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Thuy's shenanigans
 

Spring Cleaning 2021 Swap Q&A's

Original comment thread for record-keeping.   Action figures? I'm a little picky but I'm game to be surprised! DVDs? Meh, but if it'll meet my criteria, it's fair game. Buffy, Farscape? Pass on both. Eyeshadow palettes that have been properly sanitized? I'm game! I'd end up sanitizing it again once received to be sure. Fruity scents? yay as long as they're not paired with strong florals.   My clarifying question: when it comes to bath and body products, do your favorite scents apply or are you more flexible here? I personally LOVE to smell like a snack, i.e. my absolute favorite body butter is from Shea Shea Bakery called Midnight Snack. But, I also like to slather myself in a eucalyptus spearmint blend on super stressful days. I'm a little picky when it comes to florals, but if they're paired with fruits, that's fine for me. I just don't like heady florals.   ooooh my profile: I'm medium with neutral to warm undertones which depends on the season. Brown eyes, black brown hair but I do have some front sections that are color treated (orange and blurple). Hair is straight as a pin. My skin is stupid dry and sometimes sensitive because I have eczema - it makes my life difficult at times. Extra things I forgot to add to my questionnaire: Uhm, I can't think of anything in particular but if it helps, I'm kind of like a crow in how I collect and acquire things...lol. Oh, I love cyberpunk things. And Gritty - the NHL Flyers mascot!  Do you garden?  Any interest in seeds? Ugh, I wish I could! I have to pass on seeds. I'm also just not great with houseplants.... I couldn't keep succulents alive for a full year and I honestly don't know how I managed that. Do you have any aversion to insect/spider themed clothing or other items?  ahhh I love bugs! i.e. I have a beetle print dress! How do you feel about cute/novelty adult onesies? I don't hate them but I don't have strong feelings about them either. I mean, I have a footie onesie I got as a Christmas gift one year, but it's only good for really cold winters... I do have a lightweight hooded onesie that I don't wear often if at all... If it fits, I'll try it!
Forgotten fandoms? Did you miss any minor ones?  Specifically, how do you feel about Crimson Peak?  I do not know enough about Crimson Peak to have an opinion on it, but I do dig the aesthetic.
Have we talked about art styles? Wall space? I somehow missed this question...but I'll answer it now! I'm a little picky but open to new things, especially for this swap, and sort of short on wall space, but I do rotate my wall art if it fits the space. 
Chocolate preference? My second question that I answered when I posed it - I love dark chocolate but not opposed to some good milk chocolate. Good with add-ins, I enjoy fruits and almonds.   Any interest in hair accoutrements? Barrettes, headbands, etc? Open to cute hair things though not so much scrunchies since I have a bob currently. Any interest in holiday items, like Santa tea towels and the like? Not terribly, only because I don't keep up with the holidays or seasons that well...considering how I just took down my winter themed shower curtain to wash and put away for the season? How about bath and body products samples? Definitely don't mind these though I have a stash myself lol.   My Little Pony, yes or no? Eh, no thanks! Anime? Any favorites? Yes! I've enjoyed Attack on Titan, Trigun, just finishing Baki, does Aggretsuko count? lol I was a long time Naruto fan before I couldn't keep up but still enjoy it here and there.   Are you into wine? Would you be interested in a book about wine basics or stoppers or other wine related items? I don't mind wine; stoppers would be nice as I do drink on occasion.
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13 Nights of Halloween Q&A 2021

Birdieflyaway’s 13 Nights of Halloween Q&A 2021   Would you be interested in a cross stitched Halloween ornament? Sure! Black cats, devils, or something funny would be awesome.   8/11/21   Are there any collage artists in the mix?   I would LOVE to curate one of spooky autumn goodness if my person were to be interested! I am not a collage artist, but that sounds rad.   Have you seen the Dragon con list?  & would any of them appeal to you?   **UPDATE here, I ended up ordering a half bottle of Fuzzy Peach Sweater and got decants of these other two from a decant circle**    YASSS! Fuzzy Peach Sweater & A Mug of London Fog; Pomegranate, Spicy Geranium, Black Musk and Peach Pulp; Peach Brandy Snake Oil have all piqued my interest. I’m not requesting any fairying because I just spent too much on an order…but these all sound amazing.  Which Harry Potter house are you?  Gryffindor, but sometimes I sneak over to Slytherin if feeling rowdy.   8/12/21   Do you like any art from these two sellers? They are local artists and I will probably pick up some stuff for myself soon! 
https://www.etsy.com/shop/CaitlinMcCarthyArt – Wow! I love the Bury Me in Books bookmark and the prints I like most are Krampus, The Magician, Baba Yaga, Lydia, The Oracle, Coven, Trick or Treat
https://www.etsy.com/shop/BatinYourBelfry – Definitely! I think I LOVE everything in this shop lol.   I make beautiful and very lightweight yarn-and-ribbon hairfalls - would you like a set in the colors and length of your choice? If yes, name up to four colors and length in inches! Remember- this can be part of your Halloween costume! I don't really understand what this is, but am intrigued! I have 18in hair. Maybe black, burgundy, purple and ivory?   Would you appreciate a skein of handspun yarn? If yes, what weight? What colors? How do you feel about beads? Any allergies to typical fibers? No thank you for yarn or beads. No allergies though.   Do you like stickers? Patches? Buttons? I like all, but prefer patches because I'm swimming in stickers and I get such placement anxiety!   Do you spend time in the outdoors? Yes when I can - in the garden, porch hangouts with friends, swimming, playing with my girls. Going for evening walks. Unless you meant outdoorsy, like naw I'm not an avid rock climber, hiker or anything.    Do you enjoy cooking and/or baking? Sometimes. I like making cool yummy seasonal things with the girls like once or twice for the season. I just don’t like devoting so much time to cooking when my time is so split already. For myself I enjoy experimenting with juicing.   The Paintbox Soapworks Weenie collection went live today! Would you like anything? No thank you.   The Pickety Witch is taking pre-orders for their new Halloween pins (estimated ship date: early September). Have any caught your eye? Yes! The goat holding the pumpkin and the Serpent of Astrology are cool.   Zeep's Spooky Collection drops some time next week. Here's the scent list. Would you like any wax melts, candles, whipped soaps, sugar whips (whipped soap/scrub hybrid), body butter sugar scrubs (moisturizing scrub), meringues (lotion), bath bombs, or bath rocks from Zeep? No thank you. I don’t use wax melts and I have so much bath stuff I need to use what I have!   Does anyone here like vintage halloween? I LOVE IT SO MUCH. All of it, but especially vintage Halloween stuff with cats, witches on moons, and children.   It seems like a lot of shops’ Halloween lines have items related to the same standard fandoms, such as The Nightmare Before Christmas, Hocus Pocus, Disney’s Haunted Mansion, Beetlejuice, Addams Family, etc.  Do any of those (or other ones) particularly resonate with you?   I think some of the Beetlejuice stuff is kind of fun, like sandworms and the Book for the Recently Deceased stuff. And I’m probably safe in saying I’m a fan of anything with Lydia or Morticia. I used to really, really like TNBC much more, but the obscene amount of it everywhere has turned me off. I've never really cared for Hocus Pocus, personally I find those witches so annoying lol.    How do you feel about atmospheric/novelty scents and novelty food items? Things like "new car candle" or "eyeball jawbreaker" or whatever. I’m here for that, all the time.   If you like tea, how do you want it delivered? Loose? Bags? Tiny little messenger pigeons (subject to availability)? I’m getting low on bags, which I prefer at work, so yeah, bags. Yes, pigeon delivery preferred.   Would you prefer to receive ONE HUGE (more expensive) GIFT and 12 inexpensive ones, a few more expensive, or all about the same price? I’d prefer a mix of low, med, higher priced things versus one large and 12 small or all the same.    What are your fandoms, if any? Handmaids Tale. Queen’s Gambit. A Court of Thorns and Roses series (ACOTAR). Lonesome Dove.    Do you collect things like tarot decks?  If so do you have a wish list or a list of ones you already have?  Would you like a silk tarot bag? I’ve only kept one deck (Rider Waite) for years, so I would love another to start resonating with. And if I had a new deck I would love a silk bag, but my 1 deck already has her bag that I won’t be replacing.   Do you like rocks/crystals?  What colors / kinds?  Would you like them with holes drilled (either as a pendant - you'd need to stick a bale in, or a bead?) I do, and I super love if they’re wearable. I like clear/smoky quartz,  labradorite, malachite and citrine most. No druzys or dyed rocks though please. I do also prefer rough stones over polished.     My mom has an etsy store - she makes bags.  Do you love anything from it?  We can also do box bags, draw string bags, dice bags, etc. and if you want a different type of material or a different fabric pattern, I'm open to links to specific things.   (yes, we have harry potter things.  We bought most of it before JKR showed herself to be a twat since we buy lots of bolts at the same time - yes, we have a whole room stuffed full of fabric.) I like the Bones bag and fabric!   Let's say you want something knitted.  What are you most interested in?  (hat, fingerless mitts, scarf, shawl, cowl, infinity scarf, shawlette, gnome, doily, coffee mug cozy, talisman bag, dice bag, soap sack, washcloth (I have a pattern with the leviathan cross for bpal), amigurumi / toy, bracelet, cuff, necklace, other?)   (Can you link to a photo of what you envision or a pattern on ravelry?  Or put it on pinterest or something if you have that.)   Fingerless mittens or knitted bracelet would be lovely! * What colors would you prefer said knitted object in? Black, dark green, indigo, purple, dark orange? Something halloweeny looking * Stripes, gradient, semi solid, variegated? No preference! I just really hate chevrons, please no chevrons. * What type of yarn would you prefer?  ("wool", BFL, merino, merino/silk, merino/silk/cashmere, merino/cashmere, just silk, just cashmere, tencel (non-animal, plant based), other?   I also have non-dyed organic wool (mill spun) from our own sheep - finnsheep and shetland.  The finnsheep is dark brown (sun bleached black sheep from Sarge and our two black ewes we can't tell apart so they're ewe 1 and ewe 2) or a lighter silvery beige (from freckles) and the shetland is white.  (we just call her shetland.  They're mom's sheep, she should have named them, lol.)  Most of my stripy yarn is either merino or merino cashmere.) I am clueless and pay no attention to most fabric types beyond “ooh that’s soft, silky or rough”. I mean, all of those above sound incredibly lovely and I would appreciate having something like that with so much thought, meaning and expertise.   You can check out some of my finished projects on Ravelry if you like (click on the project for more photos)  (I'll have to make a list of which items are available  because I knit a lot of things and then just put them in a cabinet and gift or sell them.) I don’t have an account here, sorry!   Are you interested in receiving any of the following homemade / home dried / home canned goodies?  (just erase the ones you don't want when you answer to make it easy?) (see list in this post under spoiler because long) Wow! These caught my eye for sure and sound lovely! Dried elderberries, homemade liqueurs/brandy, rose petal liqueur, whole plums w/spices, any bread (all of the ‘other’ sugars and flours sound fantastic, would love any of those for something different. Especially beet, coconut or date.)   8/16/21   How do you feel about oracle decks? I don’t have one, but I've been wanting one actually!   Would you like witchy/ritual oils/sundries? Any limitations (e.g. deities you won't work with)? Oohlala yes. No limitations.   Is there anything you would like to try from the UK specifically? (e.g. Lush exclusives) Tea; Shrimps & Bananas?  I've never tried anything Lush, so maybe?    Oh, and are you into astrology?  Yes, I am! Libra with Taurus rising and Scorpio Moon.    What size shoe do you wear (inc wide/narrow, etc)? Size 9, ol’ regular footfoots.   Do you like/would you want to receive comic books? Any favorite genres or characters? No thank you.   Would you like a palm stone, or anything else, from Haute Macabre? Ooohhh, yes I would. And yes on anything else!! I own nothing except HM BPAL’s, and always window-shop there.   What's your favorite flower(s)? I cannot think of one flower I do not like. **Every time I come back to update questions I see this answer and it's annoying me, so Bird of Paradise.    What's your favorite woodland creature? Owl.   Do you prefer receiving a big box with all of your goodies, or is it okay if one or two things are shipped directly to you separately (with notice!!) for customs/shipping cost purposes (i.e. if there's something customs might not allow in from the States that can be shipped from within your country)? Whatever is easiest for my person! It’s no big deal if it’s not possible to all come in one box, though that's ideal.   Would you like a fabric face mask? If so, do you prefer a dome shape or a pleated shape?  Only if it is cool. I definitely do not need anymore ol’ regular pattern masks. Pleated please.   I have a literal stockpile of skincare products.  Can I interest you in cleanser, sheet masks, moisturizer, sample things etc etc.?  Or a general pampering package? What is your skin type? No thank you.   Anything from here?  ChocolateStorybook on Etsy No thank you, I’m not real big on candy (except gummies, I will eat all your gummies).   I have been enjoying the incense from here hand-dipped incense sticks | Hexennacht and here Hand-dipped incense sticks | Mr. Hex (mr-hex.com)  Any thing interesting from either site? Yes, I would love some new-to-me incense. (Hexxennacht: All Souls Night, Head Shop, Rumrunner, Wormwood, Date Nights at Annapurna look AMAZING -but please not that buttered popcorn one lol). No thank you on the Mr. Hex smellsticks.   Would you like some delicious coffee?  If so, do you prefer whole bean or ground? If ground, what grind? Also, light or dark roast? Flavor preferences?  Only if it is seasonal please (pecan, marshmallow, pumpkin, cinnamon, etc). I would need ground, any grind is fine. I like alllll roasts. I love trying unusual flavored coffees, like one time I tried a cardamom flavored coffee and it was incredible and I think about it all the time.   I may be going to the Renaissance Fair this weekend (if not this weekend then soon and multiple times), any Ren Faire goodies you may like? Ahh! I’ve never been and have always wanted a friend to introduce me to Ren Faire life lol. So I don’t even know what to request, but yes, I’d love something.  
I always go to my town's local Farmer's Market and they have booths selling things like candles, Gourmet Pickles, Flavored Oils and Vinegars, dog treats (like bones and animal feet), honey, and bath products. Would you like any of these things?  I do love market honeys.   Do you have a preference for numbered packages for each night of the swap vs randomly selecting from unlabeled goodies?  This is my first 13 Nights swap (only 2nd ever swap!) so I'm not sure-sure, but if I get to pick then I pick numbered for each night!   If you didn't say much about your reading preferences in your survey but would be interested in receiving books, can you elaborate a bit? I love books so very much and prefer print. I'm especially interested right now in vintage/older books on folk magic, hoodoo, and divination. I'm also into dark medical non-fiction. However, if there's something you've read that you think is incredible and should be shared, I would totally love that too, coming from someone in this group! Used, written in, folded up, or new is fine with me.    Are you interested in cocktails, be it recipes, infusion kits, tools, supplies, specialty bitters? Yes! I do like to keep my cocktails to 4 or less ingredients. I'm in a tequila, rum and whisky long phase. No to gin and vodka drinks. I don't really need any tools I can think of? Specialty bitters sound nice. I don't actually know what an infusion kit is, but sounds up my alley!   Any significant other or other special person? Like if I wanted to send you specialty cocoa for a date night, would that be OK? I am making up the cocoa part, but you get my drift.  I got a husband who would probably be happy about something like that, if you so desire. Is there something that you definitely prefer to not receive in any category (anything to avoid if you hadn't/forgotten to mention)?  Will add if I think of anything   Are there patterns/prints (more guidance than general Halloween/Autumn) you like for things or are you open to whatever I may find that speaks to me?  Leaves/trees, pumpkin patch, woodland animals. I will probably love most things anyone from this community selects. I can only think to say that I''m not into "Grateful", "Thankful" or "Fall Blessings" styles unless it's satirical. But yes, I certainly do like trees, pumpkin patches and woodland animals! I would love to request folks to to put their wish list in this thread and link in their signature. I would love to decant from my oils if I have any my person is looking for! I wrote a wishlist there but don't know how to link mine, I'm so sorry! If anyone wants to tell me how I'll do it, forgive my technical dimness.    If you happened to list some favorite fandoms earlier, would you also name your favorite character(s) from those fandoms? I like all characters from those mentioned above. Additionally though for halloweeny-figures, you can't go wrong with me on Lydia, Morticia, Wednesday, Babadook, Sally or the kids from ANBC, Rocky Horror Picture Show (I can't believe I forgot to mention this one!! Big Fan!!), The Craft, Nosferatu, Practical Magic. All characters in Handmaid's Tale, favorite from Lonesome Dove is Gus. Oh I forgot I mentioned ACOTAR - favorites are Rhysand and the Suriel    8/19/21   Do you have an Amazon link?  Can you post it?? I'm embarrassed by some things on here, but fine lol. Amazon.com
if you are a knitter/crocheter, are you over on Ravelry?  If so, what’s your user name there?? I'm not, sorry!   I make homemade fire ciders, would that be of interest? Non-alcoholic and they are quite fiery. (my question, so yes) Are you interested in getting other BPAL items besides perfumes, like hair gloss, bath oils or T-shirts? (my question, but yes to gloss and Tshirts, I have zero BPAL shirts, but no thank you to bath oil)     8/21/21   So partner, would you be interested in a Frankenbag done in Halloween prints? fucking yes!   Y'all with furbabies... Are there any food allergies/sensitivities or quirks to know about? No.   how do you feel about (ethically sourced) butterfly / moth art (in a jar or shadowbox). If ethically sourced, hell yes!   I may have preemptively picked out 2 Halloween-themed mugs with cute matching spoons, before I knew who my match was going to be! So I leave it to you: Bat, or Cat? I love mugs, but reallllly don’t need any more because of space…but. Cat.   8/22/21   If you mentioned aversions to any common Halloween decor items (skeletons, witches, spiders, etc.), how encompassing is that? Specifically, is a "kid friendly" drawing of that same item on a piece of decor (like, a book cover or wrapping paper) still a preferred pass?  No aversions here. But if I said anything related to this that I forgot about, kid friendly for that is fine.    Would you be interested in receiving a never-used eyeshadow palette from Nororiously Morbid (gothy colors) and/or a never-used eyeshadow palette from Pretty Vulgar (romantic neutrals)? Yes to the Notoriously Morbid one, no thank you on the Pretty Vulgar palette.   8/23/21   I live in Japan. Are you interested in anything specifically Japanese I could get for you here (doesn't necessarily have to be Halloween themed)? For example, are you a fan of the anime Demon Slayer and want merch? Are you interested in trying some fun kit-kat flavors? Do you need a new set of pretty chopsticks? I'm not real big on candy and a kind pass on anime. Maybe chopsticks, but not sure I would use them much because with my wildlings I have to eat as fast as I can before somebody damn needs something. I do really love seaweed snacks and matcha flavored things though.    there is an excellent chance teeturtle will have a sale in time for this swap: anything (particularly tshirts or socks) that appeal? Sizes?  No thank you.   Haus of Gloi Fall Part 1 drops soon, anything here you like?  https://www.hausofgloi.com/blogs/blog/fall-lineup-2021 I'd enjoy any of the soaps or butter bombs (I assume these are bath bombs?)   8/24/21   Could you use a journal or sketchbook? I have plenty, so not at this time.   Do you need BPAL storage?  Imps?  Bottles? No thank you, good on storage.   Do you wear socks?  What kind?  No show, ankle, knee high, over the knee?  Fibers? I do like a good fun over the knee sock. I don't need anymore other style socks though. No fiber preferences.     Do you have a favorite candy(ies) [or prepacked individual snacks] that you wouldn't mind filling up your box as packing material? Or teas/coffee blends you'd enjoy? If you prefer none of this, that's fine too! I like all the mf gummies ever made, and sour gummies too. Gum, nuts are good. I like all teas, but in fall I move away from anything fruity and gravitate towards rooty, herbal, or calming ones. For coffee I like seasonal or unique flavors and any roast is good with me.    I'm going down the Shore for a few days! Any treats you'd like from a cute beach town- salt water taffy? Fudge? Wrist fans? Tie-dye beach dress...? I'm a sucker for beach anklets and beach dresses, I am. Size L   How do you feel about fancy marshmallows? No thank you. Though I've never had a fancy one...but I've just never really loved marshmallows.    8/25/21   We've asked about candy, but let's talk specifically about gummies. Do you like crazy shapes, sweet/sour? GD yes, all of that. Ok, so I did just remember there are some that have this like, white backing layer that I do not care for. I think it's the blue shark gummies and maybe some others. I super love sour gummies.    Anything from these Etsy shops? Kodiak Sea Charms, I like all the hoop earrings Halloween Hill Studio, I like all their pumpkins, notably Enchanted Pumpkin & All Hallows Eve  Grave Markings Oh shit yes, haha! "Yes today Satan" cracks me up and I freakin love the Black No.1 pin. I don't wear pentagrams, so no to all those. I like nearly everything else here.   What about the Mutter Museum's gift shop? Why do I love the teeth magnets?? Any of the books are totally up my alley (except I've read Stiff and The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks). I have Umlaut and the gnarly syringe pen.    I grow mugwort and it's harvest season. Would you like dried leaves for bathing or tea? Or a bound bundle for smoke cleansing? (Its said to be excellent for divination or lucid dreaming, but do not use if pregnant.)  its also a digestive bitter and tastes great on chicken. I'm so jealous, I'd love to grow my own mugwort! Yes, I'd use leaves for tea or for smoke cleansing. I'd use in a bath if leaves are bound in muslin or sachet.   I grow loads of other herbs and I'm drying them now. Any favorites you might like? Mint, basil, oregano, chives, lemon balm or others? I'd use any of these except lemon balm unless you teach me what to do with it.    I grew a huge load of onions and garlic. Any interest? Yes, would love either or both, would be great for my fire cider.    Feathers? I have geese, ducks, peafowl, chickens and quail. So I collect their shed feathers and share them with people I like. No to chicken feathers, but I would definitely use the others. I would either use them in vases or they would be awesome to incorporate into certain crafting projects I work on.      I grew a boatload of Green Shiso this year and plan to make a shiso pesto with it. Would you like some? (Nut wise it has pistachios). Wow, sure! I’ve never had shiso, I don’t think.   I also plan to experiment with infusing it in vodka. I'm planning a plain shiso infusion and a shiso citrus infusion. If they turn out would you like some? Sure, either sounds interesting.   8/28/21   Would you be interested in this hand sanitizer dispenser/keychain that doubles as a light (its eyes light up when you press between its eyes!)?  No thank you.   If you're into tabletop games, what games do you already own, and/or what type are you interested in? Not really, I like playing chess and have a set, but that’s it.     8/29/21    DO YOU LIKE TRUE CRIME STORIES? For watching yes, for reading no.    DO YOU LIKE SEASONAL MAGAZINES ON BAKING AND DECORATING? No thank you.   If you are enthused by the idea of receiving coffee, do you want whole bean or ground? AND do you have flavors that you like (or definitely hate and never want again)? Ground please, I don’t have a grinder. I get excited about flavored coffees, especially interesting and odd ones. Maple Bacon, cardamom, cinnamon varieties, caramel, coconut, rum are some of my favorite  coffee flavors I've tried. I don’t care for French vanilla, can’t really think of any others I dislike.     8/30/21   Would you be interested in some very size-inclusive tights? There are Halloween patterns, but also most colours under the sun, and are very comfy. I’d be interested in Halloween pattern/vibe pair, yes!   What about indie chilli sauces/chutneys/jams? What type of chilli/spice level? No thanks, I find I don’t end up using such.
  In case anyone else shares a love for adorable tiny plushies, any interest in v soft and cute vegetable/fruit plushies? There are also small animals. I don’t desire plushies, but my girls would like them.   The Polish Pickup/Indie Pickup is live for wishlisting, and will ship in time for this swap (this year). Anything strike your fancy? (It's not just nail polish...there's jewelry and bath scrubs and wax tarts and all manner of things. It's fun!)  https://polishpickup.com/ No thank you.   Anything here sound good to you? https://gryffonridge.com/ wow this site overwhelms me, maybe one of the curry blends, curry leaves, lime salt or maine sea salt.   8/31/21   Hayden Evens Art has released some new Halloween and Disney-themed prints and stickers.  Do any spark your interest? Haha, yes I like Delia Deetz, Audrey II and The Birds.   So would you hate or be into more miscreant Halloween vibe decor - like wholesome figurines repainted, creepy dolls, goats with horns, (fake) animal skeletons, things in jars? Is anything too dark, morbid, or recoil worthy? (my question) No to creepy dolls because they don't creep me out so they do nothing for me, No to extreme bloody gore only because my girls are still young and are big Hallow-weenies. I haven't found my 'too far' yet really, I don't think - like nothing with dead kids is the only thing I can think of that would make me recoil.    do you use any sorts of semipermanent dyes or do anything fun/wild to your hair? are there any hair products you like? Ooh this is a fun question. I can't get too wild with all over color because of ma job, but I've played with streaks of all colors. I have medium brown hair so I have a hard time finding colors besides red or black that will actually take, but I haven't tried lots of dyes so there maybe one that works better.   what about skincare? i am pretty into k beauty and am curious if others are interested in any aspects of this. I'm happy with my skin routine and don't need anything related to this.   9/1/21 Cellar Door Bath Supply Co.'s Halloween & Fall collection is out! Anything you might be interested in? Well dang, I think earlier I said I don't need anymore bath stuff, and like I don't really, but these are hard to say no to ? The most appealing ones are Black No.1, Haunted Woods, October Road, and Zombie repellant, I'd go for either the soap or candles in these!   Regarding tea, what type of tea do you prefer? Black tea, green tea, herbal tea? Any type of tea you really don't enjoy? I do like most tea under the sun. I change my tea blends with the seasons so now I'm into dark, rooty, super herbal, black, or chais.  I least like blueberry and ginger teas. Some top faves are mugwort, lemongrass, peppermint, yerba mate, chamomille, pine needle, white tea. I'm good with blends or single ingredient teas.   9/4/21 Are you interested in eco-friendly menstrual products? There are some beautiful gothic print reusable pads I'm looking at specifically. No thanks.   9/6/21 Bath and Body Works? I know this is a bit of a love em or hate em company, but I really love their foaming hand soaps and scented hand sanitizers and my kids like their body wash, so I'll be placing an order with the next good sale. Anything that catches your eye? I use their wallflowers all over my house so always love those (interested in the new Fairytale one, also Vampire Blood, Sweet Whiskey, Pumpkin Clove, Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin, Leaves, Ghoul Friend). My girls and I love their foaming soaps too, so HW ones would be fun. Also super curious what that Bonfire Bash smells like.    9/14/21 I'm making homemade applesauce this weekend with apples I picked last weekend. I'm going to try my hand at canning for the first time (got my mom, the experienced canner, on speed dial lol) If I succeed would you like a jar? Sure!
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13 Nights of Halloween Questions

