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September 14th Can you sum yourself (whether it be personality, life's goals, ethics, whatever) in 10 words or less? Confused empathetic lump seeking to find happiness however she can. How about little bottles of booze? Ya wanna? What kind? I love boooooze. Anything that isn’t liquorice, or grapefruit really. 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.) It is warm here NOW but soon will be cool enough that this is not an issue. Also, who doesn’t love all kinds of brownies? My fiance and I both looove homemade fudge. It is lifeblood! I love all flavors and stuffs. Recently we tried rocky road fudge. Best. Thing. Ever. Also, what about mochi? Love it, hate it, baffled by it? Mostly baffled. The red bean is okay. Not sure it’d travel well. Anything from the update ya'll are liking? BPTP UPDATE Omg. Everything. Literally. I got decants of about half of it but I want to try ALL THE HAIR GLOSSES and ALL THE BUBBLE BATHS. And EVERYTHING SOAP. Does anyone like kimchi? It is nice for clearing out sinuses.  Not bad and pretty good for you. Would you be interested in a sample box(from somewhere like Birchbox or loosebutton)? I have no idea what either of those things are. But if they are funsies, sure! You have to place a Lab and Trading Post order. Right fuckin' now. No spending limits. What do you buy? Lab: BLOOD MOON 2011, ARAW NG MGA PATAY, *AUTUMN CIDER*, BOO 2011, DEVIL'S NIGHT 2011, ELEGY IX: THE AUTUMNAL, *LA CALAVERA CATRINA*, OCTOBER 2011, PUMPKIN PRINCESS, SAMHAIN 2011, SONNET D'AUTOMNE, REGINA EREBI, THE SILVER APPLE OF THE MOON, THE GOLDEN APPLE OF THE SUN, THE BLACK APPLE OF SATURN, *THE GREEN APPLE OF VENUS*, *SPRINKLECAKE*, *HALLOWEEN: LAS VEGAS*, *THE CHANGELING*, AN INCUBUS LEAVING TWO SLEEPING, *THE NIGHT HAG VISITING THE LAPLAND WITCHES*, POST-MORTEM LAUREATUS, *THE GOROBBLE*, THE WILEY GRASSER BPTP: All the Soaps, All the Bath Oils, All the Hair Glosses, Both Atmosphere sprays, The Perfume oil (Wish I’d gotten Crypt King  Just missed it), and the Tissue scoop next tshit. Paintbox Soapworks – Getting wedding favors from this lovely bpalista. I would love to try anything not licorice. She makes awesome stuff. REALLY want to try her sorbettos. Do you guys have any sports that you follow obsessively? How about favorite teams and/or athletes No. No No. No. NO. How do you feel about notebooks/journals/stationery? Anything you need or particularly like? Yes. I LOVE Journals/Notebooks. I basically collect them. Anything. Does confetti/glitter make you angry or fill you with glee? Angry usually. Gets everywhere. Fabulous witches and witchees, perhaps you all could note of you've received MeiLin's goodies? Or if you want? I have! Thank you again MeiLin  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? Oh please please please. I love all kinds. Birds, cats, and old fashioned teddy bears are best. But I love all kinds of wildlife… except arachnids. Avoid those please. how interested would you be on somewhat personalized bottle cap labels? Like these that I did? Oh that would be fun I would submit my stash no problem. September 13th Do you enjoy puzzles/riddles? (Cryptograms, Sudoku, Crossword, Jigsaw, etc) I love logic puzzles specifically.

