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Cellar Door’s update: maybe Black No 1, or Once Bitten Sock Dreams, no thank you. Dammann Freres looks utterly delightful. Jardin Bleu, and Paul and Virginie are seriously tempting. Paintbox sorbettos are always wonderful. And Dead Leaves on the Dirty Ground is calling me hard. Haus of Gloi - some bubbling scrub could be lovely. Maybe in Persephone’s Descent or Spider Silk. I have no clue about pastel Halloween things, but pastels really aren’t my thing, so probably not. BPAL Dragon Con/Weenies. So far, I think the one that really piques my interest is Caput Mortuum Dragon. Lawardrop - if you were to turn out to be my witch, some slippers sound utterly decadent. As would some arm warmers. I’m not sure about baskets, they sound lovely, but I just worry about having space to use them the way they would deserve. Also I do have an Amazon wish list so I will dig it out and link it, along with my Etsy list that’s asked about further down. I do not have a Halloween tree. Much as the idea appeals, I don’t really have space for one, sadly. I do love the idea of ornaments that I can hang other places though. I love the idea of a hair fall, but I don’t honestly know if I would wear one. Witchy supplies, no thank you. I love the idea of a custom artwork, but living in a rental makes hanging things a little problematic, so I need to say no thank you. 1. I'm in Japan, anything specific you would want from here? Nothing specific, but a Japanese surprise could be fun. 2. I just got back from Mongolia and brought a bunch of small souvenirs, how do you feel about small things from random countries? Small things from random countries sound fun too! 3. I make custom ita rosettes/cases (pics here to explain what I mean. Is that something you might be interested in? If so, what type/colors/size/ etcetc No thank you Snorg tees look really fun! https://www.snorgtees.com/products/existing-solely-out-of-spite-womens-signature-tee?variant=41625742639236 https://www.snorgtees.com/products/ok-i-wont-be-doing-any-of-that-but-thank-you-womens-signature-tee?variant=50586765426820 https://www.snorgtees.com/products/the-horrors-persist-but-so-do-i-womens-signature-tee?variant=41708167856260 I’m a black tee for everything wearer, and a women’s classic 3XL Bloom Chic - there’s some really cute stuff there, but I struggle wearing things that aren’t natural fibre, so I will need to pass on them. I like making little flower arrangements with fake flowers; would you be interested in a mini bouquet (think, something that would fit in a bud vase)? If so, any seasonal/color scheme requests? That would be lovely but I fear my cats would find anything like entirely too tempting. * Feelings on candles/wax melts? I have more candles than I have space for right now. I’m also currently without a melt warmer. * Feelings on crocheted wall art/mandalas? Color scheme requests? It sounds lovely, but I’m living in a rental right now, so hanging things is not really possible. My Amazon Wishlist https://www.amazon.com.au/hz/wishlist/ls/234E0RFHVVYYQ?ref_=wl_share My Etsy list https://www.etsy.com/au/people/maikastar?ref=hp_recently_favorited_sm&tab=items I have a wonderful coffee roaster near me, wood-roasted, small batch, regular and decaf, all roast types. It's so good, I won't buy coffee anywhere else, and I only drink dark roast decaf. IF this sounds good, whats your coffee desire, and beans or grind size? They are also a FULLY geeked out space with every video and arcade game known. so I would also send a sticker from them, so also include your favorite old 70's-80's cartoons or fandoms. That sounds amazing! I don’t really drink decaf, but a good medium roast sounds blissful, as does something flavoured perhaps. Whole bean please! And for a 70s-80s fandom, Dr Who all the way. I sew clothing and costume, if you could have any garment made just for you what would it be and what would it look like? You can include reference links/images or just describe it. I would adore a mermaid skirt. I had one made for me a very long time ago, and it’s very sadly worn out beyond repair, and the person I commissioned it from no longer sews. It’s the one thing I no longer have that I continue to miss. Do you enjoy stim toys or other fidgety items? I work near an amazing store called Madam Clutterbuckets Neurodiverse Universe that caters to neuroduvergents as well as employing entirely Neurodiverse staff and supporting lots of ND and disabled artists. I live buying stickers, patches, art fidgets and kicknacks. Would you be interested in anything? Website is here but there's way more in store: https://www.madamclutterbuckets.com/ This, I think, might just be the most perfect fidget ever! https://www.madamclutterbuckets.com/collections/sophisticated-fidgets/products/bike-chain-gear-spinner What is your size in say Tshirts? Pajamas? Tshirts depend on the cut. In a men’s cut, an XL/2XL. Normally a 3X for a women’s cut. Pyjamas, likely the same.  Do you like Halloween socks? Any particular style or image/character? I love Halloween socks! I was fortunate enough to be gifted an entire collection of the Flower Letters-Lily Clara series. It's a story told through beautifully illustrated letters, pictures, diagrams, post cards etc. One snail mail letter at a time. This one is a story of a entreprenurial woman during the silver rush in the West and a bit of a mystery. The letters and details are gorgeous. I've finished reading it, would you like me to pass it along to you, witchee? Of course it would be in your last box, so I don't give my identity away.... That sounds intriguing. Thank you! I make junk journals and paper crafts. I would probably have time to make a mini journal or a paper folio type thing. It would come decorated but with space to write and add your own touch or I could make a folio complete with address labels, stationery, stamps etc. to organize your writing goods. Would you like to receive one? I’m terrible at having journals, and never using them because they’re too pretty to use. A folio sounds lovely too, but I’ve already got a set up that works for me. So thank you, but no on both counts. Snag tights have released their Halloween lines. Is there anything there that tempts you? I’m a size F over there and there are a few things I really love. Especially the Catacomb Mesh Top, the Hell Bent tights, and the Weaver tights, Is there anything you'd like from Lush? I adore Lord of Misrule from Lush. The Palm Reader solid hand cream looks lovely too. I go to Disneyland Paris a few times a month as I have a pass- is there anything I can get for you? There are exclusive enamel Trader Pins, for instance. Of course, all the other types of goodies as well. Anything Nightmare Before Christmas or Haunted Mansion would be brilliant I have a Daiso opening near me next weekend. I'm going to the Grand Opening. Is there anything you want me to be on the lookout for? Daiso is brilliant, and I don’t have one near me. I’m a huge fan of all the snacks, and also the little craft