? Oatmeal raisin cookies - yes. Those bread rolls that are shaped like muffins from sbux? yes. Other things, not so sure. 18. Lego? If so, what types, minifigures? Not really my thing. 19. Favorite spooky fictional characters? Jack and Zero? Demogorgon? Hot vampires? Goblin King? Ringwraiths? (Is Bad Horse spooky?) 20. Luvmilks seasonal goodies are out! What scents and formats appeal to you, my little pumpkin? https://www.luvmilk.com/mm2022.html#/ Dusting Powder: Scarecrow with Girlfriend or Lover Bath Milk or Salts, Sugar Scrub, : Clown with Girlfriend, Pegasus with Girlfriend, Scarecrow with Girlfriend or Lover And I always adore their lip balm in Baby Bat and Aphrodite's Altar. 21. Would you like a Pyrex 4-cup Nightmare Before Christmas bowl with lid? (Can also get Star Wars and various Disney ones.) I have enough of the 4 cup and 7 cup but I'd love one of the rectangular ones if you can find it! (and I love pyrex 4 cup with bats!!) 22. August Tea's fall sale starts tomorrow, 20% off everything on the site with code FALL20. Is there anything you would like to try, my Pumpkin? https://august.la/ OMG YES. I have all kinds of wishes from here under my amazon beverage list. And I have a "permanent" 20% off in the Summer Swap spreadsheet under offerings, you have to sign up with their email and they'll send you a coupon. 23. I grow lots of different herbs and I'm dehydrating loads of them right now, are you possibly interested in: catnip, sage (culinary and/or purple), oregano (Greek and/or purple), rosemary, plantain herb, chives, celery, licorice mint, lovage leaf, mugwort, mint, spearmint, chives, borage leaf, blackberry leaf, raspberry leaf, comfrey, lemon balm, or others? I would love everything except catnip, mugwort, and lemon balm. 24. My peacock is molting his tail feathers, would you like some? I have a ton from you but will always take more! 25. I'm learning embroidery. Is there a simple motif or symbol (like a pumpkin, a black cat, flowers, spider web…) you might like hand embroidered? BAT... or pibble. 26. Would you like either a basket or a tablemat (that works as a place to put hot dishes as well as being decorative). I make both from fabric wrapped rope that is sewn together. Could be a bread/rolls basket, a yarn bowl for knitting or crochet, or a big flat mat. Yes!!! Either or both. Preference to basket if just one. 27. I'm taking a trip to New Orleans, anything you'd like food or souvenir-wise? Allll of the food. I love me some crawfish etouffee or crawfish po boys from N'awlins. Everything from Cafe du Monde (beignets probably don't ship well tho.) I would totally want a Cafe du Monde mug if they were at least 18oz but I only see 11oz on their website. Oh wait! They have a "Colossal Mug" that is 24oz! (I would use it for soup!) Cafe du Monde coffee & chicory coffee PODS!!! YES!!! Also I like the "coffee and beignet" magnet, patio and awning magnet, or the Fleur de Lis magnet. Creamy or chewy pralines, cuccia chocolates... ! Also would totally take some Mam Papaul's red bean seasoning mix, king cake mix, gumbo mix, jambalaya mix... Some kind of fun green hot sauce! Voodoo doll, gris gris bag, candles, etouffee or fun cajun spices, local artwork or jewelry, post cards... 28. Are your booklists linked somewhere, and up to date? Link to my amazon book wish list is in my signature under wish list / SW help. Books aren't really a priority unless I have them listed as "highest priority".
29. Do you have fur kids and would they like treats as well?? My spoiled dogs always love treats. Prefer USA made / grain free. If you're in the Seattle area, I am almost out of my Mud Bay bulk cookies (grain free, all kinds!) and would love more. Or a GC to Mud Bay. 30. Do you have any interest in trying my infused moonshine whiskey? I've been thinking of experimenting with autumn spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, clove) and maybe a chocolate chai. Of course!! Nom! 31. Any interest in spooky shape wax melts in your favorite candle scents? (What are your favorite candle scents?) Sure! Probably vanillas, marshmallow, patchouli, clove... same as perfume scents too. I used to have a spiced plum candle I adored. I like men's/unisex fragrances in candles as well, like Drakkar Noir, CK1, CKB. Nostalgic. Witches Brew from Yankee is one of my favorite scents! I probably have candle and melt scents on my wishlist (under PBSW), etsy lists, maybe amazon fragrance list, and up above under the Bath & Bodyworks question since I liked some of their candle scents this year. 32. How about lotion bars? I like the concept but I never use them and they end up going bad. 33. Bird and Blend Tea Co. just came out with their Autumnal tea drop! Anything look good to you? (Also, if you're not a pumpkin-y person I invite you to explore their other offerings, cause everything they do is magical) Check 'em out: https://www.birdandblendtea.us I already have ALL the Bird & Blend on my amazon beverages wishlist. Love love love! (For the autumn season, maybe the sticky pumpkin chai, campfires & vampires?) 34. Do you need any BPAL storage? Bottles? Imps? Nope. I have extra now because of all of my destashing. 35. Does anything catch your eye from my local tea purveyors? https://www.fridaytea.com/ (I hope they make more Womb of Doom soon!) or https://perennialtearoom.com/ I think I have everything I want from Friday Tea. I'd take things from Perennial Tearoom! Smoky Russian Caravan, Almond Sugar Cookie, Vanilla Cream, Hot Cinnamon Spice (although really, could it be better than Harney & Son's?? I would have to pit them against each other), Ginger Peach, Northwest Blackberry, Seattle Chai, Lapsang Souchong, maybe the Turkish Blend? 36. Can you use a mug? What kind/size do you like? I prefer mugs with a lid (to keep out dog hair and small flying things) or soup bowl sized ones (for soup.) I have some on my amazon wishlists. I also collect the Starbucks City Mugs (demitasse size or full size.) If a mug isn't at least 18 oz, I'm not really interested, lol. (but the demitasse size take up less room and are easier to display.) 37. One of my favorite Etsy chandlers is having a sale, anything catch your feathery fancy? https://www.etsy.com/shop/TeresaLynnsSimpleLux I still love super highly scented candles that absolutely REEK and waft fragrance while they're burning and also wax melts. I have a couple of electric wax burners. * Clove Cigarettes * Dragon's Blood * Saffron Perique * Sisters of the Moon * Headache --- I just don't have the energy to go through each of their candle scents individually and they didn't think to put them all in the photos or anything. 38. Does anything appeal from the Nocturne Alchemy Halloween Update? I just placed my order, so I can add-on a treat or two for you until Monday night, September 12th! https://nocturnealchemy.com/collections/limited-collection I am ordering Googly Bat, Vintage Werewolf, and the Sommeil but I added others to my Wishlist / SW Help. I would love Neon Wolf,and/or Neon Vampiress and lots of decants! 39. Quick question - If I were ordering some marmalade or other jammy things, would you be interested in any of the following? Orange Marmalade, Blood Orange Marmalade, or whole fruit jams in strawberry, peach, current, or triple berry? I have peach and strawberry so maybe triple berry, currant, or blood orange marmalade? 40. For decor what general Halloween style is preferred? Traditional, cute spooky, dark and gothic, horror, etc? More descriptive the better!! I don't actually decorate for Halloween, I just have kind of the same decor all year round that includes skeletal creatures, skeletal/NMBC themed kitchen set (when I don't live with other people anyway like right now I am living with family), bats everywhere, black and white Brian Serway artwork on the walls, Gideon/Harrow/Nona large prints (that need frames, lol!), Black/Grey/White marble (and wood painted to look like marble in those colors), granite grey desk, gargoyles/grotesques, cthulhu (I have the cutest little purple Cthulhu amigurumi from a Switch Witch!) I also have things like Krampus, Labyrinth, NMBC, etc. Funko Pops, would love Demogorgon things, Black Philip, etc. Also Unicorns and Equines (Friesians!) but spooky dark versions, so Kelpies and things too. Like Abigail Larson / Iren Horrors artwork vibe with rich darker jewel tones (I have a Iren Horror's Hecate print as a phone case (from society6.) or Brian Serway's bats/equines/crows vibe.) (Of the ones he has available right now, I have Dusk Mother, Nightbringer, No Nightmares, The Fox & the Crow.) https://www.etsy.com/shop/BrianSerwayArt? or https://bserway.com so ... yeah. I like jewel toned blues and purples (cool leaning) or rich cool leaning blackened reds or burgundys/wines as well for color pops. Zero warm leaning colors like beige, orange, yellow, brown, etc. (shudder) I don't even really love orange pumpkins although I tolerate them for outside fall decor. No inside though!!! So kind of a goth/dark/but also some cute? I love coffin shaped frames and shelves/trays, bat shaped bowls/tray/shelves/key hooks (I'd LOVE an iron/metal bat with spread wings and little dips from his wings as hooks if that makes sense! I have an octopus one right now that I hang necklaces and other things on.) I have an altar for Hecate with a bone colored statue, iron cauldron, chalice, etc. I'd love to have more altar space someday, I kind of took over St. Expedite's spot in the main house (sorry Expedite!) Someday I hope to have a "map room" where I have large posters of maps from all of my favorite fantasies, like Middle Earth, Narnia, Four Corners of Civilization, Tamriel, Hyrule, Randland, etc. But not anytime soon unfortunately. It would probably also be the gaming room for tabletop and RPG. 41. (please read in thread as it's rather long) Are you interested in anything from Solstice Scents? https://www.solsticescents.com I would love to try a sample of the Estate Amber! I wouldn't say no to the Lavender Vanilla Glissade. 42. Do you have a strong preference for whether packages are numbered 1-13, thus curating your experience somewhat, or do you prefer the random draw method where you can follow your whims and open in whatever order you choose? Whatever is easier for my sender!

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September 14, 2022

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2022 This is Halloween answered questions

1. Cellar Door just posted their Halloween goodies - I love their scents, soaps and candles - which of these might you fancy? https://cellardoorbathsupply.com/collections/halloween-fall-collection? I'd REALLY like to try the Once Bitten soap and/or candles!! Also Black No. 1, Sanderson Spice, Zombie Repellent, Lavender Pumpkin, , Michigan Moonglow, Graveyard Smash. From their permanent collection, Sex Machine, Tickled Pink (soon to be retired!!) 2. If you'd like handmade knit items, are you good with soft wools or do you prefer acrylic only? zomg, no acrylic unless for amigurumi. I love merino, merino silk, merino cashmere.. 2a. Are there any items you'd love for fall/halloweenie? (Ie mittens, hat, fingerless mitts, cowl, legwarmers) I always love fingerless mitts but I have really large hands so using stretchy cast ons and bind offs is a must! I like double length cowls, shawlettes, etc. Please look at my ravelry "make for me" bundle to get ideas. -- the gnomes and foxes are for my mom. (I don't like traditional triangular shawls unless they are super special (like the bat and unicorn shadow knits or double knitting) and I don't wear hats except newsboy type caps with a brim or maybe some huge gothy sun hats.) 3. Anyone fancying the new Paintbox Soapworks or Witch Baby Soap Halloween launches? I haven't looked at PBSW yet but I have a wishlist of their normal things and summer things. I know nothing about Witch Baby Soap and I'm super picky about soap because my hands are super dry. edit: I looked a PBSW and unfortunately most of their halloween stuff has at least one death note in each offering. (I don't love coffee scented things or most floral, fruit, or dirt.) edit: I looked at Witch Baby and I would be down with trying their bath potions, bath salts, bath bombs, hand sanitizer, hand salve, soap, scrubs, face mask, body butter (sample size?) etc. in any of my note preferred scents. Here is what caught my eye: (lots in case some sell out) Astrology Black Mass Charity Cord Cutter Dragon's Blood Gossip Stopper Hex Breaker Holy Smokes (bath potion) Initiation Laid out in Lavender Left Hand Bath Lunar Tide (face mask) Moon, The (face mask) Morpheus face soap Old Wise Man Psychic (anything, including hand sanitizer) Queen of Hearts (face mask) Rune Stone Salt of Venus (bath salt) Seance Seven Salts (bath salt) Virgo Birthday Cake 4. Would you be interested in an adult Halloween coloring book? I recently backed on kickstarter for one by a local gothic art market near me and it's due in during the swap period. No thank you. My hands and fingers do not love coloring.
5. What are some OCYL brands you've been wanting to dabble in? NAVA is my go to right now (but mostly vanillas, ambers, roses, musks, patchoulis.) I would like try Cellar Door candles! I've tried their soap and it was pretty fabulous (just the sample bars) so I'd love some full sized. I'm open to try other OCYL brands for scrubs and bath products (but maybe not perfume) as long as sulfate, silicon, paraben, phthalate, etc. free. 6. I am working on making bath bombs. Would you be willing to try my creations? Of course as long as they are sulfate, silicon, paraben, phthalate, etc. free.
6a. How about wax tarts? Of course!
6b. What type of scents do you favor? I have covered this pretty thoroughly in my profile, SW help, and questionnaire I think!

7. What kinds of home smell good things do you like? (I.e. incense, candles, wax melts, felt scent balls, essential oils, linen spray) Low smoke incense, high quality candles and wax melts, essential oils, linen & atmosphere spray, dryer scent balls, rose beads, car fresheners of all kinds, soap in with my shirts and socks and unmentionables, scent beads in little jars... I mean, if it smells good, I am HERE for it. (I just have to make sure it doesn't set off my allergies or respiratory issues.) 8. would you like anything from the bath and bodyworks Halloween line? I really wanted their bat wallflower night light! (I have a haunted house one from them.) BUT I went into the store and my store had a really cool Raven (on a blue/gray pumpkin) wallflower night light!!! I want it!! I also sniffed all the things and added what I like to my amazon fragrance wishlist. I was really happy to see that all of the aromatherapy body care is now made without sulfates, parabens, or artificial dyes. I also saw a sign that their soaps are there too. I hope the rest of their body care gets there. So anyway, I would gratefully accept car scent refills (and I love the crescent moon car scent holder), wall flower refills (and the raven wallflower), pillow mists (the aromatherapy line), candles, and fragrance mists or spray perfume. And antibac. So here is my scent list: Dark Amber & Oud (candle) Vanilla bean (candle) Pumpkin Bonfire (this totally smells like CLOVE. which is hilarious because their "pumpkin clove" scent smells like cinnamon.) (candle or wall flower) Warm Vanilla Sugar (wall flower) Vanilla Birch (wall flower) Enchanted Candy Potion (spray, wall flower, anti bac) Vampire Blood (car scent, anti bac) Into the Night (soap, mist, or spray perfume) Eucalyptus Sage (aromatherapy line - pillow mist) Cedar Ylang Ylang (aromatherapy line - pillow mist) Lavender Vanilla (aromatherapy line - pillow mist) 9. Do you have any interest in spooky squishmallows? YES ALL THE SPOOKY THINGS. Especially bats. I think their Plague Doctor is cute too. Or am I thinking of Squishables? Cthulhu always accepted. Black Philip. Baphomet. 10. Would you enjoy spooky stationary? I would love spooky stickers and blank cards with cute spooky artwork! And some good quality ball point or gel pens. 11. I know a lot of us are witchy and have deeply held beliefs about the materials we use as part of our practice. If you're one of those individuals, are there certain herbs, crystals, etc that you do not want to receive? I can't think of any. I'm set for smoke type sticks (we made our own with mugwort and lavender) but if you make them too, I would love one! I don't need tumbled rocks / crystals and I'm probably set for small obsidian pebbles but I can always use palm stones / worry stones, beads, scrying mirrors, towers, orbs, etc. 12. When you have a distinct preference for one holiday over another, What are some cross over items that actually work for both? All of Nightmare before Christmas? *head tilt* I keep my Halloween stuff up all year so prefer things like NMBC, bats, corvids, gargoyles, skulls/skeletons and not things like witches, ghosts, zombies, pumpkins. Oh, now that I read the question in the forum I see - between Halloween and Fall. For me they are pretty much one in the same! *grin* 13. One question (that is actually several questions) -- Local honey? YES ALL THE LOCAL UNPASTUERIZED HONEY! (we make mead, so seriously -- all the honey. Like there is never enough honey -- but I really don't want honey that is pasteurized or from grocery stores as imported honey is not checked by FDA and is often loaded with nastiness like antibiotics or other gross things and/or is fake. Honey is one of the THIRD most faked products besides milk and olive oil and over a third of honey in US grocery stores has pollen filtered out and/or has other undeclared things added, like corn syrup or beet syrup. Laboratories have figured out how to modify high fructose corn syrup to look like honey!) SO LET'S SUPPORT OUR LOCAL BEEKEEPERS!!! 13a. Infused/flavored honey? YES 13b. Local infused/flavored honey with Southwest notes (jalapeno, other pepper, mesquite, acacia)? YES 14. Does anything from JiJi Knight spark your interest? https://jijiknight.com/ Not my style, sorry! 15. Any spooky/weenie DVDs you're missing and would like in your collection? NMBC? the Crow? An old Hammer film? Dark Shadows? The Omen? Sleepy Hallow?...? I have a DVD/Blu-Ray wishlist on Amazon but I don't think any are especially spooky. I really do most of my watching as streaming since I don't have a blu-ray / dvd player in my room. 16. Dang (or good!), another serious question -- Shampoo and/or conditioner bars and if so, for what type of hair (dry, fine, oily, curly, normal)? I like shampoo and conditioner bars and other naked bath products. I have fine straight hair that is going grey and hopefully will be colored again soonish. Volume boost is my favorite. No sulfates, etc. please. (curse LUSH for having sulfates in their shampoo bars!!) 17. I just got the email that the Ectogasm Halloween Collection is live. Does anything interest you? https://www.ectogasm.net/collections/halloween I have some of their things on my etsy wishlist! Bats, obviously. Carpe Noctem. Red Rose Planchette. Winged skull washi tape! Moon and Roses stained glass sun catcher. Miskatonic University pin. 18. On a scale from Paprika Is a Heatwave to Let Me Eat a Peck of Pickled Ghost Chiles, how spicy is too spicy, and how spicy is just right? Jalapeno and Smoked Jalapeno (Chipotle) are my favs. I go through the tabasco sauces of those two like water! We make candied jalapenos and I have lots of chipotle powder and dried jalapeno and such. Would be up for trying hot sauces similar! (I have Yellowbird Jalapeno sauce and the Trader Joes jalapeno sauce.) 19. I make lightweight hairfalls- would you be interested in some? Either to incorporate into a costume or just for your own year-round use? If so, name your colors and preferred length, and if you have any fiber allergies you want me to take note of! I have some hairfalls and never ever wear them (nor do I even leave the house most of the time) so would be wasted on me right now. 20: If I were to make you a set of arm warmers/ fingerless mitts, what color(s) & style would you like? Gothy. Black/Purple or Black/White stripes Long or short? Medium 21. Homemade canned and baked and concocted goodies? Any aversions? Bring 'em on! (I don't like Okra so no canned okra please.) 22. If I could make you some of my fudge, what would you prefer? ALL OF THEM. And the Penuche without nuts. 23. Are you open to trying different indie perfume houses if I find a scent that I think you'd enjoy? Maybe if it's in an atomizer? I haven't had good luck with most indie perfumers besides NAVA and BPAL, and BPAL is starting to not work on me (probably because of all of the medication I have to take.) 24. I love making stickers!! If I could design you some stickers, what would you love to have? It could be halloween themed or not! My art style is a bit simplistic, cartoony, and cutesy, I usually draw fairies but last year I did a swap on reddit and made someone a bunch of halloween dog stickers lol. (Sidenote: They probably won't be waterproof, but they're glossy vinyl!) Bats! And my dogs or pigs would be cool. 25. I've got a bunch of small round labels perfect for bpal 5ml label lid art! Name your top 5-10 scents that you'd love to have lid art made for! Just as a fun little extra in your package if desired (Could also work for other companies with lids just like the BPAL bottles) Eternal Ankh, Lavender Dolphin, Snake Oil, Satyr, Foxes with Sweaters and Scarves, Unicorns & Stars, Vampire Rose Bat, Vampire Vanilla Bat, Polychrome, Tomb of the Undead 26. I'm going to Disneyworld in late September! I'll be going to all four parks and attending both the Not-So-Scary Halloween Bash and Epcot's Food and Wine Festival. Is there ANYTHING from Disney that you would like? Is there something you collect that perhaps you'd enjoy a Disney version of (tea, socks, enamel pins, plushies etc etc etc)??? Take me with you! Anything and everything NMBC (not socks though since I have huge feet.) 27. Would you like any decor from Say Target, Homewood, or William and Sonoma? I have lots of ideas for decor on my amazon lists under furniture & home, everyday is halloween, etc. so if you see something you think I'd like, go for it! Preferably nothing orange/gold/bronze. (I do silver toned or black metals, otherwise purple, black, jewel toned blues (no navy), grey, black & white, cool leaning burgundy/dark reds.) 28. I am going to Dragon Con for the first time! Which of these BPALs do you want? If they have Snake Milk or anything else on my BPAL wish list, I'm game but no peaches please. 29. But, I am going to Dragon Con this weekend. Is there anything you would like? Lab wise or just general geekery I'm sure there are tons of things sold at the conventions that I would adore but I'll leave it up to your judgement! I used to get a lot of jewelry at cons back in the day. *skipping 30-37 because I asked those* 38. I make specialty simple syrups. You can use them in teas or cocktails (and desserts). How do you feel about a Hibiscus simple syrup? I use 2 ounce bottles for these so its just a fun amount. Yum!!! 39. Format for tea? e.g. teabag vs loose I prefer loose but sometimes I can only get teabags so those are ok as well. (also tea pods for k-cup machines.) 40. Do you like spooky themed tights? If so, what are your measurements? No tights please. 41. Pls post your book wishlist! It's on Amazon, link is under SW help. I only do epub/mobi (I guess kindle is changing to epub soon, so that is preferable) and I get so many books from the library that I only want the HIGH and HIGHEST priority -- OR if one of the discworlds goes on sale for $1 or something. I pre-ordered Nona the Ninth kindle but I would love the whole Locked Tomb series on audiobook! 42. Would you like to receive a 2D collage art piece? What overall vibe would you be into? (spooky, autumnal, whimsical, eerie, lovely, occult, bizarre, smutty etc.?) I'm not sure I'm super into collage but if it's gargoyles/grotesques/bats/ravens and mostly black/white/purple, it could be ok? (Having a hard time envisioning.) 43. Do you like rocks/gemstone jewelry? Prefer polished/smooth rocks or raw/rough? Any favorite stones, rocks, colors that you'd like? I don't really wear jewelry right now, but I'd love some stretchy gemstone bracelets to use as shawl fasteners. I have a bunch on my amazon jewelry list to give you an idea of stones I like. I also love palm stones, worry stones, pocket pebbles, towers, orbs... I mostly like shiny unless geode or pretty crystal structure. Charging slabs are good too. I could use a much larger piece of Auralite 23 and I always love Aqua Aura. Blues, purples, blacks, greys, or for purpose/intent. 44. Any interest in the August releases that got announced today? https://blackphoenixalchemylab.com/product-tag/august-2022/ Unfortunately, yes! Ceres (decant), Charcoal Champa Resin Tobacco (decant or bottle), Empowering (TAL, decant or bottle), Forge of Vulcan (decant), Lavender Buttercream (bottle), Moon when the Cherries Turn Black (BOTTLE!). I might end up ordering the lunacy and lavender buttercream if they don't sell out before I get some $$$. 45. Luvmilks seasonal goodies are out! What scents and formats appeal to you, my little pumpkin? https://www.luvmilk.com/mm2022.html#/ Dusting Powder: Scarecrow with Girlfriend or Lover Bath Milk or Salts, Sugar Scrub, : Clown with Girlfriend, Pegasus with Girlfriend, Scarecrow with Girlfriend or Lover And I always adore their lip balm in Baby Bat and Aphrodite's Altar. 46. Would you like a Pyrex 4-cup Nightmare Before Christmas bowl with lid? (Can also get Starwars and various Disney ones.) I have enough of the 4 cup and 7 cup but I'd love one of the rectangular ones if you can find it! (and I love pyrex 4 cup with bats!!) 47. August Tea's fall sale starts tomorrow, 20% off everything on the site with code FALL20. Is there anything you would like to try, my Pumpkin? https://august.la/ OMG YES. I have all kinds of wishes from here under my amazon beverage list. 48. I've recently taken up embroidery, would you like a small (I embroider on 4" hoops) embroidered piece? What sort of design would you like? BAT... or pibble. (NAIL POLISH - covered in questionnaire I think??) 49. Would you like either a basket or a tablemat (that works as a place to put hot dishes as well as being decorative). Yes!!! Either or both. Preference to basket if just one. 50. I'm going to the farmer's market tomorrow, and there are lots of great vendors. Would you be interested in soap or chapstick or bath/body products? Whatever you think I might love! 51. Would you be interested in a tumbler like these? If so, what theme would you like it to be? Glitter or no glitter? What color do you want the liquid to be or would you prefer the blood drip look? Pass, thank you! 52. How do you feel about ribbons? Is there anything in particular you are looking for if you'd want some? What about ribbon remnants? Colors/textures? I don't really use ribbons but thank you! 53. Would you be interested in any skincare items? Anything you would not want? Ummm anything that's in my bath/fragrance/whatever amazon wish list or similar! (no sulfates, parabens, ptha-mumble-ates) 54. Is anyone else interested in the latest Sphere & Sundry release? https://sphereandsundry.com/offerings/bpals-of-exalted-venus-ii/ Or other S&S offerings? Always! Anything you think I'd like. 55. Do you have any interest in trying my infused moonshine whiskey? I've been thinking of experimenting with autumn spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, clove) and maybe a chocolate chai. Of course!! Nom! 56. Any interest in spooky shape wax melts in your favorite candle scents? (What are your favorite candle scents?) Sure! Probably vanillas, marshmallow, patchouli, clove... same as perfume scents too. I used to have a spiced plum candle I adored. I like men's/unisex fragrances in candles as well, like Drakkar Noir, CK1, CKB. Nostalgic. Witches Brew from Yankee is one of my favorite scents! I probably have candle and melt scents on my wishlist (under PBSW), etsy lists, maybe amazon fragrance list, and up above under the Bath & Bodyworks question since I liked some of their candle scents this year. 57. How about lotion bars? I like the concept but I never use them and they end up going bad. 58. Bird and Blend tea just did their Autumn drop! Anything look good to you? https://www.birdandblendtea.us (Also, if you're not a pumpkin person, I invite you to check out the rest of their offerings, which are always exceptional!) I already have ALL the Bird & Blend on my amazon beverages wishlist. Love love love! (For the autumn season, maybe the sticky pumpkin chai, campfires & vampires?) And Butter Brew! 59. Arcana Craves halloween drop! Anything catching your eye? https://arcanacraves.com/ No, I don't do Arcana much anymore, thank you. 60. I feel like with some of the witchy/seasonal stuff it might be helpful to know everyone's signs. If you're interested in that kind of thing, what's your sign? Virgo 61. Would you like anything from The Pickety Witch? (I'm going to the Vegas Oddities and Curiosities Expo next weekend, and she's vending there, so it may not matter if an item is in stock or not on the website!) https://www.thepicketywitch.com/ UM YES OMG THE BABY GOAT PLUSHIES BAPHY in purple or black! Plus I have had their Black Philip pin on my etsy wishlist for years, I'm glad to see they've expanded and now have their own website and a larger line of things! PINS in no particular order: Learning to Summon, Harvest Crow, Demon Cat, Unicorn of the Forbidden Forest, Peony Witch Hat, Witch Boots, Ghost Goat. (her bats have dangling things on them which to my autistic self is a big NOPE.) Only silver ones though? I didn't realize some are rose gold or copper or other colors. 62. so these nail polishes keep showing up on my instagram and they are kinda vampy--do you wear polish and do any of these float your boat? NOTE I have never worn Holo Taco stuff so cannot vouch for quality just the vibes are super witchy ? https://www.holotaco.com/collections/dark-rainbow-collection I haven't actually painted even my toes for over a year so I'm going to say no. 63. Favorite bands/artists? Perhaps you'd be interested in a DIY patch to sew onto your jacket/pants/bag or maybe pins or a sticker or anything DIY-ish? I don't wear a jacket or coat that you can sew things onto or carry any bags. Or wear pants much, haha. (PJ's forever!) So I'm going to say no. 64. Is there anything from Lush you are coveting? Their halloweenie stuff is out here: https://www.lushusa.com/halloween/?cgid=halloween&pmid=604&start=0&sz=28 I have my LUSH wishes on my Amazon bath & beauty & fragrance list. 65. sock dreams? yea or nay? Anything in particular catch your eyes? Keep in mind that I only wear socks literally maybe once or twice a year in the winter when I am forced to actually leave the house to go somewhere (feeding animals doesn't count because I just slip on lined boots without socks.) But I do have sock dreams wishes on my Wishlist / SW help. 66. https://rockytopsoap.com Do you have any interest in these? Star Anise lip balm. Maybe the most moisturizing? (Triple butter, oatmeal, avocado.) 67. Nocturne Alchemy just dropped their Halloween 2022 limited collection! I am popping in here to see if anything would strike the fancy of my pumpkin? ? https://nocturnealchemy.com/collections/limited-collection/products/new-halloween-2022-limited-collection I am ordering Googly Bat, Vintage Werewolf, and the Sommeil but I added others to my Wishlist / SW Help. I especially want Neon Wolf, and Neon Vampiress and lots of decants! 68. Here's a question... there's sooooooo many on here about tea but for my fellow coffee gals... do you prefer whole bean or ground?? if there's a choice how do you like your coffee ground?? I don't know where any of my coffee makers are right now (french press or toddy, that's all I really use) so I'm using my parent's keurig. So, kcups. I mean, I *do* know where my grinder is and I could do the self made k-cups, but it's unlikely I would actually do it since it seems like someone is always in the way. 69. Look at Cat Coven's site and tell me what you see that appeals - she is one of my favorite Halloweeny artists, and makes awesome things. I like supporting her work. https://www.catcoven.com/collections/new-arrivals I used to have things from Cat Coven on one of my amazon lists but I can't remember off the top of my head what it was. I don't use patches and their "curious wanderer" pin (and dragon) are gold colored, puke. I do love the Fantasy Creatures (x-ray) pillow case. And Metamorphosis (lavender.) 70. Are you interested in any art supplies? If so, what kinds and colours? Right now I think I'm good really except for maybe some cool findings in end caps but I don't know exactly what size I need so I suck, sorry.
71. What are your fave smells for incense, and do you have a preference for format (cones, stick, loose without needing charcoal, loose that needs charcoal)? Same as my fave smells for everything else really? Vanilla, Nag Champa, Rose, Sandalwood, Dragon's Blood -- I have some incense on my fragrance wishlist. I love blends too? I just need low smoke if possible, or I'll have to burn it outside. I love resins and loose incense for charcoal but I rarely use it because of the smoke involved, only in the fall, winter, or spring when I can be outside without roasting or being eaten by bugs. (I guess that's coming up!!) I really need more SAND for my charcoal!! The darn dogs spilled my last bit of sand that was in my burner. I'd love red, black, purple, or white sand.
72. Anything catch your eye from this super cool queer creepy-cute style UK artist? https://www.abprallen.co.uk/ too pastel! Do not like the colors. Sorry. 73. Pls say more about your book preferences if you haven't already! Esp. regarding fiction. The only books I would SUPER love are Seanan Maguire's new October Daye book (Be the Serpent) on kindle, and OMG THE GOLDEN ENCLAVES coming out later this month on kindle. Or the Locked Tomb series on audio (I already have the kindle books for all three - Gideon, Harrow, and Nona - so I can buy the audible books for $7.95 each and I'm not sure if someone else can buy them for you, so a GC would work best in this regard probably?)

