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Cake truffles? If YES! Cake/icing/chocolate type? Probably not are you interested in mini bottles(under 100ml for hand luggage) of bath and body products? Yes! I travel a lot for work and always need little things to bring along Vampire shows, literature, etc? Yay or nay? Nay If you play console video games, what game systems do you have and what games would you love to have? Not my thing How do you all feel about flowers and plants? Flower and plant seeds? Drawings of flowers or plants? Pressed flowers? I love plants but tend to kill them. I love pictures of them, and any art made with pressed flowered would be loved and squeed over How do you feel about marzipan? Never had it. If you could have 3 BPAL bottles fall (gently) out of the sky right this second that you've been looking for or pining for - which 3 would they be? 1. Dorian, which is kind of surprising. I just realized that I’ve used up my bottle in a shockingly short amount of time. 2. Illustrated Woman, I have a sniffie of this and adore it. Just haven’t gotten a bottle yet. 3. Mme. Moriarty. Mmmm Red musk. Ok, those are my three wishes that are realistic. Pipe dream wishes: 1. Snow Glass Apples 2. Orange 3. Pink Phoenix Are there any international treats that you love and have a hard time finding? Never had any international treates that I know of. Is there anything from the 'Ween BPTP update that you would like but haven't ordered for yourself? Ummm… All of them? Ok, here is my disgustingly long list: 1. Ginger Skulls 2. Marshmallow Pumpkins 3. Bogle 4. Muilearteach And both bath oils sound yummy. Favorite Yankee Candles? Or other brands scents? Like lots of different scents, but I like them as strongly scented as possible. Noting with a coffee note and I’m not much into florals either would you like a zuni animal fetish? And if so, what animal? Bear And how does everyone feel about glow in the dark radishes? http://www.etsy.com/...=cat1_gallery_8 Not really my thing What places to do you visit that you'd like a gift card to? Starbucks, Target, Wal-Mart, B&N, a favorite restaurant or clothing shop? B&N, Bath & Body Works, anything like that, but it would be best if it could be used online as I live in the sticks. Cake or Frosting? Frosting.

lucyboo21

September 12, 2010

Diathermanous Thoughts

More tips n' such like

Vampire shows, literature, etc? Yay or nay? Yes, mostly. I like proper vampires, not Twilight, and I'm over the YA vampire romance - they get to read the same very quickly. I do love True Blood and it's mancandy, though. also, subtle vampire jewelry is always eye catching If you play console video games, what game systems do you have and what games would you love to have? We have a Wii and an XBOX360. I'm only really pining for Katamari Forever and Carnival games (and Rock Band 3 with the keyboard.) How do you all feel about flowers and plants? Flower and plant seeds? Drawings of flowers or plants? Pressed flowers? I love plants, tend to kill them, but the new place has a much nicer porch for container gardening, and I shall be trying again. How do you feel about marzipan? MOAR PLEEZ! I love it, and I love to decorate cupcakes with it as well. 9/10/10 Would you like a bag of dried Honeycrisp apples? Yes If you were to receive a knitted item (such as a scarf, hat, etc), what colors would you like? And do you have any sensitivies/allergies to any materials? No sensitivities, and anything but brown or orange. Gift Certificate: physical or email? Either. Favorite Yankee Candles? Or other brands scents? I love Illume candles, and Yankee Macintosh would you like a zuni animal fetish? And if so, what animal? yes, but there isn't one that I couldn't use help in And how does everyone feel about glow in the dark radishes? me What places to do you visit that you'd like a gift card to? Starbucks, Target, World MArket, B&N, a favorite restaurant or clothing shop? Target, Starbucks, Jamba Juice, Yogurtland Cake or Frosting? Cake! and frosting! Both!

salamandrina

September 12, 2010

MotherKat's Blog

More SW q's!

