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  1. Posted

    Ugh, I did all Twi's questions on my phone last night and IT WOULD NOT SAVE THEM. And this morning the answers were gone. So off to redo them now. 

     

    NEW QUESTIONS:

     

    Do you need any storage for BPAL bottles or imps?

    I need storage for the squat little bottles Ajevie calls slonks. I haven't figured out a good storage solution for them yet but they are easier for me to open so I've acquired quite a few. 

     

    Is there a tarot deck calling your name? 

    Teeny Tiny Tarot (Etsy and possibly elsewhere)

     

    Could you please be more specific about what kinds of socks you enjoy wearing? 

    Always crew, in winter also knee high and over the knee. My witchy garden ones are starting to wear very thin... 

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    Lavender blends often start out as a big blast of lavender that don’t last on my skin. But I love lavender and always hope one will stick around, so I keep trying. I get lots of lavender in the opening which is quickly supplanted by an awkward sandalwood, like the sandalwood soap in an import shop. I can barely make out the dead leaves which seems to be a recurring theme with this year’s leaf pile. This was not a good DL year for me, sadly. 

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    The orris butter went wrong on me. Shea notes do that sometimes too.  All the other notes should have been marvelous, but they all got subsumed by the cloyingly buttery orris. Oh well, I shall pass this one on and be glad I got to try it. 

  10. Posted · Edited by Lucchesa

    On 9/3/2025 at 1:34 PM, doomsday_disco said:

     

    @Lucchesa Please let me know if you plan on putting together a master question list or if you could use some help with that (if so, I'd be happy to create one to help out).

     

    Could you? I've never actually done that and think it would be very useful! Thank you so much!!!

     

    I'll put all my answers here and the link is in my signature:

     

    PBSW:  Fairytale sorbetto or glycerin soap or The Grey Hound glycerin soap or The Nihilist Goat Milk Hand Cream from their GC

     

    Flower Letters? I think I would be interested in these!

     

    Would you like to receive one of Lorizav's amazing papercraft journals/folios/stationery sets?  I would love a mini journal! I have more stationery than I know what to do with...

     

    NEW QUESTIONS:

     

    Anything from Haus of Gloi's fall collection https://www.hausofgloi.com/collections/fall-1 ?

    Bubbling scrub in Kitchen Witch, Little Hedgehog or Autumn Bouquet, or Aether pumpkin butter from their GC

     

    Are there any creatures, autumnal or not, real or mythological, that you feel a strong connection to?

    crows and ravens, northern flickers, chickadees, Athena's owl and the feather of Maat. 

     

    Karen Hallion's shop : https://www.etsy.com/shop/khallion -- The Charlotte's web resist sticker or the AI is theft -- support human artists sticker 

     

    Shortbread: They all sound amazing! I’d say anything but peppermint as that says Yule more than Samhain to me. 

     

    Do you burn candles / would you like to receive one? Yes and yes

     

    Is there anything you'd like from Lush?  They make scrubs, right? Anything you think I might like based on my questionnaire. 

     

    Are you interested in having some of this year's homemade peach or (some kind of berry) jam? Absolutely yes

     

    Do you like plushies, like Squishables? No thanks

     

    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  Fleur de sel or whiskey and smoked salt sound especially delicious. Or the fleur de sel caramel sauce!

     

    My son makes mead, would you like to try a sample?   Samples are in recycled nip bottles, about 50ml - OR I could do a 5 to 12oz.

    I'd love to try any of his mead variations. What a cool hobby!

     

    We made rose petal liqueur and lavender vanilla liqueur; are you interested in having a sample of either?  Samples are in recycled nip bottles, about 50ml - OR I could do a 5 to 12oz.

    This sounds amazing!

     

    Is there anything specifically Pacific Northwest or Seattle themed that you would like?  Given that I live in Seattle, I have access to all these things. I would be more interested in trying the things local to my witch!

