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Answers Seven Spooky Things 2023
Switch Witch 2023
What about seasonal treats from Trader Joe's? I have one local to me so I've got this covered, thanks.
I make gluten-free biscotti this time of year, lemon and also cocoa varieties: does this sound good to you? Sure. When I have cookies, I like crispy ones to dunk in coffee or tea.
Would you like me to make a music mix for you? I kick it old school with a burned CD. If you're into this, name at least 3 to 5 genres of music you already love, or are interested to explore more of! Sorry no. I do not currently have a way to play cds. 8/19 f you are a person who appreciates tarot and oracle decks, do you have a strong preference about receiving new ones vs gently/barely used? I think that I need to focus on getting better with the ones I have. I don't want to start over with a new one right now. Are you a Studio Ghibli fan, and if so, what are your feelings about fan made art featuring characters? I enjoy the movies, but not sure about fan art- sorry. Want anything from LUSH? Here's the link specifically to their Halloween drop (https://www.lush.com/us/en_us/c/halloween) BUT, feel free to peruse all of it. Ahh, Lush, always addictive. Here's what caught my eye: bubble lugosi bubble bar, Pumpkin crumble bubble bar, Pumpkin Spice bath bomb, Butterball, deep sleep, twilight bath bombs Haus of gloi- fave products are pumpkin butter & bubble scrub blood orange marshmallow Hex Pumpkin eater In the perfume- vanilla pear punch & dark fruit tea. Curious about the lavender chocolate one but not sure. Mutter museum- nah, not my thing NEW QUESTION: If you are so inclined, do you want or need any natural items or ingredients for spellwork that could be collected from forests, ocean, fields or stream? I also have access to oak gall ink and various other esoteric substances. I am so inclined & I've been away from my spellcraft for a while- as you know sometimes life gets in the way. I would love any things you would like to hunt for, find or otherwise collect. I do want to get back to my witchy self & this would encourage me. NEW QUESTIONS: *Are you a fan of the show Cobra Kai? Nope *Do you enjoy any of the scented items from Victoria's Secret? No. I'm not into their stuff *Would you be interested in receiving a silver locket with papyrus and herbs inside, as a protective amulet? Of course! Anything of interest from Cellar Door? (They have candles and soaps.) I love their Lavender Pumpkin soap, but have never tried the candle. Their apple scents are nice too. Basic Witch is nice too. 9/22 From previous questions you've answered, I know a lot about the teas you'd like from specific places, but I want to know your more general tea preferences. Black, green, white, rooibos, oolong, herbal? - Japan is particularly big on their green tea and hojicha (roasted green tea), any interest? - My partner has given me an extraordinary amount of rooibos from South Africa. It's amazing and I'd like to share, so would you like some? For me the best option is black tea- flavored or straight up, loose or bagged. Please no Green or Rooibos. despite being uk based I’m probably gonna have to make a torrid order because I fell in. Anything catch your eye while I’m doing it? The Bejeweled Bat barrette is cute
Switch Witch 2023 Answers
-During my recent travels I got to experience the incredible delight of Serge Luten perfumers here in Paris (imagine if the Lab and Anna Sui made babies inside a Cadbury Cream Egg decorated with stained glass windows and...you've come close to the experience of being in that shop). Anyway, after spending gobs of monies, they loaded me up with delectable samples of their insanely expensive wares- do you want some??? Sure! I love all things smell-good, and you've made their stuff sound amazing!
-Haus Of Gloi just had their Halloween update! Anything appeal to you? https://www.hausofgloi.com/collections/fall-1 Their Sugar Exfoliants, Bubbling Scrubs, or Pumpkin Butters in Hex, Little Hedgehog, or Spider Silk look really nice! The only one I would wear as a perfume would be Spider Silk, I think. Witches! I am excited. I just came across this Etsy shop and want all the flowers. All of them aka any of them. I came across them because of color wheel key chain or pins. So those too. I WILL BE ORDERING and wondering if you would like something from there as well? I know it's not very witchy but man are they pretty. They also have pets and beverages and other things but I got held up on the flowers and color wheels. Still exploring. Not seasonal aka witchoweeny These are cute! I love the lavender one, and my favorite flower is irises, but I'm a flower person, so I love them all. I also love their fountain pen enamel pin, too. Aiee I am putting this out there: I have about a dozen pipettes and vials and will decant from my fabulous collection of scents for your witchee. I guess that means feel free to peruse my scent base profile {also in sig line} and update your wishlist for your Witcher--is there anything you see that you would love to try or sniff or something? That’s so nice! I’ll have a look at your scent base profile and let you know when I’m assigned my Witchee! yet another Q... while thinking of stuff I might want from UK I was reminded of Future Primitive Soaps which has released it's fall stuff. Would you like anything from there dearest witchee? https://futureprimitivesoap.co.uk I’ve tried their North Woods soap and their Ghost Smoke lotion before and enjoyed them! I love the sound of their Campfire Marshmallow body cream. Outside of the fall collection, I like the sound of Topiary and Snow or She’s in the Orangery soaps.
I harvested some elderberries yesterday and I have a lot more out there, so I made a batch of elderberry syrup. Would you appreciate a 4oz bottle of it? (Based on the recipe at https://www.thespruceeats.com/elderberry-syrup-4845433 but I did not have any cloves, and I added a half cup of sugar to reduce tartness and increase syrupyness - it's still fairly thin.) I love syrups! I use them a lot in teas and mixing with wine or tonic water, so this sounds nice.
Do you want anything from Sea Witch Botanicals (I can buy it locally from shops)? super high quality and no bad or artificial ingredients, perfect for people like me - Home, bath, body - FYI, also she makes premium incense as close to Fred Soll without being FredSoll. https://seawitchbotanicals.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIp8ew09yPgQMVCw-tBh2g1Q5NEAAYASAAEgJIhPD_BwE Incense has been irritating my nose and throat recently, so probably for the best not to have any. I love the sound of their White Lodge or Frith scents, but it looks like the first one is sold out online. - I discovered Hirons Drug Store - which is basically an Unbelievable place to browse for every kind of eclectic, fun, spooky, weird, and even useful thing you could want - so tell me some Odds And Ends of things you like or want, I know this is open ended, sorry - - gadgetry, stickers, toys, pens, costumery, snacks, decoration, kitchen stuff, etc I have no idea what this place is! I do like stickers, pins, and pens, though. - Gift Certificates you'd like to places that are local to you? I live in Japan, so it might be a bit hard to do that, but I love online gift cards 😂 - How do you feel about ILNP nail polish and what are your favs from the new Cosmos collection and any others on their site??
I love anything from their Purple Essentials or Cosmos Collection! Would you be interested in anything from Alobudra? https://alobudrallc.company.site/products/ They're local to me. Their bath salts seem nice! Brujitas! I made my semi annual order from Brujita Skincare and realized I forgot something which means I will be making another order. Currently everything shows as sold out because they frequently close their doors between updates. FYI the In Your Room collection was restocked and won't come back and sadly the same maybe said for the Inner Child Ritual Candle {which I should have ordered but I was on my phone and there for a purpose so didn't look around}. Would you like to try their wares? Their Hydration Kit and Clarifying Kit look nice! But I'm mostly interested in eye cream as far as cosmetics go, so their Eye Crema interests me Would you be interested in any jewelry or other items made with tiny bones from this shop? There are some Halloween themed ones: https://www.tinybonesandthings.com/s/shop This is right up my alley! I find these pieces particularly lovely: https://www.tinybonesandthings.com/product/gold-hands-stars-and-rattlesnake-vertebrae/538?cp=true&sa=true&sbp=false&q=false https://www.tinybonesandthings.com/product/gold-hammered-earrings-with-rabbit-atlas-bones/525?cp=true&sa=true&sbp=false&q=false https://www.tinybonesandthings.com/product/gold-crescent-moon-and-rattlesnake-necklace/566?cp=true&sa=true&sbp=false&q=false https://www.tinybonesandthings.com/product/butterfly-wing-rattlesnake-vertebrae-earrings/474?cp=true&sa=true&sbp=true&q=false If you like tea, is there anything you would like from Bird & Blend? https://www.birdandblendtea.com/ I love the sound of these teas! https://www.birdandblendtea.com/products/spiced-pumpkin-pie-tea?variant=37506762735777 https://www.birdandblendtea.com/products/toffee-sticky-chai https://www.birdandblendtea.com/products/vickys-sponge-cake-tea?variant=37506771550369 https://www.birdandblendtea.com/products/butter-brew-tea?variant=37616703307937 https://www.birdandblendtea.com/products/red-velvet-tea?variant=37506753593505 Witchie! check out BloomChic - just discovered them - Take a look at the Halloween stuff (Plus Sizes too), and tell me the link and the size of whatever thing you like! Most of this isn't my style, unfortunately. But I like this sweater: https://bloomchic.com/collections/halloween/products/supersoft-essentials-halloween-print-crew-neck-raglan-sleeve-pullover . My size would be 12/L, so that size or larger would be good! 2nd Question: Poesie Tea! Do you like? Some of my favorites are from this company. https://www.poesieperfume.com/loose-leaf-tea These teas sound lovely: https://www.poesieperfume.com/loose-leaf-tea-products/fancy-a-cuppa https://www.poesieperfume.com/loose-leaf-tea-products/almond-cinnamon-brioche-small-batch-loose-leaf-tea https://www.poesieperfume.com/loose-leaf-tea-products/smore-tea https://www.poesieperfume.com/loose-leaf-tea-products/twice-to-tea-loose-leaf Would you like anything from Trader Joe's? (Pumpkin products are, sadly, not in stores yet, but they will be during this round!) I've never been to a Trader Joe's, so I have no idea what sort of things they have! Do you have any Halloween traditions? I go to Halloween-themed afternoon teas with @coltostallion 👻 What about Halloween-related fandoms? (ie. The Nightmare Before Christmas) Nope! I'm not a part of any particular fandoms tbh We always end up asking what we'd like from your exotic-to-us locales, but do you have any wishes for things from the States? I LOVE sweetarts. I'm disgustingly addicted and miss them very much. I also love Reese's. I might come back to this question if I think of anything else. 1. I make things from thrifted sweaters that I cut up & make things from. Do you like armwarmers? Long or short? Solid color ( elegant) or funky stripes made from multiple sweaters? Fave colors? Is cashmere okay? Wool & related blends? ( I never use scratchy wool for arm warmers.) Do you like buttons used decoratively? I don't use armwarmers! 2. I also do coiled & sewn rope work- it's functional art I wrap the rope in fabric & add appliques. I just had my first art show with these- bowls, trivets ( that can hang on the wall when not in use), coasters. Is this something you'd like ? What sort of Halloween fabric? Whimsical? Witchy, bats, mushrooms, moths? How gothy do you like? I have velvets & sparkly stuff to work with too. What is your preference witchee? I don't usually hang art or have space for decorative items like bowls (Japanese apartments have very limited space), and I don't even own a table, so coasters would be wasted on me. How do you feel about cherry things? Check out Cherry Republic and let me know if anything catches your eye! I LOVE cherry-flavored things. I think I forgot to put that in my questionnaire. So anything from here would appeal to me, especially condiments (jam, salsa, sauces, etc.) and the dark chocolate covered cherries. Similarly, are you into fancy flavors of olive oil or vinegar? Check out Fustini's and let me know if anything appeals! I'm also a huge slut for vinegar. So literally all of these except for the apple ones (apple cider is great, though). We also have an awesome store for jams and sauce, American Spoon which you should totally check out! I love jams and sauces! Jams, sauces, salsas, honey, etc. So, yeah, literally all of these except for the apple ones. Would you like some locally sourced maple syrup? Maple syrup is super expensive here, so this would also be nice. And I love buying locally. Finally, I live in a place known for fudge. Do you like it and/or are their flavors you particularly like? My favorite shop is Murdick's if you need to see a flavor list. The chocolate cherry, triple chocolate espresso, and chocolate peanut butter sound lovely! Anything from the IKEA Halloween store catch your witchy eye? https://www.ikea.com/ca/en/campaigns/halloween/ The little ghost blanket is so cute! I also like the tree lamp. https://wildsoulriver.com I own the Magical Nature Tarot and love the feel of the cards. They have candles and teas and tinctures and books of the activist or witchy sort. I meant to ask this last night but I kept refreshing for witchee. I don't think my witchee will be all over anything here but I figure somebody else may and I haven't seen it mentioned before.... The Mushroom Oracle looks nice! Since I was thinking of their kitchari spice mix I was thinking also of spices in general. I live near a Penzey's Spice https://www.penzeys.com do you cook? Do you want fancy schmancy spices or spice blends? Do you have a favorite alternative source that you prefer and or recommend? For example egads I am asking lots of Qs Curio Spice Co, Diaspora etc do ethically sourced spices. If you cook is there a type of cuisine you are interested in learning more about and would appreciate a starter pack of spices for that type of cooking? I will use any and all spices! Especially spice blends. I really enjoy cooking, but I cook a wide variety of things, so nothing in particular is something I need to expand my cooking knowledge. Colourpop's Haunted Mansion collection dropped today. If you're interested in makeup or skin care, are you interested in anything from Colourpop? https://colourpop.com/ Their welcome foolish mortals from the haunted mansion collection looks lovely! Otherwise, I really love their eyeshadow palettes, particularly anything in pinks, nudes, corals/peaches, mauves. I'll link some that are my type of colors: https://colourpop.com/products/miss-bliss-pinky-coral-shadow-palette https://colourpop.com/products/nude-attitude-pressed-powder-palette-set https://colourpop.com/products/blush-crush-pink-eyeshadow-palette https://colourpop.com/products/coast-to-coral-makeup-palette Other than that, I love their lip glosses, lip oils, and ultra blotted lips and tend to lean toward warmer colors and pinks in lip colors! Anything of interest from Cellar Door? (They have candles and soaps.) From their Halloween Collection, I like the sound of their Haunted Woods, Michigan Moonglow, and Farmhouse Pumpkin (soaps and candles), and from their other collections I like their Cypress Grove, Tahquamenon Woods, and Golden Hour (soaps and candles) Are you into wax melts, candles, incense, room sprays, or none of the above? I love wax melts and candles. Incense is rough on my nose and lungs recently, so I'd rather not. Would you like anything from Luvmilk's Monster Mash? I like the sound of their Milk Baths, Bath Salts, and Sugar Scrubs in Werewolf (w/ Girlfriend or Lover add-on) or Zombie (w/ same add-on) I dye yarn. Are you a person who crafts with such? What fiber, weights, and colors would tickle your fancy? Would you rather have two different 100g skeins or enough of the same something for a bigger project? I don't really use yarn for anything! Provided my experiments work, would you be interested in a bar of homemade tallow soap? I promise I will not send you anything particularly suspect, so this is entirely contingent upon my competence. Sure! Handmade things are cool! Do homemade caramels or shortbread tickle your fancy? Yes! I love food 😂 because I’m a knitting kind of witch, would you appreciate a pair of hand knit socks. If yes, would you like them in a particular colour? I'm a texture person, so if they're scratchy at all, I cannot handle it. But if they're soft, yes! I love greens, pinks, and purples, but I don't enjoy anything too bright like neons. What type of spooky season imagery do you like? (Ie. bats, ghosts, vintage Halloween, etc.) I would say I'm more of a vintage person, but I enjoy most Halloween-y subject matter except for spiders Astrid's Autumn Line and Anniversary Tea Party just dropped. Anything you want? From the Autumn Line I like the sound of Hush and maybe Forestsong! From Anniversary Tea Party I might like Boysenberry & Pear Tart, though I'm not much of a foodie wearer. Homemade and preserved food goodies - Which of these things would you like my dear witchie? All are organic and grown or made by me. sun-dried heirloom tomatoes dried ancho chile peppers - can be whole halves or ground into a delicious powder sugar-free candied pecans and walnuts or almonds gourmet quality fudge in many flavors (formerly from my ETSY shop which I had to close until I have my own home again) please give me an idea the kinds of flavors you like. My more popular ones are Penuche, Choc & PB, Pumpkin pie, Forest fruit (with cherries, blueberries and cranberries), Vegan chocolate dried italian plums (pitted) sugar-free canned plum or logan berry jam freshly dried rosemary, thyme, basil, parsley individually or in combo almond flour baked goods (low carb, sugar free, and gluten free) - give me examples of savory and sweet things you'd like I like the idea of the candied nuts, fudge (all flavors), and the jams (though these will be super heavy to send overseas) Might you like a witch hat? Later this month I'm taking a class at an area museum where I'm supposed to decorate 2 hats. Also I crochet wicked cute witchy hats. I never wear hats, unfortunately. Do you see anything here that interests you? They have dry shampoos, whipped soaps, awesome hand cream, linen spray, sugar scrubs and perfume. https://www.etsy.com/shop/faefragrance/?etsrc=sdt The handcream or body scrub in Sea Witch sounds nice! Anything you want from my favorite local tea shop? www.fridaytea.com Their Choco Cherry or Good Queen Mallow teas sound nice! How about from my skincare person? drjensbeautylab.com/ Maybe their No Baggage eye gel? How about from my witchy Chandler? https://www.etsy.com/shop/TeresaLynnsSimpleLux I like the sound of most of their candles tbh! It's also that time of year where I make handmade soap (usually with calendula infused olive oil, tallow, oatmeal and honey) and candles (feel free to specify color and size, I don't usually scent them, but I do have a clover and apple scent I've been wanting to play with). I can also annoint and dress candles with TALs and herbs. Any interest? Sure! Nothing apple-scented for me, though. I also grow herbs which can be culinary or magical. I'd be happy to prepare a smudge or dry some herbs for your enjoyment. I currently have oregano (yellow and standard), mugwort, thyme, sage (purple or garden), tea peppermint, chives, lovage, plantain, comfrey, raspberry leaf, and yarrow. I'm probably forgetting something. I've got plenty of herbs! I also make salves! My go to in an arnica, calendula and comfrey mix for healing wounds or chapped skin. This can also be used on pet paws. We do have barely enough time that I could do a custom infusion. My hands get incredibly dry and chapped in the winter, so sure! Anything in the Paintbox Soapworks Halloween update looking good to you? https://paintboxsoapworks.com/new-limited-edition/2023-weenie-collection/ Their Nightwalker scent sounds lovely! I don't really like the consistency of their lotions, but any of their other products are nice! If you have a furry friend living with you, what sort of treats do they like? I don't! What is your feelings on seasonal mugs? Yes or, no? Too many in your house or bring them on?? I actually love mugs. I have a few winter/Christmas ones, but nothing autumn/Halloween themed! Are your wishlists - Amazon, Etsy, etc - up to date, and if so, are they all linked somewhere that I can find them? Yes, they're largely up to date! https://www.etsy.com/people/giy3kiya?ref=hdr-fav&tab=items https://www.amazon.co.jp/-/en/hz/wishlist/ls/2OAK4S18R6BWX?ref_=list_d_wl_lfu_nav_1 Do you have anything you use every day that you wouldnt mind getting more of? Probably little individual coffee filters like this: https://www.amazon.co.jp/-/en/Daiki-Coffee-Filter-Pachit-Pieces/dp/B09JVR4GTL?pd_rd_w=JZmql&content-id=amzn1.sym.0364971b-42fa-4907-ae3b-95519eb72dca&pf_rd_p=0364971b-42fa-4907-ae3b-95519eb72dca&pf_rd_r=0GH650WERNZP55N2Q7VJ&pd_rd_wg=9Cn5H&pd_rd_r=8778088f-259f-4047-a357-e1a5b3a19205&pd_rd_i=B09JVR4GTL&ref_=pd_bap_d_grid_rp_0_9_i&th=1 Anything you love or need to have from Adagio or Rishi teas? I do enjoy tea, but nothing in particular stands out from these! List here things you wish you would've added to your questionnaire I don't think I mentioned it, but I do not like white chocolate. Nocturne Alchemy just dropped their Halloween update! You like the looks of anything? https://nocturnealchemy.com/collections/limited-collection Nothing in particular! Is there anything you would like from the Weenie update? I like the sound of Things Are Fine and Halfway to Halloween! How do you feel about stickers? If positively, are there any themes you'd rather not have stickers of? I have sticker anxiety! So, I like them, but I don't usually put them on things. What about crystals, cool rocks, and gemstones? I have so many, so unless they're part of jewelry, I don't need anymore! How do you feel about Squishmallows and Squishables? (They have mini and micro sizes for those who like cute plushies but don't have a lot of space.) I'm not much of a stuffie person Would you wear enamel pins with chains that are meant to be put on lapels? (Something like this.) Probably not! I don't wear a lot of collared shirts Speaking of enamel pins... The Pickety Witch's Autumn and Halloween collection just dropped. Has anything caught your eye? Oh, how cute! I like the Baba Pumpkin, Potion of Halloween, and Mabon Owl or Mabon Raven pins! I used to make mobiles out of paper cranes, would you appreciate something like this? if so, what size restrictions do you have, if any? ie., should it take up less space vertically or horizontally? color palette preference? I've made similar things for myself before, so I'm good on this ordering bulbs from https://oldhousegardens.com and was wondering if my witchee would like some. No, thank you! They'll be taken away by customs Would you like something like "sock arms" if I find time to craft? (Sometimes I make a pattern called Toast or Toasty {one has a thumb the other is just a tube} http://www.afriendtoknitwith.com/2008/09/toasttoasty.html. here are other photos from my blog: https://www.elkaknits.com/?p=845 ) -- If so what sort of colors? No, thank you! Witchee, what's your take on seasonal-themed Washi tape? I have access to so much washi tape, so I don't need anymore even though I think it's cute.
What about seasonal treats from Trader Joe's? Nothing in particular, but if it fits into my taste/flavor profile, then it's welcome!
I make gluten-free biscotti this time of year, lemon and also cocoa varieties: does this sound good to you? Sure! I can't say I've ever had biscotti
Would you like me to make a music mix for you? I kick it old school with a burned CD. If you're into this, name at least 3 to 5 genres of music you already love, or are interested to explore more of! No, thank you! Anything here you like? https://bserway.com/ Oh wow, his stuff is so cool! I love a ton of the prints like Ghost Me Harder or Featherweight, but what would interest me the most would be a Tattoo Token 😍 actually, I think I have a tattoo token from him in my etsy wishlist Anything you'd like from my Ren Fest? There is an outstanding garlic based shop I'll be going to next weekend, for my annual stock up of their spice blends & garlic oil blends. Any other Renny stuff that you like? I haven't been to a Ren Fest in years, but I do love garlic! know we are looking at a lot of candles, but if you are into looking at more (and it is ok to say you are not), do any of these strike your fancy? https://www.lakewoodwax.com/candlesforacause (Feel free to take a look at their current and signature scents too but I wanted to highlight these fundraiser scents first!) the jaguar and heaven scent both sound nice! If you are a person who appreciates tarot and oracle decks, do you have a strong preference about receiving new ones vs gently/barely used? No preference! Are you a Studio Ghibli fan, and if so, what are your feelings about fan made art featuring characters? I love Ghibli, but I live in the land of Ghibli, so I'm not in need of anything based around those movies Want anything from LUSH? Here's the link specifically to their Halloween drop (https://www.lush.com/us/en_us/c/halloween) BUT, feel free to peruse all of it. I've already bought all the Halloween things I need from Lush! Part 2 of the Autumnal/Halloween drop from Haus of Gloi is coming this weekend- take a look and see if anything is compelling! https://www.hausofgloi.com (fall part 2 is live on Sunday, here is a list of what is coming: https://www.hausofgloi.com/blogs/haus-herald/fall-part-2) Nothing in particular here!
Also, I live in Philly and will use ANY reason to spend time at the Mütter Museum- anything of interest (including, but not limited to, the well-loved BPAL exclusive for the museum, Ü?) https://www.muttermuseumstore.org No, thank you! If you are so inclined, do you want or need any natural items or ingredients for spellwork that could be collected from forests, ocean, fields or stream? I also have access to oak gall ink and various other esoteric substances. No, thank you! Are you a fan of the show Cobra Kai? Nope! I've never seen it. Do you enjoy any of the scented items from Victoria's Secret? Not usually! Would you be interested in receiving a silver locket with papyrus and herbs inside, as a protective amulet? This sounds really nice, but I probably wouldn't use/wear it. So Witchee mine, are you a spellworker? - any interest in acorns from a tree known as The Mother Oak at my Ren Fest grounds. It is the biggest tree I've ever seen in MI. It is cared for by tree scientists from MSU. It is the mom to every other oak on the grounds. Saturday is Mabon & I will go & gather acorns before the park opens to patrons as I do each year. But this time it's actual Mabon. So Witchee dearest, would you like some? I would say yes, but I think customs would have a fit over it 😓 Witchee, do you like anything from Lenny Mud? I love their Take My Soul Satan book vase, but that would be exceptionally heavy to ship 😂
Ketchup, round 1
I have a metric fuck-ton of scarves! That said, I am open to more knitted goodies, but I'm not as open to all possibilities as in the past. So I'm mostly interested in thin, soft, spider-web-like shawls - like over-sized Stevie Nicks shrouds that I can wrap my entire torso up in, but suuuuuuper thin and open-knit, really, as much like a spider web as possible. Alternately, I'd love a cowl hood. Same deal- soft, thin, open-knit. No wool, as I'm sadly allergic. But bamboo, silk, banana silk, cotton and other natural fibers are all welcome. As for colors, black, dark indigo to match my hair or deep violet would all be fabulous.