How do you feek about silly, funny knick-knack, dollar store stuff, stickers, magnets etc? Would you like receiving that kind of stuff or rather not? sure! Is there a specific book you've been wanting to get but haven't found the time or the opportunity to? probably but I can't think of one >< sorry, I"m not very helpful. Do you read mangas/watch animes? Which ones? Do you have a particular favourite? Would you like to receive managas or anything related to them? I <3 cowboy bebop. Are you open to receiving things that are not on your wishlist, maybe something your Witch thinks you might like? well duh If you have something on a wishlist that we could craft INSTEAD of buying, though it might not end up identical to the wishlist thing, would it be okay to craft it instead? Obviously we don't want to copy anyone else's design, but if we can replicate the flavour or intent that you like without stepping on toes? replicate away! <3 OK, I know that lots of folks love socks. Do you have a preference of length? Materials? Patterns?no preference! How do people feel about word magnets? no thanks. If you could have any costume, or if you aren't into costumes, necklace or other accessory, from any movie character, what would it be? hm.. Something with a long skirt and a cloak. How do you feel about samples/decants of things other than BPAL? Soap slices, lotion/scrub/shower gel decants, single use make-up/beauty products, etc. hit me What are you guys going to be aiming for in the Inquisition? Or do you just plan on ordering individual items? I'd be aiming for nice. (more)9/14/10 Is there a TV, movie or literary character that you are a lot alike, or would like to be alike? not really Is there anything you need for your kitchen, ie measuring cups, spoons, grater, ect? not really Music, DO you prefer Live or Studio? Edited or explicit? studio, explicit. If you are an animal lover, is there a specific type/breed that you love most? I'm a non-discriminatory animal lover. Also flowers and plants- If you like flowers/plants, do you have a favorite(s)? pansies, daisies and roses. Do you have a favorite quotation? Song lyric? Book passage? WhateverthehecktheycalltheanonymousregionalwisdomthingiePROVERB! that word. nope not really. 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) uhhh...monsterbait underbed? 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.) Hypothetically, my 4 year old loves anything with princesses. Please do not send make up. My two year old LOVES cars and toy story, especially buzz. And teh bebe likes to chew on things, crinkle things, and crawl after other things. 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. Sure, I'm up for amusement! I don't have just tons of time to go looking for things like that. What would your last meal be if it could be anything in the world (sky is the limit, drinks too, the whole shebang) welllll. Speisbraten, german fried potatoes and white asparagus with a radler. For dessert, pumpkin cheesecake and some delicious hot chocolate. NaNoWriMo? nope 9/14/10 Chocolate or other types of candy? yes? For tea drinkers, do you prefer loose leaf or tea bags? either one works just fine for me. 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? I don't have anything knitted, so..scarf, shawl, gloves, socks, whatever! 9/13/10 what interests you from the latest lab update? pumpkin latte has my interest most! I ordered imps for everything I want to try, will definitely update when I get them. How do you feel about stationery, like nice pens or notepaper? And if you're in favor, do you prefer classic/contemporary or cutesy stuff? I like both cutesy and classic. I LOVE pens, I collect them. I'm on the lookout for a(nother) fountain pen. Would you like homemade preserves (e.g. marinated vegies, pickled onions, chilli jam?) ah.. fruit preserves yes, everything else not so much. Apple butter is love. If you've got stuff on your BPAL wishlist, would partial bottles be okay? partials are absolutely okay! Would you like something you have to make yourself? sure! I like craft kits. Say you were my witchee, and I found things on your wishlist that I could totally make. Would you want me to make it? Or would you rather it be purchased for you? oh, make it! If you have time and you want to. Who is your favorite soap etailer? paintbox, hands down. I LOVE indian summer and smilin' jack and want MOAR. Also love orange crush and lavender truffle. What about vintage decoration items, teacups, etc etc? nah, thanks anyway. With regards to your gifts, would you prefer your presents' awesomeness evenly spread out (several packages of pretty terrific things) over the round or a slow build-up of awesomeness (going up from pretty cool things to something super-duper cool at the end) to go out with a bang? Do you have a preference? I have no preference. I've been witched both ways (is it me or does that sound dirty?) and loved both. What kind of make-up do you wear? What colors? Is there anything you'd like to try but haven't yet? I wear bare escentuals and keep it natural lookin'. I did buy a large amount of eye shadow, one of those color boxes yanno? So if you have any tips for eye shadow application I'm all ears! Who would be on your top 5 (IE famous people you’d date/have relations with ) eh. Do you crave many Ecards and contact or are you okay with little contact from your Witch? I'm okay with little contact. E-cards are awesome, don't get me wrong, but I don't mind if I don't get many. Do you have a place where you list all the BPAL you have or have tried? scentbase Do you like maple sugar candy? yep What is your position on the chocolate & bacon flavor combination? no If you are a tea-drinker do you need a tea-cozie for your pot? I don't have a pot, so no Go to your spice cabinet, what are the three most used spices? garlic powder, onion salt, and an italian herb combo. Sweet and spicy rub. Microsoft or Apple? microsoft Where was your last vacation? What did you like most? disney land! I loved all of it, but mostly I liked the lack of my kids. Would you appreciate receiving handwritten letters and/or postcards (anonymous or not)? How about sending them? yes! yes yes yes! Do you hate any food things with a passion?? white chocolate and beans. 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? nope, not opposed to that at all. 9/12/10 Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to go to last.fm immediately and create an account! Download the scrobbler! Link us to your account! If you reject this assignment, maybe just tell us what your mp3 player says you listen to a lot? I use my computer for mp3's and mostly I listen to bellydance songs, lately. Any countries you're interested in? uh..no? Would you enjoy homemade bath products (bath salts, fizzies, etc.) and/or linen sprays? Esp. if scented with some of your favorite BPAL scents? yes. Anything Dorian scented is WIN. If you witch made you something and it didn't come out just right, would you still want it? yep! Are you a foodie? I guess? Any sports fans in the house? What's your favorite sport/team/player? eh. For holidays, do you decorate? Would you like decorative stuff, weenie or otherwise? If so, do you lean towards the elegant, the crafty/folksy, or the more, erm, campy? I guess crafty but I don't really decorate. Do you like journals/notebooks/sketchbooks? YES! 9/11/10 Cake truffles? If YES! Cake/icing/chocolate type? No, I'm not a truffle fan. Give me cheap chocolate any day. are you interested in mini bottles(under 100ml for hand luggage) of bath and body products? sure! Vampire shows, literature, etc? Yay or nay? not