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    Please be aware that we do not permit swap-related content on profiles or in blogs. Please post this content only in the For Sale, Swaps, and Wanted forums, or in the Wishlists topic. ~from Swapping 101  Thanks!
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More Q&A~!

When you're miserably sick (*sniffle, cough!*) what are the things that comfort you the most? Sick right now and loving lemon-ginger tea. Also warm socks, a fuzzy blanket and some eucalyptus to inhale. What constitutes ultimate luxury to you? (go crazy!) A clean, posh hotel room with a jacuzzi tub, a lot of space and a great view of a city at night. Having access to a full spa treatment; massage, facial, manicure, pedicure. Dressing up and having dinner nearby. One day I would love to spend New Year's eve in Chicago with all of these trimmings.   What do you really NOT want? I really don't like human skull/skeleton motifs. So anything halloweeny with a skeleton will probably be side-eyed. I adore deer/goat/cow skulls and bones, however. I don't know... I'm just weird.   Anything from the update ya'll are liking? BPTP UPDATE Any atmosphere spray. I want them all! Does anyone like kimchi? Love it. LOVE! I like preserved and pickled things in general.   Would you be interested in a sample box(from somewhere like Birchbox or loosebutton)? Those both sound really cool!   You have to place a Lab and Trading Post order. Right fuckin' now. No spending limits. What do you buy? Everything? o_O   Paintbox Soapworks - anything you're interested in, in general or from the latest update? Guy Fawkes, The Queen is Dead, Avast, Indian Summer - All in sorbettos.   Do you guys have any sports that you follow obsessively? How about favorite teams and/or athletes. I kind of hate sports. :{   Does confetti/glitter make you angry or fill you with glee? It's great if I am forewarned. Otherwise it gets on the floor and my dogs eat 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? I like them! I collect black cats, leopards, dragons and wolves. I'm interested in the many neat handmade things on Etsy. I don't like teddy bears at all.   Would you be interested in a handmade bookmark? Yes!   Interested in anything from Lush? Flying Fox and anything honey scented. Also love bath bombs.

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Nekomata

 

Halloweenie SW '11 questions!

September 23rd     Is there anything you'd like from the Mütter Museum Store? Maybe just a bookmark or a magnet or something.   I just noticed that Cocoa Pink has 5 ml Perfume Atomizers. Yay or nay? Scents you would like? Scents you would NOT like? I love Cauldron Bubbles, and have been meaning to get some in perfume form. Other scents I'd love to try are: Black Apple Noel Candy Apple ChocoApple Coconut Coconut Sugar Cranberry Noel Fairytale Pumpkin Noel Pumpkin Spider Cider She's a Peach! Toffee Apple Crunch Wicked Pumpkin   what's your favorite kind of pizza? fresh tomatoes, broccoli and chicken     Are there any food items you're craving/aren't able to find around your area? not really.   September 22nd     Colors! What are your favorite colors and what colors do you not like? Pictures and links, people! Plum, dark fuschia, dark cobalt (not quite navy), dark forest green, dark blood red   What are the feelings on arm warmers? Color, style, texture, length? I have so many already, no thanks!   Do you like tarts? tealights? jar candles? votives? All of the above! I don't have a tartwarmer though.   What's your favorite flavor? Sour, sweet, bitter, salty? I really like sour candy and salted caramel flavors.   So, are there any online gaming witchees who covet purchasable in-game items or other gamer-y stuff? (yup, geek question) unless you can get me the old Neverwinter Nights PC games, no thanks.   Anyone doing anything cool for Mabon (or the start of fall, if you aren't pagan? I'm probably going to Pumpkin fest in Keene this October! What is your favorite coffee blend at Starbucks? If you don't have one, what is your favorite roast of coffee? this was my question, I work at Starbucks and so far I really like Anniversary blend!   September 21st   Cthulhu: yay or nay? nah, I haven't gotten into Lovecraft yet (though I'd like to!)   Is there something that you wish you could do, but you keep putting it off? Go to Salem, Mass for autumn, finish my granny ripple afghan, save for a car.   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 nope! I can't really afford it. I might make a last minute lab order for Weenies if I like any of the decants I got.   Do you have any interest in rocks? Not like, polished colorful stones.. but like... rocks. With geologic significance! nah. I just like the pretties   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 lacy knit/crocheted shawl to keep me warm! I believe I am allergic to mohair, angora or any small animal fur. Wool is okay though. I'd love a deep plum or dark blue color   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. Emmy Archie Rosie Do you like/own/wear/want fairy wings or something of the like? no thanks.   How do you feel about terrariums? not sure. I'm kind of a minimalist,   What's your favorite horror movie? May   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. That would be awesome! Tazo Passion or Zen Tea, wasabi peas, Mary Kay Timewise products (especially the moisturizer), Clinique Dramatically different lotion. LUSH Karma soap (or anything scented in Karma.   Jane Austen .. Yay or Nay? She's alright. Restoration-ish era literature kind of bores me though. I prefer the passionate mid to late Victorians.   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? No thanks, I'm not really into that sort of thing.   Do you like period or period-styled paraphernalia? Stuff like postcards, notecards, jewelry, office supplies, what-have-you? Yes! Any period really, but especially Victorian, Art Nouveau and 20's era.   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? Yes! I really like Chibi Vampire and Nana and there are so many to collect, I don't have all of them (see my amazon wishlist)   If you could choose a Smack, what would it have in it? Coconut! if you could have a salon scent made, based on any artwork(s) what would it be? Like many other witchees have said, the Waterhouse paintings.   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.? I would love a project gift! I'm really into all crafts.   Witchee, would you like a gently used BPAL tshirt? Of course! I don't have many BPAL shirts.   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! No allergies, but I try to eat healthier things like jerky, nuts and seeds (sometimes dried fruit if its anything but raisins (I especially like dried cranberries)   Do you like charm bracelets? If you had a bracelet, what sort of charms would you want on it? Favorite hobbies, symbols, whatever? I have a charm bracelet that I need to fill up. I've been looking for a mountain lion charm and a graduation charm.     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. I would love some! I really need a good foundation brush and a powder brush.   Do you like Legos? Especially mini-fig key chains, Lego block keychains, small Lego sets, etc? No thanks.   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. #occupywallstreet and maybe a Weenie, even though I haven't tried them yet!   Are there any characters that you love or identify with? Jo March from Little Women, ever since I was a little girl.   Are there any Arcana Weenies that you MUST HAVE? I haven't looked =( I'll update when I've looked.   So what say you? IS an "unexpected" visit/in-person witching OK? As friendly as I am, and as much as I love my Witch, I'd have to say no, that would freak the $@ out of me. Maybe if it was planned ahead of time.       September 19th   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? Deep dark metallic colors, purple, red, grey, blue, green. I don't mind chemicals because I use a chemical free base usually.   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 used to be able to wear lip balm but since I developed eczema on my lips I can now only use petroleum jelly or Rosebud Salve (which I actually need more of!)   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) No thanks   -How do you feel about getting art supplies in general? (copic markers, watercolor, brushes, paint, sketchbooks etc.) Sketchbooks are nice, but I like the bound ones (like books) so I can write in them. lol   -How do you feel about Threadless tshirts? Love them!   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? new concealer, some random food items for the house, some diet soda and maybe some gum.   Darling Witchee, would you enjoy farmer's market pickled veggies (green beans, garlic, asparagus, etc) or fresh canned peaches or something of that nature? No thanks. Unless it was sugar free jam, I'd actually really like that. Raspberry or Blackberry are my favorites.   Do you prefer color or white photographs? Nature or abstract? Rule for me is Black and white photographs, color paintings. would you be interested in something like this? https://lostcrates.com/how-it-works I guess so, but I'm not sure I'd really need all that stuff.   Amigurumi, yes or no? Sure! I'm not sure what I'd do with them though, lol.     I have a question! What are some of your favorite paintings? (famous or undiscovered?) Feel free to link to examples! Anything by Waterhouse. I also like Monet's waterlilies and Van Gogh's Starry Night.   If you could have an image painted for you - sky is the limit - what would it be? Mountain Lion! (they are hard to find)   Name your 3 favorite scents for candles Cedar-orange (or something woodsy and citrusy, like DarkCandles' Bonfire), Patchouli (or something like Darkcandles' Crypt Moss) and anything apple cinnamon.   Name your 3 favorite types/flavors of tea Earl Grey, Raspberry earl grey, cinnamon   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? Size Medium shirt. I need T-shirts that are women's sized but long, in any dark colors.   How do you feel about pumpkin scented things? Not perfume related, but soap, candles, etc.... Yes!!   Has anyone else heard of or does anyone else love Glamourkin? Never heard of 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. Anything I could want has tons of sugar in it =(   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 love Mac stuff, even though I had to resort to buying a PC because I couldn't afford a macbook =(   SOCK PREFERENCES?   Would you like/wear a pair of these? http://www.ravelry.c...rary/yoga-socks If so, what color? sure, anything in a dark solid color.   Is there anyone here who likes toe socks? You know, those socks with a place for each toe? I don't really like the way they feel. September 17th   Are you looking for a certain kind of DVDs to spruce up your collection right now? Yes! The bf and I want Alien 3 and Alien Resurrection, and I would like Dancer in the Dark (the one with Bjork)   Does anyone like postcards? Is anyone willing to be a Nacho witch for postcards? Sure!   Anyone going to see any good concerts this fall? no, no money   Do you like Star Trek? Original TV series, films, spinoff series, etc? Favorite characters? I like Star Trek but I am a bit rusty since I watched it when I was a kid.   Witchee, would you like a framed photograph and of what? Anything vintage or antique! We need stuff for our walls.     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 have been more into cooking at home, since we don't have much money just starting out, and I'm having fun experimenting with low carb cooking. Come to think of it I really want to try coconut flour but can't find it anywhere! New question: How do you feel about maple syrup? I like it, but can't have it right now (the 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) That's really cool. I think I'd like something simple, though, of a lion of some sort.   Do you like Star Wars? Original Trilogy? Prequels? Spin-offs? Favorite characters? Sure, but I'm not crazy about them. Send them all to my boyfriend lol   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 love any kind of jerky, as long as it has no sugar added!   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. Nah, its okay   Doctor Who? Yay or nay? (please don't make me cry by saying nay) Nay, only because I have never watched it.   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? No thanks.   Anyone love Buffy/Angel? I've never liked either show.   How would you feel about gummies? Like, gummy bears? Gummy werewolves? Gummy vampires? Anything as long as its sugar free!   How would you feel about a totally original Gela-skin for your laptop/iPod/phone? Stickers? Decals? sure, for my phone!   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? Both!   Are your ears pierced, Witchee? Do you have any other piercings? Would you like to receive any items of jewelry for these piercings? Yes I have pierced ears and a nose ring. I used to have many other piercings but they are all closed up.   How do you all feel about Whoopie Pies? As long as they are low carb and sugar free, they are fine!       September 15th   interested in anything from Lush? Sure! I'd like to try their bath bombs (I only recently have gotten a bathtub). I also really like their dream cream and trichotillomania shampoo   September 14th   Can you sum yourself (whether it be personality, life's goals, ethics, whatever) in 10 words or less? want to write, read, knit, love my bf and cats   How about little bottles of booze? Ya wanna? What kind? I would love little bottles of flavored vodka or rum, as long as there is no sugar in them   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 love fudge more than is healthy, especially when the holidays roll around. Trouble is it would have to be sugar free   Also, what about mochi? Love it, hate it, baffled by it? Love Mochi!! especially green tea flavored. Sucks that there's tons of sugar in it though   Anything from the update ya'll are liking? BPTP UPDATE I really want to try a sample of the hair glosses. really any scent!   Does anyone like kimchi? I've never tried it but would like to.   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? Oh jesus. Well I am waiting to make my actual order because I want to try my decants first, but this is what I'd order from the lab: Autumn Cider Devil's Night 2011 Elegy IX: The Autumnal Ghosts in Love October 2011 Pumpkin Princess Sonnet D'Automne (especially excited about this one) The Vampire Bride The Nymphae Avernales Regina Erebi All the Apples   BPTP: Honey Pumpkin Stout soap Sugar Skull soap Marshmallow Pumpkin bath oil (since I love last years perfume so much!) Spun Sugar Spectre bath oil Candied Pumpkin perfume oil Every scent of Hair gloss   Paintbox Soapworks - anything you're interested in, in general or from the latest update? I haven't really looked yet, but I'd love anything from there!   Do you guys have any sports that you follow obsessively? How about favorite teams and/or athletes Not really a sports person   How do you feel about notebooks/journals/stationery? Anything you need or particularly like? I'd love some! I like having thank you cards on hand   Does confetti/glitter make you angry or fill you with glee? I like glitter as long as it doesn't get everywhere   Fabulous witches and witchees, perhaps you all could note of you've received MeiLin's goodies? Or if you want? 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 love stuffed animals lol. I especially like all kinds of big cats, but especially snow leopards and mountain lions.   how interested would you be on somewhat personalized bottle cap labels? Like these that I did? sure, that would be cool!   When you're miserably sick (*sniffle, cough!*) what are the things that comfort you the most? Mrs. Grass chicken noodle soup or scrambled eggs, lots of echinacea cold care tea, a nice blanket or two and some mindless TV.   What constitutes ultimate luxury to you? (go crazy!) Being able to buy all the BPAL I want, and being able to spend any amount on really good food ingredients at the grocery store each week.   What do you really NOT want? raisins or any other kind of dried fruit, licorice, anything violet scented or flavored, scarves (I have too many!!!)     September 13th   How would you feel about kitchen towels and other similar household objects, if they are pretty or a souvenir? sure! I can always use more kitchen towels, as long as they are red or dark blue.   How did you dress up for your last party or compulsory-formal-dress occasion? I like wearing a lot of casual dresses with leggings.   Do you enjoy puzzles/riddles? (Cryptograms, Sudoku, Crossword, Jigsaw, etc) I like word games more, like word searches, crosswords, Scrabble etc.   Witchee, would you be interested in having a special tea cup/coffee mug/glass to drink out of? YES!       September 12th   Would you like to receive e-books? And if so, in what format? Sure! PDF would be okay.   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, just cats   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!) Sure, I like number 8 and number 1   Are there are patterns, motifs, etc that you especially like? leaf and tree patterns!   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? No loose tea, please, I can never get it to work for me. I prefer tea bags!   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 lightly used items!   Would a gift or a postcard from Disneyland make you squee with delight or puke into your mail box? It would be okay. I like Nightmare before Christmas stuff, and my favorite princesses are Ariel and Belle   what are your favorite types of Halloween candy? I can't eat sugar, sorry.   Do you prefer soap or shower gel? Please give examples of your favorite scents or brands. I use both but I most often use shower gel.   How do you like your chocolate? For example with nuts, mint, peanut butter, caramel? coconut and peanut butter. Though it would have to be sugar free.   Beads! Do you use them? Would you want some? What sorts of beads do you like? Sure! I love gemstones!   Anyone here like caramels? Sea salted caramels?!?! I love salted caramels, but they'd have to be sugar free   Would you like a hand dyed or hand painted scarf or wrap or other item? If so, what colors/designs/fabrics do you like? No thank you, I have way too many scarves!   This was a question before, but does anyone here like stones? Just pretty polished stones for use in whatever purposes? Yes! I love collecting gemstone nuggets and geodes.   And another question; anyone like anything in particular from Think Geek? Maybe, I'd have to look at the site though.       September 10th   What #1 actor, director, author and/or musician are you obsessed with? Christian Bale, back when he was in Little Women... are you interested in anything from the Villainness Bad Apples update? I haven't checked, but I love apple scents. If I like anything I will put it on my wishlist.   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 would love to receive catnip toys!   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? Any of the BPTP home sprays, bath oils etc (everything but the soaps) I would love to try any of them, but I could never justify ordering any because I can't afford the prices.   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'd love some vintage Art Nouveau prints for my bare 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? I am fair, cool and I have red toned dark brown hair.   Do you like coffee or tea? Would you be interested in trying some different types? Sure!   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) not really, other than the new Bjork that is coming out. I prefer mp3 format   Are you going away for any part of this round? Nope, unless you count me being at work lol   Would you like to receive a mix-CD from your Witch? Yes!   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 love walking.   Any witchee's with a ravelry account have any favourited patterns that cost money that would be a welcome gift? no thanks, I don't really know how to read knitting abbreviations, so I watch youtube. Do you work/study at a desk and enjoy interesting or cute office supplies? no, unfortunately. I wish I did.   Witchee, are you a fan of musicals? If so, which ones?     September 9th   Do you like to burn incense? If so, what are your favorite kinds...sticks? cones? resins? What are your favorite scents?   - 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!   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?   What GC do you live in mortal terror of the lab discontinuing, but never get around to buying?   Yo, yarnies! Do you Ravelry? If so, who are you over thar?   Social Media?   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?   What is your favorite animal?   What are you going to be 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.)   How do you feel about nick-knacks?   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?   Do you like any anime?   Do you have an E-reader/iPad/something similar that you need a cover/case for?   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?   How would you like to receive some of your Witch's favorite recipes, tailored to your likes/dietary restrictions? And specific wants?   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?   Do you have an affinity for Calvin and Hobbes, Peanuts, The Far Side, and other comic strips? If so, which is your favorite?   Favorite Mythological Creature?:   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??

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8 million more Switch Witch questions

interested in anything from Lush? Yes love R&B hair treatment and Fairy Jasmine bath bombs. As for my hair it is so long and thick but has a tendency to frizz so always looking for something toput in it, that is more natural but gives it shine and control.   Would you like to get an overload of jewelry from your witch - I o not mind a couple of pieces I just do not wear it often. I never wear earrings, Necklaces with unique and different pendents I find some of the steam-punk interesting (and seem to be repeating another question here)especially the lockets. I have a larger wrist and prefer cuss style or looser bracelets.     Can you sum yourself (whether it be personality, life's goals, ethics, whatever) in 10 words or less? Love all, trust a few. Do wrong to none. William Shakespeare   How about little bottles of booze? Ya wanna? What kind? No   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.) OMG love them both, though fudge is better sent in November as we are rather warm here.   Also, what about mochi? Love it, hate it, baffled by it? What is mochi? OK off to google. Oh OK I love to try different things, especially sweet ones. i also recently discovered red ben paste and now that I have looked mochi up would say yes yummm   Anything from the update ya'll are liking? BPTP UPDATE Crypt King I know though tried to grab one, to me it is just to rare and would absolutlely not expect it. There are a few thing Samhein Soap as did not get the oil and it seems to be a me type of thing. Pumkin Stout Soap and a useable size decant of the bath oil just to see if I like bath oils.Both the new oils maybe decants.   Does anyone like kimchi? Sorry no   Would you be interested in a sample box(from somewhere like Birchbox or loosebutton)? Sure why not   You have to place a Lab and Trading Post order. Right fuckin' now. No spending limits. What do you buy? One of everything literally, but if I narrowed down I guess it would be the following yet so much I have not tried   WITCH-CURSED CASTLE PALLAS ATHENE HYGEIA LA MANO DEL DESTINO EL NUEVO PURITANO SAMHAIN 2011 PUMPKIN LATTE 2011 AUTUMN CIDER ARAW NG MGA PATAY THE CHANGELING SENTIMENTAL INITIATION Wilf MOUSE'S LONG AND SAD TALE GNOME for daughter ELF for daughter SNAKE OIL SOAP\ FAE FOREST spray   Paintbox Soapworks - anything you're interested in, in general or from the latest update? The Old Masters set sounds fantastic I love almost every description in there.   Do you guys have any sports that you follow obsessively? How about favorite teams and/or athletes I like Liverpool Football Club.   How do you feel about notebooks/journals/stationery? Anything you need or particularly like?   Does confetti/glitter make you angry or fill you with glee? It means I have to vacuum.   Fabulous witches and witchees, perhaps you all could note of you've received MeiLin's goodies? Or if you want? I am not sure what they are?   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? Not my thing   how interested would you be on somewhat personalized bottle cap labels? Like these that I did? Yes would love bottle lables   When you're miserably sick (*sniffle, cough!*) what are the things that comfort you the most? Good hot chocolate with chili and a yummy homemade vanilla marshmallow or if I am really bleh 2, A good book, and a pair of warm fuzzy socks.   What constitutes ultimate luxury to you? (go crazy!) A stress free evening which sadly I have not had in a very long time.   What do you really NOT want? Fruity scented items or black jelly beans I am good on anything else my dear witch sends me whether it be a thrift store find, a home made treat, or diamonds and gold (not really) but you get the idea.     September 13th   How would you feel about kitchen towels and other similar household objects, if they are pretty or a souvenir? they do not even have to be pretty I just can always use towels and there are some cool ones that have robots and bicycles even mustaches.   How did you dress up for your last party or compulsory-formal-dress occasion? I probable didnt go but chickened out at the last moment   Do you enjoy puzzles/riddles? (Cryptograms, Sudoku, Crossword, Jigsaw, etc) No they make me tense   Witchee, would you be interested in having a special tea cup/coffee mug/glass to drink out of? Would love it       September 12th   Would you like to receive e-books? And if so, in what format? Sorry I prefer to read the old fashion way   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? My daughter is 17 she likes things with old fashioned typewriters on them lol other then that even AI am afraid to buy her anything she hates to wear a trend everyone is wearing. She loves thrift store and 50's cardis but is plus size and we can never find ones that will fit her at the thrift shop   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!) OMG I love them all but usually carry a funky style messenger bag or shoulder bag so all of those are great so longer straps are my style and the ones the guy is carrying with the circles. heck I just want one of each. And my daughter would love these with the long strap to   Are there are patterns, motifs, etc that you especially like?I like art nouveau. Designs from India   Witchee, would you be interested in having a special tea cup/coffee mug/glass to drink out of?   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? bags I am horrible with loose tea I tried an mandarin green tea and it was yummy, but I cannot find any here. I also like green matcha powder for tea. and any decaffeinated black tea.   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 buy most mine and my daughters cloths at thrift stores as well as I am as have mentioned a funky purse junkie.   Do you have an Etsy shop? Do you know of any Etsy shops that are Switch Witch friendly? No   Would a gift or a postcard from Disneyland make you squee with delight or puke into your mail box? It would make my daughter squee if it was little mermaid related she loves, loves little mermaid even at 17   what are your favorite types of Halloween candy? I do not have a favorite as I am a chocolate snob and am not into other types of candy except caramel, oh and the occasional laffy taffy   Do you prefer soap or shower gel? Please give examples of your favorite scents or brands. I love etailer soaps and gels both in rich dark scents, chai tea is also a fave   How do you like your chocolate? For example with nuts, mint, peanut butter, caramel? I love chocolate with sea salt or chili.   Beads! Do you use them? Would you want some? What sorts of beads do you like? No I do not have the time   Anyone here like caramels? Sea salted caramels?!?! OMG sea Salted caramels are my favorie     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 and am open to colors just not to pastel or girly   This was a question before, but does anyone here like stones? Just pretty polished stones for use in whatever purposes? I like stones   And another question; anyone like anything in particular from Think Geek? OMG yes, yes, yes as a matter of fact I have some stuff on my amazon wish list (Dr. Who Stuff   Pinterest, do you have boards you want to share or are you following anyone with great boards you want to share? no           September 10th     are you interested in anything from the Villainness Bad Apples update? No I like their Jah Mal (SP) scent in stuff though       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? Never tried Pumpkin King Storyville Crypt King   More,more Black Temple Burlesque Gypsy Queen Pumpkin Queen     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 like Louis Icartand and all art nouveau I can pretty large as I am just finding pieces at   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? Good Mascara that does not me look like a raccoon with out having to use dynamite to remove.   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) I do not have a cd or mp3 player     Are you going away for any part of this round? Just a weekend in October   Would you like to receive a mix-CD from your Witch? See Above   If your witch were going somewhere on a vacation during the round, would you want a little souvenir? Sure why not   Do you enjoy any outdoor activities? Do you have a favorite form of "exercise"? Yes checking the mail. Actually I do jazzercise.   Any witchee's with a ravelry account have any favourited patterns that cost money that would be a welcome gift? No account   Do you work/study at a desk and enjoy interesting or cute office supplies? Work and would like interesting things.   Witchee, are you a fan of musicals? If so, which ones? Rent and Wicked     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 T-shirts and yes big girl and I wear an XL   How do you feel about pumpkin scented things? Not perfume related, but soap, candles, etc.... It is one of my favorite scents Has anyone else heard of or does anyone else love Glamourkin? No, they are cool though.   September 17th   Are you looking for a certain kind of DVDs to spruce up your collection right now? I do not have a DVD player mine died a couple of weeks ago.   Does anyone like postcards? Is anyone willing to be a Nacho witch for postcards? I like post cards and will be a Nacho Witch for postcards. ( I live near the Carlsbad caverns and I think we have several bat postcards available here.   Anyone going to see any good concerts this fall?   Do you like Star Trek? Original TV series, films, spinoff series, etc? Favorite characters? I watched but not a fave   Witchee, would you like a framed photograph and of what? Something unique and different graffiti maybe or a beautiful piece of old architecture     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 cook at home rarely use cookbooks as I sort of invent and improvise. I would love a pestal and mortar thingy. Also a citrus zester is something I occasionally need , but do not have   New question: How do you feel about maple syrup? Love   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) I think they are adorable but would be destroyed in my purse in about 10 seconds.   Do you like Star Wars? Original Trilogy? Prequels? Spin-offs? Favorite characters? Its ok again not not a huge 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)- I like my thicker and softer, Midwest bar B Q supply company makes the best no preservative jerky my faves are hickory, mesquite and their yummy pepper jerky   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. Yes like fine, but need warning   Doctor Who? Yay or nay? (please don't make me cry by saying nay)YAY< YAY< YAY just look at my amazon wishlist.   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? Please and thank you.   Anyone love Buffy/Angel? Watched used to really enjoy, Spike though much hotter then Angel, now days though not as much into unless I need a hot sexy British vampire fix.   How would you feel about gummies? Like, gummy bears? Gummy werewolves? Gummy vampires?I do not like gummys in candy I pretty much stick to chocolate, caramel, peanutbutter type of things.   How would you feel about a totally original Gela-skin for your laptop/iPod/phone? Stickers? Decals? I only have a phone an HTC EVO, but they are cool and I like them   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 am OK with dark fairy tales, not so much really, scary, slasher stuff. Though I do watch zombie stuff with daughter who like zombies I just cover my eyes during the gross stuff.   Are your ears pierced, Witchee? Do you have any other piercings? Would you like to receive any items of jewelry for these piercings? No on the piercings.   How do you all feel about Whoopie Pies? Please LOVE THEM       Do you blog? Would you like a header for your blog, a layout, etc?   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? Daughter and I both love this   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 the middle of nowhere so I can only groupon occasionally if I can use it at an online store.   do you like real sugar skulls? Things with sugar skull designs? Yes I do.   Who here adores meringue? Me

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Questions for the Halloween round, 2011

