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(Current as of 8/25) Interested in anything from Cellar Door's Halloween Update? Basic Witch, October Road, or Spooky Season soaps! Anything from Sock Dreams catch your eye? (https://sockdreams.com) I could actually use socks! I like ankle/crew length, and love all of these: https://sockdreams.com/collections/crew-socks-anklets/products/thistle-crew https://sockdreams.com/products/fiddlewood-nybg-crew?_pos=41&_sid=b57880a87&_ss=r https://sockdreams.com/collections/crew-socks-anklets/products/solar-system-crew https://sockdreams.com/collections/crew-socks-anklets/products/cherry-blossom-crew https://sockdreams.com/collections/crew-socks-anklets/products/under-the-stars-crew I live in France, and we have some great tea here! Most folks know about Mariage Freres but may I suggest Damman Freres? Here's the link- they're still in summer mode, but I assure you, autumnal teas will grace their pages soon! (https://www.dammann.fr/en/) I do not see a tea here I would be mad about receiving; absolutely yes. Do you see anything you need from Paintbox Soapworks Weenie Update? Dead Leaves on the Dirty Ground sounds so nice (anything in that scent!) Speaking of updates, anything from Haus of Gloi's Fall offerings speak to you? (https://www.hausofgloi.com/collections/fall-1) The sugar scrubs or bubbling scrubs in Persephone's Descent or Red Roan would be divine. Also, I know we have barely scratched the surface in knowing what the Lab will release for Weenies, but a wishlist couldn't hurt, so what'll it be? I do like Dead Leaves, and the Dead Leaves and Apple Pie sounds really nice! Also always enjoy Samhains. Nothing else is really screaming out from the list at the moment. How do you feel about the pastel Halloween offerings that are out? Very in favor, adorable, I love! I have a bunch of cute pink Halloween cat things already. I'm one of those crafty sorts that make things. I make things by up cycling sweaters, for example - mittens, slippers, armwarmers (both solid or striped from multiple fabrics ). Could also make a tea cosy with a mat. I make bowls, mats & vessels from rope that I wrap with pretty cloth. So essentially, functional, useful fiberart. What might you like? Long striped armwarmers? A pair of slippers, decadently lined in cashmere? SLIPPERS! Those sound so incredible. All of this just sounds really lovely. Do you have an amazon wishlist to be sure I don't duplicate a book? I do! Here: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/Z9L2NMPLAXRP?ref_=wl_share Do you have a Halloween Tree? Do you need ornaments? No BUT I would absolutely put Halloween ornaments on my Christmas tree. Do you have an Etsy wishlist? Yes! Here: https://www.etsy.com/people/thesaturnine?ref=hdr-fav&tab=items (Note: retromarlene is my mom's store! I favorite all of her stuff on pain of lecture, so you can ignore those .) As of this writing, Dragon Con Peach Pit scents have been revealed! Anything on your wishlist? None of those are really screaming out to me! I am a bit known for my extremely light-weight hand crafted hair falls (I typically make them out of a combination of yarns, batting, and bits of up cycled silks and lace). Would you like one (for a pony tail effect) or two (for a pigtail effect)? If so, name two or three colors and any allergies to fibers I should know about. No thank you! Do you have use for witchy supplies? Herbs, oils, crystals, etc. If so, what types and for what purpose(s)? If you have any imps of TALs kicking around I always love trying those, or any beeswax candles (I like the ones from Nui Cobalt very much). Anything for staying centered and focused and calm. I have a fair number of crystals, but any small stones are always welcome. Would you be interested in custom artwork, such as a painting? If so, what mood, theme, colors, style, etc. would you be excited to see? If there's a dream, a dnd character, a favorite fairy tale, deity, etc. you'd love it to capture, spill those deets - including anything you wouldn't want (nudity, size restrictions, whatnot). 150% yes! I love owls (and Athena), cats (and Sekhmet), and crows (and the Morrigan). Really no restrictions, go wild. Welp, the list of what will fully be available over the Dragon Con weekend (and a preview of Weenies!) is now available! I already asked the Peach Pit question, but now there's heaps more, so gimme your wishlist!!! I love the sounds of: - SANG-DE-BOEUF DRAGON - FLAME-OF-BURNT-BRANDY DRAGON - GAMBOGE DRAGON (ATMO SPRAY) - DEAD LEAVES AND APPLE PIE - I'm in Japan, anything specific you would want from here? Stationary! Especially cute greeting cards and pens... any Chococat stuff (he's really hard to find over here now for some reason?) - I just got back from Mongolia and brought a bunch of small souvenirs, how do you feel about small things from random countries? !!! yes!!! - I make custom ita rosettes/cases (pics here to explain what I mean https://tinyurl.com/mwtwmvfm). Is that something you might be interested in? If so, what type/colors/size/ etcetc No thank you! But they are very cute. - Snorg tees has some hilarious and awesome new shirts. They are also reasonably priced. Please give me 3 of your fav designs and tee size/color if available for a color option. website is snorgtees.com How have I missed this website??? Only three?! Dying. Size small, any color! https://www.snorgtees.com/products/sorry-i-cant-go-im-an-indoor-cat-womens-signature-tee?variant=51034018119812 https://www.snorgtees.com/products/existing-solely-out-of-spite-womens-signature-tee?variant=41625742639236 https://www.snorgtees.com/products/bat-and-robin-womens-signature-tee?variant=41577194913924 - BloomChic has some pretty fun plus and smaller size halloween fashions. If you so desire, give me your top 3 favs with sizes! website is bloomchic.com Nothing jumps out! My questions: * I like making little flower arrangements with fake flowers; would you be interested in a mini bouquet? If so, any seasonal/color scheme requests? Sure thing, me! I like purples and oranges together, maybe something autumnal. * Feelings on candles/wax melts? No thank you to candles; wax melts are okay! * Feelings on crocheted wall art/mandalas? Sure!

