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By Silvertree February 7, 2012

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Switch Witch 2012

Witch Answers! Kaboodle Wishlist Think Geek Wishlist General Answers! Do you like s'mores and s'mores-flavored things? Mmmm s'mores What's the neatest freebie you've gotten? It can be cool or thoughtful or just totally unexpected, and not limited to BPALdom. I don't know if this counts... but I won a laptop at my school's afterprom. That was pretty cool. Would you enjoy receiving cute but useful items like colorful kitchen utensils/gadgets, or bento supplies? (boxes, chopsticks, accessories, etc?) What about things like spice mixes (homemade, or Penzey's for example) I pretty much don't have a kitchen in this apartment, and absolutely no oven. So I don't get to do a lot of cooking. I don't need bento supplies, I have more than enough Do you like cute, seasonal or fluffy PJ bottoms? Like they sell at Target, Old Navy (they have had cute Halloween ones!) If so, what size do you wear? One of my family members gets me a new pair each year, so I have them coming out my ears What kind of chocolate do you like? Nuts, no nuts, white,dark, etc? Dark chocolate, no nuts, no fruit. Caramel okay. I live near a Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, and Penzeys! What does your little heart desire from any or all of these places? I don't think I've been in any of these... I...wouldn't know... Are home made foods acceptable or does the idea of eating strange mailed food disturb you? I will eat pretty much anything The rules on mailing things are weird in Japan, though, so be careful! I just gave you $20 and sent you into a "has everything" store ala Walmart and told you that you have to come out having spent it all, and none of it on anything you need. What would you buy? Be as specific as possible! Art supplies! Probably cool charms or beads, or maybe wire or pieces of leather, or,or,or What kind of cuisines do you like? (I mentioned this in my ?aire but curious what my witch may like)And, what are your favorite restaurants? Italian, German, Mexican (but not too spicy). I loved ChiChi's when they were still around. O'Charleys, Olive Garden. I'm simple :DXD I'm from Canada - is there anything specifically a witchee might like that is only available here? Not that I can think of... what are your "fandoms" and would you like a t-shirt from TeeFury if an appropriate one came up? FFVII, Nyanpire, Hitchhiker's Guide, PoT, Good Omens. If there was a Good Omens tee, I would probably kill someone for it Do you have an eReader and if so which one? A first gen Kobo, his name is Aziraphale He's not as fancy as the ones out now, and he's a bit slow, but I loves him. Do you like candles, or tart burners, or something? If so, what's your favorite scent to burn? I love burning! I love spicey, incensey smells. Dragon's blood is a favorite. I also have some Japanese temple incense that I have no idea what it is but I adore. Marzipan? No, thank you Would you be interested in washable/reusable muslin “paper” towels (basically muslin squares hemmed around the edge)? Maybe in some sort of box to put on your kitchen or bathroom counter? I don't have a counter, and my washer is evil. So probably not Do you drink alcohol and if so, would you be OK with your witch sending you homemade infused vodka? I don't drink If you get me (or a fellow Aussie, if there are any playing this round) as a witch or witch's minion, would you like to try some Australian specialties, such as TimTams (delicious chocolately cookies), Caramello Koalas (koala shaped chocolates filled with gloopy caramel), Australian native spices or anything like that? The import store here has TimTams a lot, I like! Caramello Koalas sound HILARIOUS! Would try! I don't know much about other Australian things... I want to eat an emu, but I don't think that counts If your witch is a knitter, crocheter or sewer, is there a particular type of garment you would love to receive (hat, scarf, wrap, cowl, socks, fingerless gloves, arm warmers etc)? I'm allergic to wool, so just a note on that. Otherwise, something for my head (cowl, scarf, etc.) since I ride my bike a lot and winter is cooooold. Is there anyone else in your house (kids, pets, partner) that would really appreciate a small gift being included for them in the switchwitchy haul so they don't feel left out? Just me, sadly I live near this very cool Retro store (you can order online too) - are there things from it that would make you squee if your witch sent them? I don't see anything that catches my interest, no mix-in-a-jar? How to you feel about cookie or cake or soup mixes that come in jars and you just add, like, an egg or water or what have you? Sure, why not Would you be interested in beer, wine, or other specialty beverages from your Witch's area? No, thank you Are there any crafts/skills you've wanted to learn but haven't gotten around to? And if so, would you be interested in supplies and tutorials? Leather stamping and wood carving are the only ones I can think of at the moment. Who here would be happy to get a lil' sumthin sumthin from Adagio Teas? No, Thank you Do you Ravelry? And if so, what's your handle over there? Would you be interested in gift patterns from your queue? I don't Some of your favorite artists? Classic and modern? My style is semi-eclectic so I haven't really noticed any artist I particularly like. I'm not into modern art, I can say that much. If you could have an image or certain subject painted for you on any type of "canvas" (on a box, on paper, on a canvas, and so on) - could you point your witch to some of these images? I can't think of anything specific, but I like dragons quite a bit. I usually decorate things with a mix of dragons, phoenix or animals. I like tribal or sort of henna-esque designs a lot. All of my BPAL boxes/holders are decorated with peacocks currently. Not entirely sure how that happened Is there a GC scent that's been on your list for ages but keeps falling off the bottom of your order because of the LEs? This is quite an answer to this question, but I DESPERATELY want to try The Red Rider and The White Rider. I can't seem to find them on any sales/swaps pages, so I guess they must be good! I'm horribly in love with Black Rider so I really want to try the other two. I've been getting into indie nail polish brands recently. What's your favorite indie brand of nail polish? Or what's your favorite mainstream brand of nail polish? Or are you not big on polish? I can't wear nail polish to work, so no nail polish for me. Sorry Stuffed things: yea or nay? Sure Since it's been mentioned several times, and I've also offered to nacho witch some, would you you like to receive wild rice and or maple syrup? I promise to include recipe ideas with the wild rice. Wild rice, no. It would be a pain to ship internationally. Maple syrup would be yummy though! I have 5 bushels of tomatoes sitting in the kitchen right now that are supposed to turn into red sauce tomorrow, so would anyone like a basic red sauce (spaghetti sauce) to make its way to them? No, thank you How would you feel about a taste of (insert witch location here) box? That could certainly be cool! As long as my dear witch doesn't happen to be from my hometown (Cincinnati) Last year, my wonderful witch Alethia adopted a bat for me from batworld.org, a bat rescue and sanctuary. Bat's World Would you be interested in having a bat adopted in your name? That could certainly be interesting, what kind of bat? Who likes Pumpkin Spice Hershey Kisses? Not me What does your kitchen look like? Colors/style? My kitchen is pretty much non existant. I have two burners attached (literally) to a sink. There is a mini fridge with a microwave on top behind that. That's it. I don't like talking about my kitchen, needless to say *sigh* Witchee, what are your favorite quotes? "The World is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page." - Saint Augustine "The love of learning, the sequestered nooks, And all the sweet serenity of books." - Henry Wadsworth Longfellow "If it looks like a duck, and quacks like a duck, we have at least to consider the possibility that we have a small aquatic bird of the family anatidae on our hands." Douglas Adams - The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy "I'm desperately trying to figure out why kamikaze pilots wore helmets." Dave Edison "I think a pillow should be the peace symbol, not the dove. The pillow has more feathers than the dove, and it doesn't have a beak to peck you with." Jack Handey Becalmed Becalmed upon the sea of Thought, Still unattained the land it sought, My mind, with loosely-hanging sails, Lies waiting the auspicious gales. On either side, behind, before, The ocean stretches like a floor,-- A level floor of amethyst, Crowned by a golden dome of mist. Blow, breath of inspiration, blow! Shake and uplift this golden glow! And fill the canvas of the mind With wafts of thy celestial wind. Blow, breath of song! until I feel The straining sail, the lifting keel, The life of the awakening sea, Its motion and its mystery! - Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Invictus Out of the night that covers me, Black as the pit from pole to pole, I thank whatever gods may be For my unconquerable soul. In the fell clutch of circumstance I have not winced nor cried aloud. Under the bludgeonings of chance My head is bloody, but unbowed. Beyond this place of wrath and tears Looms but the Horror of the shade, And yet the menace of the years Finds and shall find me unafraid. It matters not how strait the gate, How charged with punishments the scroll. I am the master of my fate: I am the captain of my soul. - William Ernest Henley Put your iPod/MP3 player/what-have-you on random and list the first 10 songs it plays! 1. Industry - The Modern 2. Tell Me Ma - Sham Rock 3. Dance in the Dark - Lady Gaga 4. Tomoe - Smile.dk 5. Perfect Enemy - t.A.T.u. 6. A Crippling Blow - The Killers 7. Won't Back Down - Tom Petty 8. Jet Drive - Atobe Keigo (Suwabe Junichi) 9. Love <3 Shine - DDR OST 10. Eyes Like Yours - Shakira What's one random thing you really like and one random thing you really dislike? I really like baby ducks. I really don't like cats. Are there any herbs that you haven't been able to lay hands on that I could send you? Um...no? If there are no "witchy" shops near you, is there anything I can pick up for you from Enchantments? Not that I know of... Are you OK with "special deliveries"? *waggles eyebrows* I don't think it's physically possible in my area What are some things you are OK with receiving gently used or homemade, and some things you absolutely do not want if they are gently used or homemade? I'm pretty open... I mean, don't send me gently used soap, of course but other than that... Haus of Gloi is offering custom perfumes - would you like one? What would your ideal blend be?I know exactly nothing about what goes well, so this would probably smell like a mess, but: Leather, Dragon's Blood, Frankincense and Labdnaum. There are absolutely no top notes in there, so no idea how mixing three base notes with one middle would even work... probably horrible. Any Bath, Body or nutritional type items you would love to try from a Natural and Organic food store (similar to Whole Foods) that you don't buy because they are a bit too pricey? I don't think I've ever been in a place like that to look... Ninjas or Pirates? Seafaring Ninjas Do you have any Fall or Halloween traditions? My mom really really really likes Halloween. The house gets transformed into a haunted house with new things added each year. My family members all haunt the house, and the kids have to go through to get their candy. We do a scare count and keep track of how many kids cried and how many ran away. The ones who cried but made it through get extra candy, of course. I have an extra room spray and 2 extra bath oils (one Cephalopod, one Exhibit Hall Fatigue) from Dragon*Con - would anybody like a decant? Nah, I don't do baths Name one movie you keep meaning to buy, but just never get around to getting? Swallowtail (Japanese film) I just can't seem to find it anymore... Any favorite Bath & Body Works scents/products? Not that I can think of... Songs that you keep meaning to buy but never get round to it? Nope! Movies that you love but forgot to put in your questionaire? I can't think of any others... OK, so those of you who said you wouldn't mind receiving (sneakily packaged!) beer or wine: Tell me of your taste preferences. Dry/sweet? Red/white? Lager/ale/porter/stout? Fruit? Spice? Hops? Sour (brettanomyces, etc)? Not a drinker, so none for me, thanks Are you a Disney fan or does even thinking about Disney make your head hurt? If you're into Disney, would you like something from the Happiest Place on Earth? No Disney, thanks Witchee, will you be gone from your normal mailing address at any point during the round? Nope Lush? Never tried them... I have a friend who is in love but since I don't like sweet or fruity smells I haven't seen anything of hers that intrigued me I live near a Mast General Store. It has lots of vintage-y toys, southern foods (jams, jellies, spices) and vintage candy. Is there anything I can get for you? My brain caught on vintage candy, but I think I'm just hungry Nothing I can think of Witchee, would you like it if I made you a "mix tape" of songs that I think you might like? And if so, would you prefer mp3 or CD format? That word brings me back to the 90s so much. Mp3 is best for me. dear witchee, would you, could you use an electric candle warmer? i'm talking something like this. I don't own any candles, so probably no Do you lust after some new socks/tights? I'm picky about socks, and I HATE tights. are there any of MeiLin's books (e-book or print) you'd be interested in? I...don't know who that is... Are you a gamer (of any sort - video, casual, tabletop) and are there any games you want? Total gamer. DS, PSP, PS3, D&D, PC and board games. My current wanted game is Guild Wars 2. I also like board games, I have a few but we do a game night every month so its always nice to have new stuff! Would you be interested in BPTP CANDY? I wan't aware BPTP did candy... Do you like coffee? If so, what kinds? Flavored, fancy, basic? Beans or ground? I'm not a coffee drinker. CUSTOM-Made Pottery?? yea or nay? coffee mugs, rustic or more elegant? a set of bowls? soap dish? bird feeder? something alltogether different? and lastly, good colors for glazes...? This sounds fascinating! I would be really worried about weight and breaking since I'm international though Do you have a forum buddy? Someone who knows you and/or your tastes well enough to answer questions on your behalf? No... T_T If you are on Livejournal, would you appreciate LJ stuff like paid time, custom userheads, stuff like that? If you are NOT on LJ but are on other sites that have similar paid-for services (Flickr, for example?) would you, and what are those sites/etc? I'm not really on LJ A question, witchees: if you are into tarot, what is your favorite card? Not too into tarot... And another question: would you like your own set of handmade rune stones or worry stones? No thanks Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, cider, or none of the above? Hot chocolate! Gum, hard candy, soft candy, or none of the above? No gum. Hard and soft depends on flavors. Chocolate and caramel good, fruits less so. Loose tea or tea bags? Do you need anything for your loose tea? (Filters, presses, etc.) Tea bags If you like tea, what kinds? Probably good on the tea front Do you do Goodreads or LibraryThing or a site like that? If so, can I see your to-read list, please? I don't have one... yet Zombies; Yay or Nay? Nooooooo! If you have cats, do they like catnip toys? If you have doggies, would they like a super-reinforced canvas toy with a squeaker in it? No pets If you have kids, what are they into? No kids! How do you feel about wearable knitted lace? Shawls, wraps, and the like? I'm not very into lace... Looking at the warehouse, I notice that our lovely Greenwoodtree is able to do chart readings and/or forecasts at a very reasonable rate. Is this something you would want? No thanks Candy Corn: yes, no? I'm debating attempting to make some. >.> No thanks WHAT MAKES YOU LAUGH YOUR ASS OFF!!! I love stupid science jokes (can you do that?) I think this: is about five times funnier than it has any right to be. I also love jokes with a note of randomness. I love Hitchhikers Guide and Neil Gamain makes me ROFL a lot. The end of this month I'm going to Scarefest, the big horror and paranormal con in Kentucky. Here's the link to the site. If I were your witch, is there anything you would like from there (skull jewelry, art prints from an artist that catch your eye, etc), or anyone whose autograph or photo or such you would dig? THERE IS A PARANORMAL CONVENTION IN KY AND NO ONE TOLD ME WHILE I LIVED THERE???? INSULTED! I have no idea what there... but...*HUFF!* You are meeting up with someone on a casual lunch/early afternoon thing. This person is someone you want to impress/look good for (for whatever reason, not necessarily romantic, and not necessarily for business either). What would you look like, given the contents of your wardrobe/etc? Probably my green military shirt-dress with black leggings, slightly heeled black boots and matching green military-esque hat. You are to be let loose in a clothing store of your choice, to pick a full outfit, down to the shoes, the accessories, etc. and things would be altered to fit you if needed. What store would that be, and what would you look like? Oh man, that's tough... I ... I honestly don't know... I can even choose a store! You open a box from the post office to reveal the 3 things you want most right now. What are they? (caveats: size doesn't matter, but they have to be tangible/buyable). Guild Wars 2, a fluffy stuffed nyanpire and a super amazing gaming laptop What is your holy grail "I'd kill to just have one drop in an imp" bpal scent? Either Mage or Black Rider depending on my mood. I have an imp of both but I ration them ridiculously. I will eventually get around to getting a bottle, but even that will be rationed Are there any existing Weenies that you have your eye on, but haven't gotten around to getting? The Lurid Library If you wear earrings, do you have pierced ears? My ears aren't pierced, bu I occasionally wear earrings My new job is at a consignment store where we have all kinds of designer brands for very reasonable prices. Are there designer clothes/purses/sunglasses that you desire/love? I don't really like any brand names I realize that we had a similar question in the ?aire, but I need you Witchees to list at least 5 items, each ranging $20 and under from Amazon.com or Walmart.com I honestly keep trying to answer this question... I am super ADD on amazon. I blame the "People who bought his also bought" list. In the meantime, let me know what you like to do on the Internet to kill time. Flash games? What are your daily websites/blog visits, or favorite YouTube videos? Find new music, read cracked.com or read things online usually. And what are your favourite characters from your fandoms? FFVII: Zack Fair followed by Sephiroth Star Ocean: Til the End of Time: Albel Nox Nyanpire: Date Masamunya followed by Nyanpire Basara: Date Masamune PoT: Atobe Keigo followed by Fuji Syuusuke Hitman Reborn: Xanxus followed by Hibari My Little Pony... Cute or meh? I liked the original when I was little, so the new one is vaguely insulting to me. Lip balm - tube or tin? Uh...tube? Would you like to receive a journal or sketchbook? How about other pretty paper goods like post-its, notepads, bookmarks, letter paper/envelopes? That could be nice Are you interested in audiobooks? If so, any specific titles? No thanks, I like reading my words Bar soaps with some scrubby bits, yes or no? I rarely use bar soap, but scrubby bits sounds funny! Do you need any small electronic gadgets like flash drives and the like? Not that I can think of! Would you like a pair of knitted socks? No thanks Do you have any use for knitted dishcloths, facecloths, etc, especially if they were fandom related? I don't really use dish or facecloths, so not likely Do you subscribe to any sample boxes, and if so, which ones? Would you like to receive some samples? I'm not entirely sure what that is... Do you have a problem with nudes??? If not, do you prefer male or female? I'm ambivalent toward nudes Are there any other e-tailers you're desperately wanting to try? if so, any specific items/scents/etc? Um...not that I can think of... I don't do a lot of etailing because of shipping costs to where I am, so I don't know much about them ThinkGeek: anything interesting to you on there? My wishlist is at the top! What's one thing you want, right now, that you're having difficulty finding? I can't for the life of me find The Red Rider (or White Rider) in swaps...does that count? Who here is going to be picking up JK Rowling's new book on Thursday? ...She has a new book? Favorite and least favorite baked goods? I like cookies, I don't like anything with nuts or fruit. What size T-Shirt do you wear (standard AND babydoll)? Depends on the country, generally I just go with a medium in the US (for both). I found a fantastic little shop while traveling that had unusual jellies and jams. Would you be interested in trying something like Georgia Moonshine Jelly or TOE Jam (each letter stands for some kind of fruit, I don't remember which ones) or something similar? How about homemade jam in general? I'm not big on jams generally Would you be interested in homemade herbal remedies and tinctures? No thank you What's a new company to you that you most want to try a product from or what would be a new product to you that you most want to try (make-up, perfume, or bath/body)? I have no idea... I have purposely avoided looking at the other smellies companies since I want to keep my obsession manageable If you like necklaces, what are some symbols or images that you would love to have a necklace depict? (ex. spiders, skulls, hearts...?) Dragons, phoenix, feathers, spirals, wolves, hawks. Owls? I have not yet taken my OWLS but I am studying hard and should pass them with flying colors. In other news, I don't have any particular affection for owls as a bird. Do any of Villainness' Soap Box exclusive scents interest you, especially any of the Smooches/Whippeds? I haven't looked Puddin' just put a shitton of old Lunacy shirts on the BPTP Etsy! Any ones interest you? Probably not Witchee, do you want anything from the Haunt update coming up on 10/3? I know it might be too early to say, but if you could look at the preview on the night of 10/2 and let me know if you want anything... What's Haunt? Gardening? I live in a shoebox surrounded by concrete. Do you use or would like to try loose eyeshadow pigments? I don't wear make-up so I wouldn't have the slightest idea what to do with them Is there anything you might want from the latest update (Lab or TP)? Witch's Dance looked like it might be a possibility, but not really

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September 17, 2012

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switch witch help - fall 2012

wishlists: amazon: http://amzn.com/w/1IXHS1IHZR3CI etsy: http://www.etsy.com/people/joyfulgirl26/favorites?ref=si_fav Do you like s'mores and s'mores-flavored things? uh, so yes: i love s'mores, as long as they are gelatin free. Would you enjoy receiving cute but useful items like colorful kitchen utensils/gadgets, or bento supplies? (boxes, chopsticks, accessories, etc?) What about things like spice mixes (homemade, or Penzey's for example)? yes yes and yes. my kitchen rug and towels are lime green with black accents. and i LOVE any and all spice - EXCEPT carraway/rye/fennel flavors. they will ruin anything for me. What's the neatest freebie you've gotten? It can be cool or thoughtful or just totally unexpected, and not limited to BPALdom. i've been to burning man 3 times, so this question is VERY hard for me to answer (BM is a gift economy). i got a really neat scrabble tile pendant from burning man this year that i really love. it has a picture of the man on one side and the letter L on the other side (my first name is liz). Do you like cute, seasonal or fluffy PJ bottoms? Like they sell at Target, Old Navy (they have had cute Halloween ones!) If so, what size do you wear? i love PJ bottoms, but i like the more scrubs-fabric type ones than the fluffy ones. i wear either a small or a medium, depending on the brand and store. What kind of chocolate do you like? Nuts, no nuts, white,dark, etc? dark! no nuts! fruit and other flavorings (sea salt!) are fine, but nuts weird me out in my chocolate. Are home made foods acceptable or does the idea of eating strange mailed food disturb you? totally love home made foods...just no meat, poultry, fish or gelatin (including, unfortunately, real lard for pie crusts). plz and thx. I just gave you $20 and sent you into a "has everything" store ala Walmart and told you that you have to come out having spent it all, and none of it on anything you need. What would you buy? Be as specific as possible! eyeliner, eyeshadow, maybe a cute necklace. oh and a brownie. cause i love brownies. What kind of cuisines do you like? (I mentioned this in my ?aire but curious what my witch may like)And, what are your favorite restaurants? greek, thai, indian, japanese, creative vegetarian comfort food. chain restaurants i like: carrabba's, cheesecake factory, red robin (mmm, veggie burgers), PF changs, noodles and co. I'm from Canada - is there anything specifically a witchee might like that is only available here? maple flavored things are good! What are your "fandoms" and would you like a t-shirt from TeeFury if an appropriate one came up? i am obsessed with star trek, all flavors, but i have a deep and abiding love and respect for katherine janeway from voyager. my captain! also, sailor moon, anything and everything neil gaiman, Do you have an eReader and if so which one? i have an old school kindle. love it. Do you like candles, or tart burners, or something? If so, what's your favorite scent to burn? i love candles and i have two oil burners. i love berry, citrus, greenery and vanilla-y scents, although i will burn pretty candles of any scent (or unscented). Marzipan? yah, def Would you be interested in washable/reusable muslin “paper” towels (basically muslin squares hemmed around the edge)? Maybe in some sort of box to put on your kitchen or bathroom counter? i dig that idea. reusable is good. Do you drink alcohol and if so, would you be OK with your witch sending you homemade infused vodka? Also, does your state allow alcohol to be shipped through the mail? i love me some vodka. i do not know if indiana has specific laws on this. i will have to investigate. If you get me (or a fellow Aussie, if there are any playing this round) as a witch or witch's minion, would you like to try some Australian specialties, such as TimTams (delicious chocolately cookies), Caramello Koalas (koala shaped chocolates filled with gloopy caramel), Australian native spices or anything like that? um, i am 100% on board with anything and everything aussie! If your witch is a knitter, crocheter or sewer, is there a particular type of garment you would love to receive (hat, scarf, wrap, cowl, socks, fingerless gloves, arm warmers etc)? oh, i am quite a knitter myself...i have quite a knack for knitting myself whatever goodies i want, so i'll pass on this one. Is there anyone else in your house (kids, pets, partner) that would really appreciate a small gift being included for them in the switchwitchy haul so they don't feel left out? my sweetie loves dark chocolate and botan rice candy. my kitty loves anything catnip. Since it's been mentioned several times, and I've also offered to nacho witch some, would you you like to receive wild rice and or maple syrup? I promise to include recipe ideas with the wild rice. yes and yes! I have 5 bushels of tomatoes sitting in the kitchen right now that are supposed to turn into red sauce tomorrow, so would anyone like a basic red sauce (spaghetti sauce) to make its way to them? absolutely! How would you feel about a taste of (insert witch location here) box? love this idea! Last year, my wonderful witch Alethia adopted a bat for me from batworld.org, a bat rescue and sanctuary. Bat's World Would you be interested in having a bat adopted in your name? aww, sure! i'm a huge animal lover...what a sweet idea. Some of your favorite artists? Classic and modern? i love monet, escher, picasso, klimt, alex grey (LOVE his work on tool albums)...doing a swap with empresspixie got me interested in mucha as well...so pretty! If you could have an image or certain subject painted for you on any type of "canvas" (on a box, on paper, on a canvas, and so on) - could you point your witch to some of these images? i love pictures of trees. branches, leaves, birds in them...all trees basically. also anything star trek (see above) or BPAL related (my oil storage box has the BPAL double cross/infinity symbol on it) Is there a GC scent that's been on your list for ages but keeps falling off the bottom of your order because of the LEs? anne bonny, goblin and bordello spring to mind. also i can always use backups of nocnitsa, white rabbit, cleric and snake oil! Nail Polishes? i have the nice ladies at the salon shellac my nails for me every few weeks, so i'm good on nail polish. Stuffed things: yea or nay? gonna go with nay. i start feeling obligated to them and they just take up space. Mix-in-a-jar? How to you feel about cookie or cake or soup mixes that come in jars and you just add, like, an egg or water or what have you? oh yes...all about it! Would you be interested in beer, wine, or other specialty beverages from your Witch's area? i lurve red wine...cab sav = Are there any crafts/skills you've wanted to learn but haven't gotten around to? And if so, would you be interested in supplies and tutorials? i need to get better at crochet. all i've done is edging on sweaters. i'd also be interested in beading and resin work. and yes, supplies and tutorials are welcome! Who here would be happy to get a lil' sumthin sumthin from Adagio Teas? i like tea. berry flavors, greens and decaf blends especially. Do you Ravelry? And if so, what's your handle over there? Would you be interested in gift patterns from your queue? yes/joyfulgirl26/hell yah! I live near this very cool Retro store (you can order online too) - are there things from it that would make you squee if your witch sent them? not super into retro - although i do like candy! Who likes Pumpkin Spice Hershey Kisses? wow, i can't say as i've tried them! i like pumpkin and chocolate though. What does your kitchen look like? Colors/style? dark wood cabinets with brushed aluminum handles. black appliances. dark wood floors. granite-look countertops (black/brown/pink/tan). dark wood pub table. bright/lime green towels and rug. bright green/red/blue rug under the table. silver placemats. black candle holders and white taper candles on the table. kind of a mish-mash, but also bright and modern looking. Witchee, what are your favorite quotes? "Believe nothing, no matter where you read it or who has said it, not even if I have said it, unless it agrees with your own reason and your own common sense." – Buddha "Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did so. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover." – Mark Twain Put your iPod/MP3 player/what-have-you on random and list the first 10 songs it plays! (disclaimer: my music library is a mess, so i disliked this exercise, lol) gratitude - ani difranco sexy boy - air policy of truth - depeche mode julie with - brian eno when the world is running down - the police pushit - tool america - simon and garfunkel life in technicolor - coldplay better off dead - ice cube untitled 1 - sigur ros What's one random thing you really like and one random thing you really dislike? like: sex (...hey, it was the first thing i thought of!) dislike: breaking a nail Are there any herbs that you haven't been able to lay hands on that I could send you? There's an herbal shop I really like here in NYC called Flower Power that has quite a wide selection. nope, thank you! If there are no "witchy" shops near you, is there anything I can pick up for you from Enchantments? oh wow, they're expensive, but the carved candles are amazing! i love the descriptions for house blessing, solar blast and bast. Are you OK with "special deliveries"?/Is the address in your questionnaire the best place to reach you for said deliveries?/If the delivery requires a phone number (as say, some florists do) would you be OK with that information being tracked down by your Witch or asked of you anonymously? sure/yes/yes Do you have any Fall or Halloween traditions? nope. i start knitting for christmas presents. that's about it. Ninjas or Pirates? pirates. arrr. I have an extra room spray and 2 extra bath oils (one Cephalopod, one Exhibit Hall Fatigue) from Dragon*Con - would anybody like a decant? yah, def! What are some things you are OK with receiving gently used or homemade, and some things you absolutely do not want if they are gently used or homemade? i am totally a-ok with things like craft supplies, home goods, etc. that are gently used (yay goodwill!). homemade...the sky is the limit! i love any and all homemade/handmade stuff. I live near a Mast General Store. It has lots of vintage-y toys, southern foods (jams, jellies, spices) and vintage candy. Is there anything I can get for you? anything edible is good. toys - in my experience - just collect dust. Witchee, would you like it if I made you a "mix tape" of songs that I think you might like? And if so, would you prefer mp3 or CD format? yeah def! just no violent rap music or country, plz and thx! I know it is totally the wrong season (for most of us), but do you like/have space to garden? If so, what do you like to grow? i do not have space to garden. i wish i did. I'm about to be near a Lush store next week, is there anything you might like from there? omg omg omg. handy gurugu is my most favorite hand cream of all time, and i am nowhere NEAR a lush store, so i would LOVE to get some of this. i am also generally a lover of bath bombs, body scrubs, massage bars, body butters, lotions...all things lush really! (i will add that i got a jar of "charity pot" and really disliked the smell, but other than that i've never smelled anything i didn't love from lush.) Songs that you keep meaning to buy but never get round to it? i think ani difranco has a new album that i haven't picked up yet... Movies that you love but forgot to put in your questionaire?/Name one movie you keep meaning to buy, but just never get around to getting? v for vendetta Any favorite Bath & Body Works scents/products? not a big b&bw fan. Haus of Gloi is offering custom perfumes - would you like one? What would your ideal blend be? i have no experience with this company. i'd give it a shot though. woodsmoke, mahogany and clove sounds delightful. i'm apparently in an autumn mood today. Any Bath, Body or nutritional type items you would love to try from a Natural and Organic food store (similar to Whole Foods) that you don't buy because they are a bit too pricey? flax seed oil/vegetarian omega 3 oil. i like to put it in my smoothies but i never remember to get any. Are you a Disney fan or does even thinking about Disney make your head hurt? If you're into Disney, would you like something from the Happiest Place on Earth ? i'm a fan of jasmine from aladdin, but i have a soft spot for ariel too. my sweetie is OBSESSED with tinkerbell (which is hilarious, cause he's 6'3" and 250lbs, bald head, tattoos, nose ring, etc....then he loves fairies, rofl). we went to disneyworld last year and had a grand time. Do you lust after some new socks/tights? oh yes, oh yes! but i am kind of specific and picky. i like knit knee highs, over the knees, legwarmers and tights. but i REALLY dislike traditional nylons (even incute colors or interesting patterns) and sheer tights. fishnets (and interesting variations on the fishnet theme) are freaking awesome and i can never have enough. and i love neutrals (grey, black and brown) and jewel tones (specifically blues and greens). Are you a gamer (of any sort - video, casual, tabletop) and are there any games you want? i used to be a huge playstation/xbox person (mostly RPGs, FF7, FF9, chrono cross, fable, etc.)...then i was a huge WoW person. now i don't really do much computer gaming. i play scrabble sometimes, and the occasional board or card game with friends. i recently played cards against humanity and LOVED it. it's on my amazon wishlist. Would you be interested in BPTP CANDY? omg. duh. Do you like coffee? If so, what kinds? Flavored, fancy, basic? Beans or ground? i do love coffee of all shapes and sizes, but i really love well done dark roasts a few select flavors (vanilla and caramel both come to mind) . i dislike starbucks (it tastes burnt to me, boo), but i love seattles best, dunkin donuts, even mcdonalds is pretty yummy. i do have a keurig at home, so if you're wanting to send me coffee, k-cups are the way to go. i love green mountain's k-cups. Would a Starbucks gift card make you happy or do you prefer your local place? starbucks is cool with me. even though i'm not a huge fan of their coffee, i love their chai and hot chocolate-y drinks in the fall and winter and they have good snacks. CUSTOM-Made Pottery?? yea or nay? coffee mugs, rustic or more elegant? a set of bowls? soap dish? bird feeder? something alltogether different? and lastly, good colors for glazes...? oh man, i LOVE this idea but i am swimming in more mugs than i know what to do with. and i'm pretty set on all the dishes and bowls i need...so no, unfortunately, not right now. Do you have a forum buddy? Someone who knows you and/or your tastes well enough to answer questions on your behalf? hrm...not sure. i feel like glambie is a pretty good buddy of mine (she's so freaking awesome). reallyzeb is a friend of mine on LJ, so she knows the inner workings of my sick brain a bit. also my childfree swap buddy earlier this year was empresspixie, so she knows a bit about me from that. If you are on Livejournal, would you appreciate LJ stuff like paid time, custom userheads, stuff like that? If you are NOT on LJ but are on other sites that have similar paid-for services (Flickr, for example?) would you, and what are those sites/etc? yeah, paid LJ time would be wonderful! A question, witchees: if you are into tarot, what is your favorite card? i do not know anything about tarot, although i'd be interested to learn someday. And another question: would you like your own set of handmade rune stones or worry stones? sure! Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, cider, or none of the above? wow, that's a tough call. i only drink coffee in the morning. in the evening, i could be torn between tea, hot choc, cider and decaf...depending on the type of day i'm having/time of year/what i've been eating, etc. i keep a large stash of green and herbal teas, as well as hot chocolate at home. Gum, hard candy, soft candy, or none of the above? i like ice breakers lemon cube gum. it is my absolute favorite. i also love soft candies (airheads freaking rule) but i have to be careful cause lots of them have gelatin. i like hard candy but i have sensitive teeth so sometimes that gets painful. Loose tea or tea bags? Do you need anything for your loose tea? (Filters, presses, etc. i prefer bags for the sake of clean-up, but i do have the means to make loose leaf tea if you come across something really spectacular. i don't think i have need for any tea accessories right now.

