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SW Q&A - Halloweenie Round 2011

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Does anyone else like collector Barbies? Not especially. Barbie creeps me out a little.

 

What small everyday items would you like, that you keep forgetting to get? Plastic lids for pet food cans. Sexy, huh?

 

Tarot I have a super cute deck given to me by my former witch millicurie! I still don't really know how to use it though... must learn.

 

Tell me about something you like, and why you like it. Music on vinyl. I collect Motown, big band, swing, jazz and Elvis on vinyl. There's just something about the rich quality of the sound that I love, and it makes me feel, briefly, like I live in (what I perceive to be) a more interesting time. I also recently bought a gramophone and some of the old shellac 78s. I like old things.

 

If you're the MMU type of Witchee, what Geek Chic Cosmetics tickle your fancy? The Rocky Horror Picture Show stuff all looks awesome!

 

Would any witchees be interested inQuinn Popcorn? I love popcorn, but I prefer cooking it the old fashioned way that microwaving it.

 

Who likes silly items from Archie McPhee??? This kind of stuff is funny, but I tend to buy it and then have clutter up my house. I do like the moonshine water bottle though, and the pickle band-aids are hilarious.

 

Nocturne Alchemy's NAlloween Pt. 2 update is live here! (And for a few days, last month's update too.) What do you want? I haven't tried their oils.

 

What are you drooling over from the Sock Dreams Halloween stuff? I like the bat attack ones! I was too distracted by the Alice in Wonderland collection to pay much attention though.

 

Luck charms? I'm not really superstitious. I do like little trinkets that remind me of people though, not for luck but just because it's nice to have a little piece of somebody you love with you.

 

Does anyone want anything from... here...? The stuff looks yummy, but they mentioned being prooooudly made right here in the good ol' USofA so many times that I'm fairly certain they're racist douchebags.

 

For those of you that like candles, do you like stuff from Yankee Candle? And if you had to choose, tarts or candles? I use both. I've been given a couple of Yankee Candle things in the past, they seem good.

 

Would you be interested in getting a custom necklace from here? Some of their stuff is nice, some is a bit too fussy for my tastes.

 

Is there a movie you want so badly that you don’t own now? Any of the ones on my Amazon wishlist would make me :squee:

 

Is there a song on Itunes that you haven’t downloaded yet? I either download them as soon as I think of it, or forget entirely.

 

Is there a rare book you’ve always wanted? Oh, sure. Witch, if you have any first edition Hemingways cluttering up the place that you'd like to get rid of, I will take them off your hands. I'm nice like that.

 

Is there anything you want to buy yourself but have been too embarrassed (R rated or pg)? Nothing comes to mind.

 

Have you seen the Lush holiday update? Do you like the look of anything from there? I haven't seen the update, but Lush is always pretty good. On the pricey side, though.

 

if you were my witchee, would you want some of my hot nuts my candied nuts my nuts covered in butter and brown sugar candied walnuts? Hell yeah, I want your nuts! :D

 

Is there anything you either didn't like or had never heard of that you're now curious to try thanks to the discussion in this thread? I think there's plenty that fits into that category!

 

Reveal? I will reveal. I hope my witch will, because I would like to know who to thank. But if s/he doesn't want to for whatever reason, I understand.

 

Would you be interested in the #occupywallstreet scent? I may have already bought it :blush:

 

Do Paintbox Soapworks' Goat's Milk Hand and Body Creams sound like something you'd like to try? Yes, they sound good!

 

Witchee, would you like anything from this particular Haunt update? I like Haunt, but from what I could see the update sold out super quick so this question's probably moot now.

 

Who's interested in Halloween: Montreal? It sounds nice, but I'm not desperate for it.

 

You get a package in the mail containing 3 things you have really wanted more than anything else you've mentioned so far in this thread. (they are all reasonably priced of course! ~$20 or less apiece). What are they? Maybe some of the things on my Etsy list? I really love the hot air balloon cards. And there's a couple of things I think are awesome (like the vintage tomato shaped teapot and the apothecary bottles) that won't ship here. But that's probably because they weigh a ton and would cost lots to ship here, I guess :/ Umm. Somebody else mentioned stitch markers (for knitting) in cute animal shapes, which sound awesome and I've never seen them here. Also, I love stuff like old maps, coloured illustration plates from old books, stuff like that you sometimes see in junk stores or garage sales.

 

how do you feel about hemp? jewelry, soap, etc? I haven't tried a lot of hemp stuff, but I like The Body Shop's hemp hand cream. And I love Banshee Beat and I think that has a strong hemp component. So I'm hemp positive, I guess.

 

Is there a magazine that you DON'T read because you can't find it near you, but wish you could? I can't think of anything.

 

Describe your sense of humour. I did the quiz thing and I came out as 'The Wit'. I like that caustic sort of British humour, but I also laugh at really dumb things a lot. If you've ever seen the French movie Tais Tois, it's total slapstick and just silly really, but I about killed myself laughing the first time I saw it. And I used to love Scrubs before it got too ridiculous.

 

Do you like reusable grocery bags? If so, do you like the kind that fold up (ie Chico Bags?) Yes, and yes.

 

I'm about to make an order from Sephora (nothing off of my wishlist, witch, so don't worry about that). Is there anything for you that you would like to accompany my order, if you're my witchee? Oh holy hell, I love Sephora and I wish we had them here. Or even that they shipped international. When Mr g. and I were in the US about three years ago, I dropped six hundred bucks at Sephora in one visit (I know that's obscene, but I saved up specially, and it probably cost me less that half what it would have to buy the same stuff in Australia). So, in short, I'm a fan.

