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By Silvertree February 7, 2012

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switch witch ?'s part three (Sept. 15th-18th)

Do you wear t-shirts? Are there particular things you like on them? Would you like one designed by your Witch? And, if you don't mind saying, what size t-shirt do you wear? I like t-shirts alot. They're so comfy. I especially like geeky ones. I wear a ladies large or extra large depending on the brand. How do you feel about pumpkin scented things? Not perfume related, but soap, candles, etc.... I love pumpkin smellies! Has anyone else heard of or does anyone else love Glamourkin? I'd never heard of them until now. But having looked at the site I now love them! If you had an international witch, is there anything you would like from the UK? (Or Australia, Belgium, France any other country we have witches from. I'd love international candies and/or foods. Dear witchee, if you answered 'Mac' to the Mac/PC question previously issued by another participant, please tell me what kind of computer you have, what peripherals you own (like the wireless trackpad, wireless vs/wired keyboard and mouse), and whether you're interested in Apple-related items (stickers, keychains, other things with the logo, etc). I have a Macbook pro and an iMac. All my peripherals are wired as I am clumsy and tend to knock things of my desk. I'd love things with the Apple logo. I've got a sticker on my favorite notebook. SOCK PREFERENCES? I love socks! I love them all. Would you like/wear a pair of these? http://www.ravelry.c...rary/yoga-socks If so, what color? Sure. Any color would be fine, but bright colors are the best. Is there anyone here who likes toe socks? You know, those socks with a place for each toe? I like toe socks, one of my favorite pairs of socks is a pair of "muted rainbow" toe socks. I also think Tabi socks are awesome. Are you looking for a certain kind of DVDs to spruce up your collection right now? I'd love some more documentaries and more foreign films (especially Canadian.) I will happily accept burned dvds and dvds in any region format as I have a region free player. Does anyone like postcards? Is anyone willing to be a Nacho witch for postcards? Yes and yes. Anyone going to see any good concerts this fall? No Do you like Star Trek? Original TV series, films, spinoff series, etc? Favorite characters? Yes. I like all varieties of Star Trek except Enterprise, and that was only because Scott Bakula drives me nuts lol. Picky favorite characters is almost impossible but I will go with: Capt. Picard, Bones, Scotty (both in the original series and the reboot movie,) and Capt. Janeway. Witchee, would you like a framed photograph and of what? I love photography, so yes a framed photo would be cool. As far as subject goes I'd love anything to do with nature. Are you more prone to order out or cook at home? Would you be interested in cookbooks, kitchen utensils, and the like? If so, anything specific? I am a bit of both. I would love cookbooks and/or kitchen utensils/gadgets. I have a few things on my Amazon wishlist, but as far as cookbooks go I will love anything! New question: How do you feel about maple syrup? I like real maple syrup but the imitation stuff is way to sweet for me. How do people feel about little pocket shrines, maybe something inspirational/motivational to keep in their purses/backpacks/whatever? (Like these: http://www.art-shrin...cketshrines.htm) Those are really nifty. I would totally like one. Do you like Star Wars? Original Trilogy? Prequels? Spin-offs? Favorite characters? I love the Original Trilogy, prequels not so much. The expanded universe is pretty awesome (I am actually rereading Heir to the Empire atm. My favorite characters would have to be Han Solo, Leia, and Mara Jade. Do you like beef jerkey, I know some may be vegatarian, but where I live beef is a staple and beef jerkey abounds. If so do you it really thin, hard and crunchy or thicker and softer. (OK that borders on obscene)- No beef jerky for me, but my better half loves it. Also do you like or racier ecards from time to time and do you need to be warned if something may be not safe to open at work. Sure why not. I would like a heads up, not because of work but because of my little people. Doctor Who? Yay or nay? (please don't make me cry by saying nay) Yes, Yes, Yes! I love me some Doctor Who. I am more partial to Classic Who, but New Who is good too. I shall list the Doctors in order of my favorites for you: Tom Baker, Patrick Troughtan, Christopher Eccleston, Paul McGann, William Hartnell, Jon Pertwee, Peter Davidson, Sylvestor McCoy, Matt Smith, Colin Baker, & David Tennant. But I loves them all. I also really like K9, Torchwood, and Jaime is my favorite companion. I have a couple spare Doctor Who stickers. If my witchee is a fan, would they like a couple Doctor Who stickers in their package? Yes please! Especially if they are Classic Who. Anyone love Buffy/Angel? Me! But for Buffy I wasn't such a fan of the past couple seasons. Fave characters would have to be OZ & Giles from Buffy and Doyle & Fred from Angel. I also have a fondness for Spike and Drusilla. How would you feel about gummies? Like, gummy bears? Gummy werewolves? Gummy vampires? I love sour gummies, but other gummies are nice too. How would you feel about a totally original Gela-skin for your laptop/iPod/phone? Stickers? Decals? I would love one for my phone, which is a Motorola Droid2 Since this is a Halloween round, what's your Creepy threshold? Are you a cartoon bats and smily pumpkins person or a skulls-and-bones the-dead-are-rising kind of person? Are your fairytales dark or Disney? I have a very high creepy threshold. I love all things Halloween, be they adorable, vintage, or terrifying. My fairytales are mainly dark, but I do have a soft spot for the early disney stuff like Snow White, Sleeping Beauty (which is my favorite Disney movie btw,) and Cinderella Are your ears pierced, Witchee? Do you have any other piercings? Would you like to receive any items of jewelry for these piercings? Yes. My lobes are stretched to 1/2", I have a conch piercing at 2g, both my ears have helix piercing (upper cartilage) and a couple extra holes above my main lobe piercing, I also have my nostril pierced. I would love jewelry for any of my piercing. How do you all feel about Whoopie Pies? I've only ever had the Red Velvet ones from Starbucks, but I do like those. interested in anything from Lush? I wouldn't say no to anything from Lush Do you blog? Would you like a header for your blog, a layout, etc? No thank you. Would you be interested in a handmade bookmark? Absolutely I love bookmarks and books! do you like chex puppy chow or muddie buddies (ingredients: semi-sweet chocolate chips, PB, vanilla extract, powdered sugar, chex cereal)? would you want to get some from your witch / nacho witch? That sounds fabulous... so yes please. How would you feel about receiving a Groupon deal for something in your local area? If there is anything you WOULDN'T like, mention that also. Yes please! do you like real sugar skulls? Things with sugar skull designs? Yes! I love all things sugar skull. Real ones are cool, but I planned to make some of my own this year. I also love anything with a sugar skull design, particularly wall art and bandanas/headbands. Who here adores meringue? Yummy

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September 18, 2011

xscpx's Switch Witch 2011 Questions!

Food Teams

Team beets: Yes! Team brussel sprouts: Yes! Team goat cheese: Yes! Team red licorice: No. Team black licorice: No. Team mushroom: Yes!!!!!! Team marzipan, toffee, and pink cupcakes: No. Team cheesecake: Yes! Team asparagus: Yes!!!!!!! Team sugar skull: No. Team ginger: Yes! Team mango: No. Team dairy: Sour cream and cheese! Team chicken: Meh. I eat it on occasion. Nothing special. Team raisins: Ok. Team pumpkin: Yes! Team avocado: Yes! Team olives: Yes! Team garlic: Yes! Could not live without!! Team tofu: Yup! Team Mead: No. Team SeaSalt Caramels: Oh YES! Team Coffee: Yes. Team Tea: Hells yes!!!! Team Cake: No. Team Candy: Certain kinds on occasion Team Food: Yes!!! Team Sugar: No. Team Peanut Butter: Yes! Team Honey: No. Team Gummies: On occasion. Team Ice Cream: Not really. Team Waffle: No. Team Donut: No. Team Bacon: No!!!! ick Team Cilantro: Yes! Team Basil, dill and oregano: All have their own uses. Team Mac n Cheese: Hells yes!!!

xscpx

September 17, 2011

Switch Witch Help!

Condiments of the Witchy Sort

Would you like to receive e-books? And if so, in what format? No e-books for me, as I have no e-reader. If you have kids, would you be interested in getting things for them? And if so, what are they interested and what sizes are the wearing now? No thank you My children are all grown. Anyone like anything in particular from Think Geek? Not really. What do you really NOT want? No food items please. My allergies are too serious for me to eat things that I don’t make myself. Do you blog? Would you like a header for your blog, a layout, etc? No blog for me. Would you be interested in a handmade bookmark? YES! Do you like chex puppy chow or muddie buddies (ingredients: semi-sweet chocolate chips, PB, vanilla extract, powdered sugar, chex cereal)? would you want to get some from your witch / nacho witch? (note - I dont follow the recipe exactly...mine have more choc/pb yumminess) No food please How would you feel about receiving a Groupon deal for something in your local area? If there is anything you WOULDN'T like, mention that also. I live in a more rural area, so there are no Groupon deals near me. How do people feel about little pocket shrines, maybe something inspirational/motivational to keep in their purses/backpacks/whatever? I don’t know what that is. Do you like Star Wars? Original Trilogy? Prequels? Spin-offs? Favorite characters? I love Star Wars! Do you like beef jerky, I know some may be vegetarian, but where I live beef is a staple and beef jerky abounds. If so do you it really thin, hard and crunchy or thicker and softer. I love jerky, but please no food. Doctor Who? Yay or nay? (please don't make me cry by saying nay) I’ve never seen Doctor Who *runs and hides* Anyone love Buffy/Angel? Never seen it! Witchee: How would you feel about gummies? Like, gummy bears? Gummy werewolves? Gummy vampires? Gummies are good, as long as they’ve got no allergy warnings on the ingredient list. Since this is a Halloween round, what's your Creepy threshold? Are you a cartoon bats and smiley pumpkins person or a skulls-and-bones the-dead-are-rising kind of person? Are your fairytales dark or Disney? I love all things Halloween from cartoon to extremely creepy! I prefer my fairytales Disney with a dash of dark Team Sherlock or team Watson? Sherlock! Team Marvel or DC? DC! Are your ears pierced, Witchee? Do you have any other piercings? Would you like to receive any items of jewelry for these piercings? I have pierced ears only and love earrings of all kinds! Whoopie pies? No food please Who here likes to receive cosmetic, skin care, perfume samples (of the sephora sort-not just BPAL), makeup brushes etc etc. No thank you. Anyone going to see any good concerts this fall? I’m eyeing Sting tickets for this fall! Does anyone like postcards? Yes! Are you looking for a certain kind of DVDs to spruce up your collection right now? Old Disney movies certainly!

Stella Luna

September 17, 2011

Blogging the Day Away

Switch Witch Halloween 2011 In-Thread Questions

Links to mai lists in stuff: Etsy (I had to change the setting to public on my fav list apparently.) Amazon My wishlist for Bpal is in my Blog here on the forum and the link in my sig should be working properly. *I've started just pulling questions that I feel are relevant at this point. If there is anything you specifically need me to answer, just let me know wonderful witch. I've got another 2 weeks of insane schedule and then things become much easier...* October 26th What's on your list of formerly fun activities to reclaim, witches??I used to love horseback riding and karate but money during college made it a moot point. I also wish I had enough musical know-how to get a group of my musically inclined friends together to actually do harmony and other fun group songs for filk and larps because more then anything else I miss my old show choir days from high school... October 23rd would you still want the project if it was a craft fail????Yes. October 20th Do you need any winter wear, witchee? Hats and gloves are always welcome as I have a bad habit of losing them. I've read something about a Event Exclusive called Pumpkin Hard Candy (if someone knows the details, shout it out because I am still searching). Are you interested in this scent? How desperate are you for it? I would definitely not mind getting an imp but I'm not desperate for it, candied pumpkin is very nice as is. Going back to the question about winter wear, are there any colors you would prefer not to have? Nah, I'm good with pretty much anything. October 14th Do you like scary books? What's the best/scariest thing you've ever read? My overactive imagination makes scary books, shows, and movies dangerous to watch as I'm then perfectly capable of wigging myself (and then I have to go prove it's nothing all the while clenching my teeth and reaching for the fireplace poker). Walking Dead for example- definitely wigged myself out after watching a couple hours of that. So best not to intentionally set myself up. So I was at Uwajimaya the other day and saw Earl Grey Tea Chocolate and Cinnamon Chocolate. If you were my Witchee, would you be interested in trying something like that? no thanks, though gourmet hot/drinking chocolates would be pure love. October 13th Are you interested in anything in the latest round of Lab auctions on eBay? It was fun watching some of the prices go. What favorite song(s) would you think would translate into a cool or unique scent? Anything I've been listening to by Abney Park. A bunch of the new Blind Guardian. The new Within Temptation stuff would make good scents as well since it is story based music. Interested in anything from the Beaver Moon Lunacy update?I snagged a bottle of the lunacy, looking forward to seeing how it smells! Lavender, honey, AND cheesecake could be a super win. October 11th What is your favorite kind of cookie? Oh man, SO MANY. Chocolate chip cookies drenched in milk, girl scout thin mints and peanut butter cookies, oreos pulled in half. White choc macademia nut cookies, oatmeal cookies...yes I am the cookie monster. How do you feel about loose leaf tea in baggies? I mean, I have a TON of loose leaf, would it be okay if I send you samples in some zip lock baggies? Or is that something that would squick you out?Nah, I'd be okay with that as long as they are labeled. October 5th Are you musically inclined? Do you play an instrument or sing? If so, what? Sorta. I enjoy singing at my larps when I get the chance. I love filk and celtic, especially stuff by Heather Alexander. But I think I said that somewhere else... October 3rd Does anyone else like collector Barbies?No thanks, though I do looking at some of the customized old school my little ponies on deviant art. People have some some awesome work with those. Would any witchees be interested inQuinn Popcorn? I totally have a popcorn addiction. Yes. Vermont maple and sea salt sounds awesome. October 2nd Who likes silly items from Archie McPhee???I'm more of a thinkgeek fan. Nocturne Alchemy's NAlloween Pt. 2 update is live here! (And for a few days, last month's update too.) What do you want?I haven't tried any of the NA stuff but wouldn't mind some samples, no specifics in mind. What are you drooling over from the Sock Dreams Halloween stuff?<3 armwarmers. Luck charms?Usually anything that people gift me. For those of you that like candles, do you like stuff from Yankee Candle? And if you had to choose, tarts or candles? Ihave a big Yankee flagship near me. I prefer candles and love Sage and citrus, Harvest, and lavender vanilla the best. Is there a movie you want so badly that you don’t own now?How to tame your dragon. Is there a song on Itunes that you haven’t downloaded yet? Don't think so. Is there a rare book you’ve always wanted?Not that I know of though again, I love Grimm tales and Lewis Caroll. October 1st Is there anything you either didn't like or had never heard of that you're now curious to try thanks to the discussion in this thread? can't think of anything off the top of my head, but then I'm pretty sleepy. Reveal? Up to you oh witch, but I would be happy to know who you are. Would you be interested in the #occupywallstreet scent? Yup, just being good and not spending money atm. Do Paintbox Soapworks' Goat's Milk Hand and Body Creams sound like something you'd like to try? I like lotions since my hands get dried out but I don't tend to buy them since I'm never sure how effective they will be. September 30th Witchee, would you like anything from this particular Haunt update? nah. Who's interested in Halloween: Montreal?I'm hoping to be able to get my hands on a decant of it to try, though I'll likely wait for the first round of leftovers before I start looking. You get a package in the mail containing 3 things you have really wanted more than anything else you've mentioned so far in this thread. (they are all reasonably priced of course! ~$20 or less apiece). What are they? -Goodnight Poppet -The Queen of spades sends her regards (though really I'd prefer the larger print size) -A 6oz jar of pumpkin butter from Haus of Gloi in pumpkin eater or honeysuckle lemon curd. how do you feel about hemp? jewelry, soap, etc? Since I work with theater I'm not a huge fan of it. Hemp splinters are not fun. September 29th What kind of purse do you prefer? Leather, cloth? over the shoulder or crossbody, or something that can do either? Do you like bold bright prints with fun things, or monochrome, solid colours? I love my soft leather purse, though it's less then 6 months old and already beat up. Poor purse. Like commercial socks? There are non-commercial socks? What kind of bear is best?I generally prefer a non-hoppy pumpkin beer or Fall woodchuck cider in th- oh wait you said bear. Teddy bears! Is anyone interested in reading The Night Circus? sure, sounds neat! Hershey's Pumpkin Spice kisses?yes please! I have a not-so-secret love for The Broship of the Rings. Are there any prints from her store you'd like?Cute, but not my style. Who here likes Stephanie Pui-Min Law's artwork? OOOOOO me. Do you drink wine? Yes. Love me some cabernet, pinot noir, shiraz, merlot, reisling, moscata...I think you get the idea. Is it just me who is nervous at revealing herself to her witchee, and finding out who her witch is?!Nah, this is all about fun and spoiling your witchee! I got along just fine with my sweet witchee from last round and we really didn't have a lot in common (as opposed to this round) so I'm looking forward to making new friends! Witches, did you lament NOT getting one of the condom case/imp cases that got released with the courtesan series???Nope. I lurvs my Ninon perfume though! I recently saw candy corn in non-candy corn flavors like CHOCOLATE and CARAMEL APPLE. It's not a fancy brand, I just saw it in the drugstore, but who here would like something like that? I love candy, but I'm not the biggest fan of candy corn so no thank you. September 28th JONES SODA CO has LE soda packs for The Guild, Buffy, D&D, So Cute, etc. Would you be interested in these, Witchee? Well I <3 the first three things...but I don't drink a ton of soda (usually root beer or a "gourmet" flavor when I do). But trying new things is always fun... September 27th What is something people are always surprised to learn about you? That I'm a larper/gamer and happy to admit it. So who else watched Babylon 5? I have seen episodes of it certainly. I find the concept interesting, just never had a chance to sit down and simply watch it for long. Is anyone else afraid of or creepy out by dummies/puppets/Muppets/etc? Other things you're squicked/freaked by that's best left by the wayside? I love muppets. Dolls/puppets/dummies all depend on how they are sculpted though they definitely have the capacity for creepiness. what level of contact were you hoping for? I'm happy with any level of contact honestly. My lovely witch sent me some great correspondence in the beginning of the run (and shared some of her fav fantasy artwork with me- WOOO) and I definitely enjoy convoing with her. However if life happenings make it so that I don't hear from her until the end of the run, I am content to know she is lurking out there evilly plortting too... Your favorite restaurant or type of food to eat out. Would you use a restaurant.com voucher? Groupon? The hubbo and I love the restaurants out where we live (so pretty much anything mid range in the Pioneer Valley. We try not to eat out TOO often because I enjoy cooking, but sometimes it's nice to go out for Chinese as Panda East, or hit Judy's, Hope and Olive, Mama Iguanas or a like joint for a "date" night. Are there any local museums/attractions you keep never getting around to going to? I would love to go walk around Mystic again or go to Six flags while they are doing the Halloween stuff. September 26th Is there any kind of international candy you love or would like to try?Don't know of any. What is something totally random (yes, that thing that just popped into your head) that hasn't been covered by any previous questions? Rawr? Is there any cheesy/non-cheesy Canadian stuff you'd be interested in?Nah. If you were to go here and create your very own chocolate bar, what might it have in it?Mmmm chocolate. I love chocolate in all it's combinations... Is there anything you're wanting from LPMP? say what now? say you stumbled into Camp Half Blood (or whatever the Roman camp ends up being named <bounces in anticipation>), which god claims you? Athena. September 25th Stuff you've been meaning to do: Sleep, clean the house, mow the lawn, practice archery, go running, work on my larp, make more masks, make some bread. Would you be interested in regional jams, jellies, or other preserves? Yes! Do you have any bedtime rituals? Is there any particular product you have to apply or a certain shirt you wear or an act you perform to get you in the "bedtime" mood? I like to put on Dorian or one of my other "nighttime" scents. Are you interested in today's/any recent Tee Fury shirts?Nah Princess Bride? Yay or nay?Yay! What's your favorite classic fairytale, witches I love so many of them it's hard to say. September 24th how do you feel about ethical animal fiber, i.e. wool and the like? Considering my hobby...just fine. What about little wee creatures for your desk or mantel? I like handmade things as I have stated. Look down. What are you wearing, right now? My torc, a magenta v-neck teeshirt, and brown capris. No shoes. Kerchiefs?Ew, my nose runes too much. It's the weekend, and you find yourself without a single chore or responsibility for a few hours. Right this very moment, what's the one thing you would do if you could do anything? Sleep. Then read or play video games. September 23rd Is there anything you'd like from the Mütter Museum Store?Nope. I just noticed that Cocoa Pink has 5 ml Perfume Atomizers. Yay or nay? Scents you would like? Scents you would NOT like?Nay. what's your favorite kind of pizza?All of it. Except anchovies. Particularly gourmet pizzas. who are your style/fashion icons? post pics if you want! I don't really have any. Are there any food items you're craving/aren't able to find around your area? Irish sausage. September 22nd If you're interested in a handmade pouch/cover for an item you have (phones, tablets, books, keys, kettles...), what would your ideal pouch/cover have? Design, material, additional functionality/features like pockets or lights or secret hidey-holes?I like leather and things that light up! Would you like a photo collage based around your interests/favorite colors/favorite themes?Sure! If you're crafty, are you interested in spoonflower? And if so, what things there delight your eyes?Unfortunately I don't do much with printed fabric. Colors! What are your favorite colors and what colors do you not like? Pictures and links, people!Erm, rich and warm colors with depth usually draw my attention quickly. I adore earth tones, particularly browns, ambers, and darker greens. I also like deep jewel tones in blue, purples, reds, and magentas. What is your favorite word? Either Magma or Squigy. Also- NO. What are the feelings on arm warmers? Color, style, texture, length? Heck yeah. to elbow, thumb hole, soft, and pretty much any of my favorite colors would be good. I wouldn't mind a rose and grey pair either. Do you like tarts? tealights? jar candles? votives?Yes. been using jar candles a lot lately. What's your favorite flavor? Sour, sweet, bitter, salty? Sweet and salty would be the two main contenders for my favorite. So, are there any online gaming witchees who covet purchasable in-game items or other gamer-y stuff? (yup, geek question)Sadly, have fallen out of my WoW addiction- just don't have time for it anymore. Anyone doing anything cool for Mabon (or the start of fall, if you aren't pagan?I worked at a Ren Faire this weekend. Does that count? What is your favorite coffee blend at Starbucks? If you don't have one, what is your favorite roast of coffee?Their drinking chocolate is sinful. I'm rocking out pumpkin coffees right now. Anything dark roast is delightful. September 21st Cthulhu: yay or nay? I made a Cthulhu leather mask. Just sayin. Is there something that you wish you could do, but you keep putting it off?Make more original mask designs. Also sleep. Witchee, have you made (or are you planning to make) any Lab or Trading post orders soon? And if you did (or plan to), you should share what you're gettingYup. I run a decant circle for my close friends and have a halloween one about to go in. From BPTP I am getting Candied Pumpkin and Harvest Faire spray. Do you have any interest in rocks? Not like, polished colorful stones.. but like... rocks. With geologic significance!Not shiny rocks? but I like shiny things... If your witch were to knit you a scarf/shawl/cowl, which would you prefer, and what features would you want? Would you prefer something light and drape-y or thick and warm? What kind of colors would you prefer? Do you have any fiber allergies or preferences?Something to cover my arms while keeping them free. Thick, warm, and super soft in any kind of autumnal scheme would be lovely. If you have a pet, could you please post a photo of it? I really need to see what your pet, if you have one, looks like.erm..I'll see what I can do at some point. Do you like/own/wear/want fairy wings or something of the like? Did but never wore them. A goal of mine is to collaborate with an engineer hobbiest and make some leather and metal steampunk wings. How do you feel about terrariums?Nah What's your favorite horror movie? 13 ghosts or Rose Red. If your witch was the practical type and wanted to include one or more of your everyday essentials, what would those include? I'm talking about the bath products, lotions, face lotions, teas, food, etc that you really use every day.I would honestly prefer non-essential things. Those I can get myself. Jane Austen .. Yay or Nay?Nay I put up quotes I love in my office and studio to get me going, They range from goofy to sarcastic to inspirational... Are you interested in a hand painted quote? Do you have one in mind, or a topic in mind? Sure! Inspiration is never a bad thing. Terry Pratchett has some good ones as does Alice in Wonderland. Do you like period or period-styled paraphernalia? Stuff like postcards, notecards, jewelry, office supplies, what-have-you? I love the Medieval era. I also fell in love with much of the pre-history of Ireland. If you like manga, comics, and/or graphic novels, what is it about them that you like, in general? The story, the art/style, etc? Usually it's the art and story that catch me. I lean towards webcomics like girlgenius, gunnerkrigg, OotS, megatokyo, earthsongsaga, and weregeek. I also kept up with phoenix requiem for a while. If you could choose a Smack, what would it have in it? Vanilla, maple, and cheesecake. if you could have a salon scent made, based on any artwork(s) what would it be?hmm I don't really know much fine art honestly. Are you scientifically curious and/or process-oriented? Would you like a project-type gift that allowed you do do something like make soap from scratch, take and (nontoxic-ly) develop photographs using a pinhole camera, use plant dyes on yarn or fabric, etc.? that sounds fun! I love learning new things. What's 'your' song/your theme song?Don't have one honestly. Maybe Defying Gravity from Wicked? What would be your superpower?Time control so I can have more hours in the day to get stuff down and still sleep. Or flying. Or being able to talk to animals. Or telekensis. Or...well pretty much anything would be cool. Witchee, would you like a gently used BPAL tshirt?Nah, I'm good without. Do you like homemade snack mixes? I know Puppy Chow was mentioned in a previous question, but what about healthier and more natural type snacks like granola or trail mix? You can put a lot of delicious and fun things into trail mix, yeah? If you say "Sure, I'd love some!" what kinds of things do you like/not like in those kinds of snacks, ie coconut flakes, raisins, certain nuts (allergies??), candy, etc. Give us your list of DO's and DON'Ts! Sure! Healthy mixed with a little sweet is usually nice. No coconut please. Do you like charm bracelets? If you had a bracelet, what sort of charms would you want on it? Favorite hobbies, symbols, whatever? I've never had one but I wouldn't mind. I would love ones that had meaning to me. An autumn leaf. A Shamrock or celtic knot. A bow. Dice. Any sort of charms for food. Sparkly stones. September 20th Would you like any ecotools makeup brushes? They're kinda one of my favorite things ever, and they're animal-friendly and the handles are bamboo. And to top it all off, they work really well for applying makeup. Nah I have enough makeup brushes. Do you like Legos? Especially mini-fig key chains, Lego block keychains, small Lego sets, etc?Nope Since the previous question about "what would you buy from the Lab if you had unlimited funds, etc" left WAY too much to the imagination with no limitations (my answer was pretty much BUY ALL THE THINGS!), what would you do if you found a $50 bill on the ground and a nagging voice in the back of your mind told you that you HAD to spend it on BPAL or else face Death. Also, say they had free shipping (LOL) so don't factor that in. What would you get? And spend it all! Or as close to $50 as you can get. Harvest Faire and/or a Salon imp pack. Are there any characters that you love or identify with?Not particularly. I don't tend to identify or overly love TV/Book/Media people, but many of my family and friends are my heroes for the qualities they possess. A question! If you are crafty, what's your personal art style? I'm not talking just about what art you like to look at, but what kind of art do you like creating? Do you have a "process" while you're creating beauty?I tend to go into crafting frenzies when inspiration strikes. Other times I can struggle with an idea for days until it just clicks. Yet other times, I'm able to work out a concept. Fortunately as I'm a mask maker it all works out. Are there any Arcana Weenies that you MUST HAVE?Nope So what say you? IS an "unexpected" visit/in-person witching OK?Hmm, that would be a bit odd. Perhaps a neutral place to get together for coffee or tea. September 19th What strange misc. items would you love to receive that you just haven't gotten for yourself?: Paint brush cleaner, ties or other gadgets to help keep cords coiled and neat, and graphite only pencils. How do you feel about franken polish? Are you okay with all chemicals, or would you prefer 3 free? Would you want glitter or holographic glitter? What colors would interest you? I am super rough on my hands thanks to work and my hobby (if my nails are colored it's because of dyes and my laziness and putting on gloves- not fingernail polish). However every once in a while I like to pretend to be a girl and put a polish on. I like metallics and sparkly ones best when I do. Dear witchee, how do you feel about lip balm? Favorite style (twist up tube, pot, tube with wand, etc.)? Favorite flavors? Flavors to avoid? Favorite brand? Do you need more right now or are you set? Are you one of those people who could never have enough lip balm even though you have a bowl on your dresser overflowing with them and 10 in your purse and an order for more on the way?Lip balm (good stuff) is a necessity for New England falls and winters. My big problem is that I always lose my lip balm before I even get close to using it all up (so nothing super expensive please!) I like pots for super moisturizing ones (when my lips are in bad shape cause I lost my last balm) and twist tubes for everyday moisture (until they disappear into the ether- I swear gnomes steal them! Just like my sunglasses). I'm pretty easy going on glavors- just not cherry! Would you be interested in getting fountain pen inks or art supplies via JetPens and or DickBlick? (I know I have a wishlist on JetPens and just love using fountain pens in my artwork) I have lousy handwriting so unless it came with a tutorial on how to improve my writing it would be wasted. -For those interested in watercolors, how would you feel about getting a palette filled with paint from my watercolor tubes but not getting the paint tube itself? (kind of like this but without the covers for the compartments and bigger http://www.flickr.co.../in/photostream) I do not watercolor but any sort of shimmery color acrylic (needs to be flexible) paint would get love and possibly have me making traditional "fairy style" masks for once... -How do you feel about getting art supplies in general? (copic markers, watercolor, brushes, paint, sketchbooks etc.) I could definitely use some new thin paintbrushes- mine are pretty beat up at this point. In general it if can be used for leatherworking I would be all about it. Mind you- small beads and charms do fall into that category as well. The other big thing I want to start playing with is trying some of the fieblings dye colors aside from black and ox blood... -How do you feel about Threadless tshirts?Cute, but not really designs I would wear a lot. If you were turned loose in a basic drug store (CVS, Walgreens - a pharmacy with attached mini-mart, basically!) with a $20 bill, what would you pick up? Allergy drugs or Advil. Exciting huh? Darling Witchee, would you enjoy farmer's market pickled veggies (green beans, garlic, asparagus, etc) or fresh canned peaches or something of that nature? The hubbo is not a huge pickled-anything fan but I LOVE trying new things and haven't really gotten a chance to experiment with pickling ever so yes I would. Fresh canned anything or butters/jams would also be love. Do you prefer color or white photographs? Nature or abstract? Color and nature. Macro pics (closeups) are neat. would you be interested in something like this? https://lostcrates.com/how-it-works Could be neat. Amigurumi, yes or no?Depends on the style. Soft and/or super cute amigurumi (LotR, Link, animals, cthulhu...anything within my interest spectrum really) would all be loved. I have a Cthulhu from my last SW Witch and a half-dark elf amigurumi that live in my craft room currently. I have a question! What are some of your favorite paintings? (famous or undiscovered?) Feel free to link to examples!um...I've never really gotten into fine art on a knowing names sort of level (much like my inability to name actors/movies/bands etc). I like Stephanie Law's art and am slowly trying to decorate my house with her work... If you could have an image painted for you - sky is the limit - what would it be? Oh my. Um. I would love a well-done picture that represents the game world of my larp or even just the name (Tales of Valor) done up fancy with pretty backgrounding...sad but true. Name your 3 favorite scents for candles I adore Yankee Candles Sage and citrus and Lavender Vanilla all year round, and their Harvest candle in the fall. I also like a bunch more but it only asks for the 3 favorites. Name your 3 favorite types/flavors of tea Red tea, Honeybush, and Black Tea with Vanilla. As a side note, I adore all things Wonderland and the loose leaf Mad Tea Party blend with it's adorable tin would definitely find a loving home in my house. September 18th Do you wear t-shirts? Are there particular things you like on them? Would you like one designed by your Witch? And, if you don't mind saying, what size t-shirt do you wear? Yup. Any larp or gaming related humor is usually good (Lightning bolt man is a friend of mine AND plays at the LARP I run actually). I tend to a large in t-shirts. How do you feel about pumpkin scented things? Not perfume related, but soap, candles, etc....Yup, love the smell of pumpkin. Has anyone else heard of or does anyone else love Glamourkin? Pretty, and I love fairytales, but a bit more "busy" then I like my jewelry to be. If you had an international witch, is there anything you would like from the UK? (Or Australia, Belgium, France any other country we have witches from. Sure, but no clue what! Dear witchee, if you answered 'Mac' to the Mac/PC question previously issued by another participant, please tell me what kind of computer you have, what peripherals you own (like the wireless trackpad, wireless vs/wired keyboard and mouse), and whether you're interested in Apple-related items (stickers, keychains, other things with the logo, etc). I have a PC not a MAC. SOCK PREFERENCES? Would you like/wear a pair of these? http://www.ravelry.c...rary/yoga-socks If so, what color? Eeewwww things between your toes! Is there anyone here who likes toe socks? You know, those socks with a place for each toe? Ewww things between your toes! September 17th Are you looking for a certain kind of DVDs to spruce up your collection right now? I never did pick up "How to Tame your Dragon"... Does anyone like postcards? Is anyone willing to be a Nacho witch for postcards? I'm not a huge physical card/postcard sorta person. Anyone going to see any good concerts this fall? I wish! Do you like Star Trek? Original TV series, films, spinoff series, etc? Favorite characters? Nah, liked the new movie but nothing beyond that. Witchee, would you like a framed photograph and of what? Nature holds more then enough beauty for me. Were I to get a photo I would want it to be of something in nature. September 16th Are you more prone to order out or cook at home? Would you be interested in cookbooks, kitchen utensils, and the like? If so, anything specific? I love to cook at home and fun kitchen things or cookbooks (I tend to rely on allrecipes as I like the review system to see what really works and what doesn't but they don't tend to have recipes for odder things) would be fabu. New question: How do you feel about maple syrup? LOVE (and maple sugar). How do people feel about little pocket shrines, maybe something inspirational/motivational to keep in their purses/backpacks/whatever? (Like these: http://www.art-shrin...cketshrines.htm) My pocketbook is pretty cluttered as is... Do you like Star Wars? Original Trilogy? Prequels? Spin-offs? Favorite characters?Not enough to go all fangrrl on them, though I do think it's a brilliant series/world and love the design and special effects that went into them. Do you like beef jerkey, I know some may be vegatarian, but where I live beef is a staple and beef jerkey abounds. If so do you it really thin, hard and crunchy or thicker and softer. (OK that borders on obscene)- Sure, it's a staple for larping, though I don't think I ever ate enough to develop and opinion on consistency. Also do you like or racier ecards from time to time and do you need to be warned if something may be not safe to open at work.I'm not a "racy" ecards sorta girl and would appreciate a warning if something was nsfw. Doctor Who? Yay or nay? (please don't make me cry by saying nay. I have a couple spare Doctor Who stickers. If my witchee is a fan, would they like a couple Doctor Who stickers in their package?I can't say that I ever got into Doctor Who (though I tried!). I think if I actually got a chance to sit down and watch it seriously I might be able to get more into it. Anyone love Buffy/Angel? I'm actually slowly working my way through the Buffy serious from the beginning. I think I'm on episode 9. So I wouldn't say I love it, but I'm enjoying the corny newness of it thus far. How would you feel about gummies? Like, gummy bears? Gummy werewolves? Gummy vampires? I love gummies! How would you feel about a totally original Gela-skin for your laptop/iPod/phone? Stickers? Decals? I can't say I have anything awesome like an ipod or phone and my laptop is pretty beat up at this point... Since this is a Halloween round, what's your Creepy threshold? Are you a cartoon bats and smily pumpkins person or a skulls-and-bones the-dead-are-rising kind of person? Are your fairytales dark or Disney? I swing both ways, though really I tend to reach for fairytales dark then disney more often. Are your ears pierced, Witchee? Do you have any other piercings? Would you like to receive any items of jewelry for these piercings? No, but I love ear cuffs and would gladly love more. How do you all feel about Whoopie Pies? Mmmmm. I've always wanted to try them vs macaroons... Sept 15th interested in anything from Lush? The Dream Cream looks like it would be perfect to help my skin transition to winter dryness... Do you blog? Would you like a header for your blog, a layout, etc? I don't, but I DO have an etsy store (Lookingglassleather) and would definitely love a cool banner for the top. Would you be interested in a handmade bookmark? Well, I tend to use my nook nowadays for my reading, but old habits die hard and I'm a sucker for cool bookmarkers. do you like chex puppy chow or muddie buddies (ingredients: semi-sweet chocolate chips, PB, vanilla extract, powdered sugar, chex cereal)? would you want to get some from your witch / nacho witch? Heck yeah. How would you feel about receiving a Groupon deal for something in your local area? If there is anything you WOULDN'T like, mention that also. I'm not a huge Groupon person. do you like real sugar skulls? Things with sugar skull designs? I actually learned a bit about sugar skulls thanks to a forum member! I was part of the fall art swap last year and ended up making a sugar skull mask for Cuervosueno. And since I like knowing at least something about the subject I'm trying to depict I ended up reading up on them. I think it's a neat tradition though I can't say I've ever felt the yearning to collect them. Who here adores meringue? Sure! Sept 14th Can you sum yourself (whether it be personality, life's goals, ethics, whatever) in 10 words or less? I am a creative, goal oriented lover of nature. How about little bottles of booze? Ya wanna? What kind? I wouldn't wanna get anyone in trouble. What are your views on fudge and brownies? (Also, if you live in a warm place, where the fudge might melt, that'd be helpful to know. Or, if you're diabetic and fudge is death, that'd be useful to know, too.) NOM is the word that I think best sums up my views on the matter. Also, what about mochi? Love it, hate it, baffled by it? Baffled, but always willing to try something new! Anything from the update ya'll are liking? BPTP UPDATE I would love to try a small amount of the hair gloss...also lusting after some of the Honey Pumpkin Stout Bath Oil... Does anyone like kimchi? Not sure what it is but again, always willing to try it. Would you be interested in a sample box(from somewhere like Birchbox or loosebutton)? Can't say I'm super interested in it... You have to place a Lab and Trading Post order. Right fuckin' now. No spending limits. What do you buy?Unicorn Horn pack III, The Changeling, The Gorobble, and all of the Salon imp packs, BPTP Harvest Festival, Honey Pumpkin Stout Bath Oil, Candied Pumpkin, and Hair Gloss in Frankincense Clove, Honey, or Fig and White Sandalwood. Paintbox Soapworks - anything you're interested in, in general or from the latest update?Don't tend to use bar soaps or scrubs- though Paintboxes are adorable... Do you guys have any sports that you follow obsessively? How about favorite teams and/or athletes Not really. I root for the New England teams cause my boy watches 'em so much! How do you feel about notebooks/journals/stationery? Anything you need or particularly like?"Old" looking notebooks/journals are great for larping but I don't tend to use them outside that. Does confetti/glitter make you angry or fill you with glee? I like sparkly things. Confetti however gets all over my floor. Fabulous witches and witchees, perhaps you all could note of you've received MeiLin's goodies? Or if you want?Not sure what this question is... How do you feel about stuffed animals/plushies/general soft, cuddly things? If you like them, what kind of animals would you be interested in? I love teddy bears that are super soft and have personality in their form or expression. I sleep with a big ol' alpaca fur bear (since it helps open up my breathing at night and is way cuter then a pillow). how interested would you be on somewhat personalized bottle cap labels? Like these that I did? Can't say I would need em, but I like handcrafted stuff! When you're miserably sick (*sniffle, cough!*) what are the things that comfort you the most? Tea, honey, soft blankets, and laying on the couch. What constitutes ultimate luxury to you? (go crazy!) Sitting down and reading or playing video games. My hubbo and I are really busy people so the chance to just relax is a luxury. I don't know the meaning of the word bored anymore... What do you really NOT want? Little kitchy plastic things. I appreciate the thought, but let for things to have a use... Sept 13th How would you feel about kitchen towels and other similar household objects, if they are pretty or a souvenir? sure! We do a lot of cooking... How did you dress up for your last party or compulsory-formal-dress occasion? In a wedding dress. No really. Do you enjoy puzzles/riddles? (Cryptograms, Sudoku, Crossword, Jigsaw, etc) I have fun with Sudoku but I'm SO BAD at puzzles in general! Witchee, would you be interested in having a special tea cup/coffee mug/glass to drink out of? I adore handthrown pottery and mugs, particularly with pretty glazes. Sept 12th Would you like to receive e-books? And if so, in what format?I have a nook color and LOVE IT. If you have kids, would you be interested in getting things for them? And if so, what are they interested and what sizes are the wearing now? I don't have children. Would you be interested in a felted handbag? Do any of these styles appeal to you? http://tinyurl.com/3o2epzl (there's at least one guy-friendly style, too!)The satchel or gathered bag style would be cute... Are there are patterns, motifs, etc that you especially like?Celtic Knotwork, Irish or primal motifs, Leaves vines or branches, wood grain, fleur de lis. If you're a tea drinker, is there any specific tea you would like to receive, not just the kind/flavor but also the type/packing--i.e., tea bags, loose tea, compressed, etc? I love Red Tea straight up, Most Black Tea, Green Tea ideally with Ginger), as well as Honeybush.

