VioletChaos

Ketchup 25 September!

If you are so inclined, do you want or need any natural items or ingredients for spellwork that could be collected from forests, ocean, fields or stream?  I also have access to oak gall ink and various other esoteric substances.

Are you a fan of the show Cobra Kai?
——> Eh. I liked what I saw, when I saw it (which was a few years ago, now). But I wouldn’t say that it’s in my fandom or that I want anything associated with the show.

Do you enjoy any of the scented items from Victoria's Secret?

——> HARD pass. Sorry!

Would you be interested in receiving a silver locket with papyrus and herbs inside, as a protective amulet?

——> as long as it’s real silver, then I’m all in (unfortunately, I have many allergies to many kinds of non-precious metals- I’m not being snobby, I promise!)

 

So Witchee mine, are you a spellworker? - any interest  in acorns from a tree known as The Mother Oak at my Ren Fest grounds.  It is the biggest tree I've ever seen in MI.  It is cared for by tree scientists  from MSU.  It is the mom to every other oak on the grounds.   Saturday is Mabon & I will go & gather acorns before the park opens to patrons as I do each year.  But this time it's  actual Mabon.  So Witchee dearest, would you like some?  

——> that sounds incredible! Yes, yes yes!

Lenny Mud: YES! Two mugs: The Hex the Patriarchy mug https://lennymud.com/products/copy-of-salem-witches-union-mug-halloween-witch-mug?_pos=10&_sid=9deebc373&_ss=r  and he Salem Local Union Witches travel mug https://lennymud.com/products/witches-union-travel-mug-salem-witches-witch-mug?_pos=16&_sid=9deebc373&_ss=r  

If it’s a choice between the two I’d prefer Hex, but only by a small percentage! 

 

9/22

From previous questions you've answered, I know a lot about the teas you'd like from specific places, but I want to know your more general tea preferences.   Black, green, white, rooibos, oolong, herbal?

——> I prefer black teas for caffeinated generally (exception would be “milky” teas that have oolong as the base) and for decaf tea I like black as well (like a well-done decaf lady grey for afternoon drinking is always a good idea!) but I also like herbal tisanes (peppermint; chamomile etc) and rooibos (generally so long as its flavored, like rooibos chai, for example).

      -  Japan is particularly big on their green tea and hojicha (roasted green tea), any interest?

——> As I’m not a fan of green tea, this would largely be lost on me. HOWEVER! I just learned about Japanese roasted *rice* tea, which sounds amazing to me and I’d LOVE to get my hands on some!

      -  My partner has given me an extraordinary amount of rooibos from South Africa. It's amazing and I'd like to share, so would you like some?

——> YES. This would be the exception to my “must be flavored” rule for rooibos

despite being uk based I’m probably gonna have to make a torrid order because I fell in. Anything catch your eye while I’m doing it?

 
——> I’m too small for Torrid these days, but I used to ADORE them when I was a goddess-sized goth girl. I hope you found some great stuff for you, though!

Update Number 4!
 

Anything here you like? https://bserway.com/
———> Rind Cauldron is a print worthy of joining my wall space, for sure. Wings and Fiends sticker pack was sold out when I checked but I’m adding it in case it comes back- ditto the Sketchbook Set (fingers crossed). The Mothkin enamel pin breaks my “no enamel except Disney” rule because it really is just the most creepy-adorable thing I’ve ever seen.

 

Anything you'd like from my Ren Fest?  There is an outstanding garlic based shop I'll  be going to next weekend, for my annual stock up of their spice blends & garlic oil blends.  Any other Renny stuff that you like?

 ———> Oh yes! I *adore* the garlic treats from Faire, especially the kitchen witch magic olive oil- it is loaded with garlic but has some other spices tossed in as well- it’s great in all kinds of cooking and as part of a salad dressing. I’d also be delighted with an infused vinegar, preferably a “sweeter” vinegar, like balsamic or rice vinegars. Other than food, a naturally-fragranced cone-shaped incense would be welcome, as would hand-dyed silk ribbon (often sold in frayed strips or a long piece- I use them for hair ties, so they don’t have to be “perfect” or “smooth”- just a pretty color(s). 