How about some dishcloths, for the kitchen? Or spa cloths for the bathroom? If so, which? Any particular colors?? The only dishcloths in our house are Halloween-themed. So, the short answer is ok- but they must be Weenie in nature! I guess that means with bats or black cats or ghosts (this could be the shape of the cloths or a pattern in the cloths). Not a spa cloth, I never seem to use them, alas! Would you like any of Cat Coven's Halloween goods? It's her original artwork based on medieval art. (It's a limited edition of everything, so hopefully things arent sold out yet.) The Autumn Garden Party fine art print is lovely!
Look at The Green Salmon's webpage The Green Salmon - do you fancy any of the teas, coffees etc? It's a favorite place for me to stop on the coast, and I'll take any excuse to drive to the ocean. The hemp oil infused decaf peruvian coffee looks HolyShitAmazing. I'd take that in whole bean, please! Also the Na na na na Bat Blend! is cute and supports a great cause, so I'm down for that one too What are your favorite halloween/samhain treats to eat? Please be specific. I have access to various candy stores, including healthy candy lol. I don't like a ton of candy anymore, but if you're twisting my arm, I tend to like the Brit stuff, like Cadbury Fruit n Nut bars and Crunchie bars. Speaking of Crunchie, I also like well-made chocolate-covered seafoam, but be sure to check the ingredients- well-made will be naturally gluten free, but shittier kinds aren't always. Oh! And during my travels this summer, I've discovered that GOOD meringue *actually* has a flavor, and it tastes great! (who knew???) and ditto for French and Italian-made nougat. I'm not as much of a snob as this whole answer makes me sound, I just get sick from food so easily and it's only that I've had to choose higher-quality items to actually be able to enjoy them. Would you like any of these Snag Halloween tights? And if so, which of their sizes? https://snagtights.com/pages/halloween Heck yes! I appear to wear size A/B, and I like Polka Baby, Blood Red, Spider Sense, Lux Carnelian, RATZ and Duo Boo. Also is there anything you would particularly like from the UK? I will ALWAYS take gluten free crumpets (be warned- if you get these for me, you have to ship them immediately so I can get them in the freezer before they start to mold (mould). Anyone who has ever sent them to me has gotten them to me in time, I'm just saying: don't buy them now then leave them in a box til end of October to ship- they won't keep that long I also love gluten free Jaffa Cakes! And PG Tips tea. A new tiny jar of Marmite. Really good orange marmalade. 8/30 What Halloween things off RedBubble do you like? Share link if possible.
https://www.redbubble.com/i/sticker/Halloween-Vintage-Black-Cat-by-CreativeFit/27879526.EJUG5
https://www.redbubble.com/i/sticker/Purple-Witch-Pack-by-myabstractmind/55053065.EJUG5
https://www.redbubble.com/i/sticker/Little-Shopping-Ghost-by-saz/57134173.EJUG5
https://www.redbubble.com/i/sticker/Witchy-Pack-by-MSandzewicz/46282740.EJUG5
https://www.redbubble.com/i/sticker/Bats-by-Fishtopus/54491368.EJUG5
https://www.redbubble.com/i/sticker/Ghost-drinking-iced-coffee-by-lindsey788/58208308.EJUG5
https://www.redbubble.com/i/sticker/cute-ghost-sticker-pack-by-designsbysoph/57831345.EJUG5
https://www.redbubble.com/i/sticker/Two-Ghosts-by-br1anna12/48893117.EJUG5
https://www.redbubble.com/i/sticker/Zero-by-philos25/41874334.EJUG5 8/31 Is there anything you might want from Japan? Snacks (autumn flavors are out~), nerdy stuff, cute stuff anything! OMG, if there are ANY gluten free Kit Kats, I would DIE for those! ANY flavor!!! I never, ever get to experience that joy, so it would be amazing. Otherwise, any interesting gluten-free, shrimp-free, MSG-free autumnal food goodies would be delightful! is there anything being removed from site or a virtual con scent you are interested in trying? I picked up the most important Virtual Con scents for myself. That said, there were others I really wanted, but didn't have funds for. Those are: Lemon Peel, White Peach and White Musk; Peach and Kumquat; and the 3 Survival Kit scents that are NOT Unclench, as I got that for myself. 9/1 I was wondering whether Tim Tams in any incarnation would tempt my witchee. On the less sweet side, is there any other Australian things you might be tempted by. If such a thing as gluten free Tim Tams exist, I'm all over that! Do you enjoy fanfic? I would be happy to write something for you, and/or read/comment upon/gush over thing(s) you've written, if that's something you'd enjoy... You know, I never got into fanfic too much. HOWEVER, I *am*, forever, a Buffy fan and it would be so satisfying to see a plot where Tara comes back to life / back from the dead and is able to reunite with Willow. I always hated that they killed off Tara and it was adding insult to injury that Willow's next girlfriend was someone as annoying and crappy as Kennedy. Would you appreciate rare TAL decant(s) in 1 mL amber roll-on bottle(s)? It would honestly depend on which TAL we're talking about, cause I've got about 30 of them, so I'd need to know something more specific. How do you feel about enamel pens? If positively, which fandoms or topics would you like? Is this supposed to say pins? Or are there enamel PENS I know nothing about? I'm not being a jerk- I really am just making sure! The only enamel pins I really get into are Disney pins. The licensed ones with the Mickey pin backs that folks like me collect and trade at Pin Trader Stations in Disney Parks and resorts. If you have ANY of those, I will happily take them off your hands- I will either love them or I can trade them, which is great too! (I specifically collect Oswald The Lucky Rabbit, if you happen to find any of those!)
Witches! I am excited. I just came across this Etsy shop and want all the flowers. All of them aka any of them. I came across them because of color wheel key chain or pins. So those too. I WILL BE ORDERING and wondering if you would like something from there as well? I know it's not very witchy but man are they pretty. They also have pets and beverages and other things but I got held up on the flowers and color wheels. Still exploring. Not seasonal aka witchoweeny
---> I like the "paint water" and "not paint water" pins, especially the idea of them as a set. I didn't see any, but if there's one for foxglove, I'd be into that, too.
Future Primitive: Ya know, I don't especially need any of the autumnal offerings per se, but the A Quiet Mind Luxury Bath Milk in that beautiful brown apothecary jar is *right* up my alley.
Ketchup Added 11 September:
I harvested some elderberries yesterday and I have a lot more out there, so I made a batch of elderberry syrup. Would you appreciate a 4oz bottle of it?
—> Oh yes please! My one request is that it be in a glass (not plastic) bottle- thank you! Do you want anything from Sea Witch Botanicals (I can buy it locally from shops)?
—>Mabon and Samhain incenses both look rather intriguing! Hirons Drug Store - which is basically an Unbelievable place to browse for every kind of eclectic, fun, spooky, weird, and even useful thing you could want - so tell me some Odds And Ends of things you like or want, I know this is open ended, sorry - - gadgetry, stickers, toys, pens, costumery, snacks, decoration, kitchen stuff, etc
—>I tried to look online without any success, unfortunately, so I can only reiterate the things I’ve listed elsewhere, that I like olde-timey Halloween decor, especially black cats followed by bats. And I could use a garlic peeler. Also, I would love some thigh-high polka-dot socks (white dots on black is preferable.) Gift Certificates you'd like to places that are local to you?
—> Giovanni’s Room (I’ve no idea if they even offer gift certificates but what the hell). Free People. The Artist and Craftsman Philadelphia. Essene Natural Market. Dope Botanicals. How do you feel about ILNP nail polish and what are your favs from the new Cosmos collection and any others on their site??
—> Dark Matter followed by Orbit are both gorgeous. I also really like Autumn from the Harvest collection. I’ve never worn any of their products before but they look just lovely! Would you be interested in anything from Alobudra? https://alobudrallc.company.site/products/
———> The site seems to be mostly down and several of the few things that *are* listed are sold out. If you want me to swing back when they’ve worked out the bugs, I can do that. are there any more “traditional” Japanese souvenirs you’d like to have (think chopsticks, tenugui, washi paper, etc.)?
—-> Chopsticks are always fun, and our are all getting quite old and gnarly, so that would be a welcome gift indeed! I also like the little bowls that have cats or koi painted into the bottoms of them. 9/4 Would you like to try Brujita Skincare ? (Ignore the out of stock except for In Your Room collection and Inner Child Ritual candle.) —> the Sandalwood Hydrosol looks lovely. Would you be interested in any jewelry or other items made with tiny bones from this shop? There are some Halloween themed ones: https://www.tinybonesandthings.com/s/shop
——>although I love bones, none of these designs really spoke to me, alas If you like tea, is there anything you would like from Bird & Blend? https://www.birdandblendtea.com/
——> ALWAYS! I especially enjoy their sticky chais and their halloween themed chais (sticky and standard) all look especially compelling this year, like the Dark Chos Chili Chai and the Rose and Cardamom Chai. 9/5 BloomChic - just discovered them - Take a look at the Halloween stuff, and tell me the link and the size of whatever thing you like! —> Not my size range, but their stuff is super cute! Poesie Tea! Do you like? Some of my favorites are from this company. https://www.poesieperfume.com/loose-leaf-tea
——> I’ve never had any, so probably their Sampler Set would be the way to go to get me started! I like the looks of the following: London Smoke and Fog; Relevé; Royal Wedding; Osborne House; Palace Chai. 9/6 Would you like anything from Trader Joe's? (Pumpkin products are, sadly, not in stores yet, but they will be during this round!)
——> Anything I love from TJ’s I’m likely to pick up for myself Do you have any Halloween traditions?
——> We like to decorate inside and out. This is the first time in several years that we’re living in a private house so we plan to do a nice display outside for the trick or treaters. Late in the evening, we always do a proper Samhain ritual. I typically makes little cakes and we write down all the past hardships we want to let go of and then we burn them. What about Halloween-related fandoms? (ie. The Nightmare Before Christmas)
——> LOVE NMBC! Also love the original Dark Shadows series, the Crow, Corpse Bride and Donnie Darko. We watch all the above during the Halloween season. Also, of course there’s Buffy non-U.S folks!!! We always end up asking what we'd like from your exotic-to-us locales, but do you have any wishes for things from the States?
——> I live in Philly, this clearly doesn’t apply to me I make things from thrifted sweaters that I cut up & make things from. Do you like armwarmers?
——> I still have a pair of arm warmers you made me years ago- I would not object to another pair! Long or short? Long. Solid color ( elegant) or funky stripes made from multiple sweaters? Funky stripes sounds like a good addition. Fave colors? Black. Pumpkin- or Blood- Orange. Dark forest/blue-green Is cashmere okay? YES PLEASE, I would prefer it! Wool & related blends? ( I never use scratchy wool for arm warmers.) I have too many wool sensitivities, sadly. Do you like buttons used decoratively? I do! Ornate buttons can be lovely and I like the charm of using buttons as “eyes” like the arm warmers are Muppet-y snake creatures I also do coiled & sewn rope work- it's functional art I wrap the rope in fabric & add appliques. I just had my first art show with these- bowls, trivets ( that can hang on the wall when not in use), coasters. Is this something you'd like ?
—>A coaster for one of my tea pots would be nice What sort of Halloween fabric? Whimsical? Witchy, bats, mushrooms, moths?
——> bats, mushrooms, moths all sound good. How gothy do you like?
——> ALL the gothy. ALLLLLLLL. have velvets & sparkly stuff to work with too. What is your preference witchee?
———> velvets are fine, skip sparkles please! 9/7 How do you feel about cherry things? Check out Cherry Republic and let me know if anything catches your eye! ——> How fun! Cherry coffee beans seem intriguing. Tart cherry juice is yummy as is cherry concentrate. Montmorency Nouveau preserves look diabolical! I love chunky cherry jams, so this and the cherry rhubarb both peak deep interest for me! Similarly, are you into fancy flavors of olive oil or vinegar? Check out Fustini's and let me know if anything appeals!
——> so many fancy vinegars! Balsalmics in: Chocolate; Asian Blackberry; Cara-Cara Vanilla; Raspberry and Black Truffle. Garlic Olive Oil and White Truffle Olive Oil. We also have an awesome store for jams and sauce, American Spoon which you should totally check out! ——> Spiced Pear Conserve; Honeycrisp Apple Conserve; Sour Cherry Preserves for Ann Patchett; Cherry Peach Salsa. Would you like some locally sourced maple syrup?
——> Always. The darker the better! Finally, I live in a place known for fudge. Do you like it and/or are their flavors you particularly like? My favorite shop is Murdick's if you need to see a flavor list.
—> No fudge for me, thanks! Anything from the IKEA Halloween store catch your witchy eye? https://www.ikea.com/ca/en/campaigns/halloween/ ———> the black and white striped KUSTFYR pillow looks so fun!
Seven Spooky Nights Questions
Switch Witch responses
Knitting/cloth? Spa cloths for the bathroom, in watery blue shades, would be lovely, as would a scarf. I tend to prefer thinner yarns to bulkier, and I am participating in Hijab30 next Ramadan, so a thin scarf that could be used as a head wrap would be amazing - the purpler the better.
Cat Coven? The art is excellent, but I already have a lot of pieces in this style, so no thank you.
Green Salmon? Fairy Realms sounds amazing, as does Divinatea if it gets a restock.
Samhain treats? I wish I had specific answers, but most of the seasonal treats out there aren't vegan, so I usually don't participate in the foodie revelry. 😕 In general, the treat flavours I love are apple, spicy chocolate, horchata, chocolate-peanut-butter, chocolate-coconut, and caramel.
Snag Tights? Amethyst! in size D.
UK things? I have two UK weaknesses: the vesica piscis symbol that one finds everywhere in Glastonbury, and Tan y Castell brand anything. Unfortunately, packaged Welsh cakes and bara brith both contain eggs...but maybe you know of some yummy Welsh baking that's also vegan?
RedBubble? I've had bad luck with items from RedBubble, unfortunately. 😕
Japan things? Oh my gosh, food from Japan is always welcome, especially instant things like amazake and miso soup and packaged things like mochi and pickles. Tea ceremony supplies (like matcha and sweets) would also be lovely. Also, cooking chopsticks and simple eating chopsticks - particularly those lacking the paint/enamel stuff that flakes off over time - would be great.
VirtualCon? Vampire Milk, Recovery Room, and Ghost Lily/White Sandalwood/Ambergris all sound pretty.
Moonalisa? Shower gels, soaps, and lip balms all get a lot of use here. Her lavenders and vanillas are particularly wonderful, as are her trees; I tend to avoid her ambers, fruits, and sodas as they go powdery on me.
Australia things? A rock or a bit of earth/soil from Australia would be most welcome, as it's a continent I have yet to set foot on. Also, my spouse and I are planning a trip to Gallipoli in March, so if there's anything you want me to bring to the site, please send it along. How do you feel about enamel pins? Please see "Enamel pins!" below...
Hair falls? That sounds very cool, as I have never owned or used such a thing! Purple, black, and/or silver as a ponytail would match my existing hair well.
Surge Luten? Neat! Yes, I would try any that you could bear to part with.
Haus of Gloi? None for me, thank you; their scents haven't gone well on my skin in the past.
Enamel pins! Specifically, the Etsy shop with all of the flowers? Yes, please. I normally don't wear enamel pins, but the Gray Muse's creations on Etsy are so gorgeous. I would wear any one of the lilac, jasmine, marigold, or gardenia pins.
Future Primitive? Vegan...bath...milk?!?! :faint: Also, the soaps look amazing, especially the Ghost Smoke, Black Honey, North Woods, and Protection.
Elderberries? Elder is very special to me; not only would I love elderberry syrup, but I have always wanted to make a futhorc rune set from elder wood and would happily take a fallen branch. Sea Witch Botanicals? Sea Witch is amazing. My favourite incense is Hermitage; I also would love to try the Mabon incense and the Vasheen soap.
Hirons Drug Store? A mood ring or mood jewelry, a rice ball mold, fun stickers for my computer, a pen that writes in several different colours, faerie ears or wings, and snacks.
Gift certificates to local places? Golden Fig Books in Durham, NC. Alobudra? The Florida waters, the I Am Safe bath, or any stone bracelet except hematite (as we do not get along) - any would be lovely.
Traditional Japanese souvenirs? Yes to all; origami paper and wagashi would be welcome, as well.
Brujita Skincare? The Vegan Crema and Eternal Balm look gorgeous. ILNP nail polish? Hospital nursing comes with strict nail length guidelines, unfortunately, so I rarely get to use even the lovely polishes I already have. 😕 Tiny Bones? No, thank you. Bird & Blend? The Zodiac Tea Collection cube would be a lot of fun to try! BloomChic? The Halloween Bat Print Crew Neck Sleep Top (and shorts) - cute! It'd be size 10/M. Poesie Tea? No thanks! Trader Joe's? I hear rumour that "pecan pumpkin oatmeal" and "apple cider jam" are things that exist? Both sound delicious. Halloween traditions? When I still lived in New Orleans, each year I attend(ed) a public Day of the Dead Vodou ceremony and also visited my family cemetery. I still do light ancestor candles and perform a small service at home. And on a lighter note, I always watch The Garfield Halloween Special and sing along with his 'pirate' song...🎵 Sixty men all lost at sea, all of them drunk except for me... 🎵 Halloween fandoms? I'm quite fond of The Worst Witch, both the original movie (WITH TIM CURRY hahahaha it is amazing) and the Netflix series. I also crave vampire everything around Halloween time, so it's when I tend to pull out my Vampire Chronicles stuff (though I have yet to see the new Interview series). Thrifted sweater things? I have never had armwarmers before, but I imagine I would like them, if I did! Solid colour, purple, would rather avoid animal-derived fabrics unless they're recycled/vintage/humanely obtained, and buttons are good.
Rope work? Not for me, thank you.
Cherry things? The plain Montmorency dried cherries would be delightful.
Fustini's? ELDERFLOWER BALSAMIC wooooow. Tunisian Harissa olive oil also sounds amazing.
American Spoon? The star thistle honey, rhubarb marmalade, honeycrisp apple conserve, or sour cherry jam would be particularly welcome, but I see nothing on this site that I wouldn't happily devour. Yum!
Local maple syrup? Yes indeed!
Fudge? Aw, if fudge were vegan I would want one of everything from this place - especially as it's on Mackinac Island, home of one of my favourite movies (Somewhere in Time).
IKEA Halloween? I like the LED string lights but can only find them listed in orange (whereas the ones I like are the purple ones in the picture).
Wild Soul River? I appreciate their statement about their crystal origins and would be happy to have one of their fairy stones.
Penzey's? I have been out of saffron for a very long time and would also appreciate their Pacific sea salt. ColourPop? Any of the chrome liquid shadows (especially Glaze, Same Vibe, Supernova, or Beetle), the Lav Dreams highlighter, or the Purple Aura lip gloss - I like iridescence and sparkles to an extreme degree, haha.
Cellar Door? The soaps here look so pretty! I'm quite curious about Mackinac Island Lilac and Haunted Woods.
Wax melts, candles, etc.? I like unscented candles, incense, and room sprays.
Luvmilk? Not from Monster Mash specifically, but would happily try a bubble wash in Demon Wood, Radiant Kitten, or Sleepy. Dyed yarn? I don't have crafting skills - unfortunately, because I do treasure hand-dyed things. Maybe you would send a string, or a simple braided strand, that I could use as a deity offering? If you already have woodland-type colours dyed and could spare a bit, that is!
Homemade tallow soap? Not for me, thank you.
Homemade caramels or shortbread? Definitely!
Chocolate? I have always favoured milk or white chocolate, with as much 'stuff' in it as possible; I loved Cadbury's fruit-and-nut bars, for example. It's hard to find vegan variations on those themes, though, so I just have the occasional dark chocolate-chili (another favourite) bar these days.
Mixed media art? Cool! I would enjoy this.
Music? I still own and play CDs in my car, haha! Otherwise, I just make YouTube playlists (username primordialmuse), and yes, I like music recommendations. (I also make playlists to accompany the stories I write, so if you're a fanfic person and want to recommend some fandom/music pairings to me, please do!)
Hand-knit socks? I'd love that. Allll of the purple.
Spooky season imagery? Barn owls and vampires forever. I also like fire images (e.g., crackling fireplaces, torches, candle flames, etc.) and 'cold nature' sort of imagery, like skeletal birch forests and grey overcast skies.
Astrid? I wish her scents worked on me. 😕
Homemade and preserved foods? Honestly, every single thing you described sounds amazing. I do prefer to avoid sugar-free variations and just go full-on sugar in my treats; I'd particularly enjoy the chile peppers, vegan fudge (especially if forest fruit could go in there), and freshly-dried herbs individually.
Witch hat? I would rather this go to someone who would use it this year; I'm working around Halloween and rarely go out, so it'd just sit on my shelf, and that'd be a sad waste. 😕 Friday Tea? No, thank you.
Dr. Jen's Beauty Lab? The Formulator's Choice unscented serum looks amazing, as does the Coconut Everything body wash.
Teresa Lynn's? A Sleep sniffie would be helpful.
Homemade soap and/or candles? I would welcome a TAL-and-herb candle.
Herbs? An incense-bundle of mugwort would be fantastic.
Salves? Your go-to salve sounds both lovely and useful!
Paintbox Soapworks? Not for me, thanks.
Furry friend? My little Syl loves catnip, soft pounceable toys with no bells or feathers (Dharma Dog Karma Cat is a brand we buy a lot!), and treats, especially Temptations Purrrrée and Greenies.
Seasonal mugs? Too many in my house already, unfortunately.
Wishlists? I only have the one, at Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/27WIKYGMELM09/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_1), and yes, it's up-to-date.
Anything I use every day? Bindis! In fact, I've run out of plain half-moon bindis.
Rishi Tea? I would love to try teasers of Greek Mountain, Butterfly Pea Flower, Hibiscus Elderberry, and/or Red Shiso teas.
Things I wish I'd added to the questionnaire? I should have requested good knee-high compression socks for work. All of the pairs I have are coarse, thin, and not-very-good.
NAlloween? Masquerade Ra, Nefer, and Amar all seem gorgeous. And Zodiac: Scorpio of course!! Weenie update? Two new perfumes appeal to me: Things Are Fine and A Melancholy of Goths. I am a perennial fan of Sugar Skull, as well.
Stickers? I plaster my computer with them, so I'd like to have more, especially very little ones! I avoid American flags and patriotic stuff, phrases appropriated from AAVE (like "Yas Queen!"), and motivational slogans that either push me (like "keep moving" or "hard work + determination" - I already work too hard!) or that are over-the-top positive (like "SMILE!!!" or "live life happy").
Crystals, cool rocks, and gemstones? ROCKS FRIENDS, as Ludo would say. Send alllllll the rocks my way! Squishmallows? I am torn. On the one hand, they are adorable, and I've wanted one forever. On the other hand, there really are a metric TON of stuffed animals here. But they have Pusheen! And a beet!
Lapel pin, enamel and chain? What a pretty idea! Yes, I would wear this. The moon-and-star pin from that same Etsy seller is lovely, actually.
The Pickety Witch? The Mabon Owl pin is perfection.
Paper crane mobile? That sounds beautiful, but I'm pretty sure my cat would stop at nothing to catch and tear up the colourful toy.
Old House Gardens? No ability to have a garden here, I'm afraid. Hopefully that'll change after moving next year!
Sock arms? Gorgeous. Would love blues, purples, black.
Washi tape? I think it's so pretty and would definitely use it.
Gluten-free biscotti? Sounds delicious.
Music mix? I love CD music mixes. Industrial, Goth, electronica - would you believe I've never heard some of the iconic music like The Cure and My Chemical Romance?
Bserway? GOD OF RESTLESS MINDS, amazing. The Crone's Seer and Blessings from the Erdtree are also beautiful.
Ren Fest? Garlic is always welcome here. Hmm...I've always wanted a bit of chainmaille jewellery, maybe a necklace or bracelet? I haven't been to a Ren Fest in over a decade, so I'm not sure what to request!
Lakewood Wax? Not for me, thank you. Revisiting the "wish I'd mentioned this the first time" question: TW for (not currently active) Eating Disorder! Also, October 20th will be my six-year wedding anniversary! Yay! Tarot and Oracle Decks? Used versus new makes no difference to me.
Studio Ghibli? The only SG film I've ever seen is Princess Mononoke (which I did enjoy), so before having art, I should probably see more movies!
LUSH? Lord of Misrule soap sounds delicious.
Hand-knitted socks? Would be excellent. Haus of Gloi? None for me, thanks.
Mütter Museum? Oh, cool! I would use the heck out of a syringe pen and brain sticky notes. I'm definitely curious about the Ü scent, too, but have never tried it and felt wary of buying a blind bottle. Mother Oak acorns? I would treasure these! Lenny Mud? Not for me, thanks.
Tea preferences? Green, white, or herbal, with any additives being actual ingredients (e.g., lemon peel rather than 'lemon flavoring'). Green and hojicha teas are my favourite. And yes, I enjoy rooibos, especially since it puts me right to sleep. Torrid? No thanks - the 'things I like' and the 'sizes that are available' don't seem to match up, unfortunately. Nail wraps? I actually don't know anything about nail wraps; are they difficult to apply or deal with? If they're pretty easy, then yes, I would be interested. The Atmo and Aurora Borealis wraps are my favourite on that page, and the Fulcrum and Amethyst patterns are also beautiful.
Colouring? I like colouring in principle, but in practice I never actually do it. 😕 Winter holiday things? Spouse and I both adore winter. We like to decorate our tiny porch with blue lights and an iridescent snow globe sort of light, and we try to add something wintry and luminous each year; we've been wanting icicle lights for a long time, for example. Mulling spices and all things mulled are also eagerly awaited. Another (weird) holiday tradition I have is eyeing Snow White every time it's released on the BPAL site, not buying it because Need to Buy Xmas Gifts for Everyone, and then pitying myself for not having Snow White. Oh, and if you find juniper syrup anywhere, please send it our way; this household is STILL MAD that Starbucks discontinued the juniper latte.