kits they have. *Would you be interested in a handwritten book, filled with things about some of your favorite things, birthday lore, recipes, pretty pictures, stories, quotes, etc.? That sounds delightful, thank you *Is there anything you absolutely DO NOT want, that hasn't come up elsewhere? This could be anything from "please, no more plush unicorns, I am drowning!" to "I have trypophobia." Now that you mention it, I am not a plush unicorn fan at all. My plush love is more bats and plague doctors 😂 Theres not really anything I can’t think of not wanting. *If I were to send you a physical book, are there any genres/themes/authors you'd prefer not to encounter? I can’t see myself reaching for a straight out romance novel, or a Western. And no Gaiman or Rowling please. Is there a charity you would like me to donate to in your name? Anything that helps the people of Gaza. Alternatively, anything pro choice, eg to a fund that helps women access abortion if needed etc. Greenwoodtree’s fudge sounds amazing, but no. Customs would likely not let it through, so it would be wasted. It seems i'm not the only tea lover in the group. anything from Dryad teas pique your interest? Curiouser and Curioser, Black Cats and Pointy Hats, Almond Twilight, A Deck of Cards, Come to the Labyrinth, and Fairy Godmothers all sound amazing. I do canning and make lots of tasty condiments. Would you like to try some? I wish I could say yes, but I’m afraid that Customs would likely take a dim view of them, and they wouldn’t be allowed into the country. Are you interested in having some of this year's homemade peach jam? I would love, but it’s not a good idea. Do you like bracelets? Can you wear soft stretchy polyester ones, like zox? (zox.co) If so, what size would you prefer? (s / m / l) I do like bracelets. Soft stretchy ones are great, I would probably need a large. Do you need any supplies or notions for any of your hobbies? I always need yarn, but I’m also forever needing things like stitch holders and row markers. Do you like plushies, like Squishables? I do! Do you like caramels? We have a local caramel maker who vends at our farmers markets. Any of these flavors sound good? https://jonboycaramels.com/collections/buy They all sound amazing. My son makes mead, would you like to try a sample? I would love to try some, alcohol seems to be easier to ship than unprocessed things. We made rose petal liqueur and lavender vanilla liqueur; are you interested in having a sample of either? They both sound glorious. Is there anything specifically Pacific Northwest or Seattle themed that you would like? Nothing I can think of. Maeve Chocolate (formerly Seattle Chocolates) has "seconds" bags; are you interested in some imperfect chocolates? Which flavors? https://maevechocolate.com/collections/truffle-chocolate-bars? I can’t choose! Any one of those would be more than welcome There’s no Trader Joe’s in the same hemisphere as me, so I’m more than a little envious of the options you’re showing. The teeny tiny pretzels look intriguing. As do the Jo-Jo’s. The petite pumpkin spice cookies and the apple shortbread cookies also sound good. Wyrding Studios just posted a new update. Do any of these appeal to you, witchee? The autumn kitty earrings are very much my thing. Tis the season for planner people. Are you one? If so what is your planner poison of choice and do you need/want supplies and if so, what type do you want? I’m not a planner person Do you prefer things to be individually wrapped so you can open them when you need a boost, or is putting them in one box unwrapped okay? I’m going to be thrilled however they arrive. So if you enjoy wrapping then absolutely wrap. If not, I’m still getting all the surprise opening the box. Interested in any of these? Halloween 2025 – Witch Baby Soap MoonaLisa: A Supernatural Clean – MooScents There’s nothing there that really calls to me Obvious question of whether you would like anything from the new Lunacy update (Black Butterfly Moon, etc.)? I think I might be very tempted by it. Black Butterfly Moon, and also the Vanilla and Tobacco Flower oils sound especially beautiful. Witchee, would you be interested in a kit to make something yourself? Like a kit to dye your own scarf, or make beeswax candles, or make a small embroidered ornament, etc.? Would you like to receive such a kit, or do you not have the time/inclination for it? I would enjoy that a lot. I love to knit, and I also sometimes do cross stitch, but I’m open to trying other things too. New questions: I love baking but due to my allergies, I only work with gluten and dairy free ingredients these days. While you may not have these issues, is there a baked good you would love receiving even if it is gluten and dairy free? I also only use honey, maple syrup or coconut sugar, but I'm happy to use monk fruit if you'd prefer/need. Home baked things are lovely, but I doubt Customs would let them through. I grow a wide variety of herbs, are there any you need for your pantry? I have mugwort (which I can prepare for tea/spice use, bath use or smudge), thyme, winter savory, sage, various mints, rosemary, fennel (leaf and seed), and I'm certain I am forgetting somethings so feel free to ask. Customs would absolutely not allow herbs through, sadly. I do basic embroidery. Is there a simple design or motif you might like? Like bats, spiders, spooky flowers, pumpkins or other such? This will come either in a hoop frame or on a finished hoop (the back is gathered and covered with cardboard) unless you have other needs like an embroidered ribbon or handkerchief.  Bats on a handkerchief sounds like a lot of fun. and another tea question, is there anything here you might like https://www.fridaytea.com/ ? Raise the Dead, Witches Brew, Proof of Life, and IV: For Fidelity all sound amazing. for coffee, whole bean or ground and any particular flavor notes you like? Any roasting preferences? Yes I live in coffee snob land and these are real questions. Whole bean, please. Light or medium roast. Would you be interested in Halloween playing cards (bicycle brand) or a large Halloween puzzle? The playing cards could be fun, definitely. I’m not a jigsaw person though. I am also paring down a huge Halloween decor collection is there anything you'd like to inherit? Something small and batty could be awesome. Would you like some organic catnip from my parents garden? While I’m sure my two cats would adore some, I think Customs would take offence at it, I’m afraid. Would you be interested in receiving cocoa butter or bentonite clay? I love using just cocoa butter as a moisturiser, but it’s likely to be a problem with Customs. So of course, new question since the Weenies just dropped - what has caught your nose from the full list? Batty Lace, Batty Snake Oil, Porcelain Bat, Snooty Bat 2025, Black Lipstick 2025, Black Velvet and Red Lamé, In Night When Colors all to Black are Cast, Dead Leaves and Skin Musk, Interminable Grotesques, and The Woman Behind It all sound intriguing. So a sample of any one of them would be lovely.