I know we are looking at a lot of candles, but if you are into looking at more (and it is ok to say you are not), do any of these strike your fancy?
https://www.lakewoodwax.com/candlesforacause

(Feel free to take a look at their current and signature scents too but I wanted to highlight these fundraiser scents first!)
———> HELL. YES. I *love* what they’re supporting and would be delighted to have any money thrown their way. Kanekalon in the small size looks best to me followed by VII.

 

if you are a person who appreciates tarot and oracle decks, do you have a strong preference about receiving new ones vs gently/barely used?
——> Not a strong preference, no. As long as the deck is in fact gently used, that should be fine. If you have a “clearing” ritual you do, it’d be great if that could happen before it comes to me (and mention if you do) and then I’ll follow up with my own cleansing as well.

 

Are you a Studio Ghibli fan, and if so, what are your feelings about fan made art featuring characters?
———> I *am* a fan, but my wall space is limited, so I’m going to pass on this.

I also think I asked another question about people’s feelings on hand knitted socks too. 
——> I recall answering this already, too. But the short answer is: sure, and no wool (cashmere is preferable but bamboo, silk and soft cotton are all welcome as well)

 

I asked a question about LUSH, but as I rarely get anything for myself there, I shall answer with my own little wishlist!
——> I would *love* some Curly Wurly, alas, seems to be gone, at least from the US market. If you happen to have a line on some, I’d be super psyched! (doubly true if you come across any Plum Rain shower gel)
As for things currently available, I’d LOVe some bath bombs! Unfortunately, many of the Lush bombs have SLS’s in them. Luckily, one of my all-time favorites, Butterball, is completely safe! Also safe and compelling: Deep Sleep; Salt Water Soother; Slow Down and Tisty Tosty. As for stuff other than bath bombs, one more bath bomb, but this time, limited edition! The Jason’t Mummy bath bomb, to be exact. Lastly from the Halloween update, both of the lip scrubs- Candy Corn and Wednesday’s Child is Full of Woe, both look yummy.

Ketchup 3

How about from my witchy Chandler? https://www.etsy.com/shop/TeresaLynnsSimpleLux
————>Their teas are quite compelling! I like the look of Namaste, Calm the Fuck Down, Blue Moon and Pumpkin Spice Black Tea

It's also that time of year where I make handmade soap (usually with calendula infused olive oil, tallow, oatmeal and honey) and candles (feel free to specify color and size, I don't usually scent them, but I do have a clover and apple scent I've been wanting to play with). I can also annoint and dress candles with TALs and herbs. Any interest?
——> I don’t really use bar soap, so I’ll pass on this.

I also grow herbs which can be culinary or magical. I'd be happy to prepare a smudge or dry some herbs for your enjoyment. I currently have oregano (yellow and standard), mugwort, thyme, sage (purple or garden), tea peppermint, chives, lovage, plantain, comfrey, raspberry leaf, and yarrow. I'm probably forgetting something.

—————> I would LOOOOOOOVE dried chives for eating! I’m running low on my last batch and I’d adore some more! I also want to cook more with sage, so that would be welcome as well.

I also make salves! My go to in an arnica, calendula and comfrey mix for healing wounds or chapped skin. This can also be used on pet paws. We do have barely enough time that I could do a custom infusion.

———> I would *adore* a calendula / comfrey / plantain salve. I’d welcome the inclusion of arnica, but I thought it’s not supposed to be put on broken skin? If it’s safe for wounds, then add it in the there. If not, leave it out!

9/11

Anything in the Paintbox Soapworks Halloween update looking good to you? https://paintboxsoapworks.com/new-limited-edition/2023-weenie-collection/

 —————> Perfume Oils: Nightwalker; Light In The Dark; Digging in the Dirt; Demeter, Forsaken; Cathedral of Pumpkins, Carolina Drama, September.  Moisturizing Lip Color in Pokeberry Jam.