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September 17, 2011

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October 9th Is there anything you would want from NYCC, something you'd like your witch to ask me to pick up? Wait, did I read that Mark Hamill is at NYCC? Luke Skywalker Mark Hamill? The Joker Mark Hamill? Fire Lord Ozai Mark Hamill? An autograph would make my life. Or just have them tell him he's awesome for me. And if you want to put Seth Green somewhere in my package (he's small, I'm sure he'd fit), that would be fun too. He's funny. Everyone else can keep James Marsters--I was all about Spike in seasons 2-5, but seasons 6 and 7 left me very, very bitter. The best thing I ever ate...: my grandma's mac and cheese and chocolate chip cookies. I don't know what she did to those (and, considering she now has Alzheimer's, she doesn't know what she did to them), but they were both amazing. October 6th Do you like liquorice? If so, hard or soft? Sweet or salt? Normally salted or so salt it pulls your face into a fishy shape? And which shapes do you like? Nope, not a licorice fan. Do you like listening to audiobooks? Would you like to receive one, and if you would, what sort of audiobook would you like--or is there a particular audiobook you've been meaning to get? Nope, sorry--I'm not an audiobook person. I have trouble listening to and focusing on things without other stimuli present. October 5th Are there any DIY / Crafty / Free / Budget items you'd love to get but haven't noted yet? (Or, maybe you'd just like to emphasize something you may have only noted in passing?) I’d love to get scrapbook paper with interesting textures or patterns. Now that I have a little bit of free time on my hands (or will, when I’m finished with the packing/unpacking part of moving), I plan on getting back into making collages. Same thing with beads—once I have more time, I plan on making more jewelry. My creative side has seriously lapsed since starting my board classes. Do you own a DSLR camera? Are you interested in a minky camera strap like these? What about anything from Photojojo? Nope, not really a camera person. Is anybody else into film photography? Interested in receiving film, supplies, etc from Lomography? I can take a nice picture, but I’m not a huge photography person. Are you musically inclined? Do you play an instrument or sing? If so, what? Sadly, no. I’ve been told by band teachers that the raw talent is there as far as being able to keep a beat and understanding music goes, but I don’t have the inclination or discipline to do anything with it. October 3rd Does anyone else like collector Barbies? Nah, not really my thing. What small everyday items would you like, that you keep forgetting to get? Measuring cups. I guess I need to get a set before I move. Tarot Not for me. Tell me about something you like, and why you like it. Reading. I can’t remember not reading in some way, which is funny because no one else in my family is a reader. But I love it—visiting other places, thinking other thoughts, getting trapped in someone else’s (fictional) life. It’s cliché and cheesy, but true. On top of that, there’s the pretty paper and fonts and the book smell. I like the book smell. Would any witchees be interested inQuinn Popcorn? That would either be amazingly awesome or not good. I love any kind of popcorn, though. I’d like to try the lemon and sea salt and the parmesan and rosemary. MMmmmm. October 2nd Who likes silly items from Archie McPhee??? Not really. They’re funny, but they just hang around collecting dust. Nocturne Alchemy's NAlloween Pt. 2 update is live here! (And for a few days, last month's update too.) What do you want? No thanks. What are you drooling over from the Sock Dreams Halloween stuff? The candy corn socks are cute! But I’m really lusting after the Sock it to Me Koi Fish socks. Luck charms? None. Does anyone want anything from... here...? Now why did you show me that? I want ALL THE THINGS! Everything. All of it. I don’t even know what Tiramisu is (I’ve heard of it and that’s it) and I want those marshmallows. Damn, now I want to go bake. For those of you that like candles, do you like stuff from Yankee Candle? And if you had to choose, tarts or candles? I like Yankee Candle. I prefer their foodie scents. If I had to choose, I guess candles. I don’t have a tart burner, but I’d get one if my witch wanted to send me tarts. Would you be interested in getting a custom necklace fromhere? All of that sure is pretty, but I doubt I’d ever wear it. It’s something I’d admire on someone else. Is there a movie you want so badly that you don’t own now? Labyrinth! I own it on VHS (yes, I still have a VHS player), but not DVD. I keep telling myself that I need to buy it, but don’t. Is there a song on Itunes that you haven’t downloaded yet? None that I can think of… Is there a rare book you’ve always wanted? There’s a version of the Thirteen Clocks that my library has that I’d love. It has beautiful illustrations. But I just searched amazon for that certain one and couldn’t find it. The one that I just wishlisted is pretty too. Is there anything you want to buy yourself but have been too embarrassed (R rated or pg)? Uuummmm….no? Have you seen the Lush holiday update? Do you like the look of anything from there? I’m behind on my Lush—when did they put out Halloween stuff, much less Christmas stuff? Cobwebs bath bomb sounds good. As does Magic Wand, Chilli Tingle lip tint (though that might be painful…), Celebrate lip tint, Golden Wonder, Rocketeer, Three Gold Rings, Superstars, and the Melting Snowman. I apparently need a Lush order soon! if you were my witchee, would you want some of my hot nuts my candied nuts my nuts covered in butter and brown sugar candied walnuts? Why, yes, I do want your nuts. October 1st Is there anything you either didn't like or had never heard of that you're now curious to try thanks to the discussion in this thread? Those damn chocolate bars. And now Quinn Popcorn and tootsie. Reveal? Yes, please, unless you really don’t want to. I’d hate for you to do something you don’t want to, but I’d like to have someone to thank personally. Would you be interested in the #occupywallstreet scent? If the patchouli played nice, it would be wonderful and amazing. But sometimes the patchouli doesn’t play nice. Do Paintbox Soapworks' Goat's Milk Hand and Body Creams sound like something you'd like to try? I’m up for trying anything, really. September 30th Witchee, would you like anything from this particular Haunt update? Ooh, the Caramel Popcorn and Caramel Apple lust sounds good, as does the Golden Pumpkin, Burying Tree, and Coffee Fiend sugar polish. Who's interested in Halloween: Montreal? It sounds nice, but nothing I need a bottle of. You get a package in the mail containing 3 things you have really wanted more than anything else you've mentioned so far in this thread. (they are all reasonably priced of course! ~$20 or less apiece). What are they? 1) those DIY chocolates, 2) a Villianess smack, 3) a lost crate box (or whatever you would call it). That was cool. Crap, just looked it up. It’s not under 20. Let’s try that again. How about the Dead Sexy Lip balm. Or the Salted Caramel lip balm. how do you feel about hemp? jewelry, soap, etc? It’s not really my thing. Is there a magazine that you DON'T read because you can't find it near you, but wish you could? I’m not a huge fan of magazines anymore—too many ads, not enough content. Describe your sense of humour. Kind of sarcastic, kind of absurd, and kind of silly and punny. According to my test, I'm the Wit. My sense of humor is clean, complex, and dark. Sounds good. Do you like reusable grocery bags? If so, do you like the kind that fold up (ie Chico Bags?) Yes, but I use them to lug around all my toys for work. I'm about to make an order from Sephora (nothing off of my wishlist, witch, so don't worry about that). Is there anything for you that you would like to accompany my order, if you're my witchee? LORAC Couture Shine Liquid Lipstick - Iconic or Tarte Lip Service Limited-Edition LipSurgence™ Collection But those are expensive and very much not expected, witch. They’ll come home with me later... September 29th What kind of purse do you prefer? Leather, cloth? over the shoulder or crossbody, or something that can do either? Do you like bold bright prints with fun things, or monochrome, solid colours? I really have no preferences when it comes to purses, except I like to be able to put a paperback or a small notebook and my planner in them. julep maven monthly boxes: Ooohh! I got an American Beauty. I can take it. Like commercial socks? Barring neon colors, I like any type of sock. What kind of bear is best? Sugar Bear, my old german shepard/lab mix dog. He died within days of my black lab, his best friend. It would be sad, but they were so old that we knew it had to come sometimes. But he was a very sweet puppy. Other than that, polar bears, because they're cute. Is anyone interested in reading The Night Circus? It's been added to my library list. Hershey's Pumpkin Spice kisses? No thanks. I have a not-so-secret love for The Broship of the Rings. Are there any prints from her store you'd like? No thanks. Who here likes Stephanie Pui-Min Law's artwork? It's okay. Do you drink wine? I don't actively avoid it, but wine goes straight to my head and I'm not a huge fan of being tipsy. I'll drink it socially, but that's so rare that it happens maybe once or twice a year. Is it just me who is nervous at revealing herself to her witchee, and finding out who her witch is?! A little. I want to be liked. Witches, did you lament NOT getting one of the condom case/imp cases that got released with the courtesan series??? They're pretty, but not in my budget then. I don't regret it, but I wouldn't mind one. I recently saw candy corn in non-candy corn flavors like CHOCOLATE and CARAMEL APPLE. It's not a fancy brand, I just saw it in the drugstore, but who here would like something like that? I prefer the pumpkin candy corns and original candy corn. Mmmm. September 28th JONES SODA CO has LE soda packs for The Guild, Buffy, D&D, So Cute, etc. Would you be interested in these, Witchee? No thanks. I don’t tend to drink coke (yes, I'm southern--everything's coke). It'sBanned Books Week! Are there any books on the list you'd be interested in checking out? Don’t even get me started about the idea of banning books. But, strangely, none of these interest me. I have just been enlightened to THESE. Are these flavors relevant to your interests? Mmmm. Dead Sexy Lip sounds good, as does Salted Caramels. September 27th What is something people are always surprised to learn about you? That I’m a nerd. Not just someone who is academically inclined (most people tend to pick up on that quickly), but I like sci-fi, fantasy, horror books, and cult movies. Apparently, female nerds are supposed to dress all boy-ish or geek fetish-y, not like a girly girl. So who else watched Babylon 5? I’ve been meaning to watch it, but never gotten around to it. If you had to decide what your stripper name was, what would it be? Going by the traditional way of doing it, Truffles Mikom. Boring. Sooooo Witchees, have you ever taken that particular personality test? If so, are you an Analytical, a Driver, an Expressive or an Amiable? Apparently I’m a driver. Odd—I figured I’d get analytical (that’s the introverted thinker from the Myer-Briggs, which fits me to a tee). But I see it. I think the difference is that the test specifically said in a work situation. I’m extraverted there--I have no choice but to be, but introverted every other place. Years of training has determined that. Is anyone else afraid of or creepy out by dummies/puppets/Muppets/etc? Other things you're squicked/freaked by that's best left by the wayside? Wooden dummies and porcelain dolls. Ugh. I’m fine with the porcelain dolls during day, but I don’t want to sleep in a room with them. Dopplegangers—not twins, but look alikes—freak me the hell out. what level of contact were you hoping for? My witch is doing a fine job—life gets busy, so I don’t expect much. Your favorite restaurant or type of food to eat out. Would you use a restaurant.com voucher? Groupon? I love Italian food. I’m moving the 18th, so I don’t know what I’ll be able to have access to when I do move off the top of my head. Are there any local museums/attractions you keep never getting around to going to? Local? There’s nothing here for me to be attracted to. Hopefully, that’ll change once I move. September 26th Is there any kind of international candy you love or would like to try? I love Cadbury chocolates more than I should. What is something totally random (yes, that thing that just popped into your head) that hasn't been covered by any previous questions? Nothing that I can think of right now… Is there any cheesy/non-cheesy Canadian stuff you'd be interested in? Not that I can think of. Anything cheese is good, though. If you were to go here and create your very own chocolate bar, what might it have in it? Oh my god. Why did you show me that?! I’m now dying to trying something. Dying. Milk chocolate, pecan halves, and dried strawberries. That sounds amazing. So does white chocolate and lavender (though, maybe not). How about dark chocolate, sliced almonds, and white chocolate chips. Sounds like PMS dream food written all over it—either that, or something horrible. say you stumbled into Camp Half Blood (or whatever the Roman camp ends up being named <bounces in anticipation>), which god claims you? Athena. September 25th Stuff you've been meaning to do: Organize my work’s training materials. Wow, I really am boring. But it’s all over the place in my drawers and it’s killing me. Would you be interested in regional jams, jellies, or other preserves? Yes, to anything. Do you have any bedtime rituals? Is there any particular product you have to apply or a certain shirt you wear or an act you perform to get you in the "bedtime" mood? I think the routine goes something like this: wash face, brush and floss, get in bed with a book and read a couple of chapters, then go to sleep. Sometimes, I replace the book with fanfic. Are you interested in today's/any recent Tee Fury shirts? Cute, but I’d only wear it to sleep in. Princess Bride? Yay or nay? Yay, of course. I think I’ve determined that people don’t dislike Princess Bride—it just depends on how much you like it. What's your favorite classic fairytale, witches The Goose Girl. September 24th how do you feel about ethical animal fiber, i.e. wool and the like? I’m good with it. What about little wee creatures for your desk or mantel? It would just depend. So probably not. Look down. What are you wearing, right now? A marigold skirt, a chambray shirt tucked in, brown belt, purple sandals and wood earrings. Kerchiefs? No thanks. It's the weekend, and you find yourself without a single chore or responsibility for a few hours. Right this very moment, what's the one thing you would do if you could do anything? Find a good book and curl up into it. September 23rd Is there anything you'd like from the Mütter Museum Store? Honestly, it all looks cool, but I especially like the conjoined Gingerbread cookie cutters and all the posters. I visited a friend from Philadelphia and tried to convince her to go there with me, but she wouldn’t. I just noticed that Cocoa Pink has 5 ml Perfume Atomizers. Yay or nay? Scents you would like? Scents you would NOT like? I’ve never tried any Cocoa Pink, but I love to try anything. Apple Cinnamon Funnel Cake, Black Apple Noel, Black Marshmallow, Black Sugar Cake, and Cinderella’s Carriage all sound really good. what's your favorite kind of pizza? I’m boring. Pepperoni. who are your style/fashion icons? Icons, as in people I wish I could dress like, but can’t? Grace Kelly, Audrey Hepburn, and Cate Blanchett. People that I actually feel like I can dress similar to? Reese Witherspoon and Zooey Deschanel. Are there any food items you're craving/aren't able to find around your area? Yes, but I doubt you can help. The closest Macados, the sandwich shop/restaurant that I love is 2 hours away. No Macados for me.  September 22nd If you're interested in a handmade pouch/cover for an item you have (phones, tablets, books, keys, kettles...), what would your ideal pouch/cover have? Design, material, additional functionality/features like pockets or lights or secret hidey-holes? I don’t really need one except something for my itouch. Ideally, it would be cute and functional—perhaps fake leather?—and have a nice design on it (queen anne’s lace, peacocks, swirls) yet have all the holes for my headphones and the plug. Would you like a photo collage based around your interests/favorite colors/favorite themes? Yes! I do things like this for myself, but I love to see what other people make! If you're crafty, are you interested in spoonfeather? And if so, what things there delight your eyes? I have no clue what spoonfeather is and a google search didn’t help. I feel hopelessly out of the loop. Colors! What are your favorite colors and what colors do you not like? Pictures and links, people! Favorite colors? Blue, teal, purple, green, peacock green (and peacock blue), golden/marigold yellow, navy. Too many to count. I like jewel tone colors. My least favorite colors would be neon colors or pastel, washed out colors. What is your favorite word? Idiosyncratic. Say it. I-di-o-syn-cra-tic. Isn’t that fun? What are the feelings on arm warmers? Color, style, texture, length? I don’t particularly like them. Do you like tarts? tealights? jar candles? votives? How about all of the above? I don’t have a tart burner, so I guess those are out. What's your favorite flavor? Sour, sweet, bitter, salty? Sweet! But when I have too much sweet, salty. When it’s that time of the month, both. So, are there any online gaming witchees who covet purchasable in-game items or other gamer-y stuff? (yup, geek question) I play the Sims 3, but I don’t know if you buy custom content for that or not. It just happened to come out while I was taking the classes for my board certification (on top of a 40-50 hour a week job), so I don’t—and haven’t—had a lot of time to play. I take my final board this Monday, so I see me playing it more often after that. Anyone doing anything cool for Mabon (or the start of fall, if you aren't pagan? Moving on the 18th? Does that count? No? Then, nothing I guess. What is your favorite coffee blend at Starbucks? If you don't have one, what is your favorite roast of coffee? I don’t drink coffee, but I love chai lattes. September 21st Cthulhu: yay or nay? Nay. I’ve actually never read Lovecraft. It saddens me. Is there something that you wish you could do, but you keep putting it off? Give up procrastinating. Witchee, have you made (or are you planning to make) any Lab or Trading post orders soon? And if you did (or plan to), you should share what you're getting. Nope. I just ordered decants from a decant circle for what I wanted in the BPAL update. So you’re good to get anything from either of them. Do you have any interest in rocks? Not like, polished colorful stones.. but like... rocks. With geologic significance! Geodes, sure! I like any semiprecious stone. Just rocks, like go outside and find a rock? Nope. If your witch were to knit you a scarf/shawl/cowl, which would you prefer, and what features would you want? Would you prefer something light and drape-y or thick and warm? What kind of colors would you prefer? Do you have any fiber allergies or preferences? I love scarfs! I live in the south, so light and drapey sounds perfect. No particular color preference. Do you like/own/wear/want fairy wings or something of the like? Nah. I’d never use them. How do you feel about terrariums? They’re cute, but I kill anything that’s green. What's your favorite horror movie? Original Psycho. Or original Halloween. Or original Nightmare on Elm Street. Man, they need to quit remaking my favorites. Current movies? I really liked Black Swan, if you want to consider it horror. It was the right amount of over the top cheesiness and actual quality. If your witch was the practical type and wanted to include one or more of your everyday essentials, what would those include? I'm talking about the bath products, lotions, face lotions, teas, food, etc that you really use every day. Lush’s Herbalism or Coalface. I also use either a Villianess Smack or Smooth every couple of days. Any lip balm--I'm constantly putting that on. Jane Austen .. Yay or Nay? Nay. They say you’re either a Austen girl or a Bronte girl. I’m a Bronte girl. I put up quotes I love in my office and studio to get me going, They range from goofy to sarcastic to inspirational... Are you interested in a hand painted quote? Do you have one in mind, or a topic in mind? I’ve often told myself that I need to put “All his life has he looked away... to the future, to the horizon. Never his mind on where he was.” somewhere in my house to remind me to quit doing that. But I figure it’s kind of insane to put a rebuke for a fictional character somewhere near me just to remind myself to stop doing that. But it sure does fit. All you have to do is change it from he to she. Yeah, I'm a Luke Skywalker type. FML. Do you like period or period-styled paraphernalia? Stuff like postcards, notecards, jewelry, office supplies, what-have-you? Yes! I pretty much like any period except the 70s-present. If you like manga, comics, and/or graphic novels, what is it about them that you like, in general? The story, the art/style, etc? HHmmm. I like some, but very little—I’ve read some Batman (but, wow, try to read all of those!), Fullmetal Alchemist, and Death Note. Mostly like either the characters or the plot. I’m not huge on the art work. If you could choose a Smack, what would it have in it? Marshmallow, Expresso, Chocolate Mousse, and Coconut Milk. if you could have a salon scent made, based on any artwork(s) what would it be? I’d probably either get a scent for Soul of the Rose by Waterhouse. I figure it would be a rather watery, “blue” rose. Are you scientifically curious and/or process-oriented? Would you like a project-type gift that allowed you do do something like make soap from scratch, take and (nontoxic-ly) develop photographs using a pinhole camera, use plant dyes on yarn or fabric, etc.? Yes! Tell me how to do it and I’ll try anything. What's 'your' song/your theme song? I feel so odd. I honestly don’t have one. When I was a teenager, it was “I am a Rock” by Simon and Garfunkel. Now, nothing, I don’t think. What would be your superpower? Teleportation, without a doubt. I constantly commute and that would make life so much easier. Of course, I also want telekinesis--mostly so I wouldn't have to get up to find the remote/phone/whatever electronic thing isn't within my reach. Witchee, would you like a gently used BPAL tshirt? It’s nothing that I’d buy for myself (my work is very specific about what we can and can’t wear, and tshirts with any sort of advertisement, slogan, or design is out), but I’d wear it happily around the house and to bed. Do you like homemade snack mixes? I know Puppy Chow was mentioned in a previous question, but what about healthier and more natural type snacks like granola or trail mix? You can put a lot of delicious and fun things into trail mix, yeah? If you say "Sure, I'd love some!" what kinds of things do you like/not like in those kinds of snacks, ie coconut flakes, raisins, certain nuts (allergies??), candy, etc. Give us your list of DO's and DON'Ts! Sure. I’m not allergic to anything, but I don’t particularly like raisins or cranberries. The rest, I’m okay with enough to eat. I love anything that's chocolate. Do you like charm bracelets? If you had a bracelet, what sort of charms would you want on it? Favorite hobbies, symbols, whatever? I like charm bracelets and necklaces with charms. As far as charms go, I like queen anne’s lace, peacocks, owls, feathers, anything like that. September 20 Would you like any ecotools makeup brushes? They're kinda one of my favorite things ever, and they're animal-friendly and the handles are bamboo. And to top it all off, they work really well for applying makeup. I actually have and use those, so I’m good without anymore. Do you like Legos? Especially mini-fig key chains, Lego block keychains, small Lego sets, etc? I work with children who have autism. For some reason, lots of “my” kids love those little things. So, yes, that would be awesome. I admit that I love the lego movies in the videogames. So darn cute! Since the previous question about "what would you buy from the Lab if you had unlimited funds, etc" left WAY too much to the imagination with no limitations (my answer was pretty much BUY ALL THE THINGS!), what would you do if you found a $50 bill on the ground and a nagging voice in the back of your mind told you that you HAD to spend it on BPAL or else face Death. Also, say they had free shipping (LOL) so don't factor that in. What would you get? And spend it all! Or as close to $50 as you can get. Hmmm, let’s see what I can get away with. First, a bottle of Pumpkin Princess because I’m pretty sure it’ll work on me. Then a backup of Dorian, because I’m almost out (my first bottle that I finished!) and imps of Horse Chestnut Honey, Laurel Honey, and Oleander Honey. True confession: I so just went to the lab’s website and mocked that order to make sure that I got every penny I could spent without going over $50. Are there any characters that you love or identify with? Love and identify with? Let’s see. Jane Eyre and Luke Skywalker. Just love? Hello, Sydney Bristow and Eric Northman. Identify with—eh, I think I covered it with Jane and Luke. A question! If you are crafty, what's your personal art style? I'm not talking just about what art you like to look at, but what kind of art do you like creating? Do you have a "process" while you're creating beauty? I’m crafty (I can sew, make jewelry, and decoupage), but it’s more of a monkey see, monkey do sort of thing. I see something that I like, then try to make it to my taste and budget. Decoupage is the only thing I tend to actually create off of the top of my head without ripping it off somewhat (as much as cutting and pasting can be considered my own). I usually just spread everything out around me and go from there and put together what looks good. Are there any Arcana Weenies that you MUST HAVE? nah So what say you? IS an "unexpected" visit/in-person witching OK? Nah. Honestly, I kind of hate entertaining and meeting new people. My degrees are in psychology, so I’ve taken a lot of those personality tests (Big Five, Myers-Brigg, etc.). The one thing they always agree on is that I’m not only introverted, but I’m unusually introverted. According to the Big Five, my extraversion is in the 2nd percentile. I don’t think that’s correct—I’m not that bad—but it doesn’t hugely surprise me. So, no, please don't do that. September 19th What strange misc. items would you love to receive that you just haven't gotten for yourself?: Nothing I can think of off the top of my head. Fancy chocolates? How do you feel about franken polish? Are you okay with all chemicals, or would you prefer 3 free? Would you want glitter or holographic glitter? What colors would interest you? I had to look it up to see what it was, but I do this all the time. I don’t care too much for glitter or anything like that, but I’m all for different, fun colors. I really want a perfect teal or peacock blue polish--not too shimmery or blue (or green). Or a perfect coral (not too orange, not too pink). Dear witchee, how do you feel about lip balm? Favorite style (twist up tube, pot, tube with wand, etc.)? Favorite flavors? Flavors to avoid? Favorite brand? Do you need more right now or are you set? Are you one of those people who could never have enough lip balm even though you have a bowl on your dresser overflowing with them and 10 in your purse and an order for more on the way? I love lip balm and gloss. Anything to put on my lips, honestly. I don’t care what kind or what flavors, though I prefer Philosophy lip glosses to anything in the world, except maybe just regular Blistex. Korres lip butter is awesome too. Would you be interested in getting fountain pen inks or art supplies via JetPens and or DickBlick? (I know I have a wishlist on JetPens and just love using fountain pens in my artwork) No thanks. -For those interested in watercolors, how would you feel about getting a palette filled with paint from my watercolor tubes but not getting the paint tube itself? (kind of like this but without the covers for the compartments and bigger http://www.flickr.co.../in/photostream) I have absolutely no gift for drawing or painting. Decoupaging, I’m your girl. Decorating, I’m good at. Actually having to draw something? I can’t do jack. -How do you feel about getting art supplies in general? (copic markers, watercolor, brushes, paint, sketchbooks etc.) See above. Scrapbooking and jewelry supplies are more of my speed. -How do you feel about Threadless tshirts? I honestly only tend to wear true t-shirts if I’m sleeping in them (well, lounging in them before I go to bed). We have pretty strict rules about what we can and can’t wear at work and tshirts are out. Most of my clothes are work compliant, so I don’t tend to wear tshirts much. They’re cute though—I think I could wear Knotty and Nice or something like that and get away with it at work. If you were turned loose in a basic drug store (CVS, Walgreens - a pharmacy with attached mini-mart, basically!) with a $20 bill, what would you pick up? Probably a lipstick or lip balm, a nail polish, and/or a book. Darling Witchee, would you enjoy farmer's market pickled veggies (green beans, garlic, asparagus, etc) or fresh canned peaches or something of that nature? Fruits, yes. Veggies? Probably not. Except maybe corn or broccoli. Would any of that stuff really be good to get from the mail, though? Do you prefer color or white photographs? Nature or abstract? Either/or. I really like pictures of interesting doors and windows, though. I visit some place and I come back with lots of pictures of buildings for some reason. New Orleans is the best place for interesting doors and street signs, lamposts, etc. would you be interested in something like this? https://lostcrates.com/how-it-works Now that’s cool. I’m half tempted to do one for myself. Amigurumi, yes or no? No. I have a question! What are some of your favorite paintings? (famous or undiscovered?) Feel free to link to examples! “Summer” by Mucha and “My Sweet Rose” by Waterhouse. If you could have an image painted for you - sky is the limit - what would it be? A peacock. Name your 3 favorite scents for candles. 1) vanilla, 2) lavender, 3) something foody—I’m burning Marshmallow Fireside by Slatkin and Co. and it’s the best thing ever. Name your 3 favorite types/flavors of tea. 1) chai, 2) vanilla, 3) iced sweet tea (yes, I’m southern and considering that a type of tea September 18th Do you wear t-shirts? Are there particular things you like on them? Would you like one designed by your Witch? And, if you don't mind saying, what size t-shirt do you wear? I don’t tend to wear tshirts unless I’m going to bed. How do you feel about pumpkin scented things? Not perfume related, but soap, candles, etc.... Love it. Has anyone else heard of or does anyone else love Glamourkin? Never heard of it before, but they’re all kinds of cute. If you had an international witch, is there anything you would like from the UK? (Or Australia, Belgium, France any other country we have witches from. Nothing that I can think of besides perhaps Cadbury chocolate. Yum. Dear witchee, if you answered 'Mac' to the Mac/PC question previously issued by another participant, please tell me what kind of computer you have, what peripherals you own (like the wireless trackpad, wireless vs/wired keyboard and mouse), and whether you're interested in Apple-related items (stickers, keychains, other things with the logo, etc). I’m a PC kind of girl. SOCK PREFERENCES? I have none. Seriously—I’ll wear anything except perhaps over the knee socks. If I’m going that high, I might as well wear tights. Which I do. Is there anyone here who likes toe socks? You know, those socks with a place for each toe? Yep. I love any type of novelty sock—for some reason, the dichotomy of wearing a rather professional-ish outfit and something crazy on my feet cracks me up. September 17th Are you looking for a certain kind of DVDs to spruce up your collection right now? None that I can think of at the moment…I’m using youtube to get my fix of Star Wars deleted scenes (and don’t own a bluray player besides. As far as DVDs go, I tend to buy what I want pretty quickly (but that’s not a lot). The only thing I can think of is buying the Dexter box sets, but I’m pretty sure that’s just because I’m finally catching up on last season of Dexter. Perhaps a DVD of Labyrinth--I still only have it on VHS--and Disney movies that I didn't buy because I was too busy being mad that they didn't release Sleeping Beauty on DVD for a while. So I think that would be Beauty and the Beast and Mulan. I hate the Disney vault. Does anyone like postcards? Is anyone willing to be a Nacho witch for postcards? I’m not a huge postcard fan. I don’t live anywhere cool, so I won’t be too big a help in that direction. Anyone going to see any good concerts this fall? Sadly, no. I’m moving in less than a month, so everything is going towards that. No fun concerts for me. Do you like Star Trek? Original TV series, films, spinoff series, etc? Favorite characters? When I was a kid, I loved Star Trek: The Next Generation (I think that’s what it’s called). I had a pretty massive crush on Patrick Stewart until I realized that he looked like my grandpa. Not just a grandpa, but my specific grandpa. Crush killed instantly. September 16th Are you more prone to order out or cook at home? Would you be interested in cookbooks, kitchen utensils, and the like? If so, anything specific? I’m more likely to do microwave food and ready prepared food than actually cook or order out. I’d like to start learning to cook…it just sucks to cook for only one. New question: How do you feel about maple syrup? It’s good. Nothing amazing that I’d freak out over, but really good. How do people feel about little pocket shrines, maybe something inspirational/motivational to keep in their purses/backpacks/whatever? (Like these: http://www.art-shrin...cketshrines.htm) it’s just something else I’d have to lug around in my purse, along with the rest of the stuff. Cute idea, though. Do you like Star Wars? Original Trilogy? Prequels? Spin-offs? Favorite characters? Look at my user pic. I love Star Wars. Original trilogy only, though. Don’t get me started. But the original trilogy was a game changer for me—it made me realize that I was going to be a nerd and just embrace it. I finally had something that I liked more than I liked what people thought of me. It was wonderful. Favorite character? Leia when I was younger, for being everything a princess usually wasn’t. Now that I’m older, Luke. I’ve always found the pure hearted hero more interesting than a scoundrel with a heart of gold, and watching him grow up is probably the entire reason that the original trilogy still resonates with me. Do you like beef jerkey, I know some may be vegatarian, but where I live beef is a staple and beef jerkey abounds. If so do you it really thin, hard and crunchy or thicker and softer. (OK that borders on obscene)? Nope. Not a jerky eater. Also do you like or racier ecards from time to time and do you need to be warned if something may be not safe to open at work. I don’t mind them, but warn me in advance if it’s dirty. I work with children and often use my laptop near them. Doctor Who? Yay or nay? (please don't make me cry by saying nay) I feel like the world’s worst nerd for admitting this, but I’ve never see Doctor Who. I’m seriously ashamed. Anyone love Buffy/Angel? Yes-ish. I love season 1-5 of Buffy but could fill up an entire forum on my rage about season 6-7. Unfortunately, that rage kind of bled into my Angel watching as well, so I only saw the earlier seasons. How would you feel about gummies? Like, gummy bears? Gummy werewolves? Gummy vampires? Nah. I’m not a huge fan. It’s the texture. How would you feel about a totally original Gela-skin for your laptop/iPod/phone? Stickers? Decals? Neat! I have an itouch and a laptop. Since this is a Halloween round, what's your Creepy threshold? Are you a cartoon bats and smily pumpkins person or a skulls-and-bones the-dead-are-rising kind of person? Are your fairytales dark or Disney? I like it all—cheesy or creepy. I’m cool with creepy, except true ghost story kind of stuff. That freaks me out, though I’m not sure if I believe it in or not. Are your ears pierced, Witchee? Do you have any other piercings? Would you like to receive any items of jewelry for these piercings? Only my ears are pierced, but I’m cool with all kinds of earrings. I'm particularly partial to posts at the moment, but that changes constantly. How do you all feel about Whoopie Pies? Never had one. I just learned that it’s a southern thing from this forum. Now I feel like a bad southerner. Are they the same as Moon Pies? It sounds like it. Because I love me some Moon Pies. September 15th interested in anything from Lush? I love Lush. Do you blog? Would you like a header for your blog, a layout, etc? I don’t blog. Would you be interested in a handmade bookmark? I love books, so yes! do you like chex puppy chow or muddie buddies (ingredients: semi-sweet chocolate chips, PB, vanilla extract, powdered sugar, chex cereal)? would you want to get some from your witch / nacho witch? Never had it, but that sounds really good. How would you feel about receiving a Groupon deal for something in your local area? If there is anything you WOULDN'T like, mention that also. I’d love it. There’s nothing particularly that I wouldn’t use. do you like real sugar skulls? Things with sugar skull designs? Not really. Who here adores meringue? It’s okay.

amygirl83

September 17, 2011

The Girl Anachronism

Holy SW ?s, Batgirl!

