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By Silvertree February 7, 2012

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Switch Witch 15 help

Pumpkin: Yes! I lean more towards the pumpkin baked goods and coffees than candies. Pumpkin soups and pastas are good, too. Booze: Sure, just not a lot. We have a very full liquor cabinet and lose more alcohol to evaporation than actually drinking it. Yellowstone: I'd love to go! Actually, memorabilia from other national parks would be fun, magnets, pens, little stuff like that. Are you a fan of the TV show Penny Dreadful? Yes! I'm getting my husband to watch the 1st season in anticipation of the 2nd season's DVD release. What are your coffee and tea preferences? Do you prefer one, the other, both, or neither (and if it's neither, what about things like hot cider and cocoa)? Loose leaf or bags, whole bean or ground? Is caffeine OK? Any gadgetry you're in need of? Any brands or flavors that you particularly love, loathe, or want to try? I like both, ground coffee and tea bags are just easier for me. I don't have a coffee grinder. Caffeine is good and necessary. What's your sense of humor like? Do you enjoy puns? Play on words? Dirty humor? Dry humor? Who are some of your favorite comedians? Puns usually make me chuckle. Also I stumbled across Iliza Schlesinger on Netflix and loved her jokes. I really like the humor in Parks & Rec. Do you like board games? If so, which ones? Traditional or more unique? (like Settlers of Catan, Small World, Red Dragon Inn, etc) We have regular game nights and play whatever - Uno, Cranium, Exploding Kittens (our newest purchase!), Cards Against Humanity, Gloom, and Betrayal at House on the Hill. Is there anything that you specifically do NOT want to receive? I don't need any scarves, they are my weakness and I have more than one human should ever possess. Please do not enable me. Plain or fun socks? Always fun socks! This should not even be a question, who doesn't want fun socks!?!? Name one (or as many as you would like) thing you would like to learn more about? I'm curious about jewelry making. I really wanted to get into knitting, but it was too hard with all the assistance from cat paws. OH! JAM! I want to start making jam. My sister-in-law just gave us 4 jars of her jam (peach, blueberry, apple, and carrot cake), so I'm inspired to try. What one thing you would like to do more of? I just want more time to do the things that I enjoy. I really like baking, but don't do it as often as I would like. What are some things that fascinate you? Or, What would you like to know more about? Geology. Plants, although outside gardening is difficult with the Louisiana heat. Would you like any cookie butter (just to be clear, store-bought, not home-made, and does contain wheat since it's, y'know, cookie butter)? I like cookie butter, but I prefer the cookies (speculoos cookies) because of their crunchiness. Would you like anything from Lush? Never tried Lush before. Do you prefer hand-made or store-bought? Either. SPICY! Scale of 1 to 10, with 1 being "oh, that's a bit too much black pepper for me" and 10 being "ghost pepper? scorpion pepper? I laugh at these! I love as much heat as you can throw my way!" Where are you? A 5. I do love chili chocolate. What is your BPAL "Holy Grail"? Analog or Digital? Or Both? What scents from other perfume companies are you really wanting to have in your collection and or are just really wanting to test? Companies like NAVA, Arcana, Solstice Scents, Possets, Haus of Gloi etc.....? I haven't tried much else. I'll have to see what samples I have received from other companies, but nothing was as good as BPAL. Do you have an affinity for any specific animals? Kitty-cats! Kitchen Needs or Wants? I always want more spatulas, pot holders, kitchen towels. Below is where the Bold button got stuck and I couldn't unbold so I colored. Makeup! Do you like it, would you want some? If so what brands do you like to wear? I do like it! I usually get Ulta brand (sales all the time), benefit, and too faced. Chocolate fiends ahoy! What kind of chocolate do you like? Do you like any other things in it or just plain good ole chocolate? Dark chocolate is best, good quality milk chocolate with nuts, fruits, pretzels, etc is next. I don't like white chocolate at all. Would you be opposed to receiving a ton of Halloween themed items? Nope, I love them. But I do need more general fall themed decor that can be displayed through November and not put away after Halloween. Would you be interested in any special little thing I might be able to pick up from the Great Lakes Bat Festival this Saturday? Both Janell Cannon (author of Stellaluna and other kids' books) and Fiona Reid (illustrator for lots of animal field guides) will be there, so would you possibly be interested in something like an autographed copy of Stellaluna or one of Cannon's or Reid's other books? Or something from the Organization for Bat Conservation, like a shirt or other swag? Those shirts are cute! What items from the Weenie update interest you, should you have to option of getting anything as a gift from your Witch??? Would you be ok with decants, or bottles? I'm not sure if I'm going to order bottles or not yet from Weenies. I would love to try October, the Vampire Bride, and Apple I. The others didn't grab me. But there are some Liliths that I'm curious about, too. What's your favorite scary movie? I like suspenseful and creepy scary movies, not the blood/pain horror movies. The Skeleton Key is a favorite, The Others is also good. I do like the classic monster movies, too. Blu-ray or DVD? We have both, but I don't know how to use the Blu-Ray Game systems - console or computer? Mac/PC? Which console? WiiU is pretty much the only thing I play...all the Lego games! Working on the Jurassic Park one now. Are you dressing up for Halloween and if so do you need any accessories for if? Not sure yet, but I don't need any accessories if I do. Talk to me about bags, what kinds do you like? Sizes and styles? Bags like purses or bags like shopping bags? If purses, the bigger, the better. With lots of pouches. If shopping bags/totes, I am really set for those. I have numerous sturdy canvas bags for groceries and they usually double as my lunchboxes. What are your favorite fandoms and do you want to receive anything related to such? Harry Potter! Hunger Games, Walking Dead, Sherlock, Downton Abbey, Outlander. Anything related would be lovely. What are you planning to order from the Weenies update? I think I answered this somewhere else..but yes, most likely. October, The Vampire Bride, and Apple I. The Last Huzzah of the NY Renaissance Faire happens this weekend and I'm going! Is there anything you might want? (Besides a turkey leg, which won't ship well!) Probably not. Do you like comics or graphic novels? Any issues or collections you want to read? No Do you like fanfic? Would you like a story written for you as part of your gift? What characters/fandoms/pairings etc do you like? Not really into that. Where do you have wishlists at? If you could please link to them or to a post that links to them. (Amazon, Etsy, Think Geek, Pinterest, Sephora, Lush, BPAL/BPTP, Soap Box Company, everywhere and anywhere!) I think I have them all in my signature links. Let's say you have indicated interest in receiving a hand knitted item. What colors, exactly, do you like? If you could provide color swatches here or to pinterest (or something visual), that would help out a lot. Greens, purples. Would you rather receive a bunch of little packages through the round, a couple of medium packages, or one big package at the end? Last year's witch spoiled me with lots of little packages and then a big one at the end. Whatever works for you, witch, I know that getting to the post office can be a pain sometimes. For those of us with out-of-country Witchees, would you be happy with receiving a few packages from local to you merchants (say, through Etsy or equivalent)? Sure. Would Witchees like something from IKEA? (Or any other not always accessible by everyone store?) Not from IKEA. There is no Trader Joe's near me, though, and I miss it. If/when you go to the mall, for which store(s) do you beeline? Charming Charlie's, Francesca's Do you receive any subscription boxes (julep, lootcrate, ipsy, birchbox, etc.)? Lootcrate (more for my husband) , Stitch Fix (they have gift cards, witch!!), True Drool, and graze. Do you like tarts/candles/incense? If so, what type of scents? No candles or incense. Tarts are good, just not in overly floral scents. Is there anything you wish you could have picked up from the Dragon*Con exclusives? I don't know what dragon con is, so no? Is there a GC you've been dying to try but haven't got around to yet? Dorian The questionnaire asked about gold & silver jewelry, but how do you feel about copper jewelry? Do you like colorful jewelry, or do you prefer to keep it neutral? I don't have any copper jewelry, but like the more delicate bracelets that I see on etsy. I do like colorful jewelry. We asked about decorating style, but are you interested in receiving decorations for your home? Are you interested in things that go on the wall or things that go on shelves? Shelves. Office supplies hound? Pens, pencils, journals, any preference, or favorites? Yes, we have such boring pens & pencils at work. Pretty notebooks would be nice, too. Talk to me about socks! Is there anything, dear, dear Witchee, that I can get for you from Sock Dreams? Anything from another place? I've never heard of Sock Dreams before, so I checked it out. Cute stuff! I usually wear ankle socks. I live near a huuuuge candy store. What kind of candy do you like? Gummies? Caramel? Chocolate? Sour? Sugar-free? A little candy is fine, but please don't overload me! Caramel, chocolate, taffy are favorites. No sours or black licorice. 9/26/15 How do you feel about animal products? Not so much animal toys or food, but more like furs, paws, bones, etc. No thanks. The only fur items I own are cat toys made from old fur coats. Are you interested in receiving any restaurant.com gift certificates for your area? I always forget to bring gift cards with me when I go to dinner, so no. 9/27/15 How do you feel about "toys" - stuffed animals and the like? Little toys for my desk are great and I do like the Funko pops. Stuffed animals are endangered in my house though, the puppy can destroy one in less than a minute. Did you see the eclipse last night? How do you feel about astrological events, like eclipses? Any interest in the Blood Moon Eclipse scent from BPAL? Too cloudy here to see anything. The Blood Moon Eclipse scent sounded interesting, but I've never tried any lunacies. Witchee's, how tall are you? And perhaps, what's your arm span (from wrist to wrist)? I'm 5'10" and have no way to measure my arm span right now. How do you feel about the 4 elements? Or are you more of an Asian 5 elements person? Do you feel strongly about any of the elements, like a connection or a preference? No. How do you feel about bento boxes? Is it something you would use if you were to get one? They are cute, but I really wouldn't use it. Scarves, shawls or cowls? Mittens, gloves, fingerless mitts or wristlets? oooh, scarves...I have so many, but still. I like the fingerless mitten/gloves. It hardly gets cold enough here for serious winter gear, but the fingerless ones are perfect. how do you feel about online classes? Like, say, craftsy or creativebug? Or even lynda.com? I feel like I've given money for some classes and then my lazy butt never does anything. 9/29/15 What do we want from Paintbox Soapworks? Everything. All of it. ALL OF IT. More specific than that? Creeping Horror glycerin soap...look at that face!!..., and any products in these scents - Hiraeth, Scrumble, Smoky Jack...absolutely Smoky Jack. If I were to make you some art, would you prefer a frame that hangs or one that sits? And what color/style would you prefer? Maybe a frame that sits. Greens, purples, blues. How do you feel about gourmet marshmallows? They look delicious, but they also look like they would melt into a marshmallow puddle in my mailbox. Are you a slatherer or a dabber? A dabber.

tyche

September 24, 2015

Dymphna's Blog

Switch Witch 2015 Questions, part 1, 9/17-

9/17/15 Pumpkin? YES. PUMPKIN. YES. If it smells, tastes, or looks like pumpkin, I'll probably like it. Booze? I don't really drink much normally, and since I'm still nursing right now, I'm choosing not to drink until she weans. Want anything from Yellowstone? Be it postcards, key chains, shot glasses, pint glasses, or huckleberry what have you? I like postcards, and I've never had huckleberry anything, but I wouldn't mind trying it. Partly just because I just love the word huckleberry. 9/18/15 I know there is a question about "decorating style", but if you're comfortable, could you should us some photos of your spaces? For those of us who like to art and craft, it can be nice to have a visual sense of decorating style! We've been living in our house for a few weeks, but the movers just brought the majority of our stuff this past weekend, so it's kind of a mess of boxes and bins right now. I'll try to post pics once things have been neatened up a bit, if you like. And of course I rambled on about our paint colors in my questionnaire. (<--Look, I spelled it right!) 9/19/15 For those of you who don't drink alcohol, can you specify if you live with any drinkers or ever have alcohol on hand for guests, vs. abstaining and preferring not to have it around at all? DH doesn't drink often. If he does, it's just a beer. And if we have anyone over, we'll buy beer or wine at that point. We just have a dusty bottle or two lurking somewhere, but they rarely see daylight. Are you a fan of the TV show Penny Dreadful? No, but I keep hearing about it and I wouldn't mind trying it at some point. I don't really know what it's about, just that a lot of people on my FB friends list love it. Ditto Welcome to Nightvale (Night Vale?) although I do know that's scary and I think maybe scary in a way that would appeal to me, i.e., Lovecrafty/existentially weird/slyly humorous. What are your coffee and tea preferences? Do you prefer one, the other, both, or neither (and if it's neither, what about things like hot cider and cocoa)? Loose leaf or bags, whole bean or ground? Is caffeine OK? Any gadgetry you're in need of? Any brands or flavors that you particularly love, loathe, or want to try? All of the above, but I love coffee most. In terms of format, I used to be mildly snobby, I would grind my beans and make a French press pot every time I wanted a mug. Then I needed something faster, so I switched back to a regular old drip coffeemaker. And recently, I decided I needed something even faster and caffeine-deprived-idiot-proof so we bought a Keurig. We also had $155 in Best Buy rewards coupons, so we got a big bells-and-whistles model for about $35 out of pocket, woohoo. But oh, how the snobby have fallen lol. But FWIW, I do love trying different things that come in K-cups. And I like black tea, white tea, herbal "tea" infusions, and blends. I'm not crazy about green tea or rooibos, or anything with more floral flavors (lavender, rose, violet) or too much fruit. Like, apple cinnamon or orange spice are good, but otherwise I prefer tea to taste like tea. What's your sense of humor like? Do you enjoy puns? Play on words? Dirty humor? Dry humor? Who are some of your favorite comedians? I'm fluent in sarcasm, but I also like somewhat silly stuff. My favorite "cheer up" movie is Hot Fuzz, which has a lot of both. (And if you've seen it, my favorite line in that movie is "Owwww. This…really…huuuurts." I crack up every time and DH shakes his head at me.) Also, when we watch The Princess Bride, "Anybody want a peanut?" makes me laugh every time. Fezzik is just so chill, but you can tell he's enjoying driving Vizzini crazy. Do you like board games? If so, which ones? Traditional or more unique? (like Settlers of Catan, Small World, Red Dragon Inn, etc) I like them, but we never play them because it's usually just me and DH. (Emma is still too young.) Is there anything that you specifically do NOT want to receive? As everyone else has said, decorations with hanging strings or swallow-able pieces are a problem because we have cats, but also because we have a little person. Plain or fun socks? OKAY. I LOVE SOCKS. I love cute socks, funny socks, plain socks, fuzzy socks, warm socks, toe socks. I love socks. Fuzzy are my favorite, but I love all socks. Name one (or as many as you would like) thing you would like to learn more about? Well, one of the reasons we bought our house is that it's on an acre of land and I have always wanted a garden. Now, of course, I'm second guessing myself like crazy because I've bought a couple of gardening books (a Better Homes & Gardens and one specific to the Midwest) and sometimes I don't even know wtf they're talking about. Also, I own a sewing machine but I have no idea how to use it, so I'd love to learn more about that. But I'm like the dumbest of the dumb when it comes to stuff like that. I may have to take a class and have someone actually point to things and tell me YOU PUT HAND HERE, PRESS BUTTON, MACHINE GO CHUGGA CHUGGA. Oh, and I like learning about history, particularly local history. Like, since we've moved to Ohio, I've wanted to learn more about the history of the state and even more specifically our town/the area where our town was established. Like, I've been trying to learn which Native tribes lived here. And I like learning about indigenous plants and wildlife, local legends, that kind of thing. Especially "unusual" legends, like the kind of stuff you would find in Weird NJ. (If you've never read that magazine, it's fantastic. I discovered it due to my love of the Jersey Devil legend.) What one thing you would like to do more of? Most of my answers boil down to needing more time, and there's nothing you can do about that. Unless you've got a Time Turner you want to lend me! What are some things that fascinate you? Or, What would you like to know more about? See above, re: legends and folk stories, "monsters" specific to a given area, ghost stories, unexplained stories. Also, psychology and psychological experiments about human nature. 9/20/15 Would you like any cookie butter (just to be clear, store-bought, not home-made, and does contain wheat since it's, y'know, cookie butter)? I've never had it, but everyone raves about it so I'd love to try it. Is there any particular piece (or pieces) of art (painting, photograph, etc) that speaks to you in some way? Honestly, you could pick just about any Van Gogh painting and it will give me all the feels, but that was his genius. I know there are other works of art that have struck me as windows into my own soul, but I can't pull any of them out of my brain at the moment. What kinds of things would you like from the Lilith BPAL or BPTP update (or are you joining a decant circle?) The only ones that grabbed me (scent-wise; they were all wonderful to read/look at) were Blood And Judgment So Well Commedled, Muddy Puddles, and especially The Worst Pillow. Do you want to received knit or crocheted items? If so, could you describe or even link to a couple of items similar to what you would like to receive? Absolutely! I've been wanting a good pair of fingerless gloves/mittens for literally years. I bought myself a pair several years ago, but they were poorly made so they ended up falling apart fairly quickly. What thing do you want to do (or get) but you keep putting off for one reason or another? Fingerless gloves/mittens. Also, I've been meaning to try BPTP Castitas bath oil for (again) years, but I never seem to catch a decant circle and I can't bring myself to spend the money on a whole bottle plus shipping in case I don't like the smell or texture. 9/21/15 Would you like anything from Lush? This was on my questionnaire, but: Rock Star, Sultana of Soaps, Ocean Salt, and Sonic Death Monkey. I know the last one (possibly the last two) is disconned, but sometimes they bring stuff back. Do you prefer hand-made or store-bought? No preference at all, I appreciate either! SPICY! Scale of 1 to 10, with 1 being "oh, that's a bit too much black pepper for me" and 10 being "ghost pepper? scorpion pepper? I laugh at these! I love as much heat as you can throw my way!" Where are you? Let's say I'm an 8.5. I LOVE spicy food up to the point that it kind of clears your sinuses and makes you pant a bit. But if it makes me cough, I may end up in a coughing fit and I don't need that. What is your BPAL "Holy Grail"? Sadly, probably De Sade. I love original Spanked, but that's never coming back (I got a couple bottles of the resurrection, but it's definitely not the same). De Sade was the most perfect clean, rich black leather without any "chemical" smell like I get from some black leather scents. I finally got an imp, fell in ecstatic love with it, and it was promptly discontinued before I could place an order for a bottle. Analog or Digital? Or Both? Mostly digital, although for some reason I have a hard time focusing on non-fiction books in ebook format. It's so weird. But otherwise, yeah, digital. What scents from other perfume companies are you really wanting to have in your collection and or are just really wanting to test? Companies like NAVA, Arcana, Solstice Scents, Possets, Haus of Gloi etc.....? I've always meant to try Arcana's Filthy Viking, Villainess Jai Mahal, and Haus of Gloi's Blood Orange Marshmallow and Snow Wolf. I'm sure there are others that I just can't think of right now. 9/22/15 Do you have an affinity for any specific animals? Wolves, crows, polar bears, foxes, lynxes, black cats, deer. Kitchen Needs or Wants? I always need kitchen towels, either seasonal ones or just cute everyday ones. My kitchen is painted a pale silvery beige with white trim and cabinetry, but the accent colors I'm incorporating are light blues, greens, and blue-greens, with maybe tiny dashes of lavender, coral, and red. Makeup! Do you like it, would you want some? If so what brands do you like to wear? I love makeup so much, but I almost never get to wear it anymore. When I go out, I usually just slap a little powder on my face. I wear Carmex or some other lip balm way more often than I do lipstick. I've fallen into a dowdy, frumpy SAHM rut and I need to snap out of it! Chocolate fiends ahoy! What kind of chocolate do you like? Do you like any other things in it or just plain good ole chocolate? I love dark, almost bitter chocolate, and I love smooth, creamy chocolate. I love good plain chocolate, and I love chocolate that's full of yummy add-ins. I am pro-chocolate. Would you be opposed to receiving a ton of Halloween themed items? No, I LOVE Halloween stuff, and just general autumn themed stuff. Decorating for holidays and changing seasons is one of my favorite things, and autumn is my favorite season, so practically any cute or pretty decorative thing would be put to use eventually. And I'm a witch, so anything specifically witch-themed may see some use year round. 9/23/15 Would you be interested in any special little thing I might be able to pick up from the Great Lakes Bat Festival this Saturday? Both Janell Cannon (author of Stellaluna and other kids' books) and Fiona Reid (illustrator for lots of animal field guides) will be there, so would you possibly be interested in something like an autographed copy of Stellaluna or one of Cannon's or Reid's other books? Or something from the Organization for Bat Conservation, like a shirt or other swag? I love Stellaluna! So beautiful. So anything Stellaluna-related would be lovely. What items from the Weenie update interest you, should you have to option of getting anything as a gift from your Witch??? Would you be ok with decants, or bottles? In order from "definitely want" to "wouldn't mind trying": (decants, half decants, bottles, whatever) The Witches(!!!) Frosted Pumpkin Spice Cookie Pumpkin Spice Everything SN Apple Cider SN Pumpkin Cheesecake Cupcake Witchcraft Scene Le Revenant Magnificent Autumn Second Spring Sonnet d'Automne What's your favorite scary movie? I don't really like most modern scary movies because I hate seeing violence and gore. The only exception I can think of is The Company of Wolves. I love that movie. Otherwise, I prefer old fashioned suspense, like Hitchcock movies (the less violent ones, at least), and more cozy movies that are vaguely related to Halloween, like Practical Magic. I love both the book and movie versions of PM. 9/24/15 Blu-Ray or DVD? Either is fine for my player. Game systems - console or computer? Mac/PC? Which console? We have none at the moment. Are you dressing up for Halloween and if so do you need any accessories for if? I just ordered Emma's costume yesterday (the part that I'm not making) and asked DH if he wants to dress up, too, but he was kind of meh about it so we probably won't. She's going to be a little woodland fairy, so I'm not sure what we would even have been to go with that. Oh, BUT! If you come across some cute masks, the kind that only go over the eyes, we could wear those. Talk to me about bags, what kinds do you like? Sizes and styles? Finding the right bag is an ongoing project for me because what I need keeps shifting. Right now, I pretty much need something enormous to carry everything, with a few good pockets, and with really long straps (or an adjustable strap) so that I can sling it over my shoulder even when I'm wearing a heavy sweater/winter jacket. FTR, I love Vera Bradley stuff, but they're expensive and I still haven't found exactly the right thing among their offerings. What are your favorite fandoms and do you want to receive anything related to such? I have a few shows that I like a lot, but I don't really get into fandoms anymore. What are you planning to order from the Weenies update? I think I may get a bottle of The Witches because that sounds amazing. (If I had unlimited funds, I'd get the entire witches/Hecate's Inheritance line, just on witchy principle.) The Last Huzzah of the NY Renaissance Faire happens this weekend and I'm going! Is there anything you might want? (Besides a turkey leg, which won't ship well!) One of my best friends goes every year--it's the day after Pagan Pride, so it's like a whole fun weekend for her. I don't know what they have there, other than jewelry (she always ends up getting a new shiny thing every year), so unless you see something that makes you think of me, I can't think of anything. Do you like comics or graphic novels? Any issues or collections you want to read? I read the first volume of Sandman a few years ago and I wouldn't mind reading the next one. But as far as comic books: Nooooooo, thank you! We have so many comic book boxes bulging with DH's collection. He finally gave up collecting several years ago because we ran out of space. Do you like fanfic? Would you like a story written for you as part of your gift? What characters/fandoms/pairings etc do you like? No, thanks. Where do you have wishlists at? If you could please link to them or to a post that links to them. (Amazon, Etsy, Think Geek, Pinterest, Sephora, Lush, BPAL/BPTP, Soap Box Company, everywhere and anywhere!) This is why I think I'm a terrible Witchee for someone to have. I hardly ever keep up on my wishlists. I have an Amazon "Switch Witch Help" wish list which I started last time I did SW, and I updated it the other night. I always feel guilty about showing anyone my wishlists, because it feels like I'm saying, "Hey, gimme this!" But I'm not! Just consider it a window into what kind of stuff I like. I'll make a blog post with my wishlists as I make or update them, is that okay? If you want info right away, let me know! 9/25/15 Let's say you have indicated interest in receiving a hand knitted item. What colors, exactly, do you like? If you could provide color swatches here or to pinterest (or something visual), that would help out a lot. Color swatches, jeez. Where do I get color swatches? Let me think. In the meantime, here's a swatch-less list of colors I like to wear, as shade-specific as I can be with just words: Rose pink That kind of warm, peachy/coral/rosy pink color (yeah, I see where a swatch would be helpful) Ivory Mossy green Teal Aqua Cornflower blue Amethyst Would you rather receive a bunch of little packages through the round, a couple of medium packages, or one big package at the end? I guess either lots of little ones or a couple of medium ones. I think I'd get jealous of everyone else getting their packages if I didn't get anything until the end lol. For those of us with out-of-country Witchees, would you be happy with receiving a few packages from local to you merchants (say, through Etsy or equivalent)? That's fine with me! If/when you go to the mall, for which store(s) do you beeline? The only stores in our mall that I really like are Bath & Body Works and Gap (for Emma, they don't sell plus sizes). We have a few big shopping strips here, though, with good stores like Books A Million, Michaels, Jo-Ann's, Yankee Candle, Target, and World Market. If we had a Sephora, I'd be there all the time, but there are none for miles, it's shocking! We do have an Ulta, but I've never been inside. Subscription Boxes? I have never tried subscription boxes. Would Witchees like something from IKEA? (Or any other not always accessible by everyone store?) We actually do need to go to Ikea, but the nearest one is in Pittsburgh so it'll be an all day trip. I can't think of anything small enough to send, though. I mean, I know they have all kinds of cute stuff like candleholders and dish towels, but I don't know what styles they've got at the moment. I love Scandinavian style, though, so I would usually find something I liked when I went. But right now the stuff we need is actual furniture (we need a second sofa and an ottoman, and that cute blue metal rolling cart) Do you like tarts/candles/incense? If so, what type of scents? I love tarts and candles, but incense makes me cough. I prefer warm stuff like vanilla, pumpkin pie, cookies, that kind of thing. But I also like woodsy scents, pine trees, and sometimes "fireplace" type scents. Is there anything you wish you could have picked up from the Dragon*Con exclusives? I don't even know what the exclusives are, so obviously not lol. I saw people talking about more peach scents, and I do love peaches, but I don't know what other notes are in them so meh. Is there a GC you've been dying to try but haven't got around to yet? I was SO EXCITED when Beth released a scent for Tlazolteotl (in Excolo) because I find her fascinating. (Tlazolteotl, not Beth, although I guess Beth is also fascinating.) But I keep forgetting to order it. The questionnaire asked about gold & silver jewelry, but how do you feel about copper jewelry? Do you like colorful jewelry, or do you prefer to keep it neutral? I love copper. As far as colorful jewelry, I like it, but usually one color at a time if that makes sense. We asked about decorating style, but are you interested in receiving decorations for your home? Are you interested in things that go on the wall or things that go on shelves? Yes, I love decorations! Decorating for the holidays and changing seasons is one of my favorite things to do, I go to the craft store and spend a stupid amount on seasonal silk flowers and cute little signs and figurines and baskets and stuff. I actually just bought more stuff yesterday in preparation for setting up our autumn/Halloween display (which, come November, I will add to and subtract from to make it an autumn/Thanksgiving display) and I can't wait! I just need DH to find where the movers put our boxes of holiday decorations. And at the moment, I'm sticking with shelf/tabletop stuff because we spent an ungodly amount of money on having the house painted and the idea of driving nails into the paint makes me wince. HOWEVER, if you see a cute little print that you think screams my name or something, that's okay with me! I can always stick it in a frame and use the little kickstand thingy until I get up the courage to take out the hammer and nails. Office supplies hound? Pens, pencils, journals, any preference, or favorites? Yes yes yes. I love pens and notebooks! I love all kinds of notebooks, from hardcover journals with fancy covers to little slim paper ones to stick in my purse. With pens, I prefer my everyday pens to be blue ink, but it's just a slight preference. And I love colored inks. One of my favorite pens recently was a clicky pen (I love clicky pens) that wrote in purple. Talk to me about socks! Is there anything, dear, dear Witchee, that I can get for you from Sock Dreams? Anything from another place? I know I've mentioned that I love socks. I mostly wear them in the house, though, because in the winter I wear Uggs and in summer I wear sandals. So I like them to be fuzzy and warm, not necessarily practical for wearing inside shoes. I like foofy chenille ones to sleep in, or long ones that go all the way up. And also mittens are nice, or fingerless gloves. I live near a huuuuge candy store. What kind of candy do you like? Gummies? Caramel? Chocolate? Sour? Sugar-free? I like chocolate and caramel, not too crazy about sour candies or gummies. Okay, sometimes I like gummies, like if it's Swedish fish. And I like Twizzlers (any color) but NOT Red Vines. 9/26/15 How do you feel about animal products? Not so much animal toys or food, but more like furs, paws, bones, etc. No. Are you interested in receiving any restaurant.com gift certificates for your area? Not really, we don't get to go out to eat very often. 9/27/15 How do you feel about "toys" - stuffed animals and the like? I like them, but they'd have to be small enough to keep on my desk or something, otherwise Emma will probably steal them. I think Squishables made a Cerberus that I wanted at one point, but I don't think they make it in the small size. 9/28/15 Did you see the eclipse last night? How do you feel about astrological events, like eclipses? Any interest in the Blood Moon Eclipse scent from BPAL? It rained all night that night, so other than one brief glimpse before the rain (but also before the eclipse began) I didn't get to see the eclipse at all. I sure felt it, though! But no on the BPAL scent. It's got red musk, so bleh. Witchee's, how tall are you? And perhaps, what's your arm span (from wrist to wrist)? I'm 5'9", and I'm sorry but there's no way for me to measure my arm span right now. How do you feel about the 4 elements? Or are you more of an Asian 5 elements person? Do you feel strongly about any of the elements, like a connection or a preference? I've always, ALWAYS been a Water girl, even though I'm a Fire sign. The Fire only comes out once in a while, and I always figured I was mostly Water, a little bit Air (because I love being up high, and I love birds and feathers). Zero Earth. And then I got pregnant, and BAM, Earth. And then we moved here and instead of being a ten minute walk from the water, I'm surrounded by trees and cornfields. And I'm in the baby steps stages of planning my first garden. So I'd say right now I'm Earth > Water > Air > Fire. (Man, if my Witch is the one who asked this question, you probably didn't think you'd get such a detailed answer.) How do you feel about bento boxes? Is it something you would use if you were to get one? Isn't that for sushi? I don't eat sushi. If it could be used for a portable altar (like, I'd fill it with a small bottle of water, packet of salt, vial of oil, etc.) then I'd definitely use it for that. Scarves, shawls or cowls? Mittens, gloves, fingerless mitts or wristlets? Scarves. Shawls are awesome, but I think that would be too much wrapping just to go from house to car to store to car to house. And I have a great cowl that I got from Etsy, but it hangs too far down so there's always a gap right by my neck, letting the air in. how do you feel about online classes? Like, say, craftsy or creativebug? Or even lynda.com? I've never heard of any of these things. But if there's a way to take a class for learning to use my sewing machine, and I could do it on my own time, I'd try that. 9/29/15 What do we want from Paintbox Soapworks? Uh. ALL THE THINGS. My favorites of the ones I've tried are Gingermilk, Pants Relief Elixir, and another one I can't remember the name of (something like sweet dreams, or sandman, or maybe blue moon, or...something to do with going to sleep). But most of them sound so good that I'd happily use soap, scrub, or even wax melts in any but the very few scents that DON'T sound good to me (Creeping Horror, Crimson & Clover, The Fusilier). A few that sound really good are Pink Sand, The Bees' Lament, and Smoky Jack. If I were to make you some art, would you prefer a frame that hangs or one that sits? And what color/style would you prefer? Sits, please! I think I already mentioned this, but we just spent a sickening amount of money on having the whole house painted, and the idea of putting nails into my beautiful paint still scares me. How do you feel about gourmet marshmallows? Like if Cookie Monster were a girl and he had PMS, how he would feel about cookies. Are you a slatherer or a dabber? I'm definitely a dabber. Talk to me, dear witchies, about tea. I know we've covered this a little, but I really need the nitty gritty here- not just companies you like and don't like (Teavana? Adagio? David's? Some tiny place?) but I also want to know the other stuff: top 3 flavors, loose or bagged, the kinds of tea accessories you use- or have always wanted. Be specific. Provide links if necessary. I'm sorry, I just don't put that much thought into tea. I like plain black (my standby is decaf Tetley because then I can have it at night) or Earl Grey when I'm feeling a little more delicate. And I like some herbal "teas" but haven't had my favorite standby (peppermint) in a couple of years(!) because I'm still nursing and peppermint can impair your supply. Villainess is putting out brand new stuff for the first time in a while (as opposed to bringing back former lines). Sooo.... who wants it? Yes! I'd be happy to try Gingerleaf or Saltleaf. Brooke is a goddess and I love her. 10/2-10/3 How does everyone feel about duct tape crafts? Any favorite patterns? I have never done crafts with fancy (or plain) duct tape, and probably never will, but if you are talented in that respect, feel free to surprise me! Are there any flowers you especially like? Yes! I love lilies, especially pink Oriental lilies, and purple or lavender roses, especially sterling roses. Also, lilacs, violets, and any flower that is black or almost black. I have great ambitions for my garden, and someday I'd like to have a section that's all black, or black and white. Doesn't that sound cool? Actually, if you want to, you can check my "garden" board on Pinterest. Would you be interested in any cozies or cases (yarn o fabric, not hard cases) for tech stuff (phone, laptop' etc) or for cups/mugs/bottles or anything else similar. I was going to say sure, but I don't think I'd actually be able to use them. My phone has to be able to fit into its designated pocket in my bag, and I don't usually carry coffee outside. And water bottles just get thrown into my purse. Would you like Halloween or Day of the Dead themed ornaments or a "bunting"? Absolutely! Halloween, though, because DdLM isn't "my" holiday, culturally. I really love the way the decorations look, but I don't want to just take them out of context. Are there witchees who would like book related gifts like a booklight, bookmark, bookseat or something for your reading gadget,like a cover or a light for example. I have a book light, don't need a cover, but now I'm curious what the heck a bookseat is. I make handmade journals, mini albums and similar items. Would my witchee be interested in something like that? Yes, I love things like that. I'm always amazed by people who can turn paper into beautiful books like that. What songs/music/artists/CD's do you like to listen to around Halloween? I don't think I have any Halloween-specific listening habits. Are you interested in leg warmers at all? No, I can't see myself wearing them. Is your Halloween style scary, cutesy, folksy, grotesque . . .? I'd definitely say folksy. In fact, I keep meaning to post my seasonal display on FB now that it's all done up for Halloween, so if you have me friended you can see it. And if you don't have me friended, I hereby give any/all of our ringleaders who have me friended to share the pics with you. I'll go post it after I finish these questions. 10/5/15 I bought the Portal board game last week & it came with a Portal 2 steam free download code. I already have the game on another console & it's one of my favorite series of all time. Soooo, would you want it? I only understand that this is about a video game. The rest is Greek to me, except I actually know a few words of Greek. (So, no, but thank you.) 10/6/15 Have you read The Martian? Or do you plan on watching the movie? No, and probably not. NaNoWriMo - Pertaining to that, how does everyone feel about such things? Will anyone be participating? How about NaNo swag, is there any you want? I've never done it, and I can say with absolute certainty that this is not the year I will be giving it a try. Now, if there were a NaNoSleepMo, I'd say sign my tired ass up. Honey or beeswax products? Discuss. I like! How do you feel about bumper stickers and car magnets? What do you like--cute, pretty, snarky, geeky/fandomy? I like car magnets as long as they're not like super huge. Geeky…let me see, like maybe if there were such a thing as a Slytherin house magnet, that would be cool. We get the short end of the stick, fandom-wise. Do you have any phobias that your Witch should be aware of? Yes, if you send me anything with cockroaches it will probably make me have a panic attack. If you want to be safe, just stay away from anything bug-related unless it's butterflies or dragonflies. Please and thank you! Trading Post Weenies are live! Anything calling to you? That was a great update! The Pumpkin Spice Everything atmo spray and The Unquiet Grave claw polish were my favorites. 10/7/15 Speaking of nail things, it that time of year and I am doing my jamberry order, Would you want some Lovely Jamberry's for your nails? I've never tried Jamberry (and I know at least one or two people who sell it, it just looks complicated to me) but I'd try it if you sent me some and told me how it works. 10/8/15 Do you like or want to try Marmite? Nope, thanks! 10/9/15 Are there any DISCONTINUED (not LE) BPAL oils that you wish you had, or had a little more of? Two for me: De Sade, because I loved that scent, the perfect leather. Antique Lace, because that was Kathy's (jarvenpa) favorite. I had an imp that I tested and passed along years ago because it just didn't grab me, but now I wish I'd kept it. If Beth is ever able to bring back Antique Lace, I'll buy a bottle and just wear it once in a while to be reminded of Kathy because I miss her. Ugh, now I'm sad. Next question. Is there anything fairly basic that you're always running out of and need to buy more of? For me, it's scrunchies. I use them to just throw my hair into a bun most days, but lately I've been using them for Emma's hair, and I swear she must have discovered a pocket dimension somewhere because they just disappear and turn up days later if I'm lucky. So yeah, those cheap scrunchies they sell in the drugstore next to the hairbrushes and barrettes.