What's on your list of formerly fun activities to reclaim, witches?? Photography, writing and reading poetry, and blogging.   As a Witchee, are you interested in clues to your Witch's identity? Sure.   Is anyone interested in participating in the sketchbook project 2012? Not me. Would you still want the project if it was a craft fail???? Yep.   Do you need any winter wear, witchee? I'm not sure. I need trousers, and fashion advice. If you or someone who's good with these things could hold my hand through the process of decluttering the closet, I'd jump up and down in happiness.   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? Pumpkin is among the notes of doom and pumpkin is a vegetable. Pumpkin candy is like asparagus candy.   Going back to the question about winter wear, are there any colors you would prefer not to have? Yellow and brown.   Do you like scary books? What's the best/scariest thing you've ever read? IO don't like scary books very much.   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? Tea and cocoa sounds nice; earl greay and chocolate doesn't sound so nice. But the general idea of trying chocolate in unusual combinations is good.   Are you interested in anything in the latest round of Lab auctions on eBay? I avoid Ebay! What favorite song(s) would you think would translate into a cool or unique scent? I can only think of Suzanne Vega's Luka, but that would be kind of tasteless.   OK- Los Planetas' La Playa. The sea and chlorine on top of her suntan lotion and a whiff of the drugs and alcohol he's been taking. Interested in anything from the Beaver Moon Lunacy update? lavender cheesecake sounds like my type of BPAL.   I sent you with $20 into a drugstore/Walmart (nothing too fancy/imported/expensive, just your average selection), and you are restricted only to the candy aisle. What would you blow it on? If there's a fair trade brand of chocolate I'm familiar with, that one. If not, own-brand Mercadona FTW.   What is your favorite kind of cookie? I prefer European-style biscuits.   How many boxes are you hoping for? More or less the usual... in other occasions the rule seemed to be one from an online shop, one from plotting and one reveal. It's not really important.   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? No, that's perfectly fine.   How would you feel about getting a custom poster with your favorite quote on it and some cool graphics? I'm an architecture student and can print posters (provided I make them) at pretty much any size using Adobe Illustrator at a low price. Also if you would be interested in this, what quotes would you like? I'm all covered in wall decoration, thanks.   The best thing I ever ate...It's impossible to choose but I can't get the po'boy I ate three weeks ago out of my mind.   Mac using witchees, what computers do you use? What peripherals/accessories do you have and what would you LIKE to have? What do you use your computer for? I use as much free software as I can (Open Office, Firefox) on a Dell computer that my husband rescued after someone dropped a glass of sugary milky coffee on it (coffee, milk and sugar require different cleaning methods). When it dies it will be replaced by a macbook.   At work, I use the local flavour of Linux. I'm looking forward to having a lighter laptop so that I can bring it to work. I don't do anything special with it; nearly all I do, for work or pleasure, can be done online with the exception of Paint.net.   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?) Fashion and decluttering advice and support.   Audiobooks: I'm interested, but I have never listened to one. All I ask for is that they are complete versions, I don't like the idea of abridged books.   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? I don't like it very much and I hate the salty varieties.   Are you musically inclined? Do you play an instrument or sing? If so, what? No, no, and no. I dance, though.   Does anyone else like collector Barbies? Not me.   Tell me about something you like, and why you like it. The cup I'm currently drinking tea from. It's not too big, fitting a little bit more than a glass and a little bit less than 250 ml. It's decorated with a collage design of squares, polkadots and tulips in blue and orange. The inside is white - I hate not being able to see the colour of tea. And I got it when I worked in the Aberdeen Annual Fund when I was the best caller of the night. We got little prizes like that all the time, and I wasn't a very productive caller. So it's a pretty and useful reminder of a job I was very proud of.   For those of you that like candles, do you like stuff from Yankee Candle? And if you had to choose, tarts or candles? I don't like things with very strong scents and in any case, I prefer candles to tarts. Would you be interested in getting a custom necklace fromhere? They're pretty. Is there a movie you want so badly that you don’t own now? Any Ghibli ones apart from Spirited Away, Totoro and Ponyo. Is there a rare book you’ve always wanted? There are some books that you can't get me because they are not published in any language I understand. Att vara Elvis, 1977. Bara Elvis, 1979. Godispåsen, 1985. Skugg-gömman, 1988. Hjärtat som ingen ville ha, 1989. Tre trappor upp med hiss, 1991. Eget rum, 1992. Egna världar, 1994. Annas blomma, 1997.   They are all by the Swedish writer Maria Gripe. They have never been published in Spanish and I'm not sure they are available in English. I could struggle to read them in French, German, or Portuguese.   Is there anything you want to buy yourself but have been too embarrassed (R rated or pg)? No. Have you seen the Lush holiday update? Do you like the look of anything from there? Considering that I rarely take baths and that I don't like their soaps, Lush can do very little to take me back to them.   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? Oh wow, yes, please. Reveal? Please.   Would you be interested in the #occupywallstreet scent? Tpbacco often works bad on me, but I would love a sample. Do Paintbox Soapworks' Goat's Milk Hand and Body Creams sound like something you'd like to try? Just by the name, probably yes.   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? Anything cute that benefits a charity or fair trade. Starter knitting materials - instructions to do something very easy, needles.... how do you feel about hemp? jewelry, soap, etc? no, thanks. Is there a magazine that you DON'T read because you can't find it near you, but wish you could? I find magazines vaguely unsatisfying. Like junk food. Describe your sense of humour. For all my life, I've been told I don't have one. Sense of humour is a zero-sum game in my family and apparently the men got all of it. I find I'm self-deprecating with the family, geeky with my husband, shocking with my students, and bubbly when I relax. I think of myself as a sombre person. Wow, that was a long answer. Do you like reusable grocery bags? If so, do you like the kind that fold up (ie Chico Bags?) I always do my shopping with reusable bags, but it's handy to have a new one.   What is something people are always surprised to learn about you? My age (everyone assumes I'm younger). My geekiness. How alike my mother I am, if they know her.   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 really don't like porcelain dolls and similar realistic-looking dolls unless they are babies. Uncannny valley effect, I guess.   Are there any local museums/attractions you keep never getting around to going to? Not really.   Is there any kind of international candy you love or would like to try? There's nothing that I like, that is portable and non-perishable enough and that I remember right now.   What is something totally random (yes, that thing that just popped into your head) that hasn't been covered by any previous questions? The question "what is your favorite breakfast?".   If you were to go here and create your very own chocolate bar, what might it have in it? Orange blossom water. Fair trade chocolate. Organic cane sugar.   Would you be interested in regional jams, jellies, or other preserves? mm, 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? Nothing is essential.   Princess Bride? Yay or nay? Yay.   What's your favorite classic fairytale? The original Little Mermaid.   how do you feel about ethical animal fiber, i.e. wool and the like? an ideal to strive for. But then, I love silk, which makes me a hypocrite. What about little wee creatures for your desk or mantel? NOthing whose only purpose is decorating, please.   Look down. What are you wearing, right now? A purple, sleeveless, hippie-looking cotton dress, of that sort of fabric that is supposed to stay wrinkled and unironed, with a sun on the front. And pink tennis shoes without laces.   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? Exactly what I'm doing now. Is there anything you'd like from the Mütter Museum Store? probably not.   what's your favorite kind of pizza? I'm not the greatest fan. who are your style/fashion icons? post pics if you want! The uniform project. Yes, I know. I'm boring.   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 never use them. I'd love a geeky-looking pillbox.   Would you like a photo collage based around your interests/favorite colors/favorite themes? As I've said somewhere else, I have no more space for hanging things on the wall.     Colors! What are your favorite colors and what colors do you not like? Pictures and links, people! I own exactly two garments (threadless T-shirts) and no home decorations in yellow.   What is your favorite word? I like words and expressions that don't translate well, like merienda or comfort food.   What are the feelings on arm warmers? Color, style, texture, length? no, thanks.   Do you like tarts? no tealights? yes jar candles? yes votives? yes.   What's your favorite flavor? Sour, sweet, bitter, salty? Sweet. Umami. And I really like yeasty things like blue cheese.   Chutlhu: yay or nay? Nay.   Is there something that you wish you could do, but you keep putting it off? See my 101 project. Put your current mp3player (I am the anti-apple, so no ipod ), winamp playlist, what have you, on shuffle, list the first 10 songs:   Do you have any interest in rocks? Not like, polished colorful stones.. but like... rocks. With geologic significance! No, thanks. Wow, BPAL people do have a very wide range of interests. 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? Non-itchy, please. Anything of this sort that I get will end up eventually on my hair, so if it's warm I'd like to wear it (occasionally) wrapped all around my head like some hijab styles (so it would have to be quite wide), and if it's very fine I'd wear it like a hair band. The problem is when they are somewhere in the middle. So in one word: if you're knitting, please make it wide.   Do you like/own/wear/want fairy wings or something of the like? No thanks.   What's your favorite horror movie? I don't like horror.   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. Let's see. A basic, not harsh, soap-looking face cleanser. English Breakfast tea or a similar style. Good nail files. make up brushes and eyeshadow applicators. Something to feed extremely dry hair. Anything lavender-scented. Yep, that's my day.   Jane Austen .. Yay or Nay? yay. Team Austen. Absolutely.   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 like caligraphy. Something inspirational-but-a-bit-humorous about teaching would be nice.   Do you like period or period-styled paraphernalia? Stuff like postcards, notecards, jewelry, office supplies, what-have-you? Probably.   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? Primarily, the plots.   if you could have a salon scent made, based on any artwork(s) what would it be? Something golden and happy by Klimt.   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.? At the moment I'm feeling too clumsy for that. What's 'your' song/your theme song? In My Life. What would be your superpower? To be in several places at once.   Witchee, would you like a gently used BPAL tshirt? I don't remember a design I liked enough.   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! Hmm... no candy, no sweeteners, just fruit-nut-cereal.   Do you like charm bracelets? No.   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. You make them sound lovely, so why not?   Do you like Legos? Especially mini-fig key chains, Lego block keychains, small Lego sets, etc? I prefer Playmobil.   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. The Neil Gaimans on my list until I run out of the money.   Are there any characters that you love or identify with? I used to say Jane Eyre. Now I think more Mary Poppins.   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? The truth is that most of the beauty I create lately is food.... I don't know, I try a new recipe, and keep experimenting with personal touches until it's more like the idea that I have in my head.   Are there any Arcana Weenies that you MUST HAVE? Please don't make me go to their website. I'm enabled enough as it is. Surprise me if you want to   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 like to use nailpolish but I'm very lazy about it. And I always end up having a dozen of aqua ones.   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 prefer lisptick and I don't like it to taste of anything.   -How do you feel about getting art supplies in general? (copic markers, watercolor, brushes, paint, sketchbooks etc.) No thanks. -How do you feel about Threadless tshirts? I like the designs and I have a few. However, their girly/babydoll tees is currently done in a cut that looks horrible on me. They are too long.   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? Nailpolish and christmas cards.   Darling Witchee, would you enjoy farmer's market pickled veggies (green beans, garlic, asparagus, etc) or fresh canned peaches or something of that nature? Yes, but they'd be too expensive to post, wouldn't they?   Do you prefer color or white photographs? Nature or abstract? Color. People.   would you be interested in something like this? https://lostcrates.com/how-it-works I'm not sure. On the one hand, the surprise is fun. On the other, I'm starting to get really tired of the commodification of anything and everything.   Amigurumi, yes or no? Not sure.   If you could have an image painted for you - sky is the limit - what would it be? A Chinese or japanese landscape.   Name your 3 favorite scents for candles Natural beeswax (you know, the honey.coloured and honey-scented ones).   Name your 3 favorite types/flavors of tea. Darjeeling. Keemun. Flower-scented black tea. In all cases, loose leaf.   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 prefer them babydoll-style. I have a size M towards L. Anything designed or handmade by my witch has a value of its own.   How do you feel about pumpkin scented things? Not perfume related, but soap, candles, etc.... Pumpkin is a vegetable. The idea of pumpkin scented stuff is a bit like the idea of celery-scented stuff. I mean, I love to eat it but I'd rather keep it in the kitchen. Has anyone else heard of or does anyone else love Glamourkin? Looks cute but I'm not a big fan of pendants. I have too many.   Computers and stuff: Not a big fan of any brand. My husband (woo, I can call him husband now) likes Linux and uses Mac when he's not working.   SOCK PREFERENCES? As close to 100% cotton as possible. Not very long. Black socks with a discreet touch of colour/silliness are an ideal.   Is there anyone here who likes toe socks? You know, those socks with a place for each toe?   Are you looking for a certain kind of DVDs to spruce up your collection right now? Hm. Classic BBC series, like for example adaptations of 19th century classics. Anything on my Amazon whislists.   Does anyone like postcards? Is anyone willing to be a Nacho witch for postcards? I would prefer Christmas or birthday cards to anything else.   Anyone going to see any good concerts this fall? I'd like to, but it's not planned.   Do you like Star Trek? Original TV series, films, spinoff series, etc? Favorite characters? I'm not a fan, but my husband is, and he has no merchandising at all; he has watched everything online. He likes the old films and the original series and he identifies a lot with the engineers.   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. There is no "too busy or tired to order food"; if I want someone else to cook for me, I'd rather go out, and if I'm really too tired or busy to cook I'll have soup or a salad.   There are cookbooks on my amazon wishlist and that can give you an idea of what I like. I'm Robin Robertson's biggest nonvegan fan. How do you feel about maple syrup? I prefer honey but it's nce to have once in a while.   How do people feel about little pocket shrines, maybe something inspirational/motivational to keep in their purses/backpacks/whatever? That would fit perfectly into my little altar. Also, I have a collection of all-in-one-piece tiny Nativities.   Do you like Star Wars? Original Trilogy? Prequels? Spin-offs? Favorite characters? I like the original trilogy but I'm not a huge fan.   Do you like beef jerkey, 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 would be curious to try it, why not.   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. No, thanks. Not my thing. Doctor Who? Yay or nay? I saw a bit of the old one some time in the late 80s and I'm curious.   Anyone love Buffy/Angel? Last year I downloaded all Buffy and watched it in one go. I loved it. I dislike the character of Angel but I want to see that series, and buy the Buffy DVDs because it's not fair to like a series so much and not pay for it. How would you feel about gummies? Like, gummy bears? Gummy werewolves? Gummy vampires? no, thanks.   How would you feel about a totally original Gela-skin for your laptop/iPod/phone? Stickers? Decals? no thanks.   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? The only Halloween related things I like are Nightmare Before Christmas and cooking with butternut squash because I prefer it to real pumpkin.   I like the old classic dark fairytales.   How do you all feel about Whoopie Pies? never had one.   Would you be interested in a handmade bookmark? sure.   Do you like real sugar skulls? Things with sugar skull designs? I don't like skull-shaped things, but I'm curious about real sugar skulls. Who here adores meringue? Not me.   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.) Fudge is toffee's poor cousin.   Also, what about mochi? Love it, hate it, baffled by it? I looooove it.   Anything from the BPTP update ya'll are liking? All the glosses sound amazing but I think they are way too expensive.   Does anyone like kimchi? Not interested.   Would you be interested in a sample box(from somewhere like Birchbox or loosebutton)? Sure, why not?   You have to place a Lab and Trading Post order. Right fuckin' now. No spending limits. What do you buy? All the hair glosses. All the Neil Gaiman stuff on my wishlist. And you didn't mention it – but a cartload of TALs. Paintbox Soapworks - anything you're interested in, in general or from the latest update? I'll trust your taste.   Do you guys have any sports that you follow obsessively? How about favorite teams and/or athletes. I like sports that are somewhat related to dance: rhythmic gymnastics, artistic gymnastics, and synchronised swimming. But the judges are so often unfair, and the athletes are way too young and skinny in the case of gymnastics, that I've lost interest over the years. So the short answer is “not really”.   How do you feel about notebooks/journals/stationery? Anything you need or particularly like? I'm a teacher. What do you think?   Does confetti/glitter make you angry or fill you with glee? Noooooooo!!!!!!!!!!   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.   how interested would you be on somewhat personalized bottle cap labels? This reminds me: those round little labels are hard to find so it would be nice to have some sheets.     How would you feel about kitchen towels and other similar household objects, if they are pretty or a souvenir? Yes please. How did you dress up for your last party or compulsory-formal-dress occasion? I went to a friend's wedding in a Hoss Intropia dress that looked very 50s. Spaguetti straps, heart neckline, beige and printed with watercolor-like birdcages in many colours. Red wedges. A blue hippie crunched scarf as a shawl. Three fabric poppies on my hair instead of a fascinator.   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? That would be lovely. Would you like to receive e-books? And if so, in what format? No, thanks. On the other hand, audiobooks would be very much appreciated as long as they're not abridged.   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.   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'm picky about handbags. They must close with a zip, the opening cannot be narrower than the bottom, and the strap has to be long enough to wear across the chest. I like them simple and square.   Are there are patterns, motifs, etc that you especially like? Nothing particular. I have to say, I'm really not interedted in anything Halloween-related unless it's Nightmare before Christmas.   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? It's easier to say the things I don't like: pu-erh. Rooibos. Those “tea flowers” that come as a ball and turn into a flower when covered in water. Compressed tea is a form of pu-erh. My stomach doesn't like ginger in tea, in most brands. Anything else in the entire world will make me very very very happy, but I prefer it loose. And another question; anyone like anything in particular from Think Geek? The t-shirts with women in science. Anything XKCD.   What #1 actor, director, author and/or musician are you obsessed with? I'd try anything with Ayswarya Rai, Sharukh Khan or Gene Kelly on it. And Michael Winterbottom.   Are you interested in anything from the Villainness Bad Apples update? Just Right, and maybe twistappel.     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? BPTP in general.   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 have too many unframed paintings.   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? Anything would be nice. I like to wear make up but rarely make the time for it. I like stuff that smells nice whatever its function. My hair is almost black and I'm paler than the average Spaniard. I have been postponing buying nice eyeshadow that is discreet enough for work, but not brown.   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) mp3 or CD are fine. I keep postponing getting anything by Adele.   Are you going away for any part of this round? Yes, mid-sept to early october.   Would you like to receive a mix-CD from your Witch? Sure, it would be lovely.   If your witch were going somewhere on a vacation during the round, would you want a little souvenir? That would be nice.   Do you work/study at a desk and enjoy interesting or cute office supplies? Yes and yes.   Witchee, are you a fan of musicals? If so, which ones? YES. I love musicals and I tend to care more about choreography than about the songs. I love Gene Kelly, Gershwin, and Bollywood most of all, but if it's a musical I will probably like it. I was disappointed by Sweeney Todd, though.   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.) Anything but shoes, socks and of course underwear is fine. Books and home decoration are sometimes better than first-hand.   Do you have an Etsy shop? Do you know of any Etsy shops that are Switch Witch friendly? I've tried to make one but I don't have the time or the motivation right now.   Would a gift or a postcard from Disneyland make you squee with delight or puke into your mail box? I'm not a big Disney fan and I hate anything Princessy.   what are your favorite types of Halloween candy? I'm not familiar with seasonal candy.   Do you prefer soap or shower gel? Please give examples of your favorite scents or brands. Both, but I use bar soap more. I like them to have a strong scent. I like Villainess as long as it's not leathery or smoky. BPAL's galahad makes some good ones. I like them fresh, mostly. My shower normally has a sweet-smelling product (now: Posh Brats chocolate showergel), a fresh-smelling product (now: Arcana vampiresomething (vampire garden?????) that smells of tomato leaf and patchouli), and something lavendery (now: nothing? Really? Excuse me while I go to the shops for a minute).   How do you like your chocolate? For example with nuts, mint, peanut butter, caramel? I think that in previous questionnaires I've said I'm a chocolate snob. I like it to be good quality, and I prefer dark to milk because that way I eat less and taste more. I like Green and Black's a lot, and I hate very greasy chocolate, like Belgian tends to be. I think that chocolate with non-cocoa vegetable fat should be banned and its inventors made to relive the eighth grade for all eternity.   Beads! Do you use them? Would you want some? What sorts of beads do you like? I used to sell my own handmade jewelry at University. Now I only use beads for gifts or for myself. If you sent me jewelry supplies, I would probably like them and use them. I like stones, pretty glass like Murano glass, things like that. No plastic or painted glass.   Anyone here like caramels? Sea salted caramels?!?! I don't know if there's a difference between toffee and caramel. I love both. I've never tried sea-salted caramel. Would you like a hand dyed or hand painted scarf or wrap or other item? If so, what colors/designs/fabrics do you like? It sounds very nice. Just because I'm likely to combine it with a black dress, any shade of red, or green/blue, would be great. Definitely not brown. I'm not the biggest fan of “autumn colours”.   This was a question before, but does anyone here like stones? Just pretty polished stones for use in whatever purposes? Not now, thanks.

Nia

Nia

 

Fall 2011 SW Help

Do you like to burn incense? If so, what are your favorite kinds...sticks? cones? resins? What are your favorite scents? I do like incense, I’ve only ever used stick incense. My favorite scent is patchouli   - Harry Potter - a fan? If so, what house are you? I enjoyed the movies, but not enough to be sorted into a house or need anything Potter themed.   - If you were to receive a gift card, what places would you like to get one from? Sock Dreams, Villaness, Soap Box Company, Amazon   Is there a particular myth/folktale/legend/fairytale/godstory that you're drawn to? Not especially   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! No role playing here.   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! My mom who has passed away   When you are having a really rough day, what do you like to do/have to make it a little brighter? Snuggle up with the little dog and a fuzzy blanket.   What are your thoughts on comics? Any you like? Any you have been wanting to try? Favorite characters? I’m not sure if it would be considered a comic or not, but I adore Hyperbole and a Half   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 piano, and have since I was 4.   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 have a garden, and I kind of have a black thumb. I like the idea of a starter garden but I wonder if I wouldn’t kill it, or if it could take the Northern Wisconsin weather.   Do you decorate for Halloween? Is your decorating taste elegant, kitschy and fun, or scary? I do, to a degree. Fun and kitschy would probably best describe it. But NO SNAKES or spiders. Seriously. Snakes freak me the hell out! I would have to have the SO remove a toy snake from any package.   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?: I do like those. Especially the Wolf and Polar Bear ones.     September 8th   From the Weenie Update....what are you most wanting to try? Yes. Sorry, I WANT IT ALL!!! I’m probably going to do a couple biggish orders, so I’ll try to update my wishlist with things that I’d like but still haven’t tried.   Who's into nail polish? What colors/brands? Not me. I still bite my nails.   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... In the fall I love anything patchouli or leaf scented. I love apple and pear, but nothing heavy on the cinnamon or spice. I detest mullbery! I like pillar and jar candles and really have no use for tealights and votives. I also LOVE tarts!!!   Do you like knitted goodies? If so, what would you like and what colors? Yes. Scarves, mittens, gloves, socks.   Would you be interested in homemade edibles that are NOT sweets? Any specifics? Absolutely, as long as they didn’t have onions. Anything that you think I would like to try. I would also love it if you’d include a recipe.   What GC do you live in mortal terror of the lab discontinuing, but never get around to buying? Bon Viviant, Snake Oil, Dorian   Yo, yarnies! Do you Ravelry? If so, who are you over thar? Not on Ravelry   Social Media? I’m on FB but never post anything. I twitter occasionally, and try to do more during SW. I’m lucyboo21 on both. Just let me know you are from BPAL if you send me a friend request on FB and I’ll add you. I don’t have any restrictions on the twitter account, so follow me at will.   Do you have wishlists for non-BPAL e-tailers? And if so, could you provide a link or a list? I used to, and I’ll work on updating it and getting a link posted in my blog.   Witchee, do you use a PC or a Mac? PC   What is your favorite animal? Cee Cee, the tiniest terrorist (her picture is my avatar) Other than that I love bears and collect stuffed bears of all descriptions and some bear art.   What are you going to be for Halloween? Working   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.) The little dog in my avatar. I’d love something with her picture painted on it. I’d be happy to provide more photos of her, just ask.   How do you feel about nick-knacks? I LOVE THEM! And having said that, I probably have more than I will ever need! But, if you see something that you think is me, than I’m sure I could find a spot for it!   What traditions (family, holiday, or otherwise) are important to you? Christmas, birthdays,   Do you like going to the movies? Not in a theater. I do like watching movies at home.   What are your favorite restaurants? Locally a small Italian place called Bona Casa, The Tower House and Timber Ridge Steak House. I’m in a very small area where we don’t have chain restraunts.   Do you play any video games? No   Do you like any anime? No   Do you have an E-reader/iPad/something similar that you need a cover/case for? I have all the covers that I need at the moment, however if I ever get the nook that I’m lusting after, than that would need 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? I love jewelry! I would be a very happy witchee!   How would you like to receive some of your Witch's favorite recipes, tailored to your likes/dietary restrictions? And specific wants? I love recipies!   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 most definitely need additional bottle storage! I have a treasure chest that I keep all my bottles in, but they are double and triple stacked in there and I can never find what I want.   Muppets: yea or nay? Nay   Do you have an affinity for Calvin and Hobbes, Peanuts, The Far Side, and other comic strips? If so, which is your favorite? When I read it, Far Side makes me chuckle   Favorite Mythological Creature?: A man that likes to cook, clean and give back rubs.   Do you like hair things barrettes, headbands, flowers I can always use more hair thingies. I have longish hair that I always have up or back or somehow confined. I’m not really a big flower on the head kind of a girl, though.   Expanding on the hair question - does anyone like those flower clips for the hair that are big right now?? See above answer.   What #1 actor, director, author and/or musician are you obsessed with? None that I can think of right off the top of my head   are you interested in anything from the Villainness Bad Apples update? I’d love samples of any of the soaps, but I don’t know that I’d want whole bars, the burns on the other hand look amazing and I’m lusting after all of them!!!   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? Hannah the cat loves little things that she can pounce on, and any treats or catnip would be much loved by her. She isn’t picky in the least! Cee Cee the dog also isn’t picky, and to put it quite frankly, is a bit of a food whore, however, she doesn’t have any teeth, so all food must be soft. She does wear little coats, boots and sweaters in the winter, otherwise she shivers, and I try to get her seasonally appropriate collars.     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? Snow Glass Apples Geek Goth Antique Lace   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? I have some things favorited in my etsy wishlist. I love the Naturallogics things I’ve tried. I’d love to try some of the Villainess muds and slick. I like blue/pink colors in make up. I am very, very pale with light brownish/red hair. This is a very specific thing I’m looking for: Archtype cosmetics has a mineral eyeshadow in a shade called Northern Lights, that is pretty much my holy grail of beauty products right now. I received a sample of it, and I must find more! Otherwise I like pinks, blues and purples, and the more sparkles the better!   Do you like coffee or tea? Would you be interested in trying some different types? No, ick! Hot chocolate and hot cider are yummy, though.   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) I don’t buy many cds, but I love getting mixed cds. I can listen to cds and mp3s   Are you going away for any part of this round? Nope, sorry Dear Witch! You are stuck with me all round!   Would you like to receive a mix-CD from your Witch? I would love it!   If your witch were going somewhere on a vacation during the round, would you want a little souvenir? I would love to know that you thought of me while on vacation, but wouldn’t want you to feel obligated to anything. Do you enjoy any outdoor activities? Do you have a favorite form of "exercise"? Yes. Swimming   Any witchee's with a ravelry account have any favourited patterns that cost money that would be a welcome gift? Not on ravelry   Do you work/study at a desk and enjoy interesting or cute office supplies? Always!   Witchee, are you a fan of musicals? If so, which ones? Not so much   Can you sum yourself (whether it be personality, life's goals, ethics, whatever) in 10 words or less? No. I don’t think I could even try. I’m much more complex than that.   How about little bottles of booze? Ya wanna? What kind? I’m not a big drinker, but if it’s something out of the ordinary and you think I would like it, then bring it on!   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.) Both are yummy, with fudge having a slight advantage over brownies.   Also, what about mochi? Love it, hate it, baffled by it? I had to look it up to find out what it was. I don’t think it would be anything that I must try.   Anything from the update ya'll are liking? BPTP UPDATE ALL THE THINGS!!! Seriously. I want almost everything! Especially the hair glosses and atmo sprays.   Does anyone like kimchi? No! I’m not a big fan of fermented anything. I can’t imagine that it would do anything pleasant to a vegetable.   Would you be interested in a sample box(from somewhere like Birchbox or loosebutton)? Sure. I’ve looked at them from time to time and they look like it would be fun. I’m a sucker for the mystery boxes and surprise boxes.   You have to place a Lab and Trading Post order. Right fuckin' now. No spending limits. What do you buy? All of the atmo sprays! 100 bottles of Snake Oil and TKO so I never run out.   Paintbox Soapworks - anything you're interested in, in general or from the latest update? I LOVE Paintbox Soaps! I love them so much that when Tarty came out with the last update I ordered all of them. I use her Sorbetto every single day and have a bottle of slip in my purse at all times. Anything from her shop would be much loved and appreciated, but possibly not needed right at the moment.   Do you guys have any sports that you follow obsessively? How about favorite teams and/or athletes I follow NFL (GB Packers) and College Football (WI Badgers) and NASCAR pretty closely, but I don’t need anything themed.   How do you feel about notebooks/journals/stationery? Anything you need or particularly like? I always love them, and buy them, and then get them home and realize I have no use for them at all.   Does confetti/glitter make you angry or fill you with glee? I love it! Unless it is in a card or package and results in my having to get the vacuum out. I love glitter in make up!   Fabulous witches and witchees, perhaps you all could note of you've received MeiLin's goodies? Or if you want? I have not. I keep meaning to get her books, and then other things grab my attention. I suffer from SOS (Shiny Object Syndrome).   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 stuffed animals. I collect bears, either ones that are more natural looking or dressed up in cute clothes.   how interested would you be on somewhat personalized bottle cap labels? Like these that I did? I could definitely put those to use.   How would you feel about kitchen towels and other similar household objects, if they are pretty or a souvenir? I can always use more kitchen accessories, towels, pot holders and the like.   How did you dress up for your last party or compulsory-formal-dress occasion? Discounting several weddings in which I was an attendant, and the bride forced us to dress in hideous satin creations with large bows and puffy skirts, I don’t believe I have attended a formal dress occasion since 1988 when I went to HS prom, and I am hoping to keep it that way. Normal party or dress up for me would be a black skirt and a nice blouse or sweater.   Do you enjoy puzzles/riddles? (Cryptograms, Sudoku, Crossword, Jigsaw, etc) No. When I see them, it’s like a compulsion and I must work them, but they make me a little bit crazy.   Witchee, would you be interested in having a special tea cup/coffee mug/glass to drink out of? I don’t drink coffee or tea, but I have been thinking that I need to get an insulated mug for work for hot chocolate.     Would you like to receive e-books? And if so, in what format? Sure. Kindle   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? Only have the 4 legged kids at my house.   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!) Absolutely!   Are there are patterns, motifs, etc that you especially like? I have quite a few examples of styles that I like on my Etsy favorites list.   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? Sorry, but I am not a tea drinker   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 thrift, but please no used shoes or undies.   Do you have an Etsy shop? Do you know of any Etsy shops that are Switch Witch friendly? I’m just a buyer on Etsy, not a seller.   Would a gift or a postcard from Disneyland make you squee with delight or puke into your mail box? I would love it, and keep it on my fridge forever and ever!   what are your favorite types of Halloween candy? Caramel apple candy corn and marshmallow pumpkins.   Do you prefer soap or shower gel? Please give examples of your favorite scents or brands. I like scrubby soaps like Paintbox Soapwork’s Sorbetto. I like highly scented and the scrubbier the better.   How do you like your chocolate? For example with nuts, mint, peanut butter, caramel? YES!   Beads! Do you use them? Would you want some? What sorts of beads do you like? I would love to start doing some jewlery making with beads.   Anyone here like caramels? Sea salted caramels?!?! Sea Salt caramels are the best thing ever!   Would you like a hand dyed or hand painted scarf or wrap or other item? If so, what colors/designs/fabrics do you like? Love scarves (the bigger the better), and a hand painted/dyed on would be amazing. I like all sorts of different styles, see my etsy favorites for examples, and the only thing that I wouldn’t like would be something with skulls or made from scratchy wool.   This was a question before, but does anyone here like stones? Just pretty polished stones for use in whatever purposes? Sure   And another question; anyone like anything in particular from Think Geek? I always forget about them, but they do have quite a bit of fun stuff.   Pinterest, do you have boards you want to share or are you following anyone with great boards you want to share? I don’t know what it is.

lucyboo21

lucyboo21

 

sw

September 15th   interested in anything from Lush?: I love Lush. I have some on my Amazon.com wish list, but I would take just about anything.   Do you blog? Would you like a header for your blog, a layout, etc? : I do blog. I use Live Journal, Tumblr, Blogger, and Dreamwidth. Something for my blog would be great.   Would you be interested in a handmade bookmark? : I'd love one. I just hope I wouldn't lose it.   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 like this stuff.   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. : Not really into groupon stuff September 14th   Can you sum yourself (whether it be personality, life's goals, ethics, whatever) in 10 words or less? : Out of my damn mind   How about little bottles of booze? Ya wanna? What kind?: Sounds great. I like Jack Daniels, but I am up for anything.   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.): Love them both   Also, what about mochi? Love it, hate it, baffled by it? : I have no idea what this is   Anything from the update ya'll are liking? BPTP UPDATE : Way too much. Samhain and Sugar Skull soaps sound good. Candied Pumpkin oil and Spun Sugar Spectre bath oil   Does anyone like kimchi?: Another thing I am not familiar with   Would you be interested in a sample box(from somewhere like Birchbox or loosebutton)? : Sounds great   You have to place a Lab and Trading Post order. Right fuckin' now. No spending limits. What do you buy?: OMG, way too much. I have a wish list of bottles, bath oils, soaps, and others   Paintbox Soapworks - anything you're interested in, in general or from the latest update?: I do love The Queen is Dead and Smiling Jack. Sweet Cheeks is something I'd like to try.   Do you guys have any sports that you follow obsessively? How about favorite teams and/or athletes : NASCAR is my obsession. The Petty family, Ryan Newman, Trevor Bayne   How do you feel about notebooks/journals/stationery? Anything you need or particularly like?: I do love the stuff   Does confetti/glitter make you angry or fill you with glee? : Confetti can be fun. I saw some cute Halloween confetti recently   Fabulous witches and witchees, perhaps you all could note of you've received MeiLin's goodies? Or if you want?: I'm clueless on this   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 stuffed animals. I would love a stuffed fox.   how interested would you be on somewhat personalized bottle cap labels? Like these that I did? : I have all of my bottles labeled.     September 13th   How would you feel about kitchen towels and other similar household objects, if they are pretty or a souvenir?: Not really my thing   How did you dress up for your last party or compulsory-formal-dress occasion? : Last formal dress up event was when my friend Seth got married. He bought me a long red velvet gown. I wore it with black high heeled boots.   Do you enjoy puzzles/riddles? (Cryptograms, Sudoku, Crossword, Jigsaw, etc) : I ted to forget about doing them   Witchee, would you be interested in having a special tea cup/coffee mug/glass to drink out of?: That would actually be really cool

