10/5

And something I meant to ask--the other day I found the pattern I made for a small crocheted skull. I have made some before and included some herbs and oils and such, things that both smell good and are said to carry protective virtues, in the stuffing, and hooked them up to hang in a vehicle or such. Would any of y'all like one of those? 

I wouldn't mind one. Probably not my normal thing but sounds cute. 

 

10/4

I never asked who wants any of MY homemade yummy goodness!!!

So this year we have canned or made:

Brown Sugar Plum Butter

Pflaumenmus (also Plum Butter)

Cardamom Plum Jam

Star Anise Plum Jam

Ginger Peach Butter

Vanilla Peach Jam

Sweet Green Tomato Relish

Dill Green Tomato Relish

Huckleberry Jam

Apple Butter

Catnip (well, it grew and we dried it...)

Candied Jalapenos (delicious with cream cheese on burgers or crackers)

Lavender Vanilla Bean liqueur

Rose Petal liqueur

WITCHEE, WOULD YOU LIKE ANY OF THESE?  Don't just say "yes" -- please be specific about which ones you want the most!  

 

I LOVE a dill pickle so the Dill green tomato relish sounds scrummy, also Huckleberry jam, or cardamom plum jam. 

 

Witchee, darlin', anything appeal from this goth-metal-Satanic Tea company, Pitch Black North? https://www.pitchblacknorth.com/category/all-tea

Any of the tea balls and the coconut chai or pumpkin spice tea

 

10/2

would anyone be interested in anything from the Colourpop Hocus Pocus collection that just came out, since I know lots of people are fans of the film.  

I would love pretty much any of it, I am a giant Hocus Pocus nerd. I particularly like the  gather round shadow palette, Sistas and Black Fame gel liners, and the I am Beautiful lipstick

 

10/1

Would you be interested in anything from KBShimmer's new Fall nail polish collection or their Falloween collection?  (Or anything else from them?)

Take it or Leaf It and Bugs & Kisses are cute but as I said earlier I rarely wear nail polish. 

 

9/27

 Do you have any interest is anything that I could pick up there?  The have hand made pottery, cookie molds, cookbooks with historical recipes all sorts of good stuff.  https://www.gcv.org/shop/

I love historic sites! My family is from the East coast so I've been to lots of historic sites like Mystic Seaport, Sturbridge Village, Williamsburg & Jamestown, I know of Genessee but haven't been to it. In the Midwest we have a lot more temporary weekend events than permanent living history sites. 

Pottery - esp. mugs/bowls/jars are always useful, the cookie molds look neat and I always love a historical cookbook, esp. if it has local variations I'm not familiar with. I can also always use a nice fan because I have a terrible habit of sitting on/squashing mine. 😂

 

 

9/23

I am notorious for homemade caramels, shortbreads both savory and sweet, and catnip/catnip laced toys.  I've also started playing with homemade marshmallows and fruit candies.  Any interest?

Absolutely - homemade soft caramels are a favorite as well as sweet shortbread (if it can be GF, if not it would still be appreciated & loved by my partner - its her favorite 😉). I do enjoy a homemade marshmallow as well, particularly if it's been friendly with some vanilla beans. 

 

https://www.poesieperfume.com/loose-leaf-tea  <---- would you be interested in receiving tea and / or scents from Poesie?

Fancy a Cuppa, Victoria & Albert and S'more Tea all sound good. For scents Blanket,  Emmeline Pankhurst, Cybele, Sucre Vanille sound interesting. 

 

Pumpkin/pumpkin spice – yay or nay?  Yay in food/drinks but nay in other products (soaps, perfumes, etc.) or vice versa?  What are your thoughts? Since Pumpkin Spice is just cinnamon, clove and nutmeg, I'm very much in the YAY camp for all things food related. I haven't tried many non-food products but as I enjoy the smell of those things I'd be game as long they don't have that fake cinnamon smell thing happening.

