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By Silvertree February 7, 2012

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? 13 Nights of Halloween Q&A ?

9/5/2024 Anything in Paintbox Soap Works Halloween release that you'd like? I added some to my Universal Wishlist last week! Fairytale and Putney Road are my favorite fall offerings of hers, in wax melts, glycerin soap, or mini sorbetto. I also am interested in a few others as wax melts that I added to my wishlist. Anything hand knit or embroidered you might like? Perhaps a cute ghost or bat? ? I make shower steamers, salves, candles, soaps and other such. Are you interested in any such homemade goodies? I'd be happy to try any of these! 9/7/2024 Would you like a small watercolor painting? I'm talking 3×5". If so, would you like it based on your preferred Halloween motifs or something else? I would love that! Especially if it featured a cute bat or a cute ghost. Or a black cat! I make light-weight hair falls ( I can do single or double, if you have a preference for pony tail or pig tails)- I make them out of things like soft yarns, up-cycled silk and bits of lace. Is this something you'd like? If so, tell me up to three colors and a length in inches you'd like. I was already fortunate enough to receive these from you in a Krampusnacht swap. Anything from the Haus of Gloi Fall update? My favorite Haus of Gloi item is actually their unscented pumpkin butter, but I wouldn't say no to Blood Orange Marshmallow pumpkin butter. How about the Nocturne Alchemy Halloween update? I ordered decants of all of the new scents I was interested in, but I'd love to try Haunted Portrait: Helena Hackley from the Resurgence. 9/8/2024 Milk, Dark, and or white Chocolate? Milk or dark, but I generally prefer milk chocolate. No straight-up Hershey's chocolate bars, please. Would you like a gently-used tarot or Lenormand deck? My partner is getting into Tarot and I've been dabbling with her Rider-Waite deck. I also have a fantasy deck from a past 13 Nights swap, and I own The Nightmare Before Christmas Tarot deck. I wouldn't mind a gently used deck, or a shirt or some sort of art featuring the Queen of Wands design with the black cat for Halloween. I'm going to Disney World all next week!!! Can I get you something? (Maybe you have a favorite Disney / Star Wars / etc character or fandom? Maybe you're a Pin Trader? Maybe you like cute kitchen-wares / tea pots / nice English tea / pot holders tea towels?) My favorite Disney movies are Alice in Wonderland, The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, and The Sword in the Stone. And, of course, The Nightmare Before Christmas. I would love anything Archimedes the Owl, anything Alice in Wonderland, some cute fall Winnie the Pooh (I have a fall-themed Winnie the Pooh lanyard and some ankle socks), or an Everybody Wants To Be a Cat shirt from The Aristocats. I'm also always down for cute kitchenwares because I cook and bake a lot and I love getting things that are practical and can be used. This is has been alluded to in other questions, but feelings about candles/wax tarts/incense and scent profiles? Candles - I enjoy candles. I'm on a self-imposed candle ban, so you do not have to worry about me buying them myself. I prefer soy candles with wood or double wicks, but am down for almost any candle that is indie and isn't from Sihaya (I have too many of her candles, and they tunnel). Wax melts - I melt wax every single day and have five warmers throughout my apartment. I'm currently on a self-imposed wax ban because I have so much of it, but I don't mind if my bat gets some for me. I'd especially love Willow Waxcraft's Harvest Hayride wax melts, or the Fairytale and Putney Road wax melts from Paintbox Soapworks. Incense - I usually don't burn incense, but I