BelleAnge

BelleAnge

 

SWITCH WITCH HELP!

here is a little inspiration if you need/want it http://pinterest.com/angelatarantula/   Can you sum yourself (whether it be personality, life's goals, ethics, whatever) in 10 words or less? can anyone some themselves up in 10 words? perhaps only those who really know themselves and exactly what they want out of life as for me. i dunno but in a perfect word i would say i want to: roam this world with a true love and be happy!   How about little bottles of booze? Ya wanna? What kind? hahaha! booze is always good! i dunno something exotic from somewhere exotic that tastes good   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.) no thanks on a special diet   Also, what about mochi? Love it, hate it, baffled by it? uh wha is that? just looked it up and it's food so i will have to pass   Anything from the update ya'll are liking? BPTP UPDATE like most everyone else i am devestated that i missed out on CRYPT KING and besides that there wasn't anything else i wanted from the bptp update. however the bpal update looks effin amazing and i am most excited to try HALLOWEEN LAS VEGAS it sounds so divine. i wanted to try most of the things from the bpal update so i signed up for a sniffie circle and that way i will know what bottles i have to buy.   Does anyone like kimchi? only had one kind out of a jar and it was gross. so i don't think i will end up trying any more.   Would you be interested in a sample box(from somewhere like Birchbox or loosebutton)? i think it is a cool idea but i only use all natural and/or organic b&b products. so i have to say no.   You have to place a Lab and Trading Post order. Right fuckin' now. No spending limits. What do you buy? uh one of everything... lol i am feelin greedy. seriously though probably one of everything from the most recent bpal update since i <3 halloweenies (oh plus sprinkle cake) *EXCEPT* for ones with red/strong rose, and/or dirt/loam. i would also buy: XIUHTECUHTLI, molly grue, plus captain cully, prince lir, half elf, rogue, good, liz, from bptp a bronze skelly plaque, all the stockings except for the orange ones, dance of death and theda clutches, clockwork, salome, and sga lockets, xl lovers babydoll, harvest festival atmos, mahogany hall atmos, erebos atmos, exotic bazaar atmos, pete lala's cafe atmos, xl demon of vanity long sleeve, xl dia de los muertos babydoll, xl ressurrection babydoll, baron samedi hoodie, xl triple dagger tank and finally i suppose a candied pumpkin perfume oil.     Paintbox Soapworks - anything you're interested in, in general or from the latest update? no   Do you guys have any sports that you follow obsessively? How about favorite teams and/or athletes no   How do you feel about notebooks/journals/stationery? Anything you need or particularly like? no   Does confetti/glitter make you angry or fill you with glee? neither   Fabulous witches and witchees, perhaps you all could note of you've received MeiLin's goodies? Or if you want? no thanks   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? have some already that no longer get the love they deserve so no thanks   how interested would you be on somewhat personalized bottle cap labels? Like these that I did? no thanks     September 13th   How would you feel about kitchen towels and other similar household objects, if they are pretty or a souvenir? no thanks   How did you dress up for your last party or compulsory-formal-dress occasion? idk can't remember   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? already have one       September 12th   Would you like to receive e-books? And if so, in what format? no thanks reading can be frustrating (have comprehension issues) and i still haven't even gotten through the harry potter series yet.   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   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!) no thanks the materials aren't my thing   Are there are patterns, motifs, etc that you especially like? i dunno i like the bohemian style and i like steampunk/industrial style too especially for jewelry and plan to start making my own.   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 already have a drawer full of tea that needs to be drunk so i stopped buying it   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 items of all kinds especially old/vintage/antique i love things that have a history.   Do you have an Etsy shop? Do you know of any Etsy shops that are Switch Witch friendly? no but i hope to open one of my own someday   Would a gift or a postcard from Disneyland make you squee with delight or puke into your mail box? lol i wouldn't puke into my mailbox but i wouldn't squee with delight either.   what are your favorite types of Halloween candy? can't have any   Do you prefer soap or shower gel? Please give examples of your favorite scents or brands. soaps but only if it is 100% natural and free of all alcohols and sodiums   How do you like your chocolate? For example with nuts, mint, peanut butter, caramel? ok now i am drooling and sad   Beads! Do you use them? Would you want some? What sorts of beads do you like? 6mm rondelle crytals in a variety of colors would be awesome!!! i just like pretty beads of all kinds in the 4 - 8mm range   Anyone here like caramels? Sea salted caramels?!?!   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 like navy, deep burgundy, or gray as a scarf color and as for materials something cuddley that is knit.   This was a question before, but does anyone here like stones? Just pretty polished stones for use in whatever purposes? hmmm... not sure what i would do with them. so probably not unless the are like cut crytals that i can wrap in wire for jewelry.   And another question; anyone like anything in particular from Think Geek? not my thing   Pinterest, do you have boards you want to share or are you following anyone with great boards you want to share? huh?           September 10th   What #1 actor, director, author and/or musician are you obsessed with? not obsessed with anyone   are you interested in anything from the Villainness Bad Apples update? no   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? i have a couple family pets but they live with my parents   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? crypt king, psx54, and i love violette market sugared incense cotton candy but i don't see myself buyng a bottle for myself.   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? idk?   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? idk... is there such a thing as organic mineral eyeshadows?   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) no when i wanna hear a song i just listen to it on my computer.   Are you going away for any part of this round? nope   Would you like to receive a mix-CD from your Witch? no thank you.   If your witch were going somewhere on a vacation during the round, would you want a little souvenir? yeah sure especially if u are going to italy... or most other places in europe   Do you enjoy any outdoor activities? Do you have a favorite form of "exercise"? i have always wanted to go geocaching but i don't have a gps. i generally like doing most outdoorsy things like swim, camp, go to the ocean though i rarely get to. i pretty much hibernate during the winter though cause i dislike the cold. my fav seasons are summer and fall.   Any witchee's with a ravelry account have any favourited patterns that cost money that would be a welcome gift? i am guessing ravelry is a fabrics shop which i don't have interest in.   Do you work/study at a desk and enjoy interesting or cute office supplies? no desk.   Witchee, are you a fan of musicals? If so, which ones? i actually tend to dislike most musicals except for the ones from my childhood.     September 9th   Do you like to burn incense? If so, what are your favorite kinds...sticks? cones? resins? What are your favorite scents? i acctually have a bunch of incense and i stopped using it a while ago.   - Harry Potter - a fan? If so, what house are you? yep i like harry potter and i wanna be a Gryffindor but I'm not such a fan that I have HP paraphernalia or anything.   - If you were to receive a gift card, what places would you like to get one from? i love thrift stores and i don't think they have gift cards i also love ebay and etsy but they probably don't have gift cards either.   Is there a particular myth/folktale/legend/fairytale/godstory that you're drawn to? i like alice in wonderland love the imaginitive fun magical aspects of it.   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 RP   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! italy! especially these areas: venice, the amalfi coast, tuscany, and sardinia   When you are having a really rough day, what do you like to do/have to make it a little brighter? seeing my mom and the family pup jakeyboy   What are your thoughts on comics? Any you like? Any you have been wanting to try? Favorite characters? never been a fan of comics   Are you musical? Do you play an instrument, and if so, what? If not, what do you wish you could play or do? i enjoy singin although iam not particularly talented   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? not a fan of dirt, worms, bugs, and i have a brown thumb so gardening and me would never work out   Do you decorate for Halloween? Is your decorating taste elegant, kitschy and fun, or scary? don't decorate but the roomate and i do dress up and scare the kiddums   Witchee, do you have any symbols or totems that have special meaning for you? no   Is anyone fond of programs like Adopt a Tree/Highway/Library/Manatee/Acre of Rainforest/etc?: as much as the environment is important if i were to donate money it would be for life saving foundations       September 8th   From the Weenie Update....what are you most wanting to try? i was most looking forward to crypt king but that didn't work out for me next up is halloween las vegas   Who's into nail polish? What colors/brands? i suck at painting nails so i don't bother although some neat little nail decals might be cool   Is there a quote (or lyric or part of a poem) that really resonates with you or is your favorite? can't think of one...   Dream candle? Scent, color, type (tealight, votive, pillar, jar, etc.), throw... candles make me nervous so i don't use them   Do you like knitted goodies? If so, what would you like and what colors? a slouchy multi colored breathable tam would be cool! or a nice cuddly scarf.   Would you be interested in homemade edibles that are NOT sweets? Any specifics? nothing to eat please   What GC do you live in mortal terror of the lab discontinuing, but never get around to buying? XIUHTECUHTLI     Yo, yarnies! Do you Ravelry? If so, who are you over thar? not a yarnie   Social Media? not really... this is the only blog i have ever typed... i am so out of touch with "social media" i had to look up the term   Do you have wishlists for non-BPAL e-tailers? And if so, could you provide a link or a list? my wishlist which is now updated in my siggy has bpal and non bpal although i haven't added many more things to the non bpals list yet   Witchee, do you use a PC or a Mac? PC   What is your favorite animal? idk i love all animals.   What are you going to be for Halloween? haven't decided yet but it will involve a scary mask!   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.) idk about anything painted on my jewelry... i love the steampunk/industrial look i also like pretty jeweled victorian/edwardian chandelier earrings no need for precious metals though i am a thrifty girl.   How do you feel about nick-knacks? they take up space and collect dust   What traditions (family, holiday, or otherwise) are important to you? fav holiday is halloween followed by christmas   Do you like going to the movies? nope i rather dislike it infact...its expensive, too much wrapper rustling, cell phones, chair tappers, costs $4 for a water, talkers, can't pause the movie if i gotta pee, can't grab a snack (way over priced), it's very uncomfortable and the audio is always deafening. i could keep going but whats the point.   What are your favorite restaurants? a vietnamese place called pho saigon   Do you play any video games? none that i have found... don't like rpg's or games that have things that attack you. i want to be able to explore beautiful magical worlds freely with no fighting involved   Do you like any anime? no   Do you have an E-reader/iPad/something similar that you need a cover/case for? nope not even a cell phone!   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 some jewelry alot! (if it is in my tastes)   How would you like to receive some of your Witch's favorite recipes, tailored to your likes/dietary restrictions? And specific wants? that would be almost impossible since i am on a very special diet   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 would love a pretty bottle box or ammo boxes that fit imps   Muppets: yea or nay? nay   Do you have an affinity for Calvin and Hobbes, Peanuts, The Far Side, and other comic strips? If so, which is your favorite? no comics   Favorite Mythological Creature?: mermaids and fairies plus creepy ones like: witches, ghosts, vampires, werewolfs and zombies!   Do you like hair things barrettes, headbands, flowers i love full/long dangling feather hair clips and earrings   Expanding on the hair question - does anyone like those flower clips for the hair that are big right now?? idk how big they would be if idk what this ? is referring to lol!   What other items would you scream with delight upon receiving? watch movements, broken watches, watch parts (the bigger the better and including pocket watches too) a bunch of charms of mixed styles/metals (not the bead kinds that go on those bracelets though) and vintage/new chains in mixed metals/styles (not the dainty/real thin kind though) and just neat looking, old, even dirty bits of metal. oh and flat backed crystal rhinestones of various sizes and colors ... i would love all of these things because i am beginning to make steampunk/industrial jewelry.   you should also know: i love whimisical, dark, magical, mystical, old/vintage, victorian, shabby chic, french country, visually stunning, and creepy things.   i did say earlier that i don't like knick knacks but to be more specific i do like nice interesting things to look at in my home just not usually little figurines which is what i think of when someone says knick knacks   i love halloween!! the creepy, cute, and the kitschy! even better if you are gonna get creepy stuff it would be best if most of it wasn't just halloween specific so it can be adored all year round!

AngelaTarantula

AngelaTarantula

 

September 13/14 Ketchup!

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 do drink tea on occasion, and I stick mostly to black and chais in tea bags. I don’t even know what a compressed tea is, and would have no clue as to how to brew loose tea.   Would you be interested in a felted handbag? No thank you. I only have one handbag at a time, and I’m obsessive about it. It’s one of those things that I have to pick myself and in person.   Witchee, would you be interested in having a special tea cup/coffee mug/glass to drink out of? I would love that! I prefer coffee mugs above all else and love mugs with funny pictures/sayings on them.   How would you feel about kitchen towels and other similar household objects, if they are pretty or a souvenir? I can always use more kitchen towels! I run through them like crazy.   How did you dress up for your last party or compulsory-formal-dress occasion? I wore a ruby red halter style satin dress with a deep v. The halter was rhinestone encrusted (not as gaudy as it sounds, I promise!) and the front was cut higher than in the back so that it showed my mid-calves and then tapered lower in the back. I’m terrible at describing clothing!     Do you enjoy puzzles/riddles? (Cryptograms, Sudoku, Crossword, Jigsaw, etc) I do, but I rarely have time for them.   Can you sum yourself (whether it be personality, life's goals, ethics, whatever) in 10 words or less? Smart, serious, dedicated, driven, type A.   How about little bottles of booze? Ya wanna? What kind? I don’t drink alcohol, so no thank you.   What are your views on fudge and brownies? YES. All the time.   Also, what about mochi? Love it, hate it, baffled by it? I’ve never had it, but I’d love to try it!   Anything from the BPTP update y'all are liking? Oh good lord. All of the hair glosses except Snake Oil, the Orchards of Hell atmo spray, the Streuobstwiese soap, and the Spun Sugar Spectre bath oil.   Does anyone like kimchi? No thank you   Would you be interested in a sample box(from somewhere like Birchbox or loosebutton)? Very much so, particularly those of the makeup persuasion.   You have to place a Lab and Trading Post order. Right fuckin' now. No spending limits. What do you buy? From the Lab: Two back up bottles of Josie, 5 ml bottles of Countess Willie, Emma, Lulu, Harlot, Pepper, The East, Victoria, and imps of Baobhan Sith, Bastet, Eve, Fae, Hetairae, Kurukulla, Leanan Sidhe, Les Bijoux, Lyonesse, Machu Picchu, Maenad, Morocco, Queen of Sheba, Salome, Scherezade, The Dormouse, and Xiuhtelcuhtli. From the Trading Post: all of the hair glosses except Snake Oil, the Orchards of Hell atmo spray, the Streuobstwiese soap, Spun Sugar Spectre and Fruit Bat Fruit Bath oils, Gertrude Dix’s atmo spray, Invidia bath oil, and a Carnaval Diabolique scent locket. This list makes me look like a greedy wench   Paintbox Soapworks - anything you're interested in, in general or from the latest update? No thank you.   Do you guys have any sports that you follow obsessively? How about favorite teams and/or athletes. The Pittsburgh Penguins are my team! I love hockey with a passion, and Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin are my favorites     How do you feel about notebooks/journals/stationery? Anything you need or particularly like? Notebooks and journals, not so much, but I am desperately in need of nice stationary.   Does confetti/glitter make you angry or fill you with glee? Oh none for me please. My kitties eat 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? I love stuffed animals! I’m quite fond of the microbe plushies from Think Geek, particularly the common cold one and the herpes one (only because he’s smiling and yellow!) I also love stuffed monkeys, frogs, and hippos.   When you're miserably sick (*sniffle, cough!*) what are the things that comfort you the most? My big plushy red comforter, a fast internet connection to browse the Lab and the forum, and a food that I normally don’t allow myself to eat (fudge, pizza, basically anything that’s not a slab of meat or veggies because those make up the vast majority of my diet).   What constitutes ultimate luxury to you? (go crazy!) A whole day all to myself with no demands from anyone or work. A day where I can sleep in if I want or get up at 5 to lift without constantly watching the clock. Being able to ask myself what I *want* to do rather than what I *have* to do.

Alethia

Alethia

 

SW fall '11 questions, round two and three and now, four!

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?   Probably not.   I have just been enlightened to THESE. Are these flavors relevant to your interests?   No. I just use type of lip balm and I have plenty of it.   September 27th   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?   Yes! Dummies and any realistic looking puppets are creepy! Muppets, shadow puppets and animal puppets are ok!   what level of contact were you hoping for?   I asked for a medium contact witch, which I define as someone who checked in with me via email/ecard once a week or every two weeks or so. I said I would be sad if I didn't hear from witch til way at the end of the round.   September 26th   Is there any kind of international candy you love or would like to try? I'd be open to anything, but can't think of anything off hand.   If you were to go here and create your very own chocolate bar, what might it have in it?   Those look delish and there were lots of option. Lavender, chile peppers, sea salt, caramel, dried fruit (but not all together! )   Is there anything you’re wanting from LPMP?   No. I ended up not liking their perfume very much.   September 25th   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? No, but I do put on perfume. what I choose varies, but some are bedtime only, like TKO and Nonae Caportina   Are you interested in today’s/any recent Tee Fury shirts? Not really   Princess Bride? Yay or nay? Nay!   What’s your favorite classic fairytale, witches Little Red Riding Hood, esp. the variations, including the Angela Carter variations. I also like The Tiger's Bride.   September 24th   how do you feel about ethical animal fiber, i.e. wool and the like? i adore cashmere, like soft (merino) wool, like alpaca too.   What about little wee creatures for your desk or mantel? Probably not.   Kerchiefs? Love them!   September 23rd   Is there anything you’d like from the Mütter Museum Store? I like the poster, but I probably don't need anything from there.   I just noticed that Cocoa Pink has 5 ml Perfume Atomizers. Yay or nay? Scents you would like? Scents you would NOT like? probably not   what’s your favorite kind of pizza? I am team I eat all pizza! I love pizza, but I think my fave is white pizza with pesto and with ricotta or goat cheese and, mmmm....proscuitto would be good on it too!   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 can't think of a cover I need for anything, but I can say I could use a lunch bag....just like a regular paper sack type lunch bag, except not made of paper!   Would you like a photo collage based around your interests/favorite colors/favorite themes? That might be really cool.   What is your favorite word?   What are the feelings on arm warmers? Color, style, texture, length? I like them! And I like fingerless gloves too. I would like ones that came up to elbow length. colors--black, grey, burgandy, purple, green. Texture? Hmm....I don't know.   What’s your favorite flavor? Sour, sweet, bitter, salty? Sweet and salty together.   What is your favorite coffee blend at Starbucks? If you don’t have one, what is your favorite roast of coffee? I don't know if I have a favorite coffee blend, but I do like dark roasts.   September 21st   Cthulhu: yay or nay? hell yes!   Put your current mp3player (I am the anti-apple, so no ipod ), winamp playlist, what have you, on shuffle, list the first 10 songs:   This heart of mine, Dixie Chicks   Green Heaven, Red Hot Chili Peppers   Don't Come Around here no more, Tom Petty   Love and Hope, Ozomatli   Where are you tonight, Cowboy Junkies   Achade O, Vodou song   Grey Street, Dave Matthews   Any other day, Wyclef Jean   Brav Gede, another Vodou song   Rain in Juarez, Bob Dylan.   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 may. I'm interested in a couple of things. I may just get candied pumpkin and autumn cider, but I'm waiting for reviews.   Do you like/own/wear/want fairy wings or something of the like? No!   How do you feel about terrariums? Yay!   What’s your favorite horror movie? I don't watch many, but I do like creepy atmospheric, and do not like any gore, zombi movies aside. I LOVE zombie movies!   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. ginger tea! Esp. that kind that is sugar or honey crystals with ginger. Anything ginger flavored, in fact! Coffee, of course too. I don't have too many other products i use regularly.   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?   Do you like period or period-styled paraphernalia? Stuff like postcards, notecards, jewelry, office supplies, what-have-you? yes! I like art deco, and art nouveau, and also 40's pin up girl type stuff.   If you could choose a Smack, what would it have in it? I have one, and have decided Im not that into them.   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! The plant dye thing would be way cool, and I saw a kit for felting once that looked way cool too! soap would be awesome too!   What would be your superpower? To be able to shape shift.   Witchee, would you like a gently used BPAL tshirt? yes!   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! Oh, I love trail mix and eat a ton of it. I like nuts in it (cashews, pecans, macadamia nuts, almonds, and light on peanuts) and dried fruit (any kind but no raisins) and candy....YUM!   Do you like charm bracelets? If you had a bracelet, what sort of charms would you want on it? Favorite hobbies, symbols, whatever? no   There was a question I forgot to answer which was about things you keep meaning to get but don't, so here it is now: there are some small household things I keep meaning to get. They are a microfile grater type thingie (for grating nutmeg in particular, but also hard cheeses); a really GOOD potholder (I keep burning my hands on the cheap ones I have); some good lint free dishtowels.; a lunch bag and/or a bento box type thingie for taking a lunch.   September 19th 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 nail polish, but don't know what franken polish is? I'm ok with chemicals. I like the idea of glitter but it never quite looks right. I like reds (cool reds with blue undertones), purple, black, gold, bronze, cool oranges, browns, etc.   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 have some allergies to certain ingredients in lip balms so it's best for me just to stick with the brand I use.   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) Pens! I always need pens. Fountain pens would be cool, but just cool roller ball pens or sharpies would be cool too. Art supplies are awesome!   -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) Not a watercolorist, though I do like acrylics.   -How do you feel about getting art supplies in general? (copic markers, watercolor, brushes, paint, sketchbooks etc.) I would love to try copic markers. I love watercolor pencils. I like acrylics. I can use art supplies for jewelry making, for painting and paper crafting, and for fabric dyeing. I don't draw though, and have enough sketchbooks (since I pretty much suck at drawing).   -How do you feel about Threadless tshirts? I got a couple recently and find their sizing odd. The XXL in ladies was a bit tighter than I expected.   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, padded envelopes and candy!   Darling Witchee, would you enjoy farmer's market pickled veggies (green beans, garlic, asparagus, etc) or fresh canned peaches or something of that nature? yes! Pickled veggies, fresh canned fruit, or jam!   Do you prefer color or white photographs? Nature or abstract? black and white. either probably either nature or abstract or people. Nature might be better in color.   would you be interested in something like this?   https://lostcrates.com/how-it-works   Is it like a sample box for stationary/pens? It might be fun, but there are probably sample boxes more suited to me. I don't really need that much stationary/notebooks.   Amigurumi, yes or no? What is it?   I have a question! What are some of your favorite paintings? (famous or undiscovered?) Feel free to link to examples! I like Franz Marc a lot. And some others, which are probably linked in older sw posts.   If you could have an image painted for you - sky is the limit - what would it be?   Name your 3 favorite scents for candles: Much like my taste in perfume: resins (frankincense!) or woods (sandalwood!) but also pumpkin or cake.   Name your 3 favorite types/flavors of tea ginger tea! or herbal teas. Flavored blacks.   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 think I answered this in the thread, but here it is again. Yes! Animals (foxes, ravens, owls) or symbols I like or Tarot cards, or something like that. I wear a xxl in girly tees (baby dolls with v neck or scoop neck) and those are my favorite styles. I probably can wear a med. or large in men's depending on how big it is. I'm not as crazy about regular crew necks because I find the neck too constricting, but can wear them. I love SOFT tees! Esp. organic cotton!   How do you feel about pumpkin scented things? Not perfume related, but soap, candles, etc.... YES!   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. Tim Tams! I don't know that I have any deep cravings but would be delighted to try things from your home!   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). Macbook, not extras. I wold take Apple related stuff.   SOCK PREFERENCES?   Witch o'mine. I am starting massage school. Our school has a no shoes policy. So now I see I really could use some presentable (even fun!) socks. Too many of mine seem to have holes! So if you feel like sending socks, I will be thrilled!   Would you like/wear a pair of these? http://www.ravelry.c...rary/yoga-socks If so, what color? I can't see that link. In general, though, I like socks. Natural fibers or at least mostly natural fibers, though, please. I would like socks in these colors: brown, grey, green, purple, red, blue, black or some combo thereof!   Is there anyone here who likes toe socks? You know, those socks with a place for each toe?   I do not like toe socks.   September 17th   Are you looking for a certain kind of DVDs to spruce up your collection right now? No   Does anyone like postcards? Is anyone willing to be a Nacho witch for postcards? yes   Do you like Star Trek? Original TV series, films, spinoff series, etc? Favorite characters? I liked all the series, but the original was my least favorite. My faves were Next Generation and Deep Space Nine. Fave characters include Mr. Spock, Jean Luc Picard, Sisko, Data.   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 rarely go out anymore. I would be interested in cookbooks, esp. a cookbook like for no-knead bread. Or for ethnic foods. or slowcooker/crock pot recipes. Utensils? maybe, but I can't think of any right now.   New question: How do you feel about maple syrup? Love it!   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) Love them! And if they're real saint ones, I'd like St. Anthony or St. Lazarus, or St. Martin de Porres. Most of them aren't of the actual saints, though, and I'm fine with that. A fun, nonspiritual one would be cool too.   Do you like Star Wars? Original Trilogy? Prequels? Spin-offs? Favorite characters? It woas ok, but I'm not a huge 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)- I like it ok, but am not crazy about 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. I wouldn't be opening them at work so anything is ok!   Doctor Who? Yay or nay? (please don't make me cry by saying nay) no   Anyone love Buffy/Angel? no In general, I don't watch TV, except for a couple of HBO series, like the Sopranos, The Wire, Game of Thrones.   How would you feel about a totally original Gela-skin for your laptop/iPod/phone? Stickers? Decals? I have one for my Ipod and kindle already. For my laptop? Sure. I don't have an iphone. Stickers and decals are cool.   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? spooky but not gory. skulls. sugar skulls. Dark fairy tales, no disney.   Are your ears pierced, Witchee? Do you have any other piercings? Would you like to receive any items of jewelry for these piercings? yes but I rarely wear earrings.   How do you all feel about Whoopie Pies? No.   September 15th   interested in anything from Lush? I love their bubble bars and bath bombs, and face masques though I can't get those since there is no store nearby.   Do you blog? Would you like a header for your blog, a layout, etc? That would be super cool, esp. if it could be a better version of the pics of my Shiba that is my heading. My blog is linked in my sig.   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? 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. sure. Spa services would be cool. It's probably easiest for me to pick restaurants though, as I know which ones I like.   do you like real sugar skulls? Things with sugar skull designs? Hell yes!   Time for more questions and answers!     September 14th   Can you sum yourself (whether it be personality, life's goals, ethics, whatever) in 10 words or less?   not really, but I supposed i might say this: life is short; be kind.   How about little bottles of booze? Ya wanna? What kind?   Probably not.   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.)   Yes! Brownies more than fudge. It shouldn't be that warm in NM by the time we get underway.   Also, what about mochi? Love it, hate it, baffled by it?   It's ok.   Anything from the update ya'll are liking? BPTP UPDATE   see wishlist   Does anyone like kimchi?   Yep!   Would you be interested in a sample box(from somewhere like Birchbox or loosebutton)?   yes! I just ordered the julep maven (nail polish) one but am interested in others.   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'm not crazy about the soaps as I find gylcerin soaps too drying. I might be interested in trying a slip or a scrub though.   Do you guys have any sports that you follow obsessively? How about favorite teams and/or athletes   Nope. I find sports generally loathsome, though I do like boxing ok.   How do you feel about notebooks/journals/stationery? Anything you need or particularly like?   I like them, but I actually generally keep a journal on my computer. Smallish notebooks can be useful for note taking though.   Does confetti/glitter make you angry or fill you with glee?   I like it.   Fabulous witches and witchees, perhaps you all could note of you've received MeiLin's goodies? Or if you want?   probably not   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?   Some are cute, and a fox or raven thing might be fun, but I'm not into them in general.     September 13th   How would you feel about kitchen towels and other similar household objects, if they are pretty or a souvenir? Probably not. Some useful kitchen towels (like no lint type) might be ok, but I prefer my kitchen stuff to be sturdy and practical.   How did you dress up for your last party or compulsory-formal-dress occasion?   I wore a black and white print sleeveless dress. My style is mostly casual/hippie/boho and doesn't get much fancier.   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?   Yes! Though I have a lot of coffee mugs, another really cool one would be ok. I like thick, heavy coffee mugs. What I'd really like is some cups for tea, but what I like are smaller pottery type cups, kind of like these. I like a handle but it is not necessary. Also infusers wouldn't be bad either. I like the kind that sit in the cup. My last one broke.   September 12th   Would you like to receive e-books? And if so, in what format?   YES! Kindle!     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! I like 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 13 and 15   Are there are patterns, motifs, etc that you especially like?   moon and stars, spirals, snowflakes, leaves (esp. ginko leaves), most natural imagery   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 tea, but since I'll be on the go a lot this fall, tea bags are fine too (I prefer if they don't have strings/staples so they can be composted, but you know it's not that important if the tea is good). I like flavored black tea and green tea, and even more, herbal teas and rooibois.     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 like thrift and "upcycled" stuff, and don't have any problems with thrift stuff, clothing or otherwise.   Do you have an Etsy shop? Do you know of any Etsy shops that are Switch Witch friendly?   No, I don't have one.   Would a gift or a postcard from Disneyland make you squee with delight or puke into your mail box?   I'd be happy to get a postcard from anywhere, including disneyland, though I'm not into disney stuff per se.   what are your favorite types of Halloween candy?   reese peanut butter cups. Also, smarties and sweet tarts.   Do you prefer soap or shower gel? Please give examples of your favorite scents or brands.   I like bar soap, cold process. I like soft soap like cream soap. Shower gel is fine too as it will be used as bubble bath. and I bubble bath!     Beads! Do you use them? Would you want some? What sorts of beads do you like?   yep. Bigger should be glass and shiny for use in sun catchers and things like that. Smaller can be used for jewelry.   Anyone here like caramels? Sea salted caramels?!?!   Send them all to me!!!!    