September 13th How would you feel about kitchen towels and other similar household objects, if they are pretty or a souvenir? These would be fine! I’m just starting to “put my house together” so now is the perfect time to get these things. I don’t have anything like kitchen towels, counter containers, a paper towel holder, etc. How did you dress up for your last party or compulsory-formal-dress occasion? Oh. Hm. A semi casual dress in lime green/black/ white big floral pattern. September 12th Would you like to receive e-books? And if so, in what format? Sure! PDF is best.  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? No 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!) Yes they are so cute. 3, 6, 8, 9, 10  especially 10, 14 are all awesome. Are there are patterns, motifs, etc that you especially like? Hrm. Not particularly. Simple, clean, elegant is my taste. Like mostly solid with one or two accent colors, I like lots of patterns but I guess I do particularly like paisley. Witchee, would you be interested in having a special tea cup/coffee mug/glass to drink out of? Of course! I drink much tea and wine  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 have never heard of compressed… but I don’t have a tea ball, so loose only if I had a tea ball. Bags I guess is best, though I prefer loose. September 11th 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.) I’m okay with almost anything used as long as it is clean and bed bug free (I am very paranoid about bedbugs >_>) I’d prefer no under garments, and if it is shoes, VERY gently used. Do you have an Etsy shop? Do you know of any Etsy shops that are Switch Witch friendly? I do not have an etsy shop… I know there are a ton of SW friendly shops but I can’t think of them atm >< Would a gift or a postcard from Disneyland make you squee with delight or puke into your mail box? If it was Lady and the Tramp… squee what are your favorite types of Halloween candy? Oh Geez. Uh, I love all kinds, including maple candy. I do not like liquorice and thus not good and plenties, but almost anything else. … I’ll try to think about being more specific. Do you prefer soap or shower gel? Please give examples of your favorite scents or brands. Er… shower gel, but I’m not opposed to soap. I don’t really have any favorite scents or brands… I’m VERY b&b uninitiated. So I’m open to enabling? The one thing I will say is that I have very sensitive skin and it dries out easy, so it should be gentle and moisturizing! How do you like your chocolate? For example with nuts, mint, peanut butter, caramel? Caramel, hazelnut, almonds, peanut butter are all good! Beads! Do you use them? Would you want some? What sorts of beads do you like? I don’t really. Anyone here like caramels? Sea salted caramels?!?! Yessssssssssssssssss. Would you like a hand dyed or hand painted scarf or wrap or other item? If so, what colors/designs/fabrics do you like? Oh yes, that sounds lovely! I like soft, cozy fabrics. I like bold, jewel tone colors  patterns are irrelevant unless it were themes, in which case nature landscapes, especially soothing ones are best! This was a question before, but does anyone here like stones? Just pretty polished stones for use in whatever purposes? I like them, but I’m not sure what I’d use them for. And another question; anyone like anything in particular from Think Geek? Oh gods. I’ll have to come back to this one. Pinterest, do you have boards you want to share or are you following anyone with great boards you want to share? I… what? September 10th What #1 actor, director, author and/or musician are you obsessed with? Oh uh. I love musicals, so I <3 Sondheim. I don’t really get obsessed really. I love way too many authors to pin down. are you interested in anything from the Villainness Bad Apples update? Just Right sounds nice. Proscription too. And Twistappel. I’ve never tried anything from the company though. 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? I have three kitties and they would LOVE stuff. Only thing is one will eat any loose strings/yawn/dangly stuff, so it has to be loose bits free. 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? Bpal or not? For BPAL I’m never going to get to try Jingo Kogo but I wish I could, and I wish I could wrangle a bottle of Queen of Spades… it is sentimental to me. Bath oils… hm. I’d love to try almost any bath oil . I’m not one much for sprays unless it is hair gloss maybe? Oh and I’d kill for some Possets Easter Grass. 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’m not really up to date on artists /shrug. 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 prefer mineral stuff, but I’m really low maintenance for makeup. I love other beauty stuff (lotions/cleansers/etc) and haven’t tried much of anything. I’m very open to enabling. My hair is dark brown and my skin is a pretty fair beige-ish color. Do you like coffee or tea? Would you be interested in trying some different types? Teaaa! But it must be decaffeinated. And yes, yes yes. 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) Musicals. Seriously. Yes. Seriously. CDs/MP3 I suppose. Are you going away for any part of this round? Yes! My wedding/honeymoon is Oct 8th-Oct 16th. Would you like to receive a mix-CD from your Witch? Sure, I’m open to exploring new stuff. If your witch were going somewhere on a vacation during the round, would you want a little souvenir? Oh yes! Especially if I could wear/use it. Do you enjoy any outdoor activities? Do you have a favorite form of "exercise"? Hiking is nice. I’ve been trying to pick up jogging but it hasn’t happened.. I do weight lift though. And I really like yogo I just haven’t been able to lately. Any witchee's with a ravelry account have any favourited patterns that cost money that would be a welcome gift? I have a ravelry, but I am helpless with knitting and barely not helpless with crochet. Do you work/study at a desk and enjoy interesting or cute office supplies? Yes! Witchee, are you a fan of musicals? If so, which ones? OMG I THOUGHT YOU WOULD NEVER ASK. Sondheim – West Side Story, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Sweeney Todd, Into the Woods, etc. Wicked. My Fair Lady. Cinderella. Little Shop of Horrors. Chicago. Avenue Q. And so many more. September 9th Do you like to burn incense? If so, what are your favorite kinds...sticks? cones? resins? What are your favorite scents? I am not allowed incense in my apartment  - Harry Potter - a fan? If so, what house are you? Yes. Hufflepuff. By sheer loyalty - If you were to receive a gift card, what places would you like to get one from? Oh. Hmm. Amazon can’t really miss. Or other multi use places. Is there a particular myth/folktale/legend/fairytale/godstory that you're drawn to? Brothers Grimm I lived by as a child. But there were two in particular that I used to have books to but they have been lost. The 12 Dancing Princesses and the old Swan Princess (the dark scary one). I love most/all mythology. 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! Ah, yes. I’ll have to come back to this one. 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! Dragons probably. I dunno. What a vast question. When you are having a really rough day, what do you like to do/have to make it a little brighter? Read. Cook. Cuddle. What are your thoughts on comics? Any you like? Any you have been wanting to try? Favorite characters? I love indie comics, especially ones with zombies I’m more into anti-heros or vigilantes than super heros. Are you musical? Do you play an instrument, and if so, what? If not, what do you wish you could play or do? Used to play flute. Sometimes sing. Not really my core interest. 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 used to garden. I would love an herb starter kit. I <3 gardening but live in an apartment now, so something made for that kind of environment would be ideal. Do you decorate for Halloween? Is your decorating taste elegant, kitschy and fun, or scary? Not really, but if I did it would be all of the above. Witchee, do you have any symbols or totems that have special meaning for you? Sadly, not really. I’m not quite in touch with myself that way. Is anyone fond of programs like Adopt a Tree/Highway/Library/Manatee/Acre of Rainforest/etc?: Adopt a library maybe? I didn’t know they had that. I am adamant about preserving paper books for all though! September 8th From the Weenie Update....what are you most wanting to try? Changeling, Halloween Las Vegas, Autumnal Cider, Gorobble. Any many many more. It burns there are so many. Who's into nail polish? What colors/brands? I can’t ever remember to paint my nails or remove the polish after. Is there a quote (or lyric or part of a poem) that really resonates with you or is your favorite? I like many lyrics but none really resonate with me specifically. Dream candle? Scent, color, type (tealight, votive, pillar, jar, etc.), throw... Don’t know much about candles. Do you like knitted goodies? If so, what would you like and what colors? Yes yes! A throw/afghan would be so perfect. But I’m also a sucker for scarves, and other things for keeping me warm. Would you be interested in homemade edibles that are NOT sweets? Any specifics? Oh sure! Snacky things or savory foods are always just fine (chips, savory breads, what have you.) What GC do you live in mortal terror of the lab discontinuing, but never get around to buying? None that I know of. Yo, yarnies! Do you Ravelry? If so, who are you over thar? I do but I don’t. Social Media? None. Do you have wishlists for non-BPAL e-tailers? And if so, could you provide a link or a list? I think I provided this in the survey  Witchee, do you use a PC or a Mac? PC. What is your favorite animal? American Cougar. Or lynx. What are you going to be for Halloween? No idea yet. 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.) Pendant with a nature scene (river, forest, meadow, etc) preferred. Or a wall art with the same. How do you feel about nick-knacks? I prefer things with a use. Otherwise is mostly clutter. What traditions (family, holiday, or otherwise) are important to you? I don’t have traditions really. But my fiance’s family does, and they mostly revolve around family and food. Do you like going to the movies? Yes! Horror, romantic comedy, sci-fi. Whee. What are your favorite restaurants? Can’t pin down favorites. Love food. Period. Do you play any video games? Yes, yes yes, console and pc, but mostly pc. MMOs (yes, wow and soon to be star wars) but also fps like Left4dead, and games like Portal! Do you like any anime? Used to, but quite out of the loop now. Do you have an E-reader/iPad/something similar that you need a cover/case for? Nope. 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 love jewelry but I do have a metal allergy to nickle, so it can’t be nickle-y. How would you like to receive some of your Witch's favorite recipes, tailored to your likes/dietary restrictions? And specific wants? YES. GODS YES. Currently I’m gluten/soy/dairy free (by most part, I WILL accept things that have these in them cause this isn’t an allergy issue, just a trying-for-now-thing.) But I would love family recipes, favorite recipes, etc of ANY kind. 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? Yes please. All of the above. Muppets: yea or nay? Yay. Do you have an affinity for Calvin and Hobbes, Peanuts, The Far Side, and other comic strips? If so, which is your favorite? Sure. All of the above. Favorite Mythological Creature?: Pegasus or Dragon. Do you like hair things barrettes, headbands, flowers Not particularly. Hurt mah head. Expanding on the hair question - does anyone like those flower clips for the hair that are big right now?? Nooo.