Dymphna

September 24, 2015

therhoda's Unduly crazy rambles

Arcana Halloween update

Okay I came across a review of the Arcana weenies. And some of them Sound so GOOD. I want Samples SO many samples. It is the apple really I am a sucker for apple scents ones I REALLy want as as follows- Apples Crave Red Musk - this is a rhinestone housewife exclusive so i doubt anyone can get sample but it souds like apples of LOVE and MUST Apples Crave Terror - really really curious if this smell like it sounds one i want to sniff but am not dying for Sabbath Eve - this sounds kind fo like Hellhound which i my Go to scent Nererids - Apples again Marble Flowers - it sounds like a grown up scent for people to wear when having to be adults So there in case you wondered

therhoda

September 24, 2015

Tielan's Blog

switch witch questions #2

What is your BPAL "Holy Grail"? I don’t think I have one. Most of the time if I want something, I go hunting for it and I buy it. So I have ridiculous rares which I paid ridiculous amounts for, but…I have them. Maybe some more aged Madame Moriarty? But I could just buy some now and hold onto it for a few years so… Analog or Digital? Or Both? Digital. Mostly. What scents from other perfume companies are you really wanting to have in your collection and or are just really wanting to test? Companies like NAVA, Arcana, Solstice Scents, Possets, Haus of Gloi etc.....? I’m BPAL only. Do you have an affinity for any specific animals? Cats and Dragons. Kitchen Needs or Wants? Hm. A new basting brush would be lovely. Makeup! Do you like it, would you want some? If so what brands do you like to wear? I like makeup, but I have all the stuff I can handle (and it’s rather more than I even bother using most of the time): I’m an ‘eyeliner and lip gloss at most’ kind of woman. Chocolate fiends ahoy! What kind of chocolate do you like? Do you like any other things in it or just plain good ole chocolate? Dark chocolate, up to 85%, with fruit. Single origin cocoa beans make a world of difference to the flavour! And we have no trouble getting Lindt or other Swiss/Belgian brands here in Australia – but I’d be interested in US-based darks and single-origins (if you can afford it; if you can’t, really, don’t push yourself out!) Would you be opposed to receiving a ton of Halloween themed items? A ton? No. A few? I can do that. I’m still debating my feelings about things like Candy Corn and Halloween Peeps, though! Would you be interested in any special little thing I might be able to pick up from the Great Lakes Bat Festival this Saturday? Both Janell Cannon (author of Stellaluna and other kids' books) and Fiona Reid (illustrator for lots of animal field guides) will be there, so would you possibly be interested in something like an autographed copy of Stellaluna or one of Cannon's or Reid's other books? Or something from the Organization for Bat Conservation, like a shirt or other swag? Hm. I have various friends with kids, so if you don’t mind me passing it on to those kids, I’m happy to gift them on! Otherwise, don’t worry. What items from the Weenie update interest you, should you have to option of getting anything as a gift from your Witch??? Would you be ok with decants, or bottles? I’m getting decants of these in a circle: The White Witch 2015 The Sorceress The Magic Circle Départ Pour Le Sabbat (Aufbruch Zum Hexensabbat) Liebeszauber La Femme de Satan Portrait of an unidentified man as mephistopheles Satan Starting from the Touch of Ithuriel’s Spear Second spring I pretty much went through looking for red musks and ambers. And contemplating getting this in a bottle, although I'd like at least one decant... Candied Apple SN What's your favorite scary movie? I don’t do scary movies. Not even mock-scary.

tielan

September 24, 2015

therhoda's Unduly crazy rambles

and things keep rolling, WEENIE edition

Would you like anything from Lush? things from Lush I LOVE to try from the Halloween Collection. Nightwing shower jelly looks like a hoot. Ihad hoped they would bring back Ghost which is my favorite shower gel from them ever but alas no they brought iNa lord OF stinky. i wouldnt turn down a sample of the Comforter either Do you prefer hand-made or store-bought? I am good with either SPICY! Scale of 1 to 10, with 1 being "oh, that's a bit too much black pepper for me" and 10 being "ghost pepper? scorpion pepper? I laugh at these! I love as much heat as you can throw my way!" Where are you? I am like a 3 Franks hot sause is about as high as I can go What is your BPAL "Holy Grail"? I admit it I ama spoiled BPaler as In i Have my two grail scents Snow glass apples and Hellhounds on my trail Analog or Digital? Or Both? i dont ahve a way to listen to anything that isnt a CD or digital anymore my last tape player jsut broke What scents from other perfume companies are you really wanting to have in your collection and or are just really wanting to test? Companies like NAVA, Arcana, Solstice Scents, Possets, Haus of Gloi etc.....? No idea of those I admit My BPAL addiction takes up all my spare cash so i have avoided looking. But I Love Crisp Apple scents and my girls are all about FOOD scents. I went and did some research on this looking up the listed places. I WOULD love some of House of Gloi hair oil to play with- Elevenses Moon Dog, Twice Is Nice. For NAVA I am going with Nocturne Alchemy Apothecary- from the weenies I liek the look of ghost Velvet (samples Please) and trick or treat look to be the only things. Possets havnt done fall yet and well the summer just donnt appeal. Arcana I have some in my wish list from years past 9/22/15 Do you have an affinity for any specific animals? I am a Canine depends onthe day which form of canine I may be sometimes I am a hound dog asleep on the front porch and sometimes i am an Alpha Female wolf ready to defend my teritory Kitchen Needs or Wants? i need silicone spatuals and spoon things. My husband ruins them on me Makeup! Do you like it, would you want some? If so what brands do you like to wear? Okay I liek it occasionally not every day. I am looking for a nice red lip thing. i dont want it matte but I am not a gloss person. So far i havnt found stains that work. i Also have been collecting Pigments from places for my girls to use i havnt found a good eye primer that dosnt get to sticky So something like that would be great. As an idea here- I would Love someone to Point me toward easy make up tutorials things Like how to get Make up to STAY on slightly oily skin and such. My girls LOVE to wear BRIGHT color and I ahve the worst time trying to get it on and not to much or having it SLIDE on them Chocolate fiends ahoy! What kind of chocolate do you like? Do you like any other things in it or just plain good ole chocolate? this isnt me I am not a choco person Would you be opposed to receiving a ton of Halloween themed items? Not really if they are cool I don't have space for just Kitch 9/23/15 Would you be interested in any special little thing I might be able to pick up from the Great Lakes Bat Festival this Saturday? Both Janell Cannon (author of Stellaluna and other kids' books) and Fiona Reid (illustrator for lots of animal field guides) will be there, so would you possibly be interested in something like an autographed copy of Stellaluna or one of Cannon's or Reid's other books? Or something from the Organization for Bat Conservation, like a shirt or other swag? Oh yes I would wear that Tshirt in a 2X What's your favorite scary movie? I am not a scary Movie person As close as I get is Interview with a Vampire and that more Cheese than scary to Weenies? things I Want- LE REVENANT THE UNQUIET GRAVE APPLE I APPLE II APPLE IV APPLE V APPLE CIDER CANDIED APPLE LIEBESZAUBER WITCHES’ KITCHEN As I have said before pachouli is like the Worst thing on me a lot of the weenies have it this year so I will avoid them

therhoda

September 24, 2015

Forspecial Plate's Blog

2015 Weenies

All Souls An incense blend that invokes the higher qualities of mercy and compassion, mingled with the soft, sugared currant scent of offertory soul cakes. I like All Souls, a lot. But I think I need to make a rule: no Weenies that I've already tried or already own. This update is overwhelming and I need to narrow down a lot (this breakdown will help). Anyway, I have a bottle + a decant of All Souls, so I don't need more. Dia de los Muertos This is a Mexican paean to La Huesuda: dry, crackling leaves, the incense smoke of altars honoring Death and the Dead, funeral bouquets, the candies, chocolates, foods and tobacco of the ofrenda, amaranth, sweet cactus blossom and desert cereus. I don't think I've ever tried this, but now is not the time. Need to focus on the new stuff and I think this will be easy to find some if I ever feel the need. Feeding the Dead A barrel of beer, a pyramid of cakes, and three sticks of incense. I tried this before, and I have a decant, but.....see All Souls. Pass for now. Frosted Pumpkin Spice Cookie With cinnamon, nutmeg, browned butter, and cream cheese icing. No foodie or cookie scents this time, not in the mood. Le Revenant A shroud of gardenia, narcissus, and sandalwood with ambrette seed, white cognac, muguet, davana, and white musk. Now we're getting closer....but not quite. I will pass on this one. The list of notes just doesn't call out to me for some reason. Magnificent Autumn A scent that wanders through the Ages of Autumn, from the last green leaf to the first breath of winter. Already have a bottle from last year, I like it, but don't need more now. October Dry, cold autumn wind. A rustle of red leaves, a touch of smoke and sap in the air. Not this time - I still have my bottle from '07, and I do love it, but it's enough for me. Pumpkin Cheesecake Cupcake No, I don't need this one at all, I have Pumpkin Cheesecake from the inquisition a few years back. That's all the pumpkin cheesecake I need! Pumpkin Lager A peculiar point of contention: you either love it or hate it, and however you feel, it’s passionate. Lol - No! I am tired of reading about everyone's pumpkin beer! I don't drink these days and I don't feel any desire for this one. Samhain Truly the scent of autumn itself — damp woods, fir needle, and black patchouli with the gentlest touches of warm pumpkin, clove, nutmeg, allspice, sweet red apple and mullein. I love Samhain, but see All Souls.....have to narrow these down. Second Spring An accolade: drifting leaves tinted in the bold reds of pomegranate and current, the golds of amber and honey, russet myrrh, a touch of cypress-green, and crisp patchouli-brown. This sounds nice, I would probably like it. But it sounds very similar to Magnificent Autumn, which I already have. I'll watch reviews but will probably skip this one. Sonnet d’Automne 2015 Tenebrous Love: a shivering white musk with vanilla-infused white cocoa, amber incense, and dead, dry leaves. No - still have my bottle from a couple years ago, and don't wear it very much. Not a favorite. Sugar Skull 2015 Vibrant with the joy and sweetness of life in death! A blend of five sugars, lightly dusted with candied fruits. *sigh* I love Sugar Skull, even though I just said no foodie scents. But - I already have 1 bottle plus 3 or 4 decants, and I can't justify buying a bottle this year, although I would like to. I'll watch reviews, though. It's possible this might sneak into my cart anyway! (if people rave about this year's being special or different) Sweet William’s Ghost A scent of unendurable grief and longing: pale orris root and honeyed white lily chilled by wild carrot and cognac, pulled into a winding sheet of white jasmine, tobacco flower, tuberose, and patchouli. Ok - this one sort of called out to me instantly. Which is crazy since it's so unlike what I thought I liked up until now. I mean, white lily? Honeyed white lily? I would have steered clear of this before this year. But I had an experience with doezens of lilies that sort of opened my eyes and my nostrils, and ever since then, I've had a complete turnaround about lily in perfumes. I said elsewhere that I wanted an elegant fall floral this year. Maybe this is it! So far, this is the first bottle I'm thinking of buying. The Unquiet Grave One kiss of clay-cold lips: frozen white roses, frankincense, white gardenia, white sandalwood, and vanilla orchid. I don't really like white rose, and the rest of the description isn't calling to me. Sometimes that's all it comes down to, just a gut feeling. The Vampire Bride Icy skin touched by a perfume of violet leaf, white tea, olibanum, elemi, myrrh, wormwood, crypt dust, and saffron with a dribble of blood red musk. Is this a repeat? I think I have a decant. Anyway - I usually don't like violet, and this isn't really calling to me. I may try my decant again. The artwork is beautiful. The White Witch 2015 Love pain-ecstatic, cruel-sweet: gold-flecked honey amber pulsating with red musk, patchouli coeur, bourbon vanilla, inky vetiver, pomegranate rind, myrrh, blackened violet leaf, and blood red rose petals. Just not feeling it, which is good since I need to narrow these down. Dead Leaves and Tobacco Ok, I want to try all the Dead Leaves, but I just can't. I can't believe this but I'm going to agree with the people who say, these might turn into men's cologne. At this point I am pretty much satisfied with more masculine scents, and I'm more interested in light, elegant, chic, willowy scents. Leaf scents can be a little prickly and I think that I actually have enough at this point. I even have the Pile of Fallen Leaves single note from last year. So - I'm going to pass on these for now. [Dead Leaves, Black Pepper, and Sandalwood Dead Leaves, Bourbon Vanilla, and Myrrh Dead Leaves, Frankincense, and Copal Dead Leaves, Honey, and Oudh Dead Leaves, Red Musk, and Neroli] Apple I Apple with hay absolute, oats, honey, cream vanilla, and goat’s milk accord. Thank goodness, I don't need ANY of the apple scents. Just not my thing. If I was going to try one, it would be Apple III, but I will pass on all these. [Apple II Green apple with pink pepper, Himalayan cedar, juniper berries, and lemon rind. Apple III Appalachian black apple with sweet tobacco and patchouli, orange blossom, vanilla champaca, lavender, and white honey. Apple IV Red apple with blackcurrant bud, black clove, and vanilla bourbon. Apple V Apple with white coconut, fig, and tiare.] Apple Cider Pretty sure I can skip the single notes. I got dead leaves last year, pretty hard to top that. Oh and the Pile of Leaves from last year? After 3 hours it smells exactly like Rive Gauche on me. I will skip these for now, because there are 2 sections of Salon scents I need to narrow down still (the Pickman Galleries)...... [bonfire Candied Apple Clown White Disappointing Pencil Graveyard Dirt Redux Polyester Spiderweb Pumpkin Spice Everything Stage Blood] A Phantasmagoria: Scene – Conjuring Up an Armed Skeleton Wig powder, amber-perfumed leather gloves, and rose petals with a sliver of oak bark and cauldron smoke. Ok, here we go. I will have to be ruthless with these. I have always loved the Lab's Salon scents, even the ones I don't end up wearing, I love smelling them. I think I can skip this one, sounds a little too powdery and the rose petals may turn soapy on me. A Witch Riding on a Dragon Blackened tonka, patchouli, dragon’s blood resin, and scorched oak. Pass....too incense-y and scorched, which is not what I'm interested in these days. A Young Woman Appealing to a Witch Honey, cream and white rose petals buffeted by toadstools, creeping moss, bog cypress, and myrrh. Hmmm....no to honey, cream, and white rose. Départ Pour Le Sabbat (Aufbruch Zum Hexensabbat) Bourbon vanilla, sweet red patchouli, oudh, goat’s milk accord, and white honey. I love the art. I could see myself looking for a decant at some point. Liebeszauber Honey, rose petals, and carnations – a drop of blood – red clover, cubeb berries, and vanilla cream. Well.....again, I love the art, but I'll say no to honey, rose, and carnation. I bet this smells pretty, though. The Magic Circle Vanilla-infused frankincense and clary sage with 7-year aged patchouli, jasmine sambac, honey myrtle, and oudh. Ok - on my first quick read-through, I thought I'd pass on this. But, I just took a closer look at the art. Wow, that is beautiful. This just became a bottle candidate. Hope and Fear de-luxe? Sounds good to me. The Sorceress An evocation incense of frankincense, styrax, lavender buds, mastic, and white sandalwood mingled with moonflower, violet absolute, tuberose, and dark musk. I'm about 50/50 on this one. It's a possibility, but probably won't make the cut in the end. The Witch and the Mandrake Mandrake root, apple blossom, dusty brown sandalwood, coconut milk, woodmusk, and soft leather. I like leather sometimes, but this combination sounds a little odd to me, and I'm worried about that apple blossom. I don't know - I'd like to give it a sniff but probably pass for now. The Witches Pumpkin cream, honey, vanilla sugar, and smoked vanilla bean. Again, the art is lovely, but I generally steer away from honey. The Witches’ Rout (the Carcass) White sandalwood, opoponax, shriveled black plum, and vetiver. Interesting, but sounds a little bitter to me. The list of notes reminds me of something I've smelled before - maybe Lunar Eclipse? I don't know, pass for now. The Witches’ Sabbath Burgundy and champaca resin with immortelle, leather accord, wine-soaked red fruits, rose geranium petals, red patchouli, guttering candles, and smoke. This sounds a lot like one of the older Salons, I'm blanking on which one. The one thing that worries me is burgundy, I haven't had much luck with wine notes in the past. Pass for now. Witchcraft Scene Black lily and black pepper with narcissus, white musk, and white sandalwood. This sounds interesting. I know I don't like black pepper in perfume a whole lot. But the combination does spark my interest a little bit. I'll have to think about it. Witches’ Kitchen Belladonna accord, sprigs of rue, crushed hyssop, white sage, beeswax, mandrake leaf, bay rum, black honey, hemp, and myrrh. I think I'll pass on this one. The list of notes sounds a little strange. It might work, but it's not high on my list. A Holy Man Advises a Woman to Invoke Mary Against a Devil White musk, tobacco flower, white tea, Tunisian neroli, and blonde leather. This could be good. But - again, not high on my list. And the art isn't standing out to me that much either. La Femme de Satan Red musk and cacao with clove, caramelized tobacco, aged patchouli, red currant, black leather, and vanilla-infused amber. Hmmm.....sounds very sensual and sexy. I may have to keep an eye on reviews. I could be seeking a partial bottle of this. La Ronde du Sabbat Oman frankincense, black clove, and tobacco tar. Clove can be tricky for me, but I do like frankincense. I'll watch reviews. This might work if it's smooth and light. It could lean to the gritty or earthy side, though. Might have to find a decant. Pan Twardowski and the Devil Brown leather, bay leaf, tobacco leaf, lavender, and oudh. Wow....that's one sexy list of notes. I'll watch reviews, but I am not hopeful about this working for me. Now that I think about it, leather scents are about 50/50 on me, and the last few that I tried haven't worked for me at all. Possible decant. Portrain of an Unidentified Man as Mephistopheles A debonair lavender fougere cloaked in smoky red musk, red mandarin, and oakmoss. Now this sounds sexy. And I love the art. This is a bottle possibility. Very much. Satan Starting from the Touch of Ithuriel’s Spear Golden amber, carnation, blackcurrant, aged black patchouli, red musk, and vetiver. I will pass on this. I am not crazy about carnation and otherwise, this sounds just very much like other scents I've already tried. Satan Summoning His Legions White leather and cypress-tinged white musk with cardamom, smouldering incense, Ceylon cinnamon and white sandalwood. This sounds promising. I will watch reviews, possible decant. Despite the leather and incense, it could work, because I tend to love the lab's cinnamon notes. That could bring it all together into something great.

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September 24, 2015

neveragain's Blog

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Pumpkin?

I love pumpkin treats, and pumpkin scents. I am a basic biatch.

Booze?

I don’t drink often, but when I do, its usually mead, beer or wine. Beer brands like Stella Artois, Chimay Blue, Kokanee, Heineken, Grolsch, and microbrew tasting are my favorites. Wine, I like sweet whites, like Moscato d’Asti and Soft White. Alcohol, i love Limoncello, and flavored/infused vodkas.

Want anything from Yellowstone? Be it postcards, key chains, shot glasses, pint glasses, or huckleberry what have you?

Nah, Im good.

I know there is a question about "decorating style", but if you're comfortable, could you should us some photos of your spaces? For those of us who like to art and craft, it can be nice to have a visual sense of decorating style!

I don’t decorate. I suck at it. I grew up very poor, so it’s always been function over form. Does it serve a purpose? Etc.

For those of you who don't drink alcohol, can you specify if you live with any drinkers or ever have alcohol on hand for guests, vs. abstaining and preferring not to have it around at all?

No issues there.

Are you a fan of the TV show Penny Dreadful?

I want to be Vanessa Ives, or Missy from Doctor Who when I grow up.

What are your coffee and tea preferences? Do you prefer one, the other, both, or neither (and if it's neither, what about things like hot cider and cocoa)? Loose leaf or bags, whole bean or ground? Is caffeine OK? Any gadgetry you're in need of? Any brands or flavors that you particularly love, loathe, or want to try?

I LOVE TEA. Ive always wanted a tea ball or something like that. Ive had my eye on Adagio tea sets and fandom blends, as well, but never bought them.

What's your sense of humor like? Do you enjoy puns? Play on words? Dirty humor? Dry humor? Who are some of your favorite comedians?

Dark humor. Black comedies are my favorite kind, Im not really into comedy other than that. I have a tendency to joke about death and its mechanics more than others would be comfortable with, outside of my circle of friends. The things I say with them would be out of place and probably kind of disturbing to other people.

Do you like board games? If so, which ones? Traditional or more unique? (like Settlers of Catan, Small World, Red Dragon Inn, etc)

We play Munchkin. I have Adventure Time, Cthulu, Zombie Apocalypse and the Deluxe Set. I would like to try Settlers of Catan. We also collect and use Tarot cards, and Jenga.

Is there anything that you specifically do NOT want to receive?

Tapeworms. I would really rather not deal with the feeding schedule.

Plain or fun socks?

Fun. I love Sock Dreams.

Name one (or as many as you would like) thing you would like to learn more about?

I love learning about random things. Whatever takes my attention. This year, its mushroom cultivation and hunting. Also, wilderness survival. I would also like to learn more about Tarot, and freezer cooking. And how to sew. And maybe how to knit.

What one thing you would like to do more of?

Hula hoop. And sleep. And ghost hunting.

What are some things that fascinate you? Or, What would you like to know more about?

I adore urban exploration, and ghost hunting.

Would you like any cookie butter (just to be clear, store-bought, not home-made, and does contain wheat since it's, y'know, cookie butter)?

Erm…I know not what this is. I am not really into sweets, my kids eat all the Nutella.

Is there any particular piece (or pieces) of art (painting, photograph, etc) that speaks to you in some way?

Dance speaks to me. Ballet and interpretive dance, burlesque and performance art make me cry. Pole dancing makes me feel free. I love and miss my pole. I also love art, and photography. I am constantly sifting through Juxtapose to find new artists to love.

What kinds of things would you like from the Lilith BPAL or BPTP update (or are you joining a decant circle?)

The Worst Pillow, Meus Amor Aeternus, and Little Lady Macbeth really stood out for me.

Do you want to received knit or crocheted items? If so, could you describe or even link to a couple of items similar to what you would like to receive?

I think cute hats and scarves are cool. I love Cthulu and Narwhal and horror themed stuff.

What thing do you want to do (or get) but you keep putting off for one reason or another?

A tattoo. Grell or Gremlin FX veneers from Dental Distortions. Contacts from Honeycolor. A new hula hoop from Rubyhooping.com That bellydancing dvd set thats been in my cart for two years.

Would you like anything from Lush?

Sure.

Do you prefer hand-made or store-bought?

Both.

SPICY! Scale of 1 to 10, with 1 being "oh, that's a bit too much black pepper for me" and 10 being "ghost pepper? scorpion pepper?

I eat ghost pepper cheese with a side of guacamole. I love spicy. Lets say 8 or 9.

What is your BPAL "Holy Grail"?

I constantly use Dorian. If they ever stop making it, I might need a straight-jacket. I really need to get a Dorian HG one of these days. My "Holy Grail" would probably be Monsterbait: Bloody Mary or OLLA: Adam

Analog or Digital? Or Both?

Depends on the device. I adore vinyl records, but am not too fond of cassettes, but use mp3 all the time. I love books, and use paperbackswap ALOT, but I also LOVE my Kindle, and have a Kindle Unlimited sub.

What scents from other perfume companies are you really wanting to have in your collection and or are just really wanting to test?

Love Potion Magickal Perfumerie:

LP: Red
LP: Honeyed w/ Gotcha!
LP: Latte
LP: Winter Solstice

Solstice Scents:

Café Mallowmel
Black Mallow
Smoky Mountain Mallow
Travelers
Winter Dove
Sycamore Chai

Carnival Wax:

Sugarwitch

Fresh Fragrances:

Cannabis Santal
Sugar Lemon
Sugar
Cannabis Rose

Bath and Body Works:

Cashmere Glow diamond shimmer mist
Warm Vanilla Sugar diamond shimmer mist

Victorias Secret:

Vanilla Lace body mist
Love Spell body mist
Amber Romance body mist
Pear Glace body mist
Warm & Cozy shimmer mist
Sun Kissed body mist

Do you have an affinity for any specific animals?

Moose

Kitchen Needs or Wants?

Tea making supplies.

Makeup! Do you like it, would you want some? If so what brands do you like to wear?

I LOVE MAKEUP. I wear Aromaleigh almost exclusively, but would love to try other brands. I could use some Urban Decay primer potion or something similar, and some black liquid eyeliner. As for colors, I love taupes, bright purples, vibrant blues, blood reds, matte blacks and reds, sparkly silvers, vivid greens, color shifting colors. I also adore Lip Venom lip plumper( Original, Moon venom, Venom Flash, Blue Venom)

I wear pale/light foundations (liquid and mineral), eyeshadows <3, eyeliner, lip gloss (clear, nude/light colors/sparkle, dramatic dark lipsticks (like blacks/blood reds/deep greens/blues/purples), lip liners, highlighter

Chocolate fiends ahoy! What kind of chocolate do you like? Do you like any other things in it or just plain good ole chocolate?

I like dark chocolate, but Im not really into it.

Would you be opposed to receiving a ton of Halloween themed items?

I wouldn’t have anywhere to put them.

Would you be interested in any special little thing I might be able to pick up from the Great Lakes Bat Festival this Saturday? Both Janell Cannon (author of Stellaluna and other kids' books) and Fiona Reid (illustrator for lots of animal field guides) will be there, so would you possibly be interested in something like an autographed copy of Stellaluna or one of Cannon's or Reid's other books? Or something from the Organization for Bat Conservation, like a shirt or other swag?

I think some batty swag would be pretty nifty.

What items from the Weenie update interest you, should you have to option of getting anything as a gift from your Witch??? Would you be ok with decants, or bottles?

I actually made a wishlist on Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab that includes these upfront!

What's your favorite scary movie? Or movies, either way. If you don't like horror, what are your favorite movies to watch this time of year?

Thats like asking me to pick which one of my kids is my favorite. Horror is my thing. I love black comedy, horror comedy, psychological horror, zombies, shaky cam, legends/myths, supernatural/ghosts, etc. On my playlist right now, i have Housebound, Babadook, Fido, Cabin in the Woods, Dawn of the Dead, Shaun of the Dead, Dale & Tucker vs. Evil, Joe Dies at the End, Ginger Snaps (all of them) Coraline, Monster House, Mama, Orphan, THe Others, 28 Days & Weeks Later, (rec) and Quarantine, The Ring, House of Haunted Hill, etc.

Blu-ray or DVD?

Ive been buying Bluray more lately because I got a better television, and I really like that they can put more behind the scenes stuff on them, but either is fine.

Game systems - console or computer? Mac/PC? Which console?

I play PS3 & PS4, I have an XBox360, too, but the kids use it, not me. Ive only ever used my desktop to play Sims 3, but my desktop is so old, it cant update anything anymore lol.

Are you dressing up for Halloween and if so do you need any accessories for if?

I thought about wearing a cute tshirt, but I gained 120 pounds over the last two years (thanks, moderate insulin resistance) so I cant find anything cute in a size 3x. I exercise, but I also have fibromyalgia, so it makes it difficult to do anything else after wards. Im just taking the littles to trunk or treat and calling it a night. Their dad will do the rest.

Talk to me about bags, what kinds do you like? Sizes and styles?

Messenger type bags. And those cute little coffin purses. I use an old school nintendo controller wallet right now, but have used those long, slim clasp ones before...because it had Rainbow Brite on it. <3

What are your favorite fandoms and do you want to receive anything related to such?

I am a Doctor Who fan, as well as a Walking Dead fan and dont forget Sherlock <3. And sure!!

What are you planning to order from the Weenies update?

I am waiting under the BPTP Weenies drop before I make that decision

The Last Huzzah of the NY Renaissance Faire happens this weekend and I'm going! Is there anything you might want? (Besides a turkey leg, which won't ship well!)

A pretty hair clasp/bobble/snood would be fun.

Do you like comics or graphic novels? Any issues or collections you want to read?

I used to collect and read The Endless nad Sandman by Veritgo, but that was a long time ago.

Do you like fanfic? Would you like a story written for you as part of your gift? What characters/fandoms/pairings etc do you like?

I dont think Ive read any fanfic. Its more my daughters thing.

Where do you have wishlists at? If you could please link to them or to a post that links to them. (Amazon, Etsy, Think Geek, Pinterest, Sephora, Lush, BPAL/BPTP, Soap Box Company, everywhere and anywhere!)

Let's say you have indicated interest in receiving a hand knitted item. What colors, exactly, do you like? If you could provide color swatches here or to pinterest (or something visual), that would help out a lot.

I like autumn colors, and turbulents sea colors, peacock colors and blood shades (deep reds)

Would you rather receive a bunch of little packages through the round, a couple of medium packages, or one big package at the end?

Whatever my Witch wants to do is perfect <3

For those of us with out-of-country Witchees, would you be happy with receiving a few packages from local to you merchants (say, through Etsy or equivalent)?

Would Witchees like something from IKEA? (Or any other not always accessible by everyone store?)

Nah, Im aight.

If/when you go to the mall, for which store(s) do you beeline?

I really try to stay the hell away from malls. 1. People. 2. Zombies. we've all seen that movie. Fun for awhile, then everyone gets lazy and DIES.

Do you receive any subscription boxes (julep, lootcrate, ipsy, birchbox, etc.)?

I got subscriptions to Lootcrate and Mysterious Package Company for my fiance, but I do not have any of my own, anymore, no. I once subscribed to the Aromaleigh Ephemera makeup sub box, but when they discontinued the subs...my heart broke. I do day dream about joining a LP (vinyl record) club like Vinyl Me, Please, Kitchen Turntable, Feedbands.

Do you like tarts/candles/incense? If so, what type of scents?

Oh YES. I have wax melt warmers in my house. I love fall scents (autumn leaves, cooking, etc) and leathery/smoky ones, and winter time ones. I occasionally will melt an "uplifting" high fruit/tea note one though.

Is there anything you wish you could have picked up from the Dragon*Con exclusives?

i dont even know what they were. I try not to think about it. lol

Is there a GC you've been dying to try but haven't got around to yet?

Ive tried ALOT, but theres been so much added too, that it makes my head spin. I couldnt tell you off the top of my head.

Are War & Lamia GC?

The questionnaire asked about gold & silver jewelry, but how do you feel about copper jewelry? Do you like colorful jewelry, or do you prefer to keep it neutral?

Copper turns green on my skin, but if its element of a piece and not in direct contact (OR, has clear coat on skin side) I think its pretty. I like to keep things silver toned with blacks/red/purples/blues/white, but I have been known to join my boho friends in crazy colorful jewelry.

We asked about decorating style, but are you interested in receiving decorations for your home? Are you interested in things that go on the wall or things that go on shelves?

Honestly, I think i have a curse. I havent put anything on my walls in YEARS...like a decade. Everytime I start decorating, putting up kids pictures and my art and stuff, we end up HAVING to move due to tragedy or other kind of catastrophe.

Office supplies hound? Pens, pencils, journals, any preference, or favorites?

I do love my notepads, pens and binders. I write notes on EVERYTHING.

Talk to me about socks! Is there anything, dear, dear Witchee, that I can get for you from Sock Dreams? Anything from another place?

I love sock dreams! Right now I feel like my legs are far too fat (no, seriously, just...believe me on this, I talked to them about dimensions) for their socks which break my heart. But, I am in the process of changing that so I can be healthier. I used to by and wear the black industrial fishnet raw top stockings ALL THE TIME until a few years ago when I stopped performing. They are my favorite.

I live near a huuuuge candy store. What kind of candy do you like? Gummies? Caramel? Chocolate? Sour? Sugar-free?

How do you feel about animal products? Not so much animal toys or food, but more like furs, paws, bones, etc.

I collect that kind of stuff. I have a resin cast fox jaw necklace, but part of me wishes it was for real.

Are you interested in receiving any restaurant.com gift certificates for your area?

Thats a thing? HELL YEAH

How do you feel about "toys" - stuffed animals and the like?

My dogs usually get ahold of them and eat them. :/

Did you see the eclipse last night? How do you feel about astrological events, like eclipses? Any interest in the Blood Moon Eclipse scent from BPAL?

I did see the eclipse. My kids werent as excited about it as I was. I actually bought a whole bottle, because I was scared it was gonna go fast...without looking to see if there was a decant group first.

Witchee's, how tall are you? And perhaps, what's your arm span (from wrist to wrist)?

I am 5'6" I dont have a measuring tape Im sorry

How do you feel about the 4 elements? Or are you more of an Asian 5 elements person? Do you feel strongly about any of the elements, like a connection or a preference?

I connect more with water. I feel calm and happy during storms, and alive when I am near large bodies of water, and dead inside when I dont.

How do you feel about bento boxes? Is it something you would use if you were to get one?

I would use a bento box. I am supposed to be working at portion sizes right now.
Scarves, shawls or cowls? Mittens, gloves, fingerless mitts or wristlets?
I like gloves and fingerless mitts.

how do you feel about online classes? Like, say, craftsy or creativebug? Or even lynda.com?
That sounds like it could be fun

What do we want from Paintbox Soapworks?

Gingermilk sorbetto
Rice pudding sorbetto
Candy Floss sorbetto
Creeping Horror sorbetto
indian Summer sorbetto
Bookkeepers Butter
Mister Blue Sky wax tarts
Whiskers shaving soap
The Englishman shaving soap
Mandinka shaving soap
Mr Blue Sky Shaving soap
Fusilier shaving soap
PBSW Skin Care Trio for Combo skin
Buttercup Facial Bar and Goat milk Cream Skin Set

If I were to make you some art, would you prefer a frame that hangs or one that sits? And what color/style would you prefer?

Probably sits. i dont hang things in the house.

How do you feel about gourmet marshmallows?

Yaaasss.

Are you a slatherer or a dabber?

Dabber

Talk to me, dear witchies, about tea. I know we've covered this a little, but I really need the nitty gritty here- not just companies you like and don't like (Teavana? Adagio? David's? Some tiny place?) but I also want to know the other stuff: top 3 flavors, loose or bagged, the kinds of tea accessories you use- or have always wanted. Be specific. Provide links if necessary.

I dream of having awesome tea accesories, but i have none. I use a coffee mug and Yogi tea bags. My favorite is Egyptian Licorice. I love tea. Ive been wanting to try Teavana, and some of Adagio Teas fanfic inspired teas, because the art on the tins os so cute.

