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By Silvertree February 7, 2012

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SW 2012 Help

9/18 Songs that you keep meaning to buy but never get round to it? ....I can't remember. Movies that you love but forgot to put in your questionaire? I have a large and unashamed adoration for British murder mysteries. I use the hell out of my Netflix and AcornTV subscriptions Name one movie you keep meaning to buy, but just never get around to getting? I don't really buy movies anymore, because they just take up space. I stream and sometimes rent via on-demand. I really need to get around to watching Hunger Games and Avengers at some point though Any favorite Bath & Body Works scents/products? Nope, and most of them have wheat germ oil, which breaks me out horribly Haus of Gloi is offering custom perfumes - would you like one? What would your ideal blend be? Something with vanilla and apple and saffron, yum. Any Bath, Body or nutritional type items you would love to try from a Natural and Organic food store (similar to Whole Foods) that you don't buy because they are a bit too pricey? ...I dunno. I have a bunch of local crunchy granola stores, which is kind of awesome Tell me of your taste preferences. Dry/sweet? Red/white? Lager/ale/porter/stout? Fruit? Spice? Hops? Sour (brettanomyces, etc)? YES!! Gluten free - for beer, I've tried Greens, and Omission, and the Dogfish Head one and Datura, and New Planet beers - any other GF beers out there? SIGN ME UP. And I adore wine - not too dry, I love sweet and fruity (don't judge me!), both reds and whites. are there any if MeiLin's books (e-book or print) you'd be interested in? I've read most of them I'm about to be near a Lush store next week, is there anything you might like from there? YES. Dark Angels, Grease Lightning, Enzymion, Mask of Magnaminty, Tea Tree Toner. I'm almost out of Lush face stuff, and my skin is unhappy. Witchee, will you be gone from your normal mailing address at any point during the round? I don't think so Are you a Disney fan or does even thinking about Disney make your head hurt? If you're into Disney, would you like something from the Happiest Place on Earth ? I AM DEEPLY CONFLICTED ABOUT DISNEY. DEEPLY. dear witchee, would you, could you use an electric candle warmer? i'm talking something like this. Newp. Nothing that has anything to do with melting (outside of the bath) or fire. I have a four year old who's half cat, NOTHING GOOD WILL COME OF IT Do you lust after some new socks/tights? YES. I love socks. But, I'm a handknit sock snob, unless they're really fantastic commercial socks. And tights need to be plus sized 9/17 Ninjas or Pirates? I refuse to choose. I have an extra room spray and 2 extra bath oils (one Cephalopod, one Exhibit Hall Fatigue) from Dragon*Con - would anybody like a decant? I think I'm getting bottles - if not, then yes! I live near a Mast General Store. It has lots of vintage-y toys, southern foods (jams, jellies, spices) and vintage candy. Is there anything I can get for you? Whatever this rumored "strawberry butter" is, SIGN ME UP. I love funky jams and things, especially homemade. Do you have any Fall or Halloween traditions? Not really a) Are you OK with "special deliveries"? Is the address in your questionnaire the best place to reach you for said deliveries? c) If the delivery requires a phone number (as say, some florists do) would you be OK with that information being tracked down by your Witch or asked of you anonymously? *twitch* Address, yes. I can give a phone number, but not if anyone has to be able to actually answer it. I don't give out my work phone to anyone who isn't blood related to me or taking care of my child, and I can't have my cell at work. Would you be interested in beer, wine, or other specialty beverages from your Witch's area? YES. VERY MUCH. PLZ TO BE REMEMBERING THE GLUTEN THING AS I WISH TO NOT DIE. Are there any crafts/skills you've wanted to learn but haven't gotten around to? And if so, would you be interested in supplies and tutorials? I collect hobbies, definitely don't need any more. Who here would be happy to get a lil' sumthin sumthin from Adagio Teas? Yep. Do you Ravelry? And if so, what's your handle over there? Would you be interested in gift patterns from your queue? AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!! Yes, I am on the Rav. Frequently. At all hours of the day or night. I'm Coleva over there, STALK ME AT YOUR PERIL. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED. NO, SERIOUSLY. Patterns would be awesome. Who likes Pumpkin Spice Hershey Kisses? NEWP. Put your iPod/MP3 player/what-have-you on random and list the first 10 songs it plays! Witchee, what are your favorite quotes? What's one random thing you really like and one random thing you really dislike? Are there any herbs that you haven't been able to lay hands on that I could send you? There's an herbal shop I really like here in NYC called Flower Powerthat has quite a wide selection. I feel like the answer to this should be yes, but I can't think of anything specifically. I broke down and ordered the saffron and star anise online a couple of weeks ago. If there are no "witchy" shops near you, is there anything I can pick up for you from Enchantments? I dunno, sure? Some of your favorite artists? Classic and modern? ROTHKOOOOOOOOOOO. Kahlo. El Greco. Hokusai. Many, many others. If you could have an image or certain subject painted for you on any type of "canvas" (on a box, on paper, on a canvas, and so on) - could you point your witch to some of these images? Is there a GC scent that's been on your list for ages but keeps falling off the bottom of your order because of the LEs? I've been getting into indie nail polish brands recently. What's your favorite indie brand of nail polish? Or what's your favorite mainstream brand of nail polish? Or are you not big on polish? I like polish, but I haven't been keeping track of late. Shiny things are good, especially holo. I really wanted to try RBL Stuffed things: yea or nay? YAY! mix-in-a-jar? How to you feel about cookie or cake or soup mixes that come in jars and you just add, like, an egg or water or what have you? NEWP, that gluten thing again. I am the biggest bummer in all of Bummertown. I live near this very cool Retro store (you can order online too) - are there things from it that would make you squee if your witch sent them? VERY PROBABLY. Useful yet funky things delight me. 9/16 Would you enjoy receiving cute but useful items like colorful kitchen utensils/gadgets, or bento supplies? (boxes, chopsticks, accessories, etc?) What about things like spice mixes (homemade, or Penzey's for example) YES, VERY MUCH! Do you like cute, seasonal or fluffy PJ bottoms? Like they sell at Target, Old Navy (they have had cute Halloween ones!) If so, what size do you wear? YES, VERY MUCH!! XL!! What kind of chocolate do you like? Nuts, no nuts, white,dark, etc? Milk, dark, with fruit, with mint, sometimes with nuts, with mint, by itself, with mint...you get me? I live near a Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, and Penzeys! What does your little heart desire from any or all of these places? I TOO LIVE NEAR THESE THINGS! Ok, the Whole Foods isn't open yet, but it will be soon. Are home made foods acceptable or does the idea of eating strange mailed food disturb you? Sounds fun! Just...please please please please please take care not to contaminate anything with the death-gluten, lest I spend the entire round ill. No teflon or wooden cooking stuff, check ingredients ("natural flavor" can hide gluten), etc I just gave you $20 and sent you into a "has everything" store ala Walmart and told you that you have to come out having spent it all, and none of it on anything you need. What would you buy? Be as specific as possible! Uhhhhhhhhhhhhh. Right now, chocolate. After 8 mints. Maybe some tea. Local honey. After a long day at work is the wrong time to be trying to answer these. What kind of cuisines do you like? (I mentioned this in my ?aire but curious what my witch may like)And, what are your favorite restaurants? ALL OF THEM. Seriously - love Thai and Vietnamese and Indian and Mexican and most things, yum. Locally, I eat mostly at PF Chang and Burton's Grill and Tida Thai when I eat out. I'm from Canada - is there anything specifically a witchee might like that is only available here? I dunno, probably what are your "fandoms" and would you like a t-shirt from TeeFury if an appropriate one came up? Doctor Who and Harry Potter are my favorites. Sherlock too Do you have an eReader and if so which one? My Kindle is my one true love. Do you like candles, or tart burners, or something? If so, what's your favorite scent to burn? Nope. See above re: half-cat child who would burn the building down Marzipan? Magic 8 Ball says "Outlook not so good" Would you be interested in washable/reusable muslin “paper” towels (basically muslin squares hemmed around the edge)? Maybe in some sort of box to put on your kitchen or bathroom counter? YES!! I also want reusable food baggies. Do you drink alcohol and if so, would you be OK with your witch sending you homemade infused vodka? Also, does your state allow alcohol to be shipped through the mail? YES. PLEASE. And...mostly, it depends on what state you're sending it from. If you get me (or a fellow Aussie, if there are any playing this round) as a witch or witch's minion, would you like to try some Australian specialties, such as TimTams (delicious chocolately cookies), Caramello Koalas (koala shaped chocolates filled with gloopy caramel), Australian native spices or anything like that? Sounds delicious. I weep at my inability to eat TimTams. If your witch is a knitter, crocheter or sewer, is there a particular type of garment you would love to receive (hat, scarf, wrap, cowl, socks, fingerless gloves, arm warmers etc)? I love socks and armwarmers. I love colorwork stuff too, colorwork hats would be lovely since I haven't gotten around to figuring that out for myself yet. Is there anyone else in your house (kids, pets, partner) that would really appreciate a small gift being included for them in the switchwitchy haul so they don't feel left out? Small Thing's birthday is on Nov 16, I'm sure he'd be delighted with something. He especially loves daleks. Since it's been mentioned several times, and I've also offered to nacho witch some, would you you like to receive wild rice and or maple syrup? I promise to include recipe ideas with the wild rice. Yes please! I have 5 bushels of tomatoes sitting in the kitchen right now that are supposed to turn into red sauce tomorrow, so would anyone like a basic red sauce (spaghetti sauce) to make its way to them? Yes please! How would you feel about a taste of (insert witch location here) box Yes please! Last year, my wonderful witch Alethia adopted a bat for me from batworld.org, a bat rescue and sanctuary. Bat's World Would you be interested in having a bat adopted in your name? Sure! 9/15 Do you like s'mores and s'mores-flavored things? If by "smores" you mean "homemade marshmallows dipped in chocolate," then yes. SO MUCH YES. Otherwise there's that whole "gluten" thing. What's the neatest freebie you've gotten? It can be cool or thoughtful or just totally unexpected, and not limited to BPALdom. I have a super nifty tape measure I use all the time, I love it. Do you like coffee? If so, what kinds? Flavored, fancy, basic? Beans or ground? Never developed a coffee habit, but I love how it smells Would a Starbucks gift card make you happy or do you prefer your local place? I'd use it, peppermint mochas are kind of amazing every so often. Are you a gamer (of any sort - video, casual, tabletop) and are there any games you want? YESSSSSSSSS. I prefer board and card games, and have a bunch on my Amazon wishlist that I want. A lot. I try not to play video games because I get addicted like WHOA and it's not pretty, but I do still play the occasional "adventure game" like Gray Matter CUSTOM-Made Pottery?? yea or nay? coffee mugs, rustic or more elegant? a set of bowls? soap dish? bird feeder? something alltogether different? and lastly, good colors for glazes...? YES!! Bowls, soap dish, mugs (big), whatever. I freaking love homemade pottery. My kitchen is mostly blues and greens, so that's always a good choice. I'd LOVE a set of nested mixing bowls, but I want the biggest one to be BEEEEEEEEEEEEEEG, so that's probably outside the scope of the swap Do you have a forum buddy? Someone who knows you and/or your tastes well enough to answer questions on your behalf? I'd trust Yewberry, TurtleJen, and TwilightEyes' tastes - they know me pretty well at this stage (some might say TOO well...) if you are into tarot, what is your favorite card? I'm tarot-curious, don't know enough to say. I want to lick the Shadowscapes tarot, though - I have several of her prints, I adore her style. would you like your own set of handmade rune stones or worry stones? Sure! Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, cider, or none of the above? Tea, hot chocolate, cider - YUM. I love hot beverages, a lot Gum, hard candy, soft candy, or none of the above? Chocolate, and gummy bears or coke bottles made without HFCS. Other than that I don't do much candy Loose tea or tea bags? Do you need anything for your loose tea? (Filters, presses, etc.) Teeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeea. Loose, and I'm pretty good for tea accessories, but I wouldn't kick this guy out of the house, because AWESOME! And I adore this too. And this and this and this and this SO MUCH and this and this SO MUCH. And clearly I should never have gone to that site and those have nothing at all to do with tea, except for the tea towels kind of. I love wacky tea towels, as my Etsy wishlist will attest to. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~` Candy Corn: Nooooooo thank you. Well. Homemade might be cool, I'd try it. But not commercial. I live in Japan. Anything you would be interested in from there? EVERYTHING. Ok, seriously, I love adorable Japanese stationary. What is your holy grail "I'd kill to just have one drop in an imp" bpal scent? Glowing Vulva. It is all things ungodly amazing on my skin. Are there any existing Weenies that you have your eye on, but haven't gotten around to getting I'd like to try this year's Punkie Night (one of my all-time faves, I probably need to just get a bottle) and Suck It. Beyond that, I'm holding out for Trading Post updates. I'm still kicking myself for not getting the chocolate/vanilla bath oils from Luper. if you wear earrings, do you have pierced ears? No earrings! My special snowflake ears couldn't handle anything at all You are meeting up with someone on a casual lunch/early afternoon thing. This person is someone you want to impress/look good for (for whatever reason, not necessarily romantic, and not necessarily for business either). What would you look like, given the contents of your wardrobe/etc? Probably a black skirt, tights, my FANCY new (used, cheap) Fluevogs, a solid colored shirt, and a shawl to accessorize You are to be let loose in a clothing store of your choice, to pick a full outfit, down to the shoes, the accessories, etc. and things would be altered to fit you if needed. What store would that be, and what would you look like? MODCLOTH - the Stop Staring dresses they have right now fill me with glee and delight. And make my budget quiver with fear. You open a box from the post office to reveal the 3 things you want most right now. What are they? (caveats: size doesn't matter, but they have to be tangible/buyable). Oh, this is tough. What things am I coveting? WHAT MAKES YOU LAUGH YOUR ASS OFF!!! movies, comedians, black humor, your partner, a comic strip? what? I have a decidedly twisted sense of humor. Most of the times. Some of the things people pass off as comedy just..aren't funny to me. Things with victims. Things that perpetuate stereotypes. Absurd is good. You NAILED IT with the comic you sent me! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ In the meantime, let me know what you like to do on the Internet to kill time. Flash games? What are your daily websites/blog visits, or favorite YouTube videos? RAVELRY. ALL THE RAVELRY. No, really - I even get most of my news from there. Between that and my RSS reader, I am complete. And entertained. My Little Pony... Cute or meh? YAY!! Are you interested in audiobooks? If so, any specific titles? Not really - I get too SQUIRREL! with audiobooks. Kindle books, now...hell yes! Bar soaps with some scrubby bits, yes or no? Newp. Bar soap kills my skin. Oily scrubs are mahvelous though. Do you need any small electronic gadgets like flash drives and the like? Nope! Would you like a pair of knitted socks? I have an unholy love of knitted socks. YES!! Do you have any use for knitted dishcloths, facecloths, etc, especially if they were fandom related? Sure, sounds awesome! Do you subscribe to any sample boxes, and if so, which ones? Would you like to receive some samples? (perfume, eco/"green," skin care, hair, music downloads, cosmetics, soap...) I did sign up for the Gluten Free Girl LostCrate, that's pretty neat. I've gotten Phat Fiber boxes in the past that were super fun. A "green" box might be fun. Lip balm - tube or tin? TUBE FOREVAR. Would you like to receive a journal or sketchbook? How about other pretty paper goods like post-its, notepads, bookmarks, letter paper/envelopes? YES!! Paintbox Soapworks: Interested in anything from her? Yep! I know I love her Indian Summer scrub, and I'd love to try samples of some of the other fall scrubs (Dirty leaves, Gingermilk, Punkie Night) ThinkGeek: anything interesting to you on there? Oooof, yes. Lemme go peruse... http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/ec08/?srp=2 http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/ec20/ (S, for the boychild) http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/e3a8/ (6, for the boychild) http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/ed28/ - I love this with great burning love http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/dda3/ (XL) http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/ec37/?pfm=tshirts-apparel_featured_ec37_1 (Wonder woman!) I'm sure I could find more things. Better that I walk away... favorite and least favorite baked goods? Homemade marshmallows! Dipped in chocolate! Also rice krispy treats (the kind in the yellow box!) what size T-Shirt do you wear (standard AND babydoll)? I don't wear standard shirts - with a 36F chest, that's a losing proposition. XL babydoll usually.

Mordath

September 20, 2012

thepiratequeen's Blog

erm... capers?

Zombies; Yay or Nay? Definitely yay. I haz a zombie hello kitty waterbottle sitting right in front of me, at the moment. --- If you have cats, do they like catnip toys? If you have doggies, would they like a super-reinforced canvas toy with a squeaker in it? Nah. The furball doesn’t do toys. They’re beneath him. He *IS* feline, after all. --- If you have kids, what are they into? The Bug is into disney princesses (especially Merida from Brave, right now), Sid the Science Kid, Spongebob, Phineas and Ferb (esp. Perry), and Strawberry Shortcake. She loves to color and do puzzles and worksheets (esp. math – don’t ask). Also loves video games for her Leapster – learning games FTW! Also, kid appropriate smellies (her favorites are Dirty, Lady Una, and Twinkle Twinkle Little Bat) and ANY color nail polish, especially if it's bright. --- How do you feel about wearable knitted lace? Shawls, wraps, and the like? Oh yes. I’ve recently developed an obsession with scarves and shawls. i can knit, but i have yet to figure out lace. I reeeeealllly want the Bigger on the Inside shawl on Ravelry or something similar. ---- Looking at the warehouse, I notice that our lovely Greenwoodtree is able to do chart readings and/or forecasts at a very reasonable rate. Is this something you would want? Eenteresting… I’ve never had my chart done but I think it’d be pretty cool. --- For those who like tea, what sorts of tea do you like? *REAL* teas, not the flavored ones that taste like scented erasers smell. I’m currently on the hunt for a good peach or blackberry (I can’t find one around here), although I LOOOOOOOVE mint tea and spiced tea. See my answer for the question about Adagio Teas for a more thorough answer. ---- Candy Corn: yes, no? *hork* oh ye gods and little fishes NO. ---- I live in Japan. Anything you would be interested in from there? Umm… ALL THE THINGS? I’m a huge fan of japanese food, I speak a teeny bit, and I <3 hello kitty just about anything. Also, anything bento related (including a box) is very much a good thing and I’d love some nice chopsticks or sushi making equipment (paddles, mat, etc. I very much doubt a hangiri or rice cooker is in the cards. ) flavor-wise, I love the prawn crackers, green tea, red bean, and strawberry flavors. I will have nothing to do with wasabi unless it also involves sushi. ---- WHAT MAKES YOU LAUGH YOUR ASS OFF!!! movies, comedians, black humor, your partner, a comic strip? what? Bizarre music (Vampire Beach Babes, Tom Lehrer, They Might Be Giants), *SOME* internet videos (Stuff and Kenya from Weebl Stuff, the spongmonkeys and viking kittens from Rathergood.com, Strongbad Emails from HomestarRunner.com), Eddie Izzard, Simon Pegg, xkcd, geeky jokes, black humor… I think Iron Sky is one of the funniest movies I’ve seen in ages and I’m actually a big fan of Phineas and Ferb, Ruby Gloom, and Invader Zim – I will NEVER not laugh at Gir. I either actively dislike or are just meh about most movies billed as comedies. ---- If I were your witch, is there anything you would like from there (skull jewelry, art prints from an artist that catch your eye, etc), or anyone whose autograph or photo or such you would dig? That Adventure Myths dealer sounds interesting… I love urban legends (that aren’t the cheesy ones), ‘haunted history’, etc. the trans-allegheny asylum is like an hour and a half from me, so I’m ok there, unless there’s something really warped related to the medical history available. If Barker were still supposed to be there, I’d beg, plead, and cry for his autograph, but he’s still recovering, it seems. Anything Hellraiser or Nightbreed is awesome (especially Nightbreed). ---- You are meeting up with someone on a casual lunch/early afternoon thing. This person is someone you want to impress/look good for (for whatever reason, not necessarily romantic, and not necessarily for business either). What would you look like, given the contents of your wardrobe/etc? Very rockabilly. Depending on the weather, probably a walking skirt and mock turtleneck sweater, scarf around the neck, saddle shoes or creepers. Candy apple red nail polish and lipstick. ---- You are to be let loose in a clothing store of your choice, to pick a full outfit, down to the shoes, the accessories, etc. and things would be altered to fit you if needed. What store would that be, and what would you look like? Heartbreaker Fashion. The Super Spy dress, complete with bullet bra, girdle/garter set, seamed stockings (cuban heel), cat’s eye sunglasses. They don’t have shoes or hats, but I would need a pair of plain black patent leather heels and a large black and white hat, a la Audrey Hepburn. Think Natasha from the Rocky and Bullwinkle cartoons. ;-) --- You open a box from the post office to reveal the 3 things you want most right now. What are they? (caveats: size doesn't matter, but they have to be tangible/buyable). Big stuff - A candy apple red Kitchenaid mixer, complete with all the attachments, a new laptop, and the Ranger dress from Ravenswoodleather.com in renaissance burgundy or grey. Small stuff - a bottle of Lady Death: Savage, some Jaffa Cakes, and one of the hoodies on my Think Geek wishlist. Yes, I know the first three are waaaay out of consideration range, but I’m still answering the question. *nod* --- Are there any existing Weenies that you have your eye on, but haven't gotten around to getting? The Appalling Abattoir, The Bloody Banister, The Forbidding Foyer, The Lurid Library, The Perilous Parlour, The Sinister Salon, The Apparition, Autumn Coolness, Bonfire Night, Boo, Meditation In Autumn, Pomona, Punkie Night, Samhain, and Suck It. I are broke. --- if you wear earrings, do you have pierced ears? Pierced and stretched – 00ga. Please no acrylics, they hurt my ears. Gemstones and metals are ok, though. i'd really like a new pair of silicone plugs or tunnels, though.

sarielswish

September 20, 2012

joyfulgirl's Blog

switch witch help - part 2 - fall 2012

Do you do Goodreads or LibraryThing or a site like that? If so, can I see your to-read list, please? i don't, sorry Who would like to have a postcard with lovely picture of a New Orleans something sent to your witchee by your faithful servant, A. Minion? sure! i love new orleans! i fell in love there once upon a time in 2001... Zombies; Yay or Nay? meh. If you have cats, do they like catnip toys? If you have doggies, would they like a super-reinforced canvas toy with a squeaker in it? gawain LOVES catnip. no doggies. If you have kids, what are they into? whew, no kids. How do you feel about wearable knitted lace? Shawls, wraps, and the like? i'm down. big lace shawls are one of the few things i don't have the patience to knit myself (socks are the other). Looking at the warehouse, I notice that our lovely Greenwoodtree is able to do chart readings and/or forecasts at a very reasonable rate. Is this something you would want? For those who like tea, what sorts of tea do you like? herbal/bedtime/relaxing type teas, green teas (flavored and non), berry flavored black teas Candy Corn: yes, no? ungh, tough one. i can eat probably 10 pieces of candycorn before i start feeling sick, but those 10 pieces are SO GOOD. I live in Japan. Anything you would be interested in from there? i do love japanese papergoods of all kinds. so lovely and delicate. WHAT MAKES YOU LAUGH YOUR ASS OFF!!! movies, comedians, black humor, your partner, a comic strip? what? oh, i suppose i like random (and sometimes dark) humor. a softer world is a comic strip i really like. XKCD is often really great as well. i also have penny arcade, sinfest, cyanide and happiness, PvP and least i could do on my comics feed. passive aggressive notes regularly cracks me up. oh and the "haters gonna hate" meme reduces me to a giggling mess. The end of this month I'm going to Scarefest, the big horror and paranormal con in Kentucky. If I were your witch, is there anything you would like from there (skull jewelry, art prints from an artist that catch your eye, etc), or anyone whose autograph or photo or such you would dig? hrm, i really dislike horror and i'm too much of a skeptic to really get into paranormal type stuff, so i'll pass on this one. You are meeting up with someone on a casual lunch/early afternoon thing. This person is someone you want to impress/look good for (for whatever reason, not necessarily romantic, and not necessarily for business either). What would you look like, given the contents of your wardrobe/etc? black slacks, bright teal top with satin trim, black sweater/jacket, black heels and my usual jewelry (teal spiral gauged earrings, silver chakra bracelet, silver serpentine ring). and either snake oil, leather phoenix or pteropus leucopterus, depending on the person i'm meeting and how i want to be perceived (sexy, sophisticated or fun - in that order). You are to be let loose in a clothing store of your choice, to pick a full outfit, down to the shoes, the accessories, etc. and things would be altered to fit you if needed. What store would that be, and what would you look like? oh jeez...this is a tough one. i'd have to go with either the limited or banana republic, i think. and result would be a polished look, without being frumpy or boring - pops of color (plum, teal or emerald), interesting accessories and a little bit of sass. Earrings i mentioned in the questionnaire, but i have stretched ears (4-6 gauge range) and i love twisty, spiral-y, dangly gauges. i refuse to wear normal (wire/post) earrings and always wear gauges to my (professional) job...even with a suit. i love them! You open a box from the post office to reveal the 3 things you want most right now. What are they? (caveats: size doesn't matter, but they have to be tangible/buyable). a new couch (really, my current loveseat is falling apart), a nice string of pearls (maybe black pearls!), an interesting wooden ring What is your holy grail "I'd kill to just have one drop in an imp" bpal scent? wow, i'm not sure i have one of those. i consider luna negra, mme moriarty and pteropus leucopterus to be my holy grail scents, though. coiled serpent, cleric, eat me and snake oil are my GC holy grails - i consider myself lucky to have HGs in the GC! Are there any existing Weenies that you have your eye on, but haven't gotten around to getting? i put in a weenie order (which i'm anxiously awaiting!), but i left out a few with the intention of reading reviews, including: boo, sugar skull and third charm...i'm also waiting to see what the other half of the weenies are (is that still happening?) and the BPTP weenies. My new job is at a consignment store where we have all kinds of designer brands for very reasonable prices. Are there designer clothes/purses/sunglasses that you desire/love? (Give some indication as to your "style" as well. For example, do you like bohemian-style frocks in lavender? Crossbody purses in black? Sunglasses that are round and bug-like?) oh hrm...i'm not really into purses or sunglasses. i carry a knitting bag and wear my burning man sunglasses all the time my style? uh...hrm. yogi/burner chic? I realize that we had a similar question in the ?aire, but I need you Witchee-s to list at least 5 items, each ranging $20 and under from Amazon.com or Walmart.com. uh...hrm. a garlic press. hot chocolate (specifically this kind: http://www.amazon.com/Cocoa-Amore-French-Vanilla-10-Ounce/dp/B0058M8SD6/). uh...washi (paper) tape in a cute, colorful pattern. uhh...uhhh, shit that's only 3, i'm in trouble. um. a bottle of nailtiques 2 plus nail protein. VEGETARIAN gummy vitamins (the vegetarian part is hard to find, but they're out there). My Little Pony... Cute or meh? you know, i have a feeling that FIM is probably amazing. unfortunately, i haven't found the time or motivation to actually watch it. i loved MLP when i was little, but i would feel kind of weird sporting any MLP stuff now that i'm out of the loop. so i'd go with "cute, but not for me". Let me know what you like to do on the Internet to kill time. Flash games? What are your daily websites/blog visits, or favorite YouTube videos? LJ, BPAL, google+, burning man forums, pinterest, ravelry...god, ravelry is a huge time sink for me. thankfully i've forcefully extracted facebook from my life, otherwise i might still be spending a bunch of my time on there. ugh. Lip balm - tube or tin? TUBE. DEATH TO THE TIN CARRIERS! (j/k...but seriously, i like tubes better) Would you like to receive a journal or sketchbook? How about other pretty paper goods like post-its, notepads, bookmarks, letter paper/envelopes? journals and sketchbooks = awesome. stationery sets or packs of blank cards = totally awesome. post-its and bookmarks probably won't get much use from me. Are you interested in audiobooks? If so, any specific titles? no thanks...i don't spend enough time in the car to make them worthwhile. Bar soaps with some scrubby bits, yes or no? no, please. my skin is kind of sensitive to scrubby bits...my little poof works just fine! Do you need any small electronic gadgets like flash drives and the like? hrm...nope, i don't think so! Would you like a pair of knitted socks? i just bought myself a ton of cute socks from sockdreams (courtesy of *you*, my wonderful witch!), so i think i'm set for now. Do you have any use for knitted dishcloths, facecloths, etc, especially if they were fandom related? nope, i'm all set. Do you subscribe to any sample boxes, and if so, which ones? Would you like to receive some samples? (perfume, eco/"green," skin care, hair, music downloads, cosmetics, soap...) nope, not really my thing. i try to keep my skin, makeup and hair routine *very* minimal, so samples just tempt me to buy stuff i don't really need. do you have a problem with nudes??? not at all, nudes are great. Male or Female? either/both! Paintbox Soapworks: Interested in anything from her? oh! i'd never seen this! avast & indian summer both look lovely...i could use body scrubs or lotions. (no soaps please, i already have too many!) What's one thing you want, right now, that you're having difficulty finding? good, cheap, felt-able wool roving. i need like POUNDS of it (i make hand felted dreads) and for some reason i just can't find any for a reasonable price right now. BLARGH. also, energy + motivation to go work out. i have no trouble doing a regular yoga practice, but for some reason getting my ass in gear and going to the workout center has really difficult for me the past month or so. are there any e-tailers you're desperately wanting to try? if so, any specific items/scents/etc? i'm trying to stick with BPAL for now. i'm open to trying other things, but there's nothing i'm seeking out. Owls? yah man, owls are pretty great. in college, my sister had one of those owls you put on your roof to scare things away. for some reason we named it anal paul and it was our mascot for drinking nights. i do not remember how either of those things came to be. but yeah. anal paul the owl. think geek: oh, here is my star trek nerdiness... http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/d255/?srp=12 http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/cc96/?srp=22 (!!!!) http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/e584/?srp=27 omg lots more other things, but nothing i should have. it's all shiny, but it'll just collect dust. What do you do to take care of yourself when you're having a rough day (sick, life not going your way, whatever)? knitting, yoga, tea or hot chocolate, sex, star trek, a china mieville novel, some sigur ros, ani difranco or imogen heap, maybe a shopping trip or a massage if i've got cash laying around. Who here is going to be picking up JK Rowling's new book on Thursday? not me. i dig HP, but i have a ton of other authors i'm nutty about. favorite and least favorite baked goods? faves: chocolate chip cookies, macaroons AND macarons, white or yellow cake with buttercream frosting, lemon bars, cream cake, banana bread (NO NUTS!), whoopie pies, oreo anything, cheesecake least faves: anything with nuts (nut flours like almond flour are ok, i just don't like big chunks of nuts in my baked goods) with the notable exception of pecan pie, anything flavored with anise what size T-Shirt do you wear (standard AND babydoll)? standard - small or x-small babydoll - small or medium if its a particularly shrink-y brand I found a fantastic little shop while traveling that had unusual jellies and jams. Would you be interested in trying something like Georgia Moonshine Jelly or TOE Jam (each letter stands for some kind of fruit, I don't remember which ones) or something similar? How about homemade jam in general? i like jams on my toasts. i approve of this idea. Would you be interested in homemade herbal remedies and tinctures? sure, i'd give it a whirl! gardening? sadly, no. i live in a 2nd story apartment, so i have no ground space to do any gardening. Witchee, do you want anything from the Haunt update coming up on 10/3? I know it might be too early to say, but if you could look at the preview on the night of 10/2 and let me know if you want anything... oh hrm...not familiar with haunt. empire skin gloss looks pretty nice. nothing else is really catching my eye... Do any of Villainness' Soap Box exclusive scents interest you, especially any of the Smooches/Whippeds? oh these look nice...i'll have to pass on the soaps, but i'd definitely try whipped or smooches in autumn gala, jack o, kill switch, proserpina or xia! although wow, the non-exclusive ones look great too...candy floss, cocoa berry cream cheese, crushed, decadence and jai mahal all look delightful! Puddin' just put a shitton of old Lunacy shirts on the BPTP Etsy! Any ones interest you? i'm not much into t-shirts (more tank top + a drapey sweater or hoodie type gal), so i'll pass on those. the designs are lovely though! Is there something(s) that you consider too spendy or too frivolous for you to buy for yourself, but that you actually want? ungh, yeah. a lovesac couch. i inherited a brown chenille loveseat from my sister after i lost all my furniture in my divorce. it is falling apart and is massively uncomfortable. i sat on a lovesac couch at the mall last year and fell. in. love. but they're like $3-4k. UNGH. cannot. justify. Do you use or would like to try loose eyeshadow pigments? sure sure! i like dark, smoky colors, silvers, plums, aquamarines, etc. cool colors = good for this blue-eyed, pink-skinned gal. Lab/TP update? i already got myself bottles of beaver moon, vetiver, monastery and boo. so don't duplicate my efforts, witch! but...BUT...i'd love to try any and all of the pumpkins...they all look amazing. and from BPTP: any of the pumpkin flosses would likely get play too (i got a bottle of red, but i have a feeling i would use a second...). also any of the atmos or candles...they all look totally incredible! also...i've had bad luck with bath oils before (they cause my chest to break out)...buuuut...i think i would be willing to be careful and/or sit up in the tub for red velvet truffle...for reals. Haunt? wow, palmist, winchester, cloak all look lovely! oh hrm, looking at the new stuff too...fates indeed looks amazing, as does cask! If you had a fairy for NYCC, what exclusive scent would you kill to own? well, i'm a happy peaceful hippie, so i don't think i'd *kill* anyone...but badgers looks awfully nice. so does con cramp massage oil! What do you think of Shiro Cosmetics Halloween Collection? oh, i dig all of this - i also dig the NMBC theme AND the fact that this stuff is vegan & cruelty free...excellent! Godiva? chocolate good. /grunt Apple Crisps? sounds delish! California: nope, i think i'm set. IngenuiTEA? it's a good idea, but i'm not sure i'd use it and i have limited storage space in my kitchen. Comics: i'd love anything from the sandman series or v for vendetta. i know those are more graphic novels, but there it is. Fusion Sweets? looks like most of these either have gelatin or would hurt my teeth (caramel and hard candies = ow. ) Do you want anything from Dark Delicacies or any of the Poe scents? i didn't see anything i *must* have. kombucha? i have not had good experiences with kombucha thus far, so i will pass. Are you dressing up for Halloween, Witchee? If so, is there anything you're looking for to complete your costume? newp! Do you need any accessories for your smartphone (case, skin, etc)? newp!

joyfulgirl

September 20, 2012

Alethia's Switch Witch Help!