First few minutes of applying: The tea roses are quite strong at the outset here, no blackcurrant to be had yet. The lace lends a nice creaminess. It's a very clean, sharp, almost soapy scent. After 15 minutes: A touch softer, but not much movement from the first impression. I was hoping for a bit more jamminess here, but I layered her with Eat Me and really liked them together!

I'm really enjoying this! I love all of the listed notes, and was very curious how honeysuckle and patch would play together. But I don't get much honeysuckle at all here, just patch wrapped in a very thin veil of fluffy cotton candy sugar. It's sweeter and less punchy than Silky Bat to my nose, and within about 30 minutes it's fairly light and there's a sort of smokiness to it? I'm hoping the honeysuckle will come up as it ages, but I'm also happy with this as it is!

Dee: His scent is soft English leather, rosewood and tonka with a hint of incense, parchment and soft woods. Scholar's Tower: Gleaming amber spheres, polished cedar and mahogany, sweet parchment, inks of frankincense ash, and soft plumes of incense. Kit: Mysore sandalwood a tattered and patched 16th century waistcoat, inkstained, still scented with the marjoram and benzoin dry perfumes of his youth. These are maybe thematic jumps, but they feel like they fit the vibe too, and would layer nicely with the above: You Get What Anybody Gets - You Get a Lifetime: An unimaginably ancient scent, older than time. The gentle, fluttering embrace of oblivion: myrrh and blackened champaca blossom, attar of oudh, black amber, Casmir wood, and dried fig. Nosferatu: As soft as grave dust and as dry as a breath drawn within a long forgotten crypt, this is Nosferatu: desiccated herbs and gritty earth brought to life with a swell of robust and sanguineous red wines.

So very lovely! This is like a vanilla-sugar-free cousin of Cottonmouth. Big Fairy Vibes with a clean, sparkling, veil-light white floral bouquet that doesn't dip into indole territory.

