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  1. Usagi

    Am I caught up yet?

    By Usagi,

    First off, dear Witch, thank you for being so awesome! I wanted to say thank you for the wonderful decants earlier, but I have been running around like a crazy chicken, and I'm a little scattered at the moment.
    I was so surprised to get that package, you have no idea. I know you said you were packing something up in your mail, but that was literally the day before the package arrived. So either that was the fastest package EVER, or you have minions! Magical minions of awesome.
    Anyway, I have been having so much fun this weekend, testing things and making everyone else sniff them. My mother really liked Wild Swans at Coole(I was hoping she might). So a bottle of that might be making it's way into her stocking this year. And the only reason I am able to make that call is because you are so awesome!
    Thank you also for the reading! I think I might know what you are talking about. It does make sense. I only hope it isn't a warning not to go overboard purchasing Yules.
     
    Though I don't think you need it--because you are amazing-- here is some quick ketchup(just in case):
     
     
    10/13/10
    Today I got one of the Starbucks Halloween Bearista Bears - it's dressed like a werewolf! Is this something witchees might like? Not really my thing. They are cute, but have a tendency to become clutter around here.
    Are you interested in Halloween costumes for your pet(s)?
    No, thank you.
     
    10/14/10
    Do you prefer scented or unscented lotions/moisturizers?
    either/or
     
    10/18/10
    So....let's say that you're my witchee, and you have an affinity for widgets. Let's also pretend that I sent you one of these widgets, but in a form that has a very special personal significance to me. Would you find that to be touching (in a "Yay, now I'll always use this and think of my witch!" way) or tacky (in a "My witch is making this all about her!" way)?
    Anything of significance to you will be loved. But please do include the story of it, if it's not a glaringly obvious association.
     
    Have you had a chance to try Halloweenies? If so, which ones are you really really in love with this year?
    Pomegranate II is probably my favorite. I'm holding off on getting it-- because of SW, and deciding whether I wanted the whole patch... but I've decided it will probably be just that one(at the end of November)-- even thought the other poms are nice. Actually, so many of the 'Weenies this year were really nice, but I don't really *need* them.
     
    Pocket shrines! Would you like one, made for a particular obsession of yours?
    Now that I have seen one, those are adorable. But no need to go out of your way, dear witch.
     
    10/20/10
    If you were my witchee, would you want to receive Confessions of a Jane Austen Addict, or wouldn't that be your cup of classics?
    The title sounds interesting.
     
    Would you like some homemade snack mix?
    sure
     
    Knitterly Witchees, would you like a yarn bowl?
    The one linked was lovely, but looks rather fragile.
     
    10/21/10
    What are you most interested in from the Yule update?
    After looking at all of them and letting it sink in:
    Harlequin and Columbine. But you don't have to worry about that, dear Witch. I have to get it, because it was one of my favorite stories as a child.
    After that, Waltz of the Flowers, Sugar Plum Fairy, maybe Waltz of the Snowflakes, Autumn and Winter, and a few of the Christmas Carol ones-- but I haven't spent too much time contemplating. There is lots of time for Yule contemplation yet.
    Oh, and the Butterfly, and maybe the Lilac Wood from the Last Unicorn.
     
    But I think I am good for scents. You have spoiled me so much already with LE decants. Thank you!
  2. Usagi

    SW Q&A September 22nd

    By Usagi,

    Do you have a deviantart print wishlist or favourites list? I have a favorites list. It's linked in my original SW post. It's a bit out of date. Haven't had much time to stare at he pretty art lately.
     
    Is there anything from Blooddrop that you want to try? GC? Halloween update? A corset? I think I have the right company... I'm not sure. I haven't really looked at hteh site. I'm sorry!
     
    What kind of shoes do you need/want? What size shoes do you wear? Would you mind gently used shoes? I am probably hte last person on earth who *needs* shoes. But I love boots. Especially, flats, over the knee. Also, ballet flats. I wear size 9/9.5. Don't mind used, as long as it's shoes you wear socks in.
     
    Do you like paper dolls (new or vintage) or coloring in books? Sure!
     
    Do you like weird scary things as traditionally girly fashion items like heels and handbags? I like the occasional goth or creepy thing. Not so much into gory stuff.
     
    What song is on heavy rotation for you right now? Umm, inside my head is like a radio station of utter random. Currently getting heavy play are 'Like a G6'Far East Movement, 'Habibi' Ishtar Alabina, 'Wine Up On Me' Zoelah, and several tunes that I replace the lyrics with random words, or moo/meow, etc. Yeah, I'm kind of strange.
     
    Are you coveting any of the NYCC atmospheric sprays? Not coveting. I don't really use roomspray, but British Blondes is so good.
     
    If you could get any one thing hand-painted from your witch, what would it be and what would be on it? I'd love anything hadnpainted from my witch. whatever they would enjoy crafting? As to themes, plants, the beach, and mermaids are usually a pretty safe bet.
     
    Would you (assumin' you're a yarnie) be interested in a naturally-dyed yarn that's designed to very gradually fade with washing? That sounds cool!
     