"Left like a pharaoh, sing like a sparrow anyway/even if there is no land or love in sight"

Hello Witch dear! It has been an absolutely bananas few days here, so this is the ketchup from the last couple days. If there's anything I haven't answered or that you need a more specific answer to, just let me know and I'll get back to you! I hope you're having a good day! Hey Witchee! I want to send you a delivery. It could be cupcakes from a local bakery, it could be a singing hugging bear-a-gram, it could be a bouquet of flowers. But it will be something that you need to be there to receive. a) Are you OK with "special deliveries"? *waggles eyebrows* Is the address in your questionnaire the best place to reach you for said deliveries? c) If the delivery requires a phone number (as say, some florists do) would you be OK with that information being tracked down by your Witch or asked of you anonymously? Cupcakes are welcomed with open arms, a singing hugging bear-a-gram is like my worst nightmare, and flowers are awesome. The address in my questionnaire is the best address, but I’m gone from around 7 each morning and don’t get home until almost 10 at night. Just something to keep in mind And I’m totally ok with you asking for my phone number! What are some things you are OK with receiving gently used or homemade, and some things you absolutely do not want if they are gently used or homemade? DVDs, CDs, books, most clothes are all ok either gently used or homemade. I live near a Mast General Store. It has lots of vintage-y toys, southern foods (jams, jellies, spices) and vintage candy. Is there anything I can get for you? Please to be sending me all your jams and jellies, and all of the pickled vegetables! Do you have any Fall or Halloween traditions? Not of my own. This is the first holiday season I’ve been on my own, so I’m in the process of making my own. I’m on the look out for Halloween decorations, and there will definitely be a pumpkin (or 5…) in my future! Ninjas or Pirates? Pirates all the way! I have an extra room spray and 2 extra bath oils (one Cephalopod, one Exhibit Hall Fatigue) from Dragon*Con - would anybody like a decant? No thanks, I’m good. Since it's been mentioned several times, and I've also offered to nacho witch some, would you you like to receive wild rice and or maple syrup? I promise to include recipe ideas with the wild rice. Yes! I would love to try Lucyboo’s wild rice and maple syrup. I’ve heard such awesome things about both that I would relish the opportunity! I have 5 bushels of tomatoes sitting in the kitchen right now that are supposed to turn into red sauce tomorrow, so would anyone like a basic red sauce (spaghetti sauce) to make its way to them? No thank you. How would you feel about a taste of (insert witch location here) box? I would love this! Last year, my wonderful witch Alethia adopted a bat for me from batworld.org, a bat rescue and sanctuary. Bat's World Would you be interested in having a bat adopted in your name? No thank you. I really rather to volunteer myself or to donate to places where I actually volunteer because (and this is going to sound so selfish) I feel better about the whole process that way. I’ve heard too many horror stories about charities misusing funds for me to be ok with blind donations. Witchee, would you like it if I made you a "mix tape" of songs that I think you might like? And if so, would you prefer mp3 or CD format? Yes!!! And I’d prefer CD format. I know it is totally the wrong season (for most of us), but do you like/have space to garden? If so, what do you like to grow? I would love to garden, but I live in a high rise apartment with no balcony or green space of any kind in the middle of a huge urban area. So sadly this isn’t an option for me I'm about to be near a Lush store next week, is there anything you might like from there? I just cannot get behind Lush’s products. There’s one in the Mall of America that I’ve been to several times, but they just don’t smell good to me. And if something doesn’t smell good, there’s no way I can make myself use it. Sorry Witch! Songs that you keep meaning to buy but never get round to it? Rusalka Act 1: Mesiku (Song to the Moon), Blue by The First Aid Kit, I Bet You Look Good on the Dance Floor by Artic Monkeys. Movies that you love but forgot to put in your questionnaire? I think I mentioned these but 21 Jump Street (the new one with Channing Tatum; I don’t remember the last time I laughed that hard at a movie!) and Contagion (a movie about a public health system breakdown partially set at my university?! Yes please!). Any favorite Bath & Body Works scents/products? I really, really loved their Magnolia Blossom perfume, but it’s discontinued. Other than that, I really think that BPAL’s quality of perfume has spoiled my nose. Now all I can smell is the alcohol in BB&W’s products. Haus of Gloi is offering custom perfumes - would you like one? What would your ideal blend be? I’m not sure. I want to say clove, tonka bean, leather, and patchouli. But I’ve never smelled any of Haus of Gloi’s oils so I don’t know if their patchouli will be too “dirty” for me to wear or if their leather is too fake smelling or if their clove is sweet or bitter. So maybe this isn’t the best idea unless you have a lot of experience with HoG’s ( ) oils. In which case, feel free to decide for me Witch dear! Are there any if MeiLin's books (e-book or print) you'd be interested in? No thank you Witchee, will you be gone from your normal mailing address at any point during the round? Yes! I’m going to a wedding in California and will be gone from very early on September 27 until very late on October 1. Are you a Disney fan or does even thinking about Disney make your head hurt? If you're into Disney, would you like something from the Happiest Place on Earth? I love Disney (and this was actually my question!) and all things Disney Dear witchee, would you, could you use an electric candle warmer? I’m talking something like this. Yes! I would love that! Do you lust after some new socks/tights? I love tights but sadly my tummy fat doesn’t like them. So I stick to mostly knee highs and thigh highs with fun patterns and that are opaque rather than sheer. I’m in desperate need of new every day boring socks (but am rather picky about these, so don’t worry about that!). Would you be interested in BPTP CANDY? YES. Custom-made pottery? Yea or nay? Coffee mugs, rustic or more elegant? A set of bowls? Soap dish? Bird feeder? Something altogether different? And lastly, good colors for glazes? Yes to the custom made pottery (rustic or elegant, I’ll take it all!), but probably not a bird feeder as I don’t have a yard to put it. Do you have a forum buddy? Someone who knows you and/or your tastes well enough to answer questions on your behalf? Stella Luna is my mom and my forum buddy! Feel free to contact her If you are on Livejournal, would you appreciate LJ stuff like paid time, custom userheads, stuff like that? If you are NOT on LJ but are on other sites that have similar paid-for services (Flickr, for example?) would you, and what are those sites/etc? I have no websites to use this so probably not. A question, witchees: if you are into tarot, what is your favorite card? I want to get into tarot reading desperately! If you have any books or websites to recommend to a newbie, I would love that! And another question: would you like your own set of handmade rune stones or worry stones? So much love for this idea! I love worry stones, and a worry stone from you would be the best! Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, cider, or none of the above? Either hot chocolate or cider. Gum, hard candy, soft candy, or none of the above? Gum by far. It keeps me awake in class and I prefer either cinnamon or spearmint as far as flavorings. Loose tea or tea bags? Do you need anything for your loose tea? (Filters, presses, etc.) Do you do Goodreads or LibraryThing or a site like that? If so, can I see your to-read list, please? I do Goodreads and love it! My Goodreads and Etsy and Amazon lists are all linked in my BPAL wish list (which is itself linked in my signature). Zombies; Yay or Nay? Big nay. Zombies are too scary for me! If you have cats, do they like catnip toys? If you have doggies, would they like a super-reinforced canvas toy with a squeaker in it? No cats, sadly :’( If you have kids, what are they into? No kids, gladly! How do you feel about wearable knitted lace? Shawls, wraps, and the like? This is probably not for me. I feel silly in shawls and wraps. Looking at the warehouse, I notice that our lovely Greenwoodtree is able to do chart readings and/or forecasts at a very reasonable rate. Is this something you would want? Yes!!!!!!!! I would love either or both of these! I live in Japan. Anything you would be interested in from there? I have no idea where to start, so anything? Candy corn? I prefer candy pumpkins. The corn ones freak me out but I love the pumpkin ones. WHAT MAKES YOU LAUGH YOUR ASS OFF!!! movies, comedians, black humor, your partner, a comic strip? what? The new version of 21 Jump Street, my mother’s poodles, and clowns on the city bus (which is a common occurrence up here apparently). You are meeting up with someone on a casual lunch/early afternoon thing. This person is someone you want to impress/look good for (for whatever reason, not necessarily romantic, and not necessarily for business either). What would you look like, given the contents of your wardrobe/etc? My best jeans, cute ballet flats, and a nice button up shirt with my usual jewelry (pink sapphire stud earrings, my Greek coin necklace, my watch, and either my big ruby ring or my little yellow diamond ring). You are to be let loose in a clothing store of your choice, to pick a full outfit, down to the shoes, the accessories, etc. and things would be altered to fit you if needed. What store would that be, and what would you look like? Hmm. The store would be Ann Taylor or Banana Republic, something classic and timeless. I’d get a nice sheath dress in a solid color (but not black), either a lightweight jacket or cardigan, a nice pair of pumps, a new watch, and some hoop earrings. Oh and a new briefcase or bag. You open a box from the post office to reveal the 3 things you want most right now. What are they? (caveats: size doesn't matter, but they have to be tangible/buyable). Another comforter from the Company Store for my bed (it’s surprisingly cold here already) in a fun color from their down free line, a MacBook Pro with as much RAM and memory as it can hold, and a desk chair.

Alethia

September 20, 2012

bookworm's Blog

Switch Witch Fall 2012 Questions through September 19

Questions from start through September 20 Do you like s'mores and s'mores-flavored things? What's the neatest freebie you've gotten? It can be cool or thoughtful or just totally unexpected, and not limited to BPALdom. Would you enjoy receiving cute but useful items like colorful kitchen utensils/gadgets, or bento supplies? (boxes, chopsticks, accessories, etc?) What about things like spice mixes (homemade, or Penzey's for example) I think I already have more kitchen utensils/gadgets than I need, given my limited drawer space and the fact that I don’t really cook or bake. My not cooking or baking means that spice mixes would probably be wasted on me as well (but hot chocolate mixes would definitely be used!). I could probably find room for more cute or pretty chopsticks, although I already have more than I use. Bento supplies such as molds or shape cutters would be cool and might even inspire me to actually use them. Do you like cute, seasonal or fluffy PJ bottoms? Like they sell at Target, Old Navy (they have had cute Halloween ones!) If so, what size do you wear? No, thank you. I do like Halloween PJs, but I already have a handful and I end up wearing them only rarely, plus I’m picky about fit. I tend to just wear sweat pants and Halloween shirts instead. What kind of chocolate do you like? Nuts, no nuts, white,dark, etc? Mostly milk chocolate. Nuts sometimes – I especially like the Ritter with hazelnuts. My favourite brand is Fannie May, so if my Witch lives somewhere with a Fannie May store, I’d love a couple of chocolate bars (plain, crisped rice, or caramel)! Fannie May’s dark chocolate-covered lemon creams, dark caramels, and dark vanilla creams are some other favourites. Or if my Witch lives somewhere where s/he can buy Nut Goodies, I’d love to get some of those! I live near a Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, and Penzeys! What does your little heart desire from any or all of these places? I live near a Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s myself, so I’m already covered on those. I think most things from Penzeys would be wasted on me (although if I got anything I’d pass it on to my cousin who loves to bake, in the hopes that she’d bake something for me with them!). I think the only things I’d use from Penzeys would be their hot chocolate mix (they do have one, don’t they?), their cinnamon, and maybe flavored sugars (if they have those). Are home made foods acceptable or does the idea of eating strange mailed food disturb you? As I’ve mentioned more than once, I don’t really cook or bake, so I’d be thrilled to pieces to get homemade baked goods or candies! I’m sort of picky about other foods, though, so if you have some specialty of yours in mind to send, maybe ask about it in the thread or drop me an email or something and ask? I just gave you $20 and sent you into a "has everything" store ala Walmart and told you that you have to come out having spent it all, and none of it on anything you need. What would you buy? Be as specific as possible! Like some others here, I boycott Walmart, but at a generic “has everything” store, I’d probably be tempted to buy Halloween cards (I can’t seem to resist them, even though I already have more than I’ll ever use!); nail polish or eye shadow (ditto); and maybe a candy bar or bag of white cheddar popcorn or small box of Lorna Doone cookies. If I happened to pass something Halloween-y or with Hello Kitty on it in the stationery area (note pad, pens/pencils, stickers, etc.) I’d most likely buy that also. What kind of cuisines do you like? (I mentioned this in my ?aire but curious what my witch may like)And, what are your favorite restaurants? I was raised in a pretty basic meat and potatoes household, so I don’t have the wide experiences with other cuisines that so many other people here seem to have. I do like Japanese and strive to try at least one new thing every time I go to a Japanese restaurant. I’d like to try more Indian food, but I don’t go out to eat very often, and when I do, I always seem to end up choosing the Japanese place instead. My love of chicken fingers and breaded/fried chicken in general is well known among my friends and family – it’s a bit of a standing joke that they already know exactly what I’ll order at most restaurants. Other than that, the usual junk food: pepperoni pizza; fast food burgers; French fries; and fried shrimp. My favourite restaurant is the Japanese one 5 minutes from me, Izakaya Sanpei. I'm from Canada - is there anything specifically a witchee might like that is only available here? I know it’s not specific to Canada necessarily, but I do love maple candy – the yummy kind that’s just shaped maple sugar, basically. When I was in Halifax on vacations I loved the cinnamon sugar beavertails they sold down on the pier, but unfortunately they wouldn’t travel well at all. what are your "fandoms" and would you like a t-shirt from TeeFury if an appropriate one came up? I don’t imagine that any of my fandoms would be covered on TeeFury. Do you have an eReader and if so which one? Nope. Do you like candles, or tart burners, or something? If so, what's your favorite scent to burn? I do like candles! My favourites are regular beeswax candles; a lot of the Dark Candles scents, especially Forbidden Fruit, Lilith, Autumn Harvest, and Clove; and B&BW’s Marshmallow Fireside (I just bought two large 3-wick candles in this scent). In general I like spicy scents like clove and cinnamon. Marzipan? No, thank you. Would you be interested in washable/reusable muslin “paper” towels (basically muslin squares hemmed around the edge)? Maybe in some sort of box to put on your kitchen or bathroom counter? I think that would be really nice. I always feel guilty about the number of paper towels I use, so it would be really nice to have some washable/reusable towels to use instead! Do you drink alcohol and if so, would you be OK with your witch sending you homemade infused vodka? Oh my gosh YES!!! I’ve been thinking lately about trying to make my own infused vodka (cinnamon, maybe a cinnamon/clove/other spices, and some candy flavored ones for gifts), so if you have instructions for favourite infusions that would be great too! Homemade infused vodka would be delightful to receive, but unfortunately Michigan is one of those no-shipping-alcohol states, so you may not want to risk it. If you get me (or a fellow Aussie, if there are any playing this round) as a witch or witch's minion, would you like to try some Australian specialties, such as TimTams (delicious chocolately cookies), Caramello Koalas (koala shaped chocolates filled with gloopy caramel), Australian native spices or anything like that? I’ve had the Pepperidge Farm TimTams and thought they were delicious, and I’ve heard that the real Australian TimTams are even better, so I’d definitely be up for trying them! And Caramello Koalas sound both adorable and delicious! If your witch is a knitter, crocheter or sewer, is there a particular type of garment you would love to receive (hat, scarf, wrap, cowl, socks, fingerless gloves, arm warmers etc)? I have a friend who’s made me scarves for about four years running, so I’m all set on scarves, but I’d love to get fingerless gloves! My hands always get so cold at work, but I need to have my fingers clear to type, so fingerless gloves would be perfect for me. Socks or arm warmers would also be lovely. Is there anyone else in your house (kids, pets, partner) that would really appreciate a small gift being included for them in the switchwitchy haul so they don't feel left out? Nope, it’s just me and the wild critters outside. Since it's been mentioned several times, and I've also offered to nacho witch some, would you like to receive wild rice and or maple syrup? I promise to include recipe ideas with the wild rice. I’d love to receive a bit of maple syrup, and as long as recipes were included, I’d definitely be up to try wild rice too. I’m more tempted to eat stuff when I know where it’s from (for instance, I almost never buy or eat salad mix from the store, but I will eat it if I’ve bought it from the local farmers market). I have 5 bushels of tomatoes sitting in the kitchen right now that are supposed to turn into red sauce tomorrow, so would anyone like a basic red sauce (spaghetti sauce) to make its way to them? No, thank you. I don’t use sauce on my spaghetti. Would you be interested in having a bat adopted in your name? Absolutely, I love bats! I adopted one myself years ago, a hoary bat from the Organization for Bat Conservation (http://store.batconservation.org/sponsorabat.aspx). How would you feel about a taste of (insert witch location here) box? I love the idea in theory, but in actuality I’m sort of a picky eater and a lot of the things that normally go into such boxes (jams, jellies, preserves, other condiments) would probably be wasted on me. Some of your favorite artists? Classic and modern? Pierre et Gilles and Charles Addams. Other than that, I really don’t have much knowledge of different artistic styles or artists. I like some manga/anime styles and in general I prefer photographs and realistic drawings over surrealistic, abstract, etc. If you could have an image or certain subject painted for you on any type of "canvas" (on a box, on paper, on a canvas, and so on) - could you point your witch to some of these images? Probably something simple and Halloween-y, especially with bats. I like the vintage style Halloween greeting cards images, but that’s more something to decoupage rather than paint by hand. Is there a GC scent that's been on your list for ages but keeps falling off the bottom of your order because of the LEs? After a couple of rounds of discontinuations got me panicking, I went ahead and got bottles of all my favorite imps and backup bottles of my most favorite GCs, so I’m pretty much set. I’m thinking that I might want to get a bottle of Mouse Circus, but I’d have to try an imp first to see if I like it. I've been getting into indie nail polish brands recently. What's your favorite indie brand of nail polish? Or what's your favorite mainstream brand of nail polish? Or are you not big on polish? I love nail polish, but I haven’t really gotten into indie brands. Most of them that I’ve seen seem to focus on chunky glitters, and that’s not really my thing. I do love some glitter polishes, just not the chunky glitter ones. I love duochromes and multichromes, so I buy a lot of those. Stuffed things: yea or nay? If it’s a small stuffed thing, then yea. I already have so many stuffed things from childhood that space for stuffed things is limited. New Question: mix-in-a-jar? How to you feel about cookie or cake or soup mixes that come in jars and you just add, like, an egg or water or what have you? If it’s super easy to use, then I’d probably give it a try. Would you be interested in beer, wine, or other specialty beverages from your Witch's area? Absolutely! Alas, Michigan law thwarts me by prohibiting the shipping of alcohol here. Are there any crafts/skills you've wanted to learn but haven't gotten around to? And if so, would you be interested in supplies and tutorials? I’d really like to learn how to quilt someday, but right now I have so many other unfinished craft projects sitting around that I’ve put quilting on the back burner for the time being. Who here would be happy to get a lil' sumthin sumthin from Adagio Teas? I think I’m pretty much overloaded on tea right now. I’ve got to get through some of my existing vast stock before I even think about getting more. Do you Ravelry? And if so, what's your handle over there? Would you be interested in gift patterns from your queue? Nope. I live near this very cool Retro store (retrodrygoods.com) (you can order online too) - are there things from it that would make you squee if your witch sent them? Choward's Spearmints! I discovered them last summer in a store up north when I was on vacation, but to my disappointment haven’t been able to find them anywhere around here. The Choward’s Peppermints are probably good, too. And they have Nut Goodies – that would totally make me squee! (On a side note, it was fun to check out the classic toy section and see some of the toys that I had as a kid!) Who likes Pumpkin Spice Hershey Kisses? Not me. I’m plain milk chocolate Kisses all the way. What does your kitchen look like? Colors/style? The former owners decorated in a sort of pastel color scheme – cream wallpaper with a pattern of random brushes of pastel colors; the backsplash is cream-ish white tiles with a vaguely Southwestern pastel design; and the cupboards are white. I keep meaning to change it someday (replace the wallpaper with paint, for one), but it’s one of the least used rooms in my house, and I just haven’t gotten around to it. Witchee, what are your favorite quotes? “Just be true to yourself; if it lands you in Hell, well, at least now you know" - Alkaline Trio’s song "If You Had a Bad Time." “I had a bad day. I had to subvert my principles and kowtow to an idiot. Television makes these daily sacrifices possible. It deadens the inner core of my being.” – Matthew Slaughter (Martin Donovan) in Hal Hartley’s movie Trust. “Don’t forget, little snakes, if you’re going to wallow – wallow deep.” – liner notes on Marc & the Mambas’ Torment and Toreros album. Put your iPod/MP3 player/what-have-you on random and list the first 10 songs it plays! 1. Are You Gonna Move It For Me? – The Donnas 2. Dia De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) (Spanish version) – Voltaire 3. There Is A Light That Never Goes Out – The Smiths 4. Get Busy Living or Get Busy Dying (Do Your Part to Save the Scene and Stop Going to Shows) – Fall Out Boy 5. Voulez Vous – Erasure 6. Zombie Jesus – Voltaire (spoken word bit from Voltaire Live) 7. Soul Inside – Soft Cell 8. Small Town Spree – Peter Case 9. Space Oddity – David Bowie 10. Fuck You Aurora – Alkaline Trio What's one random thing you really like and one random thing you really dislike? Like: Maneki neko / lucky cats. Dislike: bugs that fly in the window when I open it to feed the raccoons in the back yard. Are there any herbs that you haven't been able to lay hands on that I could send you? There's an herbal shop I really like here in NYC called Flower Power that has quite a wide selection. No, thank you. If there are no "witchy" shops near you, is there anything I can pick up for you from Enchantments? I have a couple of sort of “witchy” shops near me, so I think I’m all set. And now a new question: I live near a Mast General Store. It has lots of vintage-y toys, southern foods (jams, jellies, spices) and vintage candy. Is there anything I can get for you? Nothing really jumps out at me. Do you have any Fall or Halloween traditions? Not really, although Fall is my favourite season and Halloween my favourite holiday. I decorate the house a little, although I usually don’t get around to doing it until the day before Halloween, and then I end up leaving the decorations up until around Thanksgiving. I do try to watch a classic horror movie (something with Vincent Price or Bela Lugosi or such) and read a little Poe on Halloween. This year I’m planning on reading Ray Bradbury’s The Halloween Tree thanks to voodoocatwoman, who sent it to me last year in a book swap. Ninjas or Pirates? Probably pirates, but I don’t really have any particular affinity for either. I have an extra room spray and 2 extra bath oils (one Cephalopod, one Exhibit Hall Fatigue) from Dragon*Con - would anybody like a decant? I’d never turn down a chance to try something from BPAL/BPTP that I wouldn’t otherwise get to try! Hey Witchee! I want to send you a delivery. It could be cupcakes from a local bakery, it could be a singing hugging bear-a-gram, it could be a bouquet of flowers. But it will be something that you need to be there to receive. a) Are you OK with "special deliveries"? *waggles eyebrows* Is the address in your questionnaire the best place to reach you for said deliveries? c) If the delivery requires a phone number (as say, some florists do) would you be OK with that information being tracked down by your Witch or asked of you anonymously? A. I’m with angelamaria on this one: “Cupcakes are good, singing hugging bear-a-gram is not, flowers are good.” B. Yes. I work from home, so 99% of the time I’ll be there to receive it. C. Sure. I’d happily hand over my phone number in order to get cupcakes or flowers! What are some things you are OK with receiving gently used or homemade, and some things you absolutely do not want if they are gently used or homemade? I think I’m fine with pretty much anything homemade, and gently used books, DVDs, CDs, etc. are great. I’m also fine with pre-owned BPAL and nail polish and probably other things that just aren’t coming to mind right now. Witchee, would you like it if I made you a "mix tape" of songs that I think you might like? And if so, would you prefer mp3 or CD format? Sure! I love music! CD format is best. I know it is totally the wrong season (for most of us), but do you like/have space to garden? If so, what do you like to grow? Unfortunately, I have a black thumb and manage to slowly but steadily kill everything I try to grow. I'm about to be near a Lush store next week, is there anything you might like from there? No, thank you. Songs that you keep meaning to buy but never get round to it? Thanks to gifts from family, I have enough money on iTunes gift cards to buy songs as I think of them. There’s some stuff still sitting on my iTunes gift list, but I’ll probably buy them as I feel the need. Movies that you love but forgot to put in your questionaire? If it’s not in my questionnaire, it should be on one of my Amazon wishlists. I’d like to get The House of Long Shadows on DVD, but from the reviews on Amazon, it sounds like the DVD version currently available is absolutely terrible and I’d be better off just getting it on VHS. Any favorite Bath & Body Works scents/products? Nothing that I don’t already have enough of. I love the Marshmallow Fireside candles and Warm Vanilla Sugar for anything else, but I’m quite well stocked up on both. Haus of Gloi is offering custom perfumes - would you like one? What would your ideal blend be? I have no idea. Years of BPAL, and I’m still terrible at judging what notes will work on my skin – it’s always trial and error with me. Any Bath, Body or nutritional type items you would love to try from a Natural and Organic food store (similar to Whole Foods) that you don't buy because they are a bit too pricey? Nothing comes to mind. OK, so those of you who said you wouldn't mind receiving (sneakily packaged!) beer or wine: Tell me of your taste preferences. Dry/sweet? Red/white? Lager/ale/porter/stout? Fruit? Spice? Hops? Sour (brettanomyces, etc)? For wine, mostly sweet and white. I’ve had some delicious Moscatos, and my very favourite wine is St. Julian’s Catawba. I like some reds, but on the whole I prefer whites and roses. One exception: if you happen to know what they served as the house red at The Shoe in Halifax, Nova Scotia about 10 years ago, I’d love to just find out what it was, because I have some happy memories of evenings spent at The Shoe drinking the house red while on vacation in 2001 and 2002. For beers, I tend to like porters and stouts best, then reds and maybe RyePAs, and I really don’t like IPAs/hoppy beers or sours. My favorite beers are Atwater Block Brewery’s Voodoo Vator and Decadent dark chocolate stout ; Bell’s Hell Hath No Fury; O’Fallon’s Pumpkin beer; and Unibroue’s Trois Pistoles. I love to try beers from my state’s small breweries, so if you have a favourite beer from one of your local breweries that you’d like to sneakily send my way in defiance of the stupid Michigan laws, I’d be more than happy to get it! Witchee, will you be gone from your normal mailing address at any point during the round? Not that I know of, and if I am, it will be just over a weekend or an afternoon/overnight/next morning at my parent’s house if they go out of town for a day and need me to watch their bunny. Are you a Disney fan or does even thinking about Disney make your head hurt? If you're into Disney, would you like something from the Happiest Place on Earth? I don’t have strong feelings about Disney one way or the other. I loved the Haunted Mansion and Pirates of the Caribbean rides when I was a kid, but other than that, I could take it or leave it. dear witchee, would you, could you use an electric candle warmer? No, thank you. Do you lust after some new socks/tights? My sock drawer overfloweth, but I would never say no to black bamboo socks (I can’t find simple bamboo socks in a dark colour anywhere around here anymore!) or Halloween design socks. I never wear tights. are there any of MeiLin's books (e-book or print) you'd be interested in? I think I remember from last year her having a crockpot recipes one that I wouldn’t mind getting, or any of her fiction. Are you a gamer (of any sort - video, casual, tabletop) and are there any games you want? Not really. I’d love it if I had people around that I could play board games with, but I live alone and sadly my friends and family aren’t enthused about getting together to play Monopoly or Creature Castle or anything. Do you like coffee? If so, what kinds? Flavored, fancy, basic? Beans or ground? No. It smells deceptively good, but I don’t like the taste at all. Would a Starbucks gift card make you happy or do you prefer your local place? I only ever go to Starbucks with one friend of mine, and I have a couple of Starbucks gift cards from work that should keep me in hot chocolate for a couple of years at the rate that I visit Starbucks. CUSTOM-Made Pottery?? yea or nay? coffee mugs, rustic or more elegant? a set of bowls? soap dish? bird feeder? something alltogether different? And lastly, good colors for glazes...? Yea! A mug would be great, as would a bowl, but what I would really love most would be a matcha bowl for making green tea. I have the matcha powder and the whisk, but I don’t have a special tea bowl, and I would be thrilled to pieces to get one from my Witch. I probably lean more on the side of elegant, or rather classically simple, than toward rustic. A bird feeder does sound interesting, but I don’t think a pottery bird feeder would long survive the squirrels and raccoons who think that bird feeders should feed them too! And glazes could be any color, since it wouldn’t really have to match anything. Do they make purple glazes? Purple might be pretty cool! Do you have a forum buddy? Someone who knows you and/or your tastes well enough to answer questions on your behalf? No, I don’t. If you are on Livejournal, would you appreciate LJ stuff like paid time, custom userheads, stuff like that? If you are NOT on LJ but are on other sites that have similar paid-for services (Flickr, for example?) would you, and what are those sites/etc I’m not on LJ or any similar sites. A question, witchees: if you are into tarot, what is your favorite card? I find tarot interesting, and I have a couple of decks, but I don’t know how to read them, so I don’t have a favorite card. And another question: would you like your own set of handmade rune stones or worry stones? No, thank you. They’re probably not something that I would use. Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, cider, or none of the above? Hot chocolate, tea, and cider. Thanks to gifts from family and my own shopping, I already have a ton of hot chocolate mixes and tea, as well as a bunch of cider mixes, so I don’t really need any more. That said, I can always make room for a special/fancy hot chocolate mix. Gum, hard candy, soft candy, or none of the above? I don’t really chew gum much anymore. I’m fine with hard candy and some soft candy, but I don’t really like gummy candy or hard candy with soft or liquid fillings. SweetTarts, Smarties, and Chuckles are some of my favourite non-chocolate candies. Loose tea or tea bags? Do you need anything for your loose tea? (Filters, presses, etc.) I use both. I’m already all set for accessories. For the most part, though, I have more than enough tea already. On the other hand, I’m almost out of The Republic of Tea’s cardamon cinnamon and Stash’s mojito mint green tea, so I wouldn’t mind getting more of those, or something along those lines. If you like tea, what kinds? Spicy (cinnamon, ginger, etc.) or minty black or green teas. Do you do Goodreads or LibraryThing or a site like that? If so, can I see your to-read list, please? No, I don’t. Zombies; Yay or Nay? Um, yea, I guess? I’m alright with zombie stuff. If you have cats, do they like catnip toys? If you have doggies, would they like a super-reinforced canvas toy with a squeaker in it? I don’t have cats or dogs. If you have kids, what are they into? I don’t have kids, either. How do you feel about wearable knitted lace? Shawls, wraps, and the like? It sounds lovely, but I probably wouldn’t have occasion to wear such things more than once or twice a year. Looking at the warehouse, I notice that our lovely Greenwoodtree is able to do chart readings and/or forecasts at a very reasonable rate. Is this something you would want? Absolutely! I’ve always wanted to have my chart read. I live in Japan. Anything you would be interested in from there? Just about anything! I love anime and manga, so I tend to get excited about a lot of Japanese things. I do have a couple of Japanese markets near me, so I’m probably set for candy and treats, but I’m open to most anything else. I would especially love little trinkets, promotional items, or such from any of my favourite anime/manga: Library Wars (Toshokan Senso); Maid-Sama! (Kaichou Wa Maid Sama); Ouran High School Host Club; Pet Shop of Horrors; and Fruits Basket. Oh, a maneki neko (or something with a maneki neko theme) would be brilliant also! WHAT MAKES YOU LAUGH YOUR ASS OFF!!! movies, comedians, black humor, your partner, a comic strip? what? My cousin can keep me laughing for hours as we trade competing stories of whose life sucks most. Henry Rollins' spoken word shows. TV shows that make me laugh include Mystery Science Theater 3000, The Venture Brothers (a half-guilty pleasure), Titus, and Sledge Hammer! The end of this month I'm going to Scarefest, the big horror and paranormal con in Kentucky. Here's the link to the site. If I were your witch, is there anything you would like from there (skull jewelry, art prints from an artist that catch your eye, etc), or anyone whose autograph or photo or such you would dig? This sounds like SO MUCH FUN!!! If I were there I would totally go see Tony Todd (love his voice!), Chris Saradon (Fright Night!), and Malcolm McDowell, but I don’t need an autograph or photo or anything (and wouldn’t want you to have to stand in line to get such things – I’m sure lines will be huge for such big names!). I love old school horror actors like Vincent Price, Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing, Bela Lugosi, and Boris Karloff, so if one of the dealers had something cool and inexpensive related to one of those actors (especially Price), that’d be cool. I like bat jewelry better than skull jewelry, but skull jewelry would still be cool. You could probably get a decent idea of the types of things I like from my blog entries and stalking my posts a little. You are meeting up with someone on a casual lunch/early afternoon thing. This person is someone you want to impress/look good for (for whatever reason, not necessarily romantic, and not necessarily for business either). What would you look like, given the contents of your wardrobe/etc? Given the limited contents of my wardrobe, probably jeans and either a cashmere sweater or Sick on Sin or BPTP shirt (depending on the weather), a nice necklace, and my black boots. You are to be let loose in a clothing store of your choice, to pick a full outfit, down to the shoes, the accessories, etc. and things would be altered to fit you if needed. What store would that be, and what would you look like? Style is so not my thing. I don’t even know what store I would go to. If I were picking a full outfit just for fun, money no object, I think I would love to get something goth-y and elaborate and beautiful. You open a box from the post office to reveal the 3 things you want most right now. What are they? (caveats: size doesn't matter, but they have to be tangible/buyable). 1. A gently used copy of the 1967 or 1968 edition of Richard Scarry's Worterbuch (German-English). I've been looking for one for a while now, but it's very hard to find that particular edition in decent condition. (I know, imagine that! A children's book over 40 years old that's still in decent condition is hard to find! Who would have thought? ) I can find later editions in good or very good condition, but I want the '67 or '68 edition, and every one that I've seen for sale online has been in less than good condition. 2. Red & black swirl vinyl version of Senses Fail’s “Still Searching.” (Stupid Gmail sent the pre-order announcement to the spam folder, and by the time I found it hours later and went to order the record, they were already sold out. ) 3. Philips DVP642 DVD player, because mine has died. I'm going to try a fix I found on the Internet involving replacing a capacitor (or rather, I'm going to ask my brother to try), but just in case it doesn't work.... And if it does, then I'd have a second DVD player that I could put upstairs. if you wear earrings, do you have pierced ears? My ears aren’t pierced and clip-ons always hurt, so I stopped trying to wear earrings years ago. What is your holy grail "I'd kill to just have one drop in an imp" bpal scent? Maybe the original Three Witches? I got an imp of it in my first BPAL order, loved it, and was all set to buy a bottle, but it got discontinued before I did. When it was resurrected, I was thrilled and stocked up on 2 or 3 bottles, only to discover that resurrection brought with it a banana note that hadn’t been present in my original imp. I hate banana. Every couple of years I bring out the bottle in hopes that the banana note will have died off, but it was still there the last time I tested. Are there any existing Weenies that you have your eye on, but haven't gotten around to getting? I already joined a decant circle to get the ones I was interested in.