Would you be interested in a cross stitched Halloween ornament? Sure!   Are there any collage artists in the mix?   I would LOVE to curate one of spooky autumn goodness if my person were to be interested! I'd love that!    Have you seen the Dragon con list?  & would any of them appeal to you? London Fog and the Sugared Orange Slices!   Which Harry Potter house are you?  SlythinPuff! (No officially licensed metch please)   Do you like any art from these two sellers? They are local artists and I will probably pick up some stuff for myself soon!  https://www.etsy.com/shop/CaitlinMcCarthyArt https://www.etsy.com/shop/BatinYourBelfry Not particularly.     I make beautiful and very lightweight yarn-and-ribbon hairfalls - would you like a set in the colors and length of your choice? If yes, name up to four colors and length in inches! Remember- this can be part of your Halloween costume!  No thanks   Would you appreciate a skein of handspun yarn? If yes, what weight? What colors? How do you feel about beads? Any allergies to typical fibers? No thank you   Do you like stickers? Patches? Buttons? Yes to stickers and buttons but no to patches   Do you spend time in the outdoors? Not as much as I'd like to lol.    Do you enjoy cooking and/or baking? Yes to both!!!       The Paintbox Soapworks Weenie collection went live today! Would you like anything? Fairytale soap Hex on the Beach soap Once for Yes Twice for No soap   The Pickety Witch is taking pre-orders for their new Halloween pins (estimated ship date: early September). Have any caught your eye? I love them! I especially like the cat, bat, and trick or treat goat.   Zeep's Spooky Collection drops some time next week. Here's the scent list. Would you like any wax melts, candles, whipped soaps, sugar whips (whipped soap/scrub hybrid), body butter sugar scrubs (moisturizing scrub), meringues (lotion), bath bombs, or bath rocks from Zeep? Oh I love whipped soaps!   Does anyone here like vintage halloween?  Not particularly        It seems like a lot of shops’ Halloween lines have items related to the same standard fandoms, such as The Nightmare Before Christmas, Hocus Pocus, Disney’s Haunted Mansion, Beetlejuice, Addams Family, etc.  Do any of those (or other ones) particularly resonate with you?   I love Addams Family, especially the original and 90's cartoon series.   How do you feel about atmospheric/novelty scents and novelty food items? Things like "new car candle" or "eyeball jawbreaker" or whatever. I think they're fun!   If you like tea, how do you want it delivered? Loose? Bags? Tiny little messenger pigeons (subject to availability)? I'm not a huge tea drinker outside of going to tea houses for full tea services but I do like loose leaf or high quality tea bag herbal teas. Especially blends that help with headaches and cramping.    Would you prefer to receive ONE HUGE (more expensive) GIFT and 12 inexpensive ones, a few more expensive, or all about the same price? Either is fine!   What are your fandoms, if any? The Fate Franchise. (Stay/Night, Extra, Grand Order, etc)    Do you collect things like tarot decks?  If so do you have a wish list or a list of ones you already have?  Would you like a silk tarot bag? Yes and yes! I don't have a huge collection so chances are you won't get me a duplicate but I'm still kicking myself for having to back out of the hanueli tarot kickstarter due to financial issues.     Do you like rocks/crystals?  What colors / kinds?  Would you like them with holes drilled (either as a pendant - you'd need to stick a bale in, or a bead?) Wearable yes    My mom has an etsy store - she makes bags.  Do you love anything from it?  We can also do box bags, draw string bags, dice bags, etc. and if you want a different type of material or a different fabric pattern, I'm open to links to specific things.   (yes, we have harry potter things.  We bought most of it before JKR showed herself to be a twat since we buy lots of bolts at the same time - yes, we have a whole room stuffed full of fabric.) Oh those are so cool! I've actually been looking to get a new small goth-y bag (preferably with shoulder/cross body strap) since my previous one broke.   Let's say you want something knitted.  What are you most interested in?  (hat, fingerless mitts, scarf, shawl, cowl, infinity scarf, shawlette, gnome, doily, coffee mug cozy, talisman bag, dice bag, soap sack, washcloth (I have a pattern with the leviathan cross for bpal), amigurumi / toy, bracelet, cuff, necklace, other?)   (Can you link to a photo of what you envision or a pattern on ravelry?  Or put it on pinterest or something if you have that.)   I'd love a shawl or cowl! I also love amigurumi.   * What colors would you prefer said knitted object in?  Amigurumi could be anything buy for wearables black, burgundy, navy, dark purple   * Stripes, gradient, semi solid, variegated? Semi solid   * What type of yarn would you prefer?  ("wool", BFL, merino, merino/silk, merino/silk/cashmere, merino/cashmere, just silk, just cashmere, tencel (non-animal, plant based), other?   I also have non-dyed organic wool (mill spun) from our own sheep - finnsheep and shetland.  The finnsheep is dark brown (sun bleached black sheep from Sarge and our two black ewes we can't tell apart so they're ewe 1 and ewe 2) or a lighter silvery beige (from freckles) and the shetland is white.  (we just call her shetland.  They're mom's sheep, she should have named them, lol.)  Most of my stripy yarn is either merino or merino cashmere.) I'd love the organic wool! As long as it's not like acrylic I don't have any real preferences though.    Are you interested in receiving any of the following homemade / home dried / home canned goodies?  Dried Honey Crisps Cardamom Plum Jam Vanilla Peach Jam  homemade liqueur / brandy - flowers are organic from my bushes, fruit from orchards on green bluff. Rose Petal liqueur (small sample) Plum Brandy (Slivovitz) (small sample) Lavender Vanilla Bean liqueur (small sample Zucchini Bread  Pumpkin Bread   How do you feel about oracle decks? I've never used/owned any but I'd be interested in them.   Would you like witchy/ritual oils/sundries? Any limitations (e.g. deities you won't work with)? No thanks   Is there anything you would like to try from the UK specifically? (e.g. Lush exclusives) Not that I can think of    Oh, and are you into astrology? Yes!   What size shoe do you wear (inc wide/narrow, etc)? 8 ½ or 9 wide in woman's sizes.   Do you like/would you want to receive comic books? Any favorite genres or characters? No thanks    Would you like a palm stone, or anything else, from Haute Macabre? Sure!   What's your favorite flower(s)? Bleeding Hearts and Bearded Iris   What's you favorite woodland creature? Foxes!!!!   Do you prefer receiving a big box with all of your goodies, or is it okay if one or two things are shipped directly to you separately (with notice!!) for customs/shipping cost purposes (i.e. if there's something customs might not allow in from the States that can be shipped from within your country)? That would be fine   Would you like a fabric face mask? If so, do you prefer a dome shape or a pleated shape?  Yes! I like both styles equally.   I have a literal stockpile of skincare products.  Can I interest you in cleanser, sheet masks, moisturizer, sample things etc etc.?  Or a general pampering package? What is your skin type? Sure! I have combination skin.   Anything from here?  ChocolateStorybook on Etsy Omg flavored cotton candy?! Yes please! Any of the fruity and cocktail flavors.     I have been enjoying the incense from here hand-dipped incense sticks | Hexennacht and here Hand-dipped incense sticks | Mr. Hex (mr-hex.com)  Any thing interesting from either site? No thanks   Would you like some delicious coffee? If so, do you prefer whole bean or ground? If ground, what grind? Also, light or dark roast? Flavor preferences? Whole bean please and dark roast!   Do you have a preference for numbered packages for each night of the swap vs randomly selecting from unlabeled goodies? 
I prefer numbered packages!   If you didn't say much about your reading preferences in your survey but would be interested in receiving books, can you elaborate a bit? I mostly read non fiction with a focus on ancient history and mythology. However I've also been wanting to reread and read more of the Dirk Pitt novels by Clive Cussler. I used to read my dad's copies as a teen. The only hard copies I own myself are Sahara, Atlantis Found, Trojan Odyssey, and Vixen 03.   Are you interested in cocktails, be it recipes, infusion kits, tools, supplies, specialty bitters? Oh boy am I ever! I've been on a huge craft cocktail kick lately. I'd love recipes, infusion kits, and bitters. For tools I could really use a nice mixing glass and hawthorn strainer. I have a bunch of glassware on my amazon wishlist. I don't need those ones exactly but they're styles I need still. Also I'd love some actual luxardo cherries.   Is there something that you definitely prefer to not receive in any category (anything to avoid if you hadn't/forgotten to mention)? Just nothing with spiders or black licorice   Are there patterns/prints (more guidance than general Halloween/Autumn) you like for things or are you open to whatever I may find that speaks to me?  I'm pretty open!   Any significant other or other special person? Like if I wanted to send you specialty cocoa for a date night, would that be OK? I am making up the cocoa part, but you get my drift. Nope completely single here   I would love to request folks to to put their wish list in this thread and link in their signature. I would love to decant from my oils if I have any my person is looking for!  I have a very detailed BPAL spreadsheet that lists all my wished for scents and what I have. You can find it by clicking on the wishlist link in my signature which takes you to a google doc with links to various wishlists including my bpal spreadsheet.   If you happened to list some favorite fandoms earlier, would you also name your favorite character(s) from those fandoms? TAMAMO NO MAE!!!! I specifically collect og Tamamo, not Tamamo Cat or Tamamo Vitch. Do not worry about buying me duplicate merch, I have multiple ita bags, dupes are always welcome.    Do you have an Amazon link?  Can you post it??  My amazon is linked in my wishlist doc in my signature 
if you are a knitter/crocheter, are you over on Ravelry?  If so, what’s your user name there?? I do not do any textile crafting   I make homemade fire ciders, would that be of interest? Non-alcoholic and they are quite fiery.  No thank you, I'm not big on spice   Are you interested in getting other BPAL items besides perfume, like hair gloss, bath oils or T-shirts? Yes! I wear crewneck 2X and I like the bath oils and Atmos. No hair gloss please.   So partner, would you be interested in a Frankenbag done in Halloween prints? Sure!! I prefer cross body bags however.   Y'all with furbabies... Are there any food allergies/sensitivities or quirks to know about? My roommate's dog has a very sensitive stomach so only like more normal store bought treats for him. My boy like the raw animal part treats best though, like bones and feet. He also only plays with one toy but my roommate's dog loves all toys.   how do you feel about (ethically sourced) butterfly / moth art (in a jar or shadowbox) I would love that! I really wanted to get one of the shadow box butterflies when I visited the butterfly house in Key West several years back but they were really expensive lol   I may have preemptively picked out 2 Halloween-themed mugs with cute matching spoons, before I knew who my match was going to be! So I leave it to you: Bat, or Cat? Cat!!   If you mentioned aversions to any common Halloween decor items (skeletons, witches, spiders, etc.), how encompassing is that? Specifically, is a "kid friendly" drawing of that same item on a piece of decor (like, a book cover or wrapping paper) still a preferred pass?  Kid friendly/cartoony drawing on wrapping paper of spiders is fine! Also spiderwebs without spiders are a-ok!
  Would you be interested in receiving a never-used eyeshadow palette from Nororiously Morbid (gothy colors) and/or a never-used eyeshadow palette from Pretty Vulgar (romantic neutrals)? The gothy one sounds cool! No neutral colors for me though.   I live in Japan. Are you interested in anything specifically Japanese I could get for you here (doesn't necessarily have to be Halloween themed)? For example, are you a fan of the anime Demon Slayer and want merch? Are you interested in trying some fun kit-kat flavors? Do you need a new set of pretty chopsticks? As I answer every time, please raid the Daiso for me lol! As I mentioned above on the fandom question, merch of Tamamo from Fate, doujin merch is loved too! Also I love melty chocolate. I love trying new kit kat flavors as well. Oh and senbei!    Could you use a journal or sketchbook?  No thank you, my attempts at consistent journaling fell off around last fall OTL   Do you need BPAL storage?  Imps?  Bottles?  I really need something for my rollerballs. I have a bunch of 1ml and 5ml.    Do you wear socks?  What kind?  No show, ankle, knee high, over the knee?  Fibers? Ankle socks and crew socks at the tallest. I'm very plus size and most taller socks won't fit my legs unfortunately. No fuzzy socks. Oh and I LOVE toe socks!   Do you have a favorite candy(ies) [or prepacked individual snacks] that you wouldn't mind filling up your box as packing material? Or teas/coffee blends you'd enjoy? If you prefer none of this, that's fine too!  Smarties!!!! (the American kind lol) also nerds, peanut m&ms, gummy worms, swedish fish, and orange slice candies/gummies. My roommate LOVES peach rings.   I'm going down the Shore for a few days! Any treats you'd like from a cute beach town- salt water taffy? Fudge? Wrist fans? Tie-dye beach dress...? I LOVE salt water taffy. I'm not supposed to have it due to all my crowns. I totally got a bag full when I went to the beach myself earlier in the summer lol. Also I would love a nice sun hat. I saw a really great black one at the shore last time I went but one of the people I was with (roommate's friend) bought the last one.   there is an excellent chance teeturtle will have a sale in time for this swap: anything (particularly tshirts or socks) that appeal? Sizes?   ALL THE FOXES!!!! I especially like the Forest Fox, Elemental Kitsune, I Give Zero Fox, and Tails of Fire and Ice. I already own the Fire Kitsune shirt. For size Men's 2X.   Haus of Gloi Fall Part 1 drops soon, anything here you like? https://www.hausofgloi.com/blogs/blog/fall-lineup-2021 Bubbling Scrub Blood Orange Marshmallow and Persephone's Descent Soy Wax Tarts Blood Orange Marshmallow Lip Balm Brown Sugar Latte   How do you feel about fancy marshmallows?  I'm not super into marshmallows. Unless we're talking about those jelly and chocolate filled ones you can get from Japan. I LOVE those   We've asked about candy, but let's talk specifically about gummies. Do you like crazy shapes, sweet/sour?  No sour please.    Anything from these Etsy shops? Kodiak Sea Charms, Halloween Hill Studio, Grave Markings I like the Not a Phase Shirt and the Triple Moon earrings from Grave Markings   What about the Mutter Museum's gift shop?  Yes lol. The face mask, rib cage necklace, and skull scarf   I grow mugwort and it's harvest season. Would you like dried leaves for bathing or tea? Or a bound bundle for smoke cleansing? (Its said to be excellent for divination or lucid dreaming, but do not use if pregnant.)  its also a digestive bitter and tastes great on chicken. I'd love some dried leaves!   I grow loads of other herbs and I'm drying them now. Any favorites you might like? Mint, basil, oregano, chives, lemon balm or others? Those all sound great. My attempt at basil failed this year so all I have that grew well is Shiso.   I grew a huge load of onions and garlic. Any interest? I will never turn down garlic   Feathers? I have geese, ducks, peafowl, chickens and quail. So I collect their shed feathers and share them with people I like. I love feathers!   Would you be interested in this hand sanitizer dispenser/keychain that doubles as a light (its eyes light up when you press between its eyes!)?  (see photo here) Omg I'd love it!   If you're into tabletop games, what games do you already own, and/or what type are you interested in? I'm not into trpg    DO YOU LIKE TRUE CRIME STORIES? 
Sometimes. I go through phases.   DO YOU LIKE SEASONAL MAGAZINES ON BAKING AND DECORATING? No thanks. (cooking would be cool though)   If you are enthused by the idea of receiving coffee, do you want whole bean or ground? AND do you have flavors that you like (or definitely hate and never want again)? Whole bean for cold brew, I like darker roasts but I also love fun flavors like Fruit Cereal. Bones Coffee is one of my favorite brands.   Would you be interested in some very size-inclusive tights? There are Halloween patterns, but also most colours under the sun, and are very comfy. 100% YES. It's so hard finding nice tights and thigh highs that will fit. I'd really love some that are thicker for winter wear and I need a new pair of opaque skin color tights. (I'm very very neutral tone pale)   What about indie chilli sauces/chutneys/jams? What type of chilli/spice level? Chutneys and Jams yes! Spice level would be fairly low. I can handle up to a Japanese medium spice level. (per medium spice japanese curry lmao)
  In case anyone else shares a love for adorable tiny plushies, any interest in v soft and cute vegetable/fruit plushies? There are also small animals. Small animals yes!   The Polish Pickup/Indie Pickup is live for wishlisting, and will ship in time for this swap (this year). Anything strike your fancy? (It's not just nail polish...there's jewelry and bath scrubs and wax tarts and all manner of things. It's fun!) https://polishpickup.com/
I like the whipped body mouse, pumpkin head soap, and witches brew whipped sugar scrub   Anything here sound good to you? https://gryffonridge.com/ All the flavored sugars look amazing. The Yakima ~ Applewood Smoked Salt, Alaea Hawaiian Salt ~Medium Course, curry leaves, crystalized ginger, rose petals, Mediterranean Seasoning, Persian Blend (Advieh)   Hayden Evens Art has released some new Halloween and Disney-themed prints and stickers.  Do any spark your interest? No thanks   So would you hate or be into more miscreant Halloween vibe decor - like wholesome figurines repainted, creepy dolls, goats with horns, (fake) animal skeletons, things in jars? Is anything too dark, morbid, or recoil worthy? Love animal skeletons (don't need to be fake as long as ethically sourced! I have a bobcat skull and coyote rib bone earrings)! Not into the creepy dolls though.   do you use any sorts of semipermanent dyes or do anything fun/wild to your hair? are there any hair products you like? In the past yes. For the past year my hair has been shaved but I'm starting to grow it out. Not sure if I'm going to dye it again though as I have to get it professionally bleached and that's expensive upkeep. Most of the time now if I want fun colors I have my two human hair wigs that one of my hair stylist friends sells.    what about skincare? i am pretty into k beauty and am curious if others are interested in any aspects of this. I really need to start a proper skin care routine. I'm really bad about it because I hate how washing my face always gets water everywhere and I have sensitive eyes so I can't open them after I've splashed water on. I have really oily skin though and sweat a ton from my forehead so I know it's something I should work on.
  Cellar Door Bath Supply Co.'s Halloween & Fall collection is out (https://cellardoorbathsupply.com/collections/halloween-fall-collection? anything you might be interested in? SAMHAIN HARD CIDER BAR SOAP
OCTOBER ROAD BAR SOAP
MICHIGAN MOONGLOW BAR SOAP
AUTUMN APPLE FEST BAR SOAP   Regarding tea, what type of tea do you prefer? Black tea, green tea, herbal tea? Any type of tea you really don’t enjoy? 
No green tea please. I mostly drink herbal teas in the evening. I'm also interested in trying some cold brew teas though.   are you interested in eco-friendly menstrual products? There are some beautiful gothic print reuseable pads I'm looking at specifically. No thanks, I skip my monthlies on the pill.    Bath and Body Works? I know this is a bit of a love em or hate em company, but I really love their foaming hand soaps and scented hand sanitizers and my kids like their body wash, so I'll be placing an order with the next good sale. Anything that catches your eye? omg I need that FOREST FRIENDS Gentle Foaming Soap Holder Pumpkin Apple Foaming Hand Soap Fall Citrus Harvest Foaming Hand Soap Vampire Blood Foaming Hand Soap  
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13 Nights 2021!

Oh my gosh, so many questions. I'm going to attempt to answer them all and keep them here: 

  Cross-stitched Halloween ornament? Oh definitely Are there any collage artists in the mix? I just de-stashed a bunch of stuff so I don't think I'm looking to add anything more right now  Dragon Con 2021 scents? Cutie Dragon and Dragon Sneeze are exactly the sorts of scents I wear all the time.   HP House? I'm a Hufflepuff who is heartbroken by JKR. I refuse to give her any more of my money.  - This said, I'm obsessed with mustelids and have been since I was a kid. I own a lot of badger (and otter and weasel) related things and still wear them very happily.  Do you like any art from these two sellers? I love pretty much everything from both of them. https://www.etsy.com/shop/CaitlinMcCarthyArt - I have a wall of weird/creepy portrait-style art in my house set up like a family portrait wall so these are right up my alley. Mermaids, Brigid, Edward Scissorhands, Lydia and Beetlejuice, Laszlo and Nadja, pretty much all of them https://www.etsy.com/shop/BatinYourBelfry - Love all of this too!!  Lightweight yarn-and-ribbon hairfalls - would you like a set in the colors and length of your choice? I wouldn't wear a large one as a regular fall but would wear a small one that I could pin on like a hair wrap or braid/bun weave in. Very flexible about colors but no neons or yellows. ? My hair is about 20" long from the nape of my neck.  Would you appreciate a skein of handspun yarn? If yes, what weight? What colors? How do you feel about beads? Any allergies to typical fibers? I can't wear wool but it's ok in yarn since I am trying to learn tapestry weaving! Any kind of fun yarn is fine.  Do you like stickers? Patches? Buttons? No patches but yes to stickers and buttons.  Do you spend time in the outdoors? Yes!  Do you enjoy cooking and/or baking? Yes!  The Paintbox Soapworks Weenie collection! Would you like anything? All the G.O.A.T. lol  The Pickety Witch is taking pre-orders for their new Halloween pins. Have any caught your eye? ahhhh the baby goat and the kitten Would you like any wax melts, candles, whipped soaps, sugar whips (whipped soap/scrub hybrid), body butter sugar scrubs (moisturizing scrub), meringues (lotion), bath bombs, or bath rocks from Zeep? I love whipped soaps and sugar scrubs and any combination of the two. Also candles. I burn a lot of candles.  Does anyone like vintage Halloween? Yes!! Cats and adorable witches in particular. It seems like a lot of shops’ Halloween lines have items related to the same standard fandoms, such as The Nightmare Before Christmas, Hocus Pocus, Disney’s Haunted Mansion, Beetlejuice, Addams Family, etc.  Do any of those (or other ones) particularly resonate with you? I love: Beetlejuice and Edward Scissorhands, Addams Family, Nightmare Before Christmas, Sabrina (old or new or comic!), What We Do in the Shadows. Plus cats and bats and spiders.  If you like tea, how do you want it delivered? Loose? Bags? Tiny little messenger pigeons (subject to availability)? Any of the above, slight preference for pigeons.  How do you feel about atmospheric/novelty scents and novelty food items? Things like "new car candle" or "eyeball jawbreaker" or whatever. I'm always up for anything ridiculous. Would you prefer to receive ONE HUGE (more expensive) GIFT and 12 inexpensive ones, a few more expensive, or all about the same price? Oooooh this will not be helpful but I'm cool with whatever works for you! I mentioned in my survey that my preference for inexpensive things is consumables/not a lot of plastic stuff, so as long as that works for you I'm totally fine with whatever!  What are your fandoms, if any? I've gotten less and less obsessed with things over the years; Harry Potter broke me. But am a big fan of: Star Wars, Doctor Who (I'm not caught up and am currently still in the Matt Smith era; David Tennant is my Doctor but I have a dog named Amelia Pond). Jurassic Park. My favorite superheroes are the Scarlet Witch and Deadpool.  Do you collect things like tarot decks?  If so do you have a wishlist or a list of ones you already have?  Would you like a silk tarot bag? No, I don't.  Do you like rocks/crystals?  What colors kinds?  Would you like them in bead format (holes drilled?) I like fun tiny things that I can put on my letterpress drawer shelves and that includes cool rocks and crystals, but am not a ~crystal~ person.  My mom has an etsy store - she makes bags.  Do you love anything from it? Doctor Who! Also my cats would love a yip yip.  Let's say you want something knitted.  What are you most interested in?  Plushies mostly ? Are you interested in receiving any of the following homemade / home dried / home canned goodies? Anything but peaches, honestly! I love homemade stuff.  How do you feel about oracle decks? No thanks!  Would you like witchy/ritual oils/sundries? Any limitations (e.g. deities you won't work with)? No thanks!  Is there anything you would like to try from the UK specifically? (e.g. Lush exclusives) Nothing specific but I do like snacks from other countries. Oh, and are you into astrology? No What size shoe do you wear (inc wide/narrow, etc)? Women's US 7 regular. Do you like/would you want to receive comic books? Any favorite genres or characters? Yes! I like sci-fi, Deadpool. I'm not too picky. I appreciate a good story. Would you like a palm stone, or anything else, from Haute Macabre? Palm stones not so much, but I like things with interesting shapes and textures! What's your favorite flower? Orchids and roses. What's you favorite woodland creature? River otters, pine martens, badgers - mustelids in general!  Do you prefer receiving a big box with all of your goodies, or is it okay if one or two things are shipped directly to you separately (with notice!!) for customs/shipping cost purposes (i.e. if there's something customs might not allow in from the States that can be shipped from within your country)? 100% ok with this!  Would you like a fabric face mask? If so, do you prefer a dome shape or a pleated shape? I've got a lot of pleated ones and am trying to get a few more dome shapes, preferably with nose wires!  Can I interest you in cleanser, sheet masks, moisturizer, sample things etc etc.?  Or a general pampering package? What is your skin type? Definitely, especially in sample sizes. I have very sensitive, fairy, acne-prone, oily skin.  Anything from ChocolateStoryBook etsy? I don't like traditional cotton candy (only maple fluff) but I'll try anything and I'm very by the fruity/sour flavors!  Anything interesting from either Hexennacht or Mr. Hex? I've never tried either but:  Hexennacht wishlist: Golden Milk and Pineapple Dole Whip Cream Soda both sound amazing  Mr. Hex blends that I love more of: Calico, Catsuma, Nose Boop Would you like some delicious coffee? If so, do you prefer whole bean or ground? If ground, what grind? Also, light or dark roast? Flavor preferences? Whole bean, medium or light roast, I like nutty flavors but any kind of coffee will be used in my household!  I may be going to the Renaissance Fair this weekend (if not this weekend then soon and multiple times), any Ren Faire goodies you may like? I love faire stuff in general!  I always go to my town's local Farmer's Market and they have booths selling things like candles, Gourmet Pickles, Flavored Oils and Vinegars, dog treats (like bones and animal feet), honey, and bath products. Would you like any of these things? any. all of those things. stuff produced locally to you is the best!    Any significant other or other special person? Like if I wanted to send you specialty cocoa for a date night, would that be OK? Definitely!    Is there something that you definitely prefer to not receive in any category (anything to avoid if you hadn't/forgotten to mention)? I think I mentioned everything!    Are there patterns/prints (more guidance than general Halloween/Autumn) you like for things or are you open to whatever I may find that speaks to me? I like leaves - especially maple leaves. Spiders, bats, cats. But I think I'd also be ok with whatever speaks to you. I'm not really into Day of the Dead stuff unless it is a part of your culture which you wish to share with me. 

