1) What are your favorite colors to wear, or for warm blankets, socks, etc ?
2) What sizes do you prefer for upper body and lower body clothing, feet, etc?
3) Are there types of fibers you have trouble with against your skin?
4) Wishlist links for, BPAL, Amazon, Etsy, Whichever book tracker you may use (Goodreads/LibraryThing/StoryGraph) Etc.?
5) Would you like a small handmade faux wreath made out of thrifted floral stems? If so what colors would you enjoy?
6) Would you like a hand painted kitty ornament? If so is there a particular kitty you would like it modeled after? Please attach a photo.
7) Also would you appreciate some organic cocoa butter?
😎Do you have any interest in any of the Yule products from Paintbox Soapworks?
9) Do you have any interest in a mystery puzzle game that can be played solo or multi-player? Usually these involve murder and a variety of logic puzzles. This would be played through, but carefully so as to allow for replay by you and yours.
10) Also, shortbread in various flavors - yea or nea? I can do something gingerbready or peppermint or rose or lavender or orange or chocolate or plain or combinations thereof.
11) Lemon honey or lemon vinegar? It would be mostly for medicinal and/or crafting purposes. You would probably only have a little at a time.
1) What are your favorite colors to wear, or for warm blankets, socks, etc ?
Blue-green, dark orange, purple, green, red;
socks can be anything;
blankets, I like blues, greens, yellow, orange, purple, and plant patterns.
2) What sizes do you prefer for upper body and lower body clothing, feet, etc?
I would prefer to be my old sizes, since I finally had clothes that fit right. Barring that, I am currently in the range of 10/12 ladies. However, anything fitted in the chest should be bigger-- unless it is stretchy. I think the sizing, in inches, currently stands at 42-34-45. I like baggy winter clothes, though, and I have the ability to take things in-- either by hand or with the cooperation of a sewing machine. My hands and head are considered medium, I think. My feet are size 10. I am 5'7" and a bit?
3) Are there types of fibers you have trouble with against your skin?
Polyester that wants you to think it's cotton.
Polyester knitwear, absolutely okay; polyester t-shirts, underthings, or sleepwear, no please. It needs to have airholes or be with natural fibers, or it tries to kill me by asphyxiation of the dermis.
Also, this is random, but I will-- occasionally-- have textural issues with things. It even happens with some of my favorite cardigans and shirts. I can deal with it-- like I said, it's occasional. But, if you happen to be at Thrift Palace (or wherever, but 'Thrift Palace' is a cool name) trying to choose between two things, it might be good to err on the side of whichever one does not have tags or hard seams-- specifically on the wrists, forearms, or back of the neck. Yes, I am (more than) a bit of a freak. But I am okay with this, and I would rather be upfront than have to lie about enjoying something. Not particularly fond of lying, absolutely suck at poker.
4) Wishlist links for, BPAL, Amazon, Etsy, Whichever book tracker you may use (Goodreads/LibraryThing/StoryGraph) Etc.?
There are to my BPAL, and to a blog with other wishlist links in my sig.. Etsy list has not been updated in a *while*; but it is still a good link for inspiration and aesthetic.
5) Would you like a small handmade faux wreath made out of thrifted floral stems? If so what colors would you enjoy?
No, thank you.
6) Would you like a hand painted kitty ornament? If so is there a particular kitty you would like it modeled after? Please attach a photo.
That sounds cute. Just generic kitty/kitties is fine.
7) Also would you appreciate some organic cocoa butter?
I have a massive block (hydration FTW!), so I don't really need any, but thank you for asking.
😎Do you have any interest in any of the Yule products from Paintbox Soapworks?
Yes, definitely. Figlet, In Dulci Jubilo, O Tannenbaum, Winter Stories (It has dead people screaming? Tell me I am not the only one who sees it). Soaps, scrub, or lotion preferred; in that order. Sample size is glorious, or if you want to splurge on a full size, that's fine. I would also be happy to try Sozzled and Stretched on Your Grave (how Goth).
9) Do you have any interest in a mystery puzzle game that can be played solo or multi-player? Usually these involve murder and a variety of logic puzzles. This would be played through, but carefully so as to allow for replay by you and yours.
That sounds cool.
10) Also, shortbread in various flavors - yea or nea? I can do something gingerbready or peppermint or rose or lavender or orange or chocolate or plain or combinations thereof.
Yae, Em-'s shortbread! It is fabulous. Rose, Orange, did someone say there was an anise??? Maybe not gingerbread or lavender, though.
Chai, or almond saffron also sound good in my head.
Interested in anything from Cellar Door's Halloween update?
I had not heard of this company until now, but Basic Witch, Graveyard Smash, Once Bitten, and Zombie Repellent all sound really good.
Anything from Sock Dreams catch your eye? (https://sockdreams.com)
The Longer Ringmaster Stripes in Buggy D. Burgundy, the Oops! Gossamer Stripes in Daffodil, and the Longer Extraordinary Thigh Highs in Spice, Teal, Lilac, and Forest all look good.
I live in France, and we have some great tea here! Most folks know about Mariage Freres but may I suggest Damman Freres? Here's the link- they're still in summer mode, but I assure you, autumnal teas will grace their pages soon! (https://www.dammann.fr/en/)
There are too many teas on here that sound exceptionally good!
I'd love to try Bali, poire marron glace, blanc d'oranger, the des trois fleurs,maybe earl grey mandarin
Do you see anything you need from Paintbox Soapworks Weenie Update? New & Limited Edition - 2025 Weenie Collection - Page 1 - Paintbox Soapworks
No, but I would be interested in sniffing Jack-of-the-Woods, Phantasma, and the Grey Hound.
Speaking of updates, anything from Haus of Gloi's Fall offerings speak to you? (https://www.hausofgloi.com/collections/fall-1)
Most of those sound amazing. I'd love to sniff Apple Milk, Autumn Bouquet, Blood Orange Marshmallow, Cozy Apple, and Little Hedgehog.
Also, I know we have barely scratched the surface in knowing what the Lab will release for Weenies, but a wishlist couldn't hurt, so what'll it be?
I don't have any idea... I suppose if there are literary vampire scents like they had forever ago, or a favorite gets rezzed/turned into gloss?
How do you feel about the pastel Halloween offerings that are out?
The peach, mint, lilac, and light teal I could totally work into my decor. Also, I've been seeing a couple of things in 90s acid green that I would 100% be incorporating with what I already have-- if that counts as a pastel?
So, while a completely girly pastel Halloween look doesn't really speak to me, the colors could definitely work with a lot of what I already have, since most of those are either dark or the vibrant variations of the pastel colors. Dark Rainbow Halloween!
I'm one of those crafty sorts that make things. I make things by up cycling sweaters, for example - mittens, slippers, armwarmers (both solid or striped from multiple fabrics ). Could also make a tea cosy with a mat. I make bowls, mats & vessels from rope that I wrap with pretty cloth. So essentially, functional, useful fiberart. What might you like? Long striped armwarmers? A pair of slippers, decadently lined in cashmere?
Your craft sounds amazing. The only thing I might not get the most use of is slippers (though they sound luxurious).
do you have an amazon wishlist to be sure I don't duplicate a book?
I do. It is linked in the blog that is linked in my sig.. I don't keep a good eye on what format I save the books to the wishlist in, though. I apologize. Basically, if it's a novel/one-time read thing, digital is great. If it's reference or a picture book, I prefer physical. And I am a huge fan of used books. I also have a Thriftbooks list that I can share in that blog.
Do you have a Halloween Tree? Do you need ornaments?
I do. I don't *need* ornaments. But I would always love some.
Do you have an Etsy wishlist?
I do, linked in the wishlist blog in sig.. However, it is a bit outdated, and mostly full of plants and seeds. It is a good reference for aesthetic, though.
As of this writing, Dragon Con Peach Pit scents have been revealed! Anything on your wishlist?
They all sound amazing, but peach on my skin usually dies a skanktaculous death. I would be happy to try a sample of honeyed peach incense, though-- or any of the gloss or atmo. sprays.
I am a bit known for my extremely light-weight hand crafted hair falls (I typically make them out of a combination of yarns, batting, and bits of up cycled silks and lace). Would you like one (for a pony tail effect) or two (for a pigtail effect)? If so, name two or three colors and any allergies to fibers I should know about.
Those sound awesome. I'd enjoy either a pony or pigtails. watery blue, green or bright purple? Or any of the colors listed on my questionnaire, really. No fiber allergies, thank goodness.
Do you have use for witchy supplies? Herbs, oils, crystals, etc. If so, what types and for what purpose(s)?
Ooo, always into shiny things, herbs, and oils. I have a now-and-then subscription to the Witches Moon. As to purpose, peace and protection of the home, healing, stress relief, general cleansing (my go-to is usually frankincense/mint or adding a combo of some kind of citrus and clove/cinnamon). Always interested in good essential oils, natural-type incense, and seeds for growing my own herbs.
Kind of witchy adjacent, but I finally bought one of those mesh herb drying bags that hangs, and the amount of rosemary (and hopefully catnip) I will be drying in the next few weeks is going to be pretty spectacular. I'm very excited. Finally a useful bonus to it being and actual oven outside.
Would you be interested in custom artwork, such as a painting? If so, what mood, theme, colors, style, etc. would you be excited to see? If there's a dream, a dnd character, a favorite fairy tale, deity, etc. you'd love it to capture, spill those deets - including anything you wouldn't want (nudity, size restrictions, whatnot).
Yes, I would. You know those pictures taken looking up at the sun from the bottom of a kelp bed? That mood. A fairytale forest(deciduous), or plants, or botanical illustration, or fairies or mermaids, etc., cute animals...I don't know. I love seeing other people's creativity. I'm just maybe not as drawn to things that are very inorganic or structural, or hard abstract lines.
Welp, the list of what will fully be available over the Dragon Con weekend (and a preview of Weenies!) is now available! I already asked the Peach Pit question, but now there's heaps more, so gimme your wishlist!!!
I'd love to try any of these dragons:
Bastard-Amber
Caput Mortuum
Chartreuse
Melichrous
Puce
Sang-de-Boeuf
Coquelicot
Gamboge
I'm in Japan, anything specific you would want from here?
Yuzu and black sesame things, seaweed caramels, warabimochi, a good, mellow sencha? Kimono fabric scraps? I apologize. My mind seemed to be occupied with snacks right now.
I just got back from Mongolia and brought a bunch of small souvenirs, how do you feel about small things from random countries?
That sounds so cool! I hope you had a great time. I like souvenirs from places-- especially if it's a craft or component that is special to that place.
I make custom ita rosettes/cases (pics here to explain what I mean https://tinyurl.com/mwtwmvfm. Is that something you might be interested in? If so, what type/colors/size/etc. etc.
Those are lovely. A small rosette would not go unloved. In fact, it would probably go on my substitute bag so the kids could admire it.
Snorg tees (http://snorgtees.com) has some hilarious and awesome new shirts. They are also reasonably priced. Please give me 3 of your fav designs and tee size/color if available for a color option.
Well, that was ten minutes and five pages of laughing until my back hurt. Thank you. That sight is *awesome*. I own some of those already, but out of the tens of ones I don't, a couple I like are "People don't like when sentences don't end the way they potato" in heather mauve, and "Un Deux Trois Cat" in heather blue lagoon because I could wear them to work, and the kids would probably enjoy them, too. I also love "No my ducks are certainly not in a row", but I already have the squirrels at a rave version of that... Size would most likely be women's signature tee in XL.
BloomChic (http://bloomchic.com)has some pretty fun plus and smaller size halloween fashions. If you so desire, give me your top 3 favs with sizes!
Nooo, why does everyone have such good links?! Okay, the grey bat or the cat night print pullover in maybe a 2x/3x (so it can be a bit oversize), the stretchy plaid contrast splicing midi dress in 12 or 14, the pumpkin cat hooded midi dress 12or14,... that velvet flutter sleeve midi dress, also. There are sooo many cute things on that sight!
I like making little flower arrangements with fake flowers; would you be interested in a mini bouquet (think, something that would fit in a bud vase)? If so, any seasonal/color scheme requests?
That sounds so cute! I'd love an autumnal arrangement, in say different oranges and greens with a bit of dark red or berry purple.
Feelings on candles/wax melts?
I like candles. I like how wax melts smell, but I need to get a new cup warmer thing
Feelings on crocheted wall art/mandalas? Color scheme requests?
I love crochet things. Blue-green with yellow? I don't know, let your art decide. I know it will be gorgeous.
Jumping in as *I think* the only Australian, is there anything specifically Australian you might like? I think Tim Tams are probably the most commonly coveted/procured goodie I could offer.
No, thank you, on Tim Tams. I would love dried midgen/midyim berries, or berry seeds, or any other cool seeds. I don't know what the logistics of that would be, though. Given that both Australia and California are notorious for not wanting biological items shipped to them (which is understandable).
I also have a local tea blender just down the street from me if there is anything from there you might like to try https://teahouse-the-tea-specialty-shop.myshopify.com/
I love tea. Marco Oriental, Copenhagen, French Earl Grey, and I am very curious about the Australian Daintree.
I have a wonderful coffee roaster near me, wood-roasted, small batch, regular and decaf, all roast types. It's so good, I won't buy coffee anywhere else, and I only drink dark roast decaf. IF this sounds good, whats your coffee desire, and beans or grind size? They are also a FULLY geeked out space with every video and arcade game known. so I would also send a sticker from them, so also include your favorite old 70's-80's cartoons or fandoms.
Decaf!!! Woo! Finding good decaf is ridonculously difficult. If they have a full-bodied, nuanced, dark or medium roast that would pair well with cream and sugar, please yes; super fine ground or whole bean. If they somehow also do flavored, I would love a raspberry or eggnog, if they had any.
Old school Zelda/Link, or Mario 2-- or, if they have old computer games, King's Quest, Quest for Glory, Kyrandia, or The Seventh Guest. There's also this space camel game from Commodore 64. Fandoms... Sailor Moon? Eighties things with Muppet-type creatures. Thundercats! M.A.S.K., Transformers (old school Bumblebee, FTW), Inspector Gadget, You Can't Do That on Television,
I’m dying to knit my Witchee something lovely, as long as it would be appreciated. I can’t commit to a big project in the time frame, but socks, a hat, a cowl, arm warmers, or a shawlette for your neck and shoulders could definitely be doable if that would be enjoyed. Just let me know colour preferences, or fibre preferences/allergies.
I would love anything knitted. Even if I did not use it, I would stare at it, and admire your craftsmanship. No fibre allergies that I know of. I love the feel of bamboo yarn, if that's a fiber preference? But I'm really not particular, so long as it isn't scratchy or sticky.