joyfulgirl

September 16, 2012

Stalking Feet

Q&A Switch Witch Fall 2012

Do you like s'mores and s'mores-flavored things? I like s'mores, as long as they involve a campfire. Or at least a real fire, preferably outdoors. So probably "no" to s'more-flavored things. Would you enjoy receiving cute but useful items like colorful kitchen utensils/gadgets, or bento supplies? (boxes, chopsticks, accessories, etc?) What about things like spice mixes (homemade, or Penzey's for example)? Any of those would be welcome, even though I probably don't need any! Kitchen supply stores are always fun, and my Witch will find that Penzey's is listed under "favorite stores" on my questionnaire. What's the neatest freebie you've gotten? It can be cool or thoughtful or just totally unexpected, and not limited to BPALdom. One time I received an order of hand-dyed silk scarves and bellydance veils from a vendor, and there was an extra pair of of half-circle veils in the package. I e-mailed her about the veils that had managed to sneak into my order, and was told that they were a freebie. A very generous freebie, I might add. Do you like cute, seasonal or fluffy PJ bottoms? Like they sell at Target, Old Navy (they have had cute Halloween ones!) If so, what size do you wear? No. Part of the reason is generational, and part of it is that I'm plus-size so the vast majority of those wouldn't fit me, anyway. What kind of chocolate do you like? Nuts, no nuts, white, dark, etc? Dark chocolate! I will also consume milk chocolate and white chocolate (as long as said white chocolate is the real thing & high quality). I generally don't like nuts in chocolates, except peanuts or macadamia nuts. Almonds are OK, but I don't care for walnuts, except in See's Mincemeat Creams. I live near a Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, and Penzeys! What does your little heart desire from any or all of these places? From Whole Foods, Bequet Caramels' Green Apple or Celtic Sea Salt flavors. They have some cheeses that I like, but I doubt the cheese would survive being shipped (especially to Florida with the current temperatures). From Penzey's, just about anything. I'd like to try their chili mixes, and some of the other unusual spices such as Aleppo pepper might also be interesting. I don't have any particular wishes for Trader Joe's stuff since I don't get there often enough to know their stock well (and it is always changing, anyway) - just no wasabi peas, please. Wasabi tastes like horseradish, which I loathe. Are home made foods acceptable or does the idea of eating strange mailed food disturb you? This is a "maybe". I might be a little picky about such things. Again, it would have to be fairly sturdy stuff to survive the temperatures here during shipping. I just gave you $20 and sent you into a "has everything" store ala Walmart and told you that you have to come out having spent it all, and none of it on anything you need. What would you buy? Be as specific as possible! Probably some magazines and a couple of candy bars. Or as someone else suggested, I might fall for some gel pens or other stuff from the office/school supply aisle. What kind of cuisines do you like? (I mentioned this in my ?aire but curious what my witch may like) My favorite cuisines are Thai, Chinese, French, Mexican, and barbeque. And, what are your favorite restaurants? La Coupole in Paris; Wild Ginger in Seattle; Jaleo in Washington, DC (or pretty much any restaurant by Jose Andres); Tomasita's in Santa Fe; The Fort in Morrison, CO; Hitching Post II in Buellton, CA; Slow-n-Low Barbeque in Cocoa Beach, FL; Vita's in Lopez, WA. For chain restaurants: California Pizza Kitchen, Chipotle, Qdoba. I'm from Canada - is there anything specifically a witchee might like that is only available here? Perhaps a bar of Mackintosh's Creamy Toffee, but I'm sort of afraid of what it might do to my teeth! What are your "fandoms" and would you like a t-shirt from TeeFury if an appropriate one came up? None, so no, thank you. Do you have an eReader and if so which one? I have the Kindle app on my iPad, but I save it for things that are only available in e-book form, or very much cheaper in e-book than printed form. I generally don't like trying to read things on a screen. Do you like candles, or tart burners, or something? If so, what's your favorite scent to burn? I like them, but already have a large stash of candles and tarts that I'm not using up. I usually like fruity scents the best, if I have to generalize (but that doesn't mean that floral or foody are out of the question). If you get me (or a fellow Aussie, if there are any playing this round) as a witch or witch's minion, would you like to try some Australian specialties, such as TimTams (delicious chocolately cookies), Caramello Koalas (koala shaped chocolates filled with gloopy caramel), Australian native spices or anything like that? The Caramello Koalas sound interesting, and I might be interested in the Australian native spices (based on Arlith's recommendation) if they came with directions for how they're used. I've had the Pepperidge Farm TimTams and didn't like them. The original Aussie version would have to be a significant improvement to make the shipping worthwhile. If your witch is a knitter, crocheter or sewer, is there a particular type of garment you would love to receive (hat, scarf, wrap, cowl, socks, fingerless gloves, arm warmers etc)? Above all, not scratchy! I would prefer not to receive socks (a little bit choosy about them, and my large calves usually rule out knee-hi socks), or hats (I hate getting hat hair). However, a knitted headband to keep my ears warm would be nice (not all my hair ends up flattened!). A scarf, wrap, arm warmers, or fingerless gloves would also be nice. Is there anyone else in your house (kids, pets, partner) that would really appreciate a small gift being included for them in the switchwitchy haul so they don't feel left out? No kids, pets, partner, or roommates, and the resident geckos and anoles in the garage are quite happy with what they already have. So no, thank you. Marzipan? Yes, in moderate amounts. I do like the See's marzipan; after all, it is covered in dark chocolate! Would you be interested in washable/reusable muslin "paper" towels (basically muslin squares hemmed around the edge)? Maybe in some sort of box to put on your kitchen or bathroom counter? Probably not. Do you drink alcohol and if so, would you be OK with your witch sending you homemade infused vodka? Also, does your state allow alcohol to be shipped through the mail (for example, PA doesn't). I doubt I'd drink the infused vodka, and I think it's illegal to get it shipped to me here, anyway. Since it's been mentioned several times, and I've also offered to nacho witch some, would you you like to receive wild rice and or maple syrup? I promise to include recipe ideas with the wild rice. Absolutely, positively, YES!!! (to either or both) I have 5 bushels of tomatoes sitting in the kitchen right now that are supposed to turn into red sauce tomorrow, so would anyone like a basic red sauce (spaghetti sauce) to make its way to them? Yes. How would you feel about a taste of (insert witch location here) box? Intrigued (that's a "yes, please"). Last year, my wonderful witch Alethia adopted a bat for me from batworld.org, a bat rescue and sanctuary. Bat's World. Would you be interested in having a bat adopted in your name? Yes, of course! Some of your favorite artists? Classic and modern? I usually like Impressionists, especially Monet and Renior from the "founding fathers". I have a couple of paintings by Deborah Gold, a contemporary painter who does a lot of Impressionist paintings (my two are both Impressionist landscapes). I like Mark Rothko's "color field" paintings. I have to admit a weakness for Lawrence Alma-Tadema's paintings. Plus I am fascinated by Salvador Dali's painting of The Last Supper that is in the National Gallery in Washington, DC, although I don't necessarily like all of his work. I like early Renaissance paintings (think Giotto & similar) plus a fair number of Pre-Raphaelite works. If you could have an image or certain subject painted for you on any type of "canvas" (on a box, on paper, on a canvas, and so on) - could you point your witch to some of these images? There are applicable links and information in some of the other questions about art & paintings. I also like "mythic" landscapes, seascapes, castles, and so on. Also some space pictures - some of the ones from the Hubble space telescope are really cool. And I almost forgot the aurora borealis (northern lights)! Aurora australis is also good, there just aren't nearly as many pictures out there of the southern lights. I also forgot Celtic knots and the Newgrange triple spiral! Is there a GC scent that's been on your list for ages but keeps falling off the bottom of your order because of the LEs? I can't think of any offhand. Which is not to say that there aren't any, I just don't remember which ones they are. I've been getting into indie nail polish brands recently. What's your favorite indie brand of nail polish? Or what's your favorite mainstream brand of nail polish? Or are you not big on polish? I like nail polish colors, but I never get around to wearing it because I'm such a klutz at applying it and tend to chip it right away. That said, Zoya has some intriguing colors and I always check out the OPI rack when I go to Sephora. Stuffed things: yea or nay? Probably nay. I've reached the point where I mostly consider them clutter. mix-in-a-jar? How to you feel about cookie or cake or soup mixes that come in jars and you just add, like, an egg or water or what have you? This is a "maybe yes", but I almost never cook, so the chances are good that they wouldn't get used in a timely manner. I live near this very cool Retro store (you can order online too) - are there things from it that would make you squee if your witch sent them? I haven't had a chance to look at the website yet, but the answer for now is "probably not" since Retro generally doesn't appeal to me. Would you be interested in beer, wine, or other specialty beverages from your Witch's area? Beer, no (unless I were to use it in cooking, which would be a waste). I don't like to drink beer. Wine probably. Other specialty beverages, perhaps. I like the idea of mead, but I don't seem to like it when I actually meet some. And then there's the problems with trying to ship alcoholic beverages, which I wouldn't want to wish upon my Witch. Are there any crafts/skills you've wanted to learn but haven't gotten around to? And if so, would you be interested in supplies and tutorials? Yes, there are some, but I usually prefer to take classes rather than go it alone. Who here would be happy to get a lil' sumthin sumthin from Adagio Teas? --> http://www.adagio.com I've been meaning to place an order with Adagio. The ones that have caught my eye are primarily the fruit-flavored ones such as mango, guanabana, passionfruit, currant, etc. White teas would also be interesting; black and green teas are fine, too. Do you Ravelry? And if so, what's your handle over there? Would you be interested in gift patterns from your queue? I don't Ravel, since I don't knit or crochet. Who likes Pumpkin Spice Hershey Kisses? I think I do, but I'd have to locate some and doublecheck! What does your kitchen look like? Colors/style? Looks like a disaster zone. Colors: forest green with some sunflower yellow and true red. I've allowed a few decorative French-country-style roosters to take up residence. Witchee, what are your favorite quotes? Be carefule what you ask for, you might get it. All shall be well, and All manner of thing shall be well. (Dame Julian of Norwich, but also used by T. S. Eliot in The Four Quartets) We shall not cease from exploration And the end of all our exploring Will be to arrive where we started And know the place for the first time. (T. S. Eliot, The Four Quartets) Put your iPod/MP3 player/what-have-you on random and list the first 10 songs it plays! 1) Montsegur: La Tragedie Cathare; Lonc Tems Ai – Lo Ferm Vole, (La Nef) 2) Carmen, Act 1; Mon Officiere , C'etait Une Querelle (Bizet, Maria Callas) 3) La Gloire de Byzance, Trois Sticheresdes Grandes Vepres de l'Annonciation de la Mere de Dieu (Choeur Byzantin de Grece) 4) The Album I;, Choukrane (Alabina) 5) The Album II, Baile Maria (Alabina) 6) Xou Da Xusa 3, Bombom (Xuxa) 7) Musique de la Grece Antique, Anonymi Bellermann (Atrium Musica de Madrid) 8) Cantus Buranus: Das Orgelwerk; Fuga Super: "Ingordin et Ingordan" (Corvus Corax) 9) Piano Concerto No. 21 in C Major, K.467: III Allegro Vivace (Mozart) 10) Wagner: An introduction to Der Ring des Nibelungen by Deryck Cooke (with musical examples), 30. One last central symbol (Ex. 150-7) [this last one was immediately followed by a track from Act II of the Solti/Vienna Philharmonic version of Gotterdammerung, but we'll quit here] What's one random thing you really like and one random thing you really dislike? Random really like: cool, crisp fall mornings. Random really dislike: Having my motives misconstrued. Doing something intended to be kind, helpful, considerate, etc., and then getting reamed by someone for my supposed bad motive, disregard for others, lack of caring, or generally hatefulness for doing or saying whatever it was. Are there any herbs that you haven't been able to lay hands on that I could send you? There's an herbal shop I really like here in NYC called Flower Power that has quite a wide selection. Can't think of any off-hand.. If there are no "witchy" shops near you, is there anything I can pick up for you from Enchantments? Again, can't think of anything off-hand. Hey Witchee! I want to send you a delivery. It could be cupcakes from a local bakery, it could be a singing hugging bear-a-gram, it could be a bouquet of flowers. But it will be something that you need to be there to receive. a) Are you OK with "special deliveries"? *waggles eyebrows* No, absolutely not. I'm not home much, and when I am I don't appreciate having my privacy invaded. Sometimes it would be an outright imposition, say if I was trying to get to sleep at noon because I have to go in to work at 8:00 pm to work a rocket launch scheduled for 3:00 am. What are some things you are OK with receiving gently used or homemade, and some things you absolutely do not want if they are gently used or homemade? That depends very much on the item. Homemade art or craft items are fine. See my answers to some of the other questions for more cases. I live near a Mast General Store. It has lots of vintage-y toys, southern foods (jams, jellies, spices) and vintage candy. Is there anything I can get for you? Not familiar with it, so I can't really say. Do you have any Fall or Halloween traditions? No, not really. Ninjas or Pirates? Either, neither, no preference. I have an extra room spray and 2 extra bath oils (one Cephalopod, one Exhibit Hall Fatigue) from Dragon*Con - would anybody like a decant? That might be interesting. Witchee, would you like it if I made you a "mix tape" of songs that I think you might like? And if so, would you prefer mp3 or CD format? Probably not. I know it is totally the wrong season (for most of us), but do you like/have space to garden? If so, what do you like to grow? I haven't been gardening. Fortunately,.the rosemary bushes and birds of paradise in my yard seem to thrive on neglect. Tell me of your taste preferences. Dry/sweet? Red/white? Lager/ale/porter/stout? Fruit? Spice? Hops? Sour (brettanomyces, etc)? Not mouth-puckeringly dry, but not too sweet, either (unless it's flat-out intended to be a dessert wine), although I do like vintage port. I usually choose red wine, although I also drink white wine occasionally. I had an excellent glass of Chateau St Michelle's Eroica recently. I don't like beer. are there any if MeiLin's books (e-book or print) you'd be interested in? Between past swaps and her Kickstarter, I think I already have most of them. I'm about to be near a Lush store next week, is there anything you might like from there? None of the Lush products has ever grabbed my interest. Songs that you keep meaning to buy but never get round to it? I have some CDs on my amazon.com wishlist - may list some of those here later. Individual songs, no. Movies that you love but forgot to put in your questionaire? None. Name one movie you keep meaning to buy, but just never get around to getting? 2001: A Space Odyssey. Queen Kelly. Duck Soup. Rocky Horror Picture Show. OK, so that's more than one. Any favorite Bath & Body Works scents/products? No, not really.. Haus of Gloi is offering custom perfumes - would you like one? What would your ideal blend be? Not really, I haven't had a hankering for a particular type of custom perfume, and I have enough perfume on hand to last me several lifetimes. Any Bath, Body or nutritional type items you would love to try from a Natural and Organic food store (similar to Whole Foods) that you don't buy because they are a bit too pricey? I'm usually not afraid to treat myself if I really want it, so no, thank you. Witchee, will you be gone from your normal mailing address at any point during the round? Yes, October 8-12. But packages are held at my post office box if they're coming USPS. Are you a Disney fan or does even thinking about Disney make your head hurt? If you're into Disney, would you like something from the Happiest Place on Earth ? I live an hour and a half from Disneyworld and still have one day left on a pass from earlier this year. Plus I'm not that big a fan of Disney stuff. dear witchee, would you, could you use an electric candle warmer? i'm talking something like this. I already have one, thank you. Do you lust after some new socks/tights? No, not really. I have the same issue that some others have mentioned - I'm plus-size, so most knee socks don't fit me and plus-size tights aren't all that common. I tend to be rather picky about my socks and tights.

IridiumFlash

September 16, 2012

Fright's Blog

2012 Fall Switch Witch Questions

Do you like s'mores and s'mores-flavored things?: sorta What's the neatest freebie you've gotten? It can be cool or thoughtful or just totally unexpected, and not limited to BPALdom.: I was frimped am emtire bar of Sugar Skull soap Would you enjoy receiving cute but useful items like colorful kitchen utensils/gadgets, or bento supplies? (boxes, chopsticks, accessories, etc?) What about things like spice mixes (homemade, or Penzey's for example): yes, but no chopsticks or bento box stuff Do you like cute, seasonal or fluffy PJ bottoms? Like they sell at Target, Old Navy (they have had cute Halloween ones!) If so, what size do you wear?: I do! XL - XXL What kind of chocolate do you like? Nuts, no nuts, white,dark, etc?: I actually don't love chocolate, but when I eat it, I prefer nuts, and dark chocolate. I do love Ritter chocolate, though. I live near a Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, and Penzeys! What does your little heart desire from any or all of these places? I'm not sure! Are home made foods acceptable or does the idea of eating strange mailed food disturb you?: This is ok. I just gave you $20 and sent you into a "has everything" store ala Walmart and told you that you have to come out having spent it all, and none of it on anything you need. What would you buy? Be as specific as possible! : Foot repair cream, a ritter chocolate with hazelnuts bar, hair ties, and a lip gloss. What kind of cuisines do you like? (I mentioned this in my ?aire but curious what my witch may like)And, what are your favorite restaurants? Mexican, Italian. Olive Garden, IHOP, Texas Roadhouse, I'm from Canada - is there anything specifically a witchee might like that is only available here? : Maple syrup. what are your "fandoms" and would you like a t-shirt from TeeFury if an appropriate one came up?: Poe, Nightmare Before Christmas, zombies, werewolves, Where the Wild Things are, Beetlejuice, some Lovecraft, some Harry Potter, True Blood, Charlie Brown, Do you have an eReader and if so which one? I use my husband's Nook. Do you like candles, or tart burners, or something? If so, what's your favorite scent to burn?: I do, but I don't use them often, because I have a toddler. But; when I do burn them, I prefer autumny scents. Marzipan: nope Muslin reusable squares: Sure Do you drink alcohol and if so, would you be OK with your witch sending you homemade infused vodka? Also, does your state allow alcohol to be shipped through the mail (for example, PA doesn't): I don't know if my state allows it, and I'm breastfeeding anyway, so... probably better to not! Is there anyone else in your house (kids, pets, partner) that would really appreciate a small gift being included for them in the switchwitchy haul so they don't feel left out?: My partner doesn't have a preference, I don't think. Though; all candy and food goodies do get shared with him, unless specified otherwise. My littles are pretty little, so I don't think they'd really notice, but if you would like to include them, feel free. My cats; I'm sure, would appreciate the beloved catnip, or a toy, or something. If your witch is a knitter, crocheter or sewer, is there a particular type of garment you would love to receive (hat, scarf, wrap, cowl, socks, fingerless gloves, arm warmers etc)?: I love knitted/crocheted things. I don't go much for fingerless gloves, or arm warmers. I do NOT like hats, at all. They make my head feel too warm. Wraps, and scarves, are wonderful. Bear in mind; I live in the desert though. Blankets are ALWAYS used, though. If you get me (or a fellow Aussie, if there are any playing this round) as a witch or witch's minion, would you like to try some Australian specialties, such as TimTams (delicious chocolately cookies), Caramello Koalas (koala shaped chocolates filled with gloopy caramel), Australian native spices or anything like that?: I've never had a TimTam! That would be nice to try. Or Caramello Koalas! Since it's been mentioned several times, and I've also offered to nacho witch some, would you you like to receive wild rice and or maple syrup? I promise to include recipe ideas with the wild rice. I have 5 bushels of tomatoes sitting in the kitchen right now that are supposed to turn into red sauce tomorrow, so would anyone like a basic red sauce (spaghetti sauce) to make its way to them? Would you be interested in having a bat adopted in your name?: YES How would you feel about a taste of (insert witch location here) box?: Sure! Some of your favorite artists? Classic and modern?: Uh. I'm not into art a whole lot. If you could have an image or certain subject painted for you on any type of "canvas" (on a box, on paper, on a canvas, and so on) - could you point your witch to some of these images?: not really me, thanks. Is there a GC scent that's been on your list for ages but keeps falling off the bottom of your order because of the LEs? : Ozymandias! I've been getting into indie nail polish brands recently. What's your favorite indie brand of nail polish? Or what's your favorite mainstream brand of nail polish? Or are you not big on polish?: I don't really do nail polish, either. Stuffed things: yea or nay?: Yay! New Question: mix-in-a-jar? How to you feel about cookie or cake or soup mixes that come in jars and you just add, like, an egg or water or what have you? : YAY! Would you be interested in beer, wine, or other specialty beverages from your Witch's area?: Likely not; re: Breast feeding. Are there any crafts/skills you've wanted to learn but haven't gotten around to? And if so, would you be interested in supplies and tutorials?: I have no talent for crafts. Who here would be happy to get a lil' sumthin sumthin from Adagio Teas?: Don't like tea. Do you Ravelry? And if so, what's your handle over there? Would you be interested in gift patterns from your queue?: Nope I live near this very cool Retro store (retrodrygoods.com) (you can order online too) - are there things from it that would make you squee if your witch sent them?: no thanks Who likes Pumpkin Spice Hershey Kisses?: I DO! I DO! What does your kitchen look like? Colors/style?: I haven't really done much with my kitchen. I want to; just haven't yet. Witchee, what are your favorite quotes? I have many! I'll get back to this. Put your iPod/MP3 player/what-have-you on random and list the first 10 songs it plays! I don't have any of these. So; how about I list 10 of my favorite songs? I'll get back to this, too. [/color What's one random thing you really like and one random thing you really dislike?: I dislike junk mail, and I like... uh... heh. I'm not sure. Are there any herbs that you haven't been able to lay hands on that I could send you? There's an herbal shop I really like here in NYC called Flower Power (flowerpower.net) that has quite a wide selection: Nope If there are no "witchy" shops near you, is there anything I can pick up for you from Enchantments?: Not that I can think of. Hey Witchee! I want to send you a delivery. It could be cupcakes from a local bakery, it could be a singing hugging bear-a-gram, it could be a bouquet of flowers. But it will be something that you need to be there to receive. a) Are you OK with "special deliveries"? *waggles eyebrows* B..) Is the address in your questionnaire the best place to reach you for said deliveries? c) If the delivery requires a phone number (as say, some florists do) would you be OK with that information being tracked down by your Witch or asked of you anonymously?: I'd really rather you just asked for my phone number... 'cus that's kinda creepy... no hugging bears. No singing sunshines, etc, though. What are some things you are OK with receiving gently used or homemade, and some things you absolutely do not want if they are gently used or homemade?: I'm ok with pretty much anything gently used/homemade. And now a new question: I live near a Mast General Store (mastgeneralstore.com). It has lots of vintage-y toys, southern foods (jams, jellies, spices) and vintage candy. Is there anything I can get for you?: See my Amazon wishlist. Do you have any Fall or Halloween traditions?: Not really Ninjas or Pirates?: pirates I have an extra room spray and 2 extra bath oils (one Cephalopod, one Exhibit Hall Fatigue) from Dragon*Con - would anybody like a decant?: Me! The room spray, please! Witchee, would you like it if I made you a "mix tape" of songs that I think you might like? And if so, would you prefer mp3 or CD format?: Sure. CD. I know it is totally the wrong season (for most of us), but do you like/have space to garden? If so, what do you like to grow?: I do... but I didn't grow anything this year, and so it's totally unprepared, and I'm not sure I'll have them time to start planting when I need to. I'm about to be near a Lush store next week, is there anything you might like from there?: See my Amazon wishlist. Songs that you keep meaning to buy but never get round to it?: So, so many... Movies that you love but forgot to put in your questionaire?: Beetlejuice! Any favorite Bath & Body Works scents/products?: Nope Haus of Gloi is offering custom perfumes - would you like one? What would your ideal blend be?: See my Amazon Wishlist. Any Bath, Body or nutritional type items you would love to try from a Natural and Organic food store (similar to Whole Foods) that you don't buy because they are a bit too pricey?: I don't think so. OK, so those of you who said you wouldn't mind receiving (sneakily packaged!) beer or wine: Tell me of your taste preferences. Dry/sweet? Red/white? Lager/ale/porter/stout? Fruit? Spice? Hops? Sour (brettanomyces, etc)? NA Witchee, will you be gone from your normal mailing address at any point during the round?: No Are you a Disney fan or does even thinking about Disney make your head hurt? If you're into Disney, would you like something from the Happiest Place on Earth ?: Anything Nightmare Before Christmas is epic! dear witchee, would you, could you use an electric candle warmer? No thanks. Do you lust after some new socks/tights?: Nope. CUSTOM-Made Pottery?? yea or nay? coffee mugs, rustic or more elegant? a set of bowls? soap dish? bird feeder? something alltogether different? and lastly, good colors for glazes...?: YES YES YES!!!! I would lovvvve!!! If you have cats, do they like catnip toys? If you have doggies, would they like a super-reinforced canvas toy with a squeaker in it?: I has cats. 2! 1 boy, 1 girl. Catnip fiends, I have. I'm sure they'd love to try out this rumored Kitty Demon Crack. If you have kids, what are they into?: I do. Two littles. My 21 month old is into trouble. He is my toddler tornado. Egads. He likes balls. Toy cars. Books, LOVES books. My 3 week old... likes boobs, blankets, and sleep. In fact; he enjoys boobs so much, I thought about getting him a boobie beanie. http://www.etsy.com/listing/105517967/boobie-beanie-crochet-boobie-beanie-baby?ref=sr_gallery_2&sref=sr_2742afd3523d41886dd6dce19235aeebc91af0aff6087f2e7e6cd11e08b1dae9_1348087202_14355893_hat&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_includes%5B0%5D=tags&ga_noautofacet=1&ga_search_query=boob+hat&ga_ref=related&ga_page=1&ga_view_type=gallery Like so. You'd have to get the palest of them all in order to match our complexion. How do you feel about wearable knitted lace? Shawls, wraps, and the like?: Sounds lovely! would you like your own set of handmade rune stones or worry stones? Worry stones, yes. Loose tea or tea bags?: No tea! Would you be interested in BPTP CANDY?: Sure forum buddies?: I have a lot of forum buddies! Best off looking to Dymphna, Evanesce, and MotherKat, though. Do you do Goodreads or LibraryThing or a site like that? If so, can I see your to-read list, please?: I had a Goodreads, but I Haven't updated it in a looong time. Gum, hard candy, soft candy, or none of the above?: Gum, yes. Hard candy, yes. Soft candy, yes. I do not, however, like gummy candy. Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, cider, or none of the above?: Coffe, no. Tea, no. Hot chocolate, yes. Cider, yes. HOWEVER; I only like the cold sort of cider. I find cold, chai tea acceptable, too. If you are on Livejournal, would you appreciate LJ stuff like paid time, custom userheads, stuff like that? If you are NOT on LJ but are on other sites that have similar paid-for services (Flickr, for example?) would you, and what are those sites/etc?: I -have- a Livejournal, but it's strictly for my decant circles only. I don't journal with it. So, no. I don't think that'd be useful. I don't do Flickr either.