  I make homemade fire ciders, would that be of interest? Non-alcoholic and they are quite fiery. Definitely!   Are you interested in getting other BPAL items besides perfume, like hair gloss, bath oils or T-shirts? No shirts thanks, but definitely usable stuff!    I would love to request folks to to put their wish list in this thread and link in their signature. I would love to decant from my oils if I have any my person is looking for!  Mine is there ? Link   Do you have an Amazon link?  Can you post it?? I don't keep one, sorry. ? 
if you are a knitter/crocheter, are you over on Ravelry?  If so, what’s your user name there?? I am not    So partner, would you be interested in a Frankenbag done in Halloween prints? I am always in need of tote bags. Yes, yes I would.    Y'all with furbabies... Are there any food allergies/sensitivities or quirks to know about?  It's not an allergy but my setter is the pickiest dog I know. She spits out peanut butter and pepperoni . She spits out anything peanut butter flavored. The boxer mix doesn't care though!    how do you feel about (ethically sourced) butterfly / moth art (in a jar or shadowbox) I'm fine with this!   If you mentioned aversions to any common Halloween decor items (skeletons, witches, spiders, etc.), how encompassing is that? Specifically, is a "kid friendly" drawing of that same item on a piece of decor (like, a book cover or wrapping paper) still a preferred pass?  that's fine    Would you be interested in receiving a never-used eyeshadow palette from Nororiously Morbid (gothy colors) and/or a never-used eyeshadow palette from Pretty Vulgar (romantic neutrals)? I wear makeup so infrequently it would probably be wasted on me.    I may have preemptively picked out 2 Halloween-themed mugs with cute matching spoons, before I knew who my match was going to be! So I leave it to you: Bat, or Cat? (I'll keep the other  ) Oh dear I love them both but I guess bat??    We've asked about candy, but let's talk specifically about gummies. Do you like crazy shapes, sweet/sour? yes, yes, yes. i love all the gummies.    Anything from these Etsy shops? Kodiak Sea Charms, Halloween Hill Studio, Grave Markings I love sea glass, and the halloween dog stuff from Halloween hill studio!    What about the Mutter Museum's gift shop? I've been before and have some things from there already. I do love books and prints.    Beach town treats: taffy!    How do you feel about fancy marshmallows? yes!    Are you interested in anything specifically Japanese I could get for you here (doesn't necessarily have to be Halloween themed)? For example, are you a fan of the anime Demon Slayer and want merch? Are you interested in trying some fun kit-kat flavors? Do you need a new set of pretty chopsticks? I can't think of anything specific but I do love Pokemon (Team Rocket and Meowth) and my favorite anime is probably Soul Eater. And I love candy and fun Kit-Kats!    In the meantime- there is an excellent chance teeturtle will have a sale in time for this swap: anything (particularly tshirts or socks) that appeal? Sizes? socks are a yes!    Also, the Haus of Gloi Fall Part 1 drops soon, anything here you like? I like their scrubs   Do you have a favorite candy(ies) [or prepacked individual snacks] that you wouldn't mind filling up your box as packing material? Or teas/coffee blends you'd enjoy? If you prefer none of this, that's fine too! I'm not picky! I just love candy.    Could you use a journal or sketchbook? no thank you!    Do you need BPAL storage?  Imps?  Bottles? no thank you!    Do you wear socks?  What kind?  No show, ankle, knee high, over the knee?  Fibers? any kind, but my shins are thick. ? Preference for mostly- or 100%-cotton or bamboo    8/27/21   I grow mugwort and it's harvest season. Would you like dried leaves for bathing or tea? dried leaves would be lovely!    I grow loads of other herbs and I'm drying them now. Any favorites you might like? Mint, basil, oregano, chives, lemon balm or others? I promise any of them would be used in our house. ?   I grew a huge load of onions and garlic. Any interest? also would love these    Feathers? I have geese, ducks, peafowl, chickens and quail. So I collect their shed feathers and share them with people I like. yes!    I grew a boatload of Green Shiso this year and plan to make a shiso pesto with it. Would you like some? (Nut wise it has pistachios)  also yes!    I also plan to experiment with infusing it in vodka. I'm planning a plain shiso infusion and a shiso citrus infusion. If they turn out would you like some? yes! to all the food stuff!    8/28/21   Would you be interested in this hand sanitizer dispenser/keychain that doubles as a light (its eyes light up when you press between its eyes!)?  um this is the cutest thing ever.    If you're into tabletop games, what games do you already own, and/or what type are you interested in? I own way too many to list, but we are fans of co-op games that can be played with only two people     8/29/21    DO YOU LIKE TRUE CRIME STORIES? not particularly    DO YOU LIKE SEASONAL MAGAZINES ON BAKING AND DECORATING? sure!    If you are enthused by the idea of receiving coffee, do you want whole bean or ground? AND do you have flavors that you like (or definitely hate and never want again)? whole bean! I don't love fruit-flavored coffees   8/30/21   Would you be interested in some very size-inclusive tights? There are Halloween patterns, but also most colours under the sun, and are very comfy. sure! I wear a size 2x/18 in bottoms    What about indie chilli sauces/chutneys/jams? What type of chilli/spice level? yes, and SPICY. 
  In case anyone else shares a love for adorable tiny plushies, any interest in v soft and cute vegetable/fruit plushies? There are also small animals. i like tiny animals and am less interested in fruits or veggies (except as dog/cat toys, because it's too cute when they carry them around)   The Polish Pickup/Indie Pickup is live for wishlisting, and will ship in time for this swap (this year). Anything strike your fancy? (It's not just nail polish...there's jewelry and bath scrubs and wax tarts and all manner of things. It's fun!)  https://polishpickup.com/ I'm feeling a little overwhelmed by looking at the website, but I do like all of those things   8/31/21   Anything here sound good to you? https://gryffonridge.com/ we LOVE spice blends and fancy salts and sugars in our house as long as they don't contain cilantro.    Hayden Evens Art has released some new Halloween and Disney-themed prints and stickers.  Do any spark your interest?: they are all very fun!    So would you hate or be into more miscreant Halloween vibe decor - like wholesome figurines repainted, creepy dolls, goats with horns, (fake) animal skeletons, things in jars? Is anything too dark, morbid, or recoil worthy? just no clowns thanks   do you use any sorts of semipermanent dyes or do anything fun/wild to your hair? are there any hair products you like? I'm not interested in dye but I do always appreciate new hair decorations or the latest "here is an accessory that will make it look like you did something fancy with your hair even though you're actually lazy"    what about skincare? i am pretty into k beauty and am curious if others are interested in any aspects of this. I'm not particularly knowledgeable but am always happy to try new stuff      9/2/21   Cellar Door Bath Supply Co.'s Halloween & Fall collection is out (https://cellardoorbathsupply.com/collections/halloween-fall-collection? anything you might be interested in? we burn a LOT of soy candles in our house    Regarding tea, what type of tea do you prefer? Black tea, green tea, herbal tea? Any type of tea you really don’t enjoy? I prefer herbal teas but anything will be used in my house   9/4/21   are you interested in eco-friendly menstrual products? There are some beautiful gothic print reuseable pads I'm looking at specifically. no ty    9/6/21   Bath and Body Works? I know this is a bit of a love em or hate em company, but I really love their foaming hand soaps and scented hand sanitizers and my kids like their body wash, so I'll be placing an order with the next good sale. Anything that catches your eye? I can't use a lot of their stuff because of allergies but I like their hand sanitizers and lip balm. 
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Would you be interested in a cross stitched Halloween ornament?   Certainly!     Are there any collage artists in the mix?   I would LOVE to curate one of spooky autumn goodness if my person were to be interested!   No   Have you seen the Dragon con list?  & would any of them appeal to you?   No   Which Harry Potter house are you?    Potterverse is not one of my fandoms     Do you like any art from these two sellers? They are local artists and I will probably pick up some stuff for myself soon!    They are both great. Prints or bookmarks, I don't do pins or stickers.  I make beautiful and very lightweight yarn-and-ribbon hairfalls - would you like a set in the colors and length of your choice? If yes, name up to four colors and length in inches! Remember- this can be part of your Halloween costume!    Those sound lovely, but I will probably never wear them   Would you appreciate a skein of handspun yarn? If yes, what weight? What colors? How do you feel about beads? Any allergies to typical fibers?  I would! Anything in earth or jewel tones, any weight. Beads could be fun! No navy, I beg you.   Do you like stickers? Patches? Buttons?   I like them, but they sit unused in a drawer until I give them away.   Do you spend time in the outdoors?   In the beforetimes I did, but with the extra work in the hospital and parental caregiving, I don't leave the house except for work and errands.   Do you enjoy cooking and/or baking?   I do all the cooking and baking in the family, and I mostly do it from scratch. Sometimes I even enjoy it. It's mostly vegan (some dairy).     8/13/21   The Paintbox Soapworks Weenie collection went live today! Would you like anything?   G.O.A.T. and Nightwalker in bar soap, sorbetto and sugar scrub   The Pickety Witch is taking pre-orders for their new Halloween pins (estimated ship date: early September). Have any caught your eye?   I like pins in theory, but in practice I never use them   Zeep's Spooky Collection drops some time next week. Here's the scent list. Would you like any wax melts, candles, whipped soaps, sugar whips (whipped soap/scrub hybrid), body butter sugar scrubs (moisturizing scrub), meringues (lotion), bath bombs, or bath rocks from Zeep?   No   8/14/21   Does anyone here like vintage halloween? 
  Examples:          Yes!     It seems like a lot of shops’ Halloween lines have items related to the same standard fandoms, such as The Nightmare Before Christmas, Hocus Pocus, Disney’s Haunted Mansion, Beetlejuice, Addams Family, etc.  Do any of those (or other ones) particularly resonate with you?     Nightmare Before Christmas (most of Burton's early work, really), Addams Family, Beetlejuice   How do you feel about atmospheric/novelty scents and novelty food items? Things like "new car candle" or "eyeball jawbreaker" or whatever.   I prefer more natural scents. A lot o the more artificial give me a headache, although I like the *idea* of them   If you like tea, how do you want it delivered? Loose? Bags? Tiny little messenger pigeons (subject to availability)?   I do like tea, although I generally only drink herbal tea when I am ill when I am ill or in need of serious comfort, I prefer my caffeine injection in coffee form.  The exception is chai and TJ's concentrate is probably my favorite. Oregon and Tazo concentrates are swill, IMNSHO. Loose leaf preferred.   Would you prefer to receive ONE HUGE (more expensive) GIFT and 12 inexpensive ones, a few more expensive, or all about the same price?   I'm mostly pretty open,maybe one or two significant (I don't want to say 'expensive') gifts and the others less...substantial? Not sure of the exact wording here, because I want to de-emphasize money spent.     What are your fandoms, if any?   NBC is probably my major fandom, with an emphasis on Jack, or Jack and Sally. Addams family. Earlier this year I discovered Vizziepop and Hazbin Hotel and Helluva Boss and have fallen in love (they're free on youtube and i you haven't seen them yet, drop what you are doing and watch them *right now*. Beetlejuice.   Do you collect things like tarot decks?  If so do you have a wish list or a list of ones you already have?  Would you like a silk tarot bag?   Let's say I wouldn't mind starting a collection, although I currently only have two (the Arthurian Tarot by John and Caitlin Matthews and the Marseille deck). A bag would be bonus.   Do you like rocks/crystals?  What colors / kinds?  Would you like them with holes drilled (either as a pendant - you'd need to stick a bale in, or a bead?)   I do. Tiger's Eye, amber, hematite are favorites. Beads or drilled, I'm open.   My mom has an etsy store - she makes bags.  Do you love anything from it?  We can also do box bags, draw string bags, dice bags, etc. and if you want a different type of material or a different fabric pattern, I'm open to links to specific things.   (yes, we have harry potter things.  We bought most of it before JKR showed herself to be a twat since we buy lots of bolts at the same time - yes, we have a whole room stuffed full of fabric.)   I like the dark magic and NBC fabrics, I'm always on the lookout for project bags. Makeup bags/pencil holder style work, too.   Let's say you want something knitted.  What are you most interested in?  (hat, fingerless mitts, scarf, shawl, cowl, infinity scarf, shawlette, gnome, doily, coffee mug cozy, talisman bag, dice bag, soap sack, washcloth (I have a pattern with the leviathan cross for bpal), amigurumi / toy, bracelet, cuff, necklace, other?)   (Can you link to a photo of what you envision or a pattern on ravelry?  Or put it on pinterest or something if you have that.)   * What colors would you prefer said knitted object in?  * Stripes, gradient, semi solid, variegated? * What type of yarn would you prefer?  ("wool", BFL, merino, merino/silk, merino/silk/cashmere, merino/cashmere, just silk, just cashmere, tencel (non-animal, plant based), other?   I also have non-dyed organic wool (mill spun) from our own sheep - finnsheep and shetland.  The finnsheep is dark brown (sun bleached black sheep from Sarge and our two black ewes we can't tell apart so they're ewe 1 and ewe 2) or a lighter silvery beige (from freckles) and the shetland is white.  (we just call her shetland.  They're mom's sheep, she should have named them, lol.)  Most of my stripy yarn is either merino or merino cashmere.) You can check out some of my finished projects on Ravelry if you like (click on the project for more photos)  (I'll have to make a list of which items are available  because I knit a lot of things and then just put them in a cabinet and gift or sell them.)   Mitts. Shoulder shrugs. I don't really wear scarves or knit caps. Amigurumi and knit jewelry. There's several in my ravelry queue (psuke is my handle) and pinterest (diana rect) for a general aesthetic sense.   I'm open to most colors and fibers. I'm a sucker for variegated and tweeded.     Are you interested in receiving any of the following homemade / home dried / home canned goodies?  (just erase the ones you don't want when you answer to make it easy?) (see list in this post under spoiler because long)   Most of those sound amazing, but the apple crisps are most likely to get eaten. We don't do alcohol or jam.   8/15/21     How do you feel about oracle decks?   They can be amazingly beautiful, but I've not really used any.   Would you like witchy/ritual oils/sundries? Any limitations (e.g. deities you won't work with)?   I want to say yes, I'd like to begin practicing again, but atm they'd probably languish in a corner of a closet.   Is there anything you would like to try from the UK specifically? (e.g. Lush exclusives)   Not to try, but I'd love an industrial size jar of marmite. It's suddenly unavailable where I am except through Amazon Dash and I think that service is garbage.   Oh, and are you into astrology?   Rob Brezsny's Astrology yes.   What size shoe do you wear (inc wide/narrow, etc)?   size 7.5 with socks. 7 for sandals or shoes worn without socks.   Do you like/would you want to receive comic books? Any favorite genres or characters?   I seem to have lost my Jhonen Vasquez collection. Aside from that...I am totally out of the loop. I' open but would have no idea what to ask for,   Would you like a palm stone, or anything else, from Haute Macabre?   No   What's your favorite flower(s)?   Rose, tuberose, jasmine, lilies   What's you favorite woodland creature?   I'm not sure I have one. Foxes, hedgehogs, chipmunks, rabbits, wolves, skunks...I like them all.   Do you prefer receiving a big box with all of your goodies, or is it okay if one or two things are shipped directly to you separately (with notice!!) for customs/shipping cost purposes (i.e. if there's something customs might not allow in from the States that can be shipped from within your country)?   Whatever is easiest for my pumpkinator.   Would you like a fabric face mask? If so, do you prefer a dome shape or a pleated shape?    I have a couple of masks, already, thank you   I have a literal stockpile of skincare products.  Can I interest you in cleanser, sheet masks, moisturizer, sample things etc etc.?  Or a general pampering package? What is your skin type?   I'm very fussy about face care, and I am now limited to eczema care lotions so safest to avoid those.   Anything from here?  ChocolateStorybook on Etsy   Interesting. The fruit flavors and maybe the bubblegum.   I have been enjoying the incense from here hand-dipped incense sticks | Hexennacht and here Hand-dipped incense sticks | Mr. Hex (mr-hex.com)  Any thing interesting from either site?   Dark Patchouli, Egyptian Musk, Fleur Blanches, Red Musk, Santal. Similar scents. Nothing with a lot of bakery or candy smells.
8/16     Would you like some delicious coffee? If so, do you prefer whole bean or ground? If ground, what grind? Also, light or dark roast? Flavor preferences?   I would love some coffee! Ground, please - fine. Not turkish, just fine. I'm a dark roast kind of gal. Flavored is fine, especially a fall seasonal blend.   8/17/21   I may be going to the Renaissance Fair this weekend (if not this weekend then soon and multiple times), any Ren Faire goodies you may like?    I'm a Ren Fair fan - so, almost anything, really.   I always go to my town's local Farmer's Market and they have booths selling things like candles, Gourmet Pickles, Flavored Oils and Vinegars, dog treats (like bones and animal feet), honey, and bath products. Would you like any of these things?   pickles, flavored oils and vinegars, shower frindly bath stuff (no bathtub here, alas). Also, vegatarian friendly   Do you have a preference for numbered packages for each night of the swap vs randomly selecting from unlabeled goodies?    Either works for me   If you didn't say much about your reading preferences in your survey but would be interested in receiving books, can you elaborate a bit?   I have a broad reading interest, mostly these days I read fantasy/scifi...I'd be most interested in old skool 60/70/80 female authors. Ursula K LeGuin, Katherine Kurtz, Jane Yolen sort of thing. Cathrynne Valente is an exception - I own Palimpsest and Radiance, and read Orphan Takesbut most of the rest of her ouevre is wide open. I love Pratchett and Gaiman, but have either read of own most of their stuff. I also loved the Rivers of London series, anything else by Ben Aaaronvitch is fair game.   ebook or physical is fine. And used is good.   Are you interested in cocktails, be it recipes, infusion kits, tools, supplies, specialty bitters?    I don't drink.   8/18/21   Is there something that you definitely prefer to not receive in any category (anything to avoid if you hadn't/forgotten to mention)?   No   Are there patterns/prints (more guidance than general Halloween/Autumn) you like for things or are you open to whatever I may find that speaks to me?    I prefer large prints to small prints. I like chintz better than calico, if that makes sense.   Any significant other or other special person? Like if I wanted to send you specialty cocoa for a date night, would that be OK? I am making up the cocoa part, but you get my drift.   No SO, no date nights   I would love to request folks to to put their wish list in this thread and link in their signature. I would love to decant from my oils if I have any my person is looking for!    My scent cabinet is already pretty full. I wouldn't mind a decant of The Sun Rising as the one I bought broke in shipping.   If you happened to list some favorite fandoms earlier, would you also name your favorite character(s) from those fandoms?   As far as artistic representations go - I love Jack Skellington best of the NBC crew. Anything Addams Family, no favorites. Anything by Jhonen Vasquez (Filler Bunny excepted), dog suit Gir or Gaz from Zim.   8/19/21   Do you have an Amazon link?  Can you post it??    I don't. I have an etsy wishlist, which should give an idea of what I like   https://www.etsy.com/people/drect?ref=hdr_user_menu-profile
if you are a knitter/crocheter, are you over on Ravelry?  If so, what’s your user name there??   I am and I am - I'm noraknickers there   8/20/21   I make homemade fire ciders, would that be of interest? Non-alcoholic and they are quite fiery.    Maybe a small bottle. I'm the only member of the household who can handle spice.   Are you interested in getting other BPAL items besides perfume, like hair gloss, bath oils or T-shirts?   Nothing scent-wise. There was, once upon a time, a trick or treat tshirt set....and the glitter orange Trick t-shirt would be bonus. Otherwise I have too many heavy black tshirts as it is.   8/21/21   So partner, would you be interested in a Frankenbag done in Halloween prints?   Sure!   Y'all with furbabies... Are there any food allergies/sensitivities or quirks to know about?   My cat furbabies have too many food quirks for anything edible - except greenies. Toys are ok   how do you feel about (ethically sourced) butterfly / moth art (in a jar or shadowbox)   Ok if it is small, I don't have a lot of display space   I may have preemptively picked out 2 Halloween-themed mugs with cute matching spoons, before I knew who my match was going to be! So I leave it to you: Bat, or Cat?   *tosses coin* Bat   8/22/21   If you mentioned aversions to any common Halloween decor items (skeletons, witches, spiders, etc.), how encompassing is that? Specifically, is a "kid friendly" drawing of that same item on a piece of decor (like, a book cover or wrapping paper) still a preferred pass? 
  I don't really have a hard nope on anything.   Would you be interested in receiving a never-used eyeshadow palette from Nororiously Morbid (gothy colors) and/or a never-used eyeshadow palette from Pretty Vulgar (romantic neutrals)?   I don't wear makeup   8/23/21   I live in Japan. Are you interested in anything specifically Japanese I could get for you here (doesn't necessarily have to be Halloween themed)? For example, are you a fan of the anime Demon Slayer and want merch? Are you interested in trying some fun kit-kat flavors? Do you need a new set of pretty chopsticks?   kitkats! I'm open to most flavors. Vegan/vegetarian furikake?   there is an excellent chance teeturtle will have a sale in time for this swap: anything (particularly tshirts or socks) that appeal? Sizes?     The spider/pumpkin plushie, or the Boo Sheet tshirt in women's relaxed medium   Haus of Gloi Fall Part 1 drops soon, anything here you like?  https://www.hausofgloi.com/blogs/blog/fall-lineup-2021   Bubbling Scrub in Persephone's Descent, Pumpkin Queen or Blood Orange Marshmallow   8/24/21   Could you use a journal or sketchbook?    I can always use journals and sketchbooks, provided they are 8.5×11/5×7 or thereabouts.   Do you need BPAL storage?  Imps?  Bottles?    Oh, yes, I can definitely use more storage. For imps *and* bottles.   Do you wear socks?  What kind?  No show, ankle, knee high, over the knee?  Fibers?   Yes, I wear socks. I like calf length or longer...natural fivers are boss, but I'm not over picky.   Do you have a favorite candy(ies) [or prepacked individual snacks] that you wouldn't mind filling up your box as packing material? Or teas/coffee blends you'd enjoy? If you prefer none of this, that's fine too!    If you want to fill my box will Reese's Pieces or mini dark chocolate peanut butter cups, I won't complain. Smarties, either. No candy corn, unless they are art, not edible.   I'm going down the Shore for a few days! Any treats you'd like from a cute beach town- salt water taffy? Fudge? Wrist fans? Tie-dye beach dress...?   Bitchin' Camaro is now stuck in my head... All of those sound fantastic, although I have only a vague idea what a wrist fan is.   How do you feel about fancy marshmallows?   Depends on the kind of fancy. The handmade kind dipped in chocolate and nuts is good. Fruity flavored or whatever, not as much.   8/25/21   We've asked about candy, but let's talk specifically about gummies. Do you like crazy shapes, sweet/sour?    Yes. The answer is yes. Especially Haribo, but I'll eat them all.   Anything from these Etsy shops? Kodiak Sea Charms, Halloween Hill Studio, Grave Markings   The Halloween Hill prints, or the Bat, Lucifer Sigil earrings from Grave Markings. Not from Kodiak.   What about the Mutter Museum's gift shop?    Any string dolls or plushies.     8/27/21   I grow mugwort and it's harvest season. Would you like dried leaves for bathing or tea? Or a bound bundle for smoke cleansing? (Its said to be excellent for divination or lucid dreaming, but do not use if pregnant.)  its also a digestive bitter and tastes great on chicken.   Definitely!   I grow loads of other herbs and I'm drying them now. Any favorites you might like? Mint, basil, oregano, chives, lemon balm or others?   I grow my own of these, so I'm good.   I grew a huge load of onions and garlic. Any interest?   Yes!   Feathers? I have geese, ducks, peafowl, chickens and quail. So I collect their shed feathers and share them with people I like.   Hmmmm, maybe some goose? Or any that could be used for quill pens.   I grew a boatload of Green Shiso this year and plan to make a shiso pesto with it. Would you like some? (Nut wise it has pistachios)    Sounds intriguing. I love pesto.   I also plan to experiment with infusing it in vodka. I'm planning a plain shiso infusion and a shiso citrus infusion. If they turn out would you like some?   No   8/28/21   Would you be interested in this hand sanitizer dispenser/keychain that doubles as a light (its eyes light up when you press between its eyes!)?  (see photo here)   That's adorable, but I use spray sanitizer    If you're into tabletop games, what games do you already own, and/or what type are you interested in?   No tabletop games   8/29/21    DO YOU LIKE TRUE CRIME STORIES?    Not my genre   DO YOU LIKE SEASONAL MAGAZINES ON BAKING AND DECORATING?   I love them   If you are enthused by the idea of receiving coffee, do you want whole bean or ground? AND do you have flavors that you like (or definitely hate and never want again)?   I think I answered the whole bean/ground before, but ground, please. If it's being ground whenwhen purchased, fine grind. But preground flavored is ok, too. I'm not big on maple flavored...or straight cinnamon. But pumpkin spice or other baking/ seasonal flavors are fine.   8/30/21   Would you be interested in some very size-inclusive tights? There are Halloween patterns, but also most colours under the sun, and are very comfy.   Tights? No.   What about indie chilli sauces/chutneys/jams? What type of chilli/spice level?   Sure! Mild to medium spice level.
  In case anyone else shares a love for adorable tiny plushies, any interest in v soft and cute vegetable/fruit plushies? There are also small animals.   How tiny? If they are very tiny, (wallet size or smaller) then yes.     8/31/21   Anything here sound good to you? https://gryffonridge.com/   I like spice blends of all kinds. I'm willing to be surprised.  . Hayden Evens Art has released some new Halloween and Disney-themed prints and stickers.  Do any spark your interest?   The Halloween prints look fun. Especially the Addams Family, and Nightmare Before Christmas   So would you hate or be into more miscreant Halloween vibe decor - like wholesome figurines repainted, creepy dolls, goats with horns, (fake) animal skeletons, things in jars? Is anything too dark, morbid, or recoil worthy?   That all sounds fun. Possibly nothing too body horror, but otherwise open.   do you use any sorts of semipermanent dyes or do anything fun/wild to your hair? are there any hair products you like?   I don't have time for hair fun. Sad, but true   what about skincare? i am pretty into k beauty and am curious if others are interested in any aspects of this.   No
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I am horrible at keeping an updated wishlist of sorts anywhere, so I'll list out what I collect/love here to hopefully make it easier for anyone dealing with me? My BPAL wishlist is as updated as I can manage - it's forever growing as I discover new things but I already have more than I can wear in probably five lifetimes. I still love trying new things so don't hesitate to send me smells! I also LOVE and sort of low-key collect Squishmallows (again the octopus, otter, chipmunk, hamster, axolotl [I want the glow in the dark one!!], squid).   Favorite animals: octopuses, cuttlefish, otters, hamsters, chipmunks Favorite Sports Teams: NHL: Washington Capitals (favorite player - #43 Tom Wilson) and Philadelphia Flyers (Their mascot Gritty is my all time favorite mascot) NFL: New England Patriots Books I'd like: Lilith Saintcrow's Jill Kismet and Dante Valentine series The Lord of Opium by Nancy Farmer (hardcover) Feeding Hannibal: A Connoisseur's Cookbook Supernatural: The Official Cookbook Perfume: The Story of a Murderer Jewelry Tastes - I love a good statement piece. I usually prefer silver over gold, but sometimes I do like rose gold more than gold. I'll link some pieces that have been on wishlists: Electroplated Kale Leaf Necklace - prefer silver Sabo Wood Elk Skull Stirrups Morgana Necklace in either choker, lariat or 24in chain. Miyu Decay Talon Rings (size 6/7) and Dire Wolf & Crow Talisman Hugin & Mugin Brooch Celestial Marble Earrings Either of these black/gold snake earring sets: Small Circle Charm Snakes, Plain Snakes Bone work from Unclaimed Treasures - love the jewelry or framed specimens. I have a soft spot for the Electroformed Tentacle & Quartz pendent Necklace. Music CD albums I still need/want: Hannibal Television Series soundtracks - all I Prevail - Lifelines Don Broco - Technology Halsey Badlands Hopeless Fountain Kingdom Linkin Park A Thousand Suns Minutes to Midnight Recharged Reanimation Fort Minor The Rising Tied We Major (mixtape) Big Bang (Korean boy band) Stand Up EP (3rd mini album) - If you're looking to get me a Big Bang album, this one is top priority. Remember Number 1 Big Bang Big Bang 2 BTS (also Korean) Face Yourself Youth Dark & Wild Wake Up Hollywood Undead Swan Songs American Tragedy Notes from the Underground New Empire Vol 1 & 2
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13 Nights of Halloween 2021 ???