I sew clothing and costume, if you could have any garment made just for you what would it be and what would it look like? You can include reference links/images or just describe it.
My Pinterest board has loads of gorgeous clothes on there. I'd love anything like that. But I would also need to get myself onto some kind of food/exercise regime, but my shape right now is not conducive to wearing nice things.
Do you enjoy stim toys or other fidgety items? I work near an amazing store called Madam Clutterbuckets Neurodiverse Universe that caters to neurodivergents as well as employing entirely Neurodiverse staff and supporting lots of ND and disabled artists. I live buying stickers, patches, art fidgets and kicknacks. Would you be interested in anything? Website is here but there's way more in store: https://www.madamclutterbuckets.com/
That is so cool. I like the Diversity Makes America Great (though, not really the colorway?), and the Some Days Suck... Hang in there. Also Talk about Mental Health and Dyslexics of the World Untie-- because I read it wrong/right, and was really confused why Dyslexia was getting a union for about half a minute.
Fidget things I like are the infinity thing like cubes, Mobii, and that one that look like a donut and you can turns inside out forever.
What is your size in say Tshirts? Pajamas?
women's XL, same in pajamas, I'd think. Or maybe 1x for the bottoms? I like to have room.
Do you like Halloween socks? Any particular style or image/character?
Yes. I like anklets and whatever the small cuffed ones are called; also knee highs and thigh highs. images bats and cats, or plant things, hedgehogs
I was fortunate enough to be gifted an entire collection of the Flower Letters-Lily Clara series. It's a story told through beautifully illustrated letters, pictures, diagrams, post cards etc. One snail mail letter at a time. This one is a story of a entreprenurial woman during the silver rush in the West and a bit of a mystery. The letters and details are gorgeous. I've finished reading it, would you like me to pass it along to you, witchee?
That sounds really interesting. Maybe?
I make junk journals and paper crafts. I would probably have time to make a mini journal or a paper folio type thing. It would come decorated but with space to write and add your own touch or I could make a folio complete with address labels, stationery, stamps etc. to organize your writing goods. Would you like to receive one? My style is generally vintage but I could also do a Halloween one, winter holiday one, shabby chic or something of your suggestion.
I love journals.
Snag tights have released their Halloween lines. Is there anything there that tempts you? https://snagtights.com/collections/halloween
Some of those are so cute, but I will have to pass. I destroy tights (except dance tights, whatever those are made of is hardcore). Probably way TMI, but I tend to stick to leggings because my claws and calluses shred delicate nylon (I trim and buff, I swear).
Is there anything you'd like from Lush? I will link to their US site, but obviously different countries have different versions. https://www.lush.com/us/en_us
The Palm Reader massage bar and the soothing shell soap sound great. I'd love to smell the harvest moon scent or the mango lassi. I just can't use a lot of their stuff because it contains SLS, and busting out in welts is not my favorite thing. My favorite product of theirs, ever, was the Emperor of Ice Cream buttercream. That was one of my favorite smells on skincare product, ever, hands down.
I will be placing my Dragon Con / Black Moon order *tonight* (8/31/25) -- PLEASE mention now *anything* you would like to receive from this or any recent updates so I can add it to my order! This will be the ONLY chance to get something from the Lab with enough time to receive it and send it on to you!!!
I posted this in thread, and now I don't remember, update to follow...
I go to Disneyland Paris a few times a month as I have a pass- is there anything I can get for you? There are exclusive enamel Trader Pins, for instance. Of course, all the other types of goodies as well.
No, thank you.
Want any of the DragonCon Claw Polish?
Realistically, probably not. I am on a magical roll of breaking all my nails right now. There are some gorgeous ones, though.
I have a Daiso opening near me next weekend. I'm going to the Grand Opening. Is there anything you want me to be on the lookout for?
I can't think of anything specific. If you happen to see any cute stationary or tiny sauce dishes that you think I might like, that would be cool. Daiso is super fun. Hope you have an amazing time!
I'll be placing a Nocturne Alchemy order asap, anything from the Halloween update catch your attention? (https://nocturnealchemy.com/collections/limited-collection/products/new-halloween-limited-2025?variant=47186703188182 )
Blue Violet Vanilla 07, Yellow Vanilla 08, Red Orange Vanilla 09, Red Pine Amber Incense, Spellbound. However, I have barely ever dipped a toe into Nocturne Alchemy (mostly thanks to a couple of amazing BPALers years ago-- and I placed an order once with Kashmir, and something Moonlight? I think I that I quite liked Princess Amber, too), so if you have rec.s I would be totally open.
Would you be interested in a handwritten journal, filled with things about some of your favorite things, birthday lore, recipes, pretty pictures, stories, quotes, etc.?
I make these, and I would love to see what others choose to put into the books.
Is there anything you absolutely DO NOT want, that hasn't come up elsewhere? This could be anything from "please, no more plush unicorns, I am drowning!" to "I have trypophobia."
Nothing super gore, I hate maggots on a deep, personal vendetta level (even while recognizing their importance in the food web). I can't think of anything that will squick me out super badly, but those will make me upset. I am on my way to being the hoarder goblin from the end of Labyrinth, so I'm not going to refuse anything you are kind enough to give me-- even if I have a lot of it, already.
If I were to send you a physical book, are there any genres/themes/authors you'd prefer not to encounter?
I don't read Westerns or bodice rippers, I will DNF a book with non-con, constant gore, or torture (I stopped reading the Witcher series, and have no intention of ever picking up A Song of Ice and Fire-- or watching either show). Animal Cruelty or animal death better have some strong tie to plot and some very explicit and final retribution written in-- but I would prefer to just avoid it, in general.
Is there a charity you would like me to donate to in your name?
This is awesome! You do not even need to donate in my name. Just the thought of someone helping the helpers would make me so happy; Black Cat Holistic Rescue of Los Angeles, Bat World, L.A. Bat Rescue, or other marine(like aquatic), animal, or nature saving organization-- but please do NOT donate to PETA on my behalf. I have strong feelings about that organization, and they are not positive.
If I could make you my fudge (not currently selling it, btw, but willing to make for SW witching, nacho witching, etc!), which of these flavors makes you drool :
Chocolate & Peanut butter, white chocolate berry, plain chocolate with or without nuts, Old fashioned penuche with or without nuts, peanut butter fudge, Chocolate with montmorency cherries, pumpkin pie fudge. Also possibly taking special flavor requests.
We do make fudge here, but I have heard a *lot* of positive sparkle about Greenwoodtree's AMAZING fudge, and would be happy to try it, if you wanted to send some-- if it ever cools off over here. Let's just say that it would be a definite death sentence for the fudge-- and possibly the mail box-- if it was sent anytime for probably the next month.
Still, Penuche with nuts (walnuts? pecans? What kind of nuts???) and peanut butter chocolate both sound delicious.
anything from Dryad teas pique your interest? https://dryadtea.com/collections/all-tea
That is a lot of delicious-sounding tea. I'd love to try samples. Some that sprang out were Elven Mist Casimira, Bardsong, and Autumnal Fae. I did not go through the whole lists, though. If you think I might like it, I'd probably be up to try it-- unless it is rooibos. Rooibos is not my thing.
I do canning and make lots of tasty condiments. Would you like to try some? Give me some flavor ideas. How do you feel about peach? Rhubarb? Tomato? Spicy or sweet? Spicy and sweet?
I love peach, and rhubarb. Spicy(medium), sweet, or spicy/sweet
Poesie Tea - what would you like? poesieperfume.com
Cozy Chestnut and Ooh La La sound yummy.
Would you enjoy overtly Australian things in your gift? Like indigenous spice blends, or Vegemite, I already mentioned Tim Tams, but there are lots of other fun things I could send. Also, if I were to include chocolate in your gift, would it be milk, dark, or white? Or is all chocolate good chocolate?
Spice blends sound stellar. Vegemite and Tim Tams, no thank you. If you think something is fun, I'm sure it's amazing, and I would probably enjoy it. Most chocolate is good chocolate-- except Hershey's (not the subsidiaries[?] like Reese's and all, which are delicious, but actual Hershey's chocolate bars. Hard pass).
Is there anything here that appeals? https://www.erstwilder.com/
They are cute, but no, thank you. I did not see that they had fruit bats, and flowers. Frankie and Finn, the golden wattle, bottlebrush, and Penny Possum are super cute, and I am just a sucker for lucky dip anything, because I love surprises. The tiny rosemary and itty bitty poppy are also adorable. I am really confused how I missed all the different pins, and thought it was only Halloween items...
Are you interested in having some of this year's homemade peach jam?
Yes.
Do you like bracelets? Can you wear soft stretchy polyester ones, like zox? (zox.co) If so, what size would you prefer? (s / m / l)
Those look cool. Size M, probably. For styles, I liked Stardust, Poppies of Hope, and Continue-- maybe Selenophile.
Do you need any supplies or notions for any of your hobbies?
Probably not *need*, but always appreciate.
Do you like plushies, like Squishables?
I like plushies. Squishables are cute, but I'm not sure I would give enough love to any of those.
Do you like caramels? We have a local caramel maker who vends at our farmers markets. Any of these flavors sound good? https://jonboycaramels.com/collections/buy
I do like caramels. The Balsamic Berry sounds very intriguing.
My son makes mead, would you like to try a sample?
Yes. Also, that is so cool!
We made rose petal liqueur and lavender vanilla liqueur; are you interested in having a sample of either?
Rose petal liqueur sounds fantastic.
Is there anything specifically Pacific Northwest or Seattle themed that you would like?
Your coastline is gorgeous. I'd love a beach pic.
Maeve Chocolate (formerly Seattle Chocolates) has "seconds" bags; are you interested in some imperfect chocolates? Which flavors? https://maevechocolate.com/collections/truffle-chocolate-bars?
Sure. Hungry Blackberry, Pike's Place Espresso and Mexican Hot Chocolate sound great.
Trader Joes is getting their seasonal things in. If you don't have a TJ's by you, is there anything you want? https://www.traderjoes.com/home/discover/stories/fall-products-2025
I *do* have a Trader Joe's nearish me, and I get there at least once a month. But I would not refuse Trader Joe's Goodies. That would be silly. Plus, certain things are available at some TJ's but not others. So feel free to send me the goodies.
Most of the pumpkin offerings that are shippable are not things I can have, since they outright state they've got Allspice, or they say "spices", and I am not about that kind of surprise in my life right now. I will always take more cardamom vanilla cold brew (but it's heavy and I do fully intend to stock up while it's there), furikake, their vanilla paste, black garlic, their little seasonal candle trio with the pear something, vanilla something, and falling leaves smell delicious, and I would happily take lemon olive oil if yours still has it-- I have used ours up, and it was seasonal. Fearless Flyer said there are apple gummies, but not at ours yet.
Wyrding Studios just posted a new update. Do any of these appeal to you, witchee? https://wyrdingstudios.com/collections/in-the-waiting-woods
The vintage orange glass bead bracelet/bangle looks really pretty.
Tis the season for planner people. Are you one? If so what is your planner poison of choice and do you need/want supplies and if so, what type do you want?
I want to be a planner person. I have tried to be a planner person. I do well when things are going okay, but drop it when the clusterbomb of FUBAR invariably splooshes. Maybe I don't really want to be a planner person, but I just really like the stickers, pens, and the pretty pictures at the beginning of each month? I've done Happy Planner, and those spiral bound academic planners for school. I also occasionally try to plan my reading...
Do you feel like you need some leggings, dearest witchee? https://shopnatopia.com/collections/halloween-25
I feel like I could always use some leggings. The moonlit bats an the spiderweb bell bottoms are cute.
Dearest Witchee, I'll be in London shortly- anything specifically British you'd enjoy? This could be marmalade or tea or Marmite or gothy clothing or a Union Jack something or other. Literally anything- name it!
Tesco Blackberry Nettle infusion. Yes, that is very specific. In a magical world, also the mixed fruit trifle.
Do you prefer things to be individually wrapped so you can open them when you need a boost, or is putting them in one box unwrapped okay?
It is whatever works best for you. If you love to wrap, I will appreciate your artistry. If you are, like, "aw, hellnah" I will happily root around in unwrapped goodies.
I’m about to make myself an order here, and was wondering if anything might also appeal to you, dearest of witchee’s https://www.etsy.com/shop/khallion
I gave a fairly coherent answer in "This is Halloween", so I will add it here:
She has so many awesome things! Okay, just out of nowhere, Sebastian with the bandana over his face "the human world is a mess." Yes, it is, Sebastian. Yes, it is. Light(Galadriel), Free (Harriet Tubman), An Impromptu Surprise the postcard or sticker(the faces on the pin don't show well), You Have no Power over Me, Don't Panic, Orca-nize, Spoilers (it makes me teary, though--so maybe not). I could go for more, but it would be a loooong list.
Dearest witchee, is there anything here that catches your eye? https://ateliercoco-store.com/en-au
The calavera matryoshka are a cute mashup, but I'm not sure I would wear any of those items.
Interested in any of these? Halloween 2025 – Witch Baby Soap or here MoonaLisa: A Supernatural Clean
The Ghost Girl and Sunspell scents sound good, but I'm at a loss as to products. I don't think I've tried either company.
There are artists that sell tattoo passes, so that you can legitimately have their work tattooed. Is there anyone that you would potentially like such a pass for?
I am inkless, but such a cool idea.
Obvious question of whether you would like anything from the new Lunacy update (Black Butterfly Moon, etc.)? https://blackphoenixalchemylab.com/product-tag/september-2025-lunacy/
Vanilla-Infused Frankincense and raspberry, Black Orchid and Black Berries (so long as it does not smell like Tom Ford Black Orchid, because that is quite heinous on me), Strangled on Midsummer's Eve, and The Burning Light.
I love baking but due to my allergies, I only work with gluten and dairy free ingredients these days. While you may not have these issues, is there a baked good you would love receiving even if it is gluten and dairy free? I also only use honey, maple syrup or coconut sugar, but I'm happy to use monk fruit if you'd prefer/need.
I love baked goods, and have no qualms about them being gluten/dairy-free. Out of those sweeteners, I would most prefer honey, but I'm not dead set against either of the other ones, if that's what you want/need to use.
I grow a wide variety of herbs, are there any you need for your pantry? I have mugwort (which I can prepare for tea/spice use, bath use or smudge), thyme, winter savory, sage, various mints, rosemary, fennel (leaf and seed), and I'm certain I am forgetting somethings so feel free to ask.
I'd love any of the various mints, or whatever you think I'd like.
I do basic embroidery. Is there a simple design or motif you might like? Like bats, spiders, spooky flowers, pumpkins or other such? This will come either in a hoop frame or on a finished hoop (the back is gathered and covered with cardboard) unless you have other needs like an embroidered ribbon or handkerchief.