Fright

September 16, 2012

Switch Witch

Switch 2012

Do you like s'mores and s'mores-flavored things? I like s'mores themselves,especially with homemade marshmallows. S'mores flavored things not as much. What's the neatest freebie you've gotten? It can be cool or thoughtful or just totally unexpected, and not limited to BPALdom. Some rares imps people have gifted me with. I actually though love everything I get and am always impressed with the generosity of people. Would you enjoy receiving cute but useful items like colorful kitchen utensils/gadgets, or bento supplies? (boxes, chopsticks, accessories, etc?) What about things like spice mixes (homemade, or Penzey's for example)Wow, that’s a jam packed question. Ok, one at a time: Cute but useful kitchen stuff: I love kitchen gadgets. I also am digging on the cool kitchen things Target has in their designer shop The Oddities Shop. I love the mugs and towels. Bento supplies: I wish, but it would just sit in a cabinet not getting the love it deserves. Spice Mixes: Yep and I love Penzy's spices. Do you like cute, seasonal or fluffy PJ bottoms? Like they sell at Target, Old Navy (they have had cute Halloween ones!) If so, what size do you wear? I loves sleep pants made out of tshirt like material, the fluffly ones are warm but I really sweat in them which I hate. I wear a sz 22, though am trying to go down. What kind of chocolate do you like? Nuts, no nuts, white,dark, etc? I like darker chocolates, but not super dark. I love weird stuff in my chocolates like chili, or seeds. I also love salted chocolate, caramel and nuts. No white chocolate I live near a Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, and Penzeys! What does your little heart desire from any or all of these places? I love Trader Joe's Chocolate covered potato chips. Penzy's is a fave so will have to put together a list of my faves. I also am looking interesting high fiber, multi grain snacks I just a bag of somersaults today they are the bomb I got the salty pepper flavor yummmm. Are home made foods acceptable or does the idea of eating strange mailed food disturb you?I love homemade goodies!!!! I just gave you $20 and sent you into a "has everything" store ala Walmart and told you that you have to come out having spent it all, and none of it on anything you need. What would you buy? Be as specific as possible! Why is this such a difficult question? I think I would buy a couple pair of sweat pants. I know odd, but I was just think I would love some sweatpants and warm ankle socks to keep my feet warm. Oh and also a large hair pick to comb my hair. What kind of cuisines do you like? (I mentioned this in my ?aire but curious what my witch may like)And, what are your favorite restaurants?I love Vietnamese, Korean, Chinese, Japanese, Argentinian, Greek, Turkish, Indian, and Spanish. I live in a tiny isolated town so restaurants are limited. The only chains here are fastfood and Chili’s (yuck). The two places I enjoy here are both locally owned The Stock Exchange for dinner and The Blue House which is an amazing coffee house that has to die for fresh baked goodies. I'm from Canada - is there anything specifically a witchee might like that is only available here?Not sure What are your "fandoms" and would you like a t-shirt from TeeFury if an appropriate one came up? Doctor Who Do you have an eReader and if so which one?I have the Kindle app and ibook app. I use them from time to time though still find paper books more to my liking. Do you like candles, or tart burners, or something? If so, what's your favorite scent to burn? I use tarts love Alternative Breeding ( Think they are Voodoo something I still search them under Alternitive Breeding) because of their complex scents. I will burn any brand though if they have good throw. I love fall scents no sweet fruity or florals they give me a headache though. Marzipan? No I tried to like it, but just can’t Would you be interested in washable/reusable muslin "paper" towels (basically muslin squares hemmed around the edge)? Maybe in some sort of box to put on your kitchen or bathroom counter? Sounds cool. Do you drink alcohol and if so, would you be OK with your witch sending you homemade infused vodka? Also, does your state allow alcohol to be shipped through the mail?No I am not a drinker. Is there anyone else in your house (kids, pets, partner) that would really appreciate a small gift being included for them in the switchwitchy haul so they don’t feel left out? Not any more I am an empty nester now : ( . Thats why I am so excited about this years SW so I have something to look forward to at the end of the day. Since it’s been mentioned several times, and I’ve also offered to nacho witch some, would you you like to receive wild rice and or maple syrup? I promise to include recipe ideas with the wild rice. Yes, yes, and yes. How cool fresh picked rice. I have 5 bushels of tomatoes sitting in the kitchen right now that are supposed to turn into red sauce tomorrow, so would anyone like a basic red sauce (spaghetti sauce) to make its way to them?Would love it If you get me (or a fellow Aussie, if there are any playing this round) as a witch or witch's minion, would you like to try some Australian specialties, such as TimTams (delicious chocolately cookies), Caramello Koalas (koala shaped chocolates filled with gloopy caramel), Australian native spices or anything like that?I have never had a TimTam but am dying to try, and please chocolate and caramel are always a yes. Also love, love spices If your witch is a knitter, crocheter or sewer, is there a particular type of garment you would love to receive (hat, scarf, wrap, cowl, socks, fingerless gloves, arm warmers etc)? Would love socks, a wrap, a scarf, or wrap. Some of your favorite artists? Classic and modern?Art deco and art noveau are two styles I love. I also am a huge Van Gogh fan. Modern I am just getting into but love rich, vibrant colors, as well as texture. If you could have an image or certain subject painted for you on any type of "canvas" (on a box, on paper, on a canvas, and so on) - could you point your witch to some of these images? I would love something art deco and art noveau, Doctor who, the weeping angel in the Metairie cemetery. http://www.asergeev.com/pictures/k/Weeping_Angel_New_Orleans.htm Is there a GC scent that's been on your list for ages but keeps falling off the bottom of your order because of the LEs? I would say, The Harlot's House, The Apothecary, Grand Guignol or Velvet. O Hey Witchee! I want to send you a delivery. It could be cupcakes from a local bakery, it could be a singing hugging bear-a-gram, it could be a bouquet of flowers. But it will be something that you need to be there to receive.a) Are you OK with "special deliveries"? *waggles eyebrows* Is the address in your questionnaire the best place to reach you for said deliveries?c) If the delivery requires a phone number (as say, some florists do) would you be OK with that information being tracked down by your Witch or asked of you anonymously? My daytime address would be work so not the one on my questionaire and sure my phone number is fine. Some delivery’s would be cool, a singing one not so much. We are a university and my office is across from the tutoring center so they may not appreciate the interruption. What are some things you are OK with receiving gently used or homemade, and some things you absolutely do not want if they are gently used or homemade? I am cool with anything used or homemade (well underthings maybe not) everything else hell yeah. I'm about to be near a Lush store next week, is there anything you might like from there?Silky Underwear powder, T for Toes, and I loveeeeeeee R & B hair conditioner, Oh and Fairy Jasmine. Songs that you keep meaning to buy but never get round to it? I do not have an ipod : ( Movies that you love but forgot to put in your questionaire? I do not have a DVD player any more my daughter took it when she left, plus I rarely used it. Any favorite Bath & Body Works scents/products?I am not a big fan except maybe their pumpkin candles. Haus of Gloi is offering custom perfumes - would you like one? What would your ideal blend be? Yes I would love a creamy vanilla with a hint of spice and smokyness to it. Any Bath, Body or nutritional type items you would love to try from a Natural and Organic food store (similar to Whole Foods) that you don't buy because they are a bit too pricey?Chocolate Hemp Seed butter

mojomomma

September 16, 2012

girasol's Blog

SW Q&A - Fall / Halloweenie Round 2012

Do you like s'mores and s'mores-flavored things? I have never had one. But I'm trying to make a long term lifestyle choice to steer clear of anything sweet and lacking in nutrition, so... What's the neatest freebie you've gotten? It can be cool or thoughtful or just totally unexpected, and not limited to BPALdom. Awhile back I made an elephant plushie for sunshinedaisybliss's nephew, and by way of thanks she sent me half decants of THE ENTIRE SNAKEPIT That was pretty epic. Would you enjoy receiving cute but useful items like colorful kitchen utensils/gadgets, or bento supplies? (boxes, chopsticks, accessories, etc?) What about things like spice mixes (homemade, or Penzey's for example) I have a lot of kitchen stuff (it's a passion), but bento boxes would be thoroughly awesome. Do you like cute, seasonal or fluffy PJ bottoms? Like they sell at Target, Old Navy (they have had cute Halloween ones!) If so, what size do you wear? I love PJs, but I do kind of already have a whole drawer full so I'm pretty set. What kind of chocolate do you like? Nuts, no nuts, white,dark, etc? Dark or milk, especially with hazelnut or coconut. Oh, and MisaMisa01 once sent me some Earl Grey tea flavoured chocolate which was incredible. I live near a Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, and Penzeys! What does your little heart desire from any or all of these places? I have very little knowledge of what you'd get from any of those places, although the fabulous carwoman did send me some Trader Joe's nuts and spices once, which were wonderful. Are home made foods acceptable or does the idea of eating strange mailed food disturb you? Acceptable yes, as long as they can survive the transit time (and quarantine inspection - anything containing whole seeds is confiscated by Australian quarantine). I just gave you $20 and sent you into a "has everything" store ala Walmart and told you that you have to come out having spent it all, and none of it on anything you need. What would you buy? Be as specific as possible! These days, baby stuff. Probably stretchy wraps or onesies. What kind of cuisines do you like? (I mentioned this in my ?aire but curious what my witch may like)And, what are your favorite restaurants? I like Indian, Thai, Mexican, Japanese. I'm from Canada - is there anything specifically a witchee might like that is only available here? I don't know what type of things would be considered specifically Canadian, but if my witch is from Canada and cares to enlighten me I'd be all for it what are your "fandoms" and would you like a t-shirt from TeeFury if an appropriate one came up? Alice in Wonderland, Firefly, Labyrinth, The Princess Bride. Do you have an eReader and if so which one? I don't have one yet (except for iPhone, and the screen's a little small to read whole novels comfortably). Do you like candles, or tart burners, or something? If so, what's your favorite scent to burn? Yes, love them! Hubs and I went to our favourite Christmas store a few weeks ago (it was August, that's how much I love decorating for Christmas) and they had imported a bunch of the big Yankee Candle jar candles in Christmas scents. The Cherries in the Snow, Winter Wonderland and Christmas Cookie ones where all delicious. But with the markup they were charging $50 for them, which is kind of excessive for a candle. Anyway, I digress, but yes I like candles and tarts very much Marzipan? Nooooooo! No, thank you, I find it quite sickening. Would you be interested in washable/reusable muslin “paper” towels (basically muslin squares hemmed around the edge)? Maybe in some sort of box to put on your kitchen or bathroom counter? These could actually be really useful, especially for baby spew. I hear babies spew a lot. Do you drink alcohol and if so, would you be OK with your witch sending you homemade infused vodka? Also, does your state allow alcohol to be shipped through the mail? I do drink alcohol, though fairly rarely, but I expect this would have zero chance of making it through customs. Since it's been mentioned several times, and I've also offered to nacho witch some, would you you like to receive wild rice and or maple syrup? I promise to include recipe ideas with the wild rice. I would love wild rice... might be a bit heavy to ship though, and also likely to be a potential quarantine issue if not commercially packaged I suspect. Sigh. I was lucky enough to receive proper maple syrup from Arlith last round, so I'm set for that. I have 5 bushels of tomatoes sitting in the kitchen right now that are supposed to turn into red sauce tomorrow, so would anyone like a basic red sauce (spaghetti sauce) to make its way to them? Again, this would be awesome, but shipping... How would you feel about a taste of (insert witch location here) box? Sounds fun! Last year, my wonderful witch Alethia adopted a bat for me from batworld.org, a bat rescue and sanctuary. Bat's World Would you be interested in having a bat adopted in your name? That's a sweet idea, any cause that supports animals is always a winner with me. Some of your favorite artists? Classic and modern? I love Banksy, I think his work is really clever and it has a playfulness that appeals to me in so many ways. Frida Kahlo, Roy Lichtenstein, Brian Froud, Tim Burton. I love Arthur Rackham's illustrations (particularly Alice in Wonderland) and Ronald Searle's cats. If you could have an image or certain subject painted for you on any type of "canvas" (on a box, on paper, on a canvas, and so on) - could you point your witch to some of these images? If my witch is an artist, what I would love the most is something in her (or his) own style. If the subject matter is inspiring and meaningful to you, I bet I will love it too. Is there a GC scent that's been on your list for ages but keeps falling off the bottom of your order because of the LEs? This used to be Hermia, but then it got disconned before I could order it so my most eagerly awaited GC is now a HTF There's a few other GCs I'd like to get listed in my wishlist... of those, How Doth The Little Crocodile and Croquet are probably the ones I'd prioritise most. I've been getting into indie nail polish brands recently. What's your favorite indie brand of nail polish? Or what's your favorite mainstream brand of nail polish? Or are you not big on polish? I've only tried one of the BPTP ones so far (Bordello) but I really like their formula. I don't think we really get a lot of 'indie' brands here, I mostly have OPI and Butter London. Honestly though, I love nail polish but I already have a lot of bottles I've never used because I'm hopeless about breaking my nails all the time, and I can never see the point of painting them unless they're in good condition. So 90% of the time they go au naturel even though I love polish Stuffed things: yea or nay? I love handmade stuffed things, because handmade in general is awesome and they have so much personality. Mass-produced stuffed animals I kind of just see as unnecessary clutter at this point. Mix-in-a-jar? How to you feel about cookie or cake or soup mixes that come in jars and you just add, like, an egg or water or what have you? Sure! I live near this very cool Retro store (you can order online too) - are there things from it that would make you squee if your witch sent them? Jeez, I'm glad *I* don't live near that store, because I could do serious damage! I love this aesthetic. The fifties style toys and games are especially adorable. Would you be interested in beer, wine, or other specialty beverages from your Witch's area? Allow me to refer you to my now most common question response: Yes, but shipping and quarantine... Sometimes being international is such a buzzkill. Sorry, future witch Are there any crafts/skills you've wanted to learn but haven't gotten around to? And if so, would you be interested in supplies and tutorials? Yes, there are always things I want to learn! Quilting has been on the list for awhile, and it'd also be cool to learn to make wire-wrapped jewelry. And if somebody could magically teach me to knit intarsia so I can finish off the baby sweater I started four months ago, that'd be just capital. Who here would be happy to get a lil' sumthin sumthin from Adagio Teas? --> http://www.adagio.com I do love tea, but having not had any during pregnancy (the rules about how much caffeine is okay and which herbs are safe, not safe, probably safe but nobody knows for sure etc. just made it easier to abstain altogether) my cupboard kind of overfloweth with tea at the moment. Do you Ravelry? And if so, what's your handle over there? Would you be interested in gift patterns from your queue? Yes, but I am a very inactive user (HumanFemale is my username). I don't think I have any patterns in a wishlist or anything, but cool patterns would definitely be nice to receive (as long as they're not toooo complex, I'm still pretty novice). Who likes Pumpkin Spice Hershey Kisses? I don't know! Never tried 'em. I don't eat too much sweet stuff, but a couple to try might be nice. What does your kitchen look like? Colors/style? Like this... Witchee, what are your favorite quotes? If I could bottle up the sea breeze I would bring it over to your house and turn it loose through your garden So the hinges on your windows would rust and colour, like the boats pulled up on the sand for the summer And your sweet clean clothes would go stiff on the line, and there'd be sand in your pockets and nothing on your mind... (okay, so it's actually a song lyric, but I love that it perfectly reminds me of beach holidays as a kid) Put your iPod/MP3 player/what-have-you on random and list the first 10 songs it plays! Heart Lies - The Waifs Hey Julie - Fountains of Wayne (Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay - Otis Redding Master Blaster (Jammin') - Stevie Wnder Black Dog - Led Zeppelin Take a Picture - Filter June Hymn - The Decemberists Cool World - Ross Wilson From St Kilda to Kings Cross - Paul Kelly Black Stick - The Cruel Sea What's one random thing you really like and one random thing you really dislike? Really like: tomatoes, really dislike: jeggings. Are there any herbs that you haven't been able to lay hands on that I could send you? There's an herbal shop I really like here in NYC called Flower Power (flowerpower.net) that has quite a wide selection. Um... chipotle powder would definitely be appreciated, I have to go to specialty stores to get it here. If there are no "witchy" shops near you, is there anything I can pick up for you from Enchantments? I'm not against witchery, but neither am I educated in it. I've been interested in TAL oils for awhile, but I'd have no idea what sort of rituals to perform in order to make use of them. If my witch is a witchy witch (that made total sense, right? ) it'd be cool if s/he could pass on some basic knowledge. Hey Witchee! I want to send you a delivery. It could be cupcakes from a local bakery, it could be a singing hugging bear-a-gram, it could be a bouquet of flowers. But it will be something that you need to be there to receive. a) Are you OK with "special deliveries"? *waggles eyebrows* Uh, I guess? B..) Is the address in your questionnaire the best place to reach you for said deliveries? Yup, I expect I'll be fairly housebound for the foreseeable future c) If the delivery requires a phone number (as say, some florists do) would you be OK with that information being tracked down by your Witch or asked of you anonymously? Best just to ask. What are some things you are OK with receiving gently used or homemade, and some things you absolutely do not want if they are gently used or homemade? I'm pretty okay with anything used/homemade. I mean, I assume you won't be sending me second hand underwear, so... we're cool. And now a new question: I live near a Mast General Store (mastgeneralstore.com). It has lots of vintage-y toys, southern foods (jams, jellies, spices) and vintage candy. Is there anything I can get for you? All of that sounds pretty damn great Do you have any Fall or Halloween traditions? Halloween is not so much of a thing here (and it falls in spring rather than autumn). Last year I carved a pumpkin and had friends round for dinner just for fun though. Don't think I'll be able to this year (new spawn and all). Ninjas or Pirates? Pirates. I have an extra room spray and 2 extra bath oils (one Cephalopod, one Exhibit Hall Fatigue) from Dragon*Con - would anybody like a decant? I've never tried a BPTP bath oil, so if you were my witch I'd definitely be grateful to try a little Witchee, would you like it if I made you a "mix tape" of songs that I think you might like? And if so, would you prefer mp3 or CD format? Sure, I always like getting exposed to different music. Any format is fine. I know it is totally the wrong season (for most of us), but do you like/have space to garden? If so, what do you like to grow? I grew tomatoes and chillies last spring/summer, and hope to do the same this year. I'd love to get a bigger veggie garden going, but don't know that I'll be able to manage it any time soon. I'm about to be near a Lush store next week, is there anything you might like from there? I really like Lush soaps... the ones I've tried are Karma, Honey I Bathed the Kids, and whatever that delicious citrusy one is. Really, I'd be open to trying anything from Lush. Songs that you keep meaning to buy but never get round to it? I try to buy them as soon as I think of them, otherwise I completely forget what it was I wanted. Movies that you love but forgot to put in your questionaire? I have some on my Amazon wishlist I think. Any favorite Bath & Body Works scents/products? Never tried any, we don't have that store here. Haus of Gloi is offering custom perfumes - would you like one? What would your ideal blend be? Sure! Anything with some of my win notes should be good. Any Bath, Body or nutritional type items you would love to try from a Natural and Organic food store (similar to Whole Foods) that you don't buy because they are a bit too pricey? Any natural, gentle baby skincare or bath products would be great. And I am always on the lookout for good SLS & paraben free shampoos and conditioners. OK, so those of you who said you wouldn't mind receiving (sneakily packaged!) beer or wine: Tell me of your taste preferences. Dry/sweet? Red/white? Lager/ale/porter/stout? Fruit? Spice? Hops? Sour (brettanomyces, etc)? I prefer mellow red wines, lager or pilsner style beers, and dry ciders. Witchee, will you be gone from your normal mailing address at any point during the round? For five days or so when I have the baby, but otherwise no. And the Mr will still be back and forth to home. Are you a Disney fan or does even thinking about Disney make your head hurt? If you're into Disney, would you like something from the Happiest Place on Earth ? I love Disney, and hell yes dear witchee, would you, could you use an electric candle warmer? Does this mean like an electric diffuser thingy to melt wax tarts or warm fragrance oils? Sure, that would be handy. Do you lust after some new socks/tights? Always! I love above-the-knee socks, and I wear fun coloured or patterned tights all the time in the colder months. are there any of MeiLin's books (e-book or print) you'd be interested in? I think I have all her recipe ones from past rounds, and I've got the first of her novels but haven't managed to read it because I don't have an ereader and reading on the laptop bugs me. So I'm set for the time being. Are you a gamer (of any sort - video, casual, tabletop) and are there any games you want? Not really, though I do like just regular board games that are fun to play as a group when you have friends or family over. Would you be interested in BPTP CANDY? Not so much, thanks all the same. It sounds great, but again with the sugar. Do you like coffee? If so, what kinds? Flavored, fancy, basic? Beans or ground? I do, but I drink it quite seldom. The Mr is a total coffee fiend though. Would a Starbucks gift card make you happy or do you prefer your local place? Er, I'm not sure we even have any Starbucks left in Melbourne... we have a really big Italian population here, and Starbucks is a pretty long way from what is considered to be coffee in this town. A few opened up at one stage, but they only lasted a couple of years. CUSTOM-Made Pottery?? yea or nay? coffee mugs, rustic or more elegant? a set of bowls? soap dish? bird feeder? something alltogether different? and lastly, good colors for glazes...? Pottery is great. Um... I could probably use a salad bowl or pitcher the most. Do you have a forum buddy? Someone who knows you and/or your tastes well enough to answer questions on your behalf? Skyelyric knows me pretty well. If you are on Livejournal, would you appreciate LJ stuff like paid time, custom userheads, stuff like that? If you are NOT on LJ but are on other sites that have similar paid-for services (Flickr, for example?) would you, and what are those sites/etc? I have one but never use it, so probably not. A question, witchees: if you are into tarot, what is your favorite card? Probably The Star. Apparently it is connected to Aquarius, and my chart is rampant with Aquarius, so maybe that's why. Or maybe it's just because I really like the BPAL oil for The Star. And another question: would you like your own set of handmade rune stones or worry stones? No thank you, I wouldn't know how to use them. Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, cider, or none of the above? Tea is what I drink the most out of those. Gum, hard candy, soft candy, or none of the above? Gum. Loose tea or tea bags? Do you need anything for your loose tea? (Filters, presses, etc.) Either is fine, and I'm all set for accompanying paraphernalia If you like tea, what kinds? Flavoured black or white tea, or herbal blends. Not so much green tea or rooibos, I sometimes find them a little bitter. Do you do Goodreads or LibraryThing or a site like that? If so, can I see your to-read list, please? I use Goodreads but haven't updated in awhile, I'm very behind on reading (I have a pile of uncracked novels waiting patiently). Zombies; Yay or Nay? Nay If you have cats, do they like catnip toys? If you have doggies, would they like a super-reinforced canvas toy with a squeaker in it? My cat is one of the ones that does not seem to get any effect from catnip unfortunately. As for dog toys, wow, it would need to be super-reinforced. My dogs and their jaws of doom can even chomp through Kongs if left to their own devices. If you have kids, what are they into? Hobbies include kicking my liver and arriving fashionably late, it would seem. How do you feel about wearable knitted lace? Shawls, wraps, and the like? I prefer plainer or chunkier knits to delicate lacy things, they're just more my style. Looking at the warehouse, I notice that our lovely Greenwoodtree is able to do chart readings and/or forecasts at a very reasonable rate. Is this something you would want? This would be fun, for sure. I live in Japan. Anything you would be interested in from there? Decorative Japanese papers are gorgeous, I like to use them for handmade cards and such. Candy Corn: yes, no? Oh, no thank you. I tried some once and it didn't appeal. WHAT MAKES YOU LAUGH YOUR ASS OFF!!! movies, comedians, black humor, your partner, a comic strip? what? British humour, silly in-jokes my husband and I share, my cat's incredible talent for bitchface. You are meeting up with someone on a casual lunch/early afternoon thing. This person is someone you want to impress/look good for (for whatever reason, not necessarily romantic, and not necessarily for business either). What would you look like, given the contents of your wardrobe/etc? Probably a patterned dress of some sort (most likely slightly vintagey looking), nice heels from my shoe collection, maybe a hat if I'm feeling inclined or a silk scarf in my hair. You are to be let loose in a clothing store of your choice, to pick a full outfit, down to the shoes, the accessories, etc. and things would be altered to fit you if needed. What store would that be, and what would you look like? It would probably be from Country Road... a nice knee-length skirt and cute top, a pair of plain ballet flats, and whatever jewelry took my fancy I guess. You open a box from the post office to reveal the 3 things you want most right now. What are they? (caveats: size doesn't matter, but they have to be tangible/buyable). I'll come back to this one. The end of this month I'm going to Scarefest, the big horror and paranormal con in Kentucky. (www.scarefest.com) If I were your witch, is there anything you would like from there (skull jewelry, art prints from an artist that catch your eye, etc), or anyone whose autograph or photo or such you would dig? Not sure... let me come back to this too. What is your holy grail "I'd kill to just have one drop in an imp" bpal scent? I'd like to be able to try The Girl, just to see what all the fuss is about. Are there any existing Weenies that you have your eye on, but haven't gotten around to getting? I haven't bought any Weenies or decants - still have to look at the list, but with the baby arriving and the budget tightening, I probably won't get any this year. if you wear earrings, do you have pierced ears? Yes My new job is at a consignment store where we have all kinds of designer brands for very reasonable prices. Are there designer clothes/purses/sunglasses that you desire/love? (Give some indication as to your "style" as well. For example, do you like bohemian-style frocks in lavender? Crossbody purses in black? Sunglasses that are round and bug-like?) I do like well made clothes and accessories (which may or may not be branded or 'designer', to be honest it really doesn't matter to me either way) but I'm not one for gratuitous brand-whoring. For example, I like Coach bags, but I've only ever bought the plain leather ones - the the ones plastered all over with the logo arenot my thing. Similarly, I could not take myself seriously in a pair of sunglasses with a giant 'Dior' or 'Chanel' along the arm, I'd just feel like a twat. In the meantime, let me know what you like to do on the Internet to kill time. Flash games? What are your daily websites/blog visits, or favorite YouTube videos? A couple of craft and design blogs (and the odd food blog for dinner inspiration), news websites, The Oatmeal, Hyperbole and a Half (back in the day anyway, it's been dormant for a long time now), STFU Parents (knowing what NOT to do is important at this point!), occasionally Regretsy if I'm in the mood for snark. My Little Pony... Cute or meh? I liked the original ones as a kid, I've never seen the TV show but the newer design doesn't appeal to me as much. I do like Roogna's modded ponies though! Lip balm - tube or tin? Tubes are more convenient. But, I possibly have enough lipbalm to see me through the apocalypse at this point. Would you like to receive a journal or sketchbook? How about other pretty paper goods like post-its, notepads, bookmarks, letter paper/envelopes? I love stationery, but I do tend to hoard so I'm not sure there's much I *need*. Nice writing paper or notecards are always handy, and I love art supplies. Are you interested in audiobooks? If so, any specific titles? This would have been great for my train commute when I was working full time, but when the baby's here I doubt I'd get the chance to sit and listen for long enough stretches. Bar soaps with some scrubby bits, yes or no? Yes, as long as they won't clog the drain! Do you need any small electronic gadgets like flash drives and the like? No, the Mr is a bona fide IT geek so I already spend too much time tripping over external hard drives and cat 5 cables. Would you like a pair of knitted socks? That would be wonderful! Do you have any use for knitted dishcloths, facecloths, etc, especially if they were fandom related? I actually just bought a whole bunch of facecloths recently, with a view to absorbing all manner of infant secretions. Handmade things are always nice though. Do you subscribe to any sample boxes, and if so, which ones? Would you like to receive some samples? No, I've never got sample boxes - they strike me as potentially wasteful. Honestly I normally end up throwing out a lot of the sample cosmetic stuff I get given with purchases and whatnot. do you have a problem with nudes??? If not, do you prefer male or female? No issues at all as long as it's not exploitative, male or female are fine. Paintbox Soapworks: Interested in anything from her? Always! I'd be glad to try the hot process soaps or goat milk creams in particular, as I haven't ordered those myself yet. are there any other e-tailers you're desperately wanting to try? if so, any specific items/scents/etc? Nothing that immediately comes to mind. ThinkGeek: anything interesting to you on there? There may be one or two items on my Amazon universal wishlist from there? Can't remember. What's one thing you want, right now, that you're having difficulty finding? Tensioners for our outdoor rotary clothesline. Well, you asked I'm a suburban housewife now, this is what my life has become. Who here is going to be picking up JK Rowling's new book on Thursday? I will hopefully read it at some stage, but I won't be rushing out to grab it - I have a backlog of about 20 or 30 books still to get through. They guilt me relentlessly from my nightstand. What do you do to take care of yourself when you're having a rough day (sick, life not going your way, whatever)? Warm bubble bath with candlelight, or watching a favourite feelgood movie usually helps. favorite and least favorite baked goods? Is there such a thing as a bad baked good? I guess lately I'd lean towards the less sugary and more nutritious though, so stuff with wholemeal flour or wholegrains is good. what size T-Shirt do you wear (standard AND babydoll)? An S or M in standard (depending on bewbie capacity) and more like an L in babydoll / girly cuts. I found a fantastic little shop while traveling that had unusual jellies and jams. Would you be interested in trying something like Georgia Moonshine Jelly or TOE Jam (each letter stands for some kind of fruit, I don't remember which ones) or something similar? How about homemade jam in general? Sure, I'll give anything like this a try. I admit I'm having a little trouble getting past the ookiness of the name 'toe jam' though *shudder* Would you be interested in homemade herbal remedies and tinctures? I guess it would depend what it was. I'm more down with some forms of herbal medicine than others (I totally rate naturopathy, for example, but I think homeopathy is 100% double-hopped horseshit). Do you use or would like to try loose eyeshadow pigments? I do use them. I'm not wearing much makeup these days (I have nobody to impress but Lucy and she doesn't seem to mind me au naturel) but they're fun to play with every once in awhile. Is there anything you might want from the latest weenie update (Lab or TP)? I've only taken the briefest look, but the spidery scents sounded really good, as did the bath oils and atmos from the Post. There's nothing I'm desperately desperate for, though. What's a new company to you that you most want to try a product from or what would be a new product to you that you most want to try (make-up, perfume, or bath/body)? Erm... I heard of CB I Hate Perfume via people mentioning it on the forum, and their stuff sounds interesting. If you like necklaces, what are some symbols or images that you would love to have a necklace depict? (ex. spiders, skulls, hearts...?) Something featuring a raven would be cool. If you had a fairy for NYCC, what exclusive scent would you kill to own? Badgers, Miss Ida or Nymphs de Pave all sound really good (probably in that order of preference, too). What do you think of Shiro Cosmetics Halloween Collection? (www.shirocosmetics.com) The two darker eyeshadows would probably be too dramatic for my complexion, but the lighter ones and the lip gloss are really nice. The Godiva Halloween Collection: link? Not looking! (Godiva is chocolate, right?) Avoiding temptation Would you be interested in comic books and if so what ones do you read or what genre of comics are you interested in? Comic books are cool objectively, but really not my thing. WITCHEE, DO YOU WANT ANYTHING FROM CALIFORNIA? Narrow it down for me? IngenuiTEAs? These sound really useful. Honeycrisp "Apple Crips" (Dried honeycrisp apples, nothing added.) DO YOU WANT SOME WITCHEE????? Sounds great, but potentially dodgy from a quarantine standpoint. Design a tea? Not at the moment... avoiding caffeinated beverages while breastfeeding. FusionSweets? (etsy) I looked at these last round, and looking at their caramels and marshmallows made me drool a little. But, best avoided now due to diabetes scare. Poe Day? Dark Del merch in general? Alone or Spirits of the Dead sound interesting, but the notes are not dead-cert enough for me to be entirely sure they would work for me. Kombucha? I looked up what this was, and it scared me a little if I'm honest Are you dressing up for Halloween, Witchee? If so, is there anything you're looking for to complete your costume? Nope and nope. Do you need any accessories for your smartphone (case, skin, etc)? Not at the moment... my iPhone is a bit broken (it's been stuck on silent for 6 months now because I dropped it and it seems I managed to shake loose the wiring from the buttons that control silent mode and volume *facepalm*). I was hoping to get the new iPhone when it came out, but that will have to wait until the finances are a little more in order.