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Fall Switch Witch 2011

so many questions...   September 14th   Can you sum yourself (whether it be personality, life's goals, ethics, whatever) in 10 words or less? Life's made of stories and I gotta catch 'em all.   How about little bottles of booze? Ya wanna? What kind? I cook with booze, but I don't drink it.   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 can't eat a lot of sweet stuff, but I can eat a bit and share with my neighbors.   Also, what about mochi? Love it, hate it, baffled by it? I'm not super fond.   Anything from the update ya'll are liking? BPTP UPDATE I got tiny bits and pieces from a circle, but the one thing I'll probably end up wanting is the sugar skull soap.   Does anyone like kimchi? Nope!   Would you be interested in a sample box(from somewhere like Birchbox or loosebutton)? I don't use that much by way of beauty supplies   You have to place a Lab and Trading Post order. Right fuckin' now. No spending limits. What do you buy? ALL THE THINGS. But I'd get the GC bottles I've wanted (Fairy Wine, Embalming Fluid, Morocco) and some SGA and Embalming Fluid soap and I'd get a pretty scent locket and pretty much any LE that even almost catches my eye.   Paintbox Soapworks - anything you're interested in, in general or from the latest update? Pretty much their entire update looks lovely.   Do you guys have any sports that you follow obsessively? How about favorite teams and/or athletes Not really.   How do you feel about notebooks/journals/stationery? Anything you need or particularly like? I don't need any stationery, but that doesn't mean I don't love it!   Does confetti/glitter make you angry or fill you with glee? Confetti, yes. Glitter's a bit harder to clean up.   Fabulous witches and witchees, perhaps you all could note of you've received MeiLin's goodies? Or if you want? ?????   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 liiiike them, but in my dorm, I don't have a lot of room.   how interested would you be on somewhat personalized bottle cap labels? Like these that I did? Pretty interested! :3     September 13th   How would you feel about kitchen towels and other similar household objects, if they are pretty or a souvenir? I don't need an awful lot, tbh.   How did you dress up for your last party or compulsory-formal-dress occasion? I had a dark blue dress that fluttered when I walked. It showed off my magnificent bosom.   Do you enjoy puzzles/riddles? (Cryptograms, Sudoku, Crossword, Jigsaw, etc) Yes!   Witchee, would you be interested in having a special tea cup/coffee mug/glass to drink out of? Awww, yes. A lot of my coffee cups broke in the move.     September 12th   Would you like to receive e-books? And if so, in what format? Sure! I have a Nook, but if it's not DRM encoded, it can handle most any 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? No 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 already have a handbag that I'm very fond of.     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 a lot of tea, but most of it is decaf. I drink a looot of rooibos.   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 dislike used clothing and things you eat off of, but books and DVDs and such are fine for me.   Would a gift or a postcard from Disneyland make you squee with delight or puke into your mail box? DISNEY DISNEY DISNEY   what are your favorite types of Halloween candy? Chocolate and nuts and caramel... Also fruity stuff like Skittles and Starburst! And sour! I love Sweettarts.   Do you prefer soap or shower gel? Please give examples of your favorite scents or brands. Soap. I tend to actually USE fruity scents.   How do you like your chocolate? For example with nuts, mint, peanut butter, caramel? Not with mint or fruit, but I love it with nuts, peanut butter, or pretzels.   Beads! Do you use them? Would you want some? What sorts of beads do you like? I do! But I have a million.   Anyone here like caramels? Sea salted caramels?!?! 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? Sure! I'm not super fond of wool 'coz it's itchy, but I love things that are green and blue and purple.   This was a question before, but does anyone here like stones? Just pretty polished stones for use in whatever purposes? Not really.   And another question; anyone like anything in particular from Think Geek? I love EVERYTHING in particular from Think Geek.           September 10th   What #1 actor, director, author and/or musician are you obsessed with? I'm not really obsessed with any, but I've been very pleased by the recent trend in putting eye candy in superhero movies.   are you interested in anything from the Villainness Bad Apples update? All but Discord sound lovely.   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? Lokibear loves toys and treats! He likes it when they squeak. My cats are more boring.   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? Snow, Glass, Apples. I've never tried any of the bath oils or sprays.   Do you like coffee or tea? Would you be interested in trying some different types? I like them! I have to be a little careful with my caffeine intake, but I indulge in caffeinated drinks every so often. I'd love to try new ones.   Are you going away for any part of this round? Nope!   Would you like to receive a mix-CD from your Witch? Sure!   If your witch were going somewhere on a vacation during the round, would you want a little souvenir? Yes, I'd like that!   Do you enjoy any outdoor activities? Do you have a favorite form of "exercise"? I can't actually be that active due to medical problems, but I stretch a lot. I like being outside when it's very cool out. Fall is my favorite!   Do you work/study at a desk and enjoy interesting or cute office supplies? I do!   Witchee, are you a fan of musicals? If so, which ones? LOTS OF THEM. I'm not sure I could remember them all off the top of my head, but I've seen and liked at least Wicked, The Lion King, Shrek the Musical (don't judge, it was way better than expected), 9-5, Sweeney Todd, Batboy, Seussical, Phantom, Avenue Q...etc...   I did not like Bloody, Bloody Andrew Jackson or Coraline. (I was so disappointed!) I saw Spider-Man and it was glorious, but possibly not for the reasons they'd hoped.     September 9th   Do you like to burn incense? If so, what are your favorite kinds...sticks? cones? resins? What are your favorite scents? No!   - Harry Potter - a fan? If so, what house are you? I am a huge fan! My Pottermore email hasn't come yet, and I've resigned myself to getting in in October with the general populace. :/ I would put MYSELF in Ravenpuff, though.   - If you were to receive a gift card, what places would you like to get one from? Umm, kitchen stores, Think Geek, Midtown Comics, B&N, Amazon...   Is there a particular myth/folktale/legend/fairytale/godstory that you're drawn to? I love tons of them, especially trickster tales, but my favorite has always been The Goose Girl.   When you are having a really rough day, what do you like to do/have to make it a little brighter? I listen to music and talk to friends, usually. I often read/watch really fluffy things, too.   What are your thoughts on comics? Any you like? Any you have been wanting to try? Favorite characters? I looove comics. Captain America is my very favorite (even if I do not like what Brubaker's done to him and Bucky) but I like a lot of The Avengers, especially Tony Stark (and his increasingly melodramatic meltdowns), Ms. Marvel, Spider-Man, The Wasp, Scarlet Witch, Monica Rambeau, Namor, Luke Cage, Spider-Woman... I'm not super into X-Men, but I do like Nightcrawler. I love Runaways, Nextwave, and Young Avengers, and my favorite Avengers comic is Marvel Adventures: Avengers. I love me some fluff, and I dislike the grimdark direction a lot of comics have taken of late. (Despite that, I adore Irredeemable.)   I used to be pretty into DC, but I'm still upset over the whole Oracle thing...so... I read a lot of BOOM! comics now instead. I also read Hellboy/BPRD and Fables.   Are you musical? Do you play an instrument, and if so, what? If not, what do you wish you could play or do? Nope! I wish I could play pretty much anything, tbh.   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'd love to garden, but I live on the 19th floor and I don't really have a windowsill.   Do you decorate for Halloween? Is your decorating taste elegant, kitschy and fun, or scary? I do! I go for cute and fun, mainly.   Is anyone fond of programs like Adopt a Tree/Highway/Library/Manatee/Acre of Rainforest/etc?: Not manatees--I lived around them too much. They're foul. But those other things sound good.       September 8th   From the Weenie Update....what are you most wanting to try? Oh...everything? I went into a decant circle.   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? My favorite quote is in my signature.   Dream candle? Scent, color, type (tealight, votive, pillar, jar, etc.), throw... One I can use in my dorm! Not a huge throw, but a bright color and a nice scent, like maybe something green or fruity.   Do you like knitted goodies? If so, what would you like and what colors? Sure? Scarves or hats, I guess?   Would you be interested in homemade edibles that are NOT sweets? Any specifics? Sure, I'll try what comes my way!   What GC do you live in mortal terror of the lab discontinuing, but never get around to buying? Embalming Fluid, Morocco, Fairy Wine.   Social Media? cookinguptales @ LJ and DW, iletaitunefois on Twitter.   Do you have wishlists for non-BPAL e-tailers? And if so, could you provide a link or a list? It's in my ?aire~!   Witchee, do you use a PC or a Mac? PC   What is your favorite animal? Umm...a red panda, I think.   What are you going to be for Halloween? I don't know yet! D: I had some plans, but they fell through.   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 really do jewelry.   How do you feel about nick-knacks? I don't have a lot of space for them anymore. D:   What traditions (family, holiday, or otherwise) are important to you? They're mostly food related! I had a lot during the fall I missed, though, when we moved south. Apple picking and bonfires and stuff.   Do you like going to the movies? Yes.   What are your favorite restaurants? I live in Philadelphia, so I'm pretty good at just kind of eating in a ton of little places.   Do you play any video games? Sometimes!   Do you like any anime? It's been a while since I saw it, but I used to be really into it.   Do you have an E-reader/iPad/something similar that you need a cover/case for? I have a Nook, but it has 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? I never, ever wear it.   How would you like to receive some of your Witch's favorite recipes, tailored to your likes/dietary restrictions? And specific wants? I love recipes!   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? All of the above, and I definitely need a box.   Muppets: yea or nay? idk, my icon isn't sure.   Do you have an affinity for Calvin and Hobbes, Peanuts, The Far Side, and other comic strips? If so, which is your favorite? Calvin & Hobbes, The Far Side, Pearls Before Swine.   Favorite Mythological Creature?: Selkies.   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?? I have realy long, thick hair. It's hard for me to do much with it.

iletaitunefois

iletaitunefois

 

Fall Switch Witch 2011

so many questions...   September 14th   Can you sum yourself (whether it be personality, life's goals, ethics, whatever) in 10 words or less? Life's made of stories and I gotta catch 'em all.   How about little bottles of booze? Ya wanna? What kind? I cook with booze, but I don't drink it.   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 can't eat a lot of sweet stuff, but I can eat a bit and share with my neighbors.   Also, what about mochi? Love it, hate it, baffled by it? I'm not super fond.   Anything from the update ya'll are liking? BPTP UPDATE I got tiny bits and pieces from a circle, but the one thing I'll probably end up wanting is the sugar skull soap.   Does anyone like kimchi? Nope!   Would you be interested in a sample box(from somewhere like Birchbox or loosebutton)? I don't use that much by way of beauty supplies   You have to place a Lab and Trading Post order. Right fuckin' now. No spending limits. What do you buy? ALL THE THINGS. But I'd get the GC bottles I've wanted (Fairy Wine, Embalming Fluid, Morocco) and some SGA and Embalming Fluid soap and I'd get a pretty scent locket and pretty much any LE that even almost catches my eye.   Paintbox Soapworks - anything you're interested in, in general or from the latest update? Pretty much their entire update looks lovely.   Do you guys have any sports that you follow obsessively? How about favorite teams and/or athletes Not really.   How do you feel about notebooks/journals/stationery? Anything you need or particularly like? I don't need any stationery, but that doesn't mean I don't love it!   Does confetti/glitter make you angry or fill you with glee? Confetti, yes. Glitter's a bit harder to clean up.   Fabulous witches and witchees, perhaps you all could note of you've received MeiLin's goodies? Or if you want? ?????   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 liiiike them, but in my dorm, I don't have a lot of room.   how interested would you be on somewhat personalized bottle cap labels? Like these that I did? Pretty interested! :3     September 13th   How would you feel about kitchen towels and other similar household objects, if they are pretty or a souvenir? I don't need an awful lot, tbh.   How did you dress up for your last party or compulsory-formal-dress occasion? I had a dark blue dress that fluttered when I walked. It showed off my magnificent bosom.   Do you enjoy puzzles/riddles? (Cryptograms, Sudoku, Crossword, Jigsaw, etc) Yes!   Witchee, would you be interested in having a special tea cup/coffee mug/glass to drink out of? Awww, yes. A lot of my coffee cups broke in the move.     September 12th   Would you like to receive e-books? And if so, in what format? Sure! I have a Nook, but if it's not DRM encoded, it can handle most any 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? No 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 already have a handbag that I'm very fond of.     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 a lot of tea, but most of it is decaf. I drink a looot of rooibos.   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 dislike used clothing and things you eat off of, but books and DVDs and such are fine for me.   Would a gift or a postcard from Disneyland make you squee with delight or puke into your mail box? DISNEY DISNEY DISNEY   what are your favorite types of Halloween candy? Chocolate and nuts and caramel... Also fruity stuff like Skittles and Starburst! And sour! I love Sweettarts.   Do you prefer soap or shower gel? Please give examples of your favorite scents or brands. Soap. I tend to actually USE fruity scents.   How do you like your chocolate? For example with nuts, mint, peanut butter, caramel? Not with mint or fruit, but I love it with nuts, peanut butter, or pretzels.   Beads! Do you use them? Would you want some? What sorts of beads do you like? I do! But I have a million.   Anyone here like caramels? Sea salted caramels?!?! 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? Sure! I'm not super fond of wool 'coz it's itchy, but I love things that are green and blue and purple.   This was a question before, but does anyone here like stones? Just pretty polished stones for use in whatever purposes? Not really.   And another question; anyone like anything in particular from Think Geek? I love EVERYTHING in particular from Think Geek.           September 10th   What #1 actor, director, author and/or musician are you obsessed with? I'm not really obsessed with any, but I've been very pleased by the recent trend in putting eye candy in superhero movies.   are you interested in anything from the Villainness Bad Apples update? All but Discord sound lovely.   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? Lokibear loves toys and treats! He likes it when they squeak. My cats are more boring.   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? Snow, Glass, Apples. I've never tried any of the bath oils or sprays.   Do you like coffee or tea? Would you be interested in trying some different types? I like them! I have to be a little careful with my caffeine intake, but I indulge in caffeinated drinks every so often. I'd love to try new ones.   Are you going away for any part of this round? Nope!   Would you like to receive a mix-CD from your Witch? Sure!   If your witch were going somewhere on a vacation during the round, would you want a little souvenir? Yes, I'd like that!   Do you enjoy any outdoor activities? Do you have a favorite form of "exercise"? I can't actually be that active due to medical problems, but I stretch a lot. I like being outside when it's very cool out. Fall is my favorite!   Do you work/study at a desk and enjoy interesting or cute office supplies? I do!   Witchee, are you a fan of musicals? If so, which ones? LOTS OF THEM. I'm not sure I could remember them all off the top of my head, but I've seen and liked at least Wicked, The Lion King, Shrek the Musical (don't judge, it was way better than expected), 9-5, Sweeney Todd, Batboy, Seussical, Phantom, Avenue Q...etc...   I did not like Bloody, Bloody Andrew Jackson or Coraline. (I was so disappointed!) I saw Spider-Man and it was glorious, but possibly not for the reasons they'd hoped.     September 9th   Do you like to burn incense? If so, what are your favorite kinds...sticks? cones? resins? What are your favorite scents? No!   - Harry Potter - a fan? If so, what house are you? I am a huge fan! My Pottermore email hasn't come yet, and I've resigned myself to getting in in October with the general populace. :/ I would put MYSELF in Ravenpuff, though.   - If you were to receive a gift card, what places would you like to get one from? Umm, kitchen stores, Think Geek, Midtown Comics, B&N, Amazon...   Is there a particular myth/folktale/legend/fairytale/godstory that you're drawn to? I love tons of them, especially trickster tales, but my favorite has always been The Goose Girl.   When you are having a really rough day, what do you like to do/have to make it a little brighter? I listen to music and talk to friends, usually. I often read/watch really fluffy things, too.   What are your thoughts on comics? Any you like? Any you have been wanting to try? Favorite characters? I looove comics. Captain America is my very favorite (even if I do not like what Brubaker's done to him and Bucky) but I like a lot of The Avengers, especially Tony Stark (and his increasingly melodramatic meltdowns), Ms. Marvel, Spider-Man, The Wasp, Scarlet Witch, Monica Rambeau, Namor, Luke Cage, Spider-Woman... I'm not super into X-Men, but I do like Nightcrawler. I love Runaways, Nextwave, and Young Avengers, and my favorite Avengers comic is Marvel Adventures: Avengers. I love me some fluff, and I dislike the grimdark direction a lot of comics have taken of late. (Despite that, I adore Irredeemable.)   I used to be pretty into DC, but I'm still upset over the whole Oracle thing...so... I read a lot of BOOM! comics now instead. I also read Hellboy/BPRD and Fables.   Are you musical? Do you play an instrument, and if so, what? If not, what do you wish you could play or do? Nope! I wish I could play pretty much anything, tbh.   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'd love to garden, but I live on the 19th floor and I don't really have a windowsill.   Do you decorate for Halloween? Is your decorating taste elegant, kitschy and fun, or scary? I do! I go for cute and fun, mainly.   Is anyone fond of programs like Adopt a Tree/Highway/Library/Manatee/Acre of Rainforest/etc?: Not manatees--I lived around them too much. They're foul. But those other things sound good.       September 8th   From the Weenie Update....what are you most wanting to try? Oh...everything? I went into a decant circle.   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? My favorite quote is in my signature.   Dream candle? Scent, color, type (tealight, votive, pillar, jar, etc.), throw... One I can use in my dorm! Not a huge throw, but a bright color and a nice scent, like maybe something green or fruity.   Do you like knitted goodies? If so, what would you like and what colors? Sure? Scarves or hats, I guess?   Would you be interested in homemade edibles that are NOT sweets? Any specifics? Sure, I'll try what comes my way!   What GC do you live in mortal terror of the lab discontinuing, but never get around to buying? Embalming Fluid, Morocco, Fairy Wine.   Social Media? cookinguptales @ LJ and DW, iletaitunefois on Twitter.   Do you have wishlists for non-BPAL e-tailers? And if so, could you provide a link or a list? It's in my ?aire~!   Witchee, do you use a PC or a Mac? PC   What is your favorite animal? Umm...a red panda, I think.   What are you going to be for Halloween? I don't know yet! D: I had some plans, but they fell through.   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 really do jewelry.   How do you feel about nick-knacks? I don't have a lot of space for them anymore. D:   What traditions (family, holiday, or otherwise) are important to you? They're mostly food related! I had a lot during the fall I missed, though, when we moved south. Apple picking and bonfires and stuff.   Do you like going to the movies? Yes.   What are your favorite restaurants? I live in Philadelphia, so I'm pretty good at just kind of eating in a ton of little places.   Do you play any video games? Sometimes!   Do you like any anime? It's been a while since I saw it, but I used to be really into it.   Do you have an E-reader/iPad/something similar that you need a cover/case for? I have a Nook, but it has 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? I never, ever wear it.   How would you like to receive some of your Witch's favorite recipes, tailored to your likes/dietary restrictions? And specific wants? I love recipes!   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? All of the above, and I definitely need a box.   Muppets: yea or nay? idk, my icon isn't sure.   Do you have an affinity for Calvin and Hobbes, Peanuts, The Far Side, and other comic strips? If so, which is your favorite? Calvin & Hobbes, The Far Side, Pearls Before Swine.   Favorite Mythological Creature?: Selkies.   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?? I have realy long, thick hair. It's hard for me to do much with it.

iletaitunefois

iletaitunefois

 

SW questions continued

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 really cute but I would really only use something that was messenger bag-type, as it needs to be at least somewhat practical for me.   Are there are patterns, motifs, etc that you especially like? I like busy, ornate wallpapery patterns. Floral, filligreed. Lately I like stuff that depicts chickens. Audobon birds. Horses. I try to avoid vague bird imagery as it's overdone (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XM3vWJmpfo) Witchee, would you be interested in having a special tea cup/coffee mug/glass to drink out of? I do have a nice tea cup that girasol got me but another wouldn't hurt! 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? Loose tea is prefered. Black teas.   How would you feel about kitchen towels and other similar household objects, if they are pretty or a souvenir? I love pretty household objects, however I have to be actually able to USE it. How did you dress up for your last party or compulsory-formal-dress occasion? This is, like, never. So I don't even know how to answer. Do you enjoy puzzles/riddles? (Cryptograms, Sudoku, Crossword, Jigsaw, etc) Not really. Can you sum yourself (whether it be personality, life's goals, ethics, whatever) in 10 words or less? I should be writing.   How about little bottles of booze? Ya wanna? What kind? Any kind!   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.) It should cool down here pretty soon. Fudge isn't my favorite, but maybe I've just had bad experiences with the box stuff. Brownies are yummy.   Also, what about mochi? Love it, hate it, baffled by it? I've never had this but I love trying new things.   Anything from the update ya'll are liking? BPTP UPDATE. Samhain soap. Honey Pumpkin Stout Soap. Harvest Festival Atmosphere spray! White tea and sage hair gloss!   Does anyone like kimchi? I don't know, would try it.   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? Well if there was literally no limit what's to stop me from buying everything? I'd get many soaps, lots of back up bottles.   Paintbox Soapworks - anything you're interested in, in general or from the latest update? I've answered this! Love them. Do you guys have any sports that you follow obsessively? How about favorite teams and/or athletes. No sports!   How do you feel about notebooks/journals/stationery? Anything you need or particularly like? Love all that stuff. Probably don't NEED anymore journal/notebooks but also can't resist sometimes. I love Moleskins but don't need one right now. Stationary of all sorts is great. Cute stickers, note cards, whatever. Does confetti/glitter make you angry or fill you with glee? Angry!   Fabulous witches and witchees, perhaps you all could note of you've received MeiLin's goodies? Or if you want? I have received her cookbooks as she witched me in the spring round Her fiction isn't really my thing though!   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 don't really care for these things, but if Witch is crafty and wants to make me a one of a kind thing, or something for my daughter, that's great and a different thing! General non-special plushies are clutter. I like octopi, owls, kitties, bunnies, deer, dinos, foxes.   how interested would you be on somewhat personalized bottle cap labels? Like these that I did? Yes please!

HKB

HKB

 

9th September Questions

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 briefly RPd a character called Arabella, a sketch of whom is on my profile, but that was for the Maelstrom system which is winding down this year, so no one current.   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! Are you offering me a trip in the TARDIS? OK, historical reality: I'd like to observe the building of Stonehenge and see how it was done. Spiritual reality: the Goddess Rhiannon.   Is there a particular myth/folktale/legend/fairytale/godstory that you're drawn to? Why yes, speaking of Rhiannon. I honour the 'Welsh' (Britannic) deities and so my 'sacred text' is the Mabinogion. I have a couple of different translations of it.   When you are having a really rough day, what do you like to do/have to make it a little brighter? Beer.   What are your thoughts on comics? Any you like? Any you have been wanting to try? Favorite characters? I enjoy comics but the world of comics is slightly daunting. I've read and enjoyed the Sandman series, some of the Books of Magic, Gloom Cookie (need the final volume!), Strangers in Paradise, and I loved Watchmen. V for Vendetta was ok but I preferred the film. I would be thrilled to read more by Allan Moore. Oh, and I follow the Buffy graphic novels that continue on after the end of the series - I've just read 1 and 2. Trying to track down 3.   Are you musical? Do you play an instrument, and if so, what? If not, what do you wish you could play or do? I've played the violin for almost two years but I'm still very much an amateur.   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'd like to garden but this is something best left until I live at a permanent address. I keep a few potted plants - mint, bougainvillea, orchid, ferns, and a mystery tropical plant.   Do you decorate for Halloween? Is your decorating taste elegant, kitschy and fun, or scary? I don't decorate for Halloween but if I get decorations I will surely put them up! I like seasonal things like autumn leaves and things that remind me of the ancestors, like skulls and apples. Actually anything goes provided it's not too countrified-cutesy.   Witchee, do you have any symbols or totems that have special meaning for you? I have the brimstone symbol tattooed on my chest. I dig spirals, the Druids' sigil, ogham symbols, and the Goddess triple moon symbol.   Is anyone fond of programs like Adopt a Tree/Highway/Library/Manatee/Acre of Rainforest/etc? Yes. I like Oxfam and also Adopt-a-(insert awesome animal here). I've 'adopted' tigers and wolves before with the latter.

CrazyPretzel

CrazyPretzel

 

Weenie Ketchup 2 :) Love you future Witch and Witchee!

September 14th   Can you sum yourself (whether it be personality, life's goals, ethics, whatever) in 10 words or less?   Confused empathetic lump seeking to find happiness however she can.   How about little bottles of booze? Ya wanna? What kind?   I love boooooze. Anything that isn’t liquorice, or grapefruit really.   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.) It is warm here NOW but soon will be cool enough that this is not an issue. Also, who doesn’t love all kinds of brownies?   My fiance and I both looove homemade fudge. It is lifeblood! I love all flavors and stuffs. Recently we tried rocky road fudge. Best. Thing. Ever.   Also, what about mochi? Love it, hate it, baffled by it?   Mostly baffled. The red bean is okay. Not sure it’d travel well.   Anything from the update ya'll are liking? BPTP UPDATE   Omg. Everything. Literally. I got decants of about half of it but I want to try ALL THE HAIR GLOSSES and ALL THE BUBBLE BATHS. And EVERYTHING SOAP.   Does anyone like kimchi?   It is nice for clearing out sinuses.  Not bad and pretty good for you.   Would you be interested in a sample box(from somewhere like Birchbox or loosebutton)?   I have no idea what either of those things are. But if they are funsies, sure!   You have to place a Lab and Trading Post order. Right fuckin' now. No spending limits. What do you buy? Lab: BLOOD MOON 2011, ARAW NG MGA PATAY, *AUTUMN CIDER*, BOO 2011, DEVIL'S NIGHT 2011, ELEGY IX: THE AUTUMNAL, *LA CALAVERA CATRINA*, OCTOBER 2011, PUMPKIN PRINCESS, SAMHAIN 2011, SONNET D'AUTOMNE, REGINA EREBI, THE SILVER APPLE OF THE MOON, THE GOLDEN APPLE OF THE SUN, THE BLACK APPLE OF SATURN, *THE GREEN APPLE OF VENUS*, *SPRINKLECAKE*, *HALLOWEEN: LAS VEGAS*, *THE CHANGELING*, AN INCUBUS LEAVING TWO SLEEPING, *THE NIGHT HAG VISITING THE LAPLAND WITCHES*, POST-MORTEM LAUREATUS, *THE GOROBBLE*, THE WILEY GRASSER   BPTP: All the Soaps, All the Bath Oils, All the Hair Glosses, Both Atmosphere sprays, The Perfume oil (Wish I’d gotten Crypt King  Just missed it), and the Tissue scoop next tshit.   Paintbox Soapworks – Getting wedding favors from this lovely bpalista. I would love to try anything not licorice. She makes awesome stuff. REALLY want to try her sorbettos.   Do you guys have any sports that you follow obsessively? How about favorite teams and/or athletes   No. No No. No. NO.   How do you feel about notebooks/journals/stationery? Anything you need or particularly like?   Yes. I LOVE Journals/Notebooks. I basically collect them. Anything.   Does confetti/glitter make you angry or fill you with glee?   Angry usually. Gets everywhere.   Fabulous witches and witchees, perhaps you all could note of you've received MeiLin's goodies? Or if you want?   I have! Thank you again MeiLin    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?   Oh please please please. I love all kinds. Birds, cats, and old fashioned teddy bears are best. But I love all kinds of wildlife… except arachnids. Avoid those please.   how interested would you be on somewhat personalized bottle cap labels? Like these that I did?   Oh that would be fun I would submit my stash no problem.   September 13th   Do you enjoy puzzles/riddles? (Cryptograms, Sudoku, Crossword, Jigsaw, etc)   I love logic puzzles specifically.