I love bats, and plants, or a moon and stars. Embroidery is awesome.
and another tea question, is there anything here you might like https://www.fridaytea.com/ ?
I will try to remember to check this out when I'm home from work, and get back to you.
for coffee, whole bean or ground and any particular flavor notes you like? Any roasting preferences? Yes I live in coffee snob land and these are real questions.
Depending on the quantity, probably either whole bean or super fine grind. Dark berries, full body, caramelly, nutty, or citrus notes?
Probably medium roast-- unless you have a dark roast you really like. I habe poor luck with light and dark roast, rarely finding something I love. Light roast tends to be nearly flavorless, and dark roast often comes to me as road tar or battery acid.
Maybe it's my taste buds, and not the coffee... but I had an amazing dark roast black sesame ein spanner once, and it was glorious.
Would you be interested in Halloween playing cards (bicycle brand) or a large Halloween puzzle?
No, thank you.
I am also paring down a huge Halloween decor collection is there anything you'd like to inherit?
Bats or spooky plants?
Would you like some organic catnip from my parents garden?
Definitely, yes. Mine got fried in a recent UV blast (I think I actually lost a plant), and is currently regrowing.
9/29
Would you be interested in receiving cocoa butter or bentonite clay?
No, thank you.
9/30
So of course, new question since the Weenies just dropped - what has caught your nose from the full list?
As much as I would like to say "every single bat," the ones that sound most like I would love them are Batty Lace, In Night When Colors All to black are Cast, and Air and Sunshine Galore.
I'm wanting to place an order with Paintbox Soapworks. Do you see anything you'd like?
New & Limited Edition - 2025 Weenie Collection - Page 1 - Paintbox Soapworks
Jack-of-the-Woods, Phantasma, of the Grey Hound in soap or wax melt would be lovely.
Copied this question from my Switch Witch-My Witchee doesn't seem to be interested, but might my Pumpkin like the following?
I was fortunate enough to be gifted an entire collection of the Flower Letters. It's a story told through beautifully illustrated letters, pictures, diagrams, post cards etc. One snail mail letter at a time. The letters and details are gorgeous. I've finished reading it, would you like me to pass it along to you?
I'm honestly not sure. It sounds lovely, but I don't know.
I make junk journals and paper crafts. I would probably have time to make a mini journal or a paper folio type thing. It would come decorated but with space to write and add your own touch or I could make a folio complete with address labels, stationery, stamps etc. to organize your writing goods. Would you like to receive one? My style is generally vintage but I could also do a Halloween one, winter holiday one, shabby chic or something of your suggestion.
Yes.
9/4
Anything from Haus of Gloi's fall collection https://www.hausofgloi.com/collections/fall-1 ?
Apple Milk, Autumn Bouquet, Blood Orange Marshmallow, Cozy Apple, and Little Hedgehog. Samples would be great, or a candle?
Are there any creatures, autumnal or not, real or mythological, that you feel a strong connection to?
Bats, cats, hedgehogs, otters, seals, flower crab spiders, herons, California roof rats. Mermaids.
Speaking of fandom, I am going to place an order from Karen Hallion's shop soon and wondered if there's anything my pumpkin would be interested in: https://www.etsy.com/shop/khallion
She has so many awesome things! Okay, just out of nowhere, Sebastian with the bandana over his face "the human world is a mess." Yes, it is, Sebastian. Yes, it is. Light(Galadriel), Free (Harriet Tubman), An Impromptu Surprise the postcard or sticker(the faces on the pin don't show well), You Have no Power over Me, Don't Panic, Orca-nize, Spoilers (it makes me teary, though--so maybe not). I could go for more, but it would be a loooong list.
As many of you know, one of my baking specialties is eclectic varieties of shortbread. I think I made pumpkin lavender shortbread for someone last year, I've done spiced orange, chocolate orange, lavender peppermint (a surprising hit that I now make annually). I could do something with rose, a wide assortment of spices, citrus rinds, etc. Anything sound interesting (as an early reveal day zero gift most likely)?
Rose and/or citrus rind sound amazing. But I trust your expertise, if you have something in mind. Just maybe not lavender-- or a pumpkin spice mix because of the doom of Allspice hiding in everything.
Do you burn candles / would you like to receive one?
Yes/ sure.
Is there anything you'd like from Lush?
(I have a whole slew of things from recent sales, like gift boxes with Sleepy scented products. They are good until 2026.)
Is there anything Emperor of Ice Cream scented? Or any of the massage/moisturizer bars, Buffy the Backside Slayer... but I'd probably love anything without Laureths. I haven't been to Lush in over a decade.
Are you interested in having some of this year's homemade peach or (some kind of berry) jam?
I love jam, sure.
Do you like plushies, like Squishables?
I like plushies, I'm not sure on any Squishables, specifically. But, if you think I might like it, I probably will.
Do you like caramels? We have a local caramel maker who vends at our farmers markets. Any of these flavors sound good? https://jonboycaramels.com/collections/buy
Yes; Balsamic Berry and maybe Molasses Ginger?
My son makes mead, would you like to try a sample? Samples are in recycled nip bottles, about 50ml - OR I could do a 5 to 12oz.
Technically he makes a lot of "melomel" which is mead with fruit (blackberry, huckleberry, blueberry, raspberry) and sometimes "cyser" which is a melomel made specifically from apples. Also sometimes he does "metheglin" which is mead made with spices and/or herbs -- like chocolate orange peel (made with cacao nibs from Theo Chocolates.) I keep trying to get him to make a rose or lavender vanilla bean one for me.
I would try any of those, and the other people in my home like mead, if I didn't. But I could also cook with it. Thank you for the awesome "types" mini-lesson. Now I know what one of the provisioning items in my game is meant to be.
We made rose petal liqueur and lavender vanilla liqueur; are you interested in having a sample of either? Samples are in recycled nip bottles, about 50ml - OR I could do a 5 to 12oz.
Roses and lavender are both from our organic garden, no spray.
I would love a rose liqueur sample.
Is there anything specifically Pacific Northwest or Seattle themed that you would like? Local coffee, smoked salmon (vacuum sealed and shelf stable), local tea (Friday Afternoon Tea, Market Spice, etc.), local chocolate (Theo Chocolates, Maeve Chocolates, Boehm's Chocolates, Frans (also salted caramels), etc.), Huckleberry scented or flavored things, lavender scented or flavored things (there are SO MANY lavender farms here), honey, Seattle mug/shot glass/postcard/keychain, blown glass ornament or pike place pig, spice from spiceology, Bigfoot / sasquatch related items, Dick's Drive In kitsch, grocery bag that has PNW on it, something from Pike Place Market or the Space Needle, Liberty Orchards items (like aplets and cotlets), etc.
All of this sounds amazing. I would love to try the smoked salmon, or anything super local. The internet has two differing definitions for aplets: one is some kind of pasty thing? and the other one is like Turkish delight? I'd eat the Turkish Delight kind in a heartbeat. I don't think pasties would make it intact.
Maeve Chocolate (formerly Seattle Chocolates) has "seconds" bags; are you interested in some imperfect chocolates? Which flavors? https://maevechocolate.com/collections/truffle-chocolate-bars?
The Blackberry one, coffee, toffee, malt balls, or Mexican hot chocolate.
Do you have a favorite kind of truffle or "candy counter" piece that you like? (Turtles, seafoam, orange jelles, peanut butter cups, butter creams, clusters, chews, chocolate covered fruit or nuts, espresso beans, fudge, malt balls, english toffee, marzipan, rocky road, etc.)
Umm, from See's, I like rum nougat, the brown sugar covered in chocolate, and apricot delights? I love fruit jellies-- they were my great grandmother's favorite, and she loved them, even when she forgot most other things but my name. Oh, hey! I like seafoam, it was just called honeycomb sponge when I had it (and it was not spongey, which was weird-- but it did look like couch cushion).
If you're sugar-free, do you want chocolate sweetened with maltitol or other alcohol type sweeteners? How about stevia? Boehm's has a selection of https://boehmscandies.com/product-category/sugar-free/.
I am not sugar free. I am not a fan of most alternative sweeteners, because there is usually so much of them in there that it goes beyond sweet and into nasty bitter residue territory. I am *specifically* looking at you, Stevia and Sucralose.
But, if you've got sugar-free things that don't do that, I'm up for trying them.
How many food items would be too many for your package? If it's all different brands of chocolates from Seattle, honey, mead, liqueur, caramels, jam, etc. is this a bad thing?
It can be all food items, and I would be super pleased. It can be no food items, and I would be super pleased.
One clear advantage with all food is that it will get eaten and not contribute to my hoard of shiny things-- although the trade-off is likely to be new cravings for something that is hard to find around me. Hmm....
I think I have no strong preference as to number or percentage, but I would definitely not be unhappy with a box of only yummy food adventures.
(I don't think these were for me, but I'm answering them anyway, because it is fun.)
Do you need any storage for BPAL bottles or imps?
I don't *need* BPAL storage boxes, but I always enjoy them.
Is there a tarot deck calling your name?
Is there a tarot deck that isn't, is my real question. I think of tarot decks as 78 piece collections of art that I can also play with for insight. And I am all about pretty pictures. I think one of the insanely long Amazon wishlists has some decks on it. I also love oracle decks.
Could you please be more specific about what kinds of socks you enjoy wearing?
I enjoy socks that have natural fibers and are sturdy, because calloused feet and tile floor are sock eaters. Also, as soft of a toe seam as possible, because when those get the wrong way (especially in your shoe when you can't remove your shoe and fix it) it is scream worthy. I like super thin socks and super fluffy socks, and like it when my socks don't ride down into my shoe.
I would enjoy wearing socks that made your feet feel better over a long day-- like massagey socks(not compression socks-- like thrombo-guards, but socks). I don't think those exist, though. But it would be awesome.
Would you be interested in any Tokidoki? https://www.tokidoki.it/ My kiddo collected for awhile and we have numerous dupes of older series that might love to tag along in your package.
Sure! I'd love a mermicorno, or the botanical harmony ones. I have most of one of the cherry blossom unicorno sets, but I honestly don't remember which one. I'd be up for any flower or plant-themed 'cornos, or any of the kitty themed ones from the other series (or any animal cacti).
I'm one of those maker people.
How would you feel about a set of nice long armwarmer mitts? I make them from thrifted sweaters. Wearable art. Any preferred colors? I have a new design in my sketchbook, that I'd love to make for you.
This is totally awesome. I'd love a pair. blue-greens, or seasonal oranges, or just greens, or "fall" colors, or neutrals. I'm open, really. Armwarmers are great.
1) Does anything, scent and / or product-wise, catch your eye from the Haus of Gloi summer drop? (https://www.hausofgloi.com/collections/summer) [you're free to pick stuff NOT from Summer as well, of course! ]
Beguiled, The Briar Path, Cottage Flowers, Azure Dragon, and Zephyr sound wonderful-- and perhaps Selkie (I'm a sucker for Selkies). I'm not too familiar with their B&B stuff, but am always open to scrubs, soaps, and would be happy with samples of perfume or hair oil, too.
2) Yes, the rumors are true- I'll be in Paris this summer! Tell me up to five things you'd be happy to get from there, including any specific teas from Dammann Freres, my favorite french tea shop! (https://www.dammann.fr/en/#)
First off, bony voyage! I hope you have an exceptionally amazing time, VioletChaos!
Answering the question: Any of the jasmines, Jardin du Luxembourg, and Osmanthe D'Or jumped out at me. So many gorgeous-sounding teas...
I recently discovered Khamilaluna and plan to place an order soon to get a present for my roommate. Is there anything you'd like from them?
O.O All of the body creams, One Starry Night, Tangerine Dreams, Island Nectar, and Oatmeal Strawberry soaps, the Raspberry and cucumber scrubs. Bookmarking this site now...
Early July, I will also be taking a trip, but to nowhere so flashy as Paris. I'm going back to the woods. However, middle of nowhere Mississippi does have one advantage - I can probably do some wildcrafting while I'm home. Dear Swapee, is there any small gift from mother nature that you'd like me see if I can source for you from old forests? Obviously no promises; but if I don't know what to look for, I certainly won't find.
That sounds wonderful. Hope you have a vibrant, wonderful time reconnecting!
After thinking on it, if there were anything to catch your eye out there that you felt "Oh, that would be cool for Usagi!" then I would like that. Otherwise, if you happened across a plant or tree seed that would survive hot, hot summers, and fairly cool winters, I would love to try to grow something from native to there-- non invasive, of course. Please don't send Kudzu. While I'm pretty sure the desert would fry it, better not to risk that... ? Although, a wildcrafter kudzu food or B&B thing might be cool. It's seems like an interesting plant.
Also, pictures. Pictures of the nature would be lovely.
Also, second question, ring sizes, obviously fingers are all different sizes, even on the same hand - do you wear rings on all your fingers? how about a range smallest to largest?
I mainly wear rings on my right middle finger, pointer, and ring, and left middle finger. Occasionally I were a ring on my right pinkie. I think I did a range in the questionnaire... But, more specifically: pinkie 5.5-6, ring 7, middle and pointer 8? I think my thumb is an 8.5, just to have all the digits on there.
If your Sprite were to gift you magical items or workings... a) Would you be interested in that? b) If so, what intention(s) would you appreciate most?
a) Yes, that would be awesome, and b) healing, strength, adaption, perseverance-- not necessarily for me, but for the environment and my plants and trees in particular. Our effect on the environment and the weather pattern fall out has been a bit stressful on the living things around here.
Would you be interested in a set of (rpg) dice? If so, what colors/aesthetic?
Is it wrong that I don't tabletop, but would love some dice? The more-sided the merrier! I would love any dice in clear or translucent, with things inside.
What's your favorite creature?
Nature: Hedgehogs, cats, bats, California roof rats, seals, otters, sea dragons, jellyfish, PYGMY HIPPOOOOS; I met the most adorable tiny bearded dragon in Petsmart today... I like animals, in general.
Supernatural: Dragons, Kelpies, Frank, and most of the other Beasts in the Fantastic Beasts movies,
Humanoid supernatural: Mermaids, Selkies, Domovoi, Rusalka, Dryads, Naiads, Nereids, Fae. I'm very much Faerytale people positive.
Do you like reading comics? If you haven't really read 'em, would you be interested in receiving a few that match your book genre preferences?
Yes, I like reading comics, graphic novels, manga, manwha, and most anything with either pretty pictures or interesting stories. Yes, I would love comics I have not read-- though I do have a significant backlog of manga right now.
I'm headed to Puerto Rico in July - anything particularly interesting you would like from there?
Wow! Have a wonderful trip! I would love to see pictures of the beaches, or the plants.