particularly interested in anne rice or anything overly emo. I did however enjoy the first three sookie stackhouse books and will probably watch true blood when I get a chance. If you play console video games, what game systems do you have and what games would you love to have?I have a ps3, an xbox 360, and a nintendo DS along with my computer. As for games I want, I don't know I haven't looked recently. How do you all feel about flowers and plants? Flower and plant seeds? Drawings of flowers or plants? Pressed flowers? um..okay? no seeds please. Pressed flowers are pretty but I don't know what I'd do with them. How do you feel about marzipan? YUCK NO. 9/10/10 Would you like a bag of dried Honeycrisp apples? yes! If you were to receive a knitted item (such as a scarf, hat, etc), what colors would you like? And do you have any sensitivies/allergies to any materials? I don't think I have any material sensitivities. I'd be happy with anything, probably boring black or brown for color. Or maybe bright red. I'm in a rut.. Gift Certificate: physical or email? either! Favorite Yankee Candles? Or other brands scents? Harvest, Autumn Wreath, and ocean water from yankee. would you like a zuni animal fetish? And if so, what animal? nah, thanks anyway And how does everyone feel about glow in the dark radishes? uh...pass http://www.etsy.com/...=cat1_gallery_8 What places to do you visit that you'd like a gift card to? Starbucks, Target, Wal-Mart, B&N, a favorite restaurant or clothing shop? borders, target, and panera are all 'treat' places that I'd love gift cards for. Cake or Frosting? cake, hands down! 9/9/10 What movie scared the bejeezus out of you as a child? no idea. Name a couple of sites you frequent other than this one. Questionable Content, meilinmiranda.com, and facebook. Google chrome says I visit here, my mail, school, and facebook most often. Do you like the Muppets? Which is your favorite? I do, and I love burt and ernie. If you could have any creature (real or imaginary) as a pet, what would it be? if it were guaranteed to be well behaved, I'd take a dragon or a wolf/dog mix. Comfort Rereads?: tamora pierce. Usually I read new things though. Will you be going out of town during the round, or is there any other time during the round when it would not be ideal for you to receive a package from your witch? uhhh don't think so! If you are in school now, what classes are you taking? Does anything you are currently studying really interest you? (if you are not in school, is there anything you are trying to learn?) Right now I'm taking anatomy/physiology and english comp 2. They're both eh, required courses. Next term is nutrition analysis and then I will be happy! What animal would your daemon be? Alternately, your patronus. I did actually answer this one in the thread, shocking I know. What's YOUR favorite word? fantastic/phenomenal. Steampunk, yay or nay? If yay, what part appeals most? yay! and I love all of it. 9/8/10 Do you have a special symbol or totem that is meaningful to you? no. well, yes, the cross. Do you need a box for your bpal bottles? Your imps? Your something else to put in a box stuff? I make 'em, so nope. If you could be any person, being, or animal from Fantasy what or who would you be? Raistlin from dragonlance is dang tempting. If you could go back to any point in time, where, when, why? I have no idea. There are lots of times I would love to go back to, but I can't pick one. Favorite Halloween Candy/Treat? reeses! What are your favorite baked goods/homemade treats? pumpkin anything and cookies. Would you be interested in an astrology birth chart? not particularly. 9/7/10 Socks? Sock Dreams? Anyone? yes please!! What is something you use to comfort yourself when feeling yucky, depressed, or in pain? a warm drink and a good book! Favorite Halloween/Scary movies/books ah..nightmare before christmas? COMIC BOOKS. Do you read them? Are there any series you like, or some you would like to try? I've read some of the buffy ones but don't own any, would love the serenity and sandman ones. Warm drinks? everything but coffee and black tea. 9/6/10 When you go to an etsy wishlist, it will tell you what things are sold. If you click on the sold item, sometimes it will give options that are similar to what was sold, but not identical, would you like the similar item or prefer not to get it at all unless it's the same item? How picky are you? not that picky. If it's similar I'll probably love it! Do you wear make up? very rarely. Disney movies, Yay or Nay, and favourites if you do like them? yay! and practically all of them are favorites. Still lookin' around for the lion king and aladdin. Do you have A VCR, DVD Player or Blue Ray or a combo of the three? blue ray and dvd, no vcr. Would you like custom icons as a gift? sure! But I don't know that I'd use them often. 9/5/10 What is your favourite snack food, something you could grab any time? popcorn. Ebooks just got my hubby a nook, waitin' on an ipad for myself. So, yes? Just might take me a while to be able to read them. Nail Polish: never use it. Soft/plushy things: yes. What hobby/craft would you like to learn how to do? knit! For those who decorate for Halloween, do you prefer cute decorations or creepy ones?: cute Also, as part of the cute-or-creepy question, would you want hand made, molded, glazed (by yours truly!) ceramic decorations (napkin rings, potporri/tart warmers, etc) to add to your stock? absolutely! how do you feel about mortars and pestles? I can't think of any reason I'd need one Is there anything you have a phobia of, or that would make you go "squick" if you saw it in a package? um..no? 9/4/10 Are you into Austen's books? sure Do you read Tarot cards? If not, would you be interested? no, and no So for those of you who are into Harry Potter at all, which house do you think you'd be sorted into? I don't really know. Possibly gryffindor or ravenclaw. What, if anything, is your guilty TV watching pleasure? millionaire matchmaker If you cosplay or need a costume for your bellydance/burlesque hobby (or any other hobby which needs dressup/different from your normal wear), is there anything you need/want for it? I would absolutely love a hip scarf for bellydance. Celebrity crush?: matthew mcconaughey Knitted things?:yes! What about [mixed or otherwise] DVDs? sure DVDs: Do you prefer widescreen or formatted? widescreen Music: Any preference towards MP3 or CD? either is fine Do you like scented tarts? yes Lip balms? yes Do you have any body mods? If so, do you need any new jewelry, o-rings, plugs, etc (and if so, what size, length, etc)? Do you like pro-body mod stickers? nope Booze. Do you drink it, would you like some? I don't drink much of anything. If it tastes like beer I won't drink it but if it's really heavily flavored I might. What is your favorite artist or art style? (including if you have links to favorite pictures/paintings/photographs) I like pinup.. 9/03/10 Hallowe'en plans? take the kids around for candy Mix CDs? yes! Girlyness level? not terribly? 9/02/10 Baked goods: um..yes please? Gifts for other household members: I would love it if my kids got somethin' Are you someone who'd rather have lots of small testers of different things on your wishlist, or would you rather have one or two "big" things? testers social networking usernames, ie twitter, facebook, livejournal, ravelry, anything else: -- would you like to receive Groupons or similar deals/gift certificates from your Witch? no thanks How about tshirt/bottoms sizes? shirt, m/l (still losing weight but I don't think I'll ever be smaller than m) bottoms 10(yay!)