Answers to ongoing q's in the thread 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! ] Those sugar scrubs look fun! Honeysuckle Incense or Archipelago or The Briar Path or Marshmallow Rose all sound lovely. 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/#) WOW truly any of those teas!!! Any kind of candy would be neat, too! 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? All the scrubs and saps look delightful, especially the Oatmilk and Honey and Mahogany and Lavender! 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. Any kind of dried leaf/flower would be wonderful and very welcome. 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? Sure! Anything regarding new beginnings or creativity would be especially welcome. Would you be interested in a set of (rpg) dice? If so, what colors/aesthetic? No thank you! What's your favorite creature? Cats and moths 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? I love them, and yes 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)? Certainly! Cinnamon chocolate and pepper sound nice. Would you be interested in homemade shortbread that fits your flavor preferences? Hell yeah! I love shortbread. If your bday is during the swap, how are you planning to celebrate? It's not! Likewise, how do you celebrate relevant spiritual holidays in this time period? I don't have any spiritual holidays I celebrate over the summer, though I try to spend a lot of time outside and in the ocean if possible. Anything you want from the UK? An Aero chocolate bar please! Seeds, y/n? Can't use them, unfortunately, so no Are you interested in skincare/shampoo/conditioner? Sure -- face masks always welcome. I use Lush's Big shampoo and Roots leave-in conditioner. Are you interested in tights? If so, what thickness, style, and size? Sure! XS/S, and fleeced ones are great. Any style/color is fine. Do you use tarot decks? Would you like to receive more - and if so, can you list the ones you already have? Yes, and sure! I have the Wild Unknown deck and an Egyptian-style deck with illustrations from Falconnier and Wegener. What do you think of the art on this website? https://www.printisdead.co.uk/ Ooh, very cool and up my alley! Love the Morteria riso. Is loose leaf tea good, or do you prefer bagged? I do prefer bagged, but I can manage with loose leaf! 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. No thank you, they sound lovely but I don't think I'd wear them! PBSW summer collection Ooh, the shaving soap looks interesting?? Anyway I have a few more questions! 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) Any of the sugars or salts look fab!! Working Class Coffee If it can be ground, certainly! If not, I'll pass. Philly Nuts Any of the cashew or peanuts look great! 222 Creations No thank you! Carol's Epiphany No thank you! My European travels are expanding! Anything you want from Portugal or Berlin??? Nothing immediately jumps to mind but I'm always down for candy from abroad! I am learning to do embroidery. Would you possibly like a simple hand embroidered piece? Would love that! If you would like this is there a simple favorite flower or summer symbol, like a bee? Aw! I do love bees -- I used to pet the fuzzy bumblebees in my backyard when I was a kid, so they really do call summer to mind. Shells and honeysuckle flowers are close runners-up. What kind of sprite would you prefer? A ninja or to know the ID right away? I like both styles for different reasons. I don't mind! My sprite already sent me a knitting pattern on a super secret burner email account and that was fun. My friend makes cool art with garbage, is there anything here you might like? https://www.garbageforgood.com/ Those are indeed super cool; sure!  Are you ok with shunga label art (bpal?) Totally fine! Would you like items related to your astrological sign and if so what is it? I'm ambivalent! And a Sagittarius. What do you think of plushies? Not super into them -- they will get requisitioned by the cats as toys within 24 hours of entering my home, per our contract. Are there any Korean or Japanese food/craft/self-care items you would be interested in in receiving? Matcha Kit Kats and/or Hi-Chews!! 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? I'm moving to a new spot that has a deck and room for outside plants for the first time in my life! Where cats cannot eat them! I don't know what to do! But I would love to have some small potted plants there!  How many books is too many books? hahahahahahaha Speaking of……I’m knitting up washcloths right now. Would you like some? If so, what colors would go with your kitchen Absolutely! Cream/black/emerald green And for you Spritz - things have come in but a question for you. I may have missed it from the questionnaire... but your feelings on chocolate? Milk chocolate, Dark chocolate, White chocolate? with or without nuts? How about truffly goodness? I love milk and white chocolate, not a fan of dark! Also very much enjoy a truffle and anything with caramel/fruit flavors/raisins in it. I like peanuts and cashews; not a huge fan of almonds or walnuts in chocolate.