girasol

September 16, 2012

The Eclectic Naturalist

Fall 2012 Switch Witch

This is the link to my Pinterest boards: http://pinterest.com/greenwoodtree/ Updated 8pm, 9/19 What does your kitchen look like? Colors/style? old fashioned? IDK...I move to much to have a decor style. I like vintage stuff in the kitchen though. Witchee, what are your favorite quotes? If you are friends with me on FB< you can see Put your iPod/MP3 player/what-have-you on random and list the first 10 songs it plays! lost the freakin MP3 player during the move! GRRRR Hey Witchee! I want to send you a delivery. It could be cupcakes from a local bakery, it could be a singing hugging bear-a-gram, it could be a bouquet of flowers. But it will be something that you need to be there to receive. a) Are you OK with "special deliveries"? *waggles eyebrows* YES!! just make sure Im home!! B..) Is the address in your questionnaire the best place to reach you for said deliveries? mailing is different from actual - actual addy is 386 Bonita AVe, 80133 c) If the delivery requires a phone number (as say, some florists do) would you be OK with that information being tracked down by your Witch or asked of you anonymously? yes'm Do you have any Fall or Halloween traditions? I love decorating the front door and walkway so its medium scary in a classic good way for all ages. I also LOVE dressing up...I also do some small ritual to honor my dearly departed. For Autumn in general Im ALL about Mabon, the harvest, putting up food in the freezer or making jams Ninjas or Pirates? PIRATES! Witchee, would you like it if I made you a "mix tape" of songs that I think you might like? And if so, would you prefer mp3 or CD format? either I know it is totally the wrong season (for most of us), but do you like/have space to garden? If so, what do you like to grow? I grow all kinds of flowers and veggies that are happy in this harsh climate. I'm about to be near a Lush store next week, is there anything you might like from there? UM - I have never had the pleasure of experiencing any LUSH products -surprise me! Haus of Gloi is offering custom perfumes - would you like one? What would your ideal blend be? sounds cool...I've always wanted a custom scent OK, so those of you who said you wouldn't mind receiving (sneakily packaged!) beer or wine: Tell me of your taste preferences. Dry/sweet? Red/white? Lager/ale/porter/stout? Fruit? Spice? Hops? Sour (brettanomyces, etc)? mead, semi sweet to sweet; liquor of all kinds Witchee, will you be gone from your normal mailing address at any point during the round? dont plan on it Do you lust after some new socks/tights? socks - yes!!!!!! no tights...leg warmers for fat calves...no nylon please are there any of MeiLin's books (e-book or print) you'd be interested in? garlic ones! Are you a gamer (of any sort - video, casual, tabletop) and are there any games you want? OMG - I loves role-playing with really awesome story lines, not into shootem up blood nguts Would you be interested in BPTP CANDY? yes Do you like coffee? If so, what kinds? Flavored, fancy, basic? Beans or ground? decaf...yum...flavored is great! beans or ground. If not flavored, darker roasts- but always decaf. Would a Starbucks gift card make you happy or do you prefer your local place? either is fine - would prefer my WItch not waste good money on Starbucks tho Do you have a forum buddy? Someone who knows you and/or your tastes well enough to answer questions on your behalf? ya'll dontknow me well, sorry to say cause I think ya'll are some of the bestest folks on the internet. The only person who has any sense of who Iam is Asphydel - she was my last witchee. If you are on Livejournal, would you appreciate LJ stuff like paid time, custom userheads, stuff like that? If you are NOT on LJ but are on other sites that have similar paid-for services (Flickr, for example?) would you, and what are those sites/etc? I NEED very badly to start a blog, and Im sure this stuff would be useful! A question, witchees: if you are into tarot, what is your favorite card? My significator is usually QUeen of Wands...but I also LOVE the Knight of Cups and the High Priestess Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, cider, or none of the above? all - we are a bit of tea coffee and cocoa snobs around here, lol...my husband and I both. Gum, hard candy, soft candy, or none of the above? no hard candy (yucky)...I love gummies, soft candy, homemade candy of any kind, crunchy candy..etc Zombies; Yay or Nay? the only time I like zombiez are when I do the makeup for zombie crawl participants. If you have cats, do they like catnip toys? yes How do you feel about wearable knitted lace? Shawls, wraps, and the like? love! Songs that you keep meaning to buy but never get round to it? 80's music, for sure..I thought I would never like it again, but not so. I have some CD's listed on Amazon. I also need to be exposed to good danceable music, and techno/trance which I adore but I replay Nick Warren continuously. Movies that you love but forgot to put in your questionaire? Look at my swap-bot profile - I'm really diverse - I also have some listed on Amazon. swap-bot profile is linked in my sig What's one random thing you really like and one random thing you really dislike? dislike cabbage, like sunrises Are there any herbs that you haven't been able to lay hands on that I could send you? I have access to any herb I want If there are no "witchy" shops near you, is there anything I can pick up for you from Enchantments? on my Amazon wishlist, some of the 1st entries several years ago are cds I've been wanting... Are you OK with "special deliveries"? *waggles eyebrows* sure What are some things you are OK with receiving gently used or homemade, and some things you absolutely do not want if they are gently used or homemade? I live by thrift stores - so Im okay as long as it's not dirty, stained, ripped, broken, cracked, smells used, and absotively NO KNICK KNACKS lol Some of your favorite artists? Classic and modern? bouguereau, corot, the dutch masters (i.e,rembrandt, vermeer), falero, waterhouse, bierstadt, and have many favs on devientart. My Pinterest boards showcase many of my fav artists. If you could have an image or certain subject painted for you on any type of "canvas" (on a box, on paper, on a canvas, and so on) - could you point your witch to some of these images? my pinterest page has lots of my favs, as well as my etsy favs Is there a GC scent that's been on your list for ages but keeps falling off the bottom of your order because of the LEs? Queen of Sheba nail polish - I only wear it on my toes in the warm months. Stuffed things: yea or nay only if its absolutely necessary - Ive run out of room for my stuffed animals, and we move too much. mix-in-a-jar? How to you feel about cookie or cake or soup mixes that come in jars and you just add, like, an egg or water or what have you? as long as it's wheat free, I LOVE convenient things that make food cooking easier - Im not feeling good most days by dinnertime, and cooking dinner is a chore because of it. Would you be interested in beer, wine, or other specialty beverages from your Witch's area? sure, liquor or mead or homebrews all good Are there any crafts/skills you've wanted to learn but haven't gotten around to? stained glass , for sure. also cold or hot process soap-making. Who here would be happy to get a lil' sumthin sumthin from Adagio Teas? --> http://www.adagio.com yes, no rooibos or honeybush, fruit-flavored are out. my husband loves lapsang souchong, I love decaf blacks...we both love good greens Do you Ravelry? no Who likes Pumpkin Spice Hershey Kisses? yucko If you get me (or a fellow Aussie, if there are any playing this round) as a witch or witch's minion, would you like to try some Australian specialties, such as TimTams (delicious chocolately cookies), Caramello Koalas (koala shaped chocolates filled with gloopy caramel), Australian native spices or anything like that? yes, if wheat free! If your witch is a knitter, crocheter or sewer, is there a particular type of garment you would love to receive (hat, scarf, wrap, cowl, socks, fingerless gloves, arm warmers etc)? arm warmers, socks, wrap...all would be good Is there anyone else in your house (kids, pets, partner) that would really appreciate a small gift being included for them in the switchwitchy haul so they don't feel left out? My husband never expects anything, but he is such a good man, I would love it if my Witch decided to send a goodie of loose or bagged tea (he loves Lapsang souchong and Puerrh or organic green) or a bar of dark chocolate. My kitties also love treatzies Marzipan? YUM Would you be interested in washable/reusable muslin "paper" towels (basically muslin squares hemmed around the edge)? Maybe in some sort of box to put on your kitchen or bathroom counter? YES! Do you drink alcohol and if so, would you be OK with your witch sending you homemade infused vodka? Also, does your state allow alcohol to be shipped through the mail? are you kidding?? YES! what are your "fandoms" and would you like a t-shirt from TeeFury if an appropriate one came up? Lord of the Rings & Game of Thrones & Stargate UNIVERSE are the only Fandoms I can think of...teefury looks pretty kewl..sure. Do you have an eReader and if so which one? No Do you like candles, or tart burners, or something? If so, what's your favorite scent to burn? I LOVE beeswax, soy or palm wax, and thats why I love Big Dipper waxworks, and even have a favorite listed on Amazon..however, I have lots of Yankee Candle favs too..some of the top scents are Christmas Wreath, Sweet Strawberry, the new Man candles, and most of the Autumn scents. Generally, spicy, orange, appley scents are good, as are essential oils, or pine/fir/cedar/juniper What kind of cuisines do you like? (I mentioned this in my ?aire but curious what my witch may like)And, what are your favorite restaurants? Oh seriously theres too many to name. I am a World-food lover...favs are Vietnamese, Japanese, Ethiopian, Mediterranean, Scottish, and Italian - and fresh seafood! Restaurants include local ones, not too many chains. I'm from Canada - is there anything specifically a witchee might like that is only available here? dunno! maple syrup/sugar? surprise me! [Are home made foods acceptable or does the idea of eating strange mailed food disturb you? I am open to homemade goodies when good hygiene is used (sorry, had to say that). I have a compromised immune system, so other people's germs do damage. I just gave you $20 and sent you into a "has everything" store ala Walmart and told you that you have to come out having spent it all, and none of it on anything you need. What would you buy? Be as specific as possible! Let's sayTarget, cause I boycott Sprawlmart Thats easy. I'd go to the clearance sections for bathroom, bedding, kitchen, and housewares. Never have enough $ to keep us in decent linens. I live near a Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, and Penzeys! What does your little heart desire from any or all of these places? OMG...Trader Joe's has amazing gluten free snacks...so YES PLEASE Would you enjoy receiving cute but useful items like colorful kitchen utensils/gadgets, or bento supplies? (boxes, chopsticks, accessories, etc?) What about things like spice mixes (homemade, or Penzey's for example) I love seasonings...LOVE. Especially unique salts, or flavored sugars. Do you like cute, seasonal or fluffy PJ bottoms? Like they sell at Target, Old Navy (they have had cute Halloween ones!) If so, what size do you wear? well, if you can find a pair in 2XL, lol Halloween themed are especially loved!! What kind of chocolate do you like? Nuts, no nuts, white,dark, etc? YUM to Milk Chocolate - my Fav bars are by Divine, Dagoba, Chocolove, and Endangered Species...Hersheys/Mars is WAY down on the list, but will do in a pinch. Godiva, and Mrs. See's are awesome (See's favs include cashew brittle, butterscotch squares, apricot delights, and any of their truffles) Do you like s'mores and s'mores-flavored things? yes, if its gluten free...I found gluten free grahams, and used hershey bars and marshmallows one time. What's the neatest freebie you've gotten? It can be cool or thoughtful or just totally unexpected, and not limited to BPALdom. Besides all the lovely swappers I've met over the years on swap-bot and here on BPAL, and all the amazing extra goodies they've sent, one that will always stand out is when Ted sent me a Tee and with it came some frimps in a black velvet bag of scents that were only available at special events, and one wasn't even released. I always think about the NOLA way of doing business with a lagniappe and all my packages include one.

Greenwoodtree

September 16, 2012

Igloogirl's Blog

Switch Witch 2012 Questions

Would you enjoy receiving cute but useful items like colorful kitchen utensils/gadgets, or bento supplies? (boxes, chopsticks, accessories, etc?) What about things like spice mixes (homemade, or Penzey's for example) - I can't use chopsticks but I love kitcheny things & spices/spice mixes. Just not HOT, i can only handle a wee bit o' spicyness. Do you like cute, seasonal or fluffy PJ bottoms? Like they sell at Target, Old Navy (they have had cute Halloween ones!) If so, what size do you wear? - yes yes yes please I love jammie pants & since it gets cold here in winter I get lots of use of them. Also on the hunt for halloweeny slippers. Size medium for pants pls What kind of chocolate do you like? Nuts, no nuts, white,dark, etc? - DARK all the way baby. NOt a big fan of milk or white, although I may eat milk choc if it's there & i'm having a horrible craving. Nuts are fine, although if i had to choose only 1 or the other, i'd pick nutless. I do not really care for 'cheap' chocolate, it is SO sweet it makes me feel sick but I can totally handle the higher end dark choc's...mmmm I live near a Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, and Penzeys! What does your little heart desire from any or all of these places? - I LOVE TJ's & WF...never heard of Penzeys. TJ= COokie Butter!! & Snacking seaweed! Wf..wow too much to list or think of..they have awesome vegan & raw goodies all over that place! Are home made foods acceptable or does the idea of eating strange mailed food disturb you YUM! I just gave you $20 and sent you into a "has everything" store ala Walmart and told you that you have to come out having spent it all, and none of it on anything you need. What would you buy? Be as specific as possible! -i boycott Walmart but say Target- Probably baby wipes lol, or maybe a sweater or tops... What kind of cuisines do you like? And, what are your favorite restaurants? - Indian, Thai, Mex, Italian, ukranian.....Olive Garden, Krispy Kreme (not a restaurant but def a cuisine i love that i can't get here!)...Red Robin (mmm veggie burger!), i like most restaurants as long as they aren't a steakhouse I'm from Canada - is there anything specifically a witchee might like that is only available here? - maybe something province specific, like DULSE what are your "fandoms" and would you like a t-shirt from TeeFury if an appropriate one came up? - World of Warcraft Do you have an eReader and if so which one? - kobo touch Do you like candles, or tart burners, or something? If so, what's your favorite scent to burn? - I love Scentsy. favourite scents, hmmm, buttermint (if there was a nag champa scent I'd love that), i like the autumny/wintery scents Marzipan? it's not bad Would you be interested in washable/reusable muslin “paper” towels (basically muslin squares hemmed around the edge)? Maybe in some sort of box to put on your kitchen or bathroom counter? Yes! i actually have had my eye on some on Etsy but they are about $45! Do you drink alcohol and if so, would you be OK with your witch sending you homemade infused vodka? Also, does your state allow alcohol to be shipped through the mail (for example, PA doesn't). Yes please I am not sure about alcohol via mail. If you get me (or a fellow Aussie, if there are any playing this round) as a witch or witch's minion, would you like to try some Australian specialties, such as TimTams (delicious chocolately cookies), Caramello Koalas (koala shaped chocolates filled with gloopy caramel), Australian native spices or anything like that? yes yes yes pleeeease If your witch is a knitter, crocheter or sewer, is there a particular type of garment you would love to receive (hat, scarf, wrap, cowl, socks, fingerless gloves, arm warmers etc)? would LOVE & be so flattered to have something made for me. a wrap or fingerless gloves or socks would go to immediate & very good use! Is there anyone else in your house (kids, pets, partner) that would really appreciate a small gift being included for them in the switchwitchy haul so they don't feel left out? lol nope, baby too young to care & hubby just doesn't care Since it's been mentioned several times, and I've also offered to nacho witch some, would you you like to receive wild rice and or maple syrup? I promise to include recipe ideas with the wild rice. good god DEFINITELY I have 5 bushels of tomatoes sitting in the kitchen right now that are supposed to turn into red sauce tomorrow, so would anyone like a basic red sauce (spaghetti sauce) to make its way to them? no disrespect, I would LOVE this, but I ONLY eat organic tomatoes (GMO/Monsanto & all that jazz) How would you feel about a taste of (insert witch location here) box sure! as long as it's not gross Last year, my wonderful witch Alethia adopted a bat for me from batworld.org, a bat rescue and sanctuary. Bat's World Would you be interested in having a bat adopted in your name? that would be cool but if i could pick I'd prefer an endangered animal to be adopted in my name. Or something that has been abused. I live near a Mast General Store. It has lots of vintage-y toys, southern foods (jams, jellies, spices) and vintage candy. Is there anything I can get for you? oh probably but I would have to look online cuz i'm not familiar with the store Do you have any Fall or Halloween traditions? not really. I just love it! dont do anything special...I put out a few autumny decorations but nothing 'traditional'...hope to start some when my son is a bit older. a) Are you OK with "special deliveries"? not sure what this means exactly but probably Is the address in your questionnaire the best place to reach you for said deliveries? depends what it is & When. I'm returning to work in OCt c) If the delivery requires a phone number (as say, some florists do) would you be OK with that information being tracked down by your Witch or asked of you anonymously? yes Would you be interested in beer, wine, or other specialty beverages from your Witch's area? definitely Are there any crafts/skills you've wanted to learn but haven't gotten around to? And if so, would you be interested in supplies and tutorials? yes, i'd like to learn how to make label designs/icons ....crafts-hmmm probably can't think right now...too many questions to answer Who here would be happy to get a lil' sumthin sumthin from Adagio Teas? i'm SUCH a tea granny! Do you Ravelry? And if so, what's your handle over there? Would you be interested in gift patterns from your queue? wtf is Ravelry? lol Who likes Pumpkin Spice Hershey Kisses? never had them but i love anything Pumpkin Spice -(oh wait, i dont like BPAL perfumes in Pumpkiny on me tho nice in bottle)! (Apparently Starbucks has PS Via now!) Put your iPod/MP3 player/what-have-you on random and list the first 10 songs it plays! - Witchee, what are your favorite quotes? kinda funny for this time of year, but "if the broom fits, ride it", "be the change you want to see in the world" & "the greatness of a nation can be judged by how they treat their animals" What's one random thing you really like and one random thing you really dislike? like-billy connelly (comedian) dislike- meat. Are there any herbs that you haven't been able to lay hands on that I could send you? There's an herbal shop I really like here in NYC called Flower Powerthat has quite a wide selection. maqui! blue-green algae/chlorella ...liquid zeolite, If there are no "witchy" shops near you, is there anything I can pick up for you from Enchantments? not sure what that store is about, just magic spells stuff? if so, not really thx, i dont actually "do" spells, although I wish I did sometimes Some of your favorite artists? Classic and modern? not a big art person. I like Bateman i guess & Roy Henry Vickers. If you could have an image or certain subject painted for you on any type of "canvas" (on a box, on paper, on a canvas, and so on) - could you point your witch to some of these images? the Om symbol or Buddha eyes Is there a GC scent that's been on your list for ages but keeps falling off the bottom of your order because of the LEs? yep, pls see my Wish list in signature I've been getting into indie nail polish brands recently. What's your favorite indie brand of nail polish? Or what's your favorite mainstream brand of nail polish? Or are you not big on polish? love nail polish. China Glaze & Zoya & NYX seem to be what i buy...i REALLY want to buy some jamberry nail "polish". Stuffed things: yea or nay? oh god no, my house has been taken over by them since my son was born mix-in-a-jar? How to you feel about cookie or cake or soup mixes that come in jars and you just add, like, an egg or water or what have you? yes pls! Ninjas or Pirates? I have an extra room spray and 2 extra bath oils (one Cephalopod, one Exhibit Hall Fatigue) from Dragon*Con - would anybody like a decant? Witchee, would you like it if I made you a "mix tape" of songs that I think you might like? And if so, would you prefer mp3 or CD format? I know it is totally the wrong season (for most of us), but do you like/have space to garden? If so, what do you like to grow? I'm about to be near a Lush store next week, is there anything you might like from there? yes pls, i love anything smelling like Sweetiepie & i love their solid shampoos (the red one "new"?, Ultimate Shine, Soft or Godiva!) Songs that you keep meaning to buy but never get round to it? Movies that you love but forgot to put in your questionaire? just the disney ones i listed below. Any favorite Bath & Body Works scents/products? no thx Haus of Gloi is offering custom perfumes - would you like one? What would your ideal blend be? Any Bath, Body or nutritional type items you would love to try from a Natural and Organic food store (similar to Whole Foods) that you don't buy because they are a bit too pricey? I buy a lot of my stuff from Upaya Naturals online, they seem to be the cheapest I have access to. But in the other 'health foods etc' type question i have what my health supplement wishful items OK, so those of you who said you wouldn't mind receiving (sneakily packaged!) beer or wine: Tell me of your taste preferences. Dry/sweet? Red/white? Lager/ale/porter/stout? Fruit? Spice? Hops? Sour (brettanomyces, etc)? white wines, love pinot grigio... not a beer fan. will you be gone from your normal mailing address at any point during the round? nope Are you a Disney fan or does even thinking about Disney make your head hurt? If you're into Disney, would you like something from the Happiest Place on Earth ? disney is cool. Not a fan of mickey/minnie...beauty & the beast/aladdin are my fav's. would you, could you use an electric candle warmer? i am fully stocked on Scentsy, ty though. Do you lust after some new socks/tights? love printed socks! i dont wear skirts so i guess tights are out? altho i'd like to get into them... are there any of MeiLin's books (e-book or print) you'd be interested in? no idea what this is. pass. Are you a gamer (of any sort - video, casual, tabletop) and are there any games you want? World of Warcraft, BABY! Would you be interested in BPTP CANDY? didn't know they had candy!!?? as long as it doesn't taste like perfume, i'd love to try it Do you like coffee? If so, what kinds? Flavored, fancy, basic? Beans or ground? fancy? but not big on Flavoured (usually gives me headaches) except for the HEB San Antonio Blend Would a Starbucks gift card make you happy or do you prefer your local place? Sbucks is good. they make a wicked Chai Latte i cannot resist. CUSTOM-Made Pottery?? yea or nay? coffee mugs, rustic or more elegant? a set of bowls? soap dish? bird feeder? something alltogether different? and lastly, good colors for glazes...? ohhhhh i LOVE LOVE LOVE pottery anything hte only glaze i dont *love* is the light blue Do you have a forum buddy? Someone who knows you and/or your tastes well enough to answer questions on your behalf? not really. Herbgirl would probably know me the best but we aren't SUPER in the loop about each other :/ If you are on Livejournal, would you appreciate LJ stuff like paid time, custom userheads, stuff like that? If you are NOT on LJ but are on other sites that have similar paid-for services (Flickr, for example?) would you, and what are those sites/etc? n/a A question, witchees: if you are into tarot, what is your favorite card? i like tarot but forget what card it is i love..i'd have to go through & look at them would you like your own set of handmade rune stones or worry stones? no thx Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, cider, or none of the above? yes please all will be welcomed to my mug Gum, hard candy, soft candy, or none of the above? gum & gummies (gelatin free of course) Loose tea or tea bags? Do you need anything for your loose tea? (Filters, presses, etc.) bagged is convenient because i can get mike to make me a cup but i like loose too & am set up for loose tea. If you like tea, what kinds? i'm a total tea granny. Not a fan of herbals. I love Black teas (not a fan of Earl grey anymore), love chai flavours...i'll try any tea! Do you do Goodreads or LibraryThing or a site like that? If so, can I see your to-read list, please? i'm not sure what those are. as much as i love reading i dont seem to have time Zombies; Yay or Nay? gross If you have cats, do they like catnip toys? If you have doggies, would they like a super-reinforced canvas toy with a squeaker in it? If you have kids, what are they into? he's only 10mo old so not really "into" anything but he likes balls, music & animals. How do you feel about wearable knitted lace? Shawls, wraps, and the like? not into lace :/

Igloogirl

September 16, 2012

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Switch Witch Help - 2012!

Switch Witch help, Fall 2012! My favorite things are faeries (not Amy Brown style - more Brian Froud or Stephanie Pui-Mun Law styles), pirates, the color turquoise, She-Ra, My Little Pony, Bioshock, World of Warcraft mini pets and mounts (I have most of them except most from the trading card game - Warcraft Pet collection here and for mounts I have only what I can get in-game)(Also, Rumble and I play Horde!), keys, funky yarn, classic monsters (frankie and bride of frankie being my favorites!) and Tim Holtz-esque scrapbooking/art card stuffs. I'm also working on writing self-published books for the Kindle, making plush dolls (etsy link is in my sig), and getting a few tattoos. Amazon Wishlist - Amazon Wishlist here! Also, I would love an Amazon Prime membership for a year! -Would you enjoy receiving cute but useful items like colorful kitchen utensils/gadgets, or bento supplies? (boxes, chopsticks, accessories, etc?) What about things like spice mixes (homemade, or Penzey's for example) Sure! Our kitchen is done in red -Do you like cute, seasonal or fluffy PJ bottoms? Like they sell at Target, Old Navy (they have had cute Halloween ones!) If so, what size do you wear? Meh, I don't really wear those. -What kind of chocolate do you like? Nuts, no nuts, white,dark, etc? No nuts. I like pretty much all varieties of chocolate - white, dark, milk, yum! Bonus points if it has bacon in it *drools* -I live near a Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, and Penzeys! What does your little heart desire from any or all of these places? I have no idea what they have at Trader Joe's or Penzeys - but I already have a Whole Foods near me. -Are home made foods acceptable or does the idea of eating strange mailed food disturb you? I'm okay with it! -I just gave you $20 and sent you into a "has everything" store ala Walmart and told you that you have to come out having spent it all, and none of it on anything you need. What would you buy? Be as specific as possible! My Little Pony mystery packs, a pack of those frosted sugar cookies they always have with the baked goods section, and some makeup - eyeshadows and nail polishes! -What kind of cuisines do you like? (I mentioned this in my ?aire but curious what my witch may like)And, what are your favorite restaurants? Chinese! Also typical bar type food. Orlando Ale House, Chili's, and Steak and Shake. -I'm from Canada - is there anything specifically a witchee might like that is only available here? I have no idea, lol! -what are your "fandoms" and would you like a t-shirt from TeeFury if an appropriate one came up? Doctor Who, Portal, Bioshock, My Little Pony, She-Ra, Cthulhu, World of Warcraft, Firefly. Women's XL -Do you have an eReader and if so which one? I own a Kindle, and LOVE it! Looking forward to maybe getting a Kindle Paperwhite (NO ads version) when it comes out! -Do you like candles, or tart burners, or something? If so, what's your favorite scent to burn? I don't have any burners, and no candles (rambunctious dog and candles = bad combo!). But I love Christmasy type scents - apple, cinnamon, clove. -Do you like s'mores and s'mores-flavored things? They're okay. -What's the neatest freebie you've gotten? It can be cool or thoughtful or just totally unexpected, and not limited to BPALdom. A wild art stuffed doll that my mom made - it was very unexpected! -Marzipan I don't think I've ever had it O_o -Muslin reusable squares I'm not sure if I could get my husband and my roommates to convert to those, lol! -If you get me (or a fellow Aussie, if there are any playing this round) as a witch or witch's minion, would you like to try some Australian specialties, such as TimTams (delicious chocolately cookies), Caramello Koalas (koala shaped chocolates filled with gloopy caramel), Australian native spices or anything like that? Sure!! -If your witch is a knitter, crocheter or sewer, is there a particular type of garment you would love to receive (hat, scarf, wrap, cowl, socks, fingerless gloves, arm warmers etc)? Arm warmers or wraps!! -Is there anyone else in your house (kids, pets, partner) that would really appreciate a small gift being included for them in the switchwitchy haul so they don't feel left out? My husband would think it was cute if something World of Warcraft or League of Legends inspired was included for him, lol. -I've been getting into indie nail polish brands recently. What's your favorite indie brand of nail polish? Or what's your favorite mainstream brand of nail polish? Or are you not big on polish? Enchanted Polish is a big favorite of mine. I love nail polish! Not anything SUPER chunky-glittery - I like semi-sparse glitter, or glass fleck. I also LOVE holographic polishes, and duochromes (I already have a 'Just Spotted the Lizard' dupe (Nicole's 'Mer-maid for Each Other') though). -Since it's been mentioned several times, and I've also offered to nacho witch some, would you you like to receive wild rice and or maple syrup? I promise to include recipe ideas with the wild rice. I ADORE real maple syrup! (and maple syrup candy - the kind that melts in your mouth...YUM!) -I have 5 bushels of tomatoes sitting in the kitchen right now that are supposed to turn into red sauce tomorrow, so would anyone like a basic red sauce (spaghetti sauce) to make its way to them? No thanks. How would you feel about a taste of (insert witch location here) box? That could be fun! Last year, my wonderful witch Alethia adopted a bat for me from batworld.org, a bat rescue and sanctuary. Bat's World Would you be interested in having a bat adopted in your name? Sure -Some of your favorite artists? Classic and modern? Brian Froud, Stephani Pui-Mun Law, Brom, Edward Gorey. I also love most anything that comes out of Duirwaigh Studios - whether their own art, or artists they sell on their site. Also, 'pulp' art - like from old books/movie posters, cheesecake, that kind of stuff! -If you could have an image or certain subject painted for you on any type of "canvas" (on a box, on paper, on a canvas, and so on) - could you point your witch to some of these images? I may need to think about this. Remind me if you need this answered!! -Stuffed things: yea or nay? Stuffed toys? Yes!! -mix-in-a-jar? How to you feel about cookie or cake or soup mixes that come in jars and you just add, like, an egg or water or what have you? Sure! Not soup so much though - but cookie/cake for sure! -Would you be interested in beer, wine, or other specialty beverages from your Witch's area? Oh yes! That being said, I tend to prefer lighter beers. But for all other beverages, I'm good with most anything - and if not, I have plenty of friends and a husband who would be! -Are there any crafts/skills you've wanted to learn but haven't gotten around to? And if so, would you be interested in supplies and tutorials? I want to learn how to make fimo/sculpy-like faerie dolls (2 of my favorite people who do this are Wendy Froud (I have her set of 3 faeries - an original set AND a customized set!) and Liz Amend) -I live near this very cool Retro store (you can order online too) - are there things from it that would make you squee if your witch sent them? The lil Frankenstein plush doll is adorable (as are the Creature and the Wolfman)! I also love the Frankenstein action figure, the 'why yes, I am that kind of girl' shot glasses. -Who here would be happy to get a lil' sumthin sumthin from Adagio Teas? I don't really like tea >_< -Do you Ravelry? And if so, what's your handle over there? Would you be interested in gift patterns from your queue? I do not. -Who likes Pumpkin Spice Hershey Kisses? I didn't even know those existed!! -What does your kitchen look like? Colors/style? We're working on getting red everything! We already have a toaster, food processor, coffee machine. I like the retro style -Witchee, what are your favorite quotes? No power in the 'verse can stop me. Put your iPod/MP3 player/what-have-you on random and list the first 10 songs it plays! Lost in a Crowd - Rusted Root Smile (Pictures or It Didn't Happen) - Amanda Palmer & The Grand Theft Orchestra Charisma Potion - MC Frontalot My Life - Abney Park Planet Shmanet Janet - Rocky Horror Show Dio Cardias - George Abdo (Belly Dance music) Ask DNA - Cowboy Bebop soundtrack Swallow - Emilie Autumn Baptize Me - Book of Mormon soundtrack Death, Death, Devil, Devil, Devil, Devil, Evil, Evil, Evil, Evil Songs - Voltaire Captain EO entire show audio -What's one random thing you really like and one random thing you really dislike? Like? She-Ra. I'm really getting back into She-Ra, and need to dig out my old dolls and make them all pretty again, and start finding all the ones I never had! Dislike? Amy Brown faeries. I don't know...for some reason I get the sense there's no *feeling* behind them. I can't explain why, I've always felt like that about her work. Like she doesn't *really* believe in faeries *shrug* -Are there any herbs that you haven't been able to lay hands on that I could send you? Nah -If there are no "witchy" shops near you, is there anything I can pick up for you from Enchantments? I'm still very much a beginner and learning when it comes to that stuff...so maybe a good set of things for a beginner? -Hey Witchee! I want to send you a delivery. It could be cupcakes from a local bakery, it could be a singing hugging bear-a-gram, it could be a bouquet of flowers. But it will be something that you need to be there to receive.a) Are you OK with "special deliveries"? *waggles eyebrows* Is the address in your questionnaire the best place to reach you for said deliveries?c) If the delivery requires a phone number (as say, some florists do) would you be OK with that information being tracked down by your Witch or asked of you anonymously? I don't really want to be sung at or hugged or anything like that, and flowers would prolly make Rumble question (so please no flowers, eek!). Cupcakes I'm totally okay with thtough, lol! -What are some things you are OK with receiving gently used or homemade, and some things you absolutely do not want if they are gently used or homemade? I'm pretty much okay with gently used/homemade, unless it's beauty stuff. -And now a new question: I live near a Mast General Store. It has lots of vintage-y toys, southern foods (jams, jellies, spices) and vintage candy. Is there anything I can get for you? I like vintagey toys! -Do you have any Fall or Halloween traditions? Not yet. I'd LOVE to start decorating big time for Halloween though! -Ninjas or Pirates? PIRATES! And Wenches ;D -I have an extra room spray and 2 extra bath oils (one Cephalopod, one Exhibit Hall Fatigue) from Dragon*Con - would anybody like a decant? I'd LOVE a room spray! -Witchee, would you like it if I made you a "mix tape" of songs that I think you might like? And if so, would you prefer mp3 or CD format? Ooooh how fun! Either format is fine -Haus of Gloi is offering custom perfumes - would you like one? What would your ideal blend be? Oooh! Hmmm...Vanilla Bean, Cinnamon Sugar, and Cake? Or Almond Extract? I don't know that I'm good at putting notes together. Vanilla Bean and Cinnamon Sugar for sure though - I want to smell like cinnamon frech toast! -Name one movie you keep meaning to buy, but just never get around to getting? Disney's Robin Hood on DVD. -Any favorite Bath & Body Works scents/products? Not really. -OK, so those of you who said you wouldn't mind receiving (sneakily packaged!) beer or wine: Tell me of your taste preferences. Dry/sweet? Red/white? Lager/ale/porter/stout? Fruit? Spice? Hops? Sour (brettanomyces, etc)? I like sweet white wines, but I'm kind of just getting into wine, so I still have a LOT to learn about the different kinds! So I'm open to whatever As for beers, I tend to prefer lighter things - I like lagers, generally. I do like some porters - there's a vanilla porter that's really yummy. NO BLUEBERRY, I hate burping up blueberry, lol! Pumpkin is okay, if it's light. Spice might be fun. I don't like really sour or hoppy beers >_< -Are you a gamer (of any sort - video, casual, tabletop) and are there any games you want? Oh yes!! HUGE WoW girl(For the Horde!!). I buy a lot of stuff off of Steam (my user name is zombiewench), too. I also own an Xbox, and a Nintendo 3DS (and DS, and Advance, and Super, and Original...lol!). Games I want, by system: PC/Steam - Skyrim, Torchlight 2, Borderlands 2 Gamboy - Golden Sun Dark Dawn, Pokemon White or Black, Kid Icarus Uprising, New Super Mario 2, Paper Mario Sticker Star, Kirby Canvas Curse, Kirby Super Star Ultra, Kirby Mass Attack, Kirby Squeak Squad I also tabletop game - not so much the D&D or Warhammer sort of thing, but card and board games. List of what I want for those: Munchkin - regular expansions (the numbered ones - we don't have any any, just the normal base set). Pirate or Zombie Fluxx Small World - Underground version Zombie Dice -Would you be interested in BPTP CANDY? I dunno about that. -Do you like coffee? If so, what kinds? Flavored, fancy, basic? Beans or ground? NO -Would a Starbucks gift card make you happy or do you prefer your local place? NO. Well, maybe for my husband, lol. HE likes coffee, I can't stand the stuff! -Are you a Disney fan or does even thinking about Disney make your head hurt? If you're into Disney, would you like something from the Happiest Place on Earth ? I love Disney! However I live right behind Disney World, so unless it's movies from my Amazon Wishlist (posted at the top of this blog), I can pretty much get anything I want from Disney. Though I sure wouldn't be opposed to anything Steampunk Disney!! -CUSTOM-Made Pottery?? yea or nay? coffee mugs, rustic or more elegant? a set of bowls? soap dish? bird feeder? something alltogether different? and lastly, good colors for glazes...? Meh, not really my thing. -Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, cider, or none of the above? Hot chocolate! -Gum, hard candy, soft candy, or none of the above? None of the above -Loose tea or tea bags? Do you need anything for your loose tea? (Filters, presses, etc.) I don't like tea. -If you are into tarot, what is your favorite card? I don't really have a favorite card yet. -Would you like your own set of handmade rune stones or worry stones? Maybe? I don't know how to use those at all! -Zombies; Yay or Nay? Yay! Zombies!! -If you have cats, do they like catnip toys? If you have doggies, would they like a super-reinforced canvas toy with a squeaker in it? No cats, but we have a 50 lb pitbull/boston terrier mix, who LOVES squeaky toys! She chews through things so fast though, lol! -If you have kids, what are they into? No kids, yet. Working on it! -How do you feel about wearable knitted lace? Shawls, wraps, and the like? LOVE! Preferably not in off white though. I love black and turquoise, purple and olive green aren't bad colors either -Looking at the warehouse, I notice that our lovely Greenwoodtree is able to do chart readings and/or forecasts at a very reasonable rate. Is this something you would want? Oooh, that would be fun! I would love that! -I live in Japan. Anything you would be interested in from there? Sailor Moon stuff!!! I've still never seen the whole series, just the American dub O_o -You open a box from the post office to reveal the 3 things you want most right now. What are they? (caveats: size doesn't matter, but they have to be tangible/buyable). An ad-free Kindle Paperwhite, a Calico Jack bpal scent locket, and either She-Ra dolls or a Big Sister from Bioshock doll. -You are to be let loose in a clothing store of your choice, to pick a full outfit, down to the shoes, the accessories, etc. and things would be altered to fit you if needed. What store would that be, and what would you look like? Gypsy Moon! (I'll pick the outfit tomorrow, just wanted this as a placeholder) -What is your holy grail "I'd kill to just have one drop in an imp" bpal scent? P013. OMG I love that stuff!! -Flash games? What are your daily websites/blog visits, or favorite YouTube videos? Aside from bpal forums...I always read epbot.com - she posts so much fun geeky steampunky stuff! I also really like scrangie.net for nail polishes. I don't play a lot of flash games, if I'm playing games it's going to be WoW or something on Steam. -And what are your favourite characters from your fandoms? Portal - The companion cube! Doctor Who - The Tardis - in blue box form and especially Idris, and Jack Harkness Bioshock - Big Daddies, Big Sister, Little Sisters My Little Pony - Pinkie Pie, Derpy Hooves, Scootaloo, Chrysalis World of Warcraft - Aggra, Sylvanas, Alexstrasza, Murlocs