 

What kind of purse do you prefer? Leather, cloth? over the shoulder or crossbody, or something that can do either? Do you like bold bright prints with fun things, or monochrome, solid colours? I prefer shoulder bags, one or two colour only. Unless it's a tote or shopping bag, in which case whatever colours.

 

julep maven monthly boxes: Undecided.

 

Your favorite restaurant or type of food to eat out. Would you use a restaurant.com voucher? Groupon? No thank you.

 

Like commercial socks? All your sockses are belong to me.

 

What kind of bear is best? Paddington Bear.

 

Is anyone interested in reading The Night Circus? It sounds pretty good from the blurb on Amazon, so sure!

 

Hershey's Pumpkin Spice kisses? I don't know? Are they good? They sound good, but then a lot of people went 'ew, no way', so I'm confused.

 

I have a not-so-secret love for The Broship of the Rings. Are there any prints from her store you'd like? They're cute but since I'm not really into LOTR it doesn't call to me.

 

Who here likes Stephanie Pui-Min Law's artwork? Objectively it's pretty and all, but it's really not my style.

 

Do you drink wine? I do, occasionally. I prefer reds.

 

Is it just me who is nervous at revealing herself to her witchee, and finding out who her witch is?! I'm not reeeeally nervous about revealing, because if my witchee doesn't like me she'll probably be too nice to say so anyway :lol: Plus, she may already know who I am because I pulled a totally dumbass move in the first week that, in all probability, gave away my identity. I'm excited to find out who YOU are, witch, because I have no idea at all. You are super sneakeh.

 

Witches, did you lament NOT getting one of the condom case/imp cases that got released with the courtesan series??? They were nice, but I have a triple dagger one that I like so it's all good.

 

I recently saw candy corn in non-candy corn flavors like CHOCOLATE and CARAMEL APPLE. It's not a fancy brand, I just saw it in the drugstore, but who here would like something like that? I tried candy corn once, it was blerk. But I didn't try the brand that y'all are saying is the good kind.

 

JONES SODA CO has LE soda packs for The Guild, Buffy, D&D, So Cute, etc. Would you be interested in these, Witchee? I don't think I need to consume more sugar.

 

It'sBanned Books Week! Are there any books on the list you'd be interested in checking out? Nickel and Dimed sounds interesting.

 

I have just been enlightened to THESE. Are these flavors relevant to your interests? I do like the sound of some of the flavours.

 

What is something people are always surprised to learn about you? I have an amazing memory for ridiculous things, that tends to freak people out.

 

So who else watched Babylon 5? Nope.

 

If you had to decide what your stripper name was, what would it be? The pet/street method would make me Fish Second, which isn't exactly alluring. So I will be Titzi Normus, please.

 

Sooooo Witchees, have you ever taken that particular personality test? If so, are you an Analytical, a Driver, an Expressive or an Amiable? And the survey says... expressive

 

Is anyone else afraid of or creepy out by dummies/puppets/Muppets/etc? Other things you're squicked/freaked by that's best left by the wayside? Muppets, I love. Dummies, yeah, they're a little creepy - especially the ones with the stare-y eyes that move. Puppets I like, especially the

puppet.

 

what level of contact were you hoping for? I said I was fine with anything from almost ninja to high contact. No complaints from me, witch :hug:

 

Your favorite restaurant or type of food to eat out. Would you use a restaurant.com voucher? Groupon? Favourite local place is the Indian joint down the road (their onion bhaji is the bomb), but not bothered about Groupons.

 

Are there any local museums/attractions you keep never getting around to going to? Oh feck feck feck! Tutankhamun exhibit at the Melbourne Museum! Keep forgetting, must go before it leaves *facepalm*

 

Is there any kind of international candy you love or would like to try? There's nothing I'm desperate for, but always happy to try a local delicacy.

 

What is something totally random (yes, that thing that just popped into your head) that hasn't been covered by any previous questions Paddington Bear. I love him.

 

Is there any cheesy/non-cheesy Canadian stuff you'd be interested in? What is cheesy Canadian? Hockey paraphernalia? Mountie costume? A chocolate moose? I don't know enough about Canadian stuff to make an informed request here. I like Canadians a lot though, they are an affable bunch in my experience.

 

If you were to go here and create your very own chocolate bar, what might it have in it? I'm happy with just plain old chocolate and hazelnut. Why mess with perfection

 

Is there anything you're wanting from LPMP? I don't know what LPMP is and I don't need to know *clamps hands over ears*

 

say you stumbled into Camp Half Blood (or whatever the Roman camp ends up being named <bounces in anticipation>), which god claims you? I stumbled into the what now and got claimed by huh? :blink:

 

Stuff you've been meaning to do: Proper wardrobe clean out. Oh god, just the thought of it makes my brain hurt.

 

Would you be interested in regional jams, jellies, or other preserves? Yes!

 

Do you have any bedtime rituals? Is there any particular product you have to apply or a certain shirt you wear or an act you perform to get you in the "bedtime" mood? Nothing special. Cleanse and moisturise, brush teeth, tuck the pooches into their dog beds, set alarm, schlafentimes.

 

Are you interested in today's/any recent Tee Fury shirts? See Threadless (about 400 questions ago).

 

Princess Bride? Yay or nay? So much yay.

 

What's your favorite classic fairytale, witches Of the mainstream ones, I like Snow White and Rose Red. In the more obscure realm, I like Cap o' Rushes, which has a Cinderella-ish vibe but is far more awesome.

 

how do you feel about ethical animal fiber, i.e. wool and the like? I'm fine with it. In fact, I'm an enthusiastic fan.

 

What about little wee creatures for your desk or mantel? No thank you.

 

Look down. What are you wearing, right now? Bare feet, bootcut jeans, this Threadless tee over a grey long sleeved tee, and the pretty sparkly pendant Carwoman gave me last SW round.

