Dear witchee, how do you feel about lip balm? Favorite style (twist up tube, pot, tube with wand, etc.)? Favorite flavors? Flavors to avoid? Favorite brand? Do you need more right now or are you set? Are you one of those people who could never have enough lip balm even though you have a bowl on your dresser overflowing with them and 10 in your purse and an order for more on the way?
LONG WINTER FARM FTW!!! I’ve got several of these favorited in my etsy list (where I’m MissGingerMoneypenny), and I personally can never have enough lip balms. I need one (preferably more) with me everywhere I go.
How do you feel about franken polish? Are you okay with all chemicals, or would you prefer 3 free? Would you want glitter or holographic glitter? What colors would interest you?
Love, love, love! Nail polish is my other addiction, and I would die of happiness if my Witch made a polish with me in mind I’m totally ok with chemicals in nail polish, and glitter (holo and non) is also awesome. Nail polish of all colors rocks my boat, but I have a special love for reds, pinks, corals, and purples.
What strange misc. items would you love to receive that you just haven't gotten for yourself?
Mix CDs! Lip balms.
How do you feel about pumpkin scented things?
No thank you
Would you like/wear a pair of yoga socks? If so, what color?
While I love yoga, socks get in my way. It’s a mental thing I think more than a physical one.
Do you wear t-shirts? Are there particular things you like on them? Would you like one designed by your Witch? And, if you don't mind saying, what size t-shirt do you wear?
I love t-shirts, particularly graphic ones, and if my Witch were to make me one, I would squee so loud you could hear it ‘round the world. I like phrases and funny pictures on my shirts (I saw Warrior last night, which was awesome BTW, and am coveting a shirt that says “Soul of a Lion” on it, but in less douche-y writing than the one in the movie, lol!) I wear an XL usually (my knockers get in the way. I really need to find that Team Boobies icon).
Would you be interested in getting fountain pen inks or art supplies via JetPens and or DickBlick?
No thank you
For those interested in watercolors, how would you feel about getting a palette filled with paint from my watercolor tubes but not getting the paint tube itself?
I’m very not arty, so this would be wasted on me.
How do you feel about getting art supplies in general?
Again, this would be wasted on me :’(
How do you feel about Threadless tshirts?
They’re not really my thing. I prefer the shirts from Think Geek, to be honest.
If you were turned loose in a basic drug store (CVS, Walgreens - a pharmacy with attached mini-mart, basically!) with a $20 bill, what would you pick up?
Nail polish, really good dark chocolate, and maybe a few trashy magazines.
Thai food?
LOVE.
Random things I would like that aren't likely to fall under another category:
Darling Witchee, would you enjoy farmer's market pickled veggies (green beans, garlic, asparagus, etc) or fresh canned peaches or something of that nature?
Yes, although it might be prohibitively expensive to send to me.
Do you prefer color or black and white photographs? Nature or abstract?
All the things!
oh WITCHEE (not that i have you yet) would you be interested in something like this?
https://lostcrates.com/how-it-works
I’m not even sure what it is. I signed up to see if I could find out what it was all about, and it wanted to bill me first. That seems way too sketchy for me, so no thanks
Amigurumi, yes or no?
Yes!
Hello Witch! I'm going to try to be as thorough and helpful as possible when it comes to answering questions. You may be sick of my blathering by the time this round is over
From the Weenie Update....what are you most wanting to try?
My dearest Witch, it must be known that I have very little self control when it comes to BPAl I've ordered decants of most of the things I'd like to try, but am hemming and hawing on Halloween: Las Vegas, Nightmare, and An Incubus Leaving Two Sleeping Women.
Who's into nail polish? What colors/brands?
I am so into nail polish, it's a little bananas. I love glitters of all colors, prefer to stick to reds/pinks/purples for cremes and shimmers, and love every brand I've ever come across with the glaring exception of Zoya, because those suckers never dry for me.
Candles?
I love candles! I prefer jar candles, and love clean and/or citrus scents the best. Witch, you should know that any fragrance with patchouli causes most of my household to have an allergic reaction, so no patchouli please
Is there a quote (or lyric or part of a poem) that really resonates with you or is your favorite?