9/12

If you have a furry friend living with you, what sort of treats do they like?
———> My cat Jinx is ALL about the catnip, ALLLLLLLLL the time. Someone sent him homegrown catnip from their garden once, it was the happiest time of his whole cat life, he loved it so much!

9/13

 What is your feelings on seasonal mugs?  Yes or, no?  Too many in your house or bring them on?? 
—————> I guess at this point I should say I collect Halloween mugs, because I do have them in abundance. And I will say, guardedly, that I will welcome more. BUT, here’s a list of what I already have, so there’s no repeats! From Alchemy Gothic, I have the white china mugs in Bat Brew, Hexy Witch and Purrrrfect Brew. I also have the black tumbler Alchemy mugs in Puuuuurfect Brew and Bat Brew. I have the large black with gold lettering Ouija mug, a large mug shaped like a ghost, a vintage-Halloween-style black-cat-head mug and a grinning scarecrow-style pumpkin head mug. Lastly, I have a Bird and Blend mug that says “Tea Goth” on it. In general, I like mugs to be large, 90’s “Friends” style- the kind that you could also eat a bowl of cereal out of! I’d welcome additional vintage black cats, as well as bats and other Weenie casts of characters. My only no-no is a cauldron-shaped mug. I’ve seen a bunch of them and I’ve disliked them all. BUT, I’d also be psyched for whimsical, Halloween-adjacent mugs, like ones reminiscent of the fairgrounds in Something Wicked This Way Comes or the Night Circus, like with black and white stripes or polkadots.
 

Are your wishlists - Amazon, Etsy, etc - up to date, and if so, are they all linked somewhere that I can find them?  

————> all my wishlists are in my Forum sig. They are…*somewhat* up to date, though even things that are out of stock / out of print, etc will give you ideas of the kinds of things I like, so still useful. I’ll endeavor to update them asap, though- I promise!
 

Do you have anything you use every day that you wouldnt mind getting more of?
———> Decent nail files / emery boards! They are often too hard to or fine a grit. Getting that in-the-middle sweet spot is always tricky!

Anything you love or need to have from Adagio or Rishi teas?
——————> I just came back from 2.5 months overseas loaded down with SO. MANY. TEAS. So I’m going to pass on more, generally speaking.
 

List here things you wish you would've added to your questionnaire 

—————> I am on an active, rabid hunt for Spanx fishnets in white or cream, size B! They have become nearly impossible to find and I really wear them a lot!

9/14

Nocturne Alchemy just dropped their Halloween update! You like the looks of anything? https://nocturnealchemy.com/collections/limited-collection

 ————> This was my own question, so I’ll just say that I made my own Halloween order and feel fine about my decisions. That said, if you happen to have any of their old, foil-label scents, or Jammy Bottoms, I wouldn’t say no to those.

Is there anything you would like from the Weenie update?

———> I placed a massive order yesterday, so the things left are Pumpkin Incense (perfume or Atmo spray ); Hair Glosses in Pumpkin Buttercream or Autumn Fougere; Vampire Monster Milk; and Pumpkin Trash Bag.

How do you feel about stickers?  If positively, are there any themes you'd rather not have stickers of?

———> I like stickers okay. But keep it simple: BPAL or vintage Halloween. Nothing else, please!

What about crystals, cool rocks, and gemstones?

———> No, thank you.

9/15

How do you feel about Squishmallows and Squishables? (They have mini and micro sizes for those who like cute plushies but don't have a lot of space.)

———> They’re pretty cute, but I’ll pass.

Would you wear enamel pins with chains that are meant to be put on lapels? (Something like this.)

———> No, thanks.

Speaking of enamel pins... The Pickety Witch's Autumn and Halloween collection just dropped. Has anything caught your eye?

————> I don’t really wear enamel pins, unless they’re official Disney Pin Traders.