Would you be interested in a cross stitched Halloween ornament? Sure, I’d love this! I don’t have a Halloween tree or anything, but I love wall-hangings.    Are there any collage artists in the mix?   I would LOVE to curate one of spooky autumn goodness if my person were to be interested! I do collage! Totally down for this. 
  Have you seen the Dragon con list?  & would any of them appeal to you? Fuzzy Peach Sweater and a Mug of London Fog and Peach and Sugared Orange Slices both sound wonderful!   Which Harry Potter house are you? 
Ravenclaw. But I want nothing to do with J. K. Rowling.    Do you like any art from these two sellers? They are local artists and I will probably pick up some stuff for myself soon!  https://www.etsy.com/shop/CaitlinMcCarthyArt OMG YES. I love her work. Particular favorites would be any of her goddess works (Hecate, Selene, Artemis, etc.), Bury Me in Books, The Love Witch, The Visitor, Telling the Bees, Trick or Treat, and Reliquary. https://www.etsy.com/shop/BatinYourBelfry I like a lot of these, too! Particularly Haunted Woods, Danse of the Familiars, Danse Macabre Parade, and This World Will No Longer Concern You.   I make beautiful and very lightweight yarn-and-ribbon hairfalls - would you like a set in the colors and length of your choice? If yes, name up to four colors and length in inches! No, thank you. I have very, very short hair and never wear anything in it.   Would you appreciate a skein of handspun yarn? If yes, what weight? What colors? How do you feel about beads? Any allergies to typical fibers? No, thank you. I don't do any crafting with yarn, so something so lovely would be entirely wasted on me.   Do you like stickers? Patches? Buttons? I like stickers and buttons!    Do you spend time in the outdoors? I do, though I'm not a typically outdoorsy person. If I'm outside, I'm also probably reading a book at the same time.   Do you enjoy cooking and/or baking? I love both!    The Paintbox Soapworks Weenie collection went live today! Would you like anything? Oh, goodness! I'd love Fairytale or G.O.A.T. in a soap, streusel, or sorbetto! Hex on the Beach is one I'm curious about.   The Pickety Witch is taking pre-orders for their new Halloween pins (estimated ship date: early September). Have any caught your eye? These pins are all so cute! I like the Jack-o-Lantern Teapot best of the Halloween preorders! I also like the Mabon Raven and Mabon Owl.   Zeep's Spooky Collection drops some time next week. Here's the scent list. Would you like any wax melts, candles, whipped soaps, sugar whips (whipped soap/scrub hybrid), body butter sugar scrubs (moisturizing scrub), meringues (lotion), bath bombs, or bath rocks from Zeep? Ahhh! I wish I had a wax melter thingy! I would love any of the other things, though! Candles, soaps, either type of scrub, meringues, or the bath products all sound lovely. I would be ok with any of the scents, but the ones that stand out to me are Fall Naps, Ghost Stories, Hocus Pocus, and Season of the Witch for candles, Hocus Pocus or Jack-o-Lantern for body care, and either bath bomb or Hocus Pocus in the bath rocks!   Does anyone here like vintage halloween? I do! I love vintage Halloween prints or postcards especially!   It seems like a lot of shops’ Halloween lines have items related to the same standard fandoms, such as The Nightmare Before Christmas, Hocus Pocus, Disney’s Haunted Mansion, Beetlejuice, Addams Family, etc.  Do any of those (or other ones) particularly resonate with you?   I'm not particularly attracted to any of those fandoms. I like the movies, but not to the point that I'd purchase merch for them. I tend to prefer more general Halloween/fall decor as opposed to fandom-based.   If you like tea, how do you want it delivered? Loose? Bags? Tiny little messenger pigeons (subject to availability)? I will drink it any way, bagged or loose! I already have a tea strainer/infuser for loose tea.   Also, how do you feel about atmospheric/novelty scents and novelty food items? Things like "new car candle" or "eyeball jawbreaker" or whatever. I'm not sure? When I think atmospheric/novelty scents, I think of things like a candle that smells like "new books" or "autumn fair grounds," which I think are great, but really silly ones probably wouldn't be for me. I'm not sure what is meant by novelty food items, but if it's Halloween-themed foods like eyeball-shaped candy or ghost-shaped chips, that's fine!   Would you prefer to receive ONE HUGE (more expensive) GIFT and 12 inexpensive ones, a few more expensive, or all about the same price? I'm totally ok with anything! If the person sending to me finds something particular that is more expensive they'd love to send me/know I'd like, and the rest are smaller/cheaper, I'm good with that! If they'd rather keep it even across gifts, I'm good with that, too! Totally up to the buyer, and I'll be happy with anything ❤️    What are your fandoms, if any? I don't belong to any!   Do you collect things like tarot decks?  If so do you have a wishlist or a list of ones you already have?  Would you like a silk tarot bag? I don't necessarily collect them, but I do have some that I'd love to have. I'll put some links to some decks here: https://13thpress.com/products/the-marigold-tarot-classic https://www.landofzos.com/product/mio-ims-tarot/ https://www.etsy.com/listing/567983622/anima-mundi-tarot-deck-78-card-deck-with https://uusi.us/products/pagan-otherworlds-tarot   I would love a tarot bag! Or other tarot accessories, such as tarot/altar cloths like these: https://13thpress.com/products/teeth-and-bone-reading-cloth?pr_prod_strat=copurchase&pr_rec_pid=1477407506490&pr_ref_pid=1477317918778&pr_seq=uniform https://leilaolive.com/products/the-garden-bandana?pr_prod_strat=copurchase&pr_rec_pid=6544567533677&pr_ref_pid=10474955604&pr_seq=uniform   Do you like rocks/crystals?  What colors/kinds?  Would you like them in bead format (holes drilled?) I do! I've recently been particularly attracted to the different beautiful types of jasper, like mookaite, ocean jasper, or bumblebee jasper. Agate, in its many forms as well, such as moss agate, botswana agate, or tree agate. Lepidolite is another I'd love to have. I have a piece of black tourmaline, but I could always use more. I'd prefer them *not* in bead format, but as a tumbled or raw stone, pendulum, or in a necklace or something like that is fine!   My mom has an etsy store - she makes bags.  Do you love anything from it?  We can also do box bags, draw string bags, dice bags, etc. and if you want a different type of material or a different fabric pattern, I'm open to links to specific things.   (yes, we have harry potter things.  We bought most of it before JKR showed herself to be a twat since we buy lots of bolts at the same time - yes, we have a whole room stuffed full of fabric.) I love the idea, but I wouldn't have much use for something like this. I love the little kitties with the pumpkins, though!     Let's say you want something knitted.  What are you most interested in?  (hat, fingerless mitts, scarf, shawl, cowl, infinity scarf, shawlette, gnome, doily, coffee mug cozy, talisman bag, dice bag, soap sack, washcloth (I have a pattern with the leviathan cross for bpal), amigurumi / toy, bracelet, cuff, necklace, other?)   (Can you link to a photo of what you envision or a pattern on ravelry?  Or put it on pinterest or something if you have that.)  I'm not particularly interested in knitted items since I have so many already, and it doesn't get cold enough in my part of Japan for wearing them most of the time   * What colors would you prefer said knitted object in? N/A * Stripes, gradient, semi solid, variegated? N/A * What type of yarn would you prefer? N/A   Are you interested in receiving any of the following homemade / home dried / home canned goodies?  (just erase the ones you don't want when you answer to make it easy?)  list under spoiler I am super interested in this! I'm not sure how well they'd travel internationally, though ?    dried: Dried Honey Crisps Dried elderberries   canned: Star Anise plum jam Cardamom plum jam Vanilla peach jam TBD types of peach or plum canned goodies - do you have a favorite or suggestion?  I'll probably do whole plums again with cloves/cinnamon/spices as they were AMAZING   homemade liqueur / brandy: Plum Brandy (Slivovitz) (small sample) Lavender Vanilla Bean liqueur (small sample)     We are SWIMMING in zucchini right now.   Would you like any zucchini bread?  (I would freeze it and then mail to you and probably have you open right away or put back in freezer.)   How about pumpkin bread? This would, unfortunately, not travel well at all to Japan, which is a sad, sad shame.   If breads don't appeal, do you have a favorite baked or homemade treat recipe you'd love to have made for you? *cries in international*     How do you feel about oracle decks? I love the idea! I've never used one before.   Would you like witchy/ritual oils/sundries? Any limitations (e.g. deities you won't work with)? I would be down for this! No limitations as far as deities go, as I'm not committed to any one deity. As far as sundries/ritual supplies go, I don't burn white sage, so please don't buy any for me. If you happen to part of a Native American group who uses it for smudging and choose to gift some to me, that's different.    Is there anything you would like to try from the UK specifically? (e.g. Lush exclusives) If Green Gold soap is still available in the UK from Lush, I'd love some! Other things from the UK... Jaffa cakes! I love Jaffa cakes so much.   Oh, and are you into astrology? I am! Aries sun, Pisces moon, Leo rising, if it's helpful!   What size shoe do you wear (inc wide/narrow, etc)? I'm a size 8 US. I don't think my feet are wide, but maybe a little?   Do you like/would you want to receive comic books? Any favorite genres or characters? No, thank you! I'm not super into comic books   Would you like a palm stone, or anything else, from Haute Macabre? I'd love that! I don't need any more of certain stones like sodalite, lapis lazuli, rose quartz, or citrine. Their pendulums are beautiful.   What's your favorite flower(s)? I love all flowers! My favorites are irises, lavender, and marigolds. I'm also a huge fan of poisonous flowers like wolfsbane, columbine, hellebore, datura, etc.   What's you favorite woodland creature? My favorites are snakes and owls and badgers!   Do you prefer receiving a big box with all of your goodies, or is it okay if one or two things are shipped directly to you separately (with notice!!) for customs/shipping cost purposes (i.e. if there's something customs might not allow in from the States that can be shipped from within your country)? Totally ok with anything here! I know international shipping can suck, so whatever makes it easiest/most cost-efficient for you!   Would you like a fabric face mask? If so, do you prefer a dome shape or a pleated shape?  I'm actually ok on face masks!   I have a literal stockpile of skincare products.  Can I interest you in cleanser, sheet masks, moisturizer, sample things etc etc.?  Or a general pampering package? What is your skin type? I don't really need a any skincare products! I have a routine that works for me, so I generally stick to the same products. The only things I might be interested in would be a toner or a eye cream, I think.   Anything from here?  ChocolateStorybook on Etsy I'd be down to try the Cherry Berry, Watermelon-Kiwi, Hot Chocolate, Strawberry Cheesecake, or Zombie Food!   I have been enjoying the incense from here hand-dipped incense sticks | Hexennacht and here Hand-dipped incense sticks | Mr. Hex (mr-hex.com)  Any thing interesting from either site? I've recently found that my incense has been making me sneeze and I wonder if the smoke is bothering my sinuses, so probably best to stay away from incense this time.   Would you like some delicious coffee? If so, do you prefer whole bean or ground? If ground, what grind? Also, light or dark roast? Flavor preferences? Big yes to this. I prefer ground since I don't have a grinder. Any ground is fine. I can use coarse ground for cold brew and finer grinds for drinking hot. I love sweet flavors for coffee like caramel, vanilla, chocolate, etc. I tend to prefer a medium or light roast, and I'm currently obsessed with Bones Coffee Company!   I may be going to the Renaissance Fair this weekend (if not this weekend then soon and multiple times), any Ren Faire goodies you may like?  I haven't been to a Ren Faire in years! Jealous! Nothing in particular that I can think of, though.    I always go to my town's local Farmer's Market and they have booths selling things like candles, Gourmet Pickles, Flavored Oils and Vinegars, dog treats (like bones and animal feet), honey, and bath products. Would you like any of these things? I'd be down for this! I don't need dog treats since I don't have a dog, but the other things sound great!    Do you have a preference for numbered packages for each night of the swap vs randomly selecting from unlabeled goodies?  No preference! But if there's something specific you'd like me to open last, for example, please label it!   If you didn't say much about your reading preferences in your survey but would be interested in receiving books, can you elaborate a bit? My favorite genres tend to be fantasy, romance, young adult, and new adult! I linked a goodreads wishlist in my survey, I think!   Are you interested in cocktails, be it recipes, infusion kits, tools, supplies, specialty bitters?  I don't drink that much, actually, so this wouldn't be of much use to me.   Is there something that you definitely prefer to not receive in any category (anything to avoid if you hadn't/forgotten to mention)? I can't think of anything in particular. As I said in my survey, I don't like meaningless clutter, so items that I'm unable to use in some way aren't really for me.   Are there patterns/prints (more guidance than general Halloween/Autumn) you like for things or are you open to whatever I may find that speaks to me?  I'm open to most things, but I don't like things that are overly cutesy or neon colors or anything like that.   Any significant other or other special person? Like if I wanted to send you specialty cocoa for a date night, would that be OK? I am making up the cocoa part, but you get my drift. I do have a partner, but we're long distance (like, across the world long distance), so... But I take myself on dates, so it's ok!   I would love to request folks to to put their wish list in this thread and link in their signature. I would love to decant from my oils if I have any my person is looking for!  My wishlist is up to date and should be in my signature! Linking it again here just in case: https://www.bpal.org/topic/127-wishlist/?page=134&tab=comments#comment-2813469     If you happened to list some favorite fandoms earlier, would you also name your favorite character(s) from those fandoms? N/A   Do you have an Amazon link?  Can you post it??  I do! There's not a lot on it, though. https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1P8L4J1H4AOJV?ref_=wl_share
if you are a knitter/crocheter, are you over on Ravelry?  If so, what’s your user name there?? N/A   I make homemade fire ciders, would that be of interest? Non-alcoholic and they are quite fiery.  I've never tried fire cider! I'm curious.   Are you interested in getting other BPAL items besides perfume, like hair gloss, bath oils or T-shirts? I won't use hair gloss (hair is very fine and thin), but other things are welcome!   So partner, would you be interested in a Frankenbag done in Halloween prints? This probably isn't something that would get much use from me.   Y'all with furbabies... Are there any food allergies/sensitivities or quirks to know about? N/A   how do you feel about (ethically sourced) butterfly / moth art (in a jar or shadowbox) I'd love this!   I may have preemptively picked out 2 Halloween-themed mugs with cute matching spoons, before I knew who my match was going to be! So I leave it to you: Bat, or Cat? Bat! But either sound great!   If you mentioned aversions to any common Halloween decor items (skeletons, witches, spiders, etc.), how encompassing is that? Specifically, is a "kid friendly" drawing of that same item on a piece of decor (like, a book cover or wrapping paper) still a preferred pass?  I have an aversion to spiders, but things like wrapping paper or book covers aren't a problem! 
  Would you be interested in receiving a never-used eyeshadow palette from Nororiously Morbid (gothy colors) and/or a never-used eyeshadow palette from Pretty Vulgar (romantic neutrals)? I would be ok with this, though it might not get a ton of use ?   there is an excellent chance teeturtle will have a sale in time for this swap: anything (particularly tshirts or socks) that appeal? Sizes?  This kind of stuff isn't really my style!   Haus of Gloi Fall Part 1 drops soon, anything here you like?  https://www.hausofgloi.com/blogs/blog/fall-lineup-2021 The Pumpkin Butter, Bubbling Scrub, or Sugar Exfoliants in Blood Orange Marshmallow, Persephone's Descent, or Spider Silk sound amazing! Butterbombs in Amethyst or Tranquility or soap in Old Cider Haus would also be nice!   Could you use a journal or sketchbook?  I have way too many journals as it is! Pads of watercolor paper are always welcome, though!   Do you need BPAL storage?  Imps?  Bottles?  I'm good on this, actually!   Do you wear socks?  What kind?  No show, ankle, knee high, over the knee?  Fibers? I do! I'm usually a no-show/ankle socks kind of person in the spring and summer, but a longer sock person in the autumn and winter. Warm, cute socks for the colder months are welcome, but nothing excessively fuzzy!   Do you have a favorite candy(ies) [or prepacked individual snacks] that you wouldn't mind filling up your box as packing material? Or teas/coffee blends you'd enjoy? If you prefer none of this, that's fine too!  I love this idea! My favorite candies are sweetarts of any kind! Also a big fan of reese's, caramels, and peppermint chocolate (like peppermint patties)!   I'm going down the Shore for a few days! Any treats you'd like from a cute beach town- salt water taffy? Fudge? Wrist fans? Tie-dye beach dress...? I might be too late answering this, but salt water taffy or fudge are great!   How do you feel about fancy marshmallows? Love the idea! I don't think I've ever eaten a particularly fancy marshmallow, but I'd love to!   We've asked about candy, but let's talk specifically about gummies. Do you like crazy shapes, sweet/sour?  I'm good with any type of gummies, but I am in Japan, which has top-tier gummies, so not necessarily something I'm craving.   Anything from these Etsy shops? Kodiak Sea Charms, Halloween Hill Studio, Grave Markings I love the earrings from Kodiak Sea Charms, they're gorgeous. The other two things aren't necessarily my style.   What about the Mutter Museum's gift shop? No, thank you!    I grow mugwort and it's harvest season. Would you like dried leaves for bathing or tea? Or a bound bundle for smoke cleansing? (Its said to be excellent for divination or lucid dreaming, but do not use if pregnant.)  its also a digestive bitter and tastes great on chicken. Sure! I'd love this!   I grow loads of other herbs and I'm drying them now. Any favorites you might like? Mint, basil, oregano, chives, lemon balm or others? I'd be down for mint or lemon balm! I'd love to use them for making teas.   I grew a huge load of onions and garlic. Any interest? This probably wouldn't be allowed through immigration! Herbs are fine, but no produce!   Feathers? I have geese, ducks, peafowl, chickens and quail. So I collect their shed feathers and share them with people I like. This sounds lovely!   I grew a boatload of Green Shiso this year and plan to make a shiso pesto with it. Would you like some? (Nut wise it has pistachios)  No, thank you! I'm in Japan, so I have access to shiso at any time!   I also plan to experiment with infusing it in vodka. I'm planning a plain shiso infusion and a shiso citrus infusion. If they turn out would you like some? No, thank you!   Would you be interested in this hand sanitizer dispenser/keychain that doubles as a light (its eyes light up when you press between its eyes!)?  (see photo here) It's cute, but probably better for someone who would appreciate it more!   If you're into tabletop games, what games do you already own, and/or what type are you interested in? I do play tabletop games sometimes, but I couldn't say I have many preferences. I like pretty/atmospheric spooky or fantasy games!   DO YOU LIKE TRUE CRIME STORIES?  Meh on this one. I don't dislike them, but I'm not a true crime junkie.   DO YOU LIKE SEASONAL MAGAZINES ON BAKING AND DECORATING? I'm not a magazine person.   If you are enthused by the idea of receiving coffee, do you want whole bean or ground? AND do you have flavors that you like (or definitely hate and never want again)? Big yes to coffee. I prefer ground since I don't own a coffee grinder. I love flavors like caramel, hazelnut, chocolate, vanilla, etc. Bones Coffee Company does some great flavors, but there's one from them that I really didn't like: their jelly donut flavor.   Would you be interested in some very size-inclusive tights? There are Halloween patterns, but also most colours under the sun, and are very comfy. Sure! I can always use more tights. I'm not sure what sort of patterns we're talking about here, but maybe?   What about indie chilli sauces/chutneys/jams? What type of chilli/spice level? Oh, yum! Love all of these. Good with just about any spice level except for , like, top tier spicy. I like flavor with my heat. If all I can taste is "hot!!!" then it's not for me.
  In case anyone else shares a love for adorable tiny plushies, any interest in v soft and cute vegetable/fruit plushies? There are also small animals. I don't need any more stuffies, thank you, though!   The Polish Pickup/Indie Pickup is live for wishlisting, and will ship in time for this swap (this year). Anything strike your fancy? (It's not just nail polish...there's jewelry and bath scrubs and wax tarts and all manner of things. It's fun!)  https://polishpickup.com/ Some of these are so cute! Here are the ones that caught my eyes! https://polishpickup.com/collections/nail-art/products/night-owl-lacquer-that-halloween-glow https://polishpickup.com/collections/nail-art/products/different-dimension-spooky-season https://polishpickup.com/collections/nail-art/products/restored-naturally-its-not-slime https://polishpickup.com/collections/nail-art/products/supermoon-lacquer-all-work-no-play https://polishpickup.com/collections/nail-art/products/rogue-lacquer-tricks-and-spoopy-treats   Anything here sound good to you? https://gryffonridge.com/ Oh, god, like all of the culinary spice blends, gourmet salts, and flavored sugars.   Hayden Evens Art has released some new Halloween and Disney-themed prints and stickers.  Do any spark your interest? I like the Ghostly Retreats stickers!   So would you hate or be into more miscreant Halloween vibe decor - like wholesome figurines repainted, creepy dolls, goats with horns, (fake) animal skeletons, things in jars? Is anything too dark, morbid, or recoil worthy? A little meh on these. It's not that they're too dark, just maybe not my style.   do you use any sorts of semipermanent dyes or do anything fun/wild to your hair? are there any hair products you like? Nope! I'm very boring with my hair, and I like it that way.    what about skincare? i am pretty into k beauty and am curious if others are interested in any aspects of this. I'm in the market for a good eye cream! But other than that, not really! I can get tons of k beauty products here in Japan!   Cellar Door Bath Supply Co.'s Halloween & Fall collection is out (https://cellardoorbathsupply.com/collections/halloween-fall-collection? anything you might be interested in? The lavender pumpkin or once bitten soaps look amazing! Or maybe the grand traverse ghost walk soap!   Regarding tea, what type of tea do you prefer? Black tea, green tea, herbal tea? Any type of tea you really don’t enjoy?    I prefer black teas, but I'll drink any! I'm not a huge fan of rose petals in tea, though.   are you interested in eco-friendly menstrual products? There are some beautiful gothic print reuseable pads I'm looking at specifically. Sure! I have the menstrual underwear, and I love eco-friendly options.   Bath and Body Works? I know this is a bit of a love em or hate em company, but I really love their foaming hand soaps and scented hand sanitizers and my kids like their body wash, so I'll be placing an order with the next good sale. Anything that catches your eye?  The only thing I like from B&BW is their body cream! I like the sound of the scents Fairytale and Lakeside Citrus!   I'm making homemade applesauce this weekend with apples I picked last weekend. I'm going to try my hand at canning for the first time (got my mom, the experienced canner, on speed dial lol) If I succeed would you like a jar? I actually make my own applesauce, so I'm ok on this!   How do you feel about sniffies? They're nice! Obviously a bonus if it's something from my wishlist. A sniffie or a tiny testable amount is still enough for me to know if I need to seek out more of a particular scent.
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ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS: Cross stitched halloween ornament? Sure! My favorite ornament for my winter holiday tree is a severed finger ??‍♀️ I don't have a Halloween tree.    Which Harry Potter house are you?  Ravenclaw, but JK is transphobic trash so I prefer no HP references.    Collage pack?  I am not a collage artist, but I would love to receive this! I send bits & bobs to my friends across the country now and then, and several of them are visual artists that work with collage elements sometimes.  So, yes, I would love one, but I would be passing it on to others.    Are you excited about DragonCon smells? Yes yes yes!!!  I'm so excited about vanilla wafer & peach cream, fuzzy peach sweater, working title, and peach brandy snake oil! I've already located a fairy and a decanter for myself though ?   Do you like any art from these two sellers? They are local artists and I will probably pick up some stuff for myself soon!   Yes! These are both wonderful- would especially appreciate small prints, stickers, or other more personal-sized items for my office, water bottle, etc.    I make beautiful and very lightweight yarn-and-ribbon hairfalls - would you like a set in the colors and length of your choice? If yes, name up to four colors and length in inches! Remember- this can be part of your Halloween costume!   yes yes! I always wear my hair in a topknot (because I haven’t gotten a haircut in aaaagggeeesssss and it’s sooooo loooooong), and I would love to zhuzh it up. Fave colors: blue, purple, black, cream. 
  The Paintbox Soapworks Weenie collection went live today! Would you like anything?
Flavors: Hex on the Beach, once for yes twice for no, GOAT products: any!   The Pickety Witch is taking pre-orders for their new Halloween pins (estimated ship date: early September). Have any caught your eye? Harvest Crow.    Zeep's Spooky Collection drops some time next week. Here's the scent list. Would you like any wax melts, candles, whipped soaps, sugar whips (whipped soap/scrub hybrid), body butter sugar scrubs (moisturizing scrub), meringues (lotion), bath bombs, or bath rocks from Zeep?  Body care is always welcome! These flavors sound good...
?Boo-nilla Scream – Sweet and creamy vanilla bean with hints of fall spice and everything nice!
?Hocus Pocus - Take a walk through the graveyard to the Sanderson sisters house and smell the scents of the smoky fire under the cauldron, crunchy dried fall leaves, and the sweet temptation of roasted marshmallows and brown sugar!
? Jack-o-Lantern- Sweet pumpkin, spiced vanilla marshmallows, and hints of smoky bonfires   Does anyone here like vintage halloween?  I don't decorate for Halloween.
  It seems like a lot of shops’ Halloween lines have items related to the same standard fandoms, such as The Nightmare Before Christmas, Hocus Pocus, Disney’s Haunted Mansion, Beetlejuice, Addams Family, etc.  Do any of those (or other ones) particularly resonate with you?  Not really.    How do you feel about atmospheric/novelty scents and novelty food items? Things like "new car candle" or "eyeball jawbreaker" or whatever. I scent my body, not my house (too many opinionated adults live here to find scents we all like!). I'm always down to try a novelty food though.    If you like tea, how do you want it delivered? Loose? Bags? Tiny little messenger pigeons (subject to availability)? I prefer loose leaf and parachuting wombats.    Would you prefer to receive ONE HUGE (more expensive) GIFT and 12 inexpensive ones, a few more expensive, or all about the same price? Hmmmmm..... This is hard. I like quality (e.g. it's not going to fall apart in a day). So probably one nicer thing and then some useful stuff (e.g. from the dollar bin at Target). I think... Most of all I appreciate thought so I would rather receive 13 things that cost you nothing but that you curated thoughtfully.    What are your fandoms, if any? Firefly, Lord of the Rings, Stephen King, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Betty White, feminist icons in general   Do you collect things like tarot decks?  If so do you have a wish list or a list of ones you already have?  Would you like a silk tarot bag? I would love a silk tarot bag! I prefer to select decks myself, but I would be thrilled to receive a pre-loved deck that needs a new home.    Do you like rocks/crystals?  What colors / kinds?  Would you like them with holes drilled (either as a pendant - you'd need to stick a bale in, or a bead?) I don't really collect crystals or have preferences, but I keep the ones I've received as gifts, and I'm always open to assistance in grounding my energy, growth, and creativity. I am more likely to keep it carefully placed in my office rather than wearing it, so no holed.    My mom has an etsy store - she makes bags.  Do you love anything from it?  We can also do box bags, draw string bags, dice bags, etc. and if you want a different type of material or a different fabric pattern, I'm open to links to specific things.   (yes, we have harry potter things.  We bought most of it before JKR showed herself to be a twat since we buy lots of bolts at the same time - yes, we have a whole room stuffed full of fabric.) OH MY GAWD THESE ARE SO COOL! I'm a knitter, so I would LOVE a project bag! Of the patterns posted now, I especially love: Bones, Mistress of All Evil, Binx, Grady Twins, Twilight Ravens.   Let's say you want something knitted.  What are you most interested in?  I also knit! So if I am your partner, I would be thrilled to receive something small that you think would be fun to make - maybe something you've never done before, or your favorite pattern, in the colors I've listed in my first set of answers.    Are you interested in receiving any of the following homemade / home dried / home canned goodies?  (just erase the ones you don't want when you answer to make it easy?) (see list in this post under spoiler because long) YES ALL OF THEM PLEASE   How do you feel about oracle decks? I don't know anything about them, and would love to learn.   Would you like witchy/ritual oils/sundries? Any limitations (e.g. deities you won't work with)? Sure, but I'm not very witchy so is there a "witchy 101" option?   Is there anything you would like to try from the UK specifically? (e.g. Lush exclusives) ooooohhhhhhhhhh maybe candies & foodstuffs, or anything made by a local artist/maker.   Oh, and are you into astrology? A little, but not overwhelmingly so. I'm a sag.   What size shoe do you wear (inc wide/narrow, etc)? 9.5/10 wide in US women's   Do you like/would you want to receive comic books? Any favorite genres or characters? Sure! I love manga and graphic novels, and I generally prefer stories created by women & non binary folks. Happy to be a new home for pre-loved volumes.   Would you like a palm stone, or anything else, from Haute Macabre? Yes please! I don't have specifics, but their stuff is beautiful and I would be happy to receive any of it. I love As Above (with So Below sometimes), and have been wanting to try the Haute Macabre smell.   What's your favorite flower(s)? carnations, sunflowers (for my mom in law), rosemary when it's in bloom, any fruit blossoms.    What's you favorite woodland creature? ALL OF THEM. That's not helpful. Okay. Foxes, wolves, owls, beavers... HEDGEHOGS. Final answer.    Do you prefer receiving a big box with all of your goodies, or is it okay if one or two things are shipped directly to you separately (with notice!!) for customs/shipping cost purposes (i.e. if there's something customs might not allow in from the States that can be shipped from within your country)? Shipping separately is fine - whatever makes this process easy and joyful for you.    Would you like a fabric face mask? If so, do you prefer a dome shape or a pleated shape?  No thank you, we make them ourselves and have nailed down my personalized pattern.    I have a literal stockpile of skincare products.  Can I interest you in cleanser, sheet masks, moisturizer, sample things etc etc.?  Or a general pampering package? What is your skin type? yes please! I have fair skin, pretty well balanced, I'm turning 40 this year, I shave my pits (every 2-4 days) and bikini line (occasionally) but not my legs. I usually just wash with water and exfoliate a couple of times a week, and I have a nighttime oil that I like but I never remember to use it. So what I'm saying is: my skincare cabinet is empty and would happily be filled by your stockpile! I love a facial steam and mask, though I'm out of the habit. I am barefoot most of the time so my feet can always use love. I am allergic to mosquito bites so if you have a good salve, I'd love that.   Anything from here?  ChocolateStorybook on Etsy Sure! I'm especially interested in pickle, buttered popcorn, or any of the flavors that I listed in my original questionnaire.   I have been enjoying the incense from here hand-dipped incense sticks | Hexennacht and here Hand-dipped incense sticks | Mr. Hex (mr-hex.com)  Any thing interesting from either site? I don't burn incense.    Would you like some delicious coffee? If so, do you prefer whole bean or ground? If ground, what grind? Also, light or dark roast? Flavor preferences? My household drinks dark roast, whole bean. I am personally not opposed to an interesting flavor, especially if it comes ground for a pour-over and individually packaged so I don't have to share   Additional Notes: I DO celebrate Thanksgiving, and my birthday is Nov 27! I'm turning 40! I love me some pumpkin pie, pumpkin bread, and pumpkin cheesecake.  I love love love to support independent artists & makers, so please consider adding something from your favorite humans, especially if they're local to you.  PLEASE NO GLITTER     I may be going to the Renaissance Fair this weekend (if not this weekend then soon and multiple times), any Ren Faire goodies you may like?  Not off the top of my head, but keep my general list in mind   I always go to my town's local Farmer's Market and they have booths selling things like candles, Gourmet Pickles, Flavored Oils and Vinegars, dog treats (like bones and animal feet), honey, and bath products. Would you like any of these things? YES PLEASE. Any pickled/canned foodstuffs or ingredients, love hot baths (esp salty muscle soaks), and I'm rabid for honey. I don't have a dog, but I have lots of friends who have dogs, and I love treating their furbabies.     Do you have a preference for numbered packages for each night of the swap vs randomly selecting from unlabeled goodies?   Whatever is easiest for you!   If you didn't say much about your reading preferences in your survey but would be interested in receiving books, can you elaborate a bit?  Magical realism, mystery, sci-fi, horror....   Are you interested in cocktails, be it recipes, infusion kits, tools, supplies, specialty bitters?  Yes please! All of the things. Bitters are especially appreciated   Any significant other or other special person? Like if I wanted to send you specialty cocoa for a date night, would that be OK? I am making up the cocoa part, but you get my drift.   Yep, I've got a husband and we do date night every Tuesday. Both of our moms live with us and we both work from home; it's important for us to have a weekly escape.    Is there something that you definitely prefer to not receive in any category (anything to avoid if you hadn't/forgotten to mention)?  Glitter.   Are there patterns/prints (more guidance than general Halloween/Autumn) you like for things or are you open to whatever I may find that speaks to me?   I lean towards modern-ish/geometric prints. I like many things with cute animals. Also whatever speaks to you   If you happened to list some favorite fandoms earlier, would you also name your favorite character(s) from those fandoms? Firefly: literally all of the characters Lord of the Rings: Merry & Pippin, Arwen, the river Bruinen   Do you have an Amazon link?  Can you post it??  I don't have an Amazon wishlist. I have a terrible habit of buying myself what I want.
if you are a knitter/crocheter, are you over on Ravelry?  If so, what’s your user name there?? Yep: theemilystamets   I would love to request folks to to put their wish list in this thread and link in their signature. I would love to decant from my oils if I have any my person is looking for!      8/20/21   I make homemade fire ciders, would that be of interest? Non-alcoholic and they are quite fiery.  Yes, I love fire cider!   Are you interested in getting other BPAL items besides perfume, like hair gloss, bath oils or T-shirts? Yeppers! All of them appreciated. Tshirts: women's XL preferred   Y'all with furbabies... Are there any food allergies/sensitivities or quirks to know about?  Nope! My Suby really really REALLY loves turkey. And Zooker wants his pyramid tomb to be filled with fishing pole toys with feathers at the end of the strings. I wouldn't put Suby through a costume trial, but Zooker would probably be totally into it - he's a 12-14 pound orange & white asshole.    Frankenbags Sure!!   Ethically Sourced Butterflies or Moths Sure, if they're ethically sourced and cruelty free.    I may have preemptively picked out 2 Halloween-themed mugs with cute matching spoons, before I knew who my match was going to be! So I leave it to you: Bat, or Cat? (I'll keep the other  ) cat, please!     8/22/21   If you mentioned aversions to any common Halloween decor items (skeletons, witches, spiders, etc.), how encompassing is that? Specifically, is a "kid friendly" drawing of that same item on a piece of decor (like, a book cover or wrapping paper) still a preferred pass?  This wasn't me.
  Would you be interested in receiving a never-used eyeshadow palette from Nororiously Morbid (gothy colors) and/or a never-used eyeshadow palette from Pretty Vulgar (romantic neutrals)? The romantic neutrals would probably work for me.   8/23/21   I live in Japan. Are you interested in anything specifically Japanese I could get for you here (doesn't necessarily have to be Halloween themed)? For example, are you a fan of the anime Demon Slayer and want merch? Are you interested in trying some fun kit-kat flavors? Do you need a new set of pretty chopsticks? Yes!! There are these wasabi almonds that I ADORE. I love pretty chopsticks. And I'm down to try all the Kit Kat flavors. ALSO anything local that you love, I would love to experience!   there is an excellent chance teeturtle will have a sale in time for this swap: anything (particularly tshirts or socks) that appeal? Sizes?   Women's XL tee. Avo-Cat-O. Boba Cat. Fox counting stitches. Relaxolotl.  Socks: same styles as above, Raging Raptor, Space Cat.    Haus of Gloi Fall Part 1 drops soon, anything here you like?  https://www.hausofgloi.com/blogs/blog/fall-lineup-2021 Products: pumpkin butter, bubbling scrub, perfume oil, butterbomb, handmade soap,  Flavors: Ghost Puffs, Pumpkin Queen, Golden Corn Cakes, Tranqulity (butterbomb only) Ghost Kisses lip balm Brown Sugar Latte lip balm     8/24/21   Could you use a journal or sketchbook?  Always.    Do you need BPAL storage?  Imps?  Bottles?  I have a good storage solution for home, but I could use one for traveling.    Do you wear socks?  What kind?  No show, ankle, knee high, over the knee?  Fibers? Not very often. When I do, I generally prefer ankle, but I work in a very cold warehouse sometimes so taller socks are great if they are also very warm.    Do you have a favorite candy(ies) [or prepacked individual snacks] that you wouldn't mind filling up your box as packing material? Or teas/coffee blends you'd enjoy? If you prefer none of this, that's fine too!  tea would be great!    I'm going down the Shore for a few days! Any treats you'd like from a cute beach town- salt water taffy? Fudge? Wrist fans? Tie-dye beach dress...? hmmm.... not that I can think of. I'll never say no to a Women's XL tank top though.   How do you feel about fancy marshmallows? I love them! I also make them from scratch at home. So my caveat is: I love them IF the actual marshmallow is really good (vs being a mediocre marshmallow with gobs of yummy stuff stuck on it).    We've asked about candy, but let's talk specifically about gummies. Do you like crazy shapes, sweet/sour?  All gummies, all the time. Seriously, you can't go wrong with me and gummi unless it's one of my death flavors (raspberry, celery, caraway). I like them sour, sweet, funky flavors. ALL. OF. THE. GUMMIS.   Anything from these Etsy shops?  Kodiak Sea Charms,: seaglass necklace.  Halloween Hill Studio, these are beautiful, but I wouldn't display them.  Grave Markings - vinyl sticker "this is my art"   What about the Mutter Museum's gift shop? Black scarf with skulls, eyeball earrings, those skeleton earrings are amazing but that's a lot of $$$ for this gift exchange!   8/27/21   I grow mugwort and it's harvest season. Would you like dried leaves for bathing or tea? Or a bound bundle for smoke cleansing? (Its said to be excellent for divination or lucid dreaming, but do not use if pregnant.)  its also a digestive bitter and tastes great on chicken. Ooohhhh my first exposure to mugwort was in Bugbear Doula, ha ha! I would love some for bathing, or tea, or seasoning the chickens that I raise and process myself.    I grow loads of other herbs and I'm drying them now. Any favorites you might like? Mint, basil, oregano, chives, lemon balm or others? We grow a lot of herbs ourselves (except mugwort!), so no thank you.    I grew a huge load of onions and garlic. Any interest? Garlic, sure!   Feathers? I have geese, ducks, peafowl, chickens and quail. So I collect their shed feathers and share them with people I like. I raise chickens - I've got plenty of spare feathers, but thank you!   I grew a boatload of Green Shiso this year and plan to make a shiso pesto with it. Would you like some? (Nut wise it has pistachios)  Sure!   I also plan to experiment with infusing it in vodka. I'm planning a plain shiso infusion and a shiso citrus infusion. If they turn out would you like some? Yes please, a small amount. My husband's quarantine hobby has been cocktail making, but we don't use vodka much. Still, I'd love to try some for the novelty!   Would you be interested in this hand sanitizer dispenser/keychain that doubles as a light (its eyes light up when you press between its eyes!)? It's super cute, but I don't have anywhere to hook it to   If you're into tabletop games, what games do you already own, and/or what type are you interested in? Oh gosh, I own lots. I should get a catalog going! My elfster wishlist has some games and extensions that I've already researched and decided on, but haven't purchased yet. My family are big fans of cooperative games that can be played with 2-4 people.      8/29/21    DO YOU LIKE TRUE CRIME STORIES?  YES!   DO YOU LIKE SEASONAL MAGAZINES ON BAKING AND DECORATING? Not especially because I don't want to store them anywhere, but I would appreciate specific articles that were clipped out if you thought I would like them.    If you are enthused by the idea of receiving coffee, do you want whole bean or ground? AND do you have flavors that you like (or definitely hate and never want again)? Whole bean if it's not flavored, ground if it's flavored (otherwise the rest of the family *ahem*myhusband*ahem* will be mad that the coffee tastes like gingerbread or whatever for months to come). Flavors to match the ones I've listed above.    8/30/21   Would you be interested in some very size-inclusive tights? There are Halloween patterns, but also most colours under the sun, and are very comfy. Sure! I like a good tight. I like bold solids colors, or fun festive holiday prints.    What about indie chilli sauces/chutneys/jams? What type of chilli/spice level? yes please! medium to medium-hot spicy. Like 3 or 4 out of 5.   In case anyone else shares a love for adorable tiny plushies, any interest in v soft and cute vegetable/fruit plushies? There are also small animals. No thank you.    The Polish Pickup/Indie Pickup is live for wishlisting, and will ship in time for this swap (this year). Anything strike your fancy? (It's not just nail polish...there's jewelry and bath scrubs and wax tarts and all manner of things. It's fun!)  https://polishpickup.com/ Anything that matches my answers above. I don't paint my nails.    8/31/21   Anything here sound good to you? https://gryffonridge.com/ Um, yeah. Literally all of it.   Hayden Evens Art has released some new Halloween and Disney-themed prints and stickers.  Do any spark your interest? No Disney for me, please. But the other work is cool! Would be happy with stickers or a small print. I like the Dolly Parton image.    So would you hate or be into more miscreant Halloween vibe decor - like wholesome figurines repainted, creepy dolls, goats with horns, (fake) animal skeletons, things in jars? Is anything too dark, morbid, or recoil worthy? Okay, I love this aesthetic, and I would prefer something I can hang on the wall in my office rather than 3-dimensional stuff that I have to dust. I lean towards whimsical and spoopy, but I appreciate a good dark piece with a thought provoking message.    do you use any sorts of semipermanent dyes or do anything fun/wild to your hair? are there any hair products you like? No, but I've been wanting to! My hair is super long, medium brown, super straight and fine, and can always use extra conditioning, so I've been curious about those color-adding conditioners. Prefer blue, purple, teal.    what about skincare? i am pretty into k beauty and am curious if others are interested in any aspects of this. I'm a better audience for one-off treatments, rather than something I have to do every day. So masks, steams, etc.    9/2/21   Cellar Door Bath Supply Co.'s Halloween & Fall collection is out (https://cellardoorbathsupply.com/collections/halloween-fall-collection? anything you might be interested in? Bar soap, rather than candles.  Flavors: Eerie ectoplasm, Lavender Pumpkin, Michigan Moonglow, Once Bitten, Pumpkin Chai Latte, Samhain Cider, Sanderson Spice   Regarding tea, what type of tea do you prefer? Black tea, green tea, herbal tea? Any type of tea you really don’t enjoy?  I literally drink all the teas. Prefer loose leaf. Prefer whole ingredients over "fill-in-the-blank flavor."   9/4/21   are you interested in eco-friendly menstrual products? There are some beautiful gothic print reuseable pads I'm looking at specifically. No thank you, I'm happy with my cup   9/6/21   Bath and Body Works? I know this is a bit of a love em or hate em company, but I really love their foaming hand soaps and scented hand sanitizers and my kids like their body wash, so I'll be placing an order with the next good sale. Anything that catches your eye? I would be most likely to use a bar soap or liquid/foam hand soap in the flavors I've listed above.    Home made apple sauce? Yes, please, if you're using a lab-tested canning recipe!
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Updated 9/6/21     Would you be interested in a cross stitched Halloween ornament? Sure, especially something like a bat or spider or a skull or tombstone!   Are there any collage artists in the mix?   I would LOVE to curate one of spooky autumn goodness if my person were to be interested! I would LOVE to say yes to this, but it is sadly not really my thing. I love the idea of doing collage art, but I somehow never get to actually making art.    Have you seen the Dragon con list?  & would any of them appeal to you? Honestly, all of them except the oakmoss one. I'm planning to order the two online ones, but would be especially interested in Vanilla Wafers and Peach Cream; Peach and Sugared Orange Slices, and just a tester of Pomegranate, Spice Geranium, Black Musk and Peach Pulp.   What Harry Potter house are you? Ravenclaw forever with a side helping of Slytherin, except not, because I just can-fucking-not with JKR's rampant transphobia. I know there are good arguments for why it shouldn't matter and I don't judge anyone who is still into the fandom, but I had to draw a bright line last spring and just go cold turkey on Pottermania for my own sanity. That's not to say that I don't miss it down to my bones sometimes,  but she just continues to be a terrible person and I refuse to support her anymore. If she decides to stop channeling Delores Umbridge at some point, I might go back to Hogwarts, but not yet. I do still enjoy plotting out the long form puppy-shipping novella I've had running in my head for a decade, but otherwise...nah. (It also occurs to me that this is possibly the most Ravenclaw answer possible.)   Do you like any art from these two sellers? They are local artists and I will probably pick up some stuff for myself soon! 
https://www.etsy.com/shop/CaitlinMcCarthyArt - I definitely dig the bookmarks and am always up for cool stickers for my guitar and neat notecards. I love the prints, but don't have a lot of wall space.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/BatinYourBelfry - I LOVE the Plague Bat pin and just about all of the stickers.    Frankenbag? Definitely sounds cool! I make beautiful and very lightweight yarn-and-ribbon hairfalls - would you like a set in the colors and length of your choice? If yes, name up to four colors and length in inches! Remember- this can be part of your Halloween costume! So, I totally don't need these, but I've always wanted fun hair falls. My hair is super short and dyed burgundy with a natural white streak in the front - so something that would complement that color scheme (black, gray, hints of dark red) and shoulder length would work best.     Would you appreciate a skein of handspun yarn? If yes, what weight? What colors? How do you feel about beads? Any allergies to typical fibers? I totally appreciate what goes into this, but no. I fail at pretty much any project that would involve yarn.    Do you like stickers? Patches? Buttons? As noted before, I do! I also have started decorating my laptop bag with cool pins - it's already Sanrio x Tokidoki, so any attempt at professionalism is out the window.   Do you spend time in the outdoors? I do  - we hike and kayak and live right on wooded parkland with a creek that we explore on the regular.    Do you enjoy cooking and/or baking? I do indeed! I tend to bake a lot this time of year - more for Christmas than Halloween, but there is little that I can't "improve" with pumpkin - from chili to brownies.    The Paintbox Soapworks Weenie collection went live today! Would you like anything? Fairytale, G.O.A.T, and Once for Yes Twice for No all look good - I would be interested in soap or lotion in any of these.    The Pickety Witch is taking pre-orders for their new Halloween pins (estimated ship date: early September). Have any caught your eye? The bat and some of the owls and goats are cute.   Zeep's Spooky Collection drops some time next week. Here's the scent list. Would you like any wax melts, candles, whipped soaps, sugar whips (whipped soap/scrub hybrid), body butter sugar scrubs (moisturizing scrub), meringues (lotion), bath bombs, or bath rocks from Zeep? CANDLES (I don't NEED candles, but I do like them)
? County Fair- A perfect day at the fair.  Sweet funnel cakes, handmade caramel apples, and fresh popped kettle corn.  Close your eyes and you'll think you're there!
?Hocus Pocus - Take a walk through the graveyard to the Sanderson sisters house and smell the scents of the smoky fire under the cauldron, crunchy dried fall leaves, and the sweet temptation of roasted marshmallows and brown sugar!
? Pumpkin Soufflé – mouthwatering sweet pumpkin, creamy butter, warm brown sugar and a hint of spice completes this favorite fall confection!
?Season of the Witch - 'Tis the season...of the Witch!  Crunchy dried maple leaves, gooey toasted marshmallows and sweet caramel cider bring home all the spooky scents of fall!
BODY CARE (lotion, sugar whips, whipped soap)
?Boo-nilla Scream – Sweet and creamy vanilla bean with hints of fall spice and everything nice!
?Candy Corn Sugar Cookie – Sweet candy corn bits swirled into creamy, fresh sugar cookies
? Jack-o-Lantern- Sweet pumpkin, spiced vanilla marshmallows, and hints of smoky bonfires
?Poison Apple – For you, my sweet!  Crisp macintosh apple, sweet fall pumpkin, and a dash of sweet baked Halloween treats will have you needing to take a bite out of this poison apple!
?Season of the Witch- 'Tis the season...of the Witch! Crunchy dried maple leaves, gooey toasted marshmallows and sweet caramel cider bring home all the spooky scents of fall!   Does anyone here like vintage halloween? OMG, yes! I don't really have any, but I love it.    It seems like a lot of shops’ Halloween lines have items related to the same standard fandoms, such as The Nightmare Before Christmas, Hocus Pocus, Disney’s Haunted Mansion, Beetlejuice, Addams Family, etc.  Do any of those (or other ones) particularly resonate with you?  I absolutely love TMBC, Beetlejuice and Haunted Mansion. I don't dislike it, but I am not a Hocus Pocus fangirl and I enjoy, but definitely don't ship, the family Addams.   How do you feel about atmospheric/novelty scents and novelty food items? Things like "new car candle" or "eyeball jawbreaker" or whatever. I don't really have strong feelings about them either way. I tend to like BPAL's novelty holiday single notes a lot and am not opposed to novelty food items.   If you like tea, how do you want it delivered? Loose? Bags? Tiny little messenger pigeons (subject to availability)? Messenger pigeons, duh, although a murder of crows or a parliament of owls might be more on-brand for Halloween. In all seriousness, either is fine. I'm marginally more likely to grab bags, especially if I am back in the office post-labor day,  but not enough to not want the perfect tea as loose leaf.    Would you prefer to receive ONE HUGE (more expensive) GIFT and 12 inexpensive ones, a few more expensive, or all about the same price? I don't have a strong preference, but in terms of my own gifting, tend to default to 3-4 pricier but not outrageously expensive items, and the rest a mix of smaller or gently used, but still awesome, goodies.   What are your fandoms, if any? Star Wars (particularly Leia, Yoda and silly cute creatures like Ewoks and Porgs), MCU (especially Loki, Black Widow, and Scarlet Witch  - so I have had a veritable feast on Disney+ lately),  Gaiman's Sandman (Dream, Death, Delirium) , Muppets (Kermit, Statler and Waldorf, Janice, Dr Bunson), Doctor Who (Nine, Ten, Thirteen, NOT Eleven)   Do you collect things like tarot decks?  If so do you have a wish list or a list of ones you already have?  Would you like a silk tarot bag? I do not collect tarot decks. I have a couple, including a gorgeous one that I received via a forum swap, but don't really have a use for more. I would not be opposed to a silk tarot bag, but probably wouldn't use it much.    Do you like rocks/crystals?  What colors / kinds?  Would you like them with holes drilled (either as a pendant - you'd need to stick a bale in, or a bead?)  I do like cool rocks and crystals, especially geodes. For jewelry purposes, I'd want something sort of unusual.   My mom has an etsy store - she makes bags.  Do you love anything from it?  We can also do box bags, draw string bags, dice bags, etc. and if you want a different type of material or a different fabric pattern, I'm open to links to specific things.   (yes, we have harry potter things.  We bought most of it before JKR showed herself to be a twat since we buy lots of bolts at the same time - yes, we have a whole room stuffed full of fabric.) Hehe! I would happily receive a box bag in NMBC print or ravens or something else spooky.    Let's say you want something knitted.  What are you most interested in?  (hat, fingerless mitts, scarf, shawl, cowl, infinity scarf, shawlette, gnome, doily, coffee mug cozy, talisman bag, dice bag, soap sack, washcloth (I have a pattern with the leviathan cross for bpal), amigurumi / toy, bracelet, cuff, necklace, other?)   (Can you link to a photo of what you envision or a pattern on ravelry?  Or put it on pinterest or something if you have that.)  I would love fingerless mitts, a shawl or shawlette, gnome or amigurumi in something cute or a washcloth. I don't have anything specific in mind, though. * What colors would you prefer said knitted object in?  Dark colors or jewel tones.  * Stripes, gradient, semi solid, variegated? I am all about patterns like stripes and dots or animal print and color gradients. * What type of yarn would you prefer?  ("wool", BFL, merino, merino/silk, merino/silk/cashmere, merino/cashmere, just silk, just cashmere, tencel (non-animal, plant based), other?   I also have non-dyed organic wool (mill spun) from our own sheep - finnsheep and shetland.  The finnsheep is dark brown (sun bleached black sheep from Sarge and our two black ewes we can't tell apart so they're ewe 1 and ewe 2) or a lighter silvery beige (from freckles) and the shetland is white.  (we just call her shetland.  They're mom's sheep, she should have named them, lol.)  Most of my stripy yarn is either merino or merino cashmere.) I like things soft, but don;t have a strong preference otherwise.    You can check out some of my finished projects on Ravelry if you like (click on the project for more photos)  (I'll have to make a list of which items are available  because I knit a lot of things and then just put them in a cabinet and gift or sell them.) Sadly, I cannot get to the page without creating an account.    Are you interested in receiving any of the following homemade / home dried / home canned goodies?  (just erase the ones you don't want when you answer to make it easy?) (see list in this post under spoiler because long) dried (we have a commercial sized dehydrator): Dried Honey Crisps (apple crips as @voodoocatwoman calls them, from one of the many orchards on Green Bluff) Dried catnip (organic grown on my property) Dried elderberries (wildcrafted)   canned (these are from last year, I haven't started canning yet this year.  I plan on getting more peaches and italian plums when they're ready)  Fruit from Green Bluff. Candied jalapenos Cardamom plum jam Vanilla peach jam TBD types of peach or plum canned goodies - do you have a favorite or suggestion?  I'll probably do whole plums again with cloves/cinnamon/spices as they were AMAZING (Brandied plums, maybe?)   homemade liqueur / brandy - flowers are organic from my bushes, fruit from orchards on green bluff. Rose Petal liqueur (small sample) (having had this, OMG it is good) Plum Brandy (Slivovitz) (small sample) Lavender Vanilla Bean liqueur (small sample)   Pumpkin ginger bread sounds AMAZING I also love zucchini bread with chocolate chips in - we had a family friend who used to make that and it was so good, but of course, I have no idea what her recipe was   How do you feel about oracle decks? Not really my thing. I have runes and a couple of tarot decks that I'll pull out once in awhile, but don't do a whole lot of reading.   Would you like witchy/ritual oils/sundries? Any limitations (e.g. deities you won't work with)? No thank you.    Is there anything you would like to try from the UK specifically? (e.g. Lush exclusives)  I love UK chocolates (Aero bars and the like), and other edible goodies. I haven't really looked at Lush in ages, but am always up for trying things that seem generally up my alley.   Oh, and are you into astrology? Not really.   What size shoe do you wear (inc wide/narrow, etc)? Pretty standard US 8/UK 6   Do you like/would you want to receive comic books? Any favorite genres or characters? Definitely - I tend to like dark ambient sorts of comics and graphic novels. The most recent series I've been reading is Monstress.    Would you like a palm stone, or anything else, from Haute Macabre? No thank you.    What's your favorite flower(s)? Calla lilies   What's you favorite woodland creature? Owls, deer, black squirrels   Do you prefer receiving a big box with all of your goodies, or is it okay if one or two things are shipped directly to you separately (with notice!!) for customs/shipping cost purposes (i.e. if there's something customs might not allow in from the States that can be shipped from within your country)? Shipping in multiple boxes is totally fine.    Would you like a fabric face mask? If so, do you prefer a dome shape or a pleated shape? I would love more pleated masks - they work better for me with my thick heavy glasses than even domed ones with nose wires.   I have a literal stockpile of skincare products.  Can I interest you in cleanser, sheet masks, moisturizer, sample things etc etc.?  Or a general pampering package? What is your skin type? I'm always on the lookout for new cleanser options and light daytime moisturizer with SPF of at least 30 or above. I am also an absolute sucker for sheet masks and nail/cuticle creams. Face skin type is pretty normal to slightly oily these days - I have a general regimen I like from the Ordinary that has stopped about 90% of my breakouts, so that's nice.    Anything from here?  ChocolateStorybook on Etsy Oh wow, these look delightful. I'm most curious about the caramel apple (seasonal flavor and all), hot chocolate, beer, and the other cocktail flavors.    I have been enjoying the incense from here hand-dipped incense sticks | Hexennacht and here Hand-dipped incense sticks | Mr. Hex (mr-hex.com)  Any thing interesting from either site? No thank you. Incense is not my thing and tends to be a migraine trigger.   Would you like some delicious coffee? If so, do you prefer whole bean or ground? If ground, what grind? Also, light or dark roast? Flavor preferences? Dark roast whole bean for unflavored, ground for a drip machine for flavored - I do like an occasional pot of flavored coffee - usually something sort of sweet/spicy.   I may be going to the Renaissance Fair this weekend (if not this weekend then soon and multiple times), any Ren Faire goodies you may like? It has been decades since I've been to a ren faire, so I have no idea what goodies might be available. Maybe a chain maille bracelet or earrings or something?   I always go to my town's local Farmer's Market and they have booths selling things like candles, Gourmet Pickles, Flavored Oils and Vinegars, dog treats (like bones and animal feet), honey, and bath products. Would you like any of these things? Honey, pickles, flavored vinegars and oils would be my top choices, but really, anything except dog treats would be up my alley.   Do you have a preference for numbered packages for each night of the swap vs randomly selecting from unlabeled goodies? I do not have a strong preference.    If you didn't say much about your reading preferences in your survey but would be interested in receiving books, can you elaborate a bit? I have blathered extensively about books in links, on goodreads, and in my blog here.   Are you interested in cocktails, be it recipes, infusion kits, tools, supplies, specialty bitters? Particular flavors you like? Cocktails you'd like to learn to make?  Personally, big yes - I've been doing a lot of experimentation with bitters and infusions and different flavor profiles. I especially like making different whiskey cocktails, but have also tried different infusions, like sour cherry rum and I make a mean dirty martini.   Is there something that you definitely prefer to not receive in any category (anything to avoid if you hadn't/forgotten to mention)? Other than incense, I can't really think of anything. Heavily scented cleaning products?   Are there patterns/prints (more guidance than general Halloween/Autumn) you like for things or are you open to whatever I may find that speaks to me?  I'm pretty open. I like most of the standard spooky critters - bats, spiders, snakes, black cats, gargoyles. I'd rather have stripes or dots or weenie prints than plaid or paisley, I guess.    Any significant other or other special person? Like if I wanted to send you specialty cocoa for a date night, would that be OK? I am making up the cocoa part, but you get my drift. I do have a husband of 24 years and we still have one kid at home. I'm definitely not opposed to something date night themed, but I'm having a hard time imagining what it might be.    I would love to request folks to to put their wish list in this thread and link in their signature. I would love to decant from my oils if I have any my person is looking for!  My updated and somewhat overwhelming wishlist is here: https://www.bpal.org/topic/127-wishlist/?page=10&tab=comments#comment-273423(also linked in my sig and in the meta blog post)     If you happened to list some favorite fandoms earlier, would you also name your favorite character(s) from those fandoms? See my answers there - I'd covered about half of them already.   Do you have an Amazon link?  Can you post it??  https://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/1VUCTGTF5088A/ref=cm_wl_search_1 (It's also in the meta swap entry)
if you are a knitter/crocheter, are you over on Ravelry?  If so, what’s your user name there?? I am soooooo not. Sorry.    I make homemade fire ciders, would that be of interest? Non-alcoholic and they are quite fiery.  I admit to being quite curious about this, so sure!   Are you interested in getting other BPAL items besides perfume, like hair gloss, bath oils or T-shirts? Absolutely. I cover a lot of these in my wishlist, but I don't have many of the newer tees, so those could be particularly interesting.    So partner, would you be interested in a Frankenbag done in Halloween prints? That sounds very cool!   Y'all with furbabies... Are there any food allergies/sensitivities or quirks to know about? Nope. Alex will try just about anything once (including my salad the other day...oops).   how do you feel about (ethically sourced) butterfly / moth art (in a jar or shadowbox) I would love that. I have a gorgeous blue morpho shadow box that I got at a butterfly garden years and years ago and love all (well most) colorful insects.    I may have preemptively picked out 2 Halloween-themed mugs with cute matching spoons, before I knew who my match was going to be! So I leave it to you: Bat, or Cat? Bat. But cat is cool too.   If you mentioned aversions to any common Halloween decor items (skeletons, witches, spiders, etc.), how encompassing is that? Specifically, is a "kid friendly" drawing of that same item on a piece of decor (like, a book cover or wrapping paper) still a preferred pass?  I would be fine with incidental depictions of zombies or gore - I just prefer other motifs.
  Would you be interested in receiving a never-used eyeshadow palette from Nororiously Morbid (gothy colors) and/or a never-used eyeshadow palette from Pretty Vulgar (romantic neutrals)? Definitely interested in gothy colors. Not so much neutrals, romantic or otherwise.    I live in Japan. Are you interested in anything specifically Japanese I could get for you here (doesn't necessarily have to be Halloween themed)? For example, are you a fan of the anime Demon Slayer and want merch? Are you interested in trying some fun kit-kat flavors? Do you need a new set of pretty chopsticks? I am ALWAYS interested in fun kit kat flavors. My daughter is really into anime and kawaii right now and is taking some very basic Japanese language classes, so she would be up for anything in that vein.   there is an excellent chance teeturtle will have a sale in time for this swap: anything (particularly tshirts or socks) that appeal? Sizes?  It might be easier to list what I don't want from tee turtle, but I'll try to narrow it down  - for tees, I'm a Womens XL and I really like Spellbound, My Cat is a Flerken, The Headless Unicornsman  Socks, Don't Make Me Hex You, Spooky Kitty    Haus of Gloi Fall Part 1 drops soon, anything here you like?  https://www.hausofgloi.com/blogs/blog/fall-lineup-2021 I love blood orange marshmallow - I'd get the most use out of bubbling scrub or pumpkin butter. Cozy Pumpkin soap sounds good, as do all of the lip balms, especially Brown Sugar Latte.   Could you use a journal or sketchbook?  No thank you. I have so many that need using...   Do you need BPAL storage?  Imps?  Bottles?  No thanks.   Do you wear socks?  What kind?  No show, ankle, knee high, over the knee?  Fibers? As the weather gets colder, I tend to like knee high or calf and big fuzzy ones in the evening. In the transition seasons, I like ankle socks. I tend not to wear them for weeks at a time during the summer. In terms of fiber the only thing I care about is not itchy.    Do you have a favorite candy(ies) [or prepacked individual snacks] that you wouldn't mind filling up your box as packing material? Or teas/coffee blends you'd enjoy? If you prefer none of this, that's fine too!  I'm always up for chocolate and other flavored teas, spice blends and packets, kit kats, pumpkin spice just about anything.   I'm going down the Shore for a few days! Any treats you'd like from a cute beach town- salt water taffy? Fudge? Wrist fans? Tie-dye beach dress...? Fudge! I went to the beach this summer and never got any and then my son went with some friends and didn't get a chance to hit the candy store, so I have a hankering.    How do you feel about fancy marshmallows? I feel all sorts of desire for fancy marshmallows.    We've asked about candy, but let's talk specifically about gummies. Do you like crazy shapes, sweet/sour?  I love the Haribo cola and peach rings. My daughter will eat any that I pass on.   Anything from these Etsy shops?  Kodiak Sea Charms, I like the bracelets and dangly earrings Halloween Hill Studio, These are a little too cutsie for my taste, but the work is great. Grave Markings I love the "Not a Phase" pin, the Pink Snek print and just about everything with the cat skull   What about the Mutter Museum's gift shop? Ooh! Plague Doctor pin, Skeleton Key keychain, Spit Spreads Death mask   I grow mugwort and it's harvest season. Would you like dried leaves for bathing or tea? Or a bound bundle for smoke cleansing? (Its said to be excellent for divination or lucid dreaming, but do not use if pregnant.)  its also a digestive bitter and tastes great on chicken. I'm willing to try anything once - I would probably use for tea or seasoning.   I grow loads of other herbs and I'm drying them now. Any favorites you might like? Mint, basil, oregano, chives, lemon balm or others? I have a store of dried mint, but anything else sounds great!    I grew a huge load of onions and garlic. Any interest? I think I'm set here, thanks.   Feathers? I have geese, ducks, peafowl, chickens and quail. So I collect their shed feathers and share them with people I like. My daughter would love any really unusual feathers (she is very into birds).   I grew a boatload of Green Shiso this year and plan to make a shiso pesto with it. Would you like some? (Nut wise it has pistachios) I love pesto, so would love to try this.    I also plan to experiment with infusing it in vodka. I'm planning a plain shiso infusion and a shiso citrus infusion. If they turn out would you like some? I always want all of the boozy infusions.    Would you be interested in this hand sanitizer dispenser/keychain that doubles as a light (its eyes light up when you press between its eyes!)?  (see photo here) OMG YES I WOULD.   If you're into tabletop games, what games do you already own, and/or what type are you interested in? I would be interested in checking out Unstable Unicorns. Otherwise, I have SO MANY games, I should probably pass.     DO YOU LIKE TRUE CRIME STORIES?  YES I DO!    DO YOU LIKE SEASONAL MAGAZINES ON BAKING AND DECORATING? I do indeed, more baking, like 1001 things to do with pumpkin or Gross Foods to Scare Your Party Guests.   If you are enthused by the idea of receiving coffee, do you want whole bean or ground? AND do you have flavors that you like (or definitely hate and never want again)? We just got a burr grinder, so any unflavored roasts I would prefer whole bean. Any flavors (I would definitely be interested in autumn flavor themed packets) should be ground.    Would you be interested in some very size-inclusive tights? There are Halloween patterns, but also most colours under the sun, and are very comfy. I would, in Halloween patterns, especially bats or spiders.    What about indie chilli sauces/chutneys/jams? What type of chilli/spice level?  Mild to moderate spice level in chutneys and jams would be delightful.   In case anyone else shares a love for adorable tiny plushies, any interest in v soft and cute vegetable/fruit plushies? There are also small animals. Oh yes.    The Polish Pickup/Indie Pickup is live for wishlisting, and will ship in time for this swap (this year). Anything strike your fancy? (It's not just nail polish...there's jewelry and bath scrubs and wax tarts and all manner of things. It's fun!)  https://polishpickup.com/ I am fascinated by the color changing polishes, but cannot even begin to pick one. The cuticle oils could be cool and I love the bat necklace.    Anything here sound good to you? https://gryffonridge.com/ The flavored sugars look good and I have an actual need for Five Spice powder.    Hayden Evens Art has released some new Halloween and Disney-themed prints and stickers.  Do any spark your interest? I do really like these, but I am not sure I have any space for the prints I really love.    So would you hate or be into more miscreant Halloween vibe decor - like wholesome figurines repainted, creepy dolls, goats with horns, (fake) animal skeletons, things in jars? Is anything too dark, morbid, or recoil worthy? This sounds super cool. I love bones and eyeballs and all sorts of creepy remains. Uh...   do you use any sorts of semipermanent dyes or do anything fun/wild to your hair? are there any hair products you like? I am back to having my hair professionally dyed a just barely sorta not really natural deep red/burgundy (keeping my silver streak in the front, natch). My kiddo has played around with different semi-permanent colors, but she seems largely out of that for the time being. Otherwise, if you have a line on some really good color preserving shampoo and conditioner, I mainly use John Freida's color depositing reds, but am not necessarily in love with them. In terms of styling products, I mostly use texture cream or gel to give it a little body and keep the slight wave from becoming too early 80s layer look.     what about skincare? i am pretty into k beauty and am curious if others are interested in any aspects of this. I enjoy sheet masks and have played with some interesting blackhead remedies. I have a regimen from the Ordinary (mostly) that I'm pretty happy with, but am definitely interested in eye creams/rollers for puffy, dark circled eyes and lightweight moisturizers with strong (35+) spf. Very light tinting in either is okay, but I am very pale (like 001/01 kind of pale, so not translucent, mainly because my cheeks are very ruddy).   Cellar Door Bath Supply Co.'s Halloween & Fall collection is out (https://cellardoorbathsupply.com/collections/halloween-fall-collection? anything you might be interested in? Ooh, yes! I absolutely love the idea of a collection of soap ends, because while I LOVE me some autumnal soap, I tend to cut down full bars so that I can switch things up. So the opportunity to try a few of these in smaller more manageable sizes sounds fabulous. I'm particularly interested in Autumn Apple Fest, Black No 1, Once Bitten, Pumpkin Chai Latte, Pumpkin Guts, Samhain Hard Cider, Sanderson Spice, and maybe Zombie Repellant, depending on whether the spices are the more forward scent notes (in which case, yes!). Candles in Samhain Hard Cider or Sanderson Spice would not go amiss either.   Regarding tea, what type of tea do you prefer? Black tea, green tea, herbal tea? Any type of tea you really don’t enjoy? I pretty much only drink flavored tea these days, mostly black or herbal. Green tea is pretty hit or miss for me. I also enjoy rooibos and roasted mates.    are you interested in eco-friendly menstrual products? There are some beautiful gothic print reuseable pads I'm looking at specifically. I was all about to say no to this, because I'm just about at the end of this time of my life and I am a big fan of my menstrual cup when I do get the occasional visit, but it occurs to me that if there are lightweight pantyliner style reusable pads, that could be awesome, as because my cycle is so erratic, I've taken to just wearing a pantyliner every day, which is super wasteful. (apologies if this is TMI).   Bath and Body Works? I know this is a bit of a love em or hate em company, but I really love their foaming hand soaps and scented hand sanitizers and my kids like their body wash, so I'll be placing an order with the next good sale. Anything that catches your eye? (I'm obviously set here...)     I'm making homemade applesauce this weekend with apples I picked last weekend. I'm going to try my hand at canning for the first time (got my mom, the experienced canner, on speed dial lol) If I succeed would you like a jar? Absolutely!
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2021 13 NIghts of Halloween