 

Kerchiefs? I quite like it. I have been known to wear headscarves anyway (upon which, Mr g. affects an entirely unconvincing Russian peasant woman accent and says something like, "Ay! Life ees so hard!" and thinks he's hilarious. It's this thing we do.)

 

It's the weekend, and you find yourself without a single chore or responsibility for a few hours. Right this very moment, what's the one thing you would do if you could do anything? Go back to bed and read my new Bill Bryson book all day.

 

Is there anything you'd like from the Mütter Museum Store? The conjoined gingerbread men cookie cutter is awesome, and I like the Charlie Ribs keychain, the Xray magnets and the I Heart Guts plush heart.

 

I just noticed that Cocoa Pink has 5 ml Perfume Atomizers. Yay or nay? Scents you would like? Scents you would NOT like? Probably not.

 

what's your favorite kind of pizza? The proper Italian kind! Light crust, really good homemade Napoli sauce, torn fresh baby basil and buffalo mozzarella, with maybe a little rocket (arugula) and shaved parmesan sprinkled on top.

 

who are your style/fashion icons? post pics if you want! [Posted in thread]

 

Are there any food items you're craving/aren't able to find around your area? Nothing in particular.

 

If you're interested in a handmade pouch/cover for an item you have (phones, tablets, books, keys, kettles...), what would your ideal pouch/cover have? Design, material, additional functionality/features like pockets or lights or secret hidey-holes? I don't have anything techy needing a cover, but a knitting project bag would be awesome.

 

Would you like a photo collage based around your interests/favorite colors/favorite themes? That sounds kind of cool.

 

If you're crafty, are you interested in spoonfeather? And if so, what things there delight your eyes? Oooh, yes! I love this and this and this this this and I could go on but probably shouldn't.

 

Colors! What are your favorite colors and what colors do you not like? Pictures and links, people! Deep red, royal purple and sunshiney orangey-yellow are all my favourites. I also love chocolate brown. And spearmint green. And deep blues. And neutrals. And raspberry. And black. And white. And misty grey. It would probably just be easier to tell you the colours I don't much like, which are maroon, burnt orange, mustard yellow, mission brown and olive green (though I like it on olives).

 

What is your favorite word? Hullaballoo!

 

What are the feelings on arm warmers? Color, style, texture, length? Love them! I like them in soft jersey fabric, neutral colours.

 

Do you like tarts? tealights? jar candles? votives? Yes!

 

What's your favorite flavor? Sour, sweet, bitter, salty? All of them.

 

So, are there any online gaming witchees who covet purchasable in-game items or other gamer-y stuff? (yup, geek question) Nope.

 

Anyone doing anything cool for Mabon (or the start of fall, if you aren't pagan? Well it's actually Spring equinox here, but no, nothing special.

 

What is your favorite coffee blend at Starbucks? If you don't have one, what is your favorite roast of coffee? I seldom drink coffee, and (sorry) I particularly dislike Starbucks. They do something weird with the way they roast the beans, I don't like the taste.

 

Cthulhu: yay or nay? *waves tentacles enthusiastically*

 

Is there something that you wish you could do, but you keep putting it off? Trip to Germany with teh husband. April, we're hoping...

 

Put your current mp3player (I am the anti-apple, so no ipod ), winamp playlist, what have you, on shuffle, list the first 10 songs:

Heavy Metal Drummer Wilco

Somebody That I Used to Know Gotye Feat. Kimbra

What the Water Gave Me Florence and the Machine

Beg Your Pardon Josh Pyke

She's Losing It Belle and Sebastian

Our Perfect Disease The Wombats

No Excuses Alice in Chains

Seven Nation Army The White Stripes

Itchin' on a Photograph Grouplove

Canadian Railroad Trilogy Gordon Lightfoot

 

Witchee, have you made (or are you planning to make) any Lab or Trading post orders soon? And if you did (or plan to), you should share what you're getting Yes... I plan to get some of the Klimt salons, maybe a couple of 'weenies, the current forum-onlys and a Grendel or Lucha scent or two from the Lab. Let me know if you would rather I didn't!

 

Do you have any interest in rocks? Not like, polished colorful stones.. but like... rocks. With geologic significance! I do find them interesting, but more in a 'hey, rocks are cool' sense than an 'I want to fill my house with geological specimens' sense.

 

If your witch were to knit you a scarf/shawl/cowl, which would you prefer, and what features would you want? Would you prefer something light and drape-y or thick and warm? What kind of colors would you prefer? Do you have any fiber allergies or preferences? A big chunky cowl would be awesome!

 

If you have a pet, could you please post a photo of it? I really need to see what your pet, if you have one, looks like. [Posted in thread.]

 

Do you like/own/wear/want fairy wings or something of the like? They're cute, not sure what I'd do with them though.

 

How do you feel about terrariums? Not into them. Glass tanks are for fishies!

 

What's your favorite horror movie? I don't like horror movies.

 

If your witch was the practical type and wanted to include one or more of your everyday essentials, what would those include? I'm talking about the bath products, lotions, face lotions, teas, food, etc that you really use every day. Any kind of organic haircare would be great, and my everyday skincare is Natural Logic (from Etsy) - the fruit enzyme cleansing gel and the botanical toner in particular.

 

Jane Austen .. Yay or Nay? Yay

 

I put up quotes I love in my office and studio to get me going, They range from goofy to sarcastic to inspirational... Are you interested in a hand painted quote? Do you have one in mind, or a topic in mind? That would be cool. I would like "I must go down to the seas again, to the lonely sea and the sky". I love the first line of that poem and it makes sense to me, because I always feel calmer and recharged after being by the ocean. And oddly, the more grey and empty and stormy it is, the better I like it.