Absinthe & Lace [Neck] Antique Lace [Full to top of Lettering on Label – Over 2/3 full] Atlas (Moth) [shoulder] Autumn Cider [2- Shoulder, 1/3 full] Banded Sea Snake (Aged) [A bit over ½ full0 Banshee Beat [shoulder] Bat of Good Death [shoulder] Beaver Moon 2005 (Cobalt) [shoulder] Benevolent Triple Conjunction [TOL] Berry Moon 2009 [shoulder] Berry Moon 2011 [shoulder] Blackberry Jam & Scones (2,- Taped Label TOL, Just below TOL] Black Lace (Apple) [Neck] Black Lace (Original) [shoulder] Black Lace (Res) [shoulder] Blood Pearl [Just under TOL] Blue Phoenix v2 [shoulder] Blue Pumpkin Floss [2- Shoulder] Boomslang [2- Aged Top of Lettering, Shoulder] Bonfire Night [shoulder] Buck Moon 2005 (Cobalt [Neck] Butterscotch Balls and Black Beetles [shoulder] Cabaret.Goth [shoulder] Cake Smash v6 [shoulder] Celeste [Neck] Champagne & Party Hats [TOL] Cleric v2 [shoulder] Crypt King [shoulder] Edge of Chaos: Chaos Theory IV – DCCXXXIV (Sour Apple) [shoulder] Epomorphorus Monstrosus [shoulder] Fetish.Goth [bottom of Label] Fledgling Raptor Moon [2- Shoulder, TOL] Halloween in Las Vegas [shoulder] Hamadryad (No idea which version smells neither cinnamon nor minty) [shoulder] Harlequin & Columbine [shoulder] Heroine [shoulder] Ho Ho Ho [shoulder] Honey Moon 2005 [Neck] IXHV4 (Coffee) [Neck] Jacob’s Ladder 2005 [Just over ½] Joulumuori 2009 [shoulder] Lambs-wool 2010 [2/3 full] Love’s Philosphy [Just below Shoulder] Luna Negra [Neck] Mary Celeste v4 [shoulder] Midway (Original) [2- Neck] Midway (Res) [A little under ½] Miskatonic University [2- 2/3 full] Monsterbait: Bones Trombone [2- Shoulder, Just under ½] Mother Ginger [shoulder] Mourning Lace [shoulder] MVJBA Pancake Breakfast [Just under TOL] MVJHL Bake Sale V III [TOL] Old Glasgow (Colbalt) [shoulder] Old Moon 2012 [shoulder] October 2011 [2/3 full] Pais de la Canela [2- Shoulder, Neck] Peach Champagne [shoulder] Pinched with Four Aces [4/5s Full] Pink Champagne [shoulder] Pink Lace [shoulder] PL176 (Candied Orange) [A little over ½] Pomegranate III (Wandcapped) [Neck] Privilege [shoulder] Pumpkin Cheesecake [Neck] Pumpkin Princess [A little over ½] Pussy (Moth) [1/3 full] Red Lace [Neck] Ruddy Daggerwing (Butterfly) [TOL] Sangria Champagne [shoulder] Senelion (BPAL) [Neck VERY full] Schwarzer Mond 2006 (Wandcapped) [Just under TOL] Single Note: Annurca Apple Blossom July 2012 [2- Shoulder, Neck] Single Note: Eight-Petaled Lotus [Neck] Single Note: India Ink July 2012 [2- Neck] Single Note: Siberian Musk [Neck] Single Note: Spanish Red Carnation July 2012 [2- Shoulder] Single Note: Vanilla Bean 2005 [2/3 Full] Sleep [1/2 Full] Snowblind (Orig/Cobalt) [Just below shoulder] Spanked 2011 [Neck] Sparkling Apple Cider [4/5 Full] Sprinkle Cake (Boozy Vanilla?) [Just over 2/3 Full] Sprinkle Cake (Chocolatey) [shoulder] Tattered Lace [shoulder] The Arabian Dance [shoulder] The Black Temple Burlesque Troupe (Fresh) [Neck] The Changeling [shoulder] The Girl [1 decant about] The Malignant Dreams of Cthulhu in Love [Neck] The Living Flame (Cobalt) [2- Neck, TOL] The Queen of Hearts [shoulder] The Perilous Parlor [shoulder] The Second of the Three Spirits [shoulder] The Wiley Grasser [About a decant and a half] The World (Tarot- 10 ml) [5ml] Velvet Unicorn (Wandcapped) [shoulder] Vespertilio Proterus Kuhl [Neck] Wake [2/3 Full] WILF (Male Label) [Neck] Zombie Apocalypse [shoulder]

Holy goodness, heavens to Betsy. This is awfulllll on me. I get the red musk-- which goes kind of cola-ish. Next is a stale pez-lke smell. Then dirty baby powder and rancid pastry. ...Pretty awful ;_;. Glad it is just a decant.