Deceitfuldescender

Deceitfuldescender

 

SW Fall 2011 through 10/01

Can you sum yourself (whether it be personality, life's goals, ethics, whatever) in 10 words or less? Um.....motherly, kind, warm, loving, eclectic, fun, klutzy   How about little bottles of booze? Ya wanna? What kind? Yep! I love Chambord, Grand Marnier, Grey Goose Vodka, Godiva Liquors and I've always wanted to try Drambuie   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.) LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!!   Also, what about mochi? Love it, hate it, baffled by it? Don't know what it is??   Anything from the update ya'll are liking? BPTP UPDATE - see my info added to my SW help page....   Does anyone like kimchi? sometimes....   Would you be interested in a sample box(from somewhere like Birchbox or loosebutton)? Yes! Birchbox, Phat Fiber box (yarn edition), Test Tube....   You have to place a Lab and Trading Post order. Right fuckin' now. No spending limits. What do you buy? Two pairs of yoga pants (Jolly Roger and the flowery one), Skelly Tee, new Halloween Tee, all of the soaps, TKO massage oil, and one each of all the new Halloween items. Scorpio Locket if they have one, Clocket if they don't.   Paintbox Soapworks - anything you're interested in, in general or from the latest update? I love her Poinsettia scrub (Xmas release) and any of her vanilla based scents.   Do you guys have any sports that you follow obsessively? How about favorite teams and/or athletes Baltimore Ravens for the win!   How do you feel about notebooks/journals/stationery? Anything you need or particularly like? I can always use cool pens, Flair felt tipped pens, markers, stickers, and notecards. I have a ton of notebooks and journals.   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 have any of her items, and would love all of them.   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? Yes! Frogs, Moose....Rebecca Danger Monsters....soft and cuddly for the win.   how interested would you be on somewhat personalized bottle cap labels? Like these that I did? Um, nope.   How would you feel about kitchen towels and other similar household objects, if they are pretty or a souvenir? I love linens of all types, especially kitchen towels, placemats and napkins   How did you dress up for your last party or compulsory-formal-dress occasion? Nice linen pants, sparkly tank and a boiled wool knee length embroidered cardigan   Do you enjoy puzzles/riddles? (Cryptograms, Sudoku, Crossword, Jigsaw, etc) Nope. No attention span here   Witchee, would you be interested in having a special tea cup/coffee mug/glass to drink out of? I would love it!!   Would you like to receive e-books? And if so, in what format? Nope, old fashioned books for me!   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? Nope, both kids are grown   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!) Um, no   Are there are patterns, motifs, etc that you especially like? I like pretty much all? I really love celtic designs   Witchee, would you be interested in having a special tea cup/coffee mug/glass to drink out of? Yes please!   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? Any and all - details on my SW page.   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 am honestly not squicked by anything used - I shop thrift shops and garage sales....   Do you have an Etsy shop? Do you know of any Etsy shops that are Switch Witch friendly? I don't have a shop, but I have a major wishlist there   Would a gift or a postcard from Disneyland make you squee with delight or puke into your mail box? Mickey, Minnie, Lady and the Tramp and the Dalmations are all friends of mine...   what are your favorite types of Halloween candy? Chocolate.   Do you prefer soap or shower gel? Please give examples of your favorite scents or brands. Soap, and I have the types and scents on my WL's   How do you like your chocolate? For example with nuts, mint, peanut butter, caramel? Chocolate - walnuts, almonds, mint, peanut butter and caramel, as well as sea salt are all the bomb. Dried fruits and raisins are yick.   Beads! Do you use them? Would you want some? What sorts of beads do you like? Ish...   Anyone here like caramels? Sea salted caramels?!?! Yes, most especially!!     Would you like a hand dyed or hand painted scarf or wrap or other item? If so, what colors/designs/fabrics do you like? This would be awesome!   This was a question before, but does anyone here like stones? Just pretty polished stones for use in whatever purposes? Yes! Especially smooth ones for worry stones   And another question; anyone like anything in particular from Think Geek? Oh jeez. I have this marked up for Xmas already......anything Star Wars or Firefly/Serenity would be awesome.   Pinterest, do you have boards you want to share or are you following anyone with great boards you want to share? No idea what this is??   What #1 actor, director, author and/or musician are you obsessed with? So many......   are you interested in anything from the Villainness Bad Apples update? It's in my wishlist...   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? She would love to receive a toy or biscuits - I don't allow her to have any rawhide, bones are okay but she adores biscuits - peanut butter 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? Lugh, but I currently have an imp   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? tough to pick just one, but I can go up to a sofa size print   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'd really love to try the Tokidoki pen eyeliner in either black or green - this is only available through Sephora or QVC   Do you like coffee or tea? Would you be interested in trying some different types? for coffee, we have a Keurig machine - I love mochas, and would adore the hot cider cups. I'm pretty good with teas right now....     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) Actual CD's are my preferred   Are you going away for any part of this round? Nope!   Would you like to receive a mix-CD from your Witch? Yep!   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"? Um, I don't do outdoors. Srsly. I do yoga, however   Any witchee's with a ravelry account have any favourited patterns that cost money that would be a welcome gift? Yeppers, I'm deazinn at Ravelry and my patterns are marked 'need to buy'   Do you work/study at a desk and enjoy interesting or cute office supplies? I love flair pens, and neat pens in general   Witchee, are you a fan of musicals? If so, which ones? Yes, but I'm full up   Do you like to burn incense? If so, what are your favorite kinds...sticks? cones? resins? What are your favorite scents? Can't, hubs hates it   - Harry Potter - a fan? If so, what house are you? Yes, in that I've read all of the books many times....don't do a lot with the fandom though   - If you were to receive a gift card, what places would you like to get one from? Amazon, Starbucks or Barnes and Noble   Is there a particular myth/folktale/legend/fairytale/godstory that you're drawn to? Love them all!   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! No, sorry!   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! I'd really love to travel all over the world....but to see the Library of Alexandria would be awesome   When you are having a really rough day, what do you like to do/have to make it a little brighter? I curl up with a soft blanket, a cup of hot tea, and my puppers. Sometimes with a book and music, sometimes with TV   What are your thoughts on comics? Any you like? Any you have been wanting to try? Favorite characters? I like them, but don't have any in mind....surprise me!   Are you musical? Do you play an instrument, and if so, what? If not, what do you wish you could play or do? I love music, but I'm tone deaf, can't read music, and my fingers are not long enough to span an octave on the piano or to go around a guitar's neck. So, yeah.   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 just started gardening, and love it! Any and all things welcome!   Do you decorate for Halloween? Is your decorating taste elegant, kitschy and fun, or scary? Yes, and a mix of all   Witchee, do you have any symbols or totems that have special meaning for you? Dragonflies   Is anyone fond of programs like Adopt a Tree/Highway/Library/Manatee/Acre of Rainforest/etc?: Iprefer animal rescues like Pinups for Pitbulls and the Humane Society   From the Weenie Update....what are you most wanting to try? The bath powders....and soap!!   Who's into nail polish? What colors/brands? Yep, and anything goes!   Is there a quote (or lyric or part of a poem) that really resonates with you or is your favorite? See my sig....   Dream candle? Scent, color, type (tealight, votive, pillar, jar, etc.), throw... love candles - answer is in my wishlist   Do you like knitted goodies? If so, what would you like and what colors? yes!! I love handknitted socks, size 7, any color/type yarn   Would you be interested in homemade edibles that are NOT sweets? Any specifics? Sure, I'm game for anything!   What GC do you live in mortal terror of the lab discontinuing, but never get around to buying? Nothing right now....   Yo, yarnies! Do you Ravelry? If so, who are you over thar? Yep, I'm deazinn there as well   Social Media? deazinn on Twitter, Deanna R. Holzworth Zinn on Facebook, dea_zinn on LJ (tho sadly neglected there)   Do you have wishlists for non-BPAL e-tailers? And if so, could you provide a link or a list? See my sig!   Witchee, do you use a PC or a Mac? PC   What is your favorite animal? Moose, and dogs   What are you going to be for Halloween? €Just me.....   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.) Ooohhh....anything?   How do you feel about nick-knacks? Not so much.....   What traditions (family, holiday, or otherwise) are important to you? Birthdays are very special in our family.   Do you like going to the movies? Love this!   What are your favorite restaurants? Pretty much all of them - I like to eat!   Do you play any video games? Nope.   Do you like any anime? Nope.   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? Very, very excited - I'm a crow, love the sparkles!   How would you like to receive some of your Witch's favorite recipes, tailored to your likes/dietary restrictions? And specific wants? I would love recipes!!   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 don't NEED one, but would love one, without internal dividers   Muppets: yea or nay? Yay! Especially love Animal and Beaker...   Do you have an affinity for Calvin and Hobbes, Peanuts, The Far Side, and other comic strips? If so, which is your favorite? Calvin and Hobbes FTW!!   Favorite Mythological Creature?: Gryphons/Griffens   Do you like hair things barrettes, headbands, flowers headbands! I love headbands   Expanding on the hair question - does anyone like those flower clips for the hair that are big right now?? Yes, but I have 7, so don't really need more....   September 19th   What strange misc. items would you love to receive that you just haven't gotten for yourself?: Um....anything from my Etsy or amazon wishlists?   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'm really into nail polish lately; prefer 3 free, think franken polish is the bomb, and I hate glitter but love holo's!   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 am actually very low on lip balms right now, and I love them! I wear the original Burt's Bees a lot, but I'm open to all non-waxy formulas...   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) Oooohhhh yes! This would be the bomb!!!   -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 Um... no. http://www.flickr.co.../in/photostream)   -How do you feel about getting art supplies in general? (copic markers, watercolor, brushes, paint, sketchbooks etc.) Markers, sketchbooks and crayons for the win!   -How do you feel about Threadless tshirts? ????????   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 new mascara, and chocolate!   Darling Witchee, would you enjoy farmer's market pickled veggies (green beans, garlic, asparagus, etc) or fresh canned peaches or something of that nature? yes, all of the above!   Do you prefer color or white photographs? Nature or abstract? All of the above!   would you be interested in something like this? https://lostcrates.com/how-it-works Yes, but it seems expensive for not knowing what is in it, and for SW in general....   Amigurumi, yes or no? Either way     I have a question! What are some of your favorite paintings? (famous or undiscovered?) Feel free to link to examples! I'll answer this later....   If you could have an image painted for you - sky is the limit - what would it be? I'll answer this one later too....   Name your 3 favorite scents for candles spiced apple, spiced orange, and the scent of the sea   Name your 3 favorite types/flavors of tea Golden Moon's Vanilla Mint, French Vanilla Caramel and Candy Cane Lane   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 love Tshirts and live in them; I wear from a men's medium to a 3x, and anything goes on them. My current favorites are my Monty Python Killer Rabbit tee, and my Pit Bull tee. I have a TON of black ones, would love a non-black one   How do you feel about pumpkin scented things? Not perfume related, but soap, candles, etc.... Spiced pumpkin would be great!   Has anyone else heard of or does anyone else love Glamourkin? ??????   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 love european chocolates, especially Thorton's blocks and alpine bars and Tim Tams   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). Sorry, PC here   SOCK PREFERENCES?   Would you like/wear a pair of these? http://www.ravelry.c...rary/yoga-socks If so, what color? I need yoga things, but I don't like things between my toes...these look really nice!   Is there anyone here who likes toe socks? You know, those socks with a place for each toe? Nope! Regular socks here...   Are you looking for a certain kind of DVDs to spruce up your collection right now? I have the ones I would like listed on my Amazon list...   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, because my hubby won't buy me a ticket to Seattle.....   Do you like Star Trek? Original TV series, films, spinoff series, etc? Favorite characters? Yes, I've seen the series and all of the movies; I really liked the reboot....but I adore Star Wars   Witchee, would you like a framed photograph and of what? Um....???   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 adore Tshirts and live in them....   How do you feel about pumpkin scented things? Not perfume related, but soap, candles, etc.... yes, if it's a spiced pumpkin   Has anyone else heard of or does anyone else love Glamourkin? Never heard of 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. Chocolate!!!   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. Nope, I'm good with all makeup brushes, but thanks~   Do you like Legos? Especially mini-fig key chains, Lego block keychains, small Lego sets, etc? Yes! Have you seen the pens? And the Star Wars stuff? Love!   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. The Skully tshirt and as much of the new Halloween stuff from the Trading Post that I could get - especially the soaps.   Are there any characters that you love or identify with? I adore Audrey Hepburn, especially in her Holly Golightly persona. I also like Karen from Will and Grace, and Samantha from Sex and the City. Now if my figure would only be willing to help out....   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 love knitting, and baking. I don't really have a process.   Are there any Arcana Weenies that you MUST HAVE? All of the soaps!   So what say you? IS an "unexpected" visit/in-person witching OK? Yeppers, that would be fun - as long as they contacted me a day ahead to make sure my energy stores were up for it!   Cthulhu: yay or nay? Nay   Is there something that you wish you could do, but you keep putting it off? Lose weight...'cause of the chocolate, you know?   Put your current mp3player (I am the anti-apple, so no ipod ), winamp playlist, what have you, on shuffle, list the first 10 songs: Will edit to include....I have a 3rd gen ipod   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!! All monies are saved for the witchee   Do you have any interest in rocks? Not like, polished colorful stones.. but like... rocks. With geologic significance! Nope, I like the glittery gemmy ones!   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? All of the above? Any color but black, unless black is used for a contrast, and I'm not a fan of mohair because of the loose hairs, but I like all other kinds of yarn   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. Done, in the thread!!   Do you like/own/wear/want fairy wings or something of the like? Don't have, probably wouldn't wear...but they are very pretty!   How do you feel about terrariums? Love!   What's your favorite horror movie? All of them??   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'm kinda expensive.....my face wash is Dermologica's Daily Microexfoliant, my toner is DDF's 10% Glycolic Toner, my moisterizer is La Mer (Gel in the summer, cream in the winter). I have uber picky skin. I do use a Villainess Whipped every day, and use etailer soaps in the shower - no mass produced soaps for me!   Jane Austen .. Yay or Nay? Yay!   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? See my sig - also, see the quote from Audrey Hepburn in my Etsy list   Do you like period or period-styled paraphernalia? Stuff like postcards, notecards, jewelry, office supplies, what-have-you? Yes, especially Tiffany inspired stuff, the line of jewelry called 1920's....1950's kitchen stuff....   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? Eh, I'm indifferent   If you could choose a Smack, what would it have in it? Ooohhh.... Pick #1 - Sugared Roses X 2, Honey Nut X 1, Vanilla X 1; Pick #2 - Honey Nut X 2, Vanilla X 1, Cake X 1   if you could have a salon scent made, based on any artwork(s) what would it be? Eh.   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.? Nope, I'm too klutzy for any of this, and would rather adore items from others....   What's 'your' song/your theme song? Oohhh...I'll be back to answer this; many to choose from   What would be your superpower? the Healing touch   Witchee, would you like a gently used BPAL tshirt? Yes, I would adore any and all!!!!!   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! Do: chocolate, any nuts BUT cashews, coconut, peanut butter, honey Don't: cashews, raisins   Do you like charm bracelets? If you had a bracelet, what sort of charms would you want on it? Favorite hobbies, symbols, whatever? I have a Pandora bracelet, and I have many many charms for it favorited on Etsy; I also have a silver charm bracelet which right now only has my med alert charms on it (yes, I have two med alert charms ....)   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 would love a cozy for my teapots - I have a small assam (clear) one and a 6 cup white porcelain one   Would you like a photo collage based around your interests/favorite colors/favorite themes? Nope, but thanks!   If you're crafty, are you interested in spoonfeather? And if so, what things there delight your eyes? Ooohhh...I love the Firefly fabrics there, but they are pricey...     Colors! What are your favorite colors and what colors do you not like? Pictures and links, people! I'll be back with this one....   What is your favorite word? Sugar! (said as a swear word)   What are the feelings on arm warmers? Color, style, texture, length? Love, but have found that mohair and silver in yarns don't love me - I love soft, long ones, any color would do   Do you like tarts? tealights? jar candles? votives? Yes, to all of the above! I have two tart warmers, both of which use tealights, and I burn votives and jar candles all the time.....   What's your favorite flavor? Sour, sweet, bitter, salty? Salty, chocolatey, sour, bitter, sweet (I like RICH chocolate, not sweet stuff. I don't even like most fruit because it is too sweet)   So, are there any online gaming witchees who covet purchasable in-game items or other gamer-y stuff? (yup, geek question) Nope, sorry.....   Anyone doing anything cool for Mabon (or the start of fall, if you aren't pagan? Just enjoying it   What is your favorite coffee blend at Starbucks? If you don't have one, what is your favorite roast of coffee? My fav is the salted caramel hot cocoa with a shot of expresso   JONES SODA CO has LE soda packs for The Guild, Buffy, D&D, So Cute, etc. Would you be interested in these, Witchee? Yes, but please don't because I've been soda free since Xmas and I don't want to fall off the wagon.   It'sBanned Books Week! Are there any books on the list you'd be interested in checking out? Nope, read them all   I have just been enlightened to THESE. Are these flavors relevant to your interests? Ooohhhh....I'm SO intrigued! La Vie en Rose and Salted Caramel in the Dark line, Honey Blossom and Sweet Cream in the Bon Bon line   What is something people are always surprised to learn about you? That I'm left handed, a Scorpio, and have a major Anxiety disorder   So who else watched Babylon 5? Nope, sorry!   If you had to decide what your stripper name was, what would it be? Still debating this one....   Sooooo Witchees, have you ever taken that particular personality test? If so, are you an Analytical, a Driver, an Expressive or an Amiable? Nope, but I'm probably between Expressive or Amiable   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? My main and driving fear is of Spiders...big time. Pretty much can handle anything else   what level of contact were you hoping for? Just what I'm getting, thanks   Your favorite restaurant or type of food to eat out. Would you use a restaurant.com voucher? Groupon? We love sushi, our favorite sushi place is called Sapphoro East. They don't take restaurant.com or Groupons....   Are there any local museums/attractions you keep never getting around to going to? Nope!   Is there any kind of international candy you love or would like to try? Tim Tams, and from New Zealand Whittaker’s Toffee milk or a Peanut Slab   What is something totally random (yes, that thing that just popped into your head) that hasn't been covered by any previous questions? I'm looking for a bat perched on a wine stopper....   Is there any cheesy/non-cheesy Canadian stuff you'd be interested in? Sadly, anything with moose   If you were to go here and create your very own chocolate bar, what might it have in it? Milk chocolate with a high percentage of cacoa for the base; hazlenuts, sea salt, caramel, rice crispies....or, dark with sea salt   Is there anything you're wanting from LPMP? Don't know what this is?   say you stumbled into Camp Half Blood (or whatever the Roman camp ends up being named <bounces in anticipation>), which god claims you? Artemis   Stuff you've been meaning to do: clean my house - wanna help?   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? take my meds - does that count?   Are you interested in today's/any recent Tee Fury shirts? I regret not buying the last Browncoats one....   Princess Bride? Yay or nay? Would you believe I've never seen it, or read the book?   What's your favorite classic fairytale, witches all of them   Witchee, would you like anything from this particular Haunt update? Yep, anything you care to get me!   Who's interested in Halloween: Montreal? Nope, not a fan of Patcholi   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? Hmmmm.... 1)Chocolate! Especially a really good pecan turtle, with whole pecans, gooey caramel and slathered in a good chocolate 2)Skelly Tshirt (is that under $20?)   how do you feel about hemp? jewelry, soap, etc? Sure!   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'm uber picky on purses; my Etsy list has some knitting bags that I like though!   julep maven monthly boxes: Nope, I'm picky with my colors   Your favorite restaurant or type of food to eat out. Would you use a restaurant.com voucher? Groupon? Nope   Like commercial socks? Yep, I adore all socks   What kind of bear is best? The soft cuddly ones/!   Is anyone interested in reading The Night Circus? Nope   Hershey's Pumpkin Spice kisses? Nope - bleah   I have a not-so-secret love for The Broship of the Rings. Are there any prints from her store you'd like? ????   Who here likes Stephanie Pui-Min Law's artwork? ????   Do you drink wine? Yes, and prefer sweet wines   Is it just me who is nervous at revealing herself to her witchee, and finding out who her witch is?! I've had reveals and ninjas - what my witch wishes....   Witches, did you lament NOT getting one of the condom case/imp cases that got released with the courtesan series??? Yes   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? Um, no   Do Paintbox Soapworks' Goat's Milk Hand and Body Creams sound like something you'd like to try? Yes, especially the lavendar and honey one   Reusable bags? Yep, love them!   Would you be interested in the #occupywallstreet scent? Yes, but just an imp would be fine.....

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deazinn

 

Switch Witch Questions.

September 14th   Can you sum yourself (whether it be personality, life's goals, ethics, whatever) in 10 words or less?   Hopeless romantic nerdy stealth-pagan with a wicked sense of humor. (Stealth-pagan counts as one word, dammit.)   How about little bottles of booze? Ya wanna? What kind?   Oooooooh. Sure! I like rum, vodka and tequila mostly, but also like various liqueurs and stuff.   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 like them just fine, but do not have a burning desire to have any currently. We make brownies and cake and stuff fairly regularly at my house.   Also, what about mochi? Love it, hate it, baffled by it?   What is mochi...? Oh. Hmm. I don't know, never had it.   Anything from the update ya'll are liking? BPTP UPDATE.   Nothing I need.   Does anyone like kimchi?   Not sure I've ever had any, truthfully.   Would you be interested in a sample box(from somewhere like Birchbox or loosebutton)?   Sure, it would be interesting. Especially if there's eyeshadows involved.   You have to place a Lab and Trading Post order. Right fuckin' now. No spending limits. What do you buy?   From The Lab: Bottles of Maiden, Suspiro, Ghosts In Love, Le Revenant, Titania, Jailbait, and October. From the Trading Post: Atmosphere sprays in Cathouse, Alchemical Laboratory, Exotic Bazaar, Fae Forest, and the Orchards of Hell. Bath oils in Morocco and Castitas. Hair gloss in Honey.   Paintbox Soapworks - anything you're interested in, in general or from the latest update?   I've never tried any Paintbox products. But I would totally try some! I like the looks of: Gingermilk, The Olive Tree, The Man In The Moon, Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh, Sweet Cheeks, Indian Summer and The Queen is Dead (I am uncertain about the leather/smoke notes, but it sounds intriguing!).   Do you guys have any sports that you follow obsessively? How about favorite teams and/or athletes?   YES. I am a HUGE hockey fan, and I follow the Carolina Hurricanes relentlessly.   How do you feel about notebooks/journals/stationery? Anything you need or particularly like?   I love them. Especially stationary. I hoard it.   Does confetti/glitter make you angry or fill you with glee?   I teach arts and crafts during the summer. I hate it AND I am helpless to resist it. Gimme!   Fabulous witches and witchees, perhaps you all could note of you've received MeiLin's goodies? Or if you want?   I have not read any of MeiLin's stuff, though I'm familiar. I'd give it a go.   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 THEM. Any animal, except for...things with too many legs. No.   how interested would you be on somewhat personalized bottle cap labels? Like these that I did?   I'm good, thank you though.   September 13th     How would you feel about kitchen towels and other similar household objects, if they are pretty or a souvenir?   Sure, why not. Roosters?   How did you dress up for your last party or compulsory-formal-dress occasion?   My best friend's wedding. I had this knee-length black chiffon skirt with an ivory embroidered detailing, an ivory sweater with pearl buttons (it was in December), strappy black heels, pearls, classic makeup (red lip, smoky eye), curled hair. It was kind of epic. Oh! I just remembered! More recently was Laurel the Woodfairy's wedding. I wore a brown/ivory/coral floral print dress (flutter sleeves, mid-calf-length, wrap bodice) with pearls, brown leather sandals, and soft gold-brown eyes and a coral lip.   September 12th   Would you like to receive e-books? And if so, in what format?   Yesss. Epubs preferable.   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 do not have any spawn. But I work with kids, and fairytale books, storybooks, etc...yeah, I will not turn those down. Oh, how I miss camp.   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!)   Um, yes. I like... #3. I like the detailing especially. #5. But I'd want brighter colors or else black. #6. OMG LOVE. I love the stripes and the COLORS. #7. It is crazy and possibly frightening and my cats will think it is an animal that needs to be attacked and I WANT IT. #8. I think I'm attracted to the stars in this one. PRETTY. #10. I like messenger bags, I like purses with long straps. My current bag is this purpley striped cross-body thing with llamas on it that I got at this Hispanic cultural festival in Philadelphia. #11. Cute! #15. I like the long straps. Clearly I have a lot of feelings about these bags.   Are there are patterns, motifs, etc that you especially like?   Hearts, celestial things, swirls, that kind of filigree look with the curls and stuff, birds, feathers, watercolor designs...if that makes sense? I like a lot of abstract designs.   Witchee, would you be interested in having a special tea cup/coffee mug/glass to drink out of?   I tend to hoard coffee mugs, especially if they're really pretty or have quotes or something. My FAVORITE mug is this cheap travel mug I got at Walmart, because you can change out the internal liner so there are infinite possibilities for the design.   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 any kind of tea. I do not like cherry flavoring so much, or blueberry (in teas at least), but I will try anything, especially floral teas. Black tea with rose? Mmmm. 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 am a poor college student. I do not mind the thrift.   Do you have an Etsy shop? Do you know of any Etsy shops that are Switch Witch friendly?   I do, but I do not currently have anything for sale.   Would a gift or a postcard from Disneyland make you squee with delight or puke into your mail box?   “OMG I GOT MAIL MOM I GOT MAAAAAAIL SOMEONE LOVES ME! IT'S MAIL WITHOUT WIIIIINDOWS! MAAAAAAIL! OMG IT'S FROM DISNEY YAY OMG I LOVE DISNEY!” -a reenactment of what actually happens every single time.   what are your favorite types of Halloween candy?   Caramel bullseyes, lemon things, those strawberry candies, wee little fun-sized packages of anything. I do not care for licorice (but I do like Twizzlers).   Do you prefer soap or shower gel? Please give examples of your favorite scents or brands.   These days, soap. Wylde Ivy is where it's at for me. I just bought bars of her African Vanilla Bean, Sweet Oat and Nectar soaps. I like soaps that are either warm and sweet and rich or soft florals, because I want them to compliment whatever perfume I'm wearing.   How do you like your chocolate? For example with nuts, mint, peanut butter, caramel?   If it's chocolate, I will eat it. I like sexy chocolate, like chocolate with spices or lemon or other unusual flavors. Nuts are good, caramel is amazing. I mean, chocolate is chocolate, dude.   Beads! Do you use them? Would you want some? What sorts of beads do you like?   I am not allowed to go down that aisle unsupervised in Michaels anymore. I tend to buy things. Oh, beads. Why are you so shiny. (I like beads, yes. Gemstones especially.)   Anyone here like caramels? Sea salted caramels?!?!   Want.   Would you like a hand dyed or hand painted scarf or wrap or other item? If so, what colors/designs/fabrics do you like?   Suuure! I don't care about designs, but I like bright colors, black and silver together. I tend to gravitate toward blues/greens/purple, but I love reds and oranges too. Fabrics: whatever feels pretty.   This was a question before, but does anyone here like stones? Just pretty polished stones for use in whatever purposes?   Yes.   And another question; anyone like anything in particular from Think Geek?   Oh my god. ALL THE THINGS. http://www.thinkgeek.com/brain/gimme.cgi?wid=81ede61e7   Pinterest, do you have boards you want to share or are you following anyone with great boards you want to share?   I don't have a ton of stuff on there now, but I go on a pinfrenzy every couple of days or so. http://pinterest.com/cielamara/domesticity/   September 10th   What #1 actor, director, author and/or musician are you obsessed with?   Catherynne M. Valente.   are you interested in anything from the Villainness Bad Apples update?   I haven't looked! I will go look. Discord sounds pretty.   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?   Sure! I got some crocheted catnip mousies in a swap last year and my cats LOVED them.   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?   I am on the hunt for the perfect creamy/milky/honey smell. I keep finding new and exciting ones. In terms of rares? Someone frimped me a decant of Frost Moon and it was the most beautiful thing ever. I want it so. Also, the old Chaste Moon. I hoard what I've got and I weep a little when I put some on.   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?   Josephine Wall. I love her artwork. But the plaster that makes the walls in my house doesn't hold things very well.   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 shimmery eyeshadows, peachy-coral blushes, and am on an eternal quest for the perfect lip stain. There are Stila lipstains I'm dying to try.   Do you like coffee or tea? Would you be interested in trying some different types?   Sweet, sweet nectar of life. I like any and all coffees and teas. We have a Keurig here, so if you have any interesting k-cups (my favorite is that magical island coconut stuff, my god that stuff is like crack to me) I would love to try them. We do also have a traditional coffeemaker. And teabags, loose tea, whatever. I will drink the hell out of 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)   I want...Armin van Buuren's “Mirage” album because it's awesome. I only have one of Vienna Teng's albums (Warm Strangers) but I want the others, desperately. Mp3s work best. Otherwise I am currently satiated on known musical wants, but I love, love, love new music.   Are you going away for any part of this round?   Nope.   Would you like to receive a mix-CD from your Witch?   Sure! Just please tell me what the songs/artists are so if I get really obsessed with something I can go hunt down more like it. Y'all just don't even understand how I get about music.   If your witch were going somewhere on a vacation during the round, would you want a little souvenir?   I don't think I'd be all “YOU WENT AWAY AND DIDN'T BRING ME ANYTHING BACK?! Y U NO LOVE MEEEEEE?” but if I got one I'd be all “OMG YOU ARE AMAZING AND I LOVE YOU FOREVER AND EVER!” because, well, I just get excited like that.   Do you enjoy any outdoor activities? Do you have a favorite form of "exercise"?   I would live at summer camp if I could, does that answer any questions about my love of the outdoors? As far as exercise...I love to swim and I like tennis/pingpong/badminton.   Any witchee's with a ravelry account have any favourited patterns that cost money that would be a welcome gift?   That would require me to actually be good at knitting.   Do you work/study at a desk and enjoy interesting or cute office supplies?   My bed is my desk, but ohhhh, lawdy, do I have an office supply fetish. If I weren't living at home and in a room too small for a desk, my desk would be epic. I settle for just collecting and hoarding colored pens. I legitimately use them, too! LOOK: https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/gqaoKPPbluQwCbtN9ocxMg?feat=directlink   Witchee, are you a fan of musicals? If so, which ones?   OMG YES. SO MANY. Um...my top three are...The Secret Garden, Miss Saigon, and probably Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. I have been to productions of all of three. SO AMAZING.   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 usually burn incense because so much of it doesn't actually smell perfumed, it just smells like smoke. If there were incense that smelled like something delicious, I would be down. As for kinds, doesn't matter.   - Harry Potter - a fan? If so, what house are you?   Ish. I'm a little over Harry Potter, but I'm a Ravenclaw.   - If you were to receive a gift card, what places would you like to get one from?   B&N, probably. Wylde Ivy, or Bathed & Infused. Lush. Yankee Candle.   Is there a particular myth/folktale/legend/fairytale/godstory that you're drawn to?   Well, I'm a devotee of Freyja, so Norse mythos is pretty important to me. Fairytales, however...the Snow Queen is my favorite of all time, along with the Wild Swans and the Steadfast Tin Soldier.   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 have before, but I'm not currently gaming with anyone. But I would love art of the Snow Maiden, or the Snow Queen, or anything like 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!   I struggle with really broad questions like this. Ummm. Neptune from space. Sarah Brightman in concert. Canova's Cupid e Psyche. Istanbul. Byzantium.   When you are having a really rough day, what do you like to do/have to make it a little brighter?   I tend to wallow in the bath and then lock myself in my room with music and a book.   What are your thoughts on comics? Any you like? Any you have been wanting to try? Favorite characters?   I like some webcomics. Questionable Content, xkcd, Narbonic, which is now ended. I have the first two volumes of Narbonic, but not the rest. I'm not really into actual comics-comics that much, but there are a few I've considered reading.   Are you musical? Do you play an instrument, and if so, what? If not, what do you wish you could play or do?   I sing and have for years! I am a soprano and the one who usually gets picked to sing the really crazy high descants when they occur. I play a tiny bit of piano and I would really like to learn to play the violin.   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?   Yesss! I love to garden! I don't get to grow much because I'm not home during the summers, but I love herbs (especially fragrant/medicinal/culinary ones) and LILIES. I love to grow things from seed in particular.   Do you decorate for Halloween? Is your decorating taste elegant, kitschy and fun, or scary?   Not really. I do burn some candles for the Samhain aspect of it. I think I probably would if the other people in my house got into it, but they don't. I do love harvest-themed decor though.   Witchee, do you have any symbols or totems that have special meaning for you?   Birds--geese and falcons. Cats. Runes. My astrological glyphs—Gemini for my sun, Cancer for my moon and ascendant. Fir trees. Lily of the valley. Treble clefs.   Is anyone fond of programs like Adopt a Tree/Highway/Library/Manatee/Acre of Rainforest/etc?:   Sure! I'm pretty interested in conservation efforts.   September 8th   From the Weenie Update....what are you most wanting to try?   I've requested decants of Ghosts in Love and Le Revenant. I am especially excited about Ghosts In Love.   Who's into nail polish? What colors/brands?   I like nail polish, but my nails often go unpainted because I work with my hands so much. I think if I had a better manicure kit I'd keep them painted more. I like shimmery, iridescent colors best.   Is there a quote (or lyric or part of a poem) that really resonates with you or is your favorite?   There's a constantly revolving door in my mind for song lyrics and stuff, but there are two poems that really just bring me to my knees. “Fairytales” by Shu Ting and “Camomile Tea” by Katherine Mansfield. The former has a pair of couplets that I actually used for my calligraphy project (aww, yeah!) in graphic design in high school: The heart may be tiny But the world's enormous. And The world may be tiny But the heart's enormous.   Dream candle? Scent, color, type (tealight, votive, pillar, jar, etc.), throw...   I am indifferent to color. For types of candles, it depends—am I simply burning it or is it going on my altar? If it's going on my altar, I want a pillar. Otherwise, jar. Now, as for scents, I like things like... Any of the Yankee Candle foresty blends. The snowy pine smell brings me to my knees. Harvesty blends...not the foody things, but like, apple smells, pomegranate, leafy smells. Lemon-lavender. LILAC. And lily of the valley.   Do you like knitted goodies? If so, what would you like and what colors?   Oh, my, yes. I would LOVE a hat/scarf combo in like, a white/icy-blue/silver combo, because my coat is a winter white and it looks MEGA-cute on me.   Would you be interested in homemade edibles that are NOT sweets? Any specifics?   Sure, why not?   What GC do you live in mortal terror of the lab discontinuing, but never get around to buying?   I don't believe there are any. Maiden, perhaps, but I've just not yet gotten around to getting a bottle of that. Or Titania. I'd cry if there was no Titania.   Yo, yarnies! Do you Ravelry? If so, who are you over thar?   I think I have a Ravelry account...if so, it's cielamara.   Social Media?   FB, LJ, Dreamwidth, Twitter. Cielamara on all.   Do you have wishlists for non-BPAL e-tailers? And if so, could you provide a link or a list?   Thinkgeek up there.   Witchee, do you use a PC or a Mac?   PC.   What is your favorite animal?   Birds, cats.   What are you going to be for Halloween?   A novelist. NaNoWriMo starts at midnight.   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.)   Snow fairies.   How do you feel about nick-knacks?   I am a magpie. I can't help myself.   What traditions (family, holiday, or otherwise) are important to you?   The ones foremost in my mind are camp traditions. Arch songs, serenade...the keeping of ashes from campfires, the songs we sing. Also, my spiritual traditions—a ritual every Friday night (Friday = Freyja's day).   Do you like going to the movies?   Sure.   What are your favorite restaurants?   Chain restaurants: Red Lobster, On The Border, Macaroni Grill, Carrabas.   Do you play any video games?   Not really. I do love the Sims, but my other computer is currently borked and I can't play.   Do you like any anime?   Not really, but I did let one of my friends show me this one anime before I left PA that I liked. Breakblade?   Do you have an E-reader/iPad/something similar that you need a cover/case for?   I have a Nook! The original. I like my current cover, but I wouldn't turn down another.   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 would be ecstatic.   How would you like to receive some of your Witch's favorite recipes, tailored to your likes/dietary restrictions? And specific wants?   I love recipes! I would like more sneaky vegetarian recipes. My parents are more likely to let me cook vegetarian if the lack of meat isn't obvious.   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?   Actually, yes. If I buy any more bottles at all I won't be able to fit them all in the box they're in. I have like...between 20 and 40 bottles, I don't know the exact count. I'd probably just keep the bottles and a handful of imps.   Muppets: yea or nay?   Indifferent.   Do you have an affinity for Calvin and Hobbes, Peanuts, The Far Side, and other comic strips? If so, which is your favorite?   Nah. I do like Archie comics, though.   Favorite Mythological Creature?:   Selkies.   Do you like hair things: barrettes, headbands, flowers?   Yes. But I have a lot of hair and it is aggressive, so they need to be fairly sturdy. I like sparkly or unusual hair things, and I really love big, ridiculous bows.   Expanding on the hair question - does anyone like those flower clips for the hair that are big right now??   I don't know. I'd have to see one to find out.