zombiewench

September 16, 2012

Vanesa's SW Answers

SW Answers

Do you like s'mores and s'mores-flavored things? Not really. I prefer chocolate and graham crackers solo (or mixed with other things besides marshmallows) and I’m super picky about my marshmallow eating. I only like them melted (like in rice krispies treats) or burnt. My hubby’s old band used to play regularly at an event called marshmallows and beer and I spent 8 years in girl scouts as a child, so I’ve had plenty of time to develop a very exacting regimen for marshmallow toasting. I like to set it on fire, let it burn for a bit (time dependent on brand of marshmallow and strength of flame), blow out the flames, pull off and devour the black husk, and then stick it back in the fire to burn the next layer. What's the neatest freebie you've gotten? It can be cool or thoughtful or just totally unexpected, and not limited to BPALdom. Oh goodness, there have been so many. I have to say that the first time I made a lab order, I was shocked by the frimps. I knew they would send samples, but I figured I’d get 1 or 2 at the most. I wasn’t expecting the sheer generosity. My first order was full of scents that didn’t quite work for me. I probably never would have tried again if I hadn’t felt so touched by the warmth that I felt when I got that package. Would you enjoy receiving cute but useful items like colorful kitchen utensils/gadgets, or bento supplies? (boxes, chopsticks, accessories, etc?) What about things like spice mixes (homemade, or Penzey's for example) Wow, that’s a jam packed question. Ok, one at a time: Cute but useful kitchen stuff: I don’t really do “cute” and I’ve got a pretty crazy amount of kitchen utensils already. That said, I do love cooking, so I always have a few random things that I want (check my etsy favorites or pinterest consumption board). What I could really use right now, though, are kitchen linens - napkins, dish towels, that sort of thing. Similarly, I'm also looking for scrub brushes or towels that can replace my sponges. Bento supplies: Not really. Bentos are too much work for me, and I’ve got more than enough chopsticks. Spice Mixes: If you’ve got a secret, go-to blend - sure. Otherwise, I got an amazing collection of spices from the wonderful GreenWoodTree in a different swap a while back, so I’m pretty full up. Do you like cute, seasonal or fluffy PJ bottoms? Like they sell at Target, Old Navy (they have had cute Halloween ones!) If so, what size do you wear? I don’t really shop at either place, but I do like draw string pajama pants. I prefer plain to cute. I’m generally an XL or XXL. I tend to err on the side of ordering a size smaller for most clothes if I'm in between size, but pjs I prefer a size up. What kind of chocolate do you like? Nuts, no nuts, white,dark, etc? Dark chocolate = plain, milk chocolate = nuts and other flavors, white chocolate = gross. As far as flavors and mix-ins go, I’ll try pretty much anything. I’m not crazy about hot peppers, bacon, or gooey caramels (too sweet, salted caramel is great). I live near a Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, and Penzeys! What does your little heart desire from any or all of these places? I boycott Whole Foods, I’ve never been in Trader Joe’s (happy to try something, I just don’t know what they’ve got), and the Penzeys question is answered up above. Are home made foods acceptable or does the idea of eating strange mailed food disturb you? Not only acceptable, but preferable - strange mailed food FTW! I just gave you $20 and sent you into a "has everything" store ala Walmart and told you that you have to come out having spent it all, and none of it on anything you need. What would you buy? Be as specific as possible! I don’t shop at Walmart (seeing a pattern yet?), but at that type of store I would buy: nail polish, junk food, and hurricane disaster supplies (it’s more of a hobby/talisman against evil than a need, especially since I don’t even live in a hurricane prone state right now) What kind of cuisines do you like? (I mentioned this in my ?aire but curious Amy witch may like)And, what are your favorite restaurants? I like food. I’ll pretty much eat (and love) any food except chain restaurants. Italian (Americanized and more authentic), Greek, Lebanese, Persian, Latin American (prefer South American and Caribbean to Central American, but I’m flexible), North African, Southern/Soul Food, Tex-Mex, Cajun, Creole, all seafood of any kind, Spanish, Portuguese, some classic British food (steak and kidney pie was a pre-vegetarian favorite), Russian/Eastern European (I like beets and all the varieties of pierogi), Indian, Asian (My knowledge of Asian cuisines is limited, but Japanese, Vietnamese, Thai, and Korean are my favorites in that order. I also harbor a weakness for both take-out American style Chinese and family style Chinese bbq places. I don't like most Asian candy/dessert that I've been exposed to.). I’m not crazy about Ethiopian because I don’t like injera. I think I’ll stop there. Favorite restaurants is a list that would take me hours to write. Within walking distance of my house, I like Hoover’s, El Chilito (it's over-run by hipsters, but they make a pretty solid burrito), and Salty Sow. I'm from Canada - is there anything specifically a witchee might like that is only available here? You know, I don’t really know enough about Canada to answer that question. I’d love to try anything you think I’d like. what are your "fandoms" and would you like a t-shirt from TeeFury if an appropriate one came up? Um, I guess Star Trek and Firefly/Serenity would count as fandoms. I don’t really wear t-shirts with logos/words on them except for sports teams. I’m a big Saints fan, and I could use a t-shirt for game days. Do you have an eReader and if so which one? Nope, I like to be able to smell my books. Do you like candles, or tart burners, or something? If so, what's your favorite scent to burn? I don’t really do candles or tarts. The fragrances used in most of them are too likely to trigger an allergic reaction. The few I do like, I already have. Marzipan? Yes, but in small quantities Would you be interested in washable/reusable muslin “paper” towels (basically muslin squares hemmed around the edge)? Maybe in some sort of box to put on your kitchen or bathroom counter? Yes! Although, in terms of boxes, I'm really not a fan of country or cutesy or, god forbid, shabby chic. Do you drink alcohol and if so, would you be OK with your witch sending you homemade infused vodka? Also, does your state allow alcohol to be shipped through the mail (for example, PA doesn't). I do drink alcohol (red wine, non-IPA beer, gin, rum, and the various forms of whiskey are my favorites). I don't drink vodka or tequila. Texas is... weird about alcohol. You can ship wine to Texas from out of state. I regularly get beer shipped here, so you can do that too. You can't ship liquor from out of state, but you can ship it in state (Spec's is probably the best choice for that). I'll be honest, though, and say that I'm not real concerned with liquor laws in this state. So, if you aren't either... If you get me (or a fellow Aussie, if there are any playing this round) as a witch or witch's minion, would you like to try some Australian specialties, such as TimTams (delicious chocolately cookies), Caramello Koalas (koala shaped chocolates filled with gloopy caramel), Australian native spices or anything like that? I love regional specialties! TimTams and native spices sound interesting (yes, I know I said no spices, but I make exceptions for awesome). Gloopy caramel isn’t particularly appealing. If your witch is a knitter, crocheter or sewer, is there a particular type of garment you would love to receive (hat, scarf, wrap, cowl, socks, fingerless gloves, arm warmers etc)? I’d love to receive your handiwork! Wraps, cowls, and fingerless gloves would probably be the best things for me off of that list. Is there anyone else in your house (kids, pets, partner) that would really appreciate a small gift being included for them in the switchwitchy haul so they don't feel left out? My husband will end up getting to share in most things anyways, so no need for specific items for him. Brady likes to shove his nose into packages I’m opening, so he would probably appreciate getting a treat. That said, he’s already spoiled, so don’t feel obligated. Since it's been mentioned several times, and I've also offered to nacho witch some, would you you like to receive wild rice and or maple syrup? I promise to include recipe ideas with the wild rice. Wild rice for sure! Maple syrup has me wavering. I generally don’t like it, but that may just be that I haven’t had “the good stuff”. Plus, my husband loves it and I’m constantly depriving him in favor of buying interesting honey or more cane syrup (*nomnom*) I have 5 bushels of tomatoes sitting in the kitchen right now that are supposed to turn into red sauce tomorrow, so would anyone like a basic red sauce (spaghetti sauce) to make its way to them? YES! A huge batch of the tomatoes I canned to last me through the winter got messed up (grr apartment stove). I love tomatoes, and I could definitely use a supplement to my own supply. Would you be interested in having a bat adopted in your name? Not at the top of my list, but they are pretty damn cute and I’m always pro-animal rescue How would you feel about a taste of (insert witch location here) box? Yes! Yes! Yes! Some of your favorite artists? Classic and modern? Huh, I am embarrassingly ill educated on art history. I googled “best artist” and went through a list of someone’s idea of history’s hundred best painters (very much eurocentric, btw). Turns out I’m a big fan of Spanish artists (I knew that, although I hesitate to say it because it makes most people think Picasso and I HATE Picasso) and Baroque painting (never would have guessed it since find Baroque architecture distasteful). Here’s a list of people who caught my eye: El Greco (love him), Velasquez (scenes more than portraits), Rembrandt (again, scenes more than portraits), Caravaggio, De Goya (when he’s not being disturbing), some Monet and Van Gogh but mostly for the physical texture of the paint on canvas, Gustave Courbet, some Klimt (especially his strong female figures, less so the stuff with random dots), Vermeer (scenes not portraits, I swear I don't hate portraits), Edward Hopper, Gerhard Richter was kind of ineresting, Georges de la Toure, and Artemisia Gentileschi. In general, I love photography and sculpture. I’m wild about interesting textures. I’ve got some more modern things that aren’t anything amazing but have caught my eye on both pinterest (scattered throughout but especially in Sanity Inducing, Livingroom, and Kitchen) and etsy. My husband and I also collect sketches and art from our favorite webcomic artists. We've got stuff from Aerie, Jeph Jacques, Randy Milholland, and Danielle Corsetto. I'd love to add work from Spike (of Templar, AZ) or the folks behind Oglaf. We mostly have sketches and original art rather than prints. If you could have an image or certain subject painted for you on any type of "canvas" (on a box, on paper, on a canvas, and so on) - could you point your witch to some of these images? Um... not sure. I’m up for pretty much anything you think I’d like. Is there a GC scent that's been on your list for ages but keeps falling off the bottom of your order because of the LEs? Miskatonic U. The notes sound AMAZING but the association with Lovecraft doesn’t thrill me. I always think about getting it and then leave it off at the last minute. I've been getting into indie nail polish brands recently. What's your favorite indie brand of nail polish? Or what's your favorite mainstream brand of nail polish? Or are you not big on polish? Huge in to polish, but I have a seriously excessive Zoya collection (hooray for their trade in promotions!). Right now, the only polishes I’d really be interested in are some mattes - I’m dying to try some. Stuffed things: yea or nay? Meh New Question: mix-in-a-jar? How to you feel about cookie or cake or soup mixes that come in jars and you just add, like, an egg or water or what have you? Hmmm, usually I’d say no because pantry space is limited here and I like to cook from scratch. Right now, though, I’ve been avoiding the kitchen for emotional reasons. Some mixes might be a good way to ease me back into things. FYI, I don't own a microwave (not enough room in my tiny apartment), so please nothing that requires one. Would you be interested in beer, wine, or other specialty beverages from your Witch's area? Yes! I don’t like IPAs and my father-in-law makes mead (therefore we have literal cases of the stuff and do not need more), but other than that, and my aforementioned hatred of vodka and tequila, anything goes. Are there any crafts/skills you've wanted to learn but haven't gotten around to? And if so, would you be interested in supplies and tutorials? I am on the hunt for new hobbies. I like things that are a combo of practical and beautiful. Hobbies I’ve considered: weaving, knitting, quilting, basket making. I would try pretty much anything. If you think you can get me started, please do!!! Who here would be happy to get a lil' sumthin sumthin from Adagio Teas? Sure. I’m not a tea fiend, but I do drink a lot of ice tea. Anything that would work well for that purpose is good for me. I also enjoy Earl Grey and English Breakfast. Do you Ravelry? And if so, what's your handle over there? Would you be interested in gift patterns from your queue? Nope I live near this very cool Retro store (retrodrygoods.com) (you can order online too) - are there things from it that would make you squee if your witch sent them? Not really my style. Who likes Pumpkin Spice Hershey Kisses? No thanks. Love pumpkin, love spice, don’t really like Hershey’s kisses. What does your kitchen look like? Colors/style? I grew up in a home filled with rich, saturated color. On the one hand, I always loved the vibrance of our house (Caribbean blue exterior! sunshine yellow kitchen! every door a different color! Murals in some of the bedrooms!). On the other hand, it can be a little bit mentally overwhelming. Since we move regularly, our home decor trends pretty neutral (grey, black, crisp white) so that it will blend with whatever randomness we find in the places we're renting. The kitchen is where I throw neutral out of the window. My appliances stay in the neutral theme (black, silver, NO WHITE cause there's usually a lot of white already in apartment kitchens and white appliances are a pain in the ass to keep clean), but everything else is a riot of yellow and blue. I’m inspired by the gorgeous yellow/blue tile found throughout the mediterranean and latin america (Morocco, Spain, Portugal, Mexico, etc.), and by the Caribbean blue and sunshine yellow of my childhood. On top of the crazy bright colors, we used our wedding as an excuse to make prints of some of my dad's (and one of my friend's) pictures of a few of our favorite foods (hello table “numbers”) so that we could frame them and put them on the wall. In my tiny apartment kitchen, I have all of the following up on the wall: Crawfish Wine Burger Texas BBQ Tacos Pork Roast Shrimp Po'Boy Mussels Witchee, what are your favorite quotes? I’ve never really been able to pick any. Put your iPod/MP3 player/what-have-you on random and list the first 10 songs it plays! Well, I actually don’t have one really. I’m strictly streaming radio these days. I have a Slacker subscription. I do have a “quickmix” station, this is what I got: 1. Te Solte la Rienda - Jose Alfredo Jimenez 2. Mercy Mercy Me - Marvin Gaye (vastly prefer Bill Withers) 3. Social Love I - The Gits 4. Talkin’ Bout a Revolution - Tracy Chapman (love her, not my favorite song) 5. Sway - Dean Martin 6. Here’s a Health to the Company - The Chieftains 7. Happy One-Step - Beausoleil 8. Air - Ben Folds Five 9. By Your Side - The Everybodyfields (LOVE THEM) 10. Ahora Que - Sonora Tropicana (disappointing song, but I do love the genre and the band) Noticeable absences - 90s music (Pearl Jam, Primus, Toadies, Faith No More), Metal, Country, Bluegrass, Rap What's one random thing you really like and one random thing you really dislike? Like: The feeling of a slate being wiped clean - New Years, spring cleaning, the day after a (strong but not deadly) hurricane. That feeling that the world has reset and there’s a chance to start anew. Dislike: Weeds, nuts, and berries in my savory food. I’m a recovering vegetarian, I believe in natural food, but good night leave that shit to the cavemen. Complex agricultural societies evolved so that we wouldn’t have to eat bitter “mixed greens” any longer. And cooked nuts in savory preparations? Gross. Peanut sauce, cashew chicken, pad thai, and the rest can be eaten by someone else. Don’t even get me started on people who throw fruit into non-fruit needing savory dishes. I love fruit, but the world has no place for sesame-peanut-mango sauce or whatever crazy crap they come up with next. Are there any herbs that you haven't been able to lay hands on that I could send you? There's an herbal shop I really like here in NYC called Flower Power (flowerpower.net) that has quite a wide selection. Nothing specific. I’m always on the look out for things that will help boost my immune system or kill fleas. If there are no "witchy" shops near you, is there anything I can pick up for you from Enchantments? No thank you Hey Witchee! I want to send you a delivery. It could be cupcakes from a local bakery, it could be a singing hugging bear-a-gram, it could be a bouquet of flowers. But it will be something that you need to be there to receive. a) Are you OK with "special deliveries"? *waggles eyebrows* Um, sure. Here’s the thing, though, I work 10am-6pm M-F plus a lot of nights/weekends during the fall. I also take the bus, so my commute can be pretty time intensive. All of which means that I’m not usually home during delivery hours. My husband works crazy shifts, but he is usually off during the day at least one day a week, so he usually accepts deliveries for us. So, yes, but only if you think my husband will be able to deal with it in my stead. B..) Is the address in your questionnaire the best place to reach you for said deliveries? yes, I don’t accept deliveries at work. Work is for work, home is for personal business, never the twain shall meet. c) If the delivery requires a phone number (as say, some florists do) would you be OK with that information being tracked down by your Witch or asked of you anonymously? That’s fine, but please specify that it’s for deliveries so that I can give you the hubby’s number. What are some things you are OK with receiving gently used or homemade, and some things you absolutely do not want if they are gently used or homemade? To paraphrase my answer on a previous swap: unless you are gargling with your bath/body products and then spitting them back into the jar, I’m am fine with pretty much any level of usedness. I’m pretty cavalier about used stuff of all kinds. If you’re not embarrassed to send it, it’s ok with me. And now a new question: I live near a Mast General Store (mastgeneralstore.com). It has lots of vintage-y toys, southern foods (jams, jellies, spices) and vintage candy. Is there anything I can get for you? Nothing specific caught my eye (so much stuff, so overwhelming!), but it seems like a neat store. I’d be happy to get something from there if you want. Do you have any Fall or Halloween traditions? I hate fall. I know that’s tantamount to sacrilege around these parts, but it’s true. I like sunshine and heat and glorious humidity. Fall, to me, is the world’s slow death before the evil that is winter. If I could do away with those two seasons, I would. And I live in Texas, it’s not like I’m up north or something. I get sick every fall/winter. I have to work extra during this season for my current job. I think the weather is miserable. Just ICK to fall in general. I used to make a minor exception for Thanksgiving because it’s my mom’s favorite holiday. She doesn’t want to celebrate it without my brother, so now fall is pretty much an unbroken wasteland of unpleasantness for me. Just be thankful the question wasn’t about winter ::shudder:: Ninjas or Pirates? Pirates, no contest. Especially bad ass lady pirates. I have an extra room spray and 2 extra bath oils (one Cephalopod, one Exhibit Hall Fatigue) from Dragon*Con - would anybody like a decant? I’m definitely up for trying them, but they’re not top of my list so if you don’t have much, best save them for someone else. Witchee, would you like it if I made you a "mix tape" of songs that I think you might like? And if so, would you prefer mp3 or CD format? Sure! mp3 please I know it is totally the wrong season (for most of us), but do you like/have space to garden? If so, what do you like to grow? I suck at gardening. I have one plant currently that has survived my ministrations. I’ve decided to stop while I’m ahead. I'm about to be near a Lush store next week, is there anything you might like from there? I stopped buying from there a while back. Most of their stuff that I liked (Ocean Salt, H’suan Wen Hua) has just too many chemicals for me to feel comfortable. I’d be up for some random bubble bars or bath bombs, though. I’m pretty desperate for a decent bubble bath these days - chemicals be damned. I used to like their crazy green, salt filled bomb that smelled like dirt and pine. I also like avobath, and that one with the roses. Bubble bar wise I liked the citrus one with the insane amount of glitter, the one with rose petals, the white minty one, and the coffee one that was supposed to be manly. Honestly, it’s been years since I bought from them, so I’m not even sure what they have these days. Songs that you keep meaning to buy but never get round to it? Nope, I buy whole albums, streaming radio subscriptions, and concert tickets. No single songs. Movies that you love but forgot to put in your questionaire? Not really. Any favorite Bath & Body Works scents/products? Don’t buy from them, so no idea. Haus of Gloi is offering custom perfumes - would you like one? What would your ideal blend be? No non-bpal perfume, please. Any Bath, Body or nutritional type items you would love to try from a Natural and Organic food store (similar to Whole Foods) that you don't buy because they are a bit too pricey? I’ve got a great co-op here, so not really. The one thing I would be interested in is shampoo/conditioner. I’m bored with what I’ve been buying around here lately, and I’m not sure what to try next. Recent brands I’ve purchased = Aubrey, Avalon, Nature’s Gate. Time for something new! No SLS or ‘cones please. I prefer no parabens as well. OK, so those of you who said you wouldn't mind receiving (sneakily packaged!) beer or wine: Tell me of your taste preferences. Dry/sweet? Red/white? Lager/ale/porter/stout? Fruit? Spice? Hops? Sour (brettanomyces, etc)? Wine: dry, red, not too acidic. I also like good sherry. Beer: I like the extremes - incredibly light wits/hefeweizens or dark, creamy stouts. I dislike aggressively hoppy beers. Can’t stand IPAs and their cousins. Witchee, will you be gone from your normal mailing address at any point during the round? Not planning to be Are you a Disney fan or does even thinking about Disney make your head hurt? If you're into Disney, would you like something from the Happiest Place on Earth ? Neutral. If you find something you think I’d love, sure. Otherwise, no thanks. dear witchee, would you, could you use an electric candle warmer? Nope Do you lust after some new socks/tights? Lust? Not quite, but I would love to get some. I almost always wear sandals, but, with cold weather and a lot of social events (hello family weddings) coming up, I’d love to replenish my stock of fun, funky, opaque socks and stockings. are there any of MeiLin's books (e-book or print) you'd be interested in? Sure! The cookbooks sound interesting, and I read her Intimate History work online regularly. Are you a gamer (of any sort - video, casual, tabletop) and are there any games you want? I haven’t gamed seriously since owning a Commodore (Wasteland and Bard’s Tale - BEST GAMES EVER). I have been getting a little itch to buy/play new dinner party games. Following Wil Wheaton on twitter and G+ is dangerous. Cards Against Humanity sounded interesting, but I’m up for anything that can be played while full and slightly tipsy. Would you be interested in BPTP CANDY? Um, sure. Do you like coffee? If so, what kinds? Flavored, fancy, basic? Beans or ground? Please no coffee. Part of my family is Colombian. They own two small coffee farms. I did a coffee swap on the forum a while back so that I could try all the exciting coffee options that I don’t usually buy because I’ve always got access to farm coffee. It was all great, but my curiousity is sated for now - back to supporting the family business. Would a Starbucks gift card make you happy or do you prefer your local place? Don’t do Starbucks except in airports when I'm desperate (are you even surprised by that answer at this point?). My nearest local place is http://www.bennucoffee.com/ - it’s literally across the street. I usually don’t go there because I would spend way too much time there if I let myself. I stop by for a treat now and again, though. CUSTOM-Made Pottery?? yea or nay? coffee mugs, rustic or more elegant? a set of bowls? soap dish? bird feeder? something alltogether different? and lastly, good colors for glazes...? Yes definitely, anything, elegant (please no rustic anything, totally not my style), any color but brown! Do you have a forum buddy? Someone who knows you and/or your tastes well enough to answer questions on your behalf? Sadly, no If you are on Livejournal, would you appreciate LJ stuff like paid time, custom userheads, stuff like that? If you are NOT on LJ but are on other sites that have similar paid-for services (Flickr, for example?) would you, and what are those sites/etc? Um, maybe a pro-renewal for Flickr (Vanesabl), but that seems like a huge gift. A question, witchees: if you are into tarot, what is your favorite card? Not into tarot And another question: would you like your own set of handmade rune stones or worry stones? No thank you Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, cider, or none of the above? All of the above, with the aforementioned caveat about coffee Gum, hard candy, soft candy, or none of the above? All of the above, but I mostly like chocolate and interesting handmade candies. Loose tea or tea bags? Do you need anything for your loose tea? (Filters, presses, etc.) Either. My tea balls got wrecked a couple months ago. If you like tea, what kinds? Things in the English Breakfast range, Lipton iced tea (I know, I know, but it is the perfect thing for making big pitchers of iced tea so that I don’t drink soda all day long), some herbals. I’m not into blends that have smokey or sour notes. Do you do Goodreads or LibraryThing or a site like that? If so, can I see your to-read list, please? No, sorry. I tried goodreads, but I’m not social enough for it to be worth it. Zombies; Yay or Nay? Heh. Well. Both? I watch The Walking Dead and have a constant mental stream of what to do in case of zombie apocalypse (call it an off-shoot of the whole hurricane prep thing), but I think most zombie stuff is gross. My husband is a HUGE zombie movie (and video game, and comic book) fan. I’d just as soon avoid most zombie media out there, and I DEFINITELY don’t want anything with zombie imagery hanging about in my house. I did think Sean of the Dead was hilarious. If you have cats, do they like catnip toys? If you have doggies, would they like a super-reinforced canvas toy with a squeaker in it? No cats. Pup would love such a thing. Then again, he also loves abandoned tennis balls. If you have kids, what are they into? No kids How do you feel about wearable knitted lace? Shawls, wraps, and the like? So impressed by the talent that goes into things like that. I wish I could produce knitted lace - I’d have piles of dainty shawls and wrist warmers. Looking at the warehouse, I notice that our lovely Greenwoodtree is able to do chart readings and/or forecasts at a very reasonable rate. Is this something you would want? 1.) Greenwoodtree is amazing, 2.) no thank you.

Vanesa

September 16, 2012

vanillabean's Blog

Wishlists & Other Links (Updated for Summer 13)

**PLEASE NOTE** These are not any sort of indication of "spend spend spend" for me. I LOVE homemade gifts... art cards, knitted assorteds (scarves, hand warmers, stuffed animals, etc). This is merely to help you get an idea for me as a person... With regards to food on my Amazon WL... please disregard quantities altogether. These are some of my favorite things/things that look interesting and I can't get here. Amazon Wishlist: http://amzn.com/w/OA0BDTY4B5Y2 Etsy Wishlist: http://www.etsy.com/people/erincathryn/favorites BPAL Wishlist: http://horizontal-rain.livejournal.com/25375.html BPAL oils I own: http://horizontal-rain.livejournal.com/25093.html Notes of Win/Fail: http://horizontal-rain.livejournal.com/25826.html Other Perfumes Wishlist: http://horizontal-rain.livejournal.com/28267.html Books I own: Will be updated, but there are books on my amazon wishlist that I for sure DON'T own. On tumblr: http://floriessence.tumblr.com On Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/erincathryn/ My other blog: http://writtenpermission.wordpress.com On Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/erincathryn A clarification note. My Amazon wishlist includes gluten-free, sugar-free and dairy-free cookbooks. This is something I am hoping to do in the future, not something I am currently trying to do... so pleast note the "No artificial sweetener" request in my questionnaire trumps all. I am allergic to a lot of them <3 Please no used cosmetics. <3

vanillabean

September 16, 2012

lamenteuse's BPAL rambles

Switch Witch 2012 answers

9/16 S’mores? Of course! What's the neatest freebie you've gotten? It can be cool or thoughtful or just totally unexpected, and not limited to BPALdom. Puddin slipped in White Pumpkin Extract when I was at the BPAL booth at NYCC, which really made my day. Besides that, I can't actually think of one. Would you enjoy receiving cute but useful items like colorful kitchen utensils/gadgets, or bento supplies? (boxes, chopsticks, accessories, etc?) What about things like spice mixes (homemade, or Penzey's for example) I LOVE spices, and kitchen supplies are also well loved. Do you like cute, seasonal or fluffy PJ bottoms? Like they sell at Target, Old Navy (they have had cute Halloween ones!) If so, what size do you wear? I can never say no to pajama bottoms, especially Halloween ones. What kind of chocolate do you like? Nuts, no nuts, white,dark, etc? Dark! and chocolate with chilies or nuts, or really, anything. Also, I love milk. Rally any chocolate. I live near a Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, and Penzeys! What does your little heart desire from any or all of these places? Trader Joe's Pumpkin Butter! Trader Joe's Apple Butter! Those chocolate pumpkin cookies! (I love Trader Joe's) I just gave you $20 and sent you into a "has everything" store ala Walmart and told you that you have to come out having spent it all, and none of it on anything you need. What would you buy? Be as specific as possible! Fluffy Halloween themed slippers. I have been looking for a pair for a while. I'm from Canada - is there anything specifically a witchee might like that is only available here? OMG, MAPLE SYRUP! Seriously, I love maple syrup. What are your "fandoms" and would you like a t-shirt from TeeFury if an appropriate one came up? While I do love Dr. Who and Firefly, I think my biggest fandom is Lovecraft. I collect Lovecraft themed tees and I absolutely adore anything Miskatonic themed. Do you have an eReader and if so which one? I have a Nook and an iPad. On my iPad, I use the Kindle reader. Do you like candles, or tart burners, or something? If so, what's your favorite scent to burn? I love candles. My favorite candle is the Edgar Allen Poe candle from Paddywax, but I also love a good pumpkin scent. If you get me (or a fellow Aussie, if there are any playing this round) as a witch or witch's minion, would you like to try some Australian specialties, such as TimTams (delicious chocolately cookies), Caramello Koalas (koala shaped chocolates filled with gloopy caramel), Australian native spices or anything like that? I have never had TimTams, or other yummy Aussie goodies, so I will always say yes to them. BUT! I still have my koala from sunshinedaisybliss when bought some oils off her, so I know that Australia is filled with awesome things! If your witch is a knitter, crocheter or sewer, is there a particular type of garment you would love to receive (hat, scarf, wrap, cowl, socks, fingerless gloves, arm warmers etc)? I am a knitter myself so I will always say yes to more amazing knitted goodies (as long as you're willing to give up the pattern so I can try it out myself!). Is there anyone else in your house (kids, pets, partner) that would really appreciate a small gift being included for them in the switchwitchy haul so they don't feel left out? I have a pug who is a treat addict! HOWEVER! He only eats grain-free food because he smells if we feed him grainy foods. How would you feel about a taste of (insert witch location here) box? I would love it! As long as it's not a taste of something gross... Since it's been mentioned several times, and I've also offered to nacho witch some, would you you like to receive wild rice and or maple syrup? I promise to include recipe ideas with the wild rice. YES TO BOTH! I love wild rice and maple syrup. Honestly, I LOVE all foods, so I won't complain about any foodie things to come my way. I have 5 bushels of tomatoes sitting in the kitchen right now that are supposed to turn into red sauce tomorrow, so would anyone like a basic red sauce (spaghetti sauce) to make its way to them? Swoon. Yes. Would you be interested in having a bat adopted in your name? I. Love. Bats. 9/18 Witchee, will you be gone from your normal mailing address at any point during the round? I might be gone for a day or two, but nothing long-term. Are you a Disney fan or does even thinking about Disney make your head hurt? If you're into Disney, would you like something from the Happiest Place on Earth ? I'm not a huge Disney fan, but I love the Haunted Mansion. I even use clips from the ride as my ringtones! Stuffed things: yea or nay? Stuffed spooky things, yes. New Question: mix-in-a-jar? How to you feel about cookie or cake or soup mixes that come in jars and you just add, like, an egg or water or what have you? Sounds fun! Yes! Would you be interested in beer, wine, or other specialty beverages from your Witch's area? YES! But I dislike white wine and hoppy beers. Are there any crafts/skills you've wanted to learn but haven't gotten around to? And if so, would you be interested in supplies and tutorials? I keep trying to learn how to spin, but never got around to it. And I actively collect Halloween scraps for one day getting into scrapbooking. Who here would be happy to get a lil' sumthin sumthin from Adagio Teas? I would be happy, but only if it's filled with caffeine and NOTHING fruity. I like just plain teas: Black, green, white, or Mate. Do you Ravelry? And if so, what's your handle over there? Would you be interested in gift patterns from your queue? My handle there is stalecake, and I would love gift patterns! I live near this very cool Retro store (retrodrygoods.com) (you can order online too) - are there things from it that would make you squee if your witch sent them? There would be squeeing! Lots and lots! Who likes Pumpkin Spice Hershey Kisses? I like pumpkin ANYTHING. ANYTHING PUMPKIN, GIVE TO ME. What does your kitchen look like? Colors/style? It has no style, since it's a tiny apartment kitchen. Normally, I use red appliances and Halloween tea towels (those ones from Martha Stewart!).