Halloween Dreams playing cards? No thank you! There are several decks of playing cards here already, and they almost never get used. Peppers? Always! Peppers are friends. Dream Skin? I missed this time-sensitive question, which is a shame as the fragrance sounds astonishing, and I would have loved to try it. Part II of Halloween drop? I admit that Snooty Bat sounds very much worth trying...
Switchwitch answers!
Scarves are awesome! I’m a knitter too, so I extra appreciate hand knits made for me. For a scarf, Long and narrow for multiple wrapping options is my favourite, with soft slinky lightweight yarn is a thing of awesomeness. I love all the blacks and charcoals through to mid grey is lovely. Or a deep plum, or like a blue-red lipstick type red would be an equally lovely option. How about some dishcloths, for the kitchen? Or spa cloths for the bathroom? If so, which? Any particular colors? Spa cloths would work best for me I think. Soft ones for my face, or scrubby ones for my body. So lighter weight for face, or nice scrubby weight for body. And they would be better in lighter colours. The Green Salmon things all look amazing. I just worry that depending on how they’re packaged, Customs over here might not look favourably on them. I would hate for something amazing sounding be ordered and not have it arrive. Cat Coven looks awesome. I’m a wee bit obsessed with the I Am Full of Magic print in white. Halloween treats aren’t super easy to access over here. I hear whispers of intriguing things like hot cider mixes that aren’t stocked here at all. Other than that, pumpkin spice hasn’t come through here either. So anything that runs along that sort of vein without being too sweet sounds super tempting. Over on Snag Tights they have so many lovelies. In the Halloween section Grimoire, Betelgeuse, Dark Night, Potion, Bone to be Wild, Stitched Up, Fright Night - Blood Red, Caught in my Web, and Never Say Die would all find a very special place in my wardrobe. Being both tall and curvy I would need a Size G Specifically British things, hmmm I have a feather weird fixation with Chocolate Lime and Rhubarb and Custard hard candies. Redbubble: I seriously adore me some Morticia and Gomez. I’ve linked to the shirt, but a sticker or tote bag would equally make my year https://www.redbubble.com/i/t-shirt/The-lovers-tarot-Addams-family-by-NomiBee/58426803.IJ6L0 Get Kraken is great too. Again, linking to the shirt, but stickers etc are equally great
https://www.redbubble.com/i/t-shirt/Get-Kraken-by-Alrkeaton/12833815.IJ6L0 Japanese things? I’m planning a raid on an Asian grocery for some fun candy this weekend, but from what I’ve seen so far there’s nothing overtly Autumny/Halloweeny over here, so a basic all the nerdy/geeky/Halloweeny/Autumnal things would be loved! Ketchup point 1: Fanfic - not so much. Dragon Con - Dragon with a Penis Hat, Zombie Milk, Vampire Milk, Sugared Peach and Blackberry Wine, A Timid Twinkling Golden Star, Recovery Room and Blackout Blinds sound most intriguing Moonalisa: Lip butters - Absinthe Marshmallow and Black Cat sound lovely As far as scents go, Bohemian Velvet sounds very me, as does Full Moon. Smoke and Ouija, Wicked Woods, and Witchery sound like they have some serious potential too. Enamel pins are cool, but I’ve gone a lot crazy with buying them recently meaning I don’t actually have anywhere left to put them. Haus of Gloi Halloween, Hex, Persephone’s Descent, and Spider Silk sound glorious. Hair falls sound like fun, but I have horrible visions of my chronically overheating, and massively oversweating head ruining it. Serge Luten samples, samples in general are always wonderful to have. I love the floral pins, the lilac one would slot perfectly into my Discworld obsession. I know I said no pins earlier, but if there’s wiggle room for just one, it would be that one. Future Primitive looks just so lovely. Owlett’s End, Chocolatier, Shadow Show, and Ghost Smoke soaps both look beautiful, and sound like they would smell even better. Traditional Japanese anything would be so lovely. I would love to be surprised by something! Elderberry syrup sounds glorious, but sadly, I must decline. I have a feeling Customs wouldn’t let it through. Sea Witch Botanticals looks just glorious. Let me sit on it though, I have to be careful with room fragrances because of my pets Hiram’s drug store sounds like so much fun from the way you describe it. I love the idea of fun stickers, pens and/or snacks though if it’s spooky and fun I would love it Gift cards to places that are local to me could be doable. Facebook makes most places contactable. So a gift card for my favourite coffee shop, or my favourite florist would be lovely. If you want contact details for them, please ask the Switch Witch to ask me. Or else I’ll come back and add them tomorrow. I would have to pass on ILNP nail polish, or any nail polish due to my terrible nail biting. Alobudra looks interesting. I would have to look more closely at the mists because of my animals, but I wouldn’t say no straight out. Brujita skincare looks intriguing, but I’m really happy with what I already use. Thank you for the suggestion though. Tiny Bones and Things - the silver wings and rattlesnake necklace is really striking. Bird and Blend, you say. Tea, along with books, yarn and coffee are my happy places. So you could send me any leaf tea, and I would be a happy witchee ❤️ Bloomchic looks fun. This is very me https://bloomchic.com/collections/halloween/products/crochet-lace-mesh-bell-sleeve-hanky-hem-t-shirt (in a 2x) As is this https://bloomchic.com/collections/halloween/products/halloween-skull-print-pocket-arc-hem-dress (in a 2x) Or this https://bloomchic.com/collections/halloween/products/square-neck-lace-up-knot-bell-sleeve-dress (in a 3x) Poesie tea would make me happy in any incarnation ❤️ Trader Joes things. Trader Joe things are the things I hear about being awesome, but can’t really access. A bit like Tim Tams for the non Australians. I would love to try some Trader Joe goodies. No real Halloween traditions here, but would love to find some if you would like to share some with me. Halloween fandoms, I love Nightmare Before Christmas so much. I also feel like Corpse Bride slots in nicely here too.
I make things from thrifted sweaters that I cut up & make things from. Do you like armwarmers? Long or short? Solid color ( elegant) or funky stripes made from multiple sweaters? Fave colors? Is cashmere okay? Wool & related blends? ( I never use scratchy wool for arm warmers.) Do you like buttons used decoratively? I love arm warmers! Long would be awesome. Funky stripes sound like fun, I love the idea of black, charcoal, and greys, with maybe a pop of cherry red in there somewhere? Cashmere would be beautiful, but any natural fibre at all would be wonderful. Buttons would be brilliant too. I also do coiled & sewn rope work- it's functional art I wrap the rope in fabric & add appliques. I just had my first art show with these- bowls, trivets ( that can hang on the wall when not in use), coasters. Is this something you'd like ? What sort of Halloween fabric? Whimsical? Witchy, bats, mushro oms, moths? How gothy do you like? I have velvets & sparkly stuff to wo rk with too. W hat is your preference witchee? This sounds beautiful too! A bowl would be lovely. I love the idea of something soft and black with maybe some bats? It would be the perfect thing to keep in my bedroom for all my little treasures. How do you feel about cherry things? Cherries are life! I love cherries in any incarnation. Similarly, are you into fancy flavors of olive oil or vinegar? Check out Fustini's and let me know if anything appeals! Fustini’s looks awesome, but I’ve got so much oil and vinegar already that I would have to say no. Thank you for the suggestion though. We also have an awesome store for jams and sauce, American Spoon which you should totally check out! The sour cherry preserves and the margarita mix look sooo good. Would you like some locally sourced maple syrup? Yes please! Finally, I live in a place known for fudge. Do you like it and/or are their flavors you particularly like? My favorite shop is Murdick's if you need to see a flavor list. I find that fudge is too sweet and rich for me. So no thank you. Anything from the IKEA Halloween store catch your eye? Not really. All the LED light things look like fun, but unfortunately my cats agree, and hunt them which means chewed wires and no more light.
Wild Soul River isn’t really my thing, but thank you for the link, because I’ve spotted a couple of things that are perfect for another friend of mine, so I’ll pass the link on to them. Penzey’s Mural of Flavour, Pasta Sprinkle, Outrage of Love, Hot Chocolate mix, Pico Fruita, and the Choose Love towels and Pet Bandanas are awesome. Colour Pop? The Hitch A Ride matte lip looks awesome. Cellar Door? The Sex Machine soap sounds lovely. Luv Milk Nothing catches my eye. I dye yarn. Are you a person who crafts with such? What fiber, weights, and colors would tickle your fancy? Would you rather have two different 100g skeins or enough of the same something for a bigger project? I am! Natural fibre only please - with the obvious exception of a bit of nylon for sock yarn. Which leads to the fact that my preferred yarn weight is 4ply. As for colours, Deep cherry red or other berry type tones, Deep blue, black, charcoal, greys. Any of those, or even a blend of any of the above. Provided my experiments work, would you be interested in a bar of homemade tallow soap? I would be very interested. Do homemade caramels or shortbread tickle your fancy? They do tickle my fancy, but I’m afraid Customs wouldn’t let them through What are your chocolate preferences? White, milk, dark? What inclusions (fruit, nuts, none, etc.)? Gimme as many details as possible. Darker is better, though I have a little soft spot for white too. Inclusions: crunchy things! Nuts in particular, but coffee, freeze dried fruit chunks, and popping candy are all great options. I make mixed media art (like collaging kinda). Is a mixed media art piece (small like an altoids tin or small canvas) something you'd be interested in? That sounds brilliant! What music platform do you use (Spotify, Apple Music, Pandora, etc.)? Do you like receiving music recommendations? Spotify, and yes, I would love recommendations! What type of spooky season imagery do you like? (Ie. bats, ghosts, vintage Halloween, etc.) I’m all about the bats. From the posted Trader Joe’s Halloween list: Pumpkin Overnight Face Mask Harvest Blend Herbal Tea Pumpkin Spice Roobois Pumpkin or Halloween Joe-Joes (Joe-Joes in any incarnation would be lovely) Petite Pumpkin Spice Cookies Pumpkin Body Butter Pumpkin Spiced Pumpkin Seeds Salted Caramel Hot Cocoa Stirring Spoon Cinnamon Roll Blondie Baking Mix Pumpkin Butter Maple Roasted Almonds Astrid’s Autumn Line
Darkness Summoned sounds glorious https://www.astridperfume.com/collections/autumn-2023/products/darkness-summoned NEW QUESTION: Homemade and preserved food goodies - Which of these things would you like my dear witchie? All are organic and grown or made by me. sun-dried heirloom tomatoes dried ancho chile peppers - can be whole halves or ground into a delicious powder sugar-free candied pecans and walnuts or almonds gourmet quality fudge in many flavors (formerly from my ETSY shop which I had to close until I have my own home again) please give me an idea the kinds of flavors you like. My more popular ones are Penuche, Choc & PB, Pumpkin pie, Forest fruit (with cherries, blueberries and cranberries), Vegan chocolate dried italian plums (pitted) sugar-free canned plum or logan berry jam freshly dried rosemary, thyme, basil, parsley individually or in combo almond flour baked goods (low carb, sugar free, and gluten free) - give me examples of savory and sweet things you'd like All of those options sound lovely, but they wouldn’t get through Customs.
Might you like a witch hat? I would LOVE a witch hat! Fae Fragrance: I love the look of all the products, and I think they would smell amazing in either Bear Hug or Lilith Favourite Coffee blend? Lighter roasts are preferable to darker ones. But I have a lot of coffee at the moment, so I think maybe no coffee would be the best option for now. Open to non BPAL perfume? Yes Any other wishlists anywhere? LUSH, amazon, Etsy, wherever? I’ve linked my Amazon and Etsy lists in my original application. Have you seen the Snowpiercer tv series? Nope. Have you seen Wallace and Gromit? I have, and I love it. Can you send me a Shake Shack burger? I wish I could! Anything you want from my favorite local tea shop? www.fridaytea.com Star crossed sounds utterly delightful How about from my skincare person? drjensbeautylab.com/ Maybe some samples? My skin can be a little sensitive, but I’m always looking for a great product. How about from my witchy Chandler? https://www.etsy.com/shop/TeresaLynnsSimpleLux
The Elders tea blend sounds delicious It's also that time of year where I make handmade soap (usually with calendula infused olive oil, tallow, oatmeal and honey) and candles (feel free to specify color and size, I don't usually scent them, but I do have a clover and apple scent I've been wanting to play with). I can also annoint and dress candles with TALs and herbs. Any interest? Handmade soap sounds lovely! Clover and apple sounds like a wonderful combination.
I also grow herbs which can be culinary or magical. I'd be happy to prepare a smudge or dry some herbs for your enjoyment. I currently have oregano (yellow and standard), mugwort, thyme, sage (purple or garden), tea peppermint, chives, lovage, plantain, comfrey, raspberry leaf, and yarrow. I'm probably forgetting something. I wish! Customs won’t let herbs through though. I also make salves! My go to in an arnica, calendula and comfrey mix for healing wounds or chapped skin. This can also be used on pet paws. That sounds lovely! Paintbox soap works? Let Me In At Your Window and Pokeberry sound loveliest to me. I don’t have a bathtub at the moment, so no bath streusel please. If you have a furry friend living with you, what sort of treats do they like? My dog, Zara, loves chewy toys that aren’t squeaky. My cats are all about little balls and little scrunchy, tinselly things they can bat at. That said, they’re all incredibly spoiled, so they aren’t in need of anything, but they’re equally thrilled by anything that might come their way What is your feelings on seasonal mugs? Always yes!
Are your wishlists - Amazon, Etsy, etc - up to date, and if so, are they all linked somewhere that I can find them? They are up to date, and are in the original SW application. Rishi Tea: Iron Goddess of Mercy sounds most intriguing. So does the Sweet Thai Iced Tea powder. I’m not aware of the Adagio business issues, so I haven’t looked in there. Nocturne Alchemy: Vampiress Wine - Vanilla Blossom Wine Conjuring with the Countess Conjuring with the Enchantress Howling at the Moon Conversations with the Moon How do you feel about stickers? If positively, are there any themes you'd rather not have stickers of? I love them in theory. But then I can never seem to be able to bring myself to use them. So it’s best not to send them. What about crystals, cool rocks, and gemstones? Always! Squishmallows? I love them. Not too big, but not too small either. Enamel pins with chains for lapels? I don’t often wear things with actual lapels. So while they look great, I wouldn’t really wear them. The Pickety Witch things are cool, but not quite me. A paper crane mobile sounds wonderful! I even have nice high ceilings and a place I can picture hanging one. The Weenies? A Melancholy of Goths *** A Timid, Twinkling Golden Star Maple Leaves, Golden Moss, and Amber Hair gloss *** Lady of Saintonge *** The Hound and the Milk-White Doe Witchbirds Ghost Milk ** Invisible Man Milk ** Bulbs would be lovely, but ones from the mentioned website wouldn’t be allowed into Australia.
Arm warmers on the other hand would be so brilliant. My right arm, in particular, is really permanently in need of warming. I broke my arm really badly, and all the plates and screws that now hold everything in place leave my arm really sensitive.
New questions I don’t really have anything I would use washi tape for, sadly. I, personally, would love biscotti. Sadly, Customs would steal any homemade posted food.
Music recommendations would be awesome, but I don’t actually have a CD player at all. Genres though, Rock, Grunge, Punk, Johnny Cash style country, Indie/alternative Bserway? Stunning! All of them.
Renn fair stuff? I have no idea you can buy from one.
Updated House of Gloi Violet Moon sounds beautiful!
Lakewood candles? They look amazing, but I can’t have candles because of my very naughty cats
Tarot/oracle decks.
Not my thing, I live the artwork, but that’s about it.
Weenie Lush Lord of Misrule everything! Any soap/shower gel/scrub/lotion The caveat being I don’t have a bath tub.
Mütter Museum? Honestly, it all looks awesome. Ü is, of course, tempting. But anything cephalothoracopagus related would be awesome. As would anything with plague doctor related. I love the Great Women of Science bag too.
Ingredients for spellwork? Thank you, but no.
Am I a fan of Cobra Kai? Ive not even heard of it, so no.
Victoria’s Secret scents? No A silver protective amulet sounds delightful! I’m not a spell worker, but I wish I could have acorns. Stupid customs *grumbles* Lenny Mud: it’s all cool, but nothing really screams at me, you know?
Specific tea: All of them! I’m less of a fan of green teas, but I’ve never come across a tea I haven’t enjoyed. Herbal infusions are a bit different, because they’re not teas in the strictest sense. I’m not a huge fan of herb teas with ginger in them.
Roobios is glorious though.
I’ve missed the time sensitive question, sadly. I hope that it didn’t make things difficult for you, my witch. I say this because Dream Skin sounds exquisite. Though I do love that Beth makes so many exquisite things that I could probably never manage to smell them all. So if I were to miss out on the chance to smell one, there’s comfort in all the others.
Weenies 2nd drop: Firstly, !!! I said earlier that I’m all about the bats.
It’s also clear that I’m all about all the BPAL bats too. They all sound gorgeous.
Dead Leaves, Black Cherry, and Incense Tar sounds beautiful too.
I also need to apologise for the fact that one of the very first bits of information we were asked for was to make our BPAL Wishlist available, so I’ve got that fixed too!
Switch Witch 2023 Answers
How about some dishcloths, for the kitchen? Or spa cloths for the bathroom? If so, which? Any particular colors?? I'd love some nicer quality Bettlejuice or spiderweb cloths. Mostly black. Would you like any of Cat Coven's Halloween goods? It's her original artwork based on medieval art. (It's a limited edition of everything, so hopefully things arent sold out yet.) The Lenora belt is lovely. Either a 2 or 3 would work. I adore the patches as well, particulary the Halloween Life, GAAAY, and Cauldron Cat. I really like her cards, too! Look at The Green Salmon's webpage The Green Salmon - do you fancy any of the teas, coffees etc? It's a favorite place for me to stop on the coast, and I'll take any excuse to drive to the ocean. Yes to tea! The Bathory Blend, Neptune Black (oooo!), Earl Grey, and Plum Oolong would all be most welcome. What are your favorite halloween/samhain treats to eat? Please be specific. I have access to various candy stores, including healthy candy lol. Candy corn, licorice anything, salt water taffy, Jelly Belly beans, Halloween Yorks. Would you like any of these Snag Halloween tights? And if so, which of their sizes? Yes, I've been eyeing their Grimoire, Hallow-queen, and Lux-Amethyst in size E. https://snagtights.com/pages/halloween Also is there anything you would particularly like from the UK? I'd take some biscuits, pins, tea (Any kind of earl grey in particular), jams, chocolates. 8/30 What Halloween things off RedBubble do you like? Share link if possible. Halloween stickers of all sorts would be fun. 8/31 Is there anything you might want from Japan? Snacks (autumn flavors are out~), nerdy stuff, cute stuff anything! Yes, all the snacks with autumn flavors, any seasonal chapsticks, cute socks from specific regions (I have a pair of Hello Kitty socks from Aomori and I adore them), gachapon goodies, and crazy stuff from Don Quixote. Basically, anything. is there anything being removed from site or a virtual con scent you are interested in trying? I would love samples or even sniffies of any and all of the DragCon scents in addition to Blue Moon. 9/1 I was wondering whether Tim Tams in any incarnation would tempt my witchee. On the less sweet side, is there any other Australian things you might be tempted by. I've...never had them. I'm quite open to being educate. Do you enjoy fanfic? I would be happy to write something for you, and/or read/comment upon/gush over thing(s) you've written, if that's something you'd enjoy...Maybe a Good Omens fanfic? Would you appreciate rare TAL decant(s) in 1 mL amber roll-on bottle(s)? Sure! I'm down with any and all spell oils. How do you feel about enamel pins? If positively, which fandoms or topics would you like? I have a bunch in my Etsy account, but anything witchy, spoopy (think Beetlejuice, Hocus Pocus), cat-related, artsy, witty, or glow in the dark. - I make lightweight hairfalls, the kind that can be attached to a pony tail or to pig tails. They are good for those of us that are more tender-headed. I use a variety of materials like shibori ribbon, and puffy yarns and pieces of lace and silk. You can use them for every day or as part of your Weenie costume. Is this of interest to you? If so tell me what length, what color(s) and if you want one for a pony tail or two for pig tails. Sure! I could use bluepurple and dark brown falls (puffy yarn) and dark brown and red hues for what I wear clubbing. -During my recent travels I got to experience the incredible delight of Serge Luten perfumers here in Paris (imagine if the Lab and Anna Sui made babies inside a Cadbury Cream Egg decorated with stained glass windows and...you've come close to the experience of being in that shop). Anyway, after spending gobs of monies, they loaded me up with delectable samples of their insanely expensive wares- do you want some??? Absolutely!!! Even if they are testers. -Haus Of Gloi just had their Halloween update! Anything appeal to you? https://www.hausofgloi.com/collections/fall-1 Apple Milk or Pumpkin Queen bubbling scrub and/or perfume sample, Ghost Puffs perfume sample, Corn Cakes, Little Hedgehogs, and Kitchen Witch samples (I'm so intrigued!) I just came across this Etsy shop (TheGrayMuse) and I WILL BE ORDERING and wondering if you would like something from there as well? Those are gorgeous, but I wish they had a foxglove or a datura. I harvested some elderberries yesterday and I have a lot more out there, so I made a batch of elderberry syrup. Would you appreciate a 4oz bottle of it? Yes, please!!! - Do you want anything from Sea Witch Botanicals (I can buy it locally from shops)? super high quality and no bad or artificial ingredients, perfect for people like me - Home, bath, body - FYI, also she makes premium incense as close to Fred Soll without being Fred Soll. https://seawitchbotanicals.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIp8ew09yPgQMVCw-tBh2g1Q5NEAAYASAAEgJIhPD_BwE The veil sprays in Green Fairy and White Lodge sound nice. I'd down for the Quoth the Raven solid perfume, too. - I discovered Hirons Drug Store - which is basically an Unbelievable place to browse for every kind of eclectic, fun, spooky, weird, and even useful thing you could want - so tell me some Odds And Ends of things you like or want, I know this is open ended, sorry - - gadgetry, stickers, toys, pens, costumery, snacks, decoration, kitchen stuff, etc. Stickers (spooky) are fun, as well as nice pens, licorice snacks, and just fun spooky items. - Gift Certificates you'd like to places that are local to you? Yes!!! Northwest Art & Frame (I'm painting again and need watercolor paper), Pegasus Books, Mud Bay, or even PCC would be awesome for gift certificates. - How do you feel about ILNP nail polish and what are your favs from the new Cosmos collection and any others on their site?? Deep Space and Shooting Star look lovely. Actually, any dark holo or ultra chrome would work. I only have Eclipse and I adore it. Would you be interested in anything from Alobudra? https://alobudrallc.company.site/products/ I think I'd like the I Am Heard mist, Divine Feminine anything, and I Am Abundant ritual bath all sound nice. yet another Q... while thinking of stuff I might want from UK I was reminded of Future Primitive Soaps which has released it's fall stuff. Would you like anything from there dearest witchee? https://futureprimitivesoap.co.uk I think anything from the Autumn collection (soaps) sound amazing. I am always down for soap. traditional Japanese items: Anything, like regional crafts, kokeshi dolls, or signatures and/or incense/carved figures (like from the Goou Shrine) from temples or shrines would make me over the moon excited. 🙏 9/4 brujita: Acne kit, clarifying kit, anything brightening that reduces hyperpigmentation. tiny bones: these earrings were the only thing that really caught my eye: https://www.tinybonesandthings.com/product/rattlesnake-vertebrae-thread-earrings/101?cp=true&sa=true&sbp=true&q=false Those would be cute, as well as the Altas Duck Moon Necklace. If you like tea, is there anything you would like from Bird & Blend? https://www.birdandblendtea.com/ All their Earl Grey! 9/5 BloomChic - just discovered them - Take a look at the Halloween stuff, and tell me the link and the size of whatever thing you like! I like the Mock Neck Skull Print Mesh T-Shirt in 1X, Halloween Bat Print Notched Belted Pocket Dress in 1X, the Halloween Bat Print Contrast Socks (purple bats!!!). 9/6 Would you like anything from Trader Joe's? (Pumpkin products are, sadly, not in stores yet, but they will be during this round!) I like the idea of pumpkin goodies, but I can't have cardamom. Do you have any Halloween traditions? It's our anniversary (20th this year!!!), so we usually go out to the club to dance in all our spooky finery or go to a nice concert. We set our offrenda up before that. I also usually make some Halloween art. What about Halloween-related fandoms? (ie. The Nightmare Before Christmas) Beetlejuice, Elvira, Vampira, Addams Family, The Munsters, Hocus Pocus. For Nightmare, I really only gravitate toward Oogie Boogie. 9/7 How do you feel about cherry things? Check out Cherry Republic and let me know if anything catches your eye! All the cherry teas would be great along with the cherry balsamic and the Imperial Chocolate Cherries and the Sour Twin Gummies Similarly, are you into fancy flavors of olive oil or vinegar? Check out Fustini's and let me know if anything appeals! All the olive oils and balsamic vinegars would be most welcome (expect for the spicy ones. We also have an awesome store for jams and sauce, American Spoon which you should totally check out! Yes, Citrus & Passionfruit Curd, Stone Fruit Preserves, and Stone Fruit Compote all sound amazing. Would you like some locally sourced maple syrup? Yes, absolutely! Finally, I live in a place known for fudge. Do you like it and/or are their flavors you particularly like? My favorite shop is Murdick's if you need to see a flavor list. Mint fudge might be fun for my husband, but I wouldn't be able to have much. Anything from the IKEA Halloween store catch your witchy eye? https://www.ikea.com/ca/en/campaigns/halloween/ Not this year https://wildsoulriver.com I own the Magical Nature Tarot and love the feel of the cards. They have candles and teas and tinctures and books of the activist or witchy sort. Anything you see that you'd like? Wild Moon Tea, Shroom tincture, Herbal Bitters, and Conk Out Tea would be great. I live near a Penzey's Spice https://www.penzeys.com - do you cook? Oh yes! - Do you want fancy schmancy spices or spice blends? I could use staples like cumin, garlic, onion, etc. - Do you have a favorite alternative source that you prefer and or recommend? For example egads I am asking lots of Qs Curio Spice Co, Diaspora etc do ethically sourced spices. I usually just get mine from the local organic market or from Mountain Rose Herbs for the more esoteric ones. - If you cook is there a type of cuisine you are interested in learning more about and would appreciate a starter pack of spices for that type of cooking? More Thai and East Asian herbs would be great. I have only a few remining spices from my trip to Thailand. Oh, galangal, I could use more of. Colourpop's Haunted Mansion collection dropped today. If you're interested in makeup or skin care, are you interested in anything from Colourpop? Ooh, I love Eyeing You shadow and Summoned Spirits lippie. https://colourpop.com/ Anything of interest from Cellar Door? (They have candles and soaps.) I'd try any of their soaps. Are you into wax melts, candles, incense, room sprays, or none of the above? Room sprays would work in woods and fae forest type blends. Would you like anything from Luvmilk's Monster Mash? I'm open. I dye yarn. Are you a person who crafts with such? What fiber, weights, and colors would tickle your fancy? Would you rather have two different 100g skeins or enough of the same something for a bigger project? I haven't used mine in years, so none for me. Provided my experiments work, would you be interested in a bar of homemade tallow soap? I promise I will not send you anything particularly suspect, so this is entirely contingent upon my competence. I'm always down for soap. Do homemade caramels or shortbread tickle your fancy? Caramels, absolutely! 9/8 What are your chocolate preferences? White, milk, dark? What inclusions (fruit, nuts, none, etc.)? Gimme as many details as possible. As dark as my soul! 100% is fine by me! I make mixed media art (like collaging kinda). Is a mixed media art piece (small like an altoids tin or small canvas) something you'd be interested in? Sure! I love the Altoids collage idea. What music platform do you use (Spotify, Apple Music, Pandora, etc.)? Do you like receiving music recommendations? YES!!! Spotify is 21pzrk67aaagv75fhbey2ijwa or tiahjs@gmail.com because I’m a knitting kind of witch, would you appreciate a pair of hand knit socks. If yes, would you like them in a particular colour? Purple and black! What type of spooky season imagery do you like? (Ie. bats, ghosts, vintage Halloween, etc.) Bats, spider webs and the ilk. Astrid's Autumn Line and Anniversary Tea Party just dropped. Anything you want? I'm super new to Astrid, so I'm open to samples and testers in addition to Black Patent, Come Whisper, Cuervo y Calabaza, Forestsong, Obscura, Venus at Twilight, Cucumber Tea Sandwich, Lemon Curd, London Fog Tea, Matcha Petit Four, and Watercress Tea Sandwich all sound interesting. Homemade and preserved food goodies - Which of these things would you like my dear witchie? All are organic and grown or made by me. sun-dried heirloom tomatoes Yes gourmet quality fudge in many flavors (formerly from my ETSY shop which I had to close until I have my own home again) please give me an idea the kinds of flavors you like. My more popular ones are Penuche, Choc & PB, Pumpkin pie, Forest fruit (with cherries, blueberries and cranberries), Vegan chocolate dried italian plums (pitted) Yes! freshly dried rosemary, thyme, basil, parsley individually or in combo Yes! almond flour baked goods (low carb, sugar free, and gluten free) - give me examples of savory and sweet things you'd like I can't do nut flours save for coconut. Might you like a witch hat? Later this month I'm taking a class at an area museum where I'm supposed to decorate 2 hats. Also I crochet wicked cute witchy hats. Sure! 9/9 Do you see anything here that interests you? They have dry shampoos, whipped soaps, awesome hand cream, linen spray, sugar scrubs and perfume. https://www.etsy.com/shop/faefragrance/?etsrc=sdt: Yes, I'd love to try their dry shampoo in any scent! Dry shampoo would be a high-use item for me. 9/10 Anything you want from my favorite local tea shop? www.fridaytea.com: Yes! IV, V, and VI, and VII sound great, as does The Faerie Queen. How about from my skincare person? drjensbeautylab.com/ I'm open to the calming and anti-acne products as well as anti-gravity serum, reclaiming my time, and zit-zapper. I could really use some cystic acne help. My skin has been so angry with me of late. 9/11 Anything in the Paintbox Soapworks Halloween update looking good to you? https://paintboxsoapworks.com/new-limited-edition/2023-weenie-collection/ The Cathedral of Pumpkins scrub/sorbetto sound awesome, as does Let Me In and Nightwalker. I'd be interested in trying their streusel in the last two scents. 9/12 If you have a furry friend living with you, what sort of treats do they like? I do and they always love Twi's catnip. Our Maine Coon needs more catnip kick toys (the longer ones). The banana he has is wrecked. 9/13 What is your feelings on seasonal mugs? Yes or, no? Too many in your house or bring them on?? I could make space for the David's Tea eyeball mug, maybe. I have a lot of mugs.