September 21st Cthulhu: yay or nay? OMGYAY! Is there something that you wish you could do, but you keep putting it off? Get portraits of Ow1goddess and I taken. Put your current mp3player (I am the anti-apple, so no ipod ), winamp playlist, what have you, on shuffle, list the first 10 songs: Witchee, have you made (or are you planning to make) any Lab or Trading post orders soon? And if you did (or plan to), you should share what you're getting! I caved and ordered Fruit Bat Fruit Bath. And I think Ow1goddess is planning to order some Spun Sugar Spectre, but you could always just tell her not to. Do you have any interest in rocks? Not like, polished colorful stones.. but like... rocks. With geologic significance! I like rocks. I am a nerd. If they have significance, please tell me of it, so that when people admire my awesome rock I can tell them all about it! If your witch were to knit you a scarf/shawl/cowl, which would you prefer, and what features would you want? Would you prefer something light and drape-y or thick and warm? What kind of colors would you prefer? Do you have any fiber allergies or preferences? I tend to prefer natural fibers, but I love all kinds of scarves/shawls! I don't own any shawls or cowls at all, I'm perpetually knitting them for others and not myself. If you have a pet, could you please post a photo of it? I really need to see what your pet, if you have one, looks like. YAY TIME FOR SPOT PICTURES!! Do you like/own/wear/want fairy wings or something of the like? I like them, don't own any, and I'm not sure when I'd wear them. Of course, if they're amazing, I will find a time. How do you feel about terrariums? I feel that my cat may knock it over and eat the plants inside. What's your favorite horror movie? April Fools Day! If your witch was the practical type and wanted to include one or more of your everyday essentials, what would those include? I'm talking about the bath products, lotions, face lotions, teas, food, etc that you really use every day. I really need a better face lotion. The Hope in a Jar I have right now leaves me a greaseball by midafternoon. Not attractive. Jane Austen .. Yay or Nay? Pride and Prejudice, YAYAYAYAYAYAY! Jane Eyre, OH HELLS NO. I put up quotes I love in my office and studio to get me going, They range from goofy to sarcastic to inspirational... Are you interested in a hand painted quote? Do you have one in mind, or a topic in mind? Yes, I'm definitely interested! It sounds awesome! Nothing in particular comes to mind, though. I like Shakespeare? Do you like period or period-styled paraphernalia? Stuff like postcards, notecards, jewelry, office supplies, what-have-you? YES. If you like manga, comics, and/or graphic novels, what is it about them that you like, in general? The story, the art/style, etc? It's all about the story and the art. If you could choose a Smack from Villainess, what would it have in it? Limeade, Raspberry Plum, and either Spice Trade or Unearthed. If you could have a salon scent made, based on any artwork(s) what would it be? Ooh, I'd want the frescoes from the Villa of the Mysteries in Pompeii! This one is my favourite panel: "The two themes of this scene are torture and transfiguration, the evocative climax of the rite. Notice the complete abandonment to agony on the face of the initiate and the lash across her back. She is consoled by a woman identified as a nurse. To the right a nude women clashes celebratory cymbals and another woman is about to give to the initiate a thyrsus, symbolizing the successful completion of the rite." Are you scientifically curious and/or process-oriented? Would you like a project-type gift that allowed you do do something like make soap from scratch, take and (nontoxic-ly) develop photographs using a pinhole camera, use plant dyes on yarn or fabric, etc.? It sounds like fun, but I might not get around to actually doing it, depending on what it is. What's 'your' song/your theme song? Girl Anachronism, by the Dresden Dolls. What would be your superpower? I am outing myself big time as a Slytherin, and probably not the best of moral character here, but did anyone else watch the X-Files and remember Pusher? I totally want to be able to do that. NOT TO HURT PEOPLE. I just want the person at the registrar's office to send me a transcript, darn it! I want the person in customer service at Verizon to listen to me when I tell them I've already done the simple troubleshooting like resetting the router/computer. I want people to stop fighting on vent and raid like civil people! I want people to pay attention in class! Is that really so wrong? (Fair warning, though: I might use it to convince people they want to let me have the Ashes of Al'ar. It's clearly too girly for our big butch Taurens. Give it to the female Blood Elf priest instead of the Druid or the Shaman! It's a no-brainer! >_> ) Witchee, would you like a gently used BPAL tshirt? Yep, as long as it isn't one of the ones I already have! (Naughty and Nice from the last Yule Inquisition, Miskatonic Valley Yuletide Faire) Do you like homemade snack mixes? I know Puppy Chow was mentioned in a previous question, but what about healthier and more natural type snacks like granola or trail mix? You can put a lot of delicious and fun things into trail mix, yeah? If you say "Sure, I'd love some!" what kinds of things do you like/not like in those kinds of snacks, ie coconut flakes, raisins, certain nuts (allergies??), candy, etc. Give us your list of DO's and DON'Ts! I don't like coconut flakes, and I'm allergic to wheat. Other than that, as long as it's not too heavy on the raisins, anything goes! I love nuts! Do you like charm bracelets? If you had a bracelet, what sort of charms would you want on it? Favorite hobbies, symbols, whatever? I used to have one, but I just wouldn't wear it now, between my watch and other bracelets. September 20th Would you like any ecotools makeup brushes? They're kinda one of my favorite things ever, and they're animal-friendly and the handles are bamboo. And to top it all off, they work really well for applying makeup. Yes! Bring on the brushes! Do you like Lego? Especially mini-fig key chains, Lego block keychains, small Lego sets, etc? I like the extra-dorky Lego, like Lego Harry Potter things. I would love a Lego Snape! Since the previous question about "what would you buy from the Lab if you had unlimited funds, etc" left WAY too much to the imagination with no limitations (my answer was pretty much BUY ALL THE THINGS!), what would you do if you found a $50 bill on the ground and a nagging voice in the back of your mind told you that you HAD to spend it on BPAL or else face Death. Also, say they had free shipping (LOL) so don't factor that in. What would you get? And spend it all! Or as close to $50 as you can get. Halloween: Las Vegas, and Honey Hair Gloss! Are there any characters that you love or identify with? Love: Identify with: A question! If you are crafty, what's your personal art style? I'm not talking just about what art you like to look at, but what kind of art do you like creating? Do you have a "process" while you're creating beauty? Are there any Arcana Weenies that you MUST HAVE? So what say you? IS an "unexpected" visit/in-person witching OK? YES! I would love that! You could coordinate with Ow1goddess ahead of time! September 19th What strange misc. items would you love to receive that you just haven't gotten for yourself? How do you feel about franken polish? Are you okay with all chemicals, or would you prefer 3 free? Would you want glitter or holographic glitter? What colors would interest you? Dear witchee, how do you feel about lip balm? Favorite style (twist up tube, pot, tube with wand, etc.)? Favorite flavors? Flavors to avoid? Favorite brand? Do you need more right now or are you set? Are you one of those people who could never have enough lip balm even though you have a bowl on your dresser overflowing with them and 10 in your purse and an order for more on the way? I hate petroleum-based lip balms. Hate. But I love Long Winter Farm on Etsy! I could never have enough of those. My beloved Earl Grey melted this summer, but I have Vanilla Pear, Red Currant, Blueberry Lemonade, and Lime, but I seem to recall there are about a billion more on my Etsy faves list. Would you be interested in getting fountain pen inks or art supplies via JetPens and or DickBlick? (I know I have a wishlist on JetPens and just love using fountain pens in my artwork) It probably would be wasted on me. I like the black .35 rollerball pens. For those interested in watercolors, how would you feel about getting a palette filled with paint from my watercolor tubes but not getting the paint tube itself? (kind of like this but without the covers for the compartments and bigger http://www.flickr.co.../in/photostream) Sadly, I am not a painter. How do you feel about getting art supplies in general? (copic markers, watercolor, brushes, paint, sketchbooks etc.) How do you feel about Threadless tshirts? I love them! I keep meaning to buy the boat-neck House Brawl girly tee, but I keep not getting around to it. If you were turned loose in a basic drug store (CVS, Walgreens - a pharmacy with attached mini-mart, basically!) with a $20 bill, what would you pick up? Nail polish and eye liner! Darling Witchee, would you enjoy farmer's market pickled veggies (green beans, garlic, asparagus, etc) or fresh canned peaches or something of that nature? Bring. It. Do you prefer color or black-and-white photographs? Nature or abstract? This may not be helpful, but honestly I love all of those things. Would you be interested in something like this? https://lostcrates.com/how-it-works Sure! Amigurumi, yes or no? VERY YES! I have a question! What are some of your favorite paintings? (famous or undiscovered?) Feel free to link to examples! If you could have an image painted for you - sky is the limit - what would it be? Oh wow. This is hard. Name your 3 favorite scents for candles. Rehab: Lime, mint, and ozone get sorted out by French lavender and white musk. Crazy Bitch: An insanely fruity blend with hints of vanilla sugar. Cougar: An expert blend of blackberry and tart cranberry. Meow! Name your 3 favorite types/flavors of tea. Earl Grey, Matcha, and White. September 18th Do you wear t-shirts? Are there particular things you like on them? Would you like one designed by your Witch? And, if you don't mind saying, what size t-shirt do you wear? How do you feel about pumpkin scented things? Not perfume related, but soap, candles, etc.... Candle would be okay, but I don't want to smell of pumpkin myself, generally, as it reminds me so much of candles. Has anyone else heard of or does anyone else love Glamourkin? Some of them are awesome, some of them are not meaningful to me. My thought processes tend not to be so girly. I like "I promise you adventure", but not "Paint your sigil upon my heart" or "She sings a dove song". Dear witchee, if you answered 'Mac' to the Mac/PC question previously issued by another participant, please tell me what kind of computer you have, what peripherals you own (like the wireless trackpad, wireless vs/wired keyboard and mouse), and whether you're interested in Apple-related items (stickers, keychains, other things with the logo, etc). I have a late 2006 iMac, which is going to be replaced in the spring (I hope). I'm using a Razer keyboard and a Razer Naga mouse. Both are wired, because having my mouse or keyboard die in the middle of a raid is likely to result in severe inconvenience. I'm in charge of heals for my WoW 25-man raid. SOCK PREFERENCES? Would you like/wear a pair of these? http://www.ravelry.c...rary/yoga-socks If so, what color? Probably not. If I have an excuse to be barefoot, I don't want socks! Is there anyone here who likes toe socks? You know, those socks with a place for each toe? I do! I like toe sockies. I missed most of the crazy food team action, but I am another for team EAT ALL THE THINGS! I've never had brussels sprouts, though. And it has to be soy or turkey when it comes to team bacon. Oh, and there's the wheat-free thing. I guess I am Team Jewish and Team Gluten-Free! Stuff I like from across the Atlantic: Jelly Babies, Fruit & Nut bars, Cadbury Eggs, Paprika Pringles, any kind of candy, really. I don't think I can eat Allsorts any more, though, since I can't have wheat. If I could find a digestive that wasn't made with wheat, I would turn cartwheels. Same with Jammie Dodgers. I miss them so damn much. Dr Who fan? If I could only join one team, it would be TEAM TARDIS! I've been watching since I was a kid: Five is my Doctor! I am also so in love with Eleven! LOVE. Seriously. Matt Smith does a wonderful job of being The Doctor. I am going to have to stop talking about Doctor Who before people start staring. Anyone love Buffy/Angel? I didn't get big into Buffy, but that was mostly because the friends I had who were super into it were so annoying talking about it that it completely turned me off. Do you wear t-shirts? Are there particular things you like on them? Would you like one designed by your Witch? And, if you don't mind saying, what size t-shirt do you wear? I love t-shirts, I especially love geeky ones, and I would love one designed by my witch! How do you feel about pumpkin scented things? Not perfume related, but soap, candles, etc.... Not a huge fan. I prefer leafy scents for fall. Has anyone else heard of or does anyone else love Glamourkin? Never heard of it, but I'm willing to look into it! September 17th Are you looking for a certain kind of DVDs to spruce up your collection right now? Not really. Does anyone like postcards? Is anyone willing to be a Nacho witch for postcards? Sure, and sure! I can do Edgar Allen Poe-related postcards, the Poe Museum is right here in my hometown. Anyone going to see any good concerts this fall? I wish! The Indigo Girls are coming next month, but I don't think we're going to be able to afford it. Do you like Star Trek? Original TV series, films, spinoff series, etc? Favorite characters? In order of like: Next Gen (far and away my fave, I super love Data and Picard), TOS (SPOCK!), Voyager (for the holodoc and Janeway), DS9 (just haven't seen very much of this). Never got into Enterprise at all. September 16th Are you more prone to order out or cook at home? Would you be interested in cookbooks, kitchen utensils, and the like? If so, anything specific? If I'm going to eat in the house I'm probably cooking. I would definitely be interested in kitcheny stuff. Right now my biggest wish is one of those big flat bent things for icing cakes. New question: How do you feel about maple syrup? LOVE. But it has to be the real thing. I have family in Montreal, and when I was growing up we were kept supplied with homemade maple butter/maple syrup, etc., so if it's not 100%, I can tell. How do people feel about little pocket shrines, maybe something inspirational/motivational to keep in their purses/backpacks/whatever? (Like these: http://www.art-shrin...cketshrines.htm) Sure! Do you like beef jerkey, I know some may be vegatarian, but where I live beef is a staple and beef jerkey abounds. If so do you it really thin, hard and crunchy or thicker and softer. (OK that borders on obscene) Yes, but if it has soy sauce it can't be made with wheat. :| I don't want to break a tooth on the stuff, either. Also do you like or racier ecards from time to time and do you need to be warned if something may be not safe to open at work. Whatever you think is funny. Doctor Who? Yay or nay? (please don't make me cry by saying nay) YAY YAY YAY!!!!! I started watching Doctor Who on PBS in the 80s, and I was so thrilled when it came back in 2005! I loved David Tennant as the Doctor, and I love Matt Smith's Doctor, despite being super skeptical since he was so young. But love. OH AND AMY AND RORY AND RIVER A;LFJA;DJFA;LKDFJ;AGA;LKDJF;KAJDLKJF I have a couple spare Doctor Who stickers. If my witchee is a fan, would they like a couple Doctor Who stickers in their package? YES times infinity! Anyone love Buffy/Angel? I know I'm a bad geek, but I never got into this. I liked the original movie, but never really got into the show. How would you feel about gummies? Like, gummy bears? Gummy werewolves? Gummy vampires? Haribo forever! Gummi frogs, peach rings, HAPPY COLA, gummy worms, you name it. How would you feel about a totally original Gela-skin for your laptop/iPod/phone? Stickers? Decals? YES! I have an iPhone 4 with a green bumper. Since this is a Halloween round, what's your Creepy threshold? Are you a cartoon bats and smily pumpkins person or a skulls-and-bones the-dead-are-rising kind of person? Are your fairytales dark or Disney? Zombies! And I had a two-volume set of the real versions of fairy tales as a kid. When I watched The Little Mermaid and she didn't die at the end I was surprised! Are your ears pierced, Witchee? Do you have any other piercings? Would you like to receive any items of jewelry for these piercings? Yep, my ears are pierced more than once, even. How do you all feel about Whoopie Pies? As long as they don't contain wheat, I freakin' love them! September 15th Interested in anything from Lush? I'd rather have BPTP stuff, honestly. I used to be huge into LUSH, but I've replaced the soap with Paintbox, the scrub with Villainess, and the lotion with BPTP bath oils. Do you blog? Would you like a header for your blog, a layout, etc? I have a LiveJournal layout that I'm actually really happy with, but my Tumblr is HORRIBAD and I just can't seem to come up with something. I would love something for that! Would you be interested in a handmade bookmark? Absolutely! do you like chex puppy chow or muddie buddies (ingredients: semi-sweet chocolate chips, PB, vanilla extract, powdered sugar, chex cereal)? would you want to get some from your witch / nacho witch? Yes! It just has to be one of the non-wheat chex kinds! How would you feel about receiving a Groupon deal for something in your local area? If there is anything you WOULDN'T like, mention that also. do you like real sugar skulls? Things with sugar skull designs? Never had a real sugar skull. Sugar skull designs are hit or miss for me. Alicia's sugar skull necklaces are lovely, but I've seen some really hideous stuff out there. Who here adores meringue? I can take it or leave it, for the most part. September 14th Can you sum yourself (whether it be personality, life's goals, ethics, whatever) in 10 words or less? Wanted to be a surgeon, became actress, now nursing school. How about little bottles of booze? Ya wanna? What kind? Yes, yes, yes! Crazy things! Especially in awesome little bottles! What are your views on fudge and brownies? (Also, if you live in a warm place, where the fudge might melt, that'd be helpful to know. Or, if you're diabetic and fudge is death, that'd be useful to know, too.) I live in beautiful, scenic, bigoted Virginia, where the weather is schizophrenic. I'm also allergic to wheat, so don't use wheat flour in the brownies! They do make some tasty brownie mix that's wheat-free. Also, what about mochi? Love it, hate it, baffled by it? Love, but now I don't trust places here not to use wheat flour and I usually don't have access to an ingredient list. Anything from the update ya'll are liking? BPTP UPDATE OMG, I want like everything. Except the Candied Pumpkin perfume. Pumpkin is just not really my thing. I went into a lot more detail in the order anything question. Does anyone like kimchi? Not me. But I've only ever smelled it. :yikes: Would you be interested in a sample box(from somewhere like Birchbox or loosebutton)? Definitely! You have to place a Lab and Trading Post order. Right fuckin' now. No spending limits. What do you buy? OH HELLS YEAH. This is gonna get long. First, I'm going to hit the Trading Post. I'm buying Spun Sugar Specter bath oil, Castitas bath oil, (I'm a bath oil addict, but I don't have a problem or anything. .) The Orchards of Hell atmo. spray, Harvest Festival atmo. spray, Exotic Bazaar atmo spray, Sugar Skull soap, Streuobstwiese soap, and ALL THE HAIR GLOSSES (okay, okay, Honey hair gloss). Then I'd throw in the Halloween tissue tee (Idk my chest measurement but I'm a 32E), a pair of yoga pants (I'm 5'8", 11 stone, 29" waist, 40" hips; make of that what you will. I'm still losing weight and aiming for 9st 9.), and a pair of purple sockfeetz. Then I'd get a Goldfish Pool locket--the story is personally relevant since I was a professional actor. After that I'd hit up the Lab. I'd order a backup of Crowley (my first GC order ever, and boy did I hit it out of the park on that one), a bottle of Bordello (which I keep meaning to buy and never seem to get around to putting in the cart), and then I'd take chances on some 'weenies, but last year the 'weenies were a 100% washout on me, so I'm super wary here. What I really need is decants, but since money is no object here I went down the LE page and hit add to cart on anything that looked good. The first thing in was Sonnet D'Automne, which looks like the biggest hit of the bunch for me. It's tempting to get a bottle of Samhainophobia, which I bought in 2007 and still abso-fraggin-lutely love. I also am tempted by the Vampire Bride, Nymphae Avernales, The Glittering Apple of the Stars, Elegy IX: The Autumnal, Pumpkin Princess, and La Calavera Catrina. And since Blood Moon is still up, in it goes. Paintbox Soapworks - anything you're interested in, in general or from the latest update? YES YES YES. It's all on my Etsy faves, but I want Cicada and Guy Fawkes and Indian Summer soaps! Do you guys have any sports that you follow obsessively? How about favorite teams and/or athletes I don't follow anything but Doctor Who obsessively, and that's not a sport. If we're talking American football, I go for Green Bay. I was on my college's varsity fencing, and football/soccer team. Senior year I was captain of the Sabre team, too. How do you feel about notebooks/journals/stationery? Anything you need or particularly like? I love notebooks! My preference is for ones with perforations for tearing sheets out cleanly. Other than that, I'm not particularly picky, though I prefer that they not be made it China, and have some recycled content. Does confetti/glitter make you angry or fill you with glee? Glitter makes me angry. Confetti is fun! Fabulous witches and witchees, perhaps you all could note of you've received MeiLin's goodies? Or if you want? I have not and I am open to the idea! How do you feel about stuffed animals/plushies/general soft, cuddly things? If you like them, what kind of animals would you be interested in? I'm picky about plushies, but the most recent acquisition on that front is an amigurumi adiposeling (Doctor Who again!) from DixieHellcat who ROCKS MY SOCKS. I love it! Before that, I got a wind rider hatchling (yes, I play WoW. For the Horde!) How interested would you be on somewhat personalized bottle cap labels? Like these that I did? Okay, confession: this question was on a page that I skipped, but I'm assuming that these are for BPAL bottles? If so, YES! When you're miserably sick (*sniffle, cough!*) what are the things that comfort you the most? Honestly? My wife and my kitty. Snuggles, back/foot/face rubs, and just knowing someone cares help so much. So maybe e-cards? Ooh, and food that's not full of dairy. I am so unhelpful here, aren't I? *hangs head* What constitutes ultimate luxury to you? (go crazy!) Expensive truffles. Ridiculously HTF BPAL. Silk or cashmere sock or lace yarn. What do you really NOT want? Things that suck? I don't know where this question is headed... September 13th How would you feel about kitchen towels and other similar household objects, if they are pretty or a souvenir? Sure, I don't really use them in the kitchen, but I can stick them in the bathroom! Our bathroom is green and blue. How did you dress up for your last party or compulsory-formal-dress occasion? Little black dress with a simple necklace, freshwater pearl french hook earrings, and Fluevogs. Do you enjoy puzzles/riddles? (Cryptograms, Sudoku, Crossword, Jigsaw, etc) The only kind of puzzles I don't love are slide puzzles. September 12th Would you like to receive e-books? And if so, in what format? Probably not, the only e-reader I have is my iPhone. Would you be interested in a felted handbag? Do any of these styles appeal to you? http://tinyurl.com/3o2epzl (there's at least one guy-friendly style, too!) Yes, and I'll even check out the linked ones in a few minutes. Are there are patterns, motifs, etc that you especially like? Not that I can think of at the moment! Witchee, would you be interested in having a special tea cup/coffee mug/glass to drink out of? I so would! If you're a tea drinker, is there any specific tea you would like to receive, not just the kind/flavor but also the type/packing--i.e., tea bags, loose tea, compressed, etc? I happily accept all teas, provided that they are not strongly chamomile or mint. September 11th Anyone here like caramels? Sea salted caramels?!?! Yes, and HELLS YES. Would you like a hand dyed or hand painted scarf or wrap or other item? If so, what colors/designs/fabrics do you like? I would LOVE it! I'd love hand dyed/ hand painted yarn as well! I like green, silver, black, blue, purple, and red. :3 And another question; anyone like anything in particular from Think Geek? I have a wish list there, it's in my questionnaire! Pinterest, do you have boards you want to share or are you following anyone with great boards you want to share? I have yet to check out pinterest.

childoftime

September 17, 2011

xscpx's Switch Witch 2011 Questions!

Switch Witch Questions part 4

Are you more prone to order out or cook at home? Would you be interested in cookbooks, kitchen utensils, and the like? If so, anything specific?Cook at home!!! I'm always interested in exotic cookbooks. I am especially into Japanese and Indian cuisine right now. I'm looking for a good French book as well. I'm pretty much set on utensils. I have way more than is necessary! The only thing I really want at this point is a cooling rack for my baked goods. New question: How do you feel about maple syrup? I hate the store stuff. I would be willing to try real maple syrup. How do people feel about little pocket shrines, maybe something inspirational/motivational to keep in their purses/backpacks/whatever? (Like these: http://www.art-shrin...cketshrines.htm) The link wouldn't work for me, but I think the idea is wonderful! Do you like Star Wars? Original Trilogy? Prequels? Spin-offs? Favorite characters? Only with all of my being!!!! Darth Reven, Mara Jade, Naga Sadow, and Darth Vader. Do you like beef jerkey, I know some may be vegatarian, but where I live beef is a staple and beef jerkey abounds. If so do you it really thin, hard and crunchy or thicker and softer. (OK that borders on obscene)- I find it very icky. Also do you like or racier ecards from time to time and do you need to be warned if something may be not safe to open at work. I don't have restrictions at work so I'm game for anything! Doctor Who? Yay or nay? (please don't make me cry by saying nay) YAY!!! I have a couple spare Doctor Who stickers. If my witchee is a fan, would they like a couple Doctor Who stickers in their package? YAY!!! Anyone love Buffy/Angel? Not Angel, but I loved the Buffy series. Spike was my favorite! How would you feel about gummies? Like, gummy bears? Gummy werewolves? Gummy vampires? Gummies = WIN especially sour ones! (just need to be gluten free) How would you feel about a totally original Gela-skin for your laptop/iPod/phone? Stickers? Decals? Epic! If I start PA school in January, I will need a new laptop and I will need to make it awesome! Since this is a Halloween round, what's your Creepy threshold? Are you a cartoon bats and smily pumpkins person or a skulls-and-bones the-dead-are-rising kind of person? Are your fairytales dark or Disney? I LOVE it all!!! Are your ears pierced, Witchee? Do you have any other piercings? Would you like to receive any items of jewelry for these piercings? My ears are pierced, but I don't change my earrings ever. The ones I wear are sentimental. How do you all feel about Whoopie Pies? What in the world is a Woopie pie? Are you looking for a certain kind of DVDs to spruce up your collection right now? The only one I am looking for is HP and Deathly Hallows Part 1. Does anyone like postcards? Is anyone willing to be a Nacho witch for postcards? Yes and yes! Anyone going to see any good concerts this fall? Kamelot with Simone Simmons next week! Do you like Star Trek? Original TV series, films, spinoff series, etc? Favorite characters? I like it, but not nearly as much as I love Star Wars. Do you wear t-shirts? Are there particular things you like on them? Would you like one designed by your Witch? And, if you don't mind saying, what size t-shirt do you wear?I live in tshirts! I wear a large in babydoll sizes and a medium in standard. (I'm heavy in the boob area so I need some material there!)I tend to wear band shirts, anime characters, and general kid stuff (harry potter, etc). I also LOVE Jinx tees and I have many "geek" tees. I would LOVE one designed by me witch! That would rock! How do you feel about pumpkin scented things? Not perfume related, but soap, candles, etc....LOVE! Has anyone else heard of or does anyone else love Glamourkin? Never heard of it. Googling now! If you had an international witch, is there anything you would like from the UK? (Or Australia, Belgium, France any other country we have witches from.Yes!!! postcards!!!!! Also pictures of the area would be wonderful and I would love to frame! Also, any cheesy touristy things (like I <3 Paris plastic Eiffel Towers) are awesome! SOCK PREFERENCES?I like below ankle socks since I have thick calves (14 years of dancing + gymnastics) and the higher socks tend to look funny on me or cut off my circulation. I like rainbows and silly characters but most of all I like Asian theme things like dragons and cheery blossoms. Would you like/wear a pair of these? http://www.ravelry.c...rary/yoga-socks If so, what color?I like jewel tones, like an emerald green would be awesome! Is there anyone here who likes toe socks? You know, those socks with a place for each toe? YES!!!!

xscpx

September 17, 2011

misscoldheart's Blog

More Switch Witchery....

Are you looking for a certain kind of DVDs to spruce up your collection right now? We mostly watch internet tv, but would love The Dark Crystal, Always Sunny in Philadelphia, and House! Does anyone like postcards? Is anyone willing to be a Nacho witch for postcards? Sure, post cards are neat! Anyone going to see any good concerts this fall? Maybe gonna go see Amanda Palmer and Neil Gaiman...maybe gonna go see CSS...I missed both Rasputina and Jucifer, but c'est la vie, have seen them all before anyway. Do you like Star Trek? Original TV series, films, spinoff series, etc? Favorite characters? No thanks, at all. Are you more prone to order out or cook at home? Would you be interested in cookbooks, kitchen utensils, and the like? If so, anything specific? We usually cook at home- well, I'm the one who cooks. We have a few vegan cookbooks (veganomicon, eat drink and be vegan, vegan cupcakes, and vegan express) but would love any of the "how it all vegan" series, some cute kitchen utensils like spatulas, measuring cups, really whatever. We don't have any cupcake tins so that would def be awesome. New question: How do you feel about maple syrup? It's ok. Only all natural, please. No high fructose corn syrup, please. How do people feel about little pocket shrines, maybe something inspirational/motivational to keep in their purses/backpacks/whatever? (Like these: http://www.art-shrin...cketshrines.htm) sure, I'm a sucker for that kind of thing. Do you like Star Wars? Original Trilogy? Prequels? Spin-offs? Favorite characters? Eh, not a super big fan but a kid I used to nanny loved it so I would watch it with him. Kitt Fisto is my favorite (mainly because we have the same name- diff spelling- and his last name is Fisto. haha, never gets old) Do you like beef jerkey, I know some may be vegatarian, but where I live beef is a staple and beef jerkey abounds. If so do you it really thin, hard and crunchy or thicker and softer. (OK that borders on obscene)- vegan all the way- gonna have to pass on this... Also do you like or racier ecards from time to time and do you need to be warned if something may be not safe to open at work. ha, no warning necessary. Doctor Who? Yay or nay? (please don't make me cry by saying nay) I don't have enough information to answer this. Unfortunately I have had limited exposure but it's been recommended! I have a couple spare Doctor Who stickers. If my witchee is a fan, would they like a couple Doctor Who stickers in their package? again, see above. Anyone love Buffy/Angel? No thanks. Never got into it. How would you feel about gummies? Like, gummy bears? Gummy werewolves? Gummy vampires? If it is gelatin-free then bring it on! How would you feel about a totally original Gela-skin for your laptop/iPod/phone? Stickers? Decals? sure! something witchy and purple would be great. or a unicorn. I have a macbook pro 13 in and an htc evo 4g. Since this is a Halloween round, what's your Creepy threshold? Are you a cartoon bats and smily pumpkins person or a skulls-and-bones the-dead-are-rising kind of person? Are your fairytales dark or Disney? no disney, but fairytales are cool. creepy is fine, but nothing clichee. Are your ears pierced, Witchee? Do you have any other piercings? Would you like to receive any items of jewelry for these piercings? I am about 1/2 inch or 5/8 inch in my ears, but I can also wear dangles or hoops, but please no metals other than .925 sterling, titanium, or implant grade steel (allergies!!) wood and stone is also fine. How do you all feel about Whoopie Pies? again, if it's vegan I'm all over it. otherwise please avoid. Do you blog? Would you like a header for your blog, a layout, etc? not thanks Would you be interested in a handmade bookmark? sure! do you like chex puppy chow or muddie buddies (ingredients: semi-sweet chocolate chips, PB, vanilla extract, powdered sugar, chex cereal)? would you want to get some from your witch / nacho witch? is it vegan??? I used to eat this stuff as a kid! How would you feel about receiving a Groupon deal for something in your local area? If there is anything you WOULDN'T like, mention that also. sure! we are new in town so its been fun trying new stuff on groupon. do you like real sugar skulls? Things with sugar skull designs? sure- the designs are neat. Who here adores meringue? man, my great aunt used to make these awesome meringue cookies....sadly it is all made of egg whites so probly a no go. If you're a tea drinker, is there any specific tea you would like to receive, not just the kind/flavor but also the type/packing--i.e., tea bags, loose tea, compressed, etc? mighty leaf vanilla bean, but they also have awesome chocolate/desserty ones that i've wanted to try. basically anything- loose or in bags- except red tea (dunno, just cant get with it) Any witchee's with a ravelry account have any favourited patterns that cost money that would be a welcome gift? any cute/fun crochet pattern, esp for scarves, hats, fingerless gloves or mittens. Witchee, do you have any symbols or totems that have special meaning for you? seal of solomon, doe, hamsa From the Weenie Update....what are you most wanting to try? boo, devils night, sonnet d'automne, la calavera catrina Social Media? - i dont get this question....i am not really super into any of it though so maybe that's why! how much do you like jewelry? like, if you were to get a shit ton of it during the round, how excited would you be? YES, esp if it involves raw crystals or gemstones. but please note my nickel allergy... Muppets: yea or nay? eh, no thanks Do you have an affinity for Calvin and Hobbes, Peanuts, The Far Side, and other comic strips? If so, which is your favorite? no thanks. Favorite Mythological Creature?: unicorns are pretty sweet. esp the flying ones. edited to add: mermaids Expanding on the hair question - does anyone like those flower clips for the hair that are big right now?? sure! Would you like any ecotools makeup brushes? They're kinda one of my favorite things ever, and they're animal-friendly and the handles are bamboo. And to top it all off, they work really well for applying makeup. Heck yeah! I'm a sucker for makeup brushes and I always see these in target and have to wander around the store with them in the cart and then put them back on the way out cuz "I already have brushes" Do you like Legos? Especially mini-fig key chains, Lego block keychains, small Lego sets, etc? I am a nanny so I spend a good part of my time making these for the kiddos. I'm not really into HAVING a lego thing, but I enjoy putting them together. So probly skip that...I've got no place to put it! Since the previous question about "what would you buy from the Lab if you had unlimited funds, etc" left WAY too much to the imagination with no limitations (my answer was pretty much BUY ALL THE THINGS!), what would you do if you found a $50 bill on the ground and a nagging voice in the back of your mind told you that you HAD to spend it on BPAL or else face Death. Also, say they had free shipping (LOL) so don't factor that in. What would you get? And spend it all! Or as close to $50 as you can get. Oh man...I guess...I would buy Sprinklecake and Sugar Spectre....or Devil's night??? Oh NOOOOOO this is to hard! Are there any characters that you love or identify with? Enid from Ghost World. Tank Girl. Janeanne Garofalo's charcgter in Romy and Michelle's HS Reunion. Um...THE LAST UNICORN. Red Riding Hood. another tuffy! I'm sure I will think of a million to add later... A question! If you are crafty, what's your personal art style? I'm not talking just about what art you like to look at, but what kind of art do you like creating? Do you have a "process" while you're creating beauty? I do a lot of embroidery, painting, drawing/sketching and sometimes all of these together. the process depends on what I'm working on. if it is a custom thing for someone I draw it up or make the pattern and get to work. otherwise I spend a lot fo time doing research and gathering reference materials for inspiration, doing a lot of sketching, and then start working on the piece. I make a lot of my own canvases (out of materials that aren't canvas) so that is a fun thing to do as well. I also like shopping for art supplies like paint brushes, acrylic paints, prisma colors (which I would love to have a set of if anyone has any lying around...) embroidery floss (the kind that comes apart- not "craft thread"), hoops, etc. Are there any Arcana Weenies that you MUST HAVE? never tried this brand, but Haint sounds good! So what say you? IS an "unexpected" visit/in-person witching OK? uh...HA. I mean...I like spontaneous events...as long as I know exactly when and where it will occur...so please bear this in mind! September 19th What strange misc. items would you love to receive that you just haven't gotten for yourself?: oh maaaaan.....so many. But here are a few: these awesome mounted butterlies that have glass on the backside so you can flip it over and see the camouflage on their undersides. octopus in a jar. medical oddity books (or mutter museum books- we passed on these when we visited there and I have regretted it ever since!) I saw this awesome locket with a bumblebee on it that I loved. oh god. I could go on and on. How do you feel about franken polish? Are you okay with all chemicals, or would you prefer 3 free? Would you want glitter or holographic glitter? What colors would interest you? oh maaaaaan, i just looked at a blog about this and though I don't wear nail polish these look super badassssss! Jeezzzz. The bright glitter ones def make me wish I could do it but it just looks weird on my nails for some reason... Dear witchee, how do you feel about lip balm? Favorite style (twist up tube, pot, tube with wand, etc.)? Favorite flavors? Flavors to avoid? Favorite brand? Do you need more right now or are you set? Are you one of those people who could never have enough lip balm even though you have a bowl on your dresser overflowing with them and 10 in your purse and an order for more on the way? I LOVE LIPBALM/GLOSS. My very fav was a moonalisa chocolate and lavender one I got a while back in a swap. I also love Tokyo Milk (have opera mint and let them eat cake, but I am SO DOWN to try others) I also LOVE the aveda lip glaze (I have cherry blossom but would love to try raspberry tea) and if they even make it anymore, lip venom was one of my favs I haven't gotten in FOREVER. pots or wands are best for me- I like clear or a slight redish/pinkish tint. please, I prefer non animal tested/natural products though. Most flavors are good- i just really don't like artificial fruit flavors (or even natural citrus ones) but mint, vanilla, cocoa, etc. are great!! oh yeah, and badger balm cocoa butter balm rules. also, the badger double sided one- i was gonna buy one of them but i put it back at the last second. I had the rose tourmaline in my hand. Also, Smith's Minted Rose is AMAZING. LOVE. OH MAN: ok I gotta add somethin: TOKYOMILK DARK Lip Elixirs. Just discovered these- have smoked salt but would love to try dead sexy (or really any of them- they are so awesome!!!) Would you be interested in getting fountain pen inks or art supplies via JetPens and or DickBlick? (I know I have a wishlist on JetPens and just love using fountain pens in my artwork) I have a quill pen (which I got as a gift over a decade ago and have never used) but I don't know about fountain pens?? I had a nice pen I got in HS from my dad that broke recently...I really do like pens, so really SURE. black ink, please. What I would really love to add to my art supply collection is some prisma colors and gouache. But pens are always welcome! -For those interested in watercolors, how would you feel about getting a palette filled with paint from my watercolor tubes but not getting the paint tube itself? (kind of like this but without the covers for the compartments and bigger http://www.flickr.co.../in/photostream) SURE. I'm into paints -How do you feel about getting art supplies in general? (copic markers, watercolor, brushes, paint, sketchbooks etc.) HECK YES. srsly, anything is welcome. I can use it allll (except right now I can't use oil paints due to lack of studio space and small apt with furry friends.) -How do you feel about Threadless tshirts? I have liked some of them in the past! I havent looked recently, but I mean tshirts are cool. I can wear a medium and up (If its really big I can make a dress or something with it so that is cool!) If you were turned loose in a basic drug store (CVS, Walgreens - a pharmacy with attached mini-mart, basically!) with a $20 bill, what would you pick up? Oh god. makeup. its sad to say cuz I have so much of it but I am SUCH A SUCKER. black mascara, some lip balm. brushes. two braids are my default hairstyle (its the only way to keep my hair from smelling like spoiled milk after work!! YIKES!) so I have been looking for some small hairbands that don't snap after one-two uses. Darling Witchee, would you enjoy farmer's market pickled veggies (green beans, garlic, asparagus, etc) or fresh canned peaches or something of that nature? HECK YES- And if you make pepper jelly I am a huge fan!!! Do you prefer color or white photographs? Nature or abstract? It depends. Both are nice, but abstract is relative. Nature and landscapes are cool. I love flower macros. would you be interested in something like this? https://lostcrates.com/how-it-works EFF YES. Amigurumi, yes or no? I love making them and I think the dolls and animals dressed as dolls are totally adorable!!!! I have a question! What are some of your favorite paintings? (famous or undiscovered?) Feel free to link to examples! I love just about anything Mark Ryden has done. but my favorite is fur girl. that entire series is right up my alley though. i am also obsessed with Mucha's "byzantine head; the brunette" If you could have an image painted for you - sky is the limit - what would it be? someone's interp of "Venus in Furs" which is the best song ever written. Name your 3 favorite scents for candles archipelago candles madagascar, this awesome pillar candle i had before that was blue and smelled kinda like sweet vanilla something??? I'm not a big candle person, bit these ones RULEd. Name your 3 favorite types/flavors of tea earl grey, anything with cocoa in it (mighty leaf has these!!) and mighty leaf vanilla bean September 18th Do you wear t-shirts? Are there particular things you like on them? Would you like one designed by your Witch? And, if you don't mind saying, what size t-shirt do you wear? I wear them a lot to work. anything from a (mens) M on up (can make dresses with larger sizes). I would love an awesome one with some unicorns or something on it. How do you feel about pumpkin scented things? Not perfume related, but soap, candles, etc.... hm...maybe? I dunno. I'm not CRAZY about it, but I don't hate it. Has anyone else heard of or does anyone else love Glamourkin? its a neat idea but I know i'd never wear it. If you had an international witch, is there anything you would like from the UK? (Or Australia, Belgium, France any other country we have witches from. YES, anything. When I was a teen I had a few pen pals in Oz and UK and I LOVED getting packages from them. Dear witchee, if you answered 'Mac' to the Mac/PC question previously issued by another participant, please tell me what kind of computer you have, what peripherals you own (like the wireless trackpad, wireless vs/wired keyboard and mouse), and whether you're interested in Apple-related items (stickers, keychains, other things with the logo, etc). I have a 13 in macbook pro aluminum...I have a bag for it, but no hardcase, mouse, or other special things. The Speck hard case has caught my eye for a while but i never got it. Oh and I have a silicone keyboard cover. SOCK PREFERENCES? I live in sock dreams country so I have many socks...but can always use more! I love LONG ones. I have a pair of long stripy thigh high SOCKS. over the knee is my fav, with designs. but I have wide calves so it's a good bet to try the sock dreams website for their "plus size" reccs. I have also been IN LOVE with the welovecolors.com tye dye tights!!!! the pink, purple, and black (plus size) ones are AWESOME. and the reg size (one size, not plus on these) of the foot traffic combed cotton tights is always a winner. Would you like/wear a pair of these? http://www.ravelry.c...rary/yoga-socks If so, what color? I have yoga socks, but I mean, sure! Purple! Is there anyone here who likes toe socks? You know, those socks with a place for each toe? only yoga socks. I used to wear toe socks a lot when I was younger though. they're a little too wacky for me now...hehe Witchee, would you like a framed photograph and of what? I love antique portraits/family photos. esp ones that look creepy and are really sepia. September 21st Cthulhu: yay or nay? Hellllll Yes! Is there something that you wish you could do, but you keep putting it off? yes. i procrastinate. its in my nature. I mean, most fo the things are practical like "organize the kitchen drawers" or "write for an hour every day" but I can't think of anything wild or crazy for this one. Put your current mp3player (I am the anti-apple, so no ipod ), winamp playlist, what have you, on shuffle, list the first 10 songs: 1. Jack Off Jill- Losing His Touch 2. Sonic Youth- I Wanna Be Your Dog (cover) 3. Le tigre- Tell You Now 4. Kim Wilde- Action City 5. Hole- Doll PArts 6. Aimee Mann- The Great Beyond 7. Los Chicos- Escondate En Un Rincon 8. Motorhead- We Are Motorhead 9. Charming Hostess- Adam 10. Throwing Muses- And A She Wolf After the War Witchee, have you made (or are you planning to make) any Lab or Trading post orders soon? And if you did (or plan to), you should share what you're getting: I am probly gonna get the Sprinklecake (and waiting on my decant circle order to decide about the others I listed way above from the weenies, though I have last year's Boo! so I'm debating on if I should get this year's) I would like to get the things I listed above from the BPTP weenie stuff but dunno if we can do it this time around, really. (Not to get all heavy on you or anything but my beloved canine friend passed away tragically last month and my other dog had to have a major surgery (unfortunate chain of events leading up to this) so we are a bit strapped for the time being after all the vet bills) Do you have any interest in rocks? Not like, polished colorful stones.. but like... rocks. With geologic significance! Sure! I like nature If your witch were to knit you a scarf/shawl/cowl, which would you prefer, and what features would you want? Would you prefer something light and drape-y or thick and warm? What kind of colors would you prefer? Do you have any fiber allergies or preferences? oooooo.....purple, turquoise, grey would be my color choices. I love a cowl or a scarf. Synthetic fibers please (the soft mid weight stuff is so nice as a scarf!) and if it were lighter that would be cool but I am pretty crazy about winter stuff, coming from MN- just not sure how practical a heavy scarf is here in OR yet... If you have a pet, could you please post a photo of it? I really need to see what your pet, if you have one, looks like. my cat, Squid my beloved Ramona. Its insane how much I miss her. Our little guy, Boris, when he was a puppy. He's a year and a half old 75lb monster now!! Do you like/own/wear/want fairy wings or something of the like? No thank you- I loved them as a kid/teen though! How do you feel about terrariums? I think they are cool but I have nowhere to put one What's your favorite horror movie? Jeeeeeez.....Either The Shining or...No, it's The Shining. If your witch was the practical type and wanted to include one or more of your everyday essentials, what would those include? I'm talking about the bath products, lotions, face lotions, teas, food, etc that you really use every day. Well, we use Dr. Bronner's Peppermint Soap for showers. I use Evan Healy Chamomile day cream every day as well as Villainess slick! oil. And we use the Tom's whole care peppermint (or some kind of mint...) toothpaste. Also, I forgot, but Egyptian Magic. It's pricey so please don't feel obligated but really, I need to get more of this so mostly its just a reminder to myself. Jane Austen .. Yay or Nay? Sadly I have never read her, though i could try it!! I put up quotes I love in my office and studio to get me going, They range from goofy to sarcastic to inspirational... Are you interested in a hand painted quote? Do you have one in mind, or a topic in mind? It would say "LET GO!" Do you like period or period-styled paraphernalia? Stuff like postcards, notecards, jewelry, office supplies, what-have-you? Yep If you like manga, comics, and/or graphic novels, what is it about them that you like, in general? The story, the art/style, etc? sometimes the story is cool, but the art is def what i like about it. but i'm particular. no anime or manga- mostly tank girl and sandman If you could choose a Smack, what would it have in it? hmmm....probly candyfloss and vanilla bean? if you could have a salon scent made, based on any artwork(s) what would it be? mucha's brunette!!! Are you scientifically curious and/or process-oriented? Would you like a project-type gift that allowed you do do something like make soap from scratch, take and (nontoxic-ly) develop photographs using a pinhole camera, use plant dyes on yarn or fabric, etc.? yes, i love stuff like this! What's 'your' song/your theme song? Venus in Furs What would be your superpower? GERMVISION!!! (i could see them but also transmit them on to things. and it would also be a teleport. i have been cultivating this answer for YEARS) Witchee, would you like a gently used BPAL tshirt? Sure! men's M or larger, please Do you like homemade snack mixes? I know Puppy Chow was mentioned in a previous question, but what about healthier and more natural type snacks like granola or trail mix? You can put a lot of delicious and fun things into trail mix, yeah? If you say "Sure, I'd love some!" what kinds of things do you like/not like in those kinds of snacks, ie coconut flakes, raisins, certain nuts (allergies??), candy, etc. Give us your list of DO's and DON'Ts! If it is vegan then YES!!! I'm down for whatever, but things with candies or chocolate are a nice treat since many from the store aren't vegan. Do you like charm bracelets? If you had a bracelet, what sort of charms would you want on it? Favorite hobbies, symbols, whatever? crystals, stars, probly a mermaid and a unicorn. Mystical stuff!!! Here are more answers!!! Part 3 of Switch Witch Qs