lamenteuse

September 16, 2012

zeldaZ4's Blog

SW 2012 Questions

Updated Saturday, 6 October 2012 Do you like s'mores and s'mores-flavored things? Adore them! Things that smell like them, things that taste like them, things that look like them! Takes me right back to Girl Scouts. Campfires and burnt marshmallows! Heaven! What's the neatest freebie you've gotten? It can be cool or thoughtful or just totally unexpected, and not limited to BPALdom. Well, it goes without saying that BPAL forumites are the most generous folks on the planet! I was blown away truly, and can only hope to return all the kindnesses. On a nonBPAL front, a silver artist from etsy once sent me sterling silver dragonfly earrings out of the blue. A truly unexpected and touching gift, as we had been conversing on how dragonflies carry messages from beyond, and my grandmother had just died. Would you enjoy receiving cute but useful items like colorful kitchen utensils/gadgets, or bento supplies? (boxes, chopsticks, accessories, etc?) What about things like spice mixes (homemade, or Penzey's for example) Definitely love chopsticks! Both for eating, and for my hair! And I am laughing about this question, because I had already indicated my desire for new measuring spoons on my SW questionnaire. So yes! Lol! Also love spices and mixes of all kinds. Do you like cute, seasonal or fluffy PJ bottoms? Like they sell at Target, Old Navy (they have had cute Halloween ones!) If so, what size do you wear? I wear 16/18 bottoms, so I am not sure target pj bottoms would fit me. If they are stretchy, I would LOVE some. I spend four hours a month hooked up to an IV getting immunoglobulin, so I love comfy things to lounge in. What kind of chocolate do you like? Nuts, no nuts, white,dark, etc? I adore chocolate of all kinds, but in particular the dark stuff! Nuts, no nuts, fruit, coffee, and especially chili pepper are amazing in chocolate! I live near a Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, and Penzeys! What does your little heart desire from any or all of these places? I am lucky to live about half a mile from Trader Joe's myself, but not the other two. I particularly love organic teas and chocolate. Are home made foods acceptable or does the idea of eating strange mailed food disturb you? The strangest mailed food I ever had was some kind of Easter bread with dyed Easter eggs embedded in it from my ex-husband's Greek father, so I say bring it on! Lol! I just gave you $20 and sent you into a "has everything" store ala Walmart and told you that you have to come out having spent it all, and none of it on anything you need. What would you buy? Be as specific as possible! An assortment of greeting cards, all holidays and occasions, because I never seem to have them when I need them. What kind of cuisines do you like? (I mentioned this in my ?aire but curious what my witch may like)And, what are your favorite restaurants? Italian is probably my ultimate fave(pasta!!!), but I am also a huge fan of Japanese, Thai, Vietnamese, and Mexican. Do you have an eReader and if so which one? Kindle Touch with lighted cover, and also an iPad. Am trying to restrain myself from buying the new Kindle Paperwhite. Do you like candles, or tart burners, or something? If so, what's your favorite scent to burn? Yes, yes, and yes. This time of year I am going for the more autumnal scents, but nothing that smells too much like real food because my roommate claims they make him hungry! Ha ha! . I'm from Canada - is there anything specifically a witchee might like that is only available here? Did someone mention Maple??? Mmmmmmmm. what are your "fandoms" and would you like a t-shirt from TeeFury if an appropriate one came up? Wonder Woman, Tarot Witch of the Black Rose, Cherri Creeper, Snow White, tees in XL Marzipan Yum, yum, yum! Marzipan = Magic! Would you be interested in washable/reusable muslin “paper” towels (basically muslin squares hemmed around the edge)? Maybe in some sort of box to put on your kitchen or bathroom counter? Yes! Sounds great. Some people think it’s gross, but I have recently switched to handkerchiefs from Kleenex. So much softer on the nose! I could bleach these along with those! Do you drink alcohol and if so, would you be OK with your witch sending you homemade infused vodka? Also, does your state allow alcohol to be shipped through the mail?. I don’t think Ohio allows it… If you get me (or a fellow Aussie, if there are any playing this round) as a witch or witch's minion, would you like to try some Australian specialties, such as TimTams (delicious chocolately cookies), Caramello Koalas (koala shaped chocolates filled with gloopy caramel), Australian native spices or anything like that? Never tried any of it, so yes! If your witch is a knitter, crocheter or sewer, is there a particular type of garment you would love to receive (hat, scarf, wrap, cowl, socks, fingerless gloves, arm warmers etc)? Fingerless gloves sound amazing!!! Is there anyone else in your house (kids, pets, partner) that would really appreciate a small gift being included for them in the switchwitchy haul so they don't feel left out? My two Pomeranians Lucy and Jessie love to chase tennis balls, and as we are always losing them, would love more (I swear all of the furniture in my house has at least ten tennis balls under it!) How would you feel about a taste of (insert witch location here) box? That would be lovely! Since it's been mentioned several times, and I've also offered to nacho witch some, would you you like to receive wild rice and or maple syrup? I promise to include recipe ideas with the wild rice. Oh yummy yes! I have 5 bushels of tomatoes sitting in the kitchen right now that are supposed to turn into red sauce tomorrow, so would anyone like a basic red sauce (spaghetti sauce) to make its way to them? I would swoon with happiness! Would you be interested in having a bat adopted in your name?A bat or any other animal! My mother adopted me a manatee! Some of your favorite artists? Classic and modern? Renoir, Cirro Marchetti If you could have an image or certain subject painted for you on any type of "canvas" (on a box, on paper, on a canvas, and so on) - could you point your witch to some of these images? Mermaids or Red-tailed hawk Is there a GC scent that's been on your list for ages but keeps falling off the bottom of your order because of the LEs? Ages for me is only a matter of months! Titania is the one I hope to get next! I've been getting into indie nail polish brands recently. What's your favorite indie brand of nail polish? Or what's your favorite mainstream brand of nail polish? Or are you not big on polish? It is my passion and obsession! Any and all! Would you be interested in beer, wine, or other specialty beverages from your Witch's area? Not sure it’s allowed in Ohio! Are there any crafts/skills you've wanted to learn but haven't gotten around to? And if so, would you be interested in supplies and tutorials? I full to the brim with things I never have time to make due to work driving me crazy! I am stocked up for retirement (if it ever comes!) Do you Ravelry? And if so, what's your handle over there? Would you be interested in gift patterns from your queue? Who likes Pumpkin Spice Hershey Kisses? Those sound like a mouth orgasm! Yes please! What does your kitchen look like? Colors/style? A disorganized mess! Witchee, what are your favorite quotes? “Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you will land among the stars.” Put your iPod/MP3 player/what-have-you on random and list the first 10 songs it plays! 1. Montego Bay-Bobby Bloom 2. The Hard Way-Mary Chapin Carpenter 3. Love in Action – Todd Rundgren 4. Echa Pa’Lante-Thalia 5. Sound of Freedom-Gary Pine and Dollarman 6. It Won’t Be the Same This Year – Vince Gill 7. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas – Michael Bolton (two Xmas songs in a row? How does this happen?) 8. That Voice Again-Peter Gabriel 9. My Mistake-Marvin Gaye 10. I Want to Give it All – Air Supply What's one random thing you really like and one random thing you really dislike? Like: Dislike: Cheese! Especially cheddar and American. Go figure. I think I am the only person on the planet. Also celery. Which often comes with Cheese. Blecch. But I am guessing my witch is unlikely to send me celery. ☺ Are there any herbs that you haven't been able to lay hands on that I could send you? There's an herbal shop I really like here in NYC called Flower Power that has quite a wide selection. Any and all herbs! If there are no "witchy" shops near you, is there anything I can pick up for you from Enchantments? Thank the Goddess I have a lovely “witchy” shop nearby, but new stones are always welcome! Hey Witchee! I want to send you a delivery. It could be cupcakes from a local bakery, it could be a singing hugging bear-a-gram, it could be a bouquet of flowers. But it will be something that you need to be there to receive. a) Are you OK with "special deliveries"? I work 9-5 on a place that requires special access to get into ☹ Is the address in your questionnaire the best place to reach you for said deliveries? No, sorry c) If the delivery requires a phone number (as say, some florists do) would you be OK with that information being tracked down by your Witch or asked of you anonymously? I wish I could! Great idea, witch! What are some things you are OK with receiving gently used or homemade, and some things you absolutely do not want if they are gently used or homemade I am okay with any gifts anyone is kind enough to give! Do you have any Fall or Halloween traditions? Sitting on the front porch, with all the neighbors on their front porches, handing out candy and talking to each other across the yards while the sun slowly sets Are you a gamer (of any sort - video, casual, tabletop) and are there any games you want? Nope! Do you like coffee? If so, what kinds? Flavored, fancy, basic? Beans or ground? Ground, any flavor, any kind! Would a Starbucks gift card make you happy or do you prefer your local place? I’d be berry happy! Would you be interested in BPTP CANDY? Yes, please! CUSTOM-Made Pottery?? yea or nay? coffee mugs, rustic or more elegant? a set of bowls? soap dish? bird feeder? something alltogether different? and lastly, good colors for glazes...? butter dish with a handle on the lid (requested by my roommate!) Burgundy/hunter green would be good. Songs that you keep meaning to buy but never get round to it? Buying all on iTunes these days! Latest Pink album! Movies that you love but forgot to put in your questionaire?I don’t remember what I put in my questionnaire! LOL! Roman Holiday, GWTW, Stage Door, The Sound of Music, Monty Python’s Holy Grail, Best in Show, Steel Magnolias, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Princess and the Frog, Avatar, Last of the Mohicans, Sabrina… is that enough??? I have LOTS of faves! Name one movie you keep meaning to buy, but just never get around to getting? Stage Door with Katherine Hepburn and many other wonderful actresses! Any favorite Bath & Body Works scents/products? Trying to get away from them! Haus of Gloi is offering custom perfumes - would you like one? What would your ideal blend be? Don’t know yet! BPAL is overwhelming enough! So far I am loving honey scents the most, but don’t know what an “ideal” blend would be Any Bath, Body or nutritional type items you would love to try from a Natural and Organic food store (similar to Whole Foods) that you don't buy because they are a bit too pricey? Would love more pink sea salt or organic coconut oil Tell me of your taste preferences. Dry/sweet? Red/white? Lager/ale/porter/stout? Fruit? Spice? Hops? Sour (brettanomyces, etc)? Sweet, fruity, no hops, no sour! are there any if MeiLin's books (e-book or print) you'd be interested in? ooooh sounds wonderful! Never read any. Thanks for turning me on to her! I'm about to be near a Lush store next week, is there anything you might like from there? Oooh, Honey I Shrunk the Kids soap!!! Witchee, will you be gone from your normal mailing address at any point during the round? Nope! I’ll be here! Are you a Disney fan or does even thinking about Disney make your head hurt? If you're into Disney, would you like something from the Happiest Place on Earth? Love ANYTHING related to a Disney Princess (Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Snow White especially) dear witchee, would you, could you use an electric candle warmer? Yes!!! Do you lust after some new socks/tights? Sox are always appreciated! You are meeting up with someone on a casual lunch/early afternoon thing. This person is someone you want to impress/look good for (for whatever reason, not necessarily romantic, and not necessarily for business either). What would you look like, given the contents of your wardrobe/etc? Long flowy burgundy skirt, pumpkin colored v-neck sweater and suede boots. You are to be let loose in a clothing store of your choice, to pick a full outfit, down to the shoes, the accessories, etc. and things would be altered to fit you if needed. What store would that be, and what would you look like? I would look like Stevie Nicks in something from a vintage thrift store. All black and purple and turquoise lace with legwarmers and black granny boots. You open a box from the post office to reveal the 3 things you want most right now. What are they? (caveats: size doesn't matter, but they have to be tangible/buyable). New summer tires for my car, homemade shoes from Soft Star, new clogging shoes for my roommate/best friend who is competing for Miss Gay America next month! WHAT MAKES YOU LAUGH YOUR ASS OFF!!! movies, comedians, black humor, your partner, a comic strip? what? Britcoms, especially Keeping Up Appearances and As Time Goes By. Also the movies Office Space and Monty Python’s Holy Grail Candy Corn? Yes, yes, yes, yes!!!!! I live in Japan. Anything you would be interested in from there? Anything that doesn’t cost too much for you to ship! Rice candy! If you have cats, do they like catnip toys? If you have doggies, would they like a super-reinforced canvas toy with a squeaker in it? Yes to both! If you have kids, what are they into? Just furbabies of the canine and feline kind. And they are into EVERYTHING ☺ How do you feel about wearable knitted lace? Shawls, wraps, and the like? OMG I would wear something like that everyday! Looking at the warehouse, I notice that our lovely Greenwoodtree is able to do chart readings and/or forecasts at a very reasonable rate. Is this something you would want? Would LOVE a reading of my Natal Chart. November 16, 1965, 8:07 PM in Melbourne, Florida Do you have a forum buddy? Someone who knows you and/or your tastes well enough to answer questions on your behalf? Too new! LOL! But I am not picky in the slightest! I like everything that doesn’t bite me first! And even THAT might be interesting… If you are on Livejournal, would you appreciate LJ stuff like paid time, custom userheads, stuff like that? If you are NOT on LJ but are on other sites that have similar paid-for services (Flickr, for example?) would you, and what are those sites/etc? Not on LJ or anything else. All my time is spent playing SW Ketchup! LOL! if you are into tarot, what is your favorite card? Depends on the day! Today it’s the Queen of Wands. I want to be her! would you like your own set of handmade rune stones or worry stones? Ohmygoodness handmade rune stones!!! I wold swoon! Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, cider, or none of the above? Love all of it! Gum, hard candy, soft candy, or none of the above? Yes, yes, and yes please! Loose tea or tea bags? Do you need anything for your loose tea? (Filters, presses, etc.) Filters would be loverly! I used bags and loose. Do you do Goodreads or LibraryThing or a site like that? If so, can I see your to-read list, please? My Kindle is stocked with enough reading material to last my entire life! LOL! What is your holy grail "I'd kill to just have one drop in an imp" bpal scent? I don’t know! Too new! Perhaps some of this fabulous aged Snake Oil that I keep hearing about and years away from aging myself! Are there any existing Weenies that you have your eye on, but haven't gotten around to getting? Still waiting on my decants to know which ones I like! Will edit if they arrive. if you wear earrings, do you have pierced ears? Yes, four holes. Three in one ear. HAUNT - don't have any experience with the brand, so don't feel pressure to go out of your way. GODIVA - if you want to, BRING IT ON! NYCC - Would LOVE to try Nymphes de Pave! California: Love any and all Disneyanna, particularly Snow White, Cinderella, & Sleeping Beauty. And Alice in Wonderland. And Princess and the Frog... And... IngenuiTEA: Sounds interesting! Fusion Sweets: Sounds yummy and I love supporting Etsy vendors (altho I have NO IDEA how to make a wishlist there! I looked! I promise!) Comics: Too many to list here!!! LOL! And I'm trying to cut back! Running SERIOUSLY short of storage space! Are you dressing up for Halloween, Witchee? If so, is there anything you're looking for to complete your costume? I have a lovely black velvet cape lined in purple satin in which I sit on the front porch and hand out candy and wave to neighbors. A matching hat would be lovely, but not required! Sooo much fun! Do you need any accessories for your smartphone (case, skin, etc)? While everyone else is upgrading, I downgraded! Talking and text only. I figured with an iPad, a Macbook, a Kindle, a GPS in my car and my PC at work, why pay for the extra connectivity? Loves me lil Dumbphone! Altho when my contract is up next year, I may be sorely tempted by the iPhone danggit. Apple design beckons like a seductive Siren's call...

zeldaZ4

September 16, 2012

Alethia's Switch Witch Help!

Fall 2012 Switch Withchery!

Hello darling Witch! I hope you're doing well today! Like I said in the chatter thread, I'll be answering questions mostly in here so as not to clutter up the thread too much. And instead of doing one huuuuuuge entry with all of the questions, I'll be putting them in different posts. I'm crazy busy right now what with grad school and work, but I have an hour at work each day that's just basically sitting around so I'll be using that time to catch up with the questions! On to the first round of questions! Are home made foods acceptable or does the idea of eating strange mailed food disturb you? Yes to the homemade foods! And if you wanted to slip a recipe in with it, I would love that! I just gave you $20 and sent you into a "has everything" store ala Walmart and told you that you have to come out having spent it all, and none of it on anything you need. What would you buy? Be as specific as possible! Hmm. The first purchase would be a can of tennis balls. I use them work the knots out of my neck and back and I always need more. Then probably a nail polish (I'm partial to pinks and reds and purples). To finish it off, probably some beef jerky and those candy pumpkins (the ones like candy corn but they're pumpkin shaped). What kind of cuisines do you like? (I mentioned this in my ?aire but curious what my witch may like)And, what are your favorite restaurants? Truth be told, I have yet to meet a food that I don't like I belong on Team Eat All the Things for sure! Favorites include Greek, Mexican, Japanese, Chinese, and Indian. As far as restaurants, I don't actually eat out that often. It's harder to eat low carb at a restaurant, and my budget doesn't really have room for eating out unfortunately. I'm from Canada - is there anything specifically a witchee might like that is only available here? I have heard tell of maple sugar candies. This is definitely something I would be interested in trying! What are your "fandoms" and would you like a t-shirt from TeeFury if an appropriate one came up? I love Harry Potter (Ravenclaw represent!), Labyrinth, Wheel of Time, Neil Gaiman's Sandman. And yes to the TeeFury shirt! Do you have an eReader and if so which one? I have a Nook tablet that I loooooooove to a thousand tiny pieces. It drastically increased how many books I read in a week. Do you like s'mores and s'mores-flavored things? Not so much. I always think "Ooh, s'mores!" but then when I actually try them, it's way too sweet for me. What's the neatest freebie you've gotten? It can be cool or thoughtful or just totally unexpected, and not limited to BPALdom. The lovely Glambie gifted me with a testable sniffie of CC: Female and I just about died. I never thought I was going to get to smell that one! Would you enjoy receiving cute but useful items like colorful kitchen utensils/gadgets, or bento supplies? (boxes, chopsticks, accessories, etc?) What about things like spice mixes (homemade, or Penzey's for example) Kitchen towels! My roommate only brought the kind that's 90% polyester and they're useless for actually drying dishes. So cotton kitchen towels are awesome, as are any and all kitchen gadgets! Yes on the bento box and supplies (I'm tired of carting my lunch around in a plastic Target bag lol!), and definitely a yes on the spice mixes! Do you like cute, seasonal or fluffy PJ bottoms? Like they sell at Target, Old Navy (they have had cute Halloween ones!) If so, what size do you wear? I love seasonal and cute PJ bottoms! Not the fluffy kind because I get hot very easily. I think I'm either a L or an XL. What kind of chocolate do you like? Nuts, no nuts, white,dark, etc? I love dark and milk chocolate (no white please!) and any combination of nuts/spices/flavors/etc. Please to be sending me all your chocolates I live near a Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, and Penzeys! What does your little heart desire from any or all of these places? I am currently having a torrid affair with TJ's salted caramels. Any and all of Penzey's spice mixtures makes my heart go pitter patter! Do you like candles, or tart burners, or something? If so, what's your favorite scent to burn? I love candles! I don't have a tart burner (and please no incense), so that's probably out. I love to burn anything except really foody smelling stuff (like vanilla buttercream. It just makes me hungry and that's no good!). Would you be interested in washable/reusable muslin “paper” towels (basically muslin squares hemmed around the edge)? Maybe in some sort of box to put on your kitchen or bathroom counter? Yes!!! Do you drink alcohol and if so, would you be OK with your witch sending you homemade infused vodka? Also, does your state allow alcohol to be shipped through the mail (for example, PA doesn't). I don't drink at all, so this would be wasted on me Marzipan? I've never tried it before but have always wanted to, so yes! If you get me (or a fellow Aussie, if there are any playing this round) as a witch or witch's minion, would you like to try some Australian specialties, such as TimTams (delicious chocolately cookies), Caramello Koalas (koala shaped chocolates filled with gloopy caramel), Australian native spices or anything like that? Yes to all the above! I love trying new to me foods and treats, so I would love anything you send! If your witch is a knitter, crocheter or sewer, is there a particular type of garment you would love to receive (hat, scarf, wrap, cowl, socks, fingerless gloves, arm warmers etc)? I am in desperate need of more hats and scarves. I moved from a pretty mild climate to Minnesota and I don't think I have enough heavy duty winter gear. Scarlet, kelly green, maroon and gold (go Gophers!), and royal blue or purple are all wonderful colors Is there anyone else in your house (kids, pets, partner) that would really appreciate a small gift being included for them in the switchwitchy haul so they don't feel left out? Nope. My roommate is a dental student and we are very rarely in the house together, so you're good on that front Witch!

Alethia

September 16, 2012

StinkyPinky's Blog

Switch Witch 2012!

Hi Witch!!! Psst. I realized today I forgot to mention on the questionnaire one of the things I collect - Dunnys from Kidrobot. If you need details on that, feel free to get a message to me! KETCHUP QUESTIONS OF DOOM AND KETCHUP. What's the neatest freebie you've gotten? It can be cool or thoughtful or just totally unexpected, and not limited to BPALdom. Debbie, purveyor of Glitterlimes, who always seems to remember me as a customer, has included barrettes with some of my larger orders in the past. Since I love everything she makes, this is always awesome! Do you like s'mores and s'mores-flavored things?Add me to the gelatin-free list and we're talking. OMG, I've also had really good s'more-cookie-like-treats from Sweet & Sara before. Would recommend to anyone with a vegan-sweet-loving Witchee. Would you enjoy receiving cute but useful items like colorful kitchen utensils/gadgets, or bento supplies? (boxes, chopsticks, accessories, etc?) What about things like spice mixes (homemade, or Penzey's for example)? Spice mixes sound intriguing as long as it's not garlic salt. I have a bento box already that I never use, sadly. Do you like cute, seasonal or fluffy PJ bottoms? Like they sell at Target, Old Navy (they have had cute Halloween ones!) If so, what size do you wear Sure, I'd probably take a L or XL for my big ol' self. What kind of chocolate do you like? Nuts, no nuts, white,dark, etc? I tend to like flavors like orange, cherry, mint or caramel mixed in with my chocolate... often I'll go for a milk, but I like dark too, as long as it's more sweet than bitter. Nuts aren't so much my thing except for almonds, which I do like. I admit I have a bit of a weakness for See's, my hometown favorite. Chocolove is amazing too. Are home made foods acceptable or does the idea of eating strange mailed food disturb you? I like to live on the edge. I just gave you $20 and sent you into a "has everything" store ala Walmart and told you that you have to come out having spent it all, and none of it on anything you need. What would you buy? Be as specific as possible! (Oh, BTW, like stellans, Walmart is on my Boycott list, but for argument's sake...) Some kind of gratuitous cute bra, yet more lip balm (the "natural" kind), a new highlighter, which I could kind of use but don't really -need-, mini Heath bars to replace the bag I went through this week What kind of cuisines do you like? And, what are your favorite restaurants? I'm sure I touched on this because eating lots of different foods is my favorite, but... Indian, Thai, Japanese, Mexican, Vietnamese, Middle Eastern, Italian, "creative vegetarian comfort food" - stealing this from Joyful Girl. OMG makes me think of Doomie's in L.A. - Golden Era and Greens, Papalote and the Curry Up Now truck in SF are some current favs... I live near a Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, and Penzeys! What does your little heart desire from any or all of these places? Whole foods: those Marcona almonds they have, chocolate, or tea (I'm sure someone will ask tea questions at some point. Or lotion... yep, could always use more lotion. TJ's: I love most everything they sell. I just got some cleanser pads there that are like $4 a jar; I'm sure I'll be going through these going forward.... Penzeys: Not familiar! Haha, sorry. I'm from Canada - is there anything specifically a witchee might like that is only available here? I wouldn't turn down a maple sugar candy or two, and I hear good things about Laura Secord chocolates. Oh, or maybe you could mail me a young Dave Foley? What are your "fandoms" and would you like a t-shirt from TeeFury if an appropriate one came up? I'm not sure I qualify as belonging to any fandoms (what are the requirements anyway?). I love my favorite TV shows a lot, although i doubt you'd see a Strangers With Candy tee up there anytime soon. Same with Woody Allen, and I'm pretty sure I count as a fangirl for his oeuvre. Oh, I love Labyrinth, now that one is more likely. Do you have an eReader and if so which one? Nope. Do you like candles, or tart burners, or something? If so, what's your favorite scent to burn? I can't burn scented stuff in my house. Although if I could it would be clove orange. I'd suppose I might take an unscented candle, for emergencies, lol. Do you drink alcohol and if so, would you be OK with your witch sending you homemade infused vodka? Also, does your state allow alcohol to be shipped through the mail? Pretty sure it's not legal, but I would totally drink it if it "somehow" arrived... If you get me (or a fellow Aussie, if there are any playing this round) as a witch or witch's minion, would you like to try some Australian specialties, such as TimTams (delicious chocolately cookies), Caramello Koalas (koala shaped chocolates filled with gloopy caramel), Australian native spices or anything like that? Sure, I'm game for anything you think I would like! If your witch is a knitter, crocheter or sewer, is there a particular type of garment you would love to receive (hat, scarf, wrap, cowl, socks, fingerless gloves, arm warmers etc)? Hmm, a cowl, gloves, beret/loose knit cap, or scarf (the longer the better) would be worn with pride! There's nothing like homemade. Is there anyone else in your house (kids, pets, partner) that would really appreciate a small gift being included for them in the switchwitchy haul so they don't feel left out? Haha, I' sure BF would be happy to dispose of any non-chocolate, non-oniony treats! He doesn't actually know I'm doing SW yet, come to think of it... Since it's been mentioned several times, and I've also offered to nacho witch some, would you you like to receive wild rice and or maple syrup? I promise to include recipe ideas with the wild rice. Sure, and recipe ideas would surely be needed! Haha. I have 5 bushels of tomatoes sitting in the kitchen right now that are supposed to turn into red sauce tomorrow, so would anyone like a basic red sauce (spaghetti sauce) to make its way to them? Yum! How would you feel about a taste of (insert witch location here) box Aw, that sounds like a cute idea. I may be stealing this... Last year, my wonderful witch Alethia adopted a bat for me from batworld.org, a bat rescue and sanctuary. Bat's World Would you be interested in having a bat adopted in your name? Maybe not a bat... I think I would prefer a cat! Or other animal... Some of your favorite artists? Classic and modern? I'll have to come back and update this gradually, maybe into its own post... Classic: Bosch Van Gough Dutch still-lifes (I forget the name for this kinda art, boo.) Mary Cassat Manet Modern: Dadaism (various) Dali Magritte Kandinsky Hopper Frida Khalo Andy Warhol Keith Haring Takashi Murakami Mark Ryden Miss Kika: http://www.japanla.com/detail.php?design=2963 http://www.japanla.com/detail.php?design=3057 KI-Bei Badgirl: http://www.japanla.com/detail.php?design=3026 Audrey Kawasaki If you could have an image or certain subject painted for you on any type of "canvas" (on a box, on paper, on a canvas, and so on) - could you point your witch to some of these images? I can't choose one! Maybe after I take a break from researching the above question, lol. Is there a GC scent that's been on your list for ages but keeps falling off the bottom of your order because of the LEs? Hm... Alice maybe? Envy is my favorite GC so far, and I do have a bottle of that one... I've been getting into indie nail polish brands recently. What's your favorite indie brand of nail polish? Or what's your favorite mainstream brand of nail polish? Or are you not big on polish? YES, finally a question I know my answer for. Lately I've become obsessed with Rainbow Honey. I've ordered some minis and full sizes from the Equestria collection - mostly because every mini convinces me I need its full-size sibling. I love a few Rescue Beauty colors, but never get around to ordering - although when Aqua Lilly is re-released I may bite that $20.00 bullet. It's not indie, but I'm very sad I missed NARS' special shade Lal Mirchi from their Thakoon collab. It involves my bf's name, so I really wanted to get that one! Whaa. I love Zoya too and have a looot of their colors. I keep meaning to get some more Butter London shades, but always miss the BOGO deals. I really want Thames, Bluey and Henley Regatta one of these days. Stuffed things: yea or nay? Yea I think. As in food or animals? LOL. I want to get a Squishable one of these days. There's a toy store I walk by once a week, on my way to my therapist, that has a bunch in the window. I admit it can be a very tempting sight on those vulnerable days! mix-in-a-jar? How to you feel about cookie or cake or soup mixes that come in jars and you just add, like, an egg or water or what have you? Sounds fun! I'm a lazy-ass cook, so... I live near this very cool Retro store (you can order online too) - are there things from it that would make you squee if your witch sent them? Hmmm. they have retro aprons... and dresses. Oh, why did I just look? If there are no "witchy" shops near you, is there anything I can pick up for you from Enchantments? Well I'm no witch, and I don't really do spellwork or anything. Although if there were some special red candles or the like that happened to come your way, I'd have use for 'em. Are there any herbs that you haven't been able to lay hands on that I could send you? There's an herbal shop I really like here in NYC called Flower Powerthat has quite a wide selection.I can usually find that kinda stuff at the co-op, but feel free to send anything you think I'd like! What's one random thing you really like and one random thing you really dislike? Like: red pandas Dislike: moths (scary!) Witchee, what are your favorite quotes? I may need to come back to this. I have some listed on Goodreads and my FB though, LOL. Who likes Pumpkin Spice Hershey Kisses? No, please, no. But, all the gross "cherry cordial" ones are belong to me, however! Do you Ravelry? Nope. Who here would be happy to get a lil' sumthin sumthin from Adagio Teas? I'm not familiar, but I love earl grey, and anything w/lavender... Are there any crafts/skills you've wanted to learn but haven't gotten around to? And if so, would you be interested in supplies and tutorials? Just learning musical instruments like guitar, really... and there's not a tutorial in the world that teaches me that kinda patience and perseverance, sadly. I has a lazy. Would you be interested in beer, wine, or other specialty beverages from your Witch's area? Hell to the MF'ing YES! But, Witch, take note: Red wine and me aren't friends. I think I have an allergy. But beer or other bev's, yes! a) Are you OK with "special deliveries"? b)Is the address in your questionnaire the best place to reach you for said deliveries? c) If the delivery requires a phone number (as say, some florists do) would you be OK with that information being tracked down by your Witch or asked of you anonymously? a) I love flowers, but I hate secondhand embarrassment, so please nothing from a person wearing an "outfit." yes I think so c) sure Do you have any Fall or Halloween traditions? Not really, sadly. Like, going to sbux at least once for a fall drink treat. And trying to find something fun to do for Halloween, even though it's on a weeknight this year, SUCK. I live near a Mast General Store. It has lots of vintage-y toys, southern foods (jams, jellies, spices) and vintage candy. Is there anything I can get for you? have no idea offhand, but will try to take a look later. Yes I am evilly updating this thing at work. I have an extra room spray and 2 extra bath oils (one Cephalopod, one Exhibit Hall Fatigue) from Dragon*Con - would anybody like a decant? EHF would be lovely to try! Ninjas or Pirates? My Jolly Roger BPTP pants tell me to go with Pirates... yarr. Do you lust after some new socks/tights? ALWAYS looking for cool/unusual plus-size tights (like a SPANX D for reference...) or cute socks! I can throw some on a wishlist somewhere if it helps you... dear witchee, would you, could you use an electric candle warmer? No thanks witch dear. Are you a Disney fan or does even thinking about Disney make your head hurt? If you're into Disney, would you like something from the Happiest Place on Earth? Um, both, somehow. I think Disney's kinda evil, but I absolutely LOVE Alice in Wonderland. So anything related to that is good. Also, Maleficent's pretty cool, and I'm forever sad that I missed out on her branded Disney Villains/MAC items... yeah anyway. Witchee, will you be gone from your normal mailing address at any point during the round? Not planning on it. I'm about to be near a Lush store next week, is there anything you might like from there? ALL THE THINGS A small Ocean Salt or I Love Juicy would be lovely! are there any if MeiLin's books (e-book or print) you'd be interested in? Sure, I think Lovers and Beloveds is the first in her series right? I don't have an e-reader though, so I can only do book-books. Tell me of your taste preferences. Dry/sweet? Red/white? Lager/ale/porter/stout? Fruit? Spice? Hops? Sour (brettanomyces, etc)? Sweet, white, stout, fruit, rich, chocolately.. this is all in reference to drinks, right? I love trader joe's oatmeal stout, for beer. Any Bath, Body or nutritional type items you would love to try from a Natural and Organic food store (similar to Whole Foods) that you don't buy because they are a bit too pricey? Um, allll of them. Bath and body stuff? Unscented body lotions, and face creams for sensitive/acne prone skin. Nutritional? Always looking for throat, allergy, asthma and throat/voice care related items! Haus of Gloi is offering custom perfumes - would you like one? What would your ideal blend be? I'm not sure, so pass. Any favorite Bath & Body Works scents/products? Sadly, I can't do with BBW stuff. They are too scented for my household. Sorry witch! Name one movie you keep meaning to buy, but just never get around to getting? Erm, my Amazon DVD wishlist is marked with priority... but... maybe Gilda, or Roxanne? Or The Man With Two Brains, I don't think that's actually on there! Movies that you love but forgot to put in your questionaire? Hmm... 200 Cigarettes, Eternal Sunshine, Joy Luck Club, Romeo and Juliet, Roman Holiday, Miss Pettigrew Lives For A Day, Mermaids, Bring it On, Breakfast at Tiffany's (except for the racism ), Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, Wizard of Oz, Alice in Wonderland... I got a million of 'em. Some most of these I own already (I have a fairly large DVD library), so feel free to check with me, if the question involves actual copies of movies... As you can tell, I'm into girly movies, haa. Songs that you keep meaning to buy but never get round to it? Lily Allen's albums, MIA's Paper Planes, the new Jack White album all come to mind... Put your iPod/MP3 player/what-have-you on random and list the first 10 songs it plays! Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds, The Beatles Jack-Ass, Beck Minus, Beck Scalding Hot Coffee Rag (ghost world soundtrack) Clam, Crab, Cockle, Cowrie, Joanna Newsom Bulletproof, Rilo Kiley Hotwax, Beck Derelict, Beck Break So Easy, Johnathan Rice Got to Get You Into My Life, The Beatles I used my phone, so I don't have that wide a selection here, lol. forum buddies? *cocks head over in the direction of Glambie* She knows me best, but she's also a very busy bee these days, JSYK! Candy Corn? Without gelatin, YES. Although my teeth may see things differently... I live in Japan. Anything you would be interested in from there? Only AL THE THINGS. Seriously, I love almost anything that's kawaii. I also love Sanrio/Hello Kitty/my Melody stuff - not completely indiscriminately, but I do love and casually collect all that cutesy stuff. I love cute Japanese stickers and stationary too! I know there's lots of kooky snacks/candy in different flavors available, and I'm pretty much game for anything within my dietary restrictions! If you have cats, do they like catnip toys? Yes, I believe they do. How do you feel about wearable knitted lace? Shawls, wraps, and the like? It sounds lovely, does that mean I'd get to wear a mantilla like Dorothy Lamour? If you are on Livejournal, would you appreciate LJ stuff like paid time, custom userheads, stuff like that? I wouldn't have a use for it, but thanks! LJ is my little dying herd member... teh sad. if you are into tarot, what is your favorite card? Despite having a couple of sets (one hello kitty, even) I'm not into tarot. However I do like the look of those Loteria cards (La Pera and La Sirena especially). would you like your own set of handmade rune stones or worry stones? I probably wouldn't have much use, but thanks anyway! Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, cider, or none of the above? OMG, all, except I don't make my own coffee at home. Gum, hard candy, soft candy, or none of the above? I like gum (SPRY is my favorite), and I think overall I prefer soft candy to hard. Loose tea or tea bags? Do you need anything for your loose tea? (Filters, presses, etc.) Tea bags only please! Do you do Goodreads or LibraryThing or a site like that? If so, can I see your to-read list, please? Here it is. I was trying to remove the few I do already own, but might have missed a few cuz the site started going screwy on me. Are you a gamer (of any sort - video, casual, tabletop) and are there any games you want? Tabletop/casual/board games are a lot of fun and I'd take more of those! I just played Catchphrase last night which was pretty fun... apples to apples maybe, or the game of things. Would a Starbucks gift card make you happy or do you prefer your local place? My local place (the grind) probs doesn't sell these online, but there are a million starbux by my work (along with pete's and tully's). I'd totally use one! Would you be interested in BPTP CANDY? Sure, maybe just to try it... CUSTOM-Made Pottery?? yea or nay? That sounds heavy to ship! But I'd take a mug for sure, or a soap dish (a big one would be useful). Maybe in a blue? Zombies; Yay or Nay? Shoot 'em in the head? I dunno. I saw pictures of Disney princess zombies from Dragon*Con that looked pretty sweet... WHAT MAKES YOU LAUGH YOUR ASS OFF!!! movies, comedians, black humor, your partner, a comic strip? what? I wonder if I can post videos here... a great many things, but I love Patton Oswalt for starters. Also Kids in the Hall (and their movie Brain Candy), Strangers With Candy, Arrested Development... you know, twisted stuff like that. You are meeting up with someone on a casual lunch/early afternoon thing. This person is someone you want to impress/look good for (for whatever reason, not necessarily romantic, and not necessarily for business either). What would you look like, given the contents of your wardrobe/etc? Probably a knee-length dress and tights, cute flats, hair tied back, or worn down with a barrette or two to contain the madness. Light sparkly makeup and hopefully shiny sparkly nailpolish, if it's something I've been planning in advance. You are to be let loose in a clothing store of your choice, to pick a full outfit, down to the shoes, the accessories, etc. and things would be altered to fit you if needed. What store would that be, and what would you look like? Possibly Nordstrom, if I can't do it at an online store like Dorothy Perkins, Fred Flare or 6PM. Studded or spiked black flats or boots, interesting dark or black tights, stockings or leggings. Chunky, sparkly bracelet and necklace. A solid color dress of some sort, maybe a solid cardigan (Kate Spade makes some pretty ones), or a nice, long dark coat to go on top of it all. And maybe a sparkly barrette or headband for the hair too. You open a box from the post office to reveal the 3 things you want most right now. What are they? (caveats: size doesn't matter, but they have to be tangible/buyable). -New dark grey skinny jeans (in a US 16) from Dorothy Perkins -These babies -And, since I'm pretty sure I dreamed about it last night, this sucker right here ^Hm, apparently I really want new clothes/accessories. Note to self, must save up something for these soon. The end of this month I'm going to Scarefest, the big horror and paranormal con in Kentucky. (www.scarefest.com) If I were your witch, is there anything you would like from there (skull jewelry, art prints from an artist that catch your eye, etc), or anyone whose autograph or photo or such you would dig? I had to look it up, since I'm not familiar with this con, but I FUCKING LOVE MALCOLM MCDOWELL. Do with that information as you will! What is your holy grail "I'd kill to just have one drop in an imp" bpal scent? LOL, is it good or bad that I don't have one? Are there any existing Weenies that you have your eye on, but haven't gotten around to getting? I was't able to budget in any weenies this fall. Although I may need something from the Post when they update. If I could have, I would have signed up for decants of: -The Perilous Parlor -Boo -Fizzy Jack o'Lantern -Ghost House -Mango-infused Pumpkin Chai Latte -Pomona -Suck It -and Mariposita, even though it's not a Weenie per se. Yes, I like the sweeties! New answers 09-24-12 (maybe I should be dating these? :/) My Little Pony... Cute or meh? Cute, in a comforting, brainless sort of way. TBH I routinely talk myself out of ordering a bunch of cute shirts (and a Twilight Sparkle hoodie) from Welovefine about once per month. Do you have a problem with nudes???Male or Female? Well, that completely depends. I think "not terrifying" is a good keyword to keep in mind on the subject, when making that decision. Do you subscribe to any sample boxes, and if so, which ones? Would you like to receive some samples? (perfume, eco/"green," skin care, hair, music downloads, cosmetics, soap...) Nope. I'd be into a cosmetics one but it's not super high on my list either. Lip balm - tube or tin? I can work with either but prefer tube. Are you interested in audiobooks? If so, any specific titles? I have 3-4 of these on file form Audible.com that I haven't listened to yet, so I should probably refrain from adding to the collection right now. Bar soaps with some scrubby bits, yes or no? That's fine. Would you like to receive a journal or sketchbook? How about other pretty paper goods like post-its, notepads, bookmarks, letter paper/envelopes? Yes. Would you like a pair of knitted socks? Sure, anything you knit me, I'll find use for! ThinkGeek: anything interesting to you on there? Not desperately. This is more my BF's terrain, although they do have some cool light machines as I recall. Do you need any small electronic gadgets like flash drives and the like? I already have one very cute, Hello Kitty blind-box flash drive. However, since I can't burn anything to disc on my godforsaken old macbook, I'd take another throwaway, just-in-case flash drive.