Are your wishlists - Amazon, Etsy, etc - up to date, and if so, are they all linked somewhere that I can find them? They are updated and in my signature. Please don't be scared of my Etsy. Lots of these are pie-in-the-sky wishlist items.
Do you have anything you use every day that you wouldnt mind getting more of? Earl Grey tea, natural toners, pens that write nicely (think good ballpoint like Uniball), perfume samples for lots of different companies. I run ascentaday on Wordpress, so I'm always looking to sniff and review new scents from companies aside from BPAL and NAVA. Anything you love or need to have from Adagio or Rishi teas? Any of Rishi's green and matcha teas sound fantastic. From Adiago, Earl Grey Bravo, Genmai Cha, and Blackberry Sage sound wonderful. List here things you wish you would've added to your questionnaire. My 20 year dating anniversary with my husband is 10/31. Yay! I'll take links to Spotify playlists, Bandcamp recommendations, and any and all books you want to send my way, too. 9/14 Nocturne Alchemy just dropped their Halloween update! You like the looks of anything? https://nocturnealchemy.com/collections/limited-collection Oh yes! I'd love the Carpe Noctem, and HP Count, along with basically anything else. Decants are more than fine. Is there anything you would like from the Weenie update? Wait? It's up? I'm sure I'll want something. I tend to go for greens, patchouli-forward blends, and atmospheric blends. Also, anything goth. Okay, I finally had a chance to look at the weenies. I'm interested in all the Milks, Witches' Tea, Witches' Currant Cake, A Little Silver Scimitar, and Congealed Blood and Oozing Viscera. Squishmallows: YES!!! Especially the Frankenstein Hello Kitty, anything Dia de los Meurtos, and bats. Would you wear enamel pins with chains that are meant to be put on lapels? (Something like this.) Absolutely! Speaking of enamel pins... The Pickety Witch's Autumn and Halloween collection just dropped. Has anything caught your eye? Baba Pumpkin is adorable, as are her Mabon pins. I used to make mobiles out of paper cranes, would you appreciate something like this? if so, what size restrictions do you have, if any? ie., should it take up less space vertically or horizontally? color palette preference? That might be cute for my classroom. I'm open to colors and size. Bulbs: No thank you. I still need to plant a couple items. Sock Arms: I think they are cute, I'm just not sure how to style them. Maybe black and white, black and red might work. Seasonal-themed Washi tape? Sure!
What about seasonal treats from Trader Joe's? Maybe the caramel.
I make gluten-free biscotti this time of year, lemon and also cocoa varieties: does this sound good to you? If you can do it with coconut or cassava flour, yes please!
Would you like me to make a music mix for you? I kick it old school with a burned CD. If you're into this, name at least 3 to 5 genres of music you already love, or are interested to explore more of! I'm down for a Spotify playlist or actually tapes (my car is from 2000). I'm not sure if my CD player can play burned music, but I'd love to be exposed to new bands. I'm down for goth, post-punk, industrial, dark folk (a la Kiki Rockwell, Eivor), darkwave, but I'm always looking for new music. https://bserway.com/? I'd love some of their stickers, plus Waning Neonate is pretty stinking cute. Latewoodwax Candles? Blackberry Hibiscus Sage sounds amazing. 9/19 f you are a person who appreciates tarot and oracle decks, do you have a strong preference about receiving new ones vs gently/barely used? I have too many right now myself. Are you a Studio Ghibli fan, and if so, what are your feelings about fan made art featuring characters? Anything Spirited Away would be amazing. Want anything from LUSH? Here's the link specifically to their Halloween drop (https://www.lush.com/us/en_us/c/halloween) BUT, feel free to peruse all of it. Any of the wraps, Bubble Lugosi, ANYTHING Lord of Misrule, UFO, Bonehead. 9/20 Part 2 of the Autumnal/Halloween drop from Haus of Gloi is coming this weekend- take a look and see if anything is compelling! https://www.hausofgloi.com (fall part 2 is live on Sunday, here is a list of what is coming: https://www.hausofgloi.com/blogs/haus-herald/fall-part-2) Yes, Violet Moon and Violet & Blackcurrant
Also, I live in Philly and will use ANY reason to spend time at the Mütter Museum- anything of interest (including, but not limited to, the well-loved BPAL exclusive for the museum, Ü?) https://www.muttermuseumstore.org No thank you. If you are so inclined, do you want or need any natural items or ingredients for spellwork that could be collected from forests, ocean, fields or stream? I also have access to oak gall ink and various other esoteric substances. Yes! Oak fall ink sounds amazing. I'm down for any spell ingredients you want to send my way, but I'm in particular need for anything related to securing a job (Husband has been unemployed since June), journeying, and creativity. Heck, if you want to cast something for me, I grant you permission. Are you a fan of the show Cobra Kai? I've never seen it. Do you enjoy any of the scented items from Victoria's Secret? No thank you. Would you be interested in receiving a silver locket with papyrus and herbs inside, as a protective amulet? Yes! 9/21 So Witchee mine, are you a spellworker? - any interest in acorns from a tree known as The Mother Oak at my Ren Fest grounds. It is the biggest tree I've ever seen in MI. It is cared for by tree scientists from MSU. It is the mom to every other oak on the grounds. Saturday is Mabon & I will go & gather acorns before the park opens to patrons as I do each year. But this time it's actual Mabon. So Witchee dearest, would you like some? I am and would love these. Witchee, do you like anything from Lenny Mud? No thank you. 9/22 From previous questions you've answered, I know a lot about the teas you'd like from specific places, but I want to know your more general tea preferences. Black, green, white, rooibos, oolong, herbal? All the teas (just not sweetened, and nothing with cardamom/clove). And I love loose leaf. - Japan is particularly big on their green tea and hojicha (roasted green tea), any interest? Absolutely!!!!! - My partner has given me an extraordinary amount of rooibos from South Africa. It's amazing and I'd like to share, so would you like some? Absolutely!!!!! Despite being uk based I’m probably gonna have to make a torrid order because I fell in. Anything catch your eye while I’m doing it? I like the Beetlejuice Lydia Midi Stretch Challis Mesh Tiered Dress in 1X, Elvira Relax Fit Cotton Distressed Tunic Tee in 1X, the Flocked Mesh Long Sleeve Top in 1x, the Pet Sematary Classic Fit Cotton Long Sleeve Tee in 1x. 9/27 Icelandic chocolate or goodies? YES!!!! Please, Omnom Chocolates are amazing, and I worship anything black licorice. How do you feel about nail wraps, like from Espionage Cosmetics? They are having a tempting fall sale. Anything catch your eye? https://espionagecosmetics.com/collections/itsfallyall23 I'm down! Is anyone into colouring in? I can never finish them, so no. 9/30 Since I'm starting to get ads for holiday shop stuff coming in, witchees who are winter holiday afficionados, are there any decorations, treats, etc. that you would be looking for? Maybe goth ornaments. I'm also looking for silver or filigree-style table runners.
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Switch Witch 2023
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During my recent travels I got to experience the incredible delight of Serge Luten perfumers here in Paris (imagine if the Lab and Anna Sui made babies inside a Cadbury Cream Egg decorated with stained glass windows and...you've come close to the experience of being in that shop). Anyway, after spending gobs of monies, they loaded me up with delectable samples of their insanely expensive wares- do you want some??? OH HECK YES.
Haus Of Gloi just had their Halloween update! Anything appeal to you? https://www.hausofgloi.com/collections/fall-1 APPLE MILK sounds amazing. Kitchen witch, little hedgehog, Persephone's descent, pumpkin eater, spider silk. They all sound awesome and I'd love anything, especially pumpkin butter. I just came across this Etsy shop (TheGrayMuse) and I WILL BE ORDERING and wondering if you would like something from there as well? Those are gorgeous. I would wear a poppy or a pansy. Future Primitive Soaps has released it's fall stuff. Would you like anything from there dearest witchee? https://futureprimitivesoap.co.uk I would love some bath milk or a soap sampler. I harvested some elderberries yesterday and I have a lot more out there, so I made a batch of elderberry syrup. Would you appreciate a 4oz bottle of it? Very much! Do you want anything from Sea Witch Botanicals (I can buy it locally from shops)? Lip balms, soaps, anything you recommend - I've not tried this brand and it looks fab. Hirons Drug Store - which is basically an Unbelievable place to browse for every kind of eclectic, fun, spooky, weird, and even useful thing you could want - so tell me some Odds And Ends of things you like or want, I know this is open ended, sorry - - gadgetry, stickers, toys, pens, costumery, snacks, decoration, kitchen stuff, etc. I love little toys to play with on my desk, I love gel/rollerball/fountain pens, stickers, Halloween/fall decorations. Kitchen/tea towels Gift Certificates you'd like to places that are local to you? George Coffee + Provisions. Liberation Coffee. There is a local Nespresso store I like to go to. How do you feel about ILNP nail polish and what are your favs from the new Cosmos collection and any others on their site?? Thank you, but no thank you. I'm not really so much into nail polish. Would you be interested in anything from Alobudra? https://alobudrallc.company.site/products/ Anything bath-y. Their bracelets are really pretty. are there any more “traditional” Japanese souvenirs you’d like to have (think chopsticks, tenugui, washi paper, etc.)? I just googled tenugui and I would love some! I also like paper for my art journal. Would you like anything from Trader Joe's? (Pumpkin products are, sadly, not in stores yet, but they will be during this round!) yes! I have a TJs near me and rarely go - I love their pumpkin treats! Do you have any Halloween traditions? We watch family-friendly Halloween movies and trick-or-treat in our neighborhood. I usually make a big batch of chili and all of the kids' friends come to our house as their jumping off point for trick-or-treating. What about Halloween-related fandoms? (ie. The Nightmare Before Christmas) Love Nightmare! Also love Hocus Pocus! I make things from thrifted sweaters that I cut up & make things from. Do you like armwarmers? - no thank you, it doesn't really get cold enough here for that. How do you feel about cherry things? Check out Cherry Republic and let me know if anything catches your eye! YES. Cherry salsa looks awesome. Chocolate with cherries is a yes. Really, anything cherry is amazing. Similarly, are you into fancy flavors of olive oil or vinegar? Check out Fustini's and let me know if anything appeals! YES. My family cooks nearly every meal at home and we love spices and oils and vinegars. We love to make salad dressings with flavored balsamic vinegars, so one of those would be lovely. We also have an awesome store for jams and sauce, American Spoon which you should totally check out! This looks fantastic! I do not much like maple syrup, but everything else looks great. Would you like some locally sourced maple syrup? I do not like maple, but my family does, so it would not go unappreciated. Finally, I live in a place known for fudge. Do you like it and/or are their flavors you particularly like? My favorite shop is Murdick's if you need to see a flavor list. Oh, these look delicious. Cherry. Peanut butter, pumpkin...it all looks amazing! Anything from the IKEA Halloween store catch your witchy eye? https://www.ikea.com/ca/en/campaigns/halloween/ I love that spooky purple wreath! https://wildsoulriver.com I own the Magical Nature Tarot and love the feel of the cards. They have candles and teas and tinctures and books of the activist or witchy sort. Anything you see that you'd like? I am learning more about mushrooms lately and would love some mushroom-based products. I live near a Penzey's Spice https://www.penzeys.com - do you cook? - very much! - Do you want fancy schmancy spices or spice blends? sure! - Do you have a favorite alternative source that you prefer and or recommend? For example egads I am asking lots of Qs Curio Spice Co, Diaspora etc do ethically sourced spices. - If you cook is there a type of cuisine you are interested in learning more about and would appreciate a starter pack of spices for that type of cooking? - I cook all the things and we love Penzey's! I rarely buy blends, so I'm open to trying some of those. Colourpop's Haunted Mansion collection dropped today. If you're interested in makeup or skin care, are you interested in anything from Colourpop? https://colourpop.com/ Yes! Love the super-shiny lips (not matte) and the creepin' and frightful super shock shadow. Anything of interest from Cellar Door? (They have candles and soaps.) Soap or candles would be great - that Northern Lights soap looks amazing. Are you into wax melts, candles, incense, room sprays, or none of the above? Candles, yes. Room sprays, yes. Would you like anything from Luvmilk's Monster Mash? Alien and Ghost both look delish! I dye yarn. Are you a person who crafts with such? What fiber, weights, and colors would tickle your fancy? Would you rather have two different 100g skeins or enough of the same something for a bigger project? I love yarn, but I am presently drowning in it and have to say thank you but no thank you right now. Provided my experiments work, would you be interested in a bar of homemade tallow soap? I promise I will not send you anything particularly suspect, so this is entirely contingent upon my competence. yes! Do homemade caramels or shortbread tickle your fancy? Shortbread, yes! because I’m a knitting kind of witch, would you appreciate a pair of hand knit socks. If yes, would you like them in a particular colour? yes! I love burnt orange colors and would happily wear those. What type of spooky season imagery do you like? (Ie. bats, ghosts, vintage Halloween, etc.) Frankenstein, witches, crows Astrid's Autumn Line and Anniversary Tea Party just dropped. Anything you want?
Homemade and preserved food goodies - Which of these things would you like my dear witchie? All are organic and grown or made by me. sun-dried heirloom tomatoes - yes dried ancho chile peppers - can be whole halves or ground into a delicious powder - yes sugar-free candied pecans and walnuts or almonds - yes gourmet quality fudge in many flavors (formerly from my ETSY shop which I had to close until I have my own home again) please give me an idea the kinds of flavors you like. My more popular ones are Penuche, Choc & PB, Pumpkin pie, Forest fruit (with cherries, blueberries and cranberries), Vegan chocolate - yes, PB, pumpkin pie, forest fruit - those sound amazing! dried italian plums (pitted) - I have not had these and they sound fun to try! sugar-free canned plum or logan berry jam - I'm not sure I've had either of these made into jams, so they sound fun to try, too! freshly dried rosemary, thyme, basil, parsley individually or in combo - I have plenty of these from my garden. almond flour baked goods (low carb, sugar free, and gluten free) - give me examples of savory and sweet things you'd like - I love snickerdoodles or sweet breads. Might you like a witch hat? Later this month I'm taking a class at an area museum where I'm supposed to decorate 2 hats. Also I crochet wicked cute witchy hats. That sounds like a fun Halloween decoration! Do you see anything here that interests you? They have dry shampoos, whipped soaps, awesome hand cream, linen spray, sugar scrubs and perfume. https://www.etsy.com/shop/faefragrance/?etsrc=sdt Heavy hand cream or sugar scrubs would be lovely. It's also that time of year where I make handmade soap (usually with calendula infused olive oil, tallow, oatmeal and honey) and candles (feel free to specify color and size, I don't usually scent them, but I do have a clover and apple scent I've been wanting to play with). I can also annoint and dress candles with TALs and herbs. Any interest? - yes, those sound lovely, including clover/apple scent. I have not tried TAL yet and would love something anointed with it. I also grow herbs which can be culinary or magical. I'd be happy to prepare a smudge or dry some herbs for your enjoyment. I currently have oregano (yellow and standard), mugwort, thyme, sage (purple or garden), tea peppermint, chives, lovage, plantain, comfrey, raspberry leaf, and yarrow. I'm probably forgetting something. - I would love some magical herbs - that is something I have not tried much of and would love some to try, especially if it came with some guidance. I also make salves! My go to in an arnica, calendula and comfrey mix for healing wounds or chapped skin. This can also be used on pet paws. We do have barely enough time that I could do a custom infusion. - that sounds fantastic! I use arnica on my shoulder when I have ouchies there, so I would love a custom salve. If you have a furry friend living with you, what sort of treats do they like? Lillian, my French sheepdog, loves crunchy treats, especially with pumpkin or blueberries in them, but she is not picky. She also really likes rice. What is your feelings on seasonal mugs? Yes or, no? Too many in your house or bring them on?? Bring them on!
Are your wishlists - Amazon, Etsy, etc - up to date, and if so, are they all linked somewhere that I can find them? Etsy here.
Do you have anything you use every day that you wouldnt mind getting more of? lip balm. Hand cream. Fountain pens and fountain pen ink. Notebooks. Anything you love or need to have from Adagio or Rishi teas? I love tea, especially green tea and fruit teas. Nocturne Alchemy just dropped their Halloween update! You like the looks of anything? https://nocturnealchemy.com/collections/limited-collection Wicked capcake, vintage witch - those look great! Is there anything you would like from the Weenie update? So many things! Pumpkin latte, pumpkin spice everything, pumpkin trash bag. Witches current cake. Witches tea. Any of the atomo sprays. I'm very interested in bath oil or hair gloss. How do you feel about stickers? If positively, are there any themes you'd rather not have stickers of? I love stickers! I"m not so much into scary things or bloody things. I'm more into cute/vintage/kitchsy. What about crystals, cool rocks, and gemstones? Yes! I love small things that can go on my desk to look at or handle while I work. How do you feel about Squishmallows and Squishables? (They have mini and micro sizes for those who like cute plushies but don't have a lot of space.) OMG yes. I have a shark and an octopus that are Flipmallows on my desk. I would love a bat or a pumpkin spice latte or witches brew or a bunnycorn or really anything squishmallow/squishable. Would you wear enamel pins with chains that are meant to be put on lapels? (Something like this.) Maybe not. Speaking of enamel pins... The Pickety Witch's Autumn and Halloween collection just dropped. Has anything caught your eye? No thank you. I used to make mobiles out of paper cranes, would you appreciate something like this? if so, what size restrictions do you have, if any? ie., should it take up less space vertically or horizontally? color palette preference? That would be very pretty in my office! The walls are a very pale yellow and my very favorite color is orange. Anything you'd like from my Ren Fest? There is an outstanding garlic based shop I'll be going to next weekend, for my annual stock up of their spice blends & garlic oil blends. Any other Renny stuff that you like? Oh, garlic or spices would be great! I haven't been to Ren Fest in many years, but I do remember lovely handmade ceramic mugs and I drink a lot of hot drinks, so I would be delighted with one of those. know we are looking at a lot of candles, but if you are into looking at more (and it is ok to say you are not), do any of these strike your fancy? https://www.lakewoodwax.com/candlesforacause (Feel free to take a look at their current and signature scents too but I wanted to highlight these fundraiser scents first!) all four of the cause scents look fantastic.
Switch Witch 2023 Q&A
I ALREADY BOUGHT IT: Apple Butter and Pumpkin Butter from Williams Sonoma
Figural Pumpkin Stoneware Mugs Faux Halloween Book Boxes from HomeGoods Fred Boo Cubes Fred Decatitated Ice/Candy Mold (a disappointment, do not recommend) Ghost Spatula from Target Halloween Bats Double Old-Fashioned Glass from Crate and Barrel Loungefly Disney Winnie the Pooh Pooh Bear & Friends Pumpkin Patch Allover Print Lanyard - BoxLunch Pie Spatula from At Home
Skeleton Wine Glasses
Stemless Skeleton Wine Glasses
Sur La Table Fox & Owl Hand Pie Set
Sur La Table Pumpkin Potholder SO MANY HALLOWEEN SHIRTS from Defective Pudding Uniqlo The World of Clamp: xxxHolic shirt Uniqlo The World of Clamp: Tokyo Tower shirt Winnie the Pooh fall ankle socks, pack of 5 from BoxLunch 8/29 would you like a scarf? If so, colors, length, iwide or skinny? Bulky yarn or thin and slinky?? A scarf would probably be wasted on me since it's too hot to wear one here for most of the year. (I wouldn't say no to a dark red Night Circus-esque one to take on vacations to colder climates, though).