I apparently amp champagne notes like crazy. So on initial application I get the wonderful tart green apple. The further it dries though, the most sparkling I get and the less cider. I think I may have to try this in a scent locket-- cause I love the scent of the apple!

@*$&@$*&( I love sweetbriar. A lot. So I wanted this to be the rosey-fresh green-walnutty scent that I remember sweetbriar being. But no. No. It is some strange, funky incense gone wrong. And I'm not even sure which note is ruining it. It is a sour incense on my skin. OFF WITH YOUR HEAD.

Oh honey. Why must you ruin EVERYthing. At first I got a lovely vanilla/sandalwood/almond mix. I amp almond a little so I was like weeee! But on ultimate drydown the honey turns all powdery, cloying and strange smelling. And overwhelms everything else :/

I get a slightly sweetened woody cream note from this. No fruit and no floral. I do think I detect a little bit of ginger peeking through, but mostly sort of a woody-creamy note. Actually quite nice. Need to re-test though because something on my arm is giving me a headache

I may have to re-test this... but this may actually be an ambergris accord scent that works on me. I get this sort of creamy, incensy sweet scent that is quite nice. Must be the teak and the myrrh, because those are mostly what I get. Something on my arm is giving my a headache though, so off everything goes. Definitely worthy a re-test.

Like most of the reviewers I also get a lightly creamy (but not sweet) sandalwood. If it were just that, this would be awesome. Unfortunately I also get light florals on me, and that spells out headache. I would say these are probably white florals but are NOT sharp. They are actually quite lovely, and if they didn't give me a headache, I would keep them around regardless. The sandalwood is loverlyyyy.

This seems to be mostly peach (cloying) and spices on me (relatively light spices considering I normally amp them outrageously). It isn't unpleasant... but is has a sort of unpleasant buttery note behind it (I assume the pumpkin) and overall just isn't something that jives with me on a personal level. It is getting less cloying, but is still all peach.

Hrmmm. Upon dry down I seem to only get guava... maybe a hint of pepper. I'm trying to find sugar, orange or apple blossom but none of it appears on me :/. I think the orange may lend a slight bitterness because all I'm getting is a semi-powdery scent of something that SEEMS like it should be juicy and is just a little astringent and bitter. Alas.

Mah dear witch got me a bottle of Blackberry Jam and Scones and this is AMAZING on me. Are there any other scents in this family? I'd take either ones that have the same blackberry note OR the same kind of buttery pastry note. It is so good I have to have more! Foody scents I've tried that aren't quite right: Cake Smash v6, Monsterbait: Underbed, Monsterbait: Closet, Beaver'versary, Beavermoon 2010...

I don't suppose anyone knows a scent close to Gingermilk from Paintbox Soap? I love the soothing scent but the soap doesn't leave a lasting smell on my skin. I have tried mother ginger and gingerbread poppet, neither really meet my needs. Thanks!

Hm, Manhattan. Though I feared you would end up far worse than you have... I must say on my skin you are unremarkable. Before dry down, the lemon is all angry pledge and overwhelms everything else. Once dried, it improves vastly, giving me a soft powdery wood like smell with something a little sweet and something a little musky. It isn't unpleasant but it definitely doesn't "wow" me. Off for frimpage!

As a lover of sandalwood, I thought Tamora would be a bit better received by me. However, as it dries down, I get none of the sandalwood, only peeks of the amber amoungst floral... with a hint of peach. Luckily this is not cloying, not has it (yet) gone to the powder that amber usually gives me. It appears my skin may be eating it and the general vibe I get is just "meh" and the occasional and very unfortunate diaper-like scent that I got when it was wet. Not a keeper for me.

I got this from mah dahling witch Ravenclaw79 for this SW round. And I am so glad I did! In the bottle it is overwhelming berry-ish scent, that's all I get. Wet had me a little worried, it was grapey-tart-sweetish berry stuff. The grape is overwhelming but I just say, give it time, give it time! Drydown. Ahhhh. This is what I'm talking about. When I huff it I get sweetened blackberries... but the real prize is when I just let the scent exist. As I type little wafts of blackberry and a kind of buttery sweet pastry float up. It is absolutely heavenly and so comforting. It makes me want to cuddle down into a giant armchair with a scone (I make awesome scones!) and a book and a cup of tea. Thank you mah witch! This is awesome on me! (For those of you who Knave of Hearts did not work, KoH didn't work on me either, but this did! Weee)

A little late coming into this, but I got engaged last October and we're getting married early October this year. I'm basically just getting into the freak out stage While contemplating everything else, I'd like to have an idea of what scent to wear. I was wearing Blue Pumpkin Floss the day we got engaged, so it has fabulous associations, but I think I'd like something just for the wedding. The problem is I am super sensitive to a ton of notes. Musks, most florals (except honeysuckle /shrug), give me migraines. Overpowering scents also give me migraines. Amber turns to powder on me and turns my stomach. I love spices but I amp them, so they become overpowering super easy. Some vanilla turns plastic-y on me. Most citrus turns to pledge on me. Fruits usually smell fake on me. Some creams turn sour on me (Boo was sour, Celeste was not.) Just as a note, vetiver, anise/fennel/liquorice and grapefruit are all death notes. If it helps, EVERY single Luper/Shunga/etc from this year was bad/overpowering on me Okay, things I've had success with: Miskatonic University, Pais de la Canela (though I can only wear a leetle since it comes on strong), Fledgling Raptor Moon, Midway (wish I had more argh!), Blue Pumpkin Floss (again in small amounts, I amp spice), Harlequin and the Columbine, Second of the Three Spirits, Bedbug, Dee (though very cologne-y), The Living Flame (in small amounts). My wedding will be in our Church, pretty small (just family, maybe some of the congregation.) I have no theme or colors, though I think orchids will be the flower and I'll be sticking to simple and clean looks. We're leaving that night for our honeymoon, so it should travel well too Suggestions? I know this is probably a pita (since musk/floral is in everything!) Thanks!