    If you have played before, what are some of the most memorable things you've gotten? What really made you go WOW? If you haven't played, same thing, but not limited to SW. I have not played before, but my most memorable gift was probably a book. A new Xanth novel had come out around Christmas, but I didn't ask for it, because money was a little tight that year. My parents got it anyway, without me even asking. It felt really good. Books are such a luxury, but also, because they knew what I really wanted and enjoyed without me having to say anything.
    Don't worry about gifts, dear witch. I'm going to love anything you get me, because you are making this massive effort to read all these questions and posts to get to know me. You are awesome.
  3. Usagi

    Q&A October 6th-12th

    By Usagi,

    Hey, I haven't missed that many, woo!
     
    10/7/10
    Did you forget anything fun/interesting or find something new and exciting?
    I'm continually adding stuff to my wishlists, which is going to work out well when people ask me what I want for Christmas/my birthday. I can just point them there, and they will be overwhelmed and stop asking. ;P
    I discover new and exciting things all the time, but I can't remember what they are...
    I don't think you need to worry about finding stuff, dear Witch. You have been doing so wonderfully, and--should you need ideas-- I've got two of the world's longest wishlists set to inspire you. Seriously, anything vaguely resembling anything off of those would be squeed over-- as would anything you come up with out of your beautiful mind.
     
    10/9/10
    I came home with some Dungeon Crawl and some Bedbugs yesterday. If you were my witchee, would you want some of either/both?
    I'm not sure. I think it would be better to keep the Precious for yourself-- or you could trade it for something you really want?
     
    10/12/10
    Would you want your witch to reveal herself? How?
     
    Ultimately, Witch, it is your call. If you must observe Ninja Code, so be it. A little selfish part of me would very much like to know, but pay no attention to that.
  4. Usagi
    1)Talk to me about nail polish - are you 3-Free? Vegan? 5-Free? Bad at applying but wish you weren't? Hard on your hands and afraid polish won't last? Have nails that break a lot? Just hate nail polish?
     
    2)Is there something about where you live that makes beauty products more difficult? For instance, dry weather = bad hair, rain = flat/hat hair, snow = dry skin?
     
    3)So, I just received some full sizes of something you would really like, dear swapper. They have not been used yet(they have not even been opened yet). Would you be comfortable with potted samples of these?
     
    4)As a bonus extra, not a main part of the package, you you, dear recipient be interested in something I've tried once or twice that just didn't work? BPAL is an obvious here, but also, a bottle of lotion or hair product or something along those lines? Similarly, if I happen to have a giant jug of unscented shampoo base that fits with your hair profile and one of your favorite scents lying around, would you be interested in some custom scented shampoo?
     
    5)When it comes to snack items, would you be interested in sweets/candy/seasonal goodies, or would you prefer that I stick to healther snack options? Related, since this is shipping close to Easter, would you be interested in any sort of themed packaging?
     
    6)What sample/ beauty box services do you subscribe to: for example I don't want to send you something you just received in last month's box unless it was something you really loved.
     
    7)Bath or shower products? What are your favourites? What would you like?
     
    8)How do you feel about nail shields, as opposed to polish? If that's a yay, do you prefer solids or patterns?
     
    9)Snacks? Are you fine with local-to-me (but purchasable online) options or do you want something you could walk into a store and buy in your area?
     
     
    10)Are you into scarves? Lightweight, spring-type scarves, given the season.
     
    11)Foil packets as added bonuses, not as any of the base items. Yay, nay, or don't care?
  5. Usagi

    SW Q&A September 18th&19th

    By Usagi,

    September 18th
     
    Who likes hair toys, and if so what kind?
    I like hair things! Hair picks/sticks, clips, and small claws
     
    Does any art we may send need to be child safe, either in the actually safe sense or the non X rated sense?
    No need for child safe. I would rather not receive Teh Pronz, but nudes are fine-- just not the nudes where the only point is, 'here are my bits. Woo!'
     
    In the knitted/crocheted things area, would you want wrist warmers, 1/2 gloves, a neck warmer(the kind that pretty much just goes around your neck and maybe fastens instead of being long and loose like a scarf), slippers, or hats?
    Sure to all except hats. I really only wear the occasional newsboy cap--although, if you somehow knit one of those, that would be awesome.
     
    How do you feel about altered/recycled/upcycled items of clothing or accessories? Coolness!
     
    Is there anything you want from the Violette Market update? Oh dear. I haven't checked. I've never tried them before, either.
     
    What is your favourite habitat and climate to live in? How about to visit? (ie. forest, canyons, mountains, by the beach; temperate, tropical...)
    In my head, it's a forest by the sea. The forest would be deciduous, and there would be enough sun. See why it's only in my head? I really like the beach, and tropical islands seem nice, but I also like seasons. So I have no real idea. The rainforest looks amazing, but I have a feeling that the extreme humidity would eat my soul.
     
    What do you wish you could make/craft if you had the know-how and supplies? Specifically, which particular items?
     
    comfortable, supportive bras in my size. Umm, possibly, pretty necklaces; necklaces with real stones and wirework, and all that shiny stuff. Oh and woodblock stamps, but I'm pretty sure I fail at carving.
     