The virtue of courage is a prerequisite for the practice of all other virtues; otherwise one is virtuous only when virtue has no cost. - C.S. Lewis
Do you like knitted goodies? If so, what would you like and what colors?
As someone with close to no skill in the knitting realm, I would adore knitted stuffs, particularly hats, scarves, and gloves. As for colors, I love them all except the paler colors (they wash me out and get dirty faster).
Would you be interested in homemade edibles that are NOT sweets? Any specifics?
I have celiac disease (no wheat/gluten) and live a low carb lifestyle to combat it, so I would be highly appreciative of things like jerky (of all types!), dried fruits, pickld veggies of all kinds, and nuts.
What GC do you live in mortal terror of the lab discontinuing, but never get around to buying?
Harlot! It's one of the most perfect rose blends I have, but I just keep huffing my imp and pushing it out of my BPAL cart to make room for new things.
Do you have wishlists for non-BPAL e-tailers? And if so, could you provide a link or a list?
At this point in time, I do not. I just signed up for the book swap, so over the weekend one of my goals is to make a small Amazon or Etsy and Goodreads wish list
Witch, do you use a PC or a Mac?
I am a Mac worshipper. I fought with various PC’s my whole life, but this summer I bought a Macbook, and it’s true love. “Never gonna give you up” as sung by Barry White comes to mind :rofl:
What is your favorite animal?
Elephants! But only with their trunks pointing up because someone once told me that an elephant with a down pointing trunk was bad luck. I don’t know if it’s true (probably not!), but I like the up pointing trunks better anyway.
What are you going to be for Halloween?
I haven’t decided if I’m going out or not, but if I do, I have a rockin Absinthe Green Fairy costume planned! Green leotard, some kind of cool stockings/tights, green makeup, and floral stuffs in my hair. If it happens, it’s going to be my best costume ever.
If you could have a piece of oil painting jewelry (pendant, pair of earrings, or ring) with absolutely anything painted on it, what would it be? (If you prefer wall art instead, same question as above.)
I would prefer wall art, and I love starry night skies with crescent and harvest moons or woodsy/floral/fairy scenes.
How do you feel about nick-knacks?
My house is very small, so the knick knacks that get to hang around must be very special, like one from my Witch!
What traditions (family, holiday, or otherwise) are important to you?
Every year on Christmas Day, my family gets together and we go to the movie theater in the afternoon. I love that one Sundays are also considered family days: we get together and have a big dinner, which is a lovely way to wind down the week and get started with the upcoming one.
Do you like going to the movies?
I love going to the movie theater, but it’s so expensive here that I don’t go very often. I think the last thing I saw in theaters was Captain America, and that was on a date.
What are your favorite restaurants?
I eat low-carb/Paleo, so I don’t eat out a lot. But when I do, I love Mexican food and sushi!
Do you play any video games?
Nope.
Do you like any anime?
The only one I have is the first 6 volumes of Saiyuki, which I love to pieces, but I can’t find the rest of the series.
Do you have an E-reader/iPad/something similar that you need a cover/case for?
I don’t have an ereader, so I have no need for a cover
If you're a tea drinker, is there any specific tea you would like to receive, not just the kind/flavor but also the type/packing--i.e., tea bags, loose tea, compressed, etc?
I do drink tea on occasion, and I stick mostly to black and chais in tea bags. I don’t even know what a compressed tea is, and would have no clue as to how to brew loose tea.
Would you be interested in a felted handbag?
No thank you. I only have one handbag at a time, and I’m obsessive about it. It’s one of those things that I have to pick myself and in person.
Witchee, would you be interested in having a special tea cup/coffee mug/glass to drink out of?
I would love that! I prefer coffee mugs above all else and love mugs with funny pictures/sayings on them.
How would you feel about kitchen towels and other similar household objects, if they are pretty or a souvenir?
I can always use more kitchen towels! I run through them like crazy.
How did you dress up for your last party or compulsory-formal-dress occasion?
I wore a ruby red halter style satin dress with a deep v. The halter was rhinestone encrusted (not as gaudy as it sounds, I promise!) and the front was cut higher than in the back so that it showed my mid-calves and then tapered lower in the back. I’m terrible at describing clothing!