Probably one of my most favoritist blends so far. This starts off as an almost candy/floral sweet orange. It is not strong, but has a firm presence. I'm not sure what the floral I'm getting from this, but if it is a white floral (don't think it is) it is not giving me a headache as they usually do. Very soft. As it dries down it turns into what I can at best describe as a more pleasant skin scent than my own sort of sweetist and a little nilla-y and a little musky. Very close to the skin. A+. Edit: Argh. This stayed true for a few days, but today it is a very powdery amber on me. What happened?! Will keep retesting and hope this is just a fluke.

March 25 -Are you interested in trying Super Villainess (from Villainess - the birthday scent that was just released tonight!) and if so, which item do you like the most? (Soap, Whipped, Smooch, Extrait, Smack...) Super Villainess actually sounds awesome—coffee is one of my faves! I’ve never tried anything from Villainess, so I don’t rightly know, but I think Whipped, Smooch or Smack would be best. -If I were to order you a Smack, which four notes would you like? Vanilla bean, Spice Trade, Red Woods, Espresso -Would you enjoy receiving a knitted gift from your witch? If so what would you be interested in (scarf, hat, wrist / handwarmers, socks, etc.) and in what colors? Omigosh. I’d love any of these things, minus socks—because I am very foot peculiar. Scarf or handwarmers are preferred. Colors... oh, I like almost any jewel tone color, with preference on blue, red, green. And I love soft yarn. Esp fleeces like mohair or cashmere. I could snuggle them forever... March 23 -Easter Candy - do you like it? If so, what types? I love. Love. LOVE Starburst jellybeans. Soooo much. I know I like other Easter Candy... just not thinking of it. I do not really like peeps/etc. Nor do I like your average chocolate bunny (the shell chocolate tastes funny to me) or cadbury things... hm. Ok. Maybe just jelly beans -What scent(s) are you petrified of getting DC'd? Miskatonic University. I keep meaning to buy a back up but can’t get around to it. March 22 -Violette Market Update is up. Do you covet anything from it? I am not really into VM. I find their scents to be so strong they nauseate me after a bit :/ I could look I suppose... Lost Woods of Killarney, Morrigan, maybe... I don’t know if they’re still up, but I do covet some Conjure Oils, no lie. I’ll update my wishlist. -What is your favorite type of wine? Would you be interested in trying something new? In that case, is there anything you really DONT like? Ooooo how about dessert wines? I love wine. I ESPECIALLY love dessert wines. I’m open for trying anything. I love a good gewurztraminer or late harvest, as well as many reds. Reds *are* typically preferred... but like I said. I’ll try anything!

-What three things are you craving right now? Cheese (since I’m vegan for lent, amg I would kill for cheese!), cuddles, a soft wrap/blanket/afghan to snuggle into. -paper goods, anyone need? including resume paper, and formal stationery as well as casual cards. I will ALWAYS accept with open arms cards (especially blank note cards, thank you cards/etc). I don’t have a printer so I don’t really use much other paper goods. -What is a scent that you've been trying to find even a sample of for a very long time to no avail? (What bottle would you die to get your hands on - even a partial?) I’ve been dying to try Cake Smash, Underpants (lol), and Candy Butcher. Of course But most of all I have wanted to try the Cinnamon version of Hamadryad. It keeps escaping me! As for a bottle/partial bottle that I would love... Midway. Res’d or original. I have an imp and it is such awesome carnival win on me, that I wish I had more so I wouldn’t be scared to use it. I know it is a pipe dream  -Is there anything in your life that you'd like advice or a "selfhelp" book for?: (ie finances, eating healthier, meal planning) The one selfhelp book type that I really really need is: What do I want to do with my life? Career assistance. I am so lost that anything that could help me figure out what I want to do would be awesome. Otherwise, finance, eating healthier, self esteem, etc is all great. I have on my amazon wishlist some bits for a book called Boundaries (which looks amazing), as well as the 5 types of love  -If your Witch lived near you, would you be happy or creeped out to get a "coupon" for a service like cleaning help or babysitting or dogwalking or coffee out with your Witch or something like that? Would you be creeped out if a local minion personally delivered a package to your house from a far-away Witch? I would love to meet my witch/witch’s minion. I’m a bit shy and sometimes hard to track down though. -Let's say I have a pair of something you collect, would you like one of them and we have matching things? Sure! I don’t really collect anything though. March 18 -Do you like poetry? Not particularly. -What types of scents do you like to scent your home? Which do you totally avoid? I like gourmandy or woody scents. I avoid florals. However they cannot be dispersed by fire! I am not allowed the eternal flame in my apt. -What are your thoughts on comics? Any you like? Any you have been wanting to try? Favorite characters? I love comics. My faves are gritty illustrations like Proof, The Living Dead, XXX Zombies, Locke and Key, The Darkness. -How do you feel about nail polish? What colors do you like? Sparkles? I can’t wear nail polish, as my nails are too brittle and thin. -Household/kitchen goods/gadgets? Oh Gosh. A flour sifter. Dish towels. Double broiler (haha ya right.) Dutch over (again, yeah right but oh gosh could I use one!), silicone bakewear! A good colander/strainer. Tea infuser. Speciality items. Everything. Oh. A Frosting... pipebag... thingie. You know what I mean. -Ok geek check - what sort of geeky things do you do? Do you read comics/graphic novels? Are you obsessed with something (a TV show maybe?) Do you work in a geeky field? Do you play rpgs like Dungeons and Dragons? Would you like gifts related to any of these? I read comics/graphic novels, but rarely nowadays. I loved a lot of geeky shows (Star Trek, Firefly, Carnivale <- fav ever), I used to roleplay white-wolf and in fact have a Lasombra tattoo. I currently play lots of videogames, from fps to WoW. I’m kind of a huge nerd. I also love Collectable Card Games (though I don’t actively collect them any more), Board games like The Betrayal in the House on the Hill (I’d kill to have this, best game ever), cardish games like Munchkin/Lunch Money/Cthulhu 500. I am a special effects nerd, and do horror makeup as a hobby. I would love gifts pertaining to any/all/whatever. -Do you have a favorite fabric? If someone were to make you a fabric item, would you prefer it be out of any fabric? e.g. velvet, satin, silk, cotton, bamboo??? Would this change if it were an article of clothing vs. a bag/pillow/blanket/somethingelse I love all “rich” fabrics. I love the way they feel. My favorite feeling in the world is mohair. It makes me squiggle with joy! It doesn’t matter what it is  I do also love chennelle (sp?) in blankets, etc. -Anything with the Worm Moon update that you're already lusting after? Minamoto No Yorimitsu Cuts at the Earth Spider. Oh please oh please. Om nom. Schmendrick. Molly Grue.