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September 16, 2012

vanillabean's Blog

Forum Questions - My Answers

Do you like s'mores and s'mores-flavored things? I haven't had real s'mores in forever, but I do like them. One of the best things about getting a charcoal barbecue was being able to roast marshmallows on it. Though I usually don't have the patience for s'mores and just roast marshmallows. What's the neatest freebie you've gotten? It can be cool or thoughtful or just totally unexpected, and not limited to BPALdom. Hmm. Well I won a trip to Jamaica this past year, and that was pretty cool and unexpected. But in the way of something someone gave to me... I did a Christmas card swap with my WoW guild this past year. I put that I liked sparkly things on the questionnaire. A guildie threw a handful of glitter in with my card. It was a PAIN IN THE BUTT to clean up, and I don't really wish random handfuls of glitter thrown in with things on anyone, but it was also super sweet that she did that for me and my love of sparkly things. When I asked if it was a super sparkly card or if she had indeed thrown in glitter, she responded with a "I did NOT throw in a handful of glitter. I carefully selected every piece!" Would you enjoy receiving cute but useful items like colorful kitchen utensils/gadgets, or bento supplies? (boxes, chopsticks, accessories, etc?) What about things like spice mixes (homemade, or Penzey's for example) Yes to everything but homemade spice blends. Since this is my first year doing this, I am a little squicky about homemade food things. No offense to anyone, I know you are probably NOT going to poison my husband and I, but it is a concern. Also, international import might be tricky with it. So we will save the trouble. But yes to everything else. Do you like cute, seasonal or fluffy PJ bottoms? Like they sell at Target, Old Navy (they have had cute Halloween ones!) If so, what size do you wear? Yes. Yes yes yes! I don't wear them for sleeping, only lounging, but I LOVE them. I don't know what size I would be. Anywhere from a medium to an XL. (I can fit into a 12-16 depending on the cut and style of pants) What kind of chocolate do you like? Nuts, no nuts, white,dark, etc? I am not a fan of white chocolate, nor am I a fan of super dark chocolate. I like chocolate filled with strawberry or raspberry the best. Coconut, almonds, hazlenut, chili, and rice crisps are all very good. I like some mint chocolate. All in all, chocolate is a good thing. I live near a Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, and Penzeys! What does your little heart desire from any or all of these places? One of everything twice, please. We don't have any of these stores in Canada, so anything unique or cool would be fun to get. But that also means I don't know specifically what they carry. Are home made foods acceptable or does the idea of eating strange mailed food disturb you? As this is my first year, I am a little squicky about eating homemade foods. Also I am concerned about international import on them. So we will go with no thank you for this round. I am sure your brownies, cookies and cupcakes are FANTASTIC. I just gave you $20 and sent you into a "has everything" store ala Walmart and told you that you have to come out having spent it all, and none of it on anything you need. What would you buy? Be as specific as possible! Scrapbooking paper, probably a book (potentially of the logic/sudoku variety), some pens (NEVER PENCILS), a coil bound notebook, and a box of chai tea. What kind of cuisines do you like? (I mentioned this in my ?aire but curious what my witch may like)And, what are your favorite restaurants? Italian, Filipino, American, Canadian, Chinese, Japanese (omnom SUSHI), Indian, Mexican (Tex-mex), Ukranian. Restaurants include Five Guys, sushi (all local, no chains), Pancake House (Canada's IHOP)... I don't really eat at chains that much. Though I don't live far from Grand Forks, ND. I LOVE Texas Roadhouse, Ruby Tuesday, CherryBerry, Coldstone, Jimmy John's, Culver's, and IHOP. Do you have an eReader and if so which one? Sony PRS-T1. Will read ePUB books ONLY, but can convert Kindle books without DRM. Do you like candles, or tart burners, or something? If so, what's your favorite scent to burn? Candles are good. Also like incense. Vanilla is always a winner. Brown sugar, cinnamon, all of the warmer/fall scents. Berries and fruit scents are generally safe as well. There is one linen candle at Michaels that doesn't give me a headache. Most florals will cause headaches or sneezes if they are too strong, though I love TRUE lilac and rose scents. I'm from Canada - is there anything specifically a witchee might like that is only available here? If there is something specific to your province, cool. But I am also from Canada, so I can get maple candy and poutine to my heart's content. And Kinder Surprises. What are your "fandoms" and would you like a t-shirt from TeeFury if an appropriate one came up? Buffy the Vampire Slayer, World of Warcraft (mostly Alliance, though I play both), Harry Potter, BPAL, Legend of Zelda (haven't played anything since Majora's Mask), DDR, general gamer geekdom, general reading geekdom, DISNEY Marzipan? You know, I don't think I have ever had it. Would you be interested in washable/reusable muslin “paper” towels (basically muslin squares hemmed around the edge)? Maybe in some sort of box to put on your kitchen or bathroom counter? Sure! I like reducing my carbon footprint. Do you drink alcohol and if so, would you be OK with your witch sending you homemade infused vodka? Also, does your state allow alcohol to be shipped through the mail (for example, PA doesn't). No thank you, I don't drink. If you get me (or a fellow Aussie, if there are any playing this round) as a witch or witch's minion, would you like to try some Australian specialties, such as TimTams (delicious chocolately cookies), Caramello Koalas (koala shaped chocolates filled with gloopy caramel), Australian native spices or anything like that? Yes!!! I love trying new things that I can't get here!!! Just no Vegemite. If your witch is a knitter, crocheter or sewer, is there a particular type of garment you would love to receive (hat, scarf, wrap, cowl, socks, fingerless gloves, arm warmers etc)? Being where I am in Canada, it gets cold in the winter. So I am up for anything knit/crochet. Hats, mitts, socks, scarves, wraps, arm warmers, leg warmers, etc. Probably not a cowl or fingerless gloves though. <3 Is there anyone else in your house (kids, pets, partner) that would really appreciate a small gift being included for them in the switchwitchy haul so they don't feel left out? My husband will be likely sharing most of what I get, and my dog wouldn't say no to some treats, but they have to be soft because he has very few teeth left. Adopt a bat in my name? Cute idea! I like animals! Some of your favorite artists? Classic and modern? Ooh, toughie. I like Wassily Kandinsky, Van Gogh (blue period mostly...), Jackson Pollock, Ansel Adams... But I am not a collector or anything. If you could have an image or certain subject painted for you on any type of "canvas" (on a box, on paper, on a canvas, and so on) - could you point your witch to some of these images? Something smaller would be preferred, as we don't have a lot of space in our apartment. But I like trees, abstracts, night scenes, lakes or rivers, etc. Anything calm and peaceful. Is there a GC scent that's been on your list for ages but keeps falling off the bottom of your order because of the LEs? I haven't bought BPAL in so long. I have an ammo case full of un-tried imps thanks to the immense generosity of forumites, decant circles and a few sales. I really want to try UGH as an oil, though. I have a chronic pain disorder, and I have a decant of the massage oil that seemed to help a bit. On the same note, GRR is a high priority, because I get headaches often. I've been getting into indie nail polish brands recently. What's your favorite indie brand of nail polish? Or what's your favorite mainstream brand of nail polish? Or are you not big on polish? You know, I love nail polish, but I don't wear it very often. I find doing my own nails often results in a messy mess of messiness. They don't dry properly, they chip really quickly, etc. I usually leave nail polish until I get pedicures done. I wouldn't say no to nail polish (just not tons of it) but I fear it might go largely un-worn. Stuffed things: yea or nay? Big yay! Mix-in-a-jar? How to you feel about cookie or cake or soup mixes that come in jars and you just add, like, an egg or water or what have you? No, thank you I live near this very cool Retro store (you can order online too) - are there things from it that would make you squee if your witch sent them? Um. In a word? YES! I love retro things. They are awesome. I have Silly Putty on my wishlist from ThinkGeek. And I tend to go to PinupGirl Clothing to ogle the style. So yeah. Would you be interested in beer, wine, or other specialty beverages from your Witch's area? Nothing alcoholic please, but things like (non-homemade) ciders or juices would be welcome! Are there any crafts/skills you've wanted to learn but haven't gotten around to? And if so, would you be interested in supplies and tutorials? Knitting and crocheting are big ones. I have a scarf that is half done becuase I know how to knit and purl, but I don't know how to do anything "fancy". Like cast off. I'd also love to learn to sew. Who here would be happy to get a lil' sumthin sumthin from Adagio Teas? Ooooh! Me! Pick me! I don't generally go for fruity or flowery teas, and tend more towards the spicier teas (chai, vanilla, etc.) BUT! I am willing to try anything!! I prefer caffeine-free options (Rooibos, decaf black, etc.) Do you Ravelry? And if so, what's your handle over there? Would you be interested in gift patterns from your queue? I do not. Who likes Pumpkin Spice Hershey Kisses? THIS IS A THING?! HOW DID I NOT KNOW THIS WAS A THING?! What does your kitchen look like? Colors/style? We are in an apartment, so our kitchen is made of fail right now. We are looking at getting a house in the near-ish future, though. Our dishes are white. Witchee, what are your favorite quotes? "When people don't express themselves, they die one piece at a time." - Laurie Halse Anderson "Without music, life would be a mistake." - Friedrich Nietzsche Put your iPod/MP3 player/what-have-you on random and list the first 10 songs it plays! Que Sera Sera - Sly and the Family Stone Alone - Glee Version Money Honey - State of Shock Put Your Records On - Corinne Bailey Rae Portions of Foxes - Rilo Kiley Oh! - Eric Hutchinson Love You I Do - Dreamgirls (Movie Soundtrack) Quando Quando Quando - Michael Buble and Nelly Furtado Satellite - A cappella cover of the DMB song Wannabe - Spice Girls What's one random thing you really like and one random thing you really dislike? Like: Thunder. LOVE THUNDER. And storms in general. Dislike: Artificial blueberry. I can't stand the scent or the taste of anything artificially meant to be blueberry. I love real blueberries. But blueberry tea, blueberry candles, blueberry yogurt... it all makes me feel sick. Are there any herbs that you haven't been able to lay hands on that I could send you? There's an herbal shop I really like here in NYC called Flower Power that has quite a wide selection. Anything cool for cooking. Though nothing too tricky to use. (Like, Fugu tricky.) The Henna looks cool too (lighter colors, I am pretty pale). If there are no "witchy" shops near you, is there anything I can pick up for you from Enchantments? I listed myself as Agnostic in my questionnaire, but I was a practising Wiccan for many years. In a lot of ways I still identify with the religion in my Agnosticism... if that makes any sense. I used to have a quartz power stone. It was lovely, clear except for the tip which was dark purple. I used it as a kind of focusing point when I was feeling scattered or negative. One day, it just broke. Right in half. I keep meaning to get another one, but I can't find a metaphysical store that doesn't give me bad vibes. Nothing worse than a focusing stone from a negative place >.< I would also be open to stones that aid in helping chronic illness (pain, inflammation, circulation), wealth (can always use more of that), and focus. Hey Witchee! I want to send you a delivery. It could be cupcakes from a local bakery, it could be a singing hugging bear-a-gram, it could be a bouquet of flowers. But it will be something that you need to be there to receive. a) Are you OK with "special deliveries"? *waggles eyebrows* Is the address in your questionnaire the best place to reach you for said deliveries? c) If the delivery requires a phone number (as say, some florists do) would you be OK with that information being tracked down by your Witch or asked of you anonymously? a) Sure! Probably. c) Would have to be asked for anonymously, as my number is a cell. What are some things you are OK with receiving gently used or homemade, and some things you absolutely do not want if they are gently used or homemade? Homemade: I am good with anything but food or B&B products. Gently Used: books, t-shirts, jewelery (no earrings), scarves, DVDs, CDs are all A-OK gently used (And BPAL of course) I live near a Mast General Store. It has lots of vintage-y toys, southern foods (jams, jellies, spices) and vintage candy. Is there anything I can get for you? Sure! I am not a huge fan of taffy or black licorice, though. But jams and jellies? YUM! Do you have any Fall or Halloween traditions? Not really. Since we moved into the apartment, we don't get kids trick or treating, and even when we house-sit for mom and dad, we don't get many kids. I like carving the pumpkin and roasting the pumpkin seeds. Also, horror movies. Ninjas or Pirates? Ninja pirates. Or Pirate ninjas. In other words, both have their merits. I have an extra room spray and 2 extra bath oils (one Cephalopod, one Exhibit Hall Fatigue) from Dragon*Con - would anybody like a decant? Sure? I haven't looked up the scent notes, but as long as they aren't scents of death for me, decants are AWESOME SAUCE. I know it is totally the wrong season (for most of us), but do you like/have space to garden? If so, what do you like to grow? NB: Sending seeds through the mail can be tricky, especially internationally. So please keep this in mind. I don't have space to garden right now But if seeds would keep or they were for something I could grow inside without too much fuss (herbs, chia pet, etc) that would be cool I'm about to be near a Lush store next week, is there anything you might like from there? I love Lush, but I am spoiled and have two in my city. <3 Songs that you keep meaning to buy but never get round to it? I don't really buy single songs, and tend to go for whole albums instead. Nothing is jumping out at me right now, but I am always open to listening to new things. Movies that you love but forgot to put in your questionaire? Tons. I walked through a cheapy movie section the other day and went OMG a bajillion times. Pan's Labyrinth, Rocky Horror Picture Show, Brave Little Toaster (I like kid's movies... OK?), Harry Potter, Space Jam, Shawshank Redemption, Ferngully, Corpse Bride, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (both versions), Slumdog Millionaire... I could go on. I am not necessarily fangirling over the movies (i.e. I don't need t-shirts or other stuff), but they are ones I love and would watch over and over again. Name one movie you keep meaning to buy, but just never get around to getting? Any of the above. Any favorite Bath & Body Works scents/products? I don't like anything super floral. The pumpkin one is nice. I don't use a lot of B&BW. Haus of Gloi is offering custom perfumes - would you like one? What would your ideal blend be? Ooh, cool. At first glance... Almond, Vanilla, Cake and Coffee. Or Bergamot, Sandalwood, Lavender and Ylang Ylang. I don't know what order to blend them in though. Any Bath, Body or nutritional type items you would love to try from a Natural and Organic food store (similar to Whole Foods) that you don't buy because they are a bit too pricey? I can't think of anything off the top of my head. Are there any if MeiLin's books (e-book or print) you'd be interested in? I have Lovers and Beloveds in ePUB, so the sequel to that would be awesome (in either epub or print) or Mage Toy looked interesting too! Witchee, will you be gone from your normal mailing address at any point during the round? Nope. The address I gave is actually my parents' because mail tends to walk away from my apartment. I also am at that address through the day most days, since I work for my parents :3 so it worked out. Are you a Disney fan or does even thinking about Disney make your head hurt? If you're into Disney, would you like something from the Happiest Place on Earth ? ALL THE THINGS DISNEY. I LOVE DISNEY! I have never been to Disneyland/world (I don't know which is which, or if they are both the happiest place on earth) and would love a souvenir! Dear witchee, would you, could you use an electric candle warmer? I have one, and it is fantastic. It is also in a box somewhere... or maybe my mom stole it. But yes. They are AMAZING. Witchee, would you like it if I made you a "mix tape" of songs that I think you might like? And if so, would you prefer mp3 or CD format? That would be awesome! Either format works Do you lust after some new socks/tights? Yes, yes and yes. I love socks and tights and legwarmers. I would sell my soul for tights that stay opaque and don't look horrible on me due to me being plus size and having large calves. Socks are good as well, though its funny... I prefer being barefoot if at all possible. But I love socks. I have drawers of them. Yes. Plural. Ankle socks are my every day go-to, and I would love a pair of big, thick woolies to wear in the winter. Are you a gamer (of any sort - video, casual, tabletop) and are there any games you want? YES. I have some things on my Amazon WL, but I love new fun little games. Emphasis on being fun for two people so hubs and I can play just the two of us. I play World of Warcraft pretty intensively, and you can get pets and things like that. I would recommend asking me anonymously for a list of what I have if gifting me things for WoW is something you want to do. Magic The Gathering and WoW TCG are both TCGs I would love to get more into. I have NONE. I am just getting into dice games. And I like dice. Would you be interested in BPTP CANDY? There is BPTP candy?! Sure!!! Do you like coffee? If so, what kinds? Flavored, fancy, basic? Beans or ground? I don't drink coffee much, but I like flavored coffee when I do. Ground please, and it has to be decaf... or I get very very ill. Would a Starbucks gift card make you happy or do you prefer your local place? It would make me very happy. They have many non-caffeinated things for my enjoyment. CUSTOM-Made Pottery?? yea or nay? coffee mugs, rustic or more elegant? a set of bowls? soap dish? bird feeder? something alltogether different? and lastly, good colors for glazes...? I would love a handmade mug or bowl. Nothing bigger or that requires hanging, because I have no space, sadly. I like blues, purples, and reds for glaze Think jewel tones Do you have a forum buddy? Someone who knows you and/or your tastes well enough to answer questions on your behalf? Not really But I hope I have answered my questions thoroughly! And my Amazon WL is chock full of ideas. If you are on Livejournal, would you appreciate LJ stuff like paid time, custom userheads, stuff like that? If you are NOT on LJ but are on other sites that have similar paid-for services (Flickr, for example?) would you, and what are those sites/etc? I have my LJ, and while more userpic slots would be awesome, I don't use it much right now. I don't know if you can gift things on Wordpress. *checks* I'd love to be able to have custom design on my Wordpress blog, but it doesn't look like something that can be gifted. If you are into tarot, what is your favorite card? Not into Tarot, thanks Would you like your own set of handmade rune stones or worry stones? Rune stones, no. Worry stones, yes! But I might also need instructions on how to use them properly. Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, cider, or none of the above? All of the above! In order of preference: Tea, hot chocolate, cider, coffee. I need decaf coffee and prefer decaf tea. Gum, hard candy, soft candy, or none of the above? I am a gum person, and I prefer cinnamon above all others. I like Werther's hard candies. And I like gummie bears. No taffy or licorice. Loose tea or tea bags? Do you need anything for your loose tea? (Filters, presses, etc.) I like both. I have a special mug for my loose tea, but it is kind of a pain to wash since I like milk and sugar... so if you know of something less of a pain... hit me with it! Zombies; Yay or Nay? Yay I like Zombies. If you have cats, do they like catnip toys? If you have doggies, would they like a super-reinforced canvas toy with a squeaker in it? My dog has very few teeth left, so I don't know if super-reinforced canvas would be a good idea... If you have kids, what are they into? No kids How do you feel about wearable knitted lace? Shawls, wraps, and the like? Hmm, it looks like it has the potential to be something I would either really love or really... not love. I notice that our lovely Greenwoodtree is able to do chart readings and/or forecasts at a very reasonable rate. Is this something you would want? Yes, this looks awesome! Candy Corn? No thanks. I live in Japan. Anything you would be interested in from there? Origami paper! And really, anything else cute (accessories, stationery, things) but origami paper is what I immediately went *grabby hands* for.

vanillabean

September 16, 2012

vanillabean's Blog

Switch Witch Questionnaire (updated)

Birthday: June 11, 1987 (25) Pets: Dog, senior - Chico (pomeranian toy poodle cross) Children: None Religious orientation: Agnostic Favorite Holiday: I don't really have one... I like Halloween though Occupation/Major in school: Office Manager *snore* I like fun office supplies though. OMG PENS! AND PAPER! Living arrangement (by yourself, with roommates, etc): With my husband! <3 Livejournal/Blog/Website: http://writtenpermission.wordpress.com & http://floriessence.tumblr.com & http://pinterest.com/erincathryn/ Organizations/Causes/Activities (Things you belong to or causes you believe in): Animal rights, LGBTQ rights, Fibromyalgia research, Crohn's & Colitis research, Cancer research, Anti-Bullying campaigns BPAL Favorite BPAL oils: Copulating Mice, Tamora, Dorian, Snow White 2010, Lysander Favorite notes: Vanilla, peach, tea, red fruits, nuts, honey, incense, light florals, coconut Favorite non-BPAL perfumes: Don't really have any.. though I did wear Light Blue by Dolce & Gabana for a long time. But I prefer my BPAL. Least favorite notes: Heavy patchouli, heavy aquatics Least favorite non-BPAL perfumes: Pretty much everything non-perfume-oil gives me a headache or makes me sneeze. I haven't tried much in the way of other e-tailers. If Beth made a custom blend for you, what would the notes be, and what would you want the label art to look like? Vanilla, honey, sandalwood, touch of lilac and the faintest breath of red fruits. I am not picky about cover art at all. Clothing & Jewelry Hair type: Chin length, fine, uncolored, blonde-ish Skin Type: Oily but dehydrated, pale Allergies (specifically B&B related): Allergic to cats... which is important if things are coming from a cat-containing house. Other things to avoid: I tend not to use a lot of hand/body lotions. Or shower gels. I like hand soap from like, Bath and Body Works. Tub, shower or both? Both, but mostly shower. Favorite bath & beauty products: I adore shower spritzers, which are like bath bombs but for the shower. Love Mac makeup. Want to have NYX makeup, but it isn't sold here. Clothing Style/Fave garments: I don't really know. I like tank tops (without shelf bras!) and sweaters. I ADORE SCARVES. Pinterest has links to things I would wear. Favorite clothing colors/colors to wear: Jewel tones, black, pretty much anything but WHITE because I am picky about white. And horribly messy. Type(s) of jewelry worn: Funky necklaces and bracelets, some earrings, though my ears are horrid. Ring/wrist/collar size: Ring (sz 6-8 will fit on some finger), wrist (approx 6-7 inches), neck (the longer the better, I don't wear chokers) Jewelry - gold or silver? Silver preferred. Do you have any allergies to metal? My ears do not like anything other than actual gold/silver. But bracelets and things are fine in other metals. Favorite gemstones: I like sparkly things. Sock/Shoe Size: 8.5 or so. Lifestyle Style/home decoration style: Mostly modern, with some classic thrown in. Pinterest has some info on that. Favorite decorating colors: Browns, blues, grays, reds, purples. Things you collect: Nothing really. Wanna start me on something? Favorite music: I like easy listening type stuff (Eric Hutcherson, Carly Rae Jepsen, jazz, broadway soundtracks, etc) Least favorite music: Heavy metal, country Vegetarian/Vegan?: (Please be as specific as possible to reduce confusion!) Nope. Other food restrictions: No artificial sweeteners please. At all. Also prefer caffeine free options for tea etc. Favorite flavors: cinnamon, chocolate, fresh fruit, baked goods, raspberry, strawberry, coconut, almond Favorite foods/drinks: Chai tea, gourmet food, sushi, cucumber, bubble tea, slurpees, potato chips, scones, chicken wings, cinnamon buns, ice cream Favorite authors/genres: Historical Fiction, fantasy, sci-fi, some YA Least favorite authors/genres: Some YA, straight romance, westerns, military Books/authors you'd like to read, but haven't yet: http://www.goodreads.com/review/list/5352687-erin?format=html&shelf=to-read How do you feel about receiving gently used books as gifts? I feel fantastic about it! Favorite stores (including clothing stores): Book stores (any Canadian, I also have a Sony E-reader which reads epub books only... no Amazon ebooks), HMV, Lush, Mac makeup, David's Tea, Cornelia Bean (local), Ricki's, Le Chateau, Most of the places I shop are local little boutiques. Favorite online stores (including B&B stores): Etsy, Lush, BPAL of course, ThinkGeek, Jinx (for WoW nerdgear), ModCloth Magazines you subscribe to: None Magazines you like, but don't subscribe to: Anything writing related (Writers Digest, Writer's Magazine, etc), cardmaking magazines, cooking magazines Favorite movies: V for Vendetta, Rent, Repo! The Genetic Opera, Avatar, absolutely anything Disney, though I own a bunch Favorite TV show(s): Buffy The Vampire Slayer, The Big Bang Theory, Heroes, Family Guy, Arrested Development, Friends, Grey's Anatomy Hobbies/crafts done: Cardmaking, World of Warcraft, other general crafts, cooking (I LOVE new recipes), reading, writing Wishlists BPAL Wish List (including SW/SF Help): Will update in my signature Other website Wish lists (amazon.com, etc): Will update in my signature Random Questions: - On a scale of 1-5, how organized are you? 2, always striving for a 5 - Where, outside of the U.S. would you love to visit? (if you're international, this can be anywhere) Italy, Paris, back to the Caribbean all the cliche'd places of yore. - Do people tell you that you act older, younger, or your age? Older. -If I gave you a toy gun with flashing lights, would you hide and start shooting people from around corners OR would you thank me on the IGI thread and then quietly donate it (a niece, Oxfam, Goodwill, wherever)? (there are no wrong answers for this, so don't be afraid to answer honestly) I would proudly stand in the open with that baby a-waving, shooting everything in sight. Bonus points if it makes sounds! - What animal do you feel like the most? I don't really know. - Your favorite feature about yourself: Eyes. Always eyes. - Do you live in a neighborhood or in the middle of nowhere? Neighbourhood. -Have you ever thought, "oh, I'm going to get myself one of those one of these days" but then never do? List 1 under $10 and 1 over $10. Under $10: Glass measuring cups. Over $10: More BPAL - How do you feel about boi witches? Boy witches are warlocks. *sagenod* - Do you like garage sales (boot sales)? Sometimes. I have limits on what I would buy used. - I like to slather my food in …: Gravy. Or Hollandaise sauce. Whatever is more appropriate. - State fairs or carnivals? Call me a crazy Canadian... but aren't they the same thing??? - You throw caution to the wind and runaway to join a traveling circus. What job would you want ( a main performer, a side show, a behind the scenes spot, etc) and why? Main performer. I used to do musical theatre and I miss performing a great deal. - What mythical or fantastic race of creatures (dragons, unicorns, griffins, elves, dwarves, faeries, etc.) do you most identify with? Not actually knowing the lore behind a lot of these creatures and going purely with what the media has put into my head. Elves. Or faeries. Or unicorns. - Imagine that you're given a shoebox-sized time capsule, and you are asked to put any number of items in the box that symbolize who you are. The items can be may be anything you can imagine, and money is no object, but they must fit within the box. What do you choose? A spent WoW game card, some paper scraps from card making, a handful of wedding photos showing myself my hisband and our families, some loose tea, an empty imp, a book or two, a Disney movie, a saxophone reed, some old sheet music, a piano key or two, something chocolate, a logic puzzle book, dried flowers, a game piece from any of the zillions of board games I have, my d20, a stuffed animal. - Do you need storage boxes? Always! - The world has given you the day off. You hear that, no chores, responsibilities, or budget you have to follow. What would you do in those 24 hours? With no budget I would go to the spa for a full day of all the relaxation ever. If I could convince the world to let my husband have the day off too, I would take him with me. I would eat the most extravagent food I could find and rent out an entire movie theatre to watch something. I would go shopping and buy clothes, tea and things for the home. And then I would top it all off with some WoW. Because you can never have too much WoW. - Do you like steampunk & if so what kind of steampunk item would you most like to receive? I am just getting into seampunk. I like surprises. - Do you have an etsy shop? I do not. - Would you like to receive baked goods, if so what kind? Maybe. I don't know about getting them from a Witch, but if they were from a local bakery, that would be cool. I like cupcakes and cookies. - What is something totally random (yes, that thing that just popped into your head) that hasn't been covered by any previous questions? Did I mention I like sparkly things? I did? Oh good. Also, I have a chronic pain disorder (fibromyalgia).