misscoldheart

September 17, 2011

lorizav's Blog

SW Ketchup

Are you more prone to order out or cook at home? Would you be interested in cookbooks, kitchen utensils, and the like? If so, anything specific? Cook at home, don't need cookbooks, or utensils though New question: How do you feel about maple syrup? I love real maple syrup and the maple sugar you can buy up north (I miss New York) How do people feel about little pocket shrines, maybe something inspirational/motivational to keep in their purses/backpacks/whatever? (Like these: http://www.art-shrin...cketshrines.htm) No thanks, nothing survives in my purse Do you like Star Wars? Original Trilogy? Prequels? Spin-offs? Favorite characters? Nope Do you like beef jerkey, I know some may be vegatarian, but where I live beef is a staple and beef jerkey abounds. If so do you it really thin, hard and crunchy or thicker and softer. (OK that borders on obscene)-Absolutely HATE it, but thanks anyway Also do you like or racier ecards from time to time and do you need to be warned if something may be not safe to open at work. Sure why not, don't need to warn cuz I won't have time at work to open it. Doctor Who? Yay or nay? (please don't make me cry by saying nay) Sorry but NAY I have a couple spare Doctor Who stickers. If my witchee is a fan, would they like a couple Doctor Who stickers in their package? Again NAY Anyone love Buffy/Angel? NOPE, NAY, Sorry How would you feel about gummies? Like, gummy bears? Gummy werewolves? Gummy vampires? I like gummies and gummy sours How would you feel about a totally original Gela-skin for your laptop/iPod/phone? Stickers? Decals? No thank you Since this is a Halloween round, what's your Creepy threshold? Are you a cartoon bats and smily pumpkins person or a skulls-and-bones the-dead-are-rising kind of person? Are your fairytales dark or Disney? I like creepy and I like cute too Are your ears pierced, Witchee? Do you have any other piercings? Would you like to receive any items of jewelry for these piercings? Yes they are pierced, but I am allergic to metals and have trouble with earrings especially How do you all feel about Whoopie Pies? Meh September 15th interested in anything from Lush? Not really Do you blog? Would you like a header for your blog, a layout, etc? Only blog is now on BPAL for SW so no I have no need for anything like that Would you be interested in a handmade bookmark? No thanks have several and don't really use them do you like chex puppy chow or muddie buddies (ingredients: semi-sweet chocolate chips, PB, vanilla extract, powdered sugar, chex cereal)? would you want to get some from your witch / nacho witch? Sure How would you feel about receiving a Groupon deal for something in your local area? If there is anything you WOULDN'T like, mention that also. No thank you, I really don't have much time for such do you like real sugar skulls? Things with sugar skull designs? They are ok Who here adores meringue? Not me September 14th How about little bottles of booze? Ya wanna? What kind? No thanks What are your views on fudge and brownies? (Also, if you live in a warm place, where the fudge might melt, that'd be helpful to know. Or, if you're diabetic and fudge is death, that'd be useful to know, too.) YUM, but I do live in FL Anything from the update ya'll are liking? BPTP UPDATE maybe the candied pumpkin perfume oil Does anyone like kimchi? nope Would you be interested in a sample box(from somewhere like Birchbox or loosebutton)? not familiar with those companies, but love samples You have to place a Lab and Trading Post order. Right fuckin' now. No spending limits. What do you buy? No spending limit? Well dammit one of everything Paintbox Soapworks - anything you're interested in, in general or from the latest update? Don't know them either-you people are enabling me Do you guys have any sports that you follow obsessively? How about favorite teams and/or athletes Hate sports How do you feel about notebooks/journals/stationery? Anything you need or particularly like? No thanks I have a ton Does confetti/glitter make you angry or fill you with glee? Glee Fabulous witches and witchees, perhaps you all could note of you've received MeiLin's goodies? Or if you want? I don''t understand the question How do you feel about stuffed animals/plushies/general soft, cuddly things? If you like them, what kind of animals would you be interested in? No thanks When you're miserably sick (*sniffle, cough!*) what are the things that comfort you the most? sleep What constitutes ultimate luxury to you? (go crazy!) Not having to work anymore What do you really NOT want? clothes September 13th How would you feel about kitchen towels and other similar household objects, if they are pretty or a souvenir? I like kitchen towels and rectangular table cloths How did you dress up for your last party or compulsory-formal-dress occasion? A wedding last weekend, I was a bridesmaid. Black below the knee dress, pearls, pearl earrings, calla lily bouquet Do you enjoy puzzles/riddles? (Cryptograms, Sudoku, Crossword, Jigsaw, etc) NO Witchee, would you be interested in having a special tea cup/coffee mug/glass to drink out of? Don't really need any more September 12th Would you like to receive e-books? And if so, in what format? don't really have a way to read them If you have kids, would you be interested in getting things for them? And if so, what are they interested and what sizes are the wearing now? Yes, I have a 10 year old step daughter, she is very girly. I'll share goodies with hubby too. If you're a tea drinker, is there any specific tea you would like to receive, not just the kind/flavor but also the type/packing--i.e., tea bags, loose tea, compressed, etc? I like loose. See wishlist for flavor ideas

lorizav

September 17, 2011

BelleAnge's Blog

Switch Witch

September 17th Are you looking for a certain kind of DVDs to spruce up your collection right now?: Season 6 of Criminal Minds, any season of True Blood, Princess Bride, Field of Dreams, 8 Seconds, The Birds Does anyone like postcards? Is anyone willing to be a Nacho witch for postcards?: I love postcards. They are impossible to find where I live. Anyone going to see any good concerts this fall?: None planned but I want to see Randy Montana Do you like Star Trek? Original TV series, films, spinoff series, etc? Favorite characters? : Nope September 16th Are you more prone to order out or cook at home? Would you be interested in cookbooks, kitchen utensils, and the like? If so, anything specific?: I am over run with kitchen stuff New question: How do you feel about maple syrup?: I've never tried the real thing How do people feel about little pocket shrines, maybe something inspirational/motivational to keep in their purses/backpacks/whatever? (Like these: http://www.art-shrin...cketshrines.htm) : Not really my thing Do you like Star Wars? Original Trilogy? Prequels? Spin-offs? Favorite characters? : Not a fan Do you like beef jerkey, I know some may be vegatarian, but where I live beef is a staple and beef jerkey abounds. If so do you it really thin, hard and crunchy or thicker and softer. (OK that borders on obscene)-: Love it. I do like mine a little thick Also do you like or racier ecards from time to time and do you need to be warned if something may be not safe to open at work.: Sounds fun Doctor Who? Yay or nay? (please don't make me cry by saying nay): Not a fan I have a couple spare Doctor Who stickers. If my witchee is a fan, would they like a couple Doctor Who stickers in their package? : This was my question so I am the one giving the stickers Anyone love Buffy/Angel?: I liked the shows. I was a bigger fan on Angel than Buffy. How would you feel about gummies? Like, gummy bears? Gummy werewolves? Gummy vampires? : I love gummy candy How would you feel about a totally original Gela-skin for your laptop/iPod/phone? Stickers? Decals? : I don't have a laptop or iphone. My MP3 player is too small for anything Since this is a Halloween round, what's your Creepy threshold? Are you a cartoon bats and smily pumpkins person or a skulls-and-bones the-dead-are-rising kind of person? Are your fairytales dark or Disney? : I love creepy Are your ears pierced, Witchee? Do you have any other piercings? Would you like to receive any items of jewelry for these piercings?: I have two sets of holes in my ears How do you all feel about Whoopie Pies?: I get them a lot here. I like the red velvet with cream cheese filling.

BelleAnge

September 17, 2011

Asterisk

2011 SW Questions & Help:

All condiments and extra info will be here, or linked here. I know it's been stated in the SW thread, but just to reiterate, I really do not expect to get any of the expensive/rare things on my wishlists, they're simply a reference for what my tastes are! Updated - 9/20/2011 - More questions added! Edited some of the older questions to add more info, sorry for any tl;dr... Links: 2010 SW Q&A, BPAL wishlist, non-BPAL wishlist, Etsy wishlist, colors I like. Favorite etailers/stores: JetPens, Sock Dreams, ThinkGeek, Goth Rosary, Blizzard store, Incense Guru, Paintbox Soapworks, Valve Store (TF2/Portal), Nocturne Alchemy, Solstice Scents, Jinx. Favorite flavors/foods: Garlic, vanilla bean, avocado, lime, anchovies, truffles, white chocolate, coffee, raspberry, strawberry, fig, honey, hard candies, mints, gummies (mini gummi bears, cola bottles, sour belts), caramels, pumpkin, sweet tea, assam, PG Tips, korma, brie, Biscoff cookies and more. I collect: Pens, notebooks, pins, rings, smellies, stickers, Re-ment (Japanese miniatures), music. Other misc. things I'm a fan of: Rifftrax, dubstep, art deco, art nouveau, cheesy/racy/dark humor, words, radio shows (Brothers Faversham, Cabin Pressure), internet memes, road trips, nudibranchs, Renaissance art & sculpture. And the Q&A: Added 9/19: September 19th What strange misc. items would you love to receive that you just haven't gotten for yourself? I can't think of any right off the bat, but it's likely I will as soon as I walk away for a minute. If I think of anything I'll put it on my non-BPAL wishlist. How do you feel about franken polish? Are you okay with all chemicals, or would you prefer 3 free? Would you want glitter or holographic glitter? What colors would interest you? That'd be interesting, I've never had one before, just bog standard ones from the store - for colors, the ColourLovers link up at the top should give a basic idea of what I like. Both types of glitter are fine, though I will say I'm curious about crackle polishes. Dear witchee, how do you feel about lip balm? Favorite style (twist up tube, pot, tube with wand, etc.)? Favorite flavors? Flavors to avoid? Favorite brand? Do you need more right now or are you set? Are you one of those people who could never have enough lip balm even though you have a bowl on your dresser overflowing with them and 10 in your purse and an order for more on the way? Yeah, I'm definitely one of those people that always has tons of them (and subsequently loses one or two on any given day) - I don't so much like orange, since it tends to smell and taste fake (to me). Other citrus fruits are okay, and despite that I'm not a huge fan of eating chocolate, I love how it smells. Basically the same rules apply to everything else - if it's fruity or foody I'll take it! Any style is fine and I don't really have a favorite brand. Would you be interested in getting fountain pen inks or art supplies via JetPens and or DickBlick? Yes, I love JetPens! And Dick Blick, but I shop there less often. I keep thinking I should visit their brick and mortar store in my city, but it's a bit of a drive and subsequently I'm torn between that and paying for shipping, which I'm too cheap to do since the store's right there, and so on ad infinitum. For those interested in watercolors, how would you feel about getting a palette filled with paint from my watercolor tubes but not getting the paint tube itself? Ooh, that looks fun! How do you feel about getting art supplies in general? (copic markers, watercolor, brushes, paint, sketchbooks etc.) I'd love them! How do you feel about Threadless tshirts? I like most of the designs though I've never bought a Threadless tee before. If you were turned loose in a basic drug store (CVS, Walgreens - a pharmacy with attached mini-mart, basically!) with a $20 bill, what would you pick up? A bag of chips and a drink. I'd save the rest for BPAL. Darling Witchee, would you enjoy farmer's market pickled veggies (green beans, garlic, asparagus, etc) or fresh canned peaches or something of that nature? Mm, I absolutely would. Do you prefer color or white photographs? Nature or abstract? I like them all. Would you be interested in something like this? https://lostcrates.com/how-it-works Yes! Amigurumi, yes or no? Yes! I have a question! What are some of your favorite paintings? (famous or undiscovered?) Feel free to link to examples! If you could have an image painted for you - sky is the limit - what would it be? A huge city floating in the sky above the clouds or anchored on some impossible rock formation. The city itself could look like Asgard (Thor movie) or Bioshock Infinite (dunno if all the floaty stuff has a name), or Dalaran (World of Warcraft). Or, anything with lots of spires and windy streets and all that jazz! Name your 3 favorite scents for candles Sandalwood/amber, foody (as in cakes, vanilla, chocolate, spices), fruity. Name your 3 favorite types/flavors of tea I have to pick just three? Blasphemy! Well, fine: PG Tips, Assam, Fruits of Summer (Twinings) September 18th Do you wear t-shirts? Are there particular things you like on them? Would you like one designed by your Witch? And, if you don't mind saying, what size t-shirt do you wear? Yes - anything that fits my interests, or just a nice looking design that's not related to anything in particular, and I would love a custom design. In crewnecks I can wear a small or medium (M is probably safer), in ladies' between L and 2XL depending on brand. Measurements are at the top of the post. How do you feel about pumpkin scented things? Not perfume related, but soap, candles, etc... I love 'em - I was especially fond of B&BW's Perfect Autumn (I think that was the name, anyway) line a while back, I wish I'd stocked up on those candles. Has anyone else heard of or does anyone else love Glamourkin? I looked them up for the first time just now, they're very nice but I'm not sure I'd wear a pendant like that. If you had an international witch, is there anything you would like from the UK? (Or Australia, Belgium, France any other country we have witches from. Fruit gums. *drool* I can't think of anything else in particular, but I love getting trinkets or food from around the world. Sock preferences? I like otks and thighhighs, though I've been admittedly getting chubby lately so...got the big calves and thunder thighs goin' on. I like the really short ones too for those rare occasions that I actually wear close toed shoes. Would you like/wear a pair of these? http://www.ravelry.c...rary/yoga-socks If so, what color? Sure - they look really comfy. Teal, dark brown or green. Is there anyone here who likes toe socks? You know, those socks with a place for each toe? They're okay. I wear them infrequently. September 17th Are you looking for a certain kind of DVDs to spruce up your collection right now? Sherlock, Hustle, Psych, Good Eats, How It's Made, Leverage (yeah, slightly obsessed with the con artist shows lately ). Does anyone like postcards? Is anyone willing to be a Nacho witch for postcards? Yes and yes! Anyone going to see any good concerts this fall? I haven't planned for any, but if I hear of some I might. Do you like Star Trek? Original TV series, films, spinoff series, etc? Favorite characters? I like it. Don't really have favorites, I like the original, Enterprise and the reboot. Witchee, would you like a framed photograph and of what? Sure - I like images of the horizon/sky, water, animals and still lifes. Added 9/16: September 16th Are you more prone to order out or cook at home? Would you be interested in cookbooks, kitchen utensils, and the like? If so, anything specific? Oh, I love cookbooks and cooking. Nothing specific, all of my stuff is kind of beat up, so be it a replacement or something new, it would be loved. New question: How do you feel about maple syrup? Great stuff. How do people feel about little pocket shrines, maybe something inspirational/motivational to keep in their purses/backpacks/whatever? I like the idea but am not sure how long one would last in my bag. Do you like Star Wars? Original Trilogy? Prequels? Spin-offs? Favorite characters? Used to, but not much anymore. I like General Grevious. I loved the (2D) Clone Wars miniseries, possibly more than any other part of the canon/media. Do you like beef jerkey, I know some may be vegatarian, but where I live beef is a staple and beef jerkey abounds. If so do you it really thin, hard and crunchy or thicker and softer. TBH I can't recall having thin and crunchy jerky, but I'd be open to trying it. Also do you like or racier ecards from time to time and do you need to be warned if something may be not safe to open at work. Just a [NSFW] would be nice - odds are I won't have time at work to check, but it never hurts to be careful. Doctor Who? Yay or nay? DW love! I have a couple spare Doctor Who stickers. If my witchee is a fan, would they like a couple Doctor Who stickers in their package? Hell yeah, I would. Anyone love Buffy/Angel? Never watched them. How would you feel about gummies? Like, gummy bears? Gummy werewolves? Gummy vampires? I love gummies. How would you feel about a totally original Gela-skin for your laptop/iPod/phone? Stickers? Decals? I have a gelaskin for my very old iPod, but do not need others. Regular ol' decals and stickers though, I would love! Since this is a Halloween round, what's your Creepy threshold? Are you a cartoon bats and smily pumpkins person or a skulls-and-bones the-dead-are-rising kind of person? Are your fairytales dark or Disney? I like cute-creepy as much as actually creepy, to a certain extent. I'd rather you not make cutouts of the monsters from Amnesia: The Dark Descent and arrange for them to pop out of my box, for example. (Actually now that I think about it, that would be a fantastic idea...) Are your ears pierced, Witchee? Do you have any other piercings? Would you like to receive any items of jewelry for these piercings? I have two piercings in one ear and just one in the other, and sure, earrings would be cool. How do you all feel about Whoopie Pies? This is the first time I've heard of these, they sound great though, especially with some sort of pumpkin spice flavor? September 15th Interested in anything from Lush? Not really. I used to be but I'm not finding much there that I'm interested in anymore. Do you blog? Would you like a header for your blog, a layout, etc? I do not. I have a tumblr but all I do is post pictures. Would you be interested in a handmade bookmark? I would love it, as long as it's not too thick and clunky. Do you like chex puppy chow or muddie buddies? Would you want to get some from your witch / nacho witch? I'm not enthused about them but I might nibble on some. I could share with my roommate. How would you feel about receiving a Groupon deal for something in your local area? If there is anything you WOULDN'T like, mention that also. I absolutely would! I'm not very outdoorsy, and I don't go to spas, high end places (restaurants/shops), clubs or bars, so if that leaves anything... Do you like real sugar skulls? Things with sugar skull designs? Well, what I was told is that the real ones aren't for eating, but if they are, so much the better. I do love them, edible or not! Who here adores meringue? It's so sweet I wouldn't eat a lot, but I love it. Added 9/14: September 14th Can you sum yourself (whether it be personality, life's goals, ethics, whatever) in 10 words or less? I might, but I'd have to think for quite a while about it... How about little bottles of booze? Ya wanna? What kind? I don't drink much, so that's actually the perfect amount, haha. Any kind would be cool, though I like sweeter and girlier drinks. What are your views on fudge and brownies? (Also, if you live in a warm place, where the fudge might melt, that'd be helpful to know. Or, if you're diabetic and fudge is death, that'd be useful to know, too.) They're all right. I bake other stuff from scratch but I tend to just get brownie mix (the extra moist and fudgy kind) 'cos I'm not so picky about them. Also, what about mochi? Love it, hate it, baffled by it? Love it, especially with kinako. Anything from the update ya'll are liking? Honey Pumpkin Stout & Sugar Skull Soaps, Candied Pumpkin. Does anyone like kimchi? I love it! Would you be interested in a sample box (from somewhere like Birchbox or loosebutton)? Sure! You have to place a Lab and Trading Post order. Right fuckin' now. No spending limits. What do you buy? Aside from 'ten of everything' - probably the luchador/RAINN scents specifically and some other LEs. General stocking up sort of thing. Paintbox Soapworks - anything you're interested in, in general or from the latest update? Avast, The Queen is Dead, This Charming Man, Indian Summer, Smiling Jack, Gold/Frankincense/Myrrh, The Englishman, Pick-a-Duck - all sound amazing! Do you guys have any sports that you follow obsessively? How about favorite teams and/or athletes? Nah. How do you feel about notebooks/journals/stationery? Anything you need or particularly like? Ooh, I love them. I browse JetPens more than any sane person should. Does confetti/glitter make you angry or fill you with glee? In manageable amounts it's all right. If I know it's there in advance I'll just open the package outside. I know, no fun. Fabulous witches and witchees, perhaps you all could note of you've received MeiLin's goodies? Or if you want? I don't recall, which means probably not, so sure! How do you feel about stuffed animals/plushies/general soft, cuddly things? If you like them, what kind of animals would you be interested in? I have several, and I like them but don't know if I have room for much more. Maybe little ones? How interested would you be on somewhat personalized bottle cap labels? Like these that I did? Not really, I like writing my own. When you're miserably sick (*sniffle, cough!*) what are the things that comfort you the most? A big mug of hot tea, cozy pajamas and some light fare on tv (or my computer) to watch or do - rewatching old movies or playing casual games most likely. What constitutes ultimate luxury to you? (go crazy!) A multi-storey house with tons of separate rooms for all of the things I'd collect, being such a luxuriously rich person and all , definitely a library and gallery, maybe a smaller room for my smellies, a huge kitchen and a personal chef. 'Course I'd shoo them out when I wanted to do it on my own, which I would, because I'd have a fully stocked pantry and top of the line appliances. Oh, and I'd probably have some pets too, like a Welsh corgi and a rainbow boa. Am I sounding delusional enough yet? What do you really NOT want? Lipstick and yarn. The former, I don't wear, and the latter, I probably wouldn't use and I'd feel bad just having it sitting there when there are many deserving yarnies it could go to. Unless it's part of a kit or something, that I'd probably try. September 13th How would you feel about kitchen towels and other similar household objects, if they are pretty or a souvenir? Sure! I like practical stuff. How did you dress up for your last party or compulsory-formal-dress occasion? Jeans and a nice shirt? I don't recall, actually! Don't go to those often. Do you enjoy puzzles/riddles? (Cryptograms, Sudoku, Crossword, Jigsaw, etc) Yes, I certainly do. September 12th Would you like to receive e-books? And if so, in what format? I don't have an e-book reader, so alas no. If you have kids, would you be interested in getting things for them? And if so, what are they interested and what sizes are the wearing now? I don't, no. Would you be interested in a felted handbag? Do any of these styles appeal to you? http://tinyurl.com/3o2epzl (there's at least one guy-friendly style, too!) Ooh, 15 looks lovely. Are there are patterns, motifs, etc that you especially like? I like art deco-y stuff. I'm a nerd so I like some game/comic related emblems, I think I mentioned them below. Witchee, would you be interested in having a special tea cup/coffee mug/glass to drink out of? I sure would! If you're a tea drinker, is there any specific tea you would like to receive, not just the kind/flavor but also the type/packing--i.e., tea bags, loose tea, compressed, etc? I love all kinds! Added 9/13: I am fond of the thrift. Do you mind lightly used goods? Please be specific! For instance, I'm a little squicked by used clothing, but I don't mind any other used goods (i.e. books, glassware, games, DVDs, whatever.) I agree on the clothing part - outerwear and accessories are probably all right. Other stuff is perfectly fine! Do you have an Etsy shop? Do you know of any Etsy shops that are Switch Witch friendly? I don't (well, I have an Etsy account, but I just use it to favorite stuff), and the only SW-friendly shop I know of is tarty's. Would a gift or a postcard from Disneyland make you squee with delight or puke into your mail box? I'm not a huge Disney fan but they do have some cute characters. what are your favorite types of Halloween candy? Nothing in particular. I like fudge skulls but they seem hard to find somehow. Gummies? Do you prefer soap or shower gel? Please give examples of your favorite scents or brands. Soap, as I don't have a loofah and they tend to fall apart on me when I have used them in the past. Scrubs tend to stick together well enough to use without, I think. I like foody, spicy, resinous and fruity scents - basically anything that I'd like in a perfume. How do you like your chocolate? For example with nuts, mint, peanut butter, caramel? Mint and caramel. Beads! Do you use them? Would you want some? What sorts of beads do you like? They're pretty and all but I probably wouldn't use them, I'm not so good at making jewelry. Anyone here like caramels? Sea salted caramels?!?! Oh, yes please! Would you like a hand dyed or hand painted scarf or wrap or other item? If so, what colors/designs/fabrics do you like? That would be really nice - I like feathers, wings, swirly designs, words, music, that kind of thing. This was a question before, but does anyone here like stones? Just pretty polished stones for use in whatever purposes? They're pretty but I don't know if I'd have a place to put them. September 10th What #1 actor, director, author and/or musician are you obsessed with? At the moment? Robert Glenister. I just started watching this show he's on, Hustle, and aaah. I just want to have coffee with him and a chat and go shopping for old books and we can be friends, right? Right? (So adorable.) And really it doesn't hurt that his character is undoubtedly the coolest on the show. Same goes for Benedict Cumberbatch and Chris Evans. Are you interested in anything from the Villainess Bad Apples update? Oh yes, it all looks good! Just Right and Discord especially. What are your top three "I want to try them but I think I'll never get to try them" (or, "I've tried them and I want moar moar moar, but I don't think I'll ever get any") scents/bath oils/sprays? Want to try: 1. Storyville 2. The Confectionary 3. Crypt King Luckily at the rate I go through them I don't think there's anything yet that I have a burning desire to hoard, as long as I have at least a partial bottle. Maybe Love's Philosophy or Snake Charmer would be fantastic to have a bit extra of, but really I'm not worried. Is there a particular artist and piece that you would like a print of? If so, what is your max size that you could spare on your walls? Pretty much anything by Mucha. I'll make room, seriously. If you are in to beauty and makeup related stuff, what kind of stuff do you like? What is your skintone and hair color? Are there any beauty products you've wanted to try but just never purchase? I like mineral/loose eyeshadows though I have to admit I use them very rarely. I just like the colors. I have dark hair and fair skin, I guess. Do you like coffee or tea? Would you be interested in trying some different types? Ohhh yes. Both. Finally bought a french press recently, so much easier and better than those drip ones. I'd love to try new types! Are there any CDs/Albums you've been wanting but haven't bought yet? What format do you prefer? (i.e. mp3, actual cd, record, etc) The (new) Tron soundtrack, any Ratatat or Gnarls Barkley album. And I like mp3s, makes it easier - though I do find a charm in getting hardcopies (so to speak). Are you going away for any part of this round? Nope. Would you like to receive a mix-CD from your Witch? Yes, absolutely! If your witch were going somewhere on a vacation during the round, would you want a little souvenir? Sure, that'd be lovely! Do you enjoy any outdoor activities? Do you have a favorite form of "exercise"? Not really. If anything I'll do a bit of aerobics indoors, workout videos and all that. Any witchee's with a ravelry account have any favourited patterns that cost money that would be a welcome gift? I'm not a yarnie, sorry. Do you work/study at a desk and enjoy interesting or cute office supplies? Ooh yes. JetPens is a veritable trove of stuff to drool over. Witchee, are you a fan of musicals? If so, which ones? Not particularly. I just happen to like certain songs from them, like Popular from Wicked, nearly all of Les Mis, and The Lady's Paying from Sunset Boulevard. September 9th Do you like to burn incense? If so, what are your favorite kinds...sticks? cones? resins? What are your favorite scents? Sticks / cones are easier - anything that stands upright. I've got some charcoal discs and I like how pungent resins and loose incense are, but it is a bit inconvenient so I don't go for it nearly as often. I love Fred Soll and Nippon Kodo - I think one of our own forumites also had a shop, and the scents were great, but I can't recall their store name and they may have had to close. It was a while ago, and my memory is failing me right now. Harry Potter - a fan? If so, what house are you? Sort of. I like Slytherin but I am probably a Hufflepuff. :c If you were to receive a gift card, what places would you like to get one from? Gosh...Amazon would be nice and easy, Villainess and Nocturne Alchemy I think, both also sell gift cards, as do JetPens and Sock Dreams. Is there a particular myth/folktale/legend/fairytale/godstory that you're drawn to? Not particularly. If you RP, tabletop, forum, or otherwise... Do you have any original characters you'd like to see art of? If so, please give information! Even if it's a link to a web page or a profile or picture! I don't do any of those, but I have OCs. I'll have to tidy up the profiles for posting. If you could see anything, what would it be? Can be a person, an event, a landmark or monument, an object, etc. And it doesn't have to be on this planet, or in this time period, or in this reality! Pretty much any fantasy / sci-fi world. Warhammer / 40k would be interesting, if enormously dangerous. Discworld would be nice too. Nearly any part of Europe during the Renaissance. When you are having a really rough day, what do you like to do/have to make it a little brighter? Crank up the music, watch a movie or just play some vidyagames. Or all three at once. What are your thoughts on comics? Any you like? Any you have been wanting to try? Favorite characters? I like xkcd, Looking For Group and Penny Arcade. Non-webcomics, One Piece, Toriko, Kongoh Banchou, Eyeshield 21, Yakitate! Japan and others. Are you musical? Do you play an instrument, and if so, what? If not, what do you wish you could play or do? I can play the piano and clarinet - wouldn't mind learning violin someday, but just don't have the time lately. Does anyone garden? And if you do, what do you grow? If not, would a starter garden kit be something you'd be interested in? I don't, but I sure would be interested. Do you decorate for Halloween? Is your decorating taste elegant, kitschy and fun, or scary? Not a lot of festivities in this neighborhood, so I don't really decorate. Witchee, do you have any symbols or totems that have special meaning for you? Not particularly. I like some logos and such from games, but they're not particularly close to my heart or personal. Is anyone fond of programs like Adopt a Tree/Highway/Library/Manatee/Acre of Rainforest/etc?: I haven't really participated before. September 8th From the Weenie Update....what are you most wanting to try? Pumpkin Princess, Sonnet D'Automne. I think I've already got decants of these on the way though. Who's into nail polish? What colors/brands? China Glaze sexy in the city, Orly's halleys comet and it's not rocket science. Those are the only ones I have (wow, completely misread this question when I was first answering it) but those are the types of colors I like. Is there a quote (or lyric or part of a poem) that really resonates with you or is your favorite? Can't think of any just at the moment... Dream candle? Scent, color, type (tealight, votive, pillar, jar, etc.), throw... I'd have to say a jar candle. Nice strong throw. Something with amber, patchouli, honey, vanilla, sandalwood, tonka, cocoa, etc. Do you like knitted goodies? If so, what would you like and what colors? Legwarmers, armwarmers or a scarf. My favorite colors are at the top of the post! Would you be interested in homemade edibles that are NOT sweets? Any specifics? Sure, I'll try anything! What GC do you live in mortal terror of the lab discontinuing, but never get around to buying? Wilde, Dorian, Black Opal. To be honest I do have 5mLs of them but backups would be terrific too. Yo, yarnies! Do you Ravelry? If so, who are you over thar? I am not and do not. Social Media? Not on it much, sorry. Will add to the stalking & services spreadsheet if I do. Do you have wishlists for non-BPAL e-tailers? And if so, could you provide a link or a list? I'll get around to it, I promise, haha. I'll post them here, at the top, when I do! Witchee, do you use a PC or a Mac? PC. I like customization. What is your favorite animal? Snakes, rats, cats, dogs, birds of prey. What are you going to be for Halloween? Dunno yet. If you could have a piece of oil painting jewelry (pendant, pair of earrings, or ring) with absolutely anything painted on it, what would it be? Hrm, the Assassin's Creed logo, Chaos (Warhammer 40k) or Horde insignia. I'm a gigantic nerd, yeah? Maybe some swirly designs or geometric shapes / patterns, or something Escher-like would be cool as well. How do you feel about nick-knacks? I like them, but not too many - not sure when I'll have to move next. What traditions (family, holiday, or otherwise) are important to you? Ehm. Don't really have any. I try to get friends together every few weeks, that's about it. Do you like going to the movies? Yeah, once in a while, I almost always try to go matinees though as it's way more affordable. What are your favorite restaurants? Diners. Do you play any video games? Lots! Do you like any anime? Manga trumps anime for me. I'm a fast reader (I think) and I can always go back and look at the pretty pictures! Do you have an E-reader/iPad/something similar that you need a cover/case for? Nope. How much do you like jewelry? like, if you were to get a shit ton of it during the round, how excited would you be? I like jewelry, but wouldn't say that I need a ton of it. How would you like to receive some of your Witch's favorite recipes, tailored to your likes/dietary restrictions? And specific wants? I'd love to! Do you need any boxes to store your smellies in? What would you store in said hypothetical box--imps, bottles, supplies, all of the above? Imps more so than bottles - I've got a ton but they're all kind of jumbled in boxes and jars. Muppets: yea or nay? I haven't watched it enough to say. Do you have an affinity for Calvin and Hobbes, Peanuts, The Far Side, and other comic strips? If so, which is your favorite? Fox Trot! Favorite Mythological Creature? Gryphons, other cute critters. Do you like hair things barrettes, headbands, flowers Nah, I don't use much aside from regular hair elastics. Expanding on the hair question - does anyone like those flower clips for the hair that are big right now? No thanks.

Duck Mountain

September 17, 2011

Alethia's Switch Witch Help!

September 15/16 Ketchup with Relish!

What do you really NOT want? I will love and cherish anything my lovely Witch sends to me. Really. I’ve got a tough exterior, but I’m a huge softie, and have already picked out a special corner for stuff from my Witch Do you blog? Would you like a header for your blog, a layout, etc? No blog for me. Would you be interested in a handmade bookmark? YES! Do you like chex puppy chow or muddie buddies (ingredients: semi-sweet chocolate chips, PB, vanilla extract, powdered sugar, chex cereal)? would you want to get some from your witch / nacho witch? (note - I dont follow the recipe exactly...mine have more choc/pb yumminess) Yes, please! If I could make a request, though? No peanut butter How would you feel about receiving a Groupon deal for something in your local area? If there is anything you WOULDN'T like, mention that also. I love the idea of Groupon, but unfortunately they’re only available in Colorado hours from where I live. So I’ll pass, thanks How do people feel about little pocket shrines, maybe something inspirational/motivational to keep in their purses/backpacks/whatever? Love, love, love! My life is kind of (read: a lot) stressful, and this sounds like a great way to remind myself to slow down. Do you like Star Wars? Original Trilogy? Prequels? Spin-offs? Favorite characters? I greatly prefer the original trilogy to the prequels, and am a huuuuuuge Star Wars fan! Do you like beef jerky, I know some may be vegetarian, but where I live beef is a staple and beef jerky abounds. If so do you it really thin, hard and crunchy or thicker and softer. Please to be sending me all your beef jerky I like it every which way! Doctor Who? Yay or nay? (please don't make me cry by saying nay) I’ve never seen Doctor Who *runs and hides* Anyone love Buffy/Angel? Never seen it! Witchee: How would you feel about gummies? Like, gummy bears? Gummy werewolves? Gummy vampires? Gummies are totally cool by me. Since this is a Halloween round, what's your Creepy threshold? Are you a cartoon bats and smily pumpkins person or a skulls-and-bones the-dead-are-rising kind of person? Are your fairytales dark or Disney? I much prefer cartoon bats and smiley pumpkins for decorations (iz a fraidy cat!), but love dark fairytales. Team Sherlock or team Watson? Sherlock FTW! Team Marvel or DC? Gaaah! Don’t make me choose!!!! Are your ears pierced, Witchee? Do you have any other piercings? Would you like to receive any items of jewelry for these piercings? I have pierced ears only and love earrings of all kinds! Whoopie pies? Never had one, but they sound awesome. Who here likes to receive cosmetic, skin care, perfume samples (of the sephora sort-not just BPAL), makeup brushes etc etc. I love makeup, but in reality wear very little of it. I stick with my staples and don’t vary from them, so cosmetic or skin care samples would be wasted on me.

Alethia

September 17, 2011

Seismogenic's Blog

Fall 2011 SW ketchup!