MotherKat

September 11, 2010

azurephoenix's Blog

Switch Witch Ketchup #1

*waves at anyone who visits* Thanks for visiting! Hiya there, this is just the beginning of Ketchup/Condiments... and all that good stuff.. Sorry for the huge wall 'o text. I figured I might as well ramble to give my witch a better idea of who I am. 9/9/10 What movie scared the bejeezus out of you as a child? The Shining and the original Nightmare on Elm Street Name a couple of sites you frequent other than this one. Whatever (John Scalzi's Blog - sci-fi/fantasy author), The Pink Pigtail Inn (WoW Blog), Lush forums (though I mostly lurk), Etsy (when I'm really bored at work I window shop >.<), I've also gone through phases where I've read alot of nail polish and MMU blogs. Do you like the Muppets? Which is your favorite? Yes, Hmmm I think Beaker is my favorite - he was always soooo trapped! Then Animal and Statler & Waldorf (??? yeah, I must have been a weird kid). I HATE Miss Piggy, she was such a diva, that I wouldn't mind punting her somewhere! If you could have any creature (real or imaginary) as a pet, what would it be? A black panther and a mink Comfort Rereads?: I re-read alot of my books, but I don't consider them comfort re-reads. Will you be going out of town during the round, or is there any other time during the round when it would not be ideal for you to receive a package from your witch? Nope I'll be here all the time. If you are in school now, what classes are you taking? Does anything you are currently studying really interest you? (if you are not in school, is there anything you are trying to learn?) Not in school, but trying to continuously learn about myself in general. What animal would your daemon be? Alternately, your patronus. I got Sensitive Soul on a Daemon test and kinda went.. "huh?" Then again I cry really easy at most movies... so I guess I do have a very sappy side, but I try not to pay much attn. to it. What's YOUR favorite word? Bauble - don't ask, I don't really know why, but it just feels neat trying to say it.. lol! 9/8/10 Do you have a special symbol or totem that is meaningful to you? Phoenix - which made finding BPAL very apropo! Do you need a box for your bpal bottles? Your imps? Your something else to put in a box stuff? I could always use boxes! If you could be any person, being, or animal from Fantasy what or who would you be? I would love to be Anita Blake before she got really slutty. I used to love how she would be no nonsense kick ass and ready to die for her principles.. (I know alot of peeps like the way the character went, and in general I don't mind it, but I think she was actually stronger and more interesting before she turned into a nympho) If you could go back to any point in time, where, when, why? I would like to go back to Victorian England and experience a debutante ball.. as a debutante of course! Yeah I'm shallow and have read waaaay too many romances in that time period. Favorite Halloween Candy/Treat? Sugar Daddies and chocolates What are your favorite baked goods/homemade treats? Oy, I love baked goods, cakes, brownies, candies.. it's hard to go wrong here... as long as it's horribly unhealthy or if you can hide the fact that it's healthy very well, teehee! I especially love homemade Chex Mix.. cause I never make it myself! Would you be interested in an astrology birth chart? Hmm hard one, I've dabbled lightly in this... I would like one if it came with a reading not generated by software? Or if it's drawn/done in an artistic way... 9/7/10 Socks? Sock Dreams? Anyone? I love Sock Dreams. Thigh highs, Leg/Arm Warmers, and fingerless gloves. Fav purchases have been - the micro fiber chenille arm/leg warmers (I love how squishy super soft they are!) and the super long ribbed leg warmers. I know it sounds odd that I live in Hawaii and use these, but sometimes it gets cold here and we don't have heaters in our house! What is something you use to comfort yourself when feeling yucky, depressed, or in pain? Hot long baths, curling up in bed with a good easy to read fantasy book. Unicorns, elves and dragons come take me away??? Favorite Halloween/Scary movies/books: The first thing that popped into mind were the old Abbot and Costello movies with Frankenstein and Dracula and all that, but I don't know if that's really is considered Halloween or even scary. What would the name of your custom blend be? The description? Seriously I have no talent in this way. It was really hard answering the question on the Questionnaire. Perfumes seem to be a big mystery to me and I love approaching them with a child's innocence. COMIC BOOKS. Do you read them? Are there any series you like, or some you would like to try? Not really into comics, I did like "The Sandman" by Neil Gaiman ages ago... but I'd say comics are the last thing I would try. Warm drinks? I love reg. and raspberry hot chocolate and lots of tea. Real tea please.. not herbal or rooibos type. I don't like mulled wine or anything like that though. 9/6/10 When you go to an etsy wishlist, it will tell you what things are sold. If you click on the sold item, sometimes it will give options that are similar to what was sold, but not identical, would you like the similar item or prefer not to get it at all unless it's the same item? How picky are you? Not that picky, I tend to like an artist's work in general. Though what is on my list will most likely be my favorite piece. Do you wear make up? Yes, though the amount I wear varies on my mood. I would say I'm a medium user - definitely for work and maybe on the weekends. I do like to collect tons of colors though, because I do community theatre and can get away with wild super vivid/sparkly crazy stuff there! Disney movies, Yay or Nay, and favourites if you do like them? Umm more like meh??? Not all that interested, sorry. Do you have A VCR, DVD Player or Blue Ray or a combo of the three? DVD and Blue Ray Would you like custom icons as a gift? No thank you, I don't use any... *eyes her boring profile* Hmm on second thought, maybe I SHOULD say yes? Lol! I would have to say that on this I would be pretty picky... I'm picky about how phoenix are portrayed. 9/5/10 What is your favourite snack food, something you could grab any time? Candy bars and Lays potato chips. Ebooks: No thank you, I love paperbacks. Nail Polish: Love them, have a nice collection.. I'm like a magpie and love brights and sparklies and shinies! Neutrals not so much. Would love to get my hands on BB Couture's Kelly's Green or OPI's Alice in Wonderland. Soft/plushy things: Umm if they are cute and small (shorter than hand height?) I'd be up for it... don't have much room for more. What hobby/craft would you like to learn how to do? Nothing at the moment, I have lots of half finished projects around the house. >.< For those who decorate for Halloween, do you prefer cute decorations or creepy ones?: I love both, though cute tends to win out. Also, as part of the cute-or-creepy question, would you want hand made, molded, glazed (by yours truly!) ceramic decorations (napkin rings, potporri/tart warmers, etc) to add to your stock? Oh that would be wonderful! I envy all you blessed with craftiness! how do you feel about mortars and pestles: I haven't ever used them. Is there anything you have a phobia of, or that would make you go "squick" if you saw it in a package? Bugs.. not that I can imagine anyone giving me bugs, but yeah.. unless they are like cute - like a stuffed spider beanie baby... but realistic bugs.. no thank you! 9/4/10 Are you into Austen's books? No, not at all Do you read Tarot cards? If not, would you be interested? I do dabble every once in a blue moon. I own several decks all that were picked because they really appealed to me. The Shadowscapes deck is the deck I'm currently coveting. So for those of you who are into Harry Potter at all, which house do you think you'd be sorted into? Not sure, I would like to be Gryffindor but who knows and right now I'm a tad too lazy to go looking for the quiz. What, if anything, is your guilty TV watching pleasure? The model contest one.. run by Tyra Banks. If you cosplay or need a costume for your bellydance/burlesque hobby (or any other hobby which needs dressup/different from your normal wear), is there anything you need/want for it? No. Celebrity crush?: Vin Diesel, but please don't gift me anything with him plastered on it. I just crush on him in his movies.. and I have them all. I especially love him The Chronicles of Riddick series... his voice! *swoon* Knitted things?: Would be welcome, again I marvel at other's crafty talents! What about [mixed or otherwise] DVDs? I've never seen one of these, so yes? I'm open to new things! DVDs: Do you prefer widescreen or formatted? no preference Music: Any preference towards MP3 or CD? no preference Do you like scented tarts? Yes, in fact soon I'll be looking to getting some fall/xmas scents. though in general I like cakey, lemon, bright smells.. not so into patchouli or heavier types. Lip balms? Not really, though if you have one that you think rocks, I love to be enabled. Do you have any body mods? If so, do you need any new jewelry, o-rings, plugs, etc (and if so, what size, length, etc)? Do you like pro-body mod stickers? No body mods? Do have regular pierced ears but that's it. Don't have a clue of what a pro-body mod sticker is... Booze. Do you drink it, would you like some: I do drink it, I don't think you should send me any unless it's a chocolate cordial-ish type of thing. I'm pretty sure Hawaii doesn't allow it to be shipped here, cause I haven't been able to order any wine! What is your favorite artist or art style? (including if you have links to favorite pictures/paintings/photographs) (I'll have to get back to this one, I'm rather eclectic - 9/9/10) 9/03/10 Hallowe'en plans? Not at the moment, at the very least I'll be passing out candy, but I haven't done that for a bit Mix CDs? Sure, I love to get introduced to new things. Girlyness level? I would say.. um Medium? I don't go outta my way to decorate with cute stuff or put bows in my hair or on my clothes. But I can appreciate cute things (if not neccessarily buy them.) I definitely do make up and nails and have a HUGE love for high heels and boots. I like pink and have been told I look good in it... I've never been the type to dot my i's with hearts or doodle cute swirlies. Though you might never know that from the way I seem to abuse emoticons. >.< Oh and lace is... so so? I do love the sparklies, though most times I run outta the house without jewelry. 9/02/10 Baked goods: Are welcome Gifts for other household members: Not necessary Are you someone who'd rather have lots of small testers of different things on your wishlist, or would you rather have one or two "big" things? Whatever works for my Witch social networking usernames, ie twitter, facebook, livejournal, ravelry, anything else: I'm Azuraephoenix on LJ, though I don't actually do anything but sign up for circles there. would you like to receive Groupons or similar deals/gift certificates from your Witch? No, thank you How about tshirt/bottoms sizes? If it's a woman cut t-shirt - XL, if its standard/man then L. Bottoms - I'm a 10/12 Okay if you made it this far down the Q & A of doom. I figured I'd post this little bit of extra info about me. I really do love to try new products and things.. even though it might seem I ruled them out above.. for example you LOVE this particular Rooibos tea and really none of the others compare.. then feel free to send me a sample of it, who knows maybe I just never had the good stuff?? And will fall in love with it? So feel free to try to enable me... that's why I love these forums! (oh though really no.. I don't want any Jane Austen.)