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September 20, 2012

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Forum Questions - My Answers (Part 2)

In fear of losing my post, I am starting a new one. You are meeting up with someone on a casual lunch/early afternoon thing. This person is someone you want to impress/look good for (for whatever reason, not necessarily romantic, and not necessarily for business either). What would you look like, given the contents of your wardrobe/etc? You sure you are ready for this? OK. Dark wash jeans. I have one or two pairs that make my legs/butt look amazing and don't require a belt. No muffin top either, which is a feat for me. Then I would probably elect to wear my short sleeve ivory v-neck top with some beading/crocheting and sparklies around the neck. Because it is fall, I would also throw a purple open-front cardigan over top. The one I have has a ruffle-y thing around the neck/front edge. Then, to give myself a decent shape, I throw a wide belt on over top of everything (high on the waist, around the ribcage). And a scarf in one of my many colors. Add a black trench and a pair of gold sparkly ballet flats and that is it for clothes. I would likely wear something for earrings, nice and dangly. Maybe a headband or a floppy toque if it is cold. Alternatively, I could do the same thing with my dark wash bluejean skirt and what I call my secretary shoes (beige t-strap stilettos). I can't wear heels much anymore though, so that would be if I was REALLY trying to impress them. Some makeup and some BPAL, and I would be good to go! You are to be let loose in a clothing store of your choice, to pick a full outfit, down to the shoes, the accessories, etc. and things would be altered to fit you if needed. What store would that be, and what would you look like? Pretty much anything on my Pinterest fashion board. I would LOVE to own a pair of knee high boots, but I can't because of my calves. You open a box from the post office to reveal the 3 things you want most right now. What are they? (caveats: size doesn't matter, but they have to be tangible/buyable). Oh gosh... only three? Knee-high boots that actually fit and are comfy, some lab fresh BPAL (I have never owned any lab fresh BPAL *sniffles*), and Johnny Depp. Oh... he's not available for purchase? I can't really think of anything realistic for the third thing. I am very frugal... so there are things I want, but are way too much money. We'll go with anything off my Amazon wishlist. What makes you laugh? Russell Peters (though we have all his DVDs), puppies, my husband (we are incredible goofs). I am very sarcastic and witty. The end of this month I'm going to Scarefest, the big horror and paranormal con in Kentucky. Here's the link to the site. If I were your witch, is there anything you would like from there (skull jewelry, art prints from an artist that catch your eye, etc), or anyone whose autograph or photo or such you would dig? Probably not... but if your gut says yes, go for it! Just nothing too creepy and gory. Are there any existing Weenies that you have your eye on, but haven't gotten around to getting? I'm sure there are. Let me tell you my "pants" story. Weenies are the one seasonal I have never owned. I have had Lupers, I have had Yules. Never Weenies. So this year I said to myself... "Myself, I want Weenies. We are going to find a halfie decant circle on LJ and we are going to buy some Weenies!" I saved until I had enough to buy a few, if not one of each. The day after the update happened, we wrote off our two year old car in a pretty bad accident. No one but me was hurt, and me not seriously (just got banged up a bit, going to physio for it and its really helping) which is REALLY GOOD. Things like cars can be replaced. People can't. And to top it off, the people in the other car weren't jerks at all. They didn't yell or scream, they were just calm and it was all good. So I haven't even looked at Weenies, TBH. Because my savings went towards a new car, and with Christmas coming up and now a witchee to spoil *rubs hands together gleefully* there is no point. Also, most of the decant circles are full. *shrug* So Weenies weren't meant to be this year But we did get a shiny new car. My new job is at a consignment store where we have all kinds of designer brands for very reasonable prices. Are there designer clothes/purses/sunglasses that you desire/love? (Give some indication as to your "style" as well. For example, do you like bohemian-style frocks in lavender? Crossbody purses in black? Sunglasses that are round and bug-like?) I don't think in designers, usually. It would be cool to own something genuine, but not necessary. I like scarves. pashmina-style scarves. And purses. But with purses, the less it has on the outside (fringe, sparkly bits, etc.) the better. I realize that we had a similar question in the ?aire, but I need you Witchee-s to list at least 5 items, each ranging $20 and under from Amazon.com or Walmart.com. My favorite movie from childhood, Lip gloss, I need this in my life., I want to read this, Lego Harry Potter. Because it is awesome. Do you have pierced ears? Yes, two holes in the lobe. But I also have very sensitive ears. I like danglies for the first holes, studs for the second. In the meantime, let me know what you like to do on the Internet to kill time. Flash games? What are your daily websites/blog visits, or favorite YouTube videos? Puppy videos, I go to PostSecret weekly, I visit Tumblr a lot, I lurk on Cafe World on my Facebook games account... and I play WoW. I have a subscription to Cute Overload as well, so that gets me through the e-mail portion. LOLcats, CakeWrecks, Goodreads, the local paper (I like to be informed), Netflix (on my Wii, but it is still a website, right?)... Are you interested in audiobooks? If so, any specific titles? I've never really gotten into audiobooks. I find them hard to stay engaged in, and I fall asleep a lot with reading... and yeah. Bar soaps with some scrubby bits, yes or no? Sure? I like liquid soap too Do you need any small electronic gadgets like flash drives and the like? Flash drives are awesome. Lip balm - tube or tin? Prefer tube. Would you like to receive a journal or sketchbook? How about other pretty paper goods like post-its, notepads, bookmarks, letter paper/envelopes? Yes to all but sketchbooks. I don't sketch. I like paper goods. They are awesome. Would you like a pair of knitted socks? Sure! Machine washable would be great. Do you have any use for knitted dishcloths, facecloths, etc, especially if they were fandom related? Sure! Do you subscribe to any sample boxes, and if so, which ones? Would you like to receive some samples? (perfume, eco/"green," skin care, hair, music downloads, cosmetics, soap...) Never heard of these... but it seems cool. Not something I could maintain myself (monetarily) though, tbh. Also it would have to be a Canadian version. (Disability = poor vanillabean.) Nudes? No, thanks. I don't have a problem with them per se (if they are tasteful), but I have family who does, and having them over would be awkward. Paintbox Soapworks: Interested in anything from her? Nothing specifically, but I wouldn't say no to trying stuff out ThinkGeek: anything interesting to you on there? ALL THE THINGS! I have a wishlist, but I don't exactly know how to link it... What's one thing you want, right now, that you're having difficulty finding? More time! Other than that... sugar free items sweetened with stevia. (No aspartame, sucralose, maltitol, etc.) Other E-tailers? Nothing I am DYING to try, though I am always open to new things. I tried some Villainess recently, and I don't know if it is the carrier oil or the age of the samples I have, but I smelled like Crisco. Would like to try her soaps, though. What do I do when I am sick/cranky? I am always sick, but when it gets worse (when I have a cold or something) I am the biggest suck ever. I can't take a lot of medicines for common things because of all the things I am on for my chronic stuff. So colds, flu, etc. all get to wreak havoc on me. I drink tea, eat soup, take baths (which I can generally only stand for 10 minutes before I am too hot, lol) and snuggle up on the couch with blankets. Then I break out the kids' movies. The two I have from my childhood are The Jetsons Movie and The Chipmunk Adventure. I watch those two, Ferngully if I can find it on TV or to rent. Disney movies, etc. This is also what I do if I have a bad fibro/colitis day. I hole myself up in my room and watch kids' movies. When I am cranky or sad, I usually smash pixel things on the Wii or the computer. It can be very therapeutic *sagenod*. A lot of the time I will read as well when I am either sick or cranky. And sleep. Who here is going to be picking up JK Rowling's new book on Thursday? I want to read it, but then I also want to read a lot of things. I won't be waiting in line and it will likely be one I wait a while for. Favorite and least favorite baked goods? No homemade baked goods, please. (But, for informations' sake... Pie is my least favorite. Cupcakes/Cake are my favorite. Cookies and brownies fall somewhere in the middle.) What size T-Shirt do you wear (standard AND babydoll)? Standard: M-L Babydoll: L-XL I found a fantastic little shop while traveling that had unusual jellies and jams. Would you be interested in trying something like Georgia Moonshine Jelly or TOE Jam (each letter stands for some kind of fruit, I don't remember which ones) or something similar? How about homemade jam in general? Nothing with liquor please, but other than that, sure! Would you be interested in homemade herbal remedies and tinctures? I have so many health problems, and I have so many medicines I have to take... I am going to have to say no, thank you. Mostly to avoid unwanted interactions. Owls? Neutral. Do any of Villainness' Soap Box exclusive scents interest you, especially any of the Smooches/Whippeds? I am open, but nothing specific. To be honest, though, I haven't looked. Puddin' just put a shitton of old Lunacy shirts on the BPTP Etsy! Any ones interest you? Maybe? Witchee, do you want anything from the Haunt update coming up on 10/3? I know it might be too early to say, but if you could look at the preview on the night of 10/2 and let me know if you want anything... Never tried Haunt. Do you use or would like to try loose eyeshadow pigments? Sure! Is there anything you might want from the latest update (Lab or TP)? ALL THE THINGS! What's a new company to you that you most want to try a product from or what would be a new product to you that you most want to try (make-up, perfume, or bath/body)? Hmm... There is a cream called Fat Girl Slim I am intrigued with. And Korres makes a face line for oily but dehydrated skin. If you like necklaces, what are some symbols or images that you would love to have a necklace depict? (ex. spiders, skulls, hearts...?) I am pretty open. Spiders would freak my hubby out. I like simple stones, I like those circles with words on them, I like lockets. I saw a wishbone necklace that really intrigued me super lots.

vanillabean

September 20, 2012

dubh_ceol's Blog

Fall SW answers!

Amazon wishlist link Do you like s'mores and s'mores-flavored things? I am not a huge fan. Marshmallows tend to make me feel ick after eating one or two. What's the neatest freebie you've gotten? It can be cool or thoughtful or just totally unexpected, and not limited to BPALdom. Someone from the forums set me a bunch of imps off my wishlist during a transaction, as well as tea and candies! Would you enjoy receiving cute but useful items like colorful kitchen utensils/gadgets, or bento supplies? (boxes, chopsticks, accessories, etc?) What about things like spice mixes (homemade, or Penzey's for example) Yes! I do all the cooking in my house, and love spices and herbs, as well as chopsticks (I only just discovered sushi...so much love!) and other useful items. Do you like cute, seasonal or fluffy PJ bottoms? Like they sell at Target, Old Navy (they have had cute Halloween ones!) If so, what size do you wear? Not really. I'm a naked sleeper, and house lounging clothing tends to be an oversize t-shirt and boyshorts. What kind of chocolate do you like? Nuts, no nuts, white,dark, etc? Dark by preference, as well as milk. I like nuts, and spice, as well as nougats and such. I live near a Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, and Penzeys! What does your little heart desire from any or all of these places? I've never been in one, but I'm told they have great teas, coffees, candies,and spices! Are home made foods acceptable or does the idea of eating strange mailed food disturb you? I live in Tx, so it might not survive very long, as our mail room doesn't always have working AC, and we don't check the mail every day. I just gave you $20 and sent you into a "has everything" store ala Walmart and told you that you have to come out having spent it all, and none of it on anything you need. What would you buy? Be as specific as possible! Stripey socks, a pair of LEI panties (probably a pair of the ones that look like tighty whiteys), some snacks/toys for Miss Maus (the kittybeast), and a bar of 'good' chocolate. (Lindt, probably their sea salt or chili bar) I'm from Canada - is there anything specifically a witchee might like that is only available here? Oh hell yes! I'm a Canuk myself, and badly miss Dare Scotch Mints!!!!!! Mackintosh's toffee. Maple Sugar candies. *sigh* what are your "fandoms" and would you like a t-shirt from TeeFury if an appropriate one came up? I heart TeeFury, and am a size (womens) XL there. Firefly, Sherlock, Doctor who, BattleStar Galactica, Calvin and Hobbes, Avengers (Thor, CApt. America, and Iron Man too), and Batman are all my fandoms. Do you have an eReader and if so which one? Nope. Marzipan? Not really a fan. Would you be interested in washable/reusable muslin “paper” towels (basically muslin squares hemmed around the edge)? Maybe in some sort of box to put on your kitchen or bathroom counter? No, thanks. We live in an apartment with no washer, so things we have to wash frequently are a bad idea. Do you drink alcohol and if so, would you be OK with your witch sending you homemade infused vodka? Yes and yes. My fiancee and I prefer sweeter infused vodkas, over, say, savory. If you get me (or a fellow Aussie, if there are any playing this round) as a witch or witch's minion, would you like to try some Australian specialties, such as TimTams (delicious chocolately cookies), Caramello Koalas (koala shaped chocolates filled with gloopy caramel), Australian native spices or anything like that? I honestly don't know a lot about Australian foods. All those sound good and I am open to surprises. If your witch is a knitter, crocheter or sewer, is there a particular type of garment you would love to receive (hat, scarf, wrap, cowl, socks, fingerless gloves, arm warmers etc)? Arm warmers and fingerless gloves would probably get the most use! I am also really lusting after a particular style of hat that caught my fancy on etsy : http://www.etsy.com/listing/59625298/pixie-hat-blue-pixie-hat-slouch-beanie? Is there anyone else in your house (kids, pets, partner) that would really appreciate a small gift being included for them in the switchwitchy haul so they don't feel left out? My kitty will wallow in any wrapping paper and hide in boxes, but she loves catnip toys if you feel like tossing one her way. My mate will be giving me sad eyes, so I will probably be sharing any things I can with him. Since it's been mentioned several times, and I've also offered to nacho witch some, would you you like to receive wild rice and or maple syrup? I promise to include recipe ideas with the wild rice. Oh goodness. Yes to either/or! I have 5 bushels of tomatoes sitting in the kitchen right now that are supposed to turn into red sauce tomorrow, so would anyone like a basic red sauce (spaghetti sauce) to make its way to them? I actually have a stash of red sauce this season, so no thank you. Some of your favorite artists? Classic and modern? Monet, Van Gogh, Mucha, Luis Royo If you could have an image or certain subject painted for you on any type of "canvas" (on a box, on paper, on a canvas, and so on) - could you point your witch to some of these images? Oooh. Yes, yes, I could. I adore stags, foxes, wolves, and always love art of them. Is there a GC scent that's been on your list for ages but keeps falling off the bottom of your order because of the LEs? Probably Mr. Jacquel Nail Polishes? I love holos! Also, jellies with big chunks of fun glitter, and indie stuff. Would you be interested in having a bat adopted in your name? That's a totally cool/sweet idea! How would you feel about a taste of (insert witch location here) box? Hell yes! Stuffed things: yea or nay? Stuffed foods? Nay. Stuffed animal plush toys: semi-yay. I collect plush wolves and otters, but those are the only stuffies I make room for. New Question: mix-in-a-jar? How to you feel about cookie or cake or soup mixes that come in jars and you just add, like, an egg or water or what have you? No thanks. I cook a lot, and the idea of pre-made food just sits oddly with me. (Sorry, I'm wierd!) Would you be interested in beer, wine, or other specialty beverages from your Witch's area? Yes, but I will caution that shipping it can be a big pain. Use loads of bubble wrap and ziplock bags. Trust me. Are there any crafts/skills you've wanted to learn but haven't gotten around to? And if so, would you be interested in supplies and tutorials? I'm not terribly crafty. Making jewelery and hair sticks seems to be the edges of my creative limits, so right now I'm not looking to learn any more crafty stuff. Who here would be happy to get a lil' sumthin sumthin from Adagio Teas? Tea is always a good thing. Do you Ravelry? And if so, what's your handle over there? Would you be interested in gift patterns from your queue? I cannot knit my way out of a wet paper bag, so don't have an account. I live near this very cool Retro store (retrodrygoods.com) (you can order online too) - are there things from it that would make you squee if your witch sent them? Ooh, fabulous! I love the aprons, the retro candies, and the tshirts! Who likes Pumpkin Spice Hershey Kisses? Not this beastie, sorry. What does your kitchen look like? Colors/style? Boring. Mostly cream coloured. It's pretty much shabby apartment chic. My pots and pans and accessories are all brightly coloured when I can find them, though. (Red! Green! Teal! Purple! Blues!) It's so small that there's no point in trying to 'style' it, especially since we'll only be here another 6 months. Witchee, what are your favorite quotes? "Why, what could she have done, being what she is? Was there another Troy for her to burn?" -No Second Troy, Yeats "And she held her sword, and she smiled like a knife." -Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman, 'Good Omens' "Sometimes you wake up. Sometimes the fall kills you. And sometimes, when you fall, you fly." -Neil Gaiman, 'Sandman' "Sie will es und so ist es fein." -'Rosenrot', by Rammstein "Nel mezzo del cammin di nostra vita mi ritrovai per una selva oscura, ché la diritta via era smarrita." -Dante "You become responsible, forever, for what you have tamed."-The Fox, 'Le Petit Dauphin' "But I, being poor, have only my dreams; I have spread my dreams under your feet; Tread softly because you tread on my dreams." - He Wishes For the Cloths of Heaven, Yeats Put your iPod/MP3 player/what-have-you on random and list the first 10 songs it plays! I'm on my mate's laptop...will do this later! What's one random thing you really like and one random thing you really dislike? Like: stripey socks. Dislike: alarm clocks that tick Are there any herbs that you haven't been able to lay hands on that I could send you? There's an herbal shop I really like here in NYC called Flower Power (flowerpower.net) that has quite a wide selection. Nothing I can think of. If there are no "witchy" shops near you, is there anything I can pick up for you from Enchantments? I'm about to re-do my altar, so will get to this question once things have been changed around! Hey Witchee! I want to send you a delivery. It could be cupcakes from a local bakery, it could be a singing hugging bear-a-gram, it could be a bouquet of flowers. But it will be something that you need to be there to receive. a) Are you OK with "special deliveries"? *waggles eyebrows* B..) Is the address in your questionnaire the best place to reach you for said deliveries? c) If the delivery requires a phone number (as say, some florists do) would you be OK with that information being tracked down by your Witch or asked of you anonymously? It's hard for me to be home, so special deliveries may be difficult to arranged. A singing telegram would be a not good idea. I'm very flustered when put on the spot. If you need my phone, I am happy to supply it. And now a new question: I live near a Mast General Store (mastgeneralstore.com). It has lots of vintage-y toys, southern foods (jams, jellies, spices) and vintage candy. Is there anything I can get for you? Spices etc are always welcome. For vintage candy, I prefer chocolate, toffee, or caramel based things, hard candies (especially christmas "satin mix" style!) and fruit chew type things. Do you have any Fall or Halloween traditions? I do a small ritual on Samhain, but nothing much apart from that. Oh, and I work Ren Faire every weekend from October to November. (Four years of doing the same thing makes it tradition, right?) Ninjas or Pirates? Pirates! I have an extra room spray and 2 extra bath oils (one Cephalopod, one Exhibit Hall Fatigue) from Dragon*Con - would anybody like a decant? No, thank you. I prefer to use incense to scent my rooms. Witchee, would you like it if I made you a "mix tape" of songs that I think you might like? And if so, would you prefer mp3 or CD format? I'd love it! Mp3 or CD with, thank you! I know it is totally the wrong season (for most of us), but do you like/have space to garden? If so, what do you like to grow? I don't have space for gardening. I'm about to be near a Lush store next week, is there anything you might like from there? There are wishlist items in my SW help post (linked in my sig!) Songs that you keep meaning to buy but never get round to it? Honestly, I don't buy music. I tend to get gifted cds and whatnot by friends. Movies that you love but forgot to put in your questionaire? I'm sure there are many, but I can't think of them. Any favorite Bath & Body Works scents/products? I like Sensual Amber, Midnight Pomegranate, Black Amethyst, and Brown Sugar and Fig. I love their shower gel, Wallflowers, scrub and lotion! Haus of Gloi is offering custom perfumes - would you like one? What would your ideal blend be? Oh goodness. I answered this a bit in my questionnaire, but would need more time to think it over. Any Bath, Body or nutritional type items you would love to try from a Natural and Organic food store (similar to Whole Foods) that you don't buy because they are a bit too pricey? I always end up eyeing the Dr. Bronner and Zum items, as well as the tinted lip balms at my co-op. OK, so those of you who said you wouldn't mind receiving (sneakily packaged!) beer or wine: Tell me of your taste preferences. Dry/sweet? Red/white? Lager/ale/porter/stout? Fruit? Spice? Hops? Sour (brettanomyces, etc)? I like darker beers. Guinness is my brew of choice, and I also drink 1554 and Trois Pistoles on a regular basis. With wine, I like red and white, and prefer them to be dry. Witchee, will you be gone from your normal mailing address at any point during the round? Yes, I will be gone a full week from the 22nd to the 29th. I can provide an alternative mailing address if requested! Are you a Disney fan or does even thinking about Disney make your head hurt? If you're into Disney, would you like something from the Happiest Place on Earth ? I love the Cheshire Cat. That's about it for hardcore crushes, though. dear witchee, would you, could you use an electric candle/tart warmer? Candle warmer, no, tart warmer, yes! Do you lust after some new socks/tights? Sock yes, tights no. Do you have a forum buddy? Someone who knows you and/or your tastes well enough to answer questions on your behalf? No. I'm only just getting back into posting on here after a long haitus. If you are on Livejournal, would you appreciate LJ stuff like paid time, custom userheads, stuff like that? If you are NOT on LJ but are on other sites that have similar paid-for services (Flickr, for example?) would you, and what are those sites/etc? I barely use LJ anymore, and the only other site I use that I might want a paid subscription for is Fetlife. *blush* if you are into tarot, what is your favorite card? The Star would you like your own set of handmade rune stones or worry stones? I have my own set of rune stones, but thank you! Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, cider, or none of the above? All of the above! Gum, hard candy, soft candy, or none of the above? All of the above, though I especially love hard candy and gummies. Loose tea or tea bags? Do you need anything for your loose tea? (Filters, presses, etc.) I love both loose and bagged teas, though I don't currently have a tea ball! Do you do Goodreads or LibraryThing or a site like that? If so, can I see your to-read list, please? No, sorry. My current book wants are on my Amazon list though! Are you a gamer (of any sort - video, casual, tabletop) and are there any games you want? I used to tabletop game, but don't anymore. Do you like coffee? If so, what kinds? Flavored, fancy, basic? Beans or ground? Coffee! I like all the coffees. Flavoured is nice, not too dark (I find Starbucks coffee to taste a bit burnt to me.) Ground, plz! Would a Starbucks gift card make you happy or do you prefer your local place? I like drinking their non-coffee stuffs, so yes! Would you be interested in BPTP CANDY? Maybe? It would depend on the flavours. CUSTOM-Made Pottery?? yea or nay? coffee mugs, rustic or more elegant? a set of bowls? soap dish? bird feeder? something altogether different? and lastly, good colors for glazes...? I would love it! I like both rustic and elegant styles, and can always use mugs (I love the kind with a wide base and a kind of waist in the middle and then a wide top so you get the initial cooling of the tea, but the stuff below the waist stays warmer) and bowls -- big, small, nuts to soup to serving sizes. I also really really want a small goblet for my altar. For glazes, I love blues, greens and purples. Name one movie you keep meaning to buy, but just never get around to getting? My Neighbor Totoro I live in Japan. Anything you would be interested in from there? I'd love some cute Sanrio stuff! I adore Chococat and Kuromi. Erm...gummy candies and interesting flavours of kit kats? Candy Corn: yes, no? No thanks. They make my teeth hurt from the sweetness. What is your holy grail "I'd kill to just have one drop in an imp" bpal scent? Loviatar! You are meeting up with someone on a casual lunch/early afternoon thing. This person is someone you want to impress/look good for (for whatever reason, not necessarily romantic, and not necessarily for business either). What would you look like, given the contents of your wardrobe/etc? Oh goodness. Jeans that fit me well, make my butt look good and my legs look longer than my Hobbit-esque 5 ft 6. A cute spaghetti strap top, either with lace, beading, or other details around the chest. A button down over top that, left unbuttoned. My kick ass short boots with a bit of a heel and pointed toes. Dangly colourful earrings through the eyelets in my first set of lobe piercings, small simple plugs in my second set, and my two necklaces and my claddagh ring, all three of which I don't take off. For makeup, I'd tightline my eyes, throw on some neutral eyeshadow (Damn Paladins by Fyrinnae, probably), and go all out with my favourite (and almost used up. blast) tube of lipstick, MAC's Russian Red. You are to be let loose in a clothing store of your choice, to pick a full outfit, down to the shoes, the accessories, etc. and things would be altered to fit you if needed. What store would that be, and what would you look like? hrm. I'm really not sure, to be honest. I rarely find clothes that will fit me, as I'm pretty racktastic. (36E) I rarely shop in just one store. You open a box from the post office to reveal the 3 things you want most right now. What are they? (caveats: size doesn't matter, but they have to be tangible/buyable). A pair of Docs, butter soft black leather gloves, and some Diet Dr Pepper. (What? I'm a Dr Pepper junkie.) What makes you laugh? The Daily Show, Monty Python, 'Waking Ned Devine', the cartoon 'Olgaf' (very not safe for work), my ridiculous kitty, Calvin and Hobbes, and watching videos of otters playing. The end of this month I'm going to Scarefest, the big horror and paranormal con in Kentucky. Here's the link to the site. If I were your witch, is there anything you would like from there (skull jewelry, art prints from an artist that catch your eye, etc), or anyone whose autograph or photo or such you would dig? Probably not...not really my thing. Are there any existing Weenies that you have your eye on, but haven't gotten around to getting? Pomona and Third Charm sound lovely. I've never tried any of the Weenies before. My new job is at a consignment store where we have all kinds of designer brands for very reasonable prices. Are there designer clothes/purses/sunglasses that you desire/love? (Give some indication as to your "style" as well. For example, do you like bohemian-style frocks in lavender? Crossbody purses in black? Sunglasses that are round and bug-like?) I don't really know any designers. *blush* I went from goth/punk to 'I'm trying to dress like an adult on a tight budget', so that is a world outside my own. I do know that I love the office goth look as well as steampunk, and love bags with lots of straps and buckles that are all industrial. Do you have pierced ears? Yes. 2g and 6g piercings in my lobes, an industrial, rook, and a cartilage piercing also. I can't wear studs in my ears, but will wear dangly earrings, as well as plugs/spirals, etc. In the meantime, let me know what you like to do on the Internet to kill time. Flash games? What are your daily websites/blog visits, or favorite YouTube videos? Tumblr is my crack. I also spend far too much time doing bloggy stuff. Youtube is a soul sucking pit of cute videos and amazing music, and I usually just go from one vid to the next as background noise while writing. My Little Pony... Cute or meh? I liked the original ones as a kid. Haven't got into the new series, though. Lip balm - tube or tin? Tubes are far simpler, and I am less likely to do something disastrous with them. Would you like to receive a journal or sketchbook? How about other pretty paper goods like post-its, notepads, bookmarks, letter paper/envelopes? I'm a paper hoarder, and am currently working on reducing my stash. Are you interested in audiobooks? If so, any specific titles? I've never listened to one? I adore books. Paperbacks make me happiest, to be honest. Hardcovers take up far too much of my precious shelf space. Bar soaps with some scrubby bits, yes or no? Yes, both my mate and I have skin that adores scrubbies! Do you need any small electronic gadgets like flash drives and the like? Flash drives are always a good thing Do you subscribe to any sample boxes, and if so, which ones? Would you like to receive some samples? I'm fairly fussy about my cosmetics, so I don't use sample boxes. (I'm a Fyrinnae, Shiro, and Meow Cosmetics sorta girl) do you have a problem with nudes??? If not, do you prefer male or female? No issues at all as long as it's not exploitative, male or female are fine. Paintbox Soapworks: Interested in anything from her? YES! There are so many lovely things in her shop I want! I have a bunch of her items favourited on etsy. ThinkGeek: anything interesting to you on there? Whiskey stones (My Irish grandda raised me to be horrified at the thought of diluting good alcohol with water/ice!), and various t-shirts, especially the Tree of Gondor, Van Gogh Tardis, and Slytherin coat of arms babydolls What's one thing you want, right now, that you're having difficulty finding? Ahi tuna. (not helpful, but dear gods, I am having massive craving for it right now, and my town does not sell it anywhere!) Who here is going to be picking up JK Rowling's new book on Thursday? Not me. I've got a huge stack of books to get through before I buy more! What do you do to take care of yourself when you're having a rough day (sick, life not going your way, whatever)? Curl up with a book and a specific playlist. Take a long, hot bubble bath. Maybe all three at once if the day really sucked. what size T-Shirt do you wear (standard AND babydoll)? Regular tees, L. Babydolls, XL I found a fantastic little shop while traveling that had unusual jellies and jams. Would you be interested in trying something like Georgia Moonshine Jelly or TOE Jam (each letter stands for some kind of fruit, I don't remember which ones) or something similar? How about homemade jam in general? So, I am horribly weird and cant eat jam or jelly. Not because of an odd allergic reaction or anything, but because the texture squicks me right out. (and yet, I love gummy candy. I know. I'm sorry.) Would you be interested in homemade herbal remedies and tinctures? I'll actually be seeing my supplier this weekend, but ta for the offer!

dubh_ceol

September 20, 2012

neptuneanblog

Switch Witch 2012 Help Part II

Candy Corn: yes, no? I'm debating attempting to make some. I'd love to try homemade candy corn. I like the store-bought stuff okay too, but can't eat nearly as much as I could when I was younger since it's just so sweet. I live in Japan. Anything you would be interested in from there? green tea kitkats or any green tea flavored chocolate stuff. I also love meltykiss chocolate... I've tried a few different flavors of it and they are great, I think last year I had milk tea flavor or something? Oh, and are "hard minty eye drops" still a thing in Japan? Those are useful for waking up sometimes. And I think I already mentioned cute/kawaii stickers/stationery, right? Oh, and about tea, I really think I've talked about it a lot already in past questions, but please just let me know if you want more specifics. What is your holy grail "I'd kill to just have one drop in an imp" bpal scent? Senelion (the BPAL version, not the TAL) or Clockwork Couture: Male if you wear earrings, do you have pierced ears? yep. You are meeting up with someone on a casual lunch/early afternoon thing. This person is someone you want to impress/look good for (for whatever reason, not necessarily romantic, and not necessarily for business either). What would you look like, given the contents of your wardrobe/etc? I don't think I'm good with this kind of hypothetical. My outfits are really specific to the details of the occasion. For example, I might want to dress to cover my tattoos in some situations, or might not want to show cleavage, etc. Makeup (which I rarely wear) and accessories are also very situation-specific... I can look young and "quirky" or older and more grown-up/conservative/serious depending on specifics. Sorry! The only thing I can say for sure is that I'd be unlikely to wear heels (higher than an inch, anyway) to something described in this way. You are to be let loose in a clothing store of your choice, to pick a full outfit, down to the shoes, the accessories, etc. and things would be altered to fit you if needed. What store would that be, and what would you look like? I think I've done that before at a vintage store in Austin called "feathers." Some kind of 60s/70s vintage dress that is fit and flare/a-line since that's flattering (in a color scheme I've mentioned liking, or some crazy mod geometric print), and maybe they still have a lot of vintage deadstock rhinestone barrettes like they used to, and I got some nice vintage leather heels there before too (I think they were black and white peeptoe slingbacks) so maybe they still have good shoes... ah, memories.... You open a box from the post office to reveal the 3 things you want most right now. What are they? (caveats: size doesn't matter, but they have to be tangible/buyable). this shirt that's currently sold out on the anthropologie website & this dress (both magically fitting me in size L when in reality I might need a non-existant XL in these), and one of the 3 books I mentioned in my original questionnaire as being my most desired at this time. WHAT MAKES YOU LAUGH YOUR ASS OFF!!! movies, comedians, black humor, your partner, a comic strip? what? 2 websites: Cake Wrecks and Damnyouautocorrect. Can't think of anything else right now, sorry. Are there any existing Weenies that you have your eye on, but haven't gotten around to getting? nope, joined a decant circle for the ones I was interested in My new job is at a consignment store where we have all kinds of designer brands for very reasonable prices. Are there designer clothes/purses/sunglasses that you desire/love? (Give some indication as to your "style" as well. For example, do you like bohemian-style frocks in lavender? Crossbody purses in black? Sunglasses that are round and bug-like?) In my first life (before the first time my house burned down... I'm on my 3rd life now), I had a ruffley very pale pink leather Betsey Johnson wristlet purse (like the link but just a different color... I actually would have bought it in white if they had it) that I loved. Haven't really seen anything like that from that brand since though. I like many Betsey Johnson earrings too though, I have these on right now. I can't think of anything else really but I will update in my blog if I do. I realize that we had a similar question in the ?aire, but I need you Witchee-s to list at least 5 items, each ranging $20 and under from Amazon.com or Walmart.com.

book #1
book #2
book #3
book #4 (very cheap indeed right now)
book #5
In the meantime, let me know what you like to do on the Internet to kill time. Flash games? What are your daily websites/blog visits, or favorite YouTube videos? Mostly I read stuff. I never play games and rarely listen to music (I fell out of the music habit since my old computer didn't have working sound for the last year or so I had it). So I read stuff on the BPAL forum (obviously), xojane, jezebel (not as often now as I used to since the comment section is so far from user-friendly now), alternet, uh, hmm, not sure where else since I haven't re-built my bookmarks yet either. I do keep up with facebook and twitter too. Oh, and I look at tor.com sometimes... most often for the Dark Tower read that's going on right now, but for other stuff too. And what are your favourite characters from your fandoms? not really fannish (?) but I will edit this if I think of anything appropriate. I have another question!!My Little Pony... Cute or meh? When I was a kid I had like 50 of them and they had their own complicated kingdom and everything (including wars), but I haven't been interested in them much in the last 20 years. My husband and I tried to watch the new show but I don't really get the appeal, it seems a bit simple/saccharine. Really wanted to like it though. And it's not like we're generally against cartoons (almost wrote cardoons ), we love "Adventure Time." Lip balm - tube or tin? I think I already mentioned this, but... tube please! Tin or "pot" just doesn't work out well for me. Would you like to receive a journal or sketchbook? How about other pretty paper goods like post-its, notepads, bookmarks, letter paper/envelopes? I wouldn't use a journal or sketchbook, and probably would not use a notepad since I have a few and may be picky or even fickle about them. But I would love post-its or stationery, especially if cute/interesting, and would probably use a bookmark as well. Are you interested in audiobooks? If so, any specific titles? No thanks. Bar soaps with some scrubby bits, yes or no? yes please! As long as there is still more soap than scrubby bits, ratio-wise. Do you need any small electronic gadgets like flash drives and the like? I wouldn't mind another flash drive... will update if I think of anything else. Would you like a pair of knitted socks? Maybe? My feet do get cold sometimes in winter. Do you have any use for knitted dishcloths, facecloths, etc, especially if they were fandom related? I'm not sure. Might need to see an example? Do you subscribe to any sample boxes, and if so, which ones? Would you like to receive some samples? (perfume, eco/"green," skin care, hair, music downloads, cosmetics, soap...) Another maybe. As mentioned in my original questionnaire, I don't like samples of skin moisturizers or undereye creams or stuff like that. And I don't like the Julep nail polish I've tried (I think maybe they have a box, that's why I'm mentioning). Also not really interested in music downloads. So within those parameters.... Good Afternoon Witches & Witchees:I have a question:do you have a problem with nudes???sub-question if your answer is yes-Male or Female? I'm prettymuch with skyelyric here: I mean, I used to collect pin-up art and such, and had some of Bunny Yeager's photographs (well, postcards anyway) displayed in my house, but I've kind of gotten away from it as I've gotten older. I might actually prefer female nudes to male ones, but if you have something you think I'd really like, go for it! How would you feel about hammocks or toys for your rats/hamsters/gerbils/etc.? I don't have rodent pets. What's one thing you want, right now, that you're having difficulty finding? Hellman's dijonnaise? But it's okay if you don't want to send me that Are there any e-tailers you're desperately wanting to try? If so, any specific items/scents/etc? I'd like to try Villainess soap. I've tried one of her Whipped(s), and a candle, and the soap from BPTP that's co-branded, but never an actual Villainess soap. Current Villainess soaps of interest would be Triple Mint, Asphyxiate, Chloroform, Ginger Snapped, Jade, Killer Beez, Pearl Diver, and, of course, Villainess. What do you do to take care of yourself when you're having a rough day (sick, life not going your way, whatever)? I usually make myself some popcorn (on the stove, not the nasty microwave stuff)... I have some really good quality stuff that pops up huge, and top it with butter, parmesan, and curry powder. I agree with others that that is a good time to watch stupid stuff on TV. I probably drink a cup of hot tea (most common choice would be jasmine green, but perhaps earl grey or constant comment instead) with honey at some point too. And yeah, laze about on the couch. It's possible that I might read, but I don't always have a conducive book around, and therefore TV often takes less effort. Who here is going to be picking up JK Rowling's new book on Thursday I wasn't planning on it... I'm not really into reading mysteries if that's what it is... but I'd probably read it if I somehow ended up with it/might eventually check it out from the library (usually I only go to the library in summer since I'm too busy during the school year, this also gives my small-town library time to "recover" since the collection is not that big). favorite and least favorite baked goods? favorite - gosh, I dunno, I like a lot of baked goods. moist chocolate cake with ganache frosting? Italian cream cake? Tres Leches cake? French macarons (NOT macaroons, those are just okay)? cinnamon king cake? I could go on forever so I should just stop now (but I'll update if I realize I'm leaving out something glaringly obvious). least favorite - pecan pie, pumpkin pie, strawberry shortcake what size T-Shirt do you wear (standard AND babydoll)? Hmm... this is complicated. well, in men's t-shirt type sizes, I probably wear a medium. Maybe a small if it is 50-50 cotton-poly and not 100% cotton. In regular women's sizes, probably a large. In juniors/babydoll sizes, probably an XL or XXL. So it really depends! Paintbox? The Blackbird goat milk hand and body cream sounds nice. The Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh, Bluebird in the Lilacs, and Olive Tree slips that are on sale sound nice too. The hot process soaps Mandinka, the Natural, and Whiskers also sound nice. I found a fantastic little shop while traveling that had unusual jellies and jams. Would you be interested in trying something like Georgia Moonshine Jelly or TOE Jam (each letter stands for some kind of fruit, I don't remember which ones) or something similar? How about homemade jam in general? I'm not really into boozy or spicy jams/jellies. Otherwise, I like most kinds. And we just used the last of the nice cherry butter we got the last time I visited the in-laws in West Virginia, so if they have anything like that.... Would you be interested in homemade herbal remedies and tinctures? Sure! Do any of Villainness' Soap Box exclusive scents interest you, especially any of the Smooches/Whippeds? I am not interested in smooches because smooches are scrubs and I don't like scrubs at all. I am really more interested in soaps than in Whippeds simply because I go through lotions more slowly than I do soaps and therefore have more lotions. But either way, the Soap Box exclusive scents I am most interested in are Kill Switch, Masala, Sol Bacio, and Xia. Puddin' just put a shitton of old Lunacy shirts on the BPTP Etsy! Any ones interest you? Looks like just the V-neck babydoll type are up so far. In these I would need an XXL (if tissue tees go up I will just need an XL, I know from experience, but I will edit this in my blog if/when they go up). So of what's available now I like Whirling Wind, Sugar, and Long Night moons. Haunt/Oct. update? Not familiar with this company, and of course, would need to check out the preview when it happens in order to what they'll have after the update. Of the products they have now, Milkflower soap sounds nice, and Gloaming perfume oil actually sounds interesting too. And I think I already mentioned that I don't garden. I sure appreciate people who do though, like my mom, and the people who sell veggies at the farmers' market that I go to Do you use or would like to try loose eyeshadow pigments? I used to... I had some fyrinnae stuff back before it was called fyrinnae (this was back in 2006 or something and I believe the company was called "bombshell bath" at the time?), but didn't replace that after losing everything the first time since I don't wear makeup that often. I remember having a color of eyeshadow that mostly looked beige but had subtle hints of florescent pink, that was cool. And I remember looking at the site last year (I think?) and liking a color that was unfortunately called "half-elf hottie." Okay, not sure why I started rambling in response to that question. Yes, I'm interested in such things, and they probably qualify as something nice that I wouldn't actually buy for myself. Also, I dunno if the cookie butter thing was an official question, but I'd love to try it! I'm sure my husband would like it if I didn't. Is there anything you might want from the latest update (Lab or TP)? There are a few things that I may get decants of right off the bat (is that a Halloween pun, or do I just need to go to bed? ), so I won't include those. Otherwise I'm interested in (BPAL first):