September 15th interested in anything from Lush? Nothing immediately comes to mind, but I've used some of their soap before, and it's nice. Do you blog? Would you like a header for your blog, a layout, etc? I've been meaning to get back into blogging, but I haven't really done so yet. When I do, I'd rather come up with my own design, I think. Would you be interested in a handmade bookmark? Yes! do you like chex puppy chow or muddie buddies (ingredients: semi-sweet chocolate chips, PB, vanilla extract, powdered sugar, chex cereal)? would you want to get some from your witch / nacho witch? Om nom nom nom. How would you feel about receiving a Groupon deal for something in your local area? If there is anything you WOULDN'T like, mention that also. I've never looked at Groupon before. I am intrigued! September 14th Can you sum yourself (whether it be personality, life's goals, ethics, whatever) in 10 words or less? Nerdy awkward scientist musician cartoonist Californian cat-owner asexual How about little bottles of booze? Ya wanna? What kind? I think you need a permit to ship alcohol within/to California, so this is probably a bad idea. What are your views on fudge and brownies? (Also, if you live in a warm place, where the fudge might melt, that'd be helpful to know. Or, if you're diabetic and fudge is death, that'd be useful to know, too.) I definitely live somewhere where the fudge would melt, but I do love fudge. Brownies a little less so; for some reason, chocolatey cakey things kind of knock me out. Also, what about mochi? Love it, hate it, baffled by it? Love it! Anything from the update ya'll are liking? BPTP UPDATE Does anyone like kimchi? Yes! Would you be interested in a sample box(from somewhere like Birchbox or loosebutton)? Not particularly. You have to place a Lab and Trading Post order. Right fuckin' now. No spending limits. What do you buy? Oh dear. Uh. From the Lab, bottles of Tree of Life, Pallas Athene, Carceri d'Invenzione, Elegy IX: The Autumnal, Mictecacihuatl, Nothing But Death, The Night Hag Visiting the Lapland Witches, Triumph of Death, The Seekim, and the Zoom. Go go Salons and LEs! Paintbox Soapworks - anything you're interested in, in general or from the latest update? I'd never heard of them before. That Old Masters set looks interesting; I love how it's packaged. Also intrigued by Cicada, all the more so because BPAL's Brood XIX didn't work on me. Do you guys have any sports that you follow obsessively? How about favorite teams and/or athletes I wouldn't say I'm obsessive, but I follow the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL and the San Francisco Giants in MLB. How do you feel about notebooks/journals/stationery? Anything you need or particularly like? I really like nice notebooks and writing paper. My problem is that I'm never completely sure what to put in them. I figure I should use nice paper for out-of-the-ordinary things, and then I never figure out what the things are. I need to convince myself it's totally fine to take physics notes in a Moleskine, for example! Does confetti/glitter make you angry or fill you with glee? I'd rather not have it all over my apartment. It's already messy enough in here! Fabulous witches and witchees, perhaps you all could note of you've received MeiLin's goodies? Or if you want? What is this? Do tell? How do you feel about stuffed animals/plushies/general soft, cuddly things? If you like them, what kind of animals would you be interested in? I have two real cats. They'd probably chew on any plush toys that showed up. (Either that or they'd be afraid of them. They're a little pathetic.) how interested would you be on somewhat personalized bottle cap labels? Like these that I did? I like those! But I've already labeled all my BPAL bottles. When you're miserably sick (*sniffle, cough!*) what are the things that comfort you the most? Sleep! And tea. And my purring cats. What constitutes ultimate luxury to you? (go crazy!) I'm actually really not terribly fixated on creature comforts, for the most part. I like a nice comfortable bed in a room that's a little bit chilly, so I can curl up and sleep. None of this it's-85-degrees-at-night crap. I am far more interested in places and experience than little comforts. I would love for my comfy bed in a slightly chilly room to be in San Francisco, with a window that looks out onto some picturesque part of the cityscape. I would also love for the room to have an infinite coffee supply, and a computer chair that doesn't make my back sore. Simple things, I guess! (Oh, wait, does finding clothing that actually fits me count here? I would love to find pants that I don't have to get hemmed or shirts that aren't too long, even if they're the right width.) What do you really NOT want? No makeup! I'm a guy, and I won't wear it! September 13th How would you feel about kitchen towels and other similar household objects, if they are pretty or a souvenir? Kitchen towels are always useful. If they're really pretty/artistic, though, I'd feel bad about actually using them for kitchen cleanup. How did you dress up for your last party or compulsory-formal-dress occasion? Grey khakis, grey shoes, button down shirt that's plaid in shades of dark and light greyish green, blue, and white. I hate getting dressed up, honestly. Do you enjoy puzzles/riddles? (Cryptograms, Sudoku, Crossword, Jigsaw, etc) Yes! They're especially nice for long plane rides, and I've been traveling a lot lately. Witchee, would you be interested in having a special tea cup/coffee mug/glass to drink out of? Definitely! I drink lots of coffee and tea. September 12th Would you like to receive e-books? And if so, in what format? No thanks. I don't have an e-reader. I'd much prefer actual paper books. If you have kids, would you be interested in getting things for them? And if so, what are they interested and what sizes are the wearing now? I don't have kids, and I have no plans to ever have them. Would you be interested in a felted handbag? Do any of these styles appeal to you? http://tinyurl.com/3o2epzl (there's at least one guy-friendly style, too!) I have so many bags. I probably do not need more bags. Are there are patterns, motifs, etc that you especially like? I'm not sure if this counts as pattern or motif so much as theme, but if it's related to geology or to San Francisco, that's a good thing! I also like the idea of incorporating patterns related to these things (ie. mineral structures or seismograms or elements of the architectural design of various SF landmarks) more subtly into, say, an article of clothing. If you're a tea drinker, is there any specific tea you would like to receive, not just the kind/flavor but also the type/packing--i.e., tea bags, loose tea, compressed, etc? I like trying all sorts of tea! This includes black, green, white, red, tisane, etc. I'm good with loose or bagged. September 11th I am fond of the thrift. Do you mind lightly used goods? Please be specific! For instance, I'm a little squicked by used clothing, but I don't mind any other used goods (i.e. books, glassware, games, DVDs, whatever.) I don't mind them! Even used clothing, if it's in good condition, doesn't bother me. Do you have an Etsy shop? Do you know of any Etsy shops that are Switch Witch friendly? I don't have one. The idea occasionally crosses my mind, but then I think about how little time I'd have to consistently make things to sell in it, I convince myself to not even try. I also try not to browse the site that often, because I don't have a whole lot of extra money. It's a dangerous place! Haha. Would a gift or a postcard from Disneyland make you squee with delight or puke into your mail box? A postcard from my Witch is always good! Disneyland specifically doesn't excite me that much, though, since it's quite local to me. What are your favorite types of Halloween candy? I am a fan of candy in general. In terms of very Halloween-specific, though? Those pumpkin spice Hershey kisses are fantastic. Do you prefer soap or shower gel? Please give examples of your favorite scents or brands. How do you like your chocolate? For example with nuts, mint, peanut butter, caramel? All of the above. Beads! Do you use them? Would you want some? What sorts of beads do you like? I've never really gotten into bead craft. Anyone here like caramels? Sea salted caramels?!?! Love! Would you like a hand dyed or hand painted scarf or wrap or other item? If so, what colors/designs/fabrics do you like? Handmade things are awesome! That said, it is almost never scarf weather here. This was a question before, but does anyone here like stones? Just pretty polished stones for use in whatever purposes? I like rocks! Though, as a geologist, I like them even better in their natural unpolished state. And another question; anyone like anything in particular from Think Geek? Think Geek is another site at which I don't look too closely, because then I'll be tempted to buy things. So, no particular thing comes to mind, but I'm always struck by the OOH SHINY GADGET factor whenever I do visit the site. Pinterest, do you have boards you want to share or are you following anyone with great boards you want to share? Boards? In what context? Message boards? September 10th What #1 actor, director, author and/or musician are you obsessed with? I'm not even sure! I would say I'm obsessing most over a place, not a person. are you interested in anything from the Villainness Bad Apples update? Discord and Proscription both sound very good. If you have a pet, would he/she/they like to receive a treat or a toy as a gift? Does your pet have any dietary restrictions or other preferences w.r.t. said treat? Both of my cats adore catnip. One of my previous witches sent them catnip beanbags, which led to hilarious behavior. They like small toys they can bat around, but they sometimes get bored with those in favor of random strips of plastic, because they're weirdos. They both like dangly feathery toys, too. What are your top three "I want to try them but I think I'll never get to try them" (or, "I've tried them and I want moar moar moar, but I don't think I'll ever get any") scents/bath oils/sprays? Oh jeez, I don't know. There are a few Salons I haven't bought because they're more expensive, but I could still get them. As for stuff I'm definitely not getting more of? I do wish I could've had bottles, not just frimps, of Tinfoil Hat and Leipreachan. I also have a little bitty bit of Skadi, which is gorgeous. Is there a particular artist and piece that you would like a print of? If so, what is your max size that you could spare on your walls? I hesitate to speak for wall space, because I don't know how much I'll have once I move. I'd steer away from stuff to hang on walls for this round, really. If you are in to beauty and makeup related stuff, what kind of stuff do you like? What is your skintone and hair color? Are there any beauty products you've wanted to try but just never purchase? I'm not into this stuff. Do you like coffee or tea? Would you be interested in trying some different types? YES. Very much yes. Are there any CDs/Albums you've been wanting but haven't bought yet? What format do you prefer? (i.e. mp3, actual cd, record, etc) Ever since I went on a long road trip with a friend who had a bunch of this stuff in his car, I've been meaning to get some Decemberists, Iron & Wine, and Death Cab for Cutie albums. I am always glad to be exposed to new music, also! In terms of format, I like actual CDs, but mp3s are good, too. Are you going away for any part of this round? I will be away from 22-29 September, 15-18 October, and 11-13 November. Would you like to receive a mix-CD from your Witch? Absolutely yes! If your witch were going somewhere on a vacation during the round, would you want a little souvenir? Sure! And I'm likely to include such things in my own witching activities, unless told not to. Do you enjoy any outdoor activities? Do you have a favorite form of "exercise"? I do! I like going for walks when the weather permits. I also like hiking. I recently bought a bicycle, and have been enjoying riding it. Exercise activities that allow me to be outside and see things in the process are my favorites, definitely, though I do also go to the gym, in all its boring glory. Any witchee's with a ravelry account have any favourited patterns that cost money that would be a welcome gift? I don't have a Ravelry account. I did learn to knit this summer, but I am still very much a n00b. Do you work/study at a desk and enjoy interesting or cute office supplies? I spend SO much time at my desk. I appreciate nice pens and things, but my desk tends to eat supplies. Witchee, are you a fan of musicals? If so, which ones? I am! Some of my particular favorites are Into the Woods, Wicked, The Secret Garden, Fiddler on the Roof, Spamalot, and Chicago. I haven't been to see one in a while, and I should fix that. September 9th Do you like to burn incense? If so, what are your favorite kinds...sticks? cones? resins? What are your favorite scents? I don't burn incense. It makes me a little sneezy. - Harry Potter - a fan? If so, what house are you? I enjoy the series! I've never been heavily involved in the fandom, but I like it, and I'm definitely a Ravenclaw. SUCH a Ravenclaw. - If you were to receive a gift card, what places would you like to get one from? The main things that come to mind are Barnes and Noble, Amazon, Blick, Blue Bottle Coffee, and REI. Is there a particular myth/folktale/legend/fairytale/godstory that you're drawn to? Not particularly, but in a more general sense, the idea of animism appeals to me. It's kind of a natural extension of all of those personified inanimate things that I draw, I guess. If you RP, tabletop, forum, or otherwise... Do you have any original characters you'd like to see art of? If so, please give information! Even if it's a link to a web page or a profile or picture! I haven't been RPing lately. I'd say any of my RP characters are outdated at this point. If you could see anything, what would it be? Can be a person, an event, a landmark or monument, an object, etc. And it doesn't have to be on this planet, or in this time period, or in this reality! When you are having a really rough day, what do you like to do/have to make it a little brighter? I like to sit down with my cats and just relax. I'll usually have some TV on in the background and may draw some pictures, but I may also just spend the time looking at mindless things online. Depending on what kind of day it was, tea, chocolate, or wine might be involved. But at the very least, just sitting and petting the cats. What are your thoughts on comics? Any you like? Any you have been wanting to try? Favorite characters? I love comics! Some particular favorites of mine are Sandman, Fables, Watchmen, The Unwritten, Irredeemable, Scott Pilgrim. I've been meaning to read Y: The Last Man, and also Incorruptible. There are others I always think look interesting when I go to a comic store, but I can't think of them off the top of my head. Are you musical? Do you play an instrument, and if so, what? If not, what do you wish you could play or do? I play entirely too many musical instruments: violin, viola, piano, viola da gamba, recorder, crumhorn, guitarron, mandolin, and several Javanese gamelan instruments. Does anyone garden? And if you do, what do you grow? If not, would a starter garden kit be something you'd be interested in? I don't garden. I'd love to, but I don't have space in which to grow things. Do you decorate for Halloween? Is your decorating taste elegant, kitschy and fun, or scary? I don't decorate for Halloween. I really only have an apartment door facing the rest of the apartment complex, anyway. Witchee, do you have any symbols or totems that have special meaning for you? I'm not sure if these really count, but San Francisco's landmarks in general are meaningful to me. Also, seismograms. Is anyone fond of programs like Adopt a Tree/Highway/Library/Manatee/Acre of Rainforest/etc?: I like them on principle, but I've never really done any of them. September 8th From the Weenie Update....what are you most wanting to try? Elegy IX: The Autumnal, Nothing But Death, Black Apple of Saturn, The Night Hag Visiting the Lapland Witches, Triumph of Death, Mictecacihuatl, The Seekim, The Zoom. Who's into nail polish? What colors/brands? I'm not. Is there a quote (or lyric or part of a poem) that really resonates with you or is your favorite? I don't have a single favorite. Dream candle? Scent, color, type (tealight, votive, pillar, jar, etc.), throw... Hmm. I've never really used candles, so I don't know. It would be fantastic to have one that captured the scent of a cool foggy night by the water, especially since I live in the desert. I guess it would have to be blueish grey. Do you like knitted goodies? If so, what would you like and what colors? It generally doesn't get cold enough here to warrant wearing knitted things, but socks are still good. I like blues and greens and greasy. Would you be interested in homemade edibles that are NOT sweets? Any specifics? Sure! No specifics come to mind, though. What GC do you live in mortal terror of the lab discontinuing, but never get around to buying? Uhh. There are a couple. Tenochtitlan, Lear, Yorick, and Cathode immediately come to mind. Yo, yarnies! Do you Ravelry? If so, who are you over thar? I don't do Ravelry. I am an epic n00b at knitting. I am still in the "knit rectangular things" phase. Social Media? I'm on Twitter pretty regularly, same username as here. I'm also on Tumblr, with this same username. I have a Facebook, but I rarely check it. I've been meaning to start a more standard blog. Do you have wishlists for non-BPAL e-tailers? And if so, could you provide a link or a list? Not at the moment. Thinking of pulling one together for Blick art supplies, though. Witchee, do you use a PC or a Mac? I have a Mac. What is your favorite animal? Oh jeez, I have no idea. I guess I could cop out and say my two particular cats are my favorites. Some more general favorites: foxes, otters, martens, cheetahs. What are you going to be for Halloween? Probably a personified cable car. Like so, except not Christmasy: http://mitya.deviantart.com/art/Cable-Car-olers-190931587 If you could have a piece of oil painting jewelry (pendant, pair of earrings, or ring) with absolutely anything painted on it, what would it be? (If you prefer wall art instead, same question as above.) I don't wear jewelry. I also hesitate to get new wall art right before I move. How do you feel about nick-knacks? I like small goofy stuff! It is always in danger of being appropriated by the cats, though. What traditions (family, holiday, or otherwise) are important to you? My family actually doesn't have much in the way of traditions. There was a general sequence of events and guests associate with Christmas, but even that has dissipated in the past few years. I have no real individual traditions, either, though I'm trying to make a habit of going to San Francisco for major anniversaries related to its history. I can't wait until I live there, though, and don't have to travel for these things. Do you like going to the movies? I always enjoy myself when I do go, but I rarely go. What are your favorite restaurants? There's a tapas place called Sevilla that's basically the best restaurant in Riverside. This really isn't much of a restaurant town, though. In Los Angeles, I like Kobawoo House for Korean food. In San Francisco, I like Borobudur, House of Nanking, Fang, Higher Grounds, Moki's Sushi, Epicenter Cafe, and plenty of others. Do you play any video games? Not really. Do you like any anime? I don't really know any anime. Do you have an E-reader/iPad/something similar that you need a cover/case for? I don't have any of those. how much do you like jewelry? like, if you were to get a shit ton of it during the round, how excited would you be? I don't wear jewelry. How would you like to receive some of your Witch's favorite recipes, tailored to your likes/dietary restrictions? And specific wants? Recipes are good, especially if they're fairly foolproof. I am not terribly good at cooking, and would love to be able to make tasty things without screwing up. Do you need any boxes to store your smellies in? What would you store in said hypothetical box--imps, bottles, supplies, all of the above? I am doing pretty well for storage space right now, but I would never turn down a handmade box. Muppets: yea or nay? Yea. Do you have an affinity for Calvin and Hobbes, Peanuts, The Far Side, and other comic strips? If so, which is your favorite? I like all of those. Calvin and Hobbes is my favorite among those. Favorite Mythological Creature?: I dunno. Gryphons are pretty cool. Do you like hair things barrettes, headbands, flowers No thanks. Expanding on the hair question - does anyone like those flower clips for the hair that are big right now?? Still no thanks.

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September 17, 2011

alterosen's Blog

Fall 2011 Switch Witch

Many questions to answer! September 23rd Is there anything you'd like from the Mütter Museum Store? I just noticed that Cocoa Pink has 5 ml Perfume Atomizers. Yay or nay? Scents you would like? Scents you would NOT like? - Sure! Black Cat in the Pumpkin Patch, Halloween in Dublin, Naughty Gingerbread, Naughty Pumpkin, Spiritueuse Double Vanilla, anything pumpkin or apple what's your favorite kind of pizza? - pesto with shrimp or chicken & I used to be able to get one with potato & thyme that was delish who are your style/fashion icons? post pics if you want! Are there any food items you're craving/aren't able to find around your area? - I'd be pretty happy to have dark chocolate mint Tim Tams again September 22nd If you're interested in a handmade pouch/cover for an item you have (phones, tablets, books, keys, kettles...), what would your ideal pouch/cover have? Design, material, additional functionality/features like pockets or lights or secret hidey-holes? - ipod cover, perhaps Would you like a photo collage based around your interests/favorite colors/favorite themes? - Sure! prefer something not too large If you're crafty, are you interested in spoonflower? And if so, what things there delight your eyes? - so many awesome designs! I think the Spooky Gothic & Sugar Skulls ones are really cute as well as the one with all the insects but I'd probably just admire & not use them though Colors! What are your favorite colors and what colors do you not like? Pictures and links, people! What is your favorite word? - I can think of a few: rumpled, onomatopeia, parapluie What are the feelings on arm warmers? Color, style, texture, length? - I like the look but probably wouldn't wear them (I actually like to wear 3/4 sleeves because I tend to get too hot rather than chilly), a pair of fingerless gloves in something soft would be more my thing Do you like tarts? tealights? jar candles? votives? - tealights or votives preferred What's your favorite flavor? Sour, sweet, bitter, salty? - sweet & salty So, are there any online gaming witchees who covet purchasable in-game items or other gamer-y stuff? (yup, geek question) - no thanks! Anyone doing anything cool for Mabon (or the start of fall, if you aren't pagan? - lighting candles, gathering a Fall bouquet What is your favorite coffee blend at Starbucks? If you don't have one, what is your favorite roast of coffee? - French Roast (& Pumpkin Spice Lattes) September 21st Cthulhu: yay or nay? - Yay yay! Is there something that you wish you could do, but you keep putting it off? Put your current mp3player (I am the anti-apple, so no ipod ), winamp playlist, what have you, on shuffle, list the first 10 songs: Flogging Molly - Devil's Dance Floor Gogol Bordello - Immigrant Rock Blind Boys of Alabama - Uncloudy Day Toots & The Maytals w. Bonnie Raitt - True Love is Hard to Find Sarah Harmer - Basement Apartment REM - Superman Voltaire - Vampire Club Bauhaus - Ziggy Stardust Joe Strummer & the Mescaleros- Redemption Song Kathleen Edwards - Back to Me Witchee, have you made (or are you planning to make) any Lab or Trading post orders soon? And if you did (or plan to), you should share what you're getting Do you have any interest in rocks? Not like, polished colorful stones.. but like... rocks. With geologic significance! - sure! If your witch were to knit you a scarf/shawl/cowl, which would you prefer, and what features would you want? Would you prefer something light and drape-y or thick and warm? What kind of colors would you prefer? Do you have any fiber allergies or preferences? - If you have a pet, could you please post a photo of it? I really need to see what your pet, if you have one, looks like. Do you like/own/wear/want fairy wings or something of the like? -that would be a cool thing to have! How do you feel about terrariums? - no thanks! What's your favorite horror movie? - not a huge horror fan but I liked the Others, the Sixth Sense & have a great fondness for Vincent Price If your witch was the practical type and wanted to include one or more of your everyday essentials, what would those include? I'm talking about the bath products, lotions, face lotions, teas, food, etc that you really use every day. - Noxema, bagels, coffee, tea, apples, lip balm Jane Austen .. Yay or Nay? - Yay (preferably w/o zombies) I put up quotes I love in my office and studio to get me going, They range from goofy to sarcastic to inspirational... Are you interested in a hand painted quote? Do you have one in mind, or a topic in mind? - Love one! "All the freaky people make the beauty of the world" - Michael Frante, is something I have stuck in my head right now or something from Terry Pratchett would a fairly safe bet Do you like period or period-styled paraphernalia? Stuff like postcards, notecards, jewelry, office supplies, what-have-you? - you betcha! If you like manga, comics, and/or graphic novels, what is it about them that you like, in general? The story, the art/style, etc? - not crazy about the Manga I've read (willing to be enabled!), I have all the Sandman series, some of the Books of Magic, enjoy Courtney Crumrin, have to like both the story & the style If you could choose a Smack, what would it have in it? - I love Villainess' Smacks, by far my favorite scrub product! I really enjoyed Berry Patch, Spice Trade, Vanilla & Woods together & would like to mix up Berry Patch x2, Lemon Meringue & Buttercream if you could have a salon scent made, based on any artwork(s) what would it be? Are you scientifically curious and/or process-oriented? Would you like a project-type gift that allowed you do do something like make soap from scratch, take and (nontoxic-ly) develop photographs using a pinhole camera, use plant dyes on yarn or fabric, etc.? - Sure! What's 'your' song/your theme song? What would be your superpower? Witchee, would you like a gently used BPAL tshirt? - you bet! There's a number I missed out on Do you like homemade snack mixes? I know Puppy Chow was mentioned in a previous question, but what about healthier and more natural type snacks like granola or trail mix? You can put a lot of delicious and fun things into trail mix, yeah? If you say "Sure, I'd love some!" what kinds of things do you like/not like in those kinds of snacks, ie coconut flakes, raisins, certain nuts (allergies??), candy, etc. Give us your list of DO's and DON'Ts - sure! No yellow raisins, please or banana chips Do you like charm bracelets? If you had a bracelet, what sort of charms would you want on it? Favorite hobbies, symbols, whatever? - I do! Something seasonal or Halloweenie would be very cool September 20th Would you like any ecotools makeup brushes? They're kinda one of my favorite things ever, and they're animal-friendly and the handles are bamboo. And to top it all off, they work really well for applying makeup. - sure! A mini Kabuki would be a great thing to have Do you like Legos? Especially mini-fig key chains, Lego block keychains, small Lego sets, etc? - Love a Lego figure key chain as would my kiddos Since the previous question about "what would you buy from the Lab if you had unlimited funds, etc" left WAY too much to the imagination with no limitations (my answer was pretty much BUY ALL THE THINGS!), what would you do if you found a $50 bill on the ground and a nagging voice in the back of your mind told you that you HAD to spend it on BPAL or else face Death. Also, say they had free shipping (LOL) so don't factor that in. What would you get? And spend it all! Or as close to $50 as you can get. Are there any characters that you love or identify with? A question! If you are crafty, what's your personal art style? I'm not talking just about what art you like to look at, but what kind of art do you like creating? Do you have a "process" while you're creating beauty? Are there any Arcana Weenies that you MUST HAVE? So what say you? IS an "unexpected" visit/in-person witching OK? September 19th What strange misc. items would you love to receive that you just haven't gotten for yourself?: How do you feel about franken polish? Are you okay with all chemicals, or would you prefer 3 free? Would you want glitter or holographic glitter? What colors would interest you? Dear witchee, how do you feel about lip balm? Favorite style (twist up tube, pot, tube with wand, etc.)? Favorite flavors? Flavors to avoid? Favorite brand? Do you need more right now or are you set? Are you one of those people who could never have enough lip balm even though you have a bowl on your dresser overflowing with them and 10 in your purse and an order for more on the way? - yay, lip balm! prefer twist-up tubes & no peppermint flavor, please Would you be interested in getting fountain pen inks or art supplies via JetPens and or DickBlick? (I know I have a wishlist on JetPens and just love using fountain pens in my artwork) -For those interested in watercolors, how would you feel about getting a palette filled with paint from my watercolor tubes but not getting the paint tube itself? (kind of like this but without the covers for the compartments and bigger http://www.flickr.co.../in/photostream) -How do you feel about getting art supplies in general? (copic markers, watercolor, brushes, paint, sketchbooks etc.) - sure! How do you feel about Threadless tshirts? - I like! If you were turned loose in a basic drug store (CVS, Walgreens - a pharmacy with attached mini-mart, basically!) with a $20 bill, what would you pick up? - some kind of candy & perhaps some socks Darling Witchee, would you enjoy farmer's market pickled veggies (green beans, garlic, asparagus, etc) or fresh canned peaches or something of that nature? - oh yes! Do you prefer color or white photographs? Nature or abstract? - I like both, nature with slight preference to b&w would you be interested in something like this? https://lostcrates.com/how-it-works Amigurumi, yes or no? - yes! I have a question! What are some of your favorite paintings? (famous or undiscovered?) Feel free to link to examples! If you could have an image painted for you - sky is the limit - what would it be? Name your 3 favorite scents for candles Name your 3 favorite types/flavors of tea September 18th Do you wear t-shirts? Are there particular things you like on them? Would you like one designed by your Witch? And, if you don't mind saying, what size t-shirt do you wear? How do you feel about pumpkin scented things? Not perfume related, but soap, candles, etc.... - oh yes! Has anyone else heard of or does anyone else love Glamourkin? - awesome! I added some to my etsy wishlist If you had an international witch, is there anything you would like from the UK? (Or Australia, Belgium, France any other country we have witches from. Dear witchee, if you answered 'Mac' to the Mac/PC question previously issued by another participant, please tell me what kind of computer you have, what peripherals you own (like the wireless trackpad, wireless vs/wired keyboard and mouse), and whether you're interested in Apple-related items (stickers, keychains, other things with the logo, etc). SOCK PREFERENCES? Would you like/wear a pair of these? http://www.ravelry.c...rary/yoga-socks If so, what color? - interesting... blue, grey or purple Is there anyone here who likes toe socks? You know, those socks with a place for each toe? - they're amusing but would I wear them? September 17th Are you looking for a certain kind of DVDs to spruce up your collection right now? - Nightmare Before Christmas, Finding Nemo Does anyone like postcards? Is anyone willing to be a Nacho witch for postcards - yes & I would Anyone going to see any good concerts this fall? - doubt it Do you like Star Trek? Original TV series, films, spinoff series, etc? Favorite characters? - yes, original & DS9 Witchee, would you like a framed photograph and of what? September 16th Are you more prone to order out or cook at home? Would you be interested in cookbooks, kitchen utensils, and the like? If so, anything specific? - I get takeout once in a while but mostly cook at home, would love recipes etc. New question: How do you feel about maple syrup? - yum! It's readily available here though. How do people feel about little pocket shrines, maybe something inspirational/motivational to keep in their purses/backpacks/whatever? (Like these: http://www.art-shrin...cketshrines.htm) - that would be cool! Do you like Star Wars? Original Trilogy? Prequels? Spin-offs? Favorite characters? - I prefer the original (fave characters: Chewbacca, Yoda & Darth Vader) but my kids love the Clone Wars (Anakin, Asoka, Obi-Wan, General Grievous) Do you like beef jerkey, I know some may be vegetarian, but where I live beef is a staple and beef jerkey abounds. If so do you it really thin, hard and crunchy or thicker and softer. (OK that borders on obscene) - I like beef jerky (& my DH loves it), thin preferred Also do you like more racier ecards from time to time and do you need to be warned if something may be not safe to open at work. - Sure! (but it would be a good idea to let me know if NSFW just in case) Doctor Who? Yay or nay? (please don't make me cry by saying nay) - Yay! but I haven't seen more than a few episodes of the last few years I have a couple spare Doctor Who stickers. If my witchee is a fan, would they like a couple Doctor Who stickers in their package? - Sure! Anyone love Buffy/Angel? - Yes! Especially Spike, Giles, Anya & Lorne How would you feel about gummies? Like, gummy bears? Gummy werewolves? Gummy vampires? - Gummies are awesome, not a huge fan of sours but my kids would eat 'em if I got some How would you feel about a totally original Gela-skin for your laptop/iPod/phone? Stickers? Decals? Since this is a Halloween round, what's your Creepy threshold? Are you a cartoon bats and smily pumpkins person or a skulls-and-bones the-dead-are-rising kind of person? Are your fairytales dark or Disney? - I like creepy but not gore (or zombies), I don't mind cute as long as it's not cutesy, dark fairytales preferred Are your ears pierced, Witchee? Do you have any other piercings? Would you like to receive any items of jewelry for these piercings? - ears only, I had my nose pierced once upon a time but it wasn't happy about it so I took it out How do you all feel about Whoopie Pies? September 15th interested in anything from Lush? - I really wish I'd managed to stock up on Blue Skies shower gel before they discontinued it , I'd love to get a chance to sample small amounts oof all the different citrusy shower gels so I could figure out if I'd like them, I dig bubblebars & would like to try the massage bars Do you blog? Would you like a header for your blog, a layout, etc? - Nope! Would you be interested in a handmade bookmark? - You bet! do you like chex puppy chow or muddie buddies (ingredients: semi-sweet chocolate chips, PB, vanilla extract, powdered sugar, chex cereal)? would you want to get some from your witch / nacho witch? - sounds good! sweet or savoury How would you feel about receiving a Groupon deal for something in your local area? If there is anything you WOULDN'T like, mention that also. do you like real sugar skulls? Things with sugar skull designs? - I've never even seen a real one & would love to Who here adores meringue? - I do! especially with chocolate & nuts in it or citrus peel ( I often give chocolate & orange peel ones as Christmas cookies) September 14th Can you sum yourself (whether it be personality, life's goals, ethics, whatever) in 10 words or less? How about little bottles of booze? Ya wanna? What kind? - Sure! liqueurs or rum, vodka What are your views on fudge and brownies? (Also, if you live in a warm place, where the fudge might melt, that'd be helpful to know. Or, if you're diabetic and fudge is death, that'd be useful to know, too.) - fudge & brownies are yum! Also, what about mochi? Love it, hate it, baffled by it? - doesn't really appeal Anything from the update ya'll are liking? BPTP UPDATE - I have ordered decants galore from both updates, am planning on getting bottles of Pumpkin Princess, Apple Cider & Candied Pumpkin when I have more funds Does anyone like kimchi - nah Would you be interested in a sample box(from somewhere like Birchbox or loosebutton)? - Sure! You have to place a Lab and Trading Post order. Right fuckin' now. No spending limits. What do you buy? Paintbox Soapworks - anything you're interested in, in general or from the latest update? - I have a few soaps on my etsy wishlist (Smiling Jack, Indian Summer, Lavender Truffle) & would love to try small amounts of the slip & sorbets Do you guys have any sports that you follow obsessively? How about favorite teams and/or athletes - moderate hockey fan (Canucks) but I don't need anything How do you feel about notebooks/journals/stationery? Anything you need or particularly like? - love little notebooks with designs on the paper Does confetti/glitter make you angry or fill you with glee? - It's fine but doesn't inspire great passion either way Fabulous witches and witchees, perhaps you all could note of you've received MeiLin's goodies? Or if you want? - haven't received any, would totally dig the cookbooks How do you feel about stuffed animals/plushies/general soft, cuddly things? If you like them, what kind of animals would you be interested in? - I would like (preferably small): cthulhu or mythological animals (dragons, griffins etc), octopi, black cats, pumpkin creatures how interested would you be on somewhat personalized bottle cap labels? Like these that I did? - very interested When you're miserably sick (*sniffle, cough!*) what are the things that comfort you the most? - tea & books & warm blankie, cat in lap What constitutes ultimate luxury to you? (go crazy!) What do you really NOT want? - not a big fan of feathers or real fur September 13th How would you feel about kitchen towels and other similar household objects, if they are pretty or a souvenir - How did you dress up for your last party or compulsory-formal-dress occasion? Do you enjoy puzzles/riddles? (Cryptograms, Sudoku, Crossword, Jigsaw, etc) - I quite like crosswords & word search things Witchee, would you be interested in having a special tea cup/coffee mug/glass to drink out of? - oh yes! September 12th Would you like to receive e-books? And if so, in what format? If you have kids, would you be interested in getting things for them? And if so, what are they interested and what sizes are the wearing now? Would you be interested in a felted handbag? Do any of these styles appeal to you? http://tinyurl.com/3o2epzl (there's at least one guy-friendly style, too!) - those are nice! I would get the most use out of the unisex ones, though the bubble bags are really cute Are there are patterns, motifs, etc that you especially like? - paisley, stars & moons, leaves, chintz type flowers If you're a tea drinker, is there any specific tea you would like to receive, not just the kind/flavor but also the type/packing--i.e., tea bags, loose tea, compressed, etc? - lots on this in my Switch Witch Help September 11th I am fond of the thrift. Do you mind lightly used goods? Please be specific! For instance, I'm a little squicked by used clothing, but I don't mind any other used goods (i.e. books, glassware, games, DVDs, whatever.) - I love second hand! Clothes are fine but no undies, fur, feathers or hats please Do you have an Etsy shop? Do you know of any Etsy shops that are Switch Witch friendly? - don't have one Would a gift or a postcard from Disneyland make you squee with delight or puke into your mail box? - it would be okay what are your favorite types of Halloween candy? - mini chocolate bars, peanut butter or caramel filled pumpkins Do you prefer soap or shower gel? Please give examples of your favorite scents or brands. How do you like your chocolate? For example with nuts, mint, peanut butter, caramel? - I went into embarassing detail about this in Switch Witch Help Beads! Do you use them? Would you want some? What sorts of beads do you like? - yes! I love czech glass & leaf & flower shapes Anyone here like caramels? Sea salted caramels?!?! - I adore caramels, especially salted or in unusual flavours Would you like a hand dyed or hand painted scarf or wrap or other item? If so, what colors/designs/fabrics do you like? - you bet! scarf preferred This was a question before, but does anyone here like stones? Just pretty polished stones for use in whatever purposes? - yup! I was the kid who got holes in her pocket from all the rocks she picked up everywhere And another question; anyone like anything in particular from Think Geek? Pinterest, do you have boards you want to share or are you following anyone with great boards you want to share? - I don't think so September 10th What #1 actor, director, author and/or musician are you obsessed with? are you interested in anything from the Villainness Bad Apples update? If you have a pet, would he/she/they like to receive a treat or a toy as a gift? Does your pet have any dietary restrictions or other preferences w.r.t. said treat? - my cats are all catnip fiends What are your top three "I want to try them but I think I'll never get to try them" (or, "I've tried them and I want moar moar moar, but I don't think I'll ever get any") scents/bath oils/sprays? Is there a particular artist and piece that you would like a print of? If so, what is your max size that you could spare on your walls? If you are in to beauty and makeup related stuff, what kind of stuff do you like? What is your skintone and hair color? Are there any beauty products you've wanted to try but just never purchase? Do you like coffee or tea? Would you be interested in trying some different types? Are there any CDs/Albums you've been wanting but haven't bought yet? What format do you prefer? (i.e. mp3, actual cd, record, etc) - cds Are you going away for any part of this round? - nope Would you like to receive a mix-CD from your Witch? - I would love one! Some of my favorite stuff is from mixed cds from past Switch Witches If your witch were going somewhere on a vacation during the round, would you want a little souvenir? - Sure! Do you enjoy any outdoor activities? Do you have a favorite form of "exercise"? - I just walk alot - I wouldn't mind a beginners bellydancing dvd Any witchee's with a ravelry account have any favourited patterns that cost money that would be a welcome gift? - can't knit Do you work/study at a desk and enjoy interesting or cute office supplies? - yes & I would Witchee, are you a fan of musicals? If so, which ones? - enable me! September 9th Do you like to burn incense? If so, what are your favorite kinds...sticks? cones? resins? What are your favorite scents? - I pretty well only like Japanese incense like Shoyeido but I'm a bit intrigued by Juniper Ridge - Harry Potter - a fan? If so, what house are you? - If you were to receive a gift card, what places would you like to get one from? Is there a particular myth/folktale/legend/fairytale/godstory that you're drawn to? If you RP, tabletop, forum, or otherwise... Do you have any original characters you'd like to see art of? If so, please give information! Even if it's a link to a web page or a profile or picture! - not for me If you could see anything, what would it be? Can be a person, an event, a landmark or monument, an object, etc. And it doesn't have to be on this planet, or in this time period, or in this reality! When you are having a really rough day, what do you like to do/have to make it a little brighter? What are your thoughts on comics? Any you like? Any you have been wanting to try? Favorite characters? Are you musical? Do you play an instrument, and if so, what? If not, what do you wish you could play or do? Does anyone garden? And if you do, what do you grow? If not, would a starter garden kit be something you'd be interested in? Do you decorate for Halloween? Is your decorating taste elegant, kitschy and fun, or scary? Witchee, do you have any symbols or totems that have special meaning for you? Is anyone fond of programs like Adopt a Tree/Highway/Library/Manatee/Acre of Rainforest/etc?: September 8th From the Weenie Update....what are you most wanting to try? Who's into nail polish? What colors/brands? Is there a quote (or lyric or part of a poem) that really resonates with you or is your favorite? Dream candle? Scent, color, type (tealight, votive, pillar, jar, etc.), throw... Do you like knitted goodies? If so, what would you like and what colors? Would you be interested in homemade edibles that are NOT sweets? Any specifics? - sure! I like chutneys, pickles & medium salsas What GC do you live in mortal terror of the lab discontinuing, but never get around to buying? - I'd hate to lose Perversion, Fae or Nemesis before I get bottles Yo, yarnies! Do you Ravelry? If so, who are you over thar? - not a knitter Social Media? - nope, still resisting Do you have wishlists for non-BPAL e-tailers? And if so, could you provide a link or a list? Witchee, do you use a PC or a Mac? - Mac at home, PC at work What is your favorite animal? What are you going to be for Halloween? - I'd like to be a wicked queen (I wish I could find a cheap adult-size tiara) or the Queen of Air & Darkness or something along those lines If you could have a piece of oil painting jewelry (pendant, pair of earrings, or ring) with absolutely anything painted on it, what would it be? (If you prefer wall art instead, same question as above.) How do you feel about nick-knacks? - I like 'em! What traditions (family, holiday, or otherwise) are important to you? Do you like going to the movies? What are your favorite restaurants? Do you play any video games? - I used to play Diablo exclusively but once in a while will play Wii with my eldest (Pirates of the Caribbean or Indiana Jones Lego) Do you like any anime? Do you have an E-reader/iPad/something similar that you need a cover/case for? - I only have an iPod how much do you like jewelry? like, if you were to get a shit ton of it during the round, how excited would you be? - pretty damn excited How would you like to receive some of your Witch's favorite recipes, tailored to your likes/dietary restrictions? Any specific wants? - sure would! Do you need any boxes to store your smellies in? What would you store in said hypothetical box--imps, bottles, supplies, all of the above? Muppets: yea or nay? - big yea! Do you have an affinity for Calvin and Hobbes, Peanuts, The Far Side, and other comic strips? If so, which is your favorite? - Like Calvin & Hobbes & The Far SIde, for strips currently running, I really like Unshelved, Cul De Sac & Lio Favorite Mythological Creature?: - griffins, dragons, trolls Do you like hair things barrettes, headbands, flowers Expanding on the hair question - does anyone like those flower clips for the hair that are big right now?? - not really

alterosen

September 17, 2011

deazinn's Blog

New SW Fall 2011 Questions

interested in anything from Lush? No, thank you. Do you blog? Would you like a header for your blog, a layout, etc? Nope! Would you be interested in a handmade bookmark? I love bookmarks! do you like chex puppy chow or muddie buddies (ingredients: semi-sweet chocolate chips, PB, vanilla extract, powdered sugar, chex cereal)? would you want to get some from your witch / nacho witch? Yes! (Forget anything you might read elsewhere about diets or something. Srsly. Forget. That.) {Copied this answer as it is perfect!!} How would you feel about receiving a Groupon deal for something in your local area? If there is anything you WOULDN'T like, mention that. Groupon sucks for my area. Team beets: yes Team brussel sprouts: no Team goat cheese: YES! Team red licorice: no Team black licorice: hells no Team mushroom: NO! Team marzipan, toffee, and pink cupcakes: toffee and pink cupcakes yes, marzipan no Team asparagus: yes Team Sugar Skull: yes Team Ginger: yes Team Mango: meh Garlic: YES! Dairy: oh my yes Chicken: yes Raisins: ick, no! Pumpkin: yes Avocado: yes Olives: yes, but not canned black ones. Green yes, and kalamatas yes Cheesecake: yes Tofu: yes Beef jerky: yes Pie: meh Chocolate: BRING IT!! ALL OF IT!! Gummies: I like tart/sour ones, and I love swedish fish Bacon: yes, but not the chocolated covered kind Star Wars - I so own an authentic replica lightsaber, and have stood in line for every movie since the first, with tv appearances to prove it! Buffy/Angel - enjoyed, but not a HUGE fan Firefly/Serenity - oh my yes!! Dr Who - will start watching for the very first time in the next week or so..... Gelaskins - love these! Only have a laptop though.....oh! And a 3rd gen 8 gig ipod Piercings - only have my ears pierced, two in the left and three in the right. All other piercings rejected/migrated, no matter what kind of jewelry; it's my damned EDS condition.....I had a 'personal' piercing that I wanted so bad, but couldn't keep it in....and I'd love to have my tongue done, but I fear the same thing would happen.... Are you more prone to order out or cook at home? Would you be interested in cookbooks, kitchen utensils, and the like? If so, anything specific? Both, but cook at home more; I'd love some more veggie based recipes and or cookbooks Racy e-cards? Bring 'em on! Creep factor? Yeah, I don't have one! Scary is good!

deazinn

September 17, 2011

coldandsleepy's coldandspeaky

SW Fall 2011 questions from 9/14 & 9/15

September 15th interested in anything from Lush? Any of the vegan bubble bars. Blackberry or Waving Not Drowning bath bombs. Maybe other bath bombs too, but I mostly go for bubbly things these days. Do you blog? Would you like a header for your blog, a layout, etc? Not really! I only blog about one month out of the year (for the Vegan Month of Food, October this year). Would you be interested in a handmade bookmark? Sure! I can always use more bookmarks! do you like chex puppy chow or muddie buddies (ingredients: semi-sweet chocolate chips, PB, vanilla extract, powdered sugar, chex cereal)? would you want to get some from your witch / nacho witch? I'd be interested in trying it (provided that the chocolate chips are vegan) but have to admit that chocolate + peanut butter isn't one of my favorite chocolate combos. How would you feel about receiving a Groupon deal for something in your local area? If there is anything you WOULDN'T like, mention that also. That would be cool! But I feel like most of the Groupons for my area are actually for up in San Jose-- where I go maybe once a month, max. ------------------------------------------------------------ September 14th how interested would you be on somewhat personalized bottle cap labels? Like these that I did? Sure! That's cool. When you're miserably sick (*sniffle, cough!*) what are the things that comfort you the most? Lying on the couch with blankets, watching either my favorite kids movies (Alice in Wonderland, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Totoro, etc) or horrible television, drinking tea, snuggling any human who will come within my germosphere. What constitutes ultimate luxury to you? (go crazy!) Traveling. Anywhere. Staying in a B&B or even a nice hotel. Taking bubble baths (in jacuzzi tubs, for ultimate luxury). Getting my hair cut by a professional at a nice salon, complete with that scalp massage-y bit. Going out to eat somewhere with interesting food. Going to the theater. And then sleeping in the next day after any of this. What do you really NOT want? Things with animal products. Candles & wax tarts. (Wouldn't get used.) Knick-knacks. Spray perfumes (allergies). Makeup (again, wouldn't get used).