 

Candy corn – love it or loathe it?  Or just don’t care much one way or another?

I'm pretty meh on candy corn - could take it or leave it. I find it aesthetically pleasing in a bowl but don't really like it eating it. I prefer the little sugar pumpkin things instead but even those are too sickly sweet for me anymore. 

 

9/22

Would you be interested in a gently-used tarot deck (or other oracle)? If so, toss out some styles you gravitate towards, cause I have SO MANY DECKS and I'd love to send one or more along!

I'm not super into Tarot - if I'm going for divination I typically go for Runestones so a runic based tarot/divination cards would be neat. 

2. Are you interested in receiving a burned CD of music? If so, name of genres, artists, styles that you are into or would like more of to explore.

Sure! I like a bit of everything so learning about new bands is always fun. I like punk like the Ramones or Gogol Bordello, classic rock like Buddy Holly, Elvis, The Stones as well as things like the Katamari soundtrack, sea shanties, bluegrass, gilbert and sullivan and Mozart. 

 

Witchee, do you like tea? If so, what kind?

This has been covered at length already below so I'll skip this one.

 

Do you prefer getting one or two really nice/more expensive things or several smaller/less expensive little things? Or do you have no preferance? Hmm....no preference really. Both are fun. Surprise me! 

 

Would you like any of Snag Tights’ Halloween offerings and if so, what size?

I was introduced to them by a friend and bought some gift cards when they had they're buy one get one free special earlier in the pandemic but I can't use them til November so I've been stalking their page. I've been eyeing the woolies since I can wear them everyday and for costuming and plus size wool tights are nonexistent elsewhere,  but the Halloween collection is SUPER cute. I like all of them except the fishnets which I don't wear often. I think for sizing I'm an F ? I'm 5'2 and wear a 22/24 in US sizes.

 

Witchee, darling, there's a *slight* chance I might be going on a trip next week and *might*, in the course of this trip, have access to Disneyworld goodies from Epcot and Magic Kingdom - any stuff you might desire? 

Whenever family go to Disney I usually request Nightmare Before Xmas stuff.  Other favorite Disney properties: Sword in the Stone, Sleeping Beauty, Beauty and the Beast and Tangled. I'm also a huge Muppets fan which is now a Disney property, and like the Mandolorian and Rebels as well. 

 

I'm a knitter.  I have some knitted washcloths done, and can knit up more.  Would you like some?  Also, if answered soon enough, I can maybe get a scarf done.  Would you like one?  What colors would you like?  Thin or thick?  With or without fringe?  Are you allergic to any fibers - wool, cashmere, angora, alpaca?

I'd love a scarf - lightweight/thin is better because I like to wear them at work to stop the draft down the back of my neck. Fall colors or bright/rainbow, no fringe -in fact an infinity or shorter scarf is better. I always tuck in the ends so I don't accidentally sew myself into a customer's clothes. I'm not allergic to any fibers except cat  and I love natural fibers so any of the ones mentioned would be lovely. 

 

9/19

How Would you Feel about recipes?

Sure! Especially if you included a key ingredient or seasoning. 

 

Aaaaaah Lilith are up! Is there anything from the release that you want? Decant or full bottles?

Well first of all, I do not recommend reading the Lilith preamble is you have pms, because you will cry. Secondly, I'd go for imps of A Demon and Her Basketball, Aoede Melete Mneme, Arlecchina, Cannibal Lady, Interlude, Peanut, Perfectly Normal Childhood or Solved Mysteries. I usually stick to imps since it normally takes me years to finish one. If I love it enough to go back and buy a bottle then its definitely a keeper.  

 

9/18

Witchee, assuming you like home made/home canned condiment goodies, what is your spice level preference?  

Milder is better but Tomato Jam/compote sounds amazing. I am a grilled cheese fan so......

 

9/16

If you're not near one, is there anything from Trader Joe's you'd like?