    Is there anything you would like from Conjure Oils general catalogue or the new updates that isn't already on your wishlist?
    Alright. I went to Conjure Oils, because someone mentioned Succubus(I'm sad, I know).
    So, from the update: Succubus and Four-Leafed Clover sound awesome, and possibly Malocchio and Abbadon.
    From the GC: mimosa SN, Mercury Retrograde, Sagittarius, Anything from the Caravan section,the Light Maiden, the Shadow Queen, Earl Black, and Mabon look good.
     
    Am I alone in this, or is there a Book Fair/Comic Con scent you're dying to get your paws on, too?
    I try not to pine over the exclusives. It isn't nearly as far away from me as it is from a lot of other BPALers, but I'm just not that hardcore. And I love the scents I already have, so I will leave the exclusives for someone who will really love them.
     
    Anyone need address/phone type books?
    I don't *need* any, but whoever said they wanted one for the BPALer addresses, that's a great idea! I'm currently keeping mine on the computer.
     
    September 19th
    Do you read/like fantasy? What kind of books or authors do you love? Which one would you like to read? Would you like gifts related to it?
    Sure! I think that there is a list on my questionnaire of my favorite authors. I like the worlds of Xanth, the Myth Adventures series(By Robert Lynn Aspirin), I used to like Pern, and Landover, and some Discworld(haven't read any of those in a billion years). Fantasy-related gifts sound fabulous!
     
    Soaps : do you like them? What brands? What scents? Anything you're dying to try?
    I like soap. I don't use soap that has lauryl/laureth sulfates, because it makes my skin insanely unhappy. But other than that, soaps are awesome. I think I use Lush soaps the most; of which my favorites are Sandstone(so much citrusy love), Demon in the Dark, and Honey I washed the Kids(which I am not supposed to use because of aforementioned fubar:( But it smells so lovely!). My current bar of soap is Olive from BodyShop.
    I'm not *dying* to try anything , but Paintbox Big in Japan sounds good, and there was a carrot rosehip one somewhere on the worlds longest Etsy wishlist, and a couple from Steambath-- but I'm not sure if that is a 'hey, awesome soap' thing or a 'hey, this soap has a *key* in it!' I like keys.
  6. Usagi

    SW Q&A September 14th

    By Usagi,

    Chocolate or other types of candy? Is this a vs? I like candy and chocolate; especially real black licorice, dark chocolate, and anything gummy, blackberry, black currant, or raspberry flavored.
     
    For tea drinkers, do you prefer loose leaf or tea bags? either/or
     
    If you would enjoy something of a knitted persuasion, do you have a preference on type of thing? Since making a scarf for someone who has 10 might be a smidge excessive? Also, how do people feel about shawls? You can never have to many shawls. Shawls are awesome. I also like leg and arm warmers. I dont' really wear beenies. But if you make it, I will.
     
    Is there a TV, movie or literary character that you are a lot alike, or would like to be alike? I used to idolize Pippi Longstocking as a small child (okay, kind of now, too...), my sixth grade teacher told me I reminaded her of Anne(of Green Gables)-- but I think that was because we didn't get along. My friend group convinced me to play as Orihime from Bleach on the basis that we were very alike, and thus little cosplay would be involved. I don't know about that, but I'm that group's "Orihime" now. In college, I was compared to both Goldberry and Galadriel(such high praise, I know). The Goldberry I can see, maybe? I don't know. I don't tend to think of myself as anything other than me. Which is kind of boring, I admit.
     
    Is there anything you need for your kitchen, ie measuring cups, spoons, grater, ect? Probably. But other than the spices I'm currently out of, I can't think of much. I'd love any of those fancy metal mold things for cakes and puddings? Or, as someone else said, an apron. Not that I ever remember to wear one. But I like the idea of aprons.
     
    Music, do you prefer Live or Studio? Edited or explicit? It depends. I like the crispness of studio, but some of my favorite artists have music they perform only in live instances, and it is awesome. Also, songs like Stephen Lynch does are probably more awesome with the audience reaction in them. I like my lyrics unmessed-with, with rare exception.
     
    If you are an animal lover, is there a specific type/breed that you love most?
    Dogs: Akita, greyhound, Irish Wolfhound
    Cats: Cornish Rex, Sphynx, Abyssinian; but my mogs are made of Love, and I would not trade them for purebreds.
    Random animals: Hedgehogs, seals, herons, dolphins, macaques-- there are very few animals I dislike, actually.
     
    Also flowers and plants- If you like flowers/plants, do you have a favorite(s)? Wow, the only possible things that could be longer than a list of animals or manga/anime... I like plants. I think my favorite flower is a type of bistort. I love mint, and Iceberg and rugosa roses, Chestnut trees, holly, seaweed.. Yeah, there are no plants I dislike, although I may be slightly allergic to tomato leaves(this in no way deters me from growing them, disturbingly).
     