Do you celebrate any fall holidays? Please feel free to place as much info/context as you wish:  Halloween and Thanksgiving   Are there certain things for these holidays--or your general love of fall-- that you would particularly appreciate receiving?  Nope, so go for it!!    If you celebrate Halloween, are you dressing up?   Not sure yet??   *What as?  No idea  *Would you like costume additions or accessories?  Sure!    Would you like seasonal decorations?  Yes, but I'm trying to thin out my decorations to what I will actually use.  I do need more fall stuff than Halloween, and I love pumpkins like the velvet ones, and leaves    Allergies, dietary, and lifestyle restrictions:   Do you have any allergies, intolerances, or lifestyle restrictions/requirements?  Yes, I am gluten free and prediabetic.  The gluten free is a hard and fast rule.  The prediabetic I am trying to control through diet.  I'm allergic to cigarette smoke, cat dander, molds, dust mites, blue cheese and mushrooms.  Goodies listed on my Amazon wishlists are still doable, I just am doing them in small amounts!    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)?  No spiders please.  Iz afraid of them.     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?  Only if you get caught.  So far, so good!    Favorite Flavors:  chocolate, honey, vanilla Least Favorite Flavors:  licorace/anise flavors.  Bleargh!!  Do you like coffee and/or tea?  Coffee I'm picky on, but I was send a chocolate/cinnamon/vanilla blend that I absolutely adore!  I don't drink much coffee, so a little goes a long way.  I drink tea a lot, but have a lot......so...... Favorite snacks and treats:  Chocolate, nuts especially almonds, brazil nuts, walnuts.....I adore fudge, esp chocolate fudge or plain peanut butter fudge      Favorite scents(both specific notes and perfume blends):  Ambers, vanillas, soft musks, roses Least Favorite Scents:  tobacco notes, anise, heavy patcholi  Do you wear nail polish?  Yes, but I have a ton.  Can always use cuticle oil like Solar Oil though!  Would you like makeup?  Um......no.  I have so much and really need to wear and use what I have.  However, if you have something you think I would love, or a brand is mentioned and I respond positive to it, feel free to send it to me.   *If you would like makeup, what sorts would you prefer?  I'm kinda a high end girl when it comes to makeup.... *Any favorite makeup brands, colors?  Yeah.  I love the old, original Chanel Glossimers that are super hard to find, all colors, and I need a new MAC lip liner in Spice.  I'm also looking for a really good mascara that is healthy for your lashes, in black.  And, my favorite mascara in the whole world is Bourjois Clubbing in black.  I need one.   *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)?  Nope, not really, except I seem to be allergic to Cover Girl products.    Favorite bath and body products?  Sugar scrubs, salt scrubs, the Post's Hair Glosses.   I have a ton of soap so I'm good there, but if you have any Post soap, I'll take it!!    Personal clothing style:   Favorite Colors:  to wear, black, greys, army olive drab green, and all the colors of the autumn leaves  Least Favorite Colors:  pretty much any shade of blue unless it skews turquoise or blue-purple.  Do you like jewelry?   Oh yeah I do!!  *If so, what sort?  Right now I'm loving strands of beads, I have a mourning strand of onxy and a strand of garnet that I wear a lot, both are long, the onyx is 54" and the garnet is 36" or so.  I have a traditional charm bracelet and would love a zebra charm for it.  I love earrings and wear them all the time.  Etsy has a ton of stuff to show you what I like    *What sizes and/or lengths do you prefer?   Would you enjoy receiving wearables (shirts, socks, shoes, arm/legwarmers, hats,etc.)?  Yep   *Sizing on wearables:  I'm between a women's XL and 1X right now; in the Post tees, I like their largest women's size, cause I like them oversized.  I wear a Youth 4 in shoes, and socks as well.  I'm a solid medium in pants, 10-12.  Here's my measurements for the rest:    Measurements, so I don’t forget:
feet
length - 9”
width around ball of foot - 9”
ankle - 9.5” hand
from tip of longest finger to wrist - 6.25”
width without thumb - 7”
width with thumb - 8.25” arm
wrist - 7”
wrist to elbow crease - 8”
widest part of arm - 11.5” head
22” around     Home style: Would you appreciate decoratives or art for your home?  Sure!    *Are there any restrictions (no naked people, no breakables, that kind of thing)?  Nope!    What sort of music do you like?  I have VERY eclectic taste in music, I love most of it!   Pink is one of my favorite artists, and I do have a list of music I want out in Amazon on one of my many wishlists there  Are you okay with burned music CDs?  Yes please!!   Do you have VHS/DVD/Blu-Ray...Betamax?  DVD and Blu Ray here.....and VHS!  *does your player of choice have region restrictions?   Probably?  Is there anywhere that you would like a giftcard or online credit for?  Always!!  Barnes and Noble, Goldsboro Books, Sock Dreams, Starbucks   Hi! What are your hobbies?  Knitting, reading, learning to sew  Would you like any supplies for your hobbies?  Ha ha ha my husband would kill me!!   Are there any crafts or hobbies you would like to try out, but haven't yet?  Not yet?  Do you have gaming consoles, or play computer games?  Nope, but hubs is hoping to upgrade from PS4 to PS5 one of these days.... How about cosplay?  Nope, sorry!  Though one of these days I'm going to be knitting a Browncoat for myself, so..... Or tabletop gaming? Nope Would you like to receive books?  Yes please!  *what kind of books/format?  Hardcover, softcover, ebook (both Nook - barnes and noble and Kindle - Amazon) are all fine, and used books are absolutely fine as long as they don't smell of smoke or mildew  How about magazines?  Sure!  PDFs and craft patterns?  Absolutely!!    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?  My mini Goldendoodle Bailey would love treats if you so feel inclined!    Are you comfortable receiving good/like new condition used items?  Absolutely!    How about handmade items?  Even better!  What are five inexpensive things you always appreciate receiving?  Lip balm, socks, spices that are local to you, a postcard Please place your wishlists and moodboards here (or link them in your sig., to give your swapper great ideas of what you like):  mine are linked in my signature      Is there anything else you would like to say to your swapper?  I should be fairly easy to stalk, but poke Twi if you need anything else   
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13 Nights of Halloween 2021

