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By Silvertree February 7, 2012

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Krampusnacht 2024 answers & thoughts

Always! A tea towel or napkin to put on a tray with a teapot. Teapot is dark blue. ****** No to hair falls at this time. ******* Would you be interested in homemade cocktail bitters? YES. I sort of have a collection of bitters. Vanilla ginger or Cinnamon bourbon both sound awesome. Would you be interested in infusing kits for your alcohol of choice? Would love to try one. I've seen some in fancy shops, but they were pricey enough that I was waiting for someone to tell me they work well first. Any fun things to try new welcome. Primary booze in this house is bourbon if that matters. New Questions! Soooo I love the tea towels from Spoonflower AND they have a ton of Krampus type graphics. Would you be interested in a tea towel from I love spoonflower tea towels. I'll look up fabric & add later. Moonalisa - no thanks Would you be interested in an Advent Calendar? Sure. Perhaps one with teas. Anything from Haus of Gloi's site that you want? https://www.hausofgloi.com/blogs/haus-herald/yule-2024-info (yule collection part 1 should be up on Sunday.) Long Winters Nap Snow wolf Winter divinity Are the scents I like from the yule release. Fave products are pumpkin butter or the bathmelts. Anything from Paintbox Soapworks? I love the bookkeeper butter - either scent. Bath Streusel is my next fave. Scents I like - Comfort and joy Fairytale Winter story In dulci Julio The sorbetto scrub in same scents but I will always choose streusel first. Do you want any goodies for your pets? (catnip, dog cookies, etc.)catnip or mousies (in any shape, not specifically mouse shaped) Would you be interested in a small yule wreath if so what colors and theme would you fancy? A yule wreath in greens perhaps with a winter bird or snowflakes Anything from sock dreams peak your interest? I believe I have a wish list there under lawardrop AT comcast DOT net

lawardrop_27512

November 2, 2024

Winter Haven

Krampusnacht swap

Would you like something embroidered my elf? I would love an embroidered tea towel or ornament with pinecones and/or pine boughs or other winter themes (rather than xmas) or Krampus. Would you, dearest elf, be interested in some handmade hair falls? The kind I make are 1. extremely lightweight 2. made from up cycled and ethically sourced natural materials like silk and antique lace 3. completely customized just for you- so give me around three colors, preferred length and whether you'd like one big one (ponytail style) or two (space buns / pigtails style) These sound so lovely, I wish I had the hair for it. But no thank you for now. Would you be interested in homemade cocktail bitters? They do have alcohol, but can be used in seltzer or club soda in addition to adding that little somethin' somethin' to your favorite cocktail. I have already made rose, cinnamon bourbon, orange saffron, and ginger vanilla which I am happy to share or could also make something more bespoke in the next few weeks. Note- these are made with vodka, unless otherwise specified. the orange saffron sounds yummy or an orange spice. It would need to be potato and wheat free vodka (rice or grape is fine), Would you be interested in infusing kits for your alcohol of choice? Could be for different liquors or wine, depending on your preferences. No thank you, we already have one. Is there anything that you would like to stock your liquor cabinet? Not really, I got out of drinking with all my allergy issues, and I just have small bits. If you wanted to send me some safe vodka I wouldn’t say no though. Soooo I love the tea towels from Spoonflower AND they have a ton of Krampus type graphics. Would you be interested in a tea towel from there? (Bonus if you go look and give some links to your fav Krampus fabric.) I kinda always need tea towels. We dirty them up pretty quick and the non-decorative ones get used all around the house. Having ones for the kitchen only, would be really nice. Or I can order a fat quarter and make a bowl holder for you (works for hot OR cold, on the table, in your hands, microwavable) if you're interested. I use them a lot for hot bowls. I think we have 3 now, and they are awesome. Adding a Krampus to the coffins, chickens and bunny ones could be fun. Would you be interested in an Advent Calendar? Sure, especially if it’s like a tea one or something fun like that. ! Denotes an increased enthusiasm level for a particular scent Anything from Haus of Gloi's site that you want? https://www.hausofgloi.com/blogs/haus-herald/yule-2024-info (yule collection part 1 should be up on Sunday.) Perfume Oil, hair oil, pumpkin butter, bubbling scrubs, whipped soap: Hearth, His Sweater!, Nefarious Gingerbread Sweater, Plotter’s Breakfast (also as a bar soap), Tannenbaum!, Hair oil preferably or perfume oil, Snow Flower Butterbombs: Amber and Pine or Fresh Snow Anything from Paintbox Soapworks? hair oil , bath streusel, hot process soap or shower scrub: Figlet, In Dulci Jubilo!, Rensdyr, Roses in the Snow!! How about Moonalisa? I haven't tried their stuff before, but here is what looks interesting to me: Avacado butter cream, coconut oil soap, pumpkin seed butter, scrubby scrub, room spray, or argan oil hair rescue. shivering pines!!, spectral moon, whispering winds!, Dolci Jublio, Fir and Spice!, Fir All Up In Yer Face, Hygge, oooooh Krampus Night!!!!, Kris Kringle!, Shire, Solstice Night Stroll, Sweet Smoke and Wood, Toasted Pinecone and Maplewood Sugar, Winter Solstice!, Winter Hearth!!, Woodland Temple, or Yule Woods. Do you want any goodies for your pets? (catnip, dog cookies, etc) limited ingredient or homemade (wheat and corn free) cat treats are always welcomed by our ladies. For NAUGHTY things, what do you think about ... ummm... kinky toys or adult toys? I might be into something like soft rabbit skin gloves for sensory play. Would you be interested in a small yule wreath if so what colors and theme would you fancy? A Krampus or Yule one would fun! Red, green, black if Krampus... I would love a wreath! Black and red would be pretty awesome or blue with white, silver, or gold for Yule. Green and gold would also be ok, but no green and red please. Anything from sock dreams peak your interest? I have a wishlist! Which I've even recently updated. Anything you might like from my favorite little tea shop? https://www.fridaytea.com/ I have a wishlist!