 

Do you like period or period-styled paraphernalia? Stuff like postcards, notecards, jewelry, office supplies, what-have-you? Absolutely. I like Victorian stuff, and I love fifties styling (I know these do not go together in any way, and I'm okay with it).

 

If you like manga, comics, and/or graphic novels, what is it about them that you like, in general? The story, the art/style, etc? I'm not really into them.

 

If you could choose a Smack, what would it have in it? Let's go with Vanilla Bean, Candy Floss, Spice Trade and Honey Nut.

 

if you could have a salon scent made, based on any artwork(s) what would it be?

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Plum Trees in Flower at Eragny Camille Pissarro

This is actually not at all representative of most of the artwork I like, but it is representative of the kind of artwork I'd like to smell.

 

Are you scientifically curious and/or process-oriented? Would you like a project-type gift that allowed you do do something like make soap from scratch, take and (nontoxic-ly) develop photographs using a pinhole camera, use plant dyes on yarn or fabric, etc.? This would be so much fun. I love learning to do new things!

 

What's 'your' song/your theme song? I can't really pick a theme song as such, but just at the moment The Decemberists' June Hymn is my go-to song for when I need a pick me up. Regardless of whatever else is going on, by the end of that song I always feel more serene.

 

What would be your superpower? I would like to be able to read minds. It would make life so much easier sometimes.

 

Witchee, would you like a gently used BPAL tshirt? Sure.

 

Do you like homemade snack mixes? I know Puppy Chow was mentioned in a previous question, but what about healthier and more natural type snacks like granola or trail mix? You can put a lot of delicious and fun things into trail mix, yeah? If you say "Sure, I'd love some!" what kinds of things do you like/not like in those kinds of snacks, ie coconut flakes, raisins, certain nuts (allergies??), candy, etc. Give us your list of DO's and DON'Ts! Wow, that's a complicated question! I think I'd probably like them, and I like most everything but banana.

 

Do you like charm bracelets? If you had a bracelet, what sort of charms would you want on it? Favorite hobbies, symbols, whatever?

Like the Pandora ones? I don't really like them.

 

Would you like any ecotools makeup brushes? They're kinda one of my favorite things ever, and they're animal-friendly and the handles are bamboo. And to top it all off, they work really well for applying makeup. Yes! I have one of their big powder brushes and I like it.

 

Do you like Legos? Especially mini-fig key chains, Lego block keychains, small Lego sets, etc? Not especially, I stabbed my feet on my brother's Lego bricks enough as a child that I now have kind of an aversion.

 

Since the previous question about "what would you buy from the Lab if you had unlimited funds, etc" left WAY too much to the imagination with no limitations (my answer was pretty much BUY ALL THE THINGS!), what would you do if you found a $50 bill on the ground and a nagging voice in the back of your mind told you that you HAD to spend it on BPAL or else face Death. Also, say they had free shipping (LOL) so don't factor that in. What would you get? And spend it all! Or as close to $50 as you can get. A couple of the Klimt salons.

 

Are there any characters that you love or identify with? I love the character of Alice in After You'd Gone by Maggie O'Farrell, and I love Inigo Montoya in The Princess Bride.

 

A question! If you are crafty, what's your personal art style? I'm not talking just about what art you like to look at, but what kind of art do you like creating? Do you have a "process" while you're creating beauty? This is another question I'll have to come back to.

 

Are there any Arcana Weenies that you MUST HAVE?

Haven't looked and haven't ever tried Arcana.

 

So what say you? IS an "unexpected" visit/in-person witching OK?

I doubt this is ever likely to be relevant given my location, but add me to the 'give me an hour's notice so I can clean up first' camp.

 

What strange misc. items would you love to receive that you just haven't gotten for yourself?: A fine microplane zester. A rubber chicken (I don't know why, they just can't not be hilarious). Oh, and I could use an extra whisk.

 

How do you feel about franken polish? Are you okay with all chemicals, or would you prefer 3 free? Would you want glitter or holographic glitter? What colors would interest you? I like nail polish, though I've never had any custom frankened for me. I'd be glad to try it. I'm not too sensitive to chemicals and I'm amenable to glitter content.

 

Dear witchee, how do you feel about lip balm? Favorite style (twist up tube, pot, tube with wand, etc.)? Favorite flavors? Flavors to avoid? Favorite brand? Do you need more right now or are you set? Are you one of those people who could never have enough lip balm even though you have a bowl on your dresser overflowing with them and 10 in your purse and an order for more on the way? I like lip balm. I do have quite a lot, but if you know of some ultra fabulous stuff that everyone simply must try, dear witch, then I'll be glad to receive it :D

 

Would you be interested in getting fountain pen inks or art supplies via JetPens and or DickBlick?

Yes! Both! I especially love the kind of fountain pen (I bought one in Germany years ago then lost it and cried) that doesn't take cartridges, but you insert the nib into a bottle of ink and twist a thingy on the base and it sucks the ink up into a barrel. I've never, ever seen those here, and they are awesome because I cannae be doing with fiddly little ink cartridges that get lost and leak and dry out.

 

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 itself?

I like to paint but I've never really got into a groove with watercolours. I suppose I should experiment more.

 

How do you feel about getting art supplies in general? (copic markers, watercolor, brushes, paint, sketchbooks etc.)

Yes please! I would do a happy dance for this.

 

How do you feel about Threadless tshirts?

I like them, but I probably already have more tshirts than any reasonable person should ever need.

 

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?

Lucas' PawPaw Ointment (it's magical and you can never have too much), and lots of hair thingies.

 

Darling Witchee, would you enjoy farmer's market pickled veggies (green beans, garlic, asparagus, etc) or fresh canned peaches or something of that nature?