    Do you have a favorite quotation? Song lyric? Book passage?
    WhateverthehecktheycalltheanonymousregionalwisdomthingiePROVERB! that word. I love words. I can't think of anything super awesome right now, so I will rip off Barm Stoker's Dracula with "True Love Never Dies" and translate an old Fries phrase "If it can't be how it should be, then it should be how it can be" (and if anyone else on this forum understands Fries, they are my HERO)
     
     
    What is a bpal scent that you've been dying to try for awhile but just can't find? (A scent where even a tester would do) I'm kind of in a glut of fabulous, so I don't really quest after too many things. I suppose any of the rare and wonderful things on my wishlist?
     
    Let's say, hypothetically speaking, that you have some children/spawn (1 or more), and, hypothetically speaking, your witch would like to spoil them a little but knows nothing of kids these days. What do they like or dislike? Also is there anything a (sane) adult might think they would like that you don't think is appropriate for whatever reason? (I'm thinking of things like temp tattoos, make up, things that make noise, or anything else that might be bad for non-obvious reasons.)
    I, sadly, have no spawn, nor have I a significant other. Please feel free to send me anything your heart desires. As long as furballs can't eat it, and get sick. That would make me very sad.
     
    Is there anything you would like that can be delivered over the internet? Things like fanfic recs, cat macros, mp3s you are looking for, how-to or amusing videos, things like that. If you've found something entertaining to spam me with, spam away. I do it to my people all the time.
     
    What would your last meal be if it could be anything in the world (sky is the limit, drinks too, the whole shebang) If you are going to kill me, I'd like it over with. I don't enjoy the anticipation of bad things. I probably wouldn't be able to keep food down anyway.
     
    NaNoWriMo? Woo HOO! Last year was my first year, and I am so on to do it again this year. I convinced one of my best friends to try it as well. She's a little nervous, but it is going to be fabulous. I even have my plot loosely figured out. It will be the same characters from last year's story, two books later. Weeeee!
     
    And some from 9/13
    Do you hate any food things with a passion??
    mold cheeses(kill it with fire), Hershey's chocolate bars-- you don't want to know.
    (And maybe not with a fiery passion, but:) onion pieces(it's the texture, not the flavor, pickled baby onions, and powder is okay; funyuns are delicious, for example), garlic in quantity, bell peppers or peppers, beets(tomatoes and beets both tast a lot like blood to me, so I may be allergic to beets as well, but I am so not eating them again to find out). And I don't eat things that live in my garden; no frogs' legs, no snail. Nuh uh.
    I'm a picky eater. I'm sorry! But I love lots of things it seems pretty common for people to hate, so that makes up for it. Maybe?
     
    Would you be opposed to receiving a digital version (via email) of a magazine you like but don't subscribe to...you know, in the interest of saving a tree? This would be *awesomely* fabulous.
  7. Usagi

    SW Q&A September 20th

    By Usagi,

    How many bottles do you have?
    5mL: 57
    10mL: 1
    empty 5mL: 2
     
    Any kind of exercise/ activity you are interested in learning, or already do and need stuff for?
     
    Umm, I don't think I'm up to learn anything new right now, but I like to practice belly dance moves. Any kind of music or accessories for that would be much appreciated. Or, if you have any fun ideas to get my mother to stick with an exercise routine, that would be absolutely awesome.
  8. Usagi

    SW Q&A September 23rd

    By Usagi,

    Do you collect stones/rocks? I'm talking like "semi" precious stones, ie moonstone, bloodstone, quartz ect. Are there any that you're looking for at the moment? Are you in need of a stone but don't know which kind?
    I love semi precious stones. At the moment, I am most wanting a piece of larimar, or kambaba jasper, or ocean jasper. But I'm happy with any stone, especially if it is water colored.
    If you have any magical stones that make all the bad people go away, leave my family alone, and destroy the pants-- and you can spare one-- that would be unbelievably awesome.
     
    What's your favorite Halloween Music?
    "This is Halloween" from Nightmare Before Christmas? I have some goth and old music collections compiled for whiel the trick or treaters come to the door. But lots of them are little, so Rob Zombie has to stay in the house where no one can hear him (I love Living Dead Girl-song and video both).
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    SW Q&A September 24th

    By Usagi,

    Just curious, but if your witch was to make an amigurumi critter (or other plushie) just for you, what would it be? Hmm, I can't think of anything specific, but plushies are awesome.
     
    Would you want a local/tourist item from your witch? Like a t-shirt, mug or shot glass? sure!
     
    Okay, who wants NAlloween and some Vampire Apothecary goodness? Okay, I went and checked. So much enabling in this thread! It's a good thing I can be very forgetful. From NA Deity Moon: Ma'at and Serpent of Chaos, and from VA: Mask La Croix.
     
    Venomous Villains?
    Last Unicorn? the Last Unicorn is lovely, and I can't wait to see scent notes.
     