twilighteyes

September 14, 2022

Miss Twilight's Blog

2022 13 Nights of Halloween Master Question List

1. Would you like anything from Paintbox Soapworks Halloween line? https://paintboxsoapworks.com/new-limited-edition/2022-weenie-collection/ 2. Do you have any interest in Halloween or spooky squishmallows? 3. Anything from Bath & Bodyworks Halloween Line? 4. Autumn/Fall scents I love:   Ones I dislike:   My lovelies, what about you? Are they different for home vs body & bath?? 5. I make things from old sweaters. If I were to make you a set of arm warmers/ fingerless mitts, what color(s) & style? Options- Long or short? Solid - one fabric Stripes- bands of colors sewn together- like fun black & red, black & purple etc. I currently have some nice cashmeres. 6. I'm going to Disneyworld in late September! I'll be going to all four parks and attending both the Not-So-Scary Halloween Bash and Epcot's Food and Wine Festival. Is there ANYTHING from Disney that you would like? Is there something you collect that perhaps you'd enjoy a Disney version of (tea, socks, enamel pins, plushies etc etc etc)???

7. I make lightweight, doll-like hairfalls out of things like silk ribbon and yarn. Would you like some, either to incorporate into your costume or just for personal year-round use? If so, name your colors, length and any fibers you could have an allergy to. 8. I am going to Dragon Con for the first time! Which of these BPALs do you want? https://us4.campaign-archive.com/?u=50266fc02a3b75767125e0ed2&id=9bf4d797e8 9. Would you be interested in a bag like we sell in our etsy shop? https://twinklentwilight.etsy.com - if so, but you don't see fabric you like maybe link to some photos of fabric you like? - we can do small box bags or pencil / cosmetic / notions type bags too. or with a drawstring on top instead of a zipper. - you don't HAVE to use them just for knitting/crochet, you can use them for cross stitch or even not as project bags. 10. If you are a yarnie, are you interested in a ceramic yarn bowl? I have an extra Harry Potter (I know, I know) one from Lennymud that I bought before the whole JKR debacle and it didn't profit her in any form anyway. I believe it's Gryffindor themed. 11. If you are a yarnie, I'd love to gift some yarn from my stash so give me an idea of colors / weight / material / yardage you'd like.   12. Are you interested in trying some of our "thunder butter"? It's like tiger balm or icy hot, but with herbs, beeswax, cayenne or ghost pepper, menthol, wintergreen. cbd version or no? 13. I need to inventory our canned goods but do you like things like peach jam, cardamom plum jam, peach butter, plum butter, pickles, applesauce with nothing added, applesauce with red hots, dried apples or pears, bread and butter pickles, dill pickles, blackberry jam, huckleberry jam, candied jalapenos?   14. Any interest in things from our garden like dried mint, catnip, lavender, rose petals, dill weed or dill seeds, sage, rue, mugwort, rosemary? 15. How about alcoholic things like rose petal liqueur, lavender vanilla bean liqueur, various flavors of mead (chocolate orange, strawberry mango, whatever my son is making)? 16. Pumpkin bread or zucchini bread? How about blueberry zucchini bread with a lemon glaze?   17. How do you feel about raisin in baked goods? 18. Lego? If so, what types, minifigures? 19. Favorite spooky fictional characters? 20. Luvmilk's seasonal goodies are out. What would you like? https://www.luvmilk.com/mm2022.html#/ 21.  Would you like a Pyrex 4-cup Nightmare Before Christmas bowl with lid? (Can also get Star Wars and various Disney ones.) 22.  August Tea's fall sale starts tomorrow, 20% off everything on the site with code FALL20. Is there anything you would like to try, my Pumpkin?  https://august.la/ 23. I grow lots of different herbs and I'm dehydrating loads of them right now, are you possibly interested in: catnip, sage (culinary and/or purple), oregano (Greek and/or purple), rosemary, plantain herb, chives, celery, licorice mint, lovage leaf, mugwort, mint, spearmint, chives, borage leaf, blackberry leaf, raspberry leaf, comfrey, lemon balm, or others? 24. My peacock is molting his tail feathers, would you like some? 25. I'm learning embroidery. Is there a simple motif or symbol (like a pumpkin, a black cat, flowers, spider web…) you might like hand embroidered? 26. Would you like either a basket or a tablemat (that works as a place to put hot dishes as well as being decorative). I make both from fabric wrapped rope that is sewn together. Could be a bread/rolls basket, a yarn bowl for knitting or crochet, or a big flat mat. 27.  I'm taking a trip to New Orleans, anything you'd like food or souvenir-wise? 28.  Are your booklists linked somewhere, and up to date?
29. Do you have fur kids and would they like treats as well?? 30. Do you have any interest in trying my infused moonshine whiskey? I've been thinking of experimenting with autumn spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, clove) and maybe a chocolate chai. 31. Any interest in spooky shape wax melts in your favorite candle scents? (What are your favorite candle scents?) 32. How about lotion bars? 33.  Bird and Blend Tea Co. just came out with their Autumnal tea drop! Anything look good to you? (Also, if you're not a pumpkin-y person I invite you to explore their other offerings, cause everything they do is magical) Check 'em out: https://www.birdandblendtea.us 34. Do you need any BPAL storage? Bottles? Imps? 35. Does anything catch your eye from my local tea purveyors? https://www.fridaytea.com/ (I hope they make more Womb of Doom soon!) or https://perennialtearoom.com/ 36. Can you use a mug? What kind/size do you like? 37.  One of my favorite Etsy chandlers is having a sale, anything catch your feathery fancy?  https://www.etsy.com/shop/TeresaLynnsSimpleLux 38. NEW AND TIME-SENSITIVE QUESTION!
Does anything appeal from the Nocturne Alchemy Halloween Update? I just placed my order, so I can add-on a treat or two for you until Monday night, September 12th! https://nocturnealchemy.com/collections/limited-collection 39.  Quick question - If I were ordering some marmalade or other jammy things, would you be interested in any of the following? Orange Marmalade, Blood Orange Marmalade, or whole fruit jams in strawberry, peach, current, or triple berry? 40. For decor what general Halloween style is preferred? Traditional, cute spooky, dark and gothic, horror, etc? More descriptive the better!! 41. (please read in thread as it's rather long)  Are you interested in anything from Solstice Scents? https://www.solsticescents.com 42.  Do you have a strong preference for whether packages are numbered 1-13, thus curating your experience somewhat, or do you prefer the random draw method where you can follow your whims and open in whatever order you choose?

twilighteyes

September 13, 2022

MonBon Blog

Answers ? This Is Halloween ? Swap

What We Do In The Shadows: Show and movie are hilarious! LOVE Also love Our Flag Means Death and OBSESSED with Sandman!!! ?? If you'd like handmade knit items, are you good with soft wools or do you prefer acrylic only? either is fine! Are there any items you'd love for fall/halloweenie? (Ie mittens, hat, fingerless mitts, cowl, legwarmers) beanies and scarves are a yes please! ??? Anyone fancying the new Paintbox Soapworks or Witch Baby Soap Halloween launches? OooOoOoh I've always wanted to try Paintbox Soapworks! Emulsifying Soap Scrubs, soap bars or Sample size hand lotion would bring me joy! ? Rice Pudding (Snake Milk has sent me on the path of condensed milk), ? ?? Not Your Housekeeper (carnation + cannabis + shortbread? Mrs. Hudson is ICONIC), Red Cow ? ? (apothecary vanilla cherry coke yum!) Would you be interested in an adult Halloween coloring book? I recently backed on kickstarter for one by a local gothic art market near me and it's due in during the swap period.
I donated all of my coloring pencils/craft supplies to a school recently. What are some OCYL brands you've been wanting to dabble in? Blazing Torch, Black Baccara, Arcana, Pulp Fragrance, Alpha Musk, NAVA. I'll try to link my OCYL wishlist in my signature ??

I am working on making bath bombs. Would you be willing to try my creations? How about wax tarts? What type of scents do you favor?
I don't take baths or have a wax warmer ? but I'm rooting for your new creative endeavors, So badass!
What kinds of home smell good things do you like? (I.e. incense, candles, wax melts, felt scent balls, essential oils, linen spray)
linen sprays and candles! ? unfortunately I am unable to burn incense in my current residence. My question for the fellow pumpkins would you like anything from the bath and bodyworks Halloween line? ? No thank you ? kind of allergic to B&BW scents Do you have any interest in spooky squishmallows? The Nightmare Before Xmas Zero is adorable! ??? And would you enjoy spooky stationary? Absolutely ? I know a lot of us are witchy and have deeply held beliefs about the materials we use as part of our practice. If you're one of those individuals, are there certain herbs, crystals, etc that you do not want to receive? nope When you have a distinct preference for one holiday over another, What are some cross over items that actually work for both? My preference for Halloween bleeds in to all the holiday things. So Black Cats, Pumpkins, Bats, Hot Cocoa, PSL things, candles, etc... all are welcome, all are valid, there is no beginning and end to Halloween things. ♾ One question (that is actually several questions) -- Local honey? Infused/flavored honey? Local infused/flavored honey with Southwest notes (jalapeno, other pepper, mesquite, acacia)? Local honey is always amazing! While I adore the idea of spicy honey, I never know what to put it in... Local honey with herbs is cool and will definitely get drizzled on many baking things, granola, yogurt and tea. Does anything from JiJi Knight spark your interest? https://jijiknight.com/ OOooooOOhh! I really love the piece with the pink flower haired babe embracing the black longhaired babe with skulls in her hair! Any spooky/weenie DVDs you're missing and would like in your collection? NMBC? the Crow? An old Hammer film? Dark Shadows? The Omen? Sleepy Hallow?...? This is an excellent question, I no longer have a DVD player, mostly just stream and rent through the tv Dang (or good!), another serious question -- Shampoo and/or conditioner bars and if so, for what type of hair (dry, fine, oily, curly, normal)? I have tried one shampoo bar from felin Lune Apothecary and I really dig it. My hair is thick, hip length wavy/curly. I like moisturizing conditioners and deep clean shampoos ? I just got the email that the Ectogasm Halloween Collection is live. Does anything interest you? https://www.ectogasm.net/collections/halloween WOW! Love The Ghostly Painting Hand Enamel pin, Rainbow Ghost Unisex Crew Socks, Jack -O-Lantern Collar pin set (blk/silver) and the Bat Collar Pin set! ? On a scale from Paprika Is a Heatwave to Let Me Eat a Peck of Pickled Ghost Chiles, how spicy is too spicy, and how spicy is just right? "Oh baby, I love me some SPICE. For every day snacking, I'm a Tapatio/Cholula and jalapenos go with everything kind of girl. I'm open to trying most things"---Batling pretty much nailed it! I make lightweight hairfalls- would you be interested in some? Either to incorporate into a costume or just for your own year-round use? If so, name your colors and preferred length, and if you have any fiber allergies you want me to take note of! I already have sooooo much hair lol I don't think I could add any more, they sound lovely tho! If I were to make you a set of arm warmers/ fingerless mitts, what color(s) & style would you like? Options-Long or short? Solid - one fabric Stripes- bands of colors sewn together- like fun black & red, black & purple etc. I currently have some nice cashmeres. Stripes of black with purple, blue, green or grey with pastels sounds so cozy! I also wouldn't say no to a halloween color combo ? the softer the better and any length arm warmer, no fingers. Homemade canned and baked and concocted goodies? Any aversions? no aversions! Okay my first question: would you like any decor from Say Target, Homewood, or William and Sonoma? if you see something you think I would love based upon the vibes I'm giving off, then absolutely. Year round spooky vibes ALWAYS. Anything Victorian looking, science experiments gone wrong, anatomical stuff like hearts and bones, ravens, Memento Mori, etc... If I could make you some of my fudge, what would you prefer? yum! Just gonna throw some flavors out there but gingerbread, lemon bar, caramel, pistachio, nutella, peanut butter, mint choc chip, candy cane, toffee, clearly all the yummies!! whichever one you love to make the most! Okay I am reading about some of the other flavors: maple, cookies and cream sounds bomb! I love making stickers!! If I could design you some stickers, what would you love to have? It could be halloween themed or not Spooky poodles, spooky piggies, dark fairies eating cake, I adore the witch puppy that is smiling while holding the perfume bottle, because same puppy, saaame! 'Fumes spark joy ✨ I've got a bunch of small round labels perfect for bpal 5ml label lid art! Name your top 5-10 scents that you'd love to have lid art made for! Just as a fun little extra in your package if desired lid art for these bottles would be a dream: Dies Patribus (I dig your puppy art), Blacklight Reactive Clown Poster, Graveyard Guessing Game, Sin, La Calavera Catarina (i like your skull art too), Snake Smut, Mme Moriarty Misfortune Teller, Bridge Trolls, Gingerbread and Leather, Lilith’s Tea Party I am going to Dragon Con for the first time! Which of these BPALs do you want? Peach Milk! or Ridiculously Sexy Peach! whichever one you think is most stunning, I would be forever grateful ? Dragon Con!! how exciting I'm going to Disneyworld in late September! I'll be going to all four parks and attending both the Not-So-Scary Halloween Bash and Epcot's Food and Wine Festival. Is there ANYTHING from Disney that you would like? Is there something you collect that perhaps you'd enjoy a Disney version of (tea, socks, enamel pins, plushies etc etc etc)??? I love Alice In Wonderland classic animation, Snow White and The Haunted Mansion, anything featuring those I would adore Would you be interested in a bag like we sell in our etsy shop? https://twinklentwilight.etsy.com - if so, but you don't see fabric you like maybe link to some photos of fabric you like? - we can do small box bags or pencil / cosmetic / notions type bags too. or with a drawstring on top instead of a zipper. - you don't HAVE to use them just for knitting/crochet, you can use them for cross stitch or even not as project bags. The Spooky Chandelier is gorgeous ??? The Purple Twilight bats is also magnificent ? If you are a yarnie, are you interested in a ceramic yarn bowl? I have an extra Harry Potter (I know, I know) one from Lennymud that I bought before the whole JKR debacle and it didn't profit her in any form anyway. I believe it's Gryffindor themed. n/a If you are a yarnie, I'd love to gift some yarn from my stash so give me an idea of colors / weight / material / yardage you'd like. n/a Are you interested in trying some of our "thunder butter"? It's like tiger balm or icy hot, but with herbs, beeswax, cayenne or ghost pepper, menthol, wintergreen. cbd version or no? Hell yeah! CBD for chronic pain I need to inventory our canned goods but do you like things like peach jam, cardamom plum jam, peach butter, plum butter, pickles, applesauce with nothing added, applesauce with red hots, dried apples or pears, bread and butter pickles, dill pickles, blackberry jam, huckleberry jam, candied jalapenos? I love dried fruits, and berry jams!! Any interest in things from our garden like dried mint, catnip, lavender, rose petals, dill weed or dill seeds, sage, rue, mugwort, rosemary? I'd love some lavender, rose petals & sage from your garden How about alcoholic things like rose petal liqueur, lavender vanilla bean liqueur, various flavors of mead (chocolate orange, strawberry mango, whatever my son is making)? OMG Rose Petal Liqueur, strawberry mango mead sound glorious Pumpkin bread or zucchini bread? How about blueberry zucchini bread with a lemon glaze? Zucchini bread! I make specialty simple syrups. You can use them in teas or cocktails (and desserts). How do you feel about a Hibiscus simple syrup? I use 2 ounce bottles for these so its just a fun amount. YES Format for tea? e.g. teabag vs loose either works! Do you like spooky themed tights? If so, what are your measurements? yes, size Medium Pls post your book wishlist! I will soon, life's been wild, I love fantasy, magic realism and sci-fi, books about goddesses--surprise me! ? Final Girls by Riley Sager off the top of my head Would you like to receive a 2D collage art piece? What overall vibe would you be into? (spooky, autumnal, whimsical, eerie, lovely, occult, bizarre, smutty etc.?) whimsical, bizarre, spooky, surreal, a touch smutty. Do you like rocks/gemstone jewelry? Prefer polished/smooth rocks or raw/rough? Any favorite stones, rocks, colors that you'd like? Fluorite, Onyx, Rose Quartz, smoky quartz, amethyst, Obsidian, Labradorite. I enjoy both polished and raw. Any interest in the August releases that got announced today? https://blackphoenixalchemylab.com/product-tag/august-2022/ Ceres, Lavender Buttercream or Vanilla Cream, Pistachio and Macademia have caught my eye Luvmilks seasonal goodies are out! What scents and formats appeal to you, my little pumpkin? Ghost Lover or Pegasus Girlfriend, I also like Baby Bat and Pouty Kitten, so feel free to choose any of those in a dusting powder or Bubble Wash ?? Would you like a Pyrex 4-cup Nightmare Before Christmas bowl with lid? (Can also get Starwars and various Disney ones.) Alice in Wonderland or Nightmare Before Christmas would be fun August Tea's fall sale starts tomorrow, 20% off everything on the site with code FALL20. Is there anything you would like to try, my Pumpkin? https://august.la/ I think I accidentally skipped this one lol these are the ones I'd love to try: Heartbreaker and Chocolate Chili Black Tea or Under The Willow I've recently taken up embroidery, would you like a small (I embroider on 4" hoops) embroidered piece? What sort of design would you like? absolutely! Anything that gives Victorian vibes, teacups, anatomical hearts/brains, or poodles with a halloweenie twist! Do you wear nail polish, and if so, would you like some? What colors or finishes? holos, thermals, glitters, black, purple, lavender, tiffany blue, rainbows, pistachio. I'm going to the farmer's market tomorrow, and there are lots of great vendors. Would you be interested in soap or chapstick or bath/body products? I think I missed the deadline for this ? forgive me sweet skeleton! Yes to soaps in ambers/herbal/lavender/rose scents. I need all the chapstick, I tend to trash my lips when stressed. Would you be interested in a tumbler like these? If so, what theme would you like it to be? Glitter or no glitter? What color do you want the liquid to be or would you prefer the blood drip look? I like the ghost tears liquid, GLITTER ALWAYS, Haunted Mansion Madame Leota How do you feel about ribbons? Is there anything in particular you are looking for if you'd want some? What about ribbon remnants? Colors/textures? hmmm, I'm not sure what to do with ribbon remnants Would you be interested in any skincare items? Anything you would not want? Face is v delicate so no cleansers or anything harsh, but I do love masks, combination skin. Is anyone else interested in the latest Sphere & Sundry release? Squama or any of the Venus Aerial Delight's or Luna in Cancer BPAL's to try, honestly a sample of any of the S&S Bird and Blend tea just did their Autumn drop! Anything look good to you? https://www.birdandblendtea.us YES! Gingerbread Chai Matcha, Spiced Pumpkin Pie Matcha, Baby Spice, Blue Raspberry, Great British Cuppa, or Rhubarb and Custard all sound dreamy. I'll let you choose My peacock is molting his tail feathers, would you like some? sure! I'm learning embroidery. Is there a simple motif or symbol (like a pumpkin, a black cat, flowers, spider web…) you might like hand embroidered? black cat or black roses would be stunning! Would you like either a basket or a tablemat (that works as a place to put hot dishes as well as being decorative). No thank you. Arcana Craves halloween drop! Anything catching your eye? https://arcanacraves.com/ Maybe Peaches Crave Rainbow Starfish ? ⭐️ ? what an epic collection OMGGGG, I've always wanted to try their Pumpkin Milkshake I wish they did samples sooo bad I feel like with some of the witchy/seasonal stuff it might be helpful to know everyone's signs. If you're interested in that kind of thing, what's your sign? I'm a Taurus! Taurus Sun, Aries Moon, Libra Rising Would you like anything from The Pickety Witch? (I'm going to the Vegas Oddities and Curiosities Expo next weekend, and she's vending there, so it may not matter if an item is in stock or not on the website!) https://www.thepicketywitch.com/ I love!! The Jack-O-Lantern Teapot enamel pin is very on brand or the Braid of Crows Art print ?? so these nail polishes keep showing up on my instagram and they are kinda vampy--do you wear polish and do any of these float your boat? NOTE I have never worn Holo Taco stuff so cannot vouch for quality just the vibes are super witchy ? https://www.holotaco.com/collections/dark-rainbow-collection Maybe their Peely Base or Crimson Void, but I'd definitely use their Peely Base I have another new question! Favorite bands/artists? Perhaps you'd be interested in a DIY patch to sew onto your jacket/pants/bag or maybe pins or a sticker or anything DIY-ish? I'd love like punny, spooky stuff or anatomical body parts/bones/bats oooh I am reviewing my switch witch help answers from 2017 and was reminded of Lush--there used to be a big Lushie/BPALista crossover at one point. Is that still the case? If so dearest pumpkin are you a Lushie? Is there anything from Lush you are coveting? Their halloweenie stuff is out here: https://www.lushusa.com/halloween/?cgid=halloween&pmid=604&start=0&sz=28 I have heard great things about their Sticky Date shower gel! cookie dough lip scrub or Sleepy dusting powder would also be fun to try. Or the sleepy shower bomb. Can you tell I'm not a Lushie ? haven't been there in years! Because clothing sizing is so notoriously random &&& my idea of cute may be entirely different from your cute... sock dreams? yea or nay? Anything in particular catch your eyes? yea! I think the Extraordinary Forest Loden/Plum are badasssss I have been buying soap from https://rockytopsoap.com for at least a decade as they are unscented and less likely to affect which perfume I pull out.... I realize they are not colored and swirly and as pretty but they tend to be super hydrating and luxurious. Do you have any interest in these? The MSM bar sounds intriguing! Nocturne Alchemy just dropped their Halloween 2022 limited collection! I am popping in here to see if anything would strike the fancy of my pumpkin? ? https://nocturnealchemy.com/collections/limited-collection/products/new-halloween-2022-limited-collection ahhhh so beautiful! Sugar Dog or Cotton Candy Pumpkin Spice Marshmallow Musk strike my fancy Look at Cat Coven's site and tell me what you see that appeals - she is one of my favorite Halloweeny artists, and makes awesome things. I like supporting her work. https://www.catcoven.com/collections/new-arrivals The Vulnerability art print or the Unicorn Garden patch are absolutely stunning! Are you interested in any art supplies? If so, what kinds and colours? paintbrush combo packs and Tomoe River paper for use with fountain pens would be lovely!
What are your fave smells for incense, and do you have a preference for format (cones, stick, loose without needing charcoal, loose that needs charcoal)? N/A
Anything catch your eye from this super cool queer creepy-cute style UK artist? https://www.abprallen.co.uk/ The Future Needs you in it enamel pin Pls say more about your book preferences if you haven't already! Esp. regarding fiction. Science fiction, fantasy, gothic literature, books about perfumes: Essence & Alchemy: A Natural History of Perfume by Mandy Aftel, The Secret of Scent: Adventures in Perfume and the Science of Smell by Luca Turin, and The Emperor of Scent: A True Story of Perfume and Obsession by Chandler Burr My dear pumpkin, are you right-handed or left-handed (in the context of most everyday tasks)? right-handed!

MonBon

September 13, 2022

IttyBitty's Blog

This Is Halloween In Thread Q&As

I'll do my best to keep this updated If you'd like handmade knit items, are you good with soft wools or do you prefer acrylic only? I am fine with either Are there any items you'd love for fall/halloweenie? (Ie mittens, hat, fingerless mitts, cowl, legwarmers) Mittens! And Fingerless gloves!! I love wearing them while hiking in the winter Anyone fancying the new Paintbox Soapworks or Witch Baby Soap Halloween launches? I just had a gander and PS's emulsifying scrub in Indian summer sounds like it would smell lovely Would you be interested in an adult Halloween coloring book? I recently backed on kickstarter for one by a local gothic art market near me and it's due in during the swap period. Not unless it's digital
What are some OCYL brands you've been wanting to dabble in? Posie, Firebird Bath and Body, Black Baccara, Morari (on etsy), NAVA Local honey? Infused/flavored honey? Local infused/flavored honey with Southwest notes (jalapeno, other pepper, mesquite, acacia)? My in-laws are beekeepers, so I have jars and jars. Please no more ? I am working on making bath bombs. Would you be willing to try my creations? How about wax tarts? What type of scents do you favor? While I love bath bombs, I don't have a bathtub I am happy to take wax melts though. For home smells, I like spicy scents (cinnamon, apple pie spice, masala chai) and I like clean linen scents. I don't care for cookie/cake scents or florals.