winterblizzard

November 2, 2024

Maps and Legends

Winter Holiday Swaps 2024 - Krampusnacht + Tacky Ornaments + Solstice

Rather than doing separate posts this year, I've decided to combine all of the Yule/Christmas/DecemberHolidayMadness swaps into a single post. Updated 11/12/24) Would you like something embroidered my elf? Absolutely! I would definitely be interested in embroidered ornaments or wearables. I don't have a whole lot of wall/shelf space for display, though. Would you, dearest elf, be interested in some handmade hair falls? I am not not interested, if that makes sense. My hair is dyed dark red and super short and I don't necessarily have a lot of places I would wear them. I do, however, have a teen who is into anime, manga, Hatsune Miku, and Genshin Impact, with related cosplay, who would inevitably appropriate anything of the kind that entered the house, especially if it were Miku aqua and more light weight than the long-ass wig we bought for Awesome Con last spring or rainbow or non-binary or aero/ace themed. They would probably prefer two, but one can't be picky when "borrowing" from other people. Would you be interested in homemade cocktail bitters? Absolutely - I want to try all of your infusions and syrups and bitters, etc. Would you be interested in infusing kits for your alcohol of choice? Could be for different liquors or wine, depending on your preferences. Sure! I love the ones from InBooze on etsy, which inspired this question and I would love to try others as well. I tend to grab gin and bourbon the most these days, but I have a well stocked liquor cabinet and any could work. I also tend to like mulled wine this time of year, so that's also an option. Is there anything that you would like to stock your liquor cabinet? I could use Compari and other things for interesting negronis. I have the gin and sweet vermouth...although I should check the latter as it's been around for a while. I am always happy to get candied citrus peel, fancy cherries, and other cocktail garnishes as well. Soooo I love the tea towels from Spoonflower AND they have a ton of Krampus type graphics. Would you be interested in a tea towel from there? (Bonus if you go look and give some links to your fav Krampus fabric.) I am always up for tea towels! I like a lot of the fabric, but the following especially jump out at me: https://www.spoonflower.com/en/fabric/13853869-krampus-creep-night-by-brittany_sherman https://www.spoonflower.com/en/fabric/10370178-merry-krampus-large-scale-blue-white-red-yellow-gray-brown-by-amy_g https://www.spoonflower.com/en/fabric/17802844-8-merry-christmas-krampus-demons-horns-monsters-snow-pitchfork-moon-night-w-by-raveneve https://www.spoonflower.com/en/fabric/18076610-16-merry-christmas-standing-krampus-demons-horns-monsters-pitchfork-snowfla-by-raveneve https://www.spoonflower.com/en/fabric/14684702-krampus-jolly-devil-by-brittany_sherman https://www.spoonflower.com/en/fabric/12420276-gingerdead-men-mini-scale-by-flowers_n_fiends https://www.spoonflower.com/en/fabric/18052282-14-merry-christmas-white-cats-bite-krampus-demons-horns-monsters-cute-folkl-by-raveneve https://www.spoonflower.com/en/fabric/13853866-krampus-merry-fright-on-green-by-brittany_sherman https://www.spoonflower.com/en/fabric/11084052-krampus-damask-gray-by-xoxotique Or I can order a fat quarter and make a bowl holder for you (works for hot OR cold, on the table, in your hands, microwavable) if you're interested. I use them a lot for hot bowls. That would also be very cool. Would you be interested in an Advent Calendar? Always. Anything from Haus of Gloi's site that you want? https://www.hausofgloi.com/blogs/haus-herald/yule-2024-info (yule collection part 1 should be up on Sunday.) Love love love their pumpkin butter and bubbling scrub - Mama's Porridge, Spruce Tip Shortbread, Winter Divinity. Ye Olde Cake of Fruit also sounds right up my alley, should