azurephoenix

September 11, 2010

schackjj's Blog

International Witching on a Budget

Doable? Absolutely! If you want to send multiple large flat rate boxes to Australia, it's going to cost you big bucks (how do you feel about setting aside $100+ for postage? ), so it definitely makes sense to plan. Here are some ideas: 1. Padded mailers are much cheaper to mail than boxes (usually less than $10 anywhere in the world) 2. Local co-conspirators: people who will pick up goodies and get them to your witchee to you. If you can't find anyone, you can ask the ringleaders to post an anonymous request for you. 3. Barter with another forumite (can be another switch witcher, but doesn't have to be) to mail something directly to your witchee; maybe you can swap your craftiness or BPAL, sky's the limit on this 4. Etsy.com's search function allows search by country; look for vendors within your witchee's country so the shipping will be lower (if you shop on Saturdays after 5 p.m., check the SNS thread, lots of free shipping specials) 5. Gift cards or electronic gift certicates weigh nothing, little or no shipping 6. Donation to a cause dear to your witchee's heart, again, no shipping (Society for the Preservation of Lame Lemmings, etc.) 7. Check the Switch Witch Warehouse linked at the bottom of every official SW post and at the bottom of post #1. Most of the stuff offered is FREE. This is an underused resource! ltrittipoe: Found sellers on etsy where the shipping was super cheap! (Lots of places are cheap to ship to the EU or elsewhere; I found a seller in Singapore that shipped hairsticks, beautifully wrapped, with a nice note, for I think $2) Amazon ships internationally pretty inexpensively. Just watch the format if it is dvds - different countries have different zones/formats. E-gift certificates. I sent a Villainess one. Cheerful American postcards are cute! And cards with stickers - postage for those are cheap. Just sort of a "fill in" thinking of you... thing. I found things that my Witch really wanted, in the grocery store, and was pleased about it - she loves Stash tea, and I emailed the company to inquire about shipping int'l rates (as their website said to do) - 3 times. They never responded. I found the tea in the grocery store, for cheaper than on the website, and was able to mail a ton of tea pretty cheaply. I took it out of the box and sent it in a padded envelope (um, tea bags, of course!) Alternately, tea bags are helpful for padding in a box. I take them out of the box and shove them down around whatever I am shipping - those items are bubble wrapped, usually, and then tea just makes an extra barrier. I talked to a friendly postal worker. We determined that it would be cheaper for me to mail two boxes, instead of one larger one, he saved me I think $20 in shipping that way. (B/C I think one could go in an envelope.) International mail is not just weight, it is also size! Taking out extra things and being able to fit the same things in a smaller box also saved money! And when I took the box in for mailing originally, I had about two weeks extra time (including mailing) , so when I found out how much the original box weighed, I took it home, unpacked it, and swapped out some of the heavier things. Candy is very heavy. I swapped out some larger, heavier things for smaller - candle tarts weigh much less than a big jar candle! The end box I sent may not have been as large or fancy as I originally intended, but I kept in touch with e-cards, postcards (lots of people on the forum are willing to send a postcard internationally & I think it's neat to have postcards from all over), and small gifties. I think one package was slipper socks type things, in a padded envelope, and it was - $3? postage? something like that. jrk1857: Talk to your post office *in advance,* as you plan the packages. There may be a point at which it is much cheaper to send more, smaller packages. When I had a Canadian witchee, the post office said that shipping got exponentially more expensive over (I think) 4 pounds. As in, it was much cheaper to send 2 two pound packages than one 4 pound package. girasol: For anybody who has a witchee in Australia/NZ (who isn't me, of course!), I'm happy to provide co-conspiring services! I could send baked goods or pick things up from local stores and send them on the witch's behalf. (offer was made Halloweenie 2010 round) ReallyZeb: if you're padding a box with loose teabags, please label them in plastic bags so customs know what they are as drugs sniffer dogs seem to quite like the smell! I will happily shop for & send UK stuff for your witchee (Summer 2013 round)

schackjj

September 11, 2010

Etsy Wishlist

Etsy Wishllist Here's my Etsy wishlist just so you can see what kinds of things I gravitate towards. I promise this isn't a list of demands.

amandette

September 11, 2010

Switch Witch Help

These are just some ideas about stuff that I like for a Witch or for my birthday. I feel silly making “I want!!” lists but I don’t want to leave anyone stumped! Scents I like: Vanilla, sandalwood, sugar, blackberry, musk, citrus, coconut. Scents I don’t like: Mint, honey, bubblegum. I have been absolutely obsessed with Korres lip butter lately. Vegan lip balm is always neat. It would be fun to get into soy wax tarts (vegan) but I don’t have a holder/burner or whatever you call it, so it would have to be a beginner’s kit! Etsy: I have some stuff favorited, if you want to get a general feel for stuff I dig. My name on Etsy is amandette. San-X characters I can’t stop squeeing over: Kamomohashi Kamo the platypus, Rilakkuma the 2 bears with their duck Kiiroitori…I love anything with these creatures on them. Especially the duck. Here’s the Wikipedia link to explain it, because I feel like I sound really weird and nonsensical. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rilakkuma In general, I am obsessed with ducks and geese. Birds, waterfowl, peacocks, penguins…and so on. I sort of have a budding collection of fun mugs/teacups that have birds/waterfowl on them. I have a seagull mug, and a pastel mug with yellow ducks, so anything that’s a weird (or not) bird mug I totally squee over. Fun stickers, notepads, pens…I always have fun with that stuff. I am always making lists! Grocery lists, to do lists, Switch Witch wishlist lists…haha. Tea is my preferred beverage. Absolute favorite is green tea, but tea in general is delicious. I’m not a coffee person. Coffee smells so amazing but it never tastes good to me! Ugly Dolls are so cute. I have Babo, Babo’s Bird, Sailor Babo, and Chucknucka, they perch on my headboard and crack me up. I think they are all so funny. I recently stumbled upon Haus of Gloi, a really fun vegan body product site. They have some great smaller sample sizes too. I have no cats to knock them over, so I burn vegan soy candles. Pacifica is a great brand and I enjoy their candles, but I’m not picky. Trying new stuff is always fun too. I love to be warm! I love snuggly stuff, I am always carting my blankets around the house, and I love to wear warm fuzzy socks, scarves, and hats. I like to come home from work and put on pajamas or sweatpants. Halloween is most definitely my favorite holiday, so I get very into pumpkins and cats and bats and candy and black things and whatever else has that spooky gothic elegant vibe.