How about some dishcloths, for the kitchen? Or spa cloths for the bathroom? If so, which? Any particular colors?? I am down for some dishcloths! Purple or grey would be great, but whatever floats your boat. Would you like any of Cat Coven's Halloween goods? It's her original artwork based on medieval art. (It's a limited edition of everything, so hopefully things arent sold out yet.) The Cheers! and Twilight Cat stickers are great. Look at The Green Salmon's webpage The Green Salmon - do you fancy any of the teas, coffees etc? It's a favorite place for me to stop on the coast, and I'll take any excuse to drive to the ocean. The Divinitea tea looks good, as well as the Japanese Cherry Green Tea. No teas with anise or stevia, pls. What are your favorite halloween/samhain treats to eat? Please be specific. I have access to various candy stores, including healthy candy lol. I usually bake a lot of pumpkin things during this time... I plan to focus on apple in September and pumpkin in October. I like to try a lot of Trader Joe's pumpkin offerings. Would you like any of these Snag Halloween tights? And if so, which of their sizes? https://snagtights.com/pages/halloween A lot of these are cute! I like the Fright Night Belladonna ones and all of the striped tights. Also is there anything you would particularly like from the UK? Mr. Kipling's Angel Slices and Bird and Blend tea. I love Cadbury Crunchies, too (I can get those here, but I wouldn't say no to a gift Cadbury Crunchie). 8/30 What Halloween things off RedBubble do you like? Share link if possible. Not Halloween, but these xxxHolic shirts, all black:
Ichihara Yuuko Classic T-Shirt, Unisex Size L
xXxHolic - Sexy Ichihara Yuuko Classic T-Shirt, Unisex Size L
Watanuki and Mokona in color Classic T-Shirt, Unisex Size L XXX HOLIC Classic T-Shirt, Unisex Size L
xxxHolic - Ichihara with Flowers Classic T-Shirt, Unisex Size L 8/31 Is there anything you might want from Japan? Snacks (autumn flavors are out~), nerdy stuff, cute stuff anything! I love Japanese Kit Kats, rice crackers, Pocky, Pretz, and am down to try non-fishy snacks. I have been on the lookout for Yokohama Butter Sandwich Cookies (found them once in a konbini here and never again) 🙏 and Okinawan matcha chocolate chip Chinsuko. I don't know what it's called, but I once had a Japanese Hi-Chew-like lemon candy, but it had like, little lemon crystals inside? I am on the lookout for that, too. I love xxxHolic and would die if I received something xxxHolic-related, especially Mokona! Anything CLAMP-related aside from Chobits would be (but especially xxxHolic or X/1999). I'm into a lot of other anime as well and mentioned some of those fandoms in the enamel pin question... and I have not had any luck finding anything Pompompurin x Sailor Venus in the US. is there anything being removed from site or a virtual con scent you are interested in trying? I would be interested in decants of the peach and apple cobbler scent and Peach & Kumquat. I bought bottles of the aromatherapy scents that I didn't want to miss out on: Blackout Blinds, Recovery Room, and Unclench. Moonalisa.....she just released her new Halloween scents, lip balm, candles, and soaps, want anything? (mooscents.com) I already ordered from her! 9/1 I was wondering whether Tim Tams in any incarnation would tempt my witchee? I love Tim Tams! I've had the normal, dark chocolate, and mint varieties. We also have caramel over here. I'd be tempted by limited edition flavors! On the less sweet side, are there any other Australian things you might be tempted by? Not vegemite. 😆 (I've had it.) But I love trying foods from different countries! Do you enjoy fanfic? I would be happy to write something for you, and/or read/comment upon/gush over thing(s) you've written, if that's something you'd enjoy... I'd be down to read a Doctor Who one! Would you appreciate rare TAL decant(s) in 1 mL amber roll-on bottle(s)? I would! How do you feel about enamel pins? If positively, which fandoms or topics would you like? I love enamel pins! I have a pin board and need to get others, but I typically wear them on my button-up work shirts as long as there is more than one prong on the pin. (If not, then it doesn't really stay put very well on a shirt and has to go to be pin board only.) Here are some fandoms that I like: Doctor Who, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Fruits Basket (I have a few fan-made pins), Studio Ghibli (I currently have soot sprite and Haku pins from Spirited Away, but no other Ghibli pins), Alice in Wonderland, Winnie the Pooh, Our Flag Means Death, What We Do in the Shadows, Good Omens (I have two sets of Good Omens lapel pins). If I didn't note having any pins for a particular fandom, it is because I currently do not! I also have the Ectogasm bat lapel pins from last year's Halloween swap and tons of pins from The Pickety Witch. I'm into anime, and I think the only non-Fruits Basket anime-related pin that I own is Luna from Sailor Moon in a witch hat. Some of my favorite anime (aside from Fruits Basket) are xxxHolic, Ouran High School Host Club, Revolutionary Girl Utena, and I'm currently loving NANA and the new Bleach arc. 9/2 I make lightweight hairfalls, the kind that can be attached to a pony tail or to pig tails. They are good for those of us that are more tender-headed. I use a variety of materials like shibori ribbon, and puffy yarns and pieces of lace and silk. You can use them for every day or as part of your Weenie costume. Is this of interest to you? If so tell me what length, what color(s) and if you want one for a pony tail or two for pig tails. I was already graciously gifted your hairfalls in Krampusnacht.
During my recent travels I got to experience the incredible delight of Serge Luten perfumers here in Paris (imagine if the Lab and Anna Sui made babies inside a Cadbury Cream Egg decorated with stained glass windows and...you've come close to the experience of being in that shop). Anyway, after spending gobs of monies, they loaded me up with delectable samples of their insanely expensive wares- do you want some??? No, thank you!
Haus Of Gloi just had their Halloween update! Anything appeal to you? https://www.hausofgloi.com/collections/fall-1 No, thank you! 9/3 I just came across this Etsy shop (TheGrayMuse) and I WILL BE ORDERING and wondering if you would like something from there as well? The lavender pin would be nice! Future Primitive Soaps has released it's fall stuff. Would you like anything from there dearest witchee? https://futureprimitivesoap.co.uk Why do all of the whipped soaps have to be sold out? I have waaaay too many bar soaps, but would still be interested in Grumpy Pumpkin, Owlett's End, and Hot Orange Danish. Of those, the Danish actually sounds the most enticing. I harvested some elderberries yesterday and I have a lot more out there, so I made a batch of elderberry syrup. Would you appreciate a 4oz bottle of it? If you have some instructions on how best to use it, I would be down! Do you want anything from Sea Witch Botanicals (I can buy it locally from shops)? No, thank you! Hirons Drug Store - which is basically an Unbelievable place to browse for every kind of eclectic, fun, spooky, weird, and even useful thing you could want - so tell me some Odds And Ends of things you like or want, I know this is open ended, sorry - - gadgetry, stickers, toys, pens, costumery, snacks, decoration, kitchen stuff, etc I always enjoy stickers and washi tape as I like to decorate swap packages with them. Since I'm a double Taurus, you can't go wrong with snacks! Sprinkles would be welcome as well as kitchen stuff. Gift Certificates you'd like to places that are local to you? I would say Brew Tea Bar, as that's the best tea spot in my city, and I'm there every other day and will likely be there every day once their pumpkin chai tea comes out next week. (They infuse real pumpkin and spices into the cream cheese on top.) But it doesn't look like they have gift cards available online. And the Matcha Cafe Maiko (matchalv.com) we have here is rebranding to Urban Matcha and is currently closed for a few weeks and are revamping their website, so I don't even know if they have gift cards for purchase online. Then I was going to say Sorry Not Sorry Creamery, a local Vegas ice cream spot, but they don't have online gift cards either. So perhaps Salt and Straw? They have online gift cards and unique ice cream flavors. I just had their pumpkin-spiced tiramisu last night and adore their honey lavender ice cream. How do you feel about ILNP nail polish and what are your favs from the new Cosmos collection and any others on their site?? I rarely wear nail polish, and ILNP is now the only nail polish I will wear, buuuut don't buy me any because my partner is trans and I will need to order nail polish from them for her birthday in October. Would you be interested in anything from Alobudra? https://alobudrallc.company.site/products/ No, thank you! are there any more “traditional” Japanese souvenirs you’d like to have (think chopsticks, tenugui, washi paper, etc.)? I would love those things! 9/4 Would you like to try Brujita Skincare ? (Ignore the out of stock except for In Your Room collection and Inner Child Ritual candle.) Only if there's a great fragrance-free moisturizer for dry skin that you recommend. Would you be interested in any jewelry or other items made with tiny bones from this shop? There are some Halloween themed ones: https://www.tinybonesandthings.com/s/shop No, thank you! If you like tea, is there anything you would like from Bird & Blend? https://www.birdandblendtea.com/ Gingerbread Rooibos (tried this in their advent calendar last year and loved it), Campfires and Vampires, and I'd be interested in trying one of their sticky chais. No Baby Spice, pls. I ordered a huge bag of it last year thinking I'd love it... and I did not. 9/5 BloomChic - just discovered them - Take a look at the Halloween stuff, and tell me the link and the size of whatever thing you like! There are several cute things here. I'm going to mention the one I love most and would not have to worry about sizing on: this super cute cardigan with purple bats. Size M or L, but L would be better as then my partner could wear it, too. Poesie Tea! Do you like? Some of my favorites are from this company. https://www.poesieperfume.com/loose-leaf-tea I like Fearless and Osbourne House. 9/6 Would you like anything from Trader Joe's? (Pumpkin products are, sadly, not in stores yet, but they will be during this round!) I asked this question and have a few in my city! Do you have any Halloween traditions? We watch Halloween cartoons and movies leading up to Halloween, but mostly cartoons. It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown is a must every year. I have a Halloween tree and have decorated it for the past few years, but my cat Haru is a force of destruction and knocked the tree down several times last year and broke some of my Nightmare Before Christmas ornaments... so no tree this year. What about Halloween-related fandoms? (ie. The Nightmare Before Christmas) The Nightmare Before Christmas, It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown, What We Do in the Shadows... I'll add more if I can think of them. I am not into gore-y horror. non-U.S folks!!! We always end up asking what we'd like from your exotic-to-us locales, but do you have any wishes for things from the States? N/A I make things from thrifted sweaters that I cut up & make things from. Do you like armwarmers? I love them! Long or short? Either. Solid color ( elegant) or funky stripes made from multiple sweaters? Funky stripes! Fave colors? Black, purple, grey Is cashmere okay? Yep! Wool & related blends? ( I never use scratchy wool for arm warmers.) I think so! Do you like buttons used decoratively? Sure! I also do coiled & sewn rope work- it's functional art I wrap the rope in fabric & add appliques. I just had my first art show with these- bowls, trivets ( that can hang on the wall when not in use), coasters. Is this something you'd like ? I cannot really envision this... I love handmade things, though! Is there no dangling rope? Because I feel like that would just tempt Haru, who can somehow jump really high. What sort of Halloween fabric? Whimsical? Witchy, bats, mushrooms, moths? Whimsical, witchy, bats, cute ghosts, cute Halloween, or something elegant and Abigail Larson-esque... How gothy do you like? Max goth have velvets & sparkly stuff to work with too. What is your preference witchee? Velvets are fine... sparkly stuff, as long as the sparkle doesn't get all over me... 9/7 How do you feel about cherry things? Check out Cherry Republic and let me know if anything catches your eye! I LOVE cherry. I don't know why I didn't think to list it as a favorite flavor. White or green cherry tea, cherry jams or preserves, cocktail cherries, or cherries that can be used for baking would be great (just no pre-made baking mixes... I bake everything from scratch). Similarly, are you into fancy flavors of olive oil or vinegar? Check out Fustini's and let me know if anything appeals! I have never tried any flavored oils or vinegars, but I'd be down to try the flavored oils! Whatever would be great with roasted vegetables or salmon... We also have an awesome store for jams and sauce, American Spoon which you should totally check out! The Sour Cherry Preserves, Lemon Curd, Rhubarb Marmalade, Honeycrisp Apple Conserve, Apple and Cinnamon Preserves, Black & Blueberry Conserve, and the Quince Conserve with the Riesling sound lovely! Would you like some locally sourced maple syrup? I'd be down for that! Finally, I live in a place known for fudge. Do you like it and/or are their flavors you particularly like? My favorite shop is Murdick's if you need to see a flavor list. The cherry and chocolate + cherry fudges sound interesting. But I can't eat a lot of fudge since it's so rich. Except for Greenwoodtree's pumpkin fudge. That is so unbelievably amazing. I miss her shop. Anything from the IKEA Halloween store catch your witchy eye? https://www.ikea.com/ca/en/campaigns/halloween/ No, thank you! https://wildsoulriver.com I own the Magical Nature Tarot and love the feel of the cards. They have candles and teas and tinctures and books of the activist or witchy sort. Anything you see that you'd like? The anxi-tea sounds good. I live near a Penzey's Spice https://www.penzeys.com - do you cook? I do! - Do you want fancy schmancy spices or spice blends? I'd be happy to have them! - Do you have a favorite alternative source that you prefer and or recommend? For example egads I am asking lots of Qs Curio Spice Co, Diaspora etc do ethically sourced spices. I go to my local spice shop called Sheffield Spices and Tea, buuut I've ordered some vanilla extracts and spices from Penzey's before. I'm low on the single vanilla but still have plenty of double. (But vanilla is expensive, so I wouldn't want my witch to be buying it for me!) - If you cook is there a type of cuisine you are interested in learning more about and would appreciate a starter pack of spices for that type of cooking? Not sure about a specific cuisine, but I'd like to try Za'atar! Oh! Or something that could be handy for recipes cooked in a wok. I do have Szechuan peppercorns, tho. Colourpop's Haunted Mansion collection dropped today. If you're interested in makeup or skin care, are you interested in anything from Colourpop? https://colourpop.com/ No, thank you... and I say this only because I have recently bought and swapped for way too much make-up this year, when I rarely wear it, and a lot of that was from Colourpop's Alice in Wonderland and Winnie the Pooh collections. (I also bought some of the wet n' wild Alice in Wonderland make-up.) Anything of interest from Cellar Door? (They have candles and soaps.) No, thank you! Update: I asked this question in the hope that my witchee would want something. I'd be interested anything Basic Witch. Are you into wax melts, candles, incense, room sprays, or none of the above? I enjoy wax melts, candles, and room sprays, but indie only. Would you like anything from Luvmilk's Monster Mash? I asked this and am waiting to see if my witchee wants anything! Will update this if my witchee doesn't want anything. I dye yarn. Are you a person who crafts with such? What fiber, weights, and colors would tickle your fancy? Would you rather have two different 100g skeins or enough of the same something for a bigger project? I am not crafty. Provided my experiments work, would you be interested in a bar of homemade tallow soap? I promise I will not send you anything particularly suspect, so this is entirely contingent upon my competence. No, thank you. (I'd be down to try homemade soap, but I am mostly vegetarian, so no tallow.) Do homemade caramels or shortbread tickle your fancy? Shortbread ftw! What are your chocolate preferences? White, milk, dark? What inclusions (fruit, nuts, none, etc.)? Gimme as many details as possible. Milk and dark chocolate, but milk is my favorite. White chocolate in moderation (as in, it's like swirled with some other chocolate or enrobing a dark chocolate or wafer or something) is okay. I like fruits and nuts, but tend to prefer chocolate with none. Although cherry and almond are chef's kiss.
I make mixed media art (like collaging kinda). Is a mixed media art piece (small like an altoids tin or small canvas) something you'd be interested in? I would love that!
What music platform do you use (Spotify, Apple Music, Pandora, etc.)? Do you like receiving music recommendations? I use Spotify Premium. I am down to listen to music recommendations and tend to listen to music that has been recommended to me on my days in the office. HOWEVER... I am picky with music and aside from 80s stuff, tend to listen to some obscure stuff. I feel bad when someone is excited to show me music and I shoot down song after song. Because I’m a knitting kind of witch, would you appreciate a pair of hand knit socks. If yes, would you like them in a particular colour? That would be so lovely! I think purple would be great. What type of spooky season imagery do you like? (Ie. bats, ghosts, vintage Halloween, etc.) I love goth-y (like Abigail Larson's art) and cute Halloween (like Rhode Montijo, Cat Mallard, and Defective Pudding's art styles). My partner and I are big fans of cute ghosts. And I love bats, pumpkins, black cats, corvids, and vintage Halloween is great, too. Pls no gore or spiders. (But a cute spider with like, a happy face, is not a deal breaker on something with the main focus not being a spider.) Astrid's Autumn Line and Anniversary Tea Party just dropped. Anything you want? I am buying everything I want. (Which is to say, I'm buying 4-5 bottles and a fuckton of the anniversary decants and hoping they'll still be in stock by the time I get to test them (because Astrid does not restock scents unless they sell out immediately and there's a large demand for a restock.) The tea party scents are killing me. Homemade and preserved food goodies - Which of these things would you like my dear witchie? All are organic and grown or made by me. sun-dried heirloom tomatoes - No, thank you!
dried ancho chile peppers - can be whole halves or ground into a delicious powder - I'd be down for that.
sugar-free candied pecans and walnuts or almonds - Yes to all
gourmet quality fudge in many flavors (formerly from my ETSY shop which I had to close until I have my own home again) please give me an idea the kinds of flavors you like. My more popular ones are Penuche, Choc & PB, Pumpkin pie, Forest fruit (with cherries, blueberries and cranberries), Vegan chocolate I miss your fudge so bad. 😭 I love the pumpkin pie fudge, but I've also never tried penuche and would like to try it one day.
dried italian plums (pitted) - No, thank you!
sugar-free canned plum or logan berry jam - I haven't had loganberry before!
freshly dried rosemary, thyme, basil, parsley individually or in combo - Any of these would be useful!
almond flour baked goods (low carb, sugar free, and gluten free) - give examples of savory and sweet things Yes... something sweet like cookies or bars. Might you like a witch hat? Later this month I'm taking a class at an area museum where I'm supposed to decorate 2 hats. Also I crochet wicked cute witchy hats. That would be so cute! 9/9 Do you see anything here that interests you? They have dry shampoos, whipped soaps, awesome hand cream, linen spray, sugar scrubs and perfume. https://www.etsy.com/shop/faefragrance/?etsrc=sdt I can't find the scent notes? The whipped soap looks nice if you think there's something in a scent profile I enjoy... 9/10 Anything you want from my favorite local tea shop? www.fridaytea.com I have a few teas from them on my Universal Wishlist! How about from my skincare person? drjensbeautylab.com/ [Can't access website on gov computer] How about from my witchy Chandler? https://www.etsy.com/shop/TeresaLynnsSimpleLux These candles look cute, and I'm also down for wax melts, although I wasn't able to find any scent descriptions. It's also that time of year where I make handmade soap (usually with calendula infused olive oil, tallow, oatmeal and honey) and candles (feel free to specify color and size, I don't usually scent them, but I do have a clover and apple scent I've been wanting to play with). I can also annoint and dress candles with TALs and herbs. Any interest? Olive oil or oatmeal and honey soaps sound nice, as do candles, and I'm fine with anointed candles as well (I dabble). I also grow herbs which can be culinary or magical. I'd be happy to prepare a smudge or dry some herbs for your enjoyment. I currently have oregano (yellow and standard), mugwort, thyme, sage (purple or garden), tea peppermint, chives, lovage, plantain, comfrey, raspberry leaf, and yarrow. I'm probably forgetting something. I wouldn't mind culinary herbs! Oregano, mugwort, sage, thyme, and peppermint would be good. I am not averse to the others... I'm just not super familiar with them! I also make salves! My go to in an arnica, calendula and comfrey mix for healing wounds or chapped skin. This can also be used on pet paws. We do have barely enough time that I could do a custom infusion. I have perpetually dry skin thanks to living in the desert and am down for a salve! 9/11 Anything in the Paintbox Soapworks Halloween update looking good to you? https://paintboxsoapworks.com/new-limited-edition/2023-weenie-collection/ I am eyeing Putney Road, bar soap or mini scrub, but I'm hoping they restock something for my witchee! 9/12 If you have a furry friend living with you, what sort of treats do they like? Haru loves treats. He has only had Orijen ones (original and tundra, I think). He is a little chonky, though (his annual check up this past weekend put him at 17 pounds... but he's not a small cat as far as his length/frame go). 9/13 What is your feelings on seasonal mugs? Yes or, no? Too many in your house or bring them on?? I am very picky with mugs. I have a lot of them, so I have to be strict with allowing more into my cupboard due to space. That said, there are a few that I have been eyeing: a Depeche Mode meme mug on my Etsy wishlist, the white pumpkin mug from Anthropologie, and this style of ghost mug (lots of places have their own versions of this -- I missed out on the most quality one that was either from Pottery Barn or Williams Sonoma, as they didn't have it in store. I would only be interested in a version with the ghost going and not a happy face ghost).
Are your wishlists - Amazon, Etsy, etc - up to date, and if so, are they all linked somewhere that I can find them? My wishlists are at the top of this blog.
Do you have anything you use every day that you wouldnt mind getting more of? Nothing I can think of at the moment! Anything you love or need to have from Adagio or Rishi teas? No, thank you. I am anti-Adagio for the reasons Twi has specified in her wishlist. While I'm not against Rishi tea, there are much cheaper teas on my wishlist. Right now, I'm really loving August tea and would especially like to try their pumpkin Psychocandy one. List here things you wish you would've added to your questionnaire Pls no Funko Pops or Q Posket Figures. It was too soon to say when I was filling out my questionnaire, but I recently finished the anime NANA and it has become one of my all time favorites. I can't remember if I specified in my questionnaire, but I don't tend to like things with phrases on them. (A Halloween countdown is fine, but "Live, Laugh, Love" or "Blessed Fall" is not.) 9/14 Nocturne Alchemy just dropped their Halloween update! You like the looks of anything? https://nocturnealchemy.com/collections/limited-collection I spent too much on Astrid, so I promise not to buy any NAVA. I would be interested in any of these, decants or bottles, buuuut I don't reach for my NAVA oils too often and find a lot of their scents to be too similar, so perhaps decants would be best if anything? Here are the scents that caught my eye:
From the new LEs:
Midnight Veil Tea
Witching Hour Tea
Shape Shifting Tea
October Musk
Haunted Portrait Helena Hackley (most curious about this one and the teas)
Haunted Portrait Jackson Graveston Haunted Portrait Tavern Teddy
From the Resurgence: All Hallows' Moon (hissing at violet) Conversations with the Moon (always have to make sure NAVA's cinnamon isn't the kind that burns) Hallow Cat Cupcake (iffy on coconut and bourbon vanille) Is there anything you would like from the Weenie update? I am likely to buy any bottles and decants that catch my fancy. How do you feel about stickers? If positively, are there any themes you'd rather not have stickers of? I love stickers! No gore, pls. What about crystals, cool rocks, and gemstones? No, thank you! (I just got some lovely rocks in a swap.) 9/15 How do you feel about Squishmallows and Squishables? (They have mini and micro sizes for those who like cute plushies but don't have a lot of space.) They are so cute! I like the tiny Squishmallows that turned inside out (I didn't let myself buy the owl in a vampire cape and he's no longer in stock at my store), and for the Squishables, I like the micro size due to space. I have a few of the tiny Squishmallows that turn inside out into a different squishie from last year. From Squishables, I have the normal size Plague Doctor and the micro Luna Moth (who has been named Plink!). Would you wear enamel pins with chains that are meant to be put on lapels? (Something like this.) Yes! I have a two sets of Good Omens pins like this and the bat lapel pins from Ectogasm. Speaking of enamel pins... The Pickety Witch's Autumn and Halloween collection just dropped. Has anything caught your eye? I like Jiji's First Halloween (but it's currently sold out). I don't care for the rest of this year's offerings and already have the ones I like that are not new to this year. I used to make mobiles out of paper cranes, would you appreciate something like this? if so, what size restrictions do you have, if any? ie., should it take up less space vertically or horizontally? color palette preference? While I think this would be neat, it would be an unresistable temptation for my younger cat, Haru. 9/16 ordering bulbs from https://oldhousegardens.com and was wondering if my witchee would like some. No, thank you! Would you like something like "sock arms" if I find time to craft? (Sometimes I make a pattern called Toast or Toasty {one has a thumb the other is just a tube} http://www.afriendtoknitwith.com/2008/09/toasttoasty.html. here are other photos from my blog: https://www.elkaknits.com/?p=845 ) -- If so what sort of colors? Yes, I love arm warmers! Black, purple, grey, or green would be great, solid colors, stripes, animals or moons.. Witchee, what's your take on seasonal-themed Washi tape? Love! What about seasonal treats from Trader Joe's? I already went and grabbed what I wanted. I make gluten-free biscotti this time of year, lemon and also cocoa varieties: does this sound good to you? Sure! Would you like me to make a music mix for you? I kick it old school with a burned CD. If you're into this, name at least 3 to 5 genres of music you already love, or are interested to explore more of! A playlist would be fine, but I don't have a CD drive on my laptop. 9/17 Anything here you like? https://bserway.com/ Stickers! Anything you'd like from my Ren Fest? There is an outstanding garlic based shop I'll be going to next weekend, for my annual stock up of their spice blends & garlic oil blends. Any other Renny stuff that you like? I can't think of anything specific, but would be down for Ren Fest things. know we are looking at a lot of candles, but if you are into looking at more (and it is ok to say you are not), do any of these strike your fancy? https://www.lakewoodwax.com/candlesforacause (Feel free to take a look at their current and signature scents too but I wanted to highlight these fundraiser scents first!) VII from the charity scents 9/18 none 🎉 9/19 If you are a person who appreciates tarot and oracle decks, do you have a strong preference about receiving new ones vs gently/barely used? No strong preference, but I need to actually explore the two decks I have... Are you a Studio Ghibli fan, and if so, what are your feelings about fan made art featuring characters? I am a Ghibli fan and noted some of my favorite films in my questionnaire, I think (Whisper of the Heart is my favorite, with honorable mentions to Totoro and Howl's Moving Castle). I do not mind fan made art, but would prefer it the art were on something like a sticker or a tote bag or something like that, since my apartment's theme is Goth/Every Day is Halloween. Want anything from LUSH? Here's the link specifically to their Halloween drop (https://www.lush.com/us/en_us/c/halloween) BUT, feel free to peruse all of it. No, thank you! 9/20 Part 2 of the Autumnal/Halloween drop from Haus of Gloi is coming this weekend- take a look and see if anything is compelling! https://www.hausofgloi.com (fall part 2 is live on Sunday, here is a list of what is coming: https://www.hausofgloi.com/blogs/haus-herald/fall-part-2) No, thank you! Also, I live in Philly and will use ANY reason to spend time at the Mütter Museum- anything of interest (including, but not limited to, the well-loved BPAL exclusive for the museum, Ü?) https://www.muttermuseumstore.org No, thank you! If you are so inclined, do you want or need any natural items or ingredients for spellwork that could be collected from forests, ocean, fields or stream? I also have access to oak gall ink and various other esoteric substances. No, thank you! Are you a fan of the show Cobra Kai? I don't know anything about it. Do you enjoy any of the scented items from Victoria's Secret? No, thank you! Would you be interested in receiving a silver locket with papyrus and herbs inside, as a protective amulet? Sure! 9/21 So Witchee mine, are you a spellworker? - any interest in acorns from a tree known as The Mother Oak at my Ren Fest grounds. It is the biggest tree I've ever seen in MI. It is cared for by tree scientists from MSU. It is the mom to every other oak on the grounds. Saturday is Mabon & I will go & gather acorns before the park opens to patrons as I do each year. But this time it's actual Mabon. So Witchee dearest, would you like some? No, thank you. Witchee, do you like anything from Lenny Mud? The Dalek spoonrest. 9/22 From previous questions you've answered, I know a lot about the teas you'd like from specific places, but I want to know your more general tea preferences. Black, green, white, rooibos, oolong, herbal? My preference is for white, green, and herbal teas, preferably flavored ones or ones with stuff like fruit pieces and flowers in them over plain ol' tea leaves. Oolongs and black teas are okay in moderation. Barley tea is good, too. Pls no: anise, mushrooms, pu-ehr, or smoky teas (I do not consider hojicha to be smoky... more toasty). Japan is particularly big on their green tea and hojicha (roasted green tea), any interest? I enjoy these and have some already but wouldn't say no to more. I like using matcha for baking and I love hojicha even more than matcha (and have some powder to try to incorporate into shortbread, but I haven't tried doing that yet). The only Japanese green tea that I am not a fan of, to my knowledge, is kukicha. My partner has given me an extraordinary amount of rooibos from South Africa. It's amazing and I'd like to share, so would you like some? I used to hate rooibos. Now I like some varieties, but they have to be flavored. I cannot do straight up rooibos, alas. Despite being uk based I’m probably gonna have to make a torrid order because I fell in. Anything catch your eye while I’m doing it? No, thank you! (I don't dislike Torrid, but I'm at the smaller end of their sizing and go there for my trans partner.) 9/27 How do you feel about nail wraps, like from Espionage Cosmetics? They are having a tempting fall sale. Anything catch your eye? https://espionagecosmetics.com/collections/itsfallyall23 No, thank you! Is anyone into colouring in? No, thank you! I do not currently own a table and doing that on the tall kitchen island would be uncomfortable. 😅 9/30 Since I'm starting to get ads for holiday shop stuff coming in, witchees who are winter holiday afficionados, are there any decorations, treats, etc. that you would be looking for? Off the top of my head: the Christmas discs for the OXO Cookie Press. I would also be interested in this Grinch-themed silicone mat and this adorable Christmas Tree pie decorating kit. 10/2 I just came across this kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/paulinafae/halloween-dreams-playing-cards I do own almost all her decks and I know they are kinda busy for readings but I still like them. Do you? No, thank you! 10/10 would you like any whole dried cayenne peppers or fresh red pepper flakes? Sure! 10/12 I will be attending the Bloodmilk Sphinx and Snakeskin event here in Philly tomorrow! Would you like a bottle of Dream Skin, dearest Witchee? I would be down to try it! 10/13 Anything you crave from yesterday's 2nd Weenies drop at BPAL? I will end up ordering everything I want as either bottles or decants. I have no restraint.