What kinds of home smell good things do you like? (I.e. incense, candles, wax melts, felt scent balls, essential oils, linen spray) Candles, wax melts, linen spray My question for the fellow pumpkins would you like anything from the bath and bodyworks Halloween line? No thank you Do you have any interest in spooky squishmallows? No thank you
And would you enjoy spooky stationary? Not loose stationary paper, but I'm ok with notebooks
I know a lot of us are witchy and have deeply held beliefs about the materials we use as part of our practice. If you're one of those individuals, are there certain herbs, crystals, etc that you do not want to receive? This isn't really about materials, but please don't send anything sugar skull related When you have a distinct preference for one holiday over another, What are some cross over items that actually work for both? Bats; Witchy/Halloween plant stakes (like this or this. Acrylic/plastic cake toppers work too); horror-film related things-- art, stickers SVG files, scents that you think smell like a particular horror film/heroin/villainess (Click on my BPAL spreadsheet and go to the mood board section to get an idea of what I mean by this). I love Rosemary's Baby, Midsommar, Jennifer's Body, Buffy, The Craft, VVitch/the witch, Netflix series: The Haunting of Hill House, Midnight Mass. Here are some ideas. Does anything from JiJi Knight spark your interest? https://jijiknight.com/ No thank you Any spooky/weenie DVD's you're missing and would like in your collection? Not right now Shampoo and/or conditioner bars and if so, for what type of hair (dry, fine, oily, curly, normal)? No thank you The Ectogasm Halloween Collection is live. Does anything interest you? https://www.ectogasm.net/collections/halloween Those are so cute! I like "pick your poison", "I am not responsible for amy spirits I summon", and "Spoilers". And, in general, I really like pins and patches On a scale from Paprika Is a Heatwave to Let Me Eat a Peck of Pickled Ghost Chiles, how spicy is too spicy, and how spicy is just right? Jalapeno is my limit I make lightweight hairfalls- would you be interested in some? Either to incorporate into a costume or just for your own year-round use? If so, name your colors and preferred length, and if you have any fiber allergies you want me to take note of! They look pretty awesome, but they're just not my thing If I were to make you a set of arm warmers/ fingerless mitts, what color(s) & style would you like? Oooh, I'd love this! I'd like them short (it's a little too warm here for longer lengths), solid, and color wise, so long as they aren't pastels or yellow, I'll be a happy camper. Homemade canned and baked and concocted goodies? Any aversions? So long as it's not something I'm allergic to BUT I don't like anything coffee flavored. If I could make you some of my fudge, what would you prefer? No fudge, please To answer my own question: Are you open to trying different indie perfume houses if I find a scent that I think you'd enjoy? Yes, but please no Alkemia, as I have a really low hit rate with that house (turns soapy on my skin 50/50) I love making stickers!! If I could design you some stickers, what would you love to have? It could be halloween themed or not! My art style is a bit simplistic, cartoony, and cutesy, I usually draw fairies but last year I did a swap on reddit and made someone a bunch of halloween dog stickers lol. (Sidenote: They probably won't be waterproof, but they're glossy vinyl!) Ooooh, this sounds fun! Maybe something based on my dogs (here they are) or anything cutesy DnD related I've got a bunch of small round labels perfect for bpal 5ml label lid art! Name your top 5-10 scents that you'd love to have lid art made for! Just as a fun little extra in your package if desired (Could also work for other companies with lids just like the BPAL bottles) I'm about to show my whole newbie ass, but I don't really have any 5ml bottles Is there something you collect that perhaps you'd enjoy a Disney version of (tea, socks, enamel pins, plushies etc etc etc)??? No thank you Okay my first question: would you like any decor from Say Target, Homewood, or William and Sonoma? Sure I like candlesticks and kitchen towels I am going to Dragon Con for the first time! Which of these BPALs do you want? https://us4.campaign-archive.com/?u=50266fc02a3b75767125e0ed2&id=9bf4d797e8 I freaking LOVE peach! I just read the notes in the comments and I'd LOOOVE Ridiculously Sexy Peach, but I'd also be happy to receive Chrome Peach and Peach Kissed Daddy Would you be interested in a bag like we sell in our etsy shop? https://twinklentwilight.etsy.com Sure! I'm always looking for makeup storage. I especially liked the fabric on mystic and wicked If you are a yarnie, are you interested in a ceramic yarn bowl? I sadly am not a yarnie and never learned to knit/crochet ? Are you interested in trying some of our "thunder butter"? It's like tiger balm or icy hot, but with herbs, beeswax, cayenne or ghost pepper, menthol, wintergreen. cbd version or no? Hell yeah, that sounds awesome! CBD version for me please I need to inventory our canned goods but do you like things like peach jam, cardamom plum jam, peach butter, plum butter, pickles, applesauce with nothing added, applesauce with red hots, dried apples or pears, bread and butter pickles, dill pickles, blackberry jam, huckleberry jam, candied jalapenos? YES to EVERYTHING!! Any interest in things from our garden like dried mint, catnip, lavender, rose petals, dill weed or dill seeds, sage, rue, mugwort, rosemary? No thank you, I'm all stocked up How about alcoholic things like rose petal liqueur, lavender vanilla bean liqueur, various flavors of mead (chocolate orange, strawberry mango, whatever my son is making)? Yes please Pumpkin bread or zucchini bread? How about blueberry zucchini bread with a lemon glaze? No thank you. GF zucchini bread doesn't keep very well I make specialty simple syrups. You can use them in teas or cocktails (and desserts). How do you feel about a Hibiscus simple syrup? That sounds really nice! Format for tea? e.g. teabag vs loose I prefer loose tea Do you like spooky themed tights? If so, what are your measurements? No thank you Pls post your book wishlist! https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/31630257?shelf=to-read -Would you like to receive a 2D collage art piece? What overall vibe would you be into? Sure, I like whimsical and occult (think pastel goth) - Do you like rocks/gemstone jewelry? Prefer polished/smooth rocks or raw/rough? Any favorite stones, rocks, colors that you'd like? Yes :] I like raw stones, and I really like peridot and other green stones, moonstone, labradorite, and tanzanite. I've always wanted to own Benitoite Any interest in the August releases that got announced today? https://blackphoenixalchemylab.com/product-tag/august-2022/ I'd be happy to try any of them except for Coffee Bean, Cacao, and Khus, Lavender Buttercream, Supposed to be a Pretzel, or The Soap Bubbles. I'd be especially stoked for Empowering, Vanilla Cream, Pistachio, and Macadamia, and Moon When The Cherries Turn Black. Luvmilks seasonal goodies are out! What scents and formats appeal to you, my little pumpkin? Oooh, the scrubs and body sprays I like Pegasus and Werewolf Would you like a Pyrex 4-cup Nightmare Before Christmas bowl with lid? No thank you August Tea's fall sale starts tomorrow, 20% off everything on the site with code FALL20. Is there anything you would like to try, my Pumpkin? https://august.la/ The dirty chai black tea, smoky cherry black tea, and Dots and loops Apple Fennel Black tea sound really nice but I'm open to any teas you love so long as they're not rooibos, mate, or have melon, pumpkin, or banana in it. I've recently taken up embroidery, would you like a small (I embroider on 4" hoops) embroidered piece? What sort of design would you like? No thank you I have a new question! Do you wear nail polish, and if so, would you like some? What colors or finishes? I love nail polish! I mostly wear gel (UV) polish and would looove gel cat eye holographic polish like this https://www.vettsy.com/products/rainbow-cat-eye-gel-polish?variant=39681836220495 How do you feel about ribbons? Is there anything in particular you are looking for if you'd want some? What about ribbon remnants? Colors/textures? I love ribbon! I like thin ribbons (for modifying bra straps, so around that width), which makes good use for remnants. I usually use grosgrain for this. BUT I also really like wrapping gifts with bows a little too much, so I'll happily take thicker ribbons too. And I also like velvet and flat lace ribbons to use for bookmarks. Would you be interested in any skincare items? Anything you would not want? Oooh, I'm always interested in skincare, BUT please no peels or physical exfoliants (scrubs, etc). Do you have any interest in trying my infused moonshine whiskey? I've been thinking of experimenting with autumn spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, clove) and maybe a chocolate chai. Sounds nice! Any interest in spooky shape wax melts in your favorite candle scents? (What are your favorite candle scents?) Sure, I like chai scents, forest scents, pumpkins, and citrus How about lotion bars? Sure Arcana Craves halloween drop! Anything catching your eye? https://arcanacraves.com/ I've been wanting to try Marshmallow Smoke! for ages, but I can never snag it in time. I'd also be interested in the Chai layering note (I'm a sucker for chai!), Vanilla Craves Mermaid Shoals, Vanilla Craves Ghost Fish, Strawberries Crave Sea Turtles, and Peaches Crave Fire Would you like anything from The Pickety Witch? Anything Black Phillip related Favorite bands/artists? Perhaps you'd be interested in a DIY patch to sew onto your jacket/pants/bag or maybe pins or a sticker or anything DIY-ish? YES to patches, but not of bands. I'd be down for any patches related to my favorite horror movies/shows (Rosemary's Baby, Midsommar, Jennifer's Body, Buffy, The Craft, VVitch/the witch, Netflix series: The Haunting of Hill House, Midnight Mass). Are you a Lushie? Is there anything from Lush you are coveting? No thank you Does anything appeal from the Nocturne Alchemy Halloween Update? I just placed my order, so I can add-on a treat or two for you until Monday night, September 12th! https://nocturnealchemy.com/collections/limited-collection No thank you If I were ordering some marmalade or other jammy things, would you be interested in any of the following? Orange Marmalade, Blood Orange Marmalade, or whole fruit jams in strawberry, peach, current, or triple berry? Any of the whole fruit jams So these nail polishes keep showing up on my instagram and they are kinda vampy--do you wear polish and do any of these float your boat? NOTE I have never worn Holo Taco stuff so cannot vouch for quality just the vibes are super witchy https://www.holotaco.com/collections/dark-rainbow-collection No thank you Sock dreams? yea or nay? Anything in particular catch your eyes? I like this and this https://rockytopsoap.com Do you have any interest in these? No thank you Are you interested in any art supplies? If so, what kinds and colours? I wouldn't say no to nail powders, anything by Chromatic Castle, or this marshmallow frag for candle making What are your fave smells for incense, and do you have a preference for format (cones, stick, loose without needing charcoal, loose that needs charcoal)? I like charcoal sticks the best If you haven't tried any, I highly recommend them! Anything catch your eye from this super cool queer creepy-cute style UK artist? https://www.abprallen.co.uk/ I loooove the homophobe headrest pin, We bash back pin, and the biconic sticker Look at Cat Coven's site and tell me what you see that appeals - she is one of my favorite Halloweeny artist's, and makes awesome things. Ooooh, I love this style! Any of the stickers/bookplates, love the fabric faerie folk and forest floor (on the bags) and all things mushroom, botanical or goat related Question, how do we feel about loose tea not in sealed packages? I have some flavors I think my pumpkin will enjoy but I'll have to decant from my large amounts into small bags or tins. Fair game or squicky? I'm OK with tea not in a sealed package Is your BPAL wishlist still up to date? Yup!

ittybitty

September 12, 2022

deazinn's Blog

OCYL Wishlist!

Copy Haunt, soap in the Empire or Moonflower scents, and Seer Body Butter (even a small test amount) (Ha Ha Ha Ha........) Cocoa Pink - Id love a body lotion in Black Marshmallow, or a scented oil Possets - 5ml of Girls Love Vanilla, 5ml of Madame X Naiad Whipped Soap scrubs in their mini size - Beach House, Cardomon Vanilla, French Lavender Something like Brooke's old Whipped, in an unscented mini for me to try. Nothing has ever worked like that lotion and I just can't find anything Are you interested in anything from Bath & Bodyworks? Which products and scents do you like? --I love their hand bacs; they use to have a one minute manicure which I adored; cocoshea honey body scrub; any of the foaming hand soaps, in any flavor that does not have tobacco, patch or licorice notes Would you be interested in any of the seasonal (or regular) soaps from Cellar Door Soap ?? --Bad Blood; Oatmeal Milk and Honey; Once Bitten (which is totally amazing!!) I currently have a bar of soap and a candle in Once Bitten that I am hoarding..... Would you be interested in things from Future Primitive? --Wax Melts --> Cordwainer, Warm Gingerbread, Bell Book and Candle, Dark Carnival, Sylph --Whipped soap in Sparklebox, Om --I'd love to try their Conditioning Hair Rinse, in any of the above scents? Sugar and Spite - Scrub, lotion, drams and wax......try me on any current LE scents, catalog scents I know and adore are Bitten and Smitten, Devil Girl (from Mars), Arsenic and Tea Cakes, Go To Sleep Little Creep, Poppies in October and Skullflower

deazinn

September 7, 2022

goddessrobyn's Blog

This is the 13 Nights of Halloween

I'm probably not going to do a great job with keeping up with these questions so I'm going to attempt to do BOTH This is Halloween AND 13 Nights of Halloween in one place since they are always kind of the same questions anyway. Cellar Door just posted their Halloween goodies - I love their scents, soaps and candles - which of these might you fancy? ?‍♀️ If you'd like handmade knit items, are you good with soft wools or do you prefer acrylic only? I actually prefer soft wools... aka not acrylic Are there any items you'd love for fall/halloweenie? (Ie mittens, hat, fingerless mitts, cowl, legwarmers) I live in Texas so it wouldn't get much use. BUT... I also don't have any of this sort of stuff and am going to WY in November... so fingerless mitts, armwarmers, hat all could be cool Anyone fancying the new Paintbox Soapworks or Witch Baby Soap Halloween launches? I don't regularly look at these pages and so ?‍♀️ Would you be interested in an adult Halloween coloring book? I recently backed on kickstarter for one by a local gothic art market near me and it's due in during the swap period.
yes What are some OCYL brands you've been wanting to dabble in? ?‍♀️ surprise me I am working on making bath bombs. Would you be willing to try my creations? How about wax tarts? What type of scents do you favor? bath bombs NO but wax tarts sure

What kinds of home smell good things do you like? (I.e. incense, candles, wax melts, felt scent balls, essential oils, linen spray) all of the above!!!!!!
My question for the fellow pumpkins would you like anything from the bath and bodyworks Halloween line? No. Do you have any interest in spooky squishmallows? Sure! It will likely be Biscuits toy but... everyone loves Biscuits And would you enjoy spooky stationary?yes I know a lot of us are witchy and have deeply held beliefs about the materials we use as part of our practice. If you're one of those individuals, are there certain herbs, crystals, etc that you do not want to receive? outside of being generally ethically sourced (which I hope doesn't need to be a disclaimer) anything is fine When you have a distinct preference for one holiday over another, What are some cross over items that actually work for both? I don't understand this question... One question (that is actually several questions) -- Local honey? Infused/flavored honey? Local infused/flavored honey with Southwest notes (jalapeno, other pepper, mesquite, acacia)? YES but NO PEPPERS/JALAPENOS!!! Does anything from JiJi Knight spark your interest? https://jijiknight.com/ Any spooky/weenie DVDs you're missing and would like in your collection? NMBC? the Crow? An old Hammer film? Dark Shadows? The Omen? Sleepy Hallow?...? I don't have a way to play them Dang (or good!), another serious question -- Shampoo and/or conditioner bars and if so, for what type of hair (dry, fine, oily, curly, normal)? I don't really wash my hair enough to answer this question LOL. My hair is pretty normal but its so so so long that it is some times a little combo - often oily at the root and dry AF by the time you get to the ends... I HATE Lush's shampoo bars but I'm open to trying other (natural) brands... err towards the more moisturizing side because more of it is "dry" than not... sensitive skin/for color treated hair also a plus On a scale from Paprika Is a Heatwave to Let Me Eat a Peck of Pickled Ghost Chiles, how spicy is too spicy, and how spicy is just right?  I hate peppers. Like... I hate them. They taste gross. But... I'm pretty medium on spice in general... I love food to have flavor and a little heat is good in certain foods... but the trend to put peppers in things like jams and jellies is blasphemy IMHO I make lightweight hairfalls- would you be interested in some? Either to incorporate into a costume or just for your own year-round use? If so, name your colors and preferred length, and if you have any fiber allergies you want me to take note of! I love the idea, but my hair is SUPER long and thick so I'm afraid to add too much/ if it would even work. But... we can try LOL no fiber allergies... I love jewel tones... no pink/pastels Homemade canned and baked and concocted goodies? Any aversions? allergic to tomatoes; sensitive to spices and peppers so I prefer not to eat them If I could make you some of my fudge, what would you prefer? Oh hell yes!! The penuche (sp?) would probably be my first choice. I DISLIKE chocolate with fruits and am not a fan of chocolate mint. Everything else is pretty fair game Are you open to trying different indie perfume houses if I find a scent that I think you'd enjoy? I am BPAL only I love making stickers!! If I could design you some stickers, what would you love to have? It could be halloween themed or not! My art style is a bit simplistic, cartoony, and cutesy, I usually draw fairies but last year I did a swap on reddit and made someone a bunch of halloween dog stickers lol. (Sidenote: They probably won't be waterproof, but they're glossy vinyl!) surprise me I've got a bunch of small round labels perfect for bpal 5ml label lid art! Name your top 5-10 scents that you'd love to have lid art made for! Just as a fun little extra in your package if desired  (Could also work for other companies with lids just like the BPAL bottles) Top 5-10 scents:
Snake Charmer Perversion Snake Oil Smut Voodoo Queen Dogs Playing Poker Beaver Moon Mme Moriarty I'm going to Disneyworld in late September! I'll be going to all four parks and attending both the Not-So-Scary Halloween Bash and Epcot's Food and Wine Festival. Is there ANYTHING from Disney that you would like? Is there something you collect that perhaps you'd enjoy a Disney version of (tea, socks, enamel pins, plushies etc etc etc)??? I am not a fan of The Mouse Would you like any decor from Say Target, Homewood, or William and Sonoma? I don't have room for much stuff and I don't really decorate seasonally I am going to Dragon Con for the first time! Which of these BPALs do you want? https://us4.campaign-archive.com/?u=50266fc02a3b75767125e0ed2&id=9bf4d797e8 not really a peach fan But, I am going to Dragon Con this weekend. Is there anything you would like? Lab wise or just general geekery n/a cuz I answered this after the fact LOL Would you be interested in a bag like we sell in our etsy shop?   https://twinklentwilight.etsy.com - if so, but you don't see fabric you like maybe link to some photos of fabric you like? - we can do small box bags or pencil / cosmetic / notions type bags too. or with a drawstring on top instead of a zipper. - you don't HAVE to use them just for knitting/crochet, you can use them for cross stitch or even not as project bags. no real use for such a thing If you are a yarnie, are you interested in a ceramic yarn bowl? I have an extra Harry Potter (I know, I know) one from Lennymud that I bought before the whole JKR debacle and it didn't profit her in any form anyway. I believe it's Gryffindor themed. If you are a yarnie, I'd love to gift some yarn from my stash so give me an idea of colors / weight / material / yardage you'd like. Not a yarnie lol Are you interested in trying some of our "thunder butter"? It's like tiger balm or icy hot, but with herbs, beeswax, cayenne or ghost pepper, menthol, wintergreen. cbd version or no? absolutely... cbd is fine I need to inventory our canned goods but do you like things like peach jam, cardamom plum jam, peach butter, plum butter, pickles, applesauce with nothing added, applesauce with red hots, dried apples or pears, bread and butter pickles, dill pickles, blackberry jam, huckleberry jam, candied jalapenos? Yes to everything but the candided jalapenos. I don't do spice... like at all. If it says "peppers" "spicy" or anything of the sort... I will hate it LOL Any interest in things from our garden like dried mint, catnip, lavender, rose petals, dill weed or dill seeds, sage, rue, mugwort, rosemary? I'm sure Gravy will love some catnip. I'm set on Lavender for a minute... the rest I don't know what to do with LOL How about alcoholic things like rose petal liqueur, lavender vanilla bean liqueur, various flavors of mead (chocolate orange, strawberry mango, whatever my son is making)? I don't drink, but my husband does. And I sometimes cook with liqueur so its fine to include just won't be personally drinking it. Pumpkin bread or zucchini bread? How about blueberry zucchini bread with a lemon glaze? all of that sounds amazing!!!!!! I make specialty simple syrups. You can use them in teas or cocktails (and desserts). How do you feel about a Hibiscus simple syrup? I use 2 ounce bottles for these so its just a fun amount. Yes please! Format for tea? e.g. teabag vs loose technically either is fine but I don't really drink tea unless I'm making boba tea (which I do make often but I have a BUNCH of boba stuff) Do you like spooky themed tights? If so, what are your measurements? I don't really wear tights... too hot most of the time... Pls post your book wishlist! I've got stuff on Amazon and Goodreads Would you like to receive a 2D collage art piece? What overall vibe would you be into? (spooky, autumnal, whimsical, eerie, lovely, occult, bizarre, smutty etc.?) hmmm... spooky, occult, bizarre, smutty are all good adjectives Do you like rocks/gemstone jewelry? Prefer polished/smooth rocks or raw/rough? Any favorite stones, rocks, colors that you'd like? I love rocks and gemstone jewelry generally prefer polished over rough love carnelian, malachite, lapiz, hematite, garnet... basically any of the gemstone colored gemstones... but I'm a magpie so if its pretty/shiny... i'll love it Any interest in the August releases that got announced today? https://blackphoenixalchemylab.com/product-tag/august-2022/ Animals at the Bottom of the Sea Butternut Squash Patchouli and Green Fig Moon when the Cherries Turn Black Luvmilks seasonal goodies are out! What scents and formats appeal to you, my little pumpkin? none Would you like a Pyrex 4-cup Nightmare Before Christmas bowl with lid? (Can also get Starwars and various Disney ones.) pyrex bowls with lids regardless of design are always useful August Tea's fall sale starts tomorrow, 20% off everything on the site with code FALL20. Is there anything you would like to try, my Pumpkin? https://august.la/ no tea I've recently taken up embroidery, would you like a small (I embroider on 4" hoops) embroidered piece? What sort of design would you like? Anything that isn't "Live Laugh Love" esque Do you wear nail polish, and if so, would you like some? What colors or finishes? I covered this in my original questionnaire. I get my nails professionally done with japanese gel so... no polish I'm going to the farmer's market tomorrow, and there are lots of great vendors. Would you be interested in soap or chapstick or bath/body products? I do not use bar soap so I prefer not to receive it as I just have to figure out how to regift it. Liquid soaps are most welcome. Chapstick is always a winner. Bath and body stuff is great but I do NOT take baths so anything like bath bombs, bath teas, herbal bath whatever is a no go Would you be interested in a tumbler like these? If so, what theme would you like it to be? Glitter or no glitter? What color do you want the liquid to be or would you prefer the blood drip look? no thanks How do you feel about ribbons? Is there anything in particular you are looking for if you'd want some? What about ribbon remnants? Colors/textures? I like ribbons Would you be interested in any skincare items? Anything you would not want? I'm not much of a skin care person. My routine is EXTREMELY minimal 9/11/22 New question: Is anyone else interested in the latest Sphere & Sundry release? https://sphereandsundry.com/offerings/bpals-of-exalted-venus-ii/ Or other S&S offerings? Condoleo, Squama, Do you have any interest in trying my infused moonshine whiskey? I've been thinking of experimenting with autumn spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, clove) and maybe a chocolate chai. I don't drink alcohol Any interest in spooky shape wax melts in your favorite candle scents? (What are your favorite candle scents?) love wax melts; scents detailed in OG questionnaire I think How about lotion bars? definitely love lotion bars!!!!! Bird and Blend tea just did their Autumn drop! Anything look good to you? https://www.birdandblendtea.us  (Also, if you're not a pumpkin person, I invite you to check out the rest of their offerings, which are always exceptional!) not a tea person Arcana Craves halloween drop! Anything catching your eye? https://arcanacraves.com/ not an Arcana fan I feel like with some of the witchy/seasonal stuff it might be helpful to know everyone's signs. If you're interested in that kind of thing, what's your sign? Aquarius sun Gemini moon Taurus ascendant Would you like anything from The Pickety Witch? (I'm going to the Vegas Oddities and Curiosities Expo next weekend, and she's vending there, so it may not matter if an item is in stock or not on the website!) https://www.thepicketywitch.com/ The vampire bat enamel pin is pretty awesome; Honestly, most of the pins are totally rad but that one and the LE version are especially awesome. Also the corn husk dolls; so these nail polishes keep showing up on my instagram and they are kinda vampy--do you wear polish and do any of these float your boat? NOTE I have never worn Holo Taco stuff so cannot vouch for quality just the vibes are super witchy ? https://www.holotaco.com/collections/dark-rainbow-collection no - japanese gels only I have another new question! Favorite bands/artists? Perhaps you'd be interested in a DIY patch to sew onto your jacket/pants/bag or maybe pins or a sticker or anything DIY-ish? hmmmm... i have a lot of favorite bands... but most aren't terribly popular. Really into a Canadian band called The Glorious Sons at the moment. um... I cant think... I'll try to update this oooh I am reviewing my switch witch help answers from 2017 and was reminded of Lush--there used to be a big Lushie/BPALista crossover at one point. Is that still the case? If so dearest pumpkin are you a Lushie? Is there anything from Lush you are coveting? Their halloweenie stuff is out here: https://www.lushusa.com/halloween/?cgid=halloween&pmid=604&start=0&sz=28 I used to work at Lush so I'm mostly over it ... that said... I LOVE dream cream and I miss it... and the lemony flutter cuticle cream... and the ocean salt scrub. Wouldn't mind trying the toil and trouble scrub too. Because clothing sizing is so notoriously random &&& my idea of cute may be entirely different from your cute... sock dreams? yea or nay? Anything in particular catch your eyes? I don't need socks and most of Sock Dreams are pretty but not the style I really wear.... but if you wanted to buy me some socks... my favorites are these: https://feetures.com/collections/womens-ankle-socks/products/merino-cushion-no-show-tab?variant=39362421522504 https://feetures.com/collections/womens-ankle-socks/products/plantar-fasciitis-relief-sock-1?variant=8670526013550 I have been buying soap from https://rockytopsoap.com for at least a decade as they are unscented and less likely to affect which perfume I pull out.... I realize they are not colored and swirly and as pretty but they tend to be super hydrating and luxurious. Do you have any interest in these? not a bar soap person Nocturne Alchemy just dropped their Halloween 2022 limited collection! I am popping in here to see if anything would strike the fancy of my pumpkin? ? https://nocturnealchemy.com/collections/limited-collection/products/new-halloween-2022-limited-collection nope 4. Autumn/Fall scents I love: mulling spices, apple, pear, etc (I like pumpkin too but I'm not a HUGE omg please pumpkin spice my fucking tampons person so... I always hesitate to use the actual words "pumpkin spice" for fear of summoning that deamon) Ones I dislike: I HATE the smell of bonfire/campfire.   My lovelies, what about you? Are they different for home vs body & bath?? I don't like my house to smell overly like baked goods because it makes me want to bake and eat them so I prefer the home scents to be more fresh or "drinkable" scents (i.e the smell of apples or apple cider vs the smell of apple pie/cobbler) but the bath and body scents can be baked goods 5. I make things from old sweaters. If I were to make you a set of arm warmers/ fingerless mitts, what color(s) & style? I would LOVE a set of arm warmers/fingerless mitts... Options- Long or short? long Solid - one fabric Stripes- bands of colors sewn together- like fun black & red, black & purple etc. I currently have some nice cashmeres. THIS!!! I know I always say "I live in Texas and its never cold etc" but THIS is the EXACT kind of thing i can use in the "semi cold" we get here because I can wear them with a tank or short sleeved thing!!! THIS THIS THIS and I LOVE CASHMERE 17. How do you feel about raisin in baked goods? I feel like they should not be there 19. Favorite spooky fictional characters? all of Beetlejuice 24. My peacock is molting his tail feathers, would you like some? LOVE 25. I'm learning embroidery. Is there a simple motif or symbol (like a pumpkin, a black cat, flowers, spider web…) you might like hand embroidered? sure. not a huge pumpkin fan but all those others would be awesome... 26. Would you like either a basket or a tablemat (that works as a place to put hot dishes as well as being decorative). I make both from fabric wrapped rope that is sewn together. Could be a bread/rolls basket, a yarn bowl for knitting or crochet, or a big flat mat. no real use for such things 27.  I'm taking a trip to New Orleans, anything you'd like food or souvenir-wise? No thanks 28.  Are your booklists linked somewhere, and up to date? yes and mostly
29. Do you have fur kids and would they like treats as well?? we all know the answer to this. 34. Do you need any BPAL storage? Bottles? Imps? I could use bottle storage 36. Can you use a mug? What kind/size do you like? no 37.  One of my favorite Etsy chandlers is having a sale, anything catch your feathery fancy?  https://www.etsy.com/shop/TeresaLynnsSimpleLux all her stuff looks lovely... surprise me 39.  Quick question - If I were ordering some marmalade or other jammy things, would you be interested in any of the following? Orange Marmalade, Blood Orange Marmalade, or whole fruit jams in strawberry, peach, current, or triple berry? I'm down to try some whole fruit jams in strawberry, current or similar 41.  (please read in thread as it's rather long)  Are you interested in anything from Solstice Scents? https://www.solsticescents.com I'd definitely be into the Estate Vanilla, Estate Vetiver, and the Estate Amber I have been buying soap from https://rockytopsoap.com for at least a decade as they are unscented and less likely to affect which perfume I pull out.... I realize they are not colored and swirly and as pretty but they tend to be super hydrating and luxurious. Do you have any interest in these? not much of a bar soap person Nocturne Alchemy just dropped their Halloween 2022 limited collection! I am popping in here to see if anything would strike the fancy of my pumpkin? ? https://nocturnealchemy.com/collections/limited-collection/products/new-halloween-2022-limited-collection no thanks Here's a question... there's sooooooo many on here about tea but for my fellow coffee gals... do you prefer whole bean or ground?? if there's a choice how do you like your coffee ground?? coarse ground for making cold brew, please!!!!! Look at Cat Coven's site and tell me what you see that appeals - she is one of my favorite Halloweeny artists, and makes awesome things. I like supporting her work. https://www.catcoven.com/collections/new-arrivals I like her witchier art prints Are you interested in any art supplies? If so, what kinds and colours? I have a few tools on my Amazon WL... I'm doing a lot of wire wrapping (although I'd hesitate to call it ART most of it is more functional than artistic)
What are your fave smells for incense, and do you have a preference for format (cones, stick, loose without needing charcoal, loose that needs charcoal)? no loose that needs charcoal. Stick is prefered but cones work if they have to Same sort of thing I like to wear but could also be foodier and/or woodsier because my skin won't amp incense LOL
Anything catch your eye from this super cool queer creepy-cute style UK artist? https://www.abprallen.co.uk/ Pls say more about your book preferences if you haven't already! Esp. regarding fiction. I feel like my goodreads/Amazon have a pretty decent coverage of what i like but in general... I will read it as long as it's well-written. I LOVE fantasy/sci-fi but I don't like sci-fi/fantasy that is overly serialized... so like... I can hand a sequel or three but unless you are the next George RR Martin... find a new story line after 2-3 sequels.... and if you ARE GRRM... finish the damn one you started. People be fucking waiting on you, yo!!! and fix the shit HBO fucked up. My dear pumpkin, are you right-handed or left-handed (in the context of most everyday tasks)? LEFT HANDED!!! But decently ambidextrous in a lot of things from years of living in a rightcentric world Lilliths 2022 have dropped. Anything you are coveting? haven't looked but I'm sure there are a few that fit my tastes. Surprise me! PREVIOUS ENTRYSummer Sprite Q&