bought this coffin-shaped incense burner from Voltaire at a show just to support him in some way (because what I had wanted to buy was already sold out). So now I wouldn't mind dabbling in Japanese incense, but I'm not interested in my abode smelling like nag champa. Scent profile: My scent profile for home scents is pretty much the same as perfumes, but I'm more lenient about notes that wouldn't work on me, except for anise and violet, and I don't want any straight-up fruity wax (some fruit notes are okay). are you interested in skincare, such as trying travel sizes of various types? (would be cruelty-free, cleaner options coming from over here, if that matters to you!) I just bought a bunch of skincare for redness/very dry skin from Paula's Choice. I wouldn't mind trying travel sized skin-care that is cruelty and fragrance-free if it helps with redness or dryness. 9/9/2024 Let's talk earrings. Pierced? Stud, dangly, hoop? Any ear wire preferences? Large or small? Other preferences? My ears are not pierced. If there is something extravagant on your wish list, would you like one large gift and the rest of your gifts quite modest, or would you rather forego the lavish item in favor of more of a mix among your other gifts? I'm leaning more towards a mix, but I would be happy either way! The Trader Joe's Fearless Flyer is out with all of their autumn offerings. Is there anything you would like? I just went there yesterday! My only regret is that I didn't smell the candles (I already have two of the honeycrisp ones from last year). 9/11/2024 I have in my possession a selection of real Bakelite bangle bracelets! Definitely from the 1940s-1960s era. Would this be an exciting gist for you to receive? No, thank you! Would you like anything from sock dreams? I added the Lotions and Potions purple socks to my wishlist yesterday after looking at the website. I also like their striped armwarmers. 9/13/2024 Would you be interested in a spooky mini waffle maker or spooky playing cards? No, thank you! I was already gifted a mini pumpkin waffle maker, and we recently got some playing cards from a tea room. Does anything from SnagTights strike your fancy? No, thank you... they have cute offerings, but I have noticed that I am very bad at picking the right size for tights. What about from Michaels or JoAnnes? From Michaels - I'm still waffling on that cat shelf. From Joanne's - They had a lot of cute sock offerings this year, and I liked the cat on the pumpkin that lights up. This is what I did buy: bat mirror, moon mirror, ghost, pumpkin, and black cat plates, the socks specified in my questionnaire, and the moon phase tapestry. Their selection this year is pretty awesome. Oh, if my vampire bat is crafty and would like to make me a Halloween wreath, I would love that! do you like Ren fairest? Might there be a fun little thing I should find for you there? If there's something small a cute! 9/14/2024 Weather permitting I'll be going to a witchy Florida themed night market next week! Is there anything you may want from it? I'm not sure! Maybe something orange-y? 9/17/2024 Do you desire any Samhain ritual-type items, if so, what? No, thank you! Tell me, my ghoul-friend, would you love to see things from these places (and what?) as you unwrap your gifts? I will be going to the Pacific coast soon, and there are witchy stores (one with serious occult supplies, many handmade including inks, quills, books, etc), a HUGE gem & mineral store, a huge yarn shop, shells and way too much sasquatch stuff, also an amazingly diverse mercantile in Yachats, OR, and the Green Salmon, where unique PNW teas, coffees are sold. Tea would be nice! 9/18/2024 Would you like spooky-themed stationary supplies? What kinds if so? Yes. I like using cute notepads, washi tape, and stickers for swap packages.