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How about some dishcloths, for the kitchen? Or spa cloths for the bathroom? If so, which? Any particular colors?? No, thank you -- my mother is an avid knitter and I have more knitted things than I can use. Would you like any of Cat Coven's Halloween goods? It's her original artwork based on medieval art. (It's a limited edition of everything, so hopefully things aren't sold out yet.) The fairy folk pillowcase if Cat Coven makes more. Look at The Green Salmon's webpage The Green Salmon - do you fancy any of the teas, coffees etc? It's a favorite place for me to stop on the coast, and I'll take any excuse to drive to the ocean. The Papua New Guinea A/X Organic Morobe sounds wonderful. What are your favorite halloween/samhain treats to eat? Please be specific. I have access to various candy stores, including healthy candy lol. Candy: Black licorice! I like Amarelli licorice, especially Spezzatini, Senatori alla Violetta, and Rombetti. A really good piece of dark chocolate. Small quantities, please! 4) Would you like any of these Snag Halloween tights? And if so, which of their sizes? https://snagtights.com/pages/halloween Toadstool, Spideysense, size C. Also is there anything you would particularly like from the UK? Last time I was in England, I bought some stretchy bamboo socks at, I think, a Boots near Heathrow. I haven't been able to find anything like them in the USA. What Halloween things off RedBubble do you like? Share link if possible. https://www.redbubble.com/i/t-shirt/ERROR-404-Costume-not-found-Halloween-by-dexy122/34548106.5PU4R Is there anything you might want from Japan? Snacks (autumn flavors are out~), nerdy stuff, cute stuff anything! I'd love some Japanese persimmons if you can send them to the US! A few autumn-flavored snacks would be nice, too - maybe something in chestnut flavor? Or a cute fashion accessory. I don't know a lot about Japan -- I'm open to surprises! Moonalisa? Spectral Moon looks nice. Australia? Tim Tams? Again, I don't know if you can send fruit to the USA, but if you can I'd love some finger limes, lemon aspen, or similar. -Do you enjoy fanfic? I would be happy to write something for you, and/or read/comment upon/gush over thing(s) you've written, if that's something you'd enjoy... It's not a genre I'm all that familiar with. -Would you appreciate rare TAL decant(s) in 1 mL amber roll-on bottle(s)? Definitely! There should be some on my wish list already, and I'll see if it needs updating. Enamel pens? I'm unfamiliar. - I make lightweight hairfalls, the kind that can be attached to a pony tail or to pig tails. They are good for those of us that are more tender-headed. I use a variety of materials like shibori ribbon, and puffy yarns and pieces of lace and silk. You can use them for every day or as part of your Weenie costume. Is this of interest to you? If so tell me what length, what color(s) and if you want one for a pony tail or two for pig tails. I'd be game for one. Waist length, silver/white, for one pony tail.
-During my recent travels I got to experience the incredible delight of Serge Luten perfumers here in Paris (imagine if the Lab and Anna Sui made babies inside a Cadbury Cream Egg decorated with stained glass windows and...you've come close to the experience of being in that shop). Anyway, after spending gobs of monies, they loaded me up with delectable samples of their insanely expensive wares- do you want some??? Yes please!!!
-Haus Of Gloi just had their Halloween update! Anything appeal to you? https://www.hausofgloi.com/collections/fall-1 The Little Hedgehog hair oil sounds good. While thinking of stuff I might want from UK I was reminded of Future Primitive Soaps which has released it's fall stuff. Would you like anything from there dearest witchee? https://futureprimitivesoap.co.uk The High Priestess Anointing Oil I harvested some elderberries yesterday and I have a lot more out there, so I made a batch of elderberry syrup. Would you appreciate a 4oz bottle of it? (Based on the recipe at https://www.thespruceeats.com/elderberry-syrup-4845433 but I did not have any cloves, and I added a half cup of sugar to reduce tartness and increase syrupyness - it's still fairly thin.) I would definitely appreciate that! - Do you want anything from Sea Witch Botanicals (I can buy it locally from shops)? A Rider-Waite tarot deck. I discovered Hirons Drug Store - which is basically an Unbelievable place to browse for every kind of eclectic, fun, spooky, weird, and even useful thing you could want - so tell me some Odds And Ends of things you like or want, I know this is open ended, sorry - - gadgetry, stickers, toys, pens, costumery, snacks, decoration, kitchen stuff, etc Kitchen stuff! Gadgets for a small kitchen. I'll try to list some specific ones later. Pens and college-rule notebooks. Gift Certificates you'd like to places that are local to you? Just Coffee here in Madison. May list others later. - How do you feel about ILNP nail polish and what are your favs from the new Cosmos collection and any others on their site?? t others I rarely wear nail polish, but a small bottle of a fun color would not go amiss! From the Cosmos collection I like Deep Space. Other favorites on the site are Hi-Score, Retro Teal, Bottoms Up, Amber, and Sunny Days. I live in Japan, so are there any more “traditional” Japanese souvenirs you’d like to have (think chopsticks, tenugui, washi paper, etc.)? Tenugui would be lovely. Brujitas The cucumber watermelon hydrosol sounds nice. Tiny Bones Not for me, thanks. Witchie! BloomChic - just discovered them - Take a look at the Halloween stuff (Plus Sizes too), and tell me the link and the size of whatever thing you like! Im placing an order soon!..... https://bloomchic.com/collections/halloween/products/halloween-ghost-print-pajama-set size 12 I make things from thrifted sweaters that I cut up & make things from. Do you like armwarmers? Long or short? Solid color ( elegant) or funky stripes made from multiple sweaters? Fave colors? Is cashmere okay? Wool & related blends? ( I never use scratchy wool for arm warmers.) Do you like buttons used decoratively? I like armwarmers, and my preferences are long, solid color, cashmere, no buttons. Favorite colors to wear: peach, mustard, rust, golden brown, violet, teal. I also do coiled & sewn rope work- it's functional art I wrap the rope in fabric & add appliques. I just had my first art show with these- bowls, trivets ( that can hang on the wall when not in use), coasters. Is this something you'd like ? What sort of Halloween fabric? Whimsical? Witchy, bats, mushrooms, moths? How gothy do you like? I have velvets & sparkly stuff to work with too. What is your preference witchee? That sounds beautiful, and I am in need of trivets/coasters. Whimsical Halloween-adjacent fabric would be nice. I like the idea of mushrooms. I'm not super-gothy, but I do like velvet a lot. Would you like anything from Trader Joe's? (Pumpkin products are, sadly, not in stores yet, but they will be during this round!) Sure! I don't know what's on offer yet, so I'll update this question later. Do you have any Halloween traditions? Lately it's been staying home and cooking all the autumn goodies. What about Halloween-related fandoms? (ie. The Nightmare Before Christmas) Nope. How do you feel about cherry things? Check out Cherry Republic and let me know if anything catches your eye! I love cherry things! Montmorency Nouveau Preserves looks amazing. Similarly, are you into fancy flavors of olive oil or vinegar? Check out Fustini's and let me know if anything appeals! I am into both! I like robust olive oils, sherry vinegar, dark balsamic vinegar, and truffle flavors. We also have an awesome store for jams and sauce, American Spoon which you should totally check out! Sour cherry spoon fruit, quince conserve, wild thimbleberry jam! Would you like some locally sourced maple syrup? That would be lovely. Finally, I live in a place known for fudge. Do you like it and/or are their flavors you particularly like? My favorite shop is Murdick's if you need to see a flavor list. Not for me. Anything from the IKEA Halloween store catch your witchy eye? https://www.ikea.com/ca/en/campaigns/halloween/ I don't really decorate for Halloween. https://wildsoulriver.com I own the Magical Nature Tarot and love the feel of the cards. They have candles and teas and tinctures and books of the activist or witchy sort. Anything you see that you'd like? Journal of Radical Permission, breath steam, essential oils to destroy the patriarchy, mushroom coffee. I live near a Penzey's Spice https://www.penzeys.com - do you cook? - Do you want fancy schmancy spices or spice blends? - Do you have a favorite alternative source that you prefer and or recommend? For example egads I am asking lots of Qs Curio Spice Co, Diaspora etc do ethically sourced spices. - If you cook is there a type of cuisine you are interested in learning more about and would appreciate a starter pack of spices for that type of cooking? I cook a LOT! Fancy schmancy spice-wise, I'm always in search of good saffron. I don't have an alternative source, but Curio Spice has lots of things I'm interested such as yuzu peel, mastic, rose buds, curry leaf, makrut lime leaf, and korerima. I'm interested in learning more about Persian cuisine. I already have Persian limes and mahleb, and would welcome the rest of the starter pack. Colourpop's Haunted Mansion collection dropped today. If you're interested in makeup or skin care, are you interested in anything from Colourpop? https://colourpop.com/ I am a sucker for unusual mascara colors like the bff ones on their site. Anything of interest from Cellar Door? (They have candles and soaps.) The Michigan Moonglow soap looks cool! Are you into wax melts, candles, incense, room sprays, or none of the above? I will do the occasional room spray. Would you like anything from Luvmilk's Monster Mash? I'd try the dusting powder. I dye yarn. Are you a person who crafts with such? What fiber, weights, and colors would tickle your fancy? Would you rather have two different 100g skeins or enough of the same something for a bigger project? I don't craft with yarn. Provided my experiments work, would you be interested in a bar of homemade tallow soap? I promise I will not send you anything particularly suspect, so this is entirely contingent upon my competence. No, thanks. Do homemade caramels or shortbread tickle your fancy? Either/both! in small quantities, though :-) What are your chocolate preferences? White, milk, dark? What inclusions (fruit, nuts, none, etc.)? Dark! I like it plain and with fruit and/or nuts. I especially like trying new and unusual inclusions. I make mixed media art (like collaging kinda). Is a mixed media art piece (small like an altoids tin or small canvas) something you'd be interested in? That sounds like fun! Bonus points if the art doubles as a functional piece (altoids tin that I can use for storage, etc.) What music platform do you use (Spotify, Apple Music, Pandora, etc.)? Do you like receiving music recommendations? Bandcamp, CDs, mp3s, cassettes, terrestrial radio -- quirks due to my generation and being a musician myself. I'm happy to receive music recommendations. Because I’m a knitting kind of witch, would you appreciate a pair of hand knit socks. If yes, would you like them in a particular colour? Yes, I would. I live in alpaca fiber socks for six months out of the year here! A turquoise color would be especially fun, but really any color is welcome! What type of spooky season imagery do you like? (Ie. bats, ghosts, vintage Halloween, etc.) Vintage Halloween, spiderwebs, skulls, dark colors, draped fabrics, veils. Astrid's Autumn Line and Anniversary Tea Party just dropped. Anything you want? Nothing's catching my eye at the moment. Homemade and preserved food goodies - Which of these things would you like my dear witchie? All are organic and grown or made by me. sun-dried heirloom tomatoes dried ancho chile peppers - can be whole halves or ground into a delicious powder sugar-free candied pecans and walnuts or almonds gourmet quality fudge in many flavors (formerly from my ETSY shop which I had to close until I have my own home again) please give me an idea the kinds of flavors you like. My more popular ones are Penuche, Choc & PB, Pumpkin pie, Forest fruit (with cherries, blueberries and cranberries), Vegan chocolate dried italian plums (pitted) sugar-free canned plum or logan berry jam freshly dried rosemary, thyme, basil, parsley individually or in combo almond flour baked goods (low carb, sugar free, and gluten free) - give me examples of savory and sweet things you'd like I'd love some dried ancho chile peppers ground into a delicious powder. The plum or loganberry jam also sound good, depending on what they're sweetened with -- I'm good with unsweetened, or sweetened with honey. Might you like a witch hat? Later this month I'm taking a class at an area museum where I'm supposed to decorate 2 hats. Also I crochet wicked cute witchy hats. A crocheted wicked cute one appeals to me. Do you see anything here that interests you? They have dry shampoos, whipped soaps, awesome hand cream, linen spray, sugar scrubs and perfume. https://www.etsy.com/shop/faefragrance/?etsrc=sdt I could definitely go for the heavy hand cream. The Porcelain Dolly scent looks good. Anything you want from my favorite local tea shop? www.fridaytea.com I'm more of a coffee person. How about from my skincare person? drjensbeautylab.com/ This person sounds amazing! I could definitely use her zit zapper and anti-aging eye cream and sunscreen (the fragrance sounds lovely) and basically anything for my skin type! How about from my witchy Chandler? https://www.etsy.com/shop/TeresaLynnsSimpleLux A sniffie in Breathe scent. It's also that time of year where I make handmade soap (usually with calendula infused olive oil, tallow, oatmeal and honey) and candles (feel free to specify color and size, I don't usually scent them, but I do have a clover and apple scent I've been wanting to play with). I can also annoint and dress candles with TALs and herbs. Any interest? Interested in an anointed/dressed candle. I also grow herbs which can be culinary or magical. I'd be happy to prepare a smudge or dry some herbs for your enjoyment. I currently have oregano (yellow and standard), mugwort, thyme, sage (purple or garden), tea peppermint, chives, lovage, plantain, comfrey, raspberry leaf, and yarrow. I'm probably forgetting something. I'd love some dried raspberry leaf. I also make salves! My go to in an arnica, calendula and comfrey mix for healing wounds or chapped skin. This can also be used on pet paws. We do have barely enough time that I could do a custom infusion. The go-to one sounds great. Anything in the Paintbox Soapworks Halloween update looking good to you? https://paintboxsoapworks.com/new-limited-edition/2023-weenie-collection/ Nothing in particular. If you have a furry friend living with you, what sort of treats do they like? My furry friend likes Greenies and Delectables Bisque. In the non-edible treat department, he loves stinky valerian toys and also likes silver vine and catnip. What is your feelings on seasonal mugs? Yes or, no? Too many in your house or bring them on?? Too many in my house.
Are your wishlists - Amazon, Etsy, etc - up to date, and if so, are they all linked somewhere that I can find them? Amazon is up to date and in my sig.
Do you have anything you use every day that you wouldnt mind getting more of? I will think on this and update the blog! Anything you love or need to have from Adagio or Rishi teas? Nope - coffee drinker here! List here things you wish you would've added to your questionnaire Also need to think on this! 9/14 Nocturne Alchemy just dropped their Halloween update! You like the looks of anything? https://nocturnealchemy.com/collections/limited-collection Masquerade Tefnut intrigues me! Also Haunted Tree, Haunted Castle, Conjuring with the Enchantress from the returning LEs. Is there anything you would like from the Weenie update? Grave Moss & Bone Splinters, Bringer of Evil, Make a Face Any of the non-foodie hair glosses. How do you feel about stickers? If positively, are there any themes you'd rather not have stickers of? Selectively positive. I've collected them for awhile so they need to be pretty unusual! No other restrictions. What about crystals, cool rocks, and gemstones? Sure, something pretty and unusual would be nice. How do you feel about Squishmallows and Squishables? (They have mini and micro sizes for those who like cute plushies but don't have a lot of space.) I'd be open to a mini one as a cat toy / buddy. Would you wear enamel pins with chains that are meant to be put on lapels? (Something like this.) I would not. Speaking of enamel pins... The Pickety Witch's Autumn and Halloween collection just dropped. Has anything caught your eye? Nope. I used to make mobiles out of paper cranes, would you appreciate something like this? if so, what size restrictions do you have, if any? ie., should it take up less space vertically or horizontally? color palette preference? So pretty! But I'm afraid it would get destroyed in my household. ordering bulbs from https://oldhousegardens.com and was wondering if my witchee would like some. I'd be interested in cat-safe plants I could grow indoors, or outdoor beginner plants for Zone 4b. Would you like something like "sock arms" if I find time to craft? (Sometimes I make a pattern called Toast or Toasty {one has a thumb the other is just a tube} http://www.afriendtoknitwith.com/2008/09/toasttoasty.html. here are other photos from my blog: https://www.elkaknits.com/?p=845 ) -- If so what sort of colors? Yes, in warm neutrals, olive or teal. Witchee, what's your take on seasonal-themed Washi tape? I don't find myself using it.
What about seasonal treats from Trader Joe's? Yes, I like sampling bits of all the different stuff!
I make gluten-free biscotti this time of year, lemon and also cocoa varieties: does this sound good to you? Lemon sounds awesome!
Would you like me to make a music mix for you? I kick it old school with a burned CD. If you're into this, name at least 3 to 5 genres of music you already love, or are interested to explore more of! Sure! I still have a CD player in my car, and like jazz, funk, singer-songwriter, Americana, Afrobeat. Anything you'd like from my Ren Fest? There is an outstanding garlic based shop I'll be going to next weekend, for my annual stock up of their spice blends & garlic oil blends. Any other Renny stuff that you like? From the garlic shop, that garlic and olive tapenade sounds amazing!!! if you are a person who appreciates tarot and oracle decks, do you have a strong preference about receiving new ones vs gently/barely used? No strong preference. So I have another question.
Are you a Studio Ghibli fan, and if so, what are your feelings about fan made art featuring characters? I also think I asked another question about people’s feelings on hand knitted socks too. I like Studio Ghibli, and am particularly a fan of the soundtracks. Fan art sounds intriguing. Totally down for hand-knitted socks! Want anything from LUSH? Here's the link specifically to their Halloween drop (https://www.lush.com/us/en_us/c/halloween) BUT, feel free to peruse all of it. (And Witch, even though this is my question, yes, I WILL be answering it in my bloggy-thing just the same (autocorrect changed "bloggy" to "bloody", which I find just about perfect, all things considered ) I find the site overwhelming to navigate, but I'd be happy to be surprised with some LUSH you think I'd like. Part 2 of the Autumnal/Halloween drop from Haus of Gloi is coming this weekend- take a look and see if anything is compelling! https://www.hausofgloi.com The Spider Silk scent sounds right up my alley. If you are so inclined, do you want or need any natural items or ingredients for spellwork that could be collected from forests, ocean, fields or stream? I also have access to oak gall ink and various other esoteric substances. Anything that calls to you for me, especially from the ocean. Are you a fan of the show Cobra Kai? Nope, never heard of it! Do you enjoy any of the scented items from Victoria's Secret? I liked Dream Angels Heavenly once upon a time. Would you be interested in receiving a silver locket with papyrus and herbs inside, as a protective amulet? Yes. So Witchee mine, are you a spellworker? - any interest in acorns from a tree known as The Mother Oak at my Ren Fest grounds. It is the biggest tree I've ever seen in MI. It is cared for by tree scientists from MSU. It is the mom to every other oak on the grounds. Saturday is Mabon & I will go & gather acorns before the park opens to patrons as I do each year. But this time it's actual Mabon. So Witchee dearest, would you like some? Yes please! Witchee, do you like anything from Lenny Mud? The porcupine pen holder looks nice. From previous questions you've answered, I know a lot about the teas you'd like from specific places, but I want to know your more general tea preferences. Black, green, white, rooibos, oolong, herbal? No caffeinated tea, as I'm a devoted coffee drinker, but I'd be happy to take some rooibos, and herbal tea in bags. (I especially like Algonquin Tea Co's Lucid Dream tea.) Torrid? I don't see anything there for me. How do you feel about nail wraps, like from Espionage Cosmetics? They are having a tempting fall sale. Anything catch your eye? https://espionagecosmetics.com/collections/itsfallyall23 So much cuteness, but these working hands need unadorned nails. Is anyone into colouring in? Every now and then, yes.