    Who is your fav Disney Villian/villianess? How about hero/herione? (doesn't have to be specifically Disney though)
    Hmm, I usually root for the good guys, but Maleficent is definitely the most striking.
    Favorite heroine is Ariel--the Little Mermaid in general. I mean she gave up her life for her true love's happiness. Belle, Aurora, Jasmine, Mulan, and Megaera are awesome as well. Snow White's singing voice grates on my soul. And the Blue Fairy from Pinocchio is beautiful.
    Favorite hero? Justin from Secret of NIMH... Or, from Disney, Aladdin or Robin Hood. Flesh and Blood non-real characters? Daniel Jackson from Stargate. James Spader was adorable in that movie. i'm going to stop talking now, lest I forge off into the "every awesome character ever" relay.
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    SW Q&A September 16th

    By Usagi,

    If I were to knit a scarf, would you prefer a skinny one, or a wide one? A short one, that when wrapped once around your neck will just tuck under your jacket, or a long one, at least to your waist? Wide and long, please. (As I edit this, I realize how wrong it sounds. But, hey, I could have said thick. I am being a good little monkey. Yes...)
     
    Don't like scarves? Would a rectangular shawl or triangular shawl be more to your taste? I do like scarves! But a shawl would be gorgeous as well. Dear Witch, please don't feel that such an amount of effort is necessary. It would be stellar, true, but that's a lot of effort, and I hope you are taking time to allow yourself to be spoiled by your Witch as well(because you are awesome and deserve it).
     
    How do you feel about recipes? Recipes are wonderful jump off points for culinary creativity.
     
    What kind of a cook/baker are you? I am the kind of cook/baker who comes up with spur of the moment things, or adds in an interesting ingredient on a whim. I also fly by the seat of my pants and forget about the existence of recipes sometimes...Okay, alot.
     
    Are you happiest calling for delivery or microwaving a lean cuisine, Or will Food Network be asking you to host their new program? I love to cook and bake, and it usually turns out decent. I would be absolutely thrilled if Food Network signed me for Usagi's Fabulous Ghetto Kitchen Fiesta ('ghetto' because, you know how sometimes all you have in your kitchen is hot sauce, lettuce, scrambled, eggs, pickled things, and some cottage cheese? I can probably make a pretty decent meal from that).
     
    If I send you something home made would you like the recipe for it? Oh, please, yes.
     
    If you are someone who doesn't want baked goods sent, would you like a collection of some of my favorite recipes? You can send me all the baked goods you want, but if you want to share some of your favorite recipes, I would love it.
     
    How about home made mixes or kits? Kind of like the cookie in a jar thing, where you would need to add the perishable ingredients? Awesome.
     
    If you are a tea lover, what are your flavor preferences? Green? Black? Herbal (I know, technically those are NOT teas, but tisanes)? Flavored blacks/greens? I love tea. I prefer green, white, and herbal. Black tea tends to be a bit strong for me, caffeine-wise, but I love Earl Grey(yes, it does come in green, white, and decaf as well!), and have some black teas that are kind of like my "treat" teas. Adagio has a host of flavored teas that sound fabulous(and I know some of them are, because i have tried them).
     
    Weeee! I caught up!
  11. Usagi

    SW Q&A September 21st

    By Usagi,

    Do you like garlic? Do you REALLY like garlic? Would you want to try some really unusual garlic stuff, like garlic cheese or garlic fudge or garlic chocolate, etc., etc., etc.?
    Please, no.
     
    Can I talk to you about the living dead? How do you feel about Zombies?
     
    Zombies are a cool horror movie monster. I'm also very interested in the anthropological basis for zombification(i.e. religious practices, herbs, and/or blowfish poison) and the folklore surrounding it.
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    SW Q&A September 17th

    By Usagi,

    Are there any particular movies, tv shows or cd’s that you’ve been meaning to buy for years but just never got round to getting? Would you mind a gently used dvd/cd if your witch had it or could get it?? I've got so many things I keep meaning to get, but never do. And used from someone else is still new to me.
     
    Is there anything from the Possets' Hallowe'en update you're lusting after?
    I've never tried anything from Possets before, but Wraith, Gypsy Grave, and Naked Lady look nice, based on the descriptions?
     
    Would you like a custom/altered toy either from a seller or from your witch (like My Little Pony, or a Barbie or any particular toy that can be changed?) I'm not sure?
    Do you like the candy apple, candy corn or pumpkin spice kisses? As in Hershey's kisses? I don't do Hershey's. But I can always give them to people here who do!
     
    Anne Taintor, anyone? Cute, but not so much 'me'.
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    I think I missed some, there for here area bunc hof random questions:
     
    Edible Arrangements
    No, thank you. It is still rather warm here, and I think that would not go well.
     
    Incense
    I think I'm more of a traditional incense kinds girl. I like Shoyeido. Kyoto Sakura Blossom is my favorite. I don't burn incense very often, so I still have a bunch, but if you have something you'd like to share, I'll definitely appreciate and use it.
     
    Arcana/Possets/Conjure Oils update
    I have not tried any of these brands, so I have no idea. If you have something you think I'd like, sure, but please don't go out of your way.
  14. Usagi
    1) Does anything, scent and / or product-wise, catch your eye from the Haus of Gloi summer drop? (https://www.hausofgloi.com/collections/summer) [you're free to pick stuff NOT from Summer as well, of course!  ]
    Beguiled, The Briar Path, Cottage Flowers, Azure Dragon, and Zephyr sound wonderful-- and perhaps Selkie (I'm a sucker for Selkies).  I'm not too familiar with their B&B stuff, but am always open to scrubs, soaps, and would be happy with samples of perfume or hair oil, too.