First question of the round!! would you like a scarf? If so, colors, length, iwide or skinny? Bulky yarn or thin and slinky?? Scarves are awesome! I’m a knitter too, so I extra appreciate hand knits made for me. For a scarf, Long and narrow for multiple wrapping options is my favourite, with soft slinky lightweight yarn is a thing of awesomeness. I love all the blacks and charcoals through to mid grey is lovely. Or a deep plum, or like a blue-red lipstick type red would be an equally lovely option. How about some dishcloths, for the kitchen? Or spa cloths for the bathroom? If so, which? Any particular colors? Spa cloths would work best for me I think. Soft ones for my face, or scrubby ones for my body. So lighter weight for face, or nice scrubby weight for body. And they would be better in lighter colours. The Green Salmon things all look amazing. I just worry that depending on how they’re packaged, Customs over here might not look favourably on them. I would hate for something amazing sounding be ordered and not have it arrive. Cat Coven looks awesome. I’m a wee bit obsessed with the I Am Full of Magic print in white. Halloween treats aren’t super easy to access over here. I hear whispers of intriguing things like hot cider mixes that aren’t stocked here at all. Other than that, pumpkin spice hasn’t come through here either. So anything that runs along that sort of vein without being too sweet sounds super tempting. Over on Snag Tights they have so many lovelies. In the Halloween section Grimoire, Betelgeuse, Dark Night, Potion, Bone to be Wild, Stitched Up, Fright Night - Blood Red, Caught in my Web, and Never Say Die would all find a very special place in my wardrobe. Being both tall and curvy I would need a Size G Specifically British things, hmmm I have a feather weird fixation with Chocolate Lime and Rhubarb and Custard hard candies. Redbubble: I seriously adore me some Morticia and Gomez. I’ve linked to the shirt, but a sticker or tote bag would equally make my year https://www.redbubble.com/i/t-shirt/The-lovers-tarot-Addams-family-by-NomiBee/58426803.IJ6L0 Get Kraken is great too. Again, linking to the shirt, but stickers etc are equally great https://www.redbubble.com/i/t-shirt/Get-Kraken-by-Alrkeaton/12833815.IJ6L0 Japanese things? I’m planning a raid on an Asian grocery for some fun candy this weekend, but from what I’ve seen so far there’s nothing overtly Autumny/Halloweeny over here, so a basic all the nerdy/geeky/Halloweeny/Autumnal things would be loved! Ketchup point 1: Fanfic - not so much. Dragon Con - Dragon with a Penis Hat, Zombie Milk, Vampire Milk, Sugared Peach and Blackberry Wine, A Timid Twinkling Golden Star, Recovery Room and Blackout Blinds sound most intriguing Moonalisa: Lip butters - Absinthe Marshmallow and Black Cat sound lovely As far as scents go, Bohemian Velvet sounds very me, as does Full Moon. Smoke and Ouija, Wicked Woods, and Witchery sound like they have some serious potential too. Enamel pins are cool, but I’ve gone a lot crazy with buying them recently meaning I don’t actually have anywhere left to put them. Haus of Gloi Halloween, Hex, Persephone’s Descent, and Spider Silk sound glorious. Hair falls sound like fun, but I have horrible visions of my chronically overheating, and massively oversweating head ruining it. Serge Luten samples, samples in general are always wonderful to have. I love the floral pins, the lilac one would slot perfectly into my Discworld obsession. I know I said no pins earlier, but if there’s wiggle room for just one, it would be that one. Future Primitive looks just so lovely. Owlett’s End, Chocolatier, Shadow Show, and Ghost Smoke soaps both look beautiful, and sound like they would smell even better. Traditional Japanese anything would be so lovely. I would love to be surprised by something! Elderberry syrup sounds glorious, but sadly, I must decline. I have a feeling Customs wouldn’t let it through. Sea Witch Botanticals looks just glorious. Let me sit on it though, I have to be careful with room fragrances because of my pets Hiram’s drug store sounds like so much fun from the way you describe it. I love the idea of fun stickers, pens and/or snacks though if it’s spooky and fun I would love it Gift cards to places that are local to me could be doable. Facebook makes most places contactable. So a gift card for my favourite coffee shop, or my favourite florist would be lovely. If you want contact details for them, please ask the Switch Witch to ask me. Or else I’ll come back and add them tomorrow. I would have to pass on ILNP nail polish, or any nail polish due to my terrible nail biting. Alobudra looks interesting. I would have to look more closely at the mists because of my animals, but I wouldn’t say no straight out. Brujita skincare looks intriguing, but I’m really happy with what I already use. Thank you for the suggestion though. Tiny Bones and Things - the silver wings and rattlesnake necklace is really striking. Bird and Blend, you say. Tea, along with books, yarn and coffee are my happy places. So you could send me any leaf tea, and I would be a happy witchee ❤️ Bloomchic looks fun. This is very me https://bloomchic.com/collections/halloween/products/crochet-lace-mesh-bell-sleeve-hanky-hem-t-shirt (in a 2x) As is this https://bloomchic.com/collections/halloween/products/halloween-skull-print-pocket-arc-hem-dress (in a 2x) Or this https://bloomchic.com/collections/halloween/products/square-neck-lace-up-knot-bell-sleeve-dress (in a 3x) Poesie tea would make me happy in any incarnation ❤️ Trader Joes things. Trader Joe things are the things I hear about being awesome, but can’t really access. A bit like Tim Tams for the non Australians. I