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switch Witch ?'s part two (Sept. 12th-14th)

How would you feel about kitchen towels and other similar household objects, if they are pretty or a souvenir? I love pretty useful household objects. I can always use more kitchen towels or pot holders. I go through them like nobody's business.   How did you dress up for your last party or compulsory-formal-dress occasion? I don't do well with compulsory formal dress lol. The last "dressy dress" I wore was this one from Shabby Apple, which I love.   Do you enjoy puzzles/riddles? (Cryptograms, Sudoku, Crossword, Jigsaw, etc) Yes! Yes! Yes! I love any and all kinds of puzzles. I like to keep my brain active. Jigsaws are also very appreciated as my dad and I like to do them together.   Witchee, would you be interested in having a special tea cup/coffee mug/glass to drink out of? That would be awesome as I drink an insane amount of coffee and tea. Most of my mugs are just functional not pretty.   Would you like to receive e-books? And if so, in what format? Absolutely. I have a nook so pdfs or epubs are preferred but I can convert anything with Calibre.   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 would love to get things for my little people. They don't really need any clothes right now, because Grandma makes them so much lol. Josh, who is 15, loves to read. Right now he's especially into dystopian sci fi and he says "It would be super neat to get some books from you guys." Yeah he did just say neat. lol Brianna is 9, she's my little girly girl. She loves arts and crafts projects, fairies, and princesses. Charlie, has just turned 7, loves loves superheroes. He is going through a phase where he wants to be exactly like his dad, so he is my little geeky punk rocker. Azure is 4 and like anything that's "hers." We do alot of reading together. Right now she loves Dr. Seuss, Olivia, and lately The Blueberry Girl, by Neil Gaiman.   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 all pretty nifty. My favorite styles would be 7 & 15.   Are there are patterns, motifs, etc that you especially like? I like stripes, houndstooth, plaid, and scrolly patterns like this. I like astrological, anatomical, natural history motifs.   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? Any type of tea is fine by me! I especially like red teas and black teas.   Can you sum yourself (whether it be personality, life's goals, ethics, whatever) in 10 words or less? Nope. lol   How about little bottles of booze? Ya wanna? What kind? Yes please. Almost anything is fine by me. But please no flavored 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.) Yes yes a thousand times yes. I love fudge and brownies. I especially like them with nuts.   Also, what about mochi? Love it, hate it, baffled by it? Yummy. I really like the kind with sesame seeds.   Anything from the update ya'll are liking? BPTP UPDATE Crypt King I'd really like to try one of the Hair Glosses and any of the bath oils.   Does anyone like kimchi? Yes indeedy. So freaking tasty!   Would you be interested in a sample box(from somewhere like Birchbox or loosebutton)? Why not.   You have to place a Lab and Trading Post order. Right fuckin' now. No spending limits. What do you buy? I shall not be greedy and say one of each lol. Lab: Liz, Dee, Hunter, Mr. Jaquel, Imp packs for all the salons. Post: Weenie Tshirt, Baron Samedi hoodie Clocket, and all the claw polishes.   Paintbox Soapworks - anything you're interested in, in general or from the latest update? I've never tried any. So I would be interested in anything. I am however particularly interested in The Queen is Dead, The Englishman, and Gingermilk. But really they all sound fabulous.   Do you guys have any sports that you follow obsessively? How about favorite teams and/or athletes? Oh lookie, it's my question! So sports I love and follow obsessively are hockey and soccer. My favorite hockey teams are the Montreal Canadiens and the Washington Capitols. For soccer teams I love DC United and Sheffield United. I also enjoy rugby and celtic football.   How do you feel about notebooks/journals/stationery? Anything you need or particularly like? I adore stationery and journals and could always use more. This is the one area where I really like cutsey stuff. Sanrio, fairies are some of my favorite themes. But I also love dark,creepy stationery or plain elegant stationery. As I've mentioned previously, I adore post it notes.   Does confetti/glitter make you angry or fill you with glee? confetti/glitter is okay if it's in something like nail polish or glued to a card/notebook, but please no loose glitter.   Fabulous witches and witchees, perhaps you all could note of you've received MeiLin's goodies? Or if you want? As this is my first switch witch I have not received any of MeiLin's goodies, but I would certainly like to!   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 a lot, but I'm not sure I need anymore plushies. (Unless it's Eeyore related, sciencey, or creepy lol)   how interested would you be on somewhat personalized bottle cap labels? Like these that I did? Those are super neat, but I have so many bottles. Maybe just for my top ten or something.   When you're miserably sick (*sniffle, cough!*) what are the things that comfort you the most? When I'm sick I like to curl up under my blanket that my Auntie got in Arizona in the 1950s. I like a big bowl of broth and tons of tea and water. I'll park myself on the couch and watch aimless cartoons for hours. If I am really, really sick nothing is better than having my Dad around to read to me is the best.   What constitutes ultimate luxury to you? (go crazy!) A trip around the world on a sailboat, drinking fine wines, eating fabulous food, and studying sunsets.   What do you really NOT want? Products tested on animals

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switch witch autumn 2011

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? strawberry or cherry, or fruit in general, sour i bonus but no salt please, i love stringy ones.   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?) hmmm.... i love recipes, mp3 cd mixes, used books, thrift boots   Do you own a DSLR camera? Are you interested in a minky camera strap like these? What about anything from Photojojo? someday maybe, no slr yet for me.   Is anybody else into film photography? Interested in receiving film, supplies, etc from Lomography? just digital for now.   Are you musically inclined? Do you play an instrument or sing? If so, what? i have a guitar i need to learn to play, and i love to sing.   October 3rd   Does anyone else like collector Barbies? nope.   What small everyday items would you like, that you keep forgetting to get? bandaids, nice black pens     Tarot yes please.   Would any witchees be interested inQuinn Popcorn? wow- rosemary and maple both look AMAZING.   October 2nd   Who likes silly items from Archie McPhee??? who doesnt want an emergenty yodel button? or pickle bandaids?   Nocturne Alchemy's NAlloween Pt. 2 update is live here! (And for a few days, last month's update too.) What do you want? candy Nocturne Alchemy's carabNocturne Alchemy's lookNocturne Alchemy's good.     What are you drooling over from the Sock Dreams Halloween stuff? chocolate brown arm warmers- snuggly and cute.     For those of you that like candles, do you like stuff from Yankee Candle? And if you had to choose, tarts or candles? little votives probably- i like their fall scents quite a bit- autumn leaves, patchouli, pumpkin...   Would you be interested in getting a custom necklace fromhere? no link? sorry!   Is there a movie you want so badly that you don’t own now? new x men.   Is there a song on Itunes that you haven’t downloaded yet? hmmm... i use groove shark.   Is there a rare book you’ve always wanted? before my house burnt down when I was a kid, i had this book about a cat that I can never find now- buit I don't rmember the name. oh well.     Is there anything you want to buy yourself but have been too embarrassed (R rated or pg)? hmm.. i don't think so.   Have you seen the Lush holiday update? Do you like the look of anything from there?   oMG. runs to look... pretty much everything- esp. christmnas evee and glogg.   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?   yes, please give me your hot sweet 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? plenty- i am loving many of the art recs and links.   Reveal? please! I want to reverve witch you!   Would you be interested in the #occupywallstreet scent? definitely:)   Do Paintbox Soapworks' Goat's Milk Hand and Body Creams sound like something you'd like to try?   yev- esp lavender/pumpkin.   September 30th   Witchee, would you like anything from this particular Haunt update?   I misved it! sad face. i adore her batik and golden pumpkin scents in any form.   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? that is a tall order- I feel like i have asked for more stuff than is even possible here, lol. ok, an actual CD of sigh no more by mumford and sons- i only have a burnt copy, a bunch of green tea/matcha caramels, and a new fantasy/horro/clive barker esque book I haven't read.   how do you feel about hemp? jewelry, soap, etc? oap? cool. jewelry might be too itchy for me.   Is there a magazine that you DON'T read because you can't find it near you, but wish you could? high fructose i hard to find, and I love it.   Describe your sense of humour. dry, dark, goofy, over complicated, nerdy.   Do you like reusable grocery bags? If so, do you like the kind that fold up (ie Chico Bags?) I have a ton of these.   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?   the makeup forever empty eyeshadow pallate- you cannot get it in stores.   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 like satchels or logn strap bags to it all my art bits- so lots of pockets- most of my bags are green, brown, or black.   Like commercial socks? as in sock dreams? yes.   What kind of bear is best? a friendly kind?   Is anyone interested in reading The Night Circus? yep. Hershey's Pumpkin Spice kisses? maybe?   I have a not-so-secret love for The Broship of the Rings. Are there any prints from her store you'd like?   rofl. Where is gandalf?...   Who here likes Stephanie Pui-Min Law's artwork? me- I would love her tarot deck.   Do you drink wine? very much yes.   Is it just me who is nervous at revealing herself to her witchee, and finding out who her witch is?! maybe a little, but I always enjoy it.   Witches, did you lament NOT getting one of the condom case/imp cases that got released with the courtesan series??? not really.   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?   hmm, not big on soda, but I can't say no to buffy!   It'sBanned Books Week! Are there any books on the list you'd be interested in checking out? i love conroversial books- esp graphic novels     I have just been enlightened to THESE. Are these flavors relevant to your interests? link not up- sorry!     September 27th   What is something people are always surprised to learn about you? i worked construction one year in college and did roofing.   So who else watched Babylon 5? nope- but i love scifi in general.   If you had to decide what your stripper name was, what would it be? acording to the "rules" coco keever.   Sooooo Witchees, have you ever taken that particular personality test? If so, are you an Analytical, a Driver, an Expressive or an Amiable? i have done meyers brigg- I am an INFP. I looked a bit at the other thing- think i tend toward expresive.   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? hmmm... creepy doll heads remind me of art school, so I guesv they freak me out a little! i love muppets   what level of contact were you hoping for? um- medium? I am happy to hear from you, and also fine if you are too busy to talk at the moment- mainly cause I am like that too:)   Your favorite restaurant or type of food to eat out. Would you use a restaurant.com voucher? Groupon? i love sushi- especially Kunis , Merge, or Mezza- all in Buffalo, ny   Are there any local museums/attractions you keep never getting around to going to? I need to get to the buffalo science museum!   MORE catchup... September 26th   Is there any kind of international candy you love or would like to try? anything toffee   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 noodles in funny shapes?   Is there any cheesy/non-cheesy Canadian stuff you'd be interested in? anything maple suger   If you were to go here and create your very own chocolate bar, what might it have in it? link isnt working here... probably salted caramel     Is there anything you're wanting from LPMP? huh what? (clueless...)   say you stumbled into Camp Half Blood (or whatever the Roman camp ends up being named <bounces in anticipation>), which god claims you? Athena, I hope!   September 25th   Stuff you've been meaning to do: answer my sw questions! I have a ton to do for the creative ocnversation evebnt I am in charge of on the 8th of october, so please excuse me dear Witch if I am hard to find online   Would you be interested in regional jams, jellies, or other preserves? yes- I do a TON of canning myself and love trying other homemade things.   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 put on mint or lavender lotion/bpal to chill out, or use a lush cream or massage bar. I almost always read before i go to bed.   Are you interested in today's/any recent Tee Fury shirts? huh what? maybe?   Princess Bride? Yay or nay? As you wish!   What's your favorite classic fairytale, witches   rose red/sleepign beauty/red riding hood- i like the reclaiming/retelling aspect fo many dark fairy tales, and the comic "Fables"   September 24th   how do you feel about ethical animal fiber, i.e. wool and the like? if I can make art with it, bring it on.   What about little wee creatures for your desk or mantel? altar friends are welcome- little is better:)   Look down. What are you wearing, right now? black pants, black chucks, green sating shirt and black lace vest   Kerchiefs? sure   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? paint! then nap! then glue things together!   September 23rd     Is there anything you'd like from the Mütter Museum Store?   oh! the conjoined gingerbread men cookie cutter= win   I just noticed that Cocoa Pink has 5 ml Perfume Atomizers. Yay or nay? Scents you would like? Scents you would NOT like? I don't do sprays really- i love perfume in oil form.   what's your favorite kind of pizza? white with tomatoes and garlic and arugula   who are your style/fashion icons? post pics if you want! mcqueen, cate blanchett, christina hendricks   Are there any food items you're craving/aren't able to find around your area? pho. but I have a lead. I need to make a veggie version. in that vein, good thai basil.   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? hm... would the art supply bandolier I have on my etsy wishlist type of thing count?   Would you like a photo collage based around your interests/favorite colors/favorite themes? yes- great inspiration for the studio. I am workign on a show called "lovely, dark and deep" about the woods and looing for moss/fungi pics   If you're crafty, are you interested in spoonfeather? And if so, what things there delight your eyes? huh? goggled this with little success, sorry.   Colors! What are your favorite colors and what colors do you not like? Pictures and links, people! olive, eggplant, midnight, chocolate, copper, aged metallics, merlot/crimson, ink black.     What is your favorite word? thinger. as in if I can;t find a word for something, I call it that. i love sophia and how it breaks down from philosophy.   What are the feelings on arm warmers? Color, style, texture, length? long, soft, rainbows   Do you like tarts? tealights? jar candles? votives? beeswax candles, esp ones I can Vtick in wine bottles   What's your favorite flavor? Sour, sweet, bitter, salty?   salty-sweet   So, are there any online gaming witchees who covet purchasable in-game items or other gamer-y stuff? (yup, geek question) i will play wow again someday- i don't until it gets cold.   Anyone doing anything cool for Mabon (or the start of fall, if you aren't pagan? lots: harvesting herbs, putting up fruits and veggies in jars, lighting candles on my altar, and plannign an apple pickign expedition.   What is your favorite coffee blend at Starbucks? If you don't have one, what is your favorite roast of coffee?   September 21st   Cthulhu: yay or nay? big yay- I have a model watching over my studio- HAIL CTHULHU.   Is there something that you wish you could do, but you keep putting it off? about a million things: spend a lot of time uninterrupted making art.   Put your current mp3player (I am the anti-apple, so no ipod ), winamp playlist, what have you, on shuffle, list the first 10 songs:   the cave- mumford and sons tell me something good james taylor- steamroller regina spektor- the call a case of you- joni mitchell officer krupki- west side story hair- lady gaga dear prudence- beatles wild horses- rolling stones now we are free- gladiator soundtrack     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 thinking of getting the tp candles when they come out, and mybe some hair gloss decants,   Do you have any interest in rocks? Not like, polished colorful stones.. but like... rocks. With geologic significance!   hubby and I collect fossilv and things, so definitely!   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?   My biggest preference would be snuggly, not itchy. I love olive green and deep purple best to wear.   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. i don't have files at work- they are up on my walls here- but my fb page should have them.   Do you like/own/wear/want fairy wings or something of the like? who doesn't want wings? Maybe leafy ones!   How do you feel about terrariums? I want to make one someday/have one Vomeday- i love moss.   What's your favorite horror movie? donnie darko   Jane Austen .. Yay or Nay?   yay.   Do you like period or period-styled paraphernalia? Stuff like postcards, notecards, jewelry, office supplies, what-have-you? victorian and steampunk things are loved by me always.   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? story and style combined are my favs- i loooooved gloom cookie, for example.   If you could choose a Smack, what would it have in it? gingerbread-woodsmoke-caramel-chocolate (ginger-smores)     if you could have a salon scent made, based on any artwork(s) what would it be?   gonna be an ego-tool here and say one of my own: http://1.bp.blogspot...rens-3-copy.jpg   I would like to smell like that pose feels:)   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- that all sounds fun/cool/ loverly.   What's 'your' song/your theme song? final fantasy actually has a "terra's theme" I quite like the insturmental of. (nerd alert I hve a new theme song every day- but mumford and sons stars is a big one right now.   What would be your superpower? empathy! ok, ok: i could use the ability to teleport to increase my time actually doing stuff.   Witchee, would you like a gently used BPAL tshirt? sure.   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!   not a big raisin fan, np real allergies, love granola and dried fruit in general, nuts too.   Do you like charm bracelets? If you had a bracelet, what sort of charms would you want on it? Favorite hobbies, symbols, whatever?   I am not a charm bracelet kind of girl- too dangly in my paint/etc.   Yet more catchup:   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. sounds perfect- I like fun bruhe to do the crazy eye makeup-/liner   Do you like Legos? Especially mini-fig key chains, Lego block keychains, small Lego sets, etc? never tried mini ones, used to love legos a a kid. I tend to use clay to build now.   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. hairgloss- maybe honey, or fig- I want both, so hard! and a pumpkin cookie candle if they come out.   Are there any characters that you love or identify with? love severus snape, various other anti heroes, strong female leads- like robin mckinley's sunshine, trickster characters, and gir from invader zim because I have him living inside my head!   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 hide in my studio, get everything set up, have water or tea handy, get a playlist going, all like a little ritual telling my brain: time to make stuff now! i usually doodle and research pics and ideas for a while before I make a new painting or sculpture- by the time it is getting made i have bits and images strewn all over and I sit and zone out for hours laying out the composition. Once I have that set up, I relax and just play with color and layers of texture until I run out of time.   It is so hard to stop! studio time is one of my most precious things.   Are there any Arcana Weenies that you MUST HAVE? Reign in Hell sounds damn yummy.   So what say you? IS an "unexpected" visit/in-person witching OK? zomg. that would be awesome- i am crazy buy though to stalk my fb or ask fb friends - I would hate to miss you!   September 19th   What strange misc. items would you love to receive that you just haven't gotten for yourself?: hmmm.. book plates with my name for the common shared books at my school and studio- I worry they will go missing...   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? don't know the brand- i have all opi and love matte or uede finish anything   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? tube or pot- beeswax or natural base- i love balm but some irritate my lips (haunt and lush both do, to my great sadness.)   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 times a zillion- i love pens and all art supplies.     -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 use them quite a bit but that looks cool   -How do you feel about getting art supplies in general? (copic markers, watercolor, brushes, paint, sketchbooks etc.) did you not see my dance of joy ealier?   -How do you feel about Threadless tshirts? coolness- personal or unique art if def. my thing.   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? i would check out the organic body care, and grab a wierd magazine and a bar of chocolate   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 love to can, i love canned things, and canning recipes   Do you prefer color or white photographs? Nature or abstract? probably colored nature, though sepia could be awesome   would you be interested in something like this? https://lostcrates.com/how-it-works cool- love notebooks   Amigurumi, yes or no? never tried it- would like info or cute finished ones   I have a question! What are some of your favorite paintings? (famous or undiscovered?) Feel free to link to examples! http://venetianred.f...n-the-water.jpg http://1.bp.blogspot...l+Shaun+Tan.jpg http://images.artnet..._kris-lewis.jpg     If you could have an image painted for you - sky is the limit - what would it be? something mystical and biological- like a bio-mandala of different animals and plants. now i want to paint that!   Name your 3 favorite scents for candles plain beeswax, earthy/patchouli, herbal/lavender   Name your 3 favorite types/flavors of tea green: kuki matcha, or popcorn green herbal- ginger or mint/chamomile oolong - spice/nut blends     Catchup: 9-19-11:   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? medium - i like black, purple. green t's, with dry humor or cool scrolling designs- many of the bpal ts are perfect for me, for example.   How do you feel about pumpkin scented things? Not perfume related, but soap, candles, etc.... Bring on the fall smells!   Has anyone else heard of or does anyone else love Glamourkin? huhwhat?   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 love different foods/snacks and photos from far off places.   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). my mac is old, - like wires hanging out old- i will let you know when I upgrade if you are interested in knowing.   SOCK PREFERENCES?   Would you like/wear a pair of these? http://www.ravelry.c...rary/yoga-socks If so, what color? green!   Is there anyone here who likes toe socks? You know, those socks with a place for each toe? i'd try them happily.   September 17th   Are you looking for a certain kind of DVDs to spruce up your collection right now? I do hulu, we don't have a tv- but anything sci fi I haven't tried is of the good.   Anyone going to see any good concerts this fall? Just saw Josh Ritter and loved him.   Do you like Star Trek? Original TV series, films, spinoff series, etc? Favorite characters? all, evp. Next Generation and the recent movie was fab.   Witchee, would you like a framed photograph and of what? hmmm... i want to have a show in nyc someday, so maybe one of the guggenhiem for inspirational purposes.   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 cook and am well stocked, but I would love to hear your favorite recipes, or try new spices.   New question: How do you feel about maple syrup? like covering myself and everything i own in it.   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) soooo cool. righ tup my alley.   Do you like Star Wars? Original Trilogy? Prequels? Spin-offs? Favorite characters? original trilogy and books that came after. ( My girl cat is named 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)- veggie, no thank you.   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= fun   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 always mean to get into the dr. If you have the knowledge, guide me through this realm of awesome:P   Anyone love Buffy/Angel? yep- comics and all. firefly too!   How would you feel about gummies? Like, gummy bears? Gummy werewolves? Gummy vampires? i love gummies but am off them now unless they are veggie. this makes me sad   How would you feel about a totally original Gela-skin for your laptop/iPod/phone? Stickers? Decals? cool ,excpet my laptop is about to die- maybe one for my future macbook air that I have been waiting 7 years for? (someday!)   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? dark fairy tales... the dead are at my door!   Are your ears pierced, Witchee? Do you have any other piercings? Would you like to receive any items of jewelry for these piercings? just my ears- love danglies and fake gauges   How do you all feel about Whoopie Pies? hungry?   September 15th   interested in anything from Lush? The new gel- It's raining men, and my old fav. tramp gel, and a million other things- i love lush.   Do you blog? Would you like a header for your blog, a layout, etc? i blog at tarasas.com and have that stuff in place. I am trying to make a more professional artist website though, and if that is your thing, I would be thrilled to have pointers/help.   Would you be interested in a handmade bookmark? could always ue 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? ure.   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 never really use these but would happily try them: no mani/pedi things please.   do you like real sugar skulls? Things with sugar skull designs? cool- yes.   Who here adores meringue? um, me! i ued to make it in cupcake tins.   September 14th   Can you sum yourself (whether it be personality, life's goals, ethics, whatever) in 10 words or less? fun: lover artist teacher learner organizer imaginative flawed growing striving creating   How about little bottles of booze? Ya wanna? What kind? anything new: herbal or strange fruits- I liek ot make up cocktails!     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.) maple fudge is a major love for me. the hubby loves cheesecake brownies more than life itself.   Also, what about mochi? Love it, hate it, baffled by it? curious- I have had some bad ones but I keep trying   Anything from the update ya'll are liking? BPTP UPDATE hair gloss, omg. I wih you could get samples! the 6 month shelf life means i could only use one at a time with any hope of using it all.   Does anyone like kimchi? yep- i make it with my friend in HUGE batches from our garden.   Would you be interested in a sample box(from somewhere like Birchbox or loosebutton)? sounds intruiging.   You have to place a Lab and Trading Post order. Right fuckin' now. No spending limits. What do you buy? Oh, every freaking bath oil they have. I am out and haven't bptp'd in a long time. I want to try a hair gloss but cannot decide between honey or the fig or the clove one. Also, I ordered my must have weenies (Autumn cider, Goldren Apple) but have a huge bunch on my wishlist I want to sniff, so a big decant order.   Paintbox Soapworks - anything you're interested in, in general or from the latest update? yum. I love beet it and smiling jack. the queen i dead and avast look good too. They make my favorite soap hands down.     Do you guys have any sports that you follow obsessively? How about favorite teams and/or athletes Huh? sports?   How do you feel about notebooks/journals/stationery? Anything you need or particularly like? I lovwe moleskin notebook- I go through them like mad. I like blank cards or funny cars to send to friends too.   Does confetti/glitter make you angry or fill you with glee? I am ascared of the glitter. It never leaves.   Fabulous witches and witchees, perhaps you all could note of you've received MeiLin's goodies? Or if you want? What are these goodies you speak of?   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 am full up on snuggly things, but I can never resist a plush cthulhu.   how interested would you be on somewhat personalized bottle cap labels? Like these that I did? Cool- I do my own too, so I am pretty set.   When you're miserably sick (*sniffle, cough!*) what are the things that comfort you the most? Veggie noodle soup, juice and tea, reading snuggled up in bed. Esp. fantasy/escapist reading.   What constitutes ultimate luxury to you? (go crazy!) my own private orchestra: it would wake me up, cheer me on when I go grocery shopping, and play the rocky theme when I work out. (yoga to the rocky theme? You bet!)   What do you really NOT want? hmm... knick knacks that aren't meaningful to me in some way, and disposable things that have reuasable alternatives (ie I try to use hankies instead of tissue and my bento box invtead of ziplock bags)       September 13th   How would you feel about kitchen towels and other similar household objects, if they are pretty or a souvenir?   I am well stocked for towels.   How did you dress up for your last party or compulsory-formal-dress occasion?   Gallery hopping: Red faux-suede pencil skirt from thrift shop, black zara blouse, red h&m pumps,black earrings.   Do you enjoy puzzles/riddles? (Cryptograms, Sudoku, Crossword, Jigsaw, etc) not sure- I used to love sudoku, and am curious.   Witchee, would you be interested in having a special tea cup/coffee mug/glass to drink out of? I have a lot of mugs, but I love handmade pottery and big tea/soup mugs.     September 12th   Would you like to receive e-books? And if so, in what format? Kindle- yay!   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 kidding.   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!) um, this in gark green would be the coolest thing ever: http://images4.ravel...o_lg_medium.jpg   Are there are patterns, motifs, etc that you especially like? art nouveau, esp. mucha and beardsley   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 have a lot of tea- i love loose for my home but bagged for work- I give tea to my students when they come in for counseling.     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 am down for used anything that isnt intimate apparel or for bathroom use.   Do you have an Etsy shop? Do you know of any Etsy shops that are Switch Witch friendly?I am jupiterpsyche on etsy and my shop is sw friendly.     Would a gift or a postcard from Disneyland make you squee with delight or puke into your mail box? i like postcards and have never puked in a mailbox.   what are your favorite types of Halloween candy? sour candies, maple sugar, pumpkin/caramel- esp. salted caramels   Do you prefer soap or shower gel? Please give examples of your favorite scents or brands.   both- lush gels: olive branch, tramp, its raining men, villianess soap- ginger snapped, killer beez   How do you like your chocolate? For example with nuts, mint, peanut butter, caramel? i like new flavor combos- herbs, fruit, caramel and salt, spices...   i love lavender-cocoa combos   Beads! Do you use them? Would you want some? What sorts of beads do you like? I have a lot of them! I am alway looking for good labraforite or moonstones, and I alo like green beads in general, esp natural ones (rock, pearl, wood)   Anyone here like caramels? Sea salted caramels?!?! lol, I have maybe mentioned it 20 times now. I might have a problem.   Would you like a hand dyed or hand painted scarf or wrap or other item? If so, what colors/designs/fabrics do you like?   wow- yes:) I lost my olive green infinity scarf last year and would love a similar style.   This was a question before, but does anyone here like stones? Just pretty polished stones for use in whatever purposes? yes- my altar is covered in them- again with the moonstone/labradorite theme but not exclusiely- I have amethyst, quartz, etc too.   And another question; anyone like anything in particular from Think Geek? most everything there- i covet the octopi shirt.   Pinterest, do you have boards you want to share or are you following anyone with great boards you want to share?   I had to look it up- very cool, but I have zero knowledge at this point.       September 10th   What #1 actor, director, author and/or musician are you obsessed with?   actor Michael Fassbender, Director Julie Taymoor, Author Neil Gaiman, Musician Florence Welch-   are you interested in anything from the Villainness Bad Apples update? twistappel and just right both sound awesome   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 love catnip, catgrass, and chasing feathers of all kinds     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 bptp weenie oils- I alway mean to get a pumpkin one and never do. also I keep wanting to try a sniffie of zombie apocalypse and lady amalthea   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 have a lot of art space and would love beardley's "king arthur and the questing beast" in any size   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 use nars, make up forever, and urban decay- i mainly keep it simple until I get to my eyes, and then I go crazy for weekend outings and art openings with shadow and things. my kin if very very pale- and looks best with cool colors. i want to try purple eyes perhaps- i keep meanign to get the muf eyehadow pallate to put all of mine together.   Do you like coffee or tea? Would you be interested in trying some different types?   both- always like new types:) I like dark coffee and all teas   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) i like mp3 cds so I can play them or burn them to my ipod- I would love mix tape tyle intros to new music.   Are you going away for any part of this round? I have a big event on 10/8 that will distract me quite a bit as I am the event chair, and I may take some overnight trips to torronto or ithaca, but I will keep you posted. Nothing that should interfere with mail or sw catch up.   Would you like to receive a mix-CD from your Witch? yep!   If your witch were going somewhere on a vacation during the round, would you want a little souvenir? if you like, no need either way. i grab leaves and things like that as souvenirs when I travel.   Do you enjoy any outdoor activities? Do you have a favorite form of "exercise"? hiking, camping, yoga, pilates, occasional climbing, and I am working on biking   Any witchee's with a ravelry account have any favourited patterns that cost money that would be a welcome gift? no knitting skill here.   Do you work/study at a desk and enjoy interesting or cute office supplies? I love pens, paperclips, and post its and ue them at work a lot.   Witchee, are you a fan of musicals? If so, which ones? oh yeah. lots of em. favs may be at the moment: pippin, wicked, urinetown, my fair lady, sweeney todd, etc. etc,   September 9th   Do you like to burn incense? If so, what are your favorite kinds...sticks? cones? resins? What are your favorite scents? resin or loose incense- fall types would be awesome as I mostly have pine/yule scents.   - Harry Potter - a fan? If so, what house are you? huge. slytherin. My first kitten's name: severus:)   - If you were to receive a gift card, what places would you like to get one from? lush? sock dreams? dick blick? this is starting to sound like the world's longet wishlist!   Is there a particular myth/folktale/legend/fairytale/godstory that you're drawn to? psyche, also Brigid   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 always mean to get into this and then never do. if you know the way of the rp my Witch, i would be into learning more.   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!   can I ask to see the worst thing I could ever do so that I can avoid it? Or, maybe the aurora borealis, to be le heavy there for a minute.   When you are having a really rough day, what do you like to do/have to make it a little brighter? tea, bpal in my bath, book, music, cookies, candles   What are your thoughts on comics? Any you like? Any you have been wanting to try? Favorite characters? want to try sandman, love fables, johnny the homicidal maniac, and buffy     Are you musical? Do you play an instrument, and if so, what? If not, what do you wish you could play or do?   i sing and wish I could play guitar- I plan to learn this winter...   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 grow herbs and love herb seeds   Do you decorate for Halloween? Is your decorating taste elegant, kitschy and fun, or scary? i do natural decorations- leaves and harvesty things   Witchee, do you have any symbols or totems that have special meaning for you? seven pointed stars, trees, celtic trinity knots, moths and foxes- I gravitate toward lots of stuff... recently anacondas.   Is anyone fond of programs like Adopt a Tree/Highway/Library/Manatee/Acre of Rainforest/etc?: I do kiva loans     September 8th   From the Weenie Update....what are you most wanting to try? i ordered ome must haves, but I put a bunch of wish list add ons of things I want to sniff- esp pumpking princess and changeling     Who's into nail polish? What colors/brands? opi- green and the suede or matte types   Is there a quote (or lyric or part of a poem) that really resonates with you or is your favorite? much of the Prophet by Kalil Ghibran, and this from Joseph Campbell: We must be willing to let go fo the life we have planned, so as to accept the life that is waiting for us.   Dream candle? Scent, color, type (tealight, votive, pillar, jar, etc.), throw... pure beeswax- because then I can use the wax for paint after. or, the new bpal ones!     Do you like knitted goodies? If so, what would you like and what colors? olive and deep purple anything- esp arm warmers or fingerle gloves     Would you be interested in homemade edibles that are NOT sweets? Any specifics? i love dried fruit and veggies, except maybe bananas, and preserve and pickles of all kinds     What GC do you live in mortal terror of the lab discontinuing, but never get around to buying? shub. I can never have enough.     Witchee, do you use a PC or a Mac? mac   What is your favorite animal?   fox, moth, giant squid, anaconda   What are you going to be for Halloween? rainbow brite   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.)   a moth pendant would be amazing!   How do you feel about nick-knacks? i am choosy- they have to mean something to me.   What traditions (family, holiday, or otherwise) are important to you? my fam doe christma eve together, i love seaonal get togethers and think getting outside or being vreative with friends is more important than specific holidays   Do you like going to the movies? yep- esp geek scifi or fantasy ones   What are your favorite restaurants? local sushi- Kunis, Zengo in dc, mythos greek on my block   Do you play any video games? wow in the winter   Do you like any anime? i love miyazaki   Do you have an E-reader/iPad/something similar that you need a cover/case for? i am all cased up   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 love my many handmade pieces- pendants, cuffs, earrings- I would squee.     How would you like to receive some of your Witch's favorite recipes, tailored to your likes/dietary restrictions? And specific wants?   cool- I love cooking- thai recipes would be awesome   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 all set but love boxes in general.   Muppets: yea or nay? they are awesome- i adore the old movies.   Do you have an affinity for Calvin and Hobbes, Peanuts, The Far Side, and other comic strips? If so, which is your favorite? Calvin and hobbes are the best.   Favorite Mythological Creature?: kraken. dryads. unicorns- 'cept they are not mythical.   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??   I pretty much just use bobby pins or hair sticks only. sorry for being boring!