Biggest need would be a tea ball, because I think Adagio is all loose tea.

neveragain

September 23, 2015

mimosa's Blog

Switch Witch 2015

Hello to my Witch, good to meet you.
I've tried to list all my wishlists (for ideas and help only) on the spreadsheet, I'm not very good at adding things - I always forget. I use Amazon (UK) to add random things as i come across them. (list can be found by searching my email address on the UK site) My BPAL wishlist has only older stuff on, I've only tried a few of the recent releases- or even studied the updates to see if I like the sound of any. I'll read up over the next few days to get things up to date.(although I do have way too much BPAL).
9/17/15
Pumpkin? Not in perfume, I haven't tried many other things
Booze? Yes-always! Anything except Whisky
Want anything from Yellowstone? Be it postcards, key chains, shot glasses, pint glasses, or huckleberry what have you? Yes :)I love little goodies from wherever you are.
9/18/15
I know there is a question about "decorating style", but if you're comfortable, could you should us some photos of your spaces? For those of us who like to art and craft, it can be nice to have a visual sense of decorating style! just image a big mess and we're about there. My daughter is an art student so I do have lots of he wall art about. I'll try to add pics sometime.
9/19/15
Are you a fan of the TV show Penny Dreadful? I think i watched one episode- didn't get into it. I don't watch a lot of TV due to time shortage. I've followed GOT all the way- at the moment I have Vikings on my viewing list- just started series 2. that will keep me busy this month.
What are your coffee and tea preferences? Do you prefer one, the other, both, or neither (and if it's neither, what about things like hot cider and cocoa)? Loose leaf or bags, whole bean or ground? Is caffeine OK? Any gadgetry you're in need of? Any brands or flavors that you particularly love, loathe, or want to try?
Coffee and tea, whole bean coffee only, tea in bags or loose. For special treats I like small amounts of loose tea. I've tried a few Adagio blends- which were good, not to keen on those that contain chocolate chips- doesn't seem right in tea.I'm drinking large leaf Darjeeling now-one of my favourites. Smoky black tea is also good.
What's your sense of humor like? Do you enjoy puns? Play on words? Dirty humor? Dry humor? Who are some of your favorite comedians? Dirty works. I love Miranda- always makes me laugh.
Do you like board games? If so, which ones? Traditional or more unique? (like Settlers of Catan, Small World, Red Dragon Inn, etc) Not at all
Is there anything that you specifically do NOT want to receive? can't hink of anything.
Plain or fun socks? I don't wear long socks, except for hiking socks- that fold over. Short socks in any flavour are welcome.
Name one (or as many as you would like) thing you would like to learn more about?
I'm not very knowledgeable about IT stuff, I need to learn more skills and the words so that I can converse with the technical team without them patronising me!
I really want to learn better drawing/ sketching techniques.
What one thing you would like to do more of?
Sleep- seriously, I get up an 5:30, get home at 19:45ish, try to fit in everything else before sleep- always need more sleep.
I drive about 3 hrs a day- I htink i should use that time better, I'd like to maybe work out how to listen to podcasts on my iphone- and where to find the interesting things.
What are some things that fascinate you? Or, What would you like to know more about?
The myths and legends that Beth bases her perfumes on fascinate me.
9/20/15
Would you like any cookie butter (just to be clear, store-bought, not home-made, and does contain wheat since it's, y'know, cookie butter)? I like speculoos a lot, I always buy them when I travel into Europe- I don't think I've tried cookie butter.
Is there any particular piece (or pieces) of art (painting, photograph, etc) that speaks to you in some way? There have been many over time- i'll get back to this.
What kinds of things would you like from the Lilith BPAL or BPTP update (or are you joining a decant circle?) haven't picked up any decants, I'll wait for reviews and try to pick up some later if any call to me.
Do you want to received knit or crocheted items? If so, could you describe or even link to a couple of items similar to what you would like to receive? Of course, I'll update Etsy for ideas at the weekend.
What thing do you want to do (or get) but you keep putting off for one reason or another?
An eraser pencil thing
9/21/15
Would you like anything from Lush?
It is easy for me to pop into Lush, I do like bubble bars and pick them up when I fell like treating myself.
Do you prefer hand-made or store-bought?
Both of course. I love handmade and always appreciate the effort put into items,
SPICY! Scale of 1 to 10, with 1 being "oh, that's a bit too much black pepper for me" and 10 being "ghost pepper? scorpion pepper? I laugh at these! I love as much heat as you can throw my way!" Where are you? I like hot, but no pain please, so maybe 7 or 8
What is your BPAL "Holy Grail"? it does change, I'm wearing out my Dolly Kei/o, it seems to work best for me right now.
Analog or Digital? Or Both? Both.
What scents from other perfume companies are you really wanting to have in your collection and or are just really wanting to test? Companies like NAVA, Arcana, Solstice Scents, Possets, Haus of Gloi etc.....? I don't have any on my radar right now.
9/22/15
Do you have an affinity for any specific animals? not really
Kitchen Needs or Wants? Tea towels always, I like to dry up with pretty/ interesting towels.
Spices too and herbs.
Makeup! Do you like it, would you want some? If so what brands do you like to wear?
I wear mascara every work day, I prefer a fairly natural look , not too clumpy. I am always searching for the longest lasting mascara as it always seems to flake off by he end of the day. I'm using Laura Mercier - it's doing Ok. I use a CC cream or all in one base and a lip stain and that is about it. No nail varnish.
Chocolate fiends ahoy! What kind of chocolate do you like? Do you like any other things in it or just plain good ole chocolate? I try to limit my habit, so tend to go for the very best i can find: high cocoa content, nothing too sweet and interesting flavours. Peanut butter anything sounds good.
Would you be opposed to receiving a ton of Halloween themed items? I can't think what I would do with Halloween stuff- we don't celebrate much here. If you are in the US I'd like to try small amounts of the treats I read about every year- what is this Candy corn- I imagine I would find it too sweet- will I ever know?
9/23/15
Would you be interested in any special little thing I might be able to pick up from the Great Lakes Bat Festival this Saturday? Both Janell Cannon (author of Stellaluna and other kids' books) and Fiona Reid (illustrator for lots of animal field guides) will be there, so would you possibly be interested in something like an autographed copy of Stellaluna or one of Cannon's or Reid's other books? Or something from the Organization for Bat Conservation, like a shirt or other swag? Shirt and tote look good.
What items from the Weenie update interest you, should you have to option of getting anything as a gift from your Witch??? Would you be ok with decants, or bottles?
I have had a quick look- I decided not to join a circle as nothing called desperate need. I'll wait till teh reviews are out.
What's your favorite scary movie? Or movies, either way. If you don't like horror, what are your favorite movies to watch this time of year?
I don't really like scary films, Carrie was scary enough for me,
9/24/15
Blu-ray or DVD?
Both (UK region)
Game systems - console or computer? Mac/PC? Which console?
Don't really play games, we have Wi and PS3 I think
Are you dressing up for Halloween and if so do you need any accessories for if?
Not dressing up
Talk to me about bags, what kinds do you like? Sizes and styles?
I like:) Particularly totes and half size totes-suitable for lunch bags. (I have bag envy at the moment -a girl I work with has the best ever bad for lunch)
What are your favorite fandoms and do you want to receive anything related to such?
Not really my thing. I like lots of TV, films- fangirl type things but not enough to have "things"- well I don't think so anyway-maybe there is something I need I just don't know it yet.
What are you planning to order from the Weenies update?
Nothing yet.
The Last Huzzah of the NY Renaissance Faire happens this weekend and I'm going! Is there anything you might want? (Besides a turkey leg, which won't ship well!)
This confuses me- I don't know what goes on-if this is your thing dear witch perhaps a description/ account would be good?
Do you like comics or graphic novels? Any issues or collections you want to read?
No thank you
Do you like fanfic? Would you like a story written for you as part of your gift? What characters/fandoms/pairings etc do you like?
Not for me thank you
Where do you have wishlists at? If you could please link to them or to a post that links to them. (Amazon, Etsy, Think Geek, Pinterest, Sephora, Lush, BPAL/BPTP, Soap Box Company, everywhere and anywhere!)
Etsy and Pinterest (not used much) on spread sheet. Amazon can be found at Amazon.co.uk -search for my email.
9/25/15
Let's say you have indicated interest in receiving a hand knitted item. What colors, exactly, do you like? If you could provide color swatches here or to pinterest (or something visual), that would help out a lot.
I realised recentlythat I wear cobalt blue a lot , black skirt/trousers plus cobalt top- or black and white or shades of blue/green/teal. Knitty things in these colurs are good plus purple.
Would you rather receive a bunch of little packages through the round, a couple of medium packages, or one big package at the end?
Whatever suits my witch.
For those of us with out-of-country Witchees, would you be happy with receiving a few packages from local to you merchants (say, through Etsy or equivalent)?
Again whatever suits. As an international witch I tend to use local throughout the round then send the reveal myself.
Would Witchees like something from IKEA? (Or any other not always accessible by everyone store?)
Haven't been to IKEA for a few years - don't think there is anything I need.
If/when you go to the mall, for which store(s) do you beeline?
I'm rubbish at shopping, i avoid shopping malls in general, I prefer to go to Cambridge and potter around the market and the independent shops rather than the chains. I do have a couple of clothes shops I go to, when essential, but usually get distracted by food. I am addicted to "Wasabi" they make delicious tofu curry and amazing veggie sushi.
Do you receive any subscription boxes (julep, lootcrate, ipsy, birchbox, etc.)?
I get Birchbox, my youngest gets the make up and leaves me the wrinkle cream!
Do you like tarts/candles/incense? If so, what type of scents?
Small quantities, I don't use it up quick enough for a stockpile. Nothing flowery, patchouli earthy scenty are good.
Is there anything you wish you could have picked up from the Dragon*Con exclusives?

Is there a GC you've been dying to try but haven't got around to yet?

The questionnaire asked about gold & silver jewelry, but how do you feel about copper jewelry? Do you like colorful jewelry, or do you prefer to keep it neutral?
I don't own own any copper jewelry, i just took a look on Etsy and found some really pretty things. I like colourful- just not too big!
We asked about decorating style, but are you interested in receiving decorations for your home? Are you interested in things that go on the wall or things that go on shelves?
I can't thing of anything specific, my daughter is studying decorative arts and my house is full of her projects from diffferent modules (glass bowls, ceramics, wood and wire sculptures, wall art) it's fairly hard to find any free space
Office supplies hound? Pens, pencils, journals, any preference, or favorites?
I can always use sticky notes- I like unusual ones for work. I don't need pens-I have loads of freebies from conferences etc. Pencils are good, I like the souvenier ones as well as arty (I am using a Louisiana alligator pencil right now-a lovely minion gift from last year's SW) I l'm a little bit obsessed with sharp pencils so good sharpeners are very welcome. (is this just me? I write all my work notes, reminders in A5 books neatly in very sharp HB-blunt is no good at all) A5 books are good too,lined hard back, bound or ringbound. Sharpie pens are another I must buy a set one day-but never get round to it.
Talk to me about socks! Is there anything, dear, dear Witchee, that I can get for you from Sock Dreams? Anything from another place?
Being in the UK I'm not so familiar with Sock Dreams. I wear tights to work, short socks with jeans at weekends and hiking socks with my boots.
I live near a huuuuge candy store. What kind of candy do you like? Gummies? Caramel? Chocolate? Sour? Sugar-free?
I am really trying to avoid sugary things but I love chocolate in small quantities. I've never liked gummies or sour sweets, I do like cherry things (a lot), marzipan and other nutty things. I detest alcohol flavoured food, or non alcoholic drink- think rum flavour hot chocolate type drink.
9/26/15
How do you feel about animal products? Not so much animal toys or food, but more like furs, paws, bones, etc. Noooo- nothing made from animals.
Are you interested in receiving any restaurant.com gift certificates for your area?
I don't think we have these
9/27/15
How do you feel about "toys" - stuffed animals and the like?
The kitten would kill them, he is semi-ferral and attacks everything in a poucy bouncy kitten way-so if they are meant to be destroyed they would be fine.
9/28/15
Did you see the eclipse last night? How do you feel about astrological events, like eclipses? Any interest in the Blood Moon Eclipse scent from BPAL?
I didn't get to see the eclipse-just the moon the next morning. I didn't buy the scent.
Witchee's, how tall are you? And perhaps, what's your arm span (from wrist to wrist)?
5'4" ish no idea about arms
How do you feel about the 4 elements? Or are you more of an Asian 5 elements person? Do you feel strongly about any of the elements, like a connection or a preference?
Earth- I feel attuned to earth mostly
How do you feel about bento boxes? Is it something you would use if you were to get one?
Some are really cute-I might use one, I've never thought about it before-just googled and found a fun japanese store-might search for my witchee!
Scarves, shawls or cowls? Mittens, gloves, fingerless mitts or wristlets?
Not shawls, everything else is good.
how do you feel about online classes? Like, say, craftsy or creativebug? Or even lynda.com?
I'm signed up to Billie Showell for a botanic painting course- there is only one new project a month -even then I struggle to keep up.
9/29/15
What do we want from Paintbox Soapworks?
The Crofter's Bath Bath Streusel looks amazing -but would cost way to much to post to the UK I think
If I were to make you some art, would you prefer a frame that hangs or one that sits? And what color/style would you prefer?
If you were to make art I would love whatever but prefer not wall art (no room left)
How do you feel about gourmet marshmallows?
No thanks - unfortunately I have never enjoyed marshmallows of any kind
Are you a slatherer or a dabber?
i have evolved through my BPAL years from a little dabble here and there to all out slather. I know when I have gone too far when my boss complains about "smells like electrical fire in here"- Banshee Beat!
Talk to me, dear witchies, about tea. I know we've covered this a little, but I really need the nitty gritty here- not just companies you like and don't like (Teavana? Adagio? David's? Some tiny place?) but I also want to know the other stuff: top 3 flavors, loose or bagged, the kinds of tea accessories you use- or have always wanted. Be specific. Provide links if necessary.
I don't think I need any accessories. I use regular black tea in bags many times a day.I use less fruit/peppermint bags-just now and then, usually teapigs or Whittards. I also like loose Darjeeling which I make in a pot or in a filter thing for a single mug.I have tried a few Adagio blends (decants from a circle) I wasn't too keen on those with little chocolate chips but some were really good.
Villainess is putting out brand new stuff for the first time in a while (as opposed to bringing back former lines). Sooo.... who wants it?
I haven't tried too many villainess things- I love the Snake oil soap that they made for the TP. I don't tend to lust after things that are had to get hold of.
10/2-10/3
How does everyone feel about duct tape crafts? Any favorite patterns?
? No idea what this is
Are there any flowers you especially like?
Since I started botanical drawing I am fascinated by flowers, my favourites are usually wild or "old fashioned varieties" not modern cultivars. I have changed my garden so much this year with flowers to paint, my dad is really good at supplying me with fabulous plants. I came home today with a delightful Michaelmas daisy that he dug up from his "spares bed" for me.
Snowdrops and Lily of the Valley make me happy, I am also a little obssesed with ferns, berries and autumn leaves.
Would you be interested in any cozies or cases (yarn o fabric, not hard cases) for tech stuff (phone, laptop' etc) or for cups/mugs/bottles or anything else similar.
Can't think of anything
Would you like Halloween or Day of the Dead themed ornaments or a "bunting"?
I probably wouldn't use them. My eldest daughter has a birthday around Halloween and we have a giant box of ornaments left from all her birthday parties,now she has left home I don't think we will do much celebrating.
Are there witchees who would like book related gifts like a booklight, bookmark, bookseat or something for your reading gadget,like a cover or a light for example.
I think I'm all sorted here.
I make handmade journals, mini albums and similar items. Would my witchee be interested in something like that?
Souds like a lovely idea, I'd like to make something like that myself one day.
What songs/music/artists/CD's do you like to listen to around Halloween?
Nothing special.
Are you interested in leg warmers at all?
Nooo I lived through the eighties once already!!
Is your Halloween style scary, cutesy, folksy, grotesque . . .?
Halloween to me is about autumn and leaves changing. Old customs from my scottish parents-so nothing commercial or excessive.
10/5/15
I bought the Portal board game last week & it came with a Portal 2 steam free download code. I already have the game on another console & it's one of my favorite series of all time. Soooo, would you want it?
I don't understand what this is so probably no! I don't play computer games any more.
10/6/15
Have you read The Martian? Or do you plan on watching the movie?
No sorry
NaNoWriMo - Pertaining to that, how does everyone feel about such things? Will anyone be participating? How about NaNo swag, is there any you want?
Not my thing-sorry
Honey or beeswax products? Discuss.
Yes-just not honey in BPAL- it's just too sweet.
How do you feel about bumper stickers and car magnets? What do you like--cute, pretty, snarky, geeky/fandomy?
No bumper stickers-my car is happy being plain and unadorned.
Do you have any phobia's that your Witch should be aware of?
Don't think so
Trading Post Weenies are live! Anything calling to you?
I haven't seen the update yet- i'll be back to answer this when I get a chance to look
10/7/15
Speaking of nail things, it that time of year and I am doing my jamberry order, Would you want some Lovely Jamberry's for your nails?
No good to me - nail polish wouldn't work in my job,
10/8/15
Do you like or want to try Marmite?
I love Marmite, I have a giant jar in use and one ready for when it's finished.
Some folks have already said they do not want used nail polish. If you haven't already chimed in about that... would you be interested in a bottle of BPTP claw polish (in this case, either Event Horizon or Baku) that has been used for one manicure?
No thanks.
10/9/15
Are there any DISCONTINUED (not LE) BPAL oils that you wish you had, or had a little more of?
Black Opal was a favourite- but I still have plenty in my bottle. I didn't love Antique Lace so I'm safe from that one.
Is there anything fairly basic that you're always running out of and need to buy more of?
I'm a bit of a hoarder, I run out of boring things like handkerchiefs and nail files.
Anything interest you from the recent Blooddrop update?
I haven't tried anything, it sounds like it is hard to get hold of the goodies- I try not to lust aftre things that are out of reach. I clicked on the link read the first description for Ankou- which sounded very good- then i saw out of stock!
10/10/15
How to you feel about foreign spices/flavorings?
I do like to try things like Harrrisa or anything with some chilli added.
Interestingly Switch witch chat made me try Starbucks Pumpkin spice latte on the drive up to Yorkshire- it was sooo sweet, not very hot and tasted mainly of cinnamon and I didn't enjoy it much-this is my only experience of pumpkin spice- if pumpkin spice is really better than this I would like to know.

mimosa

September 23, 2015

Maps and Legends

Wishlists links and other sundry info for circular swaps.

Rather than trying to trot out info every time I do a circular swap, it has occurred to me that a meta-post covering the basic places where I have wishlists and other relevant info might be useful.

BPAL

Books: Goodreads, Bookmooch (very neglected), useful discussion hereabouts

Other Stuff: Amazon, Etsy, Sock Dreams
Swap Questions: 2015 13 Nights of Halloween, 2015 Spring Cleaning, 2014 13 Nights of Halloween, 2011 Snow Bunny...just poke around

Em-

September 23, 2015

deadgirldeviant's Blog

alas, more SW2015 tidbits

What other companies have you tried, want to try, or test? I originally got some frimps from my Enabling bestie in 2008, sat on them, and found them in 2013. I had Anactoria and Antikythera Mech in BPAL, and got 1 Possets- Cir De Coeur (LOVED IT, it spilled tho ), 1 NA- QwbHwt, and a few Violette Market. They were all old. I own Kitchen and Manon by SS, and recently got my first imps of Arcana. I have been able to sniff more NA and an Orpheus. I am ignorant to other companies, but have some history with craftier/expensive smaller companies like Creed, Bond NYC, L'Artisan, etc. Analog, digital, or both? the genres of music I love most are not ones you usually find in normal stores. There is 1 store in Philadelphia, 40 mins from me, that is a goth/industrial mecca, and it's prolly one of the last of it's kinds. Used to be called Digital Ferret, it's name has changed, but works with IsoTank, Metropolis, and other small labels. I wish I could afford to buy cd's like I used to, my aspirations leaned towards Dj'ing, so anymore, I use iTunes, and free radio programs, but I still love music. I consider myself behind the times on what's current. I used to hit concerts all the time, as well as clubs, but adulating and tight funds, or my effin bad back, get in the way. I will be hitting a few concerts, yay!!!! in the next month. Do I have affinity for any specific animals? Bats, ravens, wolves, dragonflies, and foxes. Kitchen needs or wants....let's put it this way. WE could always use gadgets, but make due with what we have. Seasonings wise, I've really been into flavored salts, oils and vinegars. I put that shit on everything! lol ok...now I need to start looking at online shopping ideas I can give links or examples to for ideas for my witch

deadgirldeviant

September 22, 2015

YARB

Switch Witch 2015 Questions & Answers!

WISHLISTS!
I figured I'd put these up top, to make them easier to find. Amazon.com Etsy.com (anything that's not in the "Items I Love" folder) BPAL ThinkGeek

Basic Info
Birthday: 9 April
Pets: 1 Cat
Religious orientation: Agnostic
Favorite Holiday: Halloween
Living arrangement (by yourself, with roommates, etc): Just me & my cat
Livejournal/Blog/Website: mermaidsdream.tumblr.com

BPAL
Favorite BPAL oils: Vixen, Sin, Spanked Revisited, Mircalla
Favorite notes: Red Musk, champaca, some patchouli, some woods, resiny-scents
Favorite non-BPAL perfumes: Nocturne Alchemy
Least favorite notes: coconut, rose, carnation, violet, aquatics
If Beth made a custom blend for you, what would the notes be, and what would you want the label art to look like? I never know how to answer this question. Some red musk, maybe a little champaca, honey, vanilla

Lifestyle
Style/home decoration style: casual
Favorite decorating colors: blacks & whites, rich, deep, jewel-tone reds, blues.
Things you collect: Funko Pop! dolls, BPAL
Favorite music: a little bit of everything, but if I had to peg myself to 1 genre, it'd probably be classic rock
Least favorite music: religious, twangy-country, Rap
Vegetarian/Vegan?: (Please be as specific as possible to reduce confusion!) Nope
Other food restrictions: I can't do bananas (allergic)
Favorite flavors: dark chocolate, salted caramel, vanilla
Favorite foods/drinks: milk duds, timtams, water
Favorite authors/genres: Neil Gaiman, Sara Douglass, Jacqueline Carey - science fiction & fantasy, historical fantasy
Least favorite authors/genres: Charlaine Harris, Cassandra Clare, Stephanie Meyer, Laurel K Hamilton
How do you feel about receiving gently used books as gifts? perfect!
Favorite stores (including clothing stores): Starbucks, Target, Hot Topic (hello, Pop! dolls)
Favorite online stores (including B&B stores): Hot Topic, Paintbox Soapworks, Elements & Artifacts, BPAL/BPTP,
Favorite movies: The Court Jester, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, LA Story, Stardust, The Princess Bride, Big Fish
Favorite TV show(s): Agents of SHIELD, Agent Carter, Game of Thrones, Penny Dreadful, Rizzoli & Isles
Hobbies/crafts done: photography, baking, jewelry making

Clothing & Jewelry
Hair type: thin, just over chin-length
Skin Type: combination
Allergies (specifically B&B related): I can't use bath oils, and most bath bombs cause my back to break out something fierce
Tub, shower or both? both!
Favorite bath & beauty products: Paintbox Soapworks soaps, Bath Salts
Clothing Style/Fave garments: very casual. I live in sweats & t-shirts
Favorite clothing colors/colors to wear: pajama/lounge pants, capris, dark colours
Type(s) of jewelry worn: earrings, pendants
Jewelry - gold or silver? silver
Do you have any allergies to metal? yellow gold
Favorite gemstones: labradorite, sodalite, sapphire
Sock/Shoe Size: 8 - for socks, I have thick calves, so I sometimes have problems with knee highs

Random Questions:
On a scale of 1-5, how organized are you? 4

Where, outside of the U.S. would you love to visit? Anywhere. Seriously, I'd love to just hop on a plane and go.

Where, inside of the U.S. would you love to visit? I'd love to go back to Alaska and spend more time there

Favorite City in the US/World? Toss up between New Orleans & Orlando

Do people tell you that you act older, younger, or your age? Depends on the situation.

If I gave you a toy gun with flashing lights, would you hide and start shooting people from around corners OR would you thank me on the IGI thread and then quietly donate it (a niece, Oxfam, Goodwill, wherever)? I'd probably thank you & quietly donate it.

What animal do you feel like the most? Some days, a sloth.

Your favorite feature about yourself: My sense of humor

Do you live in a neighborhood or in the middle of nowhere? Neighbourhood

Have you ever thought, "oh, I'm going to get myself one of those one of these days" but then never do? List 1 under $10 and 1 over $10. Wandcaps! I can always use more wandcaps!

How do you feel about boi witches? They're pretty cool

Do you like garage sales (boot sales)? sure!

I like to slather my food in …: cheese

State fairs or carnivals? Yes!

You throw caution to the wind and runaway to join a traveling circus. What job would you want ( a main performer, a side show, a behind the scenes spot, etc) and why? I'd be the person pulling the strings from behind the stage - not so much a main performer, but I'd likely keep things running. It's just who I am.

What mythical or fantastic race of creatures (dragons, unicorns, griffins, elves, dwarves, faeries, etc.) do you most identify with? Fae & elves

Do you need storage boxes/bottles/containers? Decorated or Plain? I think I'm good on these

The world has given you the day off. You hear that, no chores, responsibilities, or budget you have to follow. What would you do in those 24 hours? I'd run to Disneyworld!

Do you like steampunk & if so what kind of steampunk item would you most like to receive? I like the aesthetic of steampunk, but I don't own anything that's steampunk-ish, so I don't really know what I'd like to receive.

Do you have an etsy shop? Insomniac Mermaid - but it's likely going to go on vacation soon. It's a dime-a-dozen jewelry store, and nothing really sets it apart from any other stores, so ...

Would you like to receive baked goods, if so what kind? I always want to say yes to this, and then realize that I don't even eat the baked goods I take to work, so I'm going to have to pass this round.

9/17/15
Pumpkin? No. I greatly dislike pumpkin.

Booze? Sure!

Want anything from Yellowstone? Be it postcards, key chains, shot glasses, pint glasses, or huckleberry what have you? I probably wouldn't say no, but I can't think of anything specific.

9/18/15
I know there is a question about "decorating style", but if you're comfortable, could you should us some photos of your spaces? For those of us who like to art and craft, it can be nice to have a visual sense of decorating style! I don't have anything on my walls, so there isn't much in the way of "decorating style" to show

9/19/15
For those of you who don't drink alcohol, can you specify if you live with any drinkers or ever have alcohol on hand for guests, vs. abstaining and preferring not to have it around at all? N/A

Are you a fan of the TV show Penny Dreadful? Yup! I already own season 1 on blu-ray

What are your coffee and tea preferences? Do you prefer one, the other, both, or neither (and if it's neither, what about things like hot cider and cocoa)? Loose leaf or bags, whole bean or ground? Is caffeine OK? Any gadgetry you're in need of? Any brands or flavors that you particularly love, loathe, or want to try? Neither - I can never get through the supply I currently have. I probably wouldn't turn down mugs or another french press, though (it's what I use to brew loose-leaf tea)

What's your sense of humor like? Do you enjoy puns? Play on words? Dirty humor? Dry humor? Who are some of your favorite comedians? It's difficult to describe - I love puns, plays on words, dirty humor, even dry humor. I greatly dislike stupid humor (aka, most Jim Carrey movies)

Do you like board games? If so, which ones? Traditional or more unique? (like Settlers of Catan, Small World, Red Dragon Inn, etc) I do like board games, but I don't have anyone to play with, so they probably wouldn't get used.

Is there anything that you specifically do NOT want to receive? Nothing religious.

Plain or fun socks? yes (I totally stole that answer, because it so fits 100% my feelings on the matter!)

Name one (or as many as you would like) thing you would like to learn more about? Deciphering the Tarot!

What one thing would you like to do more of? Live life and travel

What are some things that fascinate you? Or, What would you like to know more about? I'd love to refresh my mythology knowledge!

9/20/15
Would you like any cookie butter (just to be clear, store-bought, not home-made, and does contain wheat since it's, y'know, cookie butter)? I've never head cookie butter, but I'd be interested in trying some.

Is there any particular piece (or pieces) of art (painting, photograph, etc) that speaks to you in some way? I love the way Van Gogh portrays motion, and the texture he uses in his paintings. That said, as much as I love his work, I don't any replications (cus heaven knows, I can't afford an actual Van Gogh, and think they belong in a museum).

What kinds of things would you like from the Lilith BPAL or BPTP update (or are you joining a decant circle?) I'm getting 4 bottles: Battle Fairy in Training, Blood and Judgment So Well Commedled, Meus Amor Aeternus, and Little Lady Macbeth. I wouldn't mind decants of the others.

Do you want to received knit or crocheted items? If so, could you describe or even link to a couple of items similar to what you would like to receive? Sure ... scarves, armwarmers/gloves

What thing do you want to do (or get) but you keep putting off for one reason or another? Lol ... Wandcaps.

9/21/15
Would you like anything from Lush? Big Shampoo, maybe Fairly Traded Honey Shampoo, Rehab Shampoo

Do you prefer hand-made or store-bought? Either is fine with me.

SPICY! Scale of 1 to 10, with 1 being "oh, that's a bit too much black pepper for me" and 10 being "ghost pepper? scorpion pepper? I laugh at these! I love as much heat as you can throw my way!" Where are you? Maybe a 3. I can handle a little spice, but too much is murder on my stomach.
What is your BPAL "Holy Grail"? Not sure I have one ... yet.

Analog or Digital? Or Both? Both. For graphic novels, physical. Other books & music, digital. Movies I can do either way.

What scents from other perfume companies are you really wanting to have in your collection and/or are just really wanting to test? Companies like NAVA, Arcana, Solstice Scents, Possets, Haus of Gloi etc.....? I'm always down for more NAVA.

9/22/15
Do you have an affinity for any specific animals? I love dogs, cats, foxes, birds of prey, dolphins

Kitchen Needs or Wants? moving my stove & fridge so I can peel the rest of the wallpaper off, repaint my walls and put down new flooring? Aside from that, nope!

Makeup! Do you like it, would you want some? If so what brands do you like to wear? Nope. I don't wear it, and I wouldn't use it.

Chocolate fiends ahoy! What kind of chocolate do you like? Do you like any other things in it or just plain good ole chocolate? Dark chocolate, and I'm good with stuff in my chocolate

Would you be opposed to receiving a ton of Halloween themed items? I love Halloween, but I don't decorate - some Halloween stuff is good, but I wouldn't want all Halloween. I'm also doing the 13 Days of Halloween swap, so I think I'll be set there.

9/23/15
Would you be interested in any special little thing I might be able to pick up from the Great Lakes Bat Festival this Saturday? Both Janell Cannon (author of Stellaluna and other kids' books) and Fiona Reid (illustrator for lots of animal field guides) will be there, so would you possibly be interested in something like an autographed copy of Stellaluna or one of Cannon's or Reid's other books? Or something from the Organization for Bat Conservation, like a shirt or other swag? I'm not familiar with either of them.

What items from the Weenie update interest you, should you have to option of getting anything as a gift from your Witch??? Would you be ok with decants, or bottles? I've updated my Google Drive Wish List, and I've indicated whether or not I'd want decants or bottles

What's your favorite scary movie? Or movies, either way. If you don't like horror, what are your favorite movies to watch this time of year? I don't really have a movie-watching ritual, other than around Christmas I do the dorky thing and make it a "Chris"mas ... watching movies that star Chris Evans, Chris Pine, Chris Hemsworth, and Chris Pratt

9/24/15
Blu-ray or DVD? Both

Game systems - console or computer? Mac/PC? Which console? PS3, and Mac ... but I seldom play games. I do have a Steam account, though.

Are you dressing up for Halloween and if so do you need any accessories for if? I haven't decided I'm going to dress up yet, or what as; I did find out I can dress up at work, so there's that ... just no clue.
Talk to me about bags, what kinds do you like? Sizes and styles? Cross-body, but I tend to be picky

What are your favorite fandoms and do you want to receive anything related to such? I'm a fan of many things, but I don't really participate in the whole "fandom" scene. That said, I certainly wouldn't turn away: Doctor Who, Avengers, Sherlock, Firefly, and I'm sure there are ones I'm forgetting ...

What are you planning to order from the Weenies update? So far, I've only ordered La Femme de Satan

The Last Huzzah of the NY Renaissance Faire happens this weekend and I'm going! Is there anything you might want? (Besides a turkey leg, which won't ship well!) Surprise me?
Do you like comics or graphic novels? Any issues or collections you want to read? Absolutely! I have an entire wish list on Amazon dedicated to graphic novels!

Do you like fanfic? Would you like a story written for you as part of your gift? What characters/fandoms/pairings etc do you like? Not much into fanfic, sorry.

Where do you have wishlists at? If you could please link to them or to a post that links to them. (Amazon, Etsy, Think Geek, Pinterest, Sephora, Lush, BPAL/BPTP, Soap Box Company, everywhere and anywhere!) Amazon.com Etsy.com (anything that's not in the "Items I Love" folder) BPAL ThinkGeek

9/25/15
Let's say you have indicated interest in receiving a hand knitted item. What colors, exactly, do you like? If you could provide color swatches here or to pinterest (or something visual), that would help out a lot. Scarves, gloves/armwarmers. Think jewel-tones
Would you rather receive a bunch of little packages through the round, a couple of medium packages, or one big package at the end? I could see maybe receiving small things here & there, and I love the idea of one large package at the end.
For those of us with out-of-country Witchees, would you be happy with receiving a few packages from local to you merchants (say, through Etsy or equivalent)? Sure!

Would Witchees like something from IKEA? (Or any other not always accessible by everyone store?) I'll pass on the Ikea bit; I actually have one here

If/when you go to the mall, for which store(s) do you beeline? I avoid the mall like the plague, but when I do make a trip, it's usually to Hot Topic for some Funko Pop dolls

Do you receive any subscription boxes (julep, lootcrate, ipsy, birchbox, etc.)? Graze & Funko/Marvel's Collector Corps

Do you like tarts/candles/incense? If so, what type of scents? Candles yes, not so much on tarts or incense. I typically go for unscented, and I love the look of rolled beeswax candles. I have a fair stock of Forest's beeswax candles, but could always use more of the mini candles; I could use candle holders, though, for the taller beeswax candles

Is there anything you wish you could have picked up from the Dragon*Con exclusives? Not that I can think of

Is there a GC you've been dying to try but haven't got around to yet? I'd have to refer back to my wish list

The questionnaire asked about gold & silver jewelry, but how do you feel about copper jewelry? Do you like colorful jewelry, or do you prefer to keep it neutral? I love copper. And I'm good with either colorful or neutral.

We asked about decorating style, but are you interested in receiving decorations for your home? Are you interested in things that go on the wall or things that go on shelves? I don't have a lot of space for decorating things, and sadly, that includes wall space

Office supplies hound? Pens, pencils, journals, any preference, or favorites? Nope, I'm good

Talk to me about socks! Is there anything, dear, dear Witchee, that I can get for you from Sock Dreams? Anything from another place? I love fun socks! And I'm a big supporter of Sock Dreams!

I live near a huuuuge candy store. What kind of candy do you like? Gummies? Caramel? Chocolate? Sour? Sugar-free?
I'm a sugar addict. I love caramels, dark chocolate, nibbly-type stuff

9/26/15
How do you feel about animal products? Not so much animal toys or food, but more like furs, paws, bones, etc.
I'd have to pass this time around - I'd have to wrestle them away from my cat.
Are you interested in receiving any restaurant.com gift certificates for your area? No thank you. I really don't go out, so they wouldn't get used.

9/27/15
How do you feel about "toys" - stuffed animals and the like? Not a huge stuffed animal fan, but I do have a soft-spot (no pun intended) for Squishables. I own Anubis.

9/28/15
Did you see the eclipse last night? How do you feel about astrological events, like eclipses? Any interest in the Blood Moon Eclipse scent from BPAL? I'm interested, and I already ordered my Blood Moon Eclipse scent.

Witchee's, how tall are you? And perhaps, what's your arm span (from wrist to wrist)? 5'2" tall, and no clue what my arm span is

How do you feel about the 4 elements? Or are you more of an Asian 5 elements person? Do you feel strongly about any of the elements, like a connection or a preference? I feel connected to all the elements, and I'd say I'm more of an western element person. If I had to pick one element to associate with, it'd probably be fire - it's the Aries in me. In Asian astrology, I'm a Water Ox (completely opposite of my Firey Ram)

How do you feel about bento boxes? Is it something you would use if you were to get one? I think they're cute, but I don't have much use for one.