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How about some dishcloths, for the kitchen? Or spa cloths for the bathroom? If so, which? Any particular colors?? I honestly do not need anything like this, I have so many scarves already. As for dishcloths, I prefer something without a knitted texture because they get stuff stuck in the weave. I'd take a knitted hood though I know thats a lot more work, so it's not really necessary - if someone does want to knit a hood for me, I'd like it roomy, and a darker green or darker grey 2) Cat Coven - this was my question - I love her stuff, not much I wouldn't take. 3) Green Salmon - this was my question - Again, almost anything except green tea and matcha, and none of their sugar-filled drink mixes unfortunately. 4) Favorite treats - sugar free only(no maltitol) milk chocolate (these brands dont have maltitol which makes me sick: The Good Chocolate, ChocZero, High Key, Lilys), gummies, truffles, filled milk chocolate, homemade gluten free and sugar free goodies, love chocolate covered jellies and truffles, choc and PB, chocolate covered things, etc...if its Milk chocolate and white chocolate Im good with it. 5) Snag Tights: Gully in size F is my first choice, Caught in my Web in size F 2nd choice 6) Anything from the UK 7) What Halloween things off RedBubble do you like? Share link if possible. - this was my question - i have a LOT of things I like on there but not necessarily spooky 8 ) Enamel pins - I have a collection, but I dont do anything with them right now. Someday I may. I prefer pins having to do with esoteric occult pirates sarcastic cats green man hedge witch runes norse and celtic culture and not in that order. lol 9) Hairfalls - if they look like a forest witch would wear them, so, natural greens, grey, silver, metallics, no pastels. 10) Serge Luten perfumers - would love to try not into sweet heavy florals, so... 11) Haus of Gloi Halloween update: I havent experienced this company much. but these sound delightful: pumpkin butter in Olde Cider Haus, Samhain, Spider Silk; Candles in Apple Milk, Kitchen Witch, Red Roan 12)The Grey Muse Etsy shop enamel pins - pretty, but no thank you 13) Future Primitive Soaps has released it's fall stuff. Would you like anything from there dearest witchee? https://futureprimitivesoap.co.uk YES PLEASE!!! Rook & Raven shampoo bar, Money Magic soap, No. 11 body cream, Four & Twenty Blackbirds Cream or soap, Owlett's End soap, 14) Elderberry syrup - only if it's made with non-sugar sweetener 15) Do you want anything from Sea Witch Botanicals? I'd love ince3nse in Samhain, scented veil in Mabon, Herbal Remedy and any incense https://seawitchbotanicals.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIp8ew09yPgQMVCw-tBh2g1Q5NEAAYASAAEgJIhPD_BwE - I discovered Hirons Drug Store - this was my question - I honestly need a new nice-sized unlined magnetic fridge notepad for my weekly grocery lists. I make big lists. - Gift Certificates you'd like to places that are local to you? Torrid, food places, Regal or Cinemark theatres, Boudica beauty salon in Junction City, OR - ILNP nail polish - I only use this brand of polish - of their new ones, I'd love Dark Matter, Deep Space, Enchantment, and Lured or Hex from Halloween 2022 16) Alobudra - I dont really need anything from this, but the mists sounds nice and usable. 17) Japanese things: I have a particular fondness for maneki-neko dishes to feed my kitties on, and I also am in need of an Omamori for hanging in my vehicle for safe travels of all kinds. 18) Brujita Skincare - If theres something that sounds like it would be a good fit for me, sure. 19) Bird & Blend Tea: Chocolate Digestives sounds DELICIOUS. Bonfire Toffee sounds Fabulous too. Violet Cream, Love Potion, and Devon Cream all sounds SOOOO DAMN GOOD. 20) BloomChic - this was my question - I love a lot of stuff on there, and if my Witch is interested to know more, just HMU 21) Poesie Tea - this was my question - S'More Tea, Pink Moon, Tudor Rose and I've never tried Olympus but would love to since it has my favorite, Mate', in it. 22) Would you like anything from Trader Joe's? (Pumpkin products are, sadly, not in stores yet, but they will be during this round!) Only if it's sugar free. Or savory. Do you have any Halloween traditions? Carving pumpkins. Harvest fests. Lots of things I LIKE to do I havent been able to. When I have my own home, I always decorate spookily outside for the kids. What about Halloween-related fandoms? (ie. The Nightmare Before Christmas) No not really. 23) 1. I make things from thrifted sweaters that I cut up & make things from. Do you like armwarmers? Long or short? Solid color ( elegant) or funky stripes made from multiple sweaters? Fave colors? Is cashmere okay? Wool & related blends? ( I never use scratchy wool for arm warmers.) Do you like buttons used decoratively? Would love some Fav colors are darker and natural greens, darker and oceanic blues, metallic, greys, black, dark blood red and similar, peacock colors - merino wool and similar are great - just no itchy wool. Im up for any creative flair you wish to add 2. I also do coiled & sewn rope work- it's functional art I wrap the rope in fabric & add appliques. I just had my first art show with these- bowls, trivets ( that can hang on the wall when not in use), coasters. Is this something you'd like ? What sort of Halloween fabric? Whimsical? Witchy, bats, mushrooms, moths? How gothy do you like? I have velvets & sparkly stuff to work with too. What is your preference witchee? I could certainly use some hardy trivets or coasters! Nothing bright orange please. LOVE darker colors, nature, velvets, metallics, etc 24) How do you feel about cherry things? Check out Cherry Republic and let me know if anything catches your eye! I LOVE Cherries so damn much, but theyre so damn high in sugar. If anything, the meats or salsas. Similarly, are you into fancy flavors of olive oil or vinegar? Check out Fustini's and let me know if anything appeals! Oh gosh almost any of these! We also have an awesome store for jams and sauce, American Spoon which you should totally check out! The sour cherry spoon fruit is the only thing I could eat from there, and it still has a lot of sugar. Would you like some locally sourced maple syrup? I wish, but no. Finally, I live in a place known for fudge. Do you like it and/or are their flavors you particularly like? My favorite shop is Murdick's if you need to see a flavor list. I'm a gourmet fudge maker, and I cannot eat it, but I make it for others and sell it too. So, sorry, but no. 25) Anything from the IKEA Halloween store catch your witchy eye? https://www.ikea.com/ca/en/campaigns/halloween/ Not so much 26) https://wildsoulriver.com I own the Magical Nature Tarot and love the feel of the cards. Not so much, no I live near a Penzey's Spice https://www.penzeys.com do you cook? Do you want fancy schmancy spices or spice blends? Do you have a favorite alternative source that you prefer and or recommend? If you cook is there a type of cuisine you are interested in learning more about and would appreciate a starter pack of spices for that type of cooking? I love the Savory Spice Shoppe and have many favorites from them, I miss them since I had to move away from CO. I'm not too much into Penzeys because of the other shop I used all the time. I would get various blends from the Savory Spice Shoppe - so many good ones. 27) ColourPop - Lip Stain or Lip Tint in one of the less dark berry colors. Chrome Liquid Shadow in Beetle and any of the others. bff Liquid Liner in crzy. Glitter Gel in any color. 28) Anything of interest from Cellar Door? (They have candles and soaps.) Yes, I love their stuff candles and soap. Basic Witch, Haunted Woods, Holland Hard Cider, Zombie repellent Are you into wax melts, candles, incense, room sprays, or none of the above? candles - Im very picky on incense - I only get Fred Soll or SeaWitch Would you like anything from Luvmilk's Monster Mash? Werewolf #1 Ghost #2 - bubble bath 29) What are your chocolate preferences? White, milk, dark? What inclusions (fruit, nuts, none, etc.)? Gimme as many details as possible. Sugar free Milk Chocolate is my favorite, white chocolate 2nd, and I love all kinds of stuff in them. But the extras have to be gluten free. I make mixed media art (like collaging kinda). Is a mixed media art piece (small like an altoids tin or small canvas) something you'd be interested in? A tin would be lovely. What music platform do you use (Spotify, Apple Music, Pandora, etc.)? Do you like receiving music recommendations? Spotify, I put this in the Warehouse Qs - Im very much stuck on Wardruna, Prima Nocta, and similar. 30) New Question: because I’m a knitting kind of witch, would you appreciate a pair of hand knit socks. If yes, would you like them in a particular colour? I would adore this. with socks, surprise me, Im not picky on colors, just not into pastels or neons. 31)ASTRID updates - I dont think so, Im honestly not wearing much perfume right now so getting a whole bottle of something new which may not even work for me, is probably a bad idea. 32) Fae Fragrance - I'm curious about some of the scents in the perfume list - I just wish the heavy hand cream had less foody scents - so if my witch is getting anything from this company, the heavy hand cream in Sea Witch or Lilith, and perfume samples in Alrighty Aphrodite, Seaweed Brain, Pits Tits & Naughty Bits, Feel Good Hit of the Summer, or Diabolique 33) Anything you want from my favorite local tea shop? www.fridaytea.com - yes, I like their themes - right off hand I'd love to try these, For Salvation, For the Shield, Underworld, For Fidelity, How about from my skincare person? drjensbeautylab.com/ I dont see anything that jumps out but if something seems appropriate, sure. How about from my witchy Chandler? https://www.etsy.com/shop/TeresaLynnsSimpleLux SURE! The Ghoul candle It's also that time of year where I make handmade soap (usually with calendula infused olive oil, tallow, oatmeal and honey) and candles (feel free to specify color and size, I don't usually scent them, but I do have a clover and apple scent I've been wanting to play with). I can also annoint and dress candles with TALs and herbs. Any interest? ----Sure! I also grow herbs which can be culinary or magical. I'd be happy to prepare a smudge or dry some herbs for your enjoyment. I currently have oregano (yellow and standard), mugwort, thyme, sage (purple or garden), tea peppermint, chives, lovage, plantain, comfrey, raspberry leaf, and yarrow. I'm probably forgetting something. ------raspberry leaf I also make salves! My go to in an arnica, calendula and comfrey mix for healing wounds or chapped skin. This can also be used on pet paws. We do have barely enough time that I could do a custom infusion. ----sounds very nice 34) Anything in the Paintbox Soapworks Halloween update looking good to you? https://paintboxsoapworks.com/new-limited-edition/2023-weenie-collection/ - I've never tried the bath streusel - I'd like it in Demeter or Putney Road, Let Me in Your Window oil, and Let Me In Your Window hot process soap, Nightwalker oil. 35) If you have a furry friend living with you, what sort of treats do they like? I have felines and their favorite treats are the Greenies Healthy Indoor/ Skin & Coat (filled) treats in Tuna or Salmon - they also love the large catnip filled rainbows or similar shapes made by Yeowww! brand I think. 36) Seasonal mugs - no thank you I dont even have my own place to live currently. Wishlists are not up to date, honestly, but I do not have time to do much, especially with the BPAL w/l - Im so far behind in BPAL offerings, and my BPAL is in two big boxes right now too. 😥 honestly so sick of living like this. 37) - Do you have anything you use every day that you wouldnt mind getting more of? Sure, collagen powder, Monkfruit sweetener, OWYN 32gr protein meal replacement drinks, Belif Moisture Bomb face cream, goat or sheep milk cheeses/A2 milk items since I can digest these, Jane's Krazy mixed up seasoning - Anything you love or need to have from Adagio or Rishi teas? Adagio has lots of wonderful roasted Mate' blends - I listed one in my Qs - Mate' has a kind of caffeine that doesn't make me feel like death. Rishi is one of my favorites for pure, clean tea - Iron Goddess of Mercy oolong and Turmeric Chai (the font wont format correctly - pardon this BS) - List here things you wish you would've added to your questionnaire - did I say no Rooibos or Honey bush? Cant stand them. 38) Nocturne Alchemy just dropped their Halloween update! You like the looks of anything? https://nocturnealchemy.com/collections/limited-collection I dont have a lot of experience with NA - have sampled very few - if you think it's something I would love, yes please. But if not, please don't spend the money. 39) BPAL WEENIE UPDATE: I havent been in a position to even drool over Weenies in a few years, so it was fun to make this list! I may be unable to stop myself from ordering decants, BUT, these are ones I DIDNT order, AND - so, witch, if you feel so inclined, the hair gloss is a sure thing for me. The Witches Have a Fire Again
A Little Silver Scimitar
Maple Leaves, Golden Moss, and Amber Hair Gloss
Samhain Hair Gloss
Witch Milk
Wolf Milk
40) How do you feel about Squishmallows and Squishables? Absolutely NO We've had some questions about specific enamel pins, but how do you feel about enamel pins in general? And would you wear ones meant to be put on lapels? Honestly, I'm very picky about the pins I collect at this point. There are particular artists I prefer. See next question.... Speaking of enamel pins... The Pickety Witch's Autumn and Halloween collection just dropped. Has anything caught your eye? Oh, LOTS, this is one of my favorite pin artists - I'll use abbreviations - Jiji's, Baba, Witch or Pumpkin Kitten, Mabon Raven 41) Tarot or oracle decks - no thank you - have too many I dont use enough, plus packed away still Studio Ghibli - no thanks LUSH Halloween update - YES Please, I need good bath tub supplies for my frequent required epsom salt baths - they get very boring and I have no bubbles - Pumpkin Crumble bubble bar, Screaming Banshee bath bomb, Bubble Lugosi bath bomb, Toil & Trouble body scrub, Lord of Misrule anything 42) Part 2 of the Autumnal/Halloween drop from Haus of Gloi is coming this weekend- take a look and see if anything is compelling! https://www.hausofgloi.com - The pumpkin butters sound wonderful - wish the whipped soap was available. As I said earlier, I dont have much experience with Haus of Gloi. My scent preferences are in the previous Haus of gloi question above.
Also, I live in Philly and will use ANY reason to spend time at the Mütter Museum- anything of interest (including, but not limited to, the well-loved BPAL exclusive for the museum, Ü?) https://www.muttermuseumstore.org Only Umlaut, not necessary though. 43) *Are you a fan of the show Cobra Kai? NO *Do you enjoy any of the scented items from Victoria's Secret? No thank you *Would you be interested in receiving a silver locket with papyrus and herbs inside, as a protective amulet? No thank you 44) Lenny Mud - no thank you Tea preferences: Black, green, white, rooibos, oolong, herbal? My number one choice is Mate. The caffeine is different and easier on my body. Black tea and oolong come after. I am not interested in green or white and I honestly cant stand rooibos or honeybush. Herbals are good as long as they are actual herbals and not filled with fruit and other junk. My herbals I use specifically for anxiety and relaxtion modes. TORRID - yes please. Any of these would wonderful - FYI I REALLY need good knit nightgowns. - Crinkle Chiffon Raglan Tie Front Blouse in Green Floral and 2x - Mini Lurex Chiffon Tiered Dress in Floral Black and 2X - Super Soft Lace Trim Sleep Babydoll Gown in Black and 2x Coloring Books - No thank you, I have several I just dont use. Nail Wraps - No thank you, as said previously, I am strictly ILNP at this point.
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How about some dishcloths, for the kitchen? Or spa cloths for the bathroom? If so, which? Any particular colors?? I don't really need dishcloths or wash cloths Would you like any of Cat Coven's Halloween goods? It's her original artwork based on medieval art. (It's a limited edition of everything, so hopefully things arent sold out yet.) Look at The Green Salmon's webpage The Green Salmon - do you fancy any of the teas, coffees etc? It's a favorite place for me to stop on the coast, and I'll take any excuse to drive to the ocean. Teas: Immortal Elixir Mississippi Sunshine Vanilla Bean Black (though normally I try to stick to greens or whites this looks right up my alley LOL) Wynken Blyken and Nod Nighttime Tea Yasquatch Herbal Tissane Organic Daydreamer's Tea (again with the trying to stay away from black BUT... LOL) Organic Liquid Jade!!!!! and ALL of their coffees look amazing. I'm especially interested in the hemp oil infused one (and hemp/CBD are actually totally legal in Texas so - bonus! - its not even sketch to send it to me! not that I'd mind if it was LOL) Beyond that one... the Vroom! and the Costa Rica Central Valley SHB EP RFA Candelaria Estate are the most interesting What are your favorite halloween/samhain treats to eat? Please be specific. I have access to various candy stores, including healthy candy lol. Honestly, the diet has me on enough of a sugar detox that I candy isn't much of a treat anymore. The occassional piece of good dark chocolate, or a small cup of grain free granola with heavy cream, or like chia pudding with fresh fruit is about as "treaty" as I get these days. A single gluten free halloweenie cookie or cupcake or something would be a weeks worth of treats for me LOL Would you like any of these Snag Halloween tights? And if so, which of their sizes? no thank you https://snagtights.com/pages/halloween Also is there anything you would particularly like from the UK? I suppose it would be too much to ask for you to send me your weather so... yes, I'm sure there are many things... but I'm generally unsure as to what those would be. But if there is something lovely where you are and it makes you think of me... by all means, send it! ***************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************** 7 Spooky Nights questions answered 8/31 8/28/23 LUSH's Halloween collection drops 8/31. I will be making an order. Can I pick up something for you? so... I'm not really a HUGE LUSHie anymore (working for the company briefly kinda turned me off ) HOWEVER... their lemony flutter cream is amazing and I love it. Also love their solid body butters and Ocean Salt scrub Finally they have a new (to me at least) product called Super Milk that I'm actually really interested in The Halloween Seasonal Lord of Misrule is probably my favorite scent so right now there is a massage bar and a spray both of which would be well loved. (I do NOT need anymore of the LoM shower gel as I'm still working through last years bottle which is over 1/2 full ) Which Surprise Items that will be at Dragoncon might you be interested in? Would you be interested in dangle earrings or pendants made of dried roses (and other beads)? absolutely! more earrings than pendants just because I don't wear pendants as much How do you feel about stuffies that are sewn? Form or fabric preference? Love them but in general am trying NOT to collect more of this sort of thing as I have a lot of it and will be moving soon Teeturtle, anything look fun? Haus of Gloi's first fall collection has dropped - anything you like? 8/29/23 What about Paintbox Soapworks Fall scents? I don't generally use PBSW stuff. I HAVE a bunch of it and I like it I just don't seem to REACH FOR IT to USE it so it just accumulates. How do you feel about CBD as an ingredient in something? Like a pain relief lotion or lip balm? wonderful. I'm getting into bookbinding! Is there a fanfic/book (I can try to get the text block in paperback and rebind it)/out-of-copyright book that you want hardbound all fancy? 8/30/23 Cellar Door's seasonal items are out. Anything you need? candles in scents I would like are always welcome. I really don't use bar soap Are you interested in anything from Grounds and Hounds? They give back to rescue dogs and they have more items than just coffee. Hot chocolate, apparel, stickers, mugs, dog toys and blankets, caramels, brewers, etc. well coffee, always Anything from here? The Halloween Collection is adorable. Clothes That Fit - Snag US (snagtights.us) no thanks ****************************************************************** SW Questions answered 9/2 8/30 What Halloween things off RedBubble do you like? Share link if possible. will have to go look and come back to this one 8/31 Is there anything you might want from Japan? Snacks (autumn flavors are out~), nerdy stuff, cute stuff anything! kit kats... always! I love stationary and pens and fun random beauty things that we don't have here so you know... surprise me! is there anything being removed from site or a virtual con scent you are interested in trying? haven't spent too much time looking so I'm not really sure what I need. I know I got all the singularities I need (though I will always take more Snooty Bat!!!!) 9/1 I was wondering whether Tim Tams in any incarnation would tempt my witchee. On the less sweet side, is there any other Australian things you might be tempted by. TimTams are awesome. And I love vegemite but I am grain free now so IDK if I can have it and IF I can have it I don't know how I'd eat it because I can't have toast LOL Do you enjoy fanfic? I would be happy to write something for you, and/or read/comment upon/gush over thing(s) you've written, if that's something you'd enjoy... not really a fan fic fan. Would you appreciate rare TAL decant(s) in 1 mL amber roll-on bottle(s)? yes How do you feel about enamel pens? If positively, which fandoms or topics would you like? I love pins. I don't really have "fandoms" but I am not hard to please. **************************************************************************************************************************************************************** Holy Ducking Shirt Condiments from SW answered (or started) 9.21 9/3 I just came across this Etsy shop (TheGrayMuse) and I WILL BE ORDERING and wondering if you would like something from there as well? Future Primitive Soaps has released it's fall stuff. Would you like anything from there dearest witchee? https://futureprimitivesoap.co.uk I harvested some elderberries yesterday and I have a lot more out there, so I made a batch of elderberry syrup. Would you appreciate a 4oz bottle of it? OMG YES I don't even care how much sugar is in it Do you want anything from Sea Witch Botanicals (I can buy it locally from shops)? I love their incense... the Samhain looks amazing; Hermitage also; Mabon, really any of the incense; and the salves look awesome... the canary clean looks interesting... I might play with lip and cheek tint if someone gifted it to me... err on the side of pinkish brown (i.e. mostly natural with some shimmer)... I'd try the hair tonic and the vinegar rinse would get used... Hirons Drug Store - which is basically an Unbelievable place to browse for every kind of eclectic, fun, spooky, weird, and even useful thing you could want - so tell me some Odds And Ends of things you like or want, I know this is open ended, sorry - - gadgetry, stickers, toys, pens, costumery, snacks, decoration, kitchen stuff, etc yeah... I mean... all that... (sorry really don't know how to answer this...) Gift Certificates you'd like to places that are local to you? I mean... HEB 😂 (that's the BELOVED grocery store here); How do you feel about ILNP nail polish and what are your favs from the new Cosmos collection and any others on their site?? I don't really do polish Would you be interested in anything from Alobudra? https://alobudrallc.company.site/products/ the crystal grids are super neat and I don't have anything like that... are there any more “traditional” Japanese souvenirs you’d like to have (think chopsticks, tenugui, washi paper, etc.)? I can always use chopsticks and washi paper. I am unfamiliar with tenugui 9/4 Would you like to try Brujita Skincare ? (Ignore the out of stock except for In Your Room collection and Inner Child Ritual candle.) I would actually LOVE to try some of these products. I don't have a great skin care routine and probably should do better. A scrub for sure would be great. I DO have a cleanser I like but would absolutely try some of these Would you be interested in any jewelry or other items made with tiny bones from this shop? There are some Halloween themed ones: https://www.tinybonesandthings.com/s/shop obviously who ever is asking this question is not MY witch because i mean... DUH... I want all the bones... I would live in a catacombs... if we could get some nice light down there.... If you like tea, is there anything you would like from Bird & Blend? https://www.birdandblendtea.com/ Eton Mess Rooibos Breakfast Cuppa Peppermint Cream Birthday Cake Tea Moondrop Dreams Rhubarb and Custard Great British Cuppa 9/5 BloomChic - just discovered them - Take a look at the Halloween stuff, and tell me the link and the size of whatever thing you like! Poesie Tea! Do you like? Some of my favorites are from this company. https://www.poesieperfume.com/loose-leaf-tea London Smoke + Fog Palace Chai Merry + Bright Geneva 9/6 Would you like anything from Trader Joe's? (Pumpkin products are, sadly, not in stores yet, but they will be during this round!) We have a TJs and shop there so this is totally a place that could be gift carded... but I LOVE their cauliflower crackers and their dried fruits... the mandarins (or maybe they are tangerines) are my fave but they have added sugar. The baby sweet pineapple DONT have added sugar and they are also wonderful. Would try other dried fruit also. Do you have any Halloween traditions? *ducks and hides* I don't really "celebrate" Halloween in any way other than swap participation What about Halloween-related fandoms? (ie. The Nightmare Before Christmas) I like all things Tim Burton with Beetlejuice being my favorite... I have a giant metal sandworm in my front yard year round non-U.S folks!!! We always end up asking what we'd like from your exotic-to-us locales, but do you have any wishes for things from the States? I mean... I live in Texas... can one of you in a blue state send me some bodily autonomy?? I make things from thrifted sweaters that I cut up & make things from. Do you like armwarmers? Ive never had a pair... would absolutely try some. I hear our winter is supposed to be cold this year. Long or short? again, I'm new at this... but lets go with long ish Solid color ( elegant) or funky stripes made from multiple sweaters? either but funky would be fun and I can definitely pull off funky Fave colors? black mostly... but all the jewel tones are great... Is cashmere okay? who says no to CASHMERE?!?!?!!! Wool & related blends? ( I never use scratchy wool for arm warmers.) I'm only allergic to fake and ugly Do you like buttons used decoratively? I don't NOT like buttons used decoratively (again... I'm new...) I also do coiled & sewn rope work- it's functional art I wrap the rope in fabric & add appliques. I just had my first art show with these- bowls, trivets ( that can hang on the wall when not in use), coasters. Is this something you'd like ? link didn't come through and I don't wanna search for the OG question right now so I'm answering without looking at photos... but I do suspect that this would be up my alley What sort of Halloween fabric? Whimsical? Witchy, bats, mushrooms, moths? I'm easy... witchy and bats and mushrooms and moths are almost always hits... whimsical can go a lot of ways... but in general probably ok How gothy do you like? like... Wednesday's half of the dorm room have velvets & sparkly stuff to work with too. What is your preference witchee? velvets are amazing... little sparkle good LOTS of sparkle less good. 9/7 How do you feel about cherry things? Check out Cherry Republic and let me know if anything catches your eye! i love cherries... just NOT chocolate covered!! The dried cherries are the thing I'd probably love most... or the tart cherry juice which might be a shipping nightmare... I'd enjoy some of the gummybears or sourpatch or other candies too but again ... THINK SMALL on the over all sugar oh! the jams look great too Similarly, are you into fancy flavors of olive oil or vinegar? Check out Fustini's and let me know if anything appeals! I use avocado oil instead of oilve but I'd LOVE some nice balsamic... I am trying to make my own dressings but they never are exactly how I want them and I think its the balsamic I use... We also have an awesome store for jams and sauce, American Spoon which you should totally check out! anything from this place (except the salsas/tomato stiff...) this whole site looks amazing... the fig preserves; apple & onion jam... the lemon curd... Oh please do NOT send me the maple caramel... I would eat the whole jar... with a spoon... and hate myself tomorrow... Would you like some locally sourced maple syrup? always Finally, I live in a place known for fudge. Do you like it and/or are their flavors you particularly like? My favorite shop is Murdick's if you need to see a flavor list. drawing the line at fudge unless you're Holly and you're making it yourself and in that case I want penuche but please please please just send me a PIECE not a 1/2 pound. I will eat it and its too much sugar. Anything from the IKEA Halloween store catch your witchy eye? https://www.ikea.com/ca/en/campaigns/halloween/ https://wildsoulriver.com I own the Magical Nature Tarot and love the feel of the cards. They have candles and teas and tinctures and books of the activist or witchy sort. Anything you see that you'd like? I live near a Penzey's Spice https://www.penzeys.com - do you cook? I absolutely cook... a lot... - Do you want fancy schmancy spices or spice blends? I'd love to try some for sure! I've never tried Penzey's - Do you have a favorite alternative source that you prefer and or recommend? For example egads I am asking lots of Qs Curio Spice Co, Diaspora etc do ethically sourced spices. I buy my spices at the local grocery store so... I'm sure whatever you send will be an upgrade... or at least not offend delicate sensibilities I don't have - If you cook is there a type of cuisine you are interested in learning more about and would appreciate a starter pack of spices for that type of cooking? I've never made anything Thai or Indian and would love to learn I have Mexican and basic "American" down and make a pretty decent Italian anything Colourpop's Haunted Mansion collection dropped today. If you're interested in makeup or skin care, are you interested in anything from Colourpop? https://colourpop.com/ Anything of interest from Cellar Door? (They have candles and soaps.) Are you into wax melts, candles, incense, room sprays, or none of the above? I used to do a lot of wax but these days find more use for stick incense; candles are also great; room sprays are nice Would you like anything from Luvmilk's Monster Mash? I dye yarn. Are you a person who crafts with such? What fiber, weights, and colors would tickle your fancy? Would you rather have two different 100g skeins or enough of the same something for a bigger project? I'm a beginner needle felter so I don't do actual yarn... but if you have any wool roving... a really good red is hard to find Provided my experiments work, would you be interested in a bar of homemade tallow soap? I promise I will not send you anything particularly suspect, so this is entirely contingent upon my competence. I'd absolutely try experimental homemade soap!! Do homemade caramels or shortbread tickle your fancy? yes. but the doctor needs the caramels to be like JUST A COUPLE (6 pack... max!) and the shortbread would need to be gluten free... can you make shortbread with coconut/cassava flour??? or even almond flour?? 9/8 because I’m a knitting kind of witch, would you appreciate a pair of hand knit socks. If yes, would you like them in a particular colour? this would actually be cool... can you make them like big, chunky "house socks"?? in a dark color... What type of spooky season imagery do you like? (Ie. bats, ghosts, vintage Halloween, etc.) Sugar skulls/La Catrina are probably my favorite... but regular skeletons, bats, vintage halloween, all good... ooo... eyeballs... also love an eyeball Astrid's Autumn Line and Anniversary Tea Party just dropped. Anything you want? no thanks Homemade and preserved food goodies - Which of these things would you like my dear witchie? All are organic and grown or made by me. sun-dried heirloom tomatoes No... am allergic dried ancho chile peppers - can be whole halves or ground into a delicious powder no sugar-free candied pecans and walnuts or almonds pecans or walnuts 🖤 gourmet quality fudge in many flavors (formerly from my ETSY shop which I had to close until I have my own home again) please give me an idea the kinds of flavors you like. My more popular ones are Penuche, Choc & PB, Pumpkin pie, Forest fruit (with cherries, blueberries and cranberries), Vegan chocolate PENUCHE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! but like I said on another question... just a PIECE please don't send me a 1/2 pound because I'll be in trouble with the doctors dried italian plums (pitted) I love a plum... never tried a dried Italian one... but I'd be down sugar-free canned plum or logan berry jam for sure freshly dried rosemary, thyme, basil, parsley individually or in combo all of this almond flour baked goods (low carb, sugar free, and gluten free) - give me examples of savory and sweet things you'd like I try not to do too many NUTS so I generally do cassava or coconut instead of almond but I could cheat some... I'm not hard to feed other than the dietary restrictions LOL but I AM terribly at listing examples off the top of my head Might you like a witch hat? Later this month I'm taking a class at an area museum where I'm supposed to decorate 2 hats. Also I crochet wicked cute witchy hats. I don't need one but if there were one Biscuits' size... that could be cute... 9/9 Do you see anything here that interests you? They have dry shampoos, whipped soaps, awesome hand cream, linen spray, sugar scrubs and perfume. https://www.etsy.com/shop/faefragrance/?etsrc=sdt all this looks really great and I'd be into any of it... I favorited a few things on my etsy 9/10 Anything you want from my favorite local tea shop? www.fridaytea.com How about from my skincare person? drjensbeautylab.com/ How about from my witchy Chandler? https://www.etsy.com/shop/TeresaLynnsSimpleLux It's also that time of year where I make handmade soap (usually with calendula infused olive oil, tallow, oatmeal and honey) and candles (feel free to specify color and size, I don't usually scent them, but I do have a clover and apple scent I've been wanting to play with). I can also annoint and dress candles with TALs and herbs. Any interest? candles more than soaps but if I know you made it I will use it I also grow herbs which can be culinary or magical. I'd be happy to prepare a smudge or dry some herbs for your enjoyment. I currently have oregano (yellow and standard), mugwort, thyme, sage (purple or garden), tea peppermint, chives, lovage, plantain, comfrey, raspberry leaf, and yarrow. I'm probably forgetting something. smudge would be awesome I also make salves! My go to in an arnica, calendula and comfrey mix for healing wounds or chapped skin. This can also be used on pet paws. We do have barely enough time that I could do a custom infusion. my happy hippy ass LOVES a good salve 9/11 Anything in the Paintbox Soapworks Halloween update looking good to you? https://paintboxsoapworks.com/new-limited-edition/2023-weenie-collection/ I still have a bunch of PBSW from last swaps 9/12 If you have a furry friend living with you, what sort of treats do they like? Biscuits likes soft "training" style treats... or really ANY treats outside of milkbone style dog biscuits... she is VERY treat motivated. 9/13 What is your feelings on seasonal mugs? Yes or, no? Too many in your house or bring them on??