Do they still have those dark chocolate covered raspberry jelly rings? Those (really any raspberry gummy/jelly) are a fav.

 

How do you feel about local items from my city, like spicy (think chili) things or local coffee? The coffee is not spicy lol.

Local items are always great. I can't do anything too spicy - mild is as hot as it gets in my house and I don't drink much coffee but I'm sure there's something awesome that only your town has that I'd love. 

 

They're not my jam, but do you have good feelings about Funko Pop? I'm asking because I realize many people like them.

We have a couple but they're very specific - my partner has a special twin peaks set and I was gifted a Smaug. I wouldn't mind receiving one pertinent to my interests. 

 

Would you, my dear Witchee, like anything from April Gloom?  https://www.etsy.com/shop/AprilGloom  or www.aprilgloom.com

The devil skulls aren't really my jam but I adore the little tea cup ghosts on her website. too cute!

 

How about from https://twinklentwilight.etsy.com 

The kitteh and bat project bags are cute. I wouldn't use them for knit8ting but I do tend to keep in-process projects in bags. I normally use those reusable grocery store bags or trick or treat bags, but sometimes having a zip would be handy. 

 

Are you a sock person?  If so what are your favourite kinds to wear?  Do you have a sockdreams wishlist?

YES! I LOVE socks! Sockdreams is a big fave but I didn't even know they had a wishlist feature!  I usually shop via the plus size category because of my monster calves (22"). I wear crews or no shows in summer but love their fun knee highs in fall/winter, esp. stripes, fun textures like cables and bright prints. I can usually wear sockdreams brand, but most of my most recent faves have been sock-it-to-me brand (they have a wide calf size). I also use knee highs in my historical costuming, but tend to go for more muted (for me) tones like olive, mustard, wine, or pastels like mint. 

 

9/15

Herb'n Eden...anything look good? any of the deodorants. I usually use Tom's Apricot but I'd love to try a new kind, and a sissal washcloth would be super handy. 

 

Would you like anything from House of Gloi, especially from their Autumn Update? 

I love a good body powder - fancy witch and pumpkin peach sound nice. I also liked the sound of  Hex and pumpkin eater either in hair or perfume oil . The Lemon drops candy scent would be good too. 

 

I know the tea question has been asked, but what, specifically, about Adagio teas? I mean, the homepage opened on Kentucky Bourbon and I would very definitely be interested in drinking that. The other autumn blends look good too, but that one sounds like it might be a new favorite.   You can probably guess any other teas I might like from my other tea based answers. 

 

What about anything tempting from Dandelion Chocolate? 

I always like chocolate. Darker is better. Of their bars, I'd probably favor the Ben Tre or Wampu. Hot chocolate mix is always a staple in the winter, and it would be nice to have something quality instead of Hershey's powder. The black sesame toffee brittle sound yummy too. 

 

Do you decorate seasonally/for holidays?  Is there anything in particular you would like to that end?

I don't really. Our house is a bit cluttered so there's no real place to put decorations. We do put up a small xmas tree every year that my MIL gifts us ornaments for. I do always love Halloween stuff (surprise) and use it year round - bats, witches and vampires are pretty common motifs as well as snakes. I've been eyeing some Bat candlesticks at Joanns that I can't quite bring myself to purchase but would love. A lot of the deco halloween stuff at Joanns is really great this year. There was a snake hourglass that caught my eye as well, because whimsical me loves the idea of having an hourglass, but practical me isn't sure that's a reasonable thing to own because when will I ever use it. 🤔

 

Nui Cobalt Designs perfumes...(just got her latest email): How about the scents being discontinued? The Critters? https://nuicobaltdesigns.com/collections/critters-2020?page=1

or other ones?

Copper Fox, little brown rabbit and red squirrel sound interesting. From the scent list Hekate Endonia, Ginger Cat, cauldron cider and ominous orchard.