jupiternf

jupiternf

 

SW Fall 2011 questions from 9/13

September 13th   How would you feel about kitchen towels and other similar household objects, if they are pretty or a souvenir?   If they're usable (that is, not JUST decorative) then yes, I'm very interested! One can never have enough kitchen towels and I don't think that just because something's going to get used means that it shouldn't be pretty as well...   How did you dress up for your last party or compulsory-formal-dress occasion?   For a friend's wedding, I wore this dress in navy blue with these tights in Peacock and this necklace and some metallic gold/silver flats. This is possibly the closest to fashionable I have ever been in my life.   Alas, I will never be able to recreate it precisely; the dress was irreparably stained by my son rubbing melted chocolate into it. (Amazingly, his suit? Laundered with no problems.)   Do you enjoy puzzles/riddles? (Cryptograms, Sudoku, Crossword, Jigsaw, etc)   I love crosswords, particularly the NY Times daily (especially Sundays, though I rarely have the time to do them anymore) and the WSJ's Sunday puzzle.   Sudoku bores me... I'm a computer programmer by nature (though it's not what I'm doing for work right now) so I can't help but solve the same way I'd write a program to solve it... which is very repetitive and boring.   And jigsaws just lead to disaster in my house.   Other than that, I'm open to new puzzles!   Can you sum yourself (whether it be personality, life's goals, ethics, whatever) in 10 words or less?   For better/worse, not as young as I used to be.   How about little bottles of booze? Ya wanna? What kind?   Can't right now, alas. The fetus does not do liquor.   One of my favorite SW treats ever was a lovely tiny bottle of rum... I did savor that.   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.)   As much as I love chocolate, I'm really not that into fudge! I have blood sugar problems-- persistent hypoglycemia which is actually worsened by eating high glycemic foods (my pancreas goes oh noes big sugar intake, here have MORE INSULIN when I already have too much, sorta the opposite of diabetes)-- that make many treats impossible for me even in moderation. Fudge is one of them... just makes my blood sugar go haywire.   Brownies are good though! Again, if they're vegan, I'm almost certainly going to be excited to see them pass my way...   Also, what about mochi? Love it, hate it, baffled by it?   I like it!   Does anyone like kimchi?   I freaking love kimchi. (With the vegan caveat as always. I know some people make it with fish sauce, but I rarely have trouble finding it without too.)   Not just because it's delicious, but because my brain can barely compute eating it. My eyes and my nose are saying "this is trash! DO NOT EAT GARBAGE FOOD" but my mouth is saying "aaaaaah, moooooore". I feel the same way about natto.   Would you be interested in a sample box (from somewhere like Birchbox or loosebutton)?   It would probably not be pointful for me, since I don't do makeup at all.   Paintbox Soapworks - anything you're interested in, in general or from the latest update?   Oh jeez Louise. I have really never seen their stuff before and... I think I'm in love. It all looks great. Smiling Jack and Guy Fawkes especially, and the Cicada soap, and... oy.   I am going to need to make an Etsy wishlist, and when I get around to that, I'll add specific things from Paintbox but suffice to say, you would be hardpressed to go wrong with anything I'm seeing on their site.   Do you guys have any sports that you follow obsessively? How about favorite teams and/or athletes?   Nope, I don't watch sports at all. I like to watch rugby, but not having a television or living anywhere that it's popular, it's rare that I catch it. Most sports bore the hell out of me as a watcher... I love to PLAY sports, but that's totally different in my mind.   You have to place a Lab and Trading Post order. Right fuckin' now. No spending limits. What do you buy?   A bottle of Eat Me (which I always forget about until I have One of Those weeks)   An imp pack with each of the Mad Tea Party scents I haven't tried: Alice's Evidence, All in the Golden Afternoon, Frumious Bandersnatch, Mad Hatter, Twinkle Twinkle Little Bat, White Rabbit, all of the Garden of Live Flowers, all of Moral Hymnody and Nonsense.   I haven't tried any of the Marchens but don't know which ones in particular I'd want, but imps of some of those.   An imp of Dragon's Reverie which I tried back in the beginning of my BPAL adventures and didn't like and very quickly swapped away, but which I've always wanted to try a second time.   Honey Pumpkin Stout bath oil or soap or both... drool...   Harvest Festival atmosphere spray, though I'd be a little concerned about the hay... I was so SO allergic to Hay Moon that I've been cautious ever since.   Lemurian Seaweed, Opium Tar, Tears of the Seraphim powders... oooh, shiny. I wonder if they make bubbles?   How do you feel about notebooks/journals/stationery? Anything you need or particularly like?   Positive! There's nothing I particularly need right now, but moar paper is always good. I like unlined paper, beyond that, no preferences really.   Does confetti/glitter make you angry or fill you with glee?   Mostly just makes a mess, and my two year old WILL try to eat 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?   I love stuffed animals but my kid will take possession of any that come my way.

coldandsleepy

coldandsleepy

 

SW fall/Halloween round 2011

September 30th   Witchee, would you like anything from this particular Haunt update?   Who's interested in Halloween: Montreal? i"m not sure what this question means.   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? There isn't really anything I am desperate to try atm, so I don't know that I can answer this.   how do you feel about hemp? jewelry, soap, etc? I really like the smell of hemp in lotions and such, I am unsure about it in jewelry.   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 answered this one in the thread actually, since I am the one who asked it   julep maven monthly boxes: I think it's a really fun idea.   Your favorite restaurant or type of food to eat out. Would you use a restaurant.com voucher? Groupon? I'm not sure that these would work in Canada, but if they did, I would definitely use it!   Like commercial socks? Another question I m not sure of the content?   What kind of bear is best? Black bear   Is anyone interested in reading The Night Circus? Very interested.   Hershey's Pumpkin Spice kisses? Sur, I've never had them!   I have a not-so-secret love for The Broship of the Rings. Are there any prints from her store you'd like? It's cute, but not for me.   Who here likes Stephanie Pui-Min Law's artwork? They are very beautiful.   Do you drink wine? I do. Prefer to have white, sweeter is better. Riesling is always a pretty safe bet.   Is it just me who is nervous at revealing herself to her witchee, and finding out who her witch is?! That is definitely not what makes me nervous, for me it is making sure my box of awesome has enough awesome in it.   Witches, did you lament NOT getting one of the condom case/imp cases that got released with the courtesan series??? yes. Yes I do.   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 would try it. I am team Candy Corn.   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?The Guild is pretty fun, and I think the D&D is cool too.   It'sBanned Books Week! Are there any books on the list you'd be interested in checking out?   I have just been enlightened to THESE. Are these flavors relevant to your interests? Smoked slat FTW. And anything with Lavender in it wins too.     September 27th   What is something people are always surprised to learn about you? I can't really think of anything atm.   So who else watched Babylon 5? Brutal HOnesty. Only if there was nothing else on, and even then, I may have just shut the tv off.... Sorry.   If you had to decide what your stripper name was, what would it be? If i used childhood dog/street, it would be Buckles Elgin. If I used present dog/street, it would be HarleyQuinn Catherine.   Sooooo Witchees, have you ever taken that particular personality test? If so, are you an Analytical, a Driver, an Expressive or an Amiable? It has indicated Expressive.   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? porcelain dolls. My ex MIL had quite a few and I hated going into their laundry room, which is were she kept the oldest one she had, which when you think about it, is a really weird place to keep a doll, and when my first daughter was born, she immediately started a collection for her, which immediately stuffed to the very back of a closet and kept it there. She's almost 16 now, and those dolls are still there...   what level of contact were you hoping for? Whatever kind of contact my witch/witchee can afford me. I realize that people have busy lives, but still want to be part of something that is alot of fun. As long as you let me know you're out there, i'm pretty good. I do prefer a really well filled out questionnaire if my witchee is going to be silent during the round though, but I think thats my only requirement.   Are there any local museums/attractions you keep never getting around to going to? I can't think of any.   September 26th   Is there any kind of international candy you love or would like to try? I love international candy!   What is something totally random (yes, that thing that just popped into your head) that hasn't been covered by any previous questions? I really like cats eye shapped glasses, and am currently looking for a vintage pair to fit my prescription into.   Is there any cheesy/non-cheesy Canadian stuff you'd be interested in? Since I live in Canada, not really, but if you're in a different province than me, that would be fun to get.   If you were to go here and create your very own chocolate bar, what might it have in it? smoked salt, lavender, caramel, in dark chocolate would be one, and bacon, cayenne pepper, and butter toasted peanuts in milk chocolate would be another   Is there anything you're wanting from LPMP? Don't really know their products.   say you stumbled into Camp Half Blood (or whatever the Roman camp ends up being named <bounces in anticipation>), which god claims you? I would say Ceres.     September 25th   Stuff you've been meaning to do: Blow up some photographs that I want to hang in my kitchen, get my closet all organized again, finish painting the patch job n the downstairs hallway.. thats just straight off the top of my head..   Would you be interested in regional jams, jellies, or other preserves? Yes indeed I would, preferences would go in this order.. preserves, jellies, jams. Only because I have alot of jams..   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? Not par5ticularly. if I'm feelng ancy, I slip lavender in my pillowcase, if I'm sick, I need my super cozy jamjams, thats about it.   Are you interested in today's/any recent Tee Fury shirts?I had never heard of this site, so I looked, and promptly bought the T they have up today.. I may have found a new addiction   Princess Bride? Yay or nay? A really big YAY!   What's your favorite classic fairytale, witches I love Alice in Wonderland, I really do, almost every version I have found, but the classic is definitely the best. My favourite witch is the Queen from snow white.   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? They are very cute, but I think it wouldn't stay on either my desk ormantel, I think my youngest child would steal it and claim it for her own. lol   Look down. What are you wearing, right now? Well since I am at work (early, no less!) I look very respectable today_ black shortie sweater with a dress that is a swirly patter with light green, green, black and white mixed around in it. I am also wearing a pair of harajuku lovers heels.   Kerchiefs? I think I would wear it.   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? The weekend has passed at this point I know but to answer the question.. I pretended not to have any chores or responsibilities and headed to the Michigan Renaissance Festival.     September 23rd     Is there anything you'd like from the Mütter Museum Store? That museum is. SO. COOL. I collect a couple of touristy- like things, squished pennies and badges or patches, that kind of thing, but lets say you had something wildly cool to give, i'm game:)   I just noticed that Cocoa Pink has 5 ml Perfume Atomizers. Yay or nay? Scents you would like? Scents you would NOT like? I have never done anything by cocoa Pink, so I cna't really say there is anything I wouldn't want.   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?   Would you like a photo collage based around your interests/favorite colors/favorite themes?   If you're crafty, are you interested in spoonfeather? And if so, what things there delight your eyes? googling Spoonfeather... I can't find anything. Did you mean Spoonflower? If so the fabric on there is to die for, there is so many I like I can't even begin to list them..     Colors! What are your favorite colors and what colors do you not like? Pictures and links, people! red is my favourite colour, I like bold colours, puce is not a nice colour..   What is your favorite word? conundrum and epitome   What are the feelings on arm warmers? Color, style, texture, length? Armwarmers are wonderful inventions. One cannot have too many pairs, hence one cannot have too many different kinds. i like a not too thick kind that are easy to fit under my jacket sleeves if they are longer, nothing chunky, dainty lacey "going out" ones are lovely too.   Do you like tarts? tealights? jar candles? votives? I enjoy jar candles best as I don't have many candle holders and they come equipped with their own.   What's your favorite flavor? Sour, sweet, bitter, salty? I love to mix up the flavors, for example Spicy Peanut brittle   So, are there any online gaming witchees who covet purchasable in-game items or other gamer-y stuff? (yup, geek question) no but thank you   Anyone doing anything cool for Mabon (or the start of fall, if you aren't pagan? Not really   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 on its own but one year they had these cool pumpkin lattes I think? It was pretty good...   September 21st   Cthulhu: yay or nay? yay   Is there something that you wish you could do, but you keep putting it off? I wish I could be in a play. I always miss the local auditions and then think oh I’ll just do it next time, and then I miss them again!   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. The Greatest Man That Ever Lived: Weezer 2. As Long As You’re Mine: Wicked the Musical Soundtrack 3. Human Nature: Michael Jackson 4. Steam Train To Mallaig: Tartanic 5. That Was Just Your Life: Metallica 6. Now That It’s Over: Everclear 7. Dry The River: Maylene and the Sons Of Disaster 8. Faith: Limp Bizkit 9. China Girl: David Bowie 10. Vermillion: Slipknot   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? No, not right now, even though I want to very much…   Do you have any interest in rocks? Not like, polished colorful stones.. but like... rocks. With geologic significance! Yes I do.   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 like a thick and warm one, with bold colours. No allergies, Just nothing scratchy would be the restriction lol   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. She looks sad because she was about to have a bath lol   Do you like/own/wear/want fairy wings or something of the like? I do like them very much and if that’s what my Witch wants to send me I’.m good with that too!   How do you feel about terrariums? Neither here nor there about them really.   What's your favorite horror movie? I am not a horror film lover, but I really did enjoy The Others with Nicole Kidman in it. I thought it was really well done.   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 The Healthy Baby Lotion by LaVanilla everyday.   Jane Austen .. Yay or 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? A handpainted quote would be lovely, one of my favorites is “The past is like an Anchorholding us back; you have to let go of who you are to become who you will be.”   Do you like period or period-styled paraphernalia? Stuff like postcards, notecards, jewelry, office supplies, what-have-you? Yes I do   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 do not like manga at all.   If you could choose a Smack, what would it have in it? Smack?   if you could have a salon scent made, based on any artwork(s) what would it be? I posted some art in the thread for my Witch to see.   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 would be so cool. I have dyed my own wool before but developing pictures would be AWESOME.   What's 'your' song/your theme song?   What would be your superpower? Flight.   Witchee, would you like a gently used BPAL tshirt? FER SURE   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! anything goes but raisins or dehydrated plums or apricots.   Do you like charm bracelets? If you had a bracelet, what sort of charms would you want on it? Favorite hobbies, symbols, whatever? I love charm bracelets. I would especially like a charm owl.   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. I never know what kind of brushes to get, so help in that area would be greatly appreciated!   Do you like Legos? Especially mini-fig key chains, Lego block keychains, small Lego sets, etc? Legos ROCK. I still play with them, and not necessarily with the kids!   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.{/b] I would actually shoot over to the trading post instead. I would get a couple of pairs of socks and then some baors of port royal soap. Pretty sure that would eat up more than my 50 bucks…   Are there any characters that you love or identify with? Alice In Wonderland   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 don’t really have a process per se. I see the end result in my head and begin. And along the way it morphs into something else entirely sometimes, or with just a hint of what I originally envisioned.   Are there any Arcana Weenies that you MUST HAVE? I don’t buy anything else but bpal. I’m sure they’re lovely but it could become even more dangerous to my cc.   So what say you? IS an "unexpected" visit/in-person witching OK? I think that would be awesome!       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? You can never have too many lip balm. I am open to more- I prefer pots right now, but will use whatever. Sky is the limit. Right now my go to brand is Korres lip butter.   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 love fountain pens. I keep one in my purse to use when I am out and I use them all the time at home. I did NOT KNOW that there are pen wishlists!! I may have to look into that!   -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.   -How do you feel about getting art supplies in general? (copic markers, watercolor, brushes, paint, sketchbooks etc.) Art supplies spell awesome.   -How do you feel about Threadless tshirts? Love them! They are very original pieces.   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? I would pick up that new dry shampoo- I’m curious to see how it works-and if theres anything left over, maybe a scratch card.   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 would love it- I’m currently in the process of making jam for my very first time ever. I have canned all sorts of things but never jam we shall see how it goes…   Do you prefer color or white photographs? Nature or abstract? Black and white. And either.   would you be interested in something like this? https://lostcrates.com/how-it-works OMG!!! That looks like so much fun!!! I love giving gifts like that keep going all year long!   Amigurumi, yes or no? They’re pretty freaking cute, so yeah.     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 Patchouli, pear, cedar   Name your 3 favorite types/flavors of tea Irish Breakfast, Earl Grey, Strawberry leaf       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 do wear t-shirts I would love some original artwork by my Witch, and my size is L- LG, but don't tell anybody...   How do you feel about pumpkin scented things? Not perfume related, but soap, candles, etc.... I LOVE PUMPKIN. PUMPKIN ANYTHING....   Has anyone else heard of or does anyone else love Glamourkin? never heard of it, googling now... If you are referring to the etsy shoppe, they're lovely.. I prefer the rectangular ones.   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 have swapped with someone from france before and she sent me some really amazing triple milled french soap made out of vegetable oils which was amazing on my daughters excema. I'd like to get some of that again, but I don't care where you're from, every place has it's own cool things and I think anything that I can't get from where I live is pretty neat.   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 own the wired keyboard which needs to be replaced because the esc button and the tab button no longer work. mac things are cool.   SOCK PREFERENCES? I love knee socks, or over the knee socks, I also like sock garters..   Would you like/wear a pair of these? http://www.ravelry.c...rary/yoga-socks If so, what color? I have never tried to wear those, but I would be willing. Something bright would be nice.   Is there anyone here who likes toe socks? You know, those socks with a place for each toe? Love toe socks, they're fun and they don't bug my toesies, plus you can wear them with flip flops   Are you looking for a certain kind of DVDs to spruce up your collection right now? I am looking for a dvd of The Secret Of Nimh, as we had it on VHS and my player for VHS is busted   Does anyone like postcards? Is anyone willing to be a Nacho witch for postcards?I love postcards, and will willingly Witch them.   Anyone going to see any good concerts this fall? I don't have anything lined up as of yet...   Do you like Star Trek? Original TV series, films, spinoff series, etc? Favorite characters? I do like star trek but my favourites are the original and the second generation.   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 a kitchen gadget junkie. I read cookbooks like novels.   New question: How do you feel about maple syrup? I like it.   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) I think that any positive motivation can help bring around positive change.   Do you like Star Wars? Original Trilogy? Prequels? Spin-offs? Favorite characters? LOVE star Wars. I like the original trilogy best. To me, that IS Star Wars.   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 love beef jerky. and it is best when it is thin and softer. it's a tricky balance.   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. Yes and yes   Doctor Who? Yay or nay? (please don't make me cry by saying nay) I like Dr. Who. I haven't been a diehard watcher of it, and I would like to see more.   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? Not really.   How would you feel about gummies? Like, gummy bears? Gummy werewolves? Gummy vampires? Gummies are just fine.   {b}How would you feel about a totally original Gela-skin for your laptop/iPod/phone? Stickers? Decals? {/b} that would be cool- it would have to be for my ipod though, I don't have any oft he other ones mentioned.   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'm both. I know it sounds indecisive, but it's true. I like both sides.   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 and yes I would. I only have my ears pierced.   How do you all feel about Whoopie Pies? What's a whoopie pie?     September 15th   interested in anything from Lush? Right now I am wanting their bath melts and sugar scrubs.   Do you blog? Would you like a header for your blog, a layout, etc? I don't but thank you.   Would you be interested in a handmade bookmark? Definitely!!   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 extememly good and if my witch/nacho witch made some I would happily eat it all. And not share.   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 sure that this works in Canada.   do you like real sugar skulls? Things with sugar skull designs? Yes to both of these questions.   Who here adores meringue? I do.   September 14th   Can you sum yourself (whether it be personality, life's goals, ethics, whatever) in 10 words or less? Here's my ten: Independent, stubborn, fair, romantic, fun, lonely, determined, imaginative, creative, myself.   How about little bottles of booze? Ya wanna? What kind? Why not? I like Baileys, malibu rum, southern comfort, schnapps of any kind   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 am happy to receive any food tuffs of this nature. I most definitely at this time do not have heat to worry about. Or diabetes either.   Also, what about mochi? Love it, hate it, baffled by it? Never had it, intrigued by it.   Anything from the update ya'll are liking? BPTP UPDATE the Halloweenie shirt FER SURE!! And anything in the honey pumpkin Stout!   Does anyone like kimchi? I do, very much.   Would you be interested in a sample box(from somewhere like Birchbox or loosebutton)? Samples are always fun.   You have to place a Lab and Trading Post order. Right fuckin' now. No spending limits. What do you buy? I buy all the LE's, and bottle of Molly Grue, Philologus, A back up bottle of the red rider (or two), The Black Rider, ..... Oh lets face it, if there was no spending limits, I would get one of everything. Just to be able to smell them all.   Paintbox Soapworks - anything you're interested in, in general or from the latest update?   Do you guys have any sports that you follow obsessively? How about favorite teams and/or athletes   How do you feel about notebooks/journals/stationery? Anything you need or particularly like? I follow hockey a little , my favourite team is the Canucks.   Does confetti/glitter make you angry or fill you with glee? It gets big goofy smiles around here..   Fabulous witches and witchees, perhaps you all could note of you've received MeiLin's goodies? Or if you want?   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 think that stuffies are a good thing to have around in case you need a cuddle and there isn't a warm body available. Owls would be nice, or Rabbits.   how interested would you be on somewhat personalized bottle cap labels? Like these that I did? Sure.   When you're miserably sick (*sniffle, cough!*) what are the things that comfort you the most? my jamjams, cozy blankets, a bath.   What constitutes ultimate luxury to you? (go crazy!)   What do you really NOT want?         How would you feel about kitchen towels and other similar household objects, if they are pretty or a souvenir? I would think that would be great as I go through them a lot. For some weird reason, those and dishcloths disappear around my house with great speed.   How did you dress up for your last party or compulsory-formal-dress occasion? I wore a black swing-cut style dress with larger white flowers onit, accenting by a beautiful purple color collar and sash belt. I wore a big purple flower in my hair with my hair down, and I have on black pumps with white trim and a white heel. One of my favorite outfits.   September 12th   Would you like to receive e-books? And if so, in what format? I have an ipod, so whatever format they would need to be for that. I am still debating between a kindle and a nook.   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? My kids would by very excited to be included. They are always so taken by the fact that people all over the world can get together and do something this fun with each other without ever meeting one another. They often help me choose what should go into the box of goodies as well. As for sizes, my oldest would be a ladies medium, my son would be 12-14, and my youngest girl would be a 10-12.   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 Quite like the number six, but with a long handle, and number three is quite sharp as well…   Are there are patterns, motifs, etc that you especially like? I like art nouveau alot if thats a pattern or design..   Witchee, would you be interested in having a special tea cup/coffee mug/glass to drink out of? That would be very nice indeed. I feel like my “favorite mug” is always in the sink or dishwasher, because it’s someone else’s “favorite mug” 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 different teas, and haven’t had huge experience with the different packaging of them, I welcome any of it!   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 am good with thrift. I understand some squick about clothing depending on the condition, but sometimes you can get really great items to be repurposed. For example, bridesmaid dresses. All of this gorgeous fabric which is pricey to get at times, can be turned into something else quite easily. And it’s the thrill of the hunt when you’re in those stores as well isn’t it?   Do you have an Etsy shop? Do you know of any Etsy shops that are Switch Witch friendly? I don’t own one and I don’t really know any that are SW friendly unless they are already a part of here.   Would a gift or a postcard from Disneyland make you squee with delight or puke into your mail box? DISNEY!!! I just took my 3 kids for our very first trip ever to DisneyWorld. I can’t get enough an it makes me extremely nostalgic. I love Disney. LOVE Disney.   what are your favorite types of Halloween candy?I love those little molasses chews that are very hard to find anymore. I also like the caramel squares.   Do you prefer soap or shower gel? Please give examples of your favorite scents or brands. Soap. I am in love with whole foods triple milled French soap in Sandalwood and lavender. My previous witch sent me some and I am hooked. It’s all I buy now. I also will make an exception for shower gels with Lush’s Flying Fox. It’s gorgeous smelling.   How do you like your chocolate? For example with nuts, mint, peanut butter, caramel? I will eat my chocolate with anything except raisins. I mean anything. I recently had bacon dipped chocolate. It’s very good.   Beads! Do you use them? Would you want some? What sorts of beads do you like? I used to bead quite a bit, but haven’t touched it in a while. I think I’m good with beads right now as I have many other projects on the go and I don’t know when I would get to use anything like that.   Anyone here like caramels? Sea salted caramels?!?! YES Sea Salted Caramels. 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?   This was a question before, but does anyone here like stones? Just pretty polished stones for use in whatever purposes? Yes. I display stones here and there in the house, in little dishes- my youngest daughter is an avid collector and I have an abundance of ones from the driveway lol. But pretty stones are perfect.   And another question; anyone like anything in particular from Think Geek? I get a huge kick out of the star wars light saber chopsticks, and the edible hibiscus flowers are tres cool!!   Do you have boards you want to share or are you following anyone with great boards you want to share?           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? She sure would! And there aren't any restrictions.   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? I have to think on this one a bit   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? fake eyelashes. I am curious about them. As of Monday my hair is blue black for now. and my skin tone in fair.   Do you like coffee or tea? Would you be interested in trying some different types? Tea yes, coffee no.   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)   Are you going away for any part of this round? No I’m not. Boo.   Would you like to receive a mix-CD from your Witch? YES- I have gotten one before and it was awesome. And what a great way to find new music you may have missed before.   If your witch were going somewhere on a vacation during the round, would you want a little souvenir? I think that would be very cool, because who knows if you will ever end up there yourself? I collect squished pennies and sew on patches.   Do you enjoy any outdoor activities? Do you have a favorite form of "exercise"? I am a walker. I also play soccer in the summer and volleyball through the winter.   Any witchee's with a ravelry account have any favourited patterns that cost money that would be a welcome gift?   Do you work/study at a desk and enjoy interesting or cute office supplies? I think fun office supplies are awesome. I am all about keeping office in my own way   Witchee, are you a fan of musicals? If so, which ones? I cannot get enough of musicals. I go to as many as I can and own as much musical showtune music as I can get. And don’t you worry, I am not worried about getting duplicates      September 9th   Do you like to burn incense? If so, what are your favorite kinds...sticks? cones? resins? What are your favorite scents? I used to burn it ages agao nwhen I was still in HS, but haven’t in a long while, because my ex hated it. So yeah, I would love to try anything anyone wants to send me.   - Harry Potter - a fan? If so, what house are you? Yepper, I’m a fan of ravenclaw, and of Gryffindor.   - If you were to receive a gift card, what places would you like to get one from? Sockdreams, etsy, Lush, Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab (do they have gc’s?) lol, I would say it would be safer to stick with something online since I am in Canada.   Is there a particular myth/folktale/legend/fairytale/godstory that you're drawn to? Alice In Wonderland is my favorite, with Wizard of Oz as a close second.   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!   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! I would love to see the inside of the pyramids. I would also love to see Wonderland.   When you are having a really rough day, what do you like to do/have to make it a little brighter? I take a bath. And read a book.   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? I wish I could play the bagpipes.   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 a lot, just mostly perennials, because they take not so much work. Lol.   Do you decorate for Halloween? Is your decorating taste elegant, kitschy and fun, or scary? I do decorate, and I keep it kitschy and fun on the outside of the house, elegant on the inside, as the youngest isn’t into gore and it makes her nervous.   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?: I have adopted tress in each of my kids names.       September 8th   From the Weenie Update....what are you most wanting to try? October 2011, because its’ my birthday month, and Sonnet D’Automne, The Golden Apple of The Sun,   Who's into nail polish? What colors/brands? Bright colours. No particular brand.   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... I like fresh clean scents, I am burning one right now that is pear and red currant. I like basically anything (I once had one that was the smell of wood smoke) in regards to scents except for cinnamon. I also really really like beeswax candles.   Do you like knitted goodies? If so, what would you like and what colors?I would love a pair of fingerless gloves, in some funky mulitcolour colours, or stripey. Bright and fun.   Would you be interested in homemade edibles that are NOT sweets? Any specifics? I would like anything my Witch would like to send me, except that I’m not sure how It would fare in transit to Canada.   What GC do you live in mortal terror of the lab discontinuing, but never get around to buying? Morocco! I have some but not much left and I keep thinking I should order more but never do.   Yo, yarnies! Do you Ravelry? If so, who are you over thar?   Social Media?   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.   What is your favorite animal? The one I own, my dog, Harleyquin.   What are you going to be for Halloween? I haven’t got that figured out just yet, but I have a few options.   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.) pendant, possibly an owl, or a pumpkins. I ADORE pumpkins, don’t know why, always have. Wall art, can’t say for sure.   How do you feel about nick-knacks? I think they have their place and they can be quite nice.   What traditions (family, holiday, or otherwise) are important to you? I would think that the celebrations themselves are the tradition.   Do you like going to the movies? Yes I do.   What are your favorite restaurants? I don’t really have a favourite, I’m always looking for new and interesting places to eat.   Do you play any video games? I own a wii and game when I can, which isn’t often . I also like games for my computer. I like The Nancy Drew games, The Sims, Spore, I am tossing around the idea of buying some WOW time…   Do you like any anime? No.   Do you have an E-reader/iPad/something similar that you need a cover/case for? My ipod could use 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? I adore it and I would be HAPPY.   How would you like to receive some of your Witch's favorite recipes, tailored to your likes/dietary restrictions? And specific wants? I am a big foodie and any and all recipes would be fantastic.   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? Probably supplies and who doesn’t need more smelly lovin’ space?   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?   Favorite Mythological Creature?: I don’t know that I can pick just one. I like them all in their own way.   Do you like hair things barrettes, headbands, flowers: I do very much indeed.   Expanding on the hair question - does anyone like those flower clips for the hair that are big right now?? I/m not quite sure which you are referring to, but I do like hair pretties. Big flowers, little flowers, ribbons, bows, feathers, any and all 