Would you be interested in receiving a small bottle of home infused whiskey aged from commercially produced moonshine? Any particular flavors you might enjoy (examples include orange chai or cinnamon chocolate or hot peppers)?
If it would be good to bake or cook with, certainly, your suggestions sound aromatic and lovely.
Would you be interested in homemade shortbread that fits your flavor preferences?
I *would*, but we are heading into the warm time of year-- and by warm I mean hovering in the 110* for weeks at a time. Anything that is meltable will likely melt before I can get to it. On reflection, please, no shortbread.
If your bday is during the swap, how are you planning to celebrate?
My birthday is not during the swap, just a lot of unbirthdays.
Likewise, how do you celebrate relevant spiritual holidays in this time period?
I'll be marking Midsummer.
Anything you want from the UK?
I would, but those things are rather meltable (see: Cadbury's Marvelous Creations jelly popping candy bar). If, for some reason, you happen into a Tesco, I would adore a box of their Blackberry Nettle tea/infusion, if they still carry it.
Seeds, y/n?
Seeds are always a yes.
Are you interested in skincare/shampoo/conditioner?
Skincare: always. Shampoo and Conditioner: no, thank you.
Are you interested in tights? If so, what thickness, style, and size?
Footless tights, or leggings, sure. I think M/L, US. I'm open to all styles. Although for styles, nothing with nudity? I went to work with cherubs on my leggings once, and the children kept asking why I had a naked baby on my tights.
Do you use tarot decks? Would you like to receive more - and if so, can you list the ones you already have?
I love tarot decks and oracle cards. I have Dragon Tarot, Faery Wicca, Old Path, Wildwood, Llewellyn, Golden Art Nouveau, Egyptian, an Ancient China themed one (some of these are packed up, and I don't remember their official titles), some generic ones from Barnes &Noble. I've probably missed a couple.
What do you think of the art on this website? https://www.printisdead.co.uk/
The aesthetic is gorgeous. I like the Black Cat, Starlight Witch's Cat, and the Star Mushrooms the best.
Is loose leaf tea good, or do you prefer bagged?
Loose leaf tea is great. But bagged is fine, too.
I make arm warmers. I make them from sweaters I thrifted. They can be all one color, or stripes of different colors. They can be long, to the elbows, or shorter.
If you would like a pair, tell me your favorite colors. Solids are more generally elegant, Stripes can be as wildly funky as you wish. Long? Short? Cashmere? Tell me your fingerless mitts arm warmer dreams.
That is so cool! My arm warmer collection has been going unloved for a while. But fingerless gloves/mitts would be awesome for winter. I'm open to all the colors, or stripes. The one thing is they would need to be machine washable on warm.
6/2/22
PBSW Summer collection is live!!! Anything catch your eye?
Scents:
Crystalcore
Hammocks and Holystones
Red Cow
The Longest Day
and from the not summer collection:
Wayfinder
Capybaras and Yuzu
Rhuby
formats:
soaps, sorbetto, oil. Sample or full-size, both awesome.
6/4/22
It's farmers market season in town and I have loads of lovely local artisans to shop from. Would you be interested in items from any of the following?
The Rod Homestead (I love this one I helped fund her commercial kitchen)
Well, now I'm hungry! The Raspberry Blood Orange and Grenadine simple syrups sound amazing.
Working Class Coffee
Their mission statement is awesome. I don't see anything that catches my eye.
Philly Nuts
Pine nuts would be awesome.
222 Creations
Very cute, but probably would not wear
Carol's Epiphany
The stamped raven and tree pendants are beautiful, and the little flower baubles; I'm intrigued by the idea of a leather ring. But I probably would not wear these.
6/5/22
I am learning to do embroidery. Would you possibly like a simple hand embroidered piece?
Wow! Embroidery is such a great skill. I'm in awe of anyone with the patience and the skill to work a fine hand.
If you would like this is there a simple favorite flower or summer symbol, like a bee?
If you were so inclined, I'd love a tiny embroidery-- stars, or waves or a little sprig of this:
Why is it so big?!!
What kind of sprite would you prefer? A ninja or to know the ID right away?
Dear Sprite, your spriteliness is entirely up to you. You need to be comfortable and have fun, too.
While I'd love to know specifically whom to thank at the end of the swap, if being a ninja is what your heart desires, I am content with putting oodles of gratitude out into the universe to an anonymous person (I wanted to use the word 'oodles'; it's not around much anymore).
6/6/22
Are you ok with shunga label art (bpal?)
I am fine with shunga art-- unless it is on wearables. In which case, I'm fine with it on other people, but would not get use out of it, because I work with children, and that would not end well (see: cherub leggings above). I will, one day, have a poster of the Dancing Koi label, because it it awesome and makes me laugh.
I dye yarn. Is custom yarn of interest to you?
Yes.
- If so, colors? I have various weights of wool, sport and dk cotton, cotton thread in 3/2 and 5/2, and light fingering weight bamboo rayon that dyes like a dream
All the colors! But especially blue-greens and golden yellows. Oo, or orange... or maybe ultraviolet... So, yeah. All the colors.
Any fiber is great, though I admit a special fondness for bamboo.
My European travels are expanding! Anything you want from Portugal or Berlin???
Probably nothing that would travel well. But, if you happen to be my Sprite, then I would love for you to find and try the famous Portuguese custard tarts that the nuns make (pais de nata, if tarts are your thing, otherwise nevermind) and then tell me what you thought of them. Most important of all, have an amazing adventure!
My friend makes cool art with garbage, is there anything here you might like?
https://www.garbageforgood.com/
That is so cool! I might like a pin. Or if there is an artist bio brochure about how your friend started and why they create their art this way, I'd love to have something like that to take to school and show the kids. Some of them already do upcycling kinds of things, and I think your friend and their vocation would be really inspirational to a lot of them.
6/8/22
Would you like items related to your astrological sign and if so what is it?
Sure, I like the little bow and arrow for Sagittarius, or if you make/find something with the constellation on it, that's awesome, also-- or, like, your interpretation. That would be cool!
My birthday is December 16, so there's also some people that say my sign is really that secret caduceus sign(Ophiuchus) that they put in between Sagittarius and Capricorn because of a change in astronomy since astrological signs were invented(or something like that).
I'm a Sheep/Ram in Eastern, and I do love sheep (I think sheep are tied with geese for my favorite farm animal).
On more unusual signs:
I'm not sure of my Mayan sign, because it tells me different things depending on the site. I was either a crocodile, or possible a peacock. Those are two *very* different things.
My Babylonian sign is, apparently, Pabilsag, and the symbol(Anzu-bird) is described as something like Frank from Fantastic Beasts-- which I am totally cool with.
What do you think of plushies?
I love plushies, all kinds of plushies.
Are there any Korean or Japanese food/craft/self-care items you would be interested in in receiving?
Tea, candy, spices, furikake-- always interested in trying new things. I'm going to try to make Kongjang, so if you happen to know of particularly spectacular dried black soybeans somewhere, please let me know.
Is there anything for your garden or houseplants that you need, or would like (tiny, hand thrown cachepot for a prized astrophytum, etc.), or are you proudly black thumb and shun any plant that isn't resin?
For my garden, solar light things are always cool, metal or ceramic plant name picks, hardy bulbs or seeds, squirrel deterrent ( )... As far as houseplants go, hangy things or hooks, tiny blibbets to decorate pots (I've got some itty bitty hedgehogs and figurines that hang off the lips of pots). I would love to say plants or cuttings themselves, but the extent to which they would be horribly dead by the time they got here is just way too cruel for that. I ordered my wish list rose in May (when it was only in the 80s), and the box-- when I opened it, direct from our awesome UPS person (so this is totally not on them)-- had a waft of what I would describe as infrared sauna air come out of it. Thank goodness rugosas are so hardy.
How many books is too many books?
There is no such thing as too many books, only not enough space.
6/13/22
I’m knitting up washcloths right now. Would you like some?
Sure! I like to wash things... my face, the dishes. So long as they are washable, they will be appreciated.
any spices you need/want? I’m fleshing out a Penzey's order!!
I have no experience with Penzey's, but always appreciate spices. And from the sound of comments, they are fair trade and ecologically mindful. I am totally down.
Your feelings on chocolate? Milk chocolate, Dark chocolate, White chocolate? with or without nuts? How about truffly goodness?
I love chocolate, but not Hershey's. Unfortunately, chocolate will not survive the mail this time of year, unless it is in a jar. Tempering can only protect it so far, sadly.
Do you want anything for your vehicle? Like bumper stickers or magnets?
No, thank you.
There is a Japanese street fair this weekend I'm going to try and hit up. Sadly I can't send you any fresh/hot treats from the food vendors; but there's often a lot of little other kinds of treats - any interest in Japanese fashion-ish items? (kanzashi hair pins, and other things made form old kimono fabric, fans, tenugui, etc?)
Anything with kimono fabric sounds awesome! Or anything with maneki neko. Most importantly, just go and have fun; stay hydrated, eat a taiyaki or a shave ice, and enjoy yourself!
I am afraid to send chocolate in this heat. What other things might you enjoy?
Gourmet lollipops? Handmade Marshmallows (not by me LOL)? Flavored cotton candy? other ideas?
Any of the above sound awesome (particularly cotton candy), dried fruit or fruit leather, dry goods mixes to make my own thing once it arrives, spices, Koolaid packets, recipes for your favorite sweet treat. I am pretty good with anything that won't be destroyed by a 120* mailbox.
do you have any reservations about wearing leather, like in an accessory??
Leather is fine.
So I took a "viking knitting" class (which is really wire weaving) and can now make necklaces and bracelets. Would you be interested in either one?
IF SO
What color wire would you like? (silver, gold, copper, blue, purple, yellow, green orange, black, turquoise, pink, so many colors.) I have THIS PACK among others.
What length would you want (on either or both?)
1) that looks *awesome*. 2) any color is fine, but if you are asking, copper, orange, and blue-green would top my list. I'm not sure about lengths, anything beyond 7.5" should fit somewhere?
What kind of fasteners do you like best (lobster claw, toggle clasp, magnetic?) and color of fasteners? (silver, gunmetal, copper, gold?)
- some of the toggle clasps come in cool shapes.
magnetic is cool, or hook and eye. But anything, really.
Do you think a larger chunky one like a torc or a slimmer one? I can draw the wire down to different sizes with my draw plate.
either/or.
I'll be trying to keep up with the questions asked on here. If I miss something, just smack me(or, you know, send an ecard). I will remedy the situation immediately.
First, some wishlists. These are really only to give you an idea of the really random stuff I might like, and in no way an advocacy to buy things.
Etsy
Amazon If this is wonky, I'm sorry. I've never actually shopped on Amazon, and only made the list because ebay/half wouldn't let me share.
And here is my Deviantart faves, for more styles/themes/etc. that I like. Be warned, there is a bit of nudity, and it's a little outdated.
I have packed these with random things of awesome so you have the broadest possible idea of things I like.
Baked Goods: Are delicious?
Treats for Family and/or Pets(pamilets?): Certainly in no way necessary or expected, but there are some kitties here that might appreciate a helping of catnip, or fun toys-- should my fabulous Witch feel so inclined. Please, no food items, though. I've got two cats who have been in hospital, and one who is rather large. Anything not meat is being kept to an absolute minimum.
I honestly have no idea what anyone(myself included) would get for the humans in my vicinity.
samples: Unless it's something I know I love, I appreciate the freedom of samples very much. But I have a thing for bottles. Ultimately, whatever my Witch feels works will be best, even if that is no samples(and trust me, that is absolutely fine as well, since I have a ton of scents to get through still ).
Groupons: I think I grasp what these are, but have no experience with them. I also live in BFE, and don't get out much... I'm sorry. Otherwise that would be a totally awesome thing to give!
T-Shirt size: is iffy. I have a large chest but smaller shoulders, and it tweeks me when the sleeve seam hangs off my shoulder; partially because it's uncomfortable, partially because I look like a potato. I usually wear small or(<- is changed due to recent clothes shopping, and the realization that I already look like a potato O.o ) medium t-shirts, fitted/stretchy, with a slightly larger neckhole, and no logo, unless it is dyed in, because of image cracking.
Pajama Bottoms: are made of WIN. cotton/flannel is my favorite, Large(maybe XL), with a drawstring. Because I like to swim in them, but I would rather they didn't fall off my booty.
Mix CDs?: music is Love. It's life, too, and also cookies.
Halloween plans: I'll probably be staying home, dressing up, and handing out candy. That's pretty much the usual for me. But! It gives me first dibs on the Halloween candy. The Dots are MIIINEEEE!!!
I will also be on the lookout for a scary movie to watch. Or three. That way I can get both classics and newer things. Hmm...
Social Networking: I've been accused of becoming a hermit several times already this year. I will work on this, honest. Then I will post links in here.
Girliness: I don't consider myself particularly girly. I'm a girl. But those two have different meanings to me. I have some pink stuff, but don't actively look for it. In fact, when I end up with pink things, it's generally because it's a great pattern/cut/design and happens to be pink. I do like to wear skirts and dresses, but sometimes lack the ambient modesty level to not embarrass others while wearing them.
Jane Austen: Yes. I believe I own copies of most of them, but any Austen Related stuff, quotes, picture links, etc. is wonderful. I love Regency era clothing. I can't say I'm very positive towards ...and Zombies, but I haven't read it. I may never read it. I was told it basically just parsed up the original text and inserted zombie action, which is significantly less cool than what I had imagined upon first hearing of it. Also, that author seems to be doing the same thing to all kinds of other classics-- I just saw somethng about 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, and I admit to finding it slightly offensive.
Tarot: I read for myself(and sometimes friends), and I collect decks. If my Witch- or someone e knows- were so inclined, I'd enjoy a reading.
My favorite deck is the Dragon Tarot, and sometimes the Faery Wicca tarot. It has the most beautiful representation of the Tower I've ever seen in a tarot deck, and it's based on Celtic tales.
Which Hogwart's House would you be sorted into?: I think I've had each House come up at least once in various quizzes. But the quiz linked in the SW thread says Gryffindor, so let's go with that.
David Tennant, Alan Rickman, Winchester Boys: No, thank you. But if they were single and amiable, I wouldn't say 'no' to Lucas Bryant, Colin Ferguson, or Hugh Jackman(or at least the characters they play on Haven, Eureka, and various movies[Kate and Leopold, aww].
Oh, Dear Witch, if you *do* like David Tennant--and have not yet seen-- here is a clip of him and Davina McCall on Mastermind for Comic Relief 2009.