 

I have a friend who does pet caricatures. He's done ones for all of my pets. Is this something you would be interested of for your pet(s)?

As I am petless this doesn't apply to me, but that said my sister has a little black kitten named Dr.Crash who would make for a very adorable and halloweeny portrait. Pictures available on request  

 

9/14

 

Anything you'd like from Future Primitive: https://futureprimitivesoap.co.uk whipped soap sounds interesting. Pumpkin Chai is the one in stock atm that I'd be interested but from their scent catalog Cordwainer, sparklebox, witch cake and pumpkin 'ead all sound good. 

Do you have an Etsy wishlist? I do! Its linked in my elfster list and I think on the spreadsheet too, but for ease of use, I'll link it here: https://www.etsy.com/people/crescentwench?ref=hdr-fav&amp;tab=items  

 

9/13

 

Do you need any astrological work done, since thats one of my professions? Any particular areas you could utilize a consultation? Hmm....I don't usually go for this sort of thing except as a fun entertainment, but I feel like I've hit a bit of a roadblock career wise, so maybe some new insight would be helpful. 

 

 How do you feel about the homemade fudge I sell in my etsy shop? (See link to my shop in my signature) -particular preferences, flavors (consider I take special flavor requests all the time!)? Weirdly, I'm not a fudge fan. It usually too sweet for me. I love chocolate but I typically go for dark chocolate that's 70% or more cocoa. 

 

How do you feel about keto or sugar-free, low carb baked goods or treats?? Its how I live, so Im pretty damn good at it. Sounds good to me! 

 

is there anything you want from Lush?

i love their bath bombs but rarely take a bath. These might make me actually take one 😂. Art Bat and Lord of Misrule in particular.  The Ghost soap and boo shower slime also look fun and I'd definitely get lots of use out of them. 

 

Do you have a favorite art style/movement/artist? Art Nouveau and the Pre-Raphealites. John william waterhouse is probably my favorite. 

 

Who is your fashion icon(s)?  Betsy Johnson and Minori. I'm also a fan of Oscar Wilde and the Aesthetic movement. 

 

What is your favorite mythological creature? It's got to be Dragons, but its not an easy choice. Vampires and mermaids are probably second and third. 

 

I do pour painting/acrylic fluid art (with varying degrees of success, haha). Would you like a custom piece in colors of your choice (takes 3-4 weeks with curing, longer if you want it sealed, so it would arrive post-round if custom) or a piece already finished in my collection? I have mostly 12 x 12 and 10 x 10s  right now. Pics available upon request! 

I'd be interested to see pictures but I'd probably love it. I love bright colors, esp. oranges and greens together, or bright rainbows. 

 

After enjoying looking at the links several others have put in the questions, I decided to add some of my own favorite independent artists who I enjoy supporting - so, what do you think of the goodies from these people? And specific items you love? Enjoy!

1) https://www.catcoven.com/ - the creature of the night, queer as hell and forget-me-not patches, the medieval mosters, bat witch, creature of the night and turnip jack o lantern pins. 

2)  https://www.mineralgypsy.com - the poison bottle necklaces are neat, but mostly not my thing. 

3) https://www.redbubble.com/people/thelatestkate/shop  I really like the artwork - the ones that jumped out the most to me are the "even if my best sucks" Bat,  "I don't exist only to be attractive" manatee,  "home in a good book" dragon,

4) https://www.marikapaz.com/shop/  so cute! stand outs were the Corgi Adventure and moon children prints, the magic student pin and the forest witch and badger fairie stickers

5) https://www.faunwood.com - I liked pretty much all of this. Standouts are Lil Stabby, trench siren, moss dragon and  reef. The ink beasts stickers look cool too. 

6) https://www.shannatrumbly.com/ - nothing much jumping out at me here. 

7) https://fiddlersgreenzine.com - I'm not sure I really understand what this is, but I'm definitely intrigued. 