Monastery in the Mountains
Hotrun Dath
Waves of Mist
Tears of Lilith
Pandemonium
Buen Viage
Tomb of Zai
Die Sunde...
As for BPTP, I'm only interested in the Spider Silk Bath Oil and Substratum soap. *EDIT* Okay, fine... with all this talk of candles... sure, I want All Souls! (and I already know the BPTP candles are awesome, because I had a Samhain one/used it up/loved it, and am currently working on a Snow White one.) Not really interested in a witch pendant, sorry. I'm looking at the Arcana Limited Edition things on the Soap Box website. Not sure which of these are Halloween and which aren't, but here are a bunch of things that sound nice (please note, however, that I rarely wear non-BPAL perfumes, even great-smelling ones, so would be much more likely to get actual use out of the non-perfume items I've listed):

Alec D'Urberville Perfume Oil
Blue Geisha soap
Bonfires at Dusk (my husband is very intrigued by this scent description)
Darkling Soap
Dia de los Muertos soap
Eostre Perfume Oil
Goat God Soap
Haint Soap
Holy Terror Perfume Oil & Soap
Little Ghoulie Soap
Queen Crossbones Perfume
Skeleton Key Soap
Tess Perfume Oil
Drool, Keel, and Surf body lotions
Sting Perfume
Barbados, Sel Gris, and Zingiber soaps
The Heart Duo perfumes
Don't forget that the Haunt update preview is going up today. There is a bunch of stuff being loaded now!http://www.haunt.bigcartel.com/products The Batty and Candy Corn lusts sound nice. If you had a fairy for NYCC, what exclusive scent would you kill to own? Joining the chorus of Badger-lovers here Godiva chocolate (Halloween, etc.)? Would be okay if it fits in with the parameters I've already mentioned for chocolate, but it's not one of my favorite brands or anything. None of the Halloween stuff sounds like my thing, really. Shiro cosmetics? I couldn't look at this at work because it was classified as "games," I found that funny. But I can look at it now that I'm at home... here are some eyeshadows I like:

Pumpkin King
Ragdoll
Homunculus
Master Sword
Deku
Enrichment Center
Your Best Friend
Sweet Honey
Repel
I like shorts

Comics? nope. Maybe I don't like them because I read so fast? California? I'd love some kind of souvenir from City Lights bookstore, but it looks like San Francisco (where the bookstore is) is really far away from Disneyland and such, so that probably won't work out, which is fine. Apple Crips: Sound freaking awesome! FusionSweets? things that sound nice (not comprehensive bc I don't have time to look at the whole website, so if you see something else you know I'd like, and want to buy it, have at it!):

Roasted black sesame caramels
Rose, Orange Blossom, Vanilla Caramels
French Sea Salt Caramels
Matcha Green Tea Caramels
French Lavender, Vanilla, Honey, Sea Salt Caramels
Masala Chai Caramels
Taro Root Caramels
Chocolate Peanut Butter Caramels
Old Fashioned English Toffee
Matcha And Black Sesame White Chocolate
Poe scents? Alone sounds okay Are you dressing up for Halloween, Witchee? Well, my husband and I are going out to a Leonard Cohen concert on that night. So I will be dressing up in the sense of "wearing nice clothes," but not in the sense of "wearing a costume." So I guess not. Do you need any accessories for your smartphone (case, skin, etc)? also sticking with yewberry's answer of "HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAA! "Smart phone!" HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAA!" Do you like mustache stuff, Witchee? Um... it's okay? I guess if it would be cool independent of the moustache then it's okay if a moustache is involved? That probably doesn't make any sense, sorry. Super ultra soft fuzzy socks? Hmm... I think I know the type of socks this is referring to, and I'm not really a fan. Any socks that aren't really made to go inside shoes/boots and be worn out walking around are not really my thing. But if my witch wants to buy me, say, some thick wool socks that are also pretty, then sure, I would like that (I think I only have one pair of nice warm wool socks right now, some purple argyle ones I got from J. Crew last year, and they came in handy when I went to West Virginia for Christmas/made me wish I had more). Confounding Confections? No thanks. They sound okay, but there are so many things I'd rather have than fancy hard candies... and I'm sure I've listed a lot of those other things already as answers to questions. As for the stuff from last night's (Snow Moon) update, I'd eventually like to sample Bard, Druid, and Lich's Laboratory, but I don't really feel like there's any hurry since they're GC.

neptuneanblues

September 20, 2012

LitaPhoenix's Blog

Switch Witch '12 Questions #1

Do you like s'mores and s'mores-flavored things? Not really. Would you enjoy receiving cute but useful items like colorful kitchen utensils/gadgets, or bento supplies? (boxes, chopsticks, accessories, etc?) What about things like spice mixes (homemade, or Penzey's for example) I LOVE kitchen gadgets, if they're actually useful. I've been looking for a good, small coffee grinder. I need a new teaball. I could really use something for transporting soup to work, maybe a thermos? As far as spices go, I love 'em, except for hot mixes. My system just doesn't do well with hot. Do you like cute, seasonal or fluffy PJ bottoms? Like they sell at Target, Old Navy (they have had cute Halloween ones!) If so, what size do you wear? No orange or pink, please, but otherwise, yes! I'm about a 16, so usually XL/XXL. What kind of chocolate do you like? Nuts, no nuts, white,dark, etc? White chocolate is not chocolate. No really, legally it's not, as it doesn't contain any cocoa solids, just cocoa butter. Milk, dark - all good! I think I went over this more in my blog from last year. I live near a Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, and Penzeys! What does your little heart desire from any or all of these places? I'm pretty close to a WF & TJ's, so no, I think I'm good. Are home made foods acceptable or does the idea of eating strange mailed food disturb you? I'll risk it. I just gave you $20 and sent you into a "has everything" store ala Walmart and told you that you have to come out having spent it all, and none of it on anything you need. What would you buy? Be as specific as possible! Oh, crap. Probably movies/books. Red lip stain. If I'm at Target, then some of their cheese balls in a plastic tub. Those things are the closest I've found to Planters' Cheez Ballz (which I still crave to this day!). Maybe a magazine, nail polish, or crunchy snacks. And a Diet Dr Pepper. What kind of cuisines do you like? (I mentioned this in my ?aire but curious what my witch may like)And, what are your favorite restaurants? Anything, really. Not into fish, tomatoes, or pickled things, but otherwise I'll try damn near anything! I love italian, chinese, thai, japanese, mexican, and spanish. I'm from Canada - is there anything specifically a witchee might like that is only available here? Not a fan of maple, in any form other than the leaves, sorry. what are your "fandoms" and would you like a t-shirt from TeeFury if an appropriate one came up? Oh, lord. Doctor Who, Labyrinth, Back to to Future, Lord of the Rings, Star Trek, Supernatural, Game of Thrones, Serenity. I usually buy a shirt if it interests me, though. I'm wearing my 'Meet the Missus Tea' shirt right now. Do you have an eReader and if so which one? I have the Kindle app on my iphone, and the native eReader on the phone. Do you like candles, or tart burners, or something? If so, what's your favorite scent to burn? I love candles!!! I don't have a tart burner. I love the Yankee Candle 'Witch's Brew', and burn it all year. If I'd wear the scent, I'd burn it. Just got the 'Happy Halloween' and "Mountain Lodge' large jars... Mmmm black licorice. Marzipan? Sure. Would you be interested in washable/reusable muslin “paper” towels (basically muslin squares hemmed around the edge)? Maybe in some sort of box to put on your kitchen or bathroom counter? I'd be willing to try 'em. Do you drink alcohol and if so, would you be OK with your witch sending you homemade infused vodka? Oooooh, interesting! If you get me (or a fellow Aussie, if there are any playing this round) as a witch or witch's minion, would you like to try some Australian specialties, such as TimTams (delicious chocolately cookies), Caramello Koalas (koala shaped chocolates filled with gloopy caramel), Australian native spices or anything like that? Mmmmm... TimTams. If your witch is a knitter, crocheter or sewer, is there a particular type of garment you would love to receive (hat, scarf, wrap, cowl, socks, fingerless gloves, arm warmers etc)? I adore hand knitted things, and it's going to be quite cold this winter, so I'd love anything warm & cozy! Is there anyone else in your house (kids, pets, partner) that would really appreciate a small gift being included for them in the switchwitchy haul so they don't feel left out? Nope! Since it's been mentioned several times, and I've also offered to nacho witch some, would you you like to receive wild rice and or maple syrup? I promise to include recipe ideas with the wild rice. Wild rice would be interesting... I have 5 bushels of tomatoes sitting in the kitchen right now that are supposed to turn into red sauce tomorrow, so would anyone like a basic red sauce (spaghetti sauce) to make its way to them? I'll pass, thanks. Would you be interested in having a bat adopted in your name? Absolutely!! What a rad thing! How would you feel about a taste of (insert witch location here) box? Sure! Some of your favorite artists? Classic and modern? I really quite like Van Gogh's Starry Night, and after the DW 'Vincent and The Doctor' episode, it means even more. I like M C Escher's work, especially Eye, Relativity, Dewdrop, and Puddle. I was lucky enough to see Fritz Scholder's [i[indian/Not Indian[/i] when I was in NYC a few years ago, and I really liked some of his paintings and sculptures. The ones I like the best are very evocative, frightening, and thoughtful. I really wish I'd gotten a print of Blood Skull Number 1. I like Japanese woodcuts, and mountainy landscapes, like the actual landscape where I live. Is there a GC scent that's been on your list for ages but keeps falling off the bottom of your order because of the LEs? The Black Rider, The White Rider, Embalming Fluid, Carnal, Depraved, Bruised Violet Compound. I've been getting into indie nail polish brands recently. What's your favorite indie brand of nail polish? Or what's your favorite mainstream brand of nail polish? Or are you not big on polish? I am a polish JUNKIE. I have probably more than 50. I'm a Julep Maven, but probably not for very much longer - I find their colors aren't very unique and I don't like their brush or formula very much. I really like China Glaze, OPI, and Color Club, but I'm really intriqued by indie polish makers, like Nerd Lacquer, Rainbow Honey, and Dollish Polish. Please let me know if you'd like a 'wishlist'. Stuffed things: yea or nay? Unless it's a blackbird, bat, or moose, I'm not interested. I just had a major reevaluation of my things this past winter. New Question: mix-in-a-jar? How to you feel about cookie or cake or soup mixes that come in jars and you just add, like, an egg or water or what have you? Always good to have around, especially on cold winter evenings when I just don't want to be bothered. Would you be interested in beer, wine, or other specialty beverages from your Witch's area? Are there any crafts/skills you've wanted to learn but haven't gotten around to? And if so, would you be interested in supplies and tutorials? Knitting, painting, playing guitar, wirework in jewelry making. I'm always open to help! Who here would be happy to get a lil' sumthin sumthin from Adagio Teas? I have a bunch of loose tea from them, which is mighty tasty, but because I don't have a teaball right now, it's not getting any use. I live near this very cool Retro store (retrodrygoods.com) (you can order online too) - are there things from it that would make you squee if your witch sent them? Not really seeing anything that I NEED. Who likes Pumpkin Spice Hershey Kisses? No, thanks. The caramel apple ones are good, though. Witchee, what are your favorite quotes? "Not all those that wander are lost." - JRR Tolkien, "I am not afraid of living." - My Chemical Romance, and "Keep Calm and Carry On" (as I need to remind myself to zen out often) spring to mind. Put your iPod/MP3 player/what-have-you on random and list the first 10 songs it plays! My Chemical Romance - The Kids From Yesterday Norah Jones - Shoot the Moon William Control - Beautiful Loser Socialburn - Scattered Pictures David Cook - Paper Heart Pink - Trouble Loreena McKennit - The Mummers Dance Dr. Horrible's Sing Along Blog - Bad Horse Chorus HIM - Killing Loneliness Disney's Haunted Mansion Ride - Grim Grinning Ghosts (I have the entire ride somewhere. Great when I'm needing a Halloween boost or a Disney jones.) If there are no "witchy" shops near you, is there anything I can pick up for you from Enchantments? I don't have one near me, as I live in the middle of the Bible Belt (and I'm semi-closeted right now due to my surroundings, and not wanting to alienate potential clients). I love crystals of all kinds (except dyed agates - they just look cheesy to me), tarot decks, and charged candles. Hey Witchee! I want to send you a delivery. It could be cupcakes from a local bakery, it could be a singing hugging bear-a-gram, it could be a bouquet of flowers. But it will be something that you need to be there to receive. a) Are you OK with "special deliveries"? *waggles eyebrows* B..) Is the address in your questionnaire the best place to reach you for said deliveries? c) If the delivery requires a phone number (as say, some florists do) would you be OK with that information being tracked down by your Witch or asked of you anonymously? Ha!! Special deliveries are fine, but it'd likely have to be at my shop, which is the UPS/FEDEX address I gave you. As far as a phone number, if you need it, e-mail me and you shall have it. What are some things you are OK with receiving gently used or homemade, and some things you absolutely do not want if they are gently used or homemade? Other than underclothes, I'm good taking anything secondhand! Do you have any Fall or Halloween traditions? Not really... just Halloween and Samhain. I always dress up, without fail. I decorate my place at least by October 1st (already begun this year, and I may just leave a lot of it up permanently!). Ninjas or Pirates? Pirates, definitely! I actually worked on a little film about 6 years back called Ninjas vs Pirates, and was adopted by the pirate crew! Witchee, would you like it if I made you a "mix tape" of songs that I think you might like? And if so, would you prefer mp3 or CD format? Absolutely!!! I adore being exposed to 'new to me' music. MP3s work great, as I can throw them into my iPhone, but CDs work, too. I know it is totally the wrong season (for most of us), but do you like/have space to garden? If so, what do you like to grow? I actually have a nice herb garden going right now - three different types of basil, three different types of mint, lemon thyme, aloe, and rosemary. I had some cilantro and parsley, but we had a very dry heat wave for two weeks, and I lost them. I love all kinds of herbs, and I'd really love to get into some flowers next spring, maybe a green bell pepper plant, if I can manage to grow one in a container. I rent, so I can't plant anything in the ground here. I'm about to be near a Lush store next week, is there anything you might like from there? Nothing I need right now, no, unless they have killer bath bombs for Halloween. Any favorite Bath & Body Works scents/products? Mmmm, no. The scents in there just don't smell good to me. Too overpowering and/or too sweet. Haus of Gloi is offering custom perfumes - would you like one? What would your ideal blend be? Leather, musk, maybe some lime, or violet if they have them. I don't know anything about that etailer. Any Bath, Body or nutritional type items you would love to try from a Natural and Organic food store (similar to Whole Foods) that you don't buy because they are a bit too pricey? Not really, as my mom (and I, through partnership) owns a natural supplement store, and I can get a lot of that through her catalogues at wholesale price. OK, so those of you who said you wouldn't mind receiving (sneakily packaged!) beer or wine: Tell me of your taste preferences. Dry/sweet? Red/white? Lager/ale/porter/stout? Fruit? Spice? Hops? Sour (brettanomyces, etc)? Beer - don't care for really hoppy, or IPAs. I do like sweet beers, fruit lambics, lagers, red ales. Never had a sour beer, that I know of. Not a huge wine fan - I'll drink it if my family is with dinner, but not something I'd choose on my own, unless it's a mead. And really, how often do you run up against a fruit wine or honey wine these days? Witchee, will you be gone from your normal mailing address at any point during the round? I shouldn't be! Are you a Disney fan or does even thinking about Disney make your head hurt? If you're into Disney, would you like something from the Happiest Place on Earth ? I grew up in Tampa, FL and went to Disney World at least once a year from about 6 months old until 18. After that, I've probably been 6 or 8 times. Tickets have just gotten sooooo expensive, and it's tough to get all my friends to coordinate two days off in a row - we get there as it opens and leave when they kick us out. You NEED the next day to recover, the way we do the Magic Kingdom. I miss it, and I'm planning on hitting the Parks when I get back this January. Do you lust after some new socks/tights? Mmmmmm..... socks. I LOVE socks. Give me a few days, and I can get a Sockdreams wishlist going, so you can see what I like, if you want. http://www.sockdreams.com/_users/wishlists/fb0863480def53c Are there any of MeiLin's books (e-book or print) you'd be interested in? Cookbooks, yes? Cookbooks are ALWAYS good, as they give me ideas! Are you a gamer (of any sort - video, casual, tabletop) and are there any games you want? Board gamer. Well, I used to be... once I make friends up here in the middle of nowhere, I hope to play again. Would you be interested in BPTP CANDY? WHAT now?! Nummy... Do you like coffee? If so, what kinds? Flavored, fancy, basic? Beans or ground? Yes! Black. I don't have a grinder, so no whole beans. Dark roasts, not big on a lot of flavors. No vanilla. Would a Starbucks gift card make you happy or do you prefer your local place? Apparently a Starbucks is opening inside my grocery store, so Starbucks cards are lovely. CUSTOM-Made Pottery?? yea or nay? coffee mugs, rustic or more elegant? a set of bowls? soap dish? bird feeder? something alltogether different? and lastly, good colors for glazes...? Oh, DEFINITELY. I'll post a picture of my favorite mug in the Chatter thread. I'm looking for a lidded canister for my tea bags right now. A question, witchees: if you are into tarot, what is your favorite card? When I read for myself, I often pull the Empress or High Priestess as signator card. I tend to be drawn to different cards depending on the deck, honestly. And another question: would you like your own set of handmade rune stones or worry stones? That would be AWESOME. Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, cider, or none of the above? All of the above, emphatically! Gum, hard candy, soft candy, or none of the above? I don't really chew gum much, as I get the occasional TMJ flare up, but candy is dandy. Loose tea or tea bags? Do you need anything for your loose tea? (Filters, presses, etc.) Ooh, I really could use a new tea ball, or one of those steepers that fits on top of the mugs, like they use at Teavana. I had one back home, but it was my Mom's, really. If you like tea, what kinds? All green teas, white teas, and some black tea. Not a big fan of rooibos. Love herbal 'tea'. I don't do desserty teas - no chocolate or caramel, please. Do you do Goodreads or LibraryThing or a site like that? If so, can I see your to-read list, please? I don't have one, but I can make one soon. Zombies; Yay or Nay? Yay, to a point. If you have cats, do they like catnip toys? If you have doggies, would they like a super-reinforced canvas toy with a squeaker in it? No cats, and my dog doesn't really do toys. How do you feel about wearable knitted lace? Shawls, wraps, and the like? Black, okay. Other colors? Nah. Looking at the warehouse, I notice that our lovely Greenwoodtree is able to do chart readings and/or forecasts at a very reasonable rate. Is this something you would want? That would be really cool. I'd love to see what someone who really knows what they're doing to interpret my chart.

litaphoenix

September 20, 2012

Switch Witch Blog 2012

Today's Ketchup.

Do you have a forum buddy? Someone who knows you and/or your tastes well enough to answer questions on your behalf? Not really. Probably best to get a Nacho or the SW account ladies to ask if you have a question. If you are on Livejournal, would you appreciate LJ stuff like paid time, custom userheads, stuff like that? If you are NOT on LJ but are on other sites that have similar paid-for services (Flickr, for example?) would you, and what are those sites/etc? Definitely a waste in my case. A question, witchees: if you are into tarot, what is your favorite card? I love tarot and I ended up associating with Queen of Cups. And another question: would you like your own set of handmade rune stones or worry stones? If rune stones are involved please include an instructional manual or something but that sounds cool. Worry stones are neat but I have a bad track record for holding on to such things. Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, cider, or none of the above? Flavored coffees with caramel, cinnamon, hazelnut, chocolate, or almond. Teas are pretty much anything other than green tea (unless it's super fruit flavored) with chai tea, mint tea, and fruit tea being my favorite. Gum, hard candy, soft candy, or none of the above? Any candy other than candy corn (though I like marshmallow pumpkins to an extent) or anise/black licorice. Also typically not fond of soda-flavored things or grape-flavored things. Loose tea or tea bags? Do you need anything for your loose tea? (Filters, presses, etc.) Either, but I don't have any of the doodads needed to brew loose leaf tea. Do you do Goodreads or LibraryThing or a site like that? I have one but it hasn't been used much. Zombies; Yay or Nay? Funny zombie movies like Zombieland or Sean of the Dead are my favorites! I also like cute zombie stuff rather than scary zombie stuff. If you have cats, do they like catnip toys? If you have doggies, would they like a super-reinforced canvas toy with a squeaker in it? I have a dog and she loves toys so that sounds awesome! If you have kids, what are they into? No kids here! How do you feel about wearable knitted lace? Shawls, wraps, and the like? That sounds awesome! Looking at the warehouse, I notice that our lovely Greenwoodtree is able to do chart readings and/or forecasts at a very reasonable rate. Is this something you would want? Absolutely! I would love that! ETI: Candy Corn? Not my favorite. I live in Japan. Anything you would be interested in from there? Anything! Stationary does sound awesome!

Elliemental

September 19, 2012

Catseyes' Wishlist/ Info page

Switch Witch Halloween 2012

You are meeting up with someone on a casual lunch/early afternoon thing. This person is someone you want to impress/look good for (for whatever reason, not necessarily romantic, and not necessarily for business either). What would you look like, given the contents of your wardrobe/etc? Hmmm... I guess jeans, a nice shirt (either red or gray) and one of those loose open front long sleeve or half sleeve sweater things. Either black or gray. Yeah, the nice part of my wardrobe is seriously lacking. You are to be let loose in a clothing store of your choice, to pick a full outfit, down to the shoes, the accessories, etc. and things would be altered to fit you if needed. What store would that be, and what would you look like? I think I'd love to be let loose in Macys. Well, actually I'd love to be in M&Co, but since that is a UK store, I guess Macy's is okay. I'd go for a lovely dress with a v neck in darker colors either green or blue. Maybe gray. I'd also get a nice pair of shoes with a half high heel, a belt, and a nice lacy undershirt. You open a box from the post office to reveal the 3 things you want most right now. What are they? (caveats: size doesn't matter, but they have to be tangible/buyable). The end of this month I'm going to Scarefest, the big horror and paranormal con in Kentucky. (www.scarefest.com) If I were your witch, is there anything you would like from there (skull jewelry, art prints from an artist that catch your eye, etc), or anyone whose autograph or photo or such you would dig? What is your holy grail "I'd kill to just have one drop in an imp" bpal scent? Storyville! Been wanting to try that one for awhile! Are there any existing Weenies that you have your eye on, but haven't gotten around to getting? I've actually been able to keep myself from ordering any somehow... if you wear earrings, do you have pierced ears? Yes! I only really like to wear stud earrings. I'm too afraid of dangly things in my ears. My new job is at a consignment store where we have all kinds of designer brands for very reasonable prices. Are there designer clothes/purses/sunglasses that you desire/love? (Give some indication as to your "style" as well. For example, do you like bohemian-style frocks in lavender? Crossbody purses in black? Sunglasses that are round and bug-like?) I realize that we had a similar question in the ?aire, but I need you Witchee-s to list at least 5 items, each ranging $20 and under from Amazon.com or Walmart.com. In the meantime, let me know what you like to do on the Internet to kill time. Flash games? What are your daily websites/blog visits, or favorite YouTube videos? And what are your favourite characters from your fandoms? Donna, Amy, and the tenth Doctor from Doctor Who. Starting to warm up to Matt Smith though. Inara and Kaylee from Firefly. Well, really anyone from Firefly. Picard from Star Trek. Jasmine from Aladdin. Rapunzel from Tangled. My Little Pony... Cute or meh? I like the original My Little Pony best. Lip balm - tube or tin? Tube! Would you like to receive a journal or sketchbook? How about other pretty paper goods like post-its, notepads, bookmarks, letter paper/envelopes? Are you interested in audiobooks? If so, any specific titles? Yes, please! I like fantasy books the best. I just got Hunger Games and would love other books in that series. Bar soaps with some scrubby bits, yes or no? Sounds good! Do you need any small electronic gadgets like flash drives and the like? I'm pretty good with flash drives. I need a new mouse for my computer though. Would you like a pair of knitted socks? No thanks! I really have too many pairs of socks as it is. Do you have any use for knitted dishcloths, facecloths, etc, especially if they were fandom related? I'd be afraid I'd ruin it. Do you subscribe to any sample boxes, and if so, which ones? Would you like to receive some samples? I subscribe to EcoEmi and I am trying out the PopSugar box. do you have a problem with nudes??? If not, do you prefer male or female? Paintbox Soapworks: Interested in anything from her? are there any other e-tailers you're desperately wanting to try? if so, any specific items/scents/etc? ThinkGeek: anything interesting to you on there? Everything! I saw a death star tea strainer that looks awesome! Also, a tardis mug. Oh! And the Firefly art nouveau wall hangings. Love the girls the most! What's one thing you want, right now, that you're having difficulty finding? Who here is going to be picking up JK Rowling's new book on Thursday? Not me. What do you do to take care of yourself when you're having a rough day (sick, life not going your way, whatever)? favorite and least favorite baked goods? I am in the mood for anything pumpkin at the moment! Don't like anything with nuts. what size T-Shirt do you wear (standard AND babydoll)? I don't really wear baby dolls. I think if I did I might be a xl? I like shirts a bit larger and usually wear a large in men's style. I found a fantastic little shop while traveling that had unusual jellies and jams. Would you be interested in trying something like Georgia Moonshine Jelly or TOE Jam (each letter stands for some kind of fruit, I don't remember which ones) or something similar? How about homemade jam in general? Would you be interested in homemade herbal remedies and tinctures? Sounds interesting! Owls? Cute! Do any of Villainness' Soap Box exclusive scents interest you, especially any of the Smooches/Whippeds? Puddin' just put a shitton of old Lunacy shirts on the BPTP Etsy! Any ones interest you? None for me. Witchee, do you want anything from the Haunt update coming up on 10/3? I know it might be too early to say, but if you could look at the preview on the night of 10/2 and let me know if you want anything... Gardening? I don't have a garden. Not really allowed one because of the silly condo association. Do you use or would like to try loose eyeshadow pigments? Definitely! Is there anything you might want from the latest update (Lab or TP)? What's a new company to you that you most want to try a product from or what would be a new product to you that you most want to try (make-up, perfume, or bath/body)? I've been dying to try stuffs from Sweetscents.com If you like necklaces, what are some symbols or images that you would love to have a necklace depict? (ex. spiders, skulls, hearts...?) Willow tree, compass rose, eagle, black and white cat... 9/19 Do you have a forum buddy? Someone who knows you and/or your tastes well enough to answer questions on your behalf? I used to have a friend on the forum, but I don't think she is active anymore. If you are on Livejournal, would you appreciate LJ stuff like paid time, custom userheads, stuff like that? If you are NOT on LJ but are on other sites that have similar paid-for services (Flickr, for example?) would you, and what are those sites/etc? I don't use LJ too often, so something like that wouldn't be for me. Hmmm... I am considering subscribing to audible.com since I listen to TONS of audio books at work. Not sure if they have something like that. I've been getting all my audio books recently through librivox.org. if you are into tarot, what is your favorite card? I like tarot. I don't own a deck or anything though, and I mostly really love it for the artwork. I think the cards that speak to me the most though are the High Priestess, the Chariot, and the Star. (I absolutely love the star card from the Aleister Crowley Thoth Tarot set) I can't stop looking at tarot now! The Tarot Art Nouveau deck is BEAUTIFUL! (love the knight of swords!) would you like your own set of handmade rune stones or worry stones? Oooh! Definitely!! I have been very interested in learning more about runes. Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, cider, or none of the above? Yes to all! Gum, hard candy, soft candy, or none of the above? I like gummies! Hard candy is good too! Loose tea or tea bags? Do you need anything for your loose tea? (Filters, presses, etc.) Both! I'd love a tea pot if you have an extra you don't need anymore. Do you do Goodreads or LibraryThing or a site like that? If so, can I see your to-read list, please? Goodreads! I think a link to me is in my forum signature. 9/18 Are you a gamer (of any sort - video, casual, tabletop) and are there any games you want? I like RPG type video games the most. Playing Skyrim at the moment. Can't think of any specific games I'd like though. Do you like coffee? If so, what kinds? Flavored, fancy, basic? Beans or ground? Yes! I like ground coffees. Flavored is awesome! Especially pumpkin spice. Would a Starbucks gift card make you happy or do you prefer your local place? I go to either Starbucks or Panera Bread for my coffee. Don't really have any others close by. Would you be interested in BPTP CANDY? Sounds pretty good! CUSTOM-Made Pottery?? yea or nay? coffee mugs, rustic or more elegant? a set of bowls? soap dish? bird feeder? something alltogether different? and lastly, good colors for glazes...? As long as it's food safe... Yay!! I like bowls and mugs the most, but a proper vase for flowers would be really useful! Not allowed to have bird feeders at my current place. Songs that you keep meaning to buy but never get round to it? Movies that you love but forgot to put in your questionaire? Name one movie you keep meaning to buy, but just never get around to getting? Phantom of the Opera (most recent version), Hunger Games, Tangled... I actually have a list! Any favorite Bath & Body Works scents/products? Not specifically. Haus of Gloi is offering custom perfumes - would you like one? What would your ideal blend be? Any Bath, Body or nutritional type items you would love to try from a Natural and Organic food store (similar to Whole Foods) that you don't buy because they are a bit too pricey? Tell me of your taste preferences. Dry/sweet? Red/white? Lager/ale/porter/stout? Fruit? Spice? Hops? Sour (brettanomyces, etc)? I am a mead person. I prefer sweet most of the time, but my SO just made an amazing dry blackberry mead that I love! I like both red and white wines, but I prefer Pinots in general. (I'd say a good late harvest riesling or gwertztramiener is my favorite!) are there any if MeiLin's books (e-book or print) you'd be interested in? I have Son in Sorrow coming (sometime soon hopefully?) and Lovers and Beloveds in print. Definitely would be interested in print copies of others. I'm about to be near a Lush store next week, is there anything you might like from there? Can't think of anything specific. Witchee, will you be gone from your normal mailing address at any point during the round? I am hoping to go on vacation for four days either near the end of October or the beginning of November. Not too long though! Are you a Disney fan or does even thinking about Disney make your head hurt? If you're into Disney, would you like something from the Happiest Place on Earth ? LOVE Disney! I think Aladdin and Rapunzel are my fav's right now, but if you ask me tomorrow, I'd probably come up with different favorites. There are few Disney movies I don't like! dear witchee, would you, could you use an electric candle warmer? i'm talking something like this. Do you lust after some new socks/tights? 9/17 Ninjas or Pirates? I have an extra room spray and 2 extra bath oils (one Cephalopod, one Exhibit Hall Fatigue) from Dragon*Con - would anybody like a decant? I live near a Mast General Store. It has lots of vintage-y toys, southern foods (jams, jellies, spices) and vintage candy. Is there anything I can get for you? Do you have any Fall or Halloween traditions? a) Are you OK with "special deliveries"? Is the address in your questionnaire the best place to reach you for said deliveries? c) If the delivery requires a phone number (as say, some florists do) would you be OK with that information being tracked down by your Witch or asked of you anonymously? Would you be interested in beer, wine, or other specialty beverages from your Witch's area? Are there any crafts/skills you've wanted to learn but haven't gotten around to? Who here would be happy to get a lil' sumthin sumthin from Adagio Teas? Do you Ravelry? And if so, what's your handle over there? Would you be interested in gift patterns from your queue? Who likes Pumpkin Spice Hershey Kisses? Sounds good!! Put your iPod/MP3 player/what-have-you on random and list the first 10 songs it plays! Witchee, what are your favorite quotes? What's one random thing you really like and one random thing you really dislike? Are there any herbs that you haven't been able to lay hands on that I could send you? If there are no "witchy" shops near you, is there anything I can pick up for you from Enchantments? Some of your favorite artists? Classic and modern? If you could have an image or certain subject painted for you on any type of "canvas" (on a box, on paper, on a canvas, and so on) - could you point your witch to some of these images? Is there a GC scent that's been on your list for ages but keeps falling off the bottom of your order because of the LEs? I've been getting into indie nail polish brands recently. What's your favorite indie brand of nail polish? Or what's your favorite mainstream brand of nail polish? Or are you not big on polish? I haven't really tried many different kinds of nail polish. I'm not allowed to wear it at work, so I never really use it. I would love to find a nice dark TARDIS/jean blue nail polish though. Stuffed things: yea or nay? I have plenty thanks. Though I do have a soft spot in my heart for little amigrumi guys. mix-in-a-jar? How to you feel about cookie or cake or soup mixes that come in jars and you just add, like, an egg or water or what have you? Not really for me. I like making recipes from start to finish. Now if you wanted to send me some recipes and select special ingredients, that would be awesome! I live near this very cool Retro store (you can order online too) - are there things from it that would make you squee if your witch sent them? Sounds awesome! 9/16/12 Marzipan? Not really my thing. Would you be interested in washable/reusable muslin “paper” towels (basically muslin squares hemmed around the edge)? Maybe in some sort of box to put on your kitchen or bathroom counter? Defintiely! Do you drink alcohol and if so, would you be OK with your witch sending you homemade infused vodka? Also, does your state allow alcohol to be shipped through the mail? I do and it sounds good! Not sure about state laws though. I didn't think alcohol could actually be shipped at all... If you get me (or a fellow Aussie, if there are any playing this round) as a witch or witch's minion, would you like to try some Australian specialties, such as TimTams (delicious chocolately cookies), Caramello Koalas (koala shaped chocolates filled with gloopy caramel), Australian native spices or anything like that? I love candies and such, but I'd definitely prefer smaller portions of some kind since I am on a slight diet. Somewhere along the way I learned the bad habit of stuffing my face with anything and everything. If your witch is a knitter, crocheter or sewer, is there a particular type of garment you would love to receive (hat, scarf, wrap, cowl, socks, fingerless gloves, arm warmers etc)? Hmmmmm, arm warmers or fingerless gloves would be awesome! A cowl sounds nice as well. I've never had one of those. Is there anyone else in your house (kids, pets, partner) that would really appreciate a small gift being included for them in the switchwitchy haul so they don't feel left out? The only other person in my house is my SO and I think he'd be fine not getting anything of his own. I think I can share fairly well. Since it's been mentioned several times, and I've also offered to nacho witch some, would you you like to receive wild rice and or maple syrup? I promise to include recipe ideas with the wild rice. Yum!! Love recipes! I have 5 bushels of tomatoes sitting in the kitchen right now that are supposed to turn into red sauce tomorrow, so would anyone like a basic red sauce (spaghetti sauce) to make its way to them? Definitely!! Love it! what are your "fandoms" and would you like a t-shirt from TeeFury if an appropriate one came up? Definitely! I LOVE teefury! I was actually devastated recently when I missed the Indiana Jones shirt. *sigh* I'll be sure to post if I choose to order one! I try not to though. Do you have an eReader and if so which one? I sadly don't have one. I just love having a paper book in my hand. Just the feel and smell of them make me happy. I do listen to a lot of audio books though since I am allowed to listen to music and such while working. Do you like candles, or tart burners, or something? If so, what's your favorite scent to burn? I love candles! I have an oil burner, but my tart burner was lost in my move and I never replaced it. What kind of cuisines do you like? (I mentioned this in my ?aire but curious what my witch may like)And, what are your favorite restaurants? I am obsessed with sushi. I go to the local sushi restaurant (Lotus) every monday or tuesday for half price sushi night. YUM! Really, I just love food. I can't think of a cuisine I don't like! I also love pho, mexican, ethiopian... Yum! I'm from Canada - is there anything specifically a witchee might like that is only available here? Maple syrup anything! One of my past witches sent me some maple syrup tea which is amazing!! Are home made foods acceptable or does the idea of eating strange mailed food disturb you? Doesn't bother me at all! Sounds yummy! I just gave you $20 and sent you into a "has everything" store ala Walmart and told you that you have to come out having spent it all, and none of it on anything you need. What would you buy? Be as specific as possible! I think I'd take a turn around the cosmetics area. I've been wanting to try new eye stuffs especially. Maybe some BB cream (just learned about these!). Oh! Or some of those I Love Cucumbers/Carrots/Blueberries products. Like those! I live near a Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, and Penzeys! What does your little heart desire from any or all of these places? I have a Penzeys close by, so I am pretty good with those stuffs. As for the rest... Can't name any specific, but I like yummy things! Do you like cute, seasonal or fluffy PJ bottoms? Like they sell at Target, Old Navy (they have had cute Halloween ones!) If so, what size do you wear? I do! I don't like the incredibly fuzzy ones though since I feel too warm in them. I usually wear either a large or xl. I think I am leaning towards xl right now though! What kind of chocolate do you like? Nuts, no nuts, white,dark, etc? I like peanuts, but not really any other nuts. As for chocolate, I love all chocolate except white chocolate. Do you like s'mores and s'mores-flavored things? I do! I actually used to roast marshmallows over a candle when I wanted s'mores. Haven't done that in so long. Would you enjoy receiving cute but useful items like colorful kitchen utensils/gadgets, or bento supplies? (boxes, chopsticks, accessories, etc?) What about things like spice mixes (homemade, or Penzey's for example) Yes please! I love the idea of bento boxes and have thought about buying them for so long now. Love kitchen utensils! Could definitely use some more tsp/tbsp measuring cups. The garbage disposal accidentally ate a few of them and I haven't managed to replace them yet. Spice mixes are awesome! I LOVE Penzeys. Oh, and their hot cocoa mix is pretty awesome too! What's the neatest freebie you've gotten? It can be cool or thoughtful or just totally unexpected, and not limited to BPALdom. The neatest? Hmmmmm... The most useful one came from lioness during the Spring Cleaning Swap. An awesome french press coffee maker that I have used pretty much every day since I received it! I just love the consideration/generosity of the peoples here on this forum. So awesome!!