goddessrobyn

September 7, 2022

IttyBitty's Blog

This Is Halloween Questionnaire

Would you prefer a fall-themed package or a Halloween-themed package? A bit of both would be nice! I love everything fall and everything Halloween Do you celebrate any fall holidays? Please feel free to place as much info/context as you wish: I celebrate Dia De Los Muertos as part of my Honduran culture. We celebrate it by making lots of tasty food and going to the graves of our loved ones to share our feast with them and spend time with them. Since I don’t live near the graves of any of my deceased family members, I celebrate at home with my husband. We cook our grandparents' (and other deceased family members') favorite meals, fix their coffee the way they liked their coffee, and sit at the table and eat together. We fix plates for our deceased family and give them a seat. We tell them we miss them and give them updates on our life. I keep my ancestor altar/ofrenda up year-long, but I make sure to leave extra food, tobacco, and alcohol offerings through October. We don’t celebrate Thanksgiving, but my birthday is in November and we celebrate that (nothing big, we usually just order a gluten free dessert), but I’m not sure if that qualifies as a holiday Are there certain things for Halloween -- or your general love of fall -- that you would particularly appreciate receiving? Spiced teas (especially chai!), mittens, socks, witchy things (so long as they’re not cartoon-y) If you celebrate Halloween, are you dressing up? I won't be dressing up this year *What as? N/A *Would you like costume additions or accessories? No thank you Are you part of any Halloween-y fandoms, and if so, what are they? (ie. The Nightmare Before Christmas) I LOVED Netflix’s Haunting of Hill House and Midnight Mass. I also really enjoy American Horror Story (season 3 is my favorite!) Allergies, dietary, and lifestyle restrictions: I have celiac disease (BUT my husband isn’t—so if you send goodies, if they’re homemade, please label them), I can’t eat banana, pumpkin, large squash (like butternut), and I’m severely allergic to all seafood. I also am allergic to most metals (especially silver) Do you (or anyone who might come in contact or view of the contents of these glorious packages) have any kind of phobia, trigger, or squick-out which is likely to arise in fall or Halloween-themed goodies (please address concerns over spiders, ghosts, severed hands, etc., here)? Please nothing spider related. But the rest is A-OK Is there anything (that you know of) which it is illegal to mail to you, or that might cause Customs to become upset and hang on to your package? Not that I know of Favorite Flavors: Chocolate, Vanilla, Cinnamon (I love hot cinnamon), Ginger, Cherry, Peach, Spiced Apple (like apple pie), Lychee, Mango, Strawberry Least Favorite Flavors: Grape, anything melon (watermelon, melon, honeydew…), coffee, PLEASE don't send cinnamon flavored candy! I had an horrible allergic reaction this past week to my favorite candy. My mouth and tongue are still swollen and blistered and I haven't been able to eat solid food for 5 days due to the pain. Do you like coffee and/or tea? I cannot drink coffee due to medical issues (but my husband loves coffee!), but I love all tea (except for rooibos)! Favorite snacks and treats: I love cinnamon candies like atomic fireballs and hot tamales, popcorn, hot cheetos, dried apricot, rice crispy treats, ranch flavored corn nuts, granola. I really enjoy trying new things too! Favorite scents(both specific notes and perfume blends): I’m still pretty new to indies (I got into them just over a year ago), and I am very new to BPAL, so I am very open to trying new things. Notes I like- vanilla, ginger, nag champa, myrrh, clove, amber, smokes, orange, apricot, plum, dragon's blood, seaweed, smoke, soft white florals, strawberry, peach, musks, boozy smells, tobacco (leaves and smoke), marshmallow, ambergris, opium, cotton candy, lotus flower, sandalwood, fig, ozone, caramel, tonic bean, fall leaves, pineapple, coconut Favorite perfume blends- Incense and chocolate/cacao, resins and chocolate, smoke and vanilla, resins and amber, spiced fruit (like fruits with apple pie spices), chai Current Favorite Perfumes- BPAL Velvet, BPAL Bastet, BPAL Snake Smut, Alkemia As Dark Things Are Meant to be Loved, Death&Floral The Peach Queen, Possets Ode to Aphrodite, Possets Utah-Bear Lake, Possets Abraxas, Solstice Scents Sea of Grey, Stereoplasm Velveteen Strangers Least Favorite Scents: Coffee, green tea, melon, celery, BPAL leather (goes plastic on me), violet, rose, honeysuckle, oud, mahogany, sharp green, soap, powder, hyacinth, moss Anything heady—especially patchouli, anything that makes me smell like a baked good Do you wear nail polish? Yes I wear both regular and gel (UV cure) nail polish Would you like makeup? I couldn’t say no to makeup *If you would like makeup, what sorts would you prefer? eye shadow/eye glitter, funky eye shadows, lip gloss, anything duo chrome, creamy lipsticks in mid tones (My skin is medium and lighter colors don’t look great on me), sheer lipstick *Any favorite makeup brands, colors? I don’t really have a favorite brand, but I’m sensitive to MAC. As for colors, I like browns, coppers, green, orange, dark pinks, anything with glitter and shimmer (especially color shifting or duo chrome) *Any hated/not-preferred makeup brands, colors, or products (example: thanks to your sample box of choice, you hope never to see another black eyeliner as long as you live)? No MAC please, no light colored lipstick, no matte lipstick (I have WAY too many!) Favorite bath and body products? I love hair oils, body scrubs, moisturizers/body butter… I don’t think there’s something I don’t like! The only thing I wouldn’t want are bath bombs, because I don’t have any bathtubs in my house Would you rather not receive any clothing? (If so, skip the applicable questions below or note exceptions… ie. you’re happy to receive socks but not shoes.) Personal clothing style: Classic and trendy Favorite Colors: Deep greens, bright pink, grey, black, white, navy blues, orange, brown, purple, teal Least Favorite Colors: pastels Would you enjoy receiving wearables (shirts, socks, shoes, arm/legwarmers, hats,etc.)? I’d be happy to receive socks, mittens/gloves, sweaters, and T-shirts. *Sizing on wearables: I wear a size women’s M in T-shirts Do you like jewelry? I do, but I am allergic to most metals. Please only things made from stainless steel *If so, what sort? Earrings, necklaces. I like plain/classic things (ex: my favorite necklace is a very short chain with a single opal bead), but I also love political earrings (like resin-casted uterus, guillotine, eat the rich, etc) *What sizes and/or lengths do you prefer? I like shorter length necklaces Home style: We're in the process of switching up our style, but we're hoping for a sort of boho/goth aesthetic with lots of houseplants. Think rich, cool, gemstone colors like emerald greens and sapphire blues ; velvets and fun textures ; ornate frames Would you appreciate any seasonal decorations or art for your home? Yes *Are there any restrictions (no naked people, no breakables, that kind of thing)? Nothing breakable, nothing that cannot be washed (I have dirty pets lol) What's your fall/Halloween style? (ie. vintage Halloween, cute Halloween, all about horror, etc.) I like elegant gothic decor and witchy decor What are some of your hobbies? I love to cook!, be artsy/crafty, playing DnD and other TTRPGs, hiking, reading, gardening outside, houseplants (I have over 100 houseplants!) Would you like any supplies for your hobbies? Sure Are there any crafts or hobbies you would like to try out, but haven't yet? Not at the moment Are there any Halloween-y games (tabletop or video game) you have been wanting? Not that I can think of Would you like to receive books? I’d be happy to *what kind of books/format? Any format If it’s a e-book, kindle-formatting please How about magazines? No thank you PDFs and craft patterns? No thank you I changed my mind! I'm happy to receive PDF crafting tutorials and PDF ttrpg campaigns Are there any other members of your household (significant other, furbabies, small, adorable humanoids, any other awesome person you consider part of your world) who might appreciate a little bit of fall-themed gifting? Yes I have a wonderful husband who also loves indie perfume. He’s been wearing Solstice Scents Vanilla Pipe Tobacco and BPAL’s The Bow & Crown of Conquest). He loves all things about social/group psychology (he’s a social psychology professor) and he loves reading horror. I also have two dogs and a cat. Eddie is a 5 year old mini Aussie who loves learning new tricks and playing with frisbees. He’s very picky about his frisbees though; he only likes the hard kind with the hole in the middle. Fuzz is a 13 year old sheltie. She isn’t very active anymore but loves treats. Catticus Linus Finch is the cat. He’s 10 and he likes playing with Eddie. He doesn’t like treats, but he does like catnip. Are you okay with having some individual items shipped to your directly? (ie. to make shipping less expensive for an international swap or to make sure something is received from a shop before the swap deadline) Yes-whatever is easier for you Are you comfortable receiving good/like new condition used items? I would be very happy to receive used items How about handmade items? I would LOVE handmade items! If you enjoy crafting or making things in general, and I didn't mention the thing you like to make, and you're worried that I won't like it...don't! I want it and I'll love it What are a few inexpensive things that you always appreciate receiving? Food/treats/candy Is there anything you’d rather not receive? Please no little figurines or embroidery/cross stitches Please place your wishlists and moodboards here (or link them in your sig., to give your swapper great ideas of what you like): Please don't think that I will only be happy with the specific items in this wishlist!! This is just to give you an idea of things like I like. All items have little explanations/comments if you click on them to explain what I like about them. https://wishlist.com/l/rRpPrB ; https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1D6W0ZVN0kSly-VKh-K8nOjG5rERt3tn19Z3zkXxNZ_A/edit?usp=sharing ; MY indie scents wishlist https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1dnPHJmhAlYJq6w1wh9det0uNHit7Xy6WKxJhWHfP5HY/edit?usp=sharing Is there anything else you would like to say to your swapper? I am really excited! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me. If you don’t want to spoil the surprise of who you are, you can always email me

ittybitty

September 7, 2022

Eldritchhobbit's Blog

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eldritchhobbit

September 3, 2022

deazinn's Blog

2022 13 Nights of Halloween!

Would you like anything from Paintbox Soapworks Halloween line? https://paintboxsoapworks.com/new-limited-edition/2022-weenie-collection/ No, thank you 2. Do you have any interest in Halloween or spooky squishmallows? Yes, especially Gio the Gargoyle and the bats, esp the black/grey one! 3. Anything from Bath & Bodyworks Halloween Line?
I really love the vampire blood scent, can always use the hand sanitizers with the rounded tops or some foaming hand soaps. Other scents that are good are the kitchen lemon and any vanilla heavy ones 4. Autumn/Fall scents I love: vanilla, caramel, cinnamon, apples Ones I dislike: pumpkin, licorice, anise, patcholi My lovelies, what about you? Are they different for home vs body & bath?? Nope 5. I make things from old sweaters. If I were to make you a set of arm warmers/ fingerless mitts, what color(s) & style? Options- Long or short? Yes. Solid - one fabric Stripes- bands of colors sewn together- like fun black & red, black & purple etc. I currently have some nice cashmeres. Any style, any colors, and I adore cashmere!! 6. I'm going to Disneyworld in late September! I'll be going to all four parks and attending both the Not-So-Scary Halloween Bash and Epcot's Food and Wine Festival. Is there ANYTHING from Disney that you would like? Is there something you collect that perhaps you'd enjoy a Disney version of (tea, socks, enamel pins, plushies etc etc etc)??? I adore Eeyore, and Lady and the Tramp, as well as Star Wars, esp the droids. Surprise me!!

7. I make lightweight, doll-like hairfalls out of things like silk ribbon and yarn. Would you like some, either to incorporate into your costume or just for personal year-round use? If so, name your colors, length and any fibers you could have an allergy to. sadly don’t think I could make these work 8. I am going to Dragon Con for the first time! Which of these BPALs do you want? https://us4.campaign-archive.com/?u=50266fc02a3b75767125e0ed2&id=9bf4d797e8 None. The peach note doesn’t work for me. But I would love a lanyard and a candle or some tarts!! 9. Would you be interested in a bag like we sell in our etsy shop?   https://twinklentwilight.etsy.com - if so, but you don't see fabric you like maybe link to some photos of fabric you like? - we can do small box bags or pencil / cosmetic / notions type bags too. or with a drawstring on top instead of a zipper. - you don't HAVE to use them just for knitting/crochet, you can use them for cross stitch or even not as project bags. Yes and Shari can hook you up 10. If you are a yarnie, are you interested in a ceramic yarn bowl? I have an extra Harry Potter (I know, I know) one from Lennymud that I bought before the whole JKR debacle and it didn't profit her in any form anyway. I believe it's Gryffindor themed. Im good here 11. If you are a yarnie, I'd love to gift some yarn from my stash so give me an idea of colors / weight / material / yardage you'd like.
Im very tactile so like very soft fibers but not mohair. No laceweight, heavy fingering or up please. Twi knows me and can help here and has access to my yarn wishes on Ravelry 12. Are you interested in trying some of our "thunder butter"? It's like tiger balm or icy hot, but with herbs, beeswax, cayenne or ghost pepper, menthol, wintergreen. cbd version or no? No thank you 13. I need to inventory our canned goods but do you like things like peach jam, cardamom plum jam, peach butter, plum butter, pickles, applesauce with nothing added, applesauce with red hots, dried apples or pears, bread and butter pickles, dill pickles, blackberry jam, huckleberry jam, candied jalapenos?
Yes!! Pickles, plain applesauce, dill pickles, huckleberry jam 14. Any interest in things from our garden like dried mint, catnip, lavender, rose petals, dill weed or dill seeds, sage, rue, mugwort, rosemary? Mint, lavender, rose petals, dill weed and dill seeds, sage and rosemary 15. How about alcoholic things like rose petal liqueur, lavender vanilla bean liqueur, various flavors of mead (chocolate orange, strawberry mango, whatever my son is making)? if he makes a super sweet mead, yes 16. Pumpkin bread or zucchini bread? How about blueberry zucchini bread with a lemon glaze?
Zucchinni bread with lemon, no blueberries 17. How do you feel about raisin in baked goods? Ugh, no 18. Lego? If so, what types, minifigures? No, thank you 19. Favorite spooky fictional characters? Frankenstein and his bride, though I do love gargoyles and griffons as well 20. Luvmilk's seasonal goodies are out. What would you like? https://www.luvmilk.com/mm2022.html#/ im still stocked up from last year!! 21.  Would you like a Pyrex 4-cup Nightmare Before Christmas bowl with lid? (Can also get Star Wars and various Disney ones.) Star Wars ones please!! Yes! I love these! And sugar skull ones too! 22.  August Tea's fall sale starts tomorrow, 20% off everything on the site with code FALL20. Is there anything you would like to try, my Pumpkin?  https://august.la/ I really liked the sample of bourbon vanilla I got….. 23. I grow lots of different herbs and I'm dehydrating loads of them right now, are you possibly interested in: catnip, sage (culinary and/or purple), oregano (Greek and/or purple), rosemary, plantain herb, chives, celery, licorice mint, lovage leaf, mugwort, mint, spearmint, chives, borage leaf, blackberry leaf, raspberry leaf, comfrey, lemon balm, or others? Culinary sage, oregano, rosemary, chives, mint, spearmint, lemon balm 24. My peacock is molting his tail feathers, would you like some? no 25. I'm learning embroidery. Is there a simple motif or symbol (like a pumpkin, a black cat, flowers, spider web…) you might like hand embroidered? a bumblebee? 26. Would you like either a basket or a tablemat (that works as a place to put hot dishes as well as being decorative). I make both from fabric wrapped rope that is sewn together. Could be a bread/rolls basket, a yarn bowl for knitting or crochet, or a big flat mat. yes this would be awesome!!

deazinn

September 3, 2022

bookworm's Blog

This Is Halloween 2022 Questions and Answers

I just have to start this ....Cellar Door just posted their Halloween goodies - I love their scents, soaps and candles - which of these might you fancy? https://cellardoorbathsupply.com/collections/halloween-fall-collection?_kx=wJHWHTN2OASY0k5c5ZR301X0_-q-0iaglCjL2XDqO-E%3D.SE8AhX Cellar Door is very local to me, so no need to worry about getting me anything from here! They have a booth at a local farmers market and I'm planning on hitting it tomorrow to pick up some Halloween goodies. Looking forward to re-stocking my supply of Zombie Repellant and Once Bitten soaps, plus adding in some of the new scents. If you'd like handmade knit items, are you good with soft wools or do you prefer acrylic only? I think either one would be fine! Are there any items you'd love for fall/halloweenie? (Ie mittens, hat, fingerless mitts, cowl, legwarmers) I've never had a cowl, so that could be neat! Anyone fancying the new Paintbox Soapworks or Witch Baby Soap Halloween launches? Maybe Once For Yes, Twice For No Bath Sorbetto (sample size)?  Not a Halloween launch, but the Pussy Hat Sorbetto (sample size again) definitely sounds good!  As far as Witch Baby, those leaves falling all over the screen while I try to browse are driving me crazy, so feel free to surprise me. Would you be interested in an adult Halloween coloring book? I recently backed on kickstarter for one by a local gothic art market near me and it's due in during the swap period. Sure, I do like coloring books!
What are some OCYL brands you've been wanting to dabble in?  Nothing really comes to mind.  I’ve already dabbled in Nocturne Alchemy, but I’d be open to decant sizes if you’ve got some you’re looking to re-home.

I am working on making bath bombs. Would you be willing to try my creations? How about wax tarts? What type of scents do you favor? Sure on the bath bombs!  I like spice scents like cinnamon and clove, as well as mints, and vanilla.  Or maybe cherry?  I don’t use wax tarts.