Do you enjoy puzzles/riddles? (Cryptograms, Sudoku, Crossword, Jigsaw, etc)
I do, but I rarely have time for them.
Can you sum yourself (whether it be personality, life's goals, ethics, whatever) in 10 words or less?
Smart, serious, dedicated, driven, type A.
How about little bottles of booze? Ya wanna? What kind?
I don’t drink alcohol, so no thank you.
What are your views on fudge and brownies?
YES. All the time.
Also, what about mochi? Love it, hate it, baffled by it?
I’ve never had it, but I’d love to try it!
Anything from the BPTP update y'all are liking?
Oh good lord. All of the hair glosses except Snake Oil, the Orchards of Hell atmo spray, the Streuobstwiese soap, and the Spun Sugar Spectre bath oil.
Does anyone like kimchi?
No thank you
Would you be interested in a sample box(from somewhere like Birchbox or loosebutton)?
Very much so, particularly those of the makeup persuasion.
You have to place a Lab and Trading Post order. Right fuckin' now. No spending limits. What do you buy?
From the Lab: Two back up bottles of Josie, 5 ml bottles of Countess Willie, Emma, Lulu, Harlot, Pepper, The East, Victoria, and imps of Baobhan Sith, Bastet, Eve, Fae, Hetairae, Kurukulla, Leanan Sidhe, Les Bijoux, Lyonesse, Machu Picchu, Maenad, Morocco, Queen of Sheba, Salome, Scherezade, The Dormouse, and Xiuhtelcuhtli.
From the Trading Post: all of the hair glosses except Snake Oil, the Orchards of Hell atmo spray, the Streuobstwiese soap, Spun Sugar Spectre and Fruit Bat Fruit Bath oils, Gertrude Dix’s atmo spray, Invidia bath oil, and a Carnaval Diabolique scent locket.
This list makes me look like a greedy wench
Paintbox Soapworks - anything you're interested in, in general or from the latest update?
No thank you.
Do you guys have any sports that you follow obsessively? How about favorite teams and/or athletes.
The Pittsburgh Penguins are my team! I love hockey with a passion, and Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin are my favorites
How do you feel about notebooks/journals/stationery? Anything you need or particularly like?
Notebooks and journals, not so much, but I am desperately in need of nice stationary.
Does confetti/glitter make you angry or fill you with glee?
Oh none for me please. My kitties eat it!
How do you feel about stuffed animals/plushies/general soft, cuddly things? If you like them, what kind of animals would you be interested in?
I love stuffed animals! I’m quite fond of the microbe plushies from Think Geek, particularly the common cold one and the herpes one (only because he’s smiling and yellow!) I also love stuffed monkeys, frogs, and hippos.
When you're miserably sick (*sniffle, cough!*) what are the things that comfort you the most?
My big plushy red comforter, a fast internet connection to browse the Lab and the forum, and a food that I normally don’t allow myself to eat (fudge, pizza, basically anything that’s not a slab of meat or veggies because those make up the vast majority of my diet).
What constitutes ultimate luxury to you? (go crazy!)
A whole day all to myself with no demands from anyone or work. A day where I can sleep in if I want or get up at 5 to lift without constantly watching the clock. Being able to ask myself what I *want* to do rather than what I *have* to do.
Hello Witch Dear! Here's my latest round of ketchup!
If you could have one rare bpal which one would you choose? Definitely Antique Lace. My mother recently swapped for a bottle of it, and it's just amazing.
Do you enjoy scented candles? Certain sizes that you like? What kind of scents or brands? I looooove scented candles! However, my sister works at Bath and Body Works and between her, my mother, and myself we've stockpiled an embarrassing amount of candles, so I'm good on that front.
Do you like Sockdreams? If so, what styles would you prefer? (You can also link your wishlist.) I've never really looked at the Sockdreams site, but I do love me a cute pair of knee highs!
Do you need hair accessories? If so, what kind or color? My hair is too thick for most hair accessories, but I can always use fabric covered ponytail holders (the kind without the metal piece).
What is your favorite shade of blue? Cobalt!
Do you have any kitchen gadgets (a SodaStream, a Kuerig/Tassimo) that you want mix things for? Nope!