I certainly would. Undoubtedly far too heavy to ship to me, but I would hypothetically enjoy them.

 

Do you prefer color or white photographs? Nature or abstract?

If you're a photographer, dear witch, send me whatever speaks to your heart and I'm sure I'll love it.

 

would you be interested in something like this?

https://lostcrates.com/how-it-works Yes, this a cool idea!

 

Amigurumi, yes or no? Yez!

 

I have a question! What are some of your favorite paintings? (famous or undiscovered?) Feel free to link to examples! Coming back to this to add linkies.

 

If you could have an image painted for you - sky is the limit - what would it be? A grand old bull elephant with wisdom in his eyes.

 

Name your 3 favorite scents for candles Plain beeswax, peppermint, gingerbread

 

Name your 3 favorite types/flavors of tea French Earl Grey, Turkish Apple, Ginger and Lemongrass

 

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 have a lot of t-shirts, but of course I wouldn't say no to something my witch designed. I take a S or M in standard sizes, and a L or XL in girly/babydoll depending how well the accommodate for bewbies.

 

How do you feel about pumpkin scented things? Not perfume related, but soap, candles, etc.... Thumbs up.

 

Has anyone else heard of or does anyone else love Glamourkin? I had'n't heard of them before, but I like the example posted. Very cute.

 

If you had an international witch, is there anything you would like from the UK? (Or Australia, Belgium, France any other country we have witches from. UK - Jammie Dodgers! Curry sauce mix! Belgium - Gianduja! France - A giant necklace made of garlic bulbs (no, I'm kidding about that one, but pretty much anything from France would probably be stylish and awesome and too cool for school).

 

Dear witchee, if you answered 'Mac' to the Mac/PC question previously issued by another participant, please tell me what kind of computer you have, what peripherals you own (like the wireless trackpad, wireless vs/wired keyboard and mouse), and whether you're interested in Apple-related items (stickers, keychains, other things with the logo, etc). I have a MacBook Pro (15" I think? The smaller one, anyway). I don't have any peripherals, because I tend to just use it when I'm slobbing around on the couch or in bed. Keychains could be cute, but I doubt I'd use stickers.

 

SOCK PREFERENCES? I prefer knee length or above the knee. But if somebody was going to be so awesome as to hand knit socks for me, I'd take anything.

 

Would you like/wear a pair of these? http://www.ravelry.c...rary/yoga-socks If so, what color? Probably not. They're nice, but I don't do yoga so there's probably not much point.

 

Is there anyone here who likes toe socks? You know, those socks with a place for each toe? Yes, I had a pair once and I quite liked them for wearing around the house.

 

Are you looking for a certain kind of DVDs to spruce up your collection right now? I have a few things on my Amazon wishlist that I've been wanting for awhile.

 

Does anyone like postcards? Is anyone willing to be a Nacho witch for postcards? Yes and yes.

 

Anyone going to see any good concerts this fall? I don't have anything planned.

 

Do you like Star Trek? Original TV series, films, spinoff series, etc? Favorite characters? Never watched the TV series, but I saw the movie that came out a couple of years ago and I liked it.

 

Are you more prone to order out or cook at home? Would you be interested in cookbooks, kitchen utensils, and the like? If so, anything specific? I love to cook, and I like all manner of cookbooks and gadgets.

 

New question: How do you feel about maple syrup? I'd love to try some real stuff! We only get the 'maple flavoured' stuff here.

 

How do people feel about little pocket shrines, maybe something inspirational/motivational to keep in their purses/backpacks/whatever? (Like these: http://www.art-shrin...cketshrines.htm)That sounds kind of cool.

 

Do you like Star Wars? Original Trilogy? Prequels? Spin-offs? Favorite characters? Oh god, this is getting embarrassing. I've, um... never seen Star Wars, okay? There, I said it. Don't judge me.

 

Do you like beef jerkey, I know some may be vegatarian, but where I live beef is a staple and beef jerkey abounds. If so do you it really thin, hard and crunchy or thicker and softer. (OK that borders on obscene) No thanks. I'm not eating red meat.

 

Also do you like or racier ecards from time to time and do you need to be warned if something may be not safe to open at work. I'm okay with racy, but a warning might be prudent if it's NSFW.

 

Doctor Who? Yay or nay? (please don't make me cry by saying nay) See below :( It's not a nay, just a... oops.

 

I have a couple spare Doctor Who stickers. If my witchee is a fan, would they like a couple Doctor Who stickers in their package? I haven't watched Doctor Who (oh, the shame). DH likes it, but I never really saw it when I was younger and now I kind of feel like I missed the boat.

 

Anyone love Buffy/Angel? I've actually never watched either. I'm not anti-, just somehow never did. I have vague plans to get the DVDs someday.

 

How would you feel about gummies? Like, gummy bears? Gummy werewolves? Gummy vampires? I like gummies!

 

How would you feel about a totally original Gela-skin for your laptop/iPod/phone? Stickers? Decals? Sounds cool. I have an iPhone 4 and a MacBook Pro.

 

Since this is a Halloween round, what's your Creepy threshold? Are you a cartoon bats and smily pumpkins person or a skulls-and-bones the-dead-are-rising kind of person? Are your fairytales dark or Disney? I kinda like both, is that weird? I like Victorian ghostly imagery and gothic horror, but not really gore - I'm not squeamish, it just doesn't interest me.

 

Are your ears pierced, Witchee? Do you have any other piercings? Would you like to receive any items of jewelry for these piercings I have three ear piercings (two regular ones plus an extra in one ear). I like earrings but can't wear super heavy ones.

 

How do you all feel about Whoopie Pies? They sound vaguely rude?

 

interested in anything from Lush? Their soaps are really nice, haven't tried much of the other stuff.