would love to try some Trader Joe goodies. No real Halloween traditions here, but would love to find some if you would like to share some with me. Halloween fandoms, I love Nightmare Before Christmas so much. I also feel like Corpse Bride slots in nicely here too. I make things from thrifted sweaters that I cut up & make things from. Do you like armwarmers? Long or short? Solid color ( elegant) or funky stripes made from multiple sweaters? Fave colors? Is cashmere okay? Wool & related blends? ( I never use scratchy wool for arm warmers.) Do you like buttons used decoratively? I love arm warmers! Long would be awesome. Funky stripes sound like fun, I love the idea of black, charcoal, and greys, with maybe a pop of cherry red in there somewhere? Cashmere would be beautiful, but any natural fibre at all would be wonderful. Buttons would be brilliant too. I also do coiled & sewn rope work- it's functional art I wrap the rope in fabric & add appliques. I just had my first art show with these- bowls, trivets ( that can hang on the wall when not in use), coasters. Is this something you'd like ? What sort of Halloween fabric? Whimsical? Witchy, bats, mushro oms, moths? How gothy do you like? I have velvets & sparkly stuff to wo rk with too. W hat is your preference witchee? This sounds beautiful too! A bowl would be lovely. I love the idea of something soft and black with maybe some bats? It would be the perfect thing to keep in my bedroom for all my little treasures. How do you feel about cherry things? Cherries are life! I love cherries in any incarnation. Similarly, are you into fancy flavors of olive oil or vinegar? Check out Fustini's and let me know if anything appeals! Fustini’s looks awesome, but I’ve got so much oil and vinegar already that I would have to say no. Thank you for the suggestion though. We also have an awesome store for jams and sauce, American Spoon which you should totally check out! The sour cherry preserves and the margarita mix look sooo good. Would you like some locally sourced maple syrup? Yes please! Finally, I live in a place known for fudge. Do you like it and/or are their flavors you particularly like? My favorite shop is Murdick's if you need to see a flavor list. I find that fudge is too sweet and rich for me. So no thank you. Anything from the IKEA Halloween store catch your eye? Not really. All the LED light things look like fun, but unfortunately my cats agree, and hunt them which means chewed wires and no more light. Wild Soul River isn’t really my thing, but thank you for the link, because I’ve spotted a couple of things that are perfect for another friend of mine, so I’ll pass the link on to them. Penzey’s Mural of Flavour, Pasta Sprinkle, Outrage of Love, Hot Chocolate mix, Pico Fruita, and the Choose Love towels and Pet Bandanas are awesome. Colour Pop? The Hitch A Ride matte lip looks awesome. Cellar Door? The Sex Machine soap sounds lovely. Luv Milk Nothing catches my eye. 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? I am! Natural fibre only please - with the obvious exception of a bit of nylon for sock yarn. Which leads to the fact that my preferred yarn weight is 4ply. As for colours, Deep cherry red or other berry type tones, Deep blue, black, charcoal, greys. Any of those, or even a blend of any of the above. Provided my experiments work, would you be interested in a bar of homemade tallow soap? I would be very interested. Do homemade caramels or shortbread tickle your fancy? They do tickle my fancy, but I’m afraid Customs wouldn’t let them through What are your chocolate preferences? White, milk, dark? What inclusions (fruit, nuts, none, etc.)? Gimme as many details as possible. Darker is better, though I have a little soft spot for white too. Inclusions: crunchy things! Nuts in particular, but coffee, freeze dried fruit chunks, and popping candy are all great options. I make mixed media art (like collaging kinda). Is a mixed media art piece (small like an altoids tin or small canvas) something you'd be interested in? That sounds brilliant! What music platform do you use (Spotify, Apple Music, Pandora, etc.)? Do you like receiving music recommendations? Spotify, and yes, I would love recommendations! What type of spooky season imagery do you like? (Ie. bats, ghosts, vintage Halloween, etc.) I’m all about the bats. From the posted Trader Joe’s Halloween list: Pumpkin Overnight Face Mask Harvest Blend Herbal Tea Pumpkin Spice Roobois Pumpkin or Halloween Joe-Joes (Joe-Joes in any incarnation would be lovely) Petite Pumpkin Spice Cookies Pumpkin Body Butter Pumpkin Spiced Pumpkin Seeds Salted Caramel Hot Cocoa Stirring Spoon Cinnamon Roll Blondie Baking Mix Pumpkin Butter Maple Roasted Almonds Astrid’s Autumn Line Darkness Summoned sounds glorious https://www.astridperfume.com/collections/autumn-2023/products/darkness-summoned NEW QUESTION: 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 dried ancho chile peppers - can be whole halves or ground into a delicious powder sugar-free candied pecans and walnuts or almonds 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 dried italian plums (pitted) sugar-free canned plum or logan berry jam freshly dried rosemary, thyme, basil, parsley individually or in combo almond flour baked goods (low carb, sugar free, and gluten free) - give me examples of savory and sweet things you'd like All of those options sound lovely, but they wouldn’t get through Customs. Might you like a witch hat? I would LOVE a witch hat! Fae Fragrance: I love the look of all the products, and I think they would smell amazing in either Bear Hug or Lilith Favourite Coffee blend? Lighter roasts are preferable to darker ones. But I have a lot of coffee at the moment, so I think maybe no coffee would be the best option for now. Open to non BPAL perfume? Yes Any other wishlists anywhere? LUSH, amazon, Etsy, wherever? I’ve linked my Amazon and Etsy lists in my original application. Have you seen the Snowpiercer tv series? Nope. Have you seen Wallace and Gromit?  