If you were to start learning something new (intellectual or craft or hobby), what would it be? I'd like to learn how to cross-stitch, and relearning Spanish is on my list of things to do this summer.
What about candy? Do you have a sweet tooth? My sweet tooth is legendary, but I'm losing weight as per my doctor's orders (eleven pounds down!!!) so please don't send me any candy Witch Dear.
Do you have an e-reader? What kind? Would you like to get ebooks? I love my Nook and I absolutely love getting ebooks!
If your witch is an extremely crafty sort, and she were to send all kinds of homemade foody goodies and handmade crafty stuff - what are items you would NOT LOVE to receive. Please dont hedge on this one...some of us are serious crafters and will be making most of what we send! Hmm. I'm definitely not the crafty sort, so I'm not even sure what kinds of things this question is referring to? Food items are probably ok, as long as they're not candy/sweet things/jams. And as for other crafty things, I prefer things that have a functional use that are cute rather than just knick knacks (I'm pretty militantly anti-clutter). If you need more help with this question Witch Dear, shoot me an email!
Witchee dear, do you like video games? Are there any you want to play? Do you have a large library? I am definitely not a gamer. In high school, I tried to play both the Lord of the Rings: Two Towers and Kingdom Hearts video games, and it would always end in frustration because I'm just no good at video games.
Do you have something you do, without fail, as a personal daily habit/ritual? (Examples: pen-and-paper journal keeping, tea/coffee drinking, morning yoga, nightly bedtime reading. I'm kind of thinking on things that would be dear to you and might need small supplies or could use certain extras. ) I've recently gotten into the habit of journaling each night before bed and so I could use some pretty pens! I also walk my mother's dogs each morning and evening.
Do you wear nailpolish? What colors do you tend to go for? What are your favorite brands? Are you open to trying indie brands? ALL THE NAIL POLISH!!! I love nail polish! My collection is mostly made up of pinks, reds, and purples, but I do have a few blues mixed in. I love OPI, Essie, and China Glaze. My Amazon wish list is mostly nail polish, lol. And I'm definitely open to indie brands (I've been drooling over Cirque's Cypress, Book of Shadows, Never Nude, Fascination Street, and Cape Liz).
Name three BPAL scents you have tried, but are dying to get more of. I've been waffling on whether or not to get a second bottle of The Lights of Men's Lives to age, and I need to upgrade my imps of Aeval and The Dormouse to full bottles.
Do you still write real letters on nice stationary to people you like/love? I do, and I would love some nice stationary!
Have you ever tried anything from Paintbox Soapworks? Which products or scents would you prefer? For scents, I love Miss Ada, Sweet Cheeks, Lavender and Honeysuckle, The Queen is Dead, Lady Linden, and Orange Crush. I love her solid perfumes, regular soaps, hot process soaps, and sugar scrubs. I'm also very interested in her Bookkeeper's Butter. My Paintbox stash is completely decimated, and so any of these scents/products would be welcome, Witch Dear!
Do you like/have space to garden? If so, what do you grow? Yes to both! I kinda missed the spring planting season, but I have big plans for fall planting and next spring. I'd like to start growing rosebushes again, maybe some peonies and daffodils, and a veggie and herb garden! However, I'm a complete noob at gardening, so gardening books/tips/websites would be most appreciated!
Do you like sample sized things? Think lipgloss, mascara, bodylotion, scrubs, mini candles, and so forth. Not particularly. They get lost and then multiply in my makeup drawer.
Have you tried Fortune Cookie Soap? What products or scents would you like? I've never heard of them, but their Whipped Cream body butter in Mother Pucker, Plain Jane, and A Nod to the Hippies, their Shower Steamers in Sensual and Serenity, and their fortune cookie soaps in Lemon Zing, Cabaret, Coarse Ground Pear, and A Nod to the Hippies sound fabulous.
Do you use solid soaps at all? If so, what kind do or don't you like? I use exclusively solid soaps. I love Paintbox Soapworks to put by the sink, and I use Dove in the shower.
Dear Witch,
I'll be posting answers to the questions and things here so as not to clutter up the main thread. Please know that I'm so beyond excited to be a part of this awesome community and to get to know you!
Alethia