8 ) https://www.hedgespokenpress.com -nothing much jumping out here. 

 

  One of the things I do is make nifty things from sweaters that I cut up & upcycle into things like super warm mittens, arm warmers, striped arm warmers, cowls, teapot cozies, & French press cozies.  I don't have a slipper I love yet, but I'm working on it. So, which of these things might you like?  Give me some thoughts on colors you like & if for a teapot or press, I need to know a size.

I'm a seamstress with poor circulation - mitts/fingerless gloves are a lifesaver for me in the winter. I wear them all the time once the weather turns. A cowl/hood would be great too. My back faces towards the door at work and I'm always catching the draft on my neck in the winter. 

 

9/12

 

Does anyone like the prints or items from www.ElissaMarieCreative.com ? I have a few of her prints and the notebooks and they are quality!

I LOVE these! Just on the homepage there's 5 or 6 designs I really like  - book witch, cancer babe, blossoming, looking sharp, crafty & crafty. In her shop I really like the moon phases with cats series, the make magic  print, and all the stickers are pretty cute too. I like the notebooks too but realistically it will get put on a shelf and never used. 

 

What about www.drawingsbynicole.com? Anything specific?

I dig the art style but I'm not a mom so I'm not into the "weird mother" stuff. I do like the strawberry print and the bag that says "books and comics"

 

Does anything from www.vapidlacquer.com stick out to you?

I'd be interested to try body mist since I'm not a big lotion fan. Continuity and Grapefruit Bellini sound yummy. A glass nail file would be super handy too. I'm always filing my nails at work so I don't snag fabric and I get through so many emery boards it's ridiculous. 

 

How do you feel about fragrant things for the home like incense, candles, atmosphere spray?  

I'm super picky about them, to be honest and tend not to use them at all. I avoid florals at all costs (lavender is the one exception here but it has to be fairly mild) and often the scents I do like tend to be really awful fake smells as incense/candles. If you can find citrus, vanilla or cinnamon/clove/spice scented things that actually smell like vanilla or spices and not "hobby lobby at xmas time" I would ADORE it. 

 

Do you share your home with any loved ones (human, feline, canine, etc.) who might enjoy a tiny treat too?  

My partner, Taryn - you might notice her on my Bpal wishlisht, as she often likes smells I'm not enjoying and I've made a few notes on there of what she likes for my own reference when buying. She always enjoys a treat, particularly candy. 

 

Question:  How do you feel about tea?  Preferences?  Would you want anything from David's Tea (https://www.davidstea.com/us_en/home/), Steepologie (https://www.steepologie.com/), Bird & Blend (https://birdandblendtea.com/us_en/), or do you have a favorite tea maker to suggest?  What about tea tools or cups?  

This is a big one! I LOVE TEA! I typically go for a strong black tea - english or irish breakfast plain or with a sweet flavor like caramel or vanilla, or a green tea. I love a matcha latte but I drink regular green tea as well. One caveat is I'm not a fan of Earl Grey. Just don't like bergamot in my tea 🤷‍♀️

From Davids - Baked apple chai sounds AMAZING, as does salted caramel oolong, and I've never tried flavored Matchas before - honey, vanilla, mango and mojito all sound interesting. 

From Steepologie - The have lots of flavored black teas that look yummy - I spotted and almond, a caramel and a vanilla bean. I've also never seen scottish breakfast tea or a loose thai tea blend so I'd be interested to try those. 

From birdandblend - the british and builder's blends look nice, the Matcha teas are wacky as hell and I love it - Mermaid, Black Magic, Salted Caramel and Gingernut are all right up my alley. 

My favorite US based tea maker is BIngley's Teas - they do Austen inspired blends that are so yummy. My top favs are Captain Wentworth and The Patience of Miss Price. 

One can never have too many tea cups or loose leaf brewing tools! I typically use a honking big mug in the morning but I love having a true tea cup and saucer for tea later in the day.