ami226

September 19, 2012

lucyboo21's Blog

Switch Witch 2012 #1

Hello my darling Witch! I'll try to keep caught up with questions every few days in my blog. I'll make a new post each time instead of having a giant text block of doom for you to have to read through. If you ever need to know something sooner, or I missed it somehow, please poke me! XOXXOX Do you have a forum buddy? Someone who knows you and/or your tastes well enough to answer questions on your behalf? Arlith lives nearish me, and probably has a good idea of what I like. If you are on Livejournal, would you appreciate LJ stuff like paid time, custom userheads, stuff like that? If you are NOT on LJ but are on other sites that have similar paid-for services (Flickr, for example?) would you, and what are those sites/etc? No Thanks if you are into tarot, what is your favorite card? No Thanks would you like your own set of handmade rune stones or worry stones? No Thanks Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, cider, or none of the above? Hot Chocolate and cider. Gum, hard candy, soft candy, or none of the above? Not a big gum chewer, but everything else is good. Loose tea or tea bags? Do you need anything for your loose tea? (Filters, presses, etc.) No Thanks Do you do Goodreads or LibraryThing or a site like that? If so, can I see your to-read list, please? Not on one of those. Are you a gamer (of any sort - video, casual, tabletop) and are there any games you want? No Do you like coffee? If so, what kinds? Flavored, fancy, basic? Beans or ground? No Thanks Would a Starbucks gift card make you happy or do you prefer your local place? No Thanks. Closest Starbucks is over an hour and a half away. Would you be interested in BPTP CANDY? Yes, but not an OMG MUST HAVE! CUSTOM-Made Pottery?? yea or nay? coffee mugs, rustic or more elegant? a set of bowls? soap dish? bird feeder? something alltogether different? and lastly, good colors for glazes...? I would LOVE THIS!!! Anything! Although, I do have enough bird feeders, and I do try not to buy too nice of ones because the bears tend to eventually get to them. Songs that you keep meaning to buy but never get round to it? No Movies that you love but forgot to put in your questionaire? No Name one movie you keep meaning to buy, but just never get around to getting? I don't really buy movies. There are only a handful of things that I care to watch more than once, and I think I own all of those already. Any favorite Bath & Body Works scents/products? Haus of Gloi is offering custom perfumes - would you like one? What would your ideal blend be? See the notes in the original questionnaire Any Bath, Body or nutritional type items you would love to try from a Natural and Organic food store (similar to Whole Foods) that you don't buy because they are a bit too pricey? No Thanks Tell me of your taste preferences. Dry/sweet? Red/white? Lager/ale/porter/stout? Fruit? Spice? Hops? Sour (brettanomyces, etc)? are there any if MeiLin's books (e-book or print) you'd be interested in? I think I've read them all. I'm about to be near a Lush store next week, is there anything you might like from there? I haven't tried much Lush, but I got a scrubby bar sapped like an igloo as a gift last winter that I liked. I don't remember the scent, but the scrubbiness was perfect. Also, I love the Karma scent. Witchee, will you be gone from your normal mailing address at any point during the round? Possibly. Work thinks I might like to take an assignment for 14 days somewhere. If I can't convince them that isn't a good idea, the fireman will still be here to get mail. Are you a Disney fan or does even thinking about Disney make your head hurt? If you're into Disney, would you like something from the Happiest Place on Earth ? Disney is ok, but I'm not a rabid fan, so I can't think of anything I'd like other than a post card or something like that. dear witchee, would you, could you use an electric candle warmer? i'm talking something like this. YES!!! I love candles, but won't light them in some rooms for fear they will be forgotten. I'd also love to get an electric tart thingy. Do you lust after some new socks/tights? Socks, always! The ankle high kind are the only ones that are safe right now because of my stupid leg. I love big thick fuzzy fluffy kind, and I can sometimes find fun ones at the Dollar General store that are perfect. Ninjas or Pirates? Does it make me boring if I say neither? I have an extra room spray and 2 extra bath oils (one Cephalopod, one Exhibit Hall Fatigue) from Dragon*Con - would anybody like a decant? Love it! I live near a Mast General Store. It has lots of vintage-y toys, southern foods (jams, jellies, spices) and vintage candy. Is there anything I can get for you? Whatever you think I'd like. Do you have any Fall or Halloween traditions? Normally I'm working, or on call because Halloween is a fun time to start the woods on fire. Also Nov. 1 is my Dad's birthday, so we try to get together with him. a) Are you OK with "special deliveries"? Sure. Is the address in your questionnaire the best place to reach you for said deliveries? Yes c) If the delivery requires a phone number (as say, some florists do) would you be OK with that information being tracked down by your Witch or asked of you anonymously? Sure. Would you be interested in beer, wine, or other specialty beverages from your Witch's area? I'm not a big drinker, and I detest beer (very embarrassing story about trying my first beer and first cigarette at the same time as a 14 year old, and throwing up all over the cute senior boy I was trying to impress with my coolness). However, if there is something you think I would like, and you can get a smallish bottle of it, I'd love to try it. I do like sweet wines and champagnes. Are there any crafts/skills you've wanted to learn but haven't gotten around to? And if so, would you be interested in supplies and tutorials? Soooo Many. I'll think about this. Who here would be happy to get a lil' sumthin sumthin from Adagio Teas? No Thanks Do you Ravelry? And if so, what's your handle over there? Would you be interested in gift patterns from your queue? No Thanks Who likes Pumpkin Spice Hershey Kisses? No Thanks Put your iPod/MP3 player/what-have-you on random and list the first 10 songs it plays! I'm going to show my age and uncoolness again. I don't have any of those. I do download audio books to my phone that I listen to while I'm driving. Witchee, what are your favorite quotes? What's one random thing you really like and one random thing you really dislike? I love cute office supplies. Sticky notes, glittery pens, I could break the bank at Office Max. I really hate sad endings. In books, movies, tv. I hate it! I read/watch those things to relax and enjoy myself. It pisses me off when they make me cry. Are there any herbs that you haven't been able to lay hands on that I could send you? There's an herbal shop I really like here in NYC called Flower Powerthat has quite a wide selection. No Thanks If there are no "witchy" shops near you, is there anything I can pick up for you from Enchantments? No Thanks Some of your favorite artists? Classic and modern? I'll post some pictures of my house in the thread so you can get an idea of what I like. If you could have an image or certain subject painted for you on any type of "canvas" (on a box, on paper, on a canvas, and so on) - could you point your witch to some of these images? I have a water color that my mom had done of my golden retriever that is one of my most treasured possessions. I'd like to get something done with Madame Cee Cee's picture on it, but I'm not sure what. Is there a GC scent that's been on your list for ages but keeps falling off the bottom of your order because of the LEs? Old Demons of the First Class, Dorian, I've been getting into indie nail polish brands recently. What's your favorite indie brand of nail polish? Or what's your favorite mainstream brand of nail polish? Or are you not big on polish? No Thanks Stuffed things: yea or nay? YEA!!!! mix-in-a-jar? How to you feel about cookie or cake or soup mixes that come in jars and you just add, like, an egg or water or what have you? Love it! Also, if you include the recipe I'd be thrilled! I live near this very cool Retro store (you can order online too) - are there things from it that would make you squee if your witch sent them? Would you enjoy receiving cute but useful items like colorful kitchen utensils/gadgets, or bento supplies? (boxes, chopsticks, accessories, etc?) What about things like spice mixes (homemade, or Penzey's for example) Always! No chopsticks or bento supplies, though. Do you like cute, seasonal or fluffy PJ bottoms? Like they sell at Target, Old Navy (they have had cute Halloween ones!) If so, what size do you wear? I like them, but do to having the same body type as an Oompa Loompa, I need to pick them out. What kind of chocolate do you like? Nuts, no nuts, white,dark, etc? White, then milk, but no dark, please. Nuts are great. My favorite are the Lindt white chocolate truffles in the blue wrappers. I live near a Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, and Penzeys! What does your little heart desire from any or all of these places? Whatever you think I might like. Are home made foods acceptable or does the idea of eating strange mailed food disturb you? Homemade is awesome! But please, no hiding onions in it. I just gave you $20 and sent you into a "has everything" store ala Walmart and told you that you have to come out having spent it all, and none of it on anything you need. What would you buy? Be as specific as possible! Sparkly pens in funky colors, ribbons for crafting, Coke. What kind of cuisines do you like? (I mentioned this in my ?aire but curious what my witch may like)And, what are your favorite restaurants? I'm a huge fan of anything Italian! I also like a lot of sea food. I don't live near any chain restaurants, but we do like going to nice supper clubs. I'm from Canada - is there anything specifically a witchee might like that is only available here? No Thanks what are your "fandoms" and would you like a t-shirt from TeeFury if an appropriate one came up? No Thanks Do you have an eReader and if so which one? Kindle Do you like candles, or tart burners, or something? If so, what's your favorite scent to burn? YES! Anything that makes my house smellier! My favorite is Yankee Candle Midsummer Night, followed closely by Witches Brew. Marzipan? No Thanks Would you be interested in washable/reusable muslin “paper” towels (basically muslin squares hemmed around the edge)? Maybe in some sort of box to put on your kitchen or bathroom counter? No Thanks Do you drink alcohol and if so, would you be OK with your witch sending you homemade infused vodka? Also, does your state allow alcohol to be shipped through the mail? It probably wouldn't get a lot of love from me. If you get me (or a fellow Aussie, if there are any playing this round) as a witch or witch's minion, would you like to try some Australian specialties, such as TimTams (delicious chocolately cookies), Caramello Koalas (koala shaped chocolates filled with gloopy caramel), Australian native spices or anything like that? I believe that I've mentioned my love of the Black Forest TimTams! And the Koalas! Anything from Upsidedown land would be great. If your witch is a knitter, crocheter or sewer, is there a particular type of garment you would love to receive (hat, scarf, wrap, cowl, socks, fingerless gloves, arm warmers etc)? I don't wear hats a lot, because I have a lot of hair, and it just looks weird. Fingerless gloves seem absolutely pointless to me. My fingers get cold. They would like to be wrapped in yarny goodness too! Kind of the same thing with arm warmers. I have arm warmers. They are called sweaters. BUT, I adore gloves, scarves, cowls, wraps... Is there anyone else in your house (kids, pets, partner) that would really appreciate a small gift being included for them in the switchwitchy haul so they don't feel left out? The little dog is convinced that everything that comes into the house is for her anyway... The fireman has never been around for any kind of swap, so he certainly doesn't expect anything, but would be thrilled to be remembered. Since it's been mentioned several times, and I've also offered to nacho witch some, would you you like to receive wild rice and or maple syrup? I promise to include recipe ideas with the wild rice. Please no maple syrup for me. Dad mentioned that the stock pile in his basement was getting low. He was under 1,000 gallons now... I'm not sure who he's planning on making pancakes for! I have 5 bushels of tomatoes sitting in the kitchen right now that are supposed to turn into red sauce tomorrow, so would anyone like a basic red sauce (spaghetti sauce) to make its way to them? How would you feel about a taste of (insert witch location here) box I would love it! Last year, my wonderful witch Alethia adopted a bat for me from batworld.org, a bat rescue and sanctuary. Bat's World Would you be interested in having a bat adopted in your name? I think that would be sweet, as would any adopt an animal program. Do you like s'mores and s'mores-flavored things? I like real smores, over a campfire. Smore flavored, not so much. What's the neatest freebie you've gotten? It can be cool or thoughtful or just totally unexpected, and not limited to BPALdom. A ring that Dark Alice sent me when we swapped. She had no idea, but it fit perfectly, and was exactly like my late mother's wedding band, which was a size 4, and sits in my jewelry box. I wore the band from DA every day until the fireman gave me the big sparkly ring this Aug.

lucyboo21

September 19, 2012

thepiratequeen's Blog

hot sauce! (i'm running out of condiments!)

Are you a gamer (of any sort - video, casual, tabletop) and are there any games you want? Casual -I’d love decks of Fluxx, Zombie Fluxx, Monty Python Fluxx, Magic cards, a deck of Gother Than Thou cards Board - Kill Dr. Lucky, Give Me The Brain, anything weird, Cranium, the new Trivial Pursuit Video – I have a PS2, an original Xbox, and a Wii. any Final Fantasy games except 8,9,X, and X-2… ANY Resident Evil games, A COPY OF ETERNAL DARKNESS: SANITY’S REQUIEM for Gamecube and a Wii memory card, copies of The Suffering or The Suffering: Ties That Bind, ANY of the Silent Hill games, a copy of The Sims for Wii, Grandia II or III for PS2. Tabletop – any of the supplementary books for Pathfinder except Cheliax, Ultimate Magic, and Orc, Any of the Pathfinder fiction other than Prince of Wolves, dice. --- Would you be interested in BPTP CANDY? Um… YES. ---- Do you like coffee? If so, what kinds? Flavored, fancy, basic? Beans or ground? I generally dislike coffee… however - There is only one kind of coffee I’ve ever *craved*. Odyssey Coffee - under flavored coffees - GERMAN CHOCOLATE. I will *buy* a coffee pot just to be able to drink this stuff. ------------ Would a Starbucks gift card make you happy or do you prefer your local place? Nah, the only ones around here are well out of my way. ----- CUSTOM-Made Pottery?? yea or nay? coffee mugs, rustic or more elegant? a set of bowls? soap dish? bird feeder? something alltogether different? and lastly, good colors for glazes...? This would make me squeal like an idiot. A set of the deep soup bowls with the rolled lip or a nice large, roundish (but not *too* large) mug would be fantabulous. Glazes – cobalt blue/natural combo is always my favorite for things like that. You know what I mean – where the body is glazed and the lip is natural. ---- Do you have a forum buddy? Someone who knows you and/or your tastes well enough to answer questions on your behalf? Not so much, but I think Turtlejen’s probably the closest. ----- If you are on Livejournal, would you appreciate LJ stuff like paid time, custom userheads, stuff like that? If you are NOT on LJ but are on other sites that have similar paid-for services (Flickr, for example?) would you, and what are those sites/etc? can’t think of anything other than patterns and stuff on Ravelry. ----- A question, witchees: if you are into tarot, what is your favorite card? Temperance, but that’s just because I’m a Sagittarius. ---- And another question: would you like your own set of handmade rune stones or worry stones? Not per se. if I want stones, I want *pretties* - I wouldn’t know what to do with a set of runes other than look at them. ---- Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, cider, or none of the above? tea and cider. *nod* ---- Gum, hard candy, soft candy, or none of the above? I’m picky about gum – I would love someone forever if they got me some Teaberry gum, though. I can’t do sour anything, with the exception of some sour apple flavors. I’m a *huge* fan of toffee and caramels. I don’t care for gummies, with the exception of the gummy peach rings. Also, I love lavender, violet, and rose pastilles or candies, but they’re usually hard to find. --- Loose tea or tea bags? Do you need anything for your loose tea? (Filters, presses, etc.) either and both!? Lol. I desperately need a new tea ball, though. --- Do you do Goodreads or LibraryThing or a site like that? If so, can I see your to-read list, please? I do but it’s waaaaay out of date. I’ll have to go back to it soon. I’ll let you know when I do.

sarielswish

September 19, 2012

mandy_42's Blog

2012 SW Q's

Owls? Of course! I LOVE them! What's one thing you want, right now, that you're having difficulty finding? A new purse, in my price range! Paintbox Soapworks: Interested in anything from her? I have a stack of soaps waiting to be used up, so I'm ok right now. Although, I REALLY wish Mandinka was in lotion form! That soap smells SO good! are there any e-tailers you're desperately wanting to try? if so, any specific items/scents/etc? I have some in my Etsy favorites. Specific Midnight Gypsy scents I'd like to try are Skinny Dip, Absinthe Sucre, Pomona, Cakes & Ale, Ile Bourbon, Dragon's Milk, Hearth, Murder of Crows, Paradise Found, Sunshine and Wicked Jack Lip balm - tube or tin? Tube. (paraben free!) Would you like to receive a journal or sketchbook? How about other pretty paper goods like post-its, notepads, bookmarks, letter paper/envelopes? No. Would you like a pair of knitted socks? I'd LOVE a pair of knitted socks! do you have a problem with nudes???Male or Female? Nude art isn't my cup of tea. Unless it's something by Frazetta - he's an exception. My Little Pony... Cute or meh? Cute! Sample Boxes: Not interested. Think Geek: http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/994a/?pfm=homepage_BestDeals_10_994a http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/ec19/ http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/eee6/ http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/eaf9/ Ninjas or Pirates? Both! I have an extra room spray and 2 extra bath oils (one Cephalopod, one Exhibit Hall Fatigue) from Dragon*Con - would anybody like a decant? Sure. I live near a Mast General Store. It has lots of vintage-y toys, southern foods (jams, jellies, spices) and vintage candy. Is there anything I can get for you? Whatever you think I'd like. Do you have any Fall or Halloween traditions? This is my favorite season! I don't have any traditions though, unless you could eating all the apple and pumpkin things! Are you OK with "special deliveries"? Sure If the delivery requires a phone number (as say, some florists do) would you be OK with that information being tracked down by your Witch or asked of you anonymously? I would be ok with that! Are you a gamer (of any sort - video, casual, tabletop) and are there any games you want? I am a gamer, I play a lot of video games! One game I'd like to get eventually is Gloom! Do you like coffee? If so, what kinds? Flavored, fancy, basic? Beans or ground? No beans, I don't have a grinder. My favorite is Pumpkin Spice! Would a Starbucks gift card make you happy or do you prefer your local place? We don't have a local place anymore. I usually go to Starbucks for Latte's and Dunkin for coffee. Would you be interested in BPTP CANDY? Sure Songs that you keep meaning to buy but never get round to it? Not really. I use spotify and I love it! Movies that you love but forgot to put in your questionnaire? The Incredible Hulk (Edward Norton version), Iron Man, Avengers, Captain America! Name one movie you keep meaning to buy, but just never get around to getting? I can't think of anything specific. Any favorite Bath & Body Works scents/products? No. Haus of Gloi is offering custom perfumes - would you like one? What would your ideal blend be? There's too many to choose from! Probably vanilla, peach and clove Tell me of your taste preferences. Dry/sweet? Red/white? Lager/ale/porter/stout? Fruit? Spice? Hops? Sour (brettanomyces, etc)? Sweet. I'm about to be near a Lush store next week, is there anything you might like from there? No. What is your holy grail "I'd kill to just have one drop in an imp" bpal scent? Werepuppy or Snake Charmer Are there any existing Weenies that you have your eye on, but haven't gotten around to getting The Perilous Parlor if you wear earrings, do you have pierced ears? I do. You are meeting up with someone on a casual lunch/early afternoon thing. This person is someone you want to impress/look good for (for whatever reason, not necessarily romantic, and not necessarily for business either). What would you look like, given the contents of your wardrobe/etc? I'd wear jeans, a tee shirt, my Vans, some eye makeup and jewelry. You are to be let loose in a clothing store of your choice, to pick a full outfit, down to the shoes, the accessories, etc. and things would be altered to fit you if needed. What store would that be, and what would you look like? Oh no. I'm so simple! I'd probably pick a nice pair of skinny jeans that actually fit in all the right places, a cute tee-shirt (like from Threadless), and a pair of checkered vans. I am SO SIMPLE. I don't dress up unless I have to and when I do, it's all black. You open a box from the post office to reveal the 3 things you want most right now. What are they? (caveats: size doesn't matter, but they have to be tangible/buyable). Hmmm... new tarts from Scentsy, The Perilous Parlor, and a pair of slippers that look like boots. WHAT MAKES YOU LAUGH YOUR ASS OFF!!! movies, comedians, black humor, your partner, a comic strip? what? My husband, myself, my dogs, Simon Pegg (SPACED was great!), Bo Burnham, and of course I'm on the yewberry train! I live in Japan. Anything you would be interested in from there? I would love to try the different Kit Kats. I like blythe! Anything Kawaii! If you have cats, do they like catnip toys? If you have doggies, would they like a super-reinforced canvas toy with a squeaker in it? No. I have dogs but they don't need anything. Fred destroys everything and she has mad allergies. Jedi can't have nice things because Fred destroys everything. If you have kids, what are they into? n/a How do you feel about wearable knitted lace? Shawls, wraps, and the like? Maybe like a scarf? Or a shawl that doesn't come down in a V in the back. Looking at the warehouse, I notice that our lovely Greenwoodtree is able to do chart readings and/or forecasts at a very reasonable rate. Is this something you would want? Probably not really. Candy Corn: yes, no? I'm debating attempting to make some. >.> I like the pumpkins. Zombies; Yay or Nay? Yay! And on that note, I am so psyched for this seasons Walking Dead! CUSTOM-Made Pottery?? yea or nay? coffee mugs, rustic or more elegant? a set of bowls? soap dish? bird feeder? something alltogether different? and lastly, good colors for glazes...? [/size] All the things! I love rustic looking pottery, especially in earth tones or sea green. Do you have a forum buddy? Someone who knows you and/or your tastes well enough to answer questions on your behalf? Nope. If you are on Livejournal, would you appreciate LJ stuff like paid time, custom userheads, stuff like that? If you are NOT on LJ but are on other sites that have similar paid-for services (Flickr, for example?) would you, and what are those sites/etc? No. if you are into tarot, what is your favorite card? And another question: would you like your own set of handmade rune stones or worry stones? No. Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, cider, or none of the above? Coffee and tea! Gum, hard candy, soft candy, or none of the above? Chocolate, Caramel Loose tea or tea bags? Do you need anything for your loose tea? Both - although I prefer tea bags. I don't need anything for the loose tea. Do you do Goodreads or LibraryThing or a site like that? If so, can I see your to-read list, please? Hmmm... I think you can read my to-read list. S’mores? Yes. What's the neatest freebie you've gotten? It can be cool or thoughtful or just totally unexpected, and not limited to BPALdom. Would you enjoy receiving cute but useful items like colorful kitchen utensils/gadgets, or bento supplies? (boxes, chopsticks, accessories, etc?) What about things like spice mixes (homemade, or Penzey's for example) I enjoy spices and anything mushroom or owl themed would be cool. Do you like cute, seasonal or fluffy PJ bottoms? Like they sell at Target, Old Navy (they have had cute Halloween ones!) If so, what size do you wear? Since I work from home right now - I live in pajamas. I'm a Large. What kind of chocolate do you like? Nuts, no nuts, white,dark, etc? I don't like white chocolate, mint, or fruit flavored. I'm kind of in love with Ritter Sport Butter Biscuit - but it's kind of hard to find. Marzipan is gross. Oh and Fifth Avenue Bars are my first love. I like nuts! I live near a Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, and Penzeys! What does your little heart desire from any or all of these places? I live close enough to a Trader Joe's. I just gave you $20 and sent you into a "has everything" store ala Walmart and told you that you have to come out having spent it all, and none of it on anything you need. What would you buy? Be as specific as possible! I actually need two kitchen throw rugs without rubber backing. That's probably what I'd buy. I'm from Canada - is there anything specifically a witchee might like that is only available here? Maple candies! What are your "fandoms" and would you like a t-shirt from TeeFury if an appropriate one came up? I don't like TeeFury shirts - the tee-shirts themselves aren't soft and comfortable. I'm more of a Woot or Threadless girl. Do you have an eReader and if so which one? I have a Nook and the Kindle app on my phone and computer. Do you like candles, or tart burners, or something? If so, what's your favorite scent to burn? I love my Scentsy burner! Scentsy specific - my favorite is Love Story. I like pumpkin and cinnamon everything, even though my husband doesn't. If you get me (or a fellow Aussie, if there are any playing this round) as a witch or witch's minion, would you like to try some Australian specialties, such as TimTams (delicious chocolately cookies), Caramello Koalas (koala shaped chocolates filled with gloopy caramel), Australian native spices or anything like that? Ok! If your witch is a knitter, crocheter or sewer, is there a particular type of garment you would love to receive (hat, scarf, wrap, cowl, socks, fingerless gloves, arm warmers etc)? I think it would be super awesome to receive a pair of socks. Is there anyone else in your house (kids, pets, partner) that would really appreciate a small gift being included for them in the switchwitchy haul so they don't feel left out? No. How would you feel about a taste of (insert witch location here) box? Sure! Since it's been mentioned several times, and I've also offered to nacho witch some, would you you like to receive wild rice and or maple syrup? I promise to include recipe ideas with the wild rice. I have more maple syrup in my fridge than I know what to do with. I have 5 bushels of tomatoes sitting in the kitchen right now that are supposed to turn into red sauce tomorrow, so would anyone like a basic red sauce (spaghetti sauce) to make its way to them? Sure! Would you be interested in having a bat adopted in your name? YES!! THAT WOULD BE AWESOMESAUCE. I LOVE BATS. Witchee, will you be gone from your normal mailing address at any point during the round? I don't think so. Are you a Disney fan or does even thinking about Disney make your head hurt? If you're into Disney, would you like something from the Happiest Place on Earth ? I'm not really a Disney Fan but I've always wanted to go during Halloween. I do really like cowboy Mickey and Cowgirl Minnie figures though. Adorable. Stuffed things: yea or nay? Nay - I have dogs. New Question: mix-in-a-jar? How to you feel about cookie or cake or soup mixes that come in jars and you just add, like, an egg or water or what have you? Sure! Would you be interested in beer, wine, or other specialty beverages from your Witch's area? No. Are there any crafts/skills you've wanted to learn but haven't gotten around to? And if so, would you be interested in supplies and tutorials? Hmm... There's a few wire wrapping tutorials that I'd like! Who here would be happy to get a lil' sumthin sumthin from Adagio Teas? No roobios!! Do you Ravelry? And if so, what's your handle over there? Would you be interested in gift patterns from your queue? No. I live near this very cool Retro store (retrodrygoods.com) (you can order online too) - are there things from it that would make you squee if your witch sent them? That store looks awesome!! Who likes Pumpkin Spice Hershey Kisses? I've never had these... What does your kitchen look like? Colors/style? My walls are light gray. I have vintage mushroom canisters and spice jars. I have cast iron owls above my stove, snail and hedgehog salt and pepper shakers.