I have, and I love it. Can you send me a Shake Shack burger? I wish I could! Anything you want from my favorite local tea shop? www.fridaytea.com Star crossed sounds utterly delightful How about from my skincare person? drjensbeautylab.com/ Maybe some samples? My skin can be a little sensitive, but I’m always looking for a great product. How about from my witchy Chandler? https://www.etsy.com/shop/TeresaLynnsSimpleLux The Elders tea blend sounds delicious 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? Handmade soap sounds lovely! Clover and apple sounds like a wonderful combination. 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 wish! Customs won’t let herbs through though. 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. That sounds lovely! Paintbox soap works? Let Me In At Your Window and Pokeberry sound loveliest to me. I don’t have a bathtub at the moment, so no bath streusel please. If you have a furry friend living with you, what sort of treats do they like? My dog, Zara, loves chewy toys that aren’t squeaky. My cats are all about little balls and little scrunchy, tinselly things they can bat at. That said, they’re all incredibly spoiled, so they aren’t in need of anything, but they’re equally thrilled by anything that might come their way What is your feelings on seasonal mugs? Always yes! Are your wishlists - Amazon, Etsy, etc - up to date, and if so, are they all linked somewhere that I can find them? They are up to date, and are in the original SW application. Rishi Tea: Iron Goddess of Mercy sounds most intriguing. So does the Sweet Thai Iced Tea powder. I’m not aware of the Adagio business issues, so I haven’t looked in there. Nocturne Alchemy: Vampiress Wine - Vanilla Blossom Wine Conjuring with the Countess Conjuring with the Enchantress Howling at the Moon Conversations with the Moon How do you feel about stickers? If positively, are there any themes you'd rather not have stickers of? I love them in theory. But then I can never seem to be able to bring myself to use them. So it’s best not to send them. What about crystals, cool rocks, and gemstones? Always! Squishmallows? I love them. Not too big, but not too small either. Enamel pins with chains for lapels? I don’t often wear things with actual lapels. So while they look great, I wouldn’t really wear them. The Pickety Witch things are cool, but not quite me. A paper crane mobile sounds wonderful! I even have nice high ceilings and a place I can picture hanging one. The Weenies? A Melancholy of Goths *** A Timid, Twinkling Golden Star Maple Leaves, Golden Moss, and Amber Hair gloss *** Lady of Saintonge *** The Hound and the Milk-White Doe Witchbirds Ghost Milk ** Invisible Man Milk ** Bulbs would be lovely, but ones from the mentioned website wouldn’t be allowed into Australia. Arm warmers on the other hand would be so brilliant. My right arm, in particular, is really permanently in need of warming. I broke my arm really badly, and all the plates and screws that now hold everything in place leave my arm really sensitive. New questions I don’t really have anything I would use washi tape for, sadly. I, personally, would love biscotti. Sadly, Customs would steal any homemade posted food. Music recommendations would be awesome, but I don’t actually have a CD player at all. Genres though, Rock, Grunge, Punk, Johnny Cash style country, Indie/alternative Bserway? Stunning! All of them. Renn fair stuff? I have no idea you can buy from one. Updated House of Gloi Violet Moon sounds beautiful! Lakewood candles? They look amazing, but I can’t have candles because of my very naughty cats Tarot/oracle decks. Not my thing, I live the artwork, but that’s about it. Weenie Lush Lord of Misrule everything! Any soap/shower gel/scrub/lotion The caveat being I don’t have a bath tub. Mütter Museum? Honestly, it all looks awesome. Ü is, of course, tempting. But anything cephalothoracopagus related would be awesome. As would anything with plague doctor related. I love the Great Women of Science bag too. Ingredients for spellwork? Thank you, but no. Am I a fan of Cobra Kai? Ive not even heard of it, so no. Victoria’s Secret scents? No A silver protective amulet sounds delightful! I’m not a spell worker, but I wish I could have acorns. Stupid customs *grumbles* Lenny Mud: it’s all cool, but nothing really screams at me, you know? Specific tea: All of them! I’m less of a fan of green teas, but I’ve never come across a tea I haven’t enjoyed. Herbal infusions are a bit different, because they’re not teas in the strictest sense. I’m not a huge fan of herb teas with ginger in them. Roobios is glorious though. I’ve missed the time sensitive question, sadly. I hope that it didn’t make things difficult for you, my witch. I say this because Dream Skin sounds exquisite. Though I do love that Beth makes so many exquisite things that I could probably never manage to smell them all. So if I were to miss out on the chance to smell one, there’s comfort in all the others. Weenies 2nd drop: Firstly, !!! I said earlier that I’m all about the bats. It’s also clear that I’m all about all the BPAL bats too. They all sound gorgeous. Dead Leaves, Black Cherry, and Incense Tar sounds beautiful too. I also need to apologise for the fact that one of the very first bits of information we were asked for was to make our BPAL Wishlist available, so I’ve got that fixed too!