coldandsleepy

September 16, 2011

LitaPhoenix's Blog

SW Halloween '11

September 20th Would you like any ecotools makeup brushes? They're kinda one of my favorite things ever, and they're animal-friendly and the handles are bamboo. And to top it all off, they work really well for applying makeup. Yes, sure, if you can get a good deal on them. Always wanted to try this brand. Do you like Legos? Especially mini-fig key chains, Lego block keychains, small Lego sets, etc? Ehh, cute, but I don’t like a lot of things on my keys. I DO like minifigs, though. Since the previous question about "what would you buy from the Lab if you had unlimited funds, etc" left WAY too much to the imagination with no limitations (my answer was pretty much BUY ALL THE THINGS!), what would you do if you found a $50 bill on the ground and a nagging voice in the back of your mind told you that you HAD to spend it on BPAL or else face Death. Also, say they had free shipping (LOL) so don't factor that in. What would you get? And spend it all! Or as close to $50 as you can get. A bottle of Crowley, a bottle of Dragon’s Hide, and an imp of Half-Elf. Are there any characters that you love or identify with? I have a large adoration for Hatter, from the SYFY miniseries - http://skiescockback.wordpress.com/2010/04/24/oh-did-you-need-some-hot-mad-hatter/ Rory, from Doctor Who - http://mrsdrdavison.tumblr.com/post/5082902583/oh-why-hello-there-rory-in-sexy-glasses-i And identify a whole hell of a lot with Willow, from Buffy - http://www.tvacres.com/horror_witches_willow.htm Are there any Arcana Weenies that you MUST HAVE? The Hobbedy’s Lantern soap sounds niiiiice. So what say you? IS an "unexpected" visit/in-person witching OK? Ehhhh, um, the problem is that I work a strange schedule. But, other than that, I suppose so. September 19th What strange misc. items would you love to receive that you just haven't gotten for yourself? Nothing that springs to mind. How do you feel about franken polish? Are you okay with all chemicals, or would you prefer 3 free? Would you want glitter or holographic glitter? What colors would interest you? Um, most definitely yes, and I’m totally open to anything you might put together! Dear witchee, how do you feel about lip balm? Favorite style (twist up tube, pot, tube with wand, etc.)? Favorite flavors? Flavors to avoid? Favorite brand? Do you need more right now or are you set? Are you one of those people who could never have enough lip balm even though you have a bowl on your dresser overflowing with them and 10 in your purse and an order for more on the way? I’m pretty set right now – I use EllaDean (on Etsy) almost exclusively, as they’re super moisturizing, fun flavors without being overpowering, and not waxy at all. But if you find something in anise or black licorice, absolutely! Also, I'm all about the lipbalm in twist up tubes, not squeeze tubes or pots. -How do you feel about getting art supplies in general? (copic markers, watercolor, brushes, paint, sketchbooks etc.) I honestly don’t have enough time lately to give them the love they deserve. -How do you feel about Threadless tshirts? Love ‘em, own the ‘Emo Bear’ and ‘Doctor-hoo’ shirts in men’s XL. And, actually just got a coupon code in my e-mail today, if you would like to buy something for yourself - WELL_HELLO_31_5310C92CE661684704 If you were turned loose in a basic drug store (CVS, Walgreens - a pharmacy with attached mini-mart, basically!) with a $20 bill, what would you pick up? Oh, golly. A pint of Ben & Jerry’s, some of the new, sparkly black lip gloss from Wet & Wild, and maybe some of those CUTE Sally Hansen Halloween nail stickers. I love the skulls, the spiderwebs, and the barbed wire ones. If I had some left over, I’d likely grab a Diet Dr Pepper. Darling Witchee, would you enjoy farmer's market pickled veggies (green beans, garlic, asparagus, etc) or fresh canned peaches or something of that nature? I don’t really do ‘pickled’ anything. Do you prefer color or white photographs? Nature or abstract? Both, on both counts. would you be interested in Lostcrates? I don’t write or journal enough anymore for them to really be used. Amigurumi, yes or no? Most definitely yes! I have a question! What are some of your favorite paintings? (famous or undiscovered?) Feel free to link to examples! I have to be a bit trite and say that I’m way into Van Gogh’s ‘Starry Night’ right now. I love the print of Escher’s ‘Relativity’. http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uhD7LeuvJII/TNqUHNC892I/AAAAAAAABBc/evYmeKooot0/s1600/escher_relativity_623x600.jpg If you could have an image painted for you - sky is the limit - what would it be? I’m really trying to find some lovely paintings for my place, once I get one, up in the mountains. Anything involving the things I’m into (bats, ravens, gargoyles, anything I’ve mentioned, really) would be great! I’m trying to find a shot with bats flying over the moon, preferably in a forest-y situation, as I’ll be in the middle of forested mountains. Name your 3 favorite scents for candles – patchouli, dragon’s blood, French lavender Name your 3 favorite types/flavors of tea – Mint, all kinds, throat healing (licorice), Green Tea of all types. September 18th How do you feel about pumpkin scented things? Not perfume related, but soap, candles, etc.... In general, no. SOCK PREFERENCES?? Other than I love fun socks? I usually wear ankle socks, as it’s currently hot as Hades (fun phrase, but not actually hot in Hades, traditionally) here in FL. I do like toe socks, full socks, otk’s, and love the Post’s socks. I keep meaning to check out SockDreams, but haven’t ordered anything from them yet. I hear they’re quite awesome, though. Most of my socks are black, black with patterns (polka dots, argyle, etc) or halloween themed. September 17th Are you looking for a certain kind of DVDs to spruce up your collection right now? Nothing that springs to mind… Does anyone like postcards? I love postcards! They’re like little pieces of the places they’re from. Anyone going to see any good concerts this fall? I’m catching a good show this Saturday – local friends of mine for whom I just did some injury work for a music video (and said video is premiering this Saturday evening). Other than that, I’m REALLY hoping to catch Aiden if they swing through Tampa/Orlando on their tour. Oh, I totally forgot to mention Aiden’s new CD as one I’d LOVE to have, but I prefer to buy it straight from the boys, from their website. Do you like Star Trek? Original TV series, films, spinoff series, etc? Favorite characters? Oh, most definitely. I grew up with it, have numerous autographs, went to conventions for many years. The only series I didn’t get into was ‘Enterprise’. I really quite adore the new reboot film, too. September 16th How do you feel about maple syrup? No, no, no and DEAR GOD, NO!!! Just the smell of it makes me nauseated. How do people feel about little pocket shrines, maybe something inspirational/motivational to keep in their purses/backpacks/whatever? Sure, as long as it was really tailored to me. Do you like Star Wars? Original Trilogy? Prequels? Spin-offs? Favorite characters? Mmmmm, Han Solo. He makes my heart (and okay, my loins) go all pitter-patter. Oh, if I could only find my own personal ‘scruffy nerf herder’, I’d be just dandy. And I stick to the first three (Original Trilogy), and before Lucas decided to completely screw up everything. Han shot first, damnit! Do you like beef jerky? If so do you it really thin, hard and crunchy or thicker and softer? I’m a ‘thick and soft’ girl. Also do you like or racier ecards from time to time and do you need to be warned if something may be not safe to open at work. I’m good with that sort of thing. I’m either on my iphone, which never leaves my side, or my own laptop, so no one would be snooping. Doctor Who? Yay or nay? (please don't make me cry by saying nay) I must unequivocally say YAY!!!! I have a couple spare Doctor Who stickers. If my witchee is a fan, would they like a couple Doctor Who stickers in their package? I would love to decorate things with DW goodness! Anyone love Buffy/Angel? Oh, I was a Buffy fan from the first episode. It's actually a bit scary how much my life mirrored that show, minus the vampires, of course. Some days, I still feel like Willow. I’ve got a Spike poster, have done conventions, and have seen every episode multiple, multiple times. Angel was okay, but I’m still a bit bitter about the whole Illyria thing. Wesley... How would you feel about gummies? Like, gummy bears? Gummy werewolves? Gummy vampires? If you can actually find gummy vampires or gummy bats, I think I will love you forever. How would you feel about a totally original Gela-skin for your laptop/iPod/phone? Stickers? Decals? Oooooh, sounds awesome! Since this is a Halloween round, what's your Creepy threshold? Are you a cartoon bats and smily pumpkins person or a skulls-and-bones the-dead-are-rising kind of person? Are your fairytales dark or Disney? I don't do orange. I'm mostly a gothic horror, gargoyles, bats, ravens, skulls and gravestones kind of girl. I love creepy, atmospheric settings. I made a cemetary scene on my dresser last year, with headstones, leaves, statuettes, etc. Are your ears pierced, Witchee? Do you have any other piercings? Would you like to receive any items of jewelry for these piercings? Yes, they are! Two standard holes in each lobe, and I have my upper ear cartilage pierced (red horned horseshoe right now) with a 16G. How do you all feel about Whoopie Pies? Tasty, but WHOA sugar rush. September 15th Interested in anything from Lush? Don’t NEED anything right now, but I’d love to try the ‘Dirty’ line *ahem*showergel*ahem, if you feel that you must get me something. Would you be interested in a handmade bookmark? Most definitely!!! I’m a voracious reader, and I’m always looking for bookmarks. Thin ones, please, as I don't use the metal ones as they screw up the line of the book, and then the book won't close all the way. Do you like chex puppy chow or muddie buddies (ingredients: semi-sweet chocolate chips, PB, vanilla extract, powdered sugar, chex cereal)? would you want to get some from your witch / nacho witch? Not really my thing. Do you like real sugar skulls? Things with sugar skull designs? Ehhhh, I’m sort of ambivalent about them, I suppose. Who here adores meringue? Oooooh, YUMMY. September 14th How about little bottles of booze? Ya wanna? What kind? Wheee!!! Actually, I’m very interested in different alcohols lately. And mead. LOVE me some mead. What are your views on fudge and brownies? (Also, if you live in a warm place, where the fudge might melt, that'd be helpful to know. Or, if you're diabetic and fudge is death, that'd be useful to know, too.) Mmmmm. I do live in the South, so it might get a bit gooey. Also, what about mochi? Love it, hate it, baffled by it? Never had it, but it looks interesting, and I like Japanese snackables usually. Anything from the update ya'll are liking? HAIR GLOSS. OMG. I think the Samhain soap may be my little slice (literally) of heaven. And the green, apple-y, unpronounceable one. The atmo sprays sound delicious, as well. Not into the bath oils, but Inquisitor’s Bile and Opium Tar sound lovely, possibly Howlet’s Wing and Eye of Newt. And count me in with those waiting for the Virgin’s Blood bath powder. Would you be interested in a sample box(from somewhere like Birchbox or loosebutton)? I signed up for Julep Mavens last month, but Birchbox looks interesting. You have to place a Lab and Trading Post order. Right fuckin' now. No spending limits. What do you buy? One of everything from the Post. Not even kidding. And all the SGA soap still left. SO GOOD. From the Lab, everything from the Gaiman collection (it goes to charity, plus I want to try the scents associated with some of my favorite stories!), all of the RPG (I want to smell ‘em all, and layer!), all the VILF scents (haven’t gotten a chance to try any of them, and I love vampires!), all of the Ars Draconis (as I love dragon’s blood!), all the Panacea, and one of everything on my WL that I may have missed that is GC. Paintbox Soapworks - anything you're interested in, in general or from the latest update? See my Etsy WL. Does confetti/glitter make you angry or fill you with glee? It’s cute for a moment, but it makes a mess and usually goes out, so I’m not so fond of confetti or glitter. How do you feel about stuffed animals/plushies/general soft, cuddly things? If you like them, what kind of animals would you be interested in? I’m on a kick with bats, lately. I’d love a plushie raven, though…. Or something off the wall, like the Doctor (Doctor Who) or those cute little cthulhu plushies I’ve seen. When you're miserably sick (*sniffle, cough!*) what are the things that comfort you the most? Hot ‘Throat Coat’ tea (I actually like the taste), a good book, or a silly movie to distract me, and something to cuddle, be it a human or pet, or teddy bear. What constitutes ultimate luxury to you? (go crazy!) Convenience. The ability to go where I want, whenever I want. What do you really NOT want? Silly, random (in a useless way) toys. Live bugs. September 13th How would you feel about kitchen towels and other similar household objects, if they are pretty or a souvenir? Oh, indeedy! As long as they're functional, I'm good. How did you dress up for your last party or compulsory-formal-dress occasion? I don’t actually remember, but it was probably my black satin bubble-hem dress from Torrid. Do you enjoy puzzles/riddles? (Cryptograms, Sudoku, Crossword, Jigsaw, etc) I really do like them, but I don’t have time to do them very often. September 12th Would you like to receive e-books? And if so, in what format? Yes, please!! I really like e-books and audiobooks. I have a kindle app on my iPhone, so that’s preferred, but I’m open to quite a bit. Are there are patterns, motifs, etc that you especially like? Not big on plaid, but I like polka dots and vertical stripes. I’ve come to like damask-style prints, as well. Witchee, would you be interested in having a special tea cup/coffee mug/glass to drink out of? I looooove my handmade mug from my local Renaissance Faire, and 99% of the time, I’m using that, but I could always use another. If you're a tea drinker, is there any specific tea you would like to receive, not just the kind/flavor but also the type/packing--i.e., tea bags, loose tea, compressed, etc? I don’t really care for dessert-style teas (chocolate, caramel, etc), but I love tea, and I’m always thrilled to receive teas and infusions. September 11th Would a gift or a postcard from Disneyland make you squee with delight or puke into your mail box? That would be really cool! I’ve never been to Disneyland, or California for that matter. And I love postcards! It's a little bit of somewhere else. What are your favorite types of Halloween candy? The Peppermint Batties being discussed intrigue me. Anything marshmallow or caramel filled is delicious, other than Peeps. How do you like your chocolate? For example with nuts, mint, peanut butter, caramel? Almonds, toffee, peanuts, peanut butter (but mostly only Reese’s), all kinds of mint, BACON, lavender, preferably dark, but milk is perfectly acceptable! Beads! Do you use them? Would you want some? What sorts of beads do you like? I LOVE beads! I prefer natural materials (stone, wood, leather) over glass and plastic. I don’t really do gold at all, but silver and copper findings are awesome. I don’t use the super-large holed beads (Pandora-style), or teeny, tiny seed beads too often. Anyone here like caramels? Sea salt caramels?!?! Are you kidding?!?! Sea salt caramels are just little bits of heaven. The green tea caramels I have in my Etsy favorites are amazing! Would you like a hand dyed or hand painted scarf or wrap or other item? If so, what colors/designs/fabrics do you like? Yes, yes, please!!! I’m always hunting for cute scarves, as I hate turtleneck shirts with a fiery passion, but it’s no good having a cold neck and shoulders! I’m moving to NC this spring, so I’ll need both heavy, thick pashmina-weave scarves and light, silky, airy ones. One thing about scarves – I like my usual colors (black, silver, grey, red, purple) but I’m willing to go totally out of the box with a scarf, including mixes of colors and subtle tie-dye. No orange, brown, or yellow, though please. Those colors look horrid on me. This was a question before, but does anyone here like stones? Just pretty polished stones for use in whatever purposes? Yes! I am totally open to all kinds of pretty stones!! September 10th Are you interested in anything from the Villainness Bad Apples update? Oooh. Twistappel, Discord, and Proscription sound awesome. And that reminds me… I must break down and get myself a bar of Asphyxiate soap. I love the Villainess soaps! What are your top three "I want to try them but I think I'll never get to try them" (or, "I've tried them and I want moar moar moar, but I don't think I'll ever get any") scents/bath oils/sprays? Ooooh. Gosh. I think I’d just positively freak out over some ‘The Coil’, as I had a sniffie, and it’s AMAZING. I’d love to try TKO, as I do have sleeping issues sometimes. Aaaaand, a tie between some Frankincense & Clove hair gloss, and the new Harvest Festival spray. Is there a particular artist and piece that you would like a print of? If so, what is your max size that you could spare on your walls? I’ve always wanted some M.C. Escher. Any size is good really. I don’t have room right now, but I’ll be getting my own place a few months after I get to NC, and I’ll need pretties for my walls! Are there any CDs/Albums you've been wanting but haven't bought yet? What format do you prefer? (i.e. mp3, actual cd, record, etc) MP3s & CDs are good. I’ve been trying to find a less-expensive deal on the latest Three Days Grace album, and the new Blue October. Are you going away for any part of this round? I’ll be momentarily incommunicado from 10/21-24 as I’ll be on a film shoot for those days and will likely be completely exhausted when I am home, which will be only to sleep. Would you like to receive a mix-CD from your Witch? Abso-freakin-lutely! I love new-to-me bands and songs, as well as things you think I need to hear or want to share! If your witch were going somewhere on a vacation during the round, would you want a little souvenir? Sure! Do you work/study at a desk and enjoy interesting or cute office supplies? I WILL have a desk at my new gig, so I would LOVE fun, funky, cute but functional supplies. Witchee, are you a fan of musicals? If so, which ones? Yes, I like Sweeney Todd, Avenue Q (I would love the soundtrack for this, if you can find it!), and RENT, just off the top of my head. Do you like to burn incense? If so, what are your favorite kinds...sticks? cones? resins? What are your favorite scents? I usually burn sticks, but I’m not averse to cones. I don’t have the setup for resins. I like sandalwood, nag champa, dragon’s blood, as well as unusual scents like anise, lavender, and mint. Harry Potter - a fan? If so, what house are you? Yes!! I even dressed up as Tonks for a book-release party that I worked as a tarot-card reader. I’m probably Ravenclaw, but I wouldn’t be surprised to be Slytherin, either. I’m very interested to get into Pottermore when it opens, if only to see which house I’m sorted into. If you were to receive a gift card, what places would you like to get one from? ThinkGeek, Torrid, Bed, Bath & Beyond, or Macy’s (I need some Clinique skincare!), etc. Is there a particular myth/folktale/legend/fairytale/godstory that you're drawn to? The phoenix, the Trickster stories, all of the permutations of the Alice stories (which I put in with fairytales at this point). When you are having a really rough day, what do you like to do/have to make it a little brighter? I tend to bust out a good movie, oftentimes Clue, Labyrinth, or if I need a good cry to make it better, the Lord of the Rings films (or even their behind the scenes discs). Lately, I’ve been watching My Little Pony on demand and my DVR. Does anyone garden? And if you do, what do you grow? If not, would a starter garden kit be something you'd be interested in? I would love a beginners kit, or directions and seeds, almost like a cooking recipe. I’m moving from the sands of Florida to the mountains of Western NC, so whatever I have will need to be able to either handle the freeze, or be small enough to come inside. Do you decorate for Halloween? Is your decorating taste elegant, kitschy and fun, or scary? Abso-freakin-lutely!! I decorate beginning October 1st – if people can decorate for the winter holidays from the day after Thanksgiving until midway through January, then I can have a whole month for Halloween. :-D I tend to have a mix of eveything - some elegant and macabre, some fun and cute. I don't really do kitschy or much orange. Witchee, do you have any symbols or totems that have special meaning for you? Aside from the previously mentioned ones, I like ankhs quite a bit, enough to use one as the base for my second tattoo, which is the logo for my business cards. Is anyone fond of programs like Adopt a Tree/Highway/Library/Manatee/Acre of Rainforest/etc? The Adopt-A-Bat program is freaking awesome! From the Weenie Update....what are you most wanting to try? Honestly? I’m a little afraid to look at it, as I fear I’m going to want a lot. I’m more excited about the BPTP update, actually. Who's into nail polish? What colors/brands? I am a nailpolish geek. I’ve been wearing greens, greys, blue, purples lately. I do intense shades, not subtle colors. I do like all kinds of textures, as well. As far as brands, I use China Glaze a LOT, but as long as it has good coverage (not thin and streaky), I’m happy. Is there a quote (or lyric or part of a poem) that really resonates with you or is your favorite? I’m drawn to ‘Not all those who wander are lost.’ – Tolkien, and ‘Winter is Coming’ – G.R.R. Martin Dream candle? Scent, color, type (tealight, votive, pillar, jar, etc.), throw... As far as scents, if I’d wear it as an oil, I’d burn it.  I’m not picky about style, but I prefer rich, darker colors. Do you like knitted goodies? If so, what would you like and what colors? Yes!!! I’m moving to the mountains of NC, and it gets COLD in the winter. I’m from Florida – I’ve been in the cold, but never for a protracted period of time. I’m going to need some knitted everything! I could use a thick scarf, and socks, most definitely. Would you be interested in homemade edibles that are NOT sweets? Any specifics? Oh, definitely. I love snack mixes, but I’m not fond of rice crackers. I love jerky. What GC do you live in mortal terror of the lab discontinuing, but never get around to buying? Crowley, or Havana. Witchee, do you use a PC or a Mac? PC What is your favorite animal? Um, the bat, definitely. SO CUTE. What are you going to be for Halloween? Amazingly, I’m not sure yet. Too much going on in my life to pin down an idea. I’m likely going to be working on 10/31, so I need an outfit for that, and a proper costume for parties. I’m thinking a literary reference, maybe something Poe. If you could have a piece of oil painting jewelry (pendant, pair of earrings, or ring) with absolutely anything painted on it, what would it be? (If you prefer wall art instead, same question as above.) I’m WAAAAAAY into ravens lately (and by lately I mean the past year) but bats, phoenixes, and stars always work with me. How do you feel about nick-knacks? I’m trying to rid myself of little toys and whatnot, but if it’s something that just SCREAMS me, then by all means! Do you like going to the movies? Yes, but I hardly go anymore because of the expense. What are your favorite restaurants? I love asian foods, especially Japanese and Thai. Otherwise, I was able to eat at ‘Daniel’ in NYC two years ago, and it blew almost everything I’ve ever had away. Do you play any video games? A little online games here and there, but not really anymore. Do you like any anime? I still have a fondness for the Tenshi series, but I haven’t read/seen any lately. Do you have an E-reader/iPad/something similar that you need a cover/case for? I would LOVE a custom case for my iPhone! How much do you like jewelry? Like, if you were to get a shit ton of it during the round, how excited would you be? For jewelry, I’d prefer unique pieces, as I have a good amount and do some jewelrymaking myself. How would you like to receive some of your Witch's favorite recipes, tailored to your likes/dietary restrictions? And specific wants? Absolutely!!! I’m always looking for something new to try! Do you need any boxes to store your smellies in? What would you store in said hypothetical box--imps, bottles, supplies, all of the above? I store my bottles in one box, imps in another, and all my supplies are separate. Right now, they’re just crappy little boxes, but I’d like to decorate them, so any stickers or good stuff for it would be appreciated! Muppets: yea or nay? Yay, for sure! Anything that comes out of the Henson Workshop, including Labyrinth, The Dark Crystal, and Farscape! Do you have an affinity for Calvin and Hobbes, Peanuts, The Far Side, and other comic strips? If so, which is your favorite? Not really my thing anymore. I love the shit out of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, though. Favorite Mythological Creature? Phoenix, naturally. I’m totally drawn to the imagery and the mythology. I go through the occasional destruction and rebirth, as well. I’m actually hoping to get a phoenix in flight inked on my back at some point. Do you like hair things barrettes, headbands, flowers? I definitely do wear a lot of headbands – both skinny and wide. I wear them for work and when my hair just doesn’t want to cooperate. My hair is too thin and fine for barrettes. Expanding on the hair question - does anyone like those flower clips for the hair that are big right now?? I’ve been known to wear them on occasion – I’m most likely to flaunt red, purple, and black.

litaphoenix

September 16, 2011

Sky and Sea

Switch Witch Questions Part II.

Would you like any ecotools makeup brushes? They're kinda one of my favorite things ever, and they're animal-friendly and the handles are bamboo. And to top it all off, they work really well for applying makeup. Sure! Do you like Legos? Especially mini-fig key chains, Lego block keychains, small Lego sets, etc? I love Legos. I would legitimately play with them. But really, dear Witch, you've probably already figured out that I am 25 going on...oh...7. Since the previous question about "what would you buy from the Lab if you had unlimited funds, etc" left WAY too much to the imagination with no limitations (my answer was pretty much BUY ALL THE THINGS!), what would you do if you found a $50 bill on the ground and a nagging voice in the back of your mind told you that you HAD to spend it on BPAL or else face Death. Also, say they had free shipping (LOL) so don't factor that in. What would you get? And spend it all! Or as close to $50 as you can get. I'd probably hang on till the Yules went live, because I tend to be very weak in the face of Yule blends. Are there any characters that you love or identify with? Love: Hatter from the SyFy "Alice", Edward from "The Young Victoria", Julian from "The Forbidden Game" trilogy by L.J. Smith. Yanko from "Swept From The Sea." Identify with: I...honestly don't know. A bit of Edna from "The Awakening", I think. A question! If you are crafty, what's your personal art style? I'm not talking just about what art you like to look at, but what kind of art do you like creating? Do you have a "process" while you're creating beauty? I like doing very detailed work. I tend to go for fantasy art. I like bright colors as opposed to neutrals. I like shimmering things. I have a certain style I do when I'm doing abstracted stuff. The process depends on what I'm doing, really. When I started my embroidery project, for instance (I'm making an altar cloth by hand) I had no idea what I was going to do, so I started with a border using a particular curling motif I use when doodling a lot. I guess you could describe my art style as breaking it down from the symmetry...I always go for symmetry at first, and then it slowly devolves as the design expands, usually on purpose. ...God, I'm such an art dork. I can't help it, dear Witch, I've taught arts and crafts for five summers running, and that stuff WARPS you. Are there any Arcana Weenies that you MUST HAVE? No, but holy shit, TESS OF THE D'URBERVILLES. So what say you? IS an "unexpected" visit/in-person witching OK? I would totally meet someone at school or something, but my house is not usually company-ready. September 19th What strange misc. items would you love to receive that you just haven't gotten for yourself?: I can't think of anything. Oooh, maybe a manicure kit. Have I mentioned that already? Probably. It's been on my mind. My toes still look good, but my hands look like hell. How do you feel about franken polish? Are you okay with all chemicals, or would you prefer 3 free? Would you want glitter or holographic glitter? What colors would interest you? I love the term frankenpolish. I would use it. Dear witchee, how do you feel about lip balm? Favorite style (twist up tube, pot, tube with wand, etc.)? Favorite flavors? Flavors to avoid? Favorite brand? Do you need more right now or are you set? Are you one of those people who could never have enough lip balm even though you have a bowl on your dresser overflowing with them and 10 in your purse and an order for more on the way? I love, love, love lip balm. I do not care for watermelon lip balm. And I think banana would probably make me crazy after a while. I don't care what flavor--I end to use a lot of that really amazing Burt's Bees pomegranate lip balm these days. I'd love like, a clear red tinted balm. I have to say though, the BEST lip balm I've ever had was this pot of homemade lavender-scented lip balm. I LOVED that stuff. Would you be interested in getting fountain pen inks or art supplies via JetPens and or DickBlick? (I know I have a wishlist on JetPens and just love using fountain pens in my artwork) I would probably keel over and die of sheer happiness. I've never had a fountain pen. I have a standard black calligraphy pen, that's all. -For those interested in watercolors, how would you feel about getting a palette filled with paint from my watercolor tubes but not getting the paint tube itself? (kind of like this but without the covers for the compartments and bigger http://www.flickr.co.../in/photostream) Suuuuuuuuure! -How do you feel about getting art supplies in general? (copic markers, watercolor, brushes, paint, sketchbooks etc.) Yes. I've never tried copics, I'd love to give it a go. And sketchbooks! YES. -How do you feel about Threadless tshirts? Adoooooooore. If you were turned loose in a basic drug store (CVS, Walgreens - a pharmacy with attached mini-mart, basically!) with a $20 bill, what would you pick up? Another eyeliner like the one I've got now (Milani brand, it's one of the few I don't fuck up with!), a new powder compact, probably another eyeshadow or two. Darling Witchee, would you enjoy farmer's market pickled veggies (green beans, garlic, asparagus, etc) or fresh canned peaches or something of that nature? FRESH CANNED PEACHES. Do you prefer color or white photographs? Nature or abstract? Both on both counts. would you be interested in something like this? https://lostcrates.com/how-it-works Dude, that is cool as hell. Yes. Amigurumi, yes or no? Yes. I have a question! What are some of your favorite paintings? (famous or undiscovered?) Feel free to link to examples! I don't know that I have any current favorites. I'm kind of in love with N.C., Andrew and Jamie Wyeth after visiting the Brandywine River Museum this summer. This is one of my favorites from said museum. http://www.andrewwyeth.com/images.html#8 If you could have an image painted for you - sky is the limit - what would it be? Something of Freyja, in some gorgeous northern landscape with fir trees. Name your 3 favorite scents for candles Mmmm. Lemon-lavender from Yankee Candle. Anything piney and woodsy. The lily of the valley candles my local candle shop makes. Name your 3 favorite types/flavors of tea Sweet mint/vanilla green. (I blended it on Adagio!) Chaaaaaaai. A pretty jasmine. Really, though, I LOVE tea, like more than is healthy. September 18th Do you wear t-shirts? Are there particular things you like on them? Would you like one designed by your Witch? And, if you don't mind saying, what size t-shirt do you wear? I wear T-shirts a lot! And I like pretty designs, especially the kind with swirls and abstracted/collaged designs, and words. In a regular adult T-shirt I wear an XL/2XL, depending on the cut. How do you feel about pumpkin scented things? Not perfume related, but soap, candles, etc... I am not so much on the pumpkin gig. Has anyone else heard of or does anyone else love Glamourkin? I want one desperately. "We are seeking the waters and the wild" Siiiiiigh. If you had an international witch, is there anything you would like from the UK? (Or Australia, Belgium, France any other country we have witches from. Oh, there's nothing I can think of right away. But international candies are always exciting! SOCK PREFERENCES? Would you like/wear a pair of these? http://www.ravelry.c...rary/yoga-socks If so, what color? Those are cute, but my toes always get so cold in the winter! Is there anyone here who likes toe socks? You know, those socks with a place for each toe? I would TOTALLY wear toe socks, especially the stripey and semi-obnoxious kind, but I have tiny little fairy feet and my toes are too small to fit them comfortably. September 17th Are you looking for a certain kind of DVDs to spruce up your collection right now? I would LOVE to have The Young Victoria and/or Bright Star on DVD. I like historical romances, what can I say. Does anyone like postcards? Is anyone willing to be a Nacho witch for postcards? I like postcards. Anyone going to see any good concerts this fall? Not that I know of, though I MIGHT get to go see TSO in the winter. Do you like Star Trek? Original TV series, films, spinoff series, etc? Favorite characters? It's not something I'm wildly in love with, but I like watching it with my dad. September 16th Are you more prone to order out or cook at home? Would you be interested in cookbooks, kitchen utensils, and the like? If so, anything specific? I like cooking at home AND eating out. I don't think I need any utensils right now, and we're solid on cookbooks. Though if you had any cookbooks on working with edible flowers, that would be cool as hell. New question: How do you feel about maple syrup? I like it just fine. The real stuff is best. Do you like Star Wars? Original Trilogy? Prequels? Spin-offs? Favorite characters? Yes, this has been a daddy-daughter bonding time feature film. Do you like beef jerkey, I know some may be vegatarian, but where I live beef is a staple and beef jerkey abounds. If so do you it really thin, hard and crunchy or thicker and softer. (OK that borders on obscene)- Yes, I do. I like it in all its forms. Also do you like or racier ecards from time to time and do you need to be warned if something may be not safe to open at work? I giggle at all kinds of dirty jokes. And no, I don't need to be. Doctor Who? Yay or nay? (please don't make me cry by saying nay) Does "Ehhh..." hurt less than "nay"? I just haven't really gotten into it. I don't watch a ton of TV. I have a couple spare Doctor Who stickers. If my witchee is a fan, would they like a couple Doctor Who stickers in their package? I'm cool with passing on those. Anyone love Buffy/Angel? I don't LOVE it, but I like it well enough. Especially when Spike is involved. Mmmm, Spike. How would you feel about gummies? Like, gummy bears? Gummy werewolves? Gummy vampires? GUMMIES. Gummy ANYTHING. How would you feel about a totally original Gela-skin for your laptop/iPod/phone? Stickers? Decals? Wassat? *googling* Oh! Sure, that looks cool! I have a netbook and a phone that could be totally prettified! Since this is a Halloween round, what's your Creepy threshold? Are you a cartoon bats and smily pumpkins person or a skulls-and-bones the-dead-are-rising kind of person? Are your fairytales dark or Disney? I like creepy all right. Tastefully so. My fairytales know there are things that go bump in the night. Are your ears pierced, Witchee? Do you have any other piercings? Would you like to receive any items of jewelry for these piercings? Yes, they are. I don't have any other piercings. How do you all feel about Whoopie Pies? They're okay. Interested in anything from Lush? OhmygodLush. The day someone bought me Lush was the day my checking account wept aloud. I absolutely LOVE: Avobath, Big Blue, Dragon's Egg, Pink Bomb, Honey Bee, Sakura. I really want to try The Sicilian, Fox In The Flowers, Honey Lumps (!!!) Bon Bon Bonnard, Geo Phyzz. Bubble bars: I have tried Sunny Side (and LOVED IT), but I'd like to try Ice Hotel, Pop In The Bath, Happy Bubble, Freedom Foamer. Any of the bath melts. (What's the difference?) Do you blog? Would you like a header for your blog, a layout, etc? YES. OMG. I've been wanting a new LJ layout for AGES and my CSS skillz are lacking and I don't have Photoshop anymore. I don't know what I want, though! I have so many interests I could incorporate. Art, camp, gardening, Victoriana, books, music, hockey, science...maybe a collage effect, with some swirly brushes and stuff? Would you be interested in a handmade bookmark? Sure. Do you like chex puppy chow or muddie buddies (ingredients: semi-sweet chocolate chips, PB, vanilla extract, powdered sugar, chex cereal)? would you want to get some from your witch / nacho witch? I do love puppy chow! And I would not turn it down. How would you feel about receiving a Groupon deal for something in your local area? If there is anything you WOULDN'T like, mention that also. I do not think I would use it.

Cielamara

September 16, 2011

ducky's Blog

Switch Witch 2011 Round 2 of Vegan Ranch Condiments

interested in anything from Lush? Yeah, sure! I'd be down for some Tramp or Olive Branch, Aqua Mirabilis or Schnuggle, Sweety Pie, Sandstone or 17 Cherry Tree Lane, or anything vegan really! Do you blog? Would you like a header for your blog, a layout, etc? I don't have a blog but I really should start one. Would you be interested in a handmade bookmark Sure. I still read 'real' books as well as my kindle. do you like chex puppy chow or muddie buddies (ingredients: semi-sweet chocolate chips, PB, vanilla extract, powdered sugar, chex cereal)? would you want to get some from your witch / nacho witch? If it's a vegan recipe, sure. Sounds good! How would you feel about receiving a Groupon deal for something in your local area? If there is anything you WOULDN'T like, mention that also. Mmm maybe not. If it's a really good deal I might just buy it myself! Haha. Can you sum yourself (whether it be personality, life's goals, ethics, whatever) in 10 words or less? Feminist vegan nutty bird lady dancing and ranting through life. How about little bottles of booze? Ya wanna? What kind? Yeah if you're secretly packin' I'll drink it!n Heehee. What are your views on fudge and brownies? (Also, if you live in a warm place, where the fudge might melt, that'd be helpful to know. Or, if you're diabetic and fudge is death, that'd be useful to know, too.) Vegan fudge forever. You should be fine to send fudge after a few weeks, the monocloud will move in and keep it solid! Brownies are good too. Smores brownies are killer. Also, what about mochi? Love it, hate it, baffled by it? I'm neutral on mochi but you know who loves his rice...my boyfriend. I would share my mochi with my little ricehound. Anything from the update ya'll are liking? BPTP UPDATE Sugar Skull soap, Spun Sugar Spectre bath oil, Tears of the Seraphim bath brew. Yum. Does anyone like kimchi? I love kimchi! I like making vegan kimchi jigae (stew) with tofu instead of pork. My boyfriend, however is a kimchi fanatic. He eats it at all hours, all days, with anything. Would you be interested in a sample box(from somewhere like Birchbox or loosebutton)? If it's vegan, it sounds fun. You have to place a Lab and Trading Post order. Right fuckin' now. No spending limits. What do you buy? Oh geez. Harlot's House, the Apothecary, Grand Guignol, a bunch of imp packs, a TP hoodie, massage oils, bath oils, room spray, a scent locket! Paintbox Soapworks - anything you're interested in, in general or from the latest update? Oh I've thought it looks good ever since the last Switch Witch but I haven't tried any yet. It all sounds good, but Cicada, Sweet Cheeks, Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh, White Cotton Sheets, Big in Japan would be a great sample box. Do you guys have any sports that you follow obsessively? How about favorite teams and/or athletes I follow the Portland Trailblazers and the Portland Timbers. How do you feel about notebooks/journals/stationery? Anything you need or particularly like? I love notebooks because I'm always making lists for something or another. I love Rilakkuma notebooks or other similar adorable things but I really like anything cute to write in. Does confetti/glitter make you angry or fill you with glee? I like it! Magpie! How do you feel about stuffed animals/plushies/general soft, cuddly things? If you like them, what kind of animals would you be interested in? Yeah, I squee at bird stuffed animals. You caught me. how interested would you be on somewhat personalized bottle cap labels? Like these that I did? I don't have enough bottles to warrant this1 (yet! muahahaha) When you're miserably sick (*sniffle, cough!*) what are the things that comfort you the most? Super icy Cherry 7up, lentil soup, my minky blanket, ibuprofen, and terrible television marathons. And boyfriend footrubs. What constitutes ultimate luxury to you? (go crazy!) Laying in a chair in Kaanapali, Hawaii while a waitress brings you dairy free papaya chi-chis and reading a great book. And booking treatments at the Dragontree spa in Portland. What do you really NOT want? Things that are not vegan, things that are minty. How would you feel about kitchen towels and other similar household objects, if they are pretty or a souvenir? Yeah! I like things that are useful too. How did you dress up for your last party or compulsory-formal-dress occasion? Uh, I haven't really done anything too formal recently. I just got a great little black dress with a leopard print belt for my birthday dinner though. Do you enjoy puzzles/riddles? (Cryptograms, Sudoku, Crossword, Jigsaw, etc) My boyfriend and I love to go out to breakfast and do the weekly alternative paper's crossword every week! I love crosswords, but the sweet spot not too hard, not too easy ones. And I love it when they are slightly hip questions. Witchee, would you be interested in having a special tea cup/coffee mug/glass to drink out of? Yes!!! My last Witch got me a Canada goose mug and I love it. I also hate getting amoebas in my water (like the adorable Bo, from the movie Signs) so I love drinking out of cups with lids! I have a sparkly glitter water/floaty mug with a lid and I love it. I would totally love to add more to my collection. Would you like to receive e-books? And if so, in what format? I have a kindle so that would be great! If you have kids, would you be interested in getting things for them? And if so, what are they interested and what sizes are the wearing now? Childfree since '03. Haha just kidding but no, I don't have kids. Would you be interested in a felted handbag? Do any of these styles appeal to you? http://tinyurl.com/3o2epzl (there's at least one guy-friendly style, too!) I don't think those are vegan but they are very nice. Are there are patterns, motifs, etc that you especially like? Birds, feathers, good classy retro kitsch leopard print. If you're a tea drinker, is there any specific tea you would like to receive, not just the kind/flavor but also the type/packing--i.e., tea bags, loose tea, compressed, etc? I drink lots of loose tea but I drink bagged tea too. I love green teas and flavored rooiboos tea. Tisanes are good as well. I am fond of the thrift. Do you mind lightly used goods? Please be specific! Vases, mugs, books, teacups...stuff like that is great. Clothes are cool too, I'm not too worried about it. No undies though bwahahaha Do you have an Etsy shop? Do you know of any Etsy shops that are Switch Witch friendly? amandette is my username but I'm not a seller. Would a gift or a postcard from Disneyland make you squee with delight or puke into your mail box? Sure, postcards are fun! I am neither a giant Disney fan nor a hater. I do love Nightmare Before Christmas, Alice in Wonderland, and Snow White though. what are your favorite types of Halloween candy? Anything vegan!! Special lollypops, chocolates, marzipan and chocolate. Do you prefer soap or shower gel? Please give examples of your favorite scents or brands. I have both currently in rotation in my shower. I Should Coco, Figs and Leaves, and Sea Veg soap, and Narcotic and 13 Rabbits shower gel. I would totally use either format and also other brands if they are vegan and lovely smelling. How do you like your chocolate? For example with nuts, mint, peanut butter, caramel? With marzipan. Ritter Sport dark chocolate with marzipan is a great example, though I'm not picky. Ok I have to pause here in order to go out with my friends to a bar and eat .40 cent "tofuffalo wings". Aka vegan buffalo wings. Complete with vegan ranch and even a soy White Russian, should that be your heart's desire. I promise I'll be back to update this entry and finish my catch-up! Ok back! Beads! Do you use them? Would you want some? What sorts of beads do you like? I don't have time to bead but I do think beads are awesome if you're into beading something. Anyone here like caramels? Sea salted caramels?!?! Hey, if they're vegan I'll eat them. Would you like a hand dyed or hand painted scarf or wrap or other item? If so, what colors/designs/fabrics do you like? Yep, I love scarves. Purples, pinks, greys, black...soft cuddly fabrics. I love small floral prints, bird themes, you know. This was a question before, but does anyone here like stones? Just pretty polished stones for use in whatever purposes? I like crystals. And another question; anyone like anything in particular from Think Geek? Nothing specifically but I do like that store. I got my boyfriend a Taun Taun sleeping bag for Christmas last year. Pinterest, do you have boards you want to share or are you following anyone with great boards you want to share? I have been hearing good things about that site but at the moment I don't have time for a new internet distraction! Ha! But if I have downtime later I may start one and I'll let you know if I do.