My dear witch. Sorry for the lack of posting. Have a happy Friday! Would you want an invite to a site that is invite-only ex. Diaspora, Demonoid, etc. If so, what? I have no idea what these sites are... Pillows? What size/designs/colors would most interest you? Ooo. I love super bright colored pillows, especially collage style or with lots of different fabrics/designs/patchwork style. And I do mean *bright*! purses? bags? What style/colors? I have pretty much worn out my purse, I like them big with lots of pockets, because I carry many things. Something that helped me get organized in my purse would be nice... it is a mess! Decorative scarves for hair and/or creative accessorizing? What colors? Yes! I love scarves of all kinds. Again, bright colors, (primary or jewel tones) and patterns are lovely, especially fractalesque designs. Would you like anything from Starring Fragrances. They make awesome hair stuff, natural deoderant, and home fragrance (and a ton of other stuff, those are just my favs)? I’ve never tried Starring Fragrances, but I do love foody scents Milk things tend to seem sour on me though /cry I’m down with cool products. Are there any fancy/gourmet/special herbs or spices that you'd love to receive? ie: good quality vanilla or other extracts, vanilla beans, saffron, lavender, etc. Ooo. I would love all of the above. I’ve never been able to try any of these fancy things ! DVDs, Blu-Ray, both, neither? DVD right now. But I think my dvd player is broken   Sock Dreams? What kind? (anklets, footies, etc.?) I love socks! All kinds, from ankle to knee high. All colors! Whee! Since this is a price capped round, would you rather get one "big" thing or lots of "little" things or don't care? I don’t care. The most important thing (it sounds corny but it is true) is that the witch has me in mind! I love the idea of someone taking time to think about me! Do you like pirate-related things? Yarrr... they’re pretty cool  Soaps? Be specific: if there are BPAL soaps you want to try or are dying for more of, tell all here! Also, any other companies people like or love? Villainess, maybe? Or Lush? What flavors??? I’ve never tried any of these brands, but my perfume scent preferences would probably apply to soaps. I’ve always wanted to sample some of the soaps I’ve seen on the forums, from bptp, paintbox soapworks, and all kinds! Maybe from bptp trying snake oil soap or shub-niggurath. What periods of art do you love most? Like, if someone was going to get you a tapestry or a box or some other item, what period would you want it to most resonate with? the pinks and golds of Rococo? the clean geometry of Art Deco? The romanticism of Art Nouveux? The strange lines of Cubism? Art deco is georgeous... probably my fav. Would you like caffeinated lollipops?: http://www.lollyphil...cks-caffeinated I can’t do caffeine... so no  Copied CD's or DVD's? I don’t see why not. I'm going to Disneyland in a couple of weeks, is there anything I can get you? I love Lady and the Tramp. It is my fav disney movie and always makes me melt.

Since this is my first Switch Witch, I ran through and started a master list of Minion Offerings. If this is allowed I'm going to plunk it here. Hopefully it is readable. If I missed you, I apologize, just let me know. Minions -Carwoman – glass pendants/kilnwork/jewelry joystreet on etsy (SWITCHWITCH 10% OFF COUPON) -Dixiehellcat – “ruckuses” little stuffed animal things hellcatblue on etsy (BPALSW coupon for 10%off) -MeiLin – FREE Ebooks: "I Love Garlic" ebook package--actually 3 cookbooks in one package, "TNH Big Book of Crockpot Cookery" ebook package--3 cookbooks in one package "Accounts: IHGK Stories" "Scryer's Gulch 1-10" "Scryer's Gulch 11-30" The cookbooks are G, obviously; the rest are PG-13, though "Accounts" may be triggering for people with child sex abuse issues (it's not graphic, though). HALF-OFF Ebooks: "Lovers and Beloveds: An Intimate History of the Greater Kingdom Book One" described here and here--with discount, $1.50 "The Gratification Engine: An IHGK Story" described here and here--with discount 50 cents "A Craft Fair Goldmine" with 3 extra ebooks filled with craft recipes and patterns described here--with discount $4 -Greenwoodtree – Astrological charts/interpretation (big discount, prices? Where to get?) (yes! I do need your witchees b-day, time (a.m. or p.m. and as close to actual time as possible), location of birth.) and makes fudge – hollysrainbow on etsy -GirlInDenial – Small paintings – girlindenial on deviantart -Nekogrrl – near cigarshop for pickup of boxes for decorating -Clover01 – Hawaiin products, like macadamia nuts, teas, honeys, lush Hawaii only products -Catseyes – Wire jewelry (SWITCHWITCH15 FOR 15% OFF) craftywillows on etsy and tim-tams -Twilighteyes – bpal pickup from knows perfume in seattle, as well as legit starbucks -Lioness – imps -Skyelyric – handmade cards, calligraphy, baked goods -OlfactoryMaven – Pickups from LUSH, Teavana, Sephora, Trader Joes, Yankee candle -Werekitten – discount on bpal sales (hers) -Syrenmyst – paints/decorates pretty boxes also jewelry on etsy cyrenmyst (SWBPAL for 15% off) syrenmyst.com/boxes for boxes. -Tielan – Cards/cardmaking equipment or fabric pack for quilting or tim-tams -Deceitfuldescender – Vegan baked goods or regular if you wanted, but I’d have to go get the eggs, etc. -Trisj is offering her first book free "Thieves At Heart". For more info, contact her.