mandy_42

September 19, 2012

Stalking Feet

Q&A Part 2 Switch Witch Fall 2012

Are you a gamer (of any sort - video, casual, tabletop) and are there any games you want? Nope. Would you be interested in BPTP CANDY? Perhaps, although I haven't seen enough information on the upcoming candy to have a real opinion. Do you like coffee? If so, what kinds? Flavored, fancy, basic? Beans or ground? Yes. I'd be willing to give just about any kind a try (though I rather hope that civet coffee is too pricy for this swap). Either beans or ground - beans might be better because they're more storeable. Would a Starbucks gift card make you happy or do you prefer your local place? Starbucks, since I'm not even sure where most of the local places are (and Starbucks is not that common around here, either). But I'd probably use a Starbucks card eventually since I travel a lot. CUSTOM-Made Pottery?? yea or nay? coffee mugs, rustic or more elegant? a set of bowls? soap dish? bird feeder? something alltogether different? and lastly, good colors for glazes...? Yes, yes, YES! Either rustic or elegant. Probably not coffee mugs since I'm already overrun with them. Bowls or a soap dish might get used, and a bird feeder might be fun. Just a general container might be useful, too - the kind of thing that can hold kitchen tools, or letters, or general odds-n-ends. Colors probably in the blue-green-purple/lavender range, fairly subdued and "naturalistic". Do you have a forum buddy? Someone who knows you and/or your tastes well enough to answer questions on your behalf? No. If you are on Livejournal, would you appreciate LJ stuff like paid time, custom userheads, stuff like that? If you are NOT on LJ but are on other sites that have similar paid-for services (Flickr, for example?) would you, and what are those sites/etc? Not applicable. If you are into tarot, what is your favorite card? Perhaps the Six of Water from the Gaian Tarot. Or just about any card from the Gaian Tarot. Would you like your own set of handmade rune stones or worry stones? That sounds interesting. I haven't used runestones, although I've looked at them in stores. I'm not familiar with worry stones. Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, cider, or none of the above? All of the above! Except perhaps hard cider. Gum, hard candy, soft candy, or none of the above? Soft candy. Hard candy isn't out of the question, but given the option I go for the instant gratification. I don't chew gum. Loose tea or tea bags? Do you need anything for your loose tea? (Filters, presses, etc.) Either. A nice tea ball would be good (I saw one recently on Think Geek that's a little Death Star). Maybe some other accessories such as a tea strainer (for when you're pouring) or a tea bag holder. (Perhaps that last would be a good custom pottery item!) Do you do Goodreads or LibraryThing or a site like that? If so, can I see your to-read list, please? No, not on any of those sites. Zombies; Yay or Nay? Nay. Nay, nay, NAY!!! If you have cats, do they like catnip toys? If you have doggies, would they like a super-reinforced canvas toy with a squeaker in it? No cats, no dogs. If you have kids, what are they into? No kids, either human or fur. How do you feel about wearable knitted lace? Shawls, wraps, and the like? Sort of in favor of them, but I strongly suspect I wouldn't ever actually use them. Looking at the warehouse, I notice that our lovely Greenwoodtree is able to do chart readings and/or forecasts at a very reasonable rate. Is this something you would want? That would be lovely. Candy Corn: yes, no? I'm debating attempting to make some. >.> Yes, but I'm not really "in to" candy corn nearly as much as a lot of other candies - especially ones that involve chocolate! Hey, while answering, I thought of a question. The end of this month I'm going to Scarefest, the big horror and paranormal con in Kentucky. Here's the link to the site. If I were your witch, is there anything you would like from there (skull jewelry, art prints from an artist that catch your eye, etc), or anyone whose autograph or photo or such you would dig? This isn't really my thing, so no, thank you. I live in Japan. Anything you would be interested in from there? The unique KitKat flavors that others have mentioned sound interesting. I also have a small collection of Japanese obis, but an obi would probably be too extravagant. What makes you laugh your ass off? movies, comedians, black humor, your partner, a comic strip? what? Lucyboo21's stories (the Naked Guy Fire, CeeCee and the doggy bag, you name it)! I also have a weakness for good puns and wordplay. Example, from the latest Think Geek e-mail: "Red Rover, Red Rover" My cat lived on Mars Curiosity killed it Flattened on impact Or this visual pun: You open a box from the post office to reveal the 3 things you want most right now. What are they? 1) A nice, big (about 30 x 40 inches) painting by Javier Lopez Barbosa 2) An art glass piece by Preston Singletary - preferably one of his versions of Raven Stealing the Sun 3) This item from Tiffany As you can see, it would be a fairly large box. You are meeting up with someone on a casual lunch/early afternoon thing. This person is someone you want to impress/look good for (for whatever reason, not necessarily romantic, and not necessarily for business either). What would you look like, given the contents of your wardrobe/etc? Probably a polo shirt, denim skirt, and my funky Trippen ankle boots in dark silver metallic leather. You are to be let loose in a clothing store of your choice, to pick a full outfit, down to the shoes, the accessories, etc. and things would be altered to fit you if needed. What store would that be, and what would you look like? I just recently found the perfect store to answer this question: Santa Fe Dry Goods. The clothing would be Rundholz, Ann Demeulemeester, or Eskandar (or perhaps Issey Miyake, Oska, or Dries Van Noten); I'd add a necklace from one of the store's lines, perhaps this one by Holly Masterson; and finish it off with Trippen shoes. Maybe I'd add an Etro scarf if they had one in stock that caught my eye. (This was an ideal world / fantasy question, wasn't it?) if you wear earrings, do you have pierced ears? My ears are not pierced and I don't wear earrings. What is your holy grail "I'd kill to just have one drop in an imp" bpal scent? I don't have a Holy Grail BPAL scent. Are there any existing Weenies that you have your eye on, but haven't gotten around to getting? I already placed a massive decant order for the first Weenie round, in addition to ordering a few bottles. Check back after the next round of Weenies goes live. My new job is at a consignment store where we have all kinds of designer brands for very reasonable prices. Are there designer clothes/purses/sunglasses that you desire/love? (Give some indication as to your "style" as well. For example, do you like bohemian-style frocks in lavender? Crossbody purses in black? Sunglasses that are round and bug-like?) No, not really. I realize that we had a similar question in the ?aire, but I need you Witchee-s to list at least 5 items, each ranging $20 and under from Amazon.com or Walmart.com. Bimbos of the Death Sun Nicholas and Alexandra (to replace my copy of the 1969 paperback, which has finally fallen apart) Ethiopiques 20: Live in Addis (or any of the other Ethiopiques recordings; I don't have any of them) Boom Shinga Ling by Oojami and some Devil Duckies In the meantime, let me know what you like to do on the Internet to kill time. Flash games? What are your daily websites/blog visits, or favorite YouTube videos? The BPAL forum, Facebook, checking e-mail, checking the news, shopping. And what are your favourite characters from your fandoms? No fandoms, so N/A. My Little Pony... Cute or meh? Worse than meh, more like "Aaaagghhhh, get it off me!!!" **arm flail** Lip balm - tube or tin? Tube. Would you like to receive a journal or sketchbook? How about other pretty paper goods like post-its, notepads, bookmarks, letter paper/envelopes? I have a weakness for journals, which means that I already have a stack of pristine, unused journals. I'd probably use post-its or notepads; in theory I should use bookmarks but I don't have them handy when I need them, so my bookmarks tend to be restaurant receipts, airline boarding passes, and the like. Are you interested in audiobooks? If so, any specific titles? No, I don't use audiobooks. Bar soaps with some scrubby bits, yes or no? Yes, keeping in mind the previous caveats about how my backstock of soap is already trying to take over the bathroom. Do you need any small electronic gadgets like flash drives and the like? Need, no. But I keep getting tempted by the USB gadgets that Think Geek has, such as the one-can refrigerator and the USB Pet Rock. (The latter does everything that the 1970's original did - i.e., nothing. And yes, I'm old enough to remember the original.) Would you like a pair of knitted socks? Probably not. As previously stated, I have large calves & tend to be picky about my socks. Do you have any use for knitted dishcloths, facecloths, etc, especially if they were fandom related? Dishcloths, probably. But not fandom-related, because I don't have any fandoms. Do you subscribe to any sample boxes, and if so, which ones? Would you like to receive some samples? No and no, thank you. I tend not to use samples. Do you have a problem with nudes??? If not, do you prefer male or female? No, not really, as long as they aren't overtly sexual. I own several Bodyscapes works. I'd say that I prefer female nudes, but that's just cultural conditioning (they're far more prevalent). Really, either is fine. People ask a lot of questions about dogs and cats, but I know a lot of forumites have rodent pets. How would you feel about hammocks or toys for your rats/hamsters/gerbils/etc.? If I am providing housing for any rodents right now, it's purely unintentional. So no, thank you. Paintbox Soapworks: Interested in anything from her? I like Tarty's glycerine soaps, but I still have some unused ones from my last order. Plus the only scent among the ones that are up on Etsy right now that looks interesting is Lady Linden (although I might go for another bar of Snoggin' if the Yule scents go up before this SW round is over). ThinkGeek: anything interesting to you on there? I already mentioned the Star Wars Death Star Tea Infuser. It looks like they no longer have the USB Pet Rock, and the USB beverage cooler is out of stock at the moment. But there is a USB Aromatherapy Oil Diffuser that looks interesting. I'm sure there are plenty of other possibilities, I just don't allow myself to make wishlists there! What's one thing you want, right now, that you're having difficulty finding? Aside from money and/or a winning lottery ticket? Can't think of anything offhand. Are there any e-tailers you're desperately wanting to try? if so, any specific items/scents/etc? Not desperately wanting to try, no. Owls? Probably. There are quite a few out there that I like. What do you do to take care of yourself when you're having a rough day (sick, life not going your way, whatever)? Well, that rather depends on the nature & severity of the problem, plus whatever "must do" things that I have (assuming a sufficiently high level of functionality). But let to my own devices, probably stay in bed with a stack of books and magazines, plus chocolates & junk food. Or maybe just stay in bed and sleep. Who here is going to be picking up JK Rowling's new book on Thursday? I've had it on order for weeks. But, being cheap, the order was placed with Amazon's free shipping, so my gratification will be somewhat delayed. I haven't seen a shipping notice yet. Favorite and least favorite baked goods? Favorite: classic Toll House chocolate chip cookies (with real chocolate chips, real vanilla extract, real butter, etc.), orange bread from Holly B's Bakery in Lopez, WA, cinnamon rolls with buttercream frosting, nice dense chocolate tortes (or Sachertorte). Least favorite: most anything bland & boring. For some reason, cannoli seems to fall into this category. What size T-Shirt do you wear (standard AND babydoll)? In men's or unisex t-shirt, a Large or X-Large, depending on how generously they're cut. In most women's t-shirts (apparently), about a XXL or XXXL. That's why I usually purchase the men's version if both are offered. I don't wear babydolls. I found a fantastic little shop while traveling that had unusual jellies and jams. Would you be interested in trying something like Georgia Moonshine Jelly or TOE Jam (each letter stands for some kind of fruit, I don't remember which ones) or something similar? How about homemade jam in general? Fruit jams or jellies, yes. Probably not a moonshine jelly. Homemade jam, probably. I just got a jar of homemade blackberry jam from a co-worker. Would you be interested in homemade herbal remedies and tinctures? Probably not the finished products, but I might be interested in recipes. Witchee, do you want anything from the Haunt update coming up on 10/3? I know it might be too early to say, but if you could look at the preview on the night of 10/2 and let me know if you want anything... It hasn't been very long since I received the stuff I ordered from her last update. However, that said, I might like to get something in the Witch Wife scent other than the skin glossing oil. I have more than enough skin glossing oil already on hand. And I'm not sure I'll ever have enough vanilla pear lip lust. Do any of Villainness' Soap Box exclusive scents interest you, especially any of the Smooches/Whippeds? No, thank you. Puddin' just put a shitton of old Lunacy shirts on the BPTP Etsy! Any ones interest you? This batch seems to have been mostly v-necks, which I don't wear. Plus even the XXL size in the Bellas and tissue tees are too small for me. Is there something(s) that you consider too spendy or too frivolous for you to buy for yourself, but that you actually want? Too spendy means it's definitely too much for Switch Witch (see my answer to the fantasy package question for samples of my "too spendy"). I'll have to think about the "too frivolous" part. Gardening? I would like to, but my yard & schedule do not lend themselves to it. Do you use or would like to try loose eyeshadow pigments? I already have a ton of eyeshadow pigments that I don't wear, primarily because of the sweaty, humid Florida climate. Is there anything you might want from the latest weenie update (Lab or TP)? I'm afraid I already took care of myself with a Lab order & a couple of decant circle orders. What's a new company to you that you most want to try a product from or what would be a new product to you that you most want to try (make-up, perfume, or bath/body)? I don't really have any "want to tries" at the moment. If you like necklaces, what are some symbols or images that you would love to have a necklace depict? (ex. spiders, skulls, hearts...?) Probably a butterfly. Unless you want to get me a theobromine molecule from Molecular Muse on Etsy. If you had a fairy for NYCC, what exclusive scent would you kill to own? None of them really jumped out at me. (And it's sort of OBE now.) What do you think of Shiro Cosmetics Halloween Collection? (www.shirocosmetics.com) I admit I haven't even looked at the link. The Godiva Halloween Collection: link? None of their Halloween collection really attracts me. Would you be interested in comic books and if so what ones do you read or what genre of comics are you interested in? Not a comics person, thank you. WITCHEE, DO YOU WANT ANYTHING FROM CALIFORNIA? I live fairly close to the Florida editions of the theme parks, plus I get out to California occasionally on my own. But if you come across any See's Butterscotch Chews or Dark Butterchews or [Holy Grail] Mincemeat Creams . . . . . IngenuiTEAs? Perhaps. Honeycrisp "Apple Crips" (Dried honeycrisp apples, nothing added.) DO YOU WANT SOME WITCHEE????? I might like some. Design a tea? Some of the possibilities are very intriguing. FusionSweets? (etsy) Yes! Bacon Sea Salt caramels, and really most of the caramels. Poe Day? Dark Del merch in general? The Haunted Palace sounded interesting. The Dark Delicacies merchandise in general, no, thank you. Kombucha? No, thank you. Are you dressing up for Halloween, Witchee? If so, is there anything you're looking for to complete your costume? Not dressing up, so no, thank you. Do you need any accessories for your smartphone (case, skin, etc)? No, thank you. Mustaches? Uhhhhhh, no. No, thank you. Mead? I keep thinking that I ought to like mead, but every time I do try it, it's sort of "meh". But I'm willing to give it more chances! Warm, fuzzy socks? If they're ankle-high. I really don't need them too much in Florida.

IridiumFlash

September 19, 2012

What Sweet Madness

Switch Witch ketchup part 1

Yeah, I know I'm leaving some things blank. Have someone poke me if needed. Do you like s'mores and s'mores-flavored things? Yeeeeeesssssssss. What's the neatest freebie you've gotten? A Villainess gift certificate for my birthday last year from a lovely forumite I'd rarely interacted with before. It was a complete surprise. Plus, I received so many amazingly generous gifts to restock my BPAL box after my son destroyed most of my collection a few months ago. Would you enjoy receiving cute but useful items like colorful kitchen utensils/gadgets, or bento supplies? (boxes, chopsticks, accessories, etc?) What about things like spice mixes (homemade, or Penzey's for example) I love kitchen stuff! I don't have any bento supplies but would love to start. Flavorful spice mixes are also welcome, but I'm just not crazy about super spicy things. Do you like cute, seasonal or fluffy PJ bottoms? Like they sell at Target, Old Navy (they have had cute Halloween ones!) If so, what size do you wear? Definitely! XL, 16 or 18 What kind of chocolate do you like? Nuts, no nuts, white,dark, etc? Milk preferred, dark ok, white meh. Nuts are good. So are fruit fillings, peanut butter, and caramel. Chocolate with cinnamon or sea salt is awesome. I live near a Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, and Penzeys! What does your little heart desire from any or all of these places? Not a clue. I'm not familiar enough with their offerings to ask for anything. Are home made foods acceptable or does the idea of eating strange mailed food disturb you? Homemade foods are yummy. I just gave you $20 and sent you into a "has everything" store ala Walmart and told you that you have to come out having spent it all, and none of it on anything you need. What would you buy? Be as specific as possible! Colorful ankle socks, cookie jar, & a toilet paper roll holder. What kind of cuisines do you like? And, what are your favorite restaurants? Southern home cooking, Chinese, Japanese. Favorite restaurants are Cliff House Inn in Jasper, AR, and hibachi restaurants. I'm from Canada - is there anything specifically a witchee might like that is only available here? Not sure. what are your "fandoms" and would you like a t-shirt from TeeFury if an appropriate one came up? Stargate SG1, Eureka, Doctor Who, Firefly. Yes! Men's XL should fit. I haven't had any luck ever with online girly tees. Do you have an eReader and if so which one? Kindle (basic, not Fire or Touch) Do you like candles, or tart burners, or something? If so, what's your favorite scent to burn? Love them! Favorite scent depends on season. For fall, probably spiced pumpkin, maple, spiced fruits, snow, autumn leaves. Marzipan? Never had it. Willing to try. Would you be interested in washable/reusable muslin “paper” towels (basically muslin squares hemmed around the edge)? Maybe in some sort of box to put on your kitchen or bathroom counter? Sounds good! Do you drink alcohol and if so, would you be OK with your witch sending you homemade infused vodka? I mainly drink wine and only occasionally. I don't think I'd properly appreciate the vodka. If you get me (or a fellow Aussie, if there are any playing this round) as a witch or witch's minion, would you like to try some Australian specialties, such as TimTams (delicious chocolately cookies), Caramello Koalas (koala shaped chocolates filled with gloopy caramel), Australian native spices or anything like that? Violet Crumble! Haven't tried anything else but would love to! Is there anyone else in your house (kids, pets, partner) that would really appreciate a small gift being included for them in the switchwitchy haul so they don't feel left out? My 3 year old son might. He likes monster trucks, Scooby Doo, Hulk, Curious George, etc. Totally not necessary, though! If your witch is a knitter, crocheter or sewer, is there a particular type of garment you would love to receive (hat, scarf, wrap, cowl, socks, fingerless gloves, arm warmers etc)? Scarves are awesome. So are these minions even though they're not garments. Since it's been mentioned several times, and I've also offered to nacho witch some, would you like to receive wild rice and or maple syrup? I promise to include recipe ideas with the wild rice. Yes, especially if you send recipes! I have 5 bushels of tomatoes sitting in the kitchen right now that are supposed to turn into red sauce tomorrow, so would anyone like a basic red sauce (spaghetti sauce) to make its way to them? Sure! Would you be interested in having a bat adopted in your name? Honestly, bats creep me out, so no. Other adopted animals, trees, etc would be good, though! How would you feel about a taste of (insert witch location here) box? I'd definitely be happy to try it. Some of your favorite artists? Classic and modern? Mucha, Amy Brown...umm. I'm just not big on art. If it's pretty I'll probably like it. Is there a GC scent that's been on your list for ages but keeps falling off the bottom of your order because of the LEs? Umm. The Harlot's House, maybe? I've been getting into indie nail polish brands recently. What's your favorite indie brand of nail polish? Or what's your favorite mainstream brand of nail polish? Or are you not big on polish? Not big on polish. Stuffed things: yea or nay? Stuffed...how? If you mean taxidermy, no thanks. Otherwise probably good. New Question: mix-in-a-jar? How to you feel about cookie or cake or soup mixes that come in jars and you just add, like, an egg or water or what have you? I love them! Would you be interested in beer, wine, or other specialty beverages from your Witch's area? Maybe wine or non-alcoholic beverages. Are there any crafts/skills you've wanted to learn but haven't gotten around to? And if so, would you be interested in supplies and tutorials? I'd like to learn to knit and/or crochet, so yes, please! Who here would be happy to get a lil' sumthin sumthin from Adagio Teas? Not interested. I don't really drink tea. Do you Ravelry? And if so, what's your handle over there? Would you be interested in gift patterns from your queue? I'm not signed up with Ravelry, but if I learned how to knit, I'd love the pattern for those minions I linked to earlier. I live near this very cool Retro store (retrodrygoods.com) (you can order online too) - are there things from it that would make you squee if your witch sent them? Who likes Pumpkin Spice Hershey Kisses? Meh. They're ok. I'd eat them if you sent them. What does your kitchen look like? Colors/style? Wood cabinets, warm yellow walls, wood paneling on bottom half of walls, wallpaper border (gold & bronze leaf/floral motif on black background) separating yellow from wood. I'd take a picture but it's a disaster. I can never keep up with the dirty dishes. What's one random thing you really like and one random thing you really dislike? Like: my ped egg. Dislike: Whatever makes my dog bark her head off all night long. Are there any herbs that you haven't been able to lay hands on that I could send you? There's an herbal shop I really like here in NYC called Flower Power (flowerpower.net) that has quite a wide selection. No, thanks. If there are no "witchy" shops near you, is there anything I can pick up for you from Enchantments? Not really interested. Hey Witchee! I want to send you a delivery. It could be cupcakes from a local bakery, it could be a singing hugging bear-a-gram, it could be a bouquet of flowers. But it will be something that you need to be there to receive. a) Are you OK with "special deliveries"? *waggles eyebrows* B..) Is the address in your questionnaire the best place to reach you for said deliveries? c) If the delivery requires a phone number (as say, some florists do) would you be OK with that information being tracked down by your Witch or asked of you anonymously? Yes to all of the above. A nacho witch PM would be the best way to get my phone # if required. What are some things you are OK with receiving gently used or homemade, and some things you absolutely do not want if they are gently used or homemade? Ok: Books, BPAL/BPTP t-shirts, hats/scarves. Not ok: undies. And now a new question: I live near a Mast General Store (mastgeneralstore.com). It has lots of vintage-y toys, southern foods (jams, jellies, spices) and vintage candy. Is there anything I can get for you? Do you have any Fall or Halloween traditions? Not really. I like to put up Halloween decorations, but that's about it. Ninjas or Pirates? Pirates. I have an extra room spray and 2 extra bath oils (one Cephalopod, one Exhibit Hall Fatigue) from Dragon*Con - would anybody like a decant? No, thanks. Witchee, would you like it if I made you a "mix tape" of songs that I think you might like? And if so, would you prefer mp3 or CD format? Sure. MP3 is probably better. My kids destroy CDs. I know it is totally the wrong season (for most of us), but do you like/have space to garden? If so, what do you like to grow? No gardening for me! I grow weeds and kill everything else with neglect. I'm about to be near a Lush store next week, is there anything you might like from there? Never really tried any of their products, so I don't know. Songs that you keep meaning to buy but never get round to it? Can't think of any. Movies that you love but forgot to put in your questionnaire? Any favorite Bath & Body Works scents/products? Sandalwood Rose (usually only available at the semi annual sales), umm...it's been a long time since I let myself in their store. I mainly just bought their hand soaps and wax tarts. Haus of Gloi is offering custom perfumes - would you like one? What would your ideal blend be? I'm not familiar with their products, but I wouldn't say no. See my questionnaire for blend ideas. Any Bath, Body or nutritional type items you would love to try from a Natural and Organic food store (similar to Whole Foods) that you don't buy because they are a bit too pricey? OK, so those of you who said you wouldn't mind receiving (sneakily packaged!) beer or wine: Tell me of your taste preferences. Dry/sweet? Red/white? Lager/ale/porter/stout? Fruit? Spice? Hops? Sour (brettanomyces, etc)? Sweet, red or white. Fruit wines are good. Examples of what I like are Cupcake Vineyard's Chardonnay and Red Velvet (not crazy about their Angel Food). I'm willing to try anything once, though. Witchee, will you be gone from your normal mailing address at any point during the round? Most likely not. I'll post on the forum if I'll be gone. Are you a Disney fan or does even thinking about Disney make your head hurt? If you're into Disney, would you like something from the Happiest Place on Earth ? Disney makes my head hurt. I like a few shows on Disney channels (Phineas & Ferb!), but that's about it. dear witchee, would you, could you use an electric candle warmer? Not really. If I can't have an open flame, I use my tart burner. Do you lust after some new socks/tights? Always. I usually wear ankle/low rise socks. I love toe socks. I don't usually wear tights or knee socks because I have thick calves, but I'm not against them if they're not constricting.

angharad

September 19, 2012

Maroon's Blog

SW Fall 2012!

9/24 Paintbox Soapworks: Interested in anything from her? all the sorbettos! list in etsy, actually ThinkGeek: anything interesting to you on there? loooove think geek, haven't actually much from there except for microbes What's one thing you want, right now, that you're having difficulty finding? naptime? are there any e-tailers you're desperately wanting to try? if so, any specific items/scents/etc? nope, i try to avoid looking too much, because i end up wanting all the things and i don't need them! 9/23 Lip balm - tube or tin? either! Would you like to receive a journal or sketchbook? How about other pretty paper goods like post-its, notepads, bookmarks, letter paper/envelopes? sure! durable though, i am rough on things Are you interested in audiobooks? If so, any specific titles? would have to be able to listen to them in the car, otherwise it's just too noisy...patricia briggs, terry pratchett, most fantasy stuffs Bar soaps with some scrubby bits, yes or no? sure, if it's smaller than a big bar of soap, or if i can cut it up Do you need any small electronic gadgets like flash drives and the like? only if they are unbreakable, have had three little flash drives broken in one way or another Would you like a pair of knitted socks? sure Do you have any use for knitted dishcloths, facecloths, etc, especially if they were fandom related? dishcloths! always need those Do you subscribe to any sample boxes, and if so, which ones? Would you like to receive some samples? (perfume, eco/"green," skin care, hair, music downloads, cosmetics, soap...) i love getting things in the mail! i get birchbox right now, wouldn't want to get a perfume based one, cause, well, bpal do you have a problem with nudes???Male or Female? would prefer none, thanks People ask a lot of questions about dogs and cats, but I know a lot of forumites have rodent pets. How would you feel about hammocks or toys for your rats/hamsters/gerbils/etc.? no rodents 9/21 My Little Pony... Cute or meh? eh, my oldest looooves them, anything would be taken by her I realize that we had a similar question in the ?aire, but I need you Witchee-s to list at least 5 items, each ranging $20 and under from Amazon.com or Walmart.com. hmm, wishlist at amazon should have five things My new job is at a consignment store where we have all kinds of designer brands for very reasonable prices. Are there designer clothes/purses/sunglasses that you desire/love? (Give some indication as to your "style" as well. For example, do you like bohemian-style frocks in lavender? Crossbody purses in black? Sunglasses that are round and bug-like?) i would go with frocks in lavender out of those choices, could also use a purse, but that can be hard to pick out for someone else Are there any existing Weenies that you have your eye on, but haven't gotten around to getting? all the things!!! hehe, i've only bought one (bonfire night) and decants of the haunted house, debating one the fizzy one or the mango one right now In the meantime, let me know what you like to do on the Internet to kill time. Flash games? What are your daily websites/blog visits, or favorite YouTube videos? flash games, facebook, forum, pinterest, recipe browsing And what are your favourite characters from your fandoms? 9/20 What is your holy grail "I'd kill to just have one drop in an imp" bpal scent? don't actually have one Are there any existing Weenies that you have your eye on, but haven't gotten around to getting? quite a few! have all of the haunted house coming as decants though if you wear earrings, do you have pierced ears? yep and yep 9/19 You are meeting up with someone on a casual lunch/early afternoon thing. This person is someone you want to impress/look good for (for whatever reason, not necessarily romantic, and not necessarily for business either). What would you look like, given the contents of your wardrobe/etc? the poor person! probably jeans and a button down shirt with a tank top underneath, that's about as fancy as I get You are to be let loose in a clothing store of your choice, to pick a full outfit, down to the shoes, the accessories, etc. and things would be altered to fit you if needed. What store would that be, and what would you look like? i have no idea...live in jeans and a tshirt at home and work in scrubs, not all that much variety in my life You open a box from the post office to reveal the 3 things you want most right now. What are they? (caveats: size doesn't matter, but they have to be tangible/buyable). running shoes that fit perfectly, terry pratchett books in kindle form, recipes for all the weird veggies my csa keeps sending WHAT MAKES YOU LAUGH YOUR ASS OFF!!! movies, comedians, black humor, your partner, a comic strip? what? lots of things, i am seriously easily amused Candy Corn? sure! I live in Japan. Anything you would be interested in from there? candy! origami paper! umm, cute things, hehehe If you have cats, do they like catnip toys? If you have doggies, would they like a super-reinforced canvas toy with a squeaker in it? cats would seriously love toys, the kittens (well, they are two, but still seem like kittens!) loooooove playing fetch and pounce If you have kids, what are they into? baby is into whatever her sister has 6 kid is into ninjago, legos, drawing, music and hello kitty How do you feel about wearable knitted lace? Shawls, wraps, and the like? probably not a good idea around here, kittens eat any string that is away from its herd Looking at the warehouse, I notice that our lovely Greenwoodtree is able to do chart readings and/or forecasts at a very reasonable rate. Is this something you would want? sure =) Do you have a forum buddy? Someone who knows you and/or your tastes well enough to answer questions on your behalf? not really If you are on Livejournal, would you appreciate LJ stuff like paid time, custom userheads, stuff like that? If you are NOT on LJ but are on other sites that have similar paid-for services (Flickr, for example?) would you, and what are those sites/etc? have nothing like that if you are into tarot, what is your favorite card? n/a! would you like your own set of handmade rune stones or worry stones? sure Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, cider, or none of the above? all of the above! tea would go to my husband but i love all the others Gum, hard candy, soft candy, or none of the above? all of them *nomnomnom* Loose tea or tea bags? Do you need anything for your loose tea? (Filters, presses, etc.) none for me Do you do Goodreads or LibraryThing or a site like that? If so, can I see your to-read list, please? i have a goodreads account i think...but obviously haven't updated it, hehe 9/18 Are you a gamer (of any sort - video, casual, tabletop) and are there any games you want? i love games! dnd, random casual ones (diner dash, my kingdom for the princess i,ii and iii) board games, was seriously into eq until the older daughter was born, would try wow but time isn't something i have a lot of Do you like coffee? If so, what kinds? Flavored, fancy, basic? Beans or ground? yes! love me some coffee! flavored, basic, fancy you name it...i have a grinder so beans are perfect Would a Starbucks gift card make you happy or do you prefer your local place? happy happy! Would you be interested in BPTP CANDY? yes! CUSTOM-Made Pottery?? yea or nay? coffee mugs, rustic or more elegant? a set of bowls? soap dish? bird feeder? something alltogether different? and lastly, good colors for glazes...? oooh, i love pottery! coffee mugs, soup bowls, could really use a fruit bowl, they keep getting broken . earth tones or deep jewel tones for glazes Songs that you keep meaning to buy but never get round to it? none, i even mention a song and my husband either has it already or will go buy the album just to hear it Movies that you love but forgot to put in your questionaire? apparently i have forgotten them... Name one movie you keep meaning to buy, but just never get around to getting? none Any favorite Bath & Body Works scents/products? loved ginger and grapefruit, discontinued a long time ago though Haus of Gloi is offering custom perfumes - would you like one? What would your ideal blend be? sure! hmm, woodsmoke, pile of leaves, rain and cloves or woodsmoke, leaves, cinnamon and apples Any Bath, Body or nutritional type items you would love to try from a Natural and Organic food store (similar to Whole Foods) that you don't buy because they are a bit too pricey? haven't really looked! could use some seriously moisturizing hair stuff though, if you have any favorites Tell me of your taste preferences. Dry/sweet? Red/white? Lager/ale/porter/stout? Fruit? Spice? Hops? Sour (brettanomyces, etc)? sweet! bubbly! fruity is also nice, love hard ciders are there any if MeiLin's books (e-book or print) you'd be interested in? not my type of book I'm about to be near a Lush store next week, is there anything you might like from there? never been to lush, am afraid to look Witchee, will you be gone from your normal mailing address at any point during the round? nothing planned Are you a Disney fan or does even thinking about Disney make your head hurt? If you're into Disney, would you like something from the Happiest Place on Earth ? mostly indifferent but souvenirs are always neat or postcards! dear witchee, would you, could you use an electric candle warmer? i'm talking something like this. mmm, don't think so Do you lust after some new socks/tights? yeeees 9/17 Ninjas or Pirates? ninja! I have an extra room spray and 2 extra bath oils (one Cephalopod, one Exhibit Hall Fatigue) from Dragon*Con - would anybody like a decant? sure! just to smell, since i have no bath I live near a Mast General Store. It has lots of vintage-y toys, southern foods (jams, jellies, spices) and vintage candy. Is there anything I can get for you? i love spices and candies Do you have any Fall or Halloween traditions? trick or treating with small humans and handing out bags of candy to other ones a) Are you OK with "special deliveries"? heh, sure...i don't always answer the door though, so some warning would be good Is the address in your questionnaire the best place to reach you for said deliveries? yah c) If the delivery requires a phone number (as say, some florists do) would you be OK with that information being tracked down by your Witch or asked of you anonymously? i don't answer my phone...my husband finds that habit highly annoying Would you be interested in beer, wine, or other specialty beverages from your Witch's area? sure! love beverages! Are there any crafts/skills you've wanted to learn but haven't gotten around to? And if so, would you be interested in supplies and tutorials? if i had the time i would love to learn languages, am not even particular about which one(s) Who here would be happy to get a lil' sumthin sumthin from Adagio Teas? hehe, no thanks! Do you Ravelry? And if so, what's your handle over there? Would you be interested in gift patterns from your queue? nope Who likes Pumpkin Spice Hershey Kisses? have not heard of these! would definitely try them Put your iPod/MP3 player/what-have-you on random and list the first 10 songs it plays! i only have an angry ancient iphone that refuses to shuffle music anymore Witchee, what are your favorite quotes? Dying for your beliefs is good. Just don't make it Plan A. We've done the impossible, and that makes us mighty. What's one random thing you really like and one random thing you really dislike? like frogs, dislike things stuck between my teeth Are there any herbs that you haven't been able to lay hands on that I could send you? There's an herbal shop I really like here in NYC called Flower Powerthat has quite a wide selection. food grade lavender or other edible dried flowers If there are no "witchy" shops near you, is there anything I can pick up for you from Enchantments? hehe not very witchy here Some of your favorite artists? Classic and modern? don't have any If you could have an image or certain subject painted for you on any type of "canvas" (on a box, on paper, on a canvas, and so on) - could you point your witch to some of these images? serenity, celtic knots, dragons, anything Serenity/Firefly related Is there a GC scent that's been on your list for ages but keeps falling off the bottom of your order because of the LEs? Alice, Schrodinger's Cat I've been getting into indie nail polish brands recently. What's your favorite indie brand of nail polish? Or what's your favorite mainstream brand of nail polish? Or are you not big on polish? loooove polish! have lots of Zoya, but branching out would be fun too! i like sparkly/glittery things and jellies Stuffed things: yea or nay? small humans have a lot of them! but if you want to get something for the furry kids, sure mix-in-a-jar? How to you feel about cookie or cake or soup mixes that come in jars and you just add, like, an egg or water or what have you? umm, sure I live near this very cool Retro store (you can order online too) - are there things from it that would make you squee if your witch sent them? candy! what? too much sugar? 9/16 Would you enjoy receiving cute but useful items like colorful kitchen utensils/gadgets, or bento supplies? (boxes, chopsticks, accessories, etc?) What about things like spice mixes (homemade, or Penzey's for example) kitchen things! i heart them! spice mixes? sure! Do you like cute, seasonal or fluffy PJ bottoms? Like they sell at Target, Old Navy (they have had cute Halloween ones!) If so, what size do you wear? loooove pj's! XL or XXL, with a draw string please, due to small humans What kind of chocolate do you like? Nuts, no nuts, white,dark, etc? yes to all, white the least, except in cookies I live near a Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, and Penzeys! What does your little heart desire from any or all of these places? I live near a WF and a Penzeys, but no TJ's so anything from there would be neat Are home made foods acceptable or does the idea of eating strange mailed food disturb you? please mail me strange food I just gave you $20 and sent you into a "has everything" store ala Walmart and told you that you have to come out having spent it all, and none of it on anything you need. What would you buy? Be as specific as possible! multi-colored tights w/out feet, fuzzy socks, nail polish What kind of cuisines do you like? (I mentioned this in my ?aire but curious what my witch may like)And, what are your favorite restaurants? everything! so far i haven't found a cuisine that i didn't like at least something in; Korea House and Muang Thai are two of my favorite restaurants around here I'm from Canada - is there anything specifically a witchee might like that is only available here? canadian things! maple is delicious! hehe what are your "fandoms" and would you like a t-shirt from TeeFury if an appropriate one came up? firefly, dr who, lotr, coffee related...sure! i take a men's XL Do you have an eReader and if so which one? oh how i love my kindle Do you like candles, or tart burners, or something? If so, what's your favorite scent to burn? tarts! this time of year something spicy or citrusy or both Marzipan? yah! Would you be interested in washable/reusable muslin “paper” towels (basically muslin squares hemmed around the edge)? Maybe in some sort of box to put on your kitchen or bathroom counter? depends, how durable are they? i am rough on cleaning supplies Do you drink alcohol and if so, would you be OK with your witch sending you homemade infused vodka? Also, does your state allow alcohol to be shipped through the mail? hah, sure! no idea about shipping though If you get me (or a fellow Aussie, if there are any playing this round) as a witch or witch's minion, would you like to try some Australian specialties, such as TimTams (delicious chocolately cookies), Caramello Koalas (koala shaped chocolates filled with gloopy caramel), Australian native spices or anything like that? oooooh, i do love things i can't get here! those koalas are delicious and spices are always neat If your witch is a knitter, crocheter or sewer, is there a particular type of garment you would love to receive (hat, scarf, wrap, cowl, socks, fingerless gloves, arm warmers etc)? sure! they wouldn't get much use, but i would still love them and hug them and call them my precioussssss Is there anyone else in your house (kids, pets, partner) that would really appreciate a small gift being included for them in the switchwitchy haul so they don't feel left out? the older child would, but she will claim something regardless so don't go out of your way unless you really want to Since it's been mentioned several times, and I've also offered to nacho witch some, would you you like to receive wild rice and or maple syrup? I promise to include recipe ideas with the wild rice. i would love maple syrup or wild rice! I have 5 bushels of tomatoes sitting in the kitchen right now that are supposed to turn into red sauce tomorrow, so would anyone like a basic red sauce (spaghetti sauce) to make its way to them? sure! How would you feel about a taste of (insert witch location here) box? warm and fuzzy Last year, my wonderful witch Alethia adopted a bat for me from batworld.org, a bat rescue and sanctuary. Bat's World Would you be interested in having a bat adopted in your name? could you name it? that would be so cool 9/15 Do you like s'mores and s'mores-flavored things? love for the s'mores What's the neatest freebie you've gotten? It can be cool or thoughtful or just totally unexpected, and not limited to BPALdom.

Spork

September 18, 2012

nekogrrl's Blog

New Catchup.