What about unanointed spell candles? No, thank you! Could you use any clever storage boxes like these? Normally I would be down for these, but I bought a bunch at Home Goods last year when they had a ton of Halloween ones, and now I have too many that are empty and taking up space. 9/23/2024 If I were to place an order from Cellar Door, what strikes your fancy - they're having a fast 20% off sale through Monday so I'd need an answer fast. Autumn Apple Fest, Basic Witch, and Spooky Season sound interesting, especially the latter. Soap or candle. 10/2/2024 Would you be down for baked goods as a day zero gift? If so, are there any you particularly enjoy that travel well? I am down for baked goods and am not picky! But I think cookies probably travel the best. Is your perfume wishlist up to date? 'Tis! 10/4/2024 Last minute question. Do you need herbs? Rosemary, thyme, winter savory, oregano, sage or such? Mugwort for tea/burning? I grow lots of herbs and I'm happy to share! I would be happy with any of those (although I'm not sure what winter savory is!). I also enjoy mugwort for tea. I cook and bake a lot, so yes to any and all herbs that aren't licorice-adjacent!

doomsday_disco

September 8, 2024

Winter Haven

13 Nights 2024

Anything in Paintbox Soap Works Halloween release that you'd like?
I like her hair and perfume oil, Bath strusel, hot process soap, sugar scrub,
Demeter forsaken, Jack of the Woods (not the hair oil), Let me in Your Window, Nightwalker,
Putney Road, Libby and Lavender soap.
Anything hand knit or embroidered you might like?
I would adore knit or crocheted wrist warmers, and an embroidered witchy kitty would rock.
I make shower steamers, salves, candles, soaps and other such. Are you interested in any
such homemade goodies?
I love all kinds of handmade goodies!
Would you like a small watercolor painting? I’m taking 3×5”. If so, would you like it
based on your preferred Halloween motifs or something else?
Something like a witchy cat or cute ghost could be fun or a still life with a pumpkin and
black flowers could be really cool too. I'm also a sucker for ravens .
I make light-weight hair falls ( I can do single or double, if you have a preference for
pony tail or pig tails)- I make them out of things like soft yarns, up-cycled silk and bits
of lace. Is this something you'd like? If so, tell me up to three colors and a length in
inches you'd like.
I wish I'd known you in my long hair days because I loved hair falls. The mohawk goes un-adorned however.
Anything from the Haus of Gloi Fall update?
Apple milk, cozy pumpkin, Persephone’s descent, Samhain, violet moon, Kitchen Witch, hex
Pumpkin butter, hair oil, perfume oil, soap, scrubbing bubbles, refresher spray,
How about the Nocturne Alchemy Halloween update?
Shadow raven, ghost stories!, eternal necropolis Shabah, eternal netherworld, El Diablo,
Sacerdos, Masquerade Set, black amber incense, black patchouli amber incense, black
rose amber incense!, 31 Bats Morticia, Resurgence- Masquerade Anubis, NEFER, AMAR,
WASIM, 31 Bats Count Diablo 9/8/2024

Milk, Dark, and or white Chocolate?

dairy free Dark please, I prefer 70-85%.

Would you like a gently-used tarot or Lenormand deck?

It would depend on the theme. I have several decks but I could make room for the right one.

I'm going to Disney World all next week!!! Can I get you something? (Maybe you have a favorite Disney / Star Wars / etc character or fandom? Maybe you're a Pin Trader? Maybe you like cute kitchen-wares / tea pots / nice English tea / pot holders tea towels?)

I love English teas, especially a good Earl Grey. I'm totally happy with a Darjeerling, Assam or Ceylon too. I also wouldn't mind tea towels or cute things that are also useful. I'm not a huge Disney fan, but I think Belle is my favorite princess.

This is has been alluded to in other questions, but feelings about candles/wax tarts/incense and scent profiles?

I looove candles and there are a bunch on my Etsy wishlist. My scent preferences on candles are really similar to perfumes. Woods, smoke, incense, resins, florals, vegetal, leather, and such. No vanilla.

are you interested in skincare, such as trying travel sizes of various types? (would be cruelty-free, cleaner options coming from over here, if that matters to you!)
I have a pretty stringent skincare routine that I'm happy with, so no thank you.

9/9/2024
Let's talk earrings. Pierced? Stud, dangly, hoop? Any ear wire preferences? Large or small? Other preferences?

I wear 2g silicone tunnels. I have a couple of colors but I wouldn't mind more. I can also put hoops or ear wires through my tunnels. I don't typically wear jewelry think.

If there is something extravagant on your wish list, would you like one large gift and the rest of your gifts quite modest, or would you rather forego the lavish item in favor of more of a mix among your other gifts? Hmmm... I think I lean slightly towards being spoiled and getting a big thing with smaller other things.

The Trader Joe's Fearless Flyer is out with all of their autumn offerings. Is there anything you would like? Maple spiced nuts and the organic maple butter 9/11/2024

I have in my possession a selection of real Bakelite bangle bracelets! Definitely from the 1940s-1960s era. Would this be an exciting gist for you to receive?
I love how they look and they would have gone perfect in my former work wardrobe. These days I would only wear them on special occasions.
Would you like anything from sock dreams?
I used to have a wishlist there, but now they've gone to shopify. If I can't figure out how to link my wishlist, I will add more items here. For now, a quick standout are the new disability pride roll top crew socks. I'm a size M/L. I would also love a pair of the NZ bed socks in navy or emerald. I used to have a pair that lasted many years before getting too many holes. The wool fingerless gloves look cozy, I like the cinder color.
9/13/2024

Would you be interested in a spooky mini waffle maker or spooky playing cards? No thank you. I could use a full size waffle maker though and I wouldn't mind if they were pumpkin shaped or such.