Cross-stitched Halloween ornament? Absolutely!  I would love bats, corvids, spiders, ghosts, Beetlejuice-inspired, gothic snark, and cats.     Are there any collage artists in the mix?   I would LOVE to curate one of spooky autumn goodness if my person were to be interested! I've never figured out how to collage.   Have you seen the Dragon con list?  & would any of them appeal to you? I've gotten decants, but that London Fog sure sounds pretty.   Which Harry Potter house are you?  I'm also mad at J.K, but I'm often sorted wither into Slytherin or Ravenclaw.   Do you like any art from these two sellers? They are local artists and I will probably pick up some stuff for myself soon! 
https://www.etsy.com/shop/CaitlinMcCarthyArt --Love Faun.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/BatinYourBelfry --That Mari Lwyd is amazing!  Also, I adore enamel pins, so I love all of those.   I make beautiful and very lightweight yarn-and-ribbon hairfalls - would you like a set in the colors and length of your choice? If yes, name up to four colors and length in inches! Ooh, cool!  Probably brown, vibrant purple, lavender, and black.   Would you appreciate a skein of handspun yarn? If yes, what weight? What colors? How do you feel about beads? Any allergies to typical fibers? I have so much yarn to go through right now.  Unless it's oil slick or raven feather colors, probably not.  I am allergic to rabbit/angora.   Do you like stickers? Patches? Buttons? Yes to stickers, patches, and pins (not the round button types, though).  The spookier the better.  I do love Vampira, Elvira, and ghoulish themed patches.   Do you spend time in the outdoors? I would like to, but I need an outdoorsy buddy to tear me away from my books.   Do you enjoy cooking and/or baking? Yes, I do.  I'm getting to experiment quite a lot with the autoimmune cooking, too.  Even though I can't be super adventurous right now, I'm always up for recipes and ethnic spices that one might not find in Safeway, Publix, or QFC.   The Paintbox Soapworks Weenie collection went live today! Would you like anything? Fairytale sorbetto/lotion looks great, as does Hex on a Beach.   The Pickety Witch is taking pre-orders for their new Halloween pins (estimated ship date: early September). Have any caught your eye? Um, I love all of them!  The unicorn, the raven, poison tea, witch kitty, bat, and teacup all caught my eye if I had to narrow them down.   Zeep's Spooky Collection drops some time next week. Here's the scent list. Would you like any wax melts, candles, whipped soaps, sugar whips (whipped soap/scrub hybrid), body butter sugar scrubs (moisturizing scrub), meringues (lotion), bath bombs.  Whipped soaps, lotions, sugar scrubs, or bath bombs in Beetlegeuse, Haunted Mansion, and Hocus Pocus all sound great.     8/14/21   Does anyone here like vintage Halloween? 
I like vintage Krampus, cats, and bats.   It seems like a lot of shops’ Halloween lines have items related to the same standard fandoms, such as The Nightmare Before Christmas, Hocus Pocus, Disney’s Haunted Mansion, Beetlejuice, Addams Family, etc.  Do any of those (or other ones) particularly resonate with you?   Beetlejuice 100%, but I also love Hocus Pocus, and Haunted Mansion.  Anything Beetlejuice will be super well used or adored.  Even footie socks.   How do you feel about atmospheric/novelty scents and novelty food items? Things like "new car candle" or "eyeball jawbreaker" or whatever. No thank you.   If you like tea, how do you want it delivered? Loose? Bags? Tiny little messenger pigeons (subject to availability)? Loose leaf, please.   Would you prefer to receive ONE HUGE (more expensive) GIFT and 12 inexpensive ones, a few more expensive, or all about the same price? I'm open to any way.   What are your fandoms, if any?  Labyrinth, Princess Bride, V for Vendetta, Sandman, Beetlejuice, Elvira, Dune, The Addams Family, vintage My Little Pony, Alien/Aliens, Helluva Boss.   Do you collect things like tarot decks?  If so do you have a wish list or a list of ones you already have?  Would you like a silk tarot bag? I have:  Crow Tarot, Art Nouveau, Spacious Tarot, Tarot of a Moon Garden, and Icarus (major arcana). I would love The Last Unicorn tarot, Neon Moon, Ethereal Visions, Anmia Mundi decks.  I would adore a silk tarot bag.  One of my decks is currently held together with a hair tie.    Do you like rocks/crystals?  What colors / kinds?  Would you like them with holes drilled (either as a pendant - you'd need to stick a bale in, or a bead?) Oh, yes.  Whole or as a pendant, especially black moonstone,  moonstone, rose quartz, black opal, red tiger's eye, lepidolite, malachite, citrine, rubellite, labradorite, druzy, hematite, or anything you feel has a particularly strong energetic draw.   My mom has an etsy store - she makes bags.  Do you love anything from it?  I think the large raven bag would be nice.   Let's say you want something knitted.  What are you most interested in?  I'd love a batty or skull-based shawl, or gothy-flavored gloves. * What colors would you prefer said knitted object in?  black, grey, purple, blue, blurples, blackened reds, jewel tones.  No navy, orange, yellow, brown, cream. * Stripes, gradient, semi solid, variegated?  I'm open. * What type of yarn would you prefer? No angora or rabbit-based, but everything else is good.   Are you interested in receiving any of the following homemade / home dried / home canned goodies?  Yes, as long as they are AIP compliant.    8/16/21   How do you feel about oracle decks? I'm very open to one.   Would you like witchy/ritual oils/sundries? Any limitations (e.g. deities you won't work with)? Yes, I've tried working with Expedite before. No limitations as I'm just starting the work.   Is there anything you would like to try from the UK specifically? (e.g. Lush exclusives) OMG YES.  Bird & Blend tea, LUSH, Whittard tea, and Lush exclusives.    Oh, and are you into astrology? Yes, although I haven't gone super deep with it.     What size shoe do you wear (inc wide/narrow, etc)? 8.5-9.  Usually a 9 for my wide feet in more narrow brands or Demonia.    Do you like/would you want to receive comic books? Any favorite genres or characters? Graphic novels are more my jam.  I have a few on my Amazon WL.   Would you like a palm stone, or anything else, from Haute Macabre? I don't know much about them, but I'd be open to one.  I'd like to try the newest collaboration with BPAL.   What's your favorite flower(s)? Pretty much everything purple, blue, black, and super fragrant  (or white for a moonlight garden, also fragrant.)  I also love the smell of japonica pieris.    What's you favorite woodland creature? Unicorns!   Do you prefer receiving a big box with all of your goodies, or is it okay if one or two things are shipped directly to you separately (with notice!!) for customs/shipping cost purposes (i.e. if there's something customs might not allow in from the States that can be shipped from within your country)? I'm okay with splitting up or shipped together.   Would you like a fabric face mask? If so, do you prefer a dome shape or a pleated shape?  I like domed with adjustable ear ties or behind the head ties. I prefer 2-3 layer masks. And in spooky fabrics or prints.   I have a literal stockpile of skincare products.  Can I interest you in cleanser, sheet masks, moisturizer, sample things etc etc.?  Or a general pampering package? What is your skin type? I'm combination hormonal.  Sure!   Anything from here?  ChocolateStorybook on Etsy No, sadly.   I have been enjoying the incense from here hand-dipped incense sticks | Hexennacht and here Hand-dipped incense sticks | Mr. Hex (mr-hex.com)  Any thing interesting from either site? Hexennacht:  Date Nights at Annapurna, or Tabac      8/16/21   Would you like some delicious coffee? If so, do you prefer whole bean or ground? If ground, what grind? Also, light or dark roast? Flavor preferences? No thank you.  Only dandelion roots or roasted chicory for me.   I may be going to the Renaissance Fair this weekend (if not this weekend then soon and multiple times), any Ren Faire goodies you may like?  Yes!  I'd be thrilled with anything
I always go to my town's local Farmer's Market and they have booths selling things like candles, Gourmet Pickles, Flavored Oils and Vinegars, dog treats (like bones and animal feet), honey, and bath products. Would you like any of these things? Honey!!!  And fine oils like olive or avocado.  I'm also down for lotions or soaps.   Do you have a preference for numbered packages for each night of the swap vs randomly selecting from unlabeled goodies?  Don't have a preference.    If you didn't say much about your reading preferences in your survey but would be interested in receiving books, can you elaborate a bit? Oh yes.  My Goodreads should give you plenty of fodder (same with my Amazon WL).   Are you interested in cocktails, be it recipes, infusion kits, tools, supplies, specialty bitters?  No thank you.   8/18/21   Is there something that you definitely prefer to not receive in any category (anything to avoid if you hadn't/forgotten to mention)? Anything with food color, corn syrup, added msg, artificial sweeteners, most sugars (maple and honey are fine), anything with gluten, sulfates, or nitrates. No blush for makeup.   Are there patterns/prints (more guidance than general Halloween/Autumn) you like for things or are you open to whatever I may find that speaks to me?  I have a good number of prints on my Etsy WL.   Any significant other or other special person? Like if I wanted to send you specialty cocoa for a date night, would that be OK? I am making up the cocoa part, but you get my drift. Sure.  I have a husband who loves gummies, ginger and maple candies, and beer.  I have kitties who love Twi's catnip.   I would love to request folks to to put their wish list in this thread and link in their signature. I would love to decant from my oils if I have any my person is looking for!  Any decants from my wish list would be phenomenal!    If you happened to list some favorite fandoms earlier, would you also name your favorite character(s) from those fandoms? Death and Delirium (Sandman), The Goblin King (Labyrinth), The Man in Black / Westley (Princess Bride) but Inigo is awesome too.  V for Vendetta.  Lydia Deetz and Beetlejuice from Beetlejuice.  The Unicorn (Last Unicorn),   Cheshire Cat (Alice in Wonderland).
  8/19/21   Do you have an Amazon link?  Can you post it??  Yep, it's in my sw help signature link.
if you are a knitter/crocheter, are you over on Ravelry?  If so, what’s your user name there?? No, I'm not active atm.   8/20/19 I make homemade fire ciders, would that be of interest? Non-alcoholic and they are quite fiery.  If it has any sort of pepper in it, I wouldn't be able to have it, unfortunately.    Are you interested in getting other BPAL items besides perfume, like hair gloss, bath oils or T-shirts? I would love a Tshirt or atmo spray.     8/21/21 So partner, would you be interested in a Frankenbag done in Halloween prints? As long as it's mostly black, purple, etc. with no orange.    ALL THE SUGAR SKULLS AND BATS. Agree with Twi.   Y'all with furbabies... Are there any food allergies/sensitivities or quirks to know about? Cats: No grains or pea protein.  Mostly limited ingredients.  They do well with Orijin treats or Raw Rewards.   How do you feel about (ethically sourced) butterfly / moth art (in a jar or shadowbox).  Sure!  I love morpho butterflies, but would adore a luna moth, or a death head moth.   I may have preemptively picked out 2 Halloween-themed mugs with cute matching spoons, before I knew who my match was going to be! So I leave it to you: Bat, or Cat?  Cat is tempting, but I would probably go for bat.   8/22/21 If you mentioned aversions to any common Halloween decor items (skeletons, witches, spiders, etc.), how encompassing is that? Specifically, is a "kid friendly" drawing of that same item on a piece of decor (like, a book cover or wrapping paper) still a preferred pass?  I'm pretty open.
  Would you be interested in receiving a never-used eyeshadow palette from Nororiously Morbid (gothy colors) and/or a never-used eyeshadow palette from Pretty Vulgar (romantic neutrals)?  Yes, would love the more gothy colors (and I adore Notoriously Morbid anyway).   8/23/21 I live in Japan. Are you interested in anything specifically Japanese I could get for you here (doesn't necessarily have to be Halloween themed)? For example, are you a fan of the anime Demon Slayer and want merch? Are you interested in trying some fun kit-kat flavors? Do you need a new set of pretty chopsticks?  Yes!  I would love ume tea, actually, ume anything, any cultural arts and craft items like kokeshi dolls, oni masks, wood/ceramic items, fun regional socks, regional chapsticks...honestly, you could get me anything from Japan and I'd be over the moon.   there is an excellent chance teeturtle will have a sale in time for this swap: anything (particularly tshirts or socks) that appeal? Sizes?  No thank you.     Haus of Gloi Fall Part 1 drops soon, anything here you like?  https://www.hausofgloi.com/blogs/blog/fall-lineup-2021  Spider silk butter, scrub, or perfume would be amazing.   8/24/21 Could you use a journal or sketchbook? No, I have enough right now.   Do you need BPAL storage?  Imps?  Bottles? I could use more 81 vial scientific storage boxes.   Do you wear socks?  What kind?  No show, ankle, knee high, over the knee?  Fibers?  I do.  I love socks, especially gothy, regional (like regional Hello Kitty or other matsuri releases), galaxy, graphic, and pretty floral and nature-themed socks.  I wear ankle, crew, and knee high.  I love bamboo fiber ones.  I have a sock dreams with list here.   Do you have a favorite   candy(ies) [or prepacked individual snacks] that you wouldn't mind filling up your box as packing material? Or teas/coffee blends you'd enjoy? If you prefer none of this, that's fine too!   Teas, absolutely.  My husband will take whatever random candies you want to throw in.     I'm going down the Shore for a few days! Any treats you'd like from a cute beach town- salt water taffy? Fudge? Wrist fans? Tie-dye beach dress...?  No thank you.   How do you feel about fancy marshmallows?  They are great, but I can't have any right now.   8/25/21 We've asked about candy, but let's talk specifically about gummies. Do you like crazy shapes, sweet/sour?   My husband loves gummies and sours.  I can only have gummies made with tapioca (if starch is used) and maple or honey.  No cane sugar.  Dried apples or fruit without nitrates or sulfates would be amazing (literally just the dried fruit).   Anything from these Etsy shops? Kodiak Sea Charms, Halloween Hill Studio, Grave Markings  I really like the pins, earrings and the skull burst print from Grave Markings.   What about the Mutter Museum's gift shop? I like the rib cage necklace and skull stud earrings.   8/27/21 I grow mugwort and it's harvest season. Would you like dried leaves for bathing or tea? Or a bound bundle for smoke cleansing? (Its said to be excellent for divination or lucid dreaming, but do not use if pregnant.)  its also a digestive bitter and tastes great on chicken.  Yes, absolutely! Anything would be great.   I grow loads of other herbs and I'm drying them now. Any favorites you might like? Mint, basil, oregano, chives, lemon balm or others? Would love oregano, lemon balm, mint, basil.   I also have an herbal and other wish list at Mountain Rose.   I grew a huge load of onions and garlic. Any interest?  Heck yes!   Feathers? I have geese, ducks, peafowl, chickens and quail. So I collect their shed feathers and share them with people I like.  Yes!  I love collecting feathers.   I grew a boatload of Green Shiso this year and plan to make a shiso pesto with it. Would you like some? (Nut wise it has pistachios)  Dang, I can't do pistachio.   I also plan to experiment with infusing it in vodka. I'm planning a plain shiso infusion and a shiso citrus infusion. If they turn out would you like some?  I can't do alcohol on the autoimmune diet.   8/28/21 Would you be interested in this hand sanitizer dispenser/keychain that doubles as a light (its eyes light up when you press between its eyes!)?  (see photo here)  Oh, that is adorable!  Yes!!!   If you're into tabletop games, what games do you already own, and/or what type are you interested in?  Oh man, we own lots of card games like Munchkin (up through Cthulhu, Gloom, Cards Against) and some RPG games.  Would love some 2 player board games.   8/29/2021  DO YOU LIKE TRUE CRIME STORIES? I watch some of them from time to time, but I'm not a Murderino or a die-hard fan.    DO YOU LIKE SEASONAL MAGAZINES ON BAKING AND DECORATING?  Sure, Halloween-themed ones would be fun.   If you are enthused by the idea of receiving coffee, do you want whole bean or ground? AND do you have flavors that you like (or definitely hate and never want again)? No thank you.     8/30/21 Would you be interested in some very size-inclusive tights? There are Halloween patterns, but also most colours under the sun, and are very comfy.  Sure!  Galaxy, gothy, bats, or Beetlejuice stripe would be awesome.   What about indie chilli sauces/chutneys/jams? What type of chilli/spice level?  I will totally take jams.  And anything else as my husband loves that.  For me, no spice, but go wild if you want to get something for Tony.
  In case anyone else shares a love for adorable tiny plushies, any interest in v soft and cute vegetable/fruit plushies? There are also small animals.  Small animals like cats would be fun.   The Polish Pickup/Indie Pickup is live for wishlisting, and will ship in time for this swap (this year). Anything strike your fancy? (It's not just nail polish...there's jewelry and bath scrubs and wax tarts and all manner of things. It's fun!)  https://polishpickup.com/ No thank you.   8/31/21   Anything here sound good to you? https://gryffonridge.com/  Any of the gourmet salts that don't have heat.   Hayden Evens Art has released some new Halloween and Disney-themed prints and stickers.  Do any spark your interest? To answer my own question, I would love Delia Deetz, Vampira, Haunted House, Vincent Price, Queen of New Orleans prints, and the Costly Retreats stickers.  I also would love the Delia Deetz shirt.     So would you hate or be into more miscreant Halloween vibe decor - like wholesome figurines repainted, creepy dolls, goats with horns, (fake) animal skeletons, things in jars? Is anything too dark, morbid, or recoil worthy?  I'm so open!   do you use any sorts of semipermanent dyes or do anything fun/wild to your hair? are there any hair products you like?  I adore Pravana and even overtone.  Purples for me.   what about skincare? i am pretty into k beauty and am curious if others are interested in any aspects of this.  I love more natural-based skincare, like rose hip oil and moringa oil.  I'm open for toners and serums, along with face masks.
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Would you be interested in a cross stitched Halloween ornament? I think not? I don't so much do ornaments for... anything, really.    Are there any collage artists in the mix? I am not.    Have you seen the Dragon con list?  & would any of them appeal to you? I have! And I'm actually very excited about the Peach Brandy Snake Oil. Like, I have not been this excited since... well, Snake Smut.    Which Harry Potter house are you?  Gryffindor Primary with a strong Hufflepuff model, Hufflepuff Secondary. Sorting Hat Chats for reference.    Do you like any art from these two sellers? They are local artists and I will probably pick up some stuff for myself soon!  https://www.etsy.com/shop/CaitlinMcCarthyArt https://www.etsy.com/shop/BatinYourBelfry Not so much that I would want a print, I don't think.    I make beautiful and very lightweight yarn-and-ribbon hairfalls - would you like a set in the colors and length of your choice? If yes, name up to four colors and length in inches! Remember- this can be part of your Halloween costume! I had to Google what this is, but I think... yes? Maroon and silver (including gray works too), my school colors. My actual head hairs are about 15 inches in length from root to tip. I am not sure how that should translate to a hairfall.    Would you appreciate a skein of handspun yarn? If yes, what weight? What colors? How do you feel about beads? Any allergies to typical fibers? I think no. I have crocheted in the past, but I think I would probably still not have time for it right now, even if I had yarn.    Do you like stickers? Patches? Buttons? I like cute ones in theory but don't actually put them on things in practice.    Do you spend time in the outdoors? Yes.    Do you enjoy cooking and/or baking? Yes. I enjoy baking more, but I cook more often.    The Paintbox Soapworks Weenie collection went live today! Would you like anything? Yes. I would like anything.  I think it's in my main questionnaire, but I am now in love with the emulsifying sugar scrubs. Once for Yes, Twice for No is the scent that catches my eye the most, but I stand by original response of "yes."   The Pickety Witch is taking pre-orders for their new Halloween pins (estimated ship date: early September). Have any caught your eye? Nope. This isn't really my thing.    Zeep's Spooky Collection drops some time next week. Here's the scent list. Would you like any wax melts, candles, whipped soaps, sugar whips (whipped soap/scrub hybrid), body butter sugar scrubs (moisturizing scrub), meringues (lotion), bath bombs, or bath rocks from Zeep? I am not familiar with this company, but I always love moisturizing scrubs and lotions. All the body care scents look like things I'd like in a scrub, though Boo-nilla Scream and Candy Corn Sugar Cookie look the most up my alley.    Would you prefer to receive ONE HUGE (more expensive) GIFT and 12 inexpensive ones, a few more expensive, or all about the same price? I don't think I have a general preference on this.    What are your fandoms, if any? None, really, at this point. Recovering Harry Potter fan.    Do you collect things like tarot decks?  If so do you have a wishlist or a list of ones you already have?  Would you like a silk tarot bag? I do not collect things like tarot decks.    Do you like rocks/crystals?  What colors kinds?  Would you like them in bead format (holes drilled?) No.    My mom has an etsy store - she makes bags.  Do you love anything from it?  We can also do box bags, draw string bags, dice bags, etc. and if you want a different type of material or a different fabric pattern, I'm open to links to specific things.  I do not find myself in need of bags at the moment.    Let's say you want something knitted.  What are you most interested in? I probably don't want something knitted, actually. Living in Arizona, there's little need for knitted wearables. And we have a number of the other household items (washcloths, dog rugs) that would be knitted (I crochet and have done some of these for our house).    Are you interested in receiving any of the following homemade / home dried / home canned goodies? I would be interested in any of the dried items or candied jalapenos. Please don't send liqueurs or perishables like breads. Perishables are not safe in our current weather situation.    How do you feel about oracle decks? I have one tarot deck but don't really use other tarot or oracle decks.    Would you like witchy/ritual oils/sundries? Any limitations (e.g. deities you won't work with)? I don't use ritual oils or other witchy things.    Is there anything you would like to try from the UK specifically? (e.g. Lush exclusives) Not that I can think of particularly.    EDIT: Oh, and are you into astrology? Not hugely.    MEW QUESTIOM: What size shoe do you wear (inc wide/narrow, etc)? Women's US 10 M. I think that tends to convert to EUR 41.    Do you like/would you want to receive comic books? Any favorite genres or characters? I'm not really into comic books.    Would you like a palm stone, or anything else, from Haute Macabre? No?   What's your favorite flower(s)? To smell? Orange blossoms and magnolias. To wear? Orange blossoms, carnations, olive blossoms, violets. To see? Roses.    What's you favorite woodland creature? Whichever ones Snow White and Sleeping Beauty got to help them with the housework.    Do you prefer receiving a big box with all of your goodies, or is it okay if one or two things are shipped directly to you separately (with notice!!) for customs/shipping cost purposes (i.e. if there's something customs might not allow in from the States that can be shipped from within your country)? Do whatever makes it easiest to send.    Would you like a fabric face mask? If so, do you prefer a dome shape or a pleated shape? I would love a fabric face mask. I prefer a dome shape (I have a big nose and wear glasses, so anything that fits over my nose and allows me to rest my glasses on the mask is awesome), but all masks are appreciated.    Would you like some delicious coffee? If so, do you prefer whole bean or ground? If ground, what grind? Also, light or dark roast? Flavor preferences?
Perpetually! Whole bean light roast unflavored is the go-to in our house. That said, we will not turn up our noses at ground, darker roasts, or flavors like vanilla, chocolate, cinnamon, and/or hazelnut.    I may be going to the Renaissance Fair this weekend (if not this weekend then soon and multiple times), any Ren Faire goodies you may like?  Not that I can think of off the top of my head.    I always go to my town's local Farmer's Market and they have booths selling things like candles, Gourmet Pickles, Flavored Oils and Vinegars, dog treats (like bones and animal feet), honey, and bath products. Would you like any of these things?  Pickles are evil, and dill doubly so. However, I would find much use for flavored oils and vinegars, dog treats without bone, honey, and bath products. Honey in particular is amazing.    Do you have a preference for numbered packages for each night of the swap vs randomly selecting from unlabeled goodies?  My preference for numbered packages is unreasonably strong. I mean, I can randomly select just fine, but when presented with the choice, numbered is somehow way more fun for me.    If you didn't say much about your reading preferences in your survey but would be interested in receiving books, can you elaborate a bit? I don't remember how much I said, but I love good YA lit, fantasy (especially urban fantasy but not limited to such), and detective fiction.    Are you interested in cocktails, be it recipes, infusion kits, tools, supplies, specialty bitters?  Non-alcoholic only, which may be well outside what you're looking at.    Is there something that you definitely prefer to not receive in any category (anything to avoid if you hadn't/forgotten to mention)? Already mentioned, but pickles of any kind and dill of any kind. (Pickled other things, like jalapenos, are fine and welcome.) Also, I really cannot wear hair gloss as such. I've tried to maneuver some of it to be bath oil or skin spray, but it just doesn't work on my hair.    Are there patterns/prints (more guidance than general Halloween/Autumn) you like for things or are you open to whatever I may find that speaks to me?  I'm open to whatever.    Any significant other or other special person? Like if I wanted to send you specialty cocoa for a date night, would that be OK? Yes, I live with my SO.     I would love to request folks to to put their wish list in this thread and link in their signature. I would love to decant from my oils if I have any my person is looking for!  My wishlist is linked in my sig.    If you happened to list some favorite fandoms earlier, would you also name your favorite character(s) from those fandoms? Minerva McGonagall.   Do you have an Amazon link?  Can you post it??  I do not have an Amazon link.      if you are a knitter/crocheter, are you over on Ravelry?  If so, what’s your user name there?? I have crocheted in the past but do not do so currently. I have never been on Ravelry.   I make homemade fire ciders, would that be of interest? Non-alcoholic and they are quite fiery.  Yes. A non-alcoholic fiery vinegar drink sounds terrifyingly amazing.    Are you interested in getting other BPAL items besides perfume, like hair gloss, bath oils or T-shirts? I love atmos (or anti-poo sprays, as they are known in my house) and bath oils. Hair gloss is not really possible for me to wear as such, so I would have to repurpose it and am only likely to do so if I really love the scent. I don't love regular crew neck tees, and many women's v-necks are cut to be more form fitting than I prefer, especially if I can't size up.    So partner, would you be interested in a Frankenbag done in Halloween prints? Sure!   Y'all with furbabies... Are there any food allergies/sensitivities or quirks to know about? Please nothing that lights up. One dog is under treatment and management for OCD related to moving lights. This includes any pet toys that are glow-in-the-dark, though glow-in-the-dark other items are fine. Also no treats with actual bones.    how do you feel about (ethically sourced) butterfly / moth art (in a jar or shadowbox) I feel like that is art best appreciated by someone else.    I may have preemptively picked out 2 Halloween-themed mugs with cute matching spoons, before I knew who my match was going to be! So I leave it to you: Bat, or Cat? Bat!   Would you be interested in receiving a never-used eyeshadow palette from Nororiously Morbid (gothy colors) and/or a never-used eyeshadow palette from Pretty Vulgar (romantic neutrals)? I am not really interested in make up.    I live in Japan. Are you interested in anything specifically Japanese I could get for you here (doesn't necessarily have to be Halloween themed)? For example, are you a fan of the anime Demon Slayer and want merch? Are you interested in trying some fun kit-kat flavors? Do you need a new set of pretty chopsticks? As an open-ended question, nothing particularly comes to mind. However, I am always up for trying fun flavors of everything, Kit-Kat included. I also use chopsticks regularly and so have a number of functional pairs -- but none of them are pretty, really, so I suppose I am in need of pretty chopsticks.      In the meantime- there is an excellent chance teeturtle will have a sale in time for this swap: anything (particularly tshirts or socks) that appeal? Not so much?   Also, the Haus of Gloi Fall Part 1 drops soon, anything here you like? I am actually not so familiar with this house, but high-use (and therefore low scent commitment, AKA, I will use the item even if I don't looooove the scent) items for me are atmosphere sprays, moisturizers of all kinds (especially teeny bottles/jars/tins), sugar scrubs, and lip balms. Not familiar with likely scents, but in terms of general fall stuff, I like pumpkin, apple, spice, pumpkin spice, apple spice, candy corn, etc.    Could you use a journal or sketchbook?  Not a nice one, really, but I am often in need of spiral or composition notebooks for practical use.    Do you need BPAL storage?  Imps?  Bottles?  I made myself a promise that I was going to limit my collection to fit my current storage. I'm going to have to do a bottle giveaway before too long, but I mean to stick to this.    Do you wear socks?  What kind?  No show, ankle, knee high, over the knee?  Fibers? Lot of sandals and Vibrams here, so my sock needs are limited. When I wear them, I generally wear no show or ankle socks.    Do you have a favorite candy(ies) [or prepacked individual snacks] that you wouldn't mind filling up your box as packing material? Or teas/coffee blends you'd enjoy? If you prefer none of this, that's fine too!  I basically love all hard candy and gummy candy/fruit snack candy. For teas, I generally like herbal or hibiscus-based teas, though my personal tastes are not sophisticated (current nighttime beverage is a cup of Celestial Seasonings Lemon Zinger). Coffee is for sure my favorite of everything. All coffee is good coffee.    How do you feel about fancy marshmallows? Probably great. I haven't tried them, but I have had cause to search them up recently, and I am intrigued.    We've asked about candy, but let's talk specifically about gummies. Do you like crazy shapes, sweet/sour?  Sour over sweet, but yes to all gummies in all shapes.    Anything from these Etsy shops? Kodiak Sea Charms, Halloween Hill Studio, Grave Markings Not so much.    What about the Mutter Museum's gift shop?  The "Spit Spreads Death" mask!    I grow mugwort and it's harvest season. Would you like dried leaves for bathing or tea? Or a bound bundle for smoke cleansing? (Its said to be excellent for divination or lucid dreaming, but do not use if pregnant.)  its also a digestive bitter and tastes great on chicken. No, thank you.    I grow loads of other herbs and I'm drying them now. Any favorites you might like? Mint, basil, oregano, chives, lemon balm or others? Oregano, yes.    I grew a huge load of onions and garlic. Any interest? I'd love them!    Feathers? I have geese, ducks, peafowl, chickens and quail. So I collect their shed feathers and share them with people I like. No, thank you.    I grew a boatload of Green Shiso this year and plan to make a shiso pesto with it. Would you like some? (Nut wise it has pistachios)  I'm not sure what this tastes like, so probably not? Brief ETA: I have Googled it and feel more confident that I probably would not enjoy this.    I also plan to experiment with infusing it in vodka. I'm planning a plain shiso infusion and a shiso citrus infusion. If they turn out would you like some? No, thank you.   Would you be interested in this hand sanitizer dispenser/keychain that doubles as a light (its eyes light up when you press between its eyes!)?  (see photo here) No, thank you. OCD dog means we're on pretty strict light control over here.    If you're into tabletop games, what games do you already own, and/or what type are you interested in? I have very few, but I'm looking for ones that do well enough for two players. They can accommodate more, but nothing that requires 4-6 players.    DO YOU LIKE TRUE CRIME STORIES?  Not as much as I like fictitious crime stories.    DO YOU LIKE SEASONAL MAGAZINES ON BAKING AND DECORATING? Not so much. I do not decorate and do not bake all that much.    If you are enthused by the idea of receiving coffee, do you want whole bean or ground? AND do you have flavors that you like (or definitely hate and never want again)? All other things being equal, I prefer whole bean to ground. However, neither my partner nor I will pass up good or exciting coffee just because it is ground. (We drink enough coffee that ground coffee never really goes stale in our house, anyway.) Unflavored light and medium roasts are favored in our house (light over medium). I also like spice flavored coffees (cinnamon, pumpkin spice, etc.).    Would you be interested in some very size-inclusive tights? There are Halloween patterns, but also most colours under the sun, and are very comfy. I do not wear tights or... things one wears with tights. (Skirts? Are they called? I possibly own one somewhere. I definitely have owned more than one in my life.)   What about indie chilli sauces/chutneys/jams? What type of chilli/spice level? Yes. I'm in the Southwest, and so are my reference peppers. Things made with fresh medium or hot Hatch green chiles are generally good, as are things made with fresh jalapenos. Things made with fresh habaneros are generally too hot for my liking.    In case anyone else shares a love for adorable tiny plushies, any interest in v soft and cute vegetable/fruit plushies? There are also small animals. No, thank you.    The Polish Pickup/Indie Pickup is live for wishlisting, and will ship in time for this swap (this year). Anything strike your fancy? (It's not just nail polish...there's jewelry and bath scrubs and wax tarts and all manner of things. It's fun!)  https://polishpickup.com/ All lotions, hand creams (minus cuticle oils), and other skin moisturizers are appreciated always. Also, the pumpkin shampoo bar looks cute and fun.    Anything here sound good to you? https://gryffonridge.com/ Probably everything without dill or that could only be used on meat. In particular, though, the berbere would be awesome.    Hayden Evens Art has released some new Halloween and Disney-themed prints and stickers.  Do any spark your interest? Not in particular?    So would you hate or be into more miscreant Halloween vibe decor - like wholesome figurines repainted, creepy dolls, goats with horns, (fake) animal skeletons, things in jars? Is anything too dark, morbid, or recoil worthy? I don't want actual things in jars, but I'm strangely okay with things that would fall into the "creepy toy" category.    do you use any sorts of semipermanent dyes or do anything fun/wild to your hair? are there any hair products you like? I actually use garnet/burgandy permanent dyes, though since it's a vivid, it fades faster than I would like (not to mention, I need to do my roots again soon). I would be interested in trying semipermanent dye conditioners in a similar color.    what about skincare? i am pretty into k beauty and am curious if others are interested in any aspects of this. I had to Google "k beauty." I am not that fancy.    Cellar Door Bath Supply Co.'s Halloween & Fall collection is out (https://cellardoorbathsupply.com/collections/halloween-fall-collection? anything you might be interested in? Not so much. I do not need more bar soap, and I'm not a candle person at all.    are you interested in eco-friendly menstrual products? There are some beautiful gothic print reuseable pads I'm looking at specifically. Pads, yes, absolutely. 
  Regarding tea, what type of tea do you prefer? Black tea, green tea, herbal tea? Any type of tea you really don’t enjoy?  I like a lot of different herbals, particularly if it's something that talks about stress or calm or sleepytime. My husband likes a lot of different teas, but he seems to drink more mint-based teas. (Like, we are full up on the amount of green and black tea we will use for a while.)   Bath and Body Works? I know this is a bit of a love em or hate em company, but I really love their foaming hand soaps and scented hand sanitizers and my kids like their body wash, so I'll be placing an order with the next good sale. Anything that catches your eye? Travel sized lotions and hand creams are always a winner in my book. 
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Windbourne's Scent-A-Day
 