What kinds of home smell good things do you like? (I.e. incense, candles, wax melts, felt scent balls, essential oils, linen spray)  I mostly use incense and candles, but right now I have more candles than I have storage space for, so I’m trying to avoid bringing in more.  Incense sticks are much easier to find room for.
My question for the fellow pumpkins would you like anything from the bath and bodyworks Halloween line? ?   I can always use more PocketBacs.   Do you have any interest in spooky squishmallows? Not sure I saw all of them that are available, but of the ones I did, the bat one is cute and I like the cat vampire too! And would you enjoy spooky stationary?  I would like it, but honestly I have so much stationary already that I never use….  Maybe spooky postcards or stickers or washi tape would be better?  More likely to get used, at any rate. I know a lot of us are witchy and have deeply held beliefs about the materials we use as part of our practice. If you're one of those individuals, are there certain herbs, crystals, etc that you do not want to receive?   I’m not particularly witchy in terms of practice, so no deeply held beliefs. When you have a distinct preference for one holiday over another, What are some cross over items that actually work for both?  Bats work for everything!  So do rats, mice, ravens/crows, and owls.  Pumpkins and jack-o-lanterns. One question (that is actually several questions) -- Local honey? Infused/flavored honey? Local infused/flavored honey with Southwest notes (jalapeno, other pepper, mesquite, acacia)?  No thank you; I love bees but don’t like honey. Does anything from JiJi Knight spark your interest? https://jijiknight.com/  No thanks; not my style. Any spooky/weenie DVDs you're missing and would like in your collection? NMBC? the Crow? An old Hammer film? Dark Shadows? The Omen? Sleepy Hallow?...?  I’d be up for Dark Shadows.  I liked the revival series with Ben Cross back in the day.  I have mostly old horror movies in my collection, so if you have a newer (like post-1970s) one you like and think I should see, I’d be up for that.  Gore is ok, just no gratuitous torture/sadism please! Dang (or good!), another serious question -- Shampoo and/or conditioner bars and if so, for what type of hair (dry, fine, oily, curly, normal)? I don’t use shampoo/conditioner bars. I just got the email that the Ectogasm Halloween Collection is live. Does anything interest you? https://www.ectogasm.net/collections/halloween The stained glass bat suncatcher is pretty.  The bat collar pin set looks great, but I don’t have any shirts with that kind of collar to wear them on, so they’d be wasted on me. On a scale from Paprika Is a Heatwave to Let Me Eat a Peck of Pickled Ghost Chiles, how spicy is too spicy, and how spicy is just right?  I’m not a big fan of spicy foods, so I’m way on the low end of the scale. I make lightweight hairfalls- would you be interested in some? Either to incorporate into a costume or just for your own year-round use? If so, name your colors and preferred length, and if you have any fiber allergies you want me to take note of!  No thank you. Hello all, I have a question. I make things from old sweaters. If I were to make you a set of arm warmers/ fingerless mitts, what color(s) & style would you like? Options- Long or short? Solid - one fabric Stripes- bands of colors sewn together- like fun black & red, black & purple etc. I currently have some nice cashmeres. Making things from old sweaters sounds like a very cool thing to do, and I do love cashmere! Short would be good, and stripes would be fun - black & red; black & purple (or magenta); black & lime; or purple & lime all sound good to me. Homemade canned and baked and concocted goodies? Any aversions? If I could make you some of my fudge, what would you prefer? Aversions – I don’t like nuts or raisins in my baked goods.  I do love fudge, though!  Plain chocolate would be fabulous, and the brown sugar penuche sounds delicious too! Are you open to trying different indie perfume houses if I find a scent that I think you'd enjoy?  Absolutely! I love making stickers!! If I could design you some stickers, what would you love to have? It could be halloween themed or not! My art style is a bit simplistic, cartoony, and cutesy, I usually draw fairies but last year I did a swap on reddit and made someone a bunch of halloween dog stickers lol. (Sidenote: They probably won't be waterproof, but they're glossy vinyl!)  Halloween-themed is always good.   I've got a bunch of small round labels perfect for bpal 5ml label lid art! Name your top 5-10 scents that you'd love to have lid art made for! Just as a fun little extra in your package if desired (Could also work for other companies with lids just like the BPAL bottles)  All of my keeper bottles already have labels on them. I'm going to Disneyworld in late September! I'll be going to all four parks and attending both the Not-So-Scary Halloween Bash and Epcot's Food and Wine Festival. Is there ANYTHING from Disney that you would like? Is there something you collect that perhaps you'd enjoy a Disney version of (tea, socks, enamel pins, plushies etc etc etc)???  Maybe something Haunted Mansion related? Would you like any decor from Say Target, Homewood, or William and Sonoma?  If you see something you think I’d like, I’m open to it. I am going to Dragon Con for the first time! Which of these BPALs do you want? https://us4.campaign-archive.com/?u=50266fc02a3b75767125e0ed2&id=9bf4d797e8 Sadly, I wouldn’t get much use out of a peach scent.  I’d probably only wear it once in a blue moon (if that often). But, I am going to Dragon Con this weekend. Is there anything you would like? Lab wise or just general geekery.  I took a look at the Dragon Con site and there were way too many vendors to go through!  So I guess if you see something you think I’d like and you want to surprise me, go for it. If by some chance you have extra time to kill (which I don’t imagine you will, but if you do…) and you see Sam J. Jones and there’s no line in front of him, and you can get some little bit of memorabilia, well, I used to watch him in The Highwayman and was a fan.  (In fact, I actually bought the series on DVD about 9 years ago when I was feeling nostalgic for some 80s shows, and I still enjoy watching it!) Have lots of fun! Would you be interested in a bag like we sell in our etsy shop?   https://twinklentwilight.etsy.com - if so, but you don't see fabric you like maybe link to some photos of fabric you like? - we can do small box bags or pencil / cosmetic / notions type bags too. or with a drawstring on top instead of a zipper. - you don't HAVE to use them just for knitting/crochet, you can use them for cross stitch or even not as project bags. I like the shiny bats fabric!  The wedge bags do look nice, but a smaller bag would also be nice.  I do already have a lot of small pencil/cosmetic bags that I don’t use and that mostly just sit around and look pretty, though, so I guess I probably don’t need another one of those. If you are a yarnie, are you interested in a ceramic yarn bowl? I have an extra Harry Potter (I know, I know) one from Lennymud that I bought before the whole JKR debacle and it didn't profit her in any form anyway. I believe it's Gryffindor themed.  Not a yarnie. If you are a yarnie, I'd love to gift some yarn from my stash so give me an idea of colors / weight / material / yardage you'd like. Are you interested in trying some of our "thunder butter"? It's like tiger balm or icy hot, but with herbs, beeswax, cayenne or ghost pepper, menthol, wintergreen. cbd version or no?  Sure!  I bet my dad would be interested in trying it, too.  He’s been complaining about knee pain lately, and even expressed interest in cbd stuff for the pain, so the cbd version would be fine. I need to inventory our canned goods but do you like things like peach jam, cardamom plum jam, peach butter, plum butter, pickles, applesauce with nothing added, applesauce with red hots, dried apples or pears, bread and butter pickles, dill pickles, blackberry jam, huckleberry jam, candied jalapenos? Blackberry jam and huckleberry jam both sound good! Any interest in things from our garden like dried mint, catnip, lavender, rose petals, dill weed or dill seeds, sage, rue, mugwort, rosemary?  Hmmm, I don’t think I’d use any of those. How about alcoholic things like rose petal liqueur, lavender vanilla bean liqueur, various flavors of mead (chocolate orange, strawberry mango, whatever my son is making)?  I've been lucky enough to get to try your rose petal liqueur and really enjoyed it. I'm not a big fan of lavender, but I'd still be up for trying the lavender vanilla bean liqueur. No thank you on the mead. Pumpkin bread or zucchini bread? How about blueberry zucchini bread with a lemon glaze? Pumpkin bread! I make specialty simple syrups. You can use them in teas or cocktails (and desserts). How do you feel about a Hibiscus simple syrup? I use 2 ounce bottles for these so its just a fun amount.  Sounds fun to try! Format for tea? e.g. teabag vs loose  I prefer teabags for convenience, but I can do loose as well. Do you like spooky themed tights? If so, what are your measurements? I do have some BlackMilk Halloween dresses that are a little too short for my personal comfort to wear without tights, so although ordinarily I'd have no occasion to wear tights, I could probably use a pair. Right now I just have a plain pair of black tights to wear with them, so a spooky themed pair would be fun. I guess I'd probably wear a Plus Size fit. A standard "One Size Fits Most" wouldn't work, unfortunately. Pls post your book wishlist!  Should be covered by my Amazon wishlist. Would you like to receive a 2D collage art piece? What overall vibe would you be into? (spooky, autumnal, whimsical, eerie, lovely, occult, bizarre, smutty etc.?)  Maybe a small one?  I really don’t have much wall space left at all.  Vintage Halloween would be a fun vibe. Or spooky apothecary labels and such? Do you like rocks/gemstone jewelry? Prefer polished/smooth rocks or raw/rough? Any favorite stones, rocks, colors that you'd like?  I do!  I prefer polished rocks.   Any interest in the August releases that got announced today? https://blackphoenixalchemylab.com/product-tag/august-2022/  I don’t see anything that I’d necessarily want a full bottle of, but I wouldn’t say no to decants of TAL Empowering or Moon When the Cherries Turn Black.  I don’t really care for lavender scents, but I am slightly curious about Lavender Buttercream –¼ imp size or even less would be more than enough to satisfy said curiosity. Luvmilks seasonal goodies are out! What scents and formats appeal to you, my little pumpkin? Pegasus with Girlfried would probably be the most appealing scent-wise, and dusting powder format-wise. Clown with Girlfriend might actually work too?  Popcorn and marshmallow might be interesting… Would you like a Pyrex 4-cup Nightmare Before Christmas bowl with lid? (Can also get Starwars and various Disney ones.)   No thank you. I already have some Pyrex with just normal Halloween designs, which I prefer to more brand-specific designs like NMBC, SW, Disney, etc. August Tea's fall sale starts tomorrow, 20% off everything on the site with code FALL20. Is there anything you would like to try, my Pumpkin? https://august.la/  Painted Desert sounds most appealing, and I’m a little curious about Civil Disobedience and Low Country. I've recently taken up embroidery, would you like a small (I embroider on 4" hoops) embroidered piece? What sort of design would you like?  Anything Halloween would be nice.  Bats are always good, or maybe a happy jack-o-lantern.  Or a frog! Frogs are nice, as are lizards and turtles.  I bet any of those would make for a cute embroidery. Would you like either a basket or a tablemat (that works as a place to put hot dishes as well as being decorative). I make both from fabric wrapped rope that is sewn together. Could be a bread/rolls basket, a yarn bowl for knitting or crochet, or a big flat mat.  Not sure I can envision it properly, but sure?  I could use a mat to put hot dishes on; my dining room table is unfortunately already marred by marks left from hot dishes put down without sufficient protection. Do you wear nail polish, and if so, would you like some? What colors or finishes? I do wear nail polish, but seriously, I DO NOT need any more. I have more than I could ever wear in 10 lifetimes. And I don't wear it anywhere near often enough to warrant owning as much as I do. I'm going to the farmer's market tomorrow, and there are lots of great vendors. Would you be interested in soap or chapstick or bath/body products? I'm always interested in soap! Please no chapstick; that's another thing that I have WAY too much of already. Would you be interested in a tumbler like these? If so, what theme would you like it to be? Glitter or no glitter? What color do you want the liquid to be or would you prefer the blood drip look?   Oh wow, I really love the glittery one! So cool! But I'm really trying to not add any new glasses/tumblers/mugs to my overstuffed kitchen. I already have a bunch that have spilled out onto the dining room table because I've run out of cupboard space.    How do you feel about ribbons? Is there anything in particular you are looking for if you'd want some? What about ribbon remnants? Colors/textures? I don't think I'd have much use for ribbons. I have a bunch of rolls of Halloween ribbons that I've purchased in the past intending to use them in crafts, and they've been sitting unused for years, so I think I'd be better off not acquiring any more. Would you be interested in any skincare items? Anything you would not want? Probably not. I bought a few things fairly recently and I'd rather not get any more until I've used these up. Is anyone else interested in the latest Sphere & Sundry release? https://sphereandsundry.com/offerings/bpals-of-exalted-venus-ii/ Or other S&S offerings? I'd definitely be interested in a decant of Lepos or Pompilus. I'd also like to try a bit of their Vanilla Bean Pearl Polish or a decant of Mantle of Concealing Night or decants of pretty much any of the Venus’ Aerial Delight BPALs. I'm sure there are lots of other things on the site that I would also like, but if I continue to browse through I might end up buying something (Special OOPSIE! Edition: Empress *Scented* Venus’ Aerial Delight Whipped Body Butter, maybe?), and my wallet has already been strained enough lately. Do you have any interest in trying my infused moonshine whiskey? I've been thinking of experimenting with autumn spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, clove) and maybe a chocolate chai. Yes, both sound yummy! Any interest in spooky shape wax melts in your favorite candle scents? (What are your favorite candle scents?)  No thank you. I don't use wax melts. How about lotion bars? No thanks. I have a couple already and I never use them. Bird and Blend tea just did their Autumn drop! Anything look good to you? https://www.birdandblendtea.us  (Also, if you're not a pumpkin person, I invite you to check out the rest of their offerings, which are always exceptional!) Not a pumpkin person, so I did check out some other stuff, and Dark Choc Chilli Chai, Brighton Rock, and Campfires & Vampires look most interesting. Arcana Craves halloween drop! Anything catching your eye? https://arcanacraves.com/ If only it were Vanilla that craved Black Swallowers instead of Pumpkin doing the craving! The Vanilla ones are the only cravers that I'm interested in, and of those Grind Shows, Terror, or Sugar Cookies are probably the best bets. I feel like with some of the witchy/seasonal stuff it might be helpful to know everyone's signs. If you're interested in that kind of thing, what's your sign?  I’m a Capricorn! Sorry, I don't know any of the more specific moon/rising sign-type stuff that some people have been including. Would you like anything from The Pickety Witch? (I'm going to the Vegas Oddities and Curiosities Expo next weekend, and she's vending there, so it may not matter if an item is in stock or not on the website!) https://www.thepicketywitch.com/  I like the Potion of Halloween pin.  The Mabon Witch’s Hat pin is also nice. so these nail polishes keep showing up on my instagram and they are kinda vampy--do you wear polish and do any of these float your boat? NOTE I have never worn Holo Taco stuff so cannot vouch for quality just the vibes are super witchy ? https://www.holotaco.com/collections/dark-rainbow-collection I do love holographic nail polishes!  They all look great; my favorites are probably Dead Petals, Burnt Bridges, and Crimson Void, but honestly, I’d love any one of them.  The least interesting to me is Sunken Secrets, and even that one looks pretty nice. I have another new question! Favorite bands/artists? Perhaps you'd be interested in a DIY patch to sew onto your jacket/pants/bag or maybe pins or a sticker or anything DIY-ish?  I don’t think I’d use a patch, so a pin or sticker would be better.  My favorite singer is Marc Almond, but that’s not very Halloween-y. In a more Halloween-y vein, better choices might be Alkaline Trio or Alice Cooper. oooh I am reviewing my switch witch help answers from 2017 and was reminded of Lush--there used to be a big Lushie/BPALista crossover at one point. Is that still the case? If so dearest pumpkin are you a Lushie? Is there anything from Lush you are coveting? Their halloweenie stuff is out here: https://www.lushusa.com/halloween/?cgid=halloween&pmid=604&start=0&sz=28  Lush isn’t really my thing, but I took a look at the Halloween stuff and there are some cute bath bombs: mummy, ghostie, bat, vampire.   Because clothing sizing is so notoriously random &&& my idea of cute may be entirely different from your cute... sock dreams? yea or nay? Anything in particular catch your eyes? I am definitely going to have to come back to this one! But short answer, socks are great - crew or ankle are best. Halloween or cute animal designs are always good! I have been buying soap from https://rockytopsoap.com for at least a decade as they are unscented and less likely to affect which perfume I pull out.... I realize they are not colored and swirly and as pretty but they tend to be super hydrating and luxurious. Do you have any interest in these?  I buy my soaps more for the scent than for anything else, so probably not. Nocturne Alchemy just dropped their Halloween 2022 limited collection! I am popping in here to see if anything would strike the fancy of my pumpkin? ? https://nocturnealchemy.com/collections/limited-collection/products/new-halloween-2022-limited-collection I already placed an order for the ones I most wanted, but there’s a bunch that didn’t make it into my order but that I’d still like to try a little bit of: Vampire Wine: Lilac Blood Wine, Dancing with The Devil, Sugar Cat, Mr. Hessian,  Dia de los Muertos – Fuego, or Dia de los Muertos – Viento. Here's a question... there's sooooooo many on here about tea but for my fellow coffee gals... do you prefer whole bean or ground?? if there's a choice how do you like your coffee ground??  I’m definitely not a coffee gal.

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September 2, 2022

Forspecial Plate's Blog

Sept different scent every day challenge

Making a list here so I can keep track of them Thurs Sept 1 - Dr. John Seward Fri Sept 2 - Marshmallow & Black Plum Sat Sept 3 - Oak Moon Sun Sept 4 - Autumn Mon Sept 5 - Nyarlathotep Tues Sept 6 - All the Meaner Things Weds Sept 7 - Meditation In Autumn Thurs Sept 8 - Mummies of Mexico City Fri Sept 9 - Mr. Jacquel Sat Sept 10 - Blood Moon '05 Sun Sept 11 - Charcoal, Champaca Resin, and Tobacco Absolute Mon Sept 12 - Kisses For Us All Tues Sept 13 - Flesh of My Flesh Weds Sept 14 - Mr. Nancy Thurs Sept 15 - Vanilla Bean, Marshmallow & Benzoin Fri Sept 16 - Apple Sugar Sat Sept 17 - Ded Moroz Sun Sept 18 - Ra, and Djinn beard oil prototype Mon Sept 19 - The Anti-Salloon League Tues Sept 20 - All Hallows Chaos: Samhain, #46 Weds Sept 21 - Rose Petals & Palo Santo Thurs Sept 22 - Mme. Moriarty, Misfortune Teller Fri Sept 23 - A Pale and Glimmering Light Appeared Before Him Sat Sept 24 - Devil's Night, 2006 bottle Sun Sept 25 - Labdanum, Red Musk & Scorched Vanilla Mon Sept 26 - Every Day Is Halloween Tues Sept 27 - October (2007 I think) Weds Sept 28 - Doc Constantine (orig. release bottle with small amt left) Thurs Sept 29 - Julia Stone, and Pomegranate Morocco Fri Sept 30 - Autumn Coolness

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September 1, 2022

Llamadolly's blogs

This is Halloween 2022

I just have to start this ....Cellar Door just posted their Halloween goodies - I love their scents, soaps and candles - which of these might you fancy? https://cellardoorbathsupply.com/collections/halloween-fall-collection?_kx=wJHWHTN2OASY0k5c5ZR301X0_-q-0iaglCjL2XDqO-E%3D.SE8AhX Most interested in the lavender pumpkin, Halloween hootenanny, or Holland Hard Cider! If you'd like handmade knit items, are you good with soft wools or do you prefer acrylic only? Natural fibers like cotton or bamboo or linen; I'm allergic to sheep's wool unfortunately. Are there any items you'd love for fall/halloweenie? (Ie mittens, hat, fingerless mitts, cowl, legwarmers) Arm or legwarmers are always appreciated but I do have a lot of knitwear already! Anyone fancying the new Paintbox Soapworks or Witch Baby Soap Halloween launches? I love PBSW (especially the sorbettos) but there's nothing in the Halloween launch that particularly caught my eye. I've never tried Witch Baby soap but I'm open to it! What about Bath and Body Works? I don't go out of my way for them but I don't hate them either, lol. I do like the hand sanitizers and the thick texture of the body butters. Would you be interested in an adult Halloween coloring book? I recently backed on kickstarter for one by a local gothic art market near me and it's due in during the swap period.
I have a lot of coloring books and don't use them very often.
no. I never color. What are some OCYL brands you've been wanting to dabble in? I'll try anything! I know a lot of us are witchy and have deeply held beliefs about the materials we use as part of our practice. If you're one of those individuals, are there certain herbs, crystals, etc that you do not want to receive? I'm not witchy. When you have a distinct preference for one holiday over another, What are some cross over items that actually work for both? I leave my Halloween decorations up forever, lol. But pumpkins, bats, cats, fall leaves, apples, all good for the whole fall season. One question (that is actually several questions) -- Local honey? Infused/flavored honey? Local infused/flavored honey with Southwest notes (jalapeno, other pepper, mesquite, acacia)? I have too much (local to me) honey already but infused honeys are fun! Would you enjoy spooky stationary? I don't really use much stationary. Do you have any interest in spooky squishmallows? I'm not opposed but I'm not a collector. Does anything from JiJi Knight spark your interest? Yes! More the costume/witchy ones and less the goth or explicit. Any spooky/weenie DVDs you're missing and would like in your collection? NMBC? the Crow? An old Hammer film? Dark Shadows? The Omen? Sleepy Hallow Probably not! I watch a lot of Halloween shows but we don't really use DVDs anymore. I just got the email that the Ectogasm Halloween Collection is live. Does anything interest you? https://www.ectogasm.net/collections/halloween These are SO CUTE. The vintage cat, the Freak in the Sheets, Bird of Paradise skull, the bloody waitress, Evil as Heck are my favorites! On a scale from Paprika Is a Heatwave to Let Me Eat a Peck of Pickled Ghost Chiles, how spicy is too spicy, and how spicy is just right? This is a tough one! I can handle things that are very spicy as long as they are also oily or tempered a bit with sweetness but "drier" spices are hard. I try to describe it as I want spiciness that sits on my tongue, not that gets caught in the back of my throat. So like Sichuan food I can eat VERY spicy (and give me all the Sichuan peppercorns, which are my absolutely favorite) but Indian food not so spicy. That said, I don't care for the flavor of reaper, scorpion, or ghost chilis because I think they all taste dusty and usually stick to habaneros because I actually like the taste. I make lightweight hairfalls- would you be interested in some? Either to incorporate into a costume or just for your own year-round use? If so, name your colors and preferred length, and if you have any fiber allergies you want me to take note of! I don't think I would wear it, thanks anyway! I love making stickers!! If I could design you some stickers, what would you love to have? It could be halloween themed or not! All the animals. Homemade canned and baked and concocted goodies? Any aversions?   Absolutely. No peaches please! If I could make you some of my fudge, what would you prefer? Any fudge. All the fudge. Are you open to trying different indie perfume houses if I find a scent that I think you'd enjoy? Sure! Would you be interested in a bag like we sell in our etsy shop?   https://twinklentwilight.etsy.com - if so, but you don't see fabric you like maybe link to some photos of fabric you like? - we can do small box bags or pencil / cosmetic / notions type bags too. or with a drawstring on top instead of a zipper. - you don't HAVE to use them just for knitting/crochet, you can use them for cross stitch or even not as project bags. Ok the Firefly one is my favorite because that quote is an annoying important part of my vocabulary. I think you sent my cats one of the yip yips awhile ago! They love him and have eaten his eyes. If you are a yarnie, are you interested in a ceramic yarn bowl? I have an extra Harry Potter (I know, I know) one from Lennymud that I bought before the whole JKR debacle and it didn't profit her in any form anyway. I believe it's Gryffindor themed. I wouldn't use it. If you are a yarnie, I'd love to gift some yarn from my stash so give me an idea of colors / weight / material / yardage you'd like.   I've started weaving and one of the nice things about tapestry weaving is I can use relatively small amounts of yarn that would be waste for knitters or crocheters, and I can find ways to use almost anything. Are you interested in trying some of our "thunder butter"? It's like tiger balm or icy hot, but with herbs, beeswax, cayenne or ghost pepper, menthol, wintergreen. cbd version or no? I still have some from last time lol I need to inventory our canned goods but do you like things like peach jam, cardamom plum jam, peach butter, plum butter, pickles, applesauce with nothing added, applesauce with red hots, dried apples or pears, bread and butter pickles, dill pickles, blackberry jam, huckleberry jam, candied jalapenos?   Anything but peaches! The cardamom plum jam was SO DELICIOUS and you should send that to everyone. We ate it with roast duck. Any interest in things from our garden like dried mint, catnip, lavender, rose petals, dill weed or dill seeds, sage, rue, mugwort, rosemary? Anything! How about alcoholic things like rose petal liqueur, lavender vanilla bean liqueur, various flavors of mead (chocolate orange, strawberry mango, whatever my son is making)? Anything! Pumpkin bread or zucchini bread? How about blueberry zucchini bread with a lemon glaze?   Yes! I make specialty simple syrups. You can use them in teas or cocktails (and desserts). How do you feel about a Hibiscus simple syrup? I use 2 ounce bottles for these so its just a fun amount. Yes! Format for tea? e.g. teabag vs loose Either Do you like spooky themed tights? If so, what are your measurements? I don't wear tights very often Pls post your book wishlist! My book wishlist is horribly outdated on Goodreads (sig) because I keep it mostly on Audible and there's no way to share it there. But Goodreads will do a good job of showing you the kinds of things I like to read and have read (I've recorded pretty much everything I've read since 2015, and a lot of what I read before that), and I'm open to anything.
ETA: I updated my Goodreads wishlist a bit so hopefully it will be more helpful now! Would you like to receive a 2D collage art piece? What overall vibe would you be into? (spooky, autumnal, whimsical, eerie, lovely, occult, bizarre, smutty etc.?) TBH the art I most love to receive is the art that people like to make though blatantly gory, violent, or explicit is not my favorite (I do appreciate a good sexy pinup though). Do you like rocks/gemstone jewelry? Prefer polished/smooth rocks or raw/rough? Any favorite stones, rocks, colors that you'd like? I do, though more for the science and not because I believe in any particular mystical properties. Raw are my favorite, and I like all of them! Any interest in the August releases that got announced today? https://blackphoenixalchemylab.com/product-tag/august-2022/ Animals at the Bottom of the Sea sounds like it was made for me specifically I am going to Dragon Con for the first time! Which of these BPALs do you want? https://us4.campaign-archive.com/?u=50266fc02a3b75767125e0ed2&id=9bf4d797e8 No thank you because peaches are my greatest enemy but I hope you have a lot of fun! Would you like any decor from Say Target, Homewood, or William and Sonoma?   Sure! I prefer things that are sturdily made and will last from year to year. Indoor or outdoor! My peacock is molting his tail feathers, would you like some? Um yes of course. I'm learning embroidery. Is there a simple motif or symbol (like a pumpkin, a black cat, flowers, spider web…) you might like hand embroidered? I've loved watching you post on FB! Bats, cats, spiderwebs, flowers, whatever you feel like making! Would you like either a basket or a tablemat (that works as a place to put hot dishes as well as being decorative). Oh definitely. August Tea's fall sale starts tomorrow, 20% off everything on the site with code FALL20. Is there anything you would like to try, my Pumpkin? https://august.la Most intrigued by the pumpkin caramel and the sage mint. Would you like a Pyrex 4-cup Nightmare Before Christmas bowl with lid? (Can also get Star Wars and various Disney ones.) Yes! Or Star Wars or Disney princesses. Luvmilk's seasonal goodies are out. What would you like? https://www.luvmilk.com/mm2022.html#/ I love a good dusting powder.
I am working on making bath bombs.  Would you be willing to try my creations?  How about wax tarts?  What type of scents do you favor? I would! Anything in my scents preferences. I love citruses and green grassy scents, but during the fall and winter I like cranberry/wine. What kinds of home smell good things do you like? (I.e. incense, candles, wax melts, felt scent balls, essential oils, linen spray) Obsessively burn candles. Just getting into wax melts. Dang (or good!), another serious question -- Shampoo and/or conditioner bars and if so, for what type of hair (dry, fine, oily, curly, normal)? Shampoo bars no, conditioner bars yes - my ends tend to be dry. Hello all, I have a question. I make things from old sweaters. If I were to make you a set of arm warmers/ fingerless mitts, what color(s) & style would you like? Options- Long or short? Solid - one fabric Stripes- bands of colors sewn together- like fun black & red, black & purple etc. I currently have some nice cashmeres. I would definitely be interested in a set of non-sheep's wool and I'm not at all picky about style or color, if that's an option, but otherwise no thanks! I've got a bunch of small round labels perfect for bpal 5ml label lid art! Name your top 5-10 scents that you'd love to have lid art made for! Just as a fun little extra in your package if desired  (Could also work for other companies with lids just like the BPAL bottles) I probably wouldn't use them, I'm afraid I'm going to Disneyworld in late September! I'll be going to all four parks and attending both the Not-So-Scary Halloween Bash and Epcot's Food and Wine Festival. Is there ANYTHING from Disney that you would like? Is there something you collect that perhaps you'd enjoy a Disney version of (tea, socks, enamel pins, plushies etc etc etc)??? Oh I like Disney stuff! My favorite Disney movies are Lady and the Tramp, Oliver and Company, Lion King, Lilo and Stitch, and Moana. And Star Wars, which I guess counts now, lol. Do you wear nail polish, and if so, would you like some? What colors or finishes? I threw out a lot of old nail polish recently so definitely could use some new ones! I like bright colors and glitters. I'm going to the farmer's market tomorrow, and there are lots of great vendors. Would you be interested in soap or chapstick or bath/body products? I know this is late but I am very pro-farmers market stuff. I use a lot of lip balm especially. Would you be interested in a tumbler like these? If so, what theme would you like it to be? Glitter or no glitter? What color do you want the liquid to be or would you prefer the blood drip look? I am trying to reduce plastic usage especially in food containers so I probably wouldn't use it, thanks. How do you feel about ribbons? Is there anything in particular you are looking for if you'd want some? What about ribbon remnants? Colors/textures? Yes ribbons! I can use them for weaving if they're at least a couple feet long. I also wear them in my hair and add them to costumes. Would you be interested in any skincare items? Anything you would not want? Definitely, anything that is SLS free. New question: Is anyone else interested in the latest Sphere & Sundry release? https://sphereandsundry.com/offerings/bpals-of-exalted-venus-ii/ Or other S&S offerings? I don't really "believe" in these kinds of things so they are probably wasted on me, but I'm not opposed to them either. Do you have any interest in trying my infused moonshine whiskey? I've been thinking of experimenting with autumn spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, clove) and maybe a chocolate chai. Uh that all sounds amazing. Any interest in spooky shape wax melts in your favorite candle scents? (What are your favorite candle scents?) Yes! I like rich berries, apples, or orange spice in the fall (nothing too "baked good" heavy - I definitely prefer fruit and spice scents and not vanilla/bready/cakey scents) and evergreen scents in the winter. How about lotion bars? I've never tried one but I would! Bird and Blend tea just did their Autumn drop! Anything look good to you? https://www.birdandblendtea.us (Also, if you're not a pumpkin person, I invite you to check out the rest of their offerings, which are always exceptional!) I am 100% a pumpkin person and would drink any of these. Arcana Craves halloween drop! Anything catching your eye? https://arcanacraves.com/ I'm actually more interested in the layering notes! Blue Amber, Ginger, Grapefruit, Seaweed, Ultraviolet, Lavender I feel like with some of the witchy/seasonal stuff it might be helpful to know everyone's signs. If you're interested in that kind of thing, what's your sign? This isn't really my thing, except that I'm an Aquarius which people who do care tells me is not surprising? Would you like anything from The Pickety Witch? (I'm going to the Vegas Oddities and Curiosities Expo next weekend, and she's vending there, so it may not matter if an item is in stock or not on the website!) https://www.thepicketywitch.com/ Ok, I'm obsessed with those Hands of Arachne earrings. so these nail polishes keep showing up on my instagram and they are kinda vampy--do you wear polish and do any of these float your boat? NOTE I have never worn Holo Taco stuff so cannot vouch for quality just the vibes are super witchy ? https://www.holotaco.com/collections/dark-rainbow-collection These are really cute! I have another new question! Favorite bands/artists? Perhaps you'd be interested in a DIY patch to sew onto your jacket/pants/bag or maybe pins or a sticker or anything DIY-ish? I don't really do patches but stickers/pins are always welcome. I'm very into classic rock: the Beatles, Genesis, the Who, Pink Floyd, David Bowie, Sting oooh I am reviewing my switch witch help answers from 2017 and was reminded of Lush--there used to be a big Lushie/BPALista crossover at one point. Is that still the case? If so dearest pumpkin are you a Lushie? Is there anything from Lush you are coveting? Their halloweenie stuff is out here: https://www.lushusa.com/halloween/?cgid=halloween&pmid=604&start=0&sz=28 I don't turn their stuff down but I don't spend my own money there. They are extremely anti-zoo and as a conservation educator and former zoo employee I've got some problems with them. Because clothing sizing is so notoriously random &&& my idea of cute may be entirely different from your cute... sock dreams? yea or nay? Anything in particular catch your eyes? I don't think I've ever gotten anything from Sock Dreams so I'm really not sure! I have been buying soap from https://rockytopsoap.com for at least a decade as they are unscented and less likely to affect which perfume I pull out.... I realize they are not colored and swirly and as pretty but they tend to be super hydrating and luxurious. Do you have any interest in these? Oh definitely! I'd try anything but I especially like a good kitchen soap - something scrubby with coffee, etc. for after cutting garlic and so on.    Nocturne Alchemy just dropped their Halloween 2022 limited collection! I am popping in here to see if anything would strike the fancy of my pumpkin? ? https://nocturnealchemy.com/collections/limited-collection/products/new-halloween-2022-limited-collection Orangeblossom Wine! Here's a question... there's sooooooo many on here about tea but for my fellow coffee gals... do you prefer whole bean or ground?? if there's a choice how do you like your coffee ground?? Whole bean please! The hubs is a coffee snob and he just grinds enough for each day. Look at Cat Coven's site and tell me what you see that appeals - she is one of my favorite Halloweeny artist's, and makes awesome things. I like supporting her work. https://www.catcoven.com/collections/new-arrivals I straight up love all of this and just supported her kickstarter. Are you interested in any art supplies? If so, what kinds and colours? Interesting yarns for weaving. Craft kits, especially those I could do with a 9-year-old.
What are your fave smells for incense, and do you have a preference for format (cones, stick, loose without needing charcoal, loose that needs charcoal)? No incense please and thank you! ?
Anything catch your eye from this super cool queer creepy-cute style UK artist? https://www.abprallen.co.uk/ I love the messages but most of them are unfortunately not my aesthetic! I do like the Art Nouveau Lesbian print and the "In Sappho We Trust" sticker! Pls say more about your book preferences if you haven't already! Esp. regarding fiction. I went into pretty good detail in my survey so this one's probably not for me, but let me know through the organizers if you need help! My dear pumpkin, are you right-handed or left-handed (in the context of most everyday tasks)? I'm right-handed.