    2) Yes, the rumors are true- I'll be in Paris this summer! Tell me up to five things you'd be happy to get from there, including any specific teas from Dammann Freres, my favorite french tea shop! (https://www.dammann.fr/en/#)
      First off, bony voyage!  I hope you have an exceptionally amazing time, VioletChaos!
    Answering the question:  Any of the jasmines, Jardin du Luxembourg, and Osmanthe D'Or jumped out at me.  So many gorgeous-sounding teas...
     
    I recently discovered Khamilaluna and plan to place an order soon to get a present for my roommate. Is there anything you'd like from them?
    O.O All of the body creams, One Starry Night, Tangerine Dreams, Island Nectar, and Oatmeal Strawberry soaps, the Raspberry and cucumber scrubs. Bookmarking this site now... 
     
    Early July, I will also be taking a trip, but to nowhere so flashy as Paris.  I'm going back to the woods.  However, middle of nowhere Mississippi does have one advantage - I can probably do some wildcrafting while I'm home.  Dear Swapee, is there any small gift from mother nature that you'd like me see if I can source for you from old forests?  Obviously no promises; but if I don't know what to look for, I certainly won't find. 
    That sounds wonderful.  Hope you have a vibrant, wonderful time reconnecting!
    After thinking on it, if there were anything to catch your eye out there that you felt "Oh, that would be cool for Usagi!" then I would like that. Otherwise, if you happened across a plant or tree seed that would survive hot, hot summers, and fairly cool winters, I would love to try to grow something from native to there-- non invasive, of course. Please don't send Kudzu.  While I'm pretty sure the desert would fry it, better not to risk that... 😉 Although, a wildcrafter kudzu food or B&B thing might be cool.  It's seems like an interesting plant.
      Also, pictures.  Pictures of the nature would be lovely.
     
     
    Also, second question, ring sizes, obviously fingers are all different sizes, even on the same hand - do you wear rings on all your fingers? how about a range smallest to largest? 
    I mainly wear rings on my right middle finger, pointer, and ring, and left middle finger.  Occasionally I were a ring on my right pinkie. I think I did a range in the questionnaire... But, more specifically:  pinkie 5.5-6, ring 7, middle and pointer 8?  I think my thumb is an 8.5, just to have all the digits on there.  
     
    If your Sprite were to gift you magical items or workings... a) Would you be interested in that? b) If so, what intention(s) would you appreciate most?
    a) Yes, that would be awesome, and b) healing, strength, adaption, perseverance-- not necessarily for me, but for the environment and my plants and trees in particular.  Our effect on the environment and the weather pattern fall out has been a bit stressful on the living things around here. 
    Would you be interested in a set of (rpg) dice? If so, what colors/aesthetic?
    Is it wrong that I don't tabletop, but would love some dice?  The more-sided the merrier! I would love any dice in clear or translucent, with things inside.
     
     
    What's your favorite creature?
    Nature: Hedgehogs, cats, bats, California roof rats, seals, otters, sea dragons, jellyfish, PYGMY HIPPOOOOS; I met the most adorable tiny bearded dragon in Petsmart today... I like animals, in general.
    Supernatural: Dragons, Kelpies, Frank, and most of the other Beasts in the Fantastic Beasts movies,
    Humanoid supernatural: Mermaids, Selkies, Domovoi, Rusalka, Dryads, Naiads, Nereids, Fae.  I'm very much Faerytale people positive.
     
    Do you like reading comics? If you haven't really read 'em, would you be interested in receiving a few that match your book genre preferences?
    Yes, I like reading comics, graphic novels, manga, manwha, and most anything with either pretty pictures or interesting stories. Yes, I would love comics I have not read-- though I do have a significant backlog of manga right now.
     
    I'm headed to Puerto Rico in July - anything particularly interesting you would like from there?
    Wow!  Have a wonderful trip! I would love to see pictures of the beaches, or the plants.
    Would you be interested in receiving a small bottle of home infused whiskey aged from commercially produced moonshine? Any particular flavors you might enjoy (examples include orange chai or cinnamon chocolate or hot peppers)?
    If it would be good to bake or cook with, certainly, your suggestions sound aromatic and lovely.
    Would you be interested in homemade shortbread that fits your flavor preferences?
    I *would*, but we are heading into the warm time of year-- and by warm I mean hovering in the 110* for weeks at a time. Anything that is meltable will likely melt before I can get to it.    On reflection, please, no shortbread.
     
     
    If your bday is during the swap, how are you planning to celebrate?
    My birthday is not during the swap, just a lot of unbirthdays.  
     
    Likewise, how do you celebrate relevant spiritual holidays in this time period?
    I'll be marking Midsummer.
     
    Anything you want from the UK?
    I would, but those things are rather meltable (see: Cadbury's Marvelous Creations jelly popping candy bar).  If, for some reason, you happen into a Tesco, I would adore a box of their Blackberry Nettle tea/infusion, if they still carry it.
     