 

Do you blog? Would you like a header for your blog, a layout, etc? Naw, I can never keep that kind of thing going.

 

Would you be interested in a handmade bookmark? Sure!

 

Do you like chex puppy chow or muddie buddies (ingredients: semi-sweet chocolate chips, PB, vanilla extract, powdered sugar, chex cereal)? would you want to get some from your witch / nacho witch? I don't know what this is, but it doesn't sound like a health food :lol:

 

How would you feel about receiving a Groupon deal for something in your local area? If there is anything you WOULDN'T like, mention that also. Probably not, I'm bad about letting vouchers expire before I get around to using them.

 

Do you like real sugar skulls? Things with sugar skull designs? Love them!

 

Who here adores meringue? I don't dislike it, but I don't go nuts over it either.

 

Can you sum yourself (whether it be personality, life's goals, ethics, whatever) in 10 words or less? No, I don't think I can.

 

How about little bottles of booze? Ya wanna? What kind? No good for getting through customs, I suspect.

 

What are your views on fudge and brownies? (Also, if you live in a warm place, where the fudge might melt, that'd be helpful to know. Or, if you're diabetic and fudge is death, that'd be useful to know, too.) Fudgemelt is a definite possibility, but fudge is often a little too sweet and rich for me anyway.

 

Also, what about mochi? Love it, hate it, baffled by it? Never tried it, but the description doesn't make me very excited.

 

Anything from the update ya'll are liking? I think I'm safeish.

 

Does anyone like kimchi? Indeed!

 

Would you be interested in a sample box(from somewhere like Birchbox or loosebutton)? I haven't heard of these before now, but they sound fun.

 

You have to place a Lab and Trading Post order. Right fuckin' now. No spending limits. What do you buy? From the TP, the Calico Jack locket, some yoga pants, a few more of their nail polish shades and some of their new hair gloss to try out. From the lab, both of the current forum-onlys, a full set of the Klimt salons (except maybe Donna Con Ventaglio, the decant went powdery) and a few of the 'weenies but especially La Catrina. I don't know if the notes will work, but I love La Catrina.

 

Paintbox Soapworks - anything you're interested in, in general or from the latest update? I'm pretty set for lotions and scrubs, but I lover her soap and will always use more.

 

Do you guys have any sports that you follow obsessively? How about favorite teams and/or athletes Sport really doesn't interest me much :/

 

How do you feel about notebooks/journals/stationery? Anything you need or particularly like? Blank (unlined) journals/sketchbooks are awesome. Blank notecards are always welcome too.

 

Does confetti/glitter make you angry or fill you with glee? I like it in moderation.

 

Fabulous witches and witchees, perhaps you all could note of you've received MeiLin's goodies? Or if you want? I have her cookbooks and I have 'Lovers and Beloveds' though haven't managed to read it yet. I'd be happy to receive any of her others.

 

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 make them myself, but I'd still be delighted with anything my witch handmade.

 

how interested would you be on somewhat personalized bottle cap labels? Like these that I did? I design my own, print them out on a big label sheet and then punch out little round labels with a craft punch, so I'm all set on this score.

 

When you're miserably sick (*sniffle, cough!*) what are the things that comfort you the most? Tomato soup with buttery toast, a snuggly blankie and a puppy to spoon.

 

What constitutes ultimate luxury to you? (go crazy!) A bubble bath, seriously. Melbourne has been in drought for a very long time (we're just starting to recover - hopefully - over the last year or so) so I only allow myself a few per year and it's a wonderful treat.

 

What do you really NOT want? Ornaments - they're pretty and all, just completely not my thing.

 

How would you feel about kitchen towels and other similar household objects, if they are pretty or a souvenir? Sure, that could be nice.

 

How did you dress up for your last party or compulsory-formal-dress occasion? It was a masquerade party, I found myself a feathery OTT venetian mask from a sex shop (for reals) which I paired with a black gown with a corset over the top.

 

Do you enjoy puzzles/riddles? (Cryptograms, Sudoku, Crossword, Jigsaw, etc) I'm not really into crosswords or sodoku, but I quite like jigsaw puzzles.

 

Would you like to receive e-books? And if so, in what format? I don't have an e-reader yet and don't really like reading on my computer for long periods, so probably not at this stage.

 

If you have kids, would you be interested in getting things for them? And if so, what are they interested and what sizes are the wearing now? Don't have any kids yet.

 

Would you be interested in a felted handbag? Do any of these styles appeal to you? http://tinyurl.com/3o2epzl (there's at least one guy-friendly style, too!) I probably wouldn't use a felted handbag, but a wallet or makeup pouch would be really cool.

 

Are there are patterns, motifs, etc that you especially like? I like stripes a lot. And spots, and tartan and argyle.

 

Witchee, would you be interested in having a special tea cup/coffee mug/glass to drink out of? Yes, that would be lovely and I would think of my witch every time I drank from it :)

 

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 prefer tea bags for work, for convenience's sake, but I use loose at home. Herbal or flavoured black are my preferred types, don't much care for green or rooibos (unless it's green/unfermented rooibos).

 

I am fond of the thrift. Do you mind lightly used goods? Please be specific! For instance, I'm a little squicked by used clothing, but I don't mind any other used goods (i.e. books, glassware, games, DVDs, whatever.) As long as it's clean and unbroken, I'm okay with whatever used goods. Except underwear :ack:

 

Do you have an Etsy shop? Do you know of any Etsy shops that are Switch Witch friendly? I don't have one, but any of the Team BPAL Etsy sellers are likely to be SW friendly. From personal experience I know Paintbox Soapworks, Elements and Artifacts and Joystreet are all fabulous for circular swap purposes.

 

Would a gift or a postcard from Disneyland make you squee with delight or puke into your mail box? Team :squee: Especially if it's Nightmare Before Christmas related.