Scarves, shawls or cowls? Mittens, gloves, fingerless mitts or wristlets? Yes to all of the above? Well, probably wouldn't use a shawl as much, but everything else I'm good with.

how do you feel about online classes? Like, say, craftsy or creativebug? Or even lynda.com? I should use them, but I don't. :\

9/29/15
What do we want from Paintbox Soapworks?
Off their main site: Crimson & Clover, Indian Summer, Scrumble -- prefer scrubs over bar soaps, no lotion
From The Soapbox Co: Clean Slate, Peachwood - prefer scrubs over bar soap for Peachwood, no lotion
From Etsy: Clean Slate, Lavender Truffle, Tiger Bar - bar for Tiger Bar, Scrub for Lavender Truffle, Bar or Scrub for Clean Slate

If I were to make you some art, would you prefer a frame that hangs or one that sits? And what color/style would you prefer? Either, but I'm not so good at figuring out what I'd like.

How do you feel about gourmet marshmallows? Yes, please!

Are you a slatherer or a dabber? Depends on the scent!

Talk to me, dear witchies, about tea. I know we've covered this a little, but I really need the nitty gritty here- not just companies you like and don't like (Teavana? Adagio? David's? Some tiny place?) but I also want to know the other stuff: top 3 flavors, loose or bagged, the kinds of tea accessories you use- or have always wanted. Be specific. Provide links if necessary. Uhhhhhh ... Please no tea. I'm over-stocked as is.

Villainess is putting out brand new stuff for the first time in a while (as opposed to bringing back former lines). Sooo.... who wants it? Gingerleaf Smooch, Honeyleaf Smooch, V2 Soap, Saltleaf Soap (prefer Smooch, but they look to be out of stock),

10/2-10/3
How does everyone feel about duct tape crafts? Any favorite patterns? I don't know? I don't personally do any kind of duct tape crafts, so ...
Are there any flowers you especially like? Roses
Would you be interested in any cozies or cases (yarn o fabric, not hard cases) for tech stuff (phone, laptop' etc) or for cups/mugs/bottles or anything else similar. Nothing comes to mind - sorry.
Would you like Halloween or Day of the Dead themed ornaments or a "bunting"? I'm okay either way

Are there witchees who would like book related gifts like a booklight, bookmark, bookseat or something for your reading gadget, like a cover or a light for example. I either read on my phone, iPad or physical book. I use duplicate post cards from the Lab as bookmarks for physical books.
I make handmade journals, mini albums and similar items. Would my witchee be interested in something like that?
I love journals, but I don't use them as often as I'd like.
What songs/music/artists/CD's do you like to listen to around Halloween? Nothing different than usual
Are you interested in leg warmers at all? Sure!

Is your Halloween style scary, cutesy, folksy, grotesque . . .? Yes? I don't really decorate

10/5/15
I bought the Portal board game last week & it came with a Portal 2 steam free download code. I already have the game on another console & it's one of my favorite series of all time. Soooo, would you want it? I don't play video games nearly as often as I'd like, so it wouldn't get used

10/6/15
Have you read The Martian? Or do you plan on watching the movie? It's on my "need to watch" list for movies!
Pertaining to that, how does everyone feel about such things? Will anyone be participating? How about NaNo swag, is there any you want? I won't be participating in NaNoWriMo this year.

Honey or beeswax products? Discuss. I love honey & I really need more beeswax candles
How do you feel about bumper stickers and car magnets? What do you like--cute, pretty, snarky, geeky/fandomy?
They wouldn't get used

Do you have any phobia's that your Witch should be aware of? I don't like ants or roaches...I also don't do well with open heights (like being up on ladders), but I don't think you can send that through the mail.

Trading Post Weenies are live! Anything calling to you?
I wouldn't mind decants of: Boo Hair Gloss Dead Leaves, Black Fig, Cacao, and Copal Hair Gloss Dead Leaves, Patchouli, Honey, and Warm Musk Hair Gloss Dead Leaves, Red Musk, and Neroli Hair Gloss

But nothing from the post (yet) screams I have to have it ...

Ooh boy, I'm way behind on answering questions. Let's see if I can catch up:

10/7/15
Speaking of nail things, it that time of year and I am doing my jamberry order, Would you want some Lovely Jamberry's for your nails? No thank you

10/8/15
Do you like or want to try Marmite? I think I'll pass

Some folks have already said they do not want used nail polish. If you haven't already chimed in about that... would you be interested in a bottle of BPTP claw polish (in this case, either Event Horizon or Baku) that has been used for one manicure? I don't do nail polish at all, so it won't work for me.

10/9/15
Are there any DISCONTINUED (not LE) BPAL oils that you wish you had, or had a little more of? The only ones that come to mind are LEs

Is there anything fairly basic that you're always running out of and need to buy more of? Not that I can think of

Anything interest you from the recent Blooddrop update?
Perfumes: Ankou sounds interesting, as does Fox Tails. Maybe a soap bar in Candy Bats, or a Sugar Bar in Vanilla Marshmallow

10/10/15
How to you feel about foreign spices/flavorings? Sure

10/12/15
Dearest Witchee, can I get you anything from Shiro Cosmetics? I'm going to place an order soon and perhaps you are interested in some of their goodies? https://shirocosmetics.com (https://shirocosmetics.com) I don't wear make up, so it wouldn't be used.

mermaidsdream

September 22, 2015

Tielan's Blog

Switch Witch 2015

Just when I thought I'd gotten out of this... Pumpkin? As in, actual Pumpkin or pumpkin-flavoured or pumpkin-scented? I’m in Australia, so we’re not huge on Halloween, although I’m seriously considering it since the neighbourhood kids do a bit of trick or treating and we’d only just moved in last year… Also, anything fresh-ish isn't going to make it down here okay. Pumpkin-flavoured is fine. Pumpkin-scented, probably not so much. Booze? Yes, please! (Not sure it would get through Australian customs, though!) Want anything from Yellowstone? Be it postcards, key chains, shot glasses, pint glasses, or huckleberry what have you? Postcards! Always will take postcards! I know there is a question about "decorating style", but if you're comfortable, could you should us some photos of your spaces? For those of us who like to art and craft, it can be nice to have a visual sense of decorating style! House and garden pics are in this album here. For those of you who don't drink alcohol, can you specify if you live with any drinkers or ever have alcohol on hand for guests, vs. abstaining and preferring not to have it around at all? I drink alcohol, so not a problem. Are you a fan of the TV show Penny Dreadful? Nope. Me and TV shows are not even kissing cousins. Although if you think I should watch it, I’ll try and give it a go. Keep in mind I don’t have Netflix or cable (see: in Australia), so my access is basically limited to commercial TV (I think the USians call it ‘network’), and illegal downloads. What are your coffee and tea preferences? Do you prefer one, the other, both, or neither (and if it's neither, what about things like hot cider and cocoa)? Loose leaf or bags, whole bean or ground? Is caffeine OK? Any gadgetry you're in need of? Any brands or flavors that you particularly love, loathe, or want to try? I love coffee – single-origin, ground, and bold if you’re inclined that way, but, really, don’t bother if you’d rather not because the stuff I like is inevitably expensive. (I have expensive tastes. This is okay, I can afford to have expensive tastes. I do not expect my Switch Witch to be able to afford it!) I love tea, but there’s been issues before with herbal teas. Someone on the BPAL forums once sent a teabag of apple-flavoured tea by a commercial supplier, with the teabag sealed in a little pouch. Australian customs read that it was tea and opened the box. They read that the tea had seeds in it, and opened the little tea pouch. I’m kind of surprised they didn’t pick the seed out – I guess they decided that it wasn’t viable. The short version: herbal teas with seeds in it are not kindly taken by Australian Customs and Excise. But I'd love to try your black and green and white teas! (But I recommend checking first when you buy tea that the tea company you're buying from aren't already in Australia.) What's your sense of humor like? Do you enjoy puns? Play on words? Dirty humor? Dry humor? Who are some of your favorite comedians? Dry, witty, droll, a touch dirty. Avoid scatological humour or things involving humiliation of minorities/underdogs - sometimes it's amusing watching ignorance, but there's always a cringe factor, too. Word plays are generally great, and situational humour. XKCD. Cunning satire - Lord of the RPGs. Damn You Autocorrect. Do you like board games? If so, which ones? Traditional or more unique? (like Settlers of Catan, Small World, Red Dragon Inn, etc) I love board games, but I don't play them much anymore - my friends are scattered through Sydney and we're not much for board games. If we do have weekends away, we're more likely to play games like FLUXX and Cards Against Humanity. Is there anything that you specifically do NOT want to receive? We're a small house with limited space and we're still learning how to manage the space we have, so probably not any fussy knick-knacks that I'll need to put somewhere and look after, please? Plain or fun socks? Fun, of course! Name one (or as many as you would like) thing you would like to learn more about? Finances, investment, business. I don't because it's hard going and not my mental area. But I'd like to be more fiscally aware than I am. What one thing you would like to do more of? Write. Garden effectively. Convert my house to be more eco-friendly: red-worm composting toilets, grey water usage for the toilet and the garden, water tanks to develop rain catchments. The house was built back in the 1960s and while it's not horrendously unconvertible, it's still pretty difficult and expensive. What are some things that fascinate you? Or, What would you like to know more about? ...so many things not half enough time. Sorry! Would you like any cookie butter (just to be clear, store-bought, not home-made, and does contain wheat since it's, y'know, cookie butter)? I have no idea what cookie butter is, but I don't think it would get through Aussie Customs and Excise. Is there any particular piece (or pieces) of art (painting, photograph, etc) that speaks to you in some way? I can't think of them right now. I love the drawn art of my friend What kinds of things would you like from the Lilith BPAL or BPTP update (or are you joining a decant circle?) I've joined a decant circle to get the scents I want. Do you want to received knit or crocheted items? If so, could you describe or even link to a couple of items similar to what you would like to receive? Not really, please! Would you like anything from Lush? I believe I covered this in the questionnaire. I love their bath bombs. Do you prefer hand-made or store-bought? Depends what the item is. If it's a badly made sweater, I'll take store-bought over hand-made. But if it's really nice home-made sweater, I'd much rather that! SPICY! Scale of 1 to 10, with 1 being "oh, that's a bit too much black pepper for me" and 10 being "ghost pepper? scorpion pepper? I laugh at these! I love as much heat as you can throw my way!" Where are you? I'm probably a 6 or 7 - I like to taste it - piquancy, but I want to be able to feel my tongue and mouth afterwards.

tielan

September 22, 2015

deadgirldeviant's Blog

More SW stuff I saw

Do I like craft kits? Yes, if more personal and mom n pop, rather than Michael's. Don't get me wrong....sometimes stores offer neat things, but I find more inspiration from other people, art and craft shows, one on one instruction, than vague paper instructions and cheap plastic construction, if that makes sense DO I like to cook? All the time! I have to be careful of fat content, due to the oldest spawn's dietary restrictions (Pancreatitis), so I like to cook from scratch, fresh, local if possible, yummy. I run the gamut on cultural foods. I can cook a variety of ethnic foods, but somehow I always seem to feel like we repeat dishes weekly.. the kids are picky, the man is picky, about what they eat. I am picky about quality, am not fond of GMO's, pre-made boxed or frozen. I like a lot of gourmet foods. New recipes are always accepted gratefully! Are there any GC scents I would like to own? OH most assuredly! I'm a year into this addiction, and own approx.. 65 bottles, many of which are LE's, and not so many GC's. I don't have a lot of money to divest into collecting, adulting ain't easy!! Name 3 BPAL scents I've tried and would like more of? Startled Toad, Padawan Killer Swarm, Al-Azif LE Paintbox Soapworks? Never had pleasure to try. Do I mind early or late reveals in the swap? I have no preference. What quirky genres, or items do I like? We're into faery festivals! I like Horror conventions, Ren fairs, steampunk, and death! lol....'Goth' was not a phase..it stuck. Makeup? Sometimes, for special events, I so don't have time for morning beauty rituals, but every now and then I get lucky.... Easiest is a gift card to Sephora, if possible. I like eyeshadows in crazy darker or stunning colors, glitter is awesome! Kat Von D, Makeup Forever, Urban Decay, Benefit, Ben Nye, Nars, Aveda, MAC, I.D., I have been coveting a new eye shadow palette, and replacing my beloved Tony & Tina Cosmic Lights powders, my T & T black herbal eyeliner pencil with silver glitter and miss my Dior Plastic Shine black gloss. I'm a nail biter, but I can always pass nail polish on to my lovely girls! Fashion? Being me, goth if we must label, people think I'm just into black. I used to train in corsets, still own some, but am having weight issues *hate my body* My back isn't very fashion friendly these days. I love Victorian clothing, vintage, velvets, brocades, hoops and bustles, long and flowy like Stevie Nicks. I like colors, just darker ones I'm going to start trying to up cycle clothes, I like that creativity. I am not opposed to dressing up. I own wings, dread falls, fangs, and would love head accessories, feathers, wings, anything beautiful and unique. I admire and follow a few designers too, but again, adulting stops me from spending. I did just get my first piece of Eileen Fischer. Her stuff for plus-sized women is exquisite!!! Wouldn't mind replacing and modifying band t's- my dad long ago gave away my Dead Can Dance, Thrill Kill Kult, Siouxsie, and Christian Death beloveds * jewelry addition*, I have 4 holes per ear, and usually have my plugs in the lower, hoops to jingle and a stud in each top hole. *Adagio teas-tried Dorian blend once, there was something about it I didn't like. Don't know why Not a video game person I like to garden, but for now am currently limited to pots on 2 decks, and a small patch of flower bed. I'm not fond of annuals, more into perennials. I grow veg, herbs, and plants that are native and/or hard to find. Gift card vouchers? FOR! I listed some in the questionnaire. ADD ON**- catalog called Country Door, I like their Halloween stuff, their gothic or antiqued wall mirrors, candle holders, and industrial storage items. I like IKEA too. Have I seen anything lately that makes me say HOLY F*#K? Inside wall 'living gardens', The gorgeous new Fluevogs, Halloween décor from Pottery Barn and Williams-Sonoma. I've been getting my eye caught looking at all the really beautiful adult coloring books in stores. I always see cute things when we go to festivals....and usually just let it go. Name 5 small things I could use but never get myself? Decent make-up brushes, Tocca Cleopatra fume, Pandora silver crown ring, handheld fresh herb grinder for cooking, nightmare before xmas socks Do I like stuff from farmers markets? Soaps, candles, spice blends, beeswax items

deadgirldeviant

September 22, 2015

Haltija's Blog

Switch Witch 2015.

Happy Witching to all the lovely Witch and Witchees

Booze- I am all for it. My preferred drink of choice is red wine but I do love hard ciders as well.

Pumpkin- PUMPKIN ALL THE THINGS 100%. In seriousness I love pumpkin anything and I always have. I basically will eat any food made with pumpkin and pumpkin pie is a serious weakness. I like it mixed with cinnamon, nutmeg and the traditional spices. I love pumpkin spice lattes. The candy and treats with it as a ingredient, I like...... But I just prefer the more actual food items made with it. And of course any pumpkin bpal or scented things are welcome in my house.

Yellowstone- I don't mind getting things from different places around the world. I like traveling and it's nice to see things from places I have yet to explore.

Penny Dreadful: I actually put it in my questionnaire but yes I love the show a little bit too much. One of my very favorites (:

Tea/Coffee: I like tea but I only really drink black tea or chai tea, maybe green on occasion if I need to feel better. There is a assortment of Fall teas right now from Teavana that I am eyeing so hard right now. They all sound absolutely delicious and perfect. Coffee wise I like medium/dark roast but I only drink my coffee if I have some sort of creamer with it because I can't drink it plain, too intense. Hazelnut, Vanilla, Pumpkin Spice etc........ Are some of my favorite creamers. I love hot chocolate and apple cider. I love the apple cider in the k-cups for the Keurig. Since the Keurig is all I have to make my coffee/cider.

Sense of Humor: I have a very sarcastic, dry sense of humor on some days and then other times I can be a complete nut and come off with the stupidest stuff and have a whole room laughing. Comedian wise Christopher Titus is one of my absolute favorites, he's great.

Board Games: I like old school board games. Puzzles, Candy Land (yes I will forever love it) Clue..... Ones like that.

Is there anything that you specifically do NOT want to receive? Wax tarts and strong incense (I live with my Mother and the smells bother her) and bath salts.

Plain or fun socks? Oh my goodness I have no objection to either. I love plain knitted socks that are wool or a nice fluffy material. Then again I love crazy patterns and unique designs or sayings/creatures on them. I love all socks. Toe socks are also a huge addiction, loved them since I was in middle school.

Name one (or as many as you would like) thing you would like to learn more about? I answered this in my questionnaire basically but I would really like to learn about knitting, sewing and things of that nature. I am now slowly collecting gemstones and I would really like to learn more about their meanings and the effects they have on us, positive or negative.

What one thing you would like to do more of? Traveling is my number one thing and definitely pick up writing again.

What are some things that fascinate you? Or, What would you like to know more about? I am a HUGE History nerd and most specifically Medieval, Renaissance, Egyptian, Viking and Victorian History. It has all fascinated me since I was a tiny child and the more I can learn about all of it, the better.

Would you like any cookie butter (just to be clear, store-bought, not home-made, and does contain wheat since it's, y'know, cookie butter)? Truth be told I have never tried it but it sounds really interesting and I wouldn't mind trying some.

Is there any particular piece (or pieces) of art (painting, photograph, etc) that speaks to you in some way? Well, anything and I do mean anything from Gustav Klimt I love. There are about 4 pieces of his art in my home right now and I can always have more. I also love nature pieces as well as Gothic, Victorian art.

What kinds of things would you like from the Lilith BPAL or BPTP update (or are you joining a decant circle?) I joined a decant circle for a lot of items but there are some that catch my eye to buy bottles of. Most specifically Muddy Puddles from the Post but I am wondering if I should even buy it because I have numerous other hot chocolate scents.... The story just makes me happy. Tranquility also intrigues me but the banana note does worry me, even though I really love A Stroll Through The Quarter from last year... Would still like to try it.

Do you want to received knit or crocheted items? If so, could you describe or even link to a couple of items similar to what you would like to receive? Oh my goodness yes! If my dearest Witch wants to knit or crochet me anything I will gladly accept..... I love knitted floppy style beanies as well as fingerless gloves. Black, grey, brown and more earthy colors would be of my interest. Anything else you decide to add on it I am fine with, I am not really picky.

Would you like anything from Lush? I would like any bath bomb or any bubble bar that they sell as long as it doesn't have a super super strong floral scent. Nothing with lemongrass either. I have also always wanted to try Big conditioner.

Do you prefer hand-made or store-bought? I have 0 preference here. I absolutely adore handmade items because there is so much love put into making something but store bought it just as wonderful and thoughtful.

SPICY! Scale of 1 to 10, with 1 being "oh, that's a bit too much black pepper for me" and 10 being "ghost pepper? scorpion pepper? I laugh at these! I love as much heat as you can throw my way!" Where are you? Hahah nothing with ghost peppers or hotter than that but I can handle habanero and spicy things like that with no issue. Love spicy food and condiments.

What is your BPAL "Holy Grail"? Oh geez well that's a tough one. My all time HG is one you can't get anymore and that's French Tobacco. My other HG would have to be between Tombeur, Dorian and Mme. Moriarty

Analog or Digital? Or Both? I like CD's for my music mostly and I love physical books as I don't have a kindle, e-reader or anything of that sort to read digitally.

What scents from other perfume companies are you really wanting to have in your collection and or are just really wanting to test? Companies like NAVA, Arcana, Solstice Scents, Possets, Haus of Gloi etc.....? I have the biggest success rate with Solstice Scents and NAVA. The blends I would like to try sometime from SS are probably Foxcroft Fairgrounds and Maplewood Inn. From NAVA I would mostly love to try Kiskah Kashmir and Vamp from the NAVAlloween collection and Gunwitch from the Dan Brereton's collection.

Do you have an affinity for any specific animals? I answered this in my questionnaire with Wolves and Panthers being my number one spirit animals but I also have a strong affinity to Crows/Ravens as well as Foxes.

Kitchen Needs or Wants? Nothing I absolutely need but I would really not mind having more mugs.

Makeup! Do you like it, would you want some? If so what brands do you like to wear? I am a absolute makeup junkie. It's one of my biggest passions in life so I can never have too much. My favorite brands would have to be Kat Von D, MAC and Urban Decay for more expensive stuff. I really love Makeup Geek eye shadows and her foiled eye shadows. Colourpop cosmetics liquid lipsticks and lippie stix in general are a huge love of mine, lipstick in general is my favorite. I love darker shades of lipstick like burgundies, plums, browns and deep reds..... when I wear nudes it's nudes like Bow N Arrow from KvD or Brink from Colourpop. I have had my eye on LAX liquid lipstick from Colourpop since it got released. As far as eye shadow colors I like warm tones and neutrals with maybe hints of purple and reds in there, no super bright colors cause I feel I can't pull them off. I like more coral, burgundy and even nude tone blushes with not a lot of glitter sparkles in them.

Chocolate fiends ahoy! What kind of chocolate do you like? Do you like any other things in it or just plain good ole chocolate? I like milk chocolate a lot but I am the biggest dark chocolate lover that I know...... I like it by itself and I like it with all other flavors. Anything with a spicy kick is completely fine or even notes of lavender, citrus etc...... I wouldn't really care for banana or anise in my chocolate. I also like chocolate paired with nuts or caramels (even though I hate caramel alone, it's good in other things) And I am the biggest fan of dark chocolate truffles oh my! Yes please!

Would you be opposed to receiving a ton of Halloween themed items? Nothing bloody for me but I love Halloween mugs, place mats, cute spooky decorations, stationery type stuff, cute little handmade Halloween cards would be the best....... Yay for Halloween!

Bat Conservation: Awwwww, that little tote bag and the buttons are really cute. Those items would be nice.

What's your favorite scary movie? I posted my favorites movies in general in the main questionnaire but my favorite scary movie would have to be Silent Hill even though it's not considered really scary to some people. My other favorite spooky and just Autumnal type movies are Halloweentown, Hocus Pocus, Beetlejuice, Practical Magic.

What items from the Weenie update interest you? I am buying a ton of things myself but I also am looking at Pumpkin Lager, Second Spring, Dead Leaves Honey and Oudh, Dead Leaves Red Musk and Neroli, Apple II, A Witch Riding on a Dragon, La Ronde du Sabbat. Decants or bottles.......... I don't even care really. If my Witch decides to surprise me with one of these that's great, if not then that is just fine as well.

Blu-ray or DVD? Most definitely DVD

Game systems - console or computer? Mac/PC? Which console? I have a PS3 and a PS4 but they are stopping the production of PS3 games pretty soon so I will be needing to buy all my games for the 4.

Are you dressing up for Halloween and if so do you need any accessories for if? I am either going to be Harley Quinn or a Victorian Clown and I do believe I have all the things I need for both characters.

Talk to me about bags, what kinds do you like? Oh my goodness. Thanks to my ridiculously picky Grandmother and Mother and their handbag obsession..... I have become a little bit picky with mine as well. I love tote bags of all kinds and that's probably one thing I am not super picky about but I do not like the color yellow and will NOT carry it even if it's on a bag. The bag I carry now is black and white color blocked and it's been through hell with me and I am slowly trying to transition into getting another bag. I like big pockets in them because I have a ton of stuff and I don't mind if it's cross body or over the shoulder. Hobo style bags are always good too. The bigger and slouchier they look, the better.

What are your favorite fandoms and do you want to receive anything related to such? Oh my...... LOTR, Harry Potter, The Hobbit, Vikings, Game of Thrones, American Horror Story, The Borgias (when it was still on but the fandom will ALWAYS live). I am not opposed to receiving anything related to any of my fandoms whether it be shirts, jewelry, knick knacks of any kinds. (:

What are you planning to order from the Weenies update? For myself I plan on ordering Feeding the Dead, Frosted Pumpkin Spice Cookie, Pumpkin Cheesecake Cupcake, Apple I, Apple Cider SN, Candied Apple SN, Clown White SN and The Witches.

The Last Huzzah of the NY Renaissance Faire happens this weekend and I'm going! Is there anything you might want? (Besides a turkey leg, which won't ship well!) Honestly, anything and everything In all seriousness I love everything Medieval so whatever my Witch decides is fine and if she decides on nothing that's fine as well........

Do you like comics or graphic novels? Any issues or collections you want to read? Love comics and graphic novels. I love the works of Mike Mignola a lot.

Do you like fanfic? Would you like a story written for you as part of your gift? What characters/fandoms/pairings etc do you like? I think they can be interesting! Wouldn't mind one written about me.

Let's say you have indicated interest in receiving a hand knitted item. What colors, exactly, do you like? If you could provide color swatches here or to pinterest (or something visual), that would help out a lot. My favorite colors to wear when it comes to knitted items are deep purples, forest green, reds, royal blue, pumpkin spice orange tones, black and grey. I wouldn't mind if the purples and blues were perhaps in yarn together or any of the other colors.

Would you rather receive a bunch of little packages through the round, a couple of medium packages, or one big package at the end? Small packages through the round would be super cute to receive as I love being randomly surprised...... But honestly everything is up to my Witch...... I would be happy with anything they did for me.

If/when you go to the mall, for which store(s) do you beeline? Sephora all day every day!

Subscription Boxes: None of these.

Would Witchees like something from IKEA? (Or any other not always accessible by everyone store?) I wouldn't say no to a lipstick holder but I don't absolutely need something.

Do you like tarts/candles/incense? If so, what type of scents? I am a candle girl all the way and I love the same thing in candles as I do my perfumes. Foodie stuff and forest-y type scents. I love Autumn scents and Christmas ones too. Bonfire, smoke, pumpkin, leaves...... Smells like that.

Is there anything you wish you could have picked up from the Dragon*Con exclusives? Nope, I picked out all the ones I wanted (:

Is there a GC you've been dying to try but haven't got around to yet? Hedylogos is the first one that jumps out at me.

For those of us with out-of-country Witchees, would you be happy with receiving a few packages from local to you merchants (say, through Etsy or equivalent)? Anything my Witch decides to send to me is absolutely fine.

The questionnaire asked about gold & silver jewelry, but how do you feel about copper jewelry? Do you like colorful jewelry, or do you prefer to keep it neutral? I absolutely love copper jewelry and I love anything made with iron as well. I wear the oddest of jewelry that looks almost like it came from a Vikings collection...... I like to keep it neutral over colorful items unless it's rings and then I wear a ton of gemstones.

We asked about decorating style, but are you interested in receiving decorations for your home? Are you interested in things that go on the wall or things that go on shelves? I really like those old timey looking keys from Hobby Lobby that hang on the walls and those old Gothic style crosses from there as well. Always wanted a few more of them.

Office supplies hound? Pens, pencils, journals, any preference, or favorites? I know they are expensive and I am in no way asking for my Witch to buy one but I just really love the idea of owning my very own fountain pen, finally. They are so lovely to write with. Journal wise I can always use more of them and I love leather ones with bead ties or just leather ones in general as well as paperblank style ones with intricate designs on them, pretty Victorian filigree and things of that nature.

Talk to me about socks! Is there anything, dear, dear Witchee, that I can get for you from Sock Dreams? Anything from another place? Already there was a question about Renn Faire, but Faire also has an abundance of wonderful socks! Tell me all your sock wishes!- Thick wool socks, fuzzy socks, toe socks are the BEST and I love ankle socks. I answered another sock question and it's the same answer..... All socks are amazing!

I live near a huuuuge candy store. What kind of candy do you like? Gummies? Caramel? Chocolate? Sour? Sugar-free? All candy is good candy except for Caramel on my end and I do not like red licorice nor black licorice. Any type of dark chocolate without caramel is good with me and I love gummies, especially sour gummies. I love strawberry flavored anything and I am not the biggest fan of cherry flavored things. Other than that BRING IT ON!

How do you feel about animal products? Not so much animal toys or food, but more like furs, paws, bones, etc.- I do not wear real fur and I love bone jewelry as long as it is absolutely 100% cruelty free. I do also like resin type bone jewelry which can be found all over Etsy.

Are you interested in receiving any restaurant.com gift certificates for your area? No restaurants I am interested in from my area, but thank you for asking. (:

How do you feel about "toys" - stuffed animals and the like? I love stuffed animals, what can I say! (: I sleep with a stuffed Wolf every single night. So stuffed wolves, foxes would be really really adorable. I like little wolf figurines as well.

How do you feel about astrological events, like eclipses? Any interest in the Blood Moon Eclipse scent from BPAL? Astrology has always been super interesting to me, so yes. I honestly wouldn't mind a decant of Blood Moon Eclipse, since it's my Zodiac Moon (:

Height? Good ole 5'5

How do you feel about online classes? Like, say, craftsy or creativebug? Or even lynda.com? Never heard of any of those places..... I don't think online classes would get much use out of me for the time being.

How do you feel about the 4 elements? Or are you more of an Asian 5 elements person? Do you feel strongly about any of the elements, like a connection or a preference? I have taken tests before and always came out with the Water element and I guess that is true... Idk much about the elements honestly but it's always been interesting to me. I don't know if this has anything to do with it but I have always had a strong link and likeness to water, ever since I was little and I constantly want to be around it or near it, even when I am on the nature trails..... I always try to find a stream to go sit by. I am a Aries though and it's always said that I was Fire, who knows.

How do you feel about bento boxes? Is it something you would use if you were to get one? They are super cute but probably wouldn't get a lot of use in my house.

Scarves, shawls or cowls? Mittens, gloves, fingerless mitts or wristlets? ALL OF IT! I love every bit of it! I am a sucker for a cute scarf and a cute pair of fingerless gloves. Shawls and cowls are so comfortable and I love wearing them during Winter. For colors I love deep colors like deep reds, blues, purples etc..... and earthy tones with black and grey of course. Just please no yellow, hot pink or pastels.

What do we want from Paintbox Soapworks? Sweet Cheeks sugar scrub, The Englishman sugar scrub and Gingermilk hand lotion for sure.

If I were to make you some art, would you prefer a frame that hangs or one that sits? And what color/style would you prefer? Personally, something that sits. My home doesn't have any specific color tone it follows except darker colors so nothing pastel or bright please. Otherwise, do whatever

Are you a slatherer or a dabber? Depends on who I am going around. If it's someone that can't handle fragrance it's dabbing but otherwise I am a total slatherer.

Talk to me, dear witchies, about tea. I know we've covered this a little, but I really need the nitty gritty here- not just companies you like and don't like (Teavana? Adagio? David's? Some tiny place?) but I also want to know the other stuff: top 3 flavors, loose or bagged, the kinds of tea accessories you use- or have always wanted. Be specific. Provide links if necessary. I love Teavana and David's Tea the most and I prefer loose but also don't mind bagged. Top three flavors would have to be Chai anything and in any form, don't care what it is mixed with because I have tried most of it and there isn't a Chai I do not like. I like Coconut flavored tea as well as Blueberry the most. I like black tea the most but also don't mind some oolong and white teas.

Is there anything from ThinkGeek that you want??? (especially in the geek points section, 2400 points or under?) The only thing I see that caught my eye immediately was the Kawaii Kitten slippers. So cute!

Villainess? Fireleaf soap sounds really nice to me.

Are there any flowers you especially like? Honestly, I have a strong connection to orchids for many personal reasons. I also really adore roses of any colors and lilies

Would you be interested in any cozies or cases (yarn o fabric, not hard cases) for tech stuff (phone, laptop' etc) or for cups/mugs/bottles or anything else similar. All about having some coffee and tea mugs.

Would you like Halloween or Day of the Dead themed ornaments or a "bunting" ? Any of this would be just lovely.

Duct tape crafts? I'm up for having anything crafty.

Are there witchees who would like book related gifts like a booklight, bookmark, bookseat or something for your reading gadget,like a cover or a light for example. I could always use a few new bookmarks.

I make handmade journals, mini albums and similar items. Would my witchee be interested in something like that? Oh! A yes to this Handmade journals sound divine

What songs/music/artists/CD's do you like to listen to around Halloween? Nox Arcana for sure...... Though I listen to them a lot now, I play certain tracks during Autumn season.

Are you interested in leg warmers at all? OH YES!

Is your Halloween style scary, cutesy, folksy, grotesque . . .? I'd say scary cute with a bit of whimsy.

I bought the Portal board game last week & it came with a Portal 2 steam free download code. I already have the game on another console & it's one of my favorite series of all time. Soooo, would you want it? I haven't even played the first one yet, would like to do that first.

Have you read The Martian? Or do you plan on watching the movie? Have not read the book but I actually do plan on seeing the movie.

Pertaining to that, how does everyone feel about such things? Will anyone be participating? How about NaNo swag, is there any you want? I don't think so.

Honey or beeswax products? Discuss. I love both so it's always welcome.

Trading Post Weenies are live! Anything calling to you? Buying many items myself but things I am interested in but kind of nervous to buy are Moonbathing, A Fling in the Lagoon and Candiru Cove Frisbee Tournament.

Speaking of nail things, it that time of year and I am doing my jamberry order, Would you want some Lovely Jamberry's for your nails? Those look super cute. Wouldn't mind them at all.

Marmite? I don't think it is something I would like.

Some folks have already said they do not want used nail polish. If you haven't already chimed in about that... would you be interested in a bottle of BPTP claw polish (in this case, either Event Horizon or Baku) that has been used for one manicure? Used nail polish is fine.

Are there any DISCONTINUED (not LE) BPAL oils that you wish you had, or had a little more of? Antique Lace, Fairy Market and Haitian Vetiver SN.

Is there anything fairly basic that you're always running out of and need to buy more of? Hair ties are the things I use up the most.

Are there any DISCONTINUED (not LE) BPAL oils that you wish you had, or had a little more of? Antique Lace, Fairy Market and Haitian Vetiver SN.

Is there anything fairly basic that you're always running out of and need to buy more of? Hair ties are the things I use up the most.

Haltija

September 22, 2015

sarandipitee's stuff

Switch Witch 2015: SWITCH HARDER

Basic Info

EMAIL: sarandipitee@gmail.com
Birthday: May 24
Pets: 2 cats - Atticus (black,fixed male, 1.5 yrs) and Cleo (tabby, fixed female, 10 yrs)
Children: no
Religious orientation: Very vague Pagan leanings (I have an altar, I like crystals, I use TALS, etc).
Favorite Holiday: Halloween
Occupation/Major in school: Made it through 1 semester of College for Journalism, have worked in Retail Management ever since.
Living arrangement (by yourself, with roommates, etc): Me, the boyfriend and the furbrats
Livejournal/Blog/Website: tumblr + LJ + instagram: @templeandarche
Organizations/Causes/Activities (Things you belong to or causes you believe in):
Fixed Fur Life, Parkinsons Canada, Quinte Humane Society, RAINN, Gleaners Food Bank

BPAL
Favorite BPAL oils: Antique Lace, Elf V4, Tintagel, Chokmah, Pinched with 4 Aces, Dorian, Snake Charmer, Snake Oil, Skuld, Ebon Night (TAL), Sin, Kubla Khan, Lolita, Dragon's Milk, Chocolate Stout Cupcakes.
Favorite notes: vanilla, all musk (iffy on red sometimes), lavender, honey, patchouli, blackberry, frankincense, myrrh, resins, chocolate, blood, black currant, pine pitch, oak moss, ambergris
Favorite non-BPAL perfumes: Karma from Lush, Winchester from Haunt
Least favorite notes: rose, violet, jasmine, lily, cedar, gardenia, ozone. Aquatic and Cold/winter scents are very hit or miss.
Least favorite non-BPAL perfumes: Chanel No. 5
If Beth made a custom blend for you, what would the notes be, and what would you want the label art to look like?
Lavender, currant, ambergris, vanilla bean and a hint of musk. Label art... the old farmhouse or cottage from my childhood.