…and please pretend I didn’t post twice. ?

I was frimped this too...so here goes. In the imp: sweet and almost bakery, there's something reminiscent of baking, without it being totally foody. There's an almost fruity note there too. There's something a little bit floral too. This is interesting. Wet: The bakery note has disappeared, but I think I smell bananas. Creamy bananas. Again, interesting. Not quite me at this point, but still an experience. It's got a big throw, too. Dry: It's changed again. Now it's sweet powdery fruity rose. Something vaguely musky too. I don't think it's straight out musk though...maybe copal? Ultimately though, for me, it's interesting, but too sweet for me. I only got it this morning though, so I'm going to put it away for a retest later.

In the imp, patchouli, and something spicy-sweet. Probably the clove. Wet, patchouli and myrrh without a lot of throw Dry, there's a bit of a perfume-y vibe, which I think is the ylang ylang, the myrrh patcholi and clove are all there together - and the earlier posters are right, there is almost a sunscreen thing going on there. It's not OMG sunscreen, but it is very reminiscent. That's not a bad thing though. I'm not sure if this is going to be a bottle purchase, but I'm definitely keeping the imp.

In the imp - almost pure rose. Wet - pretty much just the narcissus - spooky Dry - both notes are there, and it's lovely, but on me the roses are very sweet - so it's wonderful, it just doesn't fit with the description. That doesn't matter though.