 

what are your favorite types of Halloween candy? We don't tend to see specialist Halloween candy here :( Though I did find some candy corn at the American grocery store once, and honestly... I wasn't a huge fan.

 

Do you prefer soap or shower gel? Please give examples of your favorite scents or brands. Soap! Paintbox Soapworks or Lush mainly, but I also like Villainess, and the Candy Apple Moonalisa one that former witch millicurie (:heart:) sent me last Halloween round was ZOMGAMAZING. But I *FAIL* at figuring out the Moonalisa website. Is there some kind of seekrit trick? Can you only buy stuff when the moon and Venus converge in Ursa Major or something?

 

How do you like your chocolate? For example with nuts, mint, peanut butter, caramel? With most anything but fruit is good. Why anybody would wreck good chocolate by putting fruit in it continues to mystify me.

 

Beads! Do you use them? Would you want some? What sorts of beads do you like? They're not something I generally use other than for eyes on plushies, but now that you mention it I am kind of interested in making some beaded jewelry. I'd be interested more in big, bold chunky ones or wooden ones.

 

Anyone here like caramels? Sea salted caramels?!?! Every time SW comes around and people start raving about salted caramels, I remember that I've been meaning to make some so I can find out what all the fuss is about. I even bought a candy thermometer, but have I made them? No, I have not. Someday, salted caramels, you shall be mine.

 

Would you like a hand dyed or hand painted scarf or wrap or other item? If so, what colors/designs/fabrics do you like? I would love this! I think I already jabbered on about favourite colours in my questionnaire, but something in blues, greens and greys would be nice as I don't currently have one in those colours.

 

This was a question before, but does anyone here like stones? Just pretty polished stones for use in whatever purposes? Sure! I especially like river stones. Dunno what I'd do with them though, probably stick them in a vase and hope it looked artsy-fartsy. Heavy to post, though.

 

And another question; anyone like anything in particular from Think Geek? There are a couple of Think Geek things on my Amazon universal wishlist I think.

 

Pinterest, do you have boards you want to share or are you following anyone with great boards you want to share? Haven't got into it. I think I've reached social media saturation point and the idea of signing up to anything else is just too much pressure :lol:

 

What #1 actor, director, author and/or musician are you obsessed with? Actors - Audrey Hepburn, Sam Callis. Directors - I wouldn't say obsessed, but I like Bernado Bertolucci's films. Author - Bill Bryson. Musicians - Florence Welch from Florence and the Machine, Gotye and Dan Sultan at the moment.

 

are you interested in anything from the Villainness Bad Apples update? Haven't looked. Not going to look. Lahlahlahlah I can't hear you.

 

If you have a pet, would he/she/they like to receive a treat or a toy as a gift? Does your pet have any dietary restrictions or other preferences w.r.t. said treat? My pets are all greedy little bastards and would love treats. They have no dietary restrictions and are not at all discerning.

 

What are your top three "I want to try them but I think I'll never get to try them" (or, "I've tried them and I want moar moar moar, but I don't think I'll ever get any") scents/bath oils/sprays? Hmm. Crypt Queen, Glowing Vulva and Orange. It's not like I lose sleep over it though.

 

Is there a particular artist and piece that you would like a print of? If so, what is your max size that you could spare on your walls? I would love a print of A Hopeless Dawn, though I don't know if it's possible to even get one.

 

If you are in to beauty and makeup related stuff, what kind of stuff do you like? What is your skintone and hair color? Are there any beauty products you've wanted to try but just never purchase? I am! My tastes tend toward the expensive, but I like the eyeshadow pigment powders you can buy online and they're generally not too pricey.

 

Do you like coffee or tea? Would you be interested in trying some different types? I like tea best, and always enjoy trying new ones. Nothing containing seeds will make it through Aussie quarantine though.

 

Are there any CDs/Albums you've been wanting but haven't bought yet? What format do you prefer? (i.e. mp3, actual cd, record, etc) There are always plenty on my list, but any motown, jazz or Elvis on vinyl would be particularly awesome.

 

Are you going away for any part of this round? No plans to do so at this stage.

 

Would you like to receive a mix-CD from your Witch? Sure would, new music is awesome.

 

If your witch were going somewhere on a vacation during the round, would you want a little souvenir? A postcard or fridge magnet would be really cool. I'm not really one for tchotchkes though.

 

Do you enjoy any outdoor activities? Do you have a favorite form of "exercise"? (keep it clean, all!) Erm... I like walking the dogs, and I like short to medium sojourns in outdoor/foresty type areas. But I don't consider myself outdoorsy, nuh-uh. I do not enjoy any form of outdoor activity that exposes me to leeches or requires me to poop in a hole in the ground. I see camping as kind of a slap in the face to thousands of years of evolution.

 

Any witchee's with a ravelry account have any favourited patterns that cost money that would be a welcome gift? I joined Ravelry awhile back, but really haven't explored too much. I'll have to take a more in-depth look at some stage.

 

Do you work/study at a desk and enjoy interesting or cute office supplies? I am a total desk jockey, and I love stationery and office supplies.

 

Witchee, are you a fan of musicals? If so, which ones? Yes, I am! I love The Sound of Music, My Fair Lady, On The Town, High Society, Anchors Aweigh. Does Rocky Horror Picture Show count as a musical? If so, add that one too.

 

Do you like to burn incense? If so, what are your favorite kinds...sticks? cones? resins? What are your favorite scents? I don't, it kind of all just smells like smoke to me. I like the smell of Indian temple incense, but I probably wouldn't burn it in my home.

 

- Harry Potter - a fan? If so, what house are you? Love HP :) I'm a Hufflepuff.