amandette

September 16, 2011

A Tavern Wench at the H-Bar

Switch Witch Help, Halloween 2011

SO MANY QUESTIONS. Extra Questions From the Weenie Update....what are you most wanting to try? I already ordered a huge load of decants and will be getting a bottle of Sonnet D’Automne to accompany my Pallas Athene, but here’s what I held off on when I realized I was about to spend nearly $200 on perfume samples: The Changeling Death Embraces a Young Woman Expressive Head The Night Hag Visiting the Lapland Witches Post-Mortem Laureatus The Seekim The Wiley Grasser Autumn Cider Devil’s Night 2011 Elegy IX: The Autumnal Le Revenant Mictecacihuatl October 2011 Pumpkin Latte 2011 Pumpkin Princess Samhain 2011 Samhainophobia 2011 The Vampire Bride Who's into nail polish? What colors/brands? I’m a compulsive nail-biter, so there’s not much space for polishing. I like purple, blue, and silver for my toes, though. Is there a quote (or lyric or part of a poem) that really resonates with you or is your favorite? Not off the top of my head. Dream candle? Scent, color, type (tealight, votive, pillar, jar, etc.), throw... Jar or pillar, probably. Something I could light while I'm taking a bath, as my room's a fire hazard. Scentwise, I don't like craft-store sort of scents, but I do enjoy cinnamon, vanilla, orange, maybe lavender paired with a warm note, and most of the notes I like in perfumes. Do you like knitted goodies? If so, what would you like and what colors? Yes! I adore scarves and hats. Purple, blue, gray, green, black, brown, red – dark colors. Would you be interested in homemade edibles that are NOT sweets? Any specifics? Mm, yes. What GC do you live in mortal terror of the lab discontinuing, but never get around to buying? Bathsheba, for ones I haven’t even tried yet. The ones I keep meaning to get bottles of are Ehecatl, Belle Epoque, Swank, Jezebel, and Vixen. Yo, yarnies! Do you Ravelry? If so, who are you over thar? Not a yarnie. Social Media? I'm on Facebook. Do you have wishlists for non-BPAL e-tailers? And if so, could you provide a link or a list? Nope, but I can work on those. Don’t really need much of an excuse for window shopping. Witchee, do you use a PC or a Mac? PC. What is your favorite animal? Elephants. What are you going to be for Halloween? Hard question! I don't really have anywhere to go for Halloween, but I love to dress up. I keep wanting to do something steampunk-y, but I'd like to get a corset for that and haven't yet. I want to make a costume for the Ren Faire this year, too, so maybe I'll do that for Halloween. If you could have a piece of oil painting jewelry (pendant, pair of earrings, or ring) with absolutely anything painted on it, what would it be? (If you prefer wall art instead, same question as above.) I really like oil painting pendants and earrings, but I don’t have any. Hm, I like ships and astronomy. How do you feel about nick-knacks? About the same as a drowning person feels about water. What traditions (family, holiday, or otherwise) are important to you? Going to my grandparents' for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, and Independence Day. Do you like going to the movies? Very much so. What are your favorite restaurants? The Lebanese Taverna, DC Thai Diner Too, Carytown in Richmond, VA Market Cross Pub and Brewery, Carlisle, PA Sticky Rice, Richmond, VA The Little Grill, Harrisonburg, VA Clementine’s, Harrisonburg, VA Issei Noodle, Carlisle, PA Sweet Frog Do you play any video games? Not really. Do you like any anime? Yes, but I don't watch it all that often, so I never remember which series I like. Do you have an E-reader/iPad/something similar that you need a cover/case for? Just got a Droid Charge, but I have a case. How much do you like jewelry? like, if you were to get a shit ton of it during the round, how excited would you be? Extremely. How would you like to receive some of your Witch's favorite recipes, tailored to your likes/dietary restrictions? And specific wants? Yes, please! Do you need any boxes to store your smellies in? What would you store in said hypothetical box--imps, bottles, supplies, all of the above? I need an imp box and possibly a second box for all of the bottles that don’t fit in the first. Muppets: yea or nay? Yea! Do you have an affinity for Calvin and Hobbes, Peanuts, The Far Side, and other comic strips? If so, which is your favorite? I like all of those, as well as Dilbert, Fox Trot, and others I'm not remembering. Favorite Mythological Creature?: I'm a fan of dragons and unicorns. Do you like hair things barrettes, headbands, flowers Yep. Do you like to burn incense? If so, what are your favorite kinds...sticks? cones? resins? What are your favorite scents? Again, my room is a fire hazard right now. When I move out next year, I'd like to try burning incense, though! If you were to receive a gift card, what places would you like to get one from? World Market, 10,000 Villages, Amazon, any book store, Threadless, Adagio, ThinkGeek, any place that sells gourmet food/chocolate (I love Vosges Goji bars!) or interesting alcohol. What are your thoughts on comics? Any you like? Any you have been wanting to try? Favorite characters? I like them, but I get busy and have trouble keeping up sometimes. When you are having a really rough day, what do you like to do/have to make it a little brighter? Tea (black with milk and demerara sugar) and Pride and Prejudice or Aubreyad books or movies (the 1995 BBC miniseries for P&P). Is there a particular myth/folktale/legend/fairytale/godstory that you're drawn to? Not really, but I do enjoy all of those! I'm especially fond of Arthurian legend and Welsh mythology, I suppose. If you could see anything, what would it be? Can be a person, an event, a landmark or monument, an object, etc. And it doesn't have to be on this planet, or in this time period. This is the hardest question EVAR. Can I just have a TARDIS? What #1 actor, director, author and/or musician are you obsessed with? Actor, probably Colin Morgan. No director I can think of, and Patrick O'Brian for author and Queen for music. Are you interested in anything from the Villainness Bad Apples update? Discord, Twistappel, and Bonfire Days sound great. Harry Potter - a fan? If so, what house are you? Very much so! I'm definitely a Ravenclaw. If you RP, tabletop, forum, or otherwise... Do you have any original characters you'd like to see art of? If so, please give information! Even if it's a link to a web page or a profile or picture! Haven't in a while, so there's not a current character I'd like art for. Are you musical? Do you play an instrument, and if so, what? If not, what do you wish you could play or do? Yep! Piano and clarinet, and I really want a cello. Does anyone garden? And if you do, what do you grow? If not, would a starter garden kit be something you'd be interested in? No, thank you. Do you decorate for Halloween? Is your decorating taste elegant, kitschy and fun, or scary? Again, waiting until I move out. Witchee, do you have any symbols or totems that have special meaning for you? Not really. Is anyone fond of programs like Adopt a Tree/Highway/Library/Manatee/Acre of Rainforest/etc? Those all sound good! Pet Gifts: No, thanks. There are way too many people in the house spoiling them already! What are your top three "I want to try them but I think I'll never get to try them" (or, "I've tried them and I want moar moar moar, but I don't think I'll ever get any") scents/bath oils/sprays? The Fan Dancer prototype, PL176, and Jonathan's Coffee House. Is there a particular artist and piece that you would like a print of? If so, what is your max size that you could spare on your walls? Muchas! Most Art Nouveau and Art Deco stuff. Currently don’t have wall space, but when I move out next year, I will. If you are in to beauty and makeup related stuff, what kind of stuff do you like? What is your skintone and hair color? Are there any beauty products you've wanted to try but just never purchase? Not really into makeup. Do you like coffee or tea? Would you be interested in trying some different types? Emphatic YES. I love trying new coffees and teas! To give an idea of my tastes: My favorite coffee is Moka Java, and I love rooibos/honeybush tea and Tazo Passion and that one with cinnamon and star anise. I don’t really like nut flavors, and I prefer flavored coffee to be decaf, since I just want straight up black coffee in the morning. Are there any CDs/Albums you've been wanting but haven't bought yet? What format do you prefer? I'm happy with mp3s. My music collection is woefully small, so I'll take pretty much anything. Actually, if you have audiocassettes of Queen, Bowie, The Kinks, AC/DC, Cream, Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, Eric Clapton, or anything of that nature, I'd go for that! The radio at work doesn't get very good reception but does have a tape deck. If your witch were going somewhere on a vacation during the round, would you want a little souvenir? Yes, please! Do you enjoy any outdoor activities? Do you have a favorite form of "exercise"? I like biking, kayaking, and hiking. Any witchee's with a ravelry account have any favourited patterns that cost money that would be a welcome gift? I don’t do Ravelry. Never learned to knit. Are you going away for any part of this round? I’d like to travel somewhere, but no significant trips planned, alas. Do you work/study at a desk and enjoy interesting or cute office supplies? No desk space at the moment! Witchee, are you a fan of musicals? If so, which ones? I love Spamalot (and Monty Python in general) and would like to branch out. I'm most wanting to see Avenue Q, Wicked, and The Book of Mormon. How would you feel about kitchen towels and other similar household objects, if they are pretty or a souvenir? Excellent! Less I have to buy for next year. How did you dress up for your last party or compulsory-formal-dress occasion? This excellent black fringe-y dress that looks '20s-ish. Witchee, would you be interested in having a special tea cup/coffee mug/glass to drink out of? Always! Do you like puzzles and stuff? Yep. Jigsaw and logic. How about little bottles of booze? Ya wanna? What kind? Please! Samplers of whatever - I'm still finding out what I like. I know whiskey, bourbon, and rum are good. Does anyone like kimchi? I think so. Would you be interested in a sample box(from somewhere like Birchbox or loosebutton)? Yes. You have to place a Lab and Trading Post order. Right fuckin' now. No spending limits. What do you buy? My entire wishlist that's available on the sites. Paintbox Soapworks - anything you're interested in, in general or from the latest update? I shall edit once I've checked them out! Probably so. Do you guys have any sports that you follow obsessively? How about favorite teams and/or athletes? Not totally obsessed, but I love watching soccer. DC United, all the way! How do you feel about notebooks/journals/stationery? Anything you need or particularly like? Love those journals that look like old books. Does confetti/glitter make you angry or fill you with glee? I don't mind it either way. Fudge? NOM. Mochi? ALSO NOM. Compressed tea? Dunno what it is, but tea is good. Can you sum yourself (whether it be personality, life's goals, ethics, whatever) in 10 words or less? Nope. How do you feel about stuffed animals/plushies/general soft, cuddly things? If you like them, what kind of animals would you be interested in? I like them, but I don't really need any more. I have truckloads, srsly. When you're miserably sick (*sniffle, cough!*) what are the things that comfort you the most? Mint tea and costume dramas. What constitutes ultimate luxury to you? (go crazy!) Mostly I think of food - gourmet meals, fancy chocolates, and expensive wine/liquor. What do you really NOT want? Licorice or wintergreen; candy corn; knicknacks I don't have any space for. How interested would you be on somewhat personalized bottle cap labels? Quite! I'm OCD about putting dates on mine, though. What are your views on fudge and brownies? (Also, if you live in a warm place, where the fudge might melt, that'd be helpful to know. Or, if you're diabetic and fudge is death, that'd be useful to know, too.) They are too delicious to ruin by adding nuts or raisins. Does anyone like postcards? Is anyone willing to be a Nacho witch for postcards? Love them! If I can't travel myself, I will live vicariously. Anyone going to see any good concerts this fall? Sadly, no. None planned yet, anyway. Are you more prone to order out or cook at home? Would you be interested in cookbooks, kitchen utensils, and the like? If so, anything specific? Cook at home. I'd definitely like cookbooks and interesting spices. I kind of go through phases cooking foods from different regions. Right now, I'm coming out of a Thai phase and seem to be entering Spanish. I'd also love that garlic cookbook that was apparently popular last round. NOM. New question: How do you feel about maple syrup? Meh. I like it on pancakes and bacon, but it's pretty sweet for me. Also do you like or racier ecards from time to time and do you need to be warned if something may be not safe to open at work. Racy cards are fine. I'm not opening any cards on a work computer, so a warning isn't necessary. Doctor Who? Yay or nay? (please don't make me cry by saying nay) YAY, very much so. I've only really seen the new series (not the past couple episodes, though, because my internet is being a jerk), but I'd love to get into the older eps, too. I love pretty much all main characters except Rose. I'm a little afraid to admit that she grated somewhat. Since this is a Halloween round, what's your Creepy threshold? Are you a cartoon bats and smily pumpkins person or a skulls-and-bones the-dead-are-rising kind of person? Are your fairytales dark or Disney? Creepy and dark fairytales are good. How do you all feel about Whoopie Pies? Too sweet for me to eat one all at once, but I can't ever help myself. Just have to suffer through. Would you be interested in a felted handbag? Do any of these styles appeal to you? http://tinyurl.com/3o2epzl (there's at least one guy-friendly style, too!) I love the design on the third one, but the shape doesn't appeal to me as much as the strappy ones. That said, they're all pretty sweet. Anyone love Buffy/Angel? Yes! I've only seen midway through season 2 of Buffy, though, because my internet is not great. Do you wear t-shirts? Are there particular things you like on them? Would you like one designed by your Witch? And, if you don't mind saying, what size t-shirt do you wear? Ha, t-shirts are about 70% of my wardrobe. I'd love one! I'm a medium or small, depending on the brand. Definitely a small for men's shirts. Do you like Star Trek? Original TV series, films, spinoff series, etc? Favorite characters? OMG YES. I've only seen a few movies, TOS, and TNG, but I adore those and would like to see the others. Favorite character is Spock. How would you feel about gummies? Like, gummy bears? Gummy werewolves? Gummy vampires? LOVE. Especially sour gummy worms! Are you looking for a certain kind of DVDs to spruce up your collection right now? I've got some listed on my Amazon wishlist. Would you like/wear a pair of these? http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/yoga-socks If so, what color? I think my toes would freeze, but I really like the marble-y blue/green! Has anyone else heard of or does anyone else love Glamourkin? Hadn't heard of them before, but those are really cool! Witchee, would you like a framed photograph and of what? No, thanks, nowhere to put it right now. Are there any characters that you love or identify with? Stephen Maturin! Are there any Arcana Weenies that you MUST HAVE? Caffeinated Death! Also, Reign in Hell, Serve in Heaven, Dancing in the Boneyard, Dia de lost Muertos, Edict of Worms, Haint, Ruby Crow, and Zombie's Cucumber look interesting. I've never tried Arcana before, though, so I don't know which notes of theirs work on me. So what say you? IS an "unexpected" visit/in-person witching OK? I don't know how my parents would be with me meeting people from the internet at home, and my house smells like dogs. I'm also incredibly shy and socially awkward. Meet-up in a group would be awesome, though! How do you feel about franken polish? Are you okay with all chemicals, or would you prefer 3 free? Would you want glitter or holographic glitter? What colors would interest you? I've never seen this franken polish before, but I am intrigued. Dear witchee, how do you feel about lip balm? Favorite style (twist up tube, pot, tube with wand, etc.)? Favorite flavors? Flavors to avoid? Favorite brand? Do you need more right now or are you set? Are you one of those people who could never have enough lip balm even though you have a bowl on your dresser overflowing with them and 10 in your purse and an order for more on the way? I could really use some lip balm. I keep losing mine. Don't really have a favorite brand - I'm open to trying new ones! I just don't like lip balm to be overly oily, glittery, coconut, or foody. Would you be interested in getting fountain pen inks or art supplies via JetPens and or DickBlick? (I know I have a wishlist on JetPens and just love using fountain pens in my artwork) Yes! I'd love fountain or calligraphy pens. How do you feel about getting art supplies in general? (copic markers, watercolor, brushes, paint, sketchbooks etc.) I don't really draw or paint much, because I'm always reading in my down time. I'd like to start, though! If you were turned loose in a basic drug store (CVS, Walgreens - a pharmacy with attached mini-mart, basically!) with a $20 bill, what would you pick up? Lime Perrier, expensive chocolate, and maybe some Burt's Bess stuff. Do you prefer color or white photographs? Nature or abstract? My taste is kind of all over the place. Let me know if you want more specifics. Would you be interested in something like this? https://lostcrates.com/how-it-works Looks neat, but I don't go through notebooks fast enough. Amigurumi, yes or no? Don't know what I'd do with them. Sooo...Cthulhu: yay or nay? Yay. Name your 3 favorite scents for candles. No idea, really. I haven't burned candles in ages. Nothing foody, though! If you had an international witch, is there anything you would like from the UK? (Or Australia, Belgium, France any other country we have witches from.) Merlin and Arthur action figures! I love Crunchie bars and mint Aeros from the UK, and if my witch has access to the Finnish vodka cordials I got in Moscow, I would possibly cry tears of joy. Or if s/he sent crates and crates of fizzy lemonade, or Schwepps Bitter Lemon or Cranberry Spice flavors. (This is a magical world where international shipping is free and doesn't mind liquids. ) Darling Witchee, would you enjoy farmer's market pickled veggies (green beans, garlic, asparagus, etc) or fresh canned peaches or something of that nature? Green beans, garlic, and cucumbers would be great pickled, and canned fruit that isn't peaches. I love berry preserves. What would you do if you found a $50 bill on the ground and a nagging voice in the back of your mind told you that you HAD to spend it on BPAL or else face Death. Also, say they had free shipping (LOL) so don't factor that in. What would you get? The order I've been meaning to place but haven't yet: Sonnet d'Automne and Pallas Athene. Is there something that you wish you could do, but you keep putting it off? Travel more. The reason I keep putting it off is that I am either broke or spending all my money on day trips to keep me from getting restless when I'm not going on a big trip. I also want to make a costume for the Renaissance Festival, but I think I'm actually going to do that this year! Do you have any interest in rocks? Not like, polished colorful stones.. but like... rocks. With geologic significance! Ooh, what sort of geologic significance? Do you like/own/wear/want fairy wings or something of the like? I have some from a Halloween costume when I was about 6, but I doubt they still fit. I think they were fabric attached to the leotard, anyway. So much fun for twirling! Have you ever tried the coffee spoons, which are flavored chocolates on a spoon that you use to flavor your coffee? No, I don't like too much sugar in coffee. I drink it black and unsweetened most of the time, and always in the morning. Ever tried a soap from Paintbox Soapworks? No, but I'd really like to! How do you feel about terrariums? Nifty, but I have no place to put one. What's your favorite horror movie? Don't really watch them often, but I tend to prefer more psychological than gore. Jane Austen .. Yay or Nay? YAY! I do like Darcy and P&P, but my favorite of her books is Persuasion (it's probably the Navy/Age of Sail connection), and my favorite romantic lead is Henry Tilney. Is it weird that I swoon over his speech about the word "nice"? He is snarky and knows about language history and lives in an abbey. What more could you want in a man? Do you like period or period-styled paraphernalia? Stuff like postcards, notecards, jewelry, office supplies, what-have-you? OMG SO MUCH. I like Medieval, Renaissance, Victorian, Edwardian...actually any historical period would be fantastic. If you like manga, comics, and/or graphic novels, what is it about them that you like, in general? The story, the art/style, etc? The whole package. Witchee, would you like a gently used BPAL tshirt? Certainly. Are you scientifically curious and/or process-oriented? Would you like a project-type gift that allowed you do do something like make soap from scratch, take and (nontoxic-ly) develop photographs using a pinhole camera, use plant dyes on yarn or fabric, etc.? Yes! I love to learn new things. If your witch were to knit you a scarf/shawl/cowl, which would you prefer, and what features would you want? Would you prefer something light and drape-y or thick and warm? What kind of colors would you prefer? Do you have any fiber allergies or preferences? Scarf! Heavy or light would be great, as long as it's not wool or similarly scratchy. Random songs: 1. The Only One (live) - Abney Park 2. Subbacultcha - The Pixies 3. Boys on the Docks (live) - The Dropkick Murphys 4. Six to Go - The Pogues 5. Whisper - Morphine 6. Rope on Fire - Morphine (Two Morphine in a row, shuffle? Really?) 7. Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds - The Beatles 8. The Torch - The Dropkick Murphys (I seriously have more artists on my iPod than this list would suggest ) 9. White City - The Pogues (WTF!) 10. Bermudy - Mumiy Troll' So that wasn't particularly representative, since three artists got repeated somehow. Do you like charm bracelets? If you had a bracelet, what sort of charms would you want on it? Favorite hobbies, symbols, whatever? Don't really wear charm bracelets, but iletaitunefois's origami jewelry sounds lovely.

chaismolokom

September 15, 2011

misti's notes

SW 2010

Halloween Switch Witch 2010 All my answers are in incredibly random order. Just so you know. Baked Goods/favorites: -Sure! I'm partially to breads (zuccinni, pumpkin, lemon, banana, etc) and brownie-type things. Presents for others: -My doggie has a fairly sensitive stomach, but he does love bully sticks and can eat them with no problems. My husband is not a 'stuff' kind of a guy. But any food or baked items I get, he'll be sure to partake of. Testers vs. full-size?: -Either is muchly appreciated Social networking?: -I'm on Twitter - misti_k and Facebook. T-Shirt/PJ size: -T-shirt I answered in my questionnaire. PJs would probably be an XXL. What is your favourite snack food, something you could grab any time? -Sliced cheddar with Hawaiian bread. Those miniature peanut butter cups from Trader Joes. Ruffles potato chips and french onion dip. Chips and Salsa/queso. Veggies and hummus. Ebooks -Luv my Kindle!!! Nail Polish: -Love it. I custom mix/franken nail polish but I also love just about everything OPI, Orly, Nubar and China Glaze put out. In fact, if you want to buy me nail polish, you might want to ask me if I have it first! Soft/plushy things: -I'm a fan of squishy pillows. But not stuffed animals or the like. Are you into Austen's books? -I very much enjoyed Pride and Prejudice and Zombies. That said, Pride and Prejudice, with Keira Knightly is one of my favorite movies. It is *so* *well* *done*. Do you read Tarot cards? If not, would you be interested? -I do not. I've never really understood how people learn to read cards. So sure! What, if anything, is your guilty TV watching pleasure? -Probably True Blood. It's not incredibly well written and some of the lead actors are so. lacking. But I just enjoy it so much! If you cosplay or need a costume for your bellydance/burlesque hobby (or any other hobby which needs dressup/different from your normal wear), is there anything you need/want for it? -I don't do any of the above. So no thank you. What about [mixed or otherwise] DVDs? -DVDs are excellent. DVDs: Do you prefer widescreen or formatted? -Widescreen Music: Any preference towards MP3 or CD? -Either. Both. Whatevs. Do you like scented tarts? -Not especially. I do like oils though. Lip balms? -YES. Especially tinted ones; red or darker pinks. Do you have any body mods? If so, do you need any new jewelry, o-rings, plugs, etc (and if so, what size, length, etc)? Do you like pro-body mod stickers? -I'm getting my VCH redone in January or February and I took out my navel piercing long ago. I'm not big on stickers. What is your favorite artist or art style? (including if you have links to favorite pictures/paintings/photographs) -I enjoy a lot of different art. Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Atomic, Futurism, Dadaism, Surealism are all nice, but I'm not huge into them. Conceptual and Performance Art, pop-art, anything Avant-garde or interactive or relational I *adore*. Also, everything Louise Bourgeois and Anne Brigman have ever done. How picky are you about Etsy wishlists/favorites being the *exact* item you receive? Would something similar be okay? -Something similar is absolutely okay! Yes! Is there a ‘squick’ or phobic item you’d prefer not to receive? Certain animals, foods, décor, etc. -Spiders, Clowns, anything gory. Halloween Plans -Not sure yet. Girly Index -I wear a dress or skirt at least once a week, I do at least mascara and lipstick on a nearly daily basis, I keep my nails looking presentable 95% of the time, I love to wear (and buy) jewelry, I enjoy shopping and going to the spa. But I don't 'do' my hair or shave my legs with predictable regularity. My laugh is much too loud (for some people) and I tell crude jokes often. I frequently chose rap when out for karaoke and my favorite drink is Scotch. Sooooo, I'm not sure where that puts me. For those who decorate for Halloween, do you prefer cute decorations or creepy ones? -Spooky. Not cheesy or gory or silly or cute. Spooky. Do you wear make up? -Yes. Lipsticks for me are a 'thing'. I've got a wishlist going at Makeup Alley. It's more of a 'In my Dreams' list, but it might prove useful to you. http://www.makeupalley.com/p_mistiwebster And, as a secondary question, I adore icons for LJ/dreamwidth/forums/etc use, but suck at making them myself. Anyone else in the same boat, who would like custom icons as a gift? -Sure! I have an LJ and would love a few icons. Disney: -I really love all the old 'Happy Harmonies' cartoons that don't feature any of the major characters. Bottles, made in 1936, is my favorite cartoon of all time. For realz. Groupons: -Sure! I live in Austin and I subscribe to all my local ones; localitier, Groupon, Adealio, Living Social. The restaurant and spa ones stand out the most for me. How do you feel about mortars and pestles: -Neutral leaning towards 'that's cool'. Favorite horror movie: -I don't know that I have one. I have movies that freaked me the hell out, but I don't think there is a horror movie out there that I'd enjoy enough to own. Favorite scary book or story: -Me and Stephen King are BFFs 4 EVAH! Probably my favorite of his books, aren't his books, but his multiple collections of short stories. What is something you use to comfort yourself when feeling yucky, depressed, or in pain? -Cuddle with a blanket and my doggie on the couch, hot tea or hot chocolate, a book, internet time, a movie, knitting Would you want hand made, molded, glazed (by yours truly!) ceramic decorations (napkin rings, potporri/tart warmers, etc) to add to your stock? -Gosh, that would be excellent! COMIC BOOKS. Do you read them? Are there any series you like, or some you would like to try? -I don't, no. I would really like to read the The Sandman series. Do you have a special symbol or totem that is meaningful to you? -About to get TL;DR up in here... Before and during my husbands second deployment to Iraq, we were going through a very rough time. We are high school sweethearts that did a year long separation our senior year of HS and then went to the same college. We'd been together for almost 10 years at that point, but I didn't know how long we would continue to be married when he came home. I was so sick; depressed beyond belief. But I managed to crawl out enough to find a therapist, get back on meds, find a job coach, start making friends. For my birthday, he sent me a Tiffany's bracelet with the initials L.O.V. on the back. It stood for Labor Omnia Vincit, Latin that roughly translates to "Hard work conquers all". I wear that bracelet every day and flip it over often to see and rub the initials. We are still together and stronger than ever. Warm Drinks: -Pumpkin spice lattes!!, jasmine tea, hot chocolate, chai lattes, honest to goodness apple cider, gluhwein!! Do you need a box for your bpal bottles? Your imps? Your something else to put in a box stuff? -Things are getting a bit tight in bottle-storage department. That said, I recently made this. flickr stream If you could be any person, being, or animal from Fantasy what or who would you be? -Someone graceful. Gosh, I've always wanted to be graceful. If you could go back to any point in time, where, when, why? -I don't think I'd like to go back....I think I'd rather go forwards! But the 1920s would be, I imagine, pretty amazing. Favorite Halloween Candy/Treat? -Pumpkin anything, chocolate, candy corn! But sugar free, of course... Would you be interested in an astrology birth chart? -Absolutely! What movie scared the bejeezus out of you as a child? -IT, namely. Name a couple of sites you frequent other than this one. -Etsy, Facebook, xojane.com, Luxirare.com, flickr, livejournal, All Lacquered Up, Temptalia, Scrangie, Do you like the Muppets? Which is your favorite? -Yes! Probably Ms. Piggie or Kermit. It's more of a nostalgia-like than a real passion. If you could have any creature (real or imaginary) as a pet, what would it be? -A unicorn! Hooray! Comfort Rereads?: -Belinda by Anne Rampling, Neptune Rising, Real Simple or Bust magazine If you are in school now, what classes are you taking? Does anything you are currently studying really interest you? (if you are not in school, is there anything you are trying to learn?) -Art History...specfically before 1700 What's YOUR favorite word? -Fuck, probably. Steampunk, yay or nay? If yay, what part appeals most? -YAY! I've love the idea of this alternate history; the 'what if' nature of it. What if we had steam-powered computers? Airplanes? Hair dryers? That's just fascinating to me. But in the practical application, I'm ga-ga for the jewelry. Watchy bits, cogs and wheels, brass or silver, with gems or without, love it all! If you were to receive a knitted item (such as a scarf, hat, etc), what colors would you like? And do you have any sensitivies/allergies to any materials? -Straight up wool is too scratchy for me. It needs to be sooooooft. As for colors, I love bright, multi-colored, rainbow things. But I'm partial to mint green, tiffany blue, blood red. I also love unlikely combos. Blue and orange, Purple and mint green. Also, 'seasonal' colors. Like an 'autumn' mix. Basically, any color combos this lady makes I love - http://www.etsy.com/shop/SpunRightRound especially her 'Buffy', Summer Breeze, Carousel, Hipster, Pumpkin and Cowgirl. I mean, not that exact yarn/fiber, but the color combos themselves are amazing. Gift Certificate: physical or email? -Either is much appreciated Favorite Yankee Candles? Or other brands scents? (I make my own candles too, but sometimes have money to spend on others) -I don't really burn yankee candles. My husbands is pretty sensitive to smells and something about yankee candles just sets his sinuses off. What places to do you visit that you'd like a gift card to? Starbucks, Target, Wal-Mart, B&N, a favorite restaurant or clothing shop? -Starbucks, for sure. Target is great, as well. Or Sephora, MAC (cosmetics), or for one of the Etsy shops I have favorited. Cake or Frosting?: -Both please? Vampire shows, literature, etc? Yay or nay?: -I very much enjoy True Blood, the original 'Southern Vampire' series it sprang from and I read all the Anne Rice vamp books. I've also read Twilight; and will readily acknowledge that it is sparkly crack. It's not good for you, you probably don't really enjoy it, but it's crack...so you keep going back. So yeah, I've admitted my secret shame. How do you all feel about flowers and plants? Flower and plant seeds? Drawings of flowers or plants? Pressed flowers? -I kill them all and I love them all. Pressed flowers hooray! Botanical prints hooray!! Succulents are A++ in my book. Also, moss (terrariums) and bonzai and plumeria. If you play console video games, what game systems do you have and what games would you love to have? -I have a Wii! I've wanted the EA Active for the Wii for a while now as a compliment to my Wii Fit. Also, anything my husband and I can drunkenly play together. Racing games, sports, whatever. I very much enjoy board games though. I think I've got several favorited on amazon... Are there any international treats that you love and have a hard time finding? -Real German Chocolate. Gosh, it's hard to find that. If you are a crafter, would you like to receive supplies from your witch (beads, fabric, yarn/roving etc?) -Absolutely! I've got some more detail I'm going to add. I'm a big necklace and earring makin' gal. For the longest time, I made stuff like this, this, this, this and this. I still enjoy making necklaces with larger beads and a single focal bead, but I'm branching out now to work with chain more and more, and work with vintage found objects...similar to this, this, this, this, this, and this. Sort of 'mixed media' necklaces, with all sorts of bits and bobs hanging from them, chain of all sorts. I also am starting to do wire wrapping. So wire, wrapping tools, tutorials; all appreciated! Soundtracks you'd like? -None, thank you If you could see one concert right now, who would it be? -Arcade Fire or Tori Amos or Trent Reznor... Any countries you're interested in? -Not especially. Would you enjoy homemade bath products (bath salts, fizzies, etc.) and/or linen sprays? Esp. if scented with some of your favorite BPAL scents? -Absolutely!!! Any and all! If you witch made you something and it didn't come out just right, would you still want it? -Of course! Are you a foodie? -Yesssssss. Any sports fans in the house? What's your favorite sport/team/player? -Mmmm, I'm fond of the Saints and the Cowboys but not fanatical at all. Oh, and though I'm not an alum, I root for UT *always*. For holidays, do you decorate? Would you like decorative stuff, weenie or otherwise? If so, do you lean towards the elegant, the crafty/folksy, or the more, erm, campy? -Yes I do! For the Christmas season, I do retro kitchy stuff. The more 50s/60s it is, the better. -For Halloween, I normally do purple, black and orange (with some green) glittery type stuff. I have this great ceramic realistic jack o lantern that I adore. I put a candle inside and stare for hours. Do you like journals/notebooks/sketchbooks? -Oh my, yes! Lots in my Etsy wishlist for reference on type, kind. Who is your favorite soap etailer? -Probably Solstice Scents, Haus of Gloi or Savor. If you've got stuff on your BPAL wishlist, would partial bottles be okay? -Absolutely!! Say you were my witchee, and I found things on your wishlist that I could totally make. Would you want me to make it? Or would you rather it be purchased for you? -If you can make it, MAKE IT! Save your monies! Would you like something you have to make yourself? For example, a kit to knit your own soft toy, or a card making kit, or baking kit, etc. And is there anything in particular you'd like to learn? -Not especially. Unless it's for crochet. How do you feel about stationery, like nice pens or notepaper? And if you're in favor, do you prefer classic/contemporary or cutesy stuff? -Absolutely. I love everything. Especially if it has some of my favorite themes - peacocks, bright colors, abstract designs, cupcakes, ice cream, my initials, sushi... Would you like homemade preserves? -All your canned goods are belong to me! What kind of make-up do you wear? What colors? Is there anything you'd like to try but haven't yet? -Eyeshadow, colored mascaras, lipstick. Bright, vivid stuff. I've also been trying to find an alternative to my beloved Prescriptives foundation and I've heard good things about L'Oreal True Match. I think I'd be a N1 or W1, not sure though. I'm NC15 in MAC. What about vintage decoration items, teacups, etc etc? -Yes and there's lots of stuff on my Etsy wishlist for ideas as to my style and likes/dislikes. Also, I collect those vintage souvenir plates from the 50s and 60s. With regards to your gifts, would you prefer your presents' awesomeness evenly spread out (several packages of pretty terrific things) over the round or a slow build-up of awesomeness (going up from pretty cool things to something super-duper cool at the end) to go out with a bang? Do you have a preference? -I like the slow build up to large bang, but I am open to whatever my witch chooses to do! Do you crave many Ecards and contact or are you okay with little contact from your Witch? -CONTACT I CRAVES IT. \"Top 25 Most Played\" list on iPod Maps - The Yeah Yeah Yeahs Time to Pretend - MGMT The Day the Whole World Went Away - NIN Sunspots - NIN Humble Me - Norah Jones Best of You - Foo Fighters The District Sleeps - The Postal Service Take to the Sky - Tori amos Starlight - Muse Phenomena - The Yeah yeah Yeahs Red Letter Year - Ani Difranco A&E - Goldfrapp Get Right - Jennifer Lopez Head on Straight - Tonic Bad Romance - Lady Gaga Flying Dutchman - Tori Amos Hometown Glory - Adele Garden of Simple - Ani Difranco Headfirst - Goldfrapp All for You - The Secret Handshake Who would be on your top 5 (IE famous people you’d date/have relations with ) 1. Trent Reznor 2. Ewan McGregor 3. Elijah Wood 4. Robert Pattinson - seriously. Just...seriously. Wow. 5. James McAvoy Do you have a place where you list all the BPAL you have or have tried? -I do. I have the large excel document in google docs - https://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AmOz-UrHQC7hdHB4VUphNzFyRnFuT2ZGZXVzRWpLRkE&hl=en&authkey=CIm8u5EK Do you like maple sugar candy? -No, thank you. What is your position on the chocolate & bacon flavor combination? -MINE. *GRABBY HANDS* If you are a tea-drinker do you need a tea-cozie for your pot? -No, thank you. Go to your spice cabinet, what are the three most used spices? -Sea salt in a grinder, peppercorns in a grinder, garlic powder. Microsoft or Apple? -I've just recently gotten my first MacBook and I am in LUV. Would you appreciate receiving handwritten letters and/or postcards (anonymous or not)? How about sending them? -Yes! Do you hate any food things with a passion?? -licorice, green bell peppers, over cooked squash Would you be opposed to receiving a digital version (via email) of a magazine you like but don't subscribe to...you know, in the interest of saving a tree? -Hmmmm. I'm such a sucker for printed material, esp. magazines. E-books I'm fine with, but not magazines. Those I need to hold. Chocolate or other types of candy? -Chocolate. Dark or milk. But my favorite of brand of Chocolate would have to be See's Candies. I adore See's. Key Lime truffle, Apple Pie, Raspberry cream, anything caramel, Dark Nougat, Lemon truffle, jeez my mouth is watering!! That said, Ghirardelli and Godiva are lovely, as well. For tea drinkers, do you prefer loose leaf or tea bags? -loose leaf or high quality bags If you would enjoy something of a knitted persuasion, do you have a preference on type of thing? - I need another pair of fingerless gloves so badly. Something small knit, not overly fuzzy, bright colors are super. And my doggie could always use another coat! I can take his measurements, if you'd like. Also, how do people feel about shawls? -Sure! I could use something to keep in the car for those few cold Texas mornings on the way to work! Is there a TV, movie or literary character that you are a lot alike, or would like to be alike? -I don't think so...I don't know that I've thought about it before. Is there anything you need for your kitchen, ie measuring cups, spoons, grater, ect? -Small vintage plates (saucers, salad plates, etc) are ALWAYS ALWAYS WELCOME. I could get lost forever in Sur la Table or Williams-Sonoma. Serving ware is my downfall. Just about all the serving ware at CB2, or anything modern looking, sends me into heart palpitations. Also, I'm trying to find unique measuring cups and spoons. Music, DO you prefer Live or Studio? Edited or explicit? -Studio. Explicit. If you are an animal lover, is there a specific type/breed that you love most? -Italian Greyhounds!! Also flowers and plants- If you like flowers/plants, do you have a favorite(s)? -Plumeria, by far, is my favorite flower. Do you have a favorite quotation? Song lyric? Book passage? WhateverthehecktheycalltheanonymousregionalwisdomthingiePROVERB! that word. -"Nothing but the Rain" -"Keep Calm and Eat a Cupcake" -"Freak Out and Throw Stuff" -"Keep Calm and eat some Bacon" -Basically, funny variations of 'Keep Calm and Carry On" -The entirety of Bob Marley's song 'Three Little Birds' -"labor omnia vincit" What is a bpal scent that you've been dying to try for awhile but just can't find? (A scent where even a tester would do) -Jack! Is there anything you would like that can be delivered over the internet? Things like fanfic recs, cat macros, mp3s you are looking for, how-to or amusing videos, things like that? -Sure! Mp3s are great, I love amusing videos. Some good photoshop tutorials would be excellent, or links to free photoshop action sets (like the ones Pioneer Woman has; I love them!). Lolcats and me are way tight. What would your last meal be if it could be anything in the world (sky is the limit, drinks too, the whole shebang) -Oh wow. A full meal at Uchi, a local Austin sushi fusion restaurant. With drinks provided by Peche, a local bar. For dessert, a Southern Belle (red velvet) cupcake from Sugar Mama's and a bacon donut from Gourdoughs. NaNoWriMo? -No, but WriSoMiFu is right up my alley! How do you feek about silly, funny knick-knack, dollar store stuff, stickers, magnets etc? Would you like receiving that kind of stuff or rather not? -I'm not a big fan of 'stuff' for the sake of stuff. But if it's something you think I'd like, sure! Is there a specific book you've been wanting to get but haven't found the time or the opportunity to? -Lots of recommendations at my Amazon wishlist for this. Do you read mangas/watch animes? Which ones? Do you have a particular favourite? Would you like to receive managas or anything related to them? -No, thank you. Are you open to receiving things that are not on your wishlist, maybe something your Witch thinks you might like? -Absolutely! If you have something on a wishlist that we could craft INSTEAD of buying, though it might not end up identical to the wishlist thing, would it be okay to craft it instead? Obviously we don't want to copy anyone else's design, but if we can replicate the flavour or intent that you like without stepping on toes? -Yes, of course! OK, I know that lots of folks love socks. Do you have a preference of length? Materials? Patterns? -I like knee highs, calf length or thigh highs. And I love most everything at Sock Dreams that's listed in their 'plus sized' category (if you have a question about size, please go with the largest or contact me if you'd feel more comfortable. No worries. ; especially all the crazy-colored tights! I love stripes, rainbows, peacocks, sushi, whales, cupcakes, ice cream...and I have a garter belt. How do people feel about word magnets? -I have lolcat word magnets that I love. And that keeps my fridge pretty covered! If you could have any costume, or if you aren't into costumes, necklace or other accessory, from any movie character, what would it be? -I can't really think of anything... How do you feel about samples/decants of things other than BPAL? Soap slices, lotion/scrub/shower gel decants, single use make-up/beauty products, etc. -LOVE IT! If I were to knit a scarf, would you prefer a skinny one, or a wide one? A short one, that when wrapped once around your neck will just tuck under your jacket, or a long one, at least to your waist? -Can I say medium? And a long one. Don't like scarves? Would a rectangular shawl or triangular shawl be more to your taste? -Anything is great. How do you feel about recipes? -I don't cook much except for the crock pot. What kind of a cook/baker are you? Are you happiest calling for delivery or microwaving a lean cuisine, Or will Food Network be asking you to host their new program? -I do love to bake but I try to refrain as much as possible. Delivery is right up my alley. If Food Network had a show on cocktails or finding cool eating spots in large cities, I'd for sure be on their short list. If I send you something home made would you like the reciepe for it? -Sure! How about home made mixes or kits? Kind of like the cookie in a jar thing, where you would need to add the perishable ingredients? -That would be fine. Are there any particular movies, tv shows or cd’s that you’ve been meaning to buy for years but just never got round to getting? Would you mind a gently used dvd/cd if your witch had it or could get it?? -I'd love to get the new Battlestar Galactica on DVD. And I think I have some music on my amazon... No, I don't mind used dvds or cds at all. Would you like a custom/altered toy either from a seller or from your witch (like My Little Pony, or a Barbie or any particular toy that can be changed?) -Not especially, no. Which web comics do you enjoy? -T-Rex, Hyperbole and a Half, Who likes hair toys, and if so what kind? -I always appreciate hair claws or headbands with teeth. Does any art we may send need to be child safe, either in the actually safe sense or the non X rated sense? -Nope, not at all. In the knitted/crocheted things area, would you want wrist warmers, 1/2 gloves, a neck warmer(the kind that pretty much just goes around your neck and maybe fastens instead of being long and loose like a scarf), slippers, or hats? -1/2 gloves. I think that means fingerless gloves, yes? How do you feel about altered/recycled/upcycled items of clothing or accessories? -I feel lovely about them. What is your favourite habitat and climate to live in? How about to visit? (ie. forest, canyons, mountains, by the beach; temperate, tropical...) -I love tropical locations and high desert (Marfa, TX). When the sun comes out and there is a cool breeze and big puffy clouds in the sky, I am at my happiest. What do you wish you could make/craft if you had the know-how and supplies? Specifically, which particular items? -Gosh, I'd love to do precious metal clay pendants and rings. But that requires a kiln or at least a blow torch and metal mesh and ring molds. Anyone need address/phone type books? -No, thank you. Do you read/like fantasy? What kind of books or authors do you love? Which one would you like to read? Would you like gifts related to it? -I do. I love Anne Rice, Laurel K Hamilton, George RR Martin. I can't think of any gifts related to it that I'd like... Soaps : do you like them? What brands? What scents? Anything you're dying to try? -Yes. Savor, Solstice Scents, Haus of Gloi, BPTP, Haunt. Tons of stuff on my Etsy wishlist... I wondered if my witch or any witch would enjoy things like nice pens to draw with or anything similar? -Yes! Copic markers or Pigma Micron Pens. For those who are yarnies, would you like other-than-yarn witchery? Hooks, needles? Preference of material? Do you use/would you like handmade stitch markers, etc.? -I do need a set of stitch markers, yes! I'm pretty set on needles and I much prefer cotton or natural materials over synthetic. Does anyone do altered books? Would you be interested in old books to alter? Any type or title in particular? -I do, yes. Art books are always fun, and old medical or nature texts. Did someone ask about incense yet? Would you like some? Something to store or burn it in? What scents? What form? -Sure! Both. Light, nothing too strong or overly-purfumey. Any oddball free things you collect or would want saved for you? -glass jars... How many bottles of BPAL do you have? -25, perhaps? Is there any exercise program that you're interesting in learning? Meditation, Yoga, Pilates, Belly Dancing, Zumba ect? Or if you do any of these (or anything else sport related) are there any things you need/want? Candles, music, mats, water bottles ect? -Belly Dancing! and Meditation. I'm having a hard time finding music to meditate by. What's on your walls? Please show us up to three paintings/posters/whatever. If you love a painting so much that you would steal (to watch it with your greedy eyes) one, please share. -I've been searching for years for a poster or affordable print of Anne Brigman's. It's just impossible to find. I got to see one of her photographs at the Library of Congress and they told me I could pay to have a print made, but I've just never followed through with it. What's your take on homemade apple butter? Want some? -I adore apple butter, pumpkin butter, all butter and YES. Do you like garlic? Do you REALLY like garlic? Would you want to try some really unusual garlic stuff, like garlic cheese or garlic fudge or garlic chocolate, etc., etc., etc.? -Yes. YES. ABSOLUTELY! Do you have a deviantart print wishlist or favourites list? http://misti-k.deviantart.com/favourites/ What kind of shoes do you need/want? What size shoes do you wear? Would you mind gently used shoes? -I wear a size 11, I don't mind gentle used shoes. I love Fluevogs and really any brightly colored or unique shoe. I try to stick with 2 inch heels, anything more than that gets a bit iffy. A few of my favorite brands are Poetic License, Re-Mix and just about all Aris Allen dance shoes! Esp. those red velvet oxfords!! What song is on heavy rotation for you right now? Lady Gaga's You and I If you could get any one thing hand-painted from your witch, what would it be and what would be on it? -A box for all my tea! Would you (assumin' you're a yarnie) be interested in a naturally-dyed yarn that's designed to very gradually fade with washing? -No, thank you Do you collect stones/rocks? I'm talking like "semi" precious stones, ie moonstone, bloodstone, quartz ect. Are there any that you're looking for at the moment? Are you in need of a stone but don't know which kind? -Yes. I love labradorite, rainbow aura quartz, lithium quartz, dragon jasper... What's your favorite Halloween Music? -I don't think I have any...but I do love all those old monster songs from the 60s? Monster Mash, Purple People Eater, etc. .. Just curious, but if your witch was to make an amigurumi critter (or other plushie) just for you, what would it be? -The Hyperbole and a Half gal...I love that comic so much!! Or a peacock. Or an orca. Would you want a local/tourist item from your witch? Like a t-shirt, mug or shot glass? -Sure! I'd love a locally made food-stuff. I typically only get a shot glass from places *I've* been to but other things would be lovely. Last Unicorn? -I've...never read it *hides*. I know, I know!! But I bet the scents will be lovely. Who is your fav Disney Villian/villianess? How about hero/herione? (doesn't have to be specifically Disney though) -Oh, Maleficent by far. I don't know why, I've just always loved her. Maybe it's her awesome hat. Favorite heroine...I love Aurora. But Mulan is up there, for sure. As is Ariel. Love Ariel! If you could make a scent that represents where you live (or have lived), what would be the ingredients? -Austin - the cool aquatic of the Colorado River and Barton Springs, night blooming jasmine and perhaps just a touch of cedar, hot asphalt, a swig of cheap Lone Star beer and the after-burn of a fresh joint on a hot August night... Are you in need of Roller bottles or anything of the like? -Imps, pipettes or roller bottles would be much appreciated. Is there one scent that is your goto for comfort on a bad stressful day? Like the perfume equivilent of a security blankie? -Probably Red Rider...or my precious little imp of The Rose. Is there something just super random you like/enjoy/want/are ogling that has not been and will not be covered by any other questions, because it's just that WEIRD? -Yes! I just added a few odd cameos to my Etsy