Things for Cosplay/costuming: I'm not cosplaying right now, but if you happen to run across a good Beast(kuroshitsuji) corset, a link would be fabulously awesome. I modded one last year, and it looked pretty good, but offered no support. In the meantime, some friends and I are hoping to go to the steampunk exhibition in March next year, and steampunky bits and bobs are always appreciated.
I only bellydance at home for fun, but I'd love anything I could practice with/in! I like dressing up.
TV Guilty Pleasures: I don't think I have any. I fully own my fandom. Besides, we don't have TV, per se. So all my show watching is done on Hulu. The closest thing to a guilty pleasure was a month or so ago, when I watched all the available episodes of "Losing It with Jillian." It was just really great to see people go for a goal and succeed.
Update: I have found one: Destination Truth: it's the kind of show that has me yelling 'you are retarded and disrespectful' at my monitor. But they go all these great places, which keeps me watching. I just wasn't watching recently, because they had done something ultimately retarded and disrespectful, and so I didn't watch for the better part of a year. I've blocked out what it was. But they were going to Pompeii, and I got sucked back in. Yeah. I really hope it's just how they edit the show.
DVD format: I prefer widescreen, when available.
MP3s vs. CD: either or, really.
lip balms: are great! Original(peppermint) Burt's Bees is my favorite, and I've been liking Eos lately. I'm not fond of ones containing petrolatum, but I'm up for most all natural lipbalms.
knit items: would love them. I do crochet, but am not very skilled with knitting(yet). The effort and artistry behind receiving something handmade always makes it really special.
tarts: I dont' use them. I have a few candles that rarely get lit, and that's about it.
body mods: I don't have any, or plan to. My sister has a whole lot of beautiful skin art, a beauty mark stud under her lip, and a bunch of ear holes, though.
booze: I don't drink. But only because, of the myriad things I've tried, they have tasted foul-- except Jaegger Meister, which tasted like old time cough syrup, but unfortunately made me ill.
favorite artist or art style: artists- Stephanie Pui-Mun Law, Josephine Wall, John Waterhouse, Brian Froud, and Arthur Rackham to name a few. styles-- pre-Raphaelite, art nouveau...I'm bad with styles. I like botanical drawings, fantasy, aquatic themes, knotwork, several manga artists' styles. formats--watercolor, pen and ink, sketch, photography. I like stuff.
anytime snack: all types of goldfish crackers. Walnuts, seaweed paper, and--unfortunately-- a wide variety of chocolates and cookies. But since I eat them so quickly, then they are gone, and I can't have more until I drag my booty to the store.
Nail polish: I like it, but am not very good with it.
What hobby/craft would you like to learn?: spinning, beadwork, basketweaving, bookmaking, scuba diving, making woodblocks, glassblowing, jewelry making. I'm up for new and interesting things!
phobias, squicks, and other "bad things": no real phobias. Maggots and mold are definitely squickful. Anything involving malicious violence-- especially towards children and animals-- is extremely upsetting. Action movies and martial arts type stuff is fine, however. And I have nothing against bad people being maimed.
Do you wear makeup?: I love mineral eyeshadow, and I wear mineral powder foundation, when I need to. I usually tend more towards balm, gloss, or stain on my lips.
How concrete is your Etsy favorites list?: A lot of it is just 'Oo, that's nice.' So if you find something similar or can make something, that is just as awesome--if not moreso. The only non-negotiable things are ingredients. There are a couple of things I'm allergic to, so if it has that, I won't be able to use it. But there are plenty of people around here who can, and would love it. Giving it to them would make me just as happy. So, in reality, you don't really have to worry about it.
Halloween Decorations: cute, creepy, funny, it's all great.
ceramics: would be lovely, especially if they are also useful.
mortar and pestle: love them ,have three or four, would always like more.
Disney Films: the Little Mermaid and Sleeping Beauty are my favorite, but Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast, and Mulan are also great. I haven't seen Frog Prince(yet), I'm very much looking forward to Tangled. Not so enthused over Pocahontas, the Lion King, or any of the Toy Story movies.
Tech: I've got a computer on Windows 7, DVD player, PS2, Original NES(somewhere), and a Nintendo DS.
custom icons: would be awesome.
Socks?: I like socks; especially, ankle, knee, and over-the knee.
What's your comfort when sick/depressed/in pain?: Singing along to rippingly emotional music(Tori, Ani, opera), chocolate, mint tea, going into the garden and zoning out, reading.
Favorite Halloween or scary movies?:
Resident Evil: Apocalypse
Bram Stoker's Dracula(but I consider it a romance movie...)
Dracula(1931, even with bats on strings, Bela Lugosi was,is,and always will be rivetting)
Silent Hill
In the Mouth of Madness
the Gift
What Lies Beneath(okay, it's more of a suspense, but it has supernatural elements)
Bless the Child
Rose Red
Shaun of the Dead(yeah, not really a scary movie)
Army of Darkness?
Watcher in the Woods
It
The Haunting(1963, out of the films on this list, I think this one is probably the creepiest)
Halloween themed movies: the Halloween Town series, Mr. Boogedy, Monster Squad, Nightmare Before Christmas,Rocky Horror Picture Show(can you ever have too much fabulous?), Waxworks, Sleepy Hollow
scary books: Dracula. I like ghost stories, but nothing that involves loads of gore, or malicious violence. Plot over plasma!
Resonant Symbols: stars-- for hope, and the Orin(double twined ouroborus on the cover of the book in the Neverending Story), which is the only thing I've ever considered getting indelibly etched on my skin.
favorite Halloween candy: probably the little boxes of Dots. They had ghost dots last year, which were awesome , because they all looked the same, but were different flavors.
rereading books: I don't do it very often. My most favorite of favorite books are the only ones I've ever reread. Dracula, Firebrand, LotR, the Hobbit, Farthest Away Mountain, and a bunch of children's books. Fairytales don't count, though, right? I reread those all the time, and I can probably tell you oral versions of most of them.
what fantasy person/thing would you be?: probably a mermaid, or a sorceress-- preferrably a mermaid sorceress, with non-restricted landleg ability. I don't think I'd want to be any specific person, but I might like a vacation home in Xanth.
What historical period would you like to live in?: I think I know too much about most of them to want to stay there indefinitely(and, indoor plumbing), but if I had to pick maybe, Oracle at Delphi, scribe in Ancient Egypt, Court Lady in Heian Japan, or a miko or geisha in later times, Classical India--possibly a dancer, oh! I might like to be in Venizia to see Veronica Franco do her thing. It would also be incredibly awesome to covertly go back and observe Pictish culture for a while(but I would need an invisibility cloak...).
Comics: I'm really more of a manga/manwha kind of girl. But a long time ago, I used to read X-Men and Elfquest. Favorite manga: Samurai Deeper Kyo, Demon Diary, Dazzle, Yami no Matsuei, Sailor Moon, Kuroshitsuji, Bride of the Water God, Yumekui Kenbun, and a whole bunch(like Karneval and Pandora Hearts) that I just haven't been keeping up with lately, which is sad. I would like to start reading Girl Genius. One of my best friends is on about that one all the time, but it's online, and there is just a massive backlog to catch up to the plot. So I added the first compilation to my wishlist.
Any comics or manga/manwha my witch thinks fall in line with my likes I'd love links to. I will get back to reading things again! Soon, I hope. My brain is atrophying from lack of escape...
Short stories and films: Interesting. "Rappaccini's Daughter" by Nathaniel Hawthorne, is actually one of my favorites from when I was a kid, and a big part of why I went for BPAL. Robot Carnival is a series of animated shorts from Japan which is amazing.
favorite baked goods/homemade treats: cookies, caramels. I used to make crumble as a comfort food.
Would you be interested in a birth chart?:Sure! Even if the one thing I saw said that I'm a mean miserly person because I have something with Capricorn. I think I'm kind of at odds with my star-given personality. It would be cool to look at similarities and differences.
What movies scared you as a child?: I got to see only-the-first-half of It when I was ten, and that was super special, definitely with the added bonus of it being a sleepover and having to sleep next to a round, red nightlight in a strange house right after. The Child-catcher from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang freaked me out; he's still creepy now, but I want to find him and smack him. The Skeksis stripping scene in Dark Crystal(one of my favorite movies ever, though), and the bad toy scene in A Mouse and his Child. That always freaked me out as a child.
Name a couple of sites you frequent, other than this one: Etsy, Ebay, Deviantart, Hulu, Animesuki. Okay, that's more than a couple.
currently learning: I pretend to learn Japanese. I have three billion resources. What really happens is I make fun lesson plans for one of my friends who is trying to learn. She's doing extremely well, and I'm really proud of her for keeping up her motivation, despite a hectic work and personal life. Me, I have no motivation. I miss my chance to go to Japan, because-- we won't talk about that. It will just make me bitter. Someday, I will have motivation again. I will probably also be fifty, but oh well. ;p
Favorite muppets: That's hard! I love them all. Maybe.. the Swedish Chef and Miss Piggy? Bunsen and Beaker were pretty hilarious, too. Yeah, they're all awesome. Pigs in SPAAAAAAAACE!!!
If you could have a magical creature for a pet...: a dragon? I little tiny dragon, or one that could change size? It would make feeding it so much easier. I'd probably like having lots of magical creature friends better though. I'd need some intense telepathy skills to go with that.
any inconvenient package delivery time?: Someone is here at all times, so no worries.
What would your daemon/patronus be?: Awesome!
Steampunk?: Yea, all the way! I like the fashion aesthetic, the idea of Victorian Sci-Fi, and shiny things. I love shiny things.
honeycrisp apples: sound delicious. The orchard 40 minutes from us doesn't have those; they *do* have JonaGold. But the internet says they won't be ready until October. Which is such crack, since they were ready the first week of September last year, and we haven't had any massive seasonal variation this year. There was even a late frost last year... Where are the delicious apples??? *ahem*
receiving knitted items: YES! no fiber allergies. Any of my favorite colors-- heck any colors. Whatever you are inspired to make.
Gift certificates: physical/email?: either/or.
favorite Yankee Candle? Other brands?: I must admit to not being a big Yankee Candle person; indeed not such a big candle burner. Pumpkin Spice? I do like the Kohl's brand candles in pomegranate tea, mediterranean morning, and Bamboo jasmine(or is this Chesapeake Bay?). Oh, and Christmas tree. I do actually burn candles around Christmas and Halloween. I forgot about that.
Zuni animal fetish: I don't know... someone on the thread mentioned something about Akita statuary, but that's not traditional, I'm assuming. If you think I could use one, I will cherish it.
glowinthedark radishes: look awesome, but I have not the pierced ears.
what places do you visit that you'd like giftcards to?: B&N, Starbucks, home depot, lowe's (I like plants),Ross, does Trader Joe's do giftcards? Ross, lots of online place might be nice, like Adagio or other tea places. You know, whatever you feel is fabulous I will probably be thrilled with.
cake or frosting?: unless it's being homemade or at some kind of bakery or patisserie, probably neither. I do occasionally think I want the frosting that the Pillsbury dough Boy hawks in his little cardboard cylinders. And then I remember it is wrong and unhealthy, and makes me unhappy. I like marzipan as frosting.
cake truffles: sure!
Are you interested in mini bottles(under 100ml for hand luggage) of bath and body products?: no thank you, my lauryl/laureth allergy kind fo precludes cool tiny samples. I used to like them.
Vampire shows, literature, etc? Yay or nay?Dracula, Carmilla, old creepy vampire stuff. Blood and Roses--a 1960s movie(extremely) losely based on Carmilla-- is cheeztastic LOVE. Forever Knight(Yes, I am one with the cheez) is awesome. I'm not into Anne Rice, I've lost interest in Anita Blake(why the orgy pronz, why?), and I haven't read Twilight(yet, they just sit there waiting to be read). I am totally blanking on some other show that was about vampires that was good. oh well.
If you play console video games, what game systems do you have and what games would you love to have? PC,PS2,NES(8bit),DS. I put some games in my Amazon list thing. I would like Kingdom Hearts II, because my copy doesn't work. Thank you, Gamestop. Also, any games for my DS. I have four: Ninja Reflex, Spyro(the last one, which is insanely short and disappointing on DS, but awesome on PS), Elite Beat Agents, and an RPG I can't remember the name of from Japan.
How do you all feel about flowers and plants? Flower and plant seeds? Drawings of flowers or plants? Pressed flowers? Flowers and plants are awesome and fantastic, and I must apologize because there are a ton of seed packets on my wishlists, mostly because the plants looked pretty. So anythign flower and plant related is going to be a definite hit.
How do you feel about marzipan? Mmmm. Especially the dark chocolate covered kind, or when it is filled pastry.
If you could have 3 BPAL bottles fall (gently) out of the sky right this second that you've been looking for or pining for - which 3 would they be? Umm, I'm beginning to realize just how much BPAL I have and how seldom I actually remember to wear it, but... Succubus(just the empty bottle would be fine, I'm hoarding my two imps), Fairy Wine, Hanami maybe?
Are there any international treats that you love and have a hard time finding? Holy cow yes. Dutch licorice(likethe kind made from licorice not anise),salmiak,black currant lemon Fanta, revels, wine gums, and the list goes on and on... and there were once these Japanese boxes of what looked like smarties with little space monkey charms in them. I love prizes in my candy. It's double WIN! If you magicked me a dark chocolate pear ganache cake from Plaisir du Chocolat in Edinburgh, I would be stunned with joy and probably in a sugar coma within 15 minutes. But lacking magic, it is highly unlikely ever to happen. If you ever happen to be in Edinburgh, and you like delicious things, please take a moment to check it out. There may even still be an Italian gelatto/sorbet parlor next door, if that's more your speed. For some reason, foreign travel seems to be all about the food for me.
Is there anything from the 'Ween BPTP update that you would like but haven't ordered for yourself? I haven't ordered anything, nor do I plan to for a while. I'm a bit strapt, and money is earmarked for Witchee, bills, and Christmas--roughly in that order. ;p BPTP wishes are in my forum wishlist, but the two that are really singing to me at the moment are Sluagh and the an -tSamhuinn soap. And for some reason the Treat bath oil, even though I have no bath. I think it's just the notes sounding yummy.
If you are a crafter, would you like to receive supplies from your witch (beads, fabric, yarn/roving etc?) That would be ace. Paper(esp. marker paper), pens, markers, pencils, yarn, anything really.
Find your iPod (or other MP3 device), put it on shuffle/random. What are the first five songs to come up?
1. Le Disko- Shiny Toy Guns
2. At the End- iiO
3. Turn off the Lights- Nelly Furtado
4. Faces Like Mine- Emilie Autumn
5. Ugly- Bubba Sparxx
Soundtracks you'd like? I may need to get back to you on this.
Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to go to last.fm immediately and create an account! Download the scrobbler! Link us to your account! If you reject this assignment, maybe just tell us what your mp3 player says you listen to a lot? Here is my Pandora Profile, with quite a few stations listed on the lower left.
Any countries you're interested in? All countries are interesting! The one I'm most yearning to go to right now is Japan, followed by India, because my god daughter is there. She just turned 1, and I have a feeling I'm not going to get to meet her in person for a very long time. but that doesn't mean I can't send her presents throught the mail, right?
Would you enjoy homemade bath products (bath salts, fizzies, etc.) and/or linen sprays? Esp. if scented with some of your favorite BPAL scents? It's weird that my immediate answer to this was 'YES!' even though I don't have a bath, isn't it?
If your witch made you something and it didn't come out just right, would you still want it? Of course! Perfection is cold and sterile. I hear master potters purposely add a flaw to their work at the end, as a form of signature, and a way to give their art a soul. If you make me something, I'm going to love it.
Are you a foodie? I like to cook and to bake, and I love looking at cookbooks and new recipes; although I have to admit to a very strong propensity for letting the little directions fly out the window. I need improvisation in my food! LOL As to foodies scents, not that much. no aversion(usually), but the only food item I tend to smell like is candy, and that is wholly a reflection of body chemistry. My soul is clearly made of some kind of sugar, probably citrus based. yeah..
Any sports fans in the house? What's your favorite sport/team/player? Not so much. Dad is an all American football type guy, but we don't have TV anymore. I like to watch soccer with other people, and had the hilarious privilege of hearing all of Edinburgh roar when England lost to Portugal at Euro 2004.
For holidays, do you decorate? Would you like decorative stuff, weenie or otherwise? If so, do you lean towards the elegant, the crafty/folksy, or the more, erm, campy? I decorate for Halloween and Christmas, allowing the general fall themed things to stay up after Halloween until the Christmas decorations go up. I would love decorative stuff; especially Fall themed. We have tons of Christmas decorations(although those are always appreciated, too), and significantly less Fall ones. I have an absolutely gorgeous wreath from a lovely forumite last year(LucyBoo21: she who is awesome). It will go up at the end of September. But if you've in mind to wing some things over this way, I will decorate with glee. Especially Halloween stuff, and anything with fall leaves. I love leaves.
what interests you from the latest lab update? far too much. I created a special section in my wishlist(link in sig.) just for that.
How do you feel about stationery, like nice pens or notepaper? And if you're in favor, do you prefer classic/contemporary or cutesy stuff? I love stationary. All kinds of stationary are fabulous. I enjoy writing by hand and, so like pens and pencils. I've been debating getting a real fountain pen. But I'm left-handed, which may or may not be problematic? But there are so many ink colors available! Yes, I am a writing/drawing nut.
Would you like homemade preserves (e.g. marinated vegies, pickled onions, chilli jam?) That would be awesome.
If you've got stuff on your BPAL wishlist, would partial bottles be okay? partials are great for me; I'm a dabber, so it's the same as getting a full thing to me.
Would you like something you have to make yourself? That might be super cool.
Say you were my witchee, and I found things on your wishlist that I could totally make. Would you want me to make it? Or would you rather it be purchased for you? If you have got the stuff, the skills and the time, you make that thang! So long as it's what you want to do. It's really up to you. I do love handmade things, but carefully selected bought stuff is great, also.
Who is your favorite soap etailer? Lush? I have to admit: I haven't bought a lot of soapy lovelies for myself online.
What about vintage decoration items, teacups, etc etc? Teacups are awesome. I have a few antique ones. I'd like to have a mish mash vintage tea party someday. Vintage decorative stuff is great as well. I've got a couple of lovely Victorian ladies' magazine prints framed on my wall.
With regards to your gifts, would you prefer your presents' awesomeness evenly spread out (several packages of pretty terrific things) over the round or a slow build-up of awesomeness (going up from pretty cool things to something super-duper cool at the end) to go out with a bang? Do you have a preference? This is pretty much up to you, my Witch. I like getting mail, but if you have a plan that requires saving your awesome package until the end, that works, too.
What kind of make-up do you wear? What colors? Is there anything you'd like to try but haven't yet? I wear mineral makeup. But mostly, I am lazy and only really wear eyeshadow. I love shadow, though; lots of different colors and shimmers-- or mattes. Here is my Fyrinnae wishlist, for an idea of colors. I have a wishlist at Sassy Minerals as well, but I can't seem to link to it. I'll work on that. I think I need to make a registry.
Who would be on your top 5 (IE famous people you’d date/have relations with)
I tend not to think of real people like that. After all, you don't know who they really are, do you? What if they are horrible people?
Imaginary people, hmm. The books I read with strong male characterization tend to be of the romance variety. I like seeing them end up with their love interests. I fail at this question! I'm sorry!
Do you have a place where you list all the BPAL you have or have tried?
No... I have a bottle list, but I think it is a couple of bottles out of date. Basically, though, everything GC that I *haven't* tried is on the ginormous wishlist of D00mb linked in my sig. The only ones that aren't are things where the description said something along the lines of "I have combined Tea Rose, Nuclear Jasmine, and Patchouli into the ultimate scent!" in which case, I kind of tiptoed around putting that on the List. I need my sinuses and my grey matter. But I'd be happy to make a list of what I have already tried, if you'd like me to, dear Witch.
Do you like maple sugar candy?
I'm not sure I've ever had any. It sounds good.
What is your position on the chocolate & bacon flavor combination?
I like chocolate. I like bacon. I would rather not have chocolate on my bacon, or bacon in my chocolate. I occasionally like maple syrup on my bacon, though.
If you are a tea-drinker do you need a tea-cozie for your pot?
Tea cozies are cute! We have a Christmas one and a regular one. But we also have this "issue" where someone forgets to put the thee mutz back on, and then we have a pot of cold tea.
Go to your spice cabinet, what are the three most used spices?
ground ginger, paprika, and lemon pepper?
Microsoft or Apple?
Microsoft. Windows 7 is joyful.
Where was your last vacation? What did you like most?
Last November I planned a weekend to Avila Beach with two of my best friends. My favorite part was the beach. My favorite part is usually the beach. We saw the elephant seals, and sea otters floating with their pups on their bellies. It was very relaxing.
Would you appreciate receiving handwritten letters and/or postcards (anonymous or not)? How about sending them?
I certainly would. I'd be open to swapping the sending of letters to our Witchees. The easiest access I have to postcards is the generic CA ones, but I know a couple of places that might have some more special ones as well.
Hey, I haven't missed that many, woo!
10/7/10
Did you forget anything fun/interesting or find something new and exciting?
I'm continually adding stuff to my wishlists, which is going to work out well when people ask me what I want for Christmas/my birthday. I can just point them there, and they will be overwhelmed and stop asking. ;P
I discover new and exciting things all the time, but I can't remember what they are...
I don't think you need to worry about finding stuff, dear Witch. You have been doing so wonderfully, and--should you need ideas-- I've got two of the world's longest wishlists set to inspire you. Seriously, anything vaguely resembling anything off of those would be squeed over-- as would anything you come up with out of your beautiful mind.
10/9/10
I came home with some Dungeon Crawl and some Bedbugs yesterday. If you were my witchee, would you want some of either/both?
I'm not sure. I think it would be better to keep the Precious for yourself-- or you could trade it for something you really want?
10/12/10
Would you want your witch to reveal herself? How?
Ultimately, Witch, it is your call. If you must observe Ninja Code, so be it. A little selfish part of me would very much like to know, but pay no attention to that.
Are there any animals, birds or bugs that you don't like, scare you, or just plain freak you out?
Who likes to write with fountain pens?
Do you have a preferred type of pen?
What type of cellphone/mobile, music player, reader, tablet, or other gadgets are your babies? What are your opinions on accessories for them? Hard/soft cases, decals, danglies, carriers, etc?
What kind of tea do you like?
Do you have any favorite Halloween/fall-theme animals?
New (Weird) Question: I do a lot of resin work, specifically, insects in resin. Would receiving one be horrifying? Okay? Interesting?
Do you enjoy real, old fashioned scary? Not the new-fangled psychological scary...Im thinking dracula, frankenstein, ghosts, mummies, goblins, the disembodied hand...etc...
Are there any other perfume, or bath & body companies that you would like to try? Any that you have tried & would like more of? Or any you have tried, but don't want more of?
Are there food items that you adore, or have tried once, that you can't get where you are now, but would love to eat again?
I know we had a question about mix cds in the q'aire, but if you answered yes to a homemade cd, would you be interested in a themed mix? Such as Halloween classics, or dark and stormy classical, etc. and so forth?
How sick a sense of humour can you cope with?
If I were going to make you a polymer figurine-or-pendant-or-earrings-or-..., is there any particular thing you'd like more than other things(ex: a tiny 'you', or witch's hat earrings, or a ghost pendant, etc.)?
Would you be interested in a handwritten journal that had stuff for and about you(no, not stalker notations); for example, things about your astrological sign, or birthday, or year you were born or recipes or poetry or pictures? Like, a book that you could read, that was assembled just for you(in my sort of sloppy, lefthanded writing[i will write in print, not cursive, so you can still read it])
Are there any candies in particular you'd like to try? Or that you just can't get enough of?
Are there any candies you can't stand, and don't want to see in your box?
List 5 or 6 TV shows/Movies that you enjoy watching (and possible villains, if you can think of any):
Decorations: can you have them at your desk at work (assuming you have a desk at work) and would you like some?
Are there any books or short stories (or poems) you especially associate with this time of year or always want to reread in autumn?
How do you feel about skulls?
Do you like plushies?
Lip balm: tin or tube?
Do you or would you burn incense? What kind?
How about scented (or unscented) candles?
Do you prefer physical books, or would some form of e-reader book be okay? And if ebook, do you prefer Kindle, Nook, iBooks, or something else?
Oh, and are you okay with Graphic Novels/Comics?
Jewelry: Gold or Silver?
Whether you do or do not nail polish, would you be interested in nail wraps of any sort? Could be festive or not, any brand (in addition to things like Jamberry, there are plenty of other brands out there).
Would you like some home...made(?) fall pictures or photos to frame or put in a photobook? I will stalk the toads in my yard for you! Any particular things you'd enjoy photos of?
Are there any things (characters, bad guys, halloween-related-things, fandoms, etc) you absolutely can not stand or don't want in your goodies?
Is there anyone else in your household that would appreciate a little extra included for them(pets, children, spouse, SO, house spirits, etc.)? This is also known as 'Do I need to send two bags of caramel apple Milky way; one for you and one for you...to share with other people?' Also, this would be considered an extra, and not necessarily part of the 13 gifts.
Do the mp3 player/radio station thing!(optional, just because I always like this question )
Anything from the [Lilith's Birthday] update strike your fancy?
I know we had a question about getting into new hobbies/crafts already, but is there anything else you've always meant or wanted to learn about/learn more about but haven't got around to getting a book on or watching a show about it?
Both Sihaya Designs and Elements and Artifacts did updates this week - anything that interests you?
I have a pretty massive farmer's market by me - is there anything that you would like from there?
Gift cards/vouchers - yay or nay? If you like them - which stores would you like one for?
Are there hot drinks that you like this time of year? If so, what would you like?
Seen anything lately that makes you go OH HOLY FUCK THAT'S AWESOME!! ?
How about homemade infused vodkas?
Name five small things you could use, but might not think to get for yourself?
If you are my trick or treater, would you be delighted by some cool Halloween fabric or would you wonder if I'd lost my mind?
What ONE non-discontinued GC scent do you absolutely love, but for whatever reason, haven't yet purchased a bottle for yourself?
Decorative box (not bigger than say, a cigar type box) - yea or nay?
On a scale from horrified to enraptured, how do you feel about this fabric? (ETA: if it were to be, say, a bag? >.> )
Kitchen stuff? Say spatulas with skulls on or an apron with a Halloween theme
A Game of Thrones: are you a fan of the TV series? Have you read the books or would you want to?
Would you like any home made jams? I can guarantee they are very yummy.
What is your favorite Halloween/Trick-or-Treat candy and would you like to have it included?
How much edible stuff do you want/would you expect? A little something in every package? A couple of treats along the way?
Assuming that I have a budget of X, would you mind if there were one big package that is 1/2X with the rest significantly smaller, but still fun, or would you prefer a more 1/13X breakdown?
Reveal - would you prefer it in the first package so we can chatter about things as you open, at the very end so you can drag out the surprise, or dealer's choice?
If you've noted that you like coffee/tea/hot cocoa or anything of the sort, can you elaborate? Do you like/not like flavored varieties? Would you prefer whole bean/ground/bagged/looseleaf/instant/have-to-heat-it-in-a-pan-with-milk? Do you feel like you've answered this question over and over again?
[is there anything you would like to try from the]WEENIES?!?!
Scary movies? Any that you are looking for swappee?
Homemade fudge, anyone?
1.Ladies and gents, if you're comfortable receiving clothing, what size(s)? Any particular types of clothing (skirts, oversized t-shirts for crafting, work clothing)? How do you feel about shoes that were bought, worn once, and never brought out of the closet again? Ditto this for anyone else in your household who might appreciate wearables.
2.How do you feel about socks that were very briefly on fresh-out-of-the-shower feet & then removed when it was discovered they didn't fit?
3.How do you feel about vinyl designer toys? (Ex super7, kidrobot, etc)
4.What kind of makeup and/or nail polish would you be interested in receiving? What kind of colors do you like?
5.Speaking of books, are there any books you WOULD NOT READ if something happened to fall into your package?
6.Are there any other hoarders collectors of nail polish?
7. Any hobbies/crafts you would really like supplies for? Similarly, any that you just *really* don't need more stuff of?
8.Are you interested in anything for your kitchen? Pots/pans/gadgets/small appliances/etc.
9.How about fashion accessories???
10. Used makeup?
11.Would you like to try anything that may not be so easily available in your country, for those of you who may get an international person?
12.Kids' stuff?
13.Are there any styles/colors of handbags you won't carry?
14.Do you play video games & would you be interested in recieving games? If yes, what systems do you have & what types of games do you like?
15.Are you a BPAL only person, or do you wear other perfumes as well?
16.Do you have pets and if so what?
17.Bath/beauty stuff? Ie oils, salts, bubbles? Masks, bb creams?
18.How does everyone feel about CDs and DVDs? Any preferences?
19.Yarn, Y/N?
20.Hey, how do people feel about stripes? Say, black and white stripes?
21.If you are interested in receiving homemade baked goods, do you have any favorites or limitations not mentioned in your questionnaire? Would you like a full list of ingredients included?
22.If you are interested in receiving clothing, would you like any belts, sweatpants, or slippers? And do you have color/style preferences?