I used to make mobiles out of paper cranes, would you appreciate something like this? if so, what size restrictions do you have, if any? ie., should it take up less space vertically or horizontally? color palette preference? 

———> No, thank you!

https://wildsoulriver.com I own the Magical Nature Tarot and love the feel of the cards.  They have candles and teas and tinctures and books of the activist or witchy sort.  Anything you see that you'd like?
—> Alas! Nothing jumped out at me, though I scoured the whole site. Sadness

I live near a Penzey's Spice https://www.penzeys.com 

- do you cook?

- Do you want fancy schmancy spices or spice blends?  
——> Yes! See below!

- Do you have a favorite alternative source that you prefer and or recommend?  For example egads I am asking lots of Qs Curio Spice Co, Diaspora etc do ethically sourced spices.

-  If you cook is there a type of cuisine you are interested in learning more about and would appreciate a starter pack of spices for that type of cooking?
———> I love Penzey’s! They have great stuff and great politics! I have been doing far more cooking as of late, but my real joy in the kitchen, especially as the weather gets crisper, is baking. I especially enjoy making treats, like biscotti and little tea cakes, and of course everything needs to be gluten free. So I would love jars of any of the following from Penzey’s: Penzey’s Cinnamon blend; Lemon Peel (minced); Orange Peel and Raspberry Enlightenment.

Colorpop ———> I want that gold dust glitter gel so badly! BUT IT CANNOT BE! I have made a vow to no longer purchase or procure any body or face glitter that is made with micro plastics. I only use ethically sourced mica and plant-based glitters now. If you want to find me a gorgeous face glitter that looks like the gold dust gel, but that is safe for the environment, I would be insanely happy about it, especially because this stuff looks like putting gold leaf all over my face, which is like a dream come true.

Anything of interest from Cellar Door? (They have candles and soaps.)
——> October Road candle, Farmhouse Pumpkin candle; Black No. 1 candle (which I’m not sure exists, in which case I’d take the Black No. 1 soap and use it to scent my closet, because THAT is how good that looks to me.) And Golden Hour looks so diabolically good that I would take it in candle AND soap form.

 

Are you into wax melts, candles, incense, room sprays, or none of the above?
——> The only room sprays I like are the ones from BPAL. To that end, I would love Dorian or the Serpentine. Incense is great! I’m mostly doing low-smoke Japanese sticks these days, like the kind made by Shoyeido. I like candles…sometimes. The once I mentioned from Cellar Door are all welcome. I also desperately miss candles from the Lab, especially Carnation. The only other candles I like reliably are pure beeswax candles, preferably in tea light or votive size and Yankee Candle’s Witches’ Brew, also preferably in tea light or votive size. No wax melts!

Would you like anything from Luvmilk's Monster Mash?
———> Monster Mash bath salts in the Zombie-Girlfriend combination.

 

I dye yarn.  Are you a person who crafts with such?  What fiber, weights, and colors would tickle your fancy?  Would you rather have two different 100g skeins or enough of the same something for a bigger project?
————> Currently, the only thing I use yarn for is making hair falls, for myself and others. So, I think it would be nice to have one larger skein, and for the yarn to be chunky and irregular. I have an across-the-board wool allergy, so please avoid that as well as alpaca. All the other natural fibers are welcome- cotton, silk, bamboo, cashmere…

Provided my experiments work, would you be interested in a bar of homemade tallow soap?  I promise I will not send you anything particularly suspect, so this is entirely contingent upon my competence.
———> I don’t use bar soap anymore. I make an exception for specific well-scented bars, like from the Lab, that I then use as sachets in my closets or sock drawers.

Do homemade caramels or shortbread tickle your fancy?
——> Alas, I have to limited my intake of saturated fat, which both of these treats have in abundance, so I have to pass.