amandette

September 11, 2010

Switch Witch Questions

Here's my Ketchup! Booze: I love bartending at home (I’m not professional, just for fun) and l love inventing new cocktails. Nail Polish: My favorite nail polish is Nubar. For those who decorate for Halloween, do you prefer cute decorations or creepy ones? Cute and creepy! I love black and purple. Pajama size: Small top and small bottom. I love changing into pajamas when I get home. Ceramics: I would enjoy mugs, candleholders, or even a tart warmer would be neat. What hobby/craft would you like to learn how to do? I keep meaning to learn how to knit, but I’m not very good at crafty stuff so sometimes I hesitate to dive in. Picky about wish list? No, it’s just to show the kind of things that I enjoy. I would be delighted with stuff from my wishlist or stuff that’s not on my wishlist. Do you wear make up? I do! I love to wear it, I often joke it’s the only semi-artistic thing I can do. I am a devotee of Urban Decay, because they make a great product and they label everything that’s vegan! Do you have A VCR, DVD Player or Blue Ray or a combo of the three? I have Blu Ray and DVD. Socks? Anyone? Of course socks! Yay socks! I love colorful patterned socks with weird stuff on them. What is something you use to comfort yourself when feeling yucky, depressed, or in pain? My minky blanket, the heating pad, ibuprofen, tea, naps… Favorite Halloween/Scary movies? I love the Nightmare Before Christmas. Otherwise, I do love scary movies but if I watch them I will be scared and jumpy for a week or two. Like, so jumpy that my boyfriend will walk up behind me while I’m doing the laundry and I’ll scream. It’s true, I’m a big weenie. So I try not to watch them unless the premise of the movie sounds so good I just have to see it. So I did enjoy El Orfanato, Cloverfield, and Signs. Scary books? I haven’t read a whole lot of scary books but I’m starting to get interested in mystery/crime/thriller genres. If you have a good recommendation I would love to hear it! Warm drinks? Tea! Loose tea, bagged tea, green tea, white tea, black tea, oolong tea, rooibos tea…I love tea. Do you have a special symbol or totem that is meaningful to you? Ducks! Geese! Waterfowl! Favorite Halloween Candy/Treat? Vegan lollipops! I also like Sour Patch Kids/Watermelons. Would you be interested in a birth chart? Sure, I find stuff like that interesting. Name a couple of sites you frequent other than this one: Vegan blogs, vegweb.com, facebook, twitter. What movie scared the bejeezus out of you as a child? Jurassic Park. Am I showing my age? If you could have any creature (real or imaginary) as a pet, what would it be? A duck! Or a goose! Imaginary, I would love to have a Phoenix. What animal would your daemon be? Alternately, your patronus: The test said my daemon would be a mouse or a rabbit, which makes sense. I think my patronus would be a big swan. Steampunk, yay or nay? If yay, what part appeals most? I don’t have any strong feelings on steampunk either way. If you were to receive a knitted item (such as a scarf, hat, etc), what colors would you like? And do you have any sensitivies/allergies to any materials? I like purple, grey, black, blue. No animal fibers please. If I were to send you a gift certificate for something would you rather get a physical gift certificate in the mail? Or would you prefer an electronic one that you can use right away? Either way is exciting! Favorite Yankee Candles? Or other brands scents? I don’t use Yankee candles but I enjoy Pacifica or any other soy candle. What places to do you visit that you'd like a gift card to? I go to Target, Lush, Victoria’s Secret. Vampire shows, literature, etc? Yay or nay? I can’t say I’ve been hooked by any of the recent forms of vampire entertainment but I don’t hate it, either.

amandette

September 11, 2010

SmileShine's Blog

SW Extra Questions from 9/4 to 9/10

Massive first round of questions! 10 SEPTEMBER 2010 LEAVE COMMENT Posted by lucyboo21 9/10/10 Would you like a bag of dried Honeycrisp apples? I don't really like dried fruit that much. Now, Wasabi peas, I will kill for! If you were to receive a knitted item (such as a scarf, hat, etc), what colors would you like? Blues, greens, purples, brown, and I randomly love orange! And do you have any sensitivies/allergies to any materials? No Gift Certificate: physical or email? Either one is fine! 9/9/10 What movie scared the bejeezus out of you as a child? One of my favorites, The Princess Bride. The ROUS scenes terrified me! Name a couple of sites you frequent other than this one Etsy, Lush Forum, MSNBC Do you like the Muppets? Which is your favorite? I liked them when I was a kid. Love Beaker! If you could have any creature (real or imaginary) as a pet, what would it be? A pet dolphin! Or a panda bear. Comfort Rereads?: Ride the Wind and Jane Eyre Will you be going out of town during the round, or is there any other time during the round when it would not be ideal for you to receive a package from your witch? No travel plans so far! If you are in school now, what classes are you taking? Does anything you are currently studying really interest you? (if you are not in school, is there anything you are trying to learn?) Not in school! I am teaching myself to be a better bread maker, nom. What animal would your daemon be? Alternately, your patronus. A unicorn, haha. What's YOUR favorite word? Fuzzy Steampunk, yay or nay? If yay, what part appeals most? Nah Do you have a special symbol or totem that is meaningful to you? Maybe a cross? Do you need a box for your bpal bottles? Your imps? Your something else to put in a box stuff? I need another imp box! If you could be any person, being, or animal from Fantasy what or who would you be? An elf! If you could go back to any point in time, where, when, why? Probably pretty far back in history - maybe when the Native Americans were the only Americans. Favorite Halloween Candy/Treat? Reese's PB Pumpkins What are your favorite baked goods/homemade treats? Pretty much anything. I love brownies and things that are both salty and sweet. Would you be interested in an astrology birth chart? Sure 9/7/10 Socks? Sock Dreams? Anyone? I like socks, but with my big feets they don't always work out so well! What is something you use to comfort yourself when feeling yucky, depressed, or in pain? Food, tea, my teddy bear. Favorite Halloween/Scary movies/books I don't like scary stuff! What would the name of your custom blend be? The description? I'm terrible at coming up with this stuff! COMIC BOOKS. Do you read them? Are there any series you like, or some you would like to try? Don't read them. Warm drinks? Love them all - coffee, tea, chai. God I love fall! 9/6/10 When you go to an etsy wishlist, it will tell you what things are sold. If you click on the sold item, sometimes it will give options that are similar to what was sold, but not identical, would you like the similar item or prefer not to get it at all unless it's the same item? How picky are you? I'm not very picky, and anything similar would be fine! Do you wear make up? Not every day. Disney movies, Yay or Nay, and favourites if you do like them? Yay - Little Mermaid! Do you have A VCR, DVD Player or Blue Ray or a combo of the three? DVD Would you like custom icons as a gift? Sure! What is your favourite snack food, something you could grab any time? Chocolate Ebooks Not atm. Nail Polish: Yes! The crazier (and sadly more expensive often) the better! Soft/plushy things: No. What hobby/craft would you like to learn how to do? I want to improve my crochet skills! For those who decorate for Halloween, do you prefer cute decorations or creepy ones?: Don't decorate! Also, as part of the cute-or-creepy question, would you want hand made, molded, glazed (by yours truly!) ceramic decorations (napkin rings, potporri/tart warmers, etc) to add to your stock? Sure how do you feel about mortars and pestles I could always use one in the kitchen Is there anything you have a phobia of, or that would make you go "squick" if you saw it in a package? Spiders. 9/4/10 Are you into Austen's books? I have the ones that I want to reread. Do you read Tarot cards? If not, would you be interested? I don't, and I would be! So for those of you who are into Harry Potter at all, which house do you think you'd be sorted into? Ravenclaw What, if anything, is your guilty TV watching pleasure? Judge Judy! If you cosplay or need a costume for your bellydance/burlesque hobby (or any other hobby which needs dressup/different from your normal wear), is there anything you need/want for it? Nope Celebrity crush?: Zachary Levi Knitted things?: Sure! What about [mixed or otherwise] DVDs? Sure DVDs: Do you prefer widescreen or formatted? Wide Screen Music: Any preference towards MP3 or CD? Either is fine Do you like scented tarts? Love them! I burn them almost every day. Lip balms? Addicted! Do you have any body mods? If so, do you need any new jewelry, o-rings, plugs, etc (and if so, what size, length, etc)?No Do you like pro-body mod stickers? No Booze. Do you drink it, would you like some I don’t drink very often, and I have plenty sitting in my cabinet. What is your favorite artist or art style? (including if you have links to favorite pictures/paintings/photographs) Stephen Hannock 9/03/10 Hallowe'en plans? Not atm. Mix CDs? Sure Girlyness level? Probably medium. I love bath/body/nail polish stuff, but I'm not too into fashion or shoes. I consider myself low maintainence b/c I can be out the door in 5 if I need to be. 9/02/10 Baked goods: Maybe only one or two, trying to lose weight sucks! Gifts for other household members: I live alone. Are you someone who'd rather have lots of small testers of different things on your wishlist, or would you rather have one or two "big" things? Either one is fine with me! social networking usernames, ie twitter, facebook, livejournal, ravelry, anything else: N/a would you like to receive Groupons or similar deals/gift certificates from your Witch? Sure, anythign from the Madison area is fine How about tshirt/bottoms sizes? I am a 2X for both