llamadolly

August 29, 2022

Florida Fledgling's Blogs

13 Nights SWAP 2022 Answers

Would you like anything from Paintbox Soapworks Halloween line? https://paintboxsoapworks.com/new-limited-edition/2022-weenie-collection/ I have really enjoyed Paintbox Soapworks products, as a huge Beeswax fan Cathedral of Pumpkins sound amazing in either streusel or sorbetto. I'd also be happy with Guy Fawkes wax melts or hot process soap, September hot process soap or sorbetto, What The Moon Brings Wax Melts. Do you have any interest in Halloween or spooky squishmallows? YES, looking at the sneak peek for this years Halloween squishmallows, I would LOVE any of these, the gargoyle, skeleton, plague doctor, the coffin, tombstone and the grim reaper. Anything from Bath & Bodyworks Halloween Line? I picked up a lot from this line but still find things to covet, WICKED VANILLA WOODS
Wallflowers Fragrance Refill, PUMPKIN CARVING Wallflowers Fragrance Refill, PURRFECT PUMPKIN Gentle Foaming Hand Soap and LIGHT-UP GHOST & BAT VISOR CLIP Car Fragrance Holder. If I were to make you a set of arm warmers/ fingerless mitts, what color(s) & style? short and sturdy. I wore throught the palms of about 2 pairs of wool fingerless gloves last winter at work. wrist length works best but elbow would be fine too. Options- Long or short? prefer short but either Solid - one fabric - I'd prefer solid over stripes but mostly because more seams equals more tear points or places to catch them on things like boxes. Stripes- bands of colors sewn together- like fun black & red, black & purple etc. I currently have some nice cashmeres. Yes to fingerless mitts, more lightweight fabric options as its really hot where I live, I really like patchwork stuff like ashobsequies on Instagram. I'm going to Disneyworld in late September! I'll be going to all four parks and attending both the Not-So-Scary Halloween Bash and Epcot's Food and Wine Festival. Is there ANYTHING from Disney that you would like? Is there something you collect that perhaps you'd enjoy a Disney version of (tea, socks, enamel pins, plushies etc etc etc)??? No thank you. I make lightweight, doll-like hairfalls out of things like silk ribbon and yarn. Would you like some, either to incorporate into your costume or just for personal year-round use? If so, name your colors, length and any fibers you could have an allergy to. I did some browsing of hair falls and I really liked the small braided or just brushed out texture, colors of auburn, pumpkin and ox blood would be my preference in a natural fiber. I have chest length hair. I am going to Dragon Con for the first time! Which of these BPALs do you want? https://us4.campaign-archive.com/?u=50266fc02a3b75767125e0ed2&id=9bf4d797e8 I would love to try PEACH GLAZED DONUT WITH MANGO CHUNKS and POMEGRANATE PEACH MARTINI. Would you be interested in a bag like we sell in our etsy shop? https://twinklentwilight.etsy.com - if so, but you don't see fabric you like maybe link to some photos of fabric you like? - we can do small box bags or pencil / cosmetic / notions type bags too. or with a drawstring on top instead of a zipper. - you don't HAVE to use them just for knitting/crochet, you can use them for cross stitch or even not as project bags. No thank you, I have too many bags and pouches already. If you are a yarnie, are you interested in a ceramic yarn bowl? I have an extra Harry Potter (I know, I know) one from Lennymud that I bought before the whole JKR debacle and it didn't profit her in any form anyway. I believe it's Gryffindor themed. Not a yarnie. If you are a yarnie, I'd love to gift some yarn from my stash so give me an idea of colors / weight / material / yardage you'd like. Not a yarnie. Are you interested in trying some of our "thunder butter"? It's like tiger balm or icy hot, but with herbs, beeswax, cayenne or ghost pepper, menthol, wintergreen. cbd version or no? Yes, if there is a no pepper option. I need to inventory our canned goods but do you like things like peach jam, cardamom plum jam, peach butter, plum butter, pickles, applesauce with nothing added, applesauce with red hots, dried apples or pears, bread and butter pickles, dill pickles, blackberry jam, huckleberry jam, candied jalapenos? Umm hells to the yeah to peach jam, peach butter, plum butter, plain applesauce, and dill pickles would all be amazing. Any interest in things from our garden like dried mint, catnip, lavender, rose petals, dill weed or dill seeds, sage, rue, mugwort, rosemary? I would love some lavender. How about alcoholic things like rose petal liqueur, lavender vanilla bean liqueur, various flavors of mead (chocolate orange, strawberry mango, whatever my son is making)? Lavender vanilla bean and strawberry mango, omggg. Pumpkin bread or zucchini bread? How about blueberry zucchini bread with a lemon glaze? Pumpkin bread is welcomed. Luvmilks seasonal goodies are out! What scents and formats appeal to you, my little pumpkin? https://www.luvmilk.com/mm2022.html#/ It says she is on vacay until Oct 1st so might be too tight timewise. Would you like a Pyrex 4-cup Nightmare Before Christmas bowl with lid? (Can also get Star Wars and various Disney ones.) No thank you, I prefer non-licensed décor personally. August Tea's fall sale starts tomorrow, 20% off everything on the site with code FALL20. Is there anything you would like to try, my Pumpkin? https://august.la/ Yes, PSYCHOCANDY, PASSAGE, and SILENT NIGHT all look good.
How do you feel about raisin in baked goods? No thank you. Lego? If so, what types, minifigures? No thank you. Favorite spooky fictional characters? I love vampires and phantoms.
I grow lots of different herbs and I'm dehydrating loads of them right now, are you possibly interested in: catnip, sage (culinary and/or purple), oregano (Greek and/or purple), rosemary, plantain herb, chives, celery, licorice mint, lovage leaf, mugwort, mint, spearmint, chives, borage leaf, blackberry leaf, raspberry leaf, comfrey, lemon balm, or others? Yes! I'd love some catnip, sage and lavender if you have it. My peacock is molting his tail feathers, would you like some? I'm afraid I'd have no use for them. I'm learning embroidery. Is there a simple motif or symbol (like a pumpkin, a black cat, flowers, spider web…) you might like hand embroidered? Absolutely, spiderweb.
Would you like either a basket or a tablemat (that works as a place to put hot dishes as well as being decorative). I make both from fabric wrapped rope that is sewn together. Could be a bread/rolls basket, a yarn bowl for knitting or crochet, or a big flat mat. Flat mat would be neat!
I'm taking a trip to New Orleans, anything you'd like food or souvenir-wise? I'm sure I would but I can't think of anything specific.
Are your booklists linked somewhere, and up to date?
I don't read much but I collect the Barns and Nobles Classics Flexibound Editions, I would love to own any of these, A Picture Of Dorian Gray, Frankenstein, Edgar Allen Poe Classic Stories, The Stange Case Of Dr. Jekyll & Mr.Hyde and Dracula and Other Horror Classics. Do you have fur kids and would they like treats as well?? Yes, I have a kitty would love treats. She is not much for toys though as she is 19.
Do you have any interest in trying my infused moonshine whiskey? I've been thinking of experimenting with autumn spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, clove) and maybe a chocolate chai. I would, maybe like a pumpkin spice mix or a traditional chai? Any interest in spooky shape wax melts in your favorite candle scents? (What are your favorite candle scents?) Yes, I like atmospheric autumnal scents but you can also see my notes in signature for specifics. How about lotion bars? I have never had one but id love to try it.
Bird and Blend Tea Co. just came out with their Autumnal tea drop! Anything look good to you? (Also, if you're not a pumpkin-y person I invite you to explore their other offerings, cause everything they do is magical) Check 'em out: https://www.birdandblendtea.us Yes SPICED PUMPKIN PIE CHAI, PUMPKIN STICKY CHAI, and PIE MATCHA
SPICED PUMPKIN PIE MATCHA all look great. Do you need any BPAL storage? Bottles? Imps? I am good on storage. Does anything catch your eye from my local tea purveyors? https://www.fridaytea.com/ (I hope they make more Womb of Doom soon!) or https://perennialtearoom.com/ Friday tea, ooohhh. Fall Seasonal Sampler, and Lavender Earl Gray. Perennial Tea Room Lemon Chamomile Lavender, Earl Grey Cream and Lavender Earl Gray. Can you use a mug? What kind/size do you like? I love a spooky mug, medium size is good. One of my favorite Etsy chandlers is having a sale, anything catch your feathery fancy? https://www.etsy.com/shop/TeresaLynnsSimpleLux No thank you.

FloridaFledgling

August 28, 2022

Crescentwench's Switch Witch Blog

This is Halloween Q's/13 nights (updated 9/11/22)

I just have to start this ....Cellar Door just posted their Halloween goodies - I love their scents, soaps and candles - which of these might you fancy? https://cellardoorbathsupply.com/collections/halloween-fall-collection?_kx=wJHWHTN2OASY0k5c5ZR301X0_-q-0iaglCjL2XDqO-E%3D.SE8AhX Holland Hard cider or once bitten soaps If you'd like handmade knit items, are you good with soft wools or do you prefer acrylic only? I LOVE wool and definitely prefer it over acrylic when its an option Are there any items you'd love for fall/halloweenie? (Ie mittens, hat, fingerless mitts, cowl, legwarmers) any of the above. i work outdoors in winter and layer up and bundle up like crazy. last year I wore two pairs of wool socks, silk long johns, wool long johns, a silk scarf, a sweater or sweatshirt, a puffy vest, a regular scarf, a hat and fingerless gloves everyday all winter, so yeah, anything that helps keep me warm is appreciated. Anyone fancying the new Paintbox Soapworks or Witch Baby Soap Halloween launches? from paintbox, guy fawkes or cathedral of pumpkins hair oil or the pumpkin sorbetto scrub. For witch baby soaps their site is really hard to navigate/tell what anything is but the autum edition cafeomancy body butter, basic witch hand salve (did I mention I work outdoors in winter, my hands get WRECKED). I'm open to any scents you think I'd like based on my bpal wishlist/likes just no bath bombs as i'm sadly unable to take a bath in my apt. Would you be interested in an adult Halloween coloring book? I recently backed on kickstarter for one by a local gothic art market near me and it's due in during the swap period. absolutely! I love coloring and I'm currently sans coloring book. I moved back in may and I still don't know where anything is as far as my craft supplies, it's all crammed in a closet ?
What are some OCYL brands you've been wanting to dabble in? none I can think of but i love to try new ones. feel free to surprise me with your favorites.
I am working on making bath bombs. Would you be willing to try my creations? How about wax tarts? What type of scents do you favor? Alas, I cannot bathe and I'm not trustworthy enough to not forget an open flame so no wax melts for me.

What kinds of home smell good things do you like? (I.e. incense, candles, wax melts, felt scent balls, essential oils, linen spray) I usually avoid all of the above. sensitive skin and nose mean I try to keep my scent useage pretty controlled, but I wouldn't mind scent balls or linen spray/
My question for the fellow pumpkins would you like anything from the bath and bodyworks Halloween line? ? my nose and body typially hate b&B stuff but any of their home goods/accessories would be welcome Do you have any interest in spooky squishmallows? Yes please. I love them and I'm currently on a buying ban but if someone else buys me one I'm in the clear ? I don't yet have any spooky ones, mainly sea life and cottage core And would you enjoy spooky stationary? Sure! I know a lot of us are witchy and have deeply held beliefs about the materials we use as part of our practice. If you're one of those individuals, are there certain herbs, crystals, etc that you do not want to receive? I'm not really witchy so I don't really mind either way. When you have a distinct preference for one holiday over another, What are some cross over items that actually work for both? I'm all halloween all the time so I don't think this ones really applies to me. One question (that is actually several questions) -- Local honey? Infused/flavored honey? Local infused/flavored honey with Southwest notes (jalapeno, other pepper, mesquite, acacia)? Yes yes and yes, though no spicy Does anything from JiJi Knight spark your interest? https://jijiknight.com/ This is my question but yes, I love all her goodies. I can always use more stickers or prints or clothing/totes Any spooky/weenie DVDs you're missing and would like in your collection? NMBC? the Crow? An old Hammer film? Dark Shadows? The Omen? Sleepy Hallow?...? my dvd collection is minimal but I would love a copy of crimson peak Dang (or good!), another serious question -- Shampoo and/or conditioner bars and if so, for what type of hair (dry, fine, oily, curly, normal)? I love these! my hair is confused mainly. I'm jewish and it's semi-curly/wavy. the only thing I've found that work is minimal washing and pomade/powder in between but maybe you know the magical cure to my hairs crankiness. I just got the email that the Ectogasm Halloween Collection is live. Does anything interest you? https://www.ectogasm.net/collections/halloween omg! i've never heard of this shop and love basically everything. the kooky ghosts (booner and booty, freak inthe sheets) are life. the only thing I'm not into is the stoner ghost, but really its all fantastic On a scale from Paprika Is a Heatwave to Let Me Eat a Peck of Pickled Ghost Chiles, how spicy is too spicy, and how spicy is just right? paprika is not a heatwave but anything more piqant than mild salsa or some red chili flake is probably too much for me. I make lightweight hairfalls- would you be interested in some? Either to incorporate into a costume or just for your own year-round use? If so, name your colors and preferred length, and if you have any fiber allergies you want me to take note of! I would! I'm up for just about anything but I do tend towards green or red/black or rainbow for daily wear but I also often wear pastels so surprise me. Probably nothing past shoulder length but no fiber allergies Homemade canned and baked and concocted goodies? Any aversions? YES! no aversions really. If I could make you some of my fudge, what would you prefer? dark chocolate with fruit/nuts is fav, esp cranberry & walnut Are you open to trying different indie perfume houses if I find a scent that I think you'd enjoy? absolutely! NEW QUESTION: I love making stickers!! If I could design you some stickers, what would you love to have? It could be halloween themed or not! My art style is a bit simplistic, cartoony, and cutesy, I usually draw fairies but last year I did a swap on reddit and made someone a bunch of halloween dog stickers lol. (Sidenote: They probably won't be waterproof, but they're glossy vinyl!) I love stickers! i love cutesty and cartoony style - I'm up for anything faires sound cute (may be tea fairies?) but i'm also always down for mermaids, spooky things like ghosts, bats, skullys or cute animals. ANOTHER NEW QUESTION: I've got a bunch of small round labels perfect for bpal 5ml label lid art! Name your top 5-10 scents that you'd love to have lid art made for! Just as a fun little extra in your package if desired  (Could also work for other companies with lids just like the BPAL bottles) I'd love that. Top 5 scents atm are Cruising Through Bedlam, The Wellerman, Love's Philosophy, Solstice Lace and Pan & the Devil. Also anything listed in the bottles on my bpal catalog which you can see through the tab on my wishlisht. I know it looks like i haven't updated it in ages but I haven't really been keeping up with stuff much since starting at the post office. I still haven't tested the weenie imps I bought last year ? Okay my first question: would you like any decor from Say Target, Homewood, or William and Sonoma? Sure! I like kitchen stuff and things to hang up (those spiderweb stringlights from target are adorable). I don't have a lot of shelf space at my new place and i'm terrible about keeping flat surfaces clear of clutter (thanks adhd) so probably no chachkis that just sit there even if they're gorgeous, but useful cute spooky things are always a yes. NEW QUESTION! I am going to Dragon Con for the first time! Which of these BPALs do you want? https://us4.campaign-archive.com/?u=50266fc02a3b75767125e0ed2&id=9bf4d797e8 Not super into peach but I love smut so probably sexy peach But, I am going to Dragon Con this weekend. Is there anything you would like? Lab wise or just general geekery See above for special blends, but anything along the lines of my usual scents would be very welcome. For geekery, Our Flag Means Death, LoTR/Hobbit, WWTIS and I've recently gotten into pokemon, really into grass types (esp bulbasaur) and spooky/ghost types (mimikyu is my fav but also love pumpkaboo, and the boyfriend's fav is gengar so it has a soft spot for me too) Would you be interested in a bag like we sell in our etsy shop?   https://twinklentwilight.etsy.com I dont' knit but I love a statement bag. The bats and the cat/pumpkin prints are the standouts for me. - if so, but you don't see fabric you like maybe link to some photos of fabric you like? lol. there's probably about 4 pages of fabric I like in my etsy wishlist - we can do small box bags or pencil / cosmetic / notions type bags too. or with a drawstring on top instead of a zipper. always welcome. The boyfriend and I are mid-distance so we commute back and forth every weekend, so bags for toiletries, adult accessories, etc. are super useful! - you don't HAVE to use them just for knitting/crochet, you can use them for cross stitch or even not as project bags. If you are a yarnie, are you interested in a ceramic yarn bowl? I have an extra Harry Potter (I know, I know) one from Lennymud that I bought before the whole JKR debacle and it didn't profit her in any form anyway. I believe it's Gryffindor themed. Nope. I cant do yarn arts anymore becuase of an old hand injury. If you are a yarnie, I'd love to gift some yarn from my stash so give me an idea of colors / weight / material / yardage you'd like. see above Are you interested in trying some of our "thunder butter"? It's like tiger balm or icy hot, but with herbs, beeswax, cayenne or ghost pepper, menthol, wintergreen. cbd version or no? YES, cbd would be great for after a long stressful day at the postal mines I need to inventory our canned goods but do you like things like peach jam, cardamom plum jam, peach butter, plum butter, pickles, applesauce with nothing added, applesauce with red hots, dried apples or pears, bread and butter pickles, dill pickles, blackberry jam, huckleberry jam, candied jalapenos? yes yes and yes. dried apples/pears are a favorite, as is applesauce, any kind of fruit jam and pickles, esp super garlicky ones. Any interest in things from our garden like dried mint, catnip, lavender, rose petals, dill weed or dill seeds, sage, rue, mugwort, rosemary? dill and rosemary get used a lot when i cook (which is never recently, my new place has no dishwasher and nerodivergent brain no like dishes so I haven't cooked a lot), How about alcoholic things like rose petal liqueur, lavender vanilla bean liqueur, various flavors of mead (chocolate orange, strawberry mango, whatever my son is making)? Sure, just no florals please. I'm a big fan of mead and cider. Pumpkin bread or zucchini bread? How about blueberry zucchini bread with a lemon glaze?   Pumpkin bread, espescially if you slip some chocolate chips in, is a big favorite. just keep it wheat free please. I have mixed feelings about zuccinini bread, so maybe not. And i'm not a fan of blueberry at all (my sister once vomited multiple pints all over me so they usually taste faintly of sick to me) I make specialty simple syrups. You can use them in teas or cocktails (and desserts).  How do you feel about a Hibiscus simple syrup? I use 2 ounce bottles for these so its just a fun amount. I love syrups, esp for tea/coffee, but I'm not sure how I feel about hibiscus. I can't remember if I like it or not! Definitely down for more straightforward flavors like vanilla, caramel, citrus, etc. Would you like to receive a 2D collage art piece? What overall vibe would you be into? (spooky, autumnal, whimsical, eerie, lovely, occult, bizarre, smutty etc.?) sure. spooky, autumnal, or smutty would all be fine with me. I can post/send pics of my walls of art if that would help at all. - Do you like rocks/gemstone jewelry? Prefer polished/smooth rocks or raw/rough? Any favorite stones, rocks, colors that you'd like? yep. I like both smooth and rough, depends on the design. Favorite stones are amber and peridot, but anything along similar colorlines would be lovely. and now a new one: Any interest in the August releases that got announced today? https://blackphoenixalchemylab.com/product-tag/august-2022/ empowering, forge of vulcan, and here I shere my corne full lowe, moone when cherrries turn black all sound interesting. Format for tea? e.g. teabag vs loose I use both. Teabags for workday mornings and loose for relaxing/days off Do you like spooky themed tights? If so, what are your measurements? YES! I love snag tights and they have tons of cute spooky stuff. I usually buy there because I'm super curvy (my hip to waist ratio is bonkers) I wear a short F in their sizing. I love all their Halloween designs except fallen angel, but favs are hallowqueen, slither, dark night and ghost squad. For regular tights I needs a 2xl/queen size. Pls post your book wishlist! I don't really have one ATM, I don't read much these days, not enough mental bandwith. I mostly watch TV/game. I do read webtoons/lezin comics so coins/tokens for those would be appreciated. Oh, I only have the first volume of lore Olympus so far so maybe the other(s)? NEW QUESTIONS: How do you feel about raisin in baked goods? Fine. I'm pretty fond of golden raisins in particular and currants. I'm pro dried fruit in general. Lego? If so, what types, minifigures? I have a couple of the hobbit Lego sets (bag end and the tree/fire/wolves scene) so I'm always looking for more related stuff - lotr/hobbit characters, the little mini sets (like gandalf and the wagon), I'd love a smaug fig. I'd also be into anything pirates. Favorite spooky fictional characters? I don't think I have one fav but I'm sure you can tell I love a lot of spooky fictional characters. 20. Luvmilk's seasonal goodies are out. What would you like? https://www.luvmilk.com/mm2022.html#/ goblin or ghost boyfriend dusting powder or bubble wash, though i think everything is sold out now 21.  Would you like a Pyrex 4-cup Nightmare Before Christmas bowl with lid? (Can also get Star Wars and various Disney ones.) sure! I'd prefer nightmare over star wars or disney but any spooky themed pyrex is highly appreciated 22.  August Tea's fall sale starts tomorrow, 20% off everything on the site with code FALL20. Is there anything you would like to try, my Pumpkin?  https://august.la/ I think i answered this already but pinapple caramel green tea, anything black tea with sweet notes likes caramel, toffee, vanilla or cardamom or any chai types. 23. I grow lots of different herbs and I'm dehydrating loads of them right now, are you possibly interested in: catnip, sage (culinary and/or purple), oregano (Greek and/or purple), rosemary, plantain herb, chives, celery, licorice mint, lovage leaf, mugwort, mint, spearmint, chives, borage leaf, blackberry leaf, raspberry leaf, comfrey, lemon balm, or others? This is another I feel like I already answered, but sage or oregano, roemary, chives or any other cooking herbs 24. My peacock is molting his tail feathers, would you like some? no thank you 25. I'm learning embroidery. Is there a simple motif or symbol (like a pumpkin, a black cat, flowers, spider web…) you might like hand embroidered? anything spooky, but esp bats, pumpkins or spooky little mushrooms 26. Would you like either a basket or a tablemat (that works as a place to put hot dishes as well as being decorative). I make both from fabric wrapped rope that is sewn together. Could be a bread/rolls basket, a yarn bowl for knitting or crochet, or a big flat mat. a basket or small bowl would be great. I'm a hot mess adhder and no flat surface is safe from clutter so anything that helps contain things in neat little groupings instead of heaps is appreciated, doubly so if its cute 27.  I'm taking a trip to New Orleans, anything you'd like food or souvenir-wise? not that I can think of unless you can find a magical gf kind cake out of season 28.  Are your booklists linked somewhere, and up to date?
no. I haven't been reading much in recent years. I'd love a really nice copy of either the The Hobbit or Good Omens as my paperbacks of both are very well loved. 29. Do you have fur kids and would they like treats as well?? the boyfriend has a dog, so treats would be appreciated. She adores yak chews, nothing squeaky please. She likes catnip and weirdly lavender as well. 30. Do you have any interest in trying my infused moonshine whiskey? I've been thinking of experimenting with autumn spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, clove) and maybe a chocolate chai. Yes please, sounds delicious 31. Any interest in spooky shape wax melts in your favorite candle scents? (What are your favorite candle scents?) I can't be trusted with fire so no wax melts please 32. How about lotion bars? Sure! 33.  Bird and Blend Tea Co. just came out with their Autumnal tea drop! Anything look good to you? (Also, if you're not a pumpkin-y person I invite you to explore their other offerings, cause everything they do is magical) Check 'em out: https://www.birdandblendtea.us I love bird and blend but always wait to order for the free intl shipping. Ive been wanting to try their assam blend, milk oolong, toffee black tea and any of the sticky chais other than banana, esp gingerbread. I'm a fan of their ice cream matcha as well. 34. Do you need any BPAL storage? Bottles? Imps? Yes, my storage box is overflowing. something to keep imps in would be grand as my box fits bottles well. 35. Does anything catch your eye from my local tea purveyors? https://www.fridaytea.com/ (I hope they make more Womb of Doom soon!) Either of the OFMD teas, esp the orange one or https://perennialtearoom.com/ Almond sugar cookie! vanilla cream, paris blend 36. Can you use a mug? What kind/size do you like? always, medium to large, the spookier or shinier the better 37.  One of my favorite Etsy chandlers is having a sale, anything catch your feathery fancy?  https://www.etsy.com/shop/TeresaLynnsSimpleLux no thank you 38. NEW AND TIME-SENSITIVE QUESTION!
Does anything appeal from the Nocturne Alchemy Halloween Update? I just placed my order, so I can add-on a treat or two for you until Monday night, September 12th! https://nocturnealchemy.com/collections/limited-collection They mostly seem too foody to me (or have notes I can't do) maybe ms.galore or mr. hessian or orange blossom wine. 39.  Quick question - If I were ordering some marmalade or other jammy things, would you be interested in any of the following? Orange Marmalade, Blood Orange Marmalade, or whole fruit jams in strawberry, peach, current, or triple berry? yes yes and yes, except peach. I adore orange marmalade like i'm paddington bear, so that's always wanted, and strawberry and currant are also favorites. 40. For decor what general Halloween style is preferred? Traditional, cute spooky, dark and gothic, horror, etc? More descriptive the better!! cute and spooky but also sort of adams family camp but elegant spooky. pumpkins, bats, snakes, mushrooms. dark or pastel with or without sparkles, but i'm a sucker for iridescence 41.  (please read in thread as it's rather long)  Are you interested in anything from Solstice Scents? https://www.solsticescents.com I can't find note listings anywhere. I trust you to choose something based on my information but nothing is jumping out at me from the list in thread. Arcana Craves halloween drop! Anything catching your eye? https://arcanacraves.com/ pumpkins crave wraiths, pumpkins crave resins, also interested in brioche and toasted vanilla layering notes.   I feel like with some of the witchy/seasonal stuff it might be helpful to know everyone's signs. If you're interested in that kind of thing, what's your sign? The sea goat, capricorn. Would you like anything from The Pickety Witch? (I'm going to the Vegas Oddities and Curiosities Expo next weekend, and she's vending there, so it may not matter if an item is in stock or not on the website!) https://www.thepicketywitch.com/ the bat pin, pumpkin socialite art, pumpkin teapot pin, mabon raven so these nail polishes keep showing up on my instagram and they are kinda vampy--do you wear polish and do any of these float your boat? NOTE I have never worn Holo Taco stuff so cannot vouch for quality just the vibes are super witchy ? https://www.holotaco.com/collections/dark-rainbow-collection I love them, but unfortunately I never wear nail polish even though I'd like to, even gel polish can't withstand the rigours of the post office. I have another new question! Favorite bands/artists? Perhaps you'd be interested in a DIY patch to sew onto your jacket/pants/bag or maybe pins or a sticker or anything DIY-ish? I don't really have faves, I like a large range of mainstream and ecclectic music. oooh I am reviewing my switch witch help answers from 2017 and was reminded of Lush--there used to be a big Lushie/BPALista crossover at one point. Is that still the case? If so dearest pumpkin are you a Lushie? Is there anything from Lush you are coveting? Their halloweenie stuff is out here: https://www.lushusa.com/halloween/?cgid=halloween&pmid=604&start=0&sz=28 the tarantula jelly soap looks cool or the ghost soap bar Because clothing sizing is so notoriously random &&& my idea of cute may be entirely different from your cute... sock dreams? yea or nay? Anything in particular catch your eyes? I adore sock dreams. I used to have a wishlist somewhere but basically any kind of knee highs or tights, I usually go for black and lacey or bright colors/patterns. I wear compression for work but I have a constant sock tan because of it so I wear a lot of knee socks in the winter too. The dream stripes are faves, esp in autumnal rainbow/darker color combos but I also love the pastel rainbow colorway. (also, I'm a former seamtress, if you're worried about sizing larger is always better than smaller. I can fix it if it doesn't fit - nothing ever fits 100% anyway so don't sweat it!) I have been buying soap from https://rockytopsoap.com for at least a decade as they are unscented and less likely to affect which perfume I pull out.... I realize they are not colored and swirly and as pretty but they tend to be super hydrating and luxurious. Do you have any interest in these? sure, oakmilk and honey/oatmeal, avocado or triple butter would all probably be really nice for my outdoors to much winter skin. Do you wear nail polish, and if so, would you like some? What colors or finishes? I don't. the mail likes to eat manicures I'm going to the farmer's market tomorrow, and there are lots of great vendors. Would you be interested in soap or chapstick or bath/body products? sure. chapstick is a must in my winter kit, soap is always good. I need a good soap dish too, if anything strikes your fancy Would you be interested in a tumbler like these? If so, what theme would you like it to be? Glitter or no glitter? What color do you want the liquid to be or would you prefer the blood drip look? YES! i love the ghosty glitter one. or bats with black/purple or witchy with green glitter would be fun. I like the blood drip look but defititely much prefer SHINY. If there's a version with a straw that would be super handy to help me stay hydrated, or at least a closure somewhere so it does't go everywhere when I bump it. How do you feel about ribbons? Is there anything in particular you are looking for if you'd want some? What about ribbon remnants? Colors/textures? I like ribbons but don't really need more unless they're really gorgeous soft silk ribbons or silk velvet. ombre is usually what gets me drooling. Would you be interested in any skincare items? Anything you would not want? sure, but i prefer handmade/all natural to store products. my skin is cranky. I usally purchase items from LBCC historical on etsy. I love her cucumber cold cream. New question: Is anyone else interested in the latest Sphere & Sundry release? https://sphereandsundry.com/offerings/bpals-of-exalted-venus-ii/ Or other S&S offerings? probably not.