Lifestyle
Style/home decoration style: modern with eclectic vintage and pop culture pieces.
Favorite decorating colors: turquoise, chocolate brown, red, black, light grey
Things you collect: comics, books, Maneki-neko, Pop Funko Figures, Action Figures (mainly from tv shows/movies/comics I love), clothes, jewellery, Squishables, vintage and new LP's (I like stuff. srsly)
Favorite music: I love all music (except for what is listed below)
Least favorite music: Industrial , country, death metal
Vegetarian/Vegan?: (Please be as specific as possible to reduce confusion!) Nope.
Other food restrictions: nope.
Favorite flavors: mango, cherry, lime, SPICE (not hot, but flavour), pumpkin, vanilla, chocolate
Favorite foods/drinks: water, pinot grigio, imported beer, tea (love loose tea from teavana)
Favorite authors/genres: Neil Gaiman. Kelly Sue DeConnick. Warren Ellis. Jacqueline Carey. I love fantasy, horror, scifi, cheesy paranormal smut books, young adult, etc. Here's my goodreads page for some ideas.
Least favorite authors/genres: I wish I could get into classics more, but stuff like Pride and Prejudice bores the crap out of me.
Books/authors you'd like to read, but haven't yet: Wild by Cheryl Strayed, Zen in the Art of Writing by Ray Bradbury, Trigger Warning by Neil Gaiman
How do you feel about receiving gently used books as gifts? Love it.
Favorite stores (including clothing stores): Lush, Top Shop, Aritzia, Atmosphere, Columbia, LuluLemon, Bench, Disney Store, H&M, Homesense.
Favorite online stores (including B&B stores): most of these are on etsy:
Elements and Artifacts
LunaBlueBoutique
BlackMilkClothing
Keypers Cove
Pretty Indulgent
Villainess
Blame Betty
Magazines you subscribe to: none
Magazines you like, but don't subscribe to: none
Favorite movies: Oh man. I love, LOVE movies. Current top 5: Mad Max: Fury Road (like, it's a perfect film for me), Labyrinth, Before Sunrise/Sunset/Midnight (ok, I'm cheating, but it's a great trilogy), Kill Bill Vol 1, Howl's Moving Castle and I'll sneak in Almost Famous under the radar.
Favorite TV show(s): Currently airing: Mr. Robot, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Teen Wolf, Orphan Black, The 100, iZombie. Of all time: Buffy, Firefly, Sherlock, MadMen, Justified, Veronica Mars, Community and many more (I like me some netflix)
Hobbies/crafts done: I don't really craft much. I don't have time

Clothing & Jewelry
Hair type: Super fine, above shoulders, and super lots off it. Currently dark brown with bleached ends.
Skin Type: Very fair/combination dry and oily in patches
Allergies (specifically B&B related): My skin is super sensitive, and it's hard to pin down what can make it react, but I find the more natural the product is, the less likely I am to have a reaction to it.
Other things to avoid: see above and Body Lotion. I have waaayy to much and don't use it.
Tub, shower or both? both, but I LUUURRVESS baths.
Favorite bath & beauty products: LUSH: bath bombs, bubble bars, bath melts, shower jellies massage bars (wiccy magic muscle bar is AMAZING), wtc. BPTP hair gloss and bath oils. PAINTBOX SOAPWORKS: her soap is incredible (I'm down to try other bath items too). LIP BALM.
Clothing Style/Fave garments: love tights, cool pop culture tees (think RIPT), funky scarves, hoodies, yoga bottoms and tops, doc martens, running shoes, drape cardigans, tanks.
Favorite clothing colors/colors to wear: black, choc brown, Jewel tones.
Type(s) of jewelry worn: earrings, rings, bracelets, necklaces, nose rings - I love jewellery.
Ring/wrist/collar size: 7-8 ring, 7" wrist, 18-20" necklace
Jewelry - gold or silver? silver/white metal preferred but I do like rose/yellow/copper colours as well.
Do you have any allergies to metal? yes, nickel allergies for my wrists, ears and fingers and my nose piercing is very sensitive (only titanium or gold).
Favorite gemstones: garnet, amber, flourite, emerald, spinel, labradorite,
Sock/Shoe Size: 9

Random Questions:
- On a scale of 1-5, how organized are you?
about a 3.5. I could be better.

- Where, outside of the U.S. would you love to visit? (if you're international, this can be anywhere)
I'd love to see Thailand, Italy, Ireland, Austria, Japan, Australia, Belize and Bali. I'd also love to see more of Canada - Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and B.C

-Where, inside of the U.S. would you love to visit?
I'd love to see New Orleans, Chicago and Boston in the US. I'd love to stay in Montana and Arizona for long periods of time.

-Favorite City in the US/World?
I love Toronto, London and NYC.

- Do people tell you that you act older, younger, or your age?
My age mostly (when I'm sick, I regress to a 5 yr old)

-If I gave you a toy gun with flashing lights, would you hide and start shooting people from around corners OR would you thank me on the IGI thread and then quietly donate it (a niece, Oxfam, Goodwill, wherever)? (there are no wrong answers for this, so don't be afraid to answer honestly)
Not big on guns (even toy guns), so I'd probably thank you and find another home for it.

- What animal do you feel like the most?
cat. always very feline.

- Your favorite feature about yourself:
My laugh and my eyes.

- Do you live in a neighborhood or in the middle of nowhere?
Small town that feels like the middle of nowhere.

-Have you ever thought, "oh, I'm going to get myself one of those one of these days" but then never do? List 1 under $10 and 1 over $10.
Under $10? Funny apron for when I cook. Over $10? Nice set of watercolour pencils or calligraphy set.

- How do you feel about boi witches?
Awesome

- Do you like garage sales (boot sales)?
Yup. I love bargain hunting.

- I like to slather my food in :
tzatziki

- State fairs or carnivals?
Meh. The CNE is 3 hours away and the local fair kinda sucks. I'm sure a real state fair would be awesome though.

- You throw caution to the wind and runaway to join a traveling circus. What job would you want ( a main performer, a side show, a behind the scenes spot, etc) and why?
Lion tamer. Or Ring Master.

- What mythical or fantastic race of creatures (dragons, unicorns, griffins, elves, dwarves, faeries, etc.) do you most identify with?
Elves.

- Imagine that you're given a shoebox-sized time capsule, and you are asked to put any number of items in the box that symbolize who you are. The items can be may be anything you can imagine, and money is no object, but they must fit within the box. What do you choose?
My favourite ring, the puzzle box my grandfather picked up while serving in the Korean War, a wine cork, lip balm (I am NEVER without balm and have an extra 10 stashed around my apartment), empty imps of my favourite bpals and my cell phone.

- Do you need storage boxes/bottles/containers? Decorated or Plain?
I love decorated boxes! And I can always use another ammo box for imps.

- The world has given you the day off. You hear that, no chores, responsibilities, or budget you have to follow. What would you do in those 24 hours?
Fly to NYC and eat an amazing meal after a day of shopping and sightseeing. Settle into my hotel suite with some very expensive champagne and (hopefully) Tom Hardy.

- Do you like steampunk & if so what kind of steampunk item would you most like to receive?
I think Steampunk is cool, but I know very little about it or what items I'd like.

- Do you have an etsy shop?
no.

- Would you like to receive baked goods, if so what kind?
I like baked goods, so something that would survive the border crossing if necessary. Like Fudge.

- What is something totally random (yes, that thing that just popped into your head) that hasn't been covered by any previous questions?
no.

Dear Witch: You are awesome!! Please know that this questionnaire is just meant to help you come up with some ideas. I am going to adore anything you send me and (hopefully) we'll both gain a new friend. Thanks so much!

Pumpkin: pumpkin forever, yo.

Alcohol: wine, beer (imported and microbreweries), cider, vodka, dark rum, coffee liquer… yah, I like booze.

Are you a fan of the TV show Penny Dreadful? I really liked the first 5 episodes but stopped watching. I love Eva Green and Josh Hartnett, so I will probably pick it up again.

What are your coffee and tea preferences? Do you prefer one, the other, both, or neither (and if it's neither, what about things like hot cider and cocoa)? Loose leaf or bags, whole bean or ground? Is caffeine OK? Any gadgetry you're in need of? Any brands or flavors that you particularly love, loathe, or want to try? I love both coffee and tea. I have a tassimo and use it daily. For tea, I love loose leaf and will try anything - but I love green, rooibos, chai, oolong, herbal etc. Teavana is a favourite but I love discovering new companies.

What's your sense of humor like? Do you enjoy puns? Play on words? Dirty humor? Dry humor? Who are some of your favorite comedians? Dry humour. Sarcasm. Snark. Witty banter.

Do you like board games? If so, which ones? Traditional or more unique? (like Settlers of Catan, Small World, Red Dragon Inn, etc): I love old school stuff like Clue and Scrabble, and I LOVE Cards Against Humanity.

Is there anything that you specifically do NOT want to receive? You know, I really can’t think of anything. Maybe chocolate covered insects. Or bug related in general.

Plain or fun socks? Fun! I love crazy colours and patterns and animals and stuff.

Name one (or as many as you would like) thing you would like to learn more about? Oh god - where to begin… languages, ancient civilizations, travel and culture, food, wire wrapping, soap making, animals, astrology, divination… anything really.

What one thing you would like to do more of? Travel. And exercise.

What are some things that fascinate you? Or, What would you like to know more about? See above

Would you like any cookie butter (just to be clear, store-bought, not home-made, and does contain wheat since it's, y'know, cookie butter)? I discovered Trader Joe’s cookie butter last year in NYC. It’s pure heaven.

Is there any particular piece (or pieces) of art (painting, photograph, etc) that speaks to you in some way? There’s no particular piece but I like Mucha, Degas, Van Gogh, Basquiat and Bosch. I’m also a huge pop culture fan and love looking for art from Mondo or Gallery 1988 as well as etsy.

What kinds of things would you like from the Lilith BPAL or BPTP update (or are you joining a decant circle?) I’m not joining a circle and I’m most interested in (sorry about CAPS, just copying from announcement) GIVE ME THY BREATH, MY SISTER, LITTLE LADY MACBETH, MEUS AMOR AETERNUS (this one looks incredible), EN GARDE, MUDDY PUDDLES and ONCE UPON A TIME. OK, I totally caved and joined a circle and ordered decants/bottles of everything I wanted. I have no restraint.

Do you want to received knit or crocheted items? If so, could you describe or even link to a couple of items similar to what you would like to receive? I love scarves and mittens and leg warmers and handwarmers.

Would you like anything from Lush? More like, what wouldn’t I like from Lush. I love lush, sooo much (wiccy magic muscle bars, shower jellies, bath bombs etc)

Do you prefer hand-made or store-bought? Both!!
SPICY! Scale of 1 to 10, with 1 being "oh, that's a bit too much black pepper for me" and 10 being "ghost pepper? scorpion pepper? I laugh at these! I love as much heat as you can throw my way!" Where are you? A solid 5. I like spice and flavour with some heat.

What is your BPAL "Holy Grail"?
Rares: Antique Lace and Pinched with 4 Aces. I've managed to track down a 1/4 bottle of each but I would take any little bit at all. Also, TAL small batch of Seduction IX. I lost mine in my move and and I'm heartbroken. For GC's, Dorian and Snake Oil are the blends I reach for the most often and love the greatest.
Analog or Digital? Or Both?
Both. I collect vintage LP's and will pick up the odd CD at Value Village, but I love itunes and I paid for Spotify premium because I hate the ads and I like to be able to download my fave tracks to listen to offlline.
What scents from other perfume companies are you really wanting to have in your collection and or are just really wanting to test? Companies like NAVA, Arcana, Solstice Scents, Possets, Haus of Gloi etc.....?
I really, really want to try some NAVA but I find it so hard to navigate their website and understand their terminology - any kind of general catalog samples would be so appreciated. Haus of Gloi, the same (but I'm dying to try Ghost Puffs). Arcana isn't one that I've had great success with, and I've never tried Solstice or Possets.

Do you have an affinity for any specific animals?
Cats. I love cats. All kinds domestic or big game cats. Foxes (arctic, red and fennec), wolves, chickadees. I think squirrels are adorable.

Kitchen Needs or Wants?
I LOVE kitchen stuff. I love cooking. I could use a garlic press, cool tea towels (halloween theme SO welcome), and this is the greatest ladle EVER: nessie ladle
Makeup! Do you like it, would you want some? If so what brands do you like to wear?
I love makeup, especially lip gloss, eye liner and eye shadow. I subscribe to ipsy and and I'm just getting into more name brands (like urban decay and lancome, etc) but thy can be super pricey so unless my Witch works at MAC or a beauty counter, I definitely don't expect it. I do like indie brands like geek chic cosmetics too, and if my Witch knows of a cool brad to intro me to, awesome. I'm down with fun colours and sparkle and really anything aside from yellow shades (too pale).
Chocolate fiends ahoy! What kind of chocolate do you like? Do you like any other things in it or just plain good ole chocolate?
I like chocolate and love milk and dark over white. I don't have any particular brands I must have, but I'd love to try things not available in Canada. I like nuts and toffee and peanut butter or fruit mixed in with my chocolate as well. Caramel/chocolate is one thing I'm not crazy about.
Would you be opposed to receiving a ton of Halloween themed items?
NOPE. Fave time of the year.

Would you be interested in any special little thing I might be able to pick up from the Great Lakes Bat Festival this Saturday? Both Janell Cannon (author of Stellaluna and other kids' books) and Fiona Reid (illustrator for lots of animal field guides) will be there, so would you possibly be interested in something like an autographed copy of Stellaluna or one of Cannon's or Reid's other books? Or something from the Organization for Bat Conservation, like a shirt or otherswag?
No thank you.
What items from the Weenie update interest you, should you have to option of getting anything as a gift from your Witch??? Would you be ok with decants, or bottles?
I did join a circle, but I have a few that I would love to try that had to be cut for budget reasons, and decants are fine Départ Pour Le Sabbat (Aufbruch Zum Hexensabbat), The Witches’ Rout (the Carcass), La Femme de Satan, Frosted Pumpkin Spice Cookie, Samhain, Sugar Skull 2015, Apple I.

What's your favorite scary movie? Or movies, either way. If you don't like horror, what are your favorite movies to watch this time of year?
I adore scary movies. I tend to prefer intense thrillers and comedy horror over torture porn (think Hostel, Saw, The Hills Have Eyes remakes). I love to watch Nightmare on Elm Street and Scream series, Sinister, Insidious, the Conjuring, Evil Dead series, The Cabin in the Woods, The Faculty and the Crow as well as Hocus Pocus, Practical Magic and the Nightmare Before Christmas around Halloween. I always take a 5 day break from work around Halloween, just to watch horror flicks and eat candy and de-stress before my job goes nuclear at Christmas.

Blu-ray or DVD?
Blu-ray or dvd is fine, I can play both.

Game systems - console or computer? Mac/PC? Which console?
PS3 and Nintendo 2DS. I don't game on my laptop.

Are you dressing up for Halloween and if so do you need any accessories for if?
I don't know if I'm dressing up yet, so I'm going to say no.
Talk to me about bags, what kinds do you like? Sizes and styles?
I always like messenger and tote bags. Big enough to carry my iPad Air is good, or to be used for reusable shopping bags.
What are your favorite fandoms and do you want to receive anything related to such?
Currently my fav fandoms are Mad Max: Fury Road, Orphan Black, The 100, Marvel (Movies and MCU - specifically Black Widow, Agent Carter tv/movies but Hawkeye(s), Captain Marvel for comic verse). I would love cool stuff on etsy for these fandoms or anything you think I'd love. (I have a big Funko Pop Figure and Action figure collection, so maybe just not those or have a mod ask me if you're concerned I might already own it).
What are you planning to order from the Weenies update?
I ordered some bottles and decants from my decantress, but anything else I really wanted to try I listed above.

The Last Huzzah of the NY Renaissance Faire happens this weekend and I'm going! Is there anything you might want? (Besides a turkey leg, which won't ship well!)
I've never actually been to a Ren Faire, so if there is something you'd think I'd enjoy, than sure!

Do you like comics or graphic novels? Any issues or collections you want to read?
I LOVE comics. Massively. One GN I'm super eager to read is this one (doesn't have to be a brand new copy; if you can find a gently used verson for cheap, go for it)

Do you like fanfic? Would you like a story written for you as part of your gift? What characters/fandoms/pairings etc do you like?
I love fic, and write it. You can check out my stuff here (be warned, it's often angsty and sometimes has adult/NSFW situations) to get an idea of what I dig. I join Yuletide every year on Ao3.

Where do you have wishlists at? If you could please link to them or to a post that links to them. (Amazon, Etsy, Think Geek, Pinterest, Sephora, Lush, BPAL/BPTP, Soap Box Company, everywhere and anywhere!)
My BPAL wishlist is in my signature and I've got an etsy one in my blog. I don't have an amazon one, my pinterest is purely black milk. I will try to make one for thinkgeek and sephora and list them in my blog asap. BPAL is up to date, etsy is not (I'll fix tonight).

Let's say you have indicated interest in receiving a hand knitted item. What colors, exactly, do you like? If you could provide color swatches here or to pinterest (or something visual), that would help out a lot.
I love emerald green, burgandy/wine, dark purple, soft grey, and deepest black.

Would you rather receive a bunch of little packages through the round, a couple of medium packages, or one big package at the end?
Whatever my Witch can afford. Shipping can be expense. I love getting some little ones and I love receiving a big one. Whatever works for you (I love e-cards and emails and ninja messages too)

For those of us with out-of-country Witchees, would you be happy with receiving a few packages from local to you merchants (say, through Etsy or equivalent)?
Of course!!! I love it when anyone helps to support local/indie merchants and shops.

If/when you go to the mall, for which store(s) do you beeline? Lush, Disney Store, Aritzia, lululemon, Sephora, Roots, Northface, Anthropologie, Top Shop, Bench, H&M, Chapters.

Subscription Boxes: Currently just ipsy, but I'm trying out randomfandom box for October, because Mad Max: Fury Road.

Would Witchees like something from IKEA? (Or any other not always accessible by everyone store?)
I loved my ikea garlic press that recently died after over a decade of use. We just went a few months ago and I bought pillows, callax units for the lp collection, and a bunch of other stuff too.

Do you like tarts/candles/incense? If so, what type of scents?
Incense is a huge no (headache central for me and the boy) and I love candles but, but my other half has a TBI and he's super sensitive to smells. I had scentsy but that was event to much for him. I'll have to say no since some scents are ok and others are completely no for him (I wouldn't want it to go to waste).

Is there anything you wish you could have picked up from the Dragon*Con exclusives?
I picked up everything I desperately wanted, but I'd love to try decants/testers of the peaches.

Is there a GC you've been dying to try but haven't got around to yet?
Wishlist is updated in my signature

**The questionnaire asked about gold & silver jewelry, but how do you feel about copper jewelry? Do you like colorful jewelry, or do you prefer to keep it neutral?
Copper is fine! I have a massive jewellery collection (I worked for 2 Canadian retail jewellery stores for years, the sister sold Stella&Dot, etc). I love all types - fun, loud and statement styles as well as understated and classic. Copper is cool as well.

We asked about decorating style, but are you interested in receiving decorations for your home? Are you interested in things that go on the wall or things that go on shelves?
Both are fine - but I am in a small apartment so space is limited.

Office supplies hound? Pens, pencils, journals, any preference, or favorites?
I love journals, specifically handmade ones. Pens are always welcome.

Talk to me about socks! Is there anything, dear, dear Witchee, that I can get for you from Sock Dreams? Anything from another place?
I've never shopped on Sock Dreams before. I love a pair of fuzzy, soft warm boot socks (Canadian Winters). Bright colours and patterns are welcome.

I live near a huuuuge candy store. What kind of candy do you like? Gummies? Caramel? Chocolate? Sour? Sugar-free?
Gummies, chocolate, sweet or sour. Caramel in small doses is ok.

How do you feel about animal products? Not so much animal toys or food, but more like furs, paws, bones, etc.
No thank you.

Are you interested in receiving any restaurant.com gift certificates for your area?
I don't think this is available in my area.

How do you feel about "toys" - stuffed animals and the like?
I'm such a stuffed animal lover. I have 3 from squishables (Werewolf, Arctic Fox and Grey Kitten). I have some Funko stuffys of Thor and Captain America. I'm a big kid who still collects toys (action figures) as well as high end statues and collectibles. I have some Every After High dolls (Madeline Hatter and Cerise Hood) too.

Did you see the eclipse last night? How do you feel about astrological events, like eclipses? Any interest in the Blood Moon Eclipse scent from BPAL?
I watched for a bit. I'm interested in trying the perfume, but it's not something likely need a bottle of.

Witchee's, how tall are you? And perhaps, what's your arm span (from wrist to wrist)?
5'6. No idea about span.

How do you feel about the 4 elements? Or are you more of an Asian 5 elements person? Do you feel strongly about any of the elements, like a connection or a preference?
I think in order of connection for me it's : Air, Water, Fire and Earth. Air and Water are for sure my strongest connections.

How do you feel about bento boxes? Is it something you would use if you were to get one?
Definitely

Scarves, shawls or cowls? Mittens, gloves, fingerless mitts or wristlets?
Scarves, gloves, fingerless mitts and wristlets.

how do you feel about online classes? Like, say, craftsy or creativebug? Or even lynda.com?
No thank you.

What do we want from Paintbox Soapworks?
Everything. I LOVE PBS. I've only had her soap, but I'm so interested in trying her scrubs. All soaps and scrubs are welcome, any scents.

If I were to make you some art, would you prefer a frame that hangs or one that sits? And what color/style would you prefer?
Hang. I have cats, so sitting frames are not practical

How do you feel about gourmet marshmallows?
sure!
Are you a slatherer or a dabber?
SLATHERER.

Talk to me, dear witchies, about tea. I know we've covered this a little, but I really need the nitty gritty here- not just companies you like and don't like (Teavana? Adagio? David's? Some tiny place?) but I also want to know the other stuff: top 3 flavors, loose or bagged, the kinds of tea accessories you use- or have always wanted. Be specific. Provide links if necessary.

I have an plastic tea maker from Teaopia that is great. I'd love a travel tumbler specifically for tea. I pretty much love all teas, but herbal citrus blends (perfect for iced tea) are my current loves. I don't sweeten my teas aside from the odd bit of honey.

Villainess is putting out brand new stuff for the first time in a while (as opposed to bringing back former lines). Sooo.... who wants it?
Honeyleaf sounds wonderful. I love villainess soaps and my absolute favourite item they make is the Smack. I haven't bought one in years because of the shipping fees.

How does everyone feel about duct tape crafts? Any favorite patterns?
No thank you
Are there any flowers you especially like?
Lilac, lavender are my two faves. Not a big flower fan.

Would you be interested in any cozies or cases (yarn o fabric, not hard cases) for tech stuff (phone, laptop' etc) or for cups/mugs/bottles or anything else similar.
Cozies for my coffee or tea cups are awesome.

Would you like Halloween or Day of the Dead themed ornaments or a "bunting"?
Halloween decorations are always welcome.

Are there witchees who would like book related gifts like a booklight, bookmark, bookseat or something for your reading gadget,like a cover or a light for example.
Sure. Bookmarks are always loved.
I make handmade journals, mini albums and similar items. Would my witchee be interested in something like that?
I love handmade journals.
What songs/music/artists/CD's do you like to listen to around Halloween?
I don't really do CD's anymore - spotify playlists are great though!
Are you interested in leg warmers at all?
Yup.
Is your Halloween style scary, cutesy, folksy, grotesque . . .?
Scary with some cute.

I bought the Portal board game last week & it came with a Portal 2 steam free download code. I already have the game on another console & it's one of my favorite series of all time. Soooo, would you want it?
I don't think so - I rarely have time to play what games I have on my PS3. Thanks though!

Have you read The Martian? Or do you plan on watching the movie?
I'm planning on doing both.
NaNoWriMo - Pertaining to that, how does everyone feel about such things? Will anyone be participating? How about NaNo swag, is there any you want?
I'd LOVE to do NaNo, but November is a such a busy time of work for me. I tend to focus on participating in Yuletide instead.

Honey or beeswax products? Discuss.
I love beeswax lip balms and candles and use only honey or maple syrup as natural sweeteners (I'm lucky to have an apiary down the road from my Mother's house and my cousin taps the maple trees on his property).
How do you feel about bumper stickers and car magnets? What do you like--cute, pretty, snarky, geeky/fandomy?
I just got a mad max themed one for my boyfriends car, and I don't drive so I think we're ok.

Do you have any phobia's that your Witch should be aware of?
No real phobia's but I really dislike bugs.

Trading Post Weenies are live! Anything calling to you?
EVERYTHING. It's an AMAZING update. My faves are: At Midnight With a Pumpkin Light, Chocolate Pumpkin Bath Oil, MPF 13 Hair Gloss, October Claw Polish and the Second Spring Claw Polish.

Speaking of nail things, it that time of year and I am doing my jamberry order, Would you want some Lovely Jamberry's for your nails?
I've never tried! Patterns look excellent. I'd for sure try it out.

Do you like or want to try Marmite?
No thank you.
Some folks have already said they do not want used nail polish. If you haven't already chimed in about that... would you be interested in a bottle of BPTP claw polish (in this case, either Event Horizon or Baku) that has been used for one manicure?
Once used is fine

Are there any DISCONTINUED (not LE) BPAL oils that you wish you had, or had a little more of?
Hmmm... Antique Lace for always and I'm still upset I don't have a bottle of Tintagel, or imps of Yvaine or Nocnitsa.
Is there anything fairly basic that you're always running out of and need to buy more of?
Nothing that I can think of at the moment.
Anything interest you from the recent Blooddrop update?
I've never dried Blooddrop before, but in the Halloween scents I like: Spellbound, Creatures of the Night, Ankou and Paris in Fall. Just decants though, since I've never tried this brand before. How to you feel about foreign spices/flavorings?
OMG yes. I LOVE to cook and I'm always into trying our new flavours and exotic spices.

Dearest Witchee, can I get you anything from Shiro Cosmetics? I'm going to place an order soon and perhaps you are interested in some of their goodies? https://shirocosmetics.com (https://shirocosmetics.com)
POP CULTURE MAKEUP?? Oh god this will be a LONG list (I'm so sorry) The Well-Organized Mind shadow No yet so Damaged shadow Felix Felices lip gloss Every Flavour lip gloss red in my ledger gloss glowstick of destiny shadow cognitive recalibration shadow lingered in twilight shadow ANYTHING from the Super Collective shadow collection Any of the miyizaki tinted balms

WISHLISTS:
ETSY WISHLIST--- sorry, I hate amazon so I don't have a wishlist their (horrible customer service experience, have refused to shop there for 5 years but I don't begrudge anyone from shopping there - to each their own )

SEPHORA

THINKGEEK

sarandipitee

September 22, 2015

deadgirldeviant's Blog

My extra SW2015 Q&A answers

OK, this is my first official Switch Witch, and I'm hella nervous.....but I keep telling myself, if I got thru the website and forum, made it thru all that nervousness, and here I am a year into the addiction, I can do this too, right!!!?? right!! SO, I will answer most or all of any Q&A stuff I see ertaining to SW2015 here!!!! *****friend me on facebook, I'm a member of all the BPAL groups except GUSPers Pumpkin? Well, I like the Starbucks PSL's, like fancier pumpkin chocolates, but am not ALL THE THINGS PUMPKIN!!! Pumpkin seeds, sure, but how about fleur d'sel chocolate covered caramels, or cut covered caramel apples!!!???? OH YES!! Now we're talkin!! Booze? I do like a good drink every now and then, but don't drink often, too busy with kids. My hard drink preferences are margaritas, fruity stuff, cosmos, but I like wines, not too dry, sweeter side, and beers. I once lived over in Germany, so I dig dubbels, ales, IPA's, weisens, etc. Decorating? If I can figure out how to get pics of my house on my new laptop and post them here I will!!! I married my husband for love and his IT Tech skills! I build a lot of the rooms around focal key pieces, which usually are art or knickknacks I've collected over the years. Penny Dreadful? YES PLEASE!!!! I love this show. Coffee and tea preferences? I love both, but can elucidate. I prefer cappuccino froth, but understand the need for latte's, I like hazelnut, white choc, tiramisu, crème brulee. As far as teas go, the blacker the better. I used to be a barista, co coffee and tea doesn't affect me much like others. Hot cocoa is no Bueno. Cider I prefer cold. Loose leaf teas are fine, I can grind beans, I like Harrogate, Adagio, Teavana, Tazo, pretty open...just no chai or overly fruity stuff please and thank you. My sense of humor? Dirty-minded, sarcastic, dark. Gods I am so not up to date on comedians, but over the years I've like Robin Williams, Bobcat Goldthwaite, S'more, Chris Tucker, Judy Tenuta, Emo, Gallagher, MTV's The State, Kids in the Hall, Kristen Wiig, Rebel Wilson, Eddie Izzard, Lewis Black, John Stewart, George Carlin, to name a few. I like drag queens too!!! Reading is fundamental!!! Board games? WE are firmly in a Munchkin, Cards Against Humanity, Uno, Life, Monopoly house, lol!! Is there anything I DO NOT want? At this time, nope, can't think of anything Socks? FUN FUN FUN!! I have a penchant for Nightmare Before Christmas, gothy, bats/skulls, or Halloween ones Thing{s} I would like to learn more about? Canning. I know about dehydrating, but not canning. I would like to learn more about clay metal, metalworking, cabochoning, decoupaging, always willing to learn more about historical costume, tech terms, how to sew corsets maybe, or bustling. Oh yeah survival skills and camping techniques would be cool...I never was a Girl scout, too morbid. Ancient History and buffing up on Mythology. What would I like to do more of? I have dedicated myself the last 10 years to raising kids. While I do not regret that, as a mom it means ignoring my own needs or wants. I used to do a shit ton of crafting, aspiring to open my own business. I actually vended goth clubs with things I made, as well as co-op'd art from other friends. I used to aspire to sew grand outfits. I have ignored that. It was my art, so I have ignored a part of myself. Both kids are now in school. The youngest in in K, the oldest in 4th. I have major back problems which limit my mobility, so I figure, if I have alone time, and usually have to sit, why not get back into doing what I love. I like taking nature, architectural and cemetery photography too! What would I like to know more about? There are so many beautiful, fun, wondrous things on this planet, I cannot name just one or 2!! Arts!! just start there!! Arts! -------------- Cookie butter? what is that? Sounds evil and tempting. Are there any pieces of art that speak to me? I like to many different artists, mediums, and styles that it's hard to peg one, but I can tell you I have a lot of fairy art, including Kinyuko Y Craft, Amy Brown, Jessica Galbreth, spiritual art from Alex Gray and Susan Seddon-Boulet, I collect Frida Khalo things, art from artists who sold in the squares of New Orleans, a lot of cemetery photography, art of Celtic, Egyptian nature, and Day of the Dead. Kachina's speak to me, totems, I've always wanted a Ball joint doll, but couldn't afford one. I like weird, morbid, dark, quirky, ancient. I have always liked art thru history, and styles in fashion as well as furniture. What things from the Lilith or BPTP update am I interested in? I still need to review the descriptions better, but I did see notes I like on a quick examination. I have not joined any decant circles for this round, but am a member of Deeks Decants Knitted or crocheted items? SURE!! fingerless gloves, hipster beanies, super long scarves. I can dig up links soon **I intend to blog about links on webpages I like, give ideas*** What things do I want to do? go back to New Orleans, take art jewelry classes. What things do I want to get? Fluevogs!!!!! because shoes! a new espresso machine, so I can save money!!! Decorative shelves to store fragile collectibles and herbs. ------------- Lush? oh hai, yeah!!!!! I like Olive Branch wash, face scrubs for sensitive skin, bath bombs. more Karma! hand-made or store bought? Quality can be found, as well as personality, in hand made items. The dedication of the artist within the item. Store bought is ok, but I like personal touch when possible. Spicy? OH HELL YES!!!! I have been known to put scorpion pepper salt on everything!!!! I can go to a 10, but my aging tummy prefers maybe an 8.

deadgirldeviant

September 22, 2015

LisaNut's Blog-O-Matic

Switch Witch 2015

9/17/15

Pumpkin? No thank you

Booze? Sure! I'm mostly into mead, hard cider, wine (red or white) & recently discovered HARD ROOT BEER

Want anything from Yellowstone? Be it postcards, key chains, shot glasses, pint glasses, or huckleberry what have you? Huckleberry stuff sounds good, pictures are always good.

9/18/15

I know there is a question about "decorating style", but if you're comfortable, could you should us some photos of your spaces? For those of us who like to art and craft, it can be nice to have a visual sense of decorating style! Hmmm, I'll see what I can do. Our camera is missing. You can see some of what i like on Pinterest. I'll try to add that link to my sig.

9/19/15

Are you a fan of the TV show Penny Dreadful? Have not watched it.

What are your coffee and tea preferences? Do you prefer one, the other, both, or neither (and if it's neither, what about things like hot cider and cocoa)? Loose leaf or bags, whole bean or ground? Is caffeine OK? Any gadgetry you're in need of? Any brands or flavors that you particularly love, loathe, or want to try?
NOT COFFEE. Love tea, hot chocolate, cider. Loose leaf or bags. I love Adagio, Zhena's Gypsy, Numi & a bunch of others & am always willing to try something new.

What's your sense of humor like? Do you enjoy puns? Play on words? Dirty humor? Dry humor? Who are some of your favorite comedians?
British humor, word play
Do you like board games? If so, which ones? Traditional or more unique? (like Settlers of Catan, Small World, Red Dragon Inn, etc)
Yes, but we don't get to play them very often. I'd be open to pretty much anything that is "family" friendly

Is there anything that you specifically do NOT want to receive?
hmmmm I'll have to think about that one.

Plain or fun socks?
Either warm/cozy/slipper-ish socks for wearing around the house or just plain fun ones.

Name one (or as many as you would like) thing you would like to learn more about?
Music. History. a variety of sciences. Some examples can be found on my amazon list

What one thing you would like to do more of?
Sleep. Crafting. spending time with friends or actually relaxing/playing with my family.

9/20/15

Would you like any cookie butter (just to be clear, store-bought, not home-made, and does contain wheat since it's, y'know, cookie butter)?
COOKIE!! BUTTER!! Is chocolate involved? "cuz then it's a yes. If there is dark chocolate and nuts then it's a HELL YES and THANK YOU

Is there any particular piece (or pieces) of art (painting, photograph, etc) that speaks to you in some way?

What kinds of things would you like from the Lilith BPAL or BPTP update (or are you joining a decant circle?)
Blood and Judgment So Well Commedled Little Lady Macbeth
CATCH ME, DAD
EN GARDE
ONCE UPON A TIME
THE WORST PILLOW

Do you want to received knit or crocheted items? If so, could you describe or even link to a couple of items similar to what you would like to receive? I love anything hand/home-made. You can see examples of stuff I like on my etsy list and pinterest boards. Let me know if you need help with the links!

9/21/15

Would you like anything from Lush?
Yes Anything that you think I might like. I do have some specific items mentioned on my amazon list

Do you prefer hand-made or store-bought? Whichever works for you. I love both!

SPICY! Scale of 1 to 10, with 1 being "oh, that's a bit too much black pepper for me" and 10 being "ghost pepper? scorpion pepper? I laugh at these! I love as much heat as you can throw my way!" Where are you? Probably a 2 or 3. I prefer non-pepper spices, usually.

What is your BPAL "Holy Grail"? Not sure that I have one. So much to love!

Analog or Digital? Or Both? Uhm, both?

What scents from other perfume companies are you really wanting to have in your collection and or are just really wanting to test? Companies like NAVA, Arcana, Solstice Scents, Possets, Haus of Gloi etc.....? Always happy to try something new. I've had enough Posses & NAVA for right now, though.

9/22

Do you have an affinity for any specific animals? I've joked that if reincarnation turns out to be real, I'd like to be a well-loved house cat in my next life so I could catch up on my sleep and cause mischief. I love most animals. Favorites include wolves, dolphins, bats, eagles, hawks, foxes, lemurs, turtles . . . . and so many others

Kitchen Needs or Wants? check my amazon list.

Makeup! Do you like it, would you want some? If so what brands do you like to wear?
There are a few things on my amazon list. If you have some fun samples you think I might like, that's cool too.

Chocolate fiends ahoy! What kind of chocolate do you like? Do you like any other things in it or just plain good ole chocolate? Dark chocolate! Plain or with nuts, fruit, grains, yogurt JUST ABOUT ANYTHING!

Would you be opposed to receiving a ton of Halloween themed items? Maybe not a ton - we have limited space! But a few decorations or other fun things are always welcome.

9/23/15

Would you be interested in any special little thing I might be able to pick up from the Great Lakes Bat Festival this Saturday? Both Janell Cannon (author of Stellaluna and other kids' books) and Fiona Reid (illustrator for lots of animal field guides) will be there, so would you possibly be interested in something like an autographed copy of Stellaluna or one of Cannon's or Reid's other books? Or something from the Organization for Bat Conservation, like a shirt or other swag? OOOH! Kids' books on bats would be awesome! I love bats though - both the cutesy-not-realistic ones and the real ones with all their funky noses & ears. So ANYTHING bat related would be really cool - especially if related to the Conservation.