I don't use mugs Are your wishlists - Amazon, Etsy, etc - up to date, and if so, are they all linked somewhere that I can find them?
yes Do you have anything you use every day that you wouldnt mind getting more of? bic lighters, hair ties, hair pins, Anything you love or need to have from Adagio or Rishi teas? List here things you wish you would've added to your questionnaire 9/14 Nocturne Alchemy just dropped their Halloween update! You like the looks of anything? https://nocturnealchemy.com/collections/limited-collection Is there anything you would like from the Weenie update? Fig, Autum Amber, & Tobacco Linen Spray Halfway to Halloween Headless Wayfaring Stranger Pumpkin Spice Absinthe Is He, You Know** Things are Fine How do you feel about stickers? If positively, are there any themes you'd rather not have stickers of? I love stickers but I have A LOT however, very very very few of them are "Halloweeny"/"fall"/Dia De Los Muertos... so... those sorts of stickers would be great What about crystals, cool rocks, and gemstones? Again... I have a lot of this sort of thing already... but more is always welcome 9/15 How do you feel about Squishmallows and Squishables? (They have mini and micro sizes for those who like cute plushies but don't have a lot of space.) super cute but please don't send me plushies... Would you wear enamel pins with chains that are meant to be put on lapels? (Something like this.) no because I don't own a shirt with lapels Speaking of enamel pins... The Pickety Witch's Autumn and Halloween collection just dropped. Has anything caught your eye? I used to make mobiles out of paper cranes, would you appreciate something like this? if so, what size restrictions do you have, if any? ie., should it take up less space vertically or horizontally? color palette preference? yes... less space Horizontally probably but I DO have a cat so... also don't make it too, too long ... think either gothic or 1970s 9/16 ordering bulbs from https://oldhousegardens.com and was wondering if my witchee would like some. I love plants but expect to be moving in the next 6 months so if I can either wait to plant it OR plant it in a pot until we move... yes Would you like something like "sock arms" if I find time to craft? (Sometimes I make a pattern called Toast or Toasty {one has a thumb the other is just a tube} http://www.afriendtoknitwith.com/2008/09/toasttoasty.html. here are other photos from my blog: https://www.elkaknits.com/?p=845 ) -- If so what sort of colors? Witchee, what's your take on seasonal-themed Washi tape?
I love washi tape and I do not have any that is Halloween/DDLM seasonal... I do have a "fall"/Thanksgiving pack but nothing for October holidays
What about seasonal treats from Trader Joe's?
I make gluten-free biscotti this time of year, lemon and also cocoa varieties: does this sound good to you?
yes
Would you like me to make a music mix for you? I kick it old school with a burned CD. If you're into this, name at least 3 to 5 genres of music you already love, or are interested to explore more of! I don't own a CD player but you can make me an apple music play list (I subscribe so just send me a list of songs and I can load them together in a play list in the correct order) 9/17 Anything here you like? https://bserway.com/ Anything you'd like from my Ren Fest? There is an outstanding garlic based shop I'll be going to next weekend, for my annual stock up of their spice blends & garlic oil blends. Any other Renny stuff that you like? know we are looking at a lot of candles, but if you are into looking at more (and it is ok to say you are not), do any of these strike your fancy? https://www.lakewoodwax.com/candlesforacause (Feel free to take a look at their current and signature scents too but I wanted to highlight these fundraiser scents first!) 9/18 none 9/19 f you are a person who appreciates tarot and oracle decks, do you have a strong preference about receiving new ones vs gently/barely used? no preference Are you a Studio Ghibli fan, and if so, what are your feelings about fan made art featuring characters? *ducks* have never seen a single thing Studio Ghibli has ever put out; in fact don't think I could reliably name one Want anything from LUSH? Here's the link specifically to their Halloween drop (https://www.lush.com/us/en_us/c/halloween) BUT, feel free to peruse all of it. I feel like I answered this in the 7SpookyNights section 9/20 Part 2 of the Autumnal/Halloween drop from Haus of Gloi is coming this weekend- take a look and see if anything is compelling! https://www.hausofgloi.com (fall part 2 is live on Sunday, here is a list of what is coming: https://www.hausofgloi.com/blogs/haus-herald/fall-part-2)
Also, I live in Philly and will use ANY reason to spend time at the Mütter Museum- anything of interest (including, but not limited to, the well-loved BPAL exclusive for the museum, Ü?) https://www.muttermuseumstore.org This is one of the top 5 places in the US I want to visit (the museum specifically) so I will take ANYTHING from there If you are so inclined, do you want or need any natural items or ingredients for spellwork that could be collected from forests, ocean, fields or stream? I also have access to oak gall ink and various other esoteric substances. I rarely do actual spellwork of that type but I love "esoteric substances" and have all sorts of natural items and ephimera all over my house Are you a fan of the show Cobra Kai? first two seasons were great but it kinda lost me somewhere in there... Do you enjoy any of the scented items from Victoria's Secret? no Would you be interested in receiving a silver locket with papyrus and herbs inside, as a protective amulet? sure 9/21 So Witchee mine, are you a spellworker? - any interest in acorns from a tree known as The Mother Oak at my Ren Fest grounds. It is the biggest tree I've ever seen in MI. It is cared for by tree scientists from MSU. It is the mom to every other oak on the grounds. Saturday is Mabon & I will go & gather acorns before the park opens to patrons as I do each year. But this time it's actual Mabon. So Witchee dearest, would you like some? sure **************************************************************************************** Unrelated to Anything But Needed Some Place to Put Random Things I Desperately Covet But Which Aren't on Amazon or Etsy: THIS amazing zero-waste pencil set which is going out of production They aren't even listed yet but StacyMartinTattoos has some new enamel pins based off her Halloween kewpies... would love any of her stuff, really, but those especially...
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Switch Witch 2023 Q&A
would you like a scarf? If so, colors, length, wide or skinny? Bulky yarn or thin and slinky?? A scarf would be nice if you’re a knitter! Not super wide or super skinny — somewhere in between. Black with forest green accents is what comes to mind, but I welcome your creativity.
How about some dishcloths, for the kitchen? Or spa cloths for the bathroom? If so, which? Any particular colors?? Probably wouldn’t use these.
Would you like any of Cat Coven's Halloween goods? It's her original artwork based on medieval art. (It's a limited edition of everything, so hopefully things arent sold out yet.) I like her style! The Enchanted Forest print, Grumpy Toad Witch, and Unicorn Garden bandana are favorites. Look at The Green Salmon's webpage The Green Salmon - do you fancy any of the teas, coffees etc? It's a favorite place for me to stop on the coast, and I'll take any excuse to drive to the ocean. I’m not much of a tea drinker but I always welcome whole bean coffee from cool places! Just no flavors and no decaf, please. What are your favorite halloween/samhain treats to eat? Please be specific. I have access to various candy stores, including healthy candy lol. My favorite candies are Kinder Buenos and Albanese gummy worms (not the sour ones). For chocolates, I always prefer milk chocolate, and I tend to go for coconut, peanut butter, hazelnut, crunchy English toffee, marshmallow, and caramel. I have more specific flavor likes and dislikes in my questionnaire. Would you like any of these Snag Halloween tights? And if so, which of their sizes? Not a tights wearer. Also is there anything you would particularly like from the UK? I will preface this by saying that I would welcome things that are local to my Witch, wherever that may be! I like discovering new things from new places. UK specific: The Cadbury Marvellous Creations chocolate bar with the jelly popping candy, Walkers crisps, and Future Primitive whipped soap and conditioning hair rinse. 8/30 What Halloween things off RedBubble do you like? Share link if possible. RedBubble is vast and I don’t have a favorites list — but I trust your judgment! 8/31 Is there anything you might want from Japan? Snacks (autumn flavors are out~), nerdy stuff, cute stuff anything! Again, down to try anything from anywhere! Japanese candy and snacks would definitely be welcome. is there anything being removed from site or a virtual con scent you are interested in trying? I bought a few peach items for myself because I couldn’t resist. First order in a few years, actually. Moonalisa.....she just released her new Halloween scents, lip balm, candles, and soaps, want anything? (mooscents.com) I’m not familiar with her stuff but again I trust your judgment! Scent likes and dislikes are in my questionnaire. 9/1 I was wondering whether Tim Tams in any incarnation would tempt my witchee? Sure! On the less sweet side, are there any other Australian things you might be tempted by? Surprise me! Do you enjoy fanfic? I would be happy to write something for you, and/or read/comment upon/gush over thing(s) you've written, if that's something you'd enjoy... Not a fanfic person, sorry! Would you appreciate rare TAL decant(s) in 1 mL amber roll-on bottle(s)? Sure! How do you feel about enamel pins? If positively, which fandoms or topics would you like? I like them! I don’t have any specific types that I go for. I leave this one to your judgment too. 9/2 I make lightweight hairfalls, the kind that can be attached to a pony tail or to pig tails. They are good for those of us that are more tender-headed. I use a variety of materials like shibori ribbon, and puffy yarns and pieces of lace and silk. You can use them for every day or as part of your Weenie costume. Is this of interest to you? If so tell me what length, what color(s) and if you want one for a pony tail or two for pig tails. These sound pretty! A single ponytail one would be nice, shades of purple, long enough for mid-back-length hair.
During my recent travels I got to experience the incredible delight of Serge Luten perfumers here in Paris (imagine if the Lab and Anna Sui made babies inside a Cadbury Cream Egg decorated with stained glass windows and...you've come close to the experience of being in that shop). Anyway, after spending gobs of monies, they loaded me up with delectable samples of their insanely expensive wares- do you want some??? You’ve painted quite the picture! I’m not sure I’d use these, but if you have something you think I’d like and want to share, go for it.
Haus Of Gloi just had their Halloween update! Anything appeal to you? https://www.hausofgloi.com/collections/fall-1 Again, I trust you — so many updates everywhere, so many options, so little time to read through them all! 9/3 I just came across this Etsy shop (TheGrayMuse) and I WILL BE ORDERING and wondering if you would like something from there as well? Cute stuff but nothing really calls my name. Future Primitive Soaps has released its fall stuff. Would you like anything from there dearest witchee? https://futureprimitivesoap.co.uk Whipped soap and conditioning hair rinse. Let my questionnaire and your heart guide you on scents haha. I harvested some elderberries yesterday and I have a lot more out there, so I made a batch of elderberry syrup. Would you appreciate a 4oz bottle of it? Absolutely yes! Do you want anything from Sea Witch Botanicals (I can buy it locally from shops)? I just ordered from them for the first time myself, so I’m good for now! Hirons Drug Store - which is basically an Unbelievable place to browse for every kind of eclectic, fun, spooky, weird, and even useful thing you could want - so tell me some Odds And Ends of things you like or want, I know this is open ended, sorry - - Haha the open-endedness is both intriguing and daunting! I can’t even imagine what sorts of things might be an option here. Surprise me! Gift Certificates you'd like to places that are local to you? None I can think of. How do you feel about ILNP nail polish and what are your favs from the new Cosmos collection and any others on their site?? I love the colors but can’t wear regular nail polish, it doesn’t last through my work days. I go through phases getting powder manicures but haven’t in several months. Would you be interested in anything from Alobudra? https://alobudrallc.company.site/products/ Maybe! I don’t take baths, already have a tarot deck that I like, and don’t drink much tea… open to anything else. are there any more “traditional” Japanese souvenirs you’d like to have (think chopsticks, tenugui, washi paper, etc.)? Sure! Can’t think of any specifics, sorry. 9/4 Would you like to try Brujita Skincare ? (Ignore the out of stock except for In Your Room collection and Inner Child Ritual candle.) I’m pretty set with my current skincare routine, but I do like trying different masks. I have combo skin for the record. Would you be interested in any jewelry or other items made with tiny bones from this shop? There are some Halloween themed ones: https://www.tinybonesandthings.com/s/shop Honestly I love bones, these just aren’t quite my style. If you like tea, is there anything you would like from Bird & Blend? https://www.birdandblendtea.com/ Okay, I know I said I’m not much of a tea drinker, but the Spiced Pumpkin Pie and any of the sticky chais do look amazing. 9/5 BloomChic - just discovered them - Take a look at the Halloween stuff, and tell me the link and the size of whatever thing you like! Not for me, thanks! Poesie Tea! Do you like? Some of my favorites are from this company. https://www.poesieperfume.com/loose-leaf-tea Okay, the Palace Chai caught my eye.
Would you like anything from Trader Joe's? (Pumpkin products are, sadly, not in stores yet, but they will be during this round!)
I have a Trader Joe's 10 minutes from home, THANK GOD. . For real I'm there at least once a week, it's my main grocery store and a great source of joy for me haha. So I don't necessarily need anything from there. Do you have any Halloween traditions?
Not Halloween specific, but I always do a lot of fall baking. This year I have it in my head that I want to make a haunted gingerbread house, we'll see if that happens. What about Halloween-related fandoms? (ie. The Nightmare Before Christmas)
Nope non-U.S folks!!! We always end up asking what we'd like from your exotic-to-us locales, but do you have any wishes for things from the States?
I'm in the US so n/a. I make things from thrifted sweaters that I cut up & make things from. Do you like armwarmers? I've never had any but that might be nice! I'll leave the specifics up to you. I also do coiled & sewn rope work- it's functional art I wrap the rope in fabric & add appliques. I just had my first art show with these- bowls, trivets ( that can hang on the wall when not in use), coasters. Is this something you'd like ? What sort of Halloween fabric? Whimsical? Witchy, bats, mushrooms, moths? How gothy do you like? have velvets & sparkly stuff to work with too. What is your preference witchee?
A bat bowl sounds cool! 9/7 How do you feel about cherry things? Check out Cherry Republic and let me know if anything catches your eye!
Cherry things aren't my favorite. Similarly, are you into fancy flavors of olive oil or vinegar? Check out Fustini's and let me know if anything appeals!
Oh for sure. Any of the balsamics especially. We also have an awesome store for jams and sauce, American Spoon which you should totally check out! Yes, any type of jam or preserves! Would you like some locally sourced maple syrup?
Yes for sure. Finally, I live in a place known for fudge. Do you like it and/or are their flavors you particularly like? My favorite shop is Murdick's if you need to see a flavor list.
Love fudge. Mint chocolate, chocolate, peanut butter, and chocolate peanut butter are my usual go-tos. Anything from the IKEA Halloween store catch your witchy eye? https://www.ikea.com/ca/en/campaigns/halloween/
I love IKEA but nothing from this collection is screaming my name. https://wildsoulriver.com I own the Magical Nature Tarot and love the feel of the cards. They have candles and teas and tinctures and books of the activist or witchy sort. Anything you see that you'd like?
Oh it looks cool! I have a tarot deck that I like already, but anything that could be used in a ritual would be nice. I'm still figuring out what works for me so really open to anything. I live near a Penzey's Spice https://www.penzeys.com - do you cook? - Do you want fancy schmancy spices or spice blends? - Do you have a favorite alternative source that you prefer and or recommend? For example egads I am asking lots of Qs Curio Spice Co, Diaspora etc do ethically sourced spices. - If you cook is there a type of cuisine you are interested in learning more about and would appreciate a starter pack of spices for that type of cooking?
I do cook and I love Penzeys! Penzeys Cinnamon or the China cinnamon, ground cloves, garlic powder, Ancho chili powder, and medium hot California crushed red pepper are all things I go through often, and I also love their vanilla extract. I also enjoy Burlap & Barrel spices and would love to try other brands if you recommend them. As far as cuisines, I tend to dabble in lots of things so anything would be welcome. Colourpop's Haunted Mansion collection dropped today. If you're interested in makeup or skin care, are you interested in anything from Colourpop? https://colourpop.com/
Not their skincare, but I do enjoy their sparkly/iridescent eyeshadows, any colors. I love fun eye makeup. Anything of interest from Cellar Door? (They have candles and soaps.)
I do like candles. Are you into wax melts, candles, incense, room sprays, or none of the above?
Candles and room sprays: yes. Incense: sometimes, but I'm super picky about those scents. Wax melts: no. Would you like anything from Luvmilk's Monster Mash?
Never heard of this brand, I'll leave it up to you! Looks cute. I dye yarn. Are you a person who crafts with such?
Alas, I am not. Provided my experiments work, would you be interested in a bar of homemade tallow soap? I promise I will not send you anything particularly suspect, so this is entirely contingent upon my competence.
Sure, bring on your craftiness, Witch, whatever that may be! Do homemade caramels or shortbread tickle your fancy?
Yes and yes. 9/8 because I’m a knitting kind of witch, would you appreciate a pair of hand knit socks. If yes, would you like them in a particular colour?
Yes I would, cozy socks are always appreciated. Any colors. What type of spooky season imagery do you like? (Ie. bats, ghosts, vintage Halloween, etc.)
Bats, pumpkins/jack-o-lanterns, colorful maple leaves. I like cute or spooky Halloween things, but definitely not scary/gory. Macabre is fine (think ravens and old gravestones), but horror is not my thing. Astrid's Autumn Line and Anniversary Tea Party just dropped. Anything you want?
So many scents!! I trust your instincts, Witch. Preferences in my questionnaire. Homemade and preserved food goodies - Which of these things would you like my dear witchie? All are organic and grown or made by me. sun-dried heirloom tomatoes - yes dried ancho chile peppers - can be whole halves or ground into a delicious powder - yes sugar-free candied pecans and walnuts or almonds - no thanks gourmet quality fudge in many flavors (formerly from my ETSY shop which I had to close until I have my own home again) please give me an idea the kinds of flavors you like. My more popular ones are Penuche, Choc & PB, Pumpkin pie, Forest fruit (with cherries, blueberries and cranberries), Vegan chocolate - yes, I think I covered fudge in a question above. dried italian plums (pitted) - no thanks sugar-free canned plum or logan berry jam - no thanks on the sugar free freshly dried rosemary, thyme, basil, parsley individually or in combo - yes almond flour baked goods (low carb, sugar free, and gluten free) - give me examples of savory and sweet things you'd like - no thanks Might you like a witch hat? Later this month I'm taking a class at an area museum where I'm supposed to decorate 2 hats. Also I crochet wicked cute witchy hats.
No thank you! 9/9 Do you see anything here that interests you? They have dry shampoos, whipped soaps, awesome hand cream, linen spray, sugar scrubs and perfume. https://www.etsy.com/shop/faefragrance/?etsrc=sdt
Whipped soap and room & linen spray! 9/10 Anything you want from my favorite local tea shop? www.fridaytea.com
Tea covered above. How about from my skincare person? drjensbeautylab.com/
No thanks 9/11 Anything in the Paintbox Soapworks Halloween update looking good to you?
It's been a long time since I've had anything from there, but I do enjoy their bar soaps and sugar scrubs. Putney Road sounds nice out of the Weenies. 9/12 If you have a furry friend living with you, what sort of treats do they like?
My cat friends who live outside do enjoy treats. Not picky at all about what kind. 9/13 What is your feelings on seasonal mugs? Yes or, no? Too many in your house or bring them on??
If you find something you think I'd like, I'm open to mugs. I will say I prefer mugs that are 16-20 oz as opposed to the 12oz standard size.
Are your wishlists - Amazon, Etsy, etc - up to date, and if so, are they all linked somewhere that I can find them?
Etsy faves list is linked at the top of this post, and I don't have any others, sorry!
Do you have anything you use every day that you wouldn't mind getting more of?
While I absolutely love grinding my own beans and brewing my coffee in a Chemex or French press ritual... I also have a Nespresso machine that I use to make oat milk lattes, and I go through a lot of the Double Espresso Chiaro pods (Vertuo style, the dome-shaped pods). Also: snail mucin serum from either Peach & Lily or COSRX. Anything you love or need to have from Adagio or Rishi teas?
Nothing in particular. List here things you wish you would've added to your questionnaire Nothing I can think of at the moment! 9/14 Nocturne Alchemy just dropped their Halloween update! You like the looks of anything? https://nocturnealchemy.com/collections/limited-collection
I know I'm a broken record here, but I trust your judgment re: scents, based on my listed preferences. There are just soooo many updates and I'm not familiar with a lot of these companies, and I haven't even had time to properly comb through the BPAL Weenies yet. Which is a great segue into the next question, actually... Is there anything you would like from the Weenie update?
I did a quick read-through this morning and there are a few things I think I'm just going to go ahead and buy for myself. It's been awhile since I placed a Weenie order. Things I'm definitely not buying for myself but would still like: Autumn Fougere hair gloss, Maple Leaves Golden Moss & Amber hair gloss, Fig Autumn Amber & Tobacco atmo, Hard Candy bath oil, Pumpkin Spice Dark & Stormy, Pumpkin Spice Margarita, Wolf Milk, An Autumn Stroll for a Pumpkin Man, Wayfaring Stranger. How do you feel about stickers? If positively, are there any themes you'd rather not have stickers of?
LOVE stickers -- the larger types that you can find in gift shops and on Etsy, not really sticker sheets like for scrapbooking. I already have more of them than I can possibly display, but that doesn't stop me from collecting more everywhere I go. Avoid anything gory and we're probably good. What about crystals, cool rocks, and gemstones?
Yes! I welcome all of the above, especially if you can tell me about the meaning/symbolism. I've recently been exploring using crystals as a meditative/visualization tool and it's been pretty cool. 9/15 How do you feel about Squishmallows and Squishables? (They have mini and micro sizes for those who like cute plushies but don't have a lot of space.)
I don't have any, but I admit every time I see a Squishmallow I think how cuddly they look. 😅 Would you wear enamel pins with chains that are meant to be put on lapels? (Something like this.)
Wouldn't wear, but would find somewhere to display, definitely. Speaking of enamel pins... The Pickety Witch's Autumn and Halloween collection just dropped. Has anything caught your eye?
Oh these are very cool! Lil Bat, Potion of Halloween, Witch's Jack-o-Lantern, Trick or Treat Kitty, Witch Kitten, Pumpkin Kitten, Mabon Raven.
I used to make mobiles out of paper cranes, would you appreciate something like this? if so, what size restrictions do you have, if any? ie., should it take up less space vertically or horizontally? color palette preference?
Yes, this sounds like something I would like. No restrictions. Shades of purple and gray are always good but variety is good too.