Thank you for the card my dear Witch, my rather gloomy day has been brightened! Sorry for not getting you my questions sooner dear Witch. Here they are Here are the answers to questions asked in the Switch Witch Thread! Baked Goods? Re: baked goods. I Looove them but I'm vegan for lent so depending on when they come, they would have to be vegan and soy free (allergies crrry). I do love all things cooked and related to cooking though! Recipes? I adore recipes. I collect cook books and websites and blogs and love them all. I think it would be SO COOL to have like a handwritten recipe collection from someone, like their favorite recipes or family recipes or something. I’ve always wanted one from my family, but alas . Either way, anything cooking is definitely a home run for me. If you were to make an order RIGHT NOW. What would you order? Hm, well, I’ve found the Lupers this year are actually all huge fail on me  So from the lab… uh, well I need another bottle of Miskatonic University… I spilled mine  otherwise I kind of lust after Sachs, so I’d definitely consider that as well. From the Trading Post, I’m dying to try Celeste perfume and bath salts, Kitty Perfume (french vanilla is huge win on me!), and Virginia Bath salts. I’ve never tried anything from the trading post, so I’d love to experience something fun. What level of nudity are you fine with on items? Pretty flexible on this. I prefer “tasteful” to, you know, distasteful. Would you like other kinds of gently used items that may have come from a garage sale? I love yard/garage sales, so I’m perfectly fine with them. I am however super paranoid about bedbugs (specifically D:!) so just make sure it is on the level that-a-way Also, I must say I prefer USEFUL things. I am not a “knick-knacks” person. I would love a box, a pretty piece of clothing, a small piece of art, etc. Do you like cooking seasonings, like the kind you can get in ounce sizes? If so, things you'd love to try out? I LOVE cooking seasonings. I have most of the basics, but I’d love to try some exotic or unusual spices or spice blends. I lust heartily after a lot of the fun things on the Arthur flour website http://www.kingarthu...et-ingredients/ as well as various sites that offer special rubs, seasoning blends, etc. Do you like any particular kinds of green or black teas or coffees that could also be gotten in bulk? I cannot drink caffeinated beverage (ACK I SHOULD HAVE PUT THIS IN THE QUESTIONNAIRE. So sorry Witch!!!) so I drink lots of herbal teas. No green tea, black tea or coffee for me. Favorite snack foods (and can they be from bulk section as well?) Snacks? Hmmm. I love white cheddar popcorn. I have no idea about bulk ‘n’ stuff though. I love to snack on almost anything  Also, gummy things, like fruit slices, all things chocolate, chocolate covered macadamia nuts are a favorite of mine. I LOVE Jelly beans – jellybelly and starburst jelly beans are my favs, Ritersport is muh favorite chocolate, then Ferrero Rochet. For my Witchee! Would you rather have HUGE list of things to try (as in my repressed imp orders) or just a highlight list? Huge list please. Maybe I’ll have something on it that you’ll love! Mix CDs? I don’t mind mix CDs, but I don’t love them either. I rarely listen to CDs in general. How do folks feel about little e-goodies? (articles online, pix, fic, etc) This seems really neat. If my Witch is making it, it is an A++++. My favorite thing is if someone cares enough to spend some time regarding me. I definitely receive “love” through time . Tim Tams? Yes or no? Chocolate Creme, Caramel, or Dark Chocolate? Anything but Dark Chocolate. I can’t eat it until after Lent, but I think it’ll keep! Is there any "classic" literature (Hemingway, Dickens, Elliot, Bronte, Hugo, Wilde, etc.) that you would like to add to your collection? I already have most of the classics, so not really. So how does everyone feel about receiving ebooks? I don’t have a reader right now, but I’m not super opposed. Audiobooks (e-audiobooks) would be super cool… but they are really expensive  candles and/or aroma melts: yay or nay? I can’t have open flame in my apartment, so Nay. Get your music player, what are the first 13 songs on Random? Will do this when I can! Do you need another bpal box? If so what would your fantasy one look like? I am running out of room for bottles and imps. I would love one with nature scenes, like a forest. My “happy” place is a forest with a stream running through it. Maybe with some flowers on the bank of the stream. It is where I go to when I need to pick up my spirits. Do you have any blogs you regularly read? -The Pioneer Woman Cooks (http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/) -Smitten Kitchen (http://smittenkitchen.com) -Dianasaur Dishes (http://dianasaurdishes.com) -Budget Bytes (http://budgetbytes.blogspot.com/) -Tastespotting (http://www.tastespotting.com) Surprise! the world has given you the day off. You hear that, no chores, responsibilities, or budget you have to follow. What would you do in those 24 hours? Oh gosh. I may have to wait to answer this one. …I’ll come back to this! Do you enjoy gardening? If so, what kind of stuff do you grow? Vegetables, flowers? I love gardening, but as I am in an apartment, I do not right now. I would love to grow fresh herbs, some veggies and maybe a flower or two. I wish I had indoor stuff to do that with… I used to be quite the little herbalist. Favorite artists or specific paintings? Oh my. I’ll have to come back to this two. I don’t have any favorite artists/paintings, but I do like specific styles, and I’m kind of picky about it. Booze? Yay or Nay? what kinds? I like rums, cordials and flavored nummies. Also, I love wine. I am not a connoisseur but do like many types. Steampunk inspired items? Yay or nay? Steampunk is super cool, I can definitely appreciate how it looks! Pirates vs Ninjas vs Zombies - who wins? Which do you love most? Zombies. Zombies. And more Zombies. I love zombies. I usually dress up as a zombie for halloween, and I will probably be participating in “run for your lives” a 5k running from zombies! Then maybe Pirates. Probably not ninjas. Except maybe Askaninja. Do you like those little crocheted amurigami? If so, who needs to be emulated as one? I loooove these things. Sooo cute. I like animals a lot  but if it had to be a person/thing I’d love my wow character (a belf, I could provide screenies if this was possible, or my goblin and my fiance’s undead or goblin. I doubt it is even possible though. But it’d be so cool!) Do you like wearing things in your hair? If so, what kind (snap clips, scrunchie, headband, etc), how big & crazy (lowkey, bigger the better), and colors. I can’t wear traditional headbands or clips as pulling my hair tight gives me tension headaches. I do love loose/cloth headbands in subtle colors, but I could use a little flavor in my life I guess. Little little clippies are nice too. But not my fav. Piercings? - ears?? - elsewhere? I have my ears pierced, once. And as long as the earrings have no nickle, I like studs/posts or french hooks maybe. Chocolate. With stuff in it? Are you more a plain chocolate lover, a chocolate and normal items lover (normal items being nuts, fruit, caramel) or do you like weird stuff in your chocolate? (weird stuff being curry, chilis, balsamic vinegar, floraly things) I love hazelnuts and almonds in my chocolate. I do not like fruit in it. I would like to try some “weird stuff”. I love caramel, Ommmg. I prefer milk or white chocolate, and rather dislike dark. Minion Things I would want... I don’t know who does what, but I have seen tons of little things people here have made and they are amazing! Having something that someone made just for me would make my little heart explode! I like all the minion things I’ve seen so far, But I am really fond of Carwoman’s stuff, and maybe Catseyes stuff… if it is nickle free? Minion Alert! On that note, I am currently making vegan cooking, and if anyone wants it, I’d be happy to trade/oblige for free. I bake and might even do some vegan candy if I can muster it up. I make some AWESOME vegan chocolate cupcakes. For those who like lipgloss, lipstick, tinted balms, etc, what colors do you wear (and warm? cool?) and do you prefer something sheer or more opaque? I prefer more sheer. I love lipgloss/balm a LOT. I love when it smells nummy and feels silky and good. I like subtle colors, or colorless. It must be NON STICKY. Makes me crazy. What's your favorite animal? Or is there one that's particularly significant to you? My favorite animal is the north american panther/ cougar or the ocelot or lynx. I’ve always identified with it. I like all cats, big and little. I love parrots! All things fuzzy and cute have a place for me. I also like snakes. If you were able to get a vintage or prototype bottle from the upcoming West Coast Will Call, which one would you want? Oh my! Anything foodie would be really nice. Other than that, I couldn’t say. Maybe Cake Smash as a pot dream… Paladin would be cool since I have one in WoW Elf? Or did that sell out. I’d love elf.