Anita

Anita

 

9/12/11-9/15/11 SW Q's

September 15th   interested in anything from Lush? No thanks. I'm set. Unless it's more Gentle Lentil shampoo.   September 14th   Can you sum yourself (whether it be personality, life's goals, ethics, whatever) in 10 words or less? Wife, Mother, Gardener, cook and Wine & beer Enthusiast.   How about little bottles of booze? Ya wanna? What kind? Sure! They're illegal to sell in my state. I like rum. 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.) Love it, but I live in a warm climate. Most things will melt during shipping.   Also, what about mochi? Love it, hate it, baffled by it? No thanks. Anything from the update ya'll are liking? BPTP UPDATE Hair gloss. Does anyone like kimchi? not really. 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? One of everything! Especially the nail polish   Paintbox Soapworks - anything you're interested in, in general or from the latest update? I have yet to try something I don't like from here. Everything is fantastic.   Do you guys have any sports that you follow obsessively? How about favorite teams and/or athletes LSU and the NO Saints. I'm very passionate about sports!   How do you feel about notebooks/journals/stationery? Anything you need or particularly like? I like it, but I horde it, so I don't need any.   Does confetti/glitter make you angry or fill you with glee? Some sparkle is ok...   Fabulous witches and witchees, perhaps you all could note of you've received MeiLin's goodies? Or if you want? I've never received any of MeiLin's work.   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? It would be hijacked by my toddlers, but that's ok. I prefer handmade plushies. how interested would you be on somewhat personalized bottle cap labels? Like these that I did? No thank you   When you're miserably sick (*sniffle, cough!*) what are the things that comfort you the most? Soup, tea and snuggling on the couch with my kids/pets   What constitutes ultimate luxury to you? (go crazy!) Private island.   What do you really NOT want? Candles, tarts, nasty old imps (unless they're wishlist imps)   September 13th How would you feel about kitchen towels and other similar household objects, if they are pretty or a souvenir? I love kitchen towels. I like bright vibrant colors. Think Fiestaware colors.   How did you dress up for your last party or compulsory-formal-dress occasion? Umm... the last time I dressed up was for my wedding 3 yrs ago. Pics on my facebook. Do you enjoy puzzles/riddles? (Cryptograms, Sudoku, Crossword, Jigsaw, etc) I love word searches   Witchee, would you be interested in having a special tea cup/coffee mug/glass to drink out of? Yes please!       September 12th   Would you like to receive e-books? And if so, in what format? No ebooks please   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 gorgeous but I probably wont use one. Are there are patterns, motifs, etc that you especially like? Fleur di 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? loose leaf green tea is my fav.

Fefferbella

Fefferbella

 

SW Questions!

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.   Not if they are really expensive, but I could use a couple make up brushes, especially for eyeshadow.   Do you like Legos? Especially mini-fig key chains, Lego block keychains, small Lego sets, etc? I used to have a little Snape figure that was really cute, but overall I was never into LEGO.   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. Oooh tough...I'd probably replace my Last Unicorn and get Prince Lir...that's a bit over though...I might get a back up of WILF, or take a chance on one of the Weenies 'm on the fence about.   Are there any characters that you love or identify with? Love: MANY. I usually like things primarily for the characters, so this is hard for me. Identify with: Aziraphale (ChildofTime says he's the closest to me you can get) T-Rex from Toy Story Bridget Jones   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 not crafty...when I knit all I think is MUST NOT BORK DIRECTIONS COME ON BRAIN   Are there any Arcana Weenies that you MUST HAVE? I can't do Arcana- thier carrier doesn't like me so everthing goes rancid smelling. I just stick to BPAL because that's bad enough. EDIT: Arcana scrub or soap would be fine, though!   So what say you? IS an "unexpected" visit/in-person witching OK?   I wouldn't want anyne to come to my house (because it sucks) but I'd love to meet for lunch or a coffee or drinks/dessert!   September 19th   What strange misc. items would you love to receive that you just haven't gotten for yourself?: Covered! Though I might think of more...   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 had any, but it sounds cool- I won't buy something if it isn't 3-free but it wouldn't bother me if you used something that wasn't. I like shiny and crazy colors, because I only do my toes.   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 rarely use lipbalm, because I'm picky. I also have Long Winter Farm lipbalm which I like because it isn't greasy- hate the feel of sticky stuff on my lips and hate the smell usually, but not hers. I'm open to enabling, though! Pots or tubes, doesn't matter. I had some from the Savannah Bee Company I liked that was in a wee pot but I don't know what happened to that.   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) These would be wasted on me.   -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) Can't paint   -How do you feel about getting art supplies in general? (copic markers, watercolor, brushes, paint, sketchbooks etc.) Mostly these are a waste unless it's for something you know I do, but I LOVE paint-with-water books- not sure they still make those but I loved them as a kid.   -How do you feel about Threadless tshirts? I love nerdy shirts! I've never bought from Threadless, though, so not sure of sizing.   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? Sticking with Big Advil and maybe some candy, or a packet of Goody hair elastics (need them for work, and they have a high attrition rate).   Darling Witchee, would you enjoy farmer's market pickled veggies (green beans, garlic, asparagus, etc) or fresh canned peaches or something of that nature? Probably? I've never had homemade pickles or canned goods, but I do like food.   Do you prefer color or white photographs? Nature or abstract? This really depends on the subject, but I like black and white and the old sepia toned pictures. I like most kinds of photography, but I'm not sure about abstract stuff.   would you be interested in something like this? https://lostcrates.com/how-it-works The concept is fun but I don't really use that kind of stuff.   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! Hmmm...I love ancient Etruscan tomb painting, Titian's Venus of Urbino, Minoan art...I migh have to add to this later.   If you could have an image painted for you - sky is the limit - what would it be? DORK ALERT- some of my RPG characters!   Name your 3 favorite scents for candles Apple vanilla/lavender as long as it isn't plasticky or really strong warm foody things that aren't too sweet or strong Oh man...the Bath & Bodywors Autumn candle is the PERFECT candle scent!   Name your 3 favorite types/flavors of tea Teavana strawberry blooming tea light, fruity tea Irish Breakfast type tea that is mellow and comforting   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 would love a T-Shirt, witch-designed or otherwise. I usually need a 2X...I like girly Ts but I can't wear them except I can wear the Post's tissue T in a 2X and it looks good...so I only buy the Lunacy T if it's worth forty bucks, but at least it's hot and comfortable. The only one I have is Moon of Horses.   How do you feel about pumpkin scented things? Not perfume related, but soap, candles, etc.... I don't seek it out but I wouldn't be opposed. The Lab's pumpkin note is usually death for me, and apple is my autmn scent of choice.   Has anyone else heard of or does anyone else love Glamourkin? These do look cool; I'll put any that strike me in my etsy faves.   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. Paprika Pringles or other European snacks (or thse delicious gummis from Asia). International ghost stories in English. UK editions of favorite books for the variant covers.   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 not a giant Apple fan so I wouldn't need paraphernalia...I have a shitty wireless keyboard and a nice non-wireless gaming mouse.   SOCK PREFERENCES? Knee highs or over the ankle- knee socks have to be able to withstand 20+ inch calves. I love handknitted socks!   Would you like/wear a pair of these? http://www.ravelry.c...rary/yoga-socks If so, what color? Nah I don't do yoga.   Is there anyone here who likes toe socks? You know, those socks with a place for each toe? I like them but don't prefer them to standard-toed socks.   September 17th   Are you looking for a certain kind of DVDs to spruce up your collection right now? I have a few in my amazon. I wish like hell I knew what happened to my 3rd seasn of Supernatural, and I've been thinking about Tangled but not hard enough to spend money (also I should add some things I need to replace because I only have it on VHS).   Does anyone like postcards? Is anyone willing to be a Nacho witch for postcards? I do like postcards!   Anyone going to see any good concerts this fall? Nope.   Do you like Star Trek? Original TV series, films, spinoff series, etc? Favorite characters? It's OK...ChildofTime really likes it so I'm familiar, but it's not my thing.   Witchee, would you like a framed photograph and of what? Sure, but I'm not sure what of. I like ruins and abandoned buildings, or whatever you enjoy photographing.   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? Let me tell you- it was my turn to make dinner the other night. What did I make? If you guessed "frozen chicken nuggets and toast, and two hours late" you'd be correct. So I'd usually rather go out.   New question: How do you feel about maple syrup?   Yum! Although I actually really like the cheap fake shit too.   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 cute if you like making them, though I doubt I'd actually carry it I'd be flattered if you made me one.   Do you like Star Wars? Original Trilogy? Prequels? Spin-offs? Favorite characters?   I liked the original trilogy but the new ones have sort of ruined them for 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)-   Yummy beef jerky...I like the tender kind, sweet rather than spicy- teriyaki is delicious- and I usually try to get it without a ton of suger added.   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 open mine at home so fire away. Unless it's going to shriek PEEEEEEENIIIISSS really loudly or something.   Doctor Who? Yay or nay? (please don't make me cry by saying nay) Yay! I like Ten the best.   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- I love stickers even though I don't have many uses for them.   Anyone love Buffy/Angel?   I've never seen it, because the people I knew who liked it were kind of annoying about it.   How would you feel about gummies? Like, gummy bears? Gummy werewolves? Gummy vampires?   I looooove gummis.   How would you feel about a totally original Gela-skin for your laptop/iPod/phone? Stickers? Decals?   I'd love a Gelaskin for my Nook!   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?   My creepy threshold is pretty high, but I don't like anything too gory or slashy/zombie. I like some cute Halloween things, but I do take it seriously as a holiday so I like it to have some teeth.   Are your ears pierced, Witchee? Do you have any other piercings? Would you like to receive any items of jewelry for these piercings?   I don't have any piercings open right now, so no.   How do you all feel about Whoopie Pies?   YUM   September 15th   interested in anything from Lush?   I got kind of mad at Lush and haven't gotten anything from them in a long time. I could use another brick of Rouge henna, though, for my hair.   Do you blog? Would you like a header for your blog, a layout, etc? don't have a blog.   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? 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. These are hard because most of the ones for Richmond are 30 minutes or more away from here, but if you saw something good it would be nice.   do you like real sugar skulls? Things with sugar skull designs? Not really, but I like the dancing skeletons.   Who here adores meringue? It's ok but there are other candies I like better.   September 14th   Can you sum yourself (whether it be personality, life's goals, ethics, whatever) in 10 words or less? No...I don't think I can.   How about little bottles of booze? Ya wanna? What kind? I don't drink a lot of liquor, but I'd be open to some if you think I'd like it.   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 love fudge, but no nuts! Brownies are good, but they'd have to be no wheat, so fudge is better.   Also, what about mochi? Love it, hate it, baffled by it? Don't know what it is!   Anything from the update ya'll are liking? BPTP UPDATE Just about everything, I think.   Does anyone like kimchi? EEEEWWWW!   Would you be interested in a sample box(from somewhere like Birchbox or loosebutton)? Maybe?   You have to place a Lab and Trading Post order. Right fuckin' now. No spending limits. What do you buy? Too big- probably one of everything, no joke.   Paintbox Soapworks - anything you're interested in, in general or from the latest update? About all of it! I love paintbox, especially the scrub, and I'm really after Indian Summer, but I like most everything from there.   Do you guys have any sports that you follow obsessively? How about favorite teams and/or athletes Don't like any sports at all.   How do you feel about notebooks/journals/stationery? Anything you need or particularly like? I don't really need them, unless you find a nice notebook for my RPG notes.   Does confetti/glitter make you angry or fill you with glee? Glee, until I have to clean it up.   Fabulous witches and witchees, perhaps you all could note of you've received MeiLin's goodies? Or if you want? I bought Lovers and Beloveds when I got my Nook, but I haven't read it yet.   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 really, really have no space for them. I'd only make an exception for small/handmade ones of something crazy.   how interested would you be on somewhat personalized bottle cap labels? Like these that I did? Those are cute, but we already have our bottles labeled.   When you're miserably sick (*sniffle, cough!*) what are the things that comfort you the most? Sleep and hot showers, soup, grilled cheese, or breakfast food. Once I'm feeling better I like Disney movies or some other familiar visual entertainment or a good book. I also like to have my sinuses rubbed when I'm stuffy.   What constitutes ultimate luxury to you? (go crazy!) The Witchery What do you really NOT want?   September 13th   How would you feel about kitchen towels and other similar household objects, if they are pretty or a souvenir? Decorative things I might not be able to use as much, but kitchen gadgets are good.   How did you dress up for your last party or compulsory-formal-dress occasion? Last Halloween (yeah I don't get out much) I was a bridesmaid in my best friend from high school's wedding. It was sort of Celtic/faire garb for us, so I had a really pretty outfit- a purple and wine bodice from Moresca, a dark gold shift, and a wine colored satin gathered skirt. I also finally got to wear my Carnivale mask from Venice.   September 12th   Would you like to receive e-books? And if so, in what format? Yes! I have a black and white Nook- the touch screen kind. It can do several formats, but the ones I know are EPUB and Nook. It's kind of annoying to gift them, though, because you can't send them directly from Barnes and Noble yet.   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? Only a fur child for me!   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!) Sure- I like messenger style bags the best. When I go purse shopping I bring a hard cover book to make sure it fits.   Are there are patterns, motifs, etc that you especially like? Labyrinths, and I'm not sure what you would do with this information but I like the meanders and other patterns used on ancient pottery. I also like moons.   Witchee, would you be interested in having a special tea cup/coffee mug/glass to drink out of? I would love that! I used to have one that I loved, with Titania on it from the Globe Theatre (A Midsummer Night's Dream is special to me because it's our anniversary of getting together- we actually celebrate it more than our regular wedding anniversary, so I really liked having the mug have imagery from it) but it either got lost when we moved or is in one of the boxes we had to store. Either way, I'd love a new mug, especially a fantasy-ish one.   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 bagged tea. Loose tea is nice, too, but I'm too lazy to fix it usually. I like flavored black and white teas, green is ok, and I don't really care for red. Decaf and regular are both fine.   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 have no problem with anything used except for some clothing- shirts and jackets are ok, so are shoes, wouldn't really like any sort of pants though.   Do you have an Etsy shop? Do you know of any Etsy shops that are Switch Witch friendly? No to the first, and not many to the second. I haven't used etsy much during SW.   Would a gift or a postcard from Disneyland make you squee with delight or puke into your mail box? Neither extreme- there are some things Disney that I really like, others less so. Beauty and the Beast and Tangled are my favorites, and I also liked Hercules (well Megara really) and Captain Amelia from Treasure Planet.   What are your favorite types of Halloween candy? Peppermint Batties! Also Peanut Butter Pumpkins. And I like Mellowcreme Pumpkins, but I only need a few of them per year. I also like caramel apples and pumpkin bread, which aren't really Halloween candy but I only get them in the fall.   Do you prefer soap or shower gel? Please give examples of your favorite scents or brands. I like both but I mostly use soap, either paintbox soapworks or Villainess. I like pretty much all kinds of scents except florals. I have some in my etsy favorites if that helps.   How do you like your chocolate? For example with nuts, mint, peanut butter, caramel? Peanut butter, caramel, and mint are all good. I also love salty chocolate, and even liked the bacon chocolate I had once. I like exotic chocolate but I don't like it really dark.   Beads! Do you use them? Would you want some? What sorts of beads do you like? They are pretty but I wouldn't have much use for them.   Anyone here like caramels? Sea salted caramels?!?! Salted caramel is AWESOME.     Would you like a hand dyed or hand painted scarf or wrap or other item? If so, what colors/designs/fabrics do you like? Sure, though I'm not sure what you are describing. I'd like a scarf? Purple is my favorite color, and my winter coat is chocolate brown.   This was a question before, but does anyone here like stones? Just pretty polished stones for use in whatever purposes? They're nice but again I wouldn't have much use for them unless they were special for some reason.   And another question; anyone like anything in particular from Think Geek? I love Think Geek- I have a few things from there on my amazon wishlist but I like lots of things from them.   Pinterest, do you have boards you want to share or are you following anyone with great boards you want to share? I've never heard of Pinterest before, so it's safe to say no.         September 10th   What #1 actor, director, author and/or musician are you obsessed with? Actors: I really like Benedict Cumberbatch, at least as Sherlock, Alan Rickman, David Tennant, uhm...that might be it. I don't get really obsessive about this kind of thing. Author: I get everything by Sarah Monette, and I usually check out Joe Abercrombie, Patrick Rothfuss, Neil Gaiman, and Terry Pratchett. I also obsessively check for any sign of life from Scott Lynch, because I want the third book but I'm starting to think it will never happen. Musician: I like P!nk and Lady Gaga the best, but I wouldn't say I was obsessed with them.   Are you interested in anything from the Villainness Bad Apples update? Not particularly. The candles might be nice, though. If they made them into Smooches I'd be more interested, but their soaps aren't as big a deal to me.   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? Spot, my cat, likes anything made of wool- even more than catnip- and he likes soft cat treats. He doesn't really have any dietary restrictions but he only has one kidney so we try to keep it free of ash and lower sodium.   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? Sorry, mine are mostly hard- I really want Sugar Skull atmo spray and some properly aged Queen of Spades, Looking Glass bath oil (any of the limited bath oils, really, except last fall's Treatsy and Tricksy). An easier one would be Knave of Hearts- I don't want to buy an imp of it but I really want to try it.   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 like dark fantasy or pagan-y art, anything short of giant would be fine. I also like classical type things.   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 really into make up but I like to play with it a bit- I usually get MAC or Urban Decay. My skin is fair but not usually the lightest available, gold/pink tones to it. I really need a good facial cleanser and moisturizer, so I'd be open to enabling with that.   Do you like coffee or tea? Would you be interested in trying some different types? Tea yes, coffee no- I do like to experiment with tea.   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) mp3 or CD (I rip CDs onto my computer). Nothing I can think of unless you have access to BWO CDs or mp3s- I like them, but I can't get them in America.   Are you going away for any part of this round? Probably at the very end I will go to visit my parents for Thanksgiving, and I might go somewhere for Halloween weekend but I'm not sure.   Would you like to receive a mix-CD from your Witch? Yes! I love mix CDs.   If your witch were going somewhere on a vacation during the round, would you want a little souvenir? Of course!   Do you enjoy any outdoor activities? Do you have a favorite form of "exercise"? I don't like being outside that much, but I do like walking.   Any witchee's with a ravelry account have any favourited patterns that cost money that would be a welcome gift? Nothing comes to mind...   Do you work/study at a desk and enjoy interesting or cute office supplies? Not really, unless it's super awesome- I have a desk but it has two computers on it, so space is a bit of a premium, and I don't work at a desk.   Witchee, are you a fan of musicals? If so, which ones? I like them, but not to the extent that they would make a good gift, I don't think. I've been listening to some of The Book of Mormon because of a friend of mine, and that's pretty funny.     September 9th   Do you like to burn incense? If so, what are your favorite kinds...sticks? cones? resins? What are your favorite scents? I actually don't like incense at all, I'm afraid.   - Harry Potter - a fan? If so, what house are you? Yes, definitely a fan- I'm a Slytherin!   - If you were to receive a gift card, what places would you like to get one from? Let's see...Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Sephora, Think Geek, Villainess, Paintbox Soapworks   Is there a particular myth/folktale/legend/fairytale/godstory that you're drawn to? Oooh lots..I like the labyrinth, Persephone and Hades, really drawng a blank on this right now but I love myths and fary tales. I also love urban legend type stuff- one of the reasons I fell for Supernatural.   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 would love this- I have several beloved RPG characters I'd love to see. I'll tell you what; if you would like me to describe them al out, let me know and I will. Otherwise I won't, because it wil take a long time for me and bore you stupid if you aren't interested in it.   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!   I'd like to see the Library of Alexandria, or I always say I'd have the Doctor take me back to see opening day at the Colosseum (though I'd start to cry when they started killing the animals). I'd also love to see Hogwarts, a real unicorn, and Helen of Troy.   When you are having a really rough day, what do you like to do/have to make it a little brighter?   Oh lots of things, depending on what's going wrong. I like to go out for ice cream or something indulgent (I do like food for comfort, sadlly), have a nap, a hot bath with something bubbly/fizzy, or I'll read to go be somewhere and someone else for a while or play a game. If all else fails, there is always a good cry.   What are your thoughts on comics? Any you like? Any you have been wanting to try? Favorite characters?   I loved Poison Elves, but it stopped coming out when the creator died. I need a new one to follow but I lost track of X-Men years ago. Grendel sounded good from the new perfume line.   Are you musical? Do you play an instrument, and if so, what? If not, what do you wish you could play or do?   Not musical at all, but if I could choose an nstrument I'd pick guitar.   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 have anywhere to put a garden- the extent of my gardening is leafing through the Breck's catalogue.   Do you decorate for Halloween? Is your decorating taste elegant, kitschy and fun, or scary?   I don't really decorate for Halloween except for a pumpkin or two, but I am most drawn to elegant with a creepy edge.   Witchee, do you have any symbols or totems that have special meaning for you?   Not really. I mean probably but I'm having a hard time putting anything into words.   Is anyone fond of programs like Adopt a Tree/Highway/Library/Manatee/Acre of Rainforest/etc?:   I like them but I actually wouldn't be that excited to get one as a gift.     September 8th   From the Weenie Update....what are you most wanting to try?   Hooo...let's see. I wasn't sure enough about anyhing to order a bottle unsniffed, which is a unheard of for me. I will probably buy Halloween Las Vegas, and I want to try Pumpkin Princess even though I KNOW it's a terrible idea because pumpkin never ever works on me. I also want to try Catrina Calavera, Vampire Bride, the Sonnet D'Automne if that's the right name. There's some stuff from the Post I really want though- Spun Sugar Spectre, Strubwiese soap, Orchards of Hell and Autumn Harvest Room sprays, hair gloss and Seraphim's Tears bath fizz. I'm also one of the lucky people that got Crypt King, but it hasnt come yet. I'm definitely buying Spun Sugar Spectre on payday, but everything else I'm not sure about.   Who's into nail polish? What colors/brands?   I'm not hugely into it but I do like it- I like fairly crazy colors because I only use it on my toes. The only kind I have is OPI, often from Sephora. There's one from their Glee collection called Hell to the No that I want- it's a slick purple with gold shimmer.   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...   I like jar candles. A nice autmny apple would be nce- eager to see the Pos candles go live but I probably won't guy any right away. We bought like 5 jar candles from Yankee Candle 7 years ago and none are even close to used up. I like fruity and non-extreme foody scents, hate florals.   Do you like knitted goodies? If so, what would you like and what colors?   Oh yes! Socks are great, and I'd also love a shawl or scarf.   Would you be interested in homemade edibles that are NOT sweets? Any specifics?   Sure, though I'm not sure what specificaly. I love bread and crisps?   What GC do you live in mortal terror of the lab discontinuing, but never get around to buying?   I've bought most of mine, but I think I want Tombstone, Twinkle Twinkle Little Bat, and most of the Last Unicorns.   Yo, yarnies! Do you Ravelry? If so, who are you over thar? I only ever mooch off ChildofTime's Ravelry because I don't knit enough to keep my own.   Social Media?   I'm ow1goddess on Twitter, bt I don't use anything any more.   Do you have wishlists for non-BPAL e-tailers? And if so, could you provide a link or a list?   Just my amazon and etsy lists- I don't use any other perfumes, f that's what you mean.   Witchee, do you use a PC or a Mac?   Mac     What is your favorite animal?   My favorite specific animal is Spot, my kitty. I love cats, horses, penguins, Luna moths, and just about anything cute.   What are you going to be for Halloween?   Probably nothing. We don't do much for Halloween. In a pinch I'll be Molly Weasley or just wear my Faire garb.   How do you feel about nick-knacks?   Only if they are super duper awesome, because I have very little space to display anything.   What traditions (family, holiday, or otherwise) are important to you?   For the Fall, I always read scary books. I reread The Shining every October, for instance. I used to visit with my best friend and carve pumpkins and watch The Crow but Halloween is her wedding anniversary now so I'm not sure what we'll do.   Do you like going to the movies?   Yes! I don't do it often, though, because I have to be really sure I will like the movie.   What are your favorite restaurants?   Chipotle, Umi (upscale sushi place), El Patron (Mexican place near our house where they will come make guacamole AT YOUR TABLE), Bruster's (ice cream place)   Do you play any video games?   Yes- I used to play World of Warcraft a lot, but now my computer can't handle it. I also love Neverwinter Nights, and I have an XBOX 360. I like RPG types- I have Dragon Age but haven't started playing it yet.   Do you like any anime?   I used to like a lot of anime but I haven't watched it much since college. Two that I've been meaning to watch are Princess Tutu and Bunny and Tiger.   Do you have an E-reader/iPad/something similar that you need a cover/case for?   I have a nice case from Sewkawaii on etsy for my Nook, but I do want to get it a Gelaskin.   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 that often, but a prety necklace would make me happy.   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, but I will be passing them on the ChildofTime, since she is the cook.   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 another bottle box. We have four now, I think, and we still have overflow, plus two of those boxes aren't even painted.   Muppets: yea or nay?   I do like the Muppets- can't wait for the new movie.   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- we don't get the paper so I haven't followed comic strips in years.   Favorite Mythological Creature?:   Unicorn!   Do you like hair things barrettes, headbands, flowers?   Not for me!

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BrokeWitch: List of offers for your Witchee!

DO NOT comment here; PM the people in question. This is an awesome list, people!   From MeiLin: Free ebooks! The list is here (some of the books are naughty, so keep that in mind), and in addition I have two cookbooks, "I Love Garlic" and "Big Book of Crockpot Cookery." Find out whether your Witchee got them in the last SW, because I gave out a LOT of 'em...   From stellans: Icons and avatars.   From MotherKat: sketches.   From angelamaria: Icons, avatars and wallpapers.   From Kitrona: Flash fiction (under 1,000 words), icons, 3-card tarot readings.   From yewberry: Help assembling Pandora stations, ecard minioning, filthy jokes.   From findaghost: Spotify invites.

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