What items from the Weenie update interest you, should you have to option of getting anything as a gift from your Witch??? Would you be ok with decants, or bottles?

Decants - even half full decants are awesome for me (not that I mind the occasional bottle)
ALL THE APPLES but esp. I, III & IV
A Witch Riding on a Dragon
Second Spring
Frosted Pumpkin Spice Cookie
La Femme de Satan
Feeding the Dead
Sonnet d’Automne 2015
Dia de los Muertos

What's your favorite scary movie? Or movies, either way. If you don't like horror, what are your favorite movies to watch this time of year?
I actually like a lot of m night shyamalan's movies. Also The Shining (although I like the book better), The Others, Evil Dead, Season 1 of American Horror (and the first half of season 2) Evil Dead, Pan's Labyrinth
And there was an old B& W movie based on a story I'd read years ago. I used to have the VCR tape, but it's long gone. At first I thought it might be the old version of House on Haunted Hill, but when I looked at that online it wasn't the same one. SImilar title, though. A group of people are invited to the house for a "Fear" study and it gets pretty fearsome.

9/24/15
Blu-ray or DVD? Either

Game systems - console or computer? Mac/PC? Which console? Nope, none.

Are you dressing up for Halloween and if so do you need any accessories for if?
YES! I splurged and bought THIS SHIRT for Halloween & am trying to make a "Yarned & Dangerous" look for Trick or Treating with the family. BTW - Oldest Daughter will be "Lucinda the good little witch" from "Sofia the First" and youngest will be "Peg" from "Peg Plus Cat" Both costumes homemade with help from my mom. Hubs will probably be the fourth Doctor, since it is the only time he will wear the scarf I made for him years ago.

Talk to me about bags, what kinds do you like? Sizes and styles?
I'm pretty well set for bags, unless it's something handmade and/or unique. In that case, I tend to go for BIG bags to carry EVERYTHING, although as my kids grow out of needing diaper items, I may find more use for small/medium bags. I often use reusable bags for groceries, too.

What are your favorite fandoms and do you want to receive anything related to such? See my fav TV & movie lists for fandoms. And I LOVE fandom/geek items.

What are you planning to order from the Weenies update? Nothing, although there are things I'd like.

The Last Huzzah of the NY Renaissance Faire happens this weekend and I'm going! Is there anything you might want? (Besides a turkey leg, which won't ship well!)
If you see something that makes you think of me, then grab it

Do you like comics or graphic novels? Any issues or collections you want to read?
see my amazon list

Do you like fanfic? Would you like a story written for you as part of your gift? What characters/fandoms/pairings etc do you like?
That could be fun. Use someone from my TV/Movie and/or amazon lists & surprise me!

Where do you have wishlists at? If you could please link to them or to a post that links to them. (Amazon, Etsy, Think Geek, Pinterest, Sephora, Lush, BPAL/BPTP, Soap Box Company, everywhere and anywhere!)

9/25/15

Let's say you have indicated interest in receiving a hand knitted item. What colors, exactly, do you like? If you could provide color swatches here or to pinterest (or something visual), that would help out a lot.
Blues & purples are special favorites. "Denim" is practically a neutral color for me, although my winter coat is grey. My only hat is brown & matches nothing else, actually, so that would be a good possibility! You can see some of my favorite colors & styles on pinterest.
https://www.pinterest.com/nutmadebylisa/my-style/

Would you rather receive a bunch of little packages through the round, a couple of medium packages, or one big package at the end?
Whatever works for you!

For those of us with out-of-country Witchees, would you be happy with receiving a few packages from local to you merchants (say, through Etsy or equivalent)? Sure

Would Witchees like something from IKEA? (Or any other not always accessible by everyone store?) Nothing comes to mind

If/when you go to the mall, for which store(s) do you beeline?
Kids' stores! For myself, book stores or body shop/lush type stores

Do you receive any subscription boxes (julep, lootcrate, ipsy, birchbox, etc.)?
Nope

Do you like tarts/candles/incense? If so, what type of scents? Wax Tarts are OK, as are the few candles I have on my amazon list. Anything with smoke tends to set off hub's sinuses, but now that we are in open window season again, I can sneak some in while he's at work!

Is there anything you wish you could have picked up from the Dragon*Con exclusives? I did not even look at them, so I don't really know.

Is there a GC you've been dying to try but haven't got around to yet? Anything on my wishlist is good.

The questionnaire asked about gold & silver jewelry, but how do you feel about copper jewelry? Do you like colorful jewelry, or do you prefer to keep it neutral?
Copper, colorful, neutral - It's all good!

We asked about decorating style, but are you interested in receiving decorations for your home? Are you interested in things that go on the wall or things that go on shelves?
Unless it's something you made special, probably not. There is room for a few pictures on the walls yet, but mostly all our free space is filled!

Office supplies hound? No Thank you!

Talk to me about socks! Is there anything, dear, dear Witchee, that I can get for you from Sock Dreams?
Slipper-socks with the treads on the bottom would be cool. Or just any fun, funky socks.

I live near a huuuuge candy store. What kind of candy do you like? Gummies? Caramel? Chocolate? Sour? Sugar-free?
Chocolate. Dark chocolate. Dark chocolate covered stuff (mmm, esp. marshmallows!)

9/26/15

How do you feel about animal products? Not so much animal toys or food, but more like furs, paws, bones, etc.
I have a "stuffed" rabbit that an aunt made for me using real rabbit fur. Please don't hate me.

Are you interested in receiving any restaurant.com gift certificates for your area?
Yes - anything for pizza, Greek, or burgers! 94 AeroSquadron, WG Grinders both look good.

9/27/15

How do you feel about "toys" - stuffed animals and the like? Anything you made yourself and/or just really made you think of me is cool.

9/28/15

Did you see the eclipse last night? How do you feel about astrological events, like eclipses? Any interest in the Blood Moon Eclipse scent from BPAL? I didn't get to see the eclipse. Clouds & kids both managed to keep that from happening. Hopefully in 18 years, the weather will be good & I'll be a healthy 60+ who is up for going outside at night to see it.

Witchee's, how tall are you? And perhaps, what's your arm span (from wrist to wrist)?
I am 5'2" ( and a half?). Arm span is somewhere btwn 51.5 and 52 inches.

Scarves, shawls or cowls? Mittens, gloves, fingerless mitts or wristlets? YES! but seriously, I'd probably prefer a cowl at this point although I love shawls and scarves so much I can't imagine I'd be remotely disappointed with any of those options. Mittens or fingerless mitts probably for the other part, although, again, it's hard not to be ecstatic at receiving anything of that ilk.

How do you feel about the 4 elements? Or are you more of an Asian 5 elements person? Do you feel strongly about any of the elements, like a connection or a preference? I don't feel particularly strongly about any of them.

How do you feel about bento boxes? Is it something you would use if you were to get one? Can I keep yarn/toys/books or such in it? If so, It's definitely a good thing!

how do you feel about online classes? Like, say, craftsy or creativebug? Or even lynda.com? I have a few free crafsty mini-classes that I've begun . . . perhaps after Christmas I can get back to them. I think I have a wishlist of classes there. I'm not familiar with the other ones. If it's something you think I'd like, then I'll enjoy trying something new.

9/29/15

What do we want from Paintbox Soapworks?
ALL THE THINGS!

*ahem* You can find some favorites on my amazon list.

If I were to make you some art, would you prefer a frame that hangs or one that sits? And what color/style would you prefer?
Hmmm - if it's smaller, sitting would be OK. Otherewise either way works & something wooden or wood colored/neutral.

How do you feel about gourmet marshmallows?
TO DIE FOR!

Are you a slatherer or a dabber?
Usually more of a dabber.

Talk to me, dear witchies, about tea. I know we've covered this a little, but I really need the nitty gritty here- not just companies you like and don't like (Teavana? Adagio? David's? Some tiny place?) but I also want to know the other stuff: top 3 flavors, loose or bagged, the kinds of tea accessories you use- or have always wanted. Be specific. Provide links if necessary.
Top 3 flavors:
Chai (oolong, green, mate, herbal, regular, chocolate, apple, etc - I just LOVE chai!)
Lemon honey ginger (or lemon honey or lemon ginger. Prefer not black tea, but any other would be awesome)
Bagged Vanilla oolong from adagio
**and I just sampled their chai mate latte & am in love!**
Slight preferance for bags, but I have all the stuff for doing loose, too. As for tea supplies - honey sticks are the only things that are cheaper than the specialized water heaters that I'd be interested in!
You can find some examples of stuff I like or want to try on my amazon & etsy lists. I am also on the adagio site & have a wishlist there.

Villainess is putting out brand new stuff for the first time in a while (as opposed to bringing back former lines). Sooo.... who wants it?
Bonfire Days
Black Out
Crushed
Coffee Break
DST
Decadence
Goldflake
Ginger Snapped
Jai Mahal
Just Right
Smokescreen
Some More

sample sized soaps, smack, smooch, whipped or mud are all OK

How does everyone feel about duct tape crafts? Any favorite patterns?
If the color/style is something you think I'd like, sure!
Are there any flowers you especially like? lavender. lilac, peony, violets

Would you be interested in any cozies or cases (yarn or fabric, not hard cases) for tech stuff (phone, laptop' etc) or for cups/mugs/bottles or anything else similar.
I'd be more interested in wearable stuff, but a cute and/or geeky case for a tablet or cozies that fit mason jars would be fun.

Would you like Halloween or Day of the Dead themed ornaments or a "bunting" ?
As long as it's fun & cute - ie "kid friendly" rather than overly scarey or grotesque. We all like realistc bats as well as cutesy ones, cute skulls, candy, witches, cats, etc all OK.

Are there witchees who would like book related gifts like a booklight, bookmark, bookseat or something for your reading gadget,like a cover or a light for example.
Booklight and/or bookmarks would be awesome!

I make handmade journals, mini albums and similar items. Would my witchee be interested in something like that?
Oh yes!

What songs/music/artists/CD's do you like to listen to around Halloween?

Are you interested in leg warmers at all?
Funky, washable, warm would always work for me!

Is your Halloween style scary, cutesy, folksy, grotesque . . .?
Yes to all the above EXCEPT not too scary or grotesque due to small humans in the household!

10/5/15

I bought the Portal board game last week & it came with a Portal 2 steam free download code. I already have the game on another console & it's one of my favorite series of all time. Soooo, would you want it?
No Thanks

10/6/15

Have you read The Martian? Or do you plan on watching the movie?
Nope

NaNoWriMo - Pertaining to that, how does everyone feel about such things? Will anyone be participating? How about NaNo swag, is there any you want?
Never done it. Might some year when the girls are older, but probably not since that is the middle of making all the Christmas gifts season!

Honey or beeswax products? Discuss.
Yes. It's all good!

How do you feel about bumper stickers and car magnets? What do you like--cute, pretty, snarky, geeky/fandomy?
If it makes you think of something I have said or mentioned, then I will probably like it!
Do you have any phobia's that your Witch should be aware of?
Nothing comes to mind

Trading Post Weenies are live! Anything calling to you?
Chocolate pumpkin bath oil
Oh Halloween linen spray
ALSO: I really really really should have bought some TKO linen spray when it was available
Eat Me Linen spray

10/7/15

Speaking of nail things, it that time of year and I am doing my jamberry order, Would you want some Lovely Jamberry's for your nails?
No thank you

10/8/15

Do you like or want to try Marmite?
Only if it's a very small amount - so that if I don't like it, I don't have to worry about wasting it!

Some folks have already said they do not want used nail polish. If you haven't already chimed in about that... would you be interested in a bottle of BPTP claw polish (in this case, either Event Horizon or Baku) that has been used for one manicure?
No thank you

10/9/15

Are there any DISCONTINUED (not LE) BPAL oils that you wish you had, or had a little more of?
Check my wishlist

Is there anything fairly basic that you're always running out of and need to buy more of?
Milk? LOL

Anything interest you from the recent Blooddrop update?
Bath Truffles:
Apples, Woods, & Rum
Café Mocha
Ghostly

Bathy Bubble Bars:
Apple Cider Doughnut
Harvest Champagne
Rubies & Emeralds
Softly Falling
Nighty
Quaint

Silken Hand & Body Lotion:
Apple Cider Doughnut
Chamomile, Lavender, & Vanilla
Myrrh & Mocha

Sugar Bars
Apple Cider Doughnut
Goodnight Pumpkin
Vanilla Marshmallow

10/10/15

How to you feel about foreign spices/flavorings?
Game to try it!

10/12/15

Dearest Witchee, can I get you anything from Shiro Cosmetics? I'm going to place an order soon and perhaps you are interested in some of their goodies? https://shirocosmetics.com (https://shirocosmetics.com)

Hmm - it all looks nice, but nothing screams out at me. Perhaps some samples?

lmfaith

September 21, 2015

Anita's Blog

Switch witch 2015 answers

9/17/15

Pumpkin? Yes please, but nothing too spiced pumpkin-y

Booze? I love ciders and hard liquor.

Want anything from Yellowstone? Be it postcards, key chains, shot glasses, pint glasses, or huckleberry what have you? I would like a sew on badge or patch, as I collect those, and squished pennies would be nice too. huckleberry is good in my book.

9/18/15

I know there is a question about "decorating style", but if you're comfortable, could you should us some photos of your spaces? For those of us who like to art and craft, it can be nice to have a visual sense of decorating style! If my witch would like that, I would be happy to supply it for them

9/19/15

For those of you who don't drink alcohol, can you specify if you live with any drinkers or ever have alcohol on hand for guests, vs. abstaining and preferring not to have it around at all? I have alcohol in my house for personal use and for entertaining, I am fine with it.

Are you a fan of the TV show Penny Dreadful? Yes! and to have my own copy of them would be great!

What are your coffee and tea preferences? Do you prefer one, the other, both, or neither (and if it's neither, what about things like hot cider and cocoa)? Loose leaf or bags, whole bean or ground? Is caffeine OK? Any gadgetry you're in need of? Any brands or flavors that you particularly love, loathe, or want to try? Caffeine is fine, I don't drink coffee, but do like the occasional yes. I have no preference as to type, loose leaf or prebagged, and I could use a fun little infuser as I don't have one at the moment ( my old one broke).

What's your sense of humor like? Do you enjoy puns? Play on words? Dirty humor? Dry humor? Who are some of your favorite comedians? I love to laugh. puns, word play, dirty, dry, bring it all on. I enjoy Kevin Hart, Amy poehler, Russell Peters, Craig Ferguson, Bill Murray, Eddie Izzard, that's enough for now.

Do you like board games? If so, which ones? Traditional or more unique? (like Settlers of Catan, Small World, Red Dragon Inn, etc) Yes I enjoy board games, I have never played the ones mentioned though, So maybe I like more traditional?

Is there anything that you specifically do NOT want to receive? I can't think of anything.

Plain or fun socks? Life is too short for boring socks!

Name one (or as many as you would like) thing you would like to learn more about? Not sure, let me think on it.

What one thing you would like to do more of? I would like to do more painting. I am a super newbie at it, but keep trying. Also travel. And excercise of any sort..

What are some things that fascinate you? Or, What would you like to know more about? I find nature fascinating.

9/20/15

Would you like any cookie butter (just to be clear, store-bought, not home-made, and does contain wheat since it's, y'know, cookie butter)? No thank you. I cannot have wheat.

Is there any particular piece (or pieces) of art (painting, photograph, etc) that speaks to you in some way? I Really enjoy Gustav Klimt's work, as well as John William Waterhouse. I have The Lady of Shallot hanging in my bedroom and a section of Klimt's Water Serpents hanging in my rec room. I also like Leonid Afremov, Edward Gorey, Romero Britto is another one, and my ribcage is scheduled to be covered with Tenniel's images from Alice In Wonderland in November. The art I enjoy is extremely varied. I don't know if it speaks to me until I see it.

What kinds of things would you like from the Lilith BPAL or BPTP update (or are you joining a decant circle?) I am not join gin a decent circle at the moment. I would love to try out Catch Me Dad, Once upon a Time (BPTP), Blood and Judgement So Well Condemned, and Walking the Prime Meridian all sound so good.

Do you want to received knit or crocheted items? If so, could you describe or even link to a couple of items similar to what you would like to receive? I would love handmade things from my witch, since I am a maker of these things as well. Knitted socks have my utmost respect since I don't like making them, so yeah bring the yarn things on! I am hoping my witchee likes them too.

Would you like anything from Lush? I love their Flying Fox, and I would love to try Lord of Misrule as well. I also adore their ocean salt scrub.

SPICY! Scale of 1 to 10, with 1 being "oh, that's a bit too much black pepper for me" and 10 being "ghost pepper? scorpion pepper? I laugh at these! I love as much heat as you can throw my way!" Where are you?
I go anywhere from 2 to 7. My problem with the super hot ones and that they get so hot there is nothing got taste. I really like the flavor of hot sauces, but it is sometimes over shadowed by the heat. The hot sauce I use on a regular basis is Crystal, but it has more flavour than heat, but I love the stuff.

What is your BPAL "Holy Grail"?
I am thinking that this is to mean a scent that we have yet to try or tried and have no more of and now to find it would be a great quest. If this is the case, then I would have to say Hairy Toad Lily and Brom Bones. HTL was one of the very first imps I ever received from the lab, and although I didn't wear it a lot, I used it as a room scent. BB because damn, all that leather...

Analog or Digital? Or Both?
Both please.

Kitchen Needs or Wants: I am currently on the hunt for some pretty specific decor like this:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/245974369/1981-signed-miller-studio-inc-three?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=miller%20studio%20chalkware&ref=sr_gallery_32 As I have different sets of these on my walls in my kitchen, but there is a spot for a couple more. as for gadgetry, I can't think of any that I need, but spices will always find a home in my cupboard as long as they are wheat free.

Affinity for specific animals: Well in my questionnaire I said honey badger, but there are more, like owls and foxes, peacocks and dogs, octopuses and sea turtles, skunks and cats.

Makeup! Do you like it, would you want some? If so what brands do you like to wear? I am partial to Urban Decay, Besame, and Too Faced. Right now I am still looking for the perfect liquid eyeliner that won't flake, won't smudge and won't wear off after half a day. I don't expect to get it from my witch, but if anyone has suggestions, I would welcome them. I also love a good mascara, nail polish is always welcomed.

Chocolate fiends ahoy! What kind of chocolate do you like? Do you like any other things in it or just plain good ole chocolate? I love all chocolate except white chocolate. The only things I don't like in my chocolate are raisins, because I detest raisins.

Would you be opposed to receiving a ton of Halloween themed items? Halloween is my favorite, so if my witch wants to load me up with them, that is fine by me. And if s/he doesn't want to load me up with them, that is fine by me as well. S/he can do whatever s/he wants because s/he is awesome

Bat Conservation? OH yes please! I collect patches like the scout patches they have up in the shirt section, but I also love the shirt. Fiona Reid's artwork is beautiful, and I have always admired Cannon's books.

What items from the Weenie update interest you, should you have to option of getting anything as a gift from your Witch??? Would you be ok with decants, or bottles?
The question should be which ones DON'T interest you?
Magnificent Autumn
October (my bday month!)
ALL of the Dead Leaves set
Apple I
Bonfire
A Phantasmagoria; Scene- Conjuring up an Armed Skeleton
Depart Pour Le Sabbat
The Magic Circle
The Witch and The Mandrake
A Holyman Advises a Woman...
Pan Twardowski and The Devil

And then there is the LIlith Update as well...

Blood and Judgement so Well Condemned
Walking The Prime Meridian
Catch Me Dad (BPTP)

Bottles or imps are equally fine and My witch is under ZERO pressure to ensure that any of these get to me.

What's your favorite scary movie?

Well, scary (that I wouldn't let my younger children see) would be The Others, Pan's Labyrinth, and ones they MIGHT be able to watch would be Sleepy Hollow and Van Helsing. Ones they could FOR SURE watch would be Coraline, The Corpse Bride, Monster House, and HOtel Trannsylvania. We are actually going the Sunday to see Hotel Trannsylvania 2, my kids really want to see it.

Blu-Ray or DVD?
DVD
Game systems - console or computer? Mac/PC? Which console?
I have a mac and a wii and a ps3

Talk to me about bags, what kinds do you like? Sizes and styles?
I am always on the look out for the perfect bag, which I have yet to find. I need something can be converted to crossbody and still be able just to hang from my elbow, and I have yet to find the perfect size with anything I have bought so far. I think the perfect size is somewhere in the vicinity of a foot wide and 8 inches high, I think, lol. I am always pinning purses on pinterest or on etsy, but haven't pulled the trigger on any of them due to funds. I like a zipper close, because I am chronically just tossing my bag into the car and have stuff out of it because of that. I like at least one inside pocket and pockets on the outside are optional, but again they need to be able to close well. I am up for almost any colour and patterns are also fine, but I don't like the quilted ones of vera bradley, they just aren't me. I like unique purses, for example my purse right now is a small little thing (too small, in fact), it's a hard kind of vinyl and is black with big white polkadots on it. The one previous to that was covered in dancing day of the dead skeletons (but it was too big). I really like the retro looking ones, but most can't be converted. But if you want to stay away from purses I can always use a good tote bag.

Holy Crap I am a bit picky about my purses aren't i???

The Last Huzzah of the NY Renaissance Faire happens this weekend and I'm going! Is there anything you might want? (Besides a turkey leg, which won't ship well!) I go to Ren Faires quite regularly, but I have never been to the NY one! So maybe something like a patch if they have them or a pottery shotglass if they have those as well with the name on it? Or anything you think I might like, the crafters and vendors would all be different so pick away
Do you like comics or graphic novels? Any issues or collections you want to read? I like comics but nothing that I follow or collect.

Do you like fanfic? Would you like a story written for you as part of your gift? What characters/fandoms/pairings etc do you like? I always think about reading ito fanfics but then get distracted by other reading stuffs. That said, though, if my Witch wants to write me something I would happily read it.

Where do you have wishlists at? If you could please link to them or to a post that links to them. (Amazon, Etsy, Think Geek, Pinterest, Sephora, Lush, BPAL/BPTP, Soap Box Company, everywhere and anywhere!) I am usually good at updating these

Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/people/Witcharoo/favorites/items-i-love?ref=favs_index_1
Sockdreams : http://www.sockdreams.com/_users/wishlists/64647964795ad23
Pin Up Girl Clothing: https://www.pinupgirlclothing.com/wishlist/index/index/wishlist_id/30642/
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/anitao73/
Ravelry: http://www.ravelry.com/people/witcharoo/favorites?bundles=0
Another website I visit alot is The Missouri Star Quilt COmpany, but they don't have a wishlist feature on their site.
BPAL/BPTP: I always have something good in my wishlist which is in my signature, and I have answered about the new updates above.

Let's say you have indicated interest in receiving a hand knitted item. What colors, exactly, do you like? If you could provide color swatches here or to pinterest (or something visual), that would help out a lot. Jewel tones and black, charcoal greys, those are all safe bets.

Would you rather receive a bunch of little packages through the round, a couple of medium packages, or one big package at the end? I refuse to tell my witch how to run the show! I know she will do her best however she plays it and I trust her/him.
If/when you go to the mall, for which store(s) do you beeline? I usually check out Sephora, Le Chateau, Victoria's secret, Yankee Candle, I don't get to the mall much so I can't remember more.
Do you receive any subscription boxes (julep, lootcrate, ipsy, birchbox, etc.)? No I don't.

For those of us with out-of-country Witchees, would you be happy with receiving a few packages from local to you merchants (say, through Etsy or equivalent)? Sure if that’s how my witch wants to roll J

Would Witchees like something from IKEA? (Or any other not always accessible by everyone store?) I love ikea.

Do you like tarts/candles/incense? If so, what type of scents?. I don’t like ones that smell like dryer sheets, and I don’t like ones that smell like just fruit, but if they are together, for example I like lemon and lavender, citrus and sage ( both of those are from yankee candle), cranberry and pear. I also like smoky, mucky, patchouli based, sandalwood scents. I use tarts and candles mostly, but a while back I was on a big incense kick, and wouldn’t mind getting any of these smelly things!

Is there anything you wish you could have picked up from the Dragon*Con exclusives? Arizona v united states, peach XI and peach XIV

Is there a GC you've been dying to try but haven't got around to yet?Dee has always intrigued me.

The questionnaire asked about gold & silver jewelry, but how do you feel about copper jewelry? Do you like colorful jewelry, or do you prefer to keep it neutral?I enjoy copper jewellery and it can be colorful for sure.

We asked about decorating style, but are you interested in receiving decorations for your home? Are you interested in things that go on the wall or things that go on shelves?Things to go on my walls are appreciated.

Office supplies hound? Pens, pencils, journals, any preference, or favorites? I love stationary.

Talk to me about socks! Is there anything, dear, dear Witchee, that I can get for you from Sock Dreams? Anything from another place? I have a wishlist for socks at sockdreams and here is the link http://www.sockdreams.com/_users/wishlists/64647964795ad23

I live near a huuuuge candy store. What kind of candy do you like? Gummies? Caramel? Chocolate? Sour? Sugar-free? I love dark chocolate and honey sticks, I also like caramel and sugar free.

How do you feel about animal products? Not so much animal toys or food, but more like furs, paws, bones, etc. I am good with it.

Are you interested in receiving any restaurant.com gift certificates for your area? I live in Canada so I don’t know that these apply.

How do you feel about "toys" - stuffed animals and the like? Sure.

Did you see the eclipse last night? How do you feel about astrological events, like eclipses? Any interest in the Blood Moon Eclipse scent from BPAL? I wouldn't mind a decant, the pomegrante makes me nervous about it but all the other scents are a go.

Witchee's, how tall are you? And perhaps, what's your arm span (from wrist to wrist)?
I am 5' 3" and I just measured my arm span is 53.5". I am not an ape, I promise..

How do you feel about the 4 elements? Or are you more of an Asian 5 elements person? Do you feel strongly about any of the elements, like a connection or a preference? I feel that all four elements

How do you feel about bento boxes? Is it something you would use if you were to get one?
So I googled Bento boxes, I mean I already had an idea what they were but wanted to confirm, and most of the images I looked at were just trays with rice sculptures in them. I am assuming the question is for the container, not the contents I saw, so I will say if my witch wants to send me one, she can send me one.

Scarves, shawls or cowls? Mittens, gloves, fingerless mitts or wristlets?
I have a ravelry wishlist that is earlier up in this blog, I have most of the above mentioned things on my favorites list

how do you feel about online classes? Like, say, craftsy or creativebug? Or even lynda.com?
I would love to as I check out craftsy all the time.

What do we want from Paintbox Soapworks?
Indian summer, Beet it, The Englishman, fusilia, Mandinka, Crimson and Clover, whiskers and either scrub or hand lotion please.

If I were to make you some art, would you prefer a frame that hangs or one that sits? And what color/style would you prefer?
Hanging please. and I like brights and jewel tones, also black and white sketchwork if that is what my witch chooses.

How do you feel about gourmet marshmallows?
no thank you.

Are you a slatherer or a dabber?
I am a dabber, and rarely a slatherer.

Is there anything from ThinkGeek that you want?
ALOT
villainess update:
I have never tried anything from Villainess, so I checked out the website and their bar soaps sound nice (fireleaf and saltleaf sound really nice)- I'm more of a scrub person though, and although the base of them sounds good, none of their current scents called my name.

How does everyone feel about duct tape crafts? Any favorite patterns?
I don’t think duct tape patterns are for me, but thank you!

Are there any flowers you especially like?
Are there!! I love roses, and dahlias. I also love lavender (do we still consider that a flower or a herb?)

Would you be interested in any cozies or cases (yarn o fabric, not hard cases) for tech stuff (phone, laptop' etc) or for cups/mugs/bottles or anything else similar?
I am pretty deadly with my tech stuff so I need nice hard cases for it, but I am not against a cozie for my teapot J

Would you like Halloween or Day of the Dead themed ornaments or a "bunting"?
I do love day of the dead themed things, and bunting would be great too!

Are there witchees who would like book related gifts like a booklight, bookmark, bookseat or something for your reading gadget,like a cover or a light for example.
I had to google what a bookseat is, and they look really handy.

I make handmade journals, mini albums and similar items. Would my witchee be interested in something like that?
This witchee would be. Handmade books are definitely an art form!

What songs/music/artists/CD's do you like to listen to around Halloween?
The same stuff I listen to year round, nothing special just for this season, I am afraid.

Are you interested in leg warmers at all?
No thank you, I have enough of those.

Is your Halloween style scary, cutesy, folksy, grotesque . . .?
It’s a little spooky,not overly so because of smaller children in my house, but it’s not cutesy, and it’s not folksy and it’s not grotesque so I don’t know how else to describe it.

Have you read The Martian? Or do you plan on watching the movie? I have not read the book, but I may, and the movie looks good enough, but I will probably wait until it is released for home viewing.

Pertaining to that, how does everyone feel about such things? Will anyone be participating? How about NaNo swag, is there any you want? I have often thought about participating, but I am always afraid that real like will get in the way and I will fail myself by not getting what I want to get done, done. As for the swag, the Nanoland Chronicles seem cute.

Honey or beeswax products? Discuss. I love both honey and beeswax.

How do you feel about bumper stickers and car magnets? What do you like--cute, pretty, snarky, geeky/fandomy? I have had a couple of magnets, but people have stolen them. I would do stickers, but I don’t know that I would stick them on my car. I like fandom-y or snarky.

Do you have any phobia's that your Witch should be aware of? Nope

Trading Post Weenies are live! Anything calling to you?
The atmo sprays October, On Halloween would be top picks and Home with a Pumpkin Light sounds really interesting too.

Are there any DISCONTINUED (not LE) BPAL oils that you wish you had, or had a little more of?
I would like to smell Hairy Toad Lily again. And Antique Lace just goes without saying. Anything I could use more of?
I am always and forever in need of pony o's and bobby pins. Marmite?
No thank you. Used nail polish?
As someone else said, if it is in good shape and only used a couple of times, that's fine. Jam berry?
I have never tried them, they look interesting.

Anita

September 21, 2015

Dallandra's Blog

Switch Witch 2015

Answers to all extra Switch Witch Questions

Amazon wish list http://www.amazon.co.uk/registry/wishlist/2AA5UC39SZVP1
9/17/15

Pumpkin? Pumpkin scents are a yes for: bath products, home scents and a no for: perfume and lotions. Pumpkin flavours are a yes. Pumpkin decorations are a no

Booze? Not the biggest alcohol fan, but always in to try something special (sweet, no beers or wine)

Want anything from Yellowstone? Be it postcards, key chains, shot glasses, pint glasses, or huckleberry what have you? Sure

9/18/15

I know there is a question about "decorating style", but if you're comfortable, could you should us some photos of your spaces? For those of us who like to art and craft, it can be nice to have a visual sense of decorating style!
Since I moved in with a new partner after having fled domestic violence earlier this year, I can't really give you pictures that will reflect me, but this is my perfume cabinet and that's totally me and I do still have that with me

9/19/15

For those of you who don't drink alcohol, can you specify if you live with any drinkers or ever have alcohol on hand for guests, vs. abstaining and preferring not to have it around at all? I live with someone who doesn't drink, but some guest do.

Are you a fan of the TV show Penny Dreadful? Yes, big fan

What are your coffee and tea preferences? Do you prefer one, the other, both, or neither (and if it's neither, what about things like hot cider and cocoa)? Loose leaf or bags, whole bean or ground? Is caffeine OK? Any gadgetry you're in need of? Any brands or flavors that you particularly love, loathe, or want to try? I love coffee, have a stove top espresso maker and a Lavazza a mode mio machine. I like black, while and green tea, also when they're flavoured. I don't like tangy fruit teas or redbush. Herbal teas like yogi tea I do like.

What's your sense of humor like? Do you enjoy puns? Play on words? Dirty humor? Dry humor? Who are some of your favorite comedians? I love quite dry humor and I love shows like Not going out and Miranda, 2 and a half men and Friends, oh and How I met your Mother.

Do you like board games? If so, which ones? Traditional or more unique? (like Settlers of Catan, Small World, Red Dragon Inn, etc) I do like board games, but haven't played in years.

Is there anything that you specifically do NOT want to receive? Bath salts and body lotion oh and I'm not keen on dried fruit.

Plain or fun socks? Fun socks!!!!!

Name one (or as many as you would like) thing you would like to learn more about? Crystals

What one thing you would like to do more of? Outdoorsy things

What are some things that fascinate you? Or, What would you like to know more about? Insects, but please don't send live ones

9/20/15

Would you like any cookie butter (just to be clear, store-bought, not home-made, and does contain wheat since it's, y'know, cookie butter)? No thanks

Is there any particular piece (or pieces) of art (painting, photograph, etc) that speaks to you in some way? Not especially, but I love Indian shisha embroidery.

What kinds of things would you like from the Lilith BPAL or BPTP update (or are you joining a decant circle?) I won't be ordering myself, but I like the sound of Battle Fairy in Training

Do you want to received knit or crocheted items? If so, could you describe or even link to a couple of items similar to what you would like to receive? Last year I was lucky enough to receive a lot of knitted items and so this time I have to say no.

What thing do you want to do (or get) but you keep putting off for one reason or another? Write a book

Would you like anything from Lush? I love Lush and would like to try their Tooth Fairy tooth powder, Beautiful shower gel, Yuzu and Cocoa shower gel and the Comforter shower gel. My favourite of all is Buche de Noel facial cleanser.

Do you prefer hand-made or store-bought? I love both really and also secondhand (though maybe not for all items )

SPICY! Scale of 1 to 10, with 1 being "oh, that's a bit too much black pepper for me" and 10 being "ghost pepper? scorpion pepper? I laugh at these! I love as much heat as you can throw my way!" Where are you? I think a 6 or a 7. I love spicy food, but when it gets too hot, for me, it takes over all other flavours and I don't like that.

What is your BPAL "Holy Grail"? Boomslang v2 I think.

Analog or Digital? Or Both? Both, My first love will always be real books for example, but because of my illnesses I have trouble reading and holding them, so I adore my Kindle.

What scents from other perfume companies are you really wanting to have in your collection and or are just really wanting to test? Companies like NAVA, Arcana, Solstice Scents, Possets, Haus of Gloi etc.....? The only one I can come up with is Screamin Mimi from Midnight Gypsy, but NAVA have lots of scents I would love to try and I'm sure the other companies have too.

Blu-ray or DVD? DVD, but since I'm in the UK, it's region 2
Game systems - console or computer? Mac/PC? Which console? I have a laptop. And I think my partner has a sega megadrive, which I love, go Toejam and Earl

Are you dressing up for Halloween and if so do you need any accessories for if? I won't be dressing up this year. Spending it at home, surrounded by kittycats

Talk to me about bags, what kinds do you like? Sizes and styles? I love bags. Not too small, shoulder or handbags, I love hmong bags and I have a small bag and a purse, black with dark pink embroidered flowers for the bag and blue with pink flowers for the purse. I love gothic style bags too, purple, black, black with purple and also other jewel colours (maybe not orange, yellow or green on their own)

What are your favorite fandoms and do you want to receive anything related to such? I don't really have any

What are you planning to order from the Weenies update? lets see, I love Sonnet d'Automne, and also the sound of The Vampire Bride and the White Witch, but it's not too likely I'll be able to order any time soon.

The Last Huzzah of the NY Renaissance Faire happens this weekend and I'm going! Is there anything you might want? (Besides a turkey leg, which won't ship well!) Now that turkey leg sounded delicious, what a shame I love the idea of Renaissance fairs, but I've never visited one, so I don't really know. It sounds like I might like a load of stuff there though

Do you like comics or graphic novels? Any issues or collections you want to read? I'm not really a fan of comics or graphic novels.

Do you like fanfic? Would you like a story written for you as part of your gift? What characters/fandoms/pairings etc do you like? Yes that would be amazing! I don't know if this is what is meant, but I love dragons, elves, fairies, witches and more Oh and I love Penny Dreadful

Where do you have wishlists at? If you could please link to them or to a post that links to them. (Amazon, Etsy, Think Geek, Pinterest, Sephora, Lush, BPAL/BPTP, Soap Box Company, everywhere and anywhere!) I have an Amazon and Etsy wish list and I think the links to them are in my sig, but I'll check.