August

New month, new perfumes!   August 1: ....starting tomorrow, hopefully. This month starts with a migraine, which is very not awesome. Hopefully it'll be gone by tomorrow. v_v;    August 2: Arrival at the Sabbath and Homage to the Devil -- Feeling better (heck yeah, sumatriptan), jumping back in with a couple more Salons before heading back to bats. ^-^! On me, this one is a moderately sweet but mostly sandalwood and patchouli with a bit of lightly powdery iris that gets stronger as it dries. It starts pretty sticky, but that dials wayyyy back after a relatively short amount of time, letting the woodier notes come through. I'm pretty sure there are a few batch variations for this one, since I had a decant of it that was much sweeter and more caramel-heavy. I bought this right after the discontinuation announcement came through along with most of the rest of my Salons, so it's about nine years old or so. I'm pretty satisfied with how it's aged!   August 3: Itasô Kansei Nenkan Jorô No Fûzoku -- Soft, lightly fruity in the way that osmanthus & hibiscus can be, a little (but not too) sweet, a little tart, curiously not especially distinct on my skin. It's not exactly a skin scent, but it's not far from it. Like, I can tell I'm wearing perfume, but it almost slides past my attention. Very odd. No throw to speak of, lasts ??? amount of time because I wore it to work and it wore off sometime during the day. I think I'd end up describing it as a slightly bitter floral, which doesn't sound all that appealing but is somehow nice. I think this is a 'my skin' thing, because I put it on my SO and it was much more noticeable! On him, the osmanthus is much peachier and the whole thing is sweeter. ...It's not very him, but it's nicer than it is on me.   August 4: Cupid Complaining to Venus -- I honestly thought I'd worn this one already, but I went all the way back, and I hadn't written it up. This doesn't actually mean I haven't worn it, since I do pretty frequently wear multiple scents in a day, but still, what an oversight. ? This is one of my favorite Salons, despite containing multiple notes that have turned other blends into sadness on me. The notes are: apple blossom, fig, white peach, honey absolute, red sandalwood, and wild thyme. On my skin it is a faintly herbal-tinged and slightly sandalwoody peach, very ripe and sweet. Drydown brings the sandalwood and fig out more. I can see, through the weartime, comparisons that have been made to both Les Bijoux and Eden (though Eden has a strong coconut note that makes it very different, the fig notes are similar). Blessedly, the apple blossom is only really noticeable for a brief period of time, since that's a note I don't like much, and the peach never turns sweaty, which is a problem I've had with a few other peachy scents. I really like the way the thyme affects the scent as a whole -- it makes me want to eat some kind of pastry with peaches and a little thyme in it. Fruity and savory is a combo I like pretty well on occasion. This perfume lasts all day on me, but after it dries fully the throw is very mild. I wore it to work and no one commented in particular, but while I was checking my mail before work, I could definitely smell it as I typed.   The other distinction this bottle has is that it is one of maybe two or three Lab bottles that has leaked on me. Based on observations of the others, I'm pretty sure that the problem lies in a faulty cap. Oil gets in underneath the seal when I roll or tilt it prior to application and can then potentially slowly leak out through the threads. Luckily every bottle I've observed this on is a permanent resident of my collection, and it's an easy fix. All I need to do is buy new caps! I wouldn't say I've ever lost more than a few drops from any bottle like this. Wandcaps on the other hand. =_=; I've received very messy bottles in swaps because of wandcaps. Don't ship with wandcaps. This has been a psa? ^^;   August 5: Sunrise with Sea-Monsters -- (yes, there are two links, one to a larger picture of the painting, and one to the wiki page where they talk about it) Last Salon for now. I like this. I like the name, I like the painting, I like the scent ...but I don't love it. I like the salt and ocean mist and general experience of wearing it, but I'd like it so much more without the freesia. ? The pear is very light, more like what gets described as pear (and may actually be pear) in scents like Empyreal Mist, and the amber is barely there, just giving the scent a hint of almost-resin and sweetness. Then there's the freesia and osmanthus. The clean floral notes do their level best to murder this scent into something very fresh and bright and commercial on my skin. After a while they leave, and it's back to salt and kelp, and, eventually, just ambergris. Every time I wear it, my feelings go like this: mmm, GYERK, mmmmm. I really do enjoy ocean scents, but sticking a wreath of spring florals on a sea monster results in a slightly peculiar experience for me.   August 6: Coconut Meat SN -- Thought I'd give my nose a little rest and pull out some scents that take simple to the apex -- single notes. I don't actually like SNs that much as I have a very strong preference for my scents to have a story behind them, but I do own a few mostly out of curiosity for what the Lab's versions of things smell like alone. I rarely layer my perfumes so that purpose is nil for me, but sometimes there is something calming in putting on something this base level. This one is extremely low-throw, with a weartime of usually less than an hour, and is just the odor of coconut meat, diluted in oil and bottled. Several of the reviews mention that it smells oily to them, but fresh coconut does have a bit of that aspect to it! It can be unctuous, almost buttery, depending on the freshness and the quality. (Whole Foods often has it in the cut fruit case in my area; I buy it now and then because I haven't got the energy to take a drill and hammer to a whole one myself anymore. XD). It's not a dried coconut flake scent, and it doesn't smell like a baked good to me. It's not that sweet and it's much milder. I don't wear it very often, but I do take it out and sniff it from time to time because it's such a nostalgic scent for me.     August 7: King Mandarin SN ('13) -- Smells like my fingers after peeling a satsuma/mandarin/clementine/etc. Poor longevity, but it's big, bright, and beautiful while it lasts. Fun fact: I have no idea where I got this, which means I probably got it via Will-Call (no email receipts if I bought it there), but if I did, it should be full, and it's not. Did it evaporate somehow? Did I decant a bunch out and forget about it? Did I buy a partial at some point and can't remember/don't have email records of it? Was it a partial frottle from someone? Who knows??   August 8: (Iranian) Galbanum SN -- Getting into the deeper stuff now. I adore this one beyond measure. It's so green and faintly musty and weird! There's a slight aspect of cut greenery, a little sap-like, but it's not bright, instead it's a bit dirty. It almost tickles the nose. As it wears, it starts smelling more dried, a little more grassy. There's something almost licorice root-like to it, not quite sweet, but adjacent and a little woody. Unlike the fruity SNs, this one sticks around for a long time. I definitely got this one at a Will-Call, and the reviews reflect my experience sniffing this there. It's a nose-wrinkler for a lot of people, but if you like it, there's a good chance that you really like it.   August 9: Golgothan Myrrh SN -- Smoooth not-quite spicy resinousness, sticks around forever, and you can smell it across the room. It's aged into something deep and fragrant, with hints of leather, floral, and citrus without actually being anything other than itself. I've seen it a number of times over the years, and I always find the comparison of myrrh to cola interesting, so this time I sniffed it with that specifically in mind, and I can kind of see it. It's not a connection I would make myself without prompting, but I can see the similarities to a cola syrup. Did I actually need a bottle of this, given how many myrrh scents I own? No, probably not. Do I ever wear it instead of one of those many, many scents? No, I rarely do. But I love it anyway and I sniff it on the regular.   August 10: TKO -- I'm so tired. It's time to toss on an old tried-and-true and pass directly out. If you've never tried TKO, it's a soft but powerful lavender & sweet vanilla or possibly marshmallow blend, it does what you'd expect it to, and it lasts a surprisingly long time while also having a moderate-to-monstrous throw, depending on temperature, where you apply it, and how much you use.   August 11: Frankincense & Ginger Root -- Got a bunch of decants in, so I'm going to sample a few of those while I'm still in simplicity mode. This one is has a lovely bitey ginger note backed up by a smooth golden frankincense. I really like both notes, and together they're quite pleasant. I get just a hint of snap in my nose if I sniff my wrist very deeply, but it's not so much that it feels overwhelming. After a while the scent becomes sweeter and sweeter, without ever losing the ginger completely. Eventually it reminds me of rooty candied ginger, even more than Balancing the Sake Cup, which has an actual candied ginger note listed. I like that one more, so I probably won't go for a bottle of this, but it's pretty nice.   August 12: Burnt Sugar & Blackberry -- Both of these notes fall into the category of 'notes I would love to love but rarely do.' They both reliably do weird things on my skin and, to no particular surprise, together they are a little funky. This turns very sour and smells like burning sugar, rather than burnt sugar and I do not love it. Late drydown is a little bit like cotton candy, but that doesn't really save the rest of the scent for me. Blackberries in general are awkward for me -- I've tried a lot of scents with that note and almost all of them go wrong, though interestingly, not all in the same way! Sometimes they're uber-tart, and sometimes they smell candy-like and artificial. The ones that have been better have mostly featured baked good notes (MB: Closet, for example) or the berry has been a very minor part of the scent. Curiously, I do love blackberry-scented bath goods! It's just my skin that turns the perfumes into ??? why this ???. ?   August 13: 13 (8/10) -- I mean, why not! It's this bottle's birthday, after all! ^__^! ...And I'm the first review on it, even, pfft. It's got a bit more chocolate at the outset than it did when I reviewed it, but afterwards it goes pretty much the same. It's really nice! I love the way the bright peppery notes have aged with the honey. The champaca's calmed down a lot, though it definitely pops up in later drydown along with the tobacco. Still a very good Thirteen in my book.  I do wonder a bit if there's not some lotus hidden in the thirteen notes (only eight are listed, after all) because of the way this hits a particular sweet note that I've started associating with lotus after trying a number of scents that contain it.   August 14: Buck Moon '21 -- So... peeping the reviews is a wild ride, considering the notes. ? I was pretty curious and glad I'd gotten a decant rather than just ordering a bottle. I love. Buck Moon '05, and this is not very much like it. That Buck Moon is musky and leafy and musky. This one starts out nutty, in some ways pretty similar to Blackbear Moon (which is one of my long-time forever loves) and then goes musky, woodsy, and furry, with none of the cooler notes that I would have expected to pop up. It isn't smoky, either. It ends up a pleasant, soft musky waft, vaguely forest-ish, but with no specific notes that jump out. It's fine, but between a mostly full bottle of '05 and two bottles of Blackbear, I think I'm good. This sits pretty much squarely between the two and they, respectively, beat it on all levels. Throw is soft but present and longevity is good.   August 15: Glass Eye (American Gods) -- This is perfect for days when you want to smell like a slightly sinister new age or gothic goods store, the kind that does sage smudges regularly and also has dried leaves all over the floor, where the owner is extremely sweet and kind but there's a semi-constant aura of smoke around the space. ... I realized while I was typing this up that this reminds me exactly of a shop precisely like that in my city. I was there not long ago and ...yep, that's Glass Eye. No wonder I like it so much! I mean, I'm partial to most of the notes anyway, but I hadn't recognized the nostalgia factor here until just now. Beautiful. Throw isn't strong, but it is aromatic, and it doesn't last more than a couple of hours before vanishing. I got this as part of a decant circle, but I also added a bottle to my most recent Lab order, if that says anything.   August 16: Media (American Gods) -- It's been a little bit of a struggle to pick a BPAL because I just got in some really wonderful things from other companies and I keep wanting to wear them. That said, this is absolutely a scrubber for me. It smells like you'd expect it to -- super-mainstream, almost hyper-mainstream, like something you'd spritz on at Sephora and idly sniff as you wander around the aisles and then just forget what you put on -- it could have been any one of a hundred different things. It lingers, but not in a distinctive way, in a pretty, kind of inoffensive way that makes my skin crawl. What's worst for me is that the vial leaks, so if I'm not very careful about keeping it upright, it gets all over my desk and it does have a pretty potent throw. I want to swap or sell it but I'll have to decant it into a different vial first. I have no idea how long it actually lasts because I've attempted it three times and washed it off after thirty-forty minutes every time. ....at least it doesn't give me a headache? ? (Yet.) To be a little more concrete about how it smells: it's an aldehydes-and-floral bomb like thousands of others. It smells both indistinct and extremely fixed, with a hint of ozone and maybe calone? It's very fresh and bright and clean. To reiterate: I hate it. I respect it, but this is the opposite of what I want to wear on a daily basis. August 16: Bonus scent -- For Strange Women Mint Tea Undersea -- (spearmint, matcha, mugwort, kombu [a type of seaweed], oceanic elements, yuzu -- this is an edt, not an oil) I don't like spearmint usually, but this is wonderful, very vegetal-minty and not at all toothpaste-minty, vivid and bright with a pleasantly salty undertone that grows over time until it's a salty, seaweed-y scent with a bright undertone. It's all-natural, so the lasting power isn't the greatest, maybe an hour, but I don't mind reapplying often. I love the slight earthy grassiness of the matcha and the way this scent shifts on my skin.   August 17: Self-Portrait -- Today I opened up a random drawer in my BPAL collection and pulled out an almost-random (the first one was something I've already posted about this year) perfume. And here we are. Once again, I'm the first review on the post, and I don't have a whole lot to add to it. It's remained pretty steady for eight years and change. Maybe a little more towards powdery, but I don't mind that. Still sweetly soft honey dust with light florals and some very fluffy orris. The throw has increased quite a bit over time, though, and it wears for a long time, so aging has produced a couple of improvements, at least.   August 18: The Crossed Keys -- Somehow this is sweeter than I expected it to be. ? I don't get anything stony at all from this bottle (I am not a big fan of BPAL's stone accord, so I'm happy it isn't there). It smells like bright powdery not-quite-floral honey, soft, mellow resins, and a light undertone of barely-there sandalwood that gets stronger as it wears. It doesn't have a lot of throw, though it might get better with time, and late drydown is just light sandalwood and a bit of dust. I'm giving this bottle a few months of time to mellow to see if it becomes a bit more distinct, but this chappie might be destined for swaps.   August 19: Sumatran Red Patchouli SN -- Inspired by conversation on Discord, I pulled this guy out of hiding today. It's a dense, woody patchouli at first, but ...I gotta agree with a number of the reviews, there's something very rosy about it, though to me it doesn't actually smell like a rose or like there's rose in it, but it is rosy, especially once it's dried. It's a neat trick. It's definitely a strong patch, no confusing it for anything else, though brighter and a little tarter than the black patch. I'm not a massive fan of patchouli, but this is a lovely iteration of it, it lasts for a very long time, and has a strong but not overwhelming throw. It's very ...idk. I feel cozy when I wear it in a way I don't usually associate with this note. (ETA: 12 hours after application it was still going strong. Guaahhhhhh.....)   August 20: A Thought from Propertius (Luper '13) -- I needed something light after yesterday, so I poked around until I lit on this one. It's very simple, the notes are: Sweet honey, white apricot, and a touch of cayenne pepper. On me, it's mostly honey, with just a tiny kick of cayenne. The apricot is softer than many BPAL apricots, a little less tangy; it doesn't start to stand out until it's mostly dry, and vanishes extremely quickly, leaving only the vaguest hint of fruitiness to the honey and still-very-background spice. It kind of reminds me of somewhat old fruit-scented dolls in a way, though I don't think I ever had one that was apricot, but it has that fugitive quality that they got after a while. It sticks around for quite a long time, but it whispers instead of yelling. "Lightly spiced honey" is my three word review.   August 21: Pink Snowballs 2011 -- Let's Yule for a few days. I'm feeling it.   This is such a cute perfume, all soft pink petals and delicate icy snow with a tiny hint of vanilla that pops up after it dries. It's a little bit more than Snow White + rose, but not a lot, and by-and-large does exactly what the notes would make you think it does. I have a very low partial of this, plus a decant lurking somewhere, and I will never need more than that. Mild throw, moderate longevity, great for when you want something mild, adorable, and a little frilly.   August 22: Yule Cookies -- Soft, mostly sweet, but with a big hit of caraway that makes me think more of loaves than of cookies. Something in this is playing up as smoky on my skin which is fascinating. I like it, but it's not very distinct to my nose; it feels very airy and that's not what I'm generally looking for in a gourmand perfume. It does develop a surprisingly powerful throw over time, though, mostly cream cheese frosting and a bit of orange and ginger. It's a little weird; I feel nearly anosmic to it when I sniff my wrist, but I'm also floating in a cloud of the memory of cookies (and one loaf of rye bread).   August 23: Yellow Snowballs -- A pop of mint followed immediately by creamy citrus. I'm not a huge fan of what lemon does on my skin a lot of the time, and this is not an exception. I feel like the citrus has faded some over the years as well; I remember it being a bit sharper when it was newer. At this point, this reminds me a bit of what you'd get if you took Lemon-Scented Sticky Bat and threw it in a snowdrift. As it dries, I definitely experience the dryer sheets effect, and weirdly, that makes it feel warmer and sort of cuddly for me, like, fresh from the dryer towels or, yes, sheets. I feel like I might really like this as a room spray? ? It gets stronger for a couple of hours, peaking ~2.5 hours and then wanes fairly quickly.   August 24: Mrs. Grose — Spiced rose tea, very classic, simple, and elegant. Not too strong, but with better throw & longevity than Harlot.   August 25: Peter Quint -- Soft, worn leather, warm ambergris, and a big hit of peppery bay laurel, with a bit of balsam that hovers in the sappy gap between pine and vanilla. It gets a bit sweet and spicy as it goes, but after it's been on for a few hours it's almost entirely a mild ambergris, because that's what that note does on me. I've worn both of my Turn of the Screw scents from full to the neck down to the shoulder; I like them both immensely. Neither is overwhelming, and both are just barely more than skin scents and yet have excellent longevity which makes them more versatile for me than many of my other stronger leather or rose scents. Neither is weak, however -- they both feel like they've been made with the intention to feel ...idk, ghostly? They're both very much present! on! my! skin! but they're very chill and sit back and let me be the only person who can smell them. I didn't try any of the others from that series because the notes didn't appeal to me, but I do wonder if they had some of the same effect.   August 26: Lines Written Among the Euganean Hills -- This was a favorite of mine from the first year of new Yules I experienced, 2008. Wearing this now, several years later (and I'm pretty sure I haven't worn this in multiple years, sheesh) is interesting because of how both my tastes and the scent has changed. In the bottle, it's got a very distinct whiff of pine, and I remember it being much more wintry and green, but now on my skin it's mostly berries and skin musk with a background of pale woods. There have been phases where the white amber was really too strong for me, but it's mellowed a lot. I can tell it's there, but it's light. The throw has diminished a bit, as well. As an experiment I dabbed a bit of this on a piece of paper, and the snowy woods were much stronger there, and much more like the bottle, so I think my skin is wrecking this a bit at the moment. :< It does do that at certain times of my hormonal cycle (see also: Ivanushka and the way it smells like pickles on me sometimes), and I usually stick to gourmand perfumes during that phase. I'm not in any danger of offloading this due to pleasant nostalgia, but I'm definitely digging it out again in a couple of weeks.   Relatedly, I'm starting to feel that migraine sensation in the right side of my head and neck, so the next two-three days may be a no perfume zone. >_<;;   August 27: Yep. August 28: I slept all day except for getting up to eat something and take a sumatriptan. ? It was no bueno. Buuuut I woke up really late feeling better, so here's a very brief after-midnight perfume snoof.  -- Snow-Flakes '06 -- Almost exactly the same as Snow White initially, but it makes a divergence once it dries, taking it into the territory covered by Winter-Time. This lives an ephemeral life directly between those two scents. It's definitelyone of the Lab's mentholic winter snow scents, but it's cooler than SW and warmer than W-T. It doesn't have a lot of throw, but it lasts a surprisingly long time.   August 29: I grabbed a decant from the wrong company. ^^; I'm really enjoying it and I don't want to wash it off, so from Astrid Perfumes: Afterglow (Sage, amber, dry wood, vetiver, Argentine lemon, lavender, vanilla, and a whisper of velvety musk) -- This is from her Lemon Summer III collection. I'm not generally very big on lemon perfumes, but Astrid's sold me on them before, so I ordered a few decants from Ajevie. This is bright and warm, with a little bite from the lemon and a lot of softness from the rest of the notes. After the lemon mellows out, I'm left with a pleasantly dry, gently sweet (but not sugary-sweet, more amber-sweet) fragrance that melds into my skin. The sage drifts in and out, and the vetiver is very grassy rather than smoky and not harsh at all. After it dries fully, it does have just a hint of furniture polish (this is not unusual for me and lemon, especially when it's lemon + woods) but it isn't offensive. Overall a really pleasant, meditative scent. She's closed at the moment, but I'm contemplating ordering this when she's back, or possibly seeing if Ajevie has any leftovers when that time comes. ^-^;   August 30: A Little Piece of Eternity -- I had a moment looking at the list of notes on this decant where I wondered why I didn't pick it up, either from Ajevie or direct from the Lab. Then I dabbed it on and was glad that I hadn't. So there's an older Weenie called Halloween: New Orleans that is river water, sweet olive (osmanthus), and Spanish moss, and I have a bottle of that and also most of a bottle of the matching atmo spray. It's mostly a hefty olive blossom and murky aquatic scent, with some moss on the drydown. This is extremely similar for the first hour or so, minus a tiny blip of orris that pops up at the beginning, vanishing for most of the rest of the weartime and then reappearing at the very end. The oak bark is very faint. Longevity and throw are both average. So ... this is pretty much identical to something I have quite a bit of and am not remotely in danger of running out of. It's nice to know that there's something that might be a little easier to find than another bottle of Halloween: NOLA if I ever manage to use it up, but otherwise, easy pass.   August 31: Love and Sleep -- Ending the month with a random pull from my second Luper decant drawer. This is from 2014 and ... huh. It's actually beautiful. The notes are: Fig milk, vanilla, orchid, and ylang ylang. It's bright, gently floral scent with a warm milk vibe and very slight background figginess. Fig is a sometimes-note for me, in that sometimes it's a overly sweet, sticky mess and sometimes I really like it. This, I really like. It almost reminds me of a fig pudding I once had, if someone had decorated that pudding with an orchid and a ylang ylang blossom. After it dries, it becomes more distinctively tropical in feel, but it remains mellow and milky. I start to understand why I didn't buy a bottle about an hour in, when the fig starts taking over, and late-late drydown is a breath away from unpleasantly sweet, but by that point it's quite faint, so it hardly matters. It doesn't have a strong throw at any point, and fades quite quickly. It's very nice, but I'm pretty happy with just a decant. I might consider tossing it in some unscented lotion, actually. I think it would be a really lovely bath & body scent!   ...Time to start September. ??
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A Fairy's Blog
 

Partial Bottles

sooo out of date sorry   List of bottles that are half or less full   #2 Pencil ('20) 10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 ('17) 2020 Aesthetic ('20) Étienne De Boray Oak ('20) A Cozy Sweater And An Apple Cider ('20)  A Demon And Her Unholy Basketball ('20) A Little Piece of Eternity ('20) A Vigilant Eye at Heaven's Center ('20) Alien/Siren ('20) Apple Spice Hard Candy ('20) Artist's Entrance ('20) Banana Bread ('20) Beeswax, Cedarwood, and Bourbon Vanilla ('20) Blackberry and Oudh ('21) Blue Lollipops ('13) Blue Unicorn Moon ('18) Boop ('20) Breakfast, or Something ('20) Burnt Cocoa Bombs ('20) Butter Rum Cookie ('09) Candy Apple Smut ('20) Cannibal Lady Macbeth ('20) Carnaval Rat ('09) Cat-Lilith and Cat-Dad ('19) Children of the Cornucopia ('17) Chocolate Blood ('17) Cinnamon Chai Cupcake ('17) Circus Bear ('16) Civil Twilight ('20) Cold Moon ('20) Con Questions ('19) Cranberries and Popcorn ('20) Creepy ('09) Dead Blonde ('20) Dead Leaves, Marshmallow, and Pistachio Cream ('20) Dead Leaves and Coffee Beans ('18) Do You Like Clowns? ('17) Dwarven Ale F5 ('06) Fairy Bites Fruit Moon ('20) Gingerbread Invisible Man ('20) Gingerbread Witch ('20) Gingerbread Wolfman ('20) Gingerbread Vampire ('20) Gingerbread Zombie ('20) Haunted Housewife ('20) Hoggle Icy Drafts ('20) Jailbait Jester's Fate ('18) Josie ('09) L337 Skills ('19) Lán Yuèliàng ('20) Lolita v2 ('09) Maison En Pain d’Épices ('16) Mama Gein ('20) Marshmallow Snow ('20) Metal Twins ('20) Mouse Circus Movie Night ('15) Muddy Armadillo ('21) MVJBA: Spring Training 2008 ('08) Oatmeal and Apple Spice Cookies ('20) Papa Monster ('14) Peach VI ('14) Peanut ('20) Plastic Pumpkin Candy Tub ('17) Playing with Dangerous Toys ('09) Playing with Dangerous Toys v2 ('09) Please Scream Inside Your Haunted House ('20) Please Scream Inside Your Pumpkin Patch ('20) Pomegranate Sufganiyot ('20) Possessed Teen ('20) Pumpkin Booze ('20) Pumpkin Latte ('11) Pumpkin Smut ('20) Pumpkin V ('08) Rattlecans and Sliders ('20) Red Mandarin, French Lavender, and Juniper ('20) Samhain ('18/'17) Shadows and Light ('20) Single Note: Clown White ('15) Single Note: Last Year's Stale Candy Corn ('14) Single Note: Pumpkin Spice Everything ('15) Single Note: Unsettling Clear Plastic Mask ('17) Skin Musk, Cream, and Honey Dust ('20) Snow Bunny ('08) Snow White ('15) Solved Mysteries ('20) Sour Lemon Smut ('20) Spinning on Graves ('17) Stormclouds Over the Midway Sugar Cookie ('20) Sweets To The Sweet The Candy Butcher The Kingdom of Sweets ('10) The Pillory ('17) The Twelfth ('16) Thrills and Junk Food ('20) Tomato Leaf, Black Pepper, and Hay Absolute ('20) Toy-Strewn Attic ('20) Velut Luna Statu Variabilis ('20)) Waiting ('20) Wolf Moon ('21) Woman as Dragon ('20)
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July

July 1: Lycaon -- Well, honestly, I feel the same about this as I did in my review. An additional nine years of aging hasn't really changed it at all. It's still a myrrh party with hints of black musk and some additional woody notes. ...Yep. So, the reason I have all of these is ebay. I got very lucky in that someone was purging all of them in one lot about ten years ago. I have a bit of an emotional attachment to shapeshifters, and this set was running alongside the Lunacies for the year prior to when I got into BPAL, so I'd hunted a few decants and a couple of precious bottles, but that was an opportunity I could not pass up. So. Not quite two weeks of Lunacy-adjacent shapeshifter perfumes, all of which I've reviewed already in their respective threads. I'll be curious to see if my mind has changed about any of them. This one, though? Not at all.   July 2: Bakeneko — Once again, my previous review is still pretty accurate. Spicy tea, brightened with cherry blossoms, that fades into cinnamusky tea. But this time, I’m really enjoying it.  Sometime in the last several years I made peace with cherry blossom notes. n_n I still don’t get much citrus. The throw is considerable and mostly cinnamon tea, and it lasts for quite a long time. This is one of the two scents in this collection that I have more than one bottle of — I had one before I made the ebay purchase — so I’m glad I like it more now.    July 3: Oborot -- Here's my review. My current impressions of it are still pretty similar. I'm not very big on foresty scents in general, though of course I have quite a few, but this is one of my very favorites. Something about the salt and moss and underlying delicate sweetness brings it into a beautiful place on my skin. I'm not entirely certain how the Greek Mountain tea flower fits in there -- I've drunk the tea many times, but I can't quite fit it into a perfume note. A little googling indicates that it may be adding a mild herbal note, maybe something reminiscent of sage. I can't recall it being used in anything else; I searched alternate names (sideritis, ironwort) and got nothing. This bottle is probably the one I've used the most out of all twelve because I find it very calming and used it quite a lot at work.   July 4: Roux-Ga-Roux -- Ha! For once, my review is actually pretty different from how this is hitting me now. This time, it's a burst of soggy-but-fresh florals, followed by some stagnant water and heavy hickory. This is still a swamp beauty, deep and marshy and mossy, but it remains peppered with yellow and white flowers throughout the duration of the scent, and the wood never takes over. I was completely right about this one, it's much better in summer heat than it was in winter! It has better throw, it lasts longer, and whether the change from mostly woods and mosses on me is due to aging (me or the perfume? who can say? :P), I like it much better than I did at the time I reviewed it. Good times.   July 5: Minotaur -- Review. I haven't changed my mind that much about this one, but I know a bit more about a couple of the notes involved now, specifically galbanum and tsori, which a bit of poking (and my nose!) seems to indicate is another name for balm of Gilead. Both of which are now notes I actively seek out, so if I didn't have this, I'd be despairing of ever finding a bottle. :3 It is still very dark, very resinous, and the galbanum is more of an undertone than its usual HI I'M GREEN (and a little funky) self. But holy cats, it's really good. Still very strong, still lasts forever, aahhh, I love it. ❤️   July 6: Tamamo-no-Mae -- So in my review I mentioned that I preferred the decant to the bottle(s, this is the other one I have two of) and contemplated force-aging one of them? ...Well. ? I did not do that, I just waited another nine years. It's softened up, the rice flower is more prominent, the sharpness has receded, and it's much, much sweeter. One thing that features in this that I don't recall seeing anywhere else is Amacha, which is apparently a type of naturally sweet tea made from fermented/processed hydrangea leaves. O_O! ...I have some on order now because I'm terribly curious. It's interesting noting that a lot of these do have notes that haven't shown up anywhere else in the catalogue. Black locust is another name for acacia, the 'white sandalwood kodo smoke' refers to a particular style of incense where the materials (usually woods or resins) are heated but not actually burned (though to be fair, in this I think it smells like white sandalwood and the rest is mostly flavor text. It may have been a particular accord or something that Beth sourced and hasn't had since, of course.). Anyway, long story short, this is boss and I'm happy I have it. Soft but toothy, gentle but insistent, good for feeling a little sexy, not too much throw but lasts a long time.   Happy Tanabata! July 7: Selkie -- My review is all over the place, but still feels accurate to the way this smells on me now. Once again, this fragrance contains notes that are unique (as far as I can tell) within BPAL's enormous catalogue. Grass-of-Parnassus is a European wildflower that is said to have a distinctive honey-like scent. Sea Aster doesn't seem to have much of a fragrance looking at scientific sites, but the foliage seems to have a salty flavor, possibly related to the marshy saltwater areas it usually grows. I wasn't able to find a specific scent for Scottish Primrose, but primroses in general are slightly sweet, with some types smelling slightly citrus-like. We used to have primroses when I was a kid, but for the life of me I cannot remember them having a notable scent, though I do remember the texture of their petals. I don't get any fruitiness at all, but I do get a mild salty note. It's not beachy, either. True to the unique notes, I can't think of anything else that smells quite like this. Anyway. Long story short, for me this is a honey, clear salt water, and mild florals & foliage scent. It's lovely.   July 8: Allison Gross -- I was very neutral on this one before, and I am still very neutral on it now. ? A lot of these mixed florals are not to my tastes (Her Voice is the only significant exception I can think of?), mostly because they always contain one or more flowers I just don't like. ^^;; Muguet (lily of the valley) is up there with tuberose as one of my least favorites, and it sure is present here. Towards later drydown it becomes a floral-spicy soft ambergris that I quite enjoy for the very brief time it lasts before vaporizing into the ether. This one doesn't have good longevity on me, nor does it have a strong throw. ...I think this one sums up as 'just okay' for me. ^^; It's fine, I don't hate it, but if I were doing a chopping block of these scents, this would probably be on it. Getting to the nice part requires wading through something vaguely unpleasant first, and it doesn't last long enough to make that worthwhile.   July 9: The Emathides -- Soft, mildly powdery black amber + a really gorgeous lavender + sweet florals + gentle woods ...really, it's just a beautiful perfume, entirely lovely. I was actively excited to wear it today. It was such a surprise for me when I got it, but now I know what to expect. ;3 I really enjoy the entire experience of this, from the initial smooth lavender to the last dregs of black amber, and, for a change, neither the cedar nor the violet fuck it up for me. It's got a pretty decent throw and lasts for quite a while.   July 10: Aeaea -- ....I did, in fact, use Pikachu as a way to describe this. ? I don't disagree with it now, it gives my nose a ticklish feeling, but it's really mellowed out or aged into mellow in the last nine years. (I don't think I've actually worn it once in that time, tbh.) It's also gotten sweeter, and the aloe is closer to the front of the scent while the cedar has receded. Later on, after it's been dry for a while, the berry note starts to pop up. ....I like this now. I didn't very much before, but once again either my tastes have changed or the scent has, and I'm finding it a really pleasant scent. Low throw, fades after about three hours. Nice for summer, even though it was an October Lunacy accompaniment.   July 11: Swan Maiden -- I was in a phase where I loved magnolia and was trying to be as positive as I could about this one when I reviewed it before, but now? .... This is half composed of notes I don't like and it's reflecting that extremely accurately. Here's the note list, with the notes I don't like crossed out: White gardenia, white iris, sandalwood, calla lily, French magnolia, muguet, jonquil, and orchid. You know what this smells like on my skin? Mostly those crossed out notes. There's a hint of magnolia, a tiny dusting of iris, and what might have been a stick of sandalwood lightly brushed against the whole thing. It's a big white floral party, and I think, if you've been reading any of these, you've probably already noticed that I don't like very many big white floral parties. ? This would be gorgeous on someone who enjoys wearing them, it's got a pretty beefy throw these days, and feels like it would last for a long time. Unfortunately I can feel it beginning to give me a headache, so I'm going to go wash it off (it's been ~40 minutes; I think I lasted longer the last time I reviewed it, but also, it was cold weather and now it is warm.)   July 12: Ivanushka -- "...but when it is bad, it is pickles." ? I wasn't kidding, though. Fortunately, today this was in the lovely form, soft and woodsy and lightly furry. It's really beautiful, just a touch powdery, with a mild-to-moderate throw and very solid weartime.   July 13: Tanuki -- Yeah, there's thirteen of them. For some reason I always forget about Tanuki, but it's definitely part of the same series! I did review it here, and by and large, my impression remains accurate. It's bright and fruity with a bit of pine, it goes to dryer sheets (wisteria & plum and cherry blossom for the lose on my skin) for a while, gets piney, then goes back to dryer sheets. It's fine. I don't love it, but it's not offensive to me at all. Mild throw, lasts about three and a half hours.   July 14: Famous Kabuki Actors in Imagined Scenes of Lovemaking -- I swapped for another Shunga decant, so I'm testing it today. Not really into this one; goat milk is a maybe-note on me, as are oak, tobacco, and vetiver, and cardamom can overwhelm my nose if it's too strong. Cedar is an almost never, leaving these two notes -- honey dust, vanilla husk -- as things I actively enjoy. This is a bit like sweet, smoky milk on me, which to be quite honest, is pretty terrible. It keeps having a dim promise of being something lovely, but the overall experience is leaving me pretty cold. Fortunately it doesn't have a lot of throw and is promising to fade pretty quickly, but I'm contemplating washing it off anyway.   July 15: Giant Squid -- Figured I'd hit some of my event exclusives, starting with Sakura-con 2010. Again, these four I've reviewed before, but I'll be curious to see if my feelings have changed over the years. This one has one of the best labels ever, in my extremely biased opinion, featuring a giant squid attacking the Space Needle. It's real cute. The scent is interesting -- a lot of people interpreted it as spicy apple, but I've never gotten that from it at all. ^^; I can sort of see it from sniffing the bottle, but I get way too much salt water to really think 'apple'. (Apple would have been totally appropriate to the area, but ...this is good, too.) I think the best way I can describe it is that it reminds me of the appearance and texture of bladderwrack. It's a bit salty and round and my nose/brain interpret it as that color and shape. It's aged out of a lot of the sweetness, and while I can tell the tobacco and frankincense are there, they still aren't major players. Mild to moderate throw, lasts a few hours but doesn't stay strong for more than an hour. Mostly this is a murky green-brown aquatic on me.   July 16: Shirafuji Genta With a Kappa -- I didn't like this when I originally tried it. My review is pretty neutral, but it was the only one of the four (I fairied and also decanted the set) that I didn't keep more than a half a decant for myself. However, sometime over the years my tastes changed a bit, and recently I tested that bit of decant, I found that I liked it and had a Regret. So the next time I saw it for sale, I bought a bottle. It's aged pretty nicely, in my opinion. The lavender has died down a lot and it's much mintier than what I had! It also shifts a lot more on my skin, so one minute it's more grassy, and the next there's a bright almost-citrus note that pops up (the lansium, I presume). As it wears, the lightly peachy-floral osmanthus comes in as well. Late drydown is a bit woodier, with the juniper berry making a play. This is pretty nice, and I'm happy to have it, both as a collection completer and as a scent on its own.   July 17: Fuwa Bansaku in Ruined Temple with Black Monster on Umbrella -- Whew, that's a mouthful. The review thread title is actually incorrect (as was the announcement, both said Fuwu Bansaku), but the bottle labels were right. So... anyway, the scent. It's really quite nice! This is another where my tastes have changed and I'm happy I kept this nearly-full bottle. It's still dominated by smoky-sweet vetiver, but the black coconut is standing out to me more and it feels more balanced. I can definitely smell the oud as well, and it's really lovely. All in all, I'm really enjoying wearing this. Good stuff!   July 18: The Wrestler Onogawa Kisaburo Blowing Smoke at a One-Eyed Monster -- ...I usually don't like black pepper at all, but here, now, I'm pretty into it, and besides, it fades out pretty quickly. ? I had no idea what to make of this when it was fresh and my nose was newer, but now, I think it's fab. Bodark is also known as osage orange or mock orange. I was unable to find anything specific about tupelo gum trees' scent, but I've eaten tupelo honey and it's pretty distinctive. The sandalwood is amazing now, soft and sweet, with that notable Mysore creaminess. And the honey that comes out later on is ... wow. Just...man, it's real good, the whole thing. This one is a bit of an odd fit in some ways, since most of the notes are fairly East Coast-y rather than West, but whatever. I originally kept three of these mostly out of sentimentality and because, iirc, it was the first con I ever saw the Lab at, as well as their first and last Sakura-con (that con is so poorly run lol, I don't blame them at ALL -- source, I volunteered for it for several years early on and then had multiple friends who were vendors up until ~2017.). But now, I'm just happy I have them. I keep sniffing my wrists lightly from about six inches away and then bringing it in for a closer deep huff. This one, especially, has aged gloriously. Throw is medium, longevity still isn't that great, but I'm very happy to reapply throughout a day.   July 19: The Grey Columns -- Got a few Ajevie decants in, so I'm pausing my event exclusives to test them out. :3 This is fascinating -- it's barely present up close, but the throw is exquisite. Sniffing my wrist, it's a soft, almost play-doh-y, faint sweet smoky amber. But the the way it smells from a slight distance is gorgeous, and it gets stronger over time. It does, however, also remind me of a less complex iteration of Solstice Scents Tenebrous Mist -- both are skin scents that feature amber and smoke, but TM comes out of the gate much stronger. This reminds me of the late drydown of that scent.   July 20: The Heirophant's Benediction -- Huh. This feels like something I should really like. And yet somehow I'm just ehhhh about it. It's not bad; the almond/coconut/vanilla/sandalwood combo is pleasant enough, but I'm not super-enjoying the way the lighter greenish angelica and the warmer almost-floral storax blend. I may retest this a couple of times before making a final decision -- it did come out of the mailbox yesterday, after all -- but I suspect this one is not destined to be a full bottle for me. Almost no throw, almost completely gone after ~3 hours.   July 21: Wild Rose and Dandelion Sap -- At first it is definitely wild roses -- the kind that are dark pink or white with five or so very thin petals and very obvious stamens + the milky sap of a freshly-picked dandelion. After a while it turns into french-milled rose soap. It's fine? The rose is one I haven't seen often (at all? but the Lab has a TON of different rose notes) and the dandelion is ... well, I have the SN, and it doesn't do this on me. I'm not especially enamored of it, but there are relatively few of the SN/duet/trios that I have been. I just prefer perfumes with a bit of story behind them. ^^; I took a nap maybe an hour after applying it, well into the soap phase, and it was still faint soap on my wrist when I woke up three hours later. No particular throw.   July 22: Aubin Grandpied Bunmanchi, Childhood Playmate -- The next four are from ECCC 2014. This one's absolutely beautiful. Here are the notes: Pale fur, lavender water, Corsican immortelle, white thyme, benzoin absolute, ambergris accord, and sorrowful carrot seed. Definitely in my wheelhouse. ? The lavender combined with the sweetness of the benzoin and immortelle does make me think of a TKO relative, but the carrot seed and thyme give it a more herbal feeling than TKO. The fur and ambergris show up much later for me, and by late drydown it's almost all ambergris (this is what my skin does nearly every time there's ambergris in something. If you hate that note, but don't amp it, you might like this more than you think). The fur feels clean, silky, and pale, more like Bear Prince and less like any of the wolf or deer scents; it's not very musky. There are moments where the immortelle wants to do that syrupy thing that it sometimes does, but everything else holds it in check and it's much more pleasant on me than some others are. It has a decent but not exuberant throw and solid lasting power. Really nice. Also, Abigail Larson drawing yeti. Pretty cool. >D   July 23: Edgar Miche, Mysterious Adventurer  -- Soft, gently spicy brown leather. It reminds me of several other leathery scents I've worn in the recent past, though it isn't identical to any of them. It's most, on my skin, like a simpler Adam without the dust or plastic notes. Pleasant, but not all that remarkable. I'm enjoying wearing it, but it isn't a new favorite or anything like that. Low throw, lasts for a while, but I stopped noticing it unless I sniffed my wrists deeply after about two hours. I think I'd like it more if it were the fur note that's in Aubin instead of (or possibly in addition to) the leather.   July 24: Lady Cecily Sasquets, The Ingenue -- As a side note, this oil has darkened with age. It hasn't gone off at all, it still smells lovely, but it's darkened in the same way my bottle of De Vos' Unicorn  has, so I suspect there's something in whatever peony note is in both that results in a darker oil over time, because I don't remember either being dark originally. Lady Cecily starts with the tawny fur note as in Ivanushka or other similar things, think deer or the lighter wolf scents, then pours a bouquet of pale roses and peonies over it. Nothing here is dark or menacing, she's truly an ingenue, just ... a furry one. Over time the fur fades and I'm left with an aura of ghost flowers hovering around me. Very lovely. Moderate throw, though the fur is stronger than the flowers at first, lasts a few hours before drifting into the ether. I was expecting this one to be my favorite, but Aubin's more to my taste these days.   July 25: Leopold Freiherr Von Tsemekwes, The Poet Rapscallion -- L e a t h e r, black leather, the kind I don't especially like, at least, not without something sweet to settle it a bit. ? Leather to the point where I re-rolled the bottle a bit more vigorously and then reapplied, just in case something was settling to the bottom and I was missing it. After that, I got a tiny hint of something else, a little chamomile, a hint of labdanum, but still, mostly leather. It took almost forty minutes for anything else to show up (oakmoss, a little bit of tobacco, a vague waft of vetiver), and it's still weaker than the leather. After an hour and change, I'm finally being allowed a bit of patch and black musk. After almost two hours, the leather finally gives way and it becomes gorgeous. Smoky sweetened patchouli/labdanum/oakmoss all covered in a fine layer of smoky vetiver. Too bad it takes so long to get here. =_=;; Throw is pretty chonky, lasts well into the night. Will I wear it again? Man, I don't know. I like the way it ends up, but the leather festival is a lot to wade through.   July 26: Dysopes Tenuis -- Time for some bats! This is the set from Bat's Day 2013. This one's so lovely. I really like the combination of the dark musk and black currant with the brighter pops of rose and tonka. There's a slight hint of soapiness that I've associated with crystalline notes in the past, but it's not off-putting at all. I find it refreshing and pleasant, a good scent for a summer evening. The throw isn't heavy, but it's got pretty good longevity. Fruit and rose can sometimes go wrong on my skin, but this one's good. The overall effect is dark but translucent, and almost effervescent, like a black currant soda with rose petals sprinkled on it.   July 27: Gingerbread, Matcha Tea, and Raw Mint -- I'm having some weird nausea problems and all the rest of the bats are too strong for me right now, so I'm wearing something mild, soothing, and lightly minty. I really like gingerbread scents. I have several, and this and vanilla sugar & pink pepper are some of my favorites, high up there in my 'I can wear these whenever, wherever' list. At one point I was without my perfume collection for several weeks and this was one of the few bottles to stay with me the entire time. I enjoy the earthy grassiness of the matcha and the very light hint of mint that mostly presents itself in the throw, which is not super-strong, but just enough to catch whiffs as I type. This generally lasts ~4 hours or so before fading. Definitely a permanent collection bottle.   July 28: Go To Sleep, Darlings -- Same hat today. ? I'm probably working my way towards a migraine, since that's a pretty common initial symptom for me these days. =_=; So, again, mild, soothing, lightly minty. Go To Sleep, Darlings is a very soft, fluffy, minty snow, very light, with a gentle throw and surprising longevity. It's in the same family as Snow White, Snow-Flakes, and the Snowballs. There's a hint of sweetness, but it's not the lemon-esque sugar that shows up semi-regularly. It's more like ...someone sprinkled a little confectioner's sugar on a bowl of snow. I like it, but I'm content with the partial I have, since I have bottles of other similar scents. I don't mind a certain amount of redundancy in my collection, I've never been the type who only wants one, perfect iteration of any given type of scent or note, but there's a point past which you start looking askance at yourself. Like, do I realllly need full bottles of five scents that all smell pretty similar ? (See also: my continued debate over whether I need a bottle of Asses Plus Long from this years' Lupers. XD)   July 29: Fox Fires on New Year's Eve at the Garment Tree at Oji -- Still feeling a little gghhkk, so I've pulled out a few DC'd Salons that are lighter to work with for a couple of days until the migraine stops threatening and does its thing. Though thinking about it, it may also be my recent turn back towards coffee-drinking. >_>; I should go back to tea and see if it improves. It turns out I really like bamboo scents sometimes. Fantôme's Arashiyama has a lovely bamboo note, and so does this. I'll have to contemplate those a little more carefully in the future! Otherwise once the bamboo dries off, this is primarily a lovely green tea incense blend on me, soft but distinct and beautiful. The cherry tree and lilac notes are very background, brightening it up a bit, and the rice wine is noticeable as a pleasant bright spark. This one's probably one of my favorite of the Salons, both for art and scent, and the scent does a wonderful job of evoking the art. It's linked in the name, if you're curious, as are the three Sakura-con Japanese art-inspired pieces. It doesn't throw too fiercely but it does last all day.   July 30: Spirit of the Komachi Cherry Tree — A beautiful pale floral with a hint of honey and fruit that dries down to a sandalwood haze. It has a very strong initial presence that backs off rapidly, but maintains a pretty strong throw. I can smell it when I move my arms even a few hours later. This is one I do have to apply fairly lightly because of the throw, especially if I’m wearing it in public. It’s very pleasant, and one of my favorite cherry blossom scents. It reminds me of an incense I bought in Yokohama.    July 31: The migraine has arrived, and even looking at perfume is making me feel sort of ill, so nothing today and possibly tomorrow. =_=;;
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2021 Summer Vacation Swap