What's one random thing you really like and one random thing you really dislike? Dislike: people who have enough time to pull out in front of you but can't get up to speed in time. (AKA If you can't get it up, don't whip it out!) Like: french fries dipped in a Frosty. Are there any herbs that you haven't been able to lay hands on that I could send you? There's an herbal shop I really like here in NYC called Flower Power that has quite a wide selection. No thanks. If there are no "witchy" shops near you, is there anything I can pick up for you from Enchantments? a half ounce of helping hand, La Flamme, Love Healing, Love Messenger, Sagittarius, Saint Jude, Taurus. Goona Goona incense, Hey Witchee! I want to send you a delivery. a) Are you OK with "special deliveries"? *waggles eyebrows* Yep. b)Is the address in your questionnaire the best place to reach you for said deliveries? Yep. c) If the delivery requires a phone number (as say, some florists do) would you be OK with that information being tracked down by your Witch or asked of you anonymously? Yep. What are some things you are OK with receiving gently used or homemade, and some things you absolutely do not want if they are gently used or homemade? Books, CDs, makeup only if just sampled are all okay with gently used/homemade. I can't really think of anything I wouldn't be okay with that was gently used/homemade. I live near a Mast General Store. It has lots of vintage-y toys, southern foods (jams, jellies, spices) and vintage candy. Is there anything I can get for you? that raspberry champagne thing sounds good. Do you have any Fall or Halloween traditions? Not really. Ninjas or Pirates? Why do I have to choose? I prefer to kill like a ninja but party like a pirate. Witchee, would you like it if I made you a "mix tape" of songs that I think you might like? And if so, would you prefer mp3 or CD format? Yes, and mp3 please I know it is totally the wrong season (for most of us), but do you like/have space to garden? If so, what do you like to grow? *sighs* I realistically will be gung-ho about it at first, but then get bored with it, so no thanks. I'm about to be near a Lush store next week, is there anything you might like from there? No thanks. Songs that you keep meaning to buy but never get round to it? I'm going to plead the 5th on this one. Movies that you love but forgot to put in your questionaire? See below question. Name one movie you keep meaning to buy, but just never get around to getting? Psh. I barely watch movies PERIOD. That question would read more accurately 'What movie do you keep meaning to watch, but never get around to watching' and my answer would be ALL OF THEM. Any favorite Bath & Body Works scents/products? Not really - I'm trying to stay away from parabens and the like, so only organic/ethically sourced stuff for me! Haus of Gloi is offering custom perfumes - would you like one? What would your ideal blend be? Dragons Blood, Leather, Leaf Pile and Sandalwood. I wonder what Dirt, Lavender and Leather would smell like. Dirt, Dragons Blood, Chrysanthemum and Leaf Pile. Apple, Dirt, Chrysanthemum and Sandalwood. Sage, Apple and Red Musk. Clean Musk, Leather, Leaf Pile and Chrysanthemum. ETA: OMG HOW DID I MISS THEIR WOODSMOKE NOTE.. so ultimate blend would probably be Woodsmoke, Leather, Leaf Pile, and either Mahogany or White Oak or Sandalwood. I'm also seriously looking at Brown Sugar/Dark Patchouli/Leather/Vanilla Bean. *repeats mantra* I have a Witchee to shop for, I have a Witchee to shop for, I have a Witchee to shop for.. MUST NOT BUY ALL THE THINGS. Any Bath, Body or nutritional type items you would love to try from a Natural and Organic food store (similar to Whole Foods) that you don't buy because they are a bit too pricey? Don't think so at this time. Witchee, will you be gone from your normal mailing address at any point during the round? Not that I'm expecting. Are you a Disney fan or does even thinking about Disney make your head hurt? If you're into Disney, would you like something from the Happiest Place on Earth? no thanks. dear witchee, would you, could you use an electric candle warmer? i'm talking something like this. I could, actually. Would prevent kitty accidents. OK, so those of you who said you wouldn't mind receiving (sneakily packaged!) beer or wine: Tell me of your taste preferences. Dry/sweet? Red/white? Lager/ale/porter/stout? Fruit? Spice? Hops? Sour (brettanomyces, etc)? I'm kinda picky on beer.. but LOVE Crispin apple cider. Meh on Fox Barrel. Enjoy lambics. I'm trying to think of some of the beer brands I've tried and liked.. Abita Brewery's Purple Haze is nice.. as for wine, I prefer white and sweet. Never tried mead. Do you lust after some new socks/tights? No to tights, yes to socks. Am kinda wanting the pink/black sockfeets from BPTP, but I dunno how they'd feel on my muscular calves. :/ are there any of MeiLin's books (e-book or print) you'd be interested in? Any and all, in print please. Are you a gamer (of any sort - video, casual, tabletop) and are there any games you want? Honestly, I'd like to get into Portal. Other than that, no. My last game console was an Atari. Would you be interested in BPTP CANDY? *drools* Yes please! Would a Starbucks gift card make you happy or do you prefer your local place? I'd rather have a Caribou Coffee gift card, even though I work right across the parking lot from a S'bucks. CUSTOM-Made Pottery?? yea or nay? coffee mugs, rustic or more elegant? a set of bowls? soap dish? bird feeder? something alltogether different? and lastly, good colors for glazes...? YES! The coffee mug would be a bit wasted on me since I'm not a hot caffeine fan, but a set of bowls would be smashing! A little altar bowl would be nice too. Oh, a small size lidded jar for my other bathroom for cotton ball storage would be nice. Colors? Bowls I like the pop of bright color inside, black on outside.. altar bowl would be earth tones/green.. lidded jar? Surprise me. Do you have a forum buddy? Someone who knows you and/or your tastes well enough to answer questions on your behalf? Nope. I'm pretty quiet. If you are on Livejournal, would you appreciate LJ stuff like paid time, custom userheads, stuff like that? If you are NOT on LJ but are on other sites that have similar paid-for services (Flickr, for example?) would you, and what are those sites/etc? No thanks. I am on LJ, but I use it primarily for buying and sometimes selling. A question, witchees: if you are into tarot, what is your favorite card? I am into tarot, but I don't have a favorite. And another question: would you like your own set of handmade rune stones or worry stones? Rune stones would be nice. Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, cider, or none of the above? Hot chocolate, peppermint tea (which I have plenty of), cider, coffee in that order when it's cold enough for said beverages. Which, being in GA, is maybe a month out of the year? Gum, hard candy, soft candy, or none of the above? Caramels! Love caramels! Then hard candy, then gum. Teaberry gum, however, jumps to the top of the list. Loose tea or tea bags? Do you need anything for your loose tea? (Filters, presses, etc.) Not a big tea drinker, so neither. If you like tea, what kinds? Mighty Leaf Iced Tea is AWESOME. Any flavor, I don't care. Do you do Goodreads or LibraryThing or a site like that? If so, can I see your to-read list, please? No, although I probably should in order to keep my 'gonna read sometime' list somewhat organized. Zombies; Yay or Nay? Not really. If you have cats, do they like catnip toys? Sure. How do you feel about wearable knitted lace? Shawls, wraps, and the like? I think it's pretty but I don't have anywhere to wear things like that. Looking at the warehouse, I notice that our lovely Greenwoodtree is able to do chart readings and/or forecasts at a very reasonable rate. Is this something you would want? Sure! I live in Japan. Anything you would be interested in from there? Yep. Candy Corn: yes, no? *hisses like a vampire exposed to holy water* (no.) WHAT MAKES YOU LAUGH YOUR ASS OFF!!! movies, comedians, black humor, your partner, a comic strip? what? Russell Peters, Gabriel Iglesias, Damn You Autocorrect, Something*Positive You are meeting up with someone on a casual lunch/early afternoon thing. This person is someone you want to impress/look good for (for whatever reason, not necessarily romantic, and not necessarily for business either). What would you look like, given the contents of your wardrobe/etc? My brown plaid booties, dark wash jeans, bright blue short-sleeved button-up shirt. One of my sets of chainmaille earrings. You are to be let loose in a clothing store of your choice, to pick a full outfit, down to the shoes, the accessories, etc. and things would be altered to fit you if needed. What store would that be, and what would you look like? Bettie Page clothing, a cute circle skirt dress maybe. I dunno. You open a box from the post office to reveal the 3 things you want most right now. What are they? (caveats: size doesn't matter, but they have to be tangible/buyable). Erh. Coming back. The end of this month I'm going to Scarefest, the big horror and paranormal con in Kentucky. (www.scarefest.com) If I were your witch, is there anything you would like from there (skull jewelry, art prints from an artist that catch your eye, etc), or anyone whose autograph or photo or such you would dig? Well, if they had a list of vendors there, I might be able to tell you. What is your holy grail "I'd kill to just have one drop in an imp" bpal scent? Actually, I think I have all my current holy grail scents. Are there any existing Weenies that you have your eye on, but haven't gotten around to getting? Uh, I don't think so. Was kind of disappointed in this year's offerings from BPAL, but am eagerly awaiting the BPTP side. if you wear earrings, do you have pierced ears? Yep! Just one hole, though. I am considering piercing a second. Or maybe my nose.

nekogrrl

September 18, 2012

SW Help

SW 2012-Questions about me? 0_0

Ninjas or Pirates? -- Ninjas just don't get enough love. So I am voting for them. Besides...who wants scurvy? I have an extra room spray and 2 extra bath oils (one Cephalopod, one Exhibit Hall Fatigue) from Dragon*Con - would anybody like a decant? --YES PLEASE! I live near a Mast General Store. It has lots of vintage-y toys, southern foods (jams, jellies, spices) and vintage candy. Is there anything I can get for you? -- vintagey toys are fun but lethal...my fuzzy butt turns them into cat toys so alas...no. But vintage candy...yep! Do you have any Fall or Halloween traditions? -- I try to remember to burn my Halloween candles every night. They make me happy. a) Are you OK with "special deliveries"? Yes. But what makes them special? Is the address in your questionnaire the best place to reach you for said deliveries? Mail them to my house or my office c) If the delivery requires a phone number (as say, some florists do) would you be OK with that information being tracked down by your Witch or asked of you anonymously? -- Yes to all. Would you be interested in beer, wine, or other specialty beverages from your Witch's area? -- Wine esp. Are there any crafts/skills you've wanted to learn but haven't gotten around to? And if so, would you be interested in supplies and tutorials? -- Not really. Who here would be happy to get a lil' sumthin sumthin from Adagio Teas? -- Sure, I love tea! YES!!! Esp. Fruit teas that are also black teas! Do you Ravelry? And if so, what's your handle over there? Would you be interested in gift patterns from your queue? -- I'm momesq on Ravelry. Nope. I have the crafting fail disease Who likes Pumpkin Spice Hershey Kisses? -- Not too big of a fan. Put your iPod/MP3 player/what-have-you on random and list the first 10 songs it plays! -- Turn up the music-Chris Brown Kenny G-Paradise Kanye West: Watch the throne Pink-Blow me one last kiss Billie Holiday-I gotta right to sing the blues Natalie Merchant-Carnival Stevie Wonder-Have a talk with God We never change-Coldplay Rihanna-Where have you been? Everything must change-Oleta Adams. My music is eclectic. Witchee, what are your favorite quotes? -- "You must do this thing that you think you cannot do" President Truman's wife What's one random thing you really like and one random thing you really dislike? -- Postcards of neat or unusual photographs. Those insipid stick figure family pictures on the back of mini-vans. (I am sorry if you have one witch...but they go against all of my training when I studied criminals in college that and they look stupid) Are there any herbs that you haven't been able to lay hands on that I could send you? Not really since I don't cook much. If there are no "witchy" shops near you, is there anything I can pick up for you from Enchantments? -- Candles...stones for prosperity (financial) protection (family) and peace. Some of your favorite artists? Classic and modern? -- art nouveau, impressionism, pointilism If you could have an image or certain subject painted for you on any type of "canvas" (on a box, on paper, on a canvas, and so on) - could you point your witch to some of these images? -- Me as Alice in wonderland. (kind of hard to find a black woman dressed as Alice...but there is always hope!) Is there a GC scent that's been on your list for ages but keeps falling off the bottom of your order because of the LEs? -- I think I'm pretty caught up on GCs right now. I've been getting into indie nail polish brands recently. What's your favorite indie brand of nail polish? Or what's your favorite mainstream brand of nail polish? Or are you not big on polish? -- Not big on polish. I have enough for the moment. Stuffed things: yea or nay? -- Our house is already overstuffed with things, sadly, so will say no. mix-in-a-jar? How to you feel about cookie or cake or soup mixes that come in jars and you just add, like, an egg or water or what have you? -- Sounds great. I live near this very cool Retro store (you can order online too) - are there things from it that would make you squee if your witch sent them? -- Pin up girl art, art nouveau art, I really really like Rockwell imagery. My fave: Welcome to the neighborhood.. 9/16 Would you enjoy receiving cute but useful items like colorful kitchen utensils/gadgets, or bento supplies? (boxes, chopsticks, accessories, etc?) What about things like spice mixes (homemade, or Penzey's for example) -- Absolutely love all of the above. Do you like cute, seasonal or fluffy PJ bottoms? Like they sell at Target, Old Navy (they have had cute Halloween ones!) If so, what size do you wear? -- yes I am! size 2xl What kind of chocolate do you like? Nuts, no nuts, white,dark, etc? --EAT ALL THE CHOCOLATE Dark, white and good quality milk (i.e. does not taste like wax). I like nuts, but I love almonds. Esp. almonds coated in say sea salt, or honey flavoring or some new kind of spice. Just nothing too spicy. I live near a Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, and Penzeys! What does your little heart desire from any or all of these places? -- Not much since I live near WF and TJs. Are home made foods acceptable or does the idea of eating strange mailed food disturb you? -- lots of homemade food disturbs me! I am always worried about what the PO has done to it before it arrives. I am paranoid I guess. I just gave you $20 and sent you into a "has everything" store ala Walmart and told you that you have to come out having spent it all, and none of it on anything you need. What would you buy? Be as specific as possible! -- Not too much. I would play in the dollar section and see what I could come up with. What kind of cuisines do you like? (I mentioned this in my ?aire but curious what my witch may like)And, what are your favorite restaurants? -- Top cuisines I love are Japanese, Chinese, Italian, Southern,Mexican, French. I like small local restaurants. I'm from Canada - is there anything specifically a witchee might like that is only available here? -- Our household is half Canadian so we enjoy many Canadian treats. I don't know. what are your "fandoms" and would you like a t-shirt from TeeFury if an appropriate one came up? -- Not really up my alley. Do you have an eReader and if so which one? -- Nope. Do you like candles, or tart burners, or something? If so, what's your favorite scent to burn? -- I do like them, but don't own a tart burner. I love candles! Right now I am into Yankee Candle fall scents, the halloween scents, seasons blessings, and apple pumpkin. Marzipan? -- eh. Would you be interested in washable/reusable muslin “paper” towels (basically muslin squares hemmed around the edge)? Maybe in some sort of box to put on your kitchen or bathroom counter? -- nah. Do you drink alcohol and if so, would you be OK with your witch sending you homemade infused vodka? Also, does your state allow alcohol to be shipped through the mail? -- That sounds delicious. I think NY allows this, but not sure. If you get me (or a fellow Aussie, if there are any playing this round) as a witch or witch's minion, would you like to try some Australian specialties, such as TimTams (delicious chocolately cookies), Caramello Koalas (koala shaped chocolates filled with gloopy caramel), Australian native spices or anything like that? -- Absolutely! If your witch is a knitter, crocheter or sewer, is there a particular type of garment you would love to receive (hat, scarf, wrap, cowl, socks, fingerless gloves, arm warmers etc)? -- WEAR ALL THE THINGS! I love knitted items! Is there anyone else in your house (kids, pets, partner) that would really appreciate a small gift being included for them in the switchwitchy haul so they don't feel left out? -- My kids are huge SW fans (and BPAL fans) and would feel very special to receive something. Catnip. The greedy little fuzzbucket is a lover of catnip and toys. Since it's been mentioned several times, and I've also offered to nacho witch some, would you you like to receive wild rice and or maple syrup? I promise to include recipe ideas with the wild rice. -- Wild Rice would be amazing! I have 5 bushels of tomatoes sitting in the kitchen right now that are supposed to turn into red sauce tomorrow, so would anyone like a basic red sauce (spaghetti sauce) to make its way to them? -- I would love a gift like that. How would you feel about a taste of (insert witch location here) box -- I like anything tasty, so yes! Last year, my wonderful witch Alethia adopted a bat for me from batworld.org, a bat rescue and sanctuary. Bat's World Would you be interested in having a bat adopted in your name? -- YES. But a cat or endangered critter would mean the world to me. 9/15 Do you like s'mores and s'mores-flavored things? -- NOpe What's the neatest freebie you've gotten? A plastic flower that dances back and forth when its exposed to light. I still have it and I love the darn thing. Songs that you keep meaning to buy but never get round to it? Not too many songs really. I do like to recapture the occasional old 80s tune that I grew up with but other than that...I am okay. Movies that you love but forgot to put in your questionaire? A bunch: Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter. (I know...I know)) The avengers! (but I will probably buy this one by myself), madagascar 3, Monsters Inc. and a variety of others I promise I will update with later. Any favorite Bath & Body Works scents/products? The Mint Lip gel...but I have ALOT of that at the moment. Haus of Gloi is offering custom perfumes - would you like one? What would your ideal blend be? Nothing. Their scents don't really work well on me. Any Bath, Body or nutritional type items you would love to try from a Natural and Organic food store (similar to Whole Foods) that you don't buy because they are a bit too pricey? 491 (I think that is what it is called) gourmet popcorn. OK, so those of you who said you wouldn't mind receiving (sneakily packaged!) beer or wine: Tell me of your taste preferences. Dry/sweet? Red/white? Lager/ale/porter/stout? Fruit? Spice? Hops? Sour (brettanomyces, etc)? Looking for more chocolate wine at the moment. Witchee, will you be gone from your normal mailing address at any point during the round? Nope Are you a Disney fan or does even thinking about Disney make your head hurt? If you're into Disney, would you like something from the Happiest Place on Earth ? I like Disney movies that's as far as it goes. dear witchee, would you, could you use an electric candle warmer? not really Do you lust after some new socks/tights? YES! ALL THE SOCKS! Esp. Sock dreams socks. are there any of MeiLin's books (e-book or print) you'd be interested in? Not at the moment. I am swamped with reading. Are you a gamer (of any sort - video, casual, tabletop) and are there any games you want?not really. Would you be interested in BPTP CANDY? YES PLEASE!!!! Do you like coffee? If so, what kinds? Flavored, fancy, basic? Beans or ground? Flavored. Would a Starbucks gift card make you happy or do you prefer your local place? YES. CUSTOM-Made Pottery?? yea or nay? coffee mugs, rustic or more elegant? a set of bowls? soap dish? bird feeder? something alltogether different? and lastly, good colors for glazes...? MUGS! Darker colors, greens, blues, purples. Do you have a forum buddy? Someone who knows you and/or your tastes well enough to answer questions on your behalf? Not really. If you are on Livejournal, would you appreciate LJ stuff like paid time, custom userheads, stuff like that? If you are NOT on LJ but are on other sites that have similar paid-for services (Flickr, for example?) would you, and what are those sites/etc? NOt really. But I am a Farmville and Castleville addict so I guess so. A question, witchees: if you are into tarot, what is your favorite card? I don't really know? Wishilist: Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/ref=wish_list You are meeting up with someone on a casual lunch/early afternoon thing. This person is someone you want to impress/look good for (for whatever reason, not necessarily romantic, and not necessarily for business either). What would you look like, given the contents of your wardrobe/etc? Jeans and a cute top. You are to be let loose in a clothing store of your choice, to pick a full outfit, down to the shoes, the accessories, etc. and things would be altered to fit you if needed. What store would that be, and what would you look like? Lane Bryant or Macy's. It would be a new chic suit. I need them for my work. You open a box from the post office to reveal the 3 things you want most right now. What are they? (caveats: size doesn't matter, but they have to be tangible/buyable). More large bars of Paintbox Soapworks, more villainess sugar scrubs, almost all of the second half of the bpal update for halloween. Particularly...the Pickman gallery. The end of this month I'm going to Scarefest, the big horror and paranormal con in Kentucky. (www.scarefest.com) If I were your witch, is there anything you would like from there (skull jewelry, art prints from an artist that catch your eye, etc), or anyone whose autograph or photo or such you would dig? Nope. What is your holy grail "I'd kill to just have one drop in an imp" bpal scent? I would love to smell Nocturnus. But that's about it. Are there any existing Weenies that you have your eye on, but haven't gotten around to getting? The new perilous parlor and lurid library. I just want decants to compare the scents to their 2007 originals. if you wear earrings, do you have pierced ears? YES! My new job is at a consignment store where we have all kinds of designer brands for very reasonable prices. Are there designer clothes/purses/sunglasses that you desire/love? (Give some indication as to your "style" as well. For example, do you like bohemian-style frocks in lavender? Crossbody purses in black? Sunglasses that are round and bug-like?) Not really. I realize that we had a similar question in the ?aire, but I need you Witchee-s to list at least 5 items, each ranging $20 and under from Amazon.com or Walmart.com. See w/l In the meantime, let me know what you like to do on the Internet to kill time. Flash games? What are your daily websites/blog visits, or favorite YouTube videos? Forum, FB games, news..and that's about it. And what are your favourite characters from your fandoms?Too many to name. My Little Pony... Cute or meh? Meh Lip balm - tube or tin? tube. Would you like to receive a journal or sketchbook? How about other pretty paper goods like post-its, notepads, bookmarks, letter paper/envelopes? Stationary cards and envelopes are always welcome. Are you interested in audiobooks? If so, any specific titles? I know this sounds weird...but no. Too distracting while I drive. Bar soaps with some scrubby bits, yes or no? Do you need any small electronic gadgets like flash drives and the like? Flashdrives are always welcome Would you like a pair of knitted socks? YES please! Do you have any use for knitted dishcloths, facecloths, etc, especially if they were fandom related? As long as it's practical I am fine. Do you subscribe to any sample boxes, and if so, which ones? Would you like to receive some samples? Nope. Not really. I have sensitive skin so I have to watch most facial samples...even make up. do you have a problem with nudes??? If not, do you prefer male or female? NOPE. I love Varga Pin-ups. Paintbox Soapworks: Interested in anything from her? ALL THE THINGS! BARS OF SOAP AND SCRUBS!!! are there any other e-tailers you're desperately wanting to try? if so, any specific items/scents/etc? ThinkGeek: anything interesting to you on there? Nope What's one thing you want, right now, that you're having difficulty finding? Nothing at the moment. Who here is going to be picking up JK Rowling's new book on Thursday?Nope What do you do to take care of yourself when you're having a rough day (sick, life not going your way, whatever)? A good meal, a book, or a movie. favorite and least favorite baked goods? Not too much I don't like. what size T-Shirt do you wear (standard AND babydoll)? Both...I prefer standard I found a fantastic little shop while traveling that had unusual jellies and jams. Would you be interested in trying something like Georgia Moonshine Jelly or TOE Jam (each letter stands for some kind of fruit, I don't remember which ones) or something similar? How about homemade jam in general? Not really. Homemade jam...yes! Would you be interested in homemade herbal remedies and tinctures? Nope. Owls? love them Do any of Villainness' Soap Box exclusive scents interest you, especially any of the Smooches/Whippeds? AUTUMN GALA SCRUB AND FIRST FROST SCRUB! Puddin' just put a shitton of old Lunacy shirts on the BPTP Etsy! Any ones interest you? Not really. Witchee, do you want anything from the Haunt update coming up on 10/3? I know it might be too early to say, but if you could look at the preview on the night of 10/2 and let me know if you want anything... Gardening? I kill plants. I suck at gardening. Do you use or would like to try loose eyeshadow pigments? Nope TP)? What's a new company to you that you most want to try a product from or what would be a new product to you that you most want to try (make-up, perfume, or bath/body)? Nothing at the moment. If you like necklaces, what are some symbols or images that you would love to have a necklace depict? (ex. spiders, skulls, hearts...?) Angels, gargoyles, cats, the moon, rinse recycle repeat...