     

    Maeve Chocolate (formerly Seattle Chocolates) has "seconds" bags; are you interested in some imperfect chocolates?  Which flavors?  https://maevechocolate.com/collections/truffle-chocolate-bars? Maple bourbon, Mexican hot chocolate, or Rainier cherry sound right up my alley

     

    Do you have a favorite kind of truffle or "candy counter" piece that you like?   (Turtles, seafoam, orange jelles, peanut butter cups, butter creams, clusters, chews, chocolate covered fruit or nuts, espresso beans, fudge, malt balls, english toffee, marzipan, rocky road, etc.) Dark chocolate turtles, dark chocolate almond clusters, dark chocolate-covered marzipan

     

    If you're sugar-free... I'm not! Sugar is grand.

     

    How many food items would be too many for your package?   If it's all different brands of chocolates from Seattle, honey, mead, liqueur, caramels, jam, etc.  is this a bad thing?  No, this is not a bad thing! 

  12. Posted

    3 hours ago, Em- said:

    Meeeeee please!

    Yay! Thank you for the lightning-quick moderator's approval!!!

     

    3 hours ago, Usagi said:

    Mememememememe, too! :wub2:

     

    I have sent my questionnaire. :D :smilenod:

    Hurray! You win! First questionnaire received!

     

    1 hour ago, twilighteyes said:

    👀

    I am not so fluent in emoji. Does that mean you're thinking about it? Yes yes yes! And could you please send out the signal to the usual suspects? Thank you!

     

    I'm so excited that we've already got participants even though I just put this up. Halloween swaps have been a bright spot in my life for the last few years, and it feels more important than ever in this moment to wrap our loving swapping arms around one another.  :grouphug:

  13. Posted

    Posted. Happy to have a co-host if anyone is interested, but I think it's small enough to handle by myself without trouble. @Gwydion  @Usagi mailing date October 15, opening October 31. October 8 if mailing to/from Canada; other internationals sadly excluded since we're starting so late (last time this swap was run, signup deadline was August 15). @Em- Waiting for moderator approval -- and hopefully participation!!! 

  14. Posted · Edited by Lucchesa

    "This is Halloween, this is Halloween
    Pumpkins scream in the dead of night
    This is Halloween, everybody make a scene
    Trick or treat 'til the neighbors gonna die of fright"

    - The Nightmare Before Christmas

     

    Do you love Halloween? Are you looking for a small swap that only involves one day of opening gifts and squeeing? If so, this swap is for you! :drunk:

     

    In this swap (don’t we love it now!), you will gather five autumn or Halloween-related gifts for your pumpkin. You can bake, buy, craft, or make 5 items for the spooky season – just make sure that you’re not sending five of the same thing (like 5 snacks). One imp or decant does not count as a thing, but a few imps/decants can count as one of the five things if it meets the autumn/Halloween criteria. As time is limited, this is a shotgun swap, meaning I'm not going to carefully curate partners. Matching will be random (aside from preferences in ?aire) -- you get who you get and you don't throw a fit. For the same reason, I'm going to have to exclude overseas shipping -- Canadian friends are welcome to play.  

     

    Your host is Lucchesa! Please PM me if you need me to poke someone or ask them a question!

     

    Sign-ups will be from now until Monday September 8. Please get your questionnaire in before that date! Matches will go out September 9. 

     

    *This is a one-on-one, mystery match swap: you send a package to someone, and someone sends a package to you. Note: you will probably not be receiving from the person to whom you are sending.


    *You must have at least 50 posts that aren’t primarily in sale/swap areas of the forum in order to participate in this swap. The reviews section of the forum is a good way to get your post count up! (Note: If you're an active member of the Discord community but have fewer than 50 posts here, please PM me and I'll get someone to check your bona fides.)

     

    Packages need to be mailed by October 15th. This is a HARD DEADLINE that needs to be followed to determine if the Pumpkin King has to make any last minute deliveries.