Powdery cardamom, and oddly reminiscent of Coyote (must be the desert note + amber?). I don't get much honey, vanilla, or cacao -- it's warm desert incense. It's pretty. I do prefer the sere musk of Coyote, but that's been out of stock for a bit, and Bast does fill the same niche.

This is a lovely one! There's a lick of rose and of orange early on, but then this becomes sweet strawberry: not jammy or cloying, fresh as the fruit itself. It's soothing and makes me happy.

I was expecting a rosy Hunger here given the white florals, but weirdly -- because they share no notes in common -- Rapture reminds me most of Lyonesse. It's a citrusy rose to start off with, and doesn't play nice on me; it smells a bit like a bathroom air freshener. After about an hour this becomes a rosy musk, much like Lyonesse becomes a lightly floral musk. I don't get much jasmine at all.

This smells a lot like Snake Smut to me! I get some serious musk, and a big poof of spice, but very little vanilla or sweetness. On my skin this veers into Cloying Christmas Candle territory, unfortunately

If there was such a thing as Snake Oil shampoo, this is how I imagine it would smell. For me Hellfire's leather is reading like Sara Pezzini: super clean new leather jacket leather. Unlike most people I'm not picking up on cherry, but the tea is making an appearance on drydown. There's a sweet vanilla heart rom the Snake Oil, but without the spice. It's nice, but I likely won't full size it; Cottonmouth ticks the 'clean Snake Oil' box a little better than this.

(2021 version) This reminds me a lot of Midnight Mass -- it's heavy on the incense, resinous, and a little spicy... perhaps cinnamon-y? I don't get any of the plastic/burnt-ness that lilyluxe mentions, but I also am not picking up on the currant or sugar or cakes. Perhaps they will come out with age! In the meantime this is still nice, and I kicked myself for not full bottling Midnight Mass last year, so I'm not mad about it. Low throw and staying power.

I have not tried the perfume for on this was based (though I've heard tell!). I do love red musk a lot, and I've been looking for something ?spicier ?-- my collection right now leans pretty heavily toward the sweet side. So I was hoping that Pumpkinville would be that perfume, and that the pumpkin wouldn't be too overwhelming for flexibility's sake. Did all of my wishes come true? Yes. Wet and in the bottle there's a gourmandy, mouthwatering cake-iness, like a spicy pumpkin pie. As it dries, the red musk sings and the spice overtakes the pumpkin part of the pie. Like other folks have mentioned this is a perfumey blend, and it has a foundational sweetness that's just gorgeous. There's something in here that smells like the faintest ghost of a jasmine, too? It's so pretty!

Wowie! Wet and in the bottle there's this juicy jammy element, but that disappears really fast. Once dry this is a very glorious, elegant vanilla patchouli with a light floral whisper going on in the background. It's quite sweet, and has the round, almost medicinal herbiness that to me is characteristic of a not-too-dirty patchouli. I love this a lot. A lot a lot. (I've never tried Ba.nshee Be.at or Rev. Rhy.thm before, but if this is what they're like...)

This is a very, very gorgeous sweet lavender in a light fuzzy cloud! II don't know if it's the chamomile and tansy or the power of suggestion, but when wet I'm getting a crispness that reminds me of iced tea. Dry it goes a bit powdery, which I love in a sleep scent. Sopor is in the same family as TKO, but lighter and less marshmallowy. It's also much less sharp than the lavender-floral-woodsy delights I've tried from BPAL (No Coward Soul is Mine, Gaueko). If you are a lavender lover like me, highly recommend!