crescentwench

August 27, 2022

Crescentwench's Switch Witch Blog

13 nights questions (updated 8/28/22)

1. Would you like anything from Paintbox Soapworks Halloween line? https://paintboxsoapworks.com/new-limited-edition/2022-weenie-collection/ Cathedral of pumpkins hair oil or sorbetto scrub, guy fawkes hair oil 2. Do you have any interest in Halloween or spooky squishmallows? YES. I'm currently barred from buying anymore myself but I love them and absolutely need more halloweeny ones. My current collection is mainly cottagecore (mushroom, cat) and sea life but I'd love a bat, skeleton, ghost, anything halloweeny 3. Anything from Bath & Bodyworks Halloween Line? my skin and nose typically hate B&B so i'll pass on this one, but if they have any cute non-scented things like decor i'd be in. 4. If I were to make you a set of arm warmers/ fingerless mitts, what color(s) & style? short and sturdy. I wore throught the palms of about 2 pairs of wool fingerless gloves last winter at work. wrist length works best but elbow would be fine too. Options- Long or short? prefer short but either Solid - one fabric - I'd prefer solid over stripes but mostly because more seams equals more tear points or places to catch them on things like boxes. Stripes- bands of colors sewn together- like fun black & red, black & purple etc. I currently have some nice cashmeres. Cashmere ??? I love stripes for fun wear but realistically anything warm will end up at work 5. I'm going to Disneyworld in late September! I'll be going to all four parks and attending both the Not-So-Scary Halloween Bash and Epcot's Food and Wine Festival. Is there ANYTHING from Disney that you would like? Is there something you collect that perhaps you'd enjoy a Disney version of (tea, socks, enamel pins, plushies etc etc etc)??? Omg. I can't rememer what spooky things are actually disney properties any more but anything Nightmare before xmas or hocus pocus, I also love sleeping beauty, sword in the stone and I'm definitely on team Figment (I still have my dolls from when i went as a kid in the 80s/90s). I'm always down for more tea, mugs, plushies, I love pins but haven't figured out how to wear/display mine safely yet so the collection is just in a drawer atm. I'm probably good on socks/slippers.

6. I make lightweight, doll-like hairfalls out of things like silk ribbon and yarn. Would you like some, either to incorporate into your costume or just for personal year-round use? If so, name your colors, length and any fibers you could have an allergy to sure! I'm always into everything greeen, esp warmer greens like avocado and leafy shades and i've been really into pastel rainbow lately as far as color ways. I don't have any costume in mind but it never hurts to have more stuff inthe cosplay wardrobe. Surprise me! no fiber allergies but i always prefer natural fibers to acrylic where possible. so there are a lot of duplicate questions between here and the this is Halloween swap. I'm going to just update that blog with all questions from both from here on out for my own sanity. Sorry!

crescentwench

August 27, 2022

Lawardrop_27512

2022 - 13 Nights of Halloween bonus Qs

This is where I will put the answers. Would you like anything from Paintbox Soapworks Halloween line? https://paintboxsoapworks.com/new-limited-edition/2022-weenie-collection/ Indian Summer or Cathedral of Pumpkins bath streusel or sorbetto Do you have any interest in Halloween or spooky squishmallows? Nope Anything from Bath & Bodyworks Halloween Line? About the only thing of theirs that I use are the pump soaps that I put by the sink. Anything Halloweenie with no musk. Is there ANYTHING from Disney that you would like? Is there something you collect that perhaps you'd enjoy a Disney version of (tea, socks, enamel pins, plushies etc etc etc)??? Enamel pins are cool- anything fae or magic ( like sorcerer's Apprentice, but not Harry Potter). Malificent, especially anything Hocus Pocus 5. I make lightweight, doll-like hairfalls out of things like silk ribbon and yarn. Would you like some, either to incorporate into your costume or just for personal year-round use? If so, name your colors, length and any fibers you could have an allergy . Not sure on this one, but maybe grey & purple. My hair is down to my waist. QUESTION~ I am going to Dragon Con for the first time! Which of these BPALs do you want? https://us4.campaign-archive.com/?u=50266fc02a3b75767125e0ed2&id=9bf4d797e8 No thanks, I have enough peach. 9. Would you be interested in a bag like we sell in our etsy shop?   https://twinklentwilight.etsy.com I love the Twinkle & Twilight bags & have several. Anything with owls, crows, bats or cats Purple is always good. 10. If you are a yarnie, are you interested in a ceramic yarn bowl? I have an extra Harry Potter (I know, I know) one from Lennymud that I bought before the whole JKR debacle and it didn't profit her in any form anyway. I believe it's Gryffindor themed. Last weekend when I was away working at Ren Fest, my Lennymud yarn bowl got broken by the kitten. Mine was the T-Rex don’t Knit one. Not interested in an HP one. 11. If you are a yarnie, I'd love to gift some yarn from my stash so give me an idea of colors / weight / material / yardage you'd like.  Wool blends, purple, green, blue, black. Any weight fingering, dk or worsted. 12. Are you interested in trying some of our "thunder butter"? It's like tiger balm or icy hot, but with herbs, beeswax, cayenne or ghost pepper, menthol, wintergreen. cbd version or no? Sure, would try it. 13. I need to inventory our canned goods but do you like things like peach jam, cardamom plum jam, peach butter, plum butter, pickles, applesauce with nothing added, applesauce with red hots, Would love: dried apples or pears, blackberry jam, huckleberry jam, or dried elderberries 14. Any interest in things from our garden like dried mint, catnip, lavender, rose petals, dill weed or dill seeds, sage, rue, mugwort, rosemary? Catnip or rosemary 15. How about alcoholic things like rose petal liqueur, lavender vanilla bean liqueur, various flavors of mead (chocolate orange, strawberry mango, whatever my son is making)? The idea of chocolate orange mead is delightful 16. Pumpkin bread or zucchini bread? How about blueberry zucchini bread with a lemon glaze?   Pumpkin bread 17. How do you feel about raisin in baked goods? Like in Oatmeal cookies? Sure. My favorite cookies are crispy, the better to dunk in tea. 18. Lego? If so, what types, minifigures? Not a huge Lego person 19. Favorite spooky fictional characters? The Crow that says Nevermore, Binx from Hocus Pocus 20. Luvmilk's seasonal goodies are out. What would you like? https://www.luvmilk.com/mm2022.html#/ I’ve never tried them but the Doll Parts & Werewolf scents sound nice – maybe try one in the bath products (Epsom salt or milk bath) 21.  Would you like a Pyrex 4-cup Nightmare Before Christmas bowl with lid? (Can also get Starwars and various Disney ones.) Oh, those are awesome NMBC please. Or Hocus Pocus. 22,August Tea's fall sale starts tomorrow, 20% off everything on the site with code FALL20. Is there anything you would like to try, my Pumpkin? https://august.la/ Yes! I love tea & have not tried this company. Any of these would be lovely to try. Low Country, Passage, Cabaret, Dark Iris, Metropolitan, Black Metallic, Dirty Chai, Leatherbound 23. I grow lots of different herbs and I'm dehydrating loads of them right now, are you possibly interested in: catnip, sage (culinary and/or purple), oregano (Greek and/or purple), rosemary, plantain herb, chives, celery, licorice mint, lovage leaf, mugwort, mint, spearmint, chives, borage leaf, blackberry leaf, raspberry leaf, comfrey, lemon balm, or others? Yes please Chives, celery, blackberry leaf, raspberry leaf, Rosemary 24. My peacock is molting his tail feathers, would you like some? Would love some. I had some and a kitten stole them all & destroyed them. My local source of them is no longer with us so I have no way to replace them. 25. I'm learning embroidery. Is there a simple motif or symbol (like a pumpkin, a black cat, flowers, spider web…) you might like hand embroidered? Would love any of those 27.  I'm taking a trip to New Orleans, anything you'd like food or souvenir-wise? Anything you think is fun Halloween wise. I’m told you can buy jars of darker rouxs there (looks like peanut butter, but is a long toasted roux for cooking) a small jar would be fabulous. 28.  Are your booklists linked somewhere, and up to date? There’s an Amazon list linked but here’s some more booky info: I’m a big fan of Urban Fantasy (please note, this is not paranormal romance). Seanan Mcguire & Kim Harrison. I’m currently 2 books into a series called Rosie O’Grady’s Paranormal Bar & Grill that I’m really enjoying & would love to get the next books in the series. ( Sex & romance are okay if they make sense, but the ones that are soft core porn with werewolves & etc are not my style) Give me a mystery or puzzle to solve. I also really love Witchy Historical-ish novels. Louisa Morgan - I’ve read Secret History Of Witches & the Great Witch of Brittany, but would love another of hers. I’ve read all of the Deborah Harkness novels. Also the Witches of New York.
29. Do you have fur kids and would they like treats as well??   I have 5 furkids of the feline flavor - Mooch, Gytha, Jade, Molly, & the baby (literally) Vimes. They love random feathers you find in your yard (they smell like birdie, aka lunch) & catnip, & crinkle balls. 30. Do you have any interest in trying my infused moonshine whiskey? I've been thinking of experimenting with autumn spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, clove) and maybe a chocolate chai. Yes would love them, especially chocolate chai. 31. Any interest in spooky shape wax melts in your favorite candle scents? (What are your favorite candle scents?) I do not have a melter, I use candles 32. How about lotion bars? Yes, I love little ones I can put in a knitting bag. 33.  Bird and Blend Tea Co. just came out with their Autumnal tea drop! Anything look good to you? (Also, if you're not a pumpkin-y person I invite you to explore their other offerings, cause everything they do is magical) Check 'em out: https://www.birdandblendtea.us I adore their pumpkin pie chai & have drunk up my stash of last year,s version. Mocha chai, violet cream & Pan Galactic gargle blaster also piqued my curiosity. Also, there is one called Toast & Tea that I had a sample of that was delicious. (not sure if it was a seasonal) 34. Do you need any BPAL storage? Bottles? Imps? I have a gorgeous rack hubby made me for the bottles. I’m absolutely crap at storing imps & need an intervention, or at least a way to better store them. Suggestions are welcome. 35. Does anything catch your eye from my local tea purveyors? https://www.fridaytea.com/ (I hope they make more Womb of Doom soon!) Pumpkin chai, French cookie, caramel apple blacktea or https: //perennialtearoom.com/  almond sugar cookie 36. Can you use a mug? What kind/size do you like? I mostly use 16-18 oz mugs. Most of mine are hand thrown & collected over a long time. There are also a bunch of nerdy Star Trek ones 37.  One of my favorite Etsy chandlers is having a sale, anything catch your feathery fancy?  https://www.etsy.com/shop/TeresaLynnsSimpleLux Any of the autumn ones that do not include smoke/ember notes. There is a vanilla & black currant one in the discontinued/sale area that would be lovely. 38. NEW AND TIME-SENSITIVE QUESTION!
Does anything appeal from the Nocturne Alchemy Halloween Update? I just placed my order, so I can add-on a treat or two for you until Monday night, September 12th! https://nocturnealchemy.com/collections/limited-collection So many this year have musk notes I can’t wear. Vintage Witch or Conjuring with the Witch might be good 39.  Quick question - If I were ordering some marmalade or other jammy things, would you be interested in any of the following? Orange Marmalade, Blood Orange Marmalade, or whole fruit jams in strawberry, peach, current, or triple berry? I make red & pink currant jams, but black currant or Blood orange would be awesome. 40. For decor what general Halloween style is preferred? Traditional, cute spooky, dark and gothic, horror, etc? More descriptive the better!! Vintage witchy, Crows, Ravens, Owls, Bats, mysterious apothecary jars with ancient labels. I love art deco & art nouveau Halloween designs. Not Cute or cartoony. 41.  (please read in thread as it's rather long)  Are you interested in anything from Solstice Scents? https://www.solsticescents.com - Estate Lavender, Estate Vanilla, Lavender Vanilla 42.  Do you have a strong preference for whether packages are numbered 1-13, thus curating your experience somewhat, or do you prefer the random draw method where you can follow your whims and open in whatever order you choose? If you have a plan, please number them.

lawardrop_27512

August 26, 2022

Mountaingrrl

This Is Halloween 2022 answers

I just have to start this ....Cellar Door just posted their Halloween goodies - I love their scents, soaps and candles - which of these might you fancy? Maybe the black soap? If you'd like handmade knit items, are you good with soft wools or do you prefer acrylic only? I've found I can wear alpaca wool, but otherwise prefer plant and synthetic fibers. Are there any items you'd love for fall/halloweenie? (Ie mittens, hat, fingerless mitts, cowl, legwarmers) Socks would be nice. Anyone fancying the new Paintbox Soapworks or Witch Baby Soap Halloween launches? Nothing's really catching my eye. Would you be interested in an adult Halloween coloring book? I recently backed on kickstarter for one by a local gothic art market near me and it's due in during the swap period. Sure.
What are some OCYL brands you've been wanting to dabble in? Elorea, CB I Hate Perfume, Kerosene, Etat Libre d'Orange. I am working on making bath bombs. Would you be willing to try my creations? How about wax tarts? What type of scents do you favor? If they're something that could be used in the shower, sure! For these I like citrus scents. What kinds of home smell good things do you like? (I.e. incense, candles, wax melts, felt scent balls, essential oils, linen spray) Essential oils by themselves or in felt scent balls. My question for the fellow pumpkins would you like anything from the bath and bodyworks Halloween line? ? Not for me, thanks. Do you have any interest in spooky squishmallows? Nope. And would you enjoy spooky stationary? A small notepad or post-its would be welcome. I know a lot of us are witchy and have deeply held beliefs about the materials we use as part of our practice. If you're one of those individuals, are there certain herbs, crystals, etc that you do not want to receive? Just keep it ethical. If in doubt, feel free to reach out or have a Nacho Witch ask me. When you have a distinct preference for one holiday over another, What are some cross over items that actually work for both? Seasonal fruits, sweets. One question (that is actually several questions) -- Local honey? Infused/flavored honey? Local infused/flavored honey with Southwest notes (jalapeno, other pepper, mesquite, acacia) I'd be into trying any of these. Any spooky/weenie DVD's you're missing and would like in your collection? I have a DVD drive on my computer and no collection! If there's something you think I'd like, sure. I'm into weenie more than spooky. Dang (or good!), another serious question -- Shampoo and/or conditioner bars and if so, for what type of hair (dry, fine, oily, curly, normal)? I've never tried them - I'd be game for a conditioner bar. My hair is dry, thick, coarse and curly. I just got the email that the Ectogasm Halloween Collection is live. Does anything interest you? https://www.ectogasm.net/collections/halloween The socks look fun. On a scale from Paprika Is a Heatwave to Let Me Eat a Peck of Pickled Ghost Chiles, how spicy is too spicy, and how spicy is just right? Ghost peppers are too hot for me, but I do like it pretty spicy. Bird's eye, Scotch bonnet or habanero chilis are just right. I make lightweight hairfalls- would you be interested in some? Either to incorporate into a costume or just for your own year-round use? If so, name your colors and preferred length, and if you have any fiber allergies you want me to take note of! Not for me, thanks. If I were to make you a set of arm warmers/ fingerless mitts, what color(s) & style would you like? Long and and black or soft colors. Sold and stripes both appeal to me and I love cashmeres! Homemade canned and baked and concocted goodies? Any aversions? If I could make you some of my fudge, what would you prefer? No aversion to homemade treats! As far as fudge goes, I like it on the lighter side - fruit and/or nut flavors are good to me. Are you open to trying different indie perfume houses if I find a scent that I think you'd enjoy? Definitely! I love making stickers!! If I could design you some stickers, what would you love to have? It could be halloween themed or not! My art style is a bit simplistic, cartoony, and cutesy, I usually draw fairies but last year I did a swap on reddit and made someone a bunch of halloween dog stickers lol. (Sidenote: They probably won't be waterproof, but they're glossy vinyl!) Big brown tabby cats, a flying piano, monarch butterfly. I've got a bunch of small round labels perfect for bpal 5ml label lid art! Name your top 5-10 scents that you'd love to have lid art made for! Just as a fun little extra in your package if desired (Could also work for other companies with lids just like the BPAL bottles) Pognophobia, Insupportable Misery, Anthelion, Luperci, Enkhespalos. I am going to Dragon Con for the first time! Which of these BPALs do you want? Peach Absinthe sounds interesting! Would you be interested in a bag like we sell in our etsy shop? https://twinklentwilight.etsy.com - if so, but you don't see fabric you like maybe link to some photos of fabric you like? - we can do small box bags or pencil / cosmetic / notions type bags too. or with a drawstring on top instead of a zipper. - you don't HAVE to use them just for knitting/crochet, you can use them for cross stitch or even not as project bags. Sure, I like a lot of the fabrics with cats. If you are a yarnie, are you interested in a ceramic yarn bowl? I have an extra Harry Potter (I know, I know) one from Lennymud that I bought before the whole JKR debacle and it didn't profit her in any form anyway. I believe it's Gryffindor themed. I'm not a yarnie. If you are a yarnie, I'd love to gift some yarn from my stash so give me an idea of colors / weight / material / yardage you'd like. Not a yarnie. Are you interested in trying some of our "thunder butter"? It's like tiger balm or icy hot, but with herbs, beeswax, cayenne or ghost pepper, menthol, wintergreen. cbd version or no? Sure, without cbd. I need to inventory our canned goods but do you like things like peach jam, cardamom plum jam, peach butter, plum butter, pickles, applesauce with nothing added, applesauce with red hots, dried apples or pears, bread and butter pickles, dill pickles, blackberry jam, huckleberry jam, candied jalapenos? All the jams sound amazing. Any interest in things from our garden like dried mint, catnip, lavender, rose petals, dill weed or dill seeds, sage, rue, mugwort, rosemary? Rose petals, yes. How about alcoholic things like rose petal liqueur, lavender vanilla bean liqueur, various flavors of mead (chocolate orange, strawberry mango, whatever my son is making)? In small amounts - I don't drink, but would find culinary uses for these occasionally. Rose petal liqueur sounds especially nice to me. Pumpkin bread or zucchini bread? How about blueberry zucchini bread with a lemon glaze? Mmm, pumpkin bread. I make specialty simple syrups. You can use them in teas or cocktails (and desserts). How do you feel about a Hibiscus simple syrup? I use 2 ounce bottles for these so its just a fun amount. That sounds delicious! Tea: I have a morning coffee habit, so don't have any more caffeine-space for tea. But herbal tisanes are welcome. I prefer bagged. Tights: Sure, warm ones will help with Wisconsin winters. Size L. Would you like to receive a 2D collage art piece? What overall vibe would you be into? (spooky, autumnal, whimsical, eerie, lovely, occult, bizarre, smutty etc.?) Maybe, if you felt you could do something that speaks to me. Lovely, whimsical, autumnal, bizarre are all possibilities. - Do you like rocks/gemstone jewelry? Prefer polished/smooth rocks or raw/rough? Any favorite stones, rocks, colors that you'd like? I rarely wear jewelry. New August BPAL releases I joined a decant circle, but I didn't get Lavender Buttercream and that sounds good too. Luvmilks seasonal goodies are out! What scents and formats appeal to you, my little pumpkin? Goblin Sugar Scrub looks nice. Would you like a Pyrex 4-cup Nightmare Before Christmas bowl with lid? (Can also get Starwars and various Disney ones.) No thanks. August Tea's fall sale starts tomorrow, 20% off everything on the site with code FALL20. Is there anything you would like to try, my Pumpkin? https://august.la/ All of the Rooibos ones look nice. I prefer tea bags. I've recently taken up embroidery, would you like a small (I embroider on 4" hoops) embroidered piece? What sort of design would you like? Oh, interesting thought. Something a little cottagecore and a little bit rock & roll? Peacock feathers: Yes, please! My kitty enjoys them. Do you wear nail polish, and if so, would you like some? What colors or finishes? I don't wear nail polish. I'm going to the farmer's market tomorrow, and there are lots of great vendors. Would you be interested in soap or chapstick or bath/body products? If you find some effective chapstick that tastes good, I could go for that. Would you be interested in a tumbler like these? If so, what theme would you like it to be? Glitter or no glitter? What color do you want the liquid to be or would you prefer the blood drip look? No thanks. How do you feel about ribbons? Is there anything in particular you are looking for if you'd want some? What about ribbon remnants? Colors/textures? My mom is my exclusive ribbon provider. ? Would you be interested in any skincare items? Anything you would not want? In small quantities, sure. Nothing too complicated or involved. Do you have any interest in trying my infused moonshine whiskey? I've been thinking of experimenting with autumn spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, clove) and maybe a chocolate chai. Nondrinker here, and it doesn't sound like something I could cook with, so no on this. Any interest in spooky shape wax melts in your favorite candle scents? (What are your favorite candle scents?) That sounds fun. Citrus essential oils would be awesome. How about lotion bars? That'd be nice for my dry winter skin. Unscented or lightly/simply scented would be ideal. Bird and Blend tea just did their Autumn drop! Anything look good to you? https://www.birdandblendtea.us (Also, if you're not a pumpkin person, I invite you to check out the rest of their offerings, which are always exceptional!) I'm not really into tea these days. Arcana Craves halloween drop! Anything catching your eye? https://arcanacraves.com/ I'm curious about the Trees layering note, the Smoked Vanilla layering note, and Honeys Crave Smoldering Cauldrons. Pickety Witch: Nothing is striking my fancy there. Nail polish: I don't wear it. Lush: The Blood Orange appeals to me. DIY band patches: I'm already awash in this kind of merch due to being a musician and supporting other local musicians, so I'll pass on this. Because clothing sizing is so notoriously random &&& my idea of cute may be entirely different from your cute... sock dreams? yea or nay? Anything in particular catch your eyes? Yea. I like anklets and crew length. There are lots of novelty prints I like there. The bamboo looks nice too. New Q: I have been buying soap from https://rockytopsoap.com for at least a decade as they are unscented and less likely to affect which perfume I pull out.... I realize they are not colored and swirly and as pretty but they tend to be super hydrating and luxurious. Do you have any interest in these? Maybe a small one? Does anything appeal from the Nocturne Alchemy Halloween Update? I just placed my order, so I can add-on a treat or two for you until Monday night, September 12th! https://nocturnealchemy.com/collections/limited-collection Haunted Tree, Conjuring with the Enchantress both look good to me. Are you interested in any art supplies? If so, what kinds and colours? Sure -- surprise me! I already have color pencils and crayons, but anything else is fair game. What are your fave smells for incense, and do you have a preference for format (cones, stick, loose without needing charcoal, loose that needs charcoal)? No incense for me. Anything catch your eye from this super cool queer creepy-cute style UK artist? https://www.abprallen.co.uk/ Nothing's catching my eye. Pls say more about your book preferences if you haven't already! Esp. regarding fiction. Favorite recent read was The Overstory. Here's a question... there's sooooooo many on here about tea but for my fellow coffee gals... do you prefer whole bean or ground?? if there's a choice how do you like your coffee ground?? I prefer whole bean.

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August 25, 2022

yowahoshihime's Blog

This is Halloween 2022 Q&A

I just have to start this ....Cellar Door just posted their Halloween goodies - I love their scents, soaps and candles - which of these might you fancy? https://cellardoorbathsupply.com/collections/halloween-fall-collection?_kx=wJHWHTN2OASY0k5c5ZR301X0_-q-0iaglCjL2XDqO-E%3D.SE8AhX I definitely want that Basic Witch candle! Haunted Woods, Holland Hard Cider, and October Road candles look great too. Also any soap ends in those scents. If you'd like handmade knit items, are you good with soft wools or do you prefer acrylic only? Yes soft wools are fine! Are there any items you'd love for fall/halloweenie? (Ie mittens, hat, fingerless mitts, cowl, legwarmers) I would love a cowl. I love big drapey stuff. Anyone fancying the new Paintbox Soapworks or Witch Baby Soap Halloween launches? From PBSW, September all products lol. From Witch Baby Soap, AUTUMN EDITION CAFEOMANCY BODY BUTTER, Medusa Face Soap (I finally used mine up!), and PSYCHIC HAND SANITIZER What are some OCYL brands you've been wanting to dabble in? I like PBSW perfumes but I really haven't explored too much beyond BPAL. If you find a scent you think I'd like though I'd totally be up for it. I don't really use imps/samples though.

I am working on making bath bombs. Would you be willing to try my creations? How about wax tarts? What type of scents do you favor? No to bath bombs yes to wax tarts! See my questionnaire for scent preferences.