it become available in the aforementioned products. I don't need any of the oils, though. Anything from Paintbox Soapworks? I love their hot process soap and scrubs - Black Twig, Comfort & Joy, Figlet, Winter Stories (in that order of preference) Do you want any goodies for your pets? (catnip, dog cookies, etc) The kittens, especially, love toys. If you grow your own catnip, that would be cool, but don't go buying them. For NAUGHTY things, what do you think about ... ummm... kinky toys or adult toys? No thank you. If you like coffee, do you prefer whole bean or ground? If ground, what fineness? For unflavored, whole bean. For flavors, ground please. I don't have any grind preference. If we’re discussing tea, how much of a purist are you? Not at all. I am set up for either loose leaf or bags and both are totally fine. Would you be interested in a small yule wreath if so what colors and theme would you fancy? Sure! Happy for a Krampusy theme or a more general Yule theme. Anything from Sock Dreams? I love seasonal socks. I may have a wishlist going there already. Anything from Moonalisa I'd happily try the shower gel or avocado butter. Lots of the wintery scents fit my gourmand desires. Anything you might like from my favorite little tea shop? https://www.fridaytea.com/ I see a lot that appeals to my fruity/spicy/chocolately side. It would be great to know what sizes my hibernator wears for socks, clothes, and jewelry. I am kind of between sizes now, but can do XL in fitted tees, probably an L or XL in more generous cuts. Socks are standard US adult (shoe size is 8 in womens/6 in mens). I'm currently a size 14 in pants. Jewelry, I like most lengths of necklaces, other than chokers. Message me if you need specific measurements for necklaces or bracelets. And do you have favorite types of jewelry/stones? I wear earrings - everything from fun studs to very dangly these days. Anything that is intended to be more professional, I prefer hooks or hoops in case I get dragged onto calls without earbuds, but realistically, unless something changes dramatically, I'm self employed these days, so professionalism is relative. Otherwise, I like bracelets - I prefer flexible chain/bead sort of bands to solid bangles and necklaces of various lengths. I have a small collection of fun pins and buttons, but they hang in my room, I don't really wear them. In terms of stones, I love anything sparkly, especially darker jewel tones - blues, reds, greens, and dark shimmery stones like marcacite or dark opals. Wishlists you want to share? My wishlists are in my meta swap post (also linked in my sig): How do you feel about boozy fruitcake? I love it and am happy to try any and all individual varieties. That said, don't go buy me a Collins Street one or anything. Shower steamers? Sure! I would mist like something citrusy and refreshing, eucalyptus, or alternatively, sweet vanilla lavender, as I have started showering more at night lately. Simmer pots? Definitely not opposed. In terms of intent, general wellness would be cool. Homemade jam? Yes, please! As long as it's not made with low calorie sweetener. I'm not familiar with coconut sugar, but some googling suggests it should be fine. Just no stevia or monk fruit, as both of those aggravate my migraines. I have a set of runes, never used, made from hand-carved (shed) antler. Would you like such an item? No thank you. If I were to knit for you, what colors would you like? Washcloths, scarves, hat, shawl……no promises but I have some knitting time!! Washcloths, mits, shawl, arm warmers would all be wonderful. talk to me about your drinkware preference; mugs, glasses, etc. colors, shapes, sizes…….seasonal? Fall or winter?? I like big ole bowl size mugs with large handles, the cuter, more seasonal the better. I also love vintage/vintage-style cocktail glasses.

Em-

October 31, 2024

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