    Seeds, y/n?
    Seeds are always a yes.
     
    Are you interested in skincare/shampoo/conditioner?
    Skincare: always.  Shampoo and Conditioner: no, thank you.
     
    Are you interested in tights? If so, what thickness, style, and size?
    Footless tights, or leggings, sure.  I think M/L, US. I'm open to all styles. Although for styles, nothing with nudity?  I went to work with cherubs on my leggings once, and the children kept asking why I had a naked baby on my tights.
     
    Do you use tarot decks? Would you like to receive more - and if so, can you list the ones you already have?
    I love tarot decks and oracle cards.  I have Dragon Tarot, Faery Wicca, Old Path, Wildwood, Llewellyn, Golden Art Nouveau, Egyptian, an Ancient China themed one (some of these are packed up, and I don't remember their official titles), some generic ones from Barnes &Noble.  I've probably missed a couple. 
     
    What do you think of the art on this website? https://www.printisdead.co.uk/
    The aesthetic is gorgeous.  I like the Black Cat, Starlight Witch's Cat, and the Star Mushrooms the best.
     
    Is loose leaf tea good, or do you prefer bagged?
    Loose leaf tea is great.  But bagged is fine, too.
     
    I make arm warmers.  I make them from sweaters I thrifted.  They can be all one color, or stripes of different colors.  They can be long, to the elbows, or shorter.
    If you would like a pair, tell me your favorite colors.  Solids are more generally elegant, Stripes can be as wildly funky as you wish.  Long?  Short?  Cashmere?  Tell me your fingerless mitts arm warmer dreams.
    That is so cool!  My arm warmer collection has been going unloved for a while.  But fingerless gloves/mitts would be awesome for winter.  I'm open to all the colors, or stripes.  The one thing is they would need to be machine washable on warm. 
     
    6/2/22
     
    PBSW Summer collection is live!!!  Anything catch your eye?
    Scents:
    Crystalcore
    Hammocks and Holystones
    Red Cow
    The Longest Day
     
    and from the not summer collection:
    Wayfinder
    Capybaras and Yuzu
    Rhuby
     
    formats:
    soaps, sorbetto, oil.  Sample or full-size, both awesome.
     
     
    6/4/22
     
    It's farmers market season in town and I have loads of lovely local artisans to shop from. Would you be interested in items from any of the following?
     
    The Rod Homestead (I love this one I helped fund her commercial kitchen)
    Well, now I'm hungry!   The Raspberry Blood Orange and Grenadine simple syrups sound amazing.
    Working Class Coffee
    Their mission statement is awesome. I don't see anything that catches my eye.
    Philly Nuts
    Pine nuts would be awesome.
    222 Creations
     Very cute, but probably would not wear
    Carol's Epiphany
    The stamped raven and tree pendants are beautiful, and the little flower baubles; I'm intrigued by the idea of a leather ring.  But I probably would not wear these.
     
    6/5/22
     
     
    I am learning to do embroidery. Would you possibly like a simple hand embroidered piece?
    Wow!  Embroidery is such a great skill.  I'm in awe of anyone with the patience and the skill to work a fine hand. 
    If you would like this is there a simple favorite flower or summer symbol, like a bee?
    If you were so inclined,  I'd love a tiny embroidery-- stars, or waves or a little sprig of this:
    Why is it so big?!!
     
     
    What kind of sprite would you prefer? A ninja or to know the ID right away?
    Dear Sprite, your spriteliness is entirely up to you.  You need to be comfortable and have fun, too.
    While I'd love to know specifically whom to thank at the end of the swap, if being a ninja is what your heart desires, I am content with putting oodles of gratitude out into the universe to an anonymous person (I wanted to use the word 'oodles'; it's not around much anymore).
     
    6/6/22
     
    Are you ok with shunga label art (bpal?)
    I am fine with shunga art-- unless it is on wearables.  In which case,  I'm fine with it on other people, but would not get use out of it, because I work with children, and that would not end well (see: cherub leggings above).  I will, one day, have a poster of the Dancing Koi label, because it it awesome and makes me laugh.
     
    I dye yarn. Is custom yarn of interest to you?
    Yes.
    - If so, colors? I have various weights of wool, sport and dk cotton, cotton thread in 3/2 and 5/2, and light fingering weight bamboo rayon that dyes like a dream
    All the colors!  But especially blue-greens and golden yellows.  Oo, or orange... or maybe ultraviolet... So, yeah.  All the colors.
    Any fiber is great, though I admit a special fondness for bamboo. 

    My European travels are expanding! Anything you want from Portugal or Berlin???
    Probably nothing that would travel well.  But, if you happen to be my Sprite, then I would love for you to find and try the famous Portuguese custard tarts that the nuns make (pais de nata, if tarts are your thing, otherwise nevermind) and then tell me what you thought of them.  Most important of all, have an amazing adventure!
     
    My friend makes cool art with garbage, is there anything here you might like?
    https://www.garbageforgood.com/
     
    That is so cool! I might like a pin.  Or if there is an artist bio brochure about how your friend started and why they create their art this way,  I'd love to have something like that to take to school and show the kids.  Some of them already do upcycling kinds of things, and I think your friend and their vocation would be really inspirational to a lot of them.
     