 

9/8

because I’m a knitting kind of witch, would you appreciate a pair of hand knit socks. If yes, would you like them in a particular colour? 
———> Again, so long as there’s no wool in them, that sounds like fun! I had a pair of hand-knitted cashmere socks years ago and I wore them with my pajamas and loved them very much! I like socks of all colors but since we’re coming into autumn, I’ll say that I would especially appreciate: pumpkin or blood orange, indigo blue, fuchsia, dark teal, deep forest green or pale robin’s egg blue. (And of course, they don’t have to be cashmere! All the other non-wool natural fibers- bamboo, silk, cotton etc- are fine too!)

What type of spooky season imagery do you like? (Ie. bats, ghosts, vintage Halloween, etc.)
——> Vintage Halloween, hands down!

Astrid's Autumn Line and Anniversary Tea Party just dropped.  Anything you want?  
——> From the Autumn Line: Aura, Darkness Summoned, Grandmother Ghost, L’Araignée Opaline, Nothing Gold Can Stay, Venus at Twilight.
From Anniversary Tea Party: Black Currant Danish,  Citrus Petit Four, London Fog Tea, Orange Blossom & Lemon Biscuit, Raspberry & Rose Biscuits. (**To be clear, these are in alphabetical order, NOT the order of what I’d most like to receive! So feel free to start from the middle or the rear if making any selections for me!)

Homemade and preserved food goodies - Which of these things would you like my dear witchie? All are organic and grown or made by me.

• sun-dried heirloom tomatoes —> Hell yes!
• dried ancho chile peppers - can be whole halves or ground into a delicious powder —> BOTH! I made biscotti last year with these, infusing them in my chocolate glaze and adding little chunks to the batter. I *love* baking sweets with ancho!
• sugar-free candied pecans and walnuts or almonds —> No, thank you!
• gourmet quality fudge in many flavors (formerly from my ETSY shop which I had to close until I have my own home again) please give me an idea the kinds of flavors you like. My more popular ones are Penuche, Choc & PB, Pumpkin pie, Forest fruit (with cherries, blueberries and cranberries), Vegan chocolate ——> I love fudge but can’t really eat it anymore because of cholesterol issues, so I’ll pass.
• dried italian plums (pitted) ——> Yes, indeed!
• sugar-free canned plum or logan berry jam ——> I would need to know what you mean by “sugar free”. If it means fruit juice sweetened, then I would ADORE either or both. If it means adding something like erythritol or stevia, that’s a hard pass for me.
• freshly dried rosemary, thyme, basil, parsley individually or in combo——> Any of these above, though I would especially like basil followed by rosemary
• almond flour baked goods (low carb, sugar free, and gluten free) - give me examples of savory and sweet things you'd like
  ———> again, the “sugar free” is the sticking point for me, so I think I’ll just pass on this too. Thanks anyway!
   

  Might you like a witch hat?  Later this month I'm  taking a class at an area museum where I'm  supposed to decorate 2 hats.  Also I crochet wicked cute witchy hats.
  ——> I’m not in the market for a traditional, pointy witch hat, if that’s what you mean. However, I would *love* a new long beanie-style hat! As always, no wool, as deeply allergic, but all other yarns should be fine!

   

9/9

Do you see anything here that interests you?  They have dry shampoos, whipped soaps, awesome hand cream, linen spray, sugar scrubs and perfume. https://www.etsy.com/shop/faefragrance/?etsrc=sdt

 ————> Golden Corral and Porcelain Dolly are such weird note mixes that I’m deeply intrigued with either. Other than that, Selva Oscura also looks like a great autumnal scent! I’m only interested in the perfumes, no body products as I’m full up on those!

9/10

Anything you want from my favorite local tea shop? www.fridaytea.com

————> I literally purchased no fewer than ten new tea blends during my summer travels, so my tea cabinet is full up! That said, the Cheshire Smile DID seem quite intriguing, so perhaps that would be my one exception!

How about from my skincare person? drjensbeautylab.com/
————> No Baggage  looks amazing! Also like the look of The New 20 eye cream, but only the bakuchiol version- no retinol, please! The serums PFM and Reclaiming My Time both look awesome to try. If you pick either of these, I’d like the fragrance free version(s) please!