mistiwebster

September 15, 2011

misscoldheart's Blog

Switch Witch Halloween 2011 Questions!

More questions....trying not to answer the same one twice! Interested in anything from Lush? I've only tried their bath bombs but we don't have a tub right now (will when we move in the future though!!!!) so I'm not sure? Would gladly try it! Can you sum yourself (whether it be personality, life's goals, ethics, whatever) in 10 words or less? - Trustworthy. Compassionate. Learning how to forgive and let go. How about little bottles of booze? Ya wanna? What kind? Ha. Um, maybe? but really only the super sweet ones likes Kahlua. What are your views on fudge and brownies? If it's vegan then bring it on!!!! Also, what about mochi? Love it, hate it, baffled by it? Do they make that stuff vegan???? Anything from the update ya'll are liking? BPAL: Boo, Devil's Night, Sonnet D'automne, Calavera Catrina, Sprinklecakes BPTP: Spun Sugar Spectre Bath Oil, Honey Hair Gloss, Orchards of Hell Atmo Spray Does anyone like kimchi? Only the white Kimchi but again, only of vegan variety Would you be interested in a sample box(from somewhere like Birchbox or loosebutton)? - Sure! You have to place a Lab and Trading Post order. Right now. No spending limits. What do you buy? All listed above for the update, last unicorn packs, panacea packs, salon packs, black socks, pink striped socks, any hair glosses, any atmo spray esp fainting couch and erebos, also, i have wanted to try some TAL stuff, esp the absolution and hand of hermes conjure bags as well as the white light and hymn to pan oils. Paintbox Soapworks - anything you're interested in, in general or from the latest update? I'm not familiar with their products but it looks neat! Would be interested in trying for sure! Do you guys have any sports that you follow obsessively? How about favorite teams and/or athletes? Really only interested in rollerderby (I am a retired skater) How do you feel about notebooks/journals/stationery? Anything you need or particularly like? - Yes, I love all of this. esp graph paper, small sketchbooks, fun/cute stationary, writing journals that are lined and with a closure and easily tucked in a messenger bag (the color moleskines have def caught my eye- purple and pink!!!). Does confetti/glitter make you angry or fill you with glee? depends- but usually it is pretty neat!! (wouldn't like it to spill on me, but I don't mind it usually) Fabulous witches and witchees, perhaps you all could note if you've received MeiLin's goodies? Or if you want? - Never tried it! How do you feel about stuffed animals/plushies/general soft, cuddly things? If you like them, what kind of animals would you be interested in? - sure- really any sort, but non-anime and underwater mammals/sharks/cephalopods would def be preferred How interested would you be in somewhat personalized bottle cap labels? SURE! most of mine don't have labels so that would def be useful. When you're miserably sick (*sniffle, cough!*) what are the things that comfort you the most? - Lots of tea, snuggling with my dog and cat, robes, throw blankets, slippers, and jammies. What constitutes ultimate luxury to you? (go crazy!) smoking cigarettes, drinking wine, and watching tv (at the same time) in the bathtub (I no longer smoke but i did this once and it was certainly luxurious) What do you really NOT want? large items that have no real function (we have a small apartment right now with things in storage that i really like already so unfortunately there's just not room for really big stuff just sitting around.) How would you feel about kitchen towels and other similar household objects, if they are pretty or a souvenir? Sure! esp hand embroidered or something like that. How did you dress up for your last party or compulsory-formal-dress occasion? black empire waist dress with a smocked back, ruffle along the front. a black cardigan, and black velvet sneakers. Do you enjoy puzzles/riddles? (Cryptograms, Sudoku, Crossword, Jigsaw,etc) I do like puzzles and word puzzles but I am not super great at sodoku If you have kids, would you be interested in getting things for them? And if so, what are they interested and what sizes are the wearing now? - No kids here Would you be interested in a felted handbag? Do any of these styles appeal to you? http://tinyurl.com/3o2epzl No thanks! Are there are patterns, motifs, etc that you especially like? antique flowers, roses, damask, stripes from the same color family Is there a quote (or lyric or part of a poem) that really resonates with you or is your favorite? Basically the entire song of venus in furs, but here is my favorite part... Downy sins of streetlight fancies Chase the costumes she shall wear Ermine furs adorn the imperious Severin, Severin awaits you there From the Weenie Update....what are you most wanting to try? See above! Who's into nail polish? What colors/brands? oo, never wear it- no thank you!!! Candles? Sure! I like the tokyo milk ones, but I am not super picky! just noting weird like "clean laundry" or "campfire" please. Do you like knitted goodies? If so, what would you like and what colors? Sure! Beanies (esp w ear flaps), fingerless gloves, SCARVES. Purple is my fav, but pink, black, turquoise or a mix would be awesome. Would you be interested in homemade edibles that are NOT sweets? Any specifics? no thanks. What GC do you live in mortal terror of the lab discontinuing, but never get around to buying? hm, to be honest I am not super into most of the GCs...All my favs have been LEs. But I do like TKO quite a bit so that would be one that I'd regret not buying more of! Yo Yarnies, do you Ravelry, and if so who are you over there? yeah, kitrulz Do you have wishlists for non-BPAL e-tailers? And if so, could you provide a link or a list? no, I'm a broke (recently out of college) kid! Can only afford so many vices... Witch, do you use a PC or a Mac? MAC all the way- macbook pro to be precise. What is your favorite animal? ooohhh....hmmm....skunks, pit bulls, raccoons, pandas, deer, most marine life. What are you going to be for Halloween? a clown. not a scary one, a sad one. with a slide whistle. If you could have a piece of oil painting jewelry (pendant, pair of earrings, or ring) with absolutely anything painted on it, what would it be? a necklace or bracelet with a blackbrid or some roses maybe? How do you feel about knick-knacks? if it is cute or useful then yes! What traditions (family, holiday, or otherwise) are important to you? We celebrate major jewish holidays at my house and that is fun, though we are not religious. Thanksgiving cooking is also one I look forward to (but do not subscribe to "patriotic" thanksgiving ideals- more like thankfulness for other stuff) Do you like going to the movies? its ok, but usually i feel disappointed by the ending... What are your favorite restaurants? our neighborhood thai place, chipotle, sizzle pie, vita cafe- but i cook most fo our food at home! Do you play any video games? Sort of, but my partner is really the video gamer. I am no good at the shooting games but I like those sega and classic arcade games. Do you like any anime? No thanks.... Do you have an E-reader/iPad/something similar that you need a cover/case for? nope How would you like to receive some of your Witch's favorite recipes, tailored to your likes/dietary restrictions? And specific wants? Sure!! I love to cook and am the one in our house who does most of it so I am always looking for new vegan recipes to try- same goes for baking! Do you need any boxes to store your smellies in? What would you store in said hypothetical box--imps, bottles, supplies, all of the above? I have a really neat thing from pier 1 that has 6 drawers. its black with white fronts and black lotuses painted on the drawers. can fit 6 bottles in each! My imps are lying in a tin dr haushka sample box and would love a way to sit upright! Do you like hair things barrettes, headbands, flowers... sure! Esp large bows. I have longish hair and wear it in 2 braids most of the time (Im a nanny so its the only way to avoid some of the icky gunky fingers somewhat!) so its nice to have a way to mix it up Do you like to burn incense? If so, what are your favorite kinds...sticks? cones? resins? What are your favorite scents? sure! I love nag champa of pretty much any variety, dhoop sticks, when AIRS used to have that amber and french vanilla I was hooked on it. cones and sticks are great. I am also open mined to try other scents. Harry Potter - a fan? If so, what house are you? I'm a jerk cuz I have purposely avoided it. Maybe I'll read it when the hype dies down. If you were to receive a gift card, what places would you like to get one from? BPAL!!! Villainess. Amazon. Stone and honey. If you RP, tabletop, forum, or otherwise... Do you have any original characters you'd like to see art of? If so, please give information! Even if it's a link to a web page or a profile or picture! I don't really have any of that... If you could see anything, what would it be? Can be a person, an event, a landmark or monument, an object, etc. And it doesn't have to be on this planet, or in this time period, or in this reality! After taking astronomy, a tour of the universe would be pretty rad though also terrifying. Same with seeing the entire ocean. Um...Would love to see pyramids/stonehenge/etc. Is there a particular myth/folktale/legend/fairytale/godstory that you're drawn to? Medusa is a good one. I liked a lot fo the brothers grimm stories. The Swan Princess used to be one of my favorite fairy tales. When you are having a really rough day, what do you like to do/have to make it a little brighter? hug my dog, dress up, call my sisters (they live far away), go the the bluffs. What are your thoughts on comics? Any you like? Any you have been wanting to try? Favorite characters? TANK GIRL!!! I only have volume 1 of the rereleased books. Any Sandman (used to have a bunch fo them but I lost em all a while back :c ) Are you musical? Do you play an instrument, and if so, what? If not, what do you wish you could play or do? I am learning cello and I have a guitar but I'm not super great at it anymore. Does anyone garden? And if you do, what do you grow? If not, would a starter garden kit be something you'd be interested in? I saw these awesome fly traps and air plants recently that I could maybe keep alive. I would love to learn how to garden! Do you decorate for Halloween? Is your decorating taste elegant, kitschy and fun, or scary? Well, a lot fo our "everyday" home decor is halloween decorations so yes. Mostly elegant or fun. we have candles, banners, skulls, hologram old time photos, etc. Is anyone fond of programs like Adopt a Tree/Highway/Library/Manatee/Acre of Rainforest/etc? sure, but I know my time commitment ability is limited... What #1 actor, director, author and/or musician are you obsessed with? SYLVIA PLATH Are you interested in anything from the Villainness Bad Apples update? not a huge apple fan....but i love villainess as a rule so I would probly be pleasantly surprised. If you have a pet, would he/she/they like to receive a treat or a toy as a gift? Sure!!! I have a 9 year old cat named Squid and a 1.5 year old rotti mix named Boris. What are your top three "I want to try them but I think I'll never get to try them" (or, "I've tried them and I want moar moar moar, but I don't think I'll ever get any") scents/bath oils/sprays? Tokyo Stomp, Steeplechase Park, and Citadel of Awesome are really the only ones I haven't gotten to try that I really really wanted to. Is there a particular artist and piece that you would like a print of? If so, what is your max size that you could spare on your walls? Oh Man, anything by Mark Ryden. Any Size. I would make the room. If you are in to beauty and makeup related stuff, what kind of stuff do you like? What is your skintone and hair color? Are there any beauty products you've wanted to try but just never purchase? My fav makeup is beauty bliss cosmetics, but they went out of business a year ago. I did buy up enough foundations, finishing powders, blushes, and eyeshadows to last me a while but I also need to find a new animal friendly, sensitive skin friendly, high quality, non-icky chemical fillers using mineral makeup company... I'm a light medium pink/blue tone with hazel eyes and dark brown/black hair. Would love more Lip Venom or pink/red lip stain. Witchee, would you be interested in having a special tea cup/coffee mug/glass to drink out of? - Sure! We got these glass beer steins etched with a picture and our names last year at the fair. MIne says Kit with a unicorn and I love it! Do you like coffee or tea? Would you be interested in trying some different types? No coffee for me, but Tea- I will try anything! Would you like to receive e-books? And if so, in what format? I have a kindle app for my phone but I have never tried it. Are there any CDs/Albums you've been wanting but haven't bought yet? What format do you prefer? (i.e. mp3, actual cd, record, etc) there are about a million...I can't even think right now... Would you like to receive a mix-CD from your Witch? Sure! Are you going away for any part of this round? Nope If your witch were going somewhere on a vacation during the round, would you want a little souvenir? Sure! Do you enjoy any outdoor activities? Do you have a favorite form of "exercise"? -Yoga is my main activity I do with any regularity but not outdoors. I walk my dog all the time and also enjoy biking, swimming, hiking, camping, etc. Do you work/study at a desk and enjoy interesting or cute office supplies? No desk really, but I love nice pens (black ink only) and cute office supplies like paper clips, notepads, etc. Witchee, are you a fan of musicals? If so, which ones? Operas mainly! Lakme and Carmen are my two favs. I am fond of the thrift. Do you mind lightly used goods? Please be specific! Mainly books, but lightly used anything is fine as it lessens the environmental burden (except no used hats please. I have a huge fear of lice!!!!!!) Do you have an Etsy shop? Do you know of any Etsy shops that are Switch Witch friendly? Not sure....? Etsy is dangerous for me. Although the wrist cuffs from bayousalvage have been on my mind for a while now... Would a gift or a postcard from Disneyland make you squee with delight or puke into your mail box? No thank you. What are your favorite types of Halloween candy? anything vegan. Esp, for you east coast people, PEANUT CHEWS!!! Do you prefer soap or shower gel? Please give examples of your favorite scents or brands. Either! Villainess is my fav but I am also looking forward to trying this sugar one from the lab. How do you like your chocolate? For example with nuts, mint, peanut butter, caramel? Dark only please! or with rice milk...Basically if it is vegan its a go! Beads! Do you use them? Would you want some? What sorts of beads do you like? No thanks Anyone here like caramels? Sea salted caramels?!?!: Vegan???? I would love some! And another question; anyone like anything in particular from Think Geek? Measuring cup, ice princess straw, any cool/cute kitchen supplies!!! Would you like a hand dyed or hand painted scarf or wrap or other item? If so, what colors/designs/fabrics do you like? Yup, see above about the knitted question

misscoldheart

September 15, 2011

Dominique's Blog

Huge SW Question and Answer - Part 2

Would you be interested in the #occupywallstreet scent? No thank you, both from a political perspective and because it has patchouli. Do Paintbox Soapworks' Goat's Milk Hand and Body Creams sound like something you'd like to try? Gingermilk! Do want the Gingermilk! Same for the Lavender and Pumpkin. Is there anything you either didn't like or had never heard of that you're now curious to try thanks to the discussion in this thread? CocoaPink sounds very interesting. Is there anything you would like from Sephora? I like eyeliner of all colors (the Urban Decay 24/7 line has some good stuff), I like very glittery lipgloss and blush. NARS has some good stuff. Describe your sense of humor. Um, let's try some pictures instead. A snail. A bee. A road sign. A game of croquet A cartoon How do you feel about hemp? jewelry, soap, etc? I like hemp jewelry and I like the smell. Is there a magazine that you DON'T read because you can't find it near you, but wish you could? Not really. Do you like reusable grocery bags? If so, do you like the kind that fold up (ie Chico Bags?) Nope, disposable ones have way too many uses. You get a package in the mail containing 3 things you have really wanted more than anything else you've mentioned so far in this thread. (they are all reasonably priced of course! ~$20 or less apiece). What are they? Socks! Like . . . . thigh-high fishnets or something. Or little black footies. A tarot deck/rune set/something for divination. A cute set of knitting stitch markers. Bees, or sheep or pumpkins or something similarly silly. Who's interested in Halloween: Montreal? I love candy scents, but dirt notes make me very dubious. I wouldn't mind sniffing it. Would you like anything from this particular Haunt update? I'm not familiar with Haunt, so I don't know if the scents I listed are from the update or not. (And I had to wander through several different sites to find these scents, so I could be terribly confused.) Winchester Pumpkin Cake Coffee Fiend Cinnamon Girl Sweet Jane Roma Any thoughts on the new Villainess update? Of the current Black Label scents, Birthrite (whipped) is the only one that appeals to me. New Question: Witches, did you lament NOT getting one of the condom case/imp cases that got released with the courtesan series? Not really. I mean, they're nifty, but I wasn't crushed when I missed them. I recently saw candy corn in non-candy corn flavors like CHOCOLATE and CARAMEL APPLE. It's not a fancy brand, I just saw it in the drugstore, but who here would like something like that? I like candy corn - in very, very small quantities. I'd prefer you didn't get me any, as I'd eat a kernel and a half, and then throw the rest out. Question. What kind of bear is best? Gummy bears, naturally! I have a question- What kind of purse do you prefer? Leather, cloth? over the shoulder or crossbody, or something that can do either? Do you like bold bright prints with fun things, or monochrome, solid colours? Leather, monochrome, cross body and study, ideally with several zillion pockets, and large enough to stuff knitting, my book-of-the-moment, my revolver and my makeup into. I have a not-so-secret love for The Broship of the Rings. Are there any prints from her store you'd like? I don't really get the appeal, I'm afraid. Do you drink wine? Nope. The only time I purchased wine was to make chicken marsala. Who here likes Stephanie Pui-Min Law's artwork? I love it dearly, and I have the tarot deck and multiple prints. Is it just me who is nervous at revealing herself to her witchee, and finding out who her witch is?! Only a tiny bit. At the moment, I'm must more worried about figuring out international shipping and getting the packages to my witchee in time. But, who here would LOVE to get Hershey's Pumpkin Spice kisses, and who would rather not?? I wouldn't mind giving them a try. THESE. Are these flavors relevant to your interests? Clove Cigarette looks fascinating! (I . . . might be biased, in that my favorite RP character smokes clove cigarettes when she's stressed. Maybe.) Dead Sexy sounds interesting - I dunno how the wood would work, though. It's Banned Books Week! Are there any books on the list you'd be interested in checking out? Honestly, the ones that I think I'd be into, I've already read, but I approve of books in general (and sexy ones in particular!) JONES SODA CO has LE soda packs for The Guild, Buffy, D&D, So Cute, etc. Would you be interested in these, Witchee? Yay for specialty soda! Significantly less-yay for all that sugar. I only drink diet soda, I'm afraid. (Or root beer, for root beer floats, but that's very rare.) Your favorite restaurant or type of food to eat out. Would you use a restaurant.com voucher? Groupon? I love Italian and Chinese food like *woah*. Noodles in general, regardless of ethnicity, are a quick way to my heart. Restaurant.com doesn't have any local restaurants that I eat at (and I know for certain that one of the restaurants they *do* have is permanently closed.) Are there any local museums/attractions you keep never getting around to going to? I haven't see the local art museums. *shifty look* Or the Grand Canyon. What level of contact were you hoping for from your witch? No preference. I'm just happy I have a witch. What squicks you out? Um, I hate the dentist, I don't like heights, lotus pods are kinda creepy and um . . . live octopuses/squid are *evil*? I mean, the cute cartoony ones are fine, but the live ones move wrong. What is something people are always surprised to learn about you? Um . . . I shoot revolvers and knit sweaters with equal enthusiasm? So who else watched Babylon 5? I don't, but from the videos, Ivanova is *awesome* If you had to decide what your stripper name was, what would it be? As for stripper name, pet name + street name = Kitty Orlando. Which is . . . . workable, I think. I mean Pussy Orlando would be dirtier, but it sounds far too much like one of the weirder Bond Girls. Sooooo Witchees, have you ever taken that particular personality test? If so, are you an Analytical, a Driver, an Expressive or an Amiable? I'll take the survey. I will. Just, um, not right now. Say you stumbled into Camp Half Blood (or whatever the Roman camp ends up being named <bounces in anticipation>), which god claims you? I don't understand the question. Judging from some of the in-thead chatter, it has something to do with the Greco-Roman gods. Um . . . I like Athena, on the grounds that she's wise and warlike, and only *occasionally* does horrible things to undeserving people. Is there anything you're wanting from LPMP? I'm not really familiar with them, but Beyond the Veil, Gianduja, Shrunken Heads, Butterbeer, Pumpkin Juice, and Tasty Tease look like fun. Cat's Eye sounds interesting. Do you prefer a particular Alice in Wonderland illustrator (Tenniel, Rackham, Disney or others) or do you like them all equally? No preference? Do you like lavender as a flavor as well as a scent? I do! It is quite tasty I had honey lavender ice cream once and it was really, really nifty. Do you have an Amazon wishlist or do you belong to Goodreads or LibraryThing? My Amazon wishlist! If you were to go here and create your very own chocolate bar, what might it have in it? I . . . . I . . . *head explodes* That site is so cool! Um, back in the day I had a bar of Frey chocolate that had cinnamon and since then I have been utterly unable to track down that company's candy. So, my first choice would be a bar of milk chocolate, with cinnamon, cardamon and ginger. I . . . I am tempted to create a huuuuuge list of other options, but I will limit myself to two. For grins, dark chocolate with ground coffee, graham teddies, pecan halves and oreos might be interesting. I'm not certain I would like it, but it would be fun to try. Because it would make my inner four-year-old very happy, milk chocolate with mini marshmallows, gummy bears cookie dough, oreos and sprinkles would be awesome. Again, I don't know if I would like it, but I want to try. What is something totally random (yes, that thing that just popped into your head) that hasn't been covered by any previous questions? Um . . . I like caffeinated stuff? And curry powder. If anyone has spice mixes, they'd be very welcome. Is there any cheesy/non-cheesy Canadian stuff you'd be interested in? Maple syrup/candy! Knitted goods. Oh, and books on Canadian history, because I know nothing about it. Princess Bride: Yay, but the book was better What's your favorite classic fairytale, witches? I have been pondering my answer to this one for a while now. When I was tiny, I was crazy about the Little Mermaid (the book, less so about the movie). Now that I'm less tiny, I'm . . . dubious about a number of the themes. Little Red Riding Hood at least has potential, and this retelling of the story is my favorite: Part I, Part II. Is there any kind of international candy you love or would like to try? Frey chocolate! And gummies. I love gummies. Do you have any bedtime rituals? Is there any particular product you have to apply or a certain shirt you wear or an act you perform to get you in the "bedtime" mood? Other than overheat my Hitachi? It's for . . . backpain. Yes. I usually have a bottle of BPAL somewhere on my nightstand, on the grounds that there have been scientific studies, indicating that pleasant scents are associated with a statistically significant decrease in nightmares. I have a black silk kimono that I wear sometimes, as it feels lovely. Sometimes I'll meditate, but that's usually only if I'm very troubled. Are you interested in today's/any recent Tee Fury shirts? Not familiar with that company. Would you be interested in regional jams, jellies, or other preserves? Hell yeah! It's the weekend, and you find yourself without a single chore or responsibility for a few hours. Right this very moment, what's the one thing you would do if you could do anything? I'd lurch over to the boyfriend's house and demand tribute in the form of pancakes. And then there would be snuggles. How do you feel about ethical animal fiber, i.e. wool and the like? I'm cool with unethical animal fiber, so the ethical kind is fine to. And, here's a question: Look down. What are you wearing, right now? Dirty blue jeans and dirty socks. In my defense, I'm stretched out in bed, dozing towards sleep. I am not always such a hopeless slob. What would you think of this (with a matching scarf)? Scarves are lovely, kerchiefs less so, I'm afraid. What about little wee creatures for your desk or mantel, like this? Very cute, but I would neglect them and they would be sad. Is there anything you like or would like to try from Bath & Body Works? I like their Yule peppermint stuff and their foaming soaps. I don't know if they still have the scents, but their Pink Grapefruit, White Tea and Ginger, and Vanilla Sugar were yummy. Are there any food items you're craving/aren't able to find around your area? I like exotic food, and it's really annoying to find around here. Um, jaggery (it's a kind of unrefined sugar), mochi and dango are the ones that come to mind first. What's your favorite kind of pizza? A square-cut, light cheese, extra sauce pizza with pineapple, bell peppers, onions, olives, roma tomatoes, and mushrooms. (And if I'm lucky, extra mushrooms, pineapple and olives.) *shifty look* I will then eat all the toppings and sauce, leaving the bread behind. Because it tastes better that way. Who are your style/fashion icons? post pics if you want! That implies that I'm fashionable, and I'm kind of useless in that area. I can post pictures of styles that I like, though I usually fall miserably short. I wear a lot of flared/boot cut blue jeans, fitted t-shirt and turtlenecks. (My office is cold. Really cold.) Not me, but pretty much how I dress regularly. In the SCA/period clothing, I really like this style. For Japanese-influenced styles. Belly dance. Fetish (Safe for work, really!) 'Normal' clothing 1 2 - The one on the right Is there anything you'd like from the Mütter Museum Store? I . . . . really, really not my thing. I mean, forensics and medical pathology, yay, macabre kick-knacks, not so much. (Though plush microbes have a kind of warped adorableness.) I just noticed that Cocoa Pink has 5 ml Perfume Atomizers. Yay or nay? Scents you would like? Scents you would NOT like? I'm not really familiar with Cocoa Pink, so I spent a bit wandering their website. I rather like their Phobias. Phasmophobia looks like fun, as it's vanilla and I generally approve of any use of the phrase 'glowing marshmallow orbs'. Cucurbitophobia - yay pumpkins! Honestly, the only one of their Phobia set that *doesn't* look good is Coimetrophobia, on the grounds that it has a dirt note. (And on me, dirt notes smell like goddamn dirt, inspiring the strong urge to take a bath.) I put together a huge list of scents that I like, then paired them down to the really interesting ones, but the short version is that it looks like Cocoa Pink does foody scents and I'm *mad* about foody. So, just about anything on that list would work for me. (The only caveats being that patchouli and vetiver invariably smell nasty on me.) Blackberry Mist, Green Tea, Irish Cream Cappuccino, Naughty Pumpkins/Gingerbread, Porridge Pie, Halloween in Dublin What is your favorite coffee blend at Starbucks? If you don't have one, what is your favorite roast of coffee? *shifty look* I feel like such a bad BPAL-er, but I don't really dig coffee. If you have a roast/blend that you're mad about, by all means, send it. A couple of my friends are coffee nuts and I'm willing to share the love. So, are there any online gaming witchees who covet purchasable in-game items or other gamer-y stuff? (yup, geek question) I play WoW and WoW-y stuff is always welcome. (I play Alliance and I already have the baby hippogryph and the pandarian monk.) Anyone doing anything cool for Mabon (or the start of fall, if you aren't pagan? I'd like to do something creative with the boyfriend, but I have relatives in town, so I have less time for meditation and energy work than I'd like. Question: Do you like tarts? Tealights? Jar candles? Votives? Jar candles are the best option, on the grounds that candles meeeeeeelt in Arizona and the jar keeps the wax from oozing everywhere. The people I live with have smoke allergies, so I don't get to use the candles all that often. Question: What's your favorite flavor? Sour, sweet, bitter, salty? I like salty - black olives, tortilla chips with salsa, very salty soups, fried rice with lots of soy sauce. Also, sweet with a hint of sour - dried cherries, dried mangos, raspberries, sour gummies. What are the feelings on arm warmers? Color, style, texture, length? I love arm-warmers! My Ravelry wishlists has a whole bunch. These are just cool. I like the flare of this set, and the texture of these. I have a couple of pairs of these (so snuggly!) and these look nifty. What is your favorite word? Apenglow, and defenstration and virago. If you're crafty, are you interested in spoonfeather? And if so, what things there delight your eyes? Not really. Would you like a photo collage based around your interests/favorite colors/favorite themes? Say some pictures mounted on illustration board and coated in a protective sealant? Sure. Question: Do you like homemade snack mixes? I know Puppy Chow was mentioned in a previous question, but what about healthier and more natural type snacks like granola or trail mix? You can put a lot of delicious and fun things into trail mix, yeah? If you say "Sure, I'd love some!" what kinds of things do you like/not like in those kinds of snacks, ie coconut flakes, raisins, certain nuts (allergies??), candy, etc. Give us your list of DO's and DON'Ts! Honestly, I prefer dried fruit, by itself. Cherries, cranberries, mangos.... Do you like charm bracelets? If you had a bracelet, what sort of charms would you want on it? Favorite hobbies, symbols, whatever? Not really, I'm afraid. I do bangles more than charms. Witchee, would you like a gently used BPAL tshirt? I would! What's 'your' song/your theme song? Um, I have been told that , by Cake describes me and there was a period a while back that , by the Corrs was my personal anthem. What would be your superpower? By the consensus of my gaming group, I would be able to fly and light things on fire. If you could have a salon scent made, based on any artwork(s) what would it be? This question melted my fucking brain. I have huge image stores, and gave up after combing them for three hours. So, this is the cheap answer. The Grand Canal by Joseph Turner The Accolade by Edmund Blair Leighton The Demon Queen by aditya777 of DeviantArt Halloween by Sandara of Deviantart Are you scientifically curious and/or process-oriented? Would you like a project-type gift that allowed you do do something like make soap from scratch, take and (nontoxic-ly) develop photographs using a pinhole camera, use plant dyes on yarn or fabric, etc.? That'd be awesome! What's your favorite horror movie? I dunno if they count as horror movies, but Priest, Daybreakers and Contagion were good. If your witch was the practical type and wanted to include one or more of your everyday essentials, what would those include? I'm talking about the bath products, lotions, face lotions, teas, food, etc that you really use every day. I use Herbal Essences shampoo and conditioner (the Long Term Relationship line, though it's not the greatest stuff). I drink vast quantities of diet Rooster Booster, which is a red, berry-flavored energy drink. I chew a lot of gum, though I don't really care about the brand so long as it's minty and sugarless. Um, I'm very, very fond of Philippine brand dried mangos (they're blindingly expensive online - it's much cheaper to buy them at Costco.) I drink loose leaf fruity herbal tea, mostly from Teavanna and Adagio. Um, I use Philosophy brand lip gloss (and Bonne Bell, when I can find the tube). I make Japanese food a lot, so I try to keep a supply of udon noodles on hand (or just spaghetti noodles.) *shifty look* I've found that wet wipes are very useful, for a surprising variety of uses - I typically get the cheapest, unscented generic brand. I like Villainess Whipped! lotion. Arizona is terribly dry and the lotion doesn't irritate my skin, or my boyfriend's which is a lovely thing. (Although I like their solid soap, please don't get me any. I had some nasty allergic reactions when I got some suds into my eyes.) Jane Austen .. Yay or Nay? Absolutely not. I put up quotes I love in my office and studio to get me going, They range from goofy to sarcastic to inspirational... Are you interested in a hand painted quote? Do you have one in mind, or a topic in mind? I listed some in answer to another question, and I'd love to have them in calligraphy or painted. Do you like period or period-styled paraphernalia? Stuff like postcards, notecards, jewelry, office supplies, what-have-you? My period is more 15th century English, rather than Regency, so I'll give it a pass. If you like manga, comics, and/or graphic novels, what is it about them that you like, in general? The story, the art/style, etc? I like DC comics, mostly because of the 'Oh, wow, that's so cool!' factor. Do you like/own/wear/want fairy wings or something of the like? FAIRY wings? I had a huge purple set that I got rid of a while back, on the grounds that I used them for one Halloween costume and then they just collected dust. If you could choose a Smack, what would it have in it? Harvest Peach, Spice Trade, Vanilla Bean, Fresh Squeezed Citrus, Espresso SockDreams y/n/already own most of the catalog? Hell yeah! I love their socks! Art prints/cards y/n/depends? Prints, yes. Cards, no. How do you feel about terrariums? They're kinda cool. My dad has a bunch of big ones around the house. What kinds of coffee do I like? I don't. Have I ever tried the coffee spoons, which are flavored chocolates on a spoon that you use to flavor your coffee? I have not, but I approve of spoons in general and chocolate in particular, and I'd love to see how they could be used to flavor chai. If your witch were to knit you a scarf/shawl/cowl, which would you prefer, and what features would you want? Would you prefer something light and drape-y or thick and warm? What kind of colors would you prefer? Do you have any fiber allergies or preferences? I would *love* a knitted thing. I like drape, and flow - Arizona is seldom cold enough to merit something truly warm. Jewel tones, fire colors - if it's all black, or eye-searingly bright, I'm going to approve. As for fiber, silk, alpaca, cashmere, or generally snuggly stuff. I even like cotton, if it's the soft kind. Is there something that you wish you could do, but you keep putting it off? Play the flute (I have no musical talent, so I romanticize how nice it must be to express oneself through music). Also, go to Los Angeles. I mean, I've been there before, but I was supposed to go with the boyfriend this year and the trip got axed. I miss Chinatown! Sooo...Cthulhu: yay or nay? I approve of the stories, but I'd rather not have the Great Old Ones rising to devour my brain and soup, thankyouverymuch. Are there any Arcana Weenies that you MUST HAVE? *ahem* I got my hands on Straitjacket a few months ago (thank you, Ebay!) I really, really want Caffeinated Death, with Little Ghoulie and Hobbedy’s Lantern close runners-up. Sleepy Hollow and Comfort Me With Apples look good, but they're lower priority.

Dominique

September 15, 2011

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