Does anything from SnagTights strike your fancy? I have wanted a pair of their chub rub shorts for a long time.I really like the Nightwalker (bats) design I'm a size F. I also like the lunar Capri tights, the ACOTAR bow before none tights, and the Hecate tights.

What about from Michaels or JoAnnes? I will look through their seasonal offerings and update this response.

do you like Ren fairest? Might there be a fun little thing I should find for you there? I used to go every summer, but now it's really difficult for me. I am sure there are things I would love. Incense, jars, empty journals, and other such.

9/14/2024

Weather permitting I'll be going to a witchy Florida themed night market next week! Is there anything you may want from it? Sure! I have no idea what they'll have but I'm certain there are things I might love. Like Florida official Florida water? Incense, smudging things, candles, items for my altar and so on. 9/17/2024

Do you desire any Samhain ritual-type items, if so, what? More raven themed items for my Morrigan alter, Morrigan themed items, bones,

Tell me, my ghoul-friend, would you love to see things from these places (and what?) as you unwrap your gifts? I will be going to the Pacific coast soon, and there are witchy stores (one with serious occult supplies, many handmade including inks, quills, books, etc), a HUGE gem & mineral store, a huge yarn shop, shells and way too much sasquatch stuff, also an amazingly diverse mercantile in Yachats, OR, and the Green Salmon, where unique PNW teas, coffees are sold. I always love unique teas! I am a recovering yarn hoar and not buying myself yarn, but if it was gifted... I love rocks and gems, garnet are my favorite, but moonstones , labradorite, onyx, obsidian, jasper, amethyst.. ah yeah.. just anything is great. Lol! I would love a proper quill and ink to play with, I'm a sucker for for journals, runes, books on plants, herbarium, green Witchcraft, hedge witchery, cottage witchery or kitchen Witchcraft are welcome. Check out my Amazon list for ideas.

winterblizzard

September 8, 2024

Maps and Legends

13 Nights 2024

Updated 9/14/24 Anything in Paintbox Soap Works Halloween release that you'd like? Weirdly, not much. I would be interested in trying Pokeberry in soap or sorbetto and maybe Fairytale or the Grey Hound in sorbetto. Anything hand knit or embroidered you might like? Absolutely - I would particularly love arm warmers, shawls/scarves, fun hats, or a cozy lap blanket. I make shower steamers, salves, candles, soaps and other such. Are you interested in any such homemade goodies? Sure! All of those sound great, especially soaps, steamers and salves. Would you like a small watercolor painting? I'm talking 3×5". If so, would you like it based on your preferred Halloween motifs or something else? Something in my fave motifs would be lovely. I make light-weight hair falls ( I can do single or double, if you have a preference for pony tail or pig tails)- I make them out of things like soft yarns, up-cycled silk and bits of lace. Is this something you'd like? If so, tell me up to three colors and a length in inches you'd like. This isn't something I would likely use, but the cosplay loving teen would definitely be interested in shorter pony styles in aqua and/or rainbow. Anything from the Haus of Gloi Fall update? I would definitely be interested in bubbling scrub and/or pumpkin butter in Apple Milk, Blood Orange Marshmallow, Golden Corn Cakes, Kitchen Witch, or Pumpkin Eater. How about the Nocturne Alchemy Halloween update? No thank you. This is has been alluded to in other questions, but feelings about candles/wax tarts/incense and scent profiles? Please do not send me incense or wax tarts. I do like a good autumnal candle - I am particularly interested in spicy cider scents. Milk, Dark, and or white Chocolate? Yes please! Milk and white are my faves, but a nice dark with interesting bits in is definitely my speed. Would you like a gently-used tarot or Lenormand deck? No thank you.