rjwezeman

September 11, 2010

eurudite's corner

Wish List

Some Scents I'd Like To Try: Bastet Cerberus Dana O'Shee Dragon's Milk Dragon's Musk Endymion Fenris Wolf Lilium Inter Spinas Midway Moxie Nefertiti Nephilim O Queen of Sheba Ravenous Sacred Whore of Babylon Scales of Deprivation Seraphim Serpent's Kiss Smut Snake Oil Succubus Thalia The Bow & Crown of Conquest The Miller's Daughter Thorns Tintagel Titania Velvet Vixen Wings of Azrael

eurudite

September 11, 2010

deviant kitten's Blog

SW bits and bobs

Since I'm finding the search function hard to use on the new forum, I thought I'd better put some links I might find useful all in one place so I could find them again! These are SW related, such as the first: Sw friendly etailers!: http://www.bpal.org/...ndly-e-tailers/ How to search for a member's posts: -Go to their profile (make sure you're anonymous, newbies, because people can see who visits their profile!) -Under the image, on the left hand side, you'll see "Find My Content" This will bring up a not terribly useful topic view. -At the top of not useful topic view, there is a pull down bar. Right now it will say "View All topics X has posted in or started. Change it to: View All Posts by X. Click the Update button. -Voila! SW questions are here with thanks to Lioness SW warehouse is here, hosted by the fabulous Stellans SW e-cards plus account info. This is from SW rules, which is here Q: How can I send an eCard, but remain anonymous? A: There are several places online through which you can send your Witchee an electronic card. If you don't want to use your own email address, you may use the "official" SW email address: switchywitch@gmail.com. If an account is required, we may have already created one using that email address; if so, the password is blackphoenix. If you discover a great new site that requires an account, create one using the SW address and the aforementioned password. PM us with the address, and we'll add it to this FAQ. Some examples of popular ecards sites used by Forumites include: • 123Greetings.com • Aeclectic Tarot • Amazon • AmericanGreetings.com • Art & Illustrations • BlueMountain.com • Care2 (Misc, donations made to charity for each card sent) • The Chancery House (Goth) • Hallmark.com • Herbal Musings • Fine Art • Flowers • Goddess Flight (Goddess, Pagan) • Pirates of the Caribbean • Moon Fairye (Fantasy) • Postcards.org (Scifi, Horror) • Wicked Moon (Fantasy)