     
    6/8/22
     
    Would you like items related to your astrological sign and if so what is it?
    Sure, I like the little bow and arrow for Sagittarius,  or if you make/find something with the constellation on it,  that's awesome, also-- or, like, your interpretation.  That would be cool!
    My birthday is December 16, so there's also some people that say my sign is really that secret caduceus sign(Ophiuchus) that they put in between Sagittarius and Capricorn because of a change in astronomy since astrological signs were invented(or something like that).
    I'm a Sheep/Ram in Eastern,  and I do love sheep (I think sheep are tied with geese for my favorite farm animal).
    On more unusual signs:
    I'm not sure of my Mayan sign, because it tells me different things depending on the site.  I was either a crocodile, or possible a peacock.  Those are two *very* different things.   
    My Babylonian sign is, apparently, Pabilsag, and the symbol(Anzu-bird) is described as something like Frank from Fantastic Beasts-- which I am totally cool with.
     
    What do you think of plushies? 
    I love plushies, all kinds of plushies.
     
    Are there any Korean or Japanese food/craft/self-care items you would be interested in in receiving?
    Tea, candy, spices, furikake-- always interested in trying new things.  I'm going to try to make Kongjang, so if you happen to know of particularly spectacular dried black soybeans somewhere, please let me know.
     
    Is there anything for your garden or houseplants that you need, or would like (tiny, hand thrown cachepot for a prized astrophytum, etc.), or are you proudly black thumb and shun any plant that isn't resin?
    For my garden, solar light things are always cool, metal or ceramic plant name picks, hardy bulbs or seeds, squirrel deterrent (  )... As far as houseplants go, hangy things or hooks, tiny blibbets to decorate pots (I've got some itty bitty hedgehogs and figurines that hang off the lips of pots). I would love to say plants or cuttings themselves, but the extent to which they would be horribly dead by the time they got here is just way too cruel for that.  I ordered my wish list rose in May (when it was only in the 80s), and the box-- when I opened it, direct from our awesome UPS person (so this is totally not on them)-- had a waft of what I would describe as infrared sauna air come out of it.  Thank goodness rugosas are so hardy. 
     
    How many books is too many books?
    There is no such thing as too many books, only not enough space.
     
     
    6/13/22
     
    I’m knitting up washcloths right now. Would you like some?
    Sure!  I like to wash things... my face, the dishes.  So long as they are washable, they will be appreciated.

    any spices you need/want?  I’m fleshing out a Penzey's order!! 
    I have no experience with Penzey's, but always appreciate spices.  And from the sound of comments, they are fair trade and ecologically mindful. I am totally down.
     
    Your feelings on chocolate?  Milk chocolate, Dark chocolate, White chocolate? with or without nuts? How about truffly goodness?  
    I love chocolate, but not Hershey's. Unfortunately, chocolate will not survive the mail this time of year, unless it is in a jar.  Tempering can only protect it so far, sadly.
     
    Do you want anything for your vehicle? Like bumper stickers or magnets?
    No, thank you.
     
    There is a Japanese street fair this weekend I'm going to try and hit up.  Sadly I can't send you any fresh/hot treats from the food vendors; but there's often a lot of little other kinds of treats - any interest in Japanese fashion-ish items? (kanzashi hair pins, and other things made form old kimono fabric, fans, tenugui, etc?)
    Anything with kimono fabric sounds awesome! Or anything with maneki neko.  Most importantly, just go and have fun; stay hydrated, eat a taiyaki or a shave ice, and enjoy yourself!
     
     
    I am afraid to send chocolate in this heat.  What other things might you enjoy?
    Gourmet lollipops?  Handmade Marshmallows (not by me LOL)?  Flavored cotton candy? other ideas?
    Any of the above sound awesome (particularly cotton candy), dried fruit or fruit leather, dry goods mixes to make my own thing once it arrives, spices, Koolaid packets, recipes for your favorite sweet treat.  I am pretty good with anything that won't be destroyed by a 120* mailbox.
     
    do you have any reservations about wearing leather, like in an accessory??
    Leather is fine. 
     
    So I took a "viking knitting" class (which is really wire weaving) and can now make necklaces and bracelets.  Would you be interested in either one? 
    IF SO
    What color wire would you like?  (silver, gold, copper, blue, purple, yellow, green orange, black, turquoise, pink, so many colors.)   I have THIS PACK among others.
    What length would you want (on either or both?)
    1) that looks *awesome*.  2) any color is fine, but if you are asking, copper, orange, and blue-green would top my list. I'm not sure about lengths, anything beyond 7.5" should fit somewhere?
     
    What kind of fasteners do you like best (lobster claw, toggle clasp, magnetic?) and color of fasteners?  (silver, gunmetal, copper, gold?)
     - some of the toggle clasps come in cool shapes.
    magnetic is cool, or hook and eye. But anything, really.
    Do you think a larger chunky one like a torc or a slimmer one?  I can draw the wire down to different sizes with my draw plate.
    either/or.
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