In the imp, smokey musky leather - with a hint of something green underneath Wet - almost pure vetiver. But it's not screaming at me the way that it did in Saturnalia. It's very much there, but I'm pretty sure it's the leather holding it in check, because there's a little bit peeking out at the base. Very masculine though, which is to be expected. Dry - the musk is right down deep, the leather has taken over, but there's enough vetiver to make me incredibly happy. It's still quite masculine - more masculine then I would normally wear - and I do want to smell on a man...but this is almost pure sex, and I need more.

In the imp, this is herbal with a little citrus undertone. Wet: still very green and fresh, with a tiny hint of musk peeking through way up the back somewhere. Dry: Pretty much cologney herbs. Fresh, and gender neutral, but not for me.

In the bottle: Well hello there jasmine. That is all. I LOVE me some jasmine though, so that's all good. Wet: Still jasmine, but with something kind of fresh and green underneath. It has quite the throw too...I'm typing while I do it, and I'm surrounded by a waft of jasmine, caused by nothing more than a small dab on my wrist. Dry: A fresh, bright and utterly wearable jasmine. No complaints at all from me!

In the decant: A lush red rose, with a smokey undertone. Wet: Still rose, but the vetiver is more obvious than in the decant. Dry: The vetiver is now the dominant note, which is like the way the vetiver behaves on me in Saturnalia - this is not really a surprise to me, given that both a single floral notes paired with vetiver. Unlike Saturnalia though, which turned into scary screaming over the top vetiver with no violet at all, this still has the rose underneath, but it's gone from rose with a hint of vetiver to vetiver with a hint of rose. I'm not sure about this. I'm keeping this to age and retry, but at this point, I think the decant I have will be enough. Further note, a couple of hours after this...the vetiver inched back, and the rose crept forward...and I wound up with a gorgeous lush smokey rose. Just beautiful. After that, I might just be needing more after all.

Just opening the decant I get this gorgeous sweet smoky resinous incensey smell waft up at me. Beautiful! Wet: this remains, but the vetiver brings the smokiness closer. The opium is more prominent too. If this stays as good as this, I'm going to need more. Dry: This is stunning! The smokey opium and vetiver thing is the primary thing I notice, but the other notes give a gorgeous lush sweet undertone that leave it all beautifully balanced. It doesn't have a long throw (based on just being worn on one wrist) but a proper all over test will be happening to further work out the end result. But based on this test, as long as something doesn't go wrong at that test, I am definitely going to be needing more of this.

If you want to try something chocolate-y, this hasn't been released yet, but a $35 pledge here looks like it will get you something interesting.

In the imp: sweet, clove-y musk, and a smokey undertone of opium. Gorgeous! Wet: Opium. Beautiful smokey opium. Dry: Impossibly sexy, but with a low throw. That's okay though, a combination of slathering and a scent locket should take care of that. I'm absolutely going to need more of this.

In the decant, I get a kind of almost but not quite masculine cologne-y smell. I'm thinking most of that comes from the mums and the leaves, with just a little of the musk peeking out underneath. Wet on me, it's still masculine, but not opressively so. I'm going to agree that there's a hairsprayish tinge to it, but I hoard Stardust, so to me that's not a bad thing...as long as it doesn't become the dominant feature. Dry, the hairspray thing is there as an undertone, and the rose seems to be coming out. I really think the hairspray thing is coming from the leaves. This is lovely. It's not my normal style of scent, but I am going to need to get my hands on some more of this.