cuervosueno

September 11, 2010

stariel's BPAL Blog

SW Questions 9/5/10 - 9/10/10

Would you like a bag of dried Honeycrisp apples? Sure, though I'll probably just jump TwilightEyes and steal them since she's local. If you can persuade her to present me with one, that would be great! If you were to receive a knitted item (such as a scarf, hat, etc), what colors would you like? And do you have any sensitivities/allergies to any materials? I love blues and blue-purples, grey and black are also good along with some greens. As for materials, I don't wear silk or any "kill fibers" like possum. I prefer natural fibers, but I'm fine with blends that contain synthetic (like wool / nylon). Wool, alpaca, bamboo, angora, tencel, cotton, cashmere, etc. and blends are fine! Gift Certificate: physical or email? Either is fine by me, if it's online then email is probably the most convenient. Favorite Yankee Candles? Or other brands scents? I do like scented candles, but I've never really gone for Yankee Candles. They're often too strong and just not my type of scent. I'm a fan of citrus scents and tropical fruits (like coconut or mango) as well as spicy (cinnamon, clove) things. Candles that smell like baked goods are always appreciated. would you like a zuni animal fetish? And if so, what animal? No thanks. And how does everyone feel about glow in the dark radishes? Amusing, but I probably wouldn't wear them. What places to do you visit that you'd like a gift card to? Starbucks, Target, Wal-Mart, B&N, a favorite restaurant or clothing shop? I do occasionally go to Starbucks, so that wouldn't be bad. I'd love to try some of the online B&B things everyone talks about like Vilianess, and there's always Sock Dreams... I love yarn, so GCs to yarn stores would be lovely. My favorite local one is The Fiber Gallery, and while they don't do online GCs, they know me very well (I used to work there) and I'm sure they'd hold on to a GC for me if my witch wanted to buy one and let me know. I do shop at Target sometimes too, but I usually buy more practical stuff there, so I'd just as well spend my own money. Cake or Frosting? Definitely cake, I'm not a big fan of frosting. What movie scared the bejeezus out of you as a child? My parents did a pretty good job of keeping me away from scary movies, but I did see part of an episode of Murder She Wrote once that had this woman who was afraid of the color red and that freaked me out. Plus, I still hate red! Name a couple of sites you frequent other than this one ravelry, Google Reader to read blogs, Molehill Empire to play a silly gardening game Do you like the Muppets? Which is your favorite? They're ok, I'm not a huge fan but I like them well enough. I do like Animal. If you could have any creature (real or imaginary) as a pet, what would it be? Hmm... A pegasus unicorn? And I could ride it and it would fly around? That would be awesome! Comfort Rereads?: The Giver, Harry Potter Will you be going out of town during the round, or is there any other time during the round when it would not be ideal for you to receive a package from your witch? I won't be gone for more than a day or two as far as I know. In general I'd love it if my witch would tell me when to start looking for a package - often it will get delivered to the apartment manager since I'm not home during the day and I need to know if I should go bug her. (She's very good about giving me my packages, but a lot of times I don't get home til late.) If you are in school now, what classes are you taking? Does anything you are currently studying really interest you? (if you are not in school, is there anything you are trying to learn?) I'm not in school, but my work in genetics requires a lot of learning and I think it's interesting! I'd also love to learn to sew and weave, because obviously I don't have enough fiber-related hobbies already. What animal would your daemon be? Alternately, your patronus. I think my daemon would be a cat, but I didn't take the quiz. I would like my patronus to be a Dementor because that would just be funny. What's YOUR favorite word? In Norwegian it's syltetøy - it means jam but I think it sounds like a superhero. I'm not sure what my favorite English word is... Steampunk, yay or nay? If yay, what part appeals most? I'm not really into it. Do you have a special symbol or totem that is meaningful to you? I love 5-pointed stars, but I wouldn't really call them "meaningful" so much as just pretty. Do you need a box for your bpal bottles? Your imps? Your something else to put in a box stuff? Yes, all of the above! Bottles would be awesome as would imps. I guess I don't really need a box for other stuff, I have quite a few little ones that aren't big enough for BPAL. If you could be any person, being, or animal from Fantasy what or who would you be? I dunno... a mermaid? If you could go back to any point in time, where, when, why? Hmm... off the top of my head, I'd like to go back to Seattle around when grunge music started, but at my current age. I was actually here at the time, but not old enough to know about it. Since I still like a lot of the music (and other music from the same point in time) it would be really great to see some of the bands before they broke up / members died / etc. Favorite Halloween Candy/Treat? Just minis of normal candy (Almond Joy, Snickers, Kit Kats), I guess. Reese's Pumpkins are good! What are your favorite baked goods/homemade treats? I love cookies, especially soft ones like molasses ginger and chocolate chip and snickerdoodles... but when I bake cookies I usually eat more of the dough. Would you be interested in an astrology birth chart? No thanks. Socks? Sock Dreams? Anyone? I knit tons of socks, so I wear handknit socks most of the winter. But I do like novelty cotton socks - especially Halloween themed or ones with stars. On a slightly different note, I would love any witch who sent me Halloween themed underwear! What is something you use to comfort yourself when feeling yucky, depressed, or in pain? I'll usually sit down with my knitting and a movie and a cup of hot chocolate or tea. Reading is also good, but only if I'm reading something light / happy. Favorite Halloween/Scary movies/books I love Nightmare Before Christmas and I have it and Sleepy Hollow on DVD. I don't watch really scary Halloween movies. Actually, I should clarify... I like psychological thriller type scary movies (Seven, Silence of the Lambs) but not gory stuff. I read The Graveyard Book when it first came out and adored it, but sadly most of the BPAL scents had too much dirt for me. COMIC BOOKS. Do you read them? Are there any series you like, or some you would like to try? No, not really. I have a few of the Serenity ones that I got as a gift but that's about it. Warm drinks? Yes! I like hot chocolate, tea, and cider. Plus if my witch happens to live near an Asian market that sells 3:15pm Coffee Milk Tea, I would adore some! There is a place sort of close to me that has it, so no need to go to great lengths. When you go to an etsy wishlist, it will tell you what things are sold. If you click on the sold item, sometimes it will give options that are similar to what was sold, but not identical, would you like the similar item or prefer not to get it at all unless it's the same item? How picky are you? This is kind of a hard question. In general I really like the blue/purple color family, so if we're talking about a very similar item but in a totally different color than probably not. If it's similar both in item and color than probably so! Often with the types of items I favorite, the shops will have the same item again (maybe not exactly, but very close) and in that case then it's awesome! I'll try to keep my etsy wishlist up to date. Do you wear make up? No, though I do wear clear or lightly tinted lip gloss. Disney movies, Yay or Nay, and favourites if you do like them? They're ok. I like some of the really old ones, or at least I did when I was a kid, like Beauty and the Beast, Sleeping Beauty, and The Little Mermaid. I also really like some of the collaborations with Pixar, and Nightmare Before Christmas. Do you have A VCR, DVD Player or Blue Ray or a combo of the three? I have a VCR and a DVD player. Would you like custom icons as a gift? Uh... sure! What is your favourite snack food, something you could grab any time? I'm actually not that much of a snacker, but I do like kettle corn. Ebooks I don't have a reader, though I occasionally read on on my iPhone. Generally audiobooks or regular books are a better bet. Nail Polish: I very rarely paint my nails... probably not even in the past year. Soft/plushy things: Only if they're really special. If it's handmade or something "perfect" for me then by all means, I do adore the stuffies. But I have a lot already too. What hobby/craft would you like to learn how to do? Weave! Also sew. Also I have dreams of learning to do photography and develop my own B&W film. For those who decorate for Halloween, do you prefer cute decorations or creepy ones?: I like cute ones, though cute interpretations of creepy (like cute skulls, cute spiders) are good too. And I leave Halloween stuff around all year! Also, as part of the cute-or-creepy question, would you want hand made, molded, glazed (by yours truly!) ceramic decorations (napkin rings, potporri/tart warmers, etc) to add to your stock? Sure! Napkin rings are probably a no-go since I don't actually use them or have people over to dinner. But oil burners or just a little sculpture thingie or a candle / votive holder would be great! how do you feel about mortars and pestles I don't really have any feelings about them. Is there anything you have a phobia of, or that would make you go "squick" if you saw it in a package? I really don't like clowns or things that look like meat / dead animals (like those plastic chickens with all the feathers plucked off). But bugs / snakes / spiders and most of the "normal" phobia things are fine!

stariel

September 11, 2010

These are a few of my favourite imps

Things I love but haven't jumped to 5mls with yet. I tend to put off buying 5mls of GC scents because there is no pressure. I do try to add a much wanted GC to LE orders each time, though.

September 11, 2010

Undecided 5ml Bottles

These are the ones I'm undecided about. Some of them I've had for a long time and just haven't managed to rate--they smell different to me every time. Others I haven't tried at all. Feeding the dead 2009 October 2010 All Souls 2010 Calaveras Punkie Night 2010 Samhain 2010 Pumpkin 2009 #1 Pumpkin 2009 #3 Pumpkin 2009 #4 Pumpkin 2007 #5 Pumpkin 2007#1 Pumpkin 2007#2 13: August 2010 luperci 2010 Pink Plastic Flamingo INTERFECTOR PHILOLOGUS MIDNIGHT MASS 2009 NOW WINTER NIGHTS ENLARGE ON DARKNESS 2009 chaos theory V: Snake Oil

September 11, 2010

Favourite 5ml bottles:

Currently, these are my favourite 5ml bottles. I'd take imps or decants of any of these scents, and back up bottles of the starred: Creepy 2009 (low) Boo 2010 Golletes Pumpkin Latte smut 2010 womb furie Lawn Gnome* VILF Miskatonic University* al-azif Midnight on the Midway The Illustrated Woman Mme. Moriarty, Misfortune Teller Midnight Bell Devil's Night 2009 Dia de los Muertes 2009 Trick or Treat 2009* (low!) Banned in Boston* enyalios olisbos Ronin TOMBEUR* (low!)

September 11, 2010

Perfume notes

I'm going to slowly try to move some of the info from my spreadsheet to here -- a sort of "best and worst of Sunny's BPAL." I don't know how successful I will be-- it seems sort of ambitious.