23.If you are interested in receiving books, would you like to receive ebooks? As in, book files I'd send you on a USB drive, that you can read on your computer or e-reader. If so, do you have a format preference (epub/mobi/pdf/etc)?
24.Do you have any use for a potpourri container, a bright purple reusable water bottle, or a Massage Envy gift card?
25.Do you collect anything?
26.Do you have any interest or use for anything tarot-related?
27.Do you like cats?
28.How do you feel about barely-used candles?
29.For books, how do you feel about classics?
30.Do YOU want some fabric? If so, please mention any colors/patterns/materials you DON'T want and I'll do the rest!
31.How about fashion accessories???
32.Do you (or do you know someone) who plays Magic? Or would like a 200 (or so) card starter pack?
33.Other similar games of any interest, say Pokemon or Harry Potter?
34. How do you feel about hair and skincare items? Anything you particularly use?
35.How do folks who have said they like books feel about getting a book mid-series?
36.Any use for gold/platinum/gemstone cleaner?
37. Is there a BPAL unicorn that you have been lusting over?
Do you like garlic? Do you REALLY like garlic? Would you want to try some really unusual garlic stuff, like garlic cheese or garlic fudge or garlic chocolate, etc., etc., etc.?
Please, no.
Can I talk to you about the living dead? How do you feel about Zombies?
Zombies are a cool horror movie monster. I'm also very interested in the anthropological basis for zombification(i.e. religious practices, herbs, and/or blowfish poison) and the folklore surrounding it.
How do you feel about silly, funny knick-knack, dollar store stuff, stickers, magnets etc? Would you like receiving that kind of stuff or rather not? Depends on what it is. If you feel it's somethng wholly appropriate to me, that's awesome; as are useful things-- stationary, pens, pencils, stickers, magnets, books, pretty stuff, socks, seeds, hairclips... Okay, you know, aside from statuary, I'm having a hard time coming up with decorative only things available in the dollar section, so I think you're good.
Is there a specific book you've been wanting to get but haven't found the time or the opportunity to? Far too many. I'm working on that. Someday, I won't be three years behind on Xanth.
Do you read mangas/watch anime? Which ones? Do you have a particular favourite? Would you like to receive manga or anything related to them?
Yesss...Are you ready for the super fabulous, insanely long, holy ,why?! list of doom? (it's okay, I'll do the abridged version)
Manga:
Yami no Matuei(aka Descendants of Darkness)
Samurai Deeper Kyo
Dragon Knights
Demon Diary
Kuroshitsuji
Petshop of Horrors
Yumekui Kenbun
Karneval
Bleach
Sailor Moon
Caine
Majin Tantei Nougami Neuro
Pandora Hearts
Zombie Loan
I'm capping it there, although I'm sure I've missed a ton
Anime:
Arakawa Under the Bridge(made me laugh so hard; thrilled it's been S2'd)
Yami no Matsuei
Majin Tantei Nougami Neuro
Pandora Hearts
Gintama
Majutsu no Index
Railgun
Baccano
DRRR!!
okay, I'll stop now. But as a side note, Koyasu Takehito and Sugita Tomokazu have fabulous speaking voices.
Are you open to receiving things that are not on your wishlist, maybe something your Witch thinks you might like? Heck yes! You are the witchee, and anything you pick will lbe fabulous. I love happy surprises.
If you have something on a wishlist that we could craft INSTEAD of buying, though it might not end up identical to the wishlist thing, would it be okay to craft it instead? Obviously we don't want to copy anyone else's design, but if we can replicate the flavour or intent that you like without stepping on toes? If you make me somethng it will be awesome and I will love it, and it doesn't matter if you used something on a wishlist for inspiration, or came up with something completely different out of your own genius mind.
OK, I know that lots of folks love socks. Do you have a preference of length? Materials? Patterns? I like natural fibers(bamboo socks, woo!), ankle, knee, over the knee, Thigh high(but I have thick thighs, so this doesn't always go well), slouchie. Fun socks are cool, regular socks are cool, the socks that have those arch hugging things are awesome. I'm not being very helpful here, am I?
How do people feel about word magnets? I love them, but have not much space to put them right now.
If you could have any costume, or if you aren't into costumes, necklace or other accessory, from any movie character, what would it be? I have no idea... I'm, umm, kind of curvy, yet for some reason am very attracted to things you might see on a couture runway. Hmm, I guess Victorian modern type things, pretty corsets and foofy gowns, fabrics with beautiful movement. This is a big part of why the steampunk aesthetic is attractive to me, I think. So if I could have any kind of costume stuff, I would like shiny, pretty, faery things. Yes...
How do you feel about samples/decants of things other than BPAL? Soap slices, lotion/scrub/shower gel decants, single use make-up/beauty products, etc. That would be awesome. I like to try new things.
What are you guys going to be aiming for in the Inquisition? Or do you just plan on ordering individual items? I'm torn on the Inquisition(seriously, am I the only one who sees Mel Brooks dancing every time that word shows up?), partially because of being broke, and partially because, the idea of bonuses is awesome(white pumpkin, woo!), but I have no bath, and would not use patchouli bath oil if I did. I maybe will get Sluagh and/or an an t-Samhuinn soap. Maybe. But it's fine if I don't, because I have a lot of gorgeous stuff to please my nose with already.
Chocolate or other types of candy? Is this a vs? I like candy and chocolate; especially real black licorice, dark chocolate, and anything gummy, blackberry, black currant, or raspberry flavored.
For tea drinkers, do you prefer loose leaf or tea bags? either/or
If you would enjoy something of a knitted persuasion, do you have a preference on type of thing? Since making a scarf for someone who has 10 might be a smidge excessive? Also, how do people feel about shawls? You can never have to many shawls. Shawls are awesome. I also like leg and arm warmers. I dont' really wear beenies. But if you make it, I will.
Is there a TV, movie or literary character that you are a lot alike, or would like to be alike? I used to idolize Pippi Longstocking as a small child (okay, kind of now, too...), my sixth grade teacher told me I reminaded her of Anne(of Green Gables)-- but I think that was because we didn't get along. My friend group convinced me to play as Orihime from Bleach on the basis that we were very alike, and thus little cosplay would be involved. I don't know about that, but I'm that group's "Orihime" now. In college, I was compared to both Goldberry and Galadriel(such high praise, I know). The Goldberry I can see, maybe? I don't know. I don't tend to think of myself as anything other than me. Which is kind of boring, I admit.
Is there anything you need for your kitchen, ie measuring cups, spoons, grater, ect? Probably. But other than the spices I'm currently out of, I can't think of much. I'd love any of those fancy metal mold things for cakes and puddings? Or, as someone else said, an apron. Not that I ever remember to wear one. But I like the idea of aprons.
Music, do you prefer Live or Studio? Edited or explicit? It depends. I like the crispness of studio, but some of my favorite artists have music they perform only in live instances, and it is awesome. Also, songs like Stephen Lynch does are probably more awesome with the audience reaction in them. I like my lyrics unmessed-with, with rare exception.
If you are an animal lover, is there a specific type/breed that you love most?
Dogs: Akita, greyhound, Irish Wolfhound
Cats: Cornish Rex, Sphynx, Abyssinian; but my mogs are made of Love, and I would not trade them for purebreds.
Random animals: Hedgehogs, seals, herons, dolphins, macaques-- there are very few animals I dislike, actually.
Also flowers and plants- If you like flowers/plants, do you have a favorite(s)? Wow, the only possible things that could be longer than a list of animals or manga/anime... I like plants. I think my favorite flower is a type of bistort. I love mint, and Iceberg and rugosa roses, Chestnut trees, holly, seaweed.. Yeah, there are no plants I dislike, although I may be slightly allergic to tomato leaves(this in no way deters me from growing them, disturbingly).
Do you have a favorite quotation? Song lyric? Book passage?
WhateverthehecktheycalltheanonymousregionalwisdomthingiePROVERB! that word. I love words. I can't think of anything super awesome right now, so I will rip off Barm Stoker's Dracula with "True Love Never Dies" and translate an old Fries phrase "If it can't be how it should be, then it should be how it can be" (and if anyone else on this forum understands Fries, they are my HERO)
What is a bpal scent that you've been dying to try for awhile but just can't find? (A scent where even a tester would do) I'm kind of in a glut of fabulous, so I don't really quest after too many things. I suppose any of the rare and wonderful things on my wishlist?
Let's say, hypothetically speaking, that you have some children/spawn (1 or more), and, hypothetically speaking, your witch would like to spoil them a little but knows nothing of kids these days. What do they like or dislike? Also is there anything a (sane) adult might think they would like that you don't think is appropriate for whatever reason? (I'm thinking of things like temp tattoos, make up, things that make noise, or anything else that might be bad for non-obvious reasons.)
I, sadly, have no spawn, nor have I a significant other. Please feel free to send me anything your heart desires. As long as furballs can't eat it, and get sick. That would make me very sad.
Is there anything you would like that can be delivered over the internet? Things like fanfic recs, cat macros, mp3s you are looking for, how-to or amusing videos, things like that. If you've found something entertaining to spam me with, spam away. I do it to my people all the time.
What would your last meal be if it could be anything in the world (sky is the limit, drinks too, the whole shebang) If you are going to kill me, I'd like it over with. I don't enjoy the anticipation of bad things. I probably wouldn't be able to keep food down anyway.
NaNoWriMo? Woo HOO! Last year was my first year, and I am so on to do it again this year. I convinced one of my best friends to try it as well. She's a little nervous, but it is going to be fabulous. I even have my plot loosely figured out. It will be the same characters from last year's story, two books later. Weeeee!
And some from 9/13
Do you hate any food things with a passion??
mold cheeses(kill it with fire), Hershey's chocolate bars-- you don't want to know.
(And maybe not with a fiery passion, but:) onion pieces(it's the texture, not the flavor, pickled baby onions, and powder is okay; funyuns are delicious, for example), garlic in quantity, bell peppers or peppers, beets(tomatoes and beets both tast a lot like blood to me, so I may be allergic to beets as well, but I am so not eating them again to find out). And I don't eat things that live in my garden; no frogs' legs, no snail. Nuh uh.
I'm a picky eater. I'm sorry! But I love lots of things it seems pretty common for people to hate, so that makes up for it. Maybe?
Would you be opposed to receiving a digital version (via email) of a magazine you like but don't subscribe to...you know, in the interest of saving a tree? This would be *awesomely* fabulous.
would you rather have the generalized feeling that someone is thinking of you (sooooomewheeere oooout theeere...) or would you like to know, off the bat, who your swapper is?
Also, you ladies and gents are speaking of rare things, if you could have one rare scent, what would it be?
Do you like graphic novels, and if so, what kinds?
Is there anything in the new Coraline update that you are wanting to try? Or even the past Lupers?
What fandoms, if any, do you have? Tv shows, comics/books, movies, specific characters, that kind of thing?
I have a new question! What of the new pickman gallery scents are you interested in?
What's your favorite kind of cookie?
Do you like nail polish? If so what colors?
What about bath products?
let's talk about handmade things: knits, books, jewelry, food, art, tchochkes.. what sort of 'just for You' items are you interested in receiving? Or, are you not really a handmade kind of person?
What are you yearning for from the C2E2 and/or Bats Day pre-date?
What kind of music do you like to listen to? Would you want your heartwarmer to make you a mix CD? For any specific purpose?
Anything you would like from the Asian grocery store?
Do you like Paintbox soap works, or villainess scrubs, soaps, etc?
If I were to knit a scarf, would you prefer a skinny one, or a wide one? A short one, that when wrapped once around your neck will just tuck under your jacket, or a long one, at least to your waist? Wide and long, please. (As I edit this, I realize how wrong it sounds. But, hey, I could have said thick. I am being a good little monkey. Yes...)
Don't like scarves? Would a rectangular shawl or triangular shawl be more to your taste? I do like scarves! But a shawl would be gorgeous as well. Dear Witch, please don't feel that such an amount of effort is necessary. It would be stellar, true, but that's a lot of effort, and I hope you are taking time to allow yourself to be spoiled by your Witch as well(because you are awesome and deserve it).
How do you feel about recipes? Recipes are wonderful jump off points for culinary creativity.
What kind of a cook/baker are you? I am the kind of cook/baker who comes up with spur of the moment things, or adds in an interesting ingredient on a whim. I also fly by the seat of my pants and forget about the existence of recipes sometimes...Okay, alot.
Are you happiest calling for delivery or microwaving a lean cuisine, Or will Food Network be asking you to host their new program? I love to cook and bake, and it usually turns out decent. I would be absolutely thrilled if Food Network signed me for Usagi's Fabulous Ghetto Kitchen Fiesta ('ghetto' because, you know how sometimes all you have in your kitchen is hot sauce, lettuce, scrambled, eggs, pickled things, and some cottage cheese? I can probably make a pretty decent meal from that).
If I send you something home made would you like the recipe for it? Oh, please, yes.
If you are someone who doesn't want baked goods sent, would you like a collection of some of my favorite recipes? You can send me all the baked goods you want, but if you want to share some of your favorite recipes, I would love it.
How about home made mixes or kits? Kind of like the cookie in a jar thing, where you would need to add the perishable ingredients? Awesome.
If you are a tea lover, what are your flavor preferences? Green? Black? Herbal (I know, technically those are NOT teas, but tisanes)? Flavored blacks/greens? I love tea. I prefer green, white, and herbal. Black tea tends to be a bit strong for me, caffeine-wise, but I love Earl Grey(yes, it does come in green, white, and decaf as well!), and have some black teas that are kind of like my "treat" teas. Adagio has a host of flavored teas that sound fabulous(and I know some of them are, because i have tried them).
Weeee! I caught up!
Are there any particular movies, tv shows or cd’s that you’ve been meaning to buy for years but just never got round to getting? Would you mind a gently used dvd/cd if your witch had it or could get it?? I've got so many things I keep meaning to get, but never do. And used from someone else is still new to me.
Is there anything from the Possets' Hallowe'en update you're lusting after?
I've never tried anything from Possets before, but Wraith, Gypsy Grave, and Naked Lady look nice, based on the descriptions?
Would you like a custom/altered toy either from a seller or from your witch (like My Little Pony, or a Barbie or any particular toy that can be changed?) I'm not sure?
Do you like the candy apple, candy corn or pumpkin spice kisses? As in Hershey's kisses? I don't do Hershey's. But I can always give them to people here who do!
Anne Taintor, anyone? Cute, but not so much 'me'.
September 18th
Who likes hair toys, and if so what kind?
I like hair things! Hair picks/sticks, clips, and small claws
Does any art we may send need to be child safe, either in the actually safe sense or the non X rated sense?
No need for child safe. I would rather not receive Teh Pronz, but nudes are fine-- just not the nudes where the only point is, 'here are my bits. Woo!'