What kinds of home smell good things do you like? (I.e. incense, candles, wax melts, felt scent balls, essential oils, linen spray) I like candles, wax melts, and linen spray. I've never tried felt scent balls before but they sound interesting. For sprays please make sure any oils involved are dog friendly!
My question for the fellow pumpkins would you like anything from the bath and bodyworks Halloween line? ? The hand sanitizers, spooky cider lane candle, and pumpkin milkshake pocketback holder. Do you have any interest in spooky squishmallows? No thanks And would you enjoy spooky stationary? Yes I love stationery! I know a lot of us are witchy and have deeply held beliefs about the materials we use as part of our practice. If you're one of those individuals, are there certain herbs, crystals, etc that you do not want to receive? not applicable When you have a distinct preference for one holiday over another, What are some crossover items that actually work for both? Pumpkins! Black cats, falling leaves. One question (that is actually several questions) -- Local honey? Infused/flavored honey? Local infused/flavored honey with Southwest notes (jalapeno, other pepper, mesquite, acacia)? Yes I love honey! I also like infused/flavored honey when it's floral/fruity. Does anything from JiJi Knight spark your interest? https://jijiknight.com/ Omg I love JiJi Knight! I'd love any of her art but the witches and the moon phone one are deff favorites. Any spooky/weenie DVDs you're missing and would like in your collection? NMBC? the Crow? An old Hammer film? Dark Shadows? The Omen? Sleepy Hallow?...? No thanks Dang (or good!), another serious question -- Shampoo and/or conditioner bars and if so, for what type of hair (dry, fine, oily, curly, normal)? Yes! I currently use a shampoo bar and love it. I'd love to try a conditioner bar as well. I have oily hair that sheds like crazy and is fairly fine. I just got the email that the Ectogasm Halloween Collection is live. Does anything interest you? https://www.ectogasm.net/collections/halloween Witchy Washi Tape in Black and Gold Autumn Leaf Collar Pin Set Silver and Red Caffeine Fiend Coffee Mug Pin Red Rose Ouija Planchette Pin On a scale from Paprika Is a Heatwave to Let Me Eat a Peck of Pickled Ghost Chiles, how spicy is too spicy, and how spicy is just right? Mmmm Paprika~ I don't have the best spice tolerance. I order mild at Indian restaurants but I can handle a medium splice japanese curry which is lessspicyy than Indian curry. I make lightweight hairfalls- would you be interested in some? Either to incorporate into a costume or just for your own year-round use? If so, name your colors and preferred length, and if you have any fiber allergies you want me to take note of! No thanks! Hello all, I have a question. I make things from old sweaters. If I were to make you a set of arm warmers/ fingerless mitts, what color(s) & style would you like? Options- Long or short? Solid - one fabric Stripes- bands of colors sewn together- like fun black & red, black & purple etc. I currently have some nice cashmeres. Sure thing! I'd love a short pair of striped ones. Black and another color like red, purple, or blue would be great. Homemade canned and baked and concocted goodies? Any aversions? If I could make you some of my fudge, what would you prefer? Omg yes! Nothing too spicy. For the fudge, I'd love some of the pistachio. Are you open to trying different indie perfume houses if I find a scent that I think you'd enjoy? Yes! I love making stickers!! If I could design you some stickers, what would you love to have? It could be halloween themed or not! My art style is a bit simplistic, cartoony, and cutesy, I usually draw fairies but last year I did a swap on reddit and made someone a bunch of halloween dog stickers lol. (Sidenote: They probably won't be waterproof, but they're glossy vinyl!) Omg yes! I love foxes and anything fall themed would be great. I've got a bunch of small round labels perfect for bpal 5ml label lid art! Name your top 5-10 scents that you'd love to have lid art made for! Just as a fun little extra in your package if desired  (Could also work for other companies with lids just like the BPAL bottles) So cool! Semiramis
Fearful Pleasure Tamamo no Mae Screamers Cottonmouth Lambs Wool I'm going to Disneyworld in late September! I'll be going to all four parks and attending both the Not-So-Scary Halloween Bash and Epcot's Food and Wine Festival. Is there ANYTHING from Disney that you would like? Is there something you collect that perhaps you'd enjoy a Disney version of (tea, socks, enamel pins, plushies etc etc etc)??? I've actually never been to any of the Disney parks so I'm not familiar with the merch. I'd love to go to the Food and Wine Festival though. One of my friends went to years ago and it looked great. Would you like any decor from Say Target, Homewood, or William and Sonoma? No thanks I am going to Dragon Con for the first time! Which of these BPALs do you want? https://us4.campaign-archive.com/?u=50266fc02a3b75767125e0ed2&id=9bf4d797e8 I would LOVE Pomegranate Peach Martini and Peach, Lemon Peel, Sugared Blackberry. But, I am going to Dragon Con this weekend. Is there anything you would like? Lab wise or just general geekery If you happen to see any Yae Miko from Genshin I won't say no lol Would you be interested in a bag like we sell in our etsy shop?   https://twinklentwilight.etsy.com - if so, but you don't see fabric you like maybe link to some photos of fabric you like? - we can do small box bags or pencil / cosmetic / notions type bags too. or with a drawstring on top instead of a zipper. - you don't HAVE to use them just for knitting/crochet, you can use them for cross stitch or even not as project bags. Oh wow I love them! They'd be perfect for my embroidery. I really like the Shiny bats, What the Cats Told The Moon, and Mystic ones. If you are a yarnie, are you interested in a ceramic yarn bowl? I have an extra Harry Potter (I know, I know) one from Lennymud that I bought before the whole JKR debacle and it didn't profit her in any form anyway. I believe it's Gryffindor themed. No thanks If you are a yarnie, I'd love to gift some yarn from my stash so give me an idea of colors / weight / material / yardage you'd like. No yarn here, just floss! Are you interested in trying some of our "thunder butter"? It's like tiger balm or icy hot, but with herbs, beeswax, cayenne or ghost pepper, menthol, wintergreen. cbd version or no? Oh wow I'd love some! No cbd though please. I need to inventory our canned goods but do you like things like peach jam, cardamom plum jam, peach butter, plum butter, pickles, applesauce with nothing added, applesauce with red hots, dried apples or pears, bread and butter pickles, dill pickles, blackberry jam, huckleberry jam, candied jalapenos? Omg yes to everything except the pickles and the spicey stuff. Any interest in things from our garden like dried mint, catnip, lavender, rose petals, dill weed or dill seeds, sage, rue, mugwort, rosemary? I'd love some mint, rose petals, sage, and rosemary! How about alcoholic things like rose petal liqueur, lavender vanilla bean liqueur, various flavors of mead (chocolate orange, strawberry mango, whatever my son is making)? All of the yes. I absolutely love mead. Pumpkin bread or zucchini bread? How about blueberry zucchini bread with a lemon glaze? Yes please! Blueberry zucchini bread with a lemon glaze sounds heavenly. I make specialty simple syrups. You can use them in teas or cocktails (and desserts). How do you feel about a Hibiscus simple syrup? I use 2 ounce bottles for these so its just a fun amount. Omg I would love that! I actually have some hibiscus rose bitters that it would go perfectly with. Format for tea? e.g. teabag vs loose Both are fine! Do you like spooky themed tights? If so, what are your measurements? I do but finding tights in my size is hard. I included measurements in myquestionnairee Pls post your book wishlist! I don't really have one, sorry! Most of my fictional reading these days is fanfic Would you like to receive a 2D collage art piece? What overall vibe would you be into? (spooky, autumnal, whimsical, eerie, lovely, occult, bizarre, smutty etc.?) I would love that! Spooky or autumnal would be great. Do you like rocks/gemstone jewelry? Prefer polished/smooth rocks or raw/rough? Any favorite stones, rocks, colors that you'd like? I don't have a ton of gemstone jewelry but I'd always love some! Carnelian is a particular favorite but I also like Lapis Lazuli,Turquoise (this I actually have a bunch of jewelry of that I inherited from my Mimi who bought it all out west from Native Americans), Agate, and Onyx. Any interest in the August releases that got announced today? https://blackphoenixalchemylab.com/product-tag/august-2022/ Omg yes I do have a few! A Summer Night
Columns of the Temple of Neptune at Paestum
Moon When The Cherries Turn Black
Shells
The Soap Bubbles Luvmilks seasonal goodies are out! What scents and formats appeal to you, my little pumpkin? None of the scents are really my thing, sorry Would you like a Pyrex 4-cup Nightmare Before Christmas bowl with lid? (Can also get Starwars and various Disney ones.) No thanks. August Tea's fall sale starts tomorrow, 20% off everything on the site with code FALL20. Is there anything you would like to try, my Pumpkin? HONEYDEW MELON MINT TEA sounds delicious! Do you wear nail polish, and if so, would you like some? What colors or finishes? I haven't worn nail polish in years but I've been thinking about starting up again. I like darker and jewel tone colors. I'm going to the farmer's market tomorrow, and there are lots of great vendors. Would you be interested in soap or chapstick or bath/body products? Omg yes I love farmer's markets Would you be interested in a tumbler like these? If so, what theme would you like it to be? Glitter or no glitter? What color do you want the liquid to be or would you prefer the blood drip look? Oh man that Ghost one is AMAZING. For colors I'd like a lavender or blue. How do you feel about ribbons? Is there anything in particular you are looking for if you'd want some? What about ribbon remnants? Colors/textures? Yes actually! I need ribbons for my finished embroidery pieces. Darker and jewel tone colors would be awesome. Would you be interested in any skincare items? Anything you would not want? No thanks, I have quite a lot of good stuff that I always forget to use already lol. New question: Is anyone else interested in the latest Sphere & Sundry release? https://sphereandsundry.com/offerings/bpals-of-exalted-venus-ii/ Or other S&S offerings? I'm definitely interested in Lepos Do you have any interest in trying my infused moonshine whiskey? I've been thinking of experimenting with autumn spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, clove) and maybe a chocolate chai. Those both sound amazing! Any interest in spooky shape wax melts in your favorite candle scents? (What are your favorite candle scents?) Yes Please! Favorite scents are the same as perfumes but I also like more foody leaning scents in candles. How about lotion bars? I've never used one but I'd love to give one a try! Bird and Blend tea just did their Autumn drop! Anything look good to you? https://www.birdandblendtea.us  (Also, if you're not a pumpkin person, I invite you to check out the rest of their offerings, which are always exceptional!) No thanks Arcana Craves halloween drop! Anything catching your eye? https://arcanacraves.com/ Not from the Halloween drop but Vanilla Craves Mermaid Shoals, Vanilla Craves Forest Rituals, and Apples Crave Flora sound AMAZING. I feel like with some of the witchy/seasonal stuff it might be helpful to know everyone's signs. If you're interested in that kind of thing, what's your sign? I'm a Virgo Sun and Libra Moon/Rising/Venus! Would you like anything from The Pickety Witch? (I'm going to the Vegas Oddities and Curiosities Expo next weekend, and she's vending there, so it may not matter if an item is in stock or not on the website!) https://www.thepicketywitch.com/ I love the Halloween Witch Hat Enamel Pin and the Vampire Bat Necklace. so these nail polishes keep showing up on my instagram and they are kinda vampy--do you wear polish and do any of these float your boat? NOTE I have never worn Holo Taco stuff so cannot vouch for quality just the vibes are super witchy ? https://www.holotaco.com/collections/dark-rainbow-collection Violet Nightmares and Dead Petals are totally up my alley. I have another new question! Favorite bands/artists? Perhaps you'd be interested in a DIY patch to sew onto your jacket/pants/bag or maybe pins or a sticker or anything DIY-ish? Within Temptation, Wagakki Band, Aimer, GARNiDELIA, Lisa oooh I am reviewing my switch witch help answers from 2017 and was reminded of Lush--there used to be a big Lushie/BPALista crossover at one point. Is that still the case? If so dearest pumpkin are you a Lushie? Is there anything from Lush you are coveting? Their halloweenie stuff is out here: https://www.lushusa.com/halloween/?cgid=halloween&pmid=604&start=0&sz=28 Oh man I used to love Lush. I haven't shopped there in ages though since I lost my nice tub access. The Ghost in the Dark Soap and Vampire Kisses Lip Scrub look good though. Because clothing sizing is so notoriously random &&& my idea of cute may be entirely different from your cute... sock dreams? yea or nay? Anything in particular catch your eyes? Unfortunately nothing there except the ankle socks will fit me. I'm a size G on Snag Tights though and I really like this pair: https://snagtights.us/collections/snag-halloween-tights/products/80-denier-tights-wicca?variant=40258235433029 I have been buying soap from https://rockytopsoap.com for at least a decade as they are unscented and less likely to affect which perfume I pull out.... I realize they are not colored and swirly and as pretty but they tend to be super hydrating and luxurious. Do you have any interest in these? The Facial Soap for Oily Skin anRooibosis Tea Shampoo look great! Nocturne Alchemy just dropped their Halloween 2022 limited collection! I am popping in here to see if anything would strike the fancy of my pumpkin? ? https://nocturnealchemy.com/collections/limited-collection/products/new-halloween-2022-limited-collection Moon Musk, all 3 31 Bats, and Vampiress Wine – Orange Blossom Wine sound right up my alley! Here's a question... there's sooooooo many on here about tea but for my fellow coffee gals... do you prefer whole bean or ground?? if there's a choice how do you like your coffee ground?? I can grind my own beans but coarse ground for cold brew is also good! Look at Cat Coven's site and tell me what you see that appeals - she is one of my favorite Halloweeny artists, and makes awesome things. I like supporting her work. https://www.catcoven.com/collections/new-arrivals First of all, WOW that kickstarter. I definitely backed it. Second, I really like the Halloween is a Lifestyle T-Shirt (I'd be a 3x) and the Metamorphosis (Stone) - Mini Zipper Bag. Are you interested in any art supplies? If so, what kinds and colours? Yes! I could do with some more embroidery hoops, I mostly use 5" but I'd like to get some 3" too. DMC thread (I'm currently working on replacing my cheap starter thread with it), and embroidery patterns or kits.
What are your fave smells for incense, and do you have a preference for format (cones, stick, loose without needing charcoal, loose that needs charcoal)? No incense please.
Anything catch your eye from this super cool queer creepy-cute style UK artist? https://www.abprallen.co.uk/ I like the pride moth pin but most of it is too pastel for my tastes. Pls say more about your book preferences if you haven't already! Esp. regarding fiction. I'm really not a big fiction reader outside of fanfic. I love non fiction books on history and mythology though.

yowahoshihime

August 23, 2022

mymymai's Blog

This Is Halloween! Swap 2022

mymymai

August 23, 2022

This Is Halloween 2022

Questions

Wishlist linkies: BPAL Wishlist ISO Wishes Etsy Favorites Amazon.ca ideas Chapters Indigo wishlist (solely books, totally ok with getting used items) updated 8/30 just have to start this ....Cellar Door just posted their Halloween goodies - I love their scents, soaps and candles - which of these might you fancy? https://cellardoorbathsupply.com/collections/halloween-fall-collection?_kx=wJHWHTN2OASY0k5c5ZR301X0_-q-0iaglCjL2XDqO-E%3D.SE8AhX So many of these look great (soap, soap ends or candle): Black no. 1, Farmhouse Pumpkin, Graveyard Smash, Holland Hard Cider, Michigan Moonglow, October Road, Once Bitten, Sanderson Spice If you'd like handmade knit items, are you good with soft wools or do you prefer acrylic only? Either! Are there any items you'd love for fall/halloweenie? (Ie mittens, hat, fingerless mitts, cowl, legwarmers) Love fingerless mittens or a non-cowl scarf Anyone fancying the new Paintbox Soapworks or Witch Baby Soap Halloween launches? PBSW Soaps or Bath Streusel: Cartographer Wasp, Cathedral of Pumpkins, Deacon, Fantasticake, Moonshadow, Once for Yes, Red Right Hand Would you be interested in an adult Halloween coloring book? I recently backed on kickstarter for one by a local gothic art market near me and it's due in during the swap period. Sure!
What are some OCYL brands you've been wanting to dabble in? I also like Arcana, Possets, Nui Cobalt, Haus of Gloi, Nocturne Alchemy

I am working on making bath bombs. Would you be willing to try my creations? How about wax tarts? What type of scents do you favor? Bath bombs would be fun. I don't use wax melts

What kinds of home smell good things do you like? (I.e. incense, candles, wax melts, felt scent balls, essential oils, linen spray) Linen/room sprays mostly, candles, Japanese incense
My question for the fellow pumpkins would you like anything from the bath and bodyworks Halloween line? ? No thanks Do you have any interest in spooky squishmallows? Sure! They're cute - it's hard to decide which I like best And would you enjoy spooky stationary? Yes! especially small notepads I know a lot of us are witchy and have deeply held beliefs about the materials we use as part of our practice. If you're one of those individuals, are there certain herbs, crystals, etc that you do not want to receive? Not really When you have a distinct preference for one holiday over another, What are some cross over items that actually work for both? Cats? Tea? Cozy items? One question (that is actually several questions) -- Local honey? Infused/flavored honey? Local infused/flavored honey with Southwest notes (jalapeno, other pepper, mesquite, acacia)? Yum! I like all kinds of honey, the more unusual the better Does anything from JiJi Knight spark your interest? https://jijiknight.com/ Hot & Cute but no thanks Any spooky/weenie DVDs you're missing and would like in your collection? NMBC? the Crow? An old Hammer film? Dark Shadows? The Omen? Sleepy Hallow?...? I'm good Dang (or good!), another serious question -- Shampoo and/or conditioner bars and if so, for what type of hair (dry, fine, oily, curly, normal)? No thanks, I'm happy with my current regime I just got the email that the Ectogasm Halloween Collection is live. Does anything interest you? https://www.ectogasm.net/collections/halloween Lots of great pins & socks (pumpkins, cats) On a scale from Paprika Is a Heatwave to Let Me Eat a Peck of Pickled Ghost Chiles, how spicy is too spicy, and how spicy is just right? Mild to medium spicy - I was going to say Jalapeno but most of my hot sauces seem to be habanero or chipotle flavoured I make lightweight hairfalls- would you be interested in some? Either to incorporate into a costume or just for your own year-round use? If so, name your colors and preferred length, and if you have any fiber allergies you want me to take note of! No thanks Hello all, I have a question. I make things from old sweaters. If I were to make you a set of arm warmers/ fingerless mitts, what color(s) & style would you like? Options: Long or short? /Solid - one fabric/Stripes- bands of colors sewn together- like fun black & red, black & purple etc. I currently have some nice cashmeres. I would love short striped or solid fingerless mitts Homemade canned and baked and concocted goodies? Any aversions? Not really If I could make you some of my fudge, what would you prefer? Not crazy about maple, can't go wrong with chocolate but I'm easy if you have a different specialty Are you open to trying different indie perfume houses if I find a scent that I think you'd enjoy? Sure! I love making stickers!! If I could design you some stickers, what would you love to have? It could be halloween themed or not! My art style is a bit simplistic, cartoony, and cutesy, I usually draw fairies but last year I did a swap on reddit and made someone a bunch of halloween dog stickers lol. (Sidenote: They probably won't be waterproof, but they're glossy vinyl!) Those sound cool! I've got a bunch of small round labels perfect for bpal 5ml label lid art! Name your top 5-10 scents that you'd love to have lid art made for! Just as a fun little extra in your package if desired (Could also work for other companies with lids just like the BPAL bottles) Dorian, Snake Milk, Gingerbread Villain, Sugar Cookie Snow White, Dee I'm going to Disneyworld in late September! I'll be going to all four parks and attending both the Not-So-Scary Halloween Bash and Epcot's Food and Wine Festival. Is there ANYTHING from Disney that you would like? Is there something you collect that perhaps you'd enjoy a Disney version of (tea, socks, enamel pins, plushies etc etc etc)??? Can't think of anything Would you like any decor from Say Target, Homewood, or William and Sonoma? Too much to choose from I am going to Dragon Con for the first time! Which of these BPALs do you want? https://us4.campaign-archive.com/?u=50266fc02a3b75767125e0ed2&id=9bf4d797e8 Peach, Lemon Peel, Sugared Blackberry & Ridiculously Sexy Peach But, I am going to Dragon Con this weekend. Is there anything you would like? Lab wise or just general geekery I'm good Would you be interested in a bag like we sell in our etsy shop? https://twinklentwilight.etsy.com Love What the Cats Told the Moon, Big Black Kitty, - if so, but you don't see fabric you like maybe link to some photos of fabric you like? - we can do small box bags or pencil / cosmetic / notions type bags too. or with a drawstring on top instead of a zipper. Small is also good but prefer zippers - you don't HAVE to use them just for knitting/crochet, you can use them for cross stitch or even not as project bags. If you are a yarnie, are you interested in a ceramic yarn bowl? I have an extra Harry Potter (I know, I know) one from Lennymud that I bought before the whole JKR debacle and it didn't profit her in any form anyway. I believe it's Gryffindor themed. No thanks If you are a yarnie, I'd love to gift some yarn from my stash so give me an idea of colors / weight / material / yardage you'd like. N/A Are you interested in trying some of our "thunder butter"? It's like tiger balm or icy hot, but with herbs, beeswax, cayenne or ghost pepper, menthol, wintergreen. cbd version or no? Oh yes, cbd would be great but not worth trying to send it across the border I need to inventory our canned goods but do you like things like peach jam, cardamom plum jam, peach butter, plum butter, pickles, applesauce with nothing added, applesauce with red hots, dried apples or pears, bread and butter pickles, dill pickles, blackberry jam, huckleberry jam, candied jalapenos? cardamom plum jam, huckleberry jam, peach butter & dried pears appeal the most! Any interest in things from our garden like dried mint, catnip, lavender, rose petals, dill weed or dill seeds, sage, rue, mugwort, rosemary? Catnip & rosemary! How about alcoholic things like rose petal liqueur, lavender vanilla bean liqueur, various flavors of mead (chocolate orange, strawberry mango, whatever my son is making)? Yum Pumpkin bread or zucchini bread? How about blueberry zucchini bread with a lemon glaze? Yum but probably wouldn't survive the journey I make specialty simple syrups. You can use them in teas or cocktails (and desserts). How do you feel about a Hibiscus simple syrup? I use 2 ounce bottles for these so its just a fun amount. Sure! Format for tea? e.g. teabag vs loose Prefer teabags but can do loose Do you like spooky themed tights? If so, what are your measurements? l already have some pumpkin lights so I'm good Pls post your book wishlist! Here Would you like to receive a 2D collage art piece? What overall vibe would you be into? (spooky, autumnal, whimsical, eerie, lovely, occult, bizarre, smutty etc.?) Absolutely! Spooky, autumnal, eery Do you like rocks/gemstone jewelry? Prefer polished/smooth rocks or raw/rough? Any favorite stones, rocks, colors that you'd like? Smooth finish: labradorite, amber, lapis, malachite Any interest in the August releases that got announced today? https://blackphoenixalchemylab.com/product-tag/august-2022/ I'm good Luvmilks seasonal goodies are out! What scents and formats appeal to you, my little pumpkin? Bubble Wash (2oz) in Baby Bat, Book Wyrm, Lamb Melody, Lonely Heart, Ghost & Girlfriend, Pegasus & Girlfriend Would you like a Pyrex 4-cup Nightmare Before Christmas bowl with lid? (Can also get Starwars and various Disney ones.) Yes to NMBC August Tea's fall sale starts tomorrow, 20% off everything on the site with code FALL20. Is there anything you would like to try, my Pumpkin? https://august.la/ What neat flavours! Black Metallic, Combray, Gold Rush, Outlaw, Painted Desert I've recently taken up embroidery, would you like a small (I embroider on 4" hoops) embroidered piece? What sort of design would you like? Sure! Something spooky/ Halloweenie Do you wear nail polish, and if so, would you like some? What colors or finishes? I'm good I'm going to the farmer's market tomorrow, and there are lots of great vendors. Would you be interested in soap or chapstick or bath/body products? Sure! I'd love soap or bath salts/fizzies Would you be interested in a tumbler like these? If so, what theme would you like it to be? Glitter or no glitter? What color do you want the liquid to be or would you prefer the blood drip look? No thanks! How do you feel about ribbons? Is there anything in particular you are looking for if you'd want some? What about ribbon remnants? Colors/textures? No thanks! Would you be interested in any skincare items? Anything you would not want? My face is pretty sensitive - I'd better not New question: Is anyone else interested in the latest Sphere & Sundry release? https://sphereandsundry.com/offerings/bpals-of-exalted-venus-ii/ Or other S&S offerings? No thanks! Do you have any interest in trying my infused moonshine whiskey? I've been thinking of experimenting with autumn spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, clove) and maybe a chocolate chai. Sure! Any interest in spooky shape wax melts in your favorite candle scents? (What are your favorite candle scents?) No melts for me How about lotion bars? Sure! Bird and Blend tea just did their Autumn drop! Anything look good to you? https://www.birdandblendtea.us (Also, if you're not a pumpkin person, I invite you to check out the rest of their offerings, which are always exceptional!) These look great! Spiced Pumpkin, Bonfire toffee, Assam House Blend, Belle's Breakfast, VIolet Cream, Sticky Chai, Sticky Pumpkin Chai, Milk Oolong Chai, any of the chocolate bars & their pins are cute, too! Arcana Craves halloween drop! Anything catching your eye? https://arcanacraves.com/, Vanilla Craves Ghost Fish, Vanilla craves Enchanted Cottages, Vanilla Craves Terror, Peaches Crave Haint, Apples Crave Snow, Apples Crave Vanilla I feel like with some of the witchy/seasonal stuff it might be helpful to know everyone's signs. If you're interested in that kind of thing, what's your sign? Typical Taurus Would you like anything from The Pickety Witch? (I'm going to the Vegas Oddities and Curiosities Expo next weekend, and she's vending there, so it may not matter if an item is in stock or not on the website!) https://www.thepicketywitch.com/ Jack o' Lantern teapot, Trick or Treat Kitty so these nail polishes keep showing up on my instagram and they are kinda vampy--do you wear polish and do any of these float your boat? NOTE I have never worn Holo Taco stuff so cannot vouch for quality just the vibes are super witchy ? https://www.holotaco.com/collections/dark-rainbow-collection Crimson Void & Burnt Bridges are neat! I have another new question! Favorite bands/artists? Perhaps you'd be interested in a DIY patch to sew onto your jacket/pants/bag or maybe pins or a sticker or anything DIY-ish? No thanks! oooh I am reviewing my switch witch help answers from 2017 and was reminded of Lush--there used to be a big Lushie/BPALista crossover at one point. Is that still the case? If so dearest pumpkin are you a Lushie? Is there anything from Lush you are coveting? Their halloweenie stuff is out here: https://www.lushusa.com/halloween/?cgid=halloween&pmid=604&start=0&sz=28 I am in the land of Lush, so no need Because clothing sizing is so notoriously random &&& my idea of cute may be entirely different from your cute... sock dreams? yea or nay? Anything in particular catch your eyes? No thanks! I have been buying soap from https://rockytopsoap.com for at least a decade as they are unscented and less likely to affect which perfume I pull out.... I realize they are not colored and swirly and as pretty but they tend to be super hydrating and luxurious. Do you have any interest in these? The scrubby ones look good: Gardener's Soap, Grit, Coffee Scrub, Exfoliator Nocturne Alchemy just dropped their Halloween 2022 limited collection! I am popping in here to see if anything would strike the fancy of my pumpkin? ? https://nocturnealchemy.com/collections/limited-collection/products/new-halloween-2022-limited-collection Conjuring the Enchantress, Conjuring the Witch, Conversations with the Moon, All Hallow's Moon, Bewitched, Halloween 2023 Here's a question... there's sooooooo many on here about tea but for my fellow coffee gals... do you prefer whole bean or ground?? if there's a choice how do you like your coffee ground?? Fine ground preferred Look at Cat Coven's site and tell me what you see that appeals - she is one of my favorite Halloweeny artists, and makes awesome things. I like supporting her work. https://www.catcoven.com/collections/new-arrivals Halloween is a Lifestyle, Medieval Warrior rabbit Patch, Metamorphosis Patch, gorgeous pillowcases, too Are you interested in any art supplies? If so, what kinds and colours? I'm probably all set
What are your fave smells for incense, and do you have a preference for format (cones, stick, loose without needing charcoal, loose that needs charcoal)? Woody or spice scents, cones or stick
Anything catch your eye from this super cool queer creepy-cute style UK artist? https://www.abprallen.co.uk/ Any of the anti-terf ones, Avenge Oscar Wilde Pls say more about your book preferences if you haven't already! Esp. regarding fiction. I like fantasy, YA, kids fiction, graphic novels, & some horror, particularly ghost stories or haunted houses

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