Do you have a preference for a poem or romance novel and what type of Romance novel? I don't have a particular preference. I do admit that I read a fair amount of romance novels. I love alls kinds, but I ESPECIALLY love historical romance novels. I also dabble through supernatural, fantasy and modern. I'm really into "fiction" novels right now which are kind of like romance novels. ... I like a high component of romance, smuttiness is optional. As for poems, I can take them or leave them, the most important thing to me is the flow of the poem, how smoothly it reads. How do you feel about burned mix cds (good time for mood music *giggle*)? Ehhhh... my issue here is that I don't have a good way to PLAY them. The disk drive on my computer broked :/ and my car doesn't have an ability atm (but will at some point, so maybe?) Do you have metal/ jewelry allergies? Yes. Nickle. Nickle. Nickle. No nickle. It gives me a terrible rash. Nothing with nickle. No costume jewelery or white gold. Just sterling silver, yellow gold or other non-metal materials please. Do you bake/would you be interested in baked goods or related mixes? I bake a loooooooooooooooot. I also love baked goods. I'm especially interested in anything that might help me learn how to frost a bloody cake? Definitely my weakest link... Do you like cute stationery, stickers, note cards, stuff like that? I like it, but rarely use it. Though I did just pick up some pen pals, so I may be more open to this than before <3. Do you like tea? If so, do you prefer your tea loose or in tea bags? I love tea! I currently do not have a tea... steeper? strainer? whatever it is called, so I only use bagged right now, but I do like loose tea. One note though, I forgot to include in my questions. I cannot have caffeinated beverages. Chocolate is okay, because the dose is very small, but caffeinated tea or coffee is a no-no. I do sooo love herbal teas though. What is your favorite Valentine candy? Hmmm. Chocolate? I'm not a fan of hard candy, is pretty much it. How would you feel about receiving a knitted / crocheted gift? What kinds of yarny things would you enjoy (scarf, hat, mitts, cowl, socks, etc)? Oooo. I would love knitted/crocheted stuff. Scarf, hat, mitts, cowl would all be nice. Socks might be a bit odd though, unless for around the house? My shoes fit quite snug What are your favorite colors for wearable accessories? Bright jewel tones! Red, green, blue especially. Would you enjoy some loose beads for your own crafts, or any other crafty bits? I'd like to learn to make handmade cards, but otherwise have not been crafty lately. Would you rather get things all together or in a couple of doses? Hm. I just want my cupid to feel comfy. I don't mind getting things all at once or parceled out. Kid/Parent/church lady safe or not? Does not need to be "sensitives" safe. Can be as... anything as you want. Length of necklace, size of bracelet, post or dangle earrings preferred? Any length of necklace. Bracelet is pretty... small. 7ish inches long should be okay? I rarely wear earrings, so I have no preference I suppose? Stuffed critters or other things of the cuddly variety? Aieeee yes. I love cuddly things. Mmmm soft and cuddly.