 

- If you were to receive a gift card, what places would you like to get one from? I dunno... maybe Amazon or Sock Dreams?

 

Is there a particular myth/folktale/legend/fairytale/godstory that you're drawn to? I've always liked the story of Persephone, and I find the Aboriginal creation legends really fascinating.

 

If you RP, tabletop, forum, or otherwise... Do you have any original characters you'd like to see art of? If so, please give information! Even if it's a link to a web page or a profile or picture! Sorry, I've never tried RPGs of any kind.

 

If you could see anything, what would it be? Can be a person, an event, a landmark or monument, an object, etc. And it doesn't have to be on this planet, or in this time period, or in this reality! I'll come back to this question, have to think about it.

 

When you are having a really rough day, what do you like to do/have to make it a little brighter? A moment in the fresh air or some puppy cuddles usually work :)

 

What are your thoughts on comics? Any you like? Any you have been wanting to try? Favorite characters? I've never really read any comic books, but if you have a fave I'd happily be enabled.

 

Are you musical? Do you play an instrument, and if so, what? If not, what do you wish you could play or do? Not in any way. I really admire musical talent, but I certainly don't possess any.

 

Does anyone garden? And if you do, what do you grow? If not, would a starter garden kit be something you'd be interested in? I am interested in gardening, but any seeds sent to me would most likely be confiscated by quarantine.

 

Do you decorate for Halloween? Is your decorating taste elegant, kitschy and fun, or scary? I don't, because Halloween is not much of a thing here. If I did though, I'd probably go for a creepy Gothic mansion kind of aesthetic.

 

Witchee, do you have any symbols or totems that have special meaning for you? I feel an affinity with bees and like to wear jewelry that represents them.

 

Is anyone fond of programs like Adopt a Tree/Highway/Library/Manatee/Acre of Rainforest/etc?: Yes :) My personal favourite is the Adopt an Orang Utan program.

 

From the Weenie Update....what are you most wanting to try? La Calavera Catrina.

 

Who's into nail polish? What colors/brands? I like it, but I have quite a lot. I wear OPI mostly, but I also have some Creative Nail Design and China Glaze.

 

Is there a quote (or lyric or part of a poem) that really resonates with you or is your favorite? I love the poem Annabel Lee (E.A Poe). And I really like the lyrics of 'Jane Says' - beautifully simple and poignant.

 

Dream candle? Scent, color, type (tealight, votive, pillar, jar, etc.), throw... I like just basic beeswax pillars, though soft scents are nice. I had some gingerbread scented wax pellets once that smelled amazing.

 

Do you like knitted goodies? If so, what would you like and what colors? Sure, handmade things are awesome! Socks would be cool, my knitting hasn't progressed to that stage yet.

 

Would you be interested in homemade edibles that are NOT sweets? Any specifics? Possibly not practical due to distance :/

 

What GC do you live in mortal terror of the lab discontinuing, but never get around to buying? I've been meaning to get a bottle of Red Queen and How Doth The Little Crocodile for quite awhile.

 

Yo, yarnies! Do you Ravelry? If so, who are you over thar? HumanFemale, but I'm not very active.

 

Social Media? FB, Twitter, LJ (FB is the only one I tend to actually use though)

 

Do you have wishlists for non-BPAL e-tailers? And if so, could you provide a link or a list? Just Etsy and Amazon, they're linked on my questionnaire.

 

Witchee, do you use a PC or a Mac? Mac

 

What is your favorite animal? Elephants and bees

 

What are you going to be for Halloween? Sad, because we don't do costumes!

 

If you could have a piece of oil painting jewelry (pendant, pair of earrings, or ring) with absolutely anything painted on it, what would it be?

(If you prefer wall art instead, same question as above.) A bee or a raven would be awesome.

 

How do you feel about knick-knacks? Not a fan, don't like unnecessary clutter.

 

What traditions (family, holiday, or otherwise) are important to you? Barbecues in the rain, 'Sunday drives', and buying the dogs a whole chicken each to celebrate their adoption anniversaries.

 

Do you like going to the movies? Sure, every so often.

 

What are your favorite restaurants? Indian, Thai or Italian are my go-tos.

 

Do you play any video games? Only a few iPhone games. IMO the late 80s / early 90s will never be surpassed in video game excellence. My heart belongs to Super Mario, Space Invaders and Pac Man.

 

Do you like any anime? Not really. I don't dislike it, but I don't seek it out.

 

Do you have an E-reader/iPad/something similar that you need a cover/case for? Nope, I just have an iPhone and a regular MacBook.

 

how much do you like jewelry? like, if you were to get a shit ton of it during the round, how excited would you be? I have quite a lot, but as we all know, there's no such thing as too much jewelry. So yeah, I'd be pretty psyched. I could definitely do with some 'statement' pieces to accessorise work outfits, like chunky pendants on long chains.

 

How would you like to receive some of your Witch's favorite recipes, tailored to your likes/dietary restrictions? And specific wants? Sure, this would be nice. I'm not picky outside of the preference I mentioned in my questionnaire.

 

Do you need any boxes to store your smellies in? What would you store in said hypothetical box--imps, bottles, supplies, all of the above? Nah, I'm pretty set for BPAL storage.

 

Muppets: yea or nay? Yea! I also love Fraggle Rock *so much*

 

Do you have an affinity for Calvin and Hobbes, Peanuts, The Far Side, and other comic strips? If so, which is your favorite? I like all of those! I also like Fred Basset because it's so shit it's awesome.

 

Favorite Mythological Creature?: Dragons! Raaar!

 

Do you like hair things barrettes, headbands, flowers Yes

 

Expanding on the hair question - does anyone like those flower clips for the hair that are big right now?? Yes, I have a couple in my Etsy favourites.

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