Dark Alice

September 18, 2012

Dymphna's Blog

Halloweenie Switch Witch 2012 Q&A

9/15 Do you like s'mores and s'mores-flavored things? I believe my answer is obvious. [That's a yes, dear Witch.] What's the neatest freebie you've gotten? It can be cool or thoughtful or just totally unexpected, and not limited to BPALdom. I've gotten so many really thoughtful extras over the years. I'd say one of the most memorable was when Edens Sixth Day included sniffies of the really popular Convergence exclusives back in...2006, I guess?...with some imps I'd bought from her. Voodoo Queen, Storyville, and Doc Buzzard. Just because I was still relatively new(ish) and had no expectation of ever smelling those scents, so it was a great surprise. And I made sure to pass along the sniffies. I think I divided that Storyville sniffie into two or three to spread the love as much as possible. 9/16 Would you enjoy receiving cute but useful items like colorful kitchen utensils/gadgets, or bento supplies? (boxes, chopsticks, accessories, etc?) What about things like spice mixes (homemade, or Penzey's for example) I would love it! One of my favorite gifts from my lovely Witch last year was a juice squeezer. I love kitchen doohickeys! Oh, and FYI, my kitchen is all red stuff with a bit of turquoise thrown in. Do you like cute, seasonal or fluffy PJ bottoms? Like they sell at Target, Old Navy (they have had cute Halloween ones!) If so, what size do you wear? I do like them, but I like to choose my own clothing. What kind of chocolate do you like? Nuts, no nuts, white,dark, etc? White chocolate is my favorite, but I love all kinds. I'm okay with nuts or not, either way. And salted caramel chocolate is always yummy! I live near a Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, and Penzeys! What does your little heart desire from any or all of these places? It's been so long since I've been to WF and TJ's (and I've never heard of Penzeys) so I'm not really sure what they have that I would want. Are home made foods acceptable or does the idea of eating strange mailed food disturb you? Sure, it's not like my Witch would poison me, right? RIGHT?! I just gave you $20 and sent you into a "has everything" store ala Walmart and told you that you have to come out having spent it all, and none of it on anything you need. What would you buy? Be as specific as possible! I think I'd go with a pair of fuzzy slippers, a magazine, and a bar of chocolate. What kind of cuisines do you like? (I mentioned this in my ?aire but curious what my witch may like)And, what are your favorite restaurants? Indian is my favorite, and I also love Middle Eastern and Greek (general Mediterranean, I guess). I'm from Canada - is there anything specifically a witchee might like that is only available here? I've heard that maple candy is delicious, so...that. what are your "fandoms" and would you like a t-shirt from TeeFury if an appropriate one came up? I don't really wear t-shirts with stuff on them very often anymore. Sometimes I see a TeeFury shirt I like, but I never end up ordering it. Do you have an eReader and if so which one? I have a Kindle. Not sure what it's called, but it's the old, black-and-white, non-touchscreen version. I love my Kindle. Most of the books I read are ebooks now. Do you like candles, or tart burners, or something? If so, what's your favorite scent to burn? I love candles as long as I sit and watch to make sure my cats don't meddle with them. And I have a tart warmer that we got as a gift last Christmas, which I've been meaning to try. So...yeah. For room scents, I prefer either foody (caramel, cookies, etc.) or outdoorsy (as in foresty/woodsy--not "ocean" scents because they always end up smelling like cheap cologne *sad face*) scents. Marzipan? Yes, please! As long as it's just a little bit. We got a whole tin of marzipan sweets one year for Christmas and I learned that I really can't eat that much of it. Would you be interested in washable/reusable muslin “paper” towels (basically muslin squares hemmed around the edge)? Maybe in some sort of box to put on your kitchen or bathroom counter? No, thank you. Do you drink alcohol and if so, would you be OK with your witch sending you homemade infused vodka? Also, does your state allow alcohol to be shipped through the mail? I can’t really drink alcohol anymore because it interacts with the medication I’m on. Boo. I miss champagne. If you get me (or a fellow Aussie, if there are any playing this round) as a witch or witch's minion, would you like to try some Australian specialties, such as TimTams (delicious chocolately cookies), Caramello Koalas (koala shaped chocolates filled with gloopy caramel), Australian native spices or anything like that? Yes to TimTams! Yes to these Koala things that I’ve never heard of before, because I koalas! And I don’t know what spices are native to Australia, but I’m intrigued, so yes! If your witch is a knitter, crocheter or sewer, is there a particular type of garment you would love to receive (hat, scarf, wrap, cowl, socks, fingerless gloves, arm warmers etc)? All of those options sound lovely! I especially love socks and fingerless gloves, because I like to keep my windows open in autumn and spring for fresh air, and I wear a sweater, but my hands and feet get cold. (My wonderful Witch last year made me a beautiful set in some of my favorite colors.) Is there anyone else in your house (kids, pets, partner) that would really appreciate a small gift being included for them in the switchwitchy haul so they don't feel left out? My husband probably doesn’t care either way, although I always share any candy I get in decant circle packages with him. And if you send anything in a box, my cats will be thrilled with that once I empty it. Since it's been mentioned several times, and I've also offered to nacho witch some, would you you like to receive wild rice and or maple syrup? I promise to include recipe ideas with the wild rice. Heck, yes! I have 5 bushels of tomatoes sitting in the kitchen right now that are supposed to turn into red sauce tomorrow, so would anyone like a basic red sauce (spaghetti sauce) to make its way to them? Sure! I don’t think I’ve ever had home-canned sauce. How would you feel about a taste of (insert witch location here) box? I would find that interesting, as long as no meat was involved. (Although now I’m wondering what the heck I would send if my Witchee says yes this question. Would New York City taste like? [That Garbage song “Lick the Pavement” is in my head now, lol.] We have great restaurants, but it’s not like I could send that. And somehow I don’t think a nasty hot dog from a cart would be welcome. Yuck. Hmmm.) Last year, my wonderful witch Alethia adopted a bat for me from batworld.org, a bat rescue and sanctuary. Bat's World Would you be interested in having a bat adopted in your name? I love bats, so yes! And any other animal would make me happy, too. As long as it wasn’t a bug. (Oh, my dear Witch, very important Dymphna fact: I’ve got a bug phobia! It’s specific to a certain type of bug, but most bugs can still kinda freak me out a little. So, please, no buggy things. That includes butterflies and ladybugs. Just...ugh. The only bugs I like are dragonflies. I love those.) 9/17 I live near this very cool Retro store (you can order online too) - are there things from it that would make you squee if your witch sent them? Zero bars! They're a bittersweet pleasure for me because I loved them when I was growing up and my grandmother always bought one for me when she was out shopping and saw them. Even when I grew up, not long before she died, she saw a package of them and sent it to me. So of course they make me think of her as well as childhood in general. Some of your favorite artists? Classic and modern? This is the kind of question where I always remember more to add after I've posted it. But off the top of my head: Childe Hassam, Gustav Klimt, Vincent Van Gogh, John William Waterhouse, John Singer Sargent. If you could have an image or certain subject painted for you on any type of "canvas" (on a box, on paper, on a canvas, and so on) - could you point your witch to some of these images? As long as it was small enough to sit on a shelf or desktop (i.e., not wall art, because I don't hang anything on my walls), I would love any image of the Moon and/or stars (I love night scenes) or any image of the goddess Hekate. Is there a GC scent that's been on your list for ages but keeps falling off the bottom of your order because of the LEs? Yes! I've been wanting to try Mr. Ibis foreverrrrrrr, and I can never seem to find a decant of it. And if you've got an aged but unloved imp of Blood Kiss, that would be awesome because it's sooooo good aged and my several-years-old imp is almost gone. I keep meaning to buy a bottle to age the way some people do with Snake Oil. I've been getting into indie nail polish brands recently. What's your favorite indie brand of nail polish? Or what's your favorite mainstream brand of nail polish? Or are you not big on polish? I love nail polish! I haven't tried indie brands, but I wouldn't mind. My favorite brand is OPI because it lasts for ages and they have a lot of colors. Stuffed things: yea or nay? As long as they're on the small side, because I don't have a lot of room for stuffies. Like, max size would be along the lines of a mini Squishable (like my beloved blue dragon, Kenneth). mix-in-a-jar? How to you feel about cookie or cake or soup mixes that come in jars and you just add, like, an egg or water or what have you? As long as it's meat-free (that includes poultry and fish, obvs) and the ingredients were listed, I'd be happy to get it! I've been considering making some of those mixes myself. Would you be interested in beer, wine, or other specialty beverages from your Witch's area? I can't have alcohol, sadly. Are there any crafts/skills you've wanted to learn but haven't gotten around to? And if so, would you be interested in supplies and tutorials? I've always wanted to learn how to spin (and weave, but there's no such thing as a portable loom--other than those things they make for kids to weave pot holders on, which NEVER WORKED for me), but since I have cats, I think I'd better give that up as a bad idea. I went so far as to hunt down beautifully crafted drop spindles on Etsy, but was always stopped from ordering by imagining what my cats would do should I ever decide to sit down and try to use it with them around. I have a hard enough time knitting without them grabbing my yarn. Anyway. I wouldn't mind giving counted cross stitch another go if it's not too hard. I tried it as a kid but all I ended up with was a piece of cloth with some gnarly, multicolored knots attached to it. (Seriously, my crafting skill level is such that I might be wise to stick with embroidering those plastic mesh bookmarks we made in grade school.) Who here would be happy to get a lil' sumthin sumthin from Adagio Teas? --> http://www.adagio.com Sure! I'm not fond of green tea or rooibus, and I don't like the taste of most flowers (like lavender), but I'm open to pretty much anything else. I usually drink herbal tea or black tea, and I love the oolong they serve in Chinese restaurants, but if my Witch wants to introduce me to something new, I'm willing! Do you Ravelry? And if so, what's your handle over there? Would you be interested in gift patterns from your queue? I don't have an account there. (Should I? I've never even checked, but I'm assuming it's a knitting--or all yarn crafts, maybe--community, right?) Who likes Pumpkin Spice Hershey Kisses? I DO, I DO! What does your kitchen look like? Colors/style? I already mentioned this in another answer, but all my small appliances (beginning with my beloved Kitchenaid mixer) are red, as are as many accessories as I can find in red--plus a bit of turquoise as an accent. As for style, we're stuck with generic beige cabinets (and oven) because we rent. When we buy a house, the kitchen is going to be white and stainless, on the modern side but not uncomfortably stark. Plus all my red stuff, of course. Witchee, what are your favorite quotes? I can't list all of them, but here's one of my very favorites: You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here. And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should. -from Desiderata by Max Ehrmann Put your iPod/MP3 player/what-have-you on random and list the first 10 songs it plays! I can never get shuffle to work on my iTunes unless I'm in a playlist (like, it won't work on my whole Music folder). But I clicked on "iTunes DJ" and here's what I got, minus audiobook tracks: 1. Possession (Danzig) 2. Sunglasses At Night (Corey Hart) 3. Freebird (Lynard Skynard) 4. Like The Way I Do (Melissa Etheridge) 5. Hey, Jude (The Beatles) 6. The Goddess Appears (from The Legend of Zelda) 7. Luca (Brand New) 8. So Simple (Alicia Keys) 9. Return To Innocence (Enigma) 10. Porch (Pearl Jam) (Which is funny, 'cause that's off the album Ten.) What's one random thing you really like and one random thing you really dislike? LIKE: Glitter! Especially silver or pink. Or silver AND pink! DISLIKE: You know those tinted black and white photos of little kids dressed in "adult" (but really only somewhat oversized) clothing, doing adult things like kissing or giving each other flowers or whatever? I can't stand those. I don't like it when kids are made to act like adults for the amusement of adults, which is probably why I usually don't like child actors, either. I like kids, I just prefer that they be...kids. Hey Witchee! I want to send you a delivery. It could be cupcakes from a local bakery, it could be a singing hugging bear-a-gram, it could be a bouquet of flowers. But it will be something that you need to be there to receive. a) Are you OK with "special deliveries"? *waggles eyebrows* Is the address in your questionnaire the best place to reach you for said deliveries? c) If the delivery requires a phone number (as say, some florists do) would you be OK with that information being tracked down by your Witch or asked of you anonymously? I might not be home to get it, though. I guess if you let me know in advance, but then what if I already had plans to be somewhere else? Also, no hugging from a stranger, please! And anyone dressed up in a bear costume (or anything where the head is inside a big fake head so you can’t see their face) would FREAK me out, especially if they tried to hug me. OMG. Once, my husband and I were walking to the Staten Island Ferry and there was this person in a panda costume standing near the Bull, waving at people. I was staring at them in a kind of fascinated horror and wasn’t looking where I was going. It was raining, a lot of the kerbs in that area are made of slippery granite...long story short, I fell on my ass because I was so freaked out by that giant panda person. Even better, we were on our way to circle at the time, so I had to explain to my coven 1)why my jeans were wet and dirty and 2)why I needed to sit on a chair during circle instead of on the floor with everyone else. What are some things you are OK with receiving gently used or homemade, and some things you absolutely do not want if they are gently used or homemade? See my questionnaire, the part about garage sales. I don’t mind anything homemade, but I’m kind of wary of secondhand stuff nowadays. Which sucks, because we used to have this great thrift shop in my neighborhood and I got so many books from there, and I think a few other things, too. I live near a Mast General Store. It has lots of vintage-y toys, southern foods (jams, jellies, spices) and vintage candy. Is there anything I can get for you? I’m not gonna lie to you. Now that I know there’s such a thing as “Moonshine Jelly” I have to have it someday. But all those jams and jellies look good, peach preserves, hot pepper jelly, apple butter...I kinda wish I hadn’t looked! Do you have any Fall or Halloween traditions? DO I! On October 1st, or as close to as I can remember, I take out our Halloween wreath and hang it on our apartment door. It’s small, but I love it because I made it myself. (Some years ago, I got the idea to make one for everyone in the coven we belonged to at the time as Samhain gifts.) It’s a small grapevine wreath wrapped in black tulle, with one of those small fake crows standing inside the circle of the wreath. There’s a round mother of pearl bead suspended from fishing line to look like the moon, a black fabric rose on top, and black ribbons hanging from the bottom with tiny skull beads and black feathers attached to them. Also, the entire month of October is devoted to taking as many walks through piles of crunchy leaves as possible, preferably down to the shore and while sipping tea. And then on Halloween night, I have a small Samhain ritual where I usually just sit with a cup of coffee for me and one for my grandmother, fixed the way she likes it, and a couple of her favorite little candies, and I talk to her and tell her I miss her. I’ll light a candle for my other ancestors and beloved dead, too, but I mainly just talk to my grandmother. And then I take her candies and coffee down to the crossroads (just the corner at the end of our block) and leave them there, maybe with a red rose if I can get one because that was her favorite. And then my husband and I watch “scary” movies and eat some chocolate. Not *really* scary movies because I’m a chicken, and also because we have fallen into the inadvertent habit of choosing the most hilariously awful “scary” movies and laughing ourselves silly. He almost always takes November 1st off from work if he can, which he started doing years ago because if we do happen to watch something that’s actually scary, I can’t sleep so he has to stay up with me and keep me company. Oh, and I try to remember to wear my Dia de los Muertos shirt from the Trading Post on November 1st. And then it's all getting ready for Thanksgiving, which is a whole huge list of traditions all its own. It's my favorite time of year, pretty much September through Solstice/Christmas. (Winter Solstice is our religious holiday in winter, but we still exchange gifts on Christmas.) Every year, as I stir the huge pot of batter for the date-nut bread I make for Thanksgiving (huge pot because I make a loaf for us and loaves for family and friends, so I just mix it all in a stockpot) I do my traditional witchy cackle on purpose and then I start singing "It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year" without meaning to, which always makes my husband laugh. (Sorry for the essay, dear Witch. I just look forward to autumn all year long.) Ninjas or Pirates? Cowboys. No kidding. Years ago, I wrote a mock-inspirational post on LiveJournal for Talk Like A Pirate Day about how we didn’t have to choose between the lesser of two evils, that there was a third way, a better way. (I think it was an election year, so I had everyone going until the end.) But yeah, cowboys. I have an extra room spray and 2 extra bath oils (one Cephalopod, one Exhibit Hall Fatigue) from Dragon*Con - would anybody like a decant? I can’t remember what the notes for any of those are, but if you turn out to be my Witch, sure! 9/18 Witchee, would you like it if I made you a "mix tape" of songs that I think you might like? And if so, would you prefer mp3 or CD format? I would love that! I’d prefer MP3, but either format is fine. I know it is totally the wrong season (for most of us), but do you like/have space to garden? If so, what do you like to grow? I wish! I can’t seem to grow anything, I’ve had a black thumb for as long as I remember, but hope springs eternal. When we have a house, I’m determined to have a garden and I’m just going to work on it until I get it right. But for now, no. (Also, don’t people plant some things in autumn? I could have sworn….) I'm about to be near a Lush store next week, is there anything you might like from there? Rock Star! Songs that you keep meaning to buy but never get round to it? I can’t think of any right now. Usually, when a song pops into my head and I’m at my computer, I just go to the iTunes store and buy it before I can forget. Movies that you love but forgot to put in your questionaire? and Name one movie you keep meaning to buy, but just never get around to getting? I love The Proposal, and I don’t have it yet. I told my husband to get it for me for Christmas, but if someone gets it for me sooner, he won’t mind. Any favorite Bath & Body Works scents/products? Lots, but I keep buying them myself. I will say that I love their foody and autumn-y candles. I recently bought one in Salted Caramel (OMG) and one in Fresh Balsam, which I’m saving for wintertime. Haus of Gloi is offering custom perfumes - would you like one? What would your ideal blend be? I already got one (leather/coffee/vanilla/sandalwood), but I’ve been planning at least one more. I can’t decide between sandalwood/woodsmoke/clean musk/leaf pile or sandalwood/mahogany/brown sugar/vanilla bean (I love sandalwood, can you tell?) or about a million other combinations. I could go broke ordering these customs if I let myself. Any Bath, Body or nutritional type items you would love to try from a Natural and Organic food store (similar to Whole Foods) that you don't buy because they are a bit too pricey? I can’t think of anything in particular, but if there are any light oils that can be used as body moisturizers, I might be interested in a small bit of that because I tend to turn into the Lizard Queen in winter, my skin gets so dry. Witchee, will you be gone from your normal mailing address at any point during the round? Not that I’m planning! Are you a Disney fan or does even thinking about Disney make your head hurt? If you're into Disney, would you like something from the Happiest Place on Earth ? It doesn’t make my head hurt, but I’m not a super fan. I love some Disney movies, especially Beauty & the Beast and Cinderella. And we saw Tangled recently and I liked that a lot, too. dear witchee, would you, could you use an electric candle warmer? i'm talking something like this. No, I don’t live/work anyplace that forbids an open flame. Plus I think having the cord dangling would make it more likely that my cats (or, okay, my clumsy self) would knock it over and make a mess. Which is why I went so long without a tart warmer, but since we were given one I figure I should use it. Do you lust after some new socks/tights? Socks, yes! (Tights, no.) I love socks. I’m planning to buy at least one pair of knee/over the knee socks to wear to bed when it gets really cold because I prefer wearing a nightgown or long shirt to bed when it’s cold rather than pajamas (the legs always get pulled up and twisted around my knees) but my legs get cold. But FYI, dear Witch, if you decide to get me long socks that go up the leg a bit, I do have calves that are a fun combination of plus size and very muscular, so Sock Dreams’s plus size section might be helpful. Do you like coffee? If so, what kinds? Flavored, fancy, basic? Beans or ground? Hazelnut is my favorite flavored coffee, but I also love Starbucks Anniversary Blend. (And also their Sumatra-Peru organic blend, which was the best coffee I've ever tasted, but they don't make that anymore. Oh, and also their Arabian Mocha Sanani, but that's not something they have most of the time.) I'm good with either beans or ground. Would a Starbucks gift card make you happy or do you prefer your local place? I would love it. I actually stopped going to our local independent cafe several years ago because the people who bought it were rude, whereas the Sbux employees were always so nice and friendly. CUSTOM-Made Pottery?? yea or nay? coffee mugs, rustic or more elegant? a set of bowls? soap dish? bird feeder? something alltogether different? and lastly, good colors for glazes...? I would love a mug made by my Witch! I tend to prefer reds/pinks and blues/greens/blue-greens. 9/19 Do you have a forum buddy? Someone who knows you and/or your tastes well enough to answer questions on your behalf? I have lots of forum buddies, but for this, Fright would probably be your best bet. If you are on Livejournal, would you appreciate LJ stuff like paid time, custom userheads, stuff like that? If you are NOT on LJ but are on other sites that have similar paid-for services (Flickr, for example?) would you, and what are those sites/etc? No, thank you. I have an LJ account, but I only use it for commenting sometimes; I haven’t posted anything in years. A question, witchees: if you are into tarot, what is your favorite card? Am I ever! My favorite card in general is the High Priestess. I loved it even before I found out that it’s apparently both my “Soul Card” and “Personality Card” (it’s something to do with adding up the digits in your date of birth). It was very important in my spiritual evolution, actually, the idea that women could be priestesses. Aside from that, my other favorites include the Hanged Man, the Star, and the 6 of Swords. And another question: would you like your own set of handmade rune stones or worry stones? That sounds nice! I have a couple of sets of rune stones, but I never managed to connect with them. I keep trying periodically, though, and I’ve considered getting another set in the hopes that maybe I will “get” runes someday. Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, cider, or none of the above? All of the above. I love coffee most, but in autumn I love mulled cider and in winter I love hot chocolate. And tea, I’ll drink anytime. Gum, hard candy, soft candy, or none of the above? Gum is good, as long as it’s minty and preferably sugar-free. I’m not really big on hard candy except butterscotch or “Werther’s originals” (which I guess are a sort of butterscotch/caramel/crack hybrid). Soft candy, I like caramels, Twizzlers (NOT Red Vines), Swedish Fish, and gummie whatevers. Loose tea or tea bags? Do you need anything for your loose tea? (Filters, presses, etc.) If you like tea, what kinds? I think I answered this before. I like black tea, sometimes white tea, I like the oolong that they serve in Chinese restaurants, and I like herbal teas, especially peppermint. I do NOT like green tea, rooibos, or lapsang souchong. Oh, and I LOVE Early Grey as long as it doesn’t have lavender in it like the one they have at Starbucks. Boo. I do not like the taste of flowers like lavender or rose in my tea. Do you do Goodreads or LibraryThing or a site like that? If so, can I see your to-read list, please? I don’t. I don’t even really know how those things work so I’m a little intimidated about getting started. List all the books I’ve read? I’d be at it forever! Zombies; Yay or Nay? NAY! I’m sick of that fad, but more importantly, zombies are the one thing in the world that my husband is terrified of. So nothing zombie-related is allowed in our home. If you have cats, do they like catnip toys? If you have doggies, would they like a super-reinforced canvas toy with a squeaker in it? Kyle goes nuts for catnip. It rarely has any effect on Harry. But both of them love toys. If you have kids, what are they into? N/A How do you feel about wearable knitted lace? Shawls, wraps, and the like? That sounds lovely! Looking at the warehouse, I notice that our lovely Greenwoodtree is able to do chart readings and/or forecasts at a very reasonable rate. Is this something you would want? Sure! I’m forever scrutinizing my chart and getting other people’s opinions (because for all that I can understand it to an extent, I always end up missing something really obvious, usually having to do with aspects). I live in Japan. Anything you would be interested in from there? I will echo everyone else and say that the adorable stationery would be fun to receive! Candy Corn: yes, no? I love the way candy corn looks, but I don’t like the taste. Every year, I’m tempted into trying it by the adorableness of it, and then I go, “Gaaah, it’s just waxy sugar!” WHAT MAKES YOU LAUGH YOUR ASS OFF!!! movies, comedians, black humor, your partner, a comic strip? what? Normally, I prefer dry, sarcastic humor. However, recently, DH and I had a truly awful day. Something happened that just really upset us, and we were looking for something funny to take our minds off of it. We decided to watch Black Sheep, which if you don’t know is a Chris Farley/David Spade movie from the 90s (I love Chris Farley) and we laughed ourselves silly. It was just what we needed. And actually, I’ve found that when I’m upset about something, silly humor, particularly if it’s a buddy comedy, works better. (My go-to cheer-up movie is Hot Fuzz.) What else? Blackadder will always make me laugh. The movie Elf, which we watch every year after we trim the tree. And my husband, always. It was one of the first things that attracted me to him. Sometimes he’ll say something while we’re walking down the street and I’ll have to stop walking because I’m doubled over with laughter. People stare, and I don’t care. You are meeting up with someone on a casual lunch/early afternoon thing. This person is someone you want to impress/look good for (for whatever reason, not necessarily romantic, and not necessarily for business either). What would you look like, given the contents of your wardrobe/etc? Given the contents of my wardrobe, it would be a challenge! I don’t normally dress to impress anyone, I just dress to be comfortable. But let’s see. I suppose my bootcut black jeans, a black v-neck top, black boots, and a long burgundy sweater that I have lurking in my closet. And since I was wearing that, I’d probably wear the lariat necklace my mom had made for me because it’s got deep red garnets in it (along with pink and lavender coin pearls). You are to be let loose in a clothing store of your choice, to pick a full outfit, down to the shoes, the accessories, etc. and things would be altered to fit you if needed. What store would that be, and what would you look like? Honestly? This is going to sound boring, but if it was being tailored to fit me perfectly, I’d want a really nice black (pants) suit, along with a crisp, tailored white shirt, black ankle boots that were somehow magically comfortable for me to walk in (I haven’t worn heels in so long, I’ve lost the knack), a black faux-snakeskin envelope clutch, and a crimson silk scarf. And since this is imaginary, the only other accessory I’d choose would be a pair of diamond studs. You open a box from the post office to reveal the 3 things you want most right now. What are they? (caveats: size doesn't matter, but they have to be tangible/buyable). A small moonstone sphere, a silver metal stand for it to sit on, and a small box to keep it in. The end of this month I'm going to Scarefest, the big horror and paranormal con in Kentucky. (www.scarefest.com) If I were your witch, is there anything you would like from there (skull jewelry, art prints from an artist that catch your eye, etc), or anyone whose autograph or photo or such you would dig? Not that I can think of. I do like (small) skulls in jewelry, especially if they look like sugar skulls. What is your holy grail "I'd kill to just have one drop in an imp" bpal scent? Ice Queen. I’ve just kind of talked myself into pretending to believe that it would smell awful on me. Are there any existing Weenies that you have your eye on, but haven't gotten around to getting? I signed up for decants of everything that interested me so far. Of course, Part II hasn’t been released yet. (I was pretty happy that I’d gotten off so easy with the Weenies this year—wow, that sounds wrong, huh?—but then I found out that there was going to be a second part.) if you wear earrings, do you have pierced ears? I do, and I do. But NB, dear Witch, my ears were pierced when I was two years old and I think that’s why the holes are so small. So you know those earrings where the ear wires get bigger/wider in the middle? I can’t wear those. They won’t fit. Also, anything too heavy will just pull at my ears, so large stones (I have a pair of beautiful spectrolite earrings made by Alicia that I can’t wear and am going to give to my mother) are out. I can wear metal and small stones just fine, though.

Dymphna

September 18, 2012

mimosa's Blog

Switch Witch Halloween 2012

Dear Witch, I get back to this to update when I can, nudge me if there are things you need me to answer. 9/19<>Do you have a forum buddy? Someone who knows you and/or your tastes well enough to answer questions on your behalf? No If you are on Livejournal, would you appreciate LJ stuff like paid time, custom userheads, stuff like that? If you are NOT on LJ but are on other sites that have similar paid-for services (Flickr, for example?) would you, and what are those sites/etc? I don't use LJ much, I've never had a paid for account. if you are into tarot, what is your favorite card? I don't know much about tarot, I wouldn't mind learning more. would you like your own set of handmade rune stones or worry stones? I don't think I'd use them Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, cider, or none of the above? All of the above I'm avoiding the hot chocolate right now though ">Gum, hard candy, soft candy, or none of the above? See above answer (all of the above) Loose tea or tea bags? Do you need anything for your loose tea? (Filters, presses, etc.) To be honest I prefer loose tea but I generally use bags, any gadgets would be well tested. Do you do Goodreads or LibraryThing or a site like that? If so, can I see your to-read list, please? Goodreads is out of date, Amazon may be a bit better, will make sure I update it soon.(this is on Amazon.co.uk nothing on .com) Are you a gamer (of any sort - video, casual, tabletop) and are there any games you want? Not at all Do you like coffee? If so, what kinds? Flavored, fancy, basic? Beans or ground? Not flavoured, I like my coffee plain and rich, I don't have a grinder so I can't use beans. Would a Starbucks gift card make you happy or do you prefer your local place? I prefer Costa (not sure is this just a UK chain? they are everywhere here) Would you be interested in BPTP CANDY? I'd love it, but I shouldn't be eating it at the moment. CUSTOM-Made Pottery?? yea or nay? coffee mugs, rustic or more elegant? a set of bowls? soap dish? bird feeder? something alltogether different? and lastly, good colors for glazes...? I would love this, bowls, dishes anything, I don't think it would be practical to post though 9/18 Songs that you keep meaning to buy but never get round to it? Its more like I forget until I hear them again. I'll add later if I remember Movies that you love but forgot to put in your questionaire? Name one movie you keep meaning to buy, but just never get around to getting? Can't think of one, we have a stupidly large DVD collection Any favorite Bath & Body Works scents/products? I haven't tried any Haus of Gloi is offering custom perfumes - would you like one? What would your ideal blend be? I'd be rubbish at choosing the notes, I'm not very good at working out which motes I like. Love the concept. Any Bath, Body or nutritional type items you would love to try from a Natural and Organic food store (similar to Whole Foods) that you don't buy because they are a bit too pricey? Tell me of your taste preferences. Dry/sweet? Red/white? Lager/ale/porter/stout? Fruit? Spice? Hops? Sour (brettanomyces, etc)? Is this an alcohol question? If so the answer is all of the above! are there any if MeiLin's books (e-book or print) you'd be interested in? I have a few, will get back to you with those i haven't read I'm about to be near a Lush store next week, is there anything you might like from there?No need I have one near here Witchee, will you be gone from your normal mailing address at any point during the round?Unlikely Are you a Disney fan or does even thinking about Disney make your head hurt? If you're into Disney, would you like something from the Happiest Place on Earth ?No thanks dear witchee, would you, could you use an electric candle warmer? i'm talking something like this. Do you lust after some new socks/tights? I do like ankle socks, however my sock drawer has become communal, daughters 2 and 3 "borrow" regularly when they can't find their own socks. Ninjas or Pirates? I have an extra room spray and 2 extra bath oils (one Cephalopod, one Exhibit Hall Fatigue) from Dragon*Con - would anybody like a decant? I live near a Mast General Store. It has lots of vintage-y toys, southern foods (jams, jellies, spices) and vintage candy. Is there anything I can get for you? Do you have any Fall or Halloween traditions? Not now, when I was younger we followed Scottish customs like apple bottom, carving turnips (swede) into lanterns (no pumpkins) Are you OK with "special deliveries"? Is the address in your questionnaire the best place to reach you for said deliveries? If the delivery requires a phone number (as say, some florists do) would you be OK with that information being tracked down by your Witch or asked of you anonymously? Would you be interested in beer, wine, or other specialty beverages from your Witch's area?Love to try different things, especially local specialities Are there any crafts/skills you've wanted to learn but haven't gotten around to? And if so, would you be interested in supplies and tutorials? Who here would be happy to get a lil' sumthin sumthin from Adagio Teas? Haven't tried anything from here, I drink mainly black tea (I drink a lot of black tea!, I like cups of tea Do you Ravelry? And if so, what's your handle over there? Would you be interested in gift patterns from your queue? Not a member Who likes Pumpkin Spice Hershey Kisses? Dislike Hershey's Kisses, sorry. Put your iPod/MP3 player/what-have-you on random and list the first 10 songs it plays Witchee, what are your favorite quotes? ">What's one random thing you really like and one random thing you really dislike? Are there any herbs that you haven't been able to lay hands on that I could send you? There's an herbal shop I really like here in NYC called Flower Powerthat has quite a wide selection. Will take a look and edit later. If there are no "witchy" shops near you, is there anything I can pick up for you from Enchantments? Great site, I enjoyed looking but I don't think I need anything unless it comes with instructions. >Some of your favorite artists? Classic and modern? If you could have an image or certain subject painted for you on any type of "canvas" (on a box, on paper, on a canvas, and so on) - could you point your witch to some of these images?Tree of Life , will add links later Is there a GC scent that's been on your list for ages but keeps falling off the bottom of your order because of the LEs? The Lion I've been getting into indie nail polish brands recently. What's your favorite indie brand of nail polish? Or what's your favorite mainstream brand of nail polish? Or are you not big on polish?<Not big, my no1 daughter is into OPI, I don't know much about nail polish Stuffed things: yea or nay? Food yes, toys not so much. mix-in-a-jar? How to you feel about cookie or cake or soup mixes that come in jars and you just add, like, an egg or water or what have you?Not something I'd use live near this very cool Retro store (you can order online too) - are there things from it that would make you squee if your witch sent them?I like a few of the things Would you enjoy receiving cute but useful items like colorful kitchen utensils/gadgets, or bento supplies? (boxes, chopsticks, accessories, etc?) What about things like spice mixes (homemade, or Penzey's for example) Spices are great, I love spicy food (useful if they are gluten free but not essential as I often cook for just my husband and me. Kitchen utensils I can find good use for. Do you like cute, seasonal or fluffy PJ bottoms? Like they sell at Target, Old Navy (they have had cute Halloween ones!) If so, what size do you wear? I'm not sure, my PJ bottoms are all knee length jersey style What kind of chocolate do you like? Nuts, no nuts, white,dark, etc? All the chocolate, my favourite is milk and nutty, or minty or praline or coffee flavoured etc I'm trying to cut sweet stuff from my diet so I haven't eaten chocolate for weeks and this question is making me hungry I live near a Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, and Penzeys! What does your little heart desire from any or all of these places? I don't know any of these, sorry. Are home made foods acceptable or does the idea of eating strange mailed food disturb you? Perfectly acceptable I just gave you $20 and sent you into a "has everything" store ala Walmart and told you that you have to come out having spent it all, and none of it on anything you need. What would you buy? Be as specific as possible! Difficult question as I think I'd pick up things I liked the look of. If I was in a different country I'd be looking at unusual (to me) goodies, sweeties that I'm not supposed to be eating, snacks or gum, lip balm ,stationary, sticky pads, that kind of thing. What kind of cuisines do you like? (I mentioned this in my ?aire but curious what my witch may like)And, what are your favorite restaurants? My favourite restaurants tend to be those that I go to with my family, so they need to be gluten free. We like Yo sushi for regular visits and Carluccios for special occasions. I'm from Canada - is there anything specifically a witchee might like that is only available here? I've never been to Canada so I don't know what I'm missing. what are your "fandoms" and would you like a t-shirt from TeeFury if an appropriate one came up? No fandoms, don't wear t-shirts often, fairly picky about style due to having a weird rib deformity thing. Must be black/dark colours, fairly loose (UK size 16- think this s about 14 US) with v or deep scoop neck. Do you have an eReader and if so which one? Kindle and iPad Do you like candles, or tart burners, or something? If so, what's your favorite scent to burn? Not flowery, I enjoyed Witches brew Yankee candle that my lovely witch Molls sent, I looked and couldn't buy that scent here. Marzipan?I adore marzipan with a passion, if you are in Spain you must spend me all your marzipan Actually I'm trying to avoid all sugary foods at the moment so maybe just half the world supply would do. Would you be interested in washable/reusable muslin "paper" towels (basically muslin squares hemmed around the edge)? Maybe in some sort of box to put on your kitchen or bathroom counter? I think so Do you drink alcohol and if so, would you be OK with your witch sending you homemade infused vodka? Also, does your state allow alcohol to be shipped through the mail?I'd be very happy to receive this but I don't think international post would allow it If you get me (or a fellow Aussie, if there are any playing this round) as a witch or witch's minion, would you like to try some Australian specialties, such as TimTams (delicious chocolately cookies), Caramello Koalas (koala shaped chocolates filled with gloopy caramel), Australian native spices or anything like that?Spices would be lovely< If your witch is a knitter, crocheter or sewer, is there a particular type of garment you would love to receive (hat, scarf, wrap, cowl, socks, fingerless gloves, arm warmers etc)?I have a coat with 3/4 sleeves, I'd really love long gloves or arm warmers to wear with it Is there anyone else in your house (kids, pets, partner) that would really appreciate a small gift being included for them in the switchwitchy haul so they don't feel left out? r No need, my daughters always like to share everything Since it's been mentioned several times, and I've also offered to nacho witch some, would you you like to receive wild rice and or maple syrup? I promise to include recipe ideas with the wild rice.I think the postage may be too much I have 5 bushels of tomatoes sitting in the kitchen right now that are supposed to turn into red sauce tomorrow, so would anyone like a basic red sauce (spaghetti sauce) to make its way to them? As above How would you feel about a taste of (insert witch location here) box Delighted, I love to try things local to one area. Last year, my wonderful witch Alethia adopted a bat for me from batworld.org, a bat rescue and sanctuary. Bat's World Would you be interested in having a bat adopted in your name? If that made my witch happy it would please me too. Do you like s'mores and s'mores-flavored things? No What's the neatest freebie you've gotten? It can be cool or thoughtful or just totally unexpected, and not limited to BPALdom.

mimosa

September 18, 2012

LisaNut's Blog-O-Matic

Switch Witch Fall 2012

Hello Darling Witch! I hope this is helpful. I will do my best to keep caught up, but as I mentioned in my Q'aire, I've got a LOT going on right now. Closing on the new house is set for the end of September, followed by 2- 3 weeks of minor repairs, followed by actual moving, followed by a C-section scheduled for October 29 So if you need a specific Q answered quickly, e-mail/e-card it to me just to be safe Changes/Additions to Q'aire: I am (as of Thursday 9/12) officially on Maternity leave from my 2 PT jobs. Favorite movies: I forgot to add The new Star Trek series, Chronicles of Riddick Favorite TV show(s): Forgot to mention I LOVE the newer BBC Sherlock, NCIS (unless they kill off Abbey & Duckie. Then I may never watch it again!), Shaun the Sheep GIFT CARDS! I tend to go to the starbucks near my daughter's preschool. I drop her off .. . go to starbucks or panerra, order something then surf the web and/or knit while waiting for time to pick her back up. Saves on gas & travel time! Do you like s'mores and s'mores-flavored things OH YES! Are home made foods acceptable? OH GOD YES! Send me food - baked goods, preserves, chocolate, garlic, apples, wild rice, maple syrup, tomato sauce, seasonings, I WOULD LOVE IT ALL! Homemade or store bought, it's all good with me! (just no peppers, please!) What kind of chocolate do you like? Nuts, no nuts, white,dark, etc? Prefer DARK chocolate and either plain or with just about anything except peppers or insects . . . Marzipan? If it involves chocolate, bring it on! Would you enjoy receiving cute but useful items like colorful kitchen utensils/gadgets, or things like spice mixes (homemade, or Penzey's for example) OH Yes! Sounds awesome. You can get some ideas from my wishlists. I live near a Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, and Penzeys! What does your little heart desire from any or all of these places? Anything that sounds like a good match from my wishlists I just gave you $20 and sent you into a "has everything" store ala Walmart and told you that you have to come out having spent it all, and none of it on anything you need. What would you buy? Be as specific as possible! Probably food - mostly chocolate stuff from the bakery and ice cream and frozen yougurt and DARK CHOCOLATE FROZEN BANANNAS if they carry any and maybe some corn chips. what are your "fandoms" and would you like a t-shirt from TeeFury if an appropriate one came up? The newer Sherlock, Dr Who, Firefly, and others that you can see examples of on my amazon list. Do you have an eReader and if so which one? Basic Sony eReader Do you like candles, or tart burners, or something? Yes, although my husband is not a fan of such things, so i don't get to burn them very often. Check amazon & etsy lists for a couple of examples of what I like. Would you be interested in washable/reusable muslin “paper” towels (basically muslin squares hemmed around the edge)? Maybe in some sort of box to put on your kitchen or bathroom counter? I love re-usable stuff like that! Do you drink alcohol and if so, would you be OK with your witch sending you homemade infused vodka? (Or other local drinks) As long as it will keep for a few months or even a year (unopened) due to pregnancy and then nursing. I'll probably have a glass of something on New Year's even though I will be nursing, and I really like having original and/or local stuff. OK if you or a friend are an international, I would adore trying some of your local treats. Or a "taste of" sampler or whatever from whatever state, area part of the world, part of the US you may be from. If your witch is a knitter, crocheter or sewer, is there a particular type of garment you would love to receive (hat, scarf, wrap, cowl, socks, fingerless gloves, arm warmers etc)? Oh how I'd love ANYTHING homemade. For more specific ideas, check my etsy list Is there anyone else in your house (kids, pets, partner) that would really appreciate a small gift being included for them in the switchwitchy haul so they don't feel left out? YOU DON'T HAVE TO! You really don't. But with that said the DD especially enjoys that sort of thing & it would be kinda cool for hubs & new baby. DD doesn't need much to get excited - postcards with animal pictures for instance would thrill her. I do have an amazon list for the kiddos. As for hubs, he has similar taste in TV and SciFi to me, likes planes, guns, and green tech and is OCD about food from strangers (which means any food ends up ALL MINE ) Would you be interested in having a bat adopted in your name? Adopted animal in my (or daughter's) name would be very cool. Bats are OK, as are wolves, polar bears, koalas, sea turtles, giant tortoises, Giant pandas, jaguars, penguins, Orcas. Some of your favorite artists? If you could have an image or certain subject painted for you on any type of "canvas" (on a box, on paper, on a canvas, and so on) - could you point your witch to some of these images? Is there a GC scent that's been on your list for ages A back up bottle of TKO and of Cheshire Cat I've been getting into indie nail polish brands recently. Not so big on polish, although some clear or very light nail strengthener would be cool. Stuffed things: yea or nay? Sure, if it's something that you think matches with stuff I like. New Question: mix-in-a-jar? How to you feel about cookie or cake or soup mixes that come in jars and you just add, like, an egg or water or what have you? OH GOD YES Are there any crafts/skills you've wanted to learn but haven't gotten around to? See amazon list for knitting and sewing books & supplies. Who here would be happy to get a lil' sumthin sumthin from Adagio Teas? I love tea. Mostly caffiene free or white these days, and as the weather cools, I develop a seasonal love affair with chai. Do you Ravelry? And if so, what's your handle over there? Would you be interested in gift patterns from your queue? lisanut - and sure! Or even if you are inspired to make something absed on one of the patterns I haven't got to yet . . . I live near this very cool Retro store - Check my amazon list Who likes Pumpkin Spice Hershey Kisses? Not so much into pumpkin What does your kitchen look like? Colors/style? Older equipment, big (compares to most I'm used to)and sunny (on sunny days) Witchee, what are your favorite quotes? Put your iPod/MP3 player/what-have-you on random and list the first 10 songs it plays!

lmfaith

September 18, 2012

bombus' Blog

sw questions

Do you like s'mores and s'mores-flavored things? Yes I do! I have a group of friends I go camping with every summer and we make gormet s’mores- things like a ginger cookie, roasted marshmallow and a dollop of lemon curd, or the sugar cookies with dark chocolate, roasted marshmallow and a dollop of raspberry peserves. I could go on What's the neatest freebie you've gotten? It can be cool or thoughtful or just totally unexpected, and not limited to BPALdom. When I was diagnosed with cancer a few years ago a few people on the forum sent me care packages and knitted me all sorts of wonderful hats, I was so surprised and thankful. Would you enjoy receiving cute but useful items like colorful kitchen utensils/gadgets, or bento supplies? (boxes, chopsticks, accessories, etc?) What about things like spice mixes (homemade, or Penzey's for example) oh yes! I went through a breakup two years ago and still have not replaced all the fun kitchen stuff I once had Do you like cute, seasonal or fluffy PJ bottoms? Like they sell at Target, Old Navy (they have had cute Halloween ones!) If so, what size do you wear? I think I own more pajamas then leaving the house clothes so not really What kind of chocolate do you like? Nuts, no nuts, white,dark, etc? yes, I really do like it all but in order dark, white and then milk I live near a Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, and Penzeys! What does your little heart desire from any or all of these places? I have trader joes and whole foods close but penzeys is a new one for me, and I do love herbs and spices so sure Are home made foods acceptable or does the idea of eating strange mailed food disturb you? Sounds good to me, I just gave you $20 and sent you into a "has everything" store ala Walmart and told you that you have to come out having spent it all, and none of it on anything you need. What would you buy? Be as specific as possible! I never thought of my self as a girlie girl but I guess I am- nail polish, pens in pretty colors and maybe some kind of candy What kind of cuisines do you like? (I mentioned this in my ?aire but curious what my witch may like)And, what are your favorite restaurants? Too many to list- I like to try new food and living in the bay area there is lots of opportunity to do so. I'm from Canada - is there anything specifically a witchee might like that is only available here? I like maple candy and syrup what are your "fandoms" and would you like a t-shirt from TeeFury if an appropriate one came up? Not really Do you have an eReader and if so which one? Nope Do you like candles, or tart burners, or something? If so, what's your favorite scent to burn? Oooh I love tarts and incense Marzipan? YES, I love marzipan Would you be interested in washable/reusable muslin “paper” towels (basically muslin squares hemmed around the edge)? Maybe in some sort of box to put on your kitchen or bathroom counter? I don’t have a washing machine and hate going to the laundromat so I have to say no even though I love the idea of them Do you drink alcohol and if so, would you be OK with your witch sending you homemade infused vodka? Oh yes! I blame skittles infused vodka with giving me a boyfriend. (got drunk at a Halloween party last year and kissed him, not something I would ever think I would do since I am really shy) If you get me (or a fellow Aussie, if there are any playing this round) as a witch or witch's minion, would you like to try some Australian specialties, such as TimTams (delicious chocolately cookies), Caramello Koalas (koala shaped chocolates filled with gloopy caramel), Australian native spices or anything like that? Okay I admit it I get a little thrill out of getting something that isn’t available where I live, it makes it special or something If your witch is a knitter, crocheter or sewer, is there a particular type of garment you would love to receive (hat, scarf, wrap, cowl, socks, fingerless gloves, arm warmers etc)? not really, but I love scars and I seem to only make them for other people never for myself Is there anyone else in your house (kids, pets, partner) that would really appreciate a small gift being included for them in the switchwitchy haul so they don't feel left out? Cats love toys but they will live without it too so don’t feel obliged Since it's been mentioned several times, and I've also offered to nacho witch some, would you you like to receive wild rice and or maple syrup? I promise to include recipe ideas with the wild rice. Sounds lovely I have 5 bushels of tomatoes sitting in the kitchen right now that are supposed to turn into red sauce tomorrow, so would anyone like a basic red sauce (spaghetti sauce) to make its way to them? Yummm Would you be interested in having a bat adopted in your name? did I mention anywhere in my questionnaire that I LOVE bats, yep totally bats for bats How would you feel about a taste of (insert witch location here) box? Sounds fun Some of your favorite artists? Classic and modern? I went to see the most amazing show at a local museum this year called the cult of beauty – the Victorian avant-garde 1860-1900 I loved it all! Is there a GC scent that's been on your list for ages but keeps falling off the bottom of your order because of the LEs? Shub-niggurath the one and only bottle I used up. I've been getting into indie nail polish brands recently. What's your favorite indie brand of nail polish? Or what's your favorite mainstream brand of nail polish? Or are you not big on polish? I love essie, London butter and opi but I have a bunch of indie polish on my etsy wishlist Stuffed things: yea or nay? Maybe if they are super cute New Question: mix-in-a-jar? How to you feel about cookie or cake or soup mixes that come in jars and you just add, like, an egg or water or what have you? Sure Would you be interested in beer, wine, or other specialty beverages from your Witch's area? No wine I am allergic to it Are there any crafts/skills you've wanted to learn but haven't gotten around to? And if so, would you be interested in supplies and tutorials? Love all crafty stuffs Who here would be happy to get a lil' sumthin sumthin from Adagio Teas? They look amazing! But please decaf Do you Ravelry? And if so, what's your handle over there? Would you be interested in gift patterns from your queue? Nope I live near this very cool Retro store (retrodrygoods.com) (you can order online too) - are there things from it that would make you squee if your witch sent them? Oooh I like a lot of it, I love almost anything that is from before 1970s Who likes Pumpkin Spice Hershey Kisses? I have never had them or if I did they didn’t leave an impression, but I wouldn’t mind giving them a try What does your kitchen look like? Colors/style? Like an old lady lives here, just the way I like it. I think I can post a picture of it Put your iPod/MP3 player/what-have-you on random and list the first 10 songs it plays! Arcade Fire – Suburban War Nikki Sudden & Rowland S. Howard – dog rose Air - Sex Born Poison Dirty Three – Rain On Rykarda Parasol – You Cast A Spell On Me Morrissey – The Last of the Famous International Playboys Lily Allen – Friday Night Vermillion Lies – Circus Fish Social Distortion – Ring Of Fire TV on the Radio – Forgotten 1.

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September 18, 2012

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