I so want to love this. The notes are perfect, and it smells incredible in the imp. (which tells me it's my skin being funky) Once it hits my skin it turns into a dirty sour weird smell...and it became one of the very rare scents that I had to scrub off. I want to wait another week or so, and make sure that it's not hormones making things crazy.

In the imp: creamy orange candy. Wet: still an orange-y candy smell. It's like a mild hint of what a chewable Vitamin C tablet. This is probably my body chemistry fighting with the honey. Strangely, I'm getting no rose at all, if I were going to amp anything it would normally have been the rose. Dry: I've lost the orange candy. What I get now is a slightly incensey, powdery rose. The honey explains the powder, the sandalwood explains the incense, and the rose is self explanatory. I can't find any hint of orange blossom anymore. This is pretty, but probably a bit too sweet for me.

In the imp, a gorgeous floral. I get the sweetness of the ylang ylang, and a creamy floral mixing with it, which must be the oleander. So beautiful! Wet: Ylang ylang, and I think the patchouli. Ylang ylang has a tendency to get a little screamy on me, but the patchouli has brought it into line. I think the ylang ylang is lifting the patchouli while simultaneously the patchouli is mellowing the ylang ylang. I'm getting a little hint of citrus too. Hello neroli! Dry: This is beautiful! It dries off to a perfumey note, which I think is a ylang ylang and neroli mixture. The patchouli grounds it all perfectly. I can't really pick out the oleander anymore, but it doesn't matter. Whehter it reappears is immaterial, because this is so lovely as it is, it can only get better. Absolutely a winner...and I rather think I'm going to need more of this. Further drydown...the wrist I've tested this on, smells EXACTLY like the inside of a Lush store. This is not at all a bad thing. This turns it from a I think I need more scent to an I must have more one.

In the imp: musky sweet (rose) woodiness. Very pretty. Wet: The first sniff was pure rose, second sniff, it's sort of a green spice scent. I'm thinking that that's the bergamot and the nutmeg meshed together. As thie dries, I can pick out the saffron and the mandarin as well. The sandalwood and rose are predominating again. The amber is coming through and giving me a heap of baby powder, but the other notes are keeping it in check enough for me to no longer want to wear it though. Ultimately, it's nice, but I don't think I'm going to be needing more than the imp I have.

In the imp: it's clean fresh lily. Nothing more, nothing less. Gorgeous! Wet: Well hello there opoponax. The Lily is still there, but it's being grounded by the opoponax. It's a tiny bit soapy, but not in a bad way, and it's got a strong throw, but it's not unpleasant. I'm enjoying wafts from my wrists while I type. Dry: It's predominately a floral...it's like walking through my Grandmother's garden in spring time...but there's enough of an undertone from the opoponax to stop it being a Lily SN...and that base it what makes it so lovely.

I'm going to keep an eye on replies to this, because I really like Scent of Angels.. but I find Possets' oils just don't have the quality of BPAL's and that particular one doesn't last long on my skin. And also because every time I try Scent of Angels, it drives me nuts because all I can think of is "which BPAL does this remind me of?!?" - I know there is a BPAL, but I can't place it! I know what you mean. There's something Dorian-ish in it to my nose, but that *could* just be my skin.

Wicked, The Illustrated Woman or Mme Moriarty. They all work as my "don't mess with me" perfumes.

In the decant: a tiny bit if vanilla, a tiny bit of musk, and something incredibly clean. I guess that's the rice wine Wet: Pretty much just the rice wine. Dry: The rice wine has settled into the background, and the sandalwood, musk and vanilla are soft and sweet. It doesn't have a big throw, but I can see this being a wonderful summertime scent. Off to find more.

In the decant: Musky gardenia with an undercurrent of patchouli. Nice! Wet: Florals and chamomile, plus an earthy note. I don't know if it's the patchouli or the massoia, but it's good. Dry: Mostly musky patchouli. It actually reminds me of what a Lush store smells like, except a bit less sweet. This is not a bad thing. This is intriguing... I think if it ages as well as I think it might, I'm going to need more of this.

Peru balsam, vanilla bean, Rainier cherry, bitter almond, golden honey, rose water, lemon peel, sugar cane, and benzoin. In the decant: Lots of almond and vanilla. It smells like my favourite Dutch almond cookies with just a hint of cherry underneath. I also *almost* get a hint of sweet musk. Wet: Sweet and foody. The lemon gives it enough of a lift that I'm not as scared of that as I normally would be. Dry: The foody factor is gone! This is beautiful. It sits close to my skin, and every element of it melds together beautifully. I might just need some more of this.

2011 version: In the decant: roses. Exactly the same scent as the white roses my great-grandmother used to grow. Beautiful! Wet: Sweet rose with a hint of resin underneath. Dry: A think of beauty! The rose is blending with the resins, and it's glorious. It doesn't have a massive throw, but it's perfect to wear with someone you might want to move in closer I'm off to hunt for more.