    *We will open packages on Halloween: Friday, October 31st. (But if Halloween itself is inconvenient for you, a couple of days on either side is good too! One swapper will be out of town October 25-Nov. 2. We're aiming at Halloween, but Oct. 29-Nov. 4 will be just fine.)

     

    *Please only sign up for this if you are able to commit the time, resources, and/or funds necessary to this swap.
     

    *If the unforeseeable occurs--and you are unable to complete the swap, let me know ASAP, so that arrangements can be made for the Pumpkin King to step in in this circumstance!
     

    *Swaplifters will be reported.

     

    *Please be prepared to gather a minimum of $30 worth of goodies, before shipping. This does not mean that you actually have to hand over $30 to a cashier somewhere. There are some seriously crafty people and thrifty shoppers on this forum. Use your judgment as to value; I know it's good.
     

    *Shipping within the US is required to include tracking. If you are shipping international, please hang on to your receipt.
     

    *On October 31st (or the day before or after if you are busy on Halloween itself), you are required to come and squee about the package you received (it needs to be more than a simple ‘thank you!’). Photos are not required, but everyone loves to see them! If you take photos but don’t know how to post them, PM me and I will do my best to post them on your behalf!

    *You are welcome to send a day zero gift to be opened upon receipt, to make the wait until Halloween more bearable, but it is by no means a requirement! :ghost: 

     

    *Credit where credit is due: This whole swap was cut and pasted from @doomsday_discowho ran this back in 2023. Thank you!!!

     

    Questionnaire:

    Spoiler

     

    Forum Name:

    Real Name:

    Mailing Address:

    Email Address:

     

    Would you prefer a fall-themed package or a Halloween-themed package?

    Do you celebrate any fall holidays? Please feel free to place as much info/context as you wish:

    Are there certain things for Halloween -- or your general love of fall -- that you would particularly appreciate receiving?

    If you celebrate Halloween, are you dressing up? 

    *What as?

    *Would you like costume additions or accessories?

    Are you part of any Halloween-y fandoms, and if so, what are they? (ie. The Nightmare Before Christmas)

     

    Allergies, dietary, and lifestyle restrictions:

    Do you have any allergies, intolerances, or lifestyle restrictions/requirements?

    Do you (or anyone who might come in contact or view of the contents of these glorious packages) have any kind of phobia, trigger, or squick-out which is likely to arise in fall or Halloween-themed goodies (please address concerns over spiders, ghosts, severed hands, etc., here)?

    Is there anything (that you know of) which it is illegal to mail to you, or that might cause Customs to become upset and hang on to your package?

    Favorite Flavors:

    Least Favorite Flavors:

    Do you like coffee and/or tea?

    Favorite snacks and treats:

     

    Favorite scents(both specific notes and perfume blends):

    Least Favorite Scents:

    Do you wear nail polish?

    Would you like makeup?

    *If you would like makeup, what sorts would you prefer?

    *Any favorite makeup brands, colors?

    *Any hated/not-preferred makeup brands, colors, or products (example: thanks to your sample box of choice, you hope never to see another black eyeliner as long as you live)?

    Favorite bath and body products?

     

    Would you rather not receive any clothing? (If so, skip the applicable questions below or note exceptions… i.e. you’re happy to receive socks but not shoes.)

    Personal clothing style:

    Favorite Colors:

    Least Favorite Colors:

    Wearables you would enjoy receiving (shirts, socks, shoes, arm/legwarmers, hats,etc.)?

    *Sizing on wearables:

    Do you like jewelry? 

    *If so, what sort?

    *What sizes and/or lengths do you prefer?

     

    Home style:

    Would you appreciate any seasonal decorations or art for your home? 

    *Are there any restrictions (no naked people, no breakables, that kind of thing)?

    What's your fall/Halloween style? (ie. vintage Halloween, cute Halloween, all about horror, etc.)

     

    What are some of your hobbies?

    Would you like any supplies for your hobbies?

    Are there any crafts or hobbies you would like to try out, but haven't yet?

    Are there any Halloween-y games (tabletop or video game) you have been wanting?