I'm going to Disney World all next week!!! Can I get you something? (Maybe you have a favorite Disney / Star Wars / etc character or fandom? Maybe you're a Pin Trader? Maybe you like cute kitchen-wares / tea pots / nice English tea / pot holders tea towels?) I definitely like cute kitchen-wares and would love anything along those lines that is Haunted Mansion, Muppet, or NMBC themed. I also am a sucker for Star Wars critters - porgs and ewoks especially and Yoda or Leia for characters. are you interested in skincare, such as trying travel sizes of various types? (would be cruelty-free, cleaner options coming from over here, if that matters to you!) I have a skincare routine that I'm pretty happy with, but I would definitely be interested in cleansers (especially exfoliating for a few mornings a week), moisturizer with SPF, eye creams and masks. My skin is definitely aging, but still more oily than dry and very ruddy, to the extent that applies. And I am ALWAYS on the look for lip products with SPF and good cuticle creams. Let's talk earrings. Pierced? Stud, dangly, hoop? Any ear wire preferences? Large or small? Other preferences? I think I nattered on quite a bit about earrings in my original questions, but just in case, definitely pierced - I tend to wear large dangly ear wires or hoops professionally and smaller silly studs on the weekends. Generally speaking, I like anything flamboyant and weird. If there is something extravagant on your wish list, would you like one large gift and the rest of your gifts quite modest, or would you rather forego the lavish item in favor of more of a mix among your other gifts? I don't have a huge preference, to be honest. If you find something that just absolutely seems like I have to have it, but it means being more modest, that's fine. I don't actually expect anything off my Amazon wishlist or anything. The Trader Joe's Fearless Flyer is out with all of their autumn offerings. Is there anything you would like? Other than all of it? In terms of easily shipable things, I'd say the Maple Spiced Nut Mix, maybe Pumpkin Blonde Brownies, maple or pumpkin butter, pumpkin jo-jos, pumpkin spice mini sheetcake, pumpkin hand cream... I have in my possession a selection of real Bakelite bangle bracelets! Definitely from the 1940s-1960s era. Would this be an exciting gist for you to receive? Hells yes. Would you like anything from sock dreams? I haven't poked around there much lately, but I am always up for fun socks. Would you be interested in a spooky mini waffle maker or spooky playing cards? No thanks on both. Does anything from SnagTights strike your fancy? I don't really wear skirts or dresses much any more, but I could make exceptions for something fun. I've not really explored their wares before. What about from Michaels or JoAnnes? I always love fun decorations, but there's nothing I'm in specific need of. do you like Ren fairest? Might there be a fun little thing I should find for you there? I have not been to a ren faire in decades, but I always love jewelry and little spooky doodads. Weather permitting I'll be going to a witchy Florida themed night market next week! Is there anything you may want from it? Sorry, I think I was late on this one, but my answer is similar to the Ren Fair answer - there's nothing specifically witchy that I need, but if something catches your eye... Do you desire any Samhain ritual-type items, if so, what? No thank you. I don't have a ritual practice. Tell me, my ghoul-friend, would you love to see things from these places (and what?) as you unwrap your gifts? I will be going to the Pacific coast soon, and there are witchy stores (one with serious occult supplies, many handmade including inks, quills, books, etc), a HUGE gem & mineral store, a huge yarn shop, shells and way too much sasquatch stuff, also an amazingly diverse mercantile in Yachats, OR, and the Green Salmon, where unique PNW teas, coffees are sold I don't need any occult supplies. I do enjoy cool gems and minerals in my fave colors, geodes and the like, but just aesthetically, not for practice. Tea and coffee are always good (see my original questionnaire for bunches about these. No thank you to yarn, shells or sasquatch stuff. Would you like spooky-themed stationary supplies? What kinds if so? I could use a new multi-subject notebook that is in the ballpark of 5x7. I was gifted an Erin Condren one last year and it has become my lifeline for tracking different parts of my life. I am definitely not wedded to her specifically and would love something that has more of a subtle gothy vibe. I am always up for sticky notes, cool pens, clips, etc.

What about unanointed spell candles? No thanks. Could you use any clever storage boxes like these? Not really my thing, sorry. Interest in Cellar Door Halloween/Fall? They always have a bunch of stuff that looks good and I am happy to try soap ends. I haven't had time to go through the whole selection this year, but in past years, I've flagged the following as no thanks: Haunted Woods, Michigan Moonglow, October Road and Zombie Repellant - basically anything else that is more woodsy/incensey than foody. I tend very foody in my soap.

Em-

September 8, 2024

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