Are you interested in any games?  We play cribbage, but we have played Cards Against Humanity and would love a deck of our own!  No playing cards though, we have PLENTY of those!    If you mentioned you liked bracelets or earrings to wear.... Bracelets:  Do you have preferences for metal color/type or would you prefer hemp/leather?   beaded?  bangles?   Wrist size?  I actually have quite a bit of jewelry....the only things I'm really looking for is a good silver link bracelet for charms, and charms themselves.  I would love to have a dragon charm and a zebra charm and a griffin charm in particular    Earrings:  Colors / Metal Type / Style / Piercing size?  I have two piercings in the left ear and three in my right and will be getting my daith piercings soon.  I can wear all types of metal.  I'm really into huggy type hoops right now, and really long threaders   Say you like or collect travel mugs:   do you want them to have a city or state name?  Ceramic, stainless, or is plastic ok?   Size preference?  (12oz, 14oz, etc.)  No glass please, I am the superklutz.  I prefer stainless over plastic, but will do plastic.  My only current travel mug is my much loved Starbucks Anniversary mug, and it's plastic.  I really like the 24 oz studded Starbucks tumblers but they can be hard to find.  Are you interested in some travel size tastes of homemade liqueur?  Currently I have rose petal, lavender vanilla bean, and plum.   No thank you    If someone were to make or get you a fun beach hat, what size is your noggin?  Well, I wear a size small helmet?  So.....smallish adult woman size?  Ha!  My head has a 22" circumference!  I knew I had that info somewhere!   Do your pets like treats?   Yes, she does; mainly cookie type treats, and bouncy balls.  She's a pipsqueak at 21 lbs, but a tough chewer!    Do you have fiber preferences or allergies for knitted/crocheted items?   Anything that is not scratchy works for me!  I'm very tactile    Are you BPAL only as far as perfume is concerned?   Nope!  My signature scent is actually Very Irresistible by Givenchy; I also wear V Secret's original formulation of Pink, Clinique's Happy Heart, and Toyko Milk's Tainted Love.   How do you feel about used books?  I will love and cherish them!    I know we talked about good/not-good scent notes in the original questionnaire. But imagine now, if you have to pick ONE note to declare as your favorite/best/etc. What is the ONE?   To wear?  Or to smell?  Ugh!  I don't know!!  If my travel agent seriously needs this answered poke me.  
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Summer vacation Swap 2021 bonus questions & answers

I will update this as more questions come in.  Having trouble uploading my scent wish list, so I'm adding it to the bottom of this post.   Fandoms- I'm. A huge Star Trek fan. STTNG is my favorite. Dr Who as well.   Are you interested in any games?  Mad libs, exploding kittens, unstable unicorns, a deck of cards  Not so much.  I have THREE games I thought hubs would like to play that are still sealed (pout)   If you mentioned you liked bracelets or earrings to wear.... Bracelets:  Do you have preferences for metal color/type or would you prefer hemp/leather?   beaded?  bangles?   Wrist size?  Not much of a bracelet person – I catch them on things.   Earrings:  Colors / Metal Type / Style / Piercing size?  Stainless steel posts/hooks are preferred.  I have some silver & sapphire studs I wear most days, but fun dangly things are nice.   Say you like or collect travel mugs:   do you want them to have a city or state name?  Ceramic, stainless, or is plastic ok?   Size preference?  (12oz, 14oz, etc.)  Nope, not a thing in my house.   Are you interested in some travel size tastes of homemade liqueur?  Currently I have rose petal, lavender vanilla bean, and plum. I’d love to try the plum & rose.  I’m still working on a ginormous bottle of the lavender vanilla one that Twilight gifted me.    If someone were to make or get you a fun beach hat, what size is your noggin? Just measured at 22.5 with hair down     Do your pets like treats?  My cats love treats & toys.  Catnip mousies are awesome – even simple balls where you put catnip in a square of muslin, fill w/ Nip & tie a string around it are beloved.  Random found bird feathers are also a popular item.   Do you have fiber preferences or allergies for knitted/crocheted items?  I love most any yarn for something with the exception of really stiff acrylic.  If it’s next to my skin, I prefer natural fibers.  Good colors for me are purple, grey, black, greens   How do you feel about used books?  Love them utterly as long as their prior home was not with a smoker
  I know we talked about good/not-good scent notes in the original questionnaire. But image now, if you have to pick ONE note to declare as your favorite/best/etc. What is The ONE? This time of year, it’s Lavender – all the lavender forward scents.     Scent Wish List   In general, I’m open to trying anything that you recommend as long as it does not have a musk note – that is the ultimate gagging death note on me.  The most I can handle is in Serpentine that I think has a teeny bit from the Dorian component.  Other things I don’t do well with – Patchouli, smoke/embers (I keep trying smokey ones & keep hating them) My very best common notes are lavender, amber, & vanilla.  Lavender forward is a wonderful thing.  In the less common notes, I find that I do really well with alcohol notes like bourbon, whisky, or rum – one of those things I found with a handful of imps.  I also love cardamom, blackcurrant, & pear. In general, I always find something to love in any year’s Lilliths series, the Weenies, & Yule/Winter.  I love bath oils too.   BPAL Good Morning London Knight in Shiny Armor is my all-time fave - Serpentine Ghost Milk TKO – is there such a thing as TKO in bath oil?  That would be amazing. Dead Leaves & vanilla Incense Anything with Pear.  Is there such a thing as Pear & vanilla? (I have Perilous Parlour) Bordello has been suggested to me with its plum, black currant, & red wine – a small imp to try would be lovely Hesiod’s Phoenix Paper Phoenix Pumpkin V – no preference on year   Nocturne Alchemy Bastet’s Amber Grey Pine Opal Vanilla
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Summer Vacation Swap 2021 Auxiliary Answers

Do you travel with needlework projects? Not needles but crochet, and not big projects but small busy work things, like pot holders and face scrubbers and maybe beanie hats. Like, something I could finish in an airport if my flight got delayed 2 hours.    Are you interested in any games? Yes. Categorically.      If you mentioned you liked bracelets or earrings to wear.... I did not mention this thing. 
Say you like or collect travel mugs:   do you want them to have a city or state name?  Ceramic, stainless, or is plastic ok?   Size preference?  (12oz, 14oz, etc.) I do not collect these. 
  Are you interested in some travel size tastes of homemade liqueur?  Currently I have rose petal, lavender vanilla bean, and plum. No alcoholic spirits for me, please. I don't drink, and also, I think it's actually illegal to send alcohol through the mail in Arizona. 
  If someone were to make or get you a fun beach hat, what size is your noggin? Hat size 7.

Do your pets like treats? Yes. One cat loves catnip. The other cat and both dogs love dog treats of all types.    Do you have fiber preferences or allergies for knitted/crocheted items? Nope!    Are you BPAL only as far as perfume is concerned? Like, 95%? I've been purchasing BPAL since circa 2006. I own one bottle of Solstice Scents (Smokewood Apiary), for which I swapped on the BPAL Forum, and I recently (like, this week) made my first Hexennacht order.    Are you part of any fandoms? Ish? I've liked Harry Potter, but have really not wanted to support JK Rowling more. I removed myself from fan outlets in which she has or had a financial interest, and the result is that I've stopped following a fair bit of the fandom.   But, since I’m going……..is there anything that you would like from the shore?  Shells, salt water taffy, some soft of delightfully tacky souvenir?? My heart is with saltwater taffy, but my receiving temperature most decidedly is not, unfortunately. There will always be a special place in my soul for tack.    Enameled pins, yay or nay?  Patches vs stickers, which do you prefer, or neither, or both?? Probably none of these? I have a lack of places to put items like this, so they often do not get displayed as they should.   
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June

Happy June! ?️‍?   June 1: Frostbitten Dorian '17 -- I decided to go through seven bottles of GC variations this week. :3 The ones I have come in four flavors -- frostbitten, pumpkin patch, gingerbread, and pumpkin spice. I'm alternating them. Dorian's one of the GCs I go back and forth on. Sometimes I really love it and sometimes it's almost too sweet. I've bought and sold or swapped a few bottles of it over the years. This one, however, has stuck. Unlike some of the other Frostbitten scents in which the frosty notes take over the scent of the base GC, Dorian stays pretty powerful, if somewhat chillier. It maintains Dorian's vanilla tea & lavender-green cologne and adds a chilly undertone as it dries. The last faded notes on my wrist when I woke up (I put it on a few hours before I went to sleep) were mostly snow. I had a similar experience with Frostbitten TKO; that note has tenacity. Wear length is excellent, throw is solid.   June 2: Alice in the Pumpkin Patch -- I do not love Alice on her own; I've always wanted to, but the carnation interacts weirdly with the milk and it just ends up smelling funky. But this, this I love. Somehow, adding pumpkin to it turns it magical. This weirds me out on multiple levels, because fairly frequently pumpkin goes odd on my skin, too. But ignoring all the base notes of this perfume, what it smells like on me is a cup of sweet, very slightly milky rose tea steaming at a table with a jar of honey open somewhere nearby. There may or may not be a pumpkin pie at the table, sometimes you think one is there, but when you look again it's not. It still manages to be very Wonderland-y while also being a lovely fall scent. It's really amazing. It's never that spicy, it doesn't feel like Pumpkin Spice. There might be a drop of clove, but that could just be the carnation doing that thing it does. Wears like a dream, lasts until the end of the tea party.   June 3: Gingerbread Goblin -- Goblin's another GC I'm not super fond of. It's pretty simple and composed of things I generally like, but it's just kind of scratchy patchouli and thick coconut on me and feels kind of ...boring? Is that the word I want? I don't sniff it and go ahhhh, yum; I go, eh. Adding gingerbread elevates to something pretty awesome, though. It gets sweeter and thicker, like proper gingerbread made with molasses, or even ultra-sticky steamed brown bread, if you took out the raisins and added coconut shreds. The patchouli is still back there, being patchouli. It's less prominent than in regular Goblin, but it gets stronger over time. It has fairly good wearlength, though I re-applied halfway through the day because I wanted more sticky coconut gingerbread action, so I can't give an accurate impression. Not much throw, though, it sticks pretty close to my skin. Definitely more of a treat than a trickster, overall. Yum.    June 4: Pumpkin Spice Harlot -- I actually like the base of Harlot, it's super-simple, just roses and cinnamon, but it wears very briefly, maybe three hours tops. I bought this, I admit, partly out of curiosity because I didn't think it would change that much. ? In the bottle, the blend smells like a rose-scented non-acetone nail polish remover I once bought. It's better on the skin, but the balance is way shifted to favor the spices, as you would probably expect. After it dries, it shifts back. And then forth. I really feel that if you have regular Harlot, this isn't an improvement, just a tonal shift. Regular Harlot dries down pretty gracefully into a puff of rose petals, this one vanishes after about two and a half hours. It was like I never put on perfume. I like it, but if I want spicy roses, I have other things that accomplish that better and are more grounded.   June 5: Gingerbread Villain -- Hey, look, another GC that I'm not that into, but adding something else to it turns it into an I LOVE IT. Villain itself was strongly cologne on me and while I don't mind that general scent profile, something about it made me slightly headachy. Adding sweet gingerbread ameliorated that aspect entirely. These early gingerbread scents had very spicy & delicious (and prominent!) gingerbread, and this one adds a pleasantly citrus & floral aspect that makes me very happy to sniff. It's a wrist-huffer. Good throw, moderate wearlength, stays yummy the whole time, though it's mostly just gingerbread crumbs by about four hours in.   June 6: Miskatonic University's Pumpkin Patch -- Take the thick, sweet, coffee and mild woods of Misk. U and add pumpkin & a bit of spice. It's my preferred kind of pumpkin, the more squashy one, that smells more like pumpkin puree. There's a couple of places in the city that do lattes with pumpkin puree in the fall, and if you added a half-pump of Irish Cream syrup and drank it in a library, this would be almost exactly the scent memory of that experience. It's pretty strong and goes through a brief phase of being All Spice All The Time, but then it goes back to being mostly coffee and woods. Good throw, decent longevity. It is quite similar to Pumpkin Latte, though with a slightly greater depth from the very slight woody undertone, so if you're kicking yourself for missing this, just get a bottle of that & you'll be set.   June 7: Frostbitten Black Phoenix -- The core notes of Black Phoenix stay very apparent, so it ends up smelling a lot like someone dunked Snow White in big bucket of almondy myrrh and perhaps a hint of rosewood or similar. After a while the frost notes almost completely recede aside from a very slight twang at the edges and it's just Black Phoenix hanging out being what it usually is. However, the very late drydown is all almondy frost, same as FB Dorian and FB TKO. I don't regret buying it, but it's not really different enough for me to call it a must-buy unless you really love Black Phoenix and the frosty note. Strength & lasting power are both moderate to strong.   And that does it for this week! I think I'm going to test some Luper decants next.   June 8: Asses Plus Long, Qu’un Siècle Platonique -- This sounded exactly like something I would like, so I snagged a decant. And I was right! It's exactly something I would like! Beautiful pale roses, scintillating and very fresh, dewy vanilla blossoms, sweet, almost-vanilla benzoin...yep, it's great. If you like lovely sweet (but not at all foody) florals you should definitely grab it. It's lovely, has a very delicate but distinct throw, and fairly good longevity. However, because I like things like this, I have at least three things that are in the same scent family already (maybe more) -- Opuhi (ginger blossom & vanilla orchid; the initial scent is more tropical but the drydown is quite similar); White Rose (BPTP; White rose buds, with vanilla tea, benzoin, orris, coconut meat, and frankincense; for this one the initial white rose is similar, but the coconut & orris change the drydown); and To Helen (Electric ozone, opaline notes, moonflower, white amber, beeswax, and three roses; has the opal & roses and a very similar...atmosphere, I guess? but the beeswax & white amber warm it up as it dries). So I don't think I need a bottle. It is really lovely, though, and I'll keep the decant to test a few more times before it goes away. You know, just in case.   June 9: Honey Marzipan -- One of the two honey scents I picked up. Thicccck, sweet, lightly floral honey (I agree, this is absolutely the same stuff that's in Harlow's Lace) and creamy marzipan (sweetened almond paste). ? It's pretty nice but knowing my tastes, I will never wear it. Delicious throw, lasts a while, fades gracefully.   June 10: Like the Very Gods -- I also got this one because it sounded like something I would like. ;3 I mean, why else do I pick decants these days? (Sometimes it really is just curiosity, tbh, but I sure do skip a lot more than I used to.) So... this reminds me of Lush's The Olive Branch. They don't share many notes, but they definitely share a vibe, and that vibe is Mediterranean woody freshness. I do really like this. The musk(s?) are mild, the blossoms are sweet and bright, the cedar is very tame, the sandalwood is mellow, and the orris is an excellent binder, bringing it all together without feeling dusty as it sometimes does. As it dries, it develops a more distinctly honeyed aspect and the orris gets stronger. Later drydown is a whiff of orris and honey. It's real good. The only thing is that it really reminds me of The Olive Branch. I have a solid perfume of Pansy, which is, depending on where you're looking, either Olive Branch 2.0 or just the same scent with a different name, so I pulled it out and put a bit on and it's very similar. Pansy ends in a place that's greener than this does, but they are definitely in the same scent family. I think this one may end up being a keep-the-decant-but-no-bottle for me as well. It's real nice, though. I might change my mind.   June 11: Cacao and Sugared Roses -- Man, DOES WHAT IT SAYS ON THE TIN. Sweet not-quite-chocolate and sugary pink roses, slightly heavier on the roses in the vial and chocolate on my skin, at least for the first while. The roses take over on drydown and just dominate after that. I don't have anything else major to say about it because it's so basic. It's a nice blend and I'm seriously considering buying a bottle, because I love the combo. Throw is pretty chonky, lasts a while, but not too long.   June 12: Honey, Sweet Orange, and Orange Blossom -- Seriously, the honey used in, at the very least, the two of these that I got, is incredibly thick, dark honey. I was expecting this to be a much lighter scent than it is, but it is not! It is quite dense and it completely dominates the orange & orange blossom.The other two notes are there, but they serve as adjuncts at best, and fade out almost completely within about an hour. I'd describe this more as honey made from orange blossoms rather than honey with added orange or orange blossom. It's ...fine? But the near-single-note-ness of it makes it a little boring for me. Throw is sticky, longevity is just okay.   June 13: Peach Vulva -- I've tried almost every Vulva they've released over the years and exactly zero of them have worked on me, and this one did not change that record. ? It's pretty nice in the vial and for about thirty seconds after it hits my skin. Big, juicy peach & apricot, lightly sweetened, a hint of cardamom... and then it goes sour and tangy and smells like sweat, and it does that for the next four hours. After about six hours, the weirdness fades and it becomes a soft peachy skin scent, and that phase I like a lot, but this is basically a world of no for me. It has excellent throw, naturally.   June 14: Cacao, Sandalwood, Clove, and Hemp -- This is almost entirely cacao and clove on me. There's a very slight creamy woodiness that lets me know there's sandalwood in there somewhere, but the hemp is completely buried. It's very nice example of what it is, and if you're into a not overly sweet, clove-spicy chocolate scent, do give it a try. For myself, I've got a few other chocolate & clove scents from various companies and this doesn't do anything new, so it's an easy pass. It sticks pretty close to my skin, though I get a whiff of clove every once in a while as I move around, and lasts a few hours.   June 15: Travelers Under a Tree Observed by Foxes -- Pretty simple; starts with soft coconut & rice milk, turns into mild creamy tea scent. It does remind me of a non-dairy milk tea! Tea notes almost always smell kind of off on my skin (super-astringent, green more than white, white more than black), so I'd be more inclined to use this if it were a room spray*. Low throw, but it smells better from a distance than it does up close, and on me, pretty low longevity -- I put it on and could smell it strongly for about a half-hour, then I took a two hour nap and when I woke up it was gone. *There's a jasmine milk tea scent from another company that smelled AWFUL on my skin, but I put it on before bed and my pillow smelled amazing the next morning. This is less immediately awful, but I'm betting if I put some on my sheets/clothes it'd be the same deal.   June 16: Balancing the Sake Cup -- I don't comment on the color of the oils very often, but this one is a bright turmeric yellow-orange. It's kind of neat. Anyway, it goes on with a big chonky sniff of waxy orange blossom and ginger, then turns into a mass of sweet sugary ginger (like candied ginger root) and clove with a delicate orange blossom throw, then dries down a soft gingery vanillic/resinous fragrance that lasts quite a while. There's something interestingly vegetal about it; sometimes it almost smells earthy, like...carrots, or something similar. I'm pretty into it and already picked up a bottle.   June 17: It's All I Have to Bring Today -- One big blast of air freshener flowers and then it somehow settles down? This scent really confuses my nose. I simultaneously want to BLRGH and mmm, nice about it. This was one of my three 'wellll, I probably won't like it, but I'm curious so why not?" decants (the other two are the Vulvas). And yet somehow I'm not disliking it at all. It's brighter and sweeter than I was expecting and the honey is very different from the honey used in the other LuperShungas from this year that I've tried. I usually avoid non-specific flowers, due to a strong dislike of a few common ones (lily, especially), but mostly what I smell here is a very sweet carnation and perhaps some sunflowers, along with some other indeterminate blossoms. There is a distinct but not overwhelming ozone note, as well. The amber and the honey are pretty mellow and quite light, compared to the flowers. I don't think I'm inclined towards a bottle, but this is a much more interesting blend than I thought it would be.   June 18: Cherry Blossom Vulva -- I figured going into this that this would not be good for me, but I feel compelled to keep trying the vulvas anyway. ? And I do like cherry blossom (more or less) and honeysuckle (sometimes) and even cream (less often), so ...maybe the plum blossom and gardenia would magically become not sour flowers once they hit my skin? ...Yeah, right. It's fine in the vial, very lovely pale pink & white floral, and then it touches my skin and immediately devolves into pickled blossoms. The cream isn't helping here, just adding a bit of extra milkiness to the whole mess. This scent sits, radiating warm pink unpleasantness for around an hour until finally the cherry blossom & cream take over and lead everything else offstage. At this point it's actually more or less fine, if a bit dryer sheets and milk. Not something I'm ever going to wear again, but fine.   June 19: No perfume today; got a real bad migraine. :< June 20: Migraine continues. Finally, after three days (it started the evening of the 18th), it's gone. Worst one I've had in a long, long time. >_<;;   June 21: Quies (TAL) -- Quies is a fairly neutral scent, very mellow. It feels like what it is, a ritual oil designed for peace and quiet, especially when stressed or overwhelmed. I don't tend to think about TAL scents in terms of how they smell or wear as perfumes (though sometimes they smell very nice! This one does, soft and woody with vegetal and resinous notes.) but rather as how they feel and wear with the intention behind them. After the stress of the last few weeks (my grandfather passed away recently) and pain of the last three days, this was perfect for me. I've used TAL Peace before, and it's different. If Peace is like someone holding your hands and leading you in a meditation ritual, this one is like someone giving you soft pillows and a cup of warm tea and putting you in a dimly-lit room with a bit of incense in the corner then leaving you the fuck alone because you need some time to decompress. It's good.   June 22: Vaginal Tales of the Nocturnal Palace -- Or, as the Discord has taken to calling it, Vaggie Tales. ? This is a little too sweet for me -- or rather, on my skin, sweet in a way I don't like, pale, floral-sweet, very much like Volcano in Springtime plus a bit of rather lovely blue lotus. It's nice, but ...just nice. I don't find it compelling, though I can certainly see how it would be absolutely beautiful on someone with different skin chemistry or with different tastes. This decant's going into the swap box.   June 23: The Elephant is Slow to Mate -- Lovely. Dark red fruit and musk over deeper resinous notes, sweetened up by vanilla bean. This reminds me a bit of the older version of Mme. Moriarty, but a bit more complex, and overall sweeter. Same scent family, though, and they have similar auras, like a person in very dark red lipstick smiling at you charmingly through a smoky room. I never get much in the way of rose, though there is a smoky aspect to the scent. As you might expect, it has pretty fierce throw and lasts forever. I always enjoy these red, heavy scents when I wear them, but I spent so long unable to wear them at work that I almost never wear them even now, when I can wear whatever I want.   June 24: The Shell Box -- This one is overall not for me. I like certain aspects of it a lot: the saltiness, the blue lotus, the sandalwood, precious and pale. But the motia attar and champaca absolutely crush everything else after a fairly short time on my skin. It's a bright, pale-sands beachy sort of scent, the kind of thing that goes well with salt spray in your hair, swimsuits, sunglasses, and a cocktail at the cabana later. Throw starts quiet and then ramps up and it wears fairly long, but after a while it's just a champaca party.   June 25: Adventuresome Encounters -- I'm going to need to test this one again before I make a final judgement. It's interesting, much more perfume-y and less foody than I had expected based on notes & reviews. My first impressions are strong cinnamon and oakmoss, followed by fairly intense amber. The yam is there, and comes out more with wear, but it's not especially prominent on my skin. I like it, I think, but it's something I'll need to wear a few times to really make up my mind. I've only had it on for a couple of hours, so I can't comment on wear time, but it does have a nice throw. Eta: Yeaaah, this ended up being mostly sticky amber, cinnamon, and oakmoss on me. Wore for several hours and I ended up not liking the final result that much.   June 26: Becoming Thunder (American Gods) -- I just got a fairly large order in and I'm pretty excited about it. It's a bit of a mix of everything, a GC, some LEs, a Lunacy, a TAL, and this. Bottle sniff and the immediate thirty seconds or so of wear are a big burst of green -- to my nose, it's the same as Give Me Thy Breath, My Sister's bog-moist greenery, which is neat -- and then it settles into a fairly glorious skin-musky frankincense with a hit of not-unpleasant ozone. I'm enjoying it a lot fresh, but I'm terribly excited to see what this is going to be like in a year or so.   June 27: The Country of Eternal Light -- It's too hot and my sense of smell is kind of borky today, so I went with something chilly that I hadn't worn in a while. It's from the Frankenstein series, from 2011, and it's minty-cold, slightly mossy ozone all the way down. It doesn't have a lot of depth, but right now, all I need is the perception of a chilly breeze wafting off my wrist, so this is fine! It's probably got a bit of white musk in there somewhere as well. It's not terribly distinctive among the many, many cold-snowy-icy scents, but it's pleasant.   June 28: Unmanageable Snowdrift -- Yep, still hot out, so ...this. This is a surprisingly bright and sparkly snow, at least at first, but there's a piney component to it as well as a hint of something almost dirt-like, at least on me. It definitely gives the impression of snow piled high against the window, which is a thing I've only experienced when visiting family in Idaho. It's clean, cool, and refreshing and makes me want to make mint iced tea. Later drydown is a bit reminiscent of clean laundry, but not quite in a white musk way.   June 29: Mountain Temple: I wanted something light and pleasant and aggressively inoffensive today, so I hit this one up. This was my personal biggest hit from Yule 2019; I bought a bottle untested and then later went back and bought a second one. I love it, and I can wear it most of the time. Soft incense, lightly piney snow, low throw but persistent.   June 30: Bloody Corridor -- I didn't actually like Endless Corridor that much; the smoke & vetiver made it a little dirtier than I'm usually fond of with beeswax. But I wanted to give this a try anyway! I thought the red musk would give it a different focus and feel and wow, I was really right about that. The red musk completely overpowers the smokiness on me, giving me a deep red beeswax scent that I'm pretty into. There's a hint of quasi-fruitiness and a little spiciness to this that Endless doesn't have. Later on the vetiver does come out more, but not quite in the same way. Like... okay, when I was a teenager I had these candles that were a couple of layers of black wax on the outside covering a red core, and when they dripped, it was intended to look sort of bloody. That's what this reminds me of, but with the colors reversed -- red outside covering a blackened center. Endless Corridors was a once-pale beeswax pillar candle that had turned mostly gray from smoke and grime. Chonkers throw, good longevity.   Whew, six months of a new perfume almost every day and yet I feel like I've barely gotten into my collection. ...Maybe it's time to hit the Therianthropics! ....I did review all twelve of them at one point, but I haven't worn any of them yet this year. It's a good opportunity to see how I feel about them now.
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