    Would you like to receive books?

    *what kind of books/format?

    How about magazines?

    PDFs and craft patterns?

     

    Are there any other members of your household (significant other, furbabies, small, adorable humanoids, any other awesome person you consider part of your world) who might appreciate a little bit of fall-themed gifting? 

     

    Are you okay with having some individual items shipped to your directly? (i.e. to make shipping less expensive for an international swap or to make sure something is received from a shop before the swap deadline)

    Are you comfortable receiving good/like new condition used items?

    How about handmade items?

    What are a few inexpensive things that you always appreciate receiving?

    Is there anything you’d rather not receive?

    Please place your wishlists and moodboards here (or link them in your sig., to give your swapper great ideas of what you like):

     

    Is there anything else you would like to say to your swapper?

     

    For my eyes only:

    For matching purposes, are there any common allergens in your environment that might affect matching (pets, smoke, live in a field of ragweed)?

    Are you willing to ship to/from Canada?

    Are you willing to be partnered with the swap host?

    With whom have you swapped recently?

    Anyone you would especially enjoy swapping to?

    Anyone who you would rather not swap with?

     

     

    If you’re interested in joining, please fill out the questionnaire above and PM it to me, Lucchesa.

     

    Participants:

    (+ = questionnaire received, > = box sent, x = box received)

    1. Lucchesa

    2. Em- +

    3. Usagi +

    4. Lorizav +

    5. doomsday_disco +

    6. lawardrop_27512 +

    7. artisjok +

    8. Gwydion +

    9. AbbyNormal +

    10. TwilightEyes +

    11. foxwrapped +

     

     

     

  16. Posted · Report reply

    I love patchouli but avoid iris; this scent was a gift from the ever-wonderful @Teamama and I'm really glad I got to try it. I'm not sure it's for me, though it's certainly a thing of beauty. Galadriel would wear this. This is Lothlórien patchouli, not your hippie variety -- it's much greener and airier. This is a silvery, dry blend, no sweetness at all, and it conveys earth and sapling and light and breeze. @gentle-twig's review above is a masterpiece, and my experience is quite similar to how they describe theirs. This is the most unusual patchouli I have tried, and I will keep my decant and see if I find the magic of this combination outweighing my reluctance towards iris and its violet-adjacent tendencies. 

  17. Posted · Edited by Lucchesa · Report reply

    So, I just found last year's Weenies. I had misplaced them during my major construction project. And I'm shocked to see no one has reviewed this. Which I can do in one word: LILAC. Somehow I ended up with two decants of this -- not sure if that was a mistake or if I really thought I would love it. And when I test the second decant on my other wrist, I can make out the labdanum, more a spicy than a syrupy variety. Dead leaves? Not yet. I'll check back and see if they appear in later drydown.

     

    ETA Nope. Big lilac energy, dead leaves MIA. One decant to my sales page and the other to be stored with my springtime scents. 

  22. Posted · Report reply

    Black Bar is all resins on me, resins and patchouli and black musk. I’m getting no citrus or spices in this ten-year-old bottle. I’m not complaining. It has terrific throw and wear length on me, both of which are unusual for my dry middle aged skin. This is a beautiful dark blend for fall or winter or whenever you need an extra kick of goth. 

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    I'm finding I can no longer wear some of the honey scents I used to love. Post-menopausal skin chemistry change. At any rate, this is almost entirely honey dust on me, and it's sharp rather than cozy and sweet on me. Just not a match for my current skin. 

  25. Posted · Report reply

    Motel Sheet Ghost has the crisp lemony summery feel of Traditional Sheet Ghost with extra summer from the coconut. It's gorgeous in the imp and when it first touches my skin, but unfortunately this is one of the smoke notes my chemistry is not kind too, and a slightly acrid tone takes over on me. It doesn't sound like any of the other reviewers has had that problem; it's definitely a me thing with that particular smoky note. I wish I could wear this! Thanks, @Teamama, for letting me try it!

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