9/25/15

Let's say you have indicated interest in receiving a hand knitted item. What colors, exactly, do you like? If you could provide color swatches here or to pinterest (or something visual), that would help out a lot. I really have to say no to the knitted items this time. I got so many lovely items last year.

Would you rather receive a bunch of little packages through the round, a couple of medium packages, or one big package at the end? Anything my lovely witch would like to send

For those of us with out-of-country Witchees, would you be happy with receiving a few packages from local to you merchants (say, through Etsy or equivalent)? Yes absolutely.

Would Witchees like something from IKEA? (Or any other not always accessible by everyone store?) There is an Ikea quite close to where I am, so no thank you
If/when you go to the mall, for which store(s) do you beeline? Bookstore, coffee and tea sellers, oriental gift shops.

Do you receive any subscription boxes (julep, lootcrate, ipsy, birchbox, etc.)? I had a love Lula box, but cancelled it. It was lovely though, all organic products.

Do you like tarts/candles/incense? If so, what type of scents? I love all of those, though candles are a bit dangerous with the cats. I have an electric oil/tart warmer and love sweet, fruity scents, bakery scents, almond cherry for example and warn spicy scents. I love non floral incenses, though vrindavan flower is one of my favourites.

Is there anything you wish you could have picked up from the Dragon*Con exclusives? I like the sound of Peach XI and Peach XIV and STILL LIFE WITH PEACHES, A SILVER GOBLET, GRAPES AND WALNUTS

Is there a GC you've been dying to try but haven't got around to yet? Dragon's Milk

The questionnaire asked about gold & silver jewelry, but how do you feel about copper jewelry? Do you like colorful jewelry, or do you prefer to keep it neutral? I love the colour of copper and I love colourful jewellery.

We asked about decorating style, but are you interested in receiving decorations for your home? Are you interested in things that go on the wall or things that go on shelves? Our apartment is quite small, but I would love tiny things that would fit in my perfume cabinet

Office supplies hound? Pens, pencils, journals, any preference, or favorites? I have many pencils, but love pens, especially ones that are designed for people with arthritis and journals are nice as well.

Talk to me about socks! Is there anything, dear, dear Witchee, that I can get for you from Sock Dreams? Anything from another place? I love colourful fluffy socks you wear around the house and thin socks in all colours to wear with trainers.

I live near a huuuuge candy store. What kind of candy do you like? Gummies? Caramel? Chocolate? Sour? Sugar-free? I love hard gums, don't really like boiled sweets, do like toffee in all sorts of flavours and wouldn't mind at all trying new things. Not sugar free though please

9/26/15

How do you feel about animal products? Not so much animal toys or food, but more like furs, paws, bones, etc. That wouldn't be for me

Are you interested in receiving any restaurant.com gift certificates for your area? I honestly don't think we would use them.

How do you feel about "toys" - stuffed animals and the like? I do have a few small stuffed animals that mean a lot to me. I don't have much room, but I do like key chain stuffed animals like cats, owls, dragons, unicorns and other mystical creatures.

Did you see the eclipse last night? How do you feel about astrological events, like eclipses? Any interest in the Blood Moon Eclipse scent from BPAL? I didn't see the eclipse, but am always greatly affected by the full moon. And yes, the Blood Moon Eclipse scent sounds amazing.

Witchee's, how tall are you? And perhaps, what's your arm span (from wrist to wrist)? I'm 5.7 and arm span from wrist to wrist is 62"

How do you feel about the 4 elements? Or are you more of an Asian 5 elements person? Do you feel strongly about any of the elements, like a connection or a preference? I don't really have a preference for a particular element, but if I had to choose it would be earth.

How do you feel about bento boxes? Is it something you would use if you were to get one? I really like them, but would probably only use them for storage.

Scarves, shawls or cowls? Mittens, gloves, fingerless mitts or wristlets? I have a couple of beautiful scarves now, but would love some more very soft gloves and/or arm warmers.

how do you feel about online classes? Like, say, craftsy or creativebug? Or even lynda.com? I have't really tried any, but think I would prefer to go to an actual class

9/29/15

What do we want from Paintbox Soapworks? I like the sound of the rice pudding soap and the face scrubs.

If I were to make you some art, would you prefer a frame that hangs or one that sits? And what color/style would you prefer? One that hangs maybe, since we don't have that much space and colour and style I would leave completely up to my witch

How do you feel about gourmet marshmallows? they look incredible!!

Are you a slatherer or a dabber? A dabber

Talk to me, dear witchies, about tea. I know we've covered this a little, but I really need the nitty gritty here- not just companies you like and don't like (Teavana? Adagio? David's? Some tiny place?) but I also want to know the other stuff: top 3 flavors, loose or bagged, the kinds of tea accessories you use- or have always wanted. Be specific. Provide links if necessary. I mostly drink black tea and my favourite flavours are earl grey and lady grey and lavender earl grey. Loose tea is especially lovely and I also like jasmine tea. No rooibos, or tangy fruit teas. I have a little teapot with infuser, the Suki Forlife. I have Yogi tea at the moment and really love that brand. http://www.yogitea.com/en/products/#!

Is there anything from ThinkGeek that you want??? (especially in the geek points section, 2400 points or under?) I have about 2500 points to use and my $10 birthday credit expires tonight. I love the infectious disease balls

Villainess is putting out brand new stuff for the first time in a while (as opposed to bringing back former lines). Sooo.... who wants it? I love Villainess products, smooch, smack, whipped in scents like crushed, krakatoa, dulce en fuego and ambrosia.

LOST TRACK OF DATES. I SUCK. (no you don't, you're awesome twilight!)

10/2-10/3

How does everyone feel about duct tape crafts? Any favorite patterns? Not really a fan

Are there any flowers you especially like? I love wildflowers

Would you be interested in any cozies or cases (yarn o fabric, not hard cases) for tech stuff (phone, laptop' etc) or for cups/mugs/bottles or anything else similar. A cosy for a teapot would be brilliant

Would you like Halloween or Day of the Dead themed ornaments or a "bunting"? Tiny items yes and bunting yes

Are there witchees who would like book related gifts like a booklight, bookmark, bookseat or something for your reading gadget,like a cover or a light for example. I'm all set

I make handmade journals, mini albums and similar items. Would my witchee be interested in something like that? Oh yes, absolutely!

What songs/music/artists/CD's do you like to listen to around Halloween? Music I listen to all the time, Kate Bush, Pink Floyd, Altan, Dervish, Lughnasa, Fleetwood Mac and others.

Are you interested in leg warmers at all? Sure

Is your Halloween style scary, cutesy, folksy, grotesque . . .? I think gothic style, spooky, no gore.

10/5/15

I bought the Portal board game last week & it came with a Portal 2 steam free download code. I already have the game on another console & it's one of my favorite series of all time. Soooo, would you want it? If you can play it on the laptop, sure. I don't have other modern consoles at the moment.

Dymphna-B

September 20, 2015

2015 Switch Witch question round-up

Alcohol: I don't drink a lot but do enjoy alcohol. Used to love real ales but beer upsets my stomach badly now, so I'm branching out a bit: love smokey peat-y whiskeys, gin, ruby port, and muscat wines. I'm not sure anyone shipping from abroad could send me booze but boozey chocolates would go down a treat. Pumpkin: I love pumpkin and don't get enough of it in the UK! Pumpkin pie, pumpkin bread, pumpkin spice lattes all a definite win. Want anything from Yellowstone? Like a bear? Maybe; gorgeous natural scenery is always good. Decorating: I hesitate to post pictures of my living space just because there's a gap between how it *is* and how I *would like it to be*. My Pinterest board titled 'Nesting' is a better barometer. Are you a fan of the TV show Penny Dreadful? We watched it all and enjoyed it. What are your coffee and tea preferences? Do you prefer one, the other, both, or neither (and if it's neither, what about things like hot cider and cocoa)? Loose leaf or bags, whole bean or ground? Is caffeine OK? Any gadgetry you're in need of? Any brands or flavors that you particularly love, loathe, or want to try? Love coffee, including flavoured coffee. Needs to be ground as we don't have equipment to deal with whole beans. Like black teas, including nutty or plummy flavours. Bags preferred as we usually ignore the loose stuff. Enjoy the scent and flavour of green tea but drinking it makes me queasy. Adore Zhena's Gypsy Tea Coconut Chai, cannot get it in the UK. What's your sense of humor like? Do you enjoy puns? Play on words? Dirty humor? Dry humor? Who are some of your favorite comedians? I'm a UK resident by choice so that probably tells you a lot right there. I like wordplay and I like dirty humour (Jack of All Trades cracks me up). Do you like board games? If so, which ones? Traditional or more unique? (like Settlers of Catan, Small World, Red Dragon Inn, etc) My husband and all of our friends are board game nuts....I'm not. Is there anything that you specifically do NOT want to receive? Um. I have an overabundance of envelopes at the moment... and dust-catchers and doo-dads drive me nuts. Things I can read, eat, wear, use, put things in, are all great. Plain or fun socks? Fun and cosy Name one (or as many as you would like) thing you would like to learn more about? Basic sewing, gluten-free baking What one thing you would like to do more of? Rest! I work full-time and push myself to do a lot besides... I'm not very good at slowing down and feel stressed and guilty when I do. Save the bats? Adore bats, one of my favourite animals, save them, send me souvenirs, by all means. Kitchen needs or wants? I guess if there are any gadgets or recipes that make a gluten-free diet easier, that'd be good. Makeup! I already have more than I use, plus really sensitive skin so... not really. Lip balm is great though, Tokyo Milk/Tokyo Milk Dark are favourite brands. Chocolate? In case it wasn't already abundantly clear, yes, I love chocolate Milk or dark, not white. Halloween themed? One of my favourite holidays, so I don't mind things being Halloween-y or even very Halloween-y Animal Affinity? Bats, bees, birds, cats What items from the Weenie update interest you, should you have to option of getting anything as a gift from your Witch??? Would you be ok with decants, or bottles? Sugar Skull, All Souls, Second Spring, and the apple scents look interesting, likewise any single notes that are apple-y or pumpkin-y. Or leaf-y. Decants or bottles fine.

CrazyPretzel

September 20, 2015

aphrodite's Blog

Switch Witch 2016

2016 answers first, and I'll leave my 2015 answers below a dotted line so you have more to go on. Some of it will be a bit outdated, but I'll try to brush it up.

Witch, you asked about my favorite Alice imagery. I think the mad tea party and the cheshire cat are my top favorites. I also love the Jabberwocky poem, the walrus and the carpenter, the lion and the unicorn, the flowers, the pool of tears, the initial entry to wonderland with the eat me/drink me images, the caterpillar....you know, the more i think on it, my list is so very long, whether we're talking the books or movie adaptations. i love it all. as far as types, i love the original illustrations, the Disney cartoon, the Baba studios art, anything in an Abigail Larson type style, anything surreal, the look of the Tim Burton movie although i didn't LOVE the movie like i thought it would... it's hard to go wrong.
1. Tell me more about New Orleans, Austin, and Barcelona. Why do you like them? What would you pick up there if you were to visit?
I love cities that are both historical and weird/distinctive, which these three have in common. I love the architecture (especially in New Orleans and Barcelona), and I love that every visit is guaranteed to bring something new. If I were to visit I would be likely to pick up a well made dish, ashtray, or other small functional item (I don't smoke, but I keep ashtrays for guests and sometimes use them for other purposes, like trinket storage) by a local artisan, or a verified antique (also likely a dish, box, or other small storage vessel).
2. Are you ok with questions directly posed to you? Fun interaction or ruins the surprise?
I love the personal attention and mysterious correspondence, dear witch!

What'd you end up getting in your PBSW order? I'm a big fan too
oh, man. I'm glad you ask, because it just shipped and now I'm getting excited all over again! I got a bunch of surprises for my witchee, and for me I got Afternoons + Eiderdowns Bath Streusel, April Fool Bath Streusel, Gingermilk Sorbetto sample, Lemony Biscuit Bath Streusel, and Sky Blue Sky Sorbetto

Other than the forum, what do you like to do online? Websites you visit regularly, social media you enjoy, blogs you like to read, etc.
i do too much facebooking! lately i've been on a HUGE world of warcraft kick, so i've been neglecting the rest of the internet for the past month or two, but at various times i get on kicks of reddit, io9, xojane, xovain, reading various reviews/theories/etc. about whichever TV obsession is currently airing... oh, i LOVE The Toast, i think it's the funniest... i do a lot of random exploring and falling down rabbit holes. i always have dozens of tabs open of articles to read, but sometimes every single one is from a different site.

I'm a little surprised that you went with April Fool. I'm super excited by that one myself, but it seems a bit foodie for you. Sounds so awesome though.
it very well might be! but notes like honey, vanilla, cocoa, and spices tend to work out all right for me, and as far as fruits go, strawberry is a good one. it still might be too sweet, but my relationship with foodies is confusing, because sometimes i love something that would definitely be categorized that way, while more often than not they make me recoil. the ones i pretty much always steer clear of are things that smell like baked goods or other prepared dishes, rather than raw ingredients, but even that isn't an every time thing. for example, i received BPAL's gingerbread souffle in a blind swap, and i love it!

Questions for you:
1. For measuring spoons, whimsical (but useful, of course) or utilitarian (i.e. simple in looks but solid usability)?
so, i would definitely love something whimsical, but would prefer something fairly simple that will be more long lasting and durable if i had to choose between the two. my measuring cups from Coldie are copper, which is basically perfect because they're super nice and functional, but also pretty and a bit unusual. this site has beautiful whimsical spoons, but i don't think any of them are actually measuring spoons with specific sizes, so i wouldn't want them for that purpose, but they are an example of a whimsical style i love; http://www.faeriemag.com/collections/kitchen
2. I know you've talked a lot about tea in your various questions, but I'd really love a list of your top 3 tea purveyors (either ones you already love or ones you want to try. I know you've listed some before, but I need an update!).
i've recently gotten into the company Bellocq, and particularly adore their genmaicha. i've also been drinking a lot of matcha - both hot and traditional style (whisked in a bowl until frothy) and iced with almond milk. i would love to try some different matchas of ceremonial grade from different companies if you know of any good ones! it would also be nice to have a second matcha bowl, as i've been using mine every day and thus cleaning it i opened a new one today that i REALLY like from Mizuba Tea Co. so i would love a backup container of that one, or to try their other varieties (i bought one container of the least expensive and one of the most expensive; i think there are two others in between). my favorite bagged teas are everything in the seasonal sampler by Traditional Medicinals, Yogi - Honey Lavender Stress Relief, Stash - Christmas in Paris (i should have mentioned this one earlier in the list, actually, it's amazing), and Mighty Leaf - Vanilla Bean Black Tea. i like adagio well enough, but if it weren't for the fandom element i probably wouldn't buy their stuff. i do quite like their Elevenses and The Pint, and would like to try practically any of the food items on their site. I haven't bought Teavana in years, but i used to adore their Strawberry Slender Pu-Erh. i love black or herbal teas with a cream element, mint green teas, the combination of chocolate and mint, herbal teas (especially with healing elements), traditional green teas...oh! there is a BPALer, i believe her name is Amy Blackthorn, who makes magickal teas. i would love to try her stuff. particularly something to bring good fortune.
Do you like colouring?
Yes, but it's not something I really make time for.

Can you list your wishlists please?
They should be in my 2015 responses, but I can tell you I have them on Amazon (email address for there is abroditegoddess@aol.com), Victorian Trading Company (i need to update it), etsy, bpal, bptp, maybe blooddrop

If you like Lush, are there any UK-only things you're desperate to get?
I dislike Lush
Crochet goodies yes or no? If yes, what kind of goodies?
I think it's addressed in my 2015 answers but basically if you're really great at crocheting I might love something, but it's not the type of thing I specifically seek out

Do you have any allergies to animals/smoke/food etc?
No

do you like comics or graphic novels? If so, any specific information (favorites, least favorites, ones you're curious about)? I love them. I haven't read Sandman Overture yet, and I'm curious about some of the spinoffs about the other Endless. I also have only read the first volume of Rat Queens which I liked, and I would like to read Monstress very much. If you look through my Goodreads you'll also see many comics and graphic novels under to-read, although I already own a couple that I haven't read yet - Persepolis comes to mind in particular

Nail Polish: I don't need any

BPTP: I should have a wishlist on the site. In general I love bath oils and atmos, I don't need any more hairgloss, I love the clothing in which I wear a small, I adore their candles...I always like to have the pens and notepads on hand

Nail Wraps: No thanks

Teas/Spices/Spice Rubs/Specialty Ingredients from a local tea & spice shop? I think I addressed this elsewhere, but I love tea - loose and bagged, caffeinated and herbal. Right now I'm obsessed with Bellocq. I would absolutely love some local spices as well.

Speaking of spices - where's your spicy/heat threshold? (scale of 1 - 10 - 1 being nothing more than black pepper, 10 being ghost pepper+) Maybe a 6 or 7, but it also varies based on flavor. Like, my favorite pepper is habanero, so I can withstand a lot of heat there. But I detest the taste of jalapenos, so all I focus on is the heat element and they're unpleasant. Don't be afraid to throw some spice at me, though.

Preferred book format? Physical, PDF, Kindle, etc? For graphic novels, special editions, and books of small to medium stature, I like the real thing. For fairly long and/or bulky books, Kindle.

Would you be interested in any handmade critters? Stuffed animals, knit or crochet beasties, or anything remotely similar? If so, please give an example or five No thank you, my monsters would eat your monsters

Since this is the Spring Fools' round, is there anything that goes with the theme of April Fool's Day or spring that might be fun to add to your package? Flowers (seeds, real, or handmade) prank-related items, a court jester's cap? Feel free to be creative and crazy with this one! If you sent me some seeds that don't need to be planted right away, I could plant them at my new home when I move this year. Which will be in Texas, to give you an idea of plant options. As for prank related items, I can't tell you how to prank me, silly!

Pet owners - would you like any kind of toy or supply for your pet? I could use a new laser pointer

Geek paraphernalia! Almost everyone here has SOME sort of geek-love, whether it is Harry potter, Horror movies, graphic novels, science, etc. So would you be interested in any kind of items related to your geek-ish interests? I think I've addressed this in more detail elsewhere, but I don't like a lot of stuff lying around that's just decorative, and my decorative style doesn't match a lot of nerdy paraphernalia. but i love graphic novels, special barware (no more pint glasses, we have dozens), and if it doesn't look overtly like paraphernalia (e.g. it's not brightly colored, plastic, etc.) I might love it. I'm hardcore coveting the BPTP CP boxes, for example. Speaking of boxes, random side note, I could use one or two for organizing my ritual candles, incense, etc. I love the look of boxes disguised as books, but my full collection doesn't fit in one.

Any yarn, plastic, metal, or fabric sensitivities? No, but I don't like polyester

Stationery/note cards: Some note cards to be used in swap packages would be nice. I definitely don't need actual stationary, as my stepmom sells invitations and stationary

If you could have any BPALs right now (GC, LE, HTF) what would they be? Give examples of at least a few of each category:
GC: Tamora, Mouse's Long and Sad Tale (no imps of these, I already have imps of them and I find imps unwieldy)
LE: I'll update this after I get my Luper decants
HTF: Antique Lace, Boomslang, Black Opal (I know all of it is aged, but the less aged the better, as I find the reallllly old bottles turn powdery)

Any places you would like gift cards from?
Amazon, PBSW, Etsy, Blooddrop, BPAL, BPTP, Free People

Do you wear make-up? Any brands you like? Color preferences?
I think I've addressed elsewhere but just in case, I love Urban Decay and Bare Minerals, I focus on eye makeup and brows, I don't wear any kind of foundation or BB cream, and I'm down to try your favorite Indies

Junk food and candy?
I think this is pretty thoroughly addressed in my questionnaire and below.

Do you need any items for your kitchen (linens, gadgets, cooking supplies, etc.)? Fancy measuring spoons

Gardens/plants: I am dreaming of spring, dear witch: Do you like plants? Do you have any? Indoor potted plants? A balcony bed? A yard? Do you want/need anything? I love plants. I think I've addressed it in detail in my questionnaire and/or last year's questions. I hope to have a yard by the end of the year, but will definitely not have more than a balcony before the end of this round.

If I were to make you something based on one or more interests mentioned in your Q'aire/blog, would you prefer something you could wear, something that hangs on a wall, or something that sits on a shelf (or couch or wherever) ?

Wall, but if you make blankets or throw pillows, that would be great as well!

Are you in need of BPAL storage? Not at present

Do you like candles? Incense? Wax melts?
Yup!

What style of bag from here (if any) would you like? You can easily narrow down the choices on the side menu - but I only want to know the style, not the pattern!
Their clutches, or maybe a tote, but also for the record I LOVE Baba Studios and basically want everything.

If you like Harry Potter stuff, what house do you belong in? If you like Game of Thrones, what family?
I am a Ravenclaw! I like to pretend I'm a Greyjoy, but when it comes down to it I'm probably a Tyrell.

BAGS! Do you like/want/need any kind of bags? I could use a small (big enough for phone, wallet, keys, sunglasses, and not much else) tan/beige/nude bag

Here's a question. I make handmade journals/albums/smashbooks/junk journals. Would you be interested in anything like that? Um YES, witch if you are not syrenemist, please note I love her work and if it's within your budget and scheming plans, something by her would be great.

What's your favorite animal/totem? Would you be interested in a small figurine of said animal from this etsy user? no trinkets, please. but my animals are cats, rabbits, and snakes.

Anything exciting to you in PBSW's Spring Collection? yep! so exciting I already ordered it

Oh dead Witchee, how do you feel about Sakura Matsuri? Do you like Green Tea and Sakura flavored desserts/treats? Decorations or jewelry with a cherry blossom theme? YES. That's how I feel about all of this - one big, giant, enthusiastic yes. ESPECIALLY the food aspect, but all of it.

It's Hottie Friday, witches and witchees! Name a famous crush or five Johnny Depp, Tom Hiddleston, Jack Huston, Ryan Gosling, Edward Norton

Also - what are the last 5 songs that appeared on your random or shuffle music list i don't really listen to music on shuffle

Oh Witchee, have you seen the kimono tops that are all the rage right now? Would you like one? I will sew you one if you do, just tell me if you're a fringe or lace edge or plain edge type of person- I have your color picks from your questionnaire, unless you'd like it in something different than those? I love kimono tops. my preference would be lace or plain.

I was thinking about busting out the sculpy clay - I sometimes like to make cute little fantasy miniature sculpture, like fairy doors, or miniature garden gnomes for potted plants, or I've even made a couple of tiny smaug's based on this cartoon. If you were my witchee, how would you feel about receiving some tiny fantasy art for your home? Any preference between a fairy door, or a garden gnome, a tiny fairy box, or something like smaug? I would adore a fairy door! or a tiny fairy box! fairies all the things!

If you won a gift certificate for $100 (Or similar amount in your country) that could be used ANYWHERE what would you get? i'm choosing to skip this question because the things i would get aren't necessarily the same as what i would like to receive as gifts - e.g. for myself i might use it to stock up on books or maybe buy a new purse or something, but as gifts there's plenty of more impractical stuff i would love to receive.

Something that you look forward to each spring, or that when you see it (hear it/smell it/taste it, etc) you think "Yes! Spring is here!" or something along those lines! it used to be the first daffodil i saw, but I've lived in Louisiana for a few years now, so spring isn't really something i'm waiting around for. it's basically been spring since early February and it will be summer by the time spring hits my home state of Pennsylvania.

Witchee, how do you feel about this type of garment? Not for me, thanks

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2015 Halloween season

Do people mind handmade/homemade things? No, and in some cases I really love them. But. I can be picky in a way that's sort of hard to explain. If you're just starting out on a path of something and your stuff looks really homemade, I might not be likely to use/wear it. I hope that doesn't sound mean, but I just don't have a craftsy, shabby chic type of aesthetic, nor a very hippie one (although I do love nature inspired things - I just mean things my friends might have made each other for Christmas when we were 18). I also don't live in a wintry climate but I'm from one, so if you make hats, gloves, scarves, socks, etc. I have very little use for them and already have a large collection. If you make jewelry and it looks like maybe the maker is someone I know but maybe it's professional, I would probably love it. If it looks more like a basic tumbled stone with a standard style wire wrap or something you make in an intro type of class, I probably wouldn't. If you're more artist than crafter and you draw or paint, a custom piece would make my heart swell two sizes. Especially if it involves faeries (but in a natural type of piece, not like a cartoonish faery or something Hot Topic-esque), Alice in Wonderland, the tarot, etc. Homemade foods would be awesome, whether you bake, or make jams and stuff, or alcohol - basically any kind of food. And while I mentioned I don't eat mammals, I wouldn't be offend if you or someone local make a special kind of jerky or something that you want to send for my fiance.

Anyone need towels? those "drink up witches" towels are cute, and are a good example of the kind of Halloween decor I would love - festive, a bit silly, but in an adult color scheme, serves a function, doesn't take up too much space, etc.

Pumpkin? I'm not into things like pumpkin spice lattes, e.g. things with a pumpkin "flavored" syrup or anything. but I LOVE pumpkin. baked goods involving pumpkin, savory pumpkin foods like soup or stew, pumpkin seeds in any form (I love the praline pumpkin seeds from NatureBox soooo much, even though there's really nothing praline about them).

Booze? I love booze. I talked about some booze in my questionnaire. If you make booze, I would love to try some. I don't like super sweet things, but I do like meads and ciders if they're pretty dry. For wines I love rose, vanilla-heavy dry chardonnays, and French reds. I'm a champagne junky, but again, dry dry dry. I love beer. I don't like hops-heavy beers, but my fiancedoes, so if you sent a bottle of what you make and it's too hoppy for me, it wouldn't go to waste. We're big scotch drinkers, and we have a larger selection than probably any of the bars in our town. If you have a really kickass liquor store or some other way to obtain sample size bottles of obscure or weird scotches, I would definitely try them and the beau would probably post our impressions on reddit, which I would be sure to share with you. if you're a hooch maker and you mostly make really sweet stuff, I would still like to try it because you made it, and would either share it with friends or incorporate it into cocktails if it's not something I would personally drink straight up on any kind of regular basis.

Stuff from Yellowstone? I don't really have need of souvenirs from anywhere, but if there is a food or drink your area is known for or which can only be bought in your city/state/region, I'd love to try it. unless it's maple fudge. please don't send that even to share with my fiance, because something about that combination (maple and fudge) makes my teeth hurt just to smell it.

For those of you who don't drink alcohol, can you specify if you live with any drinkers or ever have alcohol on hand for guests, vs. abstaining and preferring not to have it around at all? I'd prefer not to receive alcohol.

Are you a fan of the TV show Penny Dreadful? Yes, very much. I asked this question because I found something REALLY cool that wasn't PD paraphernalia but would be appreciated by fans of the show, but alas, it only ships in the UK.

What are your coffee and tea preferences? Do you prefer one, the other, both, or neither (and if it's neither, what about things like hot cider and cocoa)? Loose leaf or bags, whole bean or ground? Is caffeine OK? Any gadgetry you're in need of? Any brands or flavors that you particularly love, loathe, or want to try? I drink coffee every day. We buy whole beans from a local roaster, so if you send me coffee, please 1. send whole bean and 2. send something like that - local or from your travels - as I'm never going to reach for national chain coffee over my usual stuff. I love tea and drink it most days. I like to drink black teas in the morning if I have cramps and don't feel up for coffee - my favorite black teas ever are Kusmi Sweet Love, a vanilla bean black tea which I believe is made by Mighty Leaf, and a Teavana I don't think exists anymore called Strawberry Slender Pu-erh. I like to drink herbal teas for sleep, relaxation, and digestion. I mentioned this elsewhere, but I can never find Stash - Christmas in Paris tea, even online, and had to have a BPAL friend send me a box from Canada last time, so I would be so happy to get a backup of that. Flavors I like include peppermint, anise, fennel, lavender, chocolate/cocoa if it's not the primary focus (I especially love it with mint), vanilla. I don't like foody, dessert inspired teas. I'm totally up for teas that include herbal uppers or downers such as kava, kanna, guarana, ginseng, holy basil, any of that stuff. I've really wanted to try some of the teas BPALer Amy Blackthorn makes, particularly blends for peace, fortune, creativity. I'm okay with love/sensuality blends if they're more geared toward a positive experience for people already in relationships, NOT anything that would be designed to make someone fall in love. I love hot cocoa, but it has to be high quality and dark. I'm a big fan of European style drinking chocolate. cider can be nice, but unless you make it or it's local or something, I'm probably okay without. I could use a better storage system for single bags of tea that don't have a box, and the last few bags of tea from a box that's almost gone.

What's your sense of humor like? Do you enjoy puns? Play on words? Dirty humor? Dry humor? Who are some of your favorite comedians? I have the sort of dry, wry sense of humor that often causes people to look at me in confusion for a minute, especially if they don't know me well, because they can't quite tell if I'm joking. I'm not sarcastic, but I often say things I don't mean for the sake of humor. I sort of detest constant, overt sarcasm. I try to keep my sense of humor positive, even when being critical - like I get very annoyed by the "no, really?" belittling sort of sarcasm that some people utilize, and am more likely to crack a wry one liner about something crappy that's happening to try to lighten the mood, or say something over the top positive about something about which I obviously do not feel positively. I definitely enjoy puns, dirty humor, and plays on words. I have been known to make some very dirty jokes, and I have a foul mouth. I also get a sort of cheesy wordplay pun habit from my mom's family. Louis CK is my favorite standup comedian. Some funny movies I love include Zoolander, Anchorman, Old School, Stepbrothers, Elf, The Sweetest Thing, Clueless, Mean Girls, Horrible Bosses; dark comedies like The Addams Family; offbeat humor like Wes Anderson movies. 30 Rock was probably my favorite comedic TV show, and would make me snort and laugh out loud. I also love Parks and Recreation, early seasons of Weeds, New Girl, Silicon Valley.

Do you like board games? If so, which ones? Traditional or more unique? (like Settlers of Catan, Small World, Red Dragon Inn, etc) I love Scrabble, Risk, Magic the Gathering, Dungeons and Dragons, Cards Against Humanity. Nostalgically I love Clue. I would definitely play any of the games specified in this question in the parentheses. I also like puzzles.

Is there anything that you specifically do NOT want to receive? bar soap*, nail polish*, anything used specifically to commune with the dead (I LOVE occult and magic related things, including divination tools, but I don't do spiritualism stuff like ouija boards and ancestor contact), decorative items with no functional purpose, unless they are so special in concept and quality that it's almost like their "purpose" is to be freakin amazing. in other words, please don't send me little Halloween toys or knick knacks or anything, but if you think a decorative item just really screams me, there's a good chance you are right. we have a LOT of pint glasses and shot glasses, so I'd rather not receive those - unless, again, it's super amazing and special. I would rather not receive drugstore type candy, and while I would really love a set of string lights, I would prefer not to receive any that are very specific to one holiday or season, because I'm hoping to get a nice set to always have on our balcony. as mentioned previously, I would rather not receive crocheted/knit wintry items, or jewelry that looks very hippieish/very obviously homemade.
*these are things I do use, but which I already have plenty of, so if you see one and think omg but it's soooo perfect! i probably will love and use it. i just really don't need it.

Plain or fun socks? ankle socks, toeless sticky socks, tights, knee socks, thigh highs. i wear dresses about 98% of the time, and i live in a climate wear open toed shoes can be worn most days for at least eight months of the year, and I don't wear socks around the house. so with dresses i either wear no foot stuff or just tights, knee socks, or thigh highs - but early in the fall when I want to wear booties and it's not cool enough for tights, ankle socks are very useful. and i take barre up to five times a week, so I could definitely use an extra pair or two of toeless sticky socks. OH and this isn't to do with socks, but speaking of barre, the type of wrap-style headband you wear for working out, i could use another one or two of those. nothing outrageously wide-banded, as it wouldn't stay on my head.

Name one (or as many as you would like) thing you would like to learn more about? a book came out a couple years ago specifically about inverted card meanings in tarot, which is a subtopic of tarot that I would like to learn more about. i love to read about history, mythology, and language, and i'm sure there are books on my goodreads to-read list that would give you ideas of topics I'd like to learn about. i love learning, so i sort of bounce from topic to topic and read a lot on the internet. i love to read about religious history, too.

What one thing you would like to do more of? i collect tarot and haven't been reading my cards lately. that's something i would like to do more of. maybe if i had a beautiful cloth on which to do my readings, and a storage system for my decks, i would be more inclined to make it a daily practice. i would also like to meditate more, and incorporate small magickal acts into my day to day life. i already bake, but i would bake a lot more if i had really nice measuring spoons (i already got amazing measuring cups from my 2015 fall switch witch, but spoons would be great), and a metal tip for piping bags for icing.

Dear witches and witchees! I know there is a question about "decorating style", but if you're comfortable, could you should us some photos of your spaces? i would rather not, mostly out of laziness, but you are very welcome to add me on facebook, and my instagram is public, so i don't even think you need an account to view that.

Would you like any cookie butter (just to be clear, store-bought, not home-made, and does contain wheat since it's, y'know, cookie butter)?
I already have some Biscoff spread and I only use it on occasion for a small treat, so I would say only if it's something quite different from that.
Is there any particular piece (or pieces) of art (painting, photograph, etc) that speaks to you in some way? I love Salvador Dali, Abigail Larson, Laura Junge... I love surreal, gothic, ethereal, whimsical... mostly anything Alice in Wonderland related... I don't like the style that's sort of cartoonish in a doe eyed precious moments childlike kind of way, and while I enjoy anime, I wouldn't hang anime style art in my home.

What kinds of things would you like from the Lilith BPAL or BPTP update (or are you joining a decant circle?) I already ordered partial bottles of the ones that interested me, so I'm all set. Stay tuned for my halloweenie desires!

Do you want to received knit or crocheted items? If so, could you describe or even link to a couple of items similar to what you would like to receive? I'm probably okay without, but if that's your major thing, I love lace and lurex.

What thing do you want to do (or get) but you keep putting off for one reason or another? Runes, I think I mentioned already. KEEPING THIS QUESTION FOR POSTERITY BUT I NOW HAVE RUNES

Would you like anything from Lush? No. I would LOVE bath bubbling type products from another company, but one that does not use harsh sulfates like Lush does, and preferably one that doesn't put dyes or other harsh chemicals in. I really like what Blooddrop has been offering for bathtime things, and Paintbox Soapworks Whiskers Bath Streusel is my love.

Do you prefer hand-made or store-bought? it all depends.

SPICY! Scale of 1 to 10, with 1 being "oh, that's a bit too much black pepper for me" and 10 being "ghost pepper? scorpion pepper? I laugh at these! I love as much heat as you can throw my way!" Where are you? like in the 6-8 range depending on the flavor - I can tolerate much higher spice if it's a flavor I love. My favorite peppers are habaneros and hatch green chiles, I love sriracha, and I dislike the taste of jalapeno.

What is your BPAL "Holy Grail"? Antique Lace

Analog or Digital? Or Both? I mostly just use Spotify

What scents from other perfume companies are you really wanting to have in your collection and or are just really wanting to test? Companies like NAVA, Arcana, Solstice Scents, Possets, Haus of Gloi etc.....? I think I largely answered this in the questionnaire, but I love NAVA and have been dipping my toes into Blooddrop. I find Arcana to be okay, and have had bad luck with everything else on that list.

Do you have an affinity for any specific animals? Cats, dogs, snakes, foxes, wolves, and tigers. But I don't decorate my home with animal posters or use kitschy animal folders or anything like that.

Kitchen Needs or Wants? I would love a nice new set of measuring spoons and/or measuring cups.

Makeup! Do you like it, would you want some? If so what brands do you like to wear? I wouldn't be upset to receive it, but I'm also not desperate for it. My favorite companies are Urban Decay and Bare Minerals/Bare Escentuals

Chocolate fiends ahoy! What kind of chocolate do you like? Do you like any other things in it or just plain good ole chocolate? I think I talked about this in the questionnaire. I love dark chocolate and almost never enjoy milk chocolate. I like chocolate containing nut butters above all else, but I'm also a fan of coconut, caramel, toffee, and sea salt.