In the knitted/crocheted things area, would you want wrist warmers, 1/2 gloves, a neck warmer(the kind that pretty much just goes around your neck and maybe fastens instead of being long and loose like a scarf), slippers, or hats?
Sure to all except hats. I really only wear the occasional newsboy cap--although, if you somehow knit one of those, that would be awesome.
How do you feel about altered/recycled/upcycled items of clothing or accessories? Coolness!
Is there anything you want from the Violette Market update? Oh dear. I haven't checked. I've never tried them before, either.
What is your favourite habitat and climate to live in? How about to visit? (ie. forest, canyons, mountains, by the beach; temperate, tropical...)
In my head, it's a forest by the sea. The forest would be deciduous, and there would be enough sun. See why it's only in my head? I really like the beach, and tropical islands seem nice, but I also like seasons. So I have no real idea. The rainforest looks amazing, but I have a feeling that the extreme humidity would eat my soul.
What do you wish you could make/craft if you had the know-how and supplies? Specifically, which particular items?
comfortable, supportive bras in my size. Umm, possibly, pretty necklaces; necklaces with real stones and wirework, and all that shiny stuff. Oh and woodblock stamps, but I'm pretty sure I fail at carving.
Is there anything you would like from Conjure Oils general catalogue or the new updates that isn't already on your wishlist?
Alright. I went to Conjure Oils, because someone mentioned Succubus(I'm sad, I know).
So, from the update: Succubus and Four-Leafed Clover sound awesome, and possibly Malocchio and Abbadon.
From the GC: mimosa SN, Mercury Retrograde, Sagittarius, Anything from the Caravan section,the Light Maiden, the Shadow Queen, Earl Black, and Mabon look good.
Am I alone in this, or is there a Book Fair/Comic Con scent you're dying to get your paws on, too?
I try not to pine over the exclusives. It isn't nearly as far away from me as it is from a lot of other BPALers, but I'm just not that hardcore. And I love the scents I already have, so I will leave the exclusives for someone who will really love them.
Anyone need address/phone type books?
I don't *need* any, but whoever said they wanted one for the BPALer addresses, that's a great idea! I'm currently keeping mine on the computer.
September 19th
Do you read/like fantasy? What kind of books or authors do you love? Which one would you like to read? Would you like gifts related to it?
Sure! I think that there is a list on my questionnaire of my favorite authors. I like the worlds of Xanth, the Myth Adventures series(By Robert Lynn Aspirin), I used to like Pern, and Landover, and some Discworld(haven't read any of those in a billion years). Fantasy-related gifts sound fabulous!
Soaps : do you like them? What brands? What scents? Anything you're dying to try?
I like soap. I don't use soap that has lauryl/laureth sulfates, because it makes my skin insanely unhappy. But other than that, soaps are awesome. I think I use Lush soaps the most; of which my favorites are Sandstone(so much citrusy love), Demon in the Dark, and Honey I washed the Kids(which I am not supposed to use because of aforementioned fubar:( But it smells so lovely!). My current bar of soap is Olive from BodyShop.
I'm not *dying* to try anything , but Paintbox Big in Japan sounds good, and there was a carrot rosehip one somewhere on the worlds longest Etsy wishlist, and a couple from Steambath-- but I'm not sure if that is a 'hey, awesome soap' thing or a 'hey, this soap has a *key* in it!' I like keys.
I think I missed some, there for here area bunc hof random questions:
Edible Arrangements
No, thank you. It is still rather warm here, and I think that would not go well.
Incense
I think I'm more of a traditional incense kinds girl. I like Shoyeido. Kyoto Sakura Blossom is my favorite. I don't burn incense very often, so I still have a bunch, but if you have something you'd like to share, I'll definitely appreciate and use it.
Arcana/Possets/Conjure Oils update
I have not tried any of these brands, so I have no idea. If you have something you think I'd like, sure, but please don't go out of your way.
How many bottles do you have?
5mL: 57
10mL: 1
empty 5mL: 2
Any kind of exercise/ activity you are interested in learning, or already do and need stuff for?
Umm, I don't think I'm up to learn anything new right now, but I like to practice belly dance moves. Any kind of music or accessories for that would be much appreciated. Or, if you have any fun ideas to get my mother to stick with an exercise routine, that would be absolutely awesome.
Just curious, but if your witch was to make an amigurumi critter (or other plushie) just for you, what would it be? Hmm, I can't think of anything specific, but plushies are awesome.
Would you want a local/tourist item from your witch? Like a t-shirt, mug or shot glass? sure!
Okay, who wants NAlloween and some Vampire Apothecary goodness? Okay, I went and checked. So much enabling in this thread! It's a good thing I can be very forgetful. From NA Deity Moon: Ma'at and Serpent of Chaos, and from VA: Mask La Croix.
Venomous Villains?
Last Unicorn? the Last Unicorn is lovely, and I can't wait to see scent notes.
Who is your fav Disney Villian/villianess? How about hero/herione? (doesn't have to be specifically Disney though)
Hmm, I usually root for the good guys, but Maleficent is definitely the most striking.
Favorite heroine is Ariel--the Little Mermaid in general. I mean she gave up her life for her true love's happiness. Belle, Aurora, Jasmine, Mulan, and Megaera are awesome as well. Snow White's singing voice grates on my soul. And the Blue Fairy from Pinocchio is beautiful.
Favorite hero? Justin from Secret of NIMH... Or, from Disney, Aladdin or Robin Hood. Flesh and Blood non-real characters? Daniel Jackson from Stargate. James Spader was adorable in that movie. i'm going to stop talking now, lest I forge off into the "every awesome character ever" relay.
Do you collect stones/rocks? I'm talking like "semi" precious stones, ie moonstone, bloodstone, quartz ect. Are there any that you're looking for at the moment? Are you in need of a stone but don't know which kind?
I love semi precious stones. At the moment, I am most wanting a piece of larimar, or kambaba jasper, or ocean jasper. But I'm happy with any stone, especially if it is water colored.
If you have any magical stones that make all the bad people go away, leave my family alone, and destroy the pants-- and you can spare one-- that would be unbelievably awesome.
What's your favorite Halloween Music?
"This is Halloween" from Nightmare Before Christmas? I have some goth and old music collections compiled for whiel the trick or treaters come to the door. But lots of them are little, so Rob Zombie has to stay in the house where no one can hear him (I love Living Dead Girl-song and video both).
If you happened to be my Witchee, is there something you'd like from the Arcana Halloween update? I don't even know where to find Arcana. If you want to give me something from there, I trust your judgement.
How many bottles of BPAL do you have? 58. I said 57 on the thread, but I forgot about the nearly empty bottle of Blood Phoenix.
Is there any exercise program that you're interesting in learning? Meditation, Yoga, Pilates, Belly Dancing, Zumba ect? Or if you do any of these (or anything else sport related) are there any things you need/want? Candles, music, mats, water bottles ect? I love belly dance music, high energy stuff, and mellow, relaxing instrumentals.
Anyone else into Emily Autumn? Yes!
What's on your walls? Please show us up to three paintings/posters/whatever. If you love a painting so much that you would steal (to watch it with your greedy eyes) one, please share.
A giant poster of this hangs above my bed framed. I had it at college, and it brings me zen. My only issues is that it should be 'were' not 'was', but-- seeing as how I have difficulties typing letters in the correct order, I probably should not get all OCD about grammar. There is a tiny cat gargoyle head above my door, and a wall chunk of fanart in slipcovers(including chibis, favorite characters, some cute couples, cute anime/manga guys, and a mermaid). Two oval La Mode Illustree framed pages from 18-something hang opposite an add for Doc Constantine's Pharmacopaeia that a friend got out of a magazine for me(and I then laminated). All of that is in a corner behind my folk harp. In other things that aren't on my wall, but are decorative(and not plants): three geisha dolls in two display cases sit high up; one atop a bookshelf, the other on my wardrobe.
I don't think I covet anything particular? I have a poster print of Hylas and the Nymphs, and one of a mermaid that I would like to display, but I have yet to frame them.
do you like Girl Scout cookies? What kind? yes, I like thin mints.
What's your take on homemade apple butter? Want some? I'd love some.
Do you have a deviantart print wishlist or favourites list? I have a favorites list. It's linked in my original SW post. It's a bit out of date. Haven't had much time to stare at he pretty art lately.
Is there anything from Blooddrop that you want to try? GC? Halloween update? A corset? I think I have the right company... I'm not sure. I haven't really looked at hteh site. I'm sorry!
What kind of shoes do you need/want? What size shoes do you wear? Would you mind gently used shoes? I am probably hte last person on earth who *needs* shoes. But I love boots. Especially, flats, over the knee. Also, ballet flats. I wear size 9/9.5. Don't mind used, as long as it's shoes you wear socks in.
Do you like paper dolls (new or vintage) or coloring in books? Sure!
Do you like weird scary things as traditionally girly fashion items like heels and handbags? I like the occasional goth or creepy thing. Not so much into gory stuff.
What song is on heavy rotation for you right now? Umm, inside my head is like a radio station of utter random. Currently getting heavy play are 'Like a G6'Far East Movement, 'Habibi' Ishtar Alabina, 'Wine Up On Me' Zoelah, and several tunes that I replace the lyrics with random words, or moo/meow, etc. Yeah, I'm kind of strange.
Are you coveting any of the NYCC atmospheric sprays? Not coveting. I don't really use roomspray, but British Blondes is so good.
If you could get any one thing hand-painted from your witch, what would it be and what would be on it? I'd love anything hadnpainted from my witch. whatever they would enjoy crafting? As to themes, plants, the beach, and mermaids are usually a pretty safe bet.
Would you (assumin' you're a yarnie) be interested in a naturally-dyed yarn that's designed to very gradually fade with washing? That sounds cool!
If you have played before, what are some of the most memorable things you've gotten? What really made you go WOW? If you haven't played, same thing, but not limited to SW. I have not played before, but my most memorable gift was probably a book. A new Xanth novel had come out around Christmas, but I didn't ask for it, because money was a little tight that year. My parents got it anyway, without me even asking. It felt really good. Books are such a luxury, but also, because they knew what I really wanted and enjoyed without me having to say anything.
Don't worry about gifts, dear witch. I'm going to love anything you get me, because you are making this massive effort to read all these questions and posts to get to know me. You are awesome.
9/25/10
If you could make a scent that represents where you live (or have lived), what would be the ingredients?
Are you in need of Roller bottles or anything of the like?
I don't think I *need* any, but sure?
9/29/10
Is there one scent that is your goto for comfort on a bad stressful day? Like the perfume equivilent of a security blankie?
I used to wear Akuma all the time. but I think I overused it at work, and began associating it with aromatherapy stress relief. So now, we are taking a break(Kumiho is subbing for him). If I really need help sleeping, I will use Absinthe. It reminds me of the anise milk I used to get when I was little. My scent for putting on and just instantly feeling happy and good, and comfortable is Makhanitis. It's just that awesome.
But, I have all of these, so please don't feel you need to get me any of them.
What are you going to be for Halloween? It was between a tightrope walker(if you've ever seen the painting at Disneyland's Haunted House of the girl over the crocodile pit with her parasol?) or the same botanist character I am gearing up to be at the Steampunk Exhibition next year. But now, it is looking more like gypsy fortune teller/dancer-- which I was last year. It is both fun and comfortable.
Is there something just super random you like/enjoy/want/are ogling that has not been and will not be covered by any other questions, because it's just that WEIRD?
I don't think so?
9/30/10
Villainess has an update. Anyone wanting anything from it?
Maybe Cobwebs? But more Trauma and Peachberry from the last one.
How are all the witchees fixed for purses--lunchbags, etc?
I currently have an awesome purse. I also have a tendency to use my purses until they end, and I would feel bad doing that to a gift. I don't really use lunchbags. I do use totes, cooler bags for shopping/picnics, and I love the reusable shopping bags that fold down in to a tiny square so I can always have one with me in my purse.
Now, I have a question for you. About notes. Which are your favourite ones? Do you have a kind of "note top ten?" Anything that works particularly well on you? Do you have a perfume category (foody, floral, aquatic, musky) that you favour? And are there any notes you have never tried, but think would work well on you?
I have a link in my sig to all the notes I know work or not on me. My favorite note include: anise, bergamot, champaca,currant, linden, mimosa, mint, musk, neroli/orange blossom, plum, ,(burgundy)wine, strawberry, and just citrus in general. I like fruit, candy, incense, spices, and happy flowers in general. oh-- and tonka and tobacco have been love recently. I have no idea what scent family I'm most in. I can't think of any notes I haven't tried that I'd like to, but I'll try anything once.
Would you like a sugar skull decorated by your witch? Or do you like sugar skull stuff in general? Sure!
10/01/10
So, who here loves pomegranates? Are they good as a fruit, a flavoring or just a scent?
It's me! Yes, to all of the above.
Haunt Update?
Sure, but don't go out of your way. Winter House, Borgia, and Witch-wife sound good.
10/4/10
Do you have a preferred weight of yarn to work in? Lace, sock, worsted, bulky, handspun with variation?
I like yarn. I don't think I am specialized or talented enought to prefer a weight?
Anyone like little seasonal decorative wreaths? Like gravevine wreaths embellished with silk flora, etc.?
GRAVEVINE! Woo! Sorry, that is the coolest typ-o ever. I like wreaths. They are great, and I hang them up, and everyone is happy, because that is possibly the most ease of decorating thing there is. It's like; here is an entire seasonal display, in one item that you just have to find a hook to hang on. *ta- DAAA*. And everything is festive.
Do any witchees need a Snuggie? No. Oh please, no.
10/5/10
Would you like to receive international magazines, even if you don't speak the language it's written in, just to ogle the pictures or for the novelty of it? If yes, what kind of magazines, or what magazines in particular? Yes, international magazines would be awesome. Anything with plants or fashion-- travel, possibly baking. I like magazines in a non Roman script; they just look interesting. It's like the words are beautiful pictures I can't quite figure out.
Would you have interest in any of the new Christmas stuff from Lush?
Oh dear. I haven't even looked. *sigh* Alright, I checked. I am safe!
It started with a Kiss and Snow fairy lip tints look nice. But for the holiday stuff, sadly, I have no bath, and the shower gels that sound wonderful will likely do nasty things to my flesh. Boo...
Oh, witchee-poo... if there was one bottle you could have from the NYCC exclusives, what would it be? I'm good, but thank you for asking.
If someone were to make you one of the items in this post which would it be? I like #1(the bow tie red one), or #4(the chartreuse wrap with button).
If you were my witchee, would you mind a gift certificate where you'd have to do it old school style and mail it in with your order form? That's no problem at all.