Would you be opposed to receiving a ton of Halloween themed items? A ton might be overdoing it. And I wouldn't want to receive things like pencils, erasers, plastic figurines, etc. I'm also not a fan of the bright, green-purple-orange type Halloween look, even though green and purple are my favorite colors. I like dark colors, sparkle, and generally classy things which are either subdued or have a bit of cheeky, sophisticated humor to them. Things like wreaths, garlands, puzzles, string lights, candles/candle holders, would all be likely to get use, but particularly if they're leaning more toward a gothic or witchy aesthetic, rather than a pumpkins and Frankenstein's monster kind of vibe.

Would you be interested in any special little thing I might be able to pick up from the Great Lakes Bat Festival this Saturday? Both Janell Cannon (author of Stellaluna and other kids' books) and Fiona Reid (illustrator for lots of animal field guides) will be there, so would you possibly be interested in something like an autographed copy of Stellaluna or one of Cannon's or Reid's other books? Or something from the Organization for Bat Conservation, like a shirt or other swag? My childhood self would LOVE for me to have an autographed copy of Stellaluna! and an adoption would be sweet

What items from the Weenie update interest you, should you have to option of getting anything as a gift from your Witch??? Would you be ok with decants, or bottles? I'll come back to this. I'm planning to order things from a decant circle, but I'll let you know what doesn't make the cut.

What's your favorite scary movie? I'll name Halloween appropriate movies in general, because a lot of my favorites aren't what I would call scary: The Craft, Nightmare Before Christmas, Sweeney Todd, Hocus Pocus

Blu-ray or DVD? We have devices that play both, but almost exclusively watch things via the internet

Game systems? PC - I use an msi gaming laptop and my keyboard changes colors and it's super awesome. Also XBox 360 (this is currently in the bedroom on top of an armoire used for bedroom netflix access, so i don't play on it lately, but i would if i had an amazing game that was xbox only. not fable 2 though, i've already played it 10000 times, and fable 3 was meh). and ps3, ps4, wii, n64. i keep a fairly active Steam wishlist, my name is AbigailAbigail

Are you dressing up for Halloween and do you need accessories? Yes, but I don't know for sure what my costume is. Options I'm considering are: Lady Stoneheart - I've done this before so I don't think I need anything, unless you make clothing and want to make me a badass cloak, in which case I'm 5'2" and petite; Sansa Stark in her gothic raven mourning ensemble, for which i have nothing; a glam Elphaba, with spakrly green eye makeup and a wee little witchy hat on a headband or something like that. OH and I'm planning to order a barbarian costume for RenFest this year, so a leather cuff or something (I have teensy wrists, so either small or adjustable) would be cool.

Talk to me about bags, what kinds do you like? Sizes and styles? If someone gives me a bag I'll almost certainly use it - my grandma gave me this:

and it's my number one airport carry-on. It's almost as tall as my torso and brighter than the picture, but I rock it. my sister made me a shiny black tote in high school with iridescent stars all over it and I still use it to carry miscellaneous food items to work. i uses purses of all sizes and have a mostly neutral wardrobe, so i would never let one go to waste. one thing in particular I could use is an evening bag that isn't black. i was a bridesmaid in a navy blue dress this summer and realized I have three little evening bags and they are all black. i prefer things with a strap rather than handheld clutches, because I'm a bit forgetful, but other than that if you see a bag of any kind you think i need, rest assure I'll use it.

What are your favorite fandoms and do you want to receive anything related to such? i think this was in the questionnaire, right? but just in case - GoT, LotR, ooh I don't think I mentioned I love 80s cartoons, especially Rainbow Brite, and NOT Carebears, but most of the others, including obscurities like Lady Lovely Locks and Rose Petal Place... Neil Gaiman All The Things... as far as related stuff, I don't wear t shirts often and don't need any more mugs, and I wouldn't hang a TV poster, but we do have a framed map of Westeros on the wall and I have a set of LotR teas in pretty tins and a similar style set of ASOIAF teas... so the short answer is, yes, but with the same general provisions I've given on other topics about functionless items and cheesy things. I'm nerdy and silly, but I have a bit of what my mom calls champagne tastes.

What are you planning to order from the Weenies update? I ordered a bunch of half bottles from a decanter, but BPTP is where I'm usually in the most trouble, so stay tuned.

Renaissance Faire stuff: I go to a pretty big one every year, so there's nothing I pine for but can't get due to lack of access. That said, I love renaissance stuff, so even if you can't mail me a turkey leg (think about it, though. just give it a try. just to see. ), there's plenty of stuff I would be delighted by. I do really love honey straws, which many renaissance faires have.

Do you like comics or graphic novels? Any issues or collections you want to read? Yes yes yes. I love them. I'm currently on volume 9 of Sandman and will probably order volume 10 soon. Until recently I'd only read the first six volumes, so if you were to get me 11, 12, or overture, it would have to be somewhat soon because I'm reading about a volume a week while reading a "real" book as well, but I would be super grateful. I recently read and very much enjoyed the first volume of Rat Queens, so I would like to keep reading that. I wouldn't mind continuing Pretty Deadly, although I only thought volume one was pretty neat. I love The Last Unicorn graphic novel edition, so if you come across something like that where it's a graphic novel of an existing beloved text, I'm in! My Goodreads is a good way to stalk, I know I've marked many things as to-read that I'm not necessarily remembering right now. I do want the first volumes of Lady Death, Witchblade, and Dawn.
Do you like fanfic? Would you like a story written for you as part of your gift? What characters/fandoms/pairings etc do you like? It's not really my thing

Where do you have wishlists? If you could please link to them or to a post that links to them. (Amazon, Etsy, Think Geek, Pinterest, Sephora, Lush, BPAL/BPTP, Soap Box Company, everywhere and anywhere!) Amazon (abroditegoddess@aol.com), Etsy, Sephora, BPAL/BPTP, Clockwork Couture. I should be findable eveywhere by real name or email.

Would you rather receive a bunch of little packages through the round, a couple of medium packages, or one big package at the end? I don't want to pressure you, dearest witch, I want you to have as much fun stalking/spoiling me as I will have reaping the benefits! So if you are a breadcrumb dropping, little gift sending kind of witch, I will adore receiving little delights along the way. If you want to keep me completely in suspense until the big reveal, I can handle it! And anything in between. I guess I would say if it is little packages throughout the round, it would be nice to still have the last package feel finale-esque. But it is all really up to you.

For those of us with out-of-country Witchees, would you be happy with receiving a few packages from local to you merchants (say, through Etsy or equivalent)? I don't think this applies to me, but I definitely don't mind receiving packages straight from the seller/company.

Would Witchees like something from IKEA? No, thanks

If/when you go to the mall, for which store do you make a beeline? Oh, I loathe the mall! But I do drag myself there once or twice a year and endure the artificial, overpowering smells of B&B Works in order to get a few three-wick candles and especially to get some refills for my wallflowers.

Do you receive any subscription boxes? I currently subscribe to NatureBox, Sephora Play, and Try the World. I would be into a subscription if you see one that you think I would like.

Do you like tarts/candles/incense? I like all of it, but if you send tarts, I do not own a melter/burner. I would buy one if I had need, but as of now I don't own one. My favorite ever room scent is black clove, but I also like to have something soothing for bedtime baths, like a lavender vanilla. Basically any vanilla that isn't straight up cake delights me. I like most florals, and minty things.Especially a creamy mint. I also like magickal / ritual candles a whole bunch. I buy from Nui Cobalt Designs every month.

Is there anything you wish you could have picked up from the Dragon*Con exclusives? Yes! A rich patron to fund the absurd amount of things I ordered from a fairy.

Is there a GC you've been dying to try but haven't got around to yet? Mostly unimpables. If you look at my wishlists on the Lab's site, the imp list is things I wish to try, or maybe it's that it's a bottle/imp list but I selected imp as the quantity... at any rate, it should be on there!

Copper, colorful, or neutral jewelry? Yes.

We asked about decorating style, but are you interested in receiving decorations for your home? Are you interested in things that go on the wall or things that go on shelves? Art, or functional decoratives. See previous answers for more details.

Office supplies hound? Pens, pencils, journals, any preference, or favorites? Pretty notebooks or pens are always welcome.

I live near a huuuuge candy store. What kind of candy do you like? Gummies? Caramel? Chocolate? Sour? Sugar-free? Toffee, dark chocolate, coconut, caramel. I prefer high quality stuff, natural ingredients. NOT sugar free, as I don't want artificial sweeteners. Any candy you send that I don't eat will still get eaten by my male counterpart or my coworkers.

How do you feel about animal products? Not so much animal toys or food, but more like furs, paws, bones, etc. Feathers are fine. Absolutely no fur or paws. Bone items can be okay, as long as it's not ivory or blatantly harvested in a cruel way or anything.

Are you interested in receiving any restaurant.com gift certificates for your area? I don't actually know if they have anything for my area. I would love OpenTable, though.

How do you feel about "toys" - stuffed animals and the like? no thank you, my stuffed rabbit would be rather jealous and my creatures would -- oh! actually, if you wanted to send a squeaky stuffed animal for my dog, she would be very grateful.

Did you see the eclipse last night? How do you feel about astrological events, like eclipses? Any interest in the Blood Moon Eclipse scent from BPAL? I did! Boyfriend and I walked around the neighborhood looking for it - there were lots of clouds, but we got many good glimpses each time a cloud moved away, and by the end it was visible from our balcony. I have a moon app and subscribe to a daily (day by day, but weekly produced) non-sign-specific horoscope about the general astrological conditions of the world, so I'm a fan of such things overall. No interest in the scent, though.

Witchee's, how tall are you? And perhaps, what's your arm span (from wrist to wrist)? 5'2", and I don't know my wingspan, but if it turns out my witch needs this information, please pry further and I shall figure it out.

How do you feel about the 4 elements? Or are you more of an Asian 5 elements person? Do you feel strongly about any of the elements, like a connection or a preference? So, I'm an earth sign, but with perhaps too much of the other elements in my life. I need to be more grounded. I work with the elementals more than any particular deity, so I guess I feel strongly about all of them.

How do you feel about bento boxes? Is it something you would use if you were to get one? sure!

Scarves, shawls or cowls? Mittens, gloves, fingerless mitts or wristlets? i have soo many scarves. i wouldn't hate a cowl, though! and i exclusively prefer glittens for the hands.

how do you feel about online classes? Like, say, craftsy or creativebug? Or even lynda.com? i love the idea, but realistically i would probably not use it nearly often enough or soon enough.

What do we want from Paintbox Soapworks? Copious amounts of Whiskers bath streusel and sorbetto. Also any bath streusel or sorbetto that isn't intensely foody or patchouli (lavender truffle is not overly foody, for example, but rice pudding is). Oh, and vats of Nihilist goat milk lotion.

If I were to make you some art, would you prefer a frame that hangs or one that sits? And what color/style would you prefer? Hanging

How do you feel about gourmet marshmallows? I would put them in gourmet hot chocolate

Are you a slatherer or a dabber? Yes.

Talk to me, dear witchies, about tea. I know we've covered this a little, but I really need the nitty gritty here- not just companies you like and don't like (Teavana? Adagio? David's? Some tiny place?) but I also want to know the other stuff: top 3 flavors, loose or bagged, the kinds of tea accessories you use- or have always wanted. Be specific. Provide links if necessary. I think I've already answered most of this, but I don't remember if I talked about accessories. I use a cast iron pot or a little mesh ball for loose tea, although I used to have one of those things that sits atop your cup and drains in, and I loved it. And I love bagged tea as well, for which I don't use any special equipment.

Villainess is putting out brand new stuff for the first time in a while (as opposed to bringing back former lines). Sooo.... who wants it? If you see something that screams me, but I tried a vanilla focused blend from her once and it was much too sweet and foody, so I can't offer any specific guidance.

How does everyone feel about duct tape crafts? Any favorite patterns? hmm, probably not my thing.

Are there any flowers you especially like? it depends on why. for actual flowers, i can't have anything that's toxic to cats or dogs. mine will chew on any plant i receive. for perfumes and such, i don't like carnation (actually i don't like live ones, either) and i'm picky about rose, but i mostly like florals. for floral prints, i love daisies the best.

Would you be interested in any cozies or cases (yarn o fabric, not hard cases) for tech stuff (phone, laptop' etc) or for cups/mugs/bottles or anything else similar. no thanks - my laptop overheats as is and for my phone if i'm going to use a case i want it to be protective.

Would you like Halloween or Day of the Dead themed ornaments or a "bunting"? yup!

Are there witchees who would like book related gifts like a booklight, bookmark, bookseat or something for your reading gadget,like a cover or a light for example. hmmm... my kindle has a nice leather case and built-in backlighting, and i think i'm good on bookmarks (but if you see a cool one, by all means! it's just not something i'm particularly seeking.) - that said, i love books and book stuff, so i'm certainly open to bookish gifts.

I make handmade journals, mini albums and similar items. Would my witchee be interested in something like that? yes ma'am!

What songs/music/artists/CD's do you like to listen to around Halloween? oh, i mostly like to watch Tim Curry sing Anything Can Happen On Halloween every day for a month.

Are you interested in leg warmers at all? maaaaybe?

Is your Halloween style scary, cutesy, folksy, grotesque . . .? sort of darkly classy with a touch of macabre. sparkly black things, lots of candle light, the occasional knife or skull (these last two are also part of my general decor).

I bought the Portal board game last week & it came with a Portal 2 steam free download code. I already have the game on another console & it's one of my favorite series of all time. Soooo, would you want it? I haven't played the first one and fiance says we already have a copy anyway, but I do have a wishlist on Steam!

Have you read The Martian? Or do you plan on watching the movie? I saw the movie, and I plan to read the book but already have a copy

Pertaining to that, how does everyone feel about such things? Will anyone be participating? How about NaNo swag, is there any you want? I sign up for NaNo every year and then don't actually do it because I'm too busy, so no

Honey or beeswax products? Discuss. Yes to all

How do you feel about bumper stickers and car magnets? What do you like--cute, pretty, snarky, geeky/fandomy? no car decor for me, thank you, but if you see cool bumper/decal stickers that are on the smaller side (think circles, squares, and smallish rectangles, rather than the elongated message-y type of bumper sticker), we do put stickers on the keggerator on our balcony.

BPTP Halloween! I would lovelovelove to receive any of these, and decants are totally fine, especially for hair gloss which I go through very slowly. AT MIDNIGHT WITH A PUMPKIN LIGHT HOME & LINEN SPRAY; ON HALLOWEEN HOME & LINEN SPRAY; PORTAL OF DEATH!!! HOME & LINEN SPRAY; SAMHAIN HOME & LINEN SPRAY; DEAD LEAVES, BLACK FIG, CACAO AND COPAL HAIR GLOSS; DEAD LEAVES, WHITE MUSK AND VANILLA HAIR GLOSS; CANDIRU COVE FRISBEE TOURNAMENT HOME & LINEN SPRAY; A FLING IN THE LAGOON BATH OIL top three desires in red.

Jamberry? No thank you

Marmite? I have always been curious!

Used Claw Polish? No, not because it's used but because I don't need more nail polish. And since some people answered regarding this, I definitely don't want used cosmetics of any other kind.

Discontinued BPAL: Antique Lace. I wouldn't mind a little more Regan, but I definitely don't need a bottle, and there was one called Sundrop or Sundew that I've always been curious to try.

Blooddrop? Well, witch, I ordered immediately because I have been waiting desperately for more Blooddrop bath stuffs. But there is plenty I would like more of, and things I didn't order. Asterisk means I didn't order any. Bath Truffles: Chamomile Tea, Ghostly, Late Summer; Bath oils: Jord*, Sjofn*, Volva*; Bathy Bubble Bars: Harvest Champagne, Rubies & Emeralds, Softly Falling; Silken: Chamomile Lavender & Vanilla*; Sugar Bar: Vanilla Marshmallow*

Spices? sure thing! any and all.

dearest witch, I may stop answering questions soon. I want there to be an element of surprise and I want you to have some say in what *you* think is the perfect gift for me, so I don't want to answer so many questions and look at so many specific websites that I end up just calling all the shots. if some new sites pop up in the questions and I don't answer about them, it doesn't mean I'm shunning them - I just trust your judgment.

aphrodite

September 20, 2015

therhoda's Unduly crazy rambles

Its That time again

SO it is again the time for Switch Witch, the best time of year I think. here is where i shall shove things like updates on Life and of Course questions I don't want to clutter up the thread with. Pumpkin? No keep this Fell squash and all its stink nastyness away from me Booze? Why of course booze Want anything from Yellowstone? Be it postcards, key chains, shot glasses, pint glasses, or huckleberry what have you? I want TO GO there so bad. But I would take any goodies that I can use as a charm to MAYBE get us out there someday. Also tip advice on where to stay where not to staya nd how to have the most fun cheaply would be great 9/18/15 I know there is a question about "decorating style", but if you're comfortable, could you should us some photos of your spaces? For those of us who like to art and craft, it can be nice to have a visual sense of decorating style! I do not let Photographic evidence of our mess out into the wild Sorry 9/19/15 For those of you who don't drink alcohol, can you specify if you live with any drinkers or ever have alcohol on hand for guests, vs. abstaining and preferring not to have it around at all? this is like those vegan people but for alchol right? Are you a fan of the TV show Penny Dreadful? No What are your coffee and tea preferences? Do you prefer one, the other, both, or neither (and if it's neither, what about things like hot cider and cocoa)? Loose leaf or bags, whole bean or ground? Is caffeine OK? Any gadgetry you're in need of? Any brands or flavors that you particularly love, loathe, or want to try? okay i LOVE herbal fruity teas, but with my allergies to both Tea the plant and Strawberries they are a dangerous tricky thing for me to get. I went through and hit Adagio teas for my amazon wishlist to give you ideas of what I can have. Also my husband has an allergy to lemongrass so i try to not bring that in the house either What's your sense of humor like? Do you enjoy puns? Play on words? Dirty humor? Dry humor? Who are some of your favorite comedians? I like snarky things i love witty Tshirts and so on. if its potty humor you might as well count me out. Do you like board games? If so, which ones? Traditional or more unique? (like Settlers of Catan, Small World, Red Dragon Inn, etc) we actually are getting more into the idea of board games as the kids are reaching the age where they wont just EAT the pieces. i have to admit i want my own Bean cards someday Is there anything that you specifically do NOT want to receive? not that i can think of So dear witchy friends till next time

therhoda

September 20, 2015

SnowWhiteMoon's Blog

2015 Halloween Switch Witch Help

This is where I'll put all the in-thread questions to keep things easy for my witch to find! Also, where I'll put my wishlist links so they'll also be easy to find.

Amazon Wishlists: http://amzn.com/w/132WN9NAK2OPE
Etsy Wishlists: https://www.etsy.com/people/stormmoonpress/favorites
BPAL Wishlist: http://www.bpal.org/topic/127-wishlist/?p=2548002

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Alcohol: I tend to lean toward vodkas and liqueurs. I don't like beer at all. I mean it. No. Absolutely not. I'm also not a fan of grape wines. Love cherry wine, though! I've never had mead, and my exposure to cider has been limited. I like things on the sweet side.

Pumpkin: Unless it's homemade pumpkin bread, no, thank you. I hate pumpkin 'flavored' things. Yech.

Want anything from Yellowstone? I'm always happy to try/receive things from places I'm not from! Especially edibles like jams. I love cooking with jams!

Decorating: We don't tend to decorate so much as accumulate. I dunno. We just wind up collecting things we find cute or beautiful. Things that speak to us in one way or another. Fantasy type things or owls or snow leopards or clouded leopards or Sandman stuff... We have an eclectically decorated home. Anyone who wants to see pictures of our home can becomes friends with me on Facebook. I have a lot of photos up there of pets, family, home... it's just locked to Friends.

Are you a fan of the TV show Penny Dreadful? No. Just... no. >.>

What are your coffee and tea preferences? Do you prefer one, the other, both, or neither (and if it's neither, what about things like hot cider and cocoa)? Loose leaf or bags, whole bean or ground? Is caffeine OK? Any gadgetry you're in need of? Any brands or flavors that you particularly love, loathe, or want to try? I'm a black tea fan. Hate coffee. Caffeine is fine. I tend to drink tea in bags because I have nothing to prepare loose tea in. I've only really had Twinings tea, so I'm happy to try others! Not a big fan of flavored teas. I just love plain, black tea.

What's your sense of humor like? Do you enjoy puns? Play on words? Dirty humor? Dry humor? Who are some of your favorite comedians? I have a dry, sardonic sense of humor. I'm not a fan of slapstick. Some of my favorite comedians are Lewis Black, Kathleen Madigan, Kathy Griffin, early George Carlin, Bo Burnham, Eddie Izzard, Trevor Noah, and John Stewart.

Do you like board games? If so, which ones? Traditional or more unique? (like Settlers of Catan, Small World, Red Dragon Inn, etc) Yes, we do! We do have several traditional board games like Monopoly and Life and Candyland (don't laugh!). We also have all of the card games like Fluxx, Cards Against Humanity, and Munchkin (keep meaning to get Red Shirts). I've never played things like Settlers of Catan, but I've hears it's fun and that I would enjoy it, so it is something I'd like to have.

Is there anything that you specifically do NOT want to receive? Scarves, bar soaps, hats, gloves, socks (I HATE things on my feet >.>), nothing with latex, or face makeup that isn't from MAC, Urban Decay, or Makeup Geek (don't say that to be a snob, but I have skin issues and so far, those are the ONLY three companies I don't have reactions to).

Plain or fun socks? No socks, please! I hate socks. In fact, I hate shoes and socks. I wear flip flops when I have to leave the house, but inside the house, barefoot all the time. I hate my feet being covered. I dunno why, but it drives me nuts!

Name one (or as many as you would like) thing you would like to learn more about? Canning and pickling/fermenting are about all I can think of at the moment.

What one thing you would like to do more of? Cooking, baking, and just crafting in general. I'm just so tired all the time now!

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Edited 9/25

Would you like any cookie butter (just to be clear, store-bought, not home-made, and does contain wheat since it's, y'know, cookie butter)? No. Not my thing at all.

Is there any particular piece (or pieces) of art (painting, photograph, etc) that speaks to you in some way? I'm very partial to photographs of decaying infrastructure and buildings like and http://bit.ly/1LBey25. I've also loved John Henry Fuseli's The Nightmare and Pieter Brueghel's The Triumph of Death since I was eight or nine and saw them in my mother's copies of Time Life's Enchanted World books.

Do you want to received knit or crocheted items? If so, could you describe or even link to a couple of items similar to what you would like to receive? As nice as that sounds, no, thank you. I have a lot of cats, and such items would either be destroyed by them or be magnets for their fur. I also can't think of a situation where I'd use such items.

Would you like anything from Lush? I have never tried anything from Lush. I'm not a bar soap user, though. I know they have other stuff, so I'm open to trying things so long as they don't contain scent notes I can't stand!

Do you prefer hand-made or store-bought? Either!

Spicy stuff? No. I am not a spicy food/flavor fan.

What is your BPAL "Holy Grail"? GC: Dorian; LE: Snow White 2004, Midwinter's Eve 2004

Analog or Digital? Or Both? Both. I have a Kindle, but I love print books, too.

What scents from other perfume companies are you really wanting to have in your collection and or are just really wanting to test? Companies like NAVA, Arcana, Solstice Scents, Possets, Haus of Gloi etc...? I haven't tried anything but BPAL.

Affinity for specific animals: I love snow leopards, clouded leopards, and otters. My partner adores anything with owls. We all love anything with cats/kittens.

Chocolate fiends ahoy! What kind of chocolate do you like? Do you like any other things in it or just plain good ole chocolate? I tend to prefer milk chocolate or dark chocolate on the lighter end of dark. I also don't usually like chocolate with things in it other than almonds, coconut, or salt.

Would you be opposed to receiving a ton of Halloween themed items? Not at all!

Makeup! Do you like it, would you want some? If so what brands do you like to wear? I do wear it, but I'm very particular on brands due to sensitivities (I'm immunosuppressed due to autoimmune diseases). I wear MAC, Urban Decay, and Makeup Geek. I tend toward the warmer shades. Please don't get mascara or eyeliners as I cannot wear them (like... literally, cannot, they hurt my eyes). I love lipstick, though! Love it.

What's your favorite scary movie? Ooo... I like The Others, The Conjuring, The Exorcist, The Lost Boys, What Ever Happened To Baby Jane?, The Haunting (1963 version), The Bad Seed, Poltergeist, Zombieland... I don't like slasher or tortureporn or body horror films like Martyrs or Sinister or Thanatomorphose or the Saw films.

What items from the Weenie update interest you? Would you be OK with decants or bottles? I'm running a decant circle, so I'll be able to try just about everything in order to narrow down what will work for me. Usually, BPAL's Halloween scents never work for me, but this year's are speaking to me due to how many apple-based blends there are.

Blu-ray or DVD? DVD

Game systems - console or computer? Mac/PC? Which console? Xbox 360, PS2, and PCs.

Are you dressing up for Halloween and if so do you need any accessories for if? Nope, not dressing up. Not my thing. I just hand out the candy.

Talk to me about bags, what kinds do you like? I have been eyeing this bag on eBay for months now: http://ebay.to/1NTN0FQ.

What are your favorite fandoms and do you want to receive anything related to such? I don't mind receiving items from fandom favorites. My fandoms include Sailor Moon (have loved it, the Outer Senshi--Haruka/Sailor Uranus and Michiru/Sailor Neptune--specifically, since I was 13), Lord of the Rings/Silmarillion (specifically Elven related items, though I do own all the books Tolkien and his son published in relation to Middle-Earth... and please, no Hobbit movie related merchandise as that movie gives me a tic... really... I hate those movies with a Tolkien purist's passion), Labyrinth, Angel Sanctuary, Death Note, Loveless, Dragon Age (specifically Fenris-centric >.>), The Crow, The Shining (though nothing Kubrick related as I don't like his interpretation of King's work), and Gaiman's Sandman (from the original run when Dream was all dark and brooding! -- love anything Endless).

Do you like comics or graphic novels? Any issues or collections you want to read? I love manga/yaoi, and I've adored things like Sandman and The Crow.

Do you like fanfic? Would you like a story written for you as part of your gift? What characters/fandoms/pairings etc do you like? I used to write it. A lot. I wrote in Sailor Moon (mainly Haruka/Michiru or Haruka/Usagi) and Lord of the Rings (I did nothing but Elf-slash). I also wrote a couple pieces of Brimstone fanfic waaaay back when. I'm also a fan of Anita Blake slash (mainly Aubrey/Asher or Asher/Jean-Claude), Vampire Chronicles (Louis/Lestat, Louis/Armand, Armand/David, Armand/Marius), and Labyrinth (Jareth/Toby). I'm a slash fan! Shameless about it, too.

Would you rather receive a bunch of little packages through the round, a couple of medium packages, or one big package at the end? I like a couple of smaller packages and cards and one larger one at the end (it's also how I tend to give, too). Little things to brighten a day, and then a big 'Happy Halloween, Witchee!' sort of thing at the end to bring a huge grin to their faces. Ultimately, though, I leave it in the hands of my Witch! Whatever makes them happy will make me happy.

Would Witchees like something from IKEA? (Or any other not always accessible by everyone store?) I... have never been into an IKEA. I own nothing from IKEA. However, I do know they have Lingonberry juice, and I would kill for some of that (I'm Swedish on my mother's side and love Lingonberries).

If/when you go to the mall, for which store(s) do you beeline? I don't go to the mall. Ever. If I have to, it's for something very specific I can't get online. I hate shopping in brick and mortar stores, and malls--to me--are the worst.

I also have a question: Do you receive any subscription boxes (julep, lootcrate, ipsy, birchbox, etc.)? I have Julep and Naturebox. I tried Birchbox and didn't like it, and I've had a couple of Japanese-centric ones, but had to discontinue them due to finances.

Do you like tarts/candles/incense? If so, what type of scents? I can't use tarts due to cat hazards, don't like incense due to giving me asthma attacks and the husband-thing migraines, but I LOVE Yankee Candles. My favorite scents of theirs are Mistletoe, Christmas Tree, Autumn Leaves, MacIntosh Apple, and Red Apple Wreath. I tend to just love the cinnamon, clove, piney, cold scents best.

Is there anything you wish you could have picked up from the Dragon*Con exclusives? Luckily, I was able to get a fairy to do a pick up for me, so I did get everything I was interested in!

Is there a GC you've been dying to try but haven't got around to yet? Nope! Nothing I haven't gotten to try, but several I wish I had bottles of, Embalming Fluid being the topmost.

We asked about decorating style, but are you interested in receiving decorations for your home? Are you interested in things that go on the wall or things that go on shelves? I don't have much space left on shelves, but I have plenty of space left on the walls!

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Edited 9/30

Office supplies hound? Pens, pencils, journals, any preference, or favorites? I love Post-It Notes. I can't get enough of them. I also love felt tip pens like these and disposable fountain tip pens like these.

Talk to me about socks! Is there anything, dear, dear Witchee, that I can get for you from Sock Dreams? Anything from another place? Already there was a question about Renn Faire, but Faire also has an abundance of wonderful socks! Tell me all your sock wishes! I hate socks. Please, please, no socks. I have some sort of aversion to covering my feet. Seriously. My podiatrist says it's an actual thing.

I live near a huuuuge candy store. What kind of candy do you like? Gummies? Caramel? Chocolate? Sour? Sugar-free? I love gummy candies, sour candies. I adore Runts. Chewy Spree. Milk chocolate paired with coconut or hazelnut. Dark chocolate paired with coconut. I don't like sugar-free candy.

How do you feel about animal products? Not so much animal toys or food, but more like furs, paws, bones, etc. I'm fine with animal products, though I don't really have much use for them?

Are you interested in receiving any restaurant.com gift certificates for your area? As long as they do take away, I'd be fine with it! We don't go out, but we do bring home food a lot!

Copper jewelry? No, thank you. I'm allergic to copper.

How do you feel about "toys" - stuffed animals and the like? I love stuffed cats, clouded leopards, or snow leopards, and my partner adores everything owls.

How do you feel about the 4 elements? Or are you more of an Asian 5 elements person? Do you feel strongly about any of the elements, like a connection or a preference? I'm very connected to Earth and Water.

How do you feel about bento boxes? Is it something you would use if you were to get one? I have bento boxes, and I never use them. -.-; So, I don't need any more.

Scarves, shawls or cowls? Mittens, gloves, fingerless mitts or wristlets? No, thank you!

How do you feel about online classes? Like, say, craftsy or creativebug? Or even lynda.com? Not very interested.

What do we want from Paintbox Soapworks? I took a look, but nothing really appealed.

If I were to make you some art, would you prefer a frame that hangs or one that sits? And what color/style would you prefer? Frame that hangs would be best. I have plenty of wall space, not much shelf space left. I'm pretty open to color and style. We're a very eclectic household decorating-style.

How do you feel about gourmet marshmallows? I am NOT a fan of marshmallows, but the macarons look delicious!

Are you a slatherer or a dabber? I'm more of an inbetweener.

Talk to me, dear witchies, about tea. I know we've covered this a little, but I really need the nitty gritty here- not just companies you like and don't like (Teavana? Adagio? David's? Some tiny place?) but I also want to know the other stuff: top 3 flavors, loose or bagged, the kinds of tea accessories you use- or have always wanted. Be specific. Provide links if necessary. I like black tea, and I've not ventured much beyond Twining's English Breakfast. I'm not fond of flavored teas, so if you, dear Witch, would like me to try a variety of unflavored black teas from your favorite companies--loose leaf or bagged--I'm more than happy to give them a whirl!

Is there anything from ThinkGeek that you want? Only a couple things: this and this and this.

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Edited 10/9

Villainess is putting out brand new stuff for the first time in a while (as opposed to bringing back former lines). Sooo.... who wants it? I've looked at their stuff before, but I don't tend to like bar soaps or anything like that. Most of these types of products have ingredients that leave my skin itching post-shower.

How does everyone feel about duct tape crafts? Any favorite patterns? No, thank you. I wouldn't really use anything like that, sorry!

Are there any flowers you especially like? I love lilies, especially Calla Lilies--not the scent, though, but the flowers themselves. I also find jasmine to be beautiful.

Would you be interested in any cozies or cases (yarn or fabric, not hard cases) for tech stuff (phone, laptop' etc) or for cups/mugs/bottles or anything else similar? Mmm, no, I don't think so. I can't see myself using anything like that.

Would you like Halloween or Day of the Dead themed ornaments or a "bunting"? I wouldn't mind Halloween/Samhain themed ornaments or bunting!

I make handmade journals, mini albums and similar items. Would my witchee be interested in something like that? No, thank you! I'm more of a Post-It hound than a journal hound. >.>

What songs/music/artists/CD's do you like to listen to around Halloween? Nothing in particular, really. The only season where my music changes is Yule.

Are you interested in leg warmers at all? No! Oh, no, please, no.

Is your Halloween style scary, cutesy, folksy, grotesque...? A mix of cutesy, folksy, and Gothic.

Are there witchees who would like book related gifts like a booklight, bookmark, bookseat or something for your reading gadget, like a cover or a light for example? I don't mind bookmarks. It would keep me from dogearing my print editions. >.> I would want something substantial that would last, though!

I bought the Portal board game last week & it came with a Portal 2 steam free download code. I already have the game on another console & it's one of my favorite series of all time. Soooo, would you want it? No, thank you. We already have it for the console system. But, dude, Portal has a board game? I may need to look into that for the husband-thing for Yule!

Have you read The Martian? Or do you plan on watching the movie? Nope!

Honey or beeswax products? Discuss. While I am not morally opposed, I'm allergic to beeswax products, and I don't like the taste of honey.

How do you feel about bumper stickers and car magnets? What do you like--cute, pretty, snarky, geeky/fandomy? I don't use bumper stickers, but I wouldn't mind car magnets! I just don't like putting things on my car that I can't take off safely and easily without messing up my paint.

NaNo: Pertaining to that, how does everyone feel about such things? Will anyone be participating? How about NaNo swag, is there any you want? No, thanks. I'm not participating. It's just not something that has ever interested me.

Do you have any phobia's that your Witch should be aware of? Umm... no? *laughs* I don't think my Witch will be sending me anything that would cross over into phobia territory.

Trading Post Weenies are live! Anything calling to you? I did order two bottles the night they went live: Moonbathing and Starlight & Seaspray. I was also on the fence about Blood Sangria, but didn't order it due to finances (I'm at an event this weekend, so money was tight for us). I was also interested in the October atmo spray, Delayed At Ingolstadt Air Field atmo spray, October claw polish, Pumpkin Spice Everything claw polish, and maybe The Unquiet Grave claw polish (it annoys me the Trading Post never shows swatches of the polish itself, just the bottles). But, I'm not a hair gloss or bath oil gal, so my interest in the update is pretty limited.

Speaking of nail things, it that time of year and I am doing my jamberry order, Would you want some Lovely Jamberry's for your nails? No, thank you. I've looked at Jamberry, but I do so much crafting and work with my hands that my nails are always in a state of disaster. These would be a waste on me.

Do you like or want to try Marmite? No, thank you.

Used nail polish & cosmetics? I don't mind used nail polish, but if it's used cosmetics, it needs to be one of the brands I can tolerate, and a type I can sanitize like pressed eyeshadow, lipstick, lip pencil, or eyeshadow stick. Things that can be sharpened to reveal unused product or sanitized with alcohol.

Are there any DISCONTINUED (not LE) BPAL oils that you wish you had, or had a little more of? Original Pisces. Strength. D'Anjou Pear Single Note. Hurricane. Grr!. Jester. Puck. Storm. Oh, how I miss these!

Is there anything fairly basic that you're always running out of and need to buy more of? Post-It notes. I use these all the time, and I'm always running out. Circle band-aids, latex free. Alcohol pads. I use an injectable medication once a week, and I check my blood sugar daily, so I'm always running out of the little latex free circle band-aids and alcohol pads. You'd think I'd remember to buy them more regularly, but I always forget until I'm pretty much out of them.

Blooddrop update: I've never really tried Blooddrop before, but looking over their Halloween/Autumn update, the following caught my eye: Apples & Bones and Misfortune. Looking through the rest of the available perfumes... A Venerable Pair, Fabulous Golden, Overalls in the Orchard, and Quite A Handful are about it that appeal.

SnowWhiteMoon

September 20, 2015

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