vanillabean

September 16, 2012

coldandsleepy's coldandspeaky

Fall 2012 SW Q&A

Switch Witch time again! WOO! I have answered about a million questions in my BPAL blog for past rounds, and much of that is probably still relevant if you're curious. But all new answers for this round will go in this post, with newer questions towards the top and older ones towards the bottom. ONWARD! Sept 30-Oct 3 10/3 What do you think of Shiro Cosmetics Halloween Collection? (www.shirocosmetics.com) Pretty, but I don't wear eye shadow at all. (Super eye sensitivity = I'm a painfully red eyed zombie for 2 or 3 days after I wear ANY eye shadow.) The Godiva Halloween Collection: http://godiva.com/gi...default,sc.html I've yet to come across a vegan Godiva product, but if you find one, of course I'm gonna eat any candy you send me. 10/2 If you had a fairy for NYCC, what exclusive scent would you kill to own? I answered this one in thread-- none of the NYCCs is a definite must have for me. Mrs. Lewis sounds lovely but not terribly unlike a number of other scents I already have. A lot of the others have killer notes in them... honey (tends to go crazy on me), patchouli (likewise), etc. 9/30 Do you want anything from Arcana's fall update? Oh, probably. I loooove Arcana's soaps. Let me go peek really quick... Oooooooh shiny. If I had a magic money tree, I'd pick it bare and buy: All Soul's Island soap Darkling soap Little Ghoulie soap Sleepy Hollow soap Groooooan. So many good sounding soaps. 9/29 Would anyone like a witch pendant? A pendant with a witch on it? This could be nice. I think i'd like a romantic sort of witch more than a cartoonish witch (does that make sense?). What's a new company to you that you most want to try a product from or what would be a new product to you that you most want to try (make-up, perfume, or bath/body)? I would like to finally try something from Haunt, but the timing never works out for me. Hmmm... I often think I'll get into lipsticks some day but I'm not there yet. If you like necklaces, what are some symbols or images that you would love to have a necklace depict? I do like necklaces! Hmm... imagery that I like... well, tarot imagery (as explained in other questions), wrens, keys, leaves, the moon, the man in the moon. Geometric designs that are just pleasing to the eye. Sept 25-29ish Who here is going to be picking up JK Rowling's new book on Thursday? I'll definitely read it eventually, but not rushing out to buy it at $40. What do you do to take care of yourself when you're having a rough day (sick, life not going your way, whatever)? I answered this in thread... left to my own devices, I'll curl up on the couch with a warm blanket, extremely stupid television or a favorite movie, my knitting and something good to drink. favorite and least favorite baked goods? Favorite is so hard! Maybe spice cake with a mountain of frosting on top. Or snickerdoodles. Or vegan Samoas. mmmm. Samoas. Least favorite is also hard though because yeah, I like most things. Um... least favorite... while I like a good chocolate cake, I tend to find "death by chocolate" type desserts (a chocolate cake! with chocolate frosting! and chocolate sprinkles! and a chocolate unicorn! (okay, a chocolate unicorn would be cool)) a little overwhelming. what size T-Shirt do you wear (standard AND babydoll)? Women's t-shirts do not tend to fit me at all. I think it's a result of having really outlandishly proportioned boobs. (I'm currently rocking the 34H, to give you an idea.) Even if I get an XL, they tend to hit at a really bizarre length and end up being belly shirts on me. Yeck. So I mostly wear men's/unisex t-shirts in a M. I find that after a wear or two, they'll generally stretch in the right places but not shorten the way women's shirts do. My belly stays covered! Tissue tees do tend to work well for me though. I found a fantastic little shop while traveling that had unusual jellies and jams. Would you be interested in trying something like Georgia Moonshine Jelly or TOE Jam (each letter stands for some kind of fruit, I don't remember which ones) or something similar? How about homemade jam in general? YES to jam. I eat oatmeal with jam and nuts in some form pretty much every single morning, so jam never goes unloved in my house. Would you be interested in homemade herbal remedies and tinctures? I'd be interested in topical things (muscle rubs, etc). Owls? Girasol's answer to this in thread made me laugh so hard. I do feel that owls are kind of over-exposed... but I like them fine. No special affinity, but they're nice. Do any of Villainness' Soap Box exclusive scents interest you, especially any of the Smooches/Whippeds? It's funny, I was just over there looking around the other day for the first time in ages... Masala and Sol Bacio definitely appeal. Most of the other Villainess stuff that I'm into isn't the exclusive stuff. Cobwebs, Mango Spicecake, Slipdress, Autumn Gala (which I missed last year!), oooooh. Puddin' just put a shitton of old Lunacy shirts on the BPTP Etsy! Any ones interest you? Not that I see. Witchee, do you want anything from the Haunt update coming up on 10/3? I know it might be too early to say, but if you could look at the preview on the night of 10/2 and let me know if you want anything... Oh, I always drool over their stuff and I never buy it. I would love to try the glossing oils in particular. They had a Golden Pumpkin one a couple of years back that I wanted soooo much. Gardening? Pretty sure we had a gardening question already. I've been gardening this year! It's been fun! There's nothing in particular that I need right now... other than a couple more huge planters for tomatoes for next year (but it would be near impossible to mail them!) Do you use or would like to try loose eyeshadow pigments? No. My eyes are VERY sensitive and irritated by pretty much all eyeshadows. Is there anything you might want from the latest update (Lab or TP)? I'd be interested in decants of: Beaver Moon Halloween in the Misk U Library Pumpkin IV Pumpkin V Witch Dance Any of the 'Weenie bath oils - jeez those look good. All the Pumpkin Flosses... especially black. And the candies look way yummy. Mmm. Candy. ------------------------------------------- Sept 20-24 I live in Japan. Anything you would be interested in from there? Oh, I am a huge nerd for pretty much everything Japanese. Cute weird Japanese things = yes. Any kinda snack food that's both mailable and vegan (that can be tricky with Japanese food... milk powder in everything!). Stickers and stationary and all that stuff. Candy Corn: yes, no? It's one of those things that really messes with my blood sugar, so while I love it, I get really sick if I eat more than like one piece. WHAT MAKES YOU LAUGH YOUR ASS OFF!!! movies, comedians, black humor, your partner, a comic strip? what? Oh, all kinds of things. I am pretty easy to entertain. Um... Jon Stewart/TDS pretty much always guarantees a laugh from me. And Hark, a Vagrant! by Kate Beaton. Those are the first two concrete things that pop into my head! You are meeting up with someone on a casual lunch/early afternoon thing. This person is someone you want to impress/look good for (for whatever reason, not necessarily romantic, and not necessarily for business either). What would you look like, given the contents of your wardrobe/etc? Ugh, almost nothing. My body's changed so much in the past couple of years that even though I'm now under the weight I started at before my first pregnancy, most of my stuff still doesn't fit because I'm just shaped so funny. With what fits, I'd probably go for something nice and understated... I have an awesome calf-length wool pencil skirt in a subdued argyle (charcoal grey, dark brown, and camel) that would pair well with a form-fitting thermal t in charcoal grey (that I am wearing right now, though I am not dressed to impress anyone!). Used to have a nice curve-hugging beige jacket that went well with this ensemble, but um, my curves got a bit too big for it to hug. You are to be let loose in a clothing store of your choice, to pick a full outfit, down to the shoes, the accessories, etc. and things would be altered to fit you if needed. What store would that be, and what would you look like? What an interesting question. I'm really not sure. I love interesting style and fashion but I hate drawing attention to my appearance, so I'd probably try on all sorts of fun stuff and then leave in a grey t-shirt and skinny jeans. Or a really fabulous dress. (The problem with that is you never know exactly what dress is going to wow you til you see it on your body! But in general, I like something tailored, not too body-conscious/skin-showy (especially not too cleavage-y, because I have a boob vortex), form fitting but breathable, shortish but not ho-y... oh, you know. You open a box from the post office to reveal the 3 things you want most right now. What are they? (caveats: size doesn't matter, but they have to be tangible/buyable). A cupcake with lots of frosting, some size 1 knitting needles so I can start something with the yarn I just impulse bought (on sale!!! 50% off!!! a yarn I have picked up about a hundred times and decided not to buy because I don't have a project in mind for it... yet...), a bar of fancy soap. The end of this month I'm going to Scarefest, the big horror and paranormal con in Kentucky. (www.scarefest.com) If I were your witch, is there anything you would like from there (skull jewelry, art prints from an artist that catch your eye, etc), or anyone whose autograph or photo or such you would dig? That sounds like a blast. I don't see anything from looking at the webpage that instantly grabs me though! What is your holy grail "I'd kill to just have one drop in an imp" bpal scent? Hmm. Nothing's coming to mind just now... I've been really fortunate in that I've gotten to at least sniff just a ton of things. I'd love to smell Champagne and Roses again... I smelled it once somewhere (a friend's house I think) and thought it was great. Are there any existing Weenies that you have your eye on, but haven't gotten around to getting? I only skimmed them really briefly this year-- too broke to buy much so I was kinda relieved that none of them jumped out at me. Let me peek again and see if there are any I'd like decants of if the magic decant fairy were passing my house. ... Okay: Lurid Library Sinister Salon All Souls' 1917 Autumn Coolness 2012 Fizzy jack O'lantern Ghost House Mango-Infused Pumpkin Chai Latte Suck it 2012 That's what I'd want decants of if I was buying decants. I'm not planning on getting any for myself this round though! Gotta save my monies for witchin'. if you wear earrings, do you have pierced ears? No pierced ears! My new job is at a consignment store where we have all kinds of designer brands for very reasonable prices. Are there designer clothes/purses/sunglasses that you desire/love? (Give some indication as to your "style" as well. For example, do you like bohemian-style frocks in lavender? Crossbody purses in black? Sunglasses that are round and bug-like?) Not really. I realize that we had a similar question in the ?aire, but I need you Witchee-s to list at least 5 items, each ranging $20 and under from Amazon.com or Walmart.com. There are a ton of < $20 things on my Amazon wishlist right now. Books always seriously delight me, and there's lots of nail polish on there too that's well under $20. In the meantime, let me know what you like to do on the Internet to kill time. Flash games? What are your daily websites/blog visits, or favorite YouTube videos? It's sort of funny because career-wise I'm a computer person, but I don't get a whole lot of free online time these days. When I do, I like to browse Flickr (and Instagram), read forums, fool around on Ravelry. I begrudgingly have a Facebook account primarily to keep in contact with family and friends who insist on it. I pretty much never self-motivate on watching youTube videos, but my husband saves them up and plays them for me. I inadvertently got him hooked on reading Reddit a while back and he passes on the things he knows will make me laugh. We were recently dissolved into hilarity by: And of course living in hippie-central, I have a serious lol every time I think of: And what are your favourite characters from your fandoms? Oh, specific characters, hm. Well, obviously I love the Doctor from Doctor Who... that's kinda the point. I love Daleks too. Even though I know they're evil, they're just so cute. My Little Pony... Cute or meh? I don't collect the toys at all, but my older son LOVES MLP:FiM. We watch it together, and I think it's hilarious. Any pony thing you sent would be automatically confiscated by him. (Not necessarily a bad thing, just don't send anything valuable because we would not know how to enjoy it!) Lip balm - tube or tin? Either! I like tins just because I feel like they're less likely to end up in lip-balm-splosions. Would you like to receive a journal or sketchbook? How about other pretty paper goods like post-its, notepads, bookmarks, letter paper/envelopes? YES. Two things I can't live without: things to write with and things to write on. I'd love a journal/sketchbook/whatever. Not super in to bookmarks (weird, all things considering, but mostly I just lose them), but all those other things would find a home here. Are you interested in audiobooks? If so, any specific titles? Not really. Bar soaps with some scrubby bits, yes or no? YES. I love scrubby bits. Do you need any small electronic gadgets like flash drives and the like? So earlier I'm having this conversation with my husband and joking about how if he didn't live with me, he would be a hoarder. Because his natural impulse is pretty much to gather up all the electronic gadget things and wallow in them. Even with my sobering influence, we are still a pretty gadget heavy household. I probably don't need anything! Would you like a pair of knitted socks? I would LOVE a pair of knitted socks. My shoe size is a women's 7.5 or 8, just on the edge between normal width and wide width. Do you have any use for knitted dishcloths, facecloths, etc, especially if they were fandom related? Sure! I love seeing patterns for them but I don't really like knitting flat things so I've never made one. Do you subscribe to any sample boxes, and if so, which ones? Would you like to receive some samples? No I don't. Samples of most cosmetics (lipstick, blush, eye liner, mascara, eyeshadow, foundation) wouldn't appeal to me. Mini nail polishes, lip balm, moisturizer samples would all be welcome. do you have a problem with nudes??? If not, do you prefer male or female? Nudes don't bother me. Paintbox Soapworks: Interested in anything from her? Pretty much all the things. I put the Weenie box on my wishlist on etsy. I am also kicking myself so hard for not buying a full sized bar of the lavender-vanilla one she had a while back... Man in the Moon I think. Didn't think I'd like it THAT much, but I LOVED my tiny tablet of it and now it's gone, long gone. are there any other e-tailers you're desperately wanting to try? if so, any specific items/scents/etc? Not desperately, not specifically. I love fancy ass bar soaps. Soap is really one of the only non-food related luxuries I engage in regularly! So new companies etc are always welcome. ThinkGeek: anything interesting to you on there? Oh, almost definitely. I burnt out on their t-shirts as an undergrad, but sheesh, I still like nerd toys. Also, I just saw TARDIS string lights on there. I would hang those up in my house. What's one thing you want, right now, that you're having difficulty finding? Pants that fit. You can't help with that, can you? ------------------------------------------------------------------ Sept 17-19 Marzipan? Vegan marzipan = win. Would you be interested in washable/reusable muslin “paper” towels (basically muslin squares hemmed around the edge)? Maybe in some sort of box to put on your kitchen or bathroom counter? We went totally paper-free in the kitchen about 3 years ago and have never looked back. We already have just a butt ton of dish towels, yet somehow the (huge) drawer is always down to the last 2 or 3 so yeah, I'm always happy to have more! Do you drink alcohol and if so, would you be OK with your witch sending you homemade infused vodka? Yes, yes I would be okay with that. Vodka might sit around my house for some time before I get a chance to try it (super busy + nursing an older baby) but that probably only gets better as it sits, right? If you get me (or a fellow Aussie, if there are any playing this round) as a witch or witch's minion, would you like to try some Australian specialties, such as TimTams (delicious chocolately cookies), Caramello Koalas (koala shaped chocolates filled with gloopy caramel), Australian native spices or anything like that? I forsee you getting very bored with this answer but: yes, if it's vegan, I am going to cram it into my gullet. If your witch is a knitter, crocheter or sewer, is there a particular type of garment you would love to receive (hat, scarf, wrap, cowl, socks, fingerless gloves, arm warmers etc)? Socks! Armwarmers! I would love a shawl (can you knit a shawl in a month? I can't!) but can never seem to finish one for myself. Is there anyone else in your house (kids, pets, partner) that would really appreciate a small gift being included for them in the switchwitchy haul so they don't feel left out? So basically anything you send me is going to be thoroughly pawed by my (almost) 3 year old son. I have just come to accept that he is going to co-opt some of anything that comes in the mail for me. He doesn't necessarily need anything JUST for him but it would probably thrill and delight him. During last year's SW I told him the postcards my witch sent were for him, and he loooved that. My 8 month old won't know any better if you don't throw anything in for him. My husband will probably eat some of anything edible you send him but doesn't need anything of his own (unless you inexplicably have a lot of Soviet memorabilia you are looking to move along). Since it's been mentioned several times, and I've also offered to nacho witch some, would you you like to receive wild rice and or maple syrup? I promise to include recipe ideas with the wild rice. Wild rice: jeeez louise yes. Maple syrup: probably better sent to someone else, because while it would be cool, I have to admit I almost never use maple syrup for anything. I have 5 bushels of tomatoes sitting in the kitchen right now that are supposed to turn into red sauce tomorrow, so would anyone like a basic red sauce (spaghetti sauce) to make its way to them? Yes! Would you be interested in having a bat adopted in your name? I have no particular affinity for bats but I think this is a sweet idea. How would you feel about a taste of (insert witch location here) box? Ooooh yeah baby. Some of your favorite artists? Classic and modern? I have such a hard time with this question. It's like "what's your favorite movie?" I can never think of anything on the fly. If this is a very important question to you, PLEASE hassle me more about it. If you could have an image or certain subject painted for you on any type of "canvas" (on a box, on paper, on a canvas, and so on) - could you point your witch to some of these images? Hmmm. I'm very into tarot imagery, especially images of The Emperor and The Magician (which are what I call my kids on the internet, and which are eerily accurate representations of their personalities). Is there a GC scent that's been on your list for ages but keeps falling off your list It'll break my heart if Veil suddenly vanishes. I've been meaning to get a bottle forever but it just never seems to happen. I've been getting into indie nail polish brands recently. What's your favorite indie brand of nail polish? Or what's your favorite mainstream brand of nail polish? Or are you not big on polish? I'm just starting to get into nail polish a bit lately. It started because my kid really wanted me to paint his nails, and if I'm going to paint his, may as well do my own too. China Glaze does a number of colors that I like. I like some of the Butter London stuff (though the names are horrible) but haven't bought any because oy prices. There are lots of OPI shades I like too. Mostly so far I've done a lot of looking and not a lot of buying. Stuffed things: yea or nay? A stuffed thing you made: yay. There probably aren't any random manufactured stuffies that I'm in the market for right now though. New Question: mix-in-a-jar? How to you feel about cookie or cake or soup mixes that come in jars and you just add, like, an egg or water or what have you? Not really my thing, because pretty much everything that comes as a mix in a jar, I can and do make myself. Would you be interested in beer, wine, or other specialty beverages from your Witch's area? Think we covered this further up but again - yus. Sure! I don't really like sweet drinks much (if you send me full-sugar soda, I will pass it on to my husband) but beyond that, it's all good. Oh, I don't mind artificial sweeteners at all. I HUGELY prefer diet sodas over sugar sodas (whether it's HFCS or cane sugar or agave or whatever). I prefer the taste AND diet soda doesn't mess with my blood sugar. (You probably weren't going to send me soda anyway but now ya know.) Are there any crafts/skills you've wanted to learn but haven't gotten around to? And if so, would you be interested in supplies and tutorials? Ugh, so many. I would love beginner info on quilting. I started a baby quilt before my younger son was born thinking I'd figure it out as I went along and yeah... a year later it's not done yet because I was just screwing it up so badly. Who here would be happy to get a lil' sumthin sumthin from Adagio Teas? I love tea but don't drink it often. If you get me something, better put the emphasis on little. Sample sizes of any kind of tea are welcome though! I love herbal stuff, and rooibos stuff, and black tea, and flavored black tea, and green tea. But not flavored green tea. Do you Ravelry? And if so, what's your handle over there? Would you be interested in gift patterns from your queue? My Ravelry username is stophittinyrslf I usually put things in my favorites if I'm not sure if I want to actually make them or not-- usually if they're in my queue I've already bought the pattern. That said, I'd be delighted to have any of the patterns that are in my favorites (or any of the yarns that are in my favorites). I'm not a great knitter... at all... but I ride the bus for four hours a week and it's critical that I have something to do with my hands in that time. So more knitting projects = good, heh. I live near this very cool Retro store (retrodrygoods.com) (you can order online too) - are there things from it that would make you squee if your witch sent them? Didn't see anything that screamed "buy me", but they have pretty dish towels and stuff. Despite the fact that I'm always in the kitchen, I don't really wear aprons at all. Who likes Pumpkin Spice Hershey Kisses? Not me. I'd be interested in the combo of pumpkin spice + chocolate if you can find a vegan version though. What does your kitchen look like? Colors/style? It's kinda I dunno, kitchen colored. We don't have a theme or anything. It's a BIG kitchen though, so after living in a string of places with tiny kitchens, we've got plenty of room to spread our stuff out... It's very sunny and lovely in the day time too. Witchee, what are your favorite quotes? Too many answers. Put your iPod/MP3 player/what-have-you on random and list the first 10 songs it plays! 1. Alias - Well Water Black 2. White Stripes - Dead Leaves and the Dirty Ground 3. Smashing Pumpkins - Cherub Rock 4. David Bowie - Let Me Sleep Beside You 5. Destroyer - My Favorite Year 6. Brian Eno - Stedelijk 7. The Rolling Stones - Get Off of My Cloud 8. John Vanderslice - Numbered Lithograph 9. Robyn Hitchcock - Uncorrected Personality Traits 10. Clearlake - Trees in the City What's one random thing you really like and one random thing you really dislike? Really like: eating a really juicy piece of fruit over the sink and not caring$ Really dislike: going to bed with damp hair. Are there any herbs that you haven't been able to lay hands on that I could send you? There's an herbal shop I really like here in NYC called Flower Power (flowerpower.net) that has quite a wide selection. Not that I can think of. If there are no "witchy" shops near you, is there anything I can pick up for you from Enchantments? Not really into "witchy" things. Hey Witchee! I want to send you a delivery. It could be cupcakes from a local bakery, it could be a singing hugging bear-a-gram, it could be a bouquet of flowers. But it will be something that you need to be there to receive. a) Are you OK with "special deliveries"? *waggles eyebrows* B..) Is the address in your questionnaire the best place to reach you for said deliveries? c) If the delivery requires a phone number (as say, some florists do) would you be OK with that information being tracked down by your Witch or asked of you anonymously? a) Sure! Yup c) Yup What are some things you are OK with receiving gently used or homemade, and some things you absolutely do not want if they are gently used or homemade? Homemade anything is good with me. Gently used is fine as long as we're talking like, books, toys, clothing, etc. Gently used is NOT okay for food (ewww) or cosmetics (used lotion? noooo) other than nail polish which I don't suppose would bother me (nails aren't gross). Used perfume is okay! And now a new question: I live near a Mast General Store (mastgeneralstore.com). It has lots of vintage-y toys, southern foods (jams, jellies, spices) and vintage candy. Is there anything I can get for you? I see yummies on the food page. Do you have any Fall or Halloween traditions? I always dress up. I've only ever missed one year-- the first year after my older son was born. He was a month old and I literally forgot that Halloween was happening. This year we'll go to the downtown Halloween parade and I might take him up and down our block for his first trick-or-treat ever. Gotta have cider at some point in the fall. It's not fall if there's not cider. Ninjas or Pirates? Yarr, matey. I have an extra room spray and 2 extra bath oils (one Cephalopod, one Exhibit Hall Fatigue) from Dragon*Con - would anybody like a decant? I would *love* to smell Exhibit Hall Fatigue. Witchee, would you like it if I made you a "mix tape" of songs that I think you might like? And if so, would you prefer mp3 or CD format? Yes! I'd love that! CD format's probably good. I know it is totally the wrong season (for most of us), but do you like/have space to garden? If so, what do you like to grow? Yes! I just started this year. Not surprisingly, I use what limited space I have (about 8x3 ft of dirt in full sunlight, plus about 6x6 ft of concrete in full sunlight that I put containers on) to grow edibles. I had a blast growing tomatoes this year and definitely want to try that again next year with some interesting varieties. I'm about to be near a Lush store next week, is there anything you might like from there? I love pretty much all of their bubble bars. Those bubble-roon things are great. Really loved the rose jam one. Songs that you keep meaning to buy but never get round to it? I don't usually buy individual songs. Movies that you love but forgot to put in your questionaire? Can't think of any. Any favorite Bath & Body Works scents/products? I've never tried their stuff but I love fancy bath crap. Feel free to surprise me. Haus of Gloi is offering custom perfumes - would you like one? What would your ideal blend be? Sure. I have no idea what my ideal blend would be though. Lavender and something. Any Bath, Body or nutritional type items you would love to try from a Natural and Organic food store (similar to Whole Foods) that you don't buy because they are a bit too pricey? Ha ha ha... so many things. I often drool over Copper Moon Apothecary stuff at my local crunchy store... not only does a bunch of their stuff smell good to me, but I love the packaging too. They have my aesthetic nailed. OK, so those of you who said you wouldn't mind receiving (sneakily packaged!) beer or wine: Tell me of your taste preferences. Dry/sweet? Red/white? Lager/ale/porter/stout? Fruit? Spice? Hops? Sour (brettanomyces, etc)? Red wine, more dry than sweet. Hoppy beer, bitter beer, dark beer, mmmm porters mmmm stouts. Fruity bleccccch. Honey bleccccccch. Anything you send will at least be tasted though. I am actually pretty easily to please. Witchee, will you be gone from your normal mailing address at any point during the round? Not for even a little bit, alas. Are you a Disney fan or does even thinking about Disney make your head hurt? If you're into Disney, would you like something from the Happiest Place on Earth ? I'm decidedly neutral. I have good memories from my childhood and fully intend to rewatch some of my favorites with my kids. (Actually, my son already knows and loves Beauty & the Beast.) Beyond that, don't really care one way or another. Can't think of anything I want from Disney. dear witchee, would you, could you use an electric candle warmer? Candle... warmer? I don't even know what this means. Why would you warm a candle? Do you lust after some new socks/tights? I'd love some handmade socks or something but beyond that, I'm set for right now! are there any of MeiLin's books (e-book or print) you'd be interested in? Not that I know of. Are you a gamer (of any sort - video, casual, tabletop) and are there any games you want? Sigh. Yes and no. What I want is some free time to be able to play games in... I have had almost 0 time to play video games since my older son was born, and now that I've started full time grad school again, my free time is just decreasing by the minute. So, don't need any games now, is what I'm saying. No matter how much I might *want*. Sniffles. Would you be interested in BPTP CANDY? If it's cool and vegan. Sure. Do you like coffee? If so, what kinds? Flavored, fancy, basic? Beans or ground? YES. I drink... a lot of coffee. I like a darker roast. Whole beans are better because no one else drinks coffee in my house so I grind as I go. Beyond that, I'm not choosy. I do try to buy fair trade coffee because I feel like it's worthwhile to pay a little bit more money to buy something that is a luxury for me if it makes it slightly less exploitative. Would a Starbucks gift card make you happy or do you prefer your local place? A Starbucks gift card probably wouldn't get used, at least not in a timely fashion. We have one in town, but it's my last choice after a ton of great local places and a very nice Peet's. A Peet's card would get used-- but slowly. I received a $50 last year for Christmas and am still working my way through it! CUSTOM-Made Pottery?? yea or nay? coffee mugs, rustic or more elegant? a set of bowls? soap dish? bird feeder? something alltogether different? and lastly, good colors for glazes...? If this is your special talent, please, make away! I can always use another vessel to drink coffee out of. Do you have a forum buddy? Someone who knows you and/or your tastes well enough to answer questions on your behalf? I know strangemodegirl IRL and she could probably answer some questions. If you are on Livejournal, would you appreciate LJ stuff like paid time, custom userheads, stuff like that? If you are NOT on LJ but are on other sites that have similar paid-for services (Flickr, for example?) would you, and what are those sites/etc? Livejournal: not really. Flickr: I use the HELL out of my Flickr account (username also coldandsleepy) though. I think I'm paid up for another six months or something already though. A question, witchees: if you are into tarot, what is your favorite card? The Emperor and the Magician for my sons. The Fool for myself. And another question: would you like your own set of handmade rune stones or worry stones? That would actually be really cool. Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, cider, or none of the above? Or *all* of the above. Gum, hard candy, soft candy, or none of the above? I don't really do gum. But beyond that, I like pretty much all candy at least a little bit. Loose tea or tea bags? Do you need anything for your loose tea? (Filters, presses, etc.) Either! Usually loose! If you like tea, what kinds? This is a near repeat... like I said in the Adagio question, I like pretty much all tea. Do you do Goodreads or LibraryThing or a site like that? If so, can I see your to-read list, please? No. I should but I don't. *hangs head in shame* Zombies; Yay or Nay? Not really my thing. If you have cats, do they like catnip toys? If you have doggies, would they like a super-reinforced canvas toy with a squeaker in it? No cat, no dog. Alas. If you have kids, what are they into? My 3 year old loves: trains, Dr. Who, My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, stickers, band aids, stickers shaped like band aids, and stamps (like rubber stamps). My 8 month old is into chewing on things and cramming himself into small spaces. How do you feel about wearable knitted lace? Shawls, wraps, and the like? Very positive! Looking at the warehouse, I notice that our lovely Greenwoodtree is able to do chart readings and/or forecasts at a very reasonable rate. Is this something you would want? Not particularly. --------------------------------------- Sept 15/16: Do you like s'mores and s'mores-flavored things? Yes, with the usual vegan caveat. I loooove marshmallows, as long as they don't have gelatin or anything nasty in them. What's the neatest freebie you've gotten? It can be cool or thoughtful or just totally unexpected, and not limited to BPALdom. This is sorta sappy I guess, but after I had my first son, there was a vendor at our farmer's market who would always slip me some extra produce and tell me it was "for the baby" with this really shy smile. (He doesn't speak much English, I've come to learn.) A cauliflower here, some celery there... nothing big, but that kindness really touched me. And... I still buy stuff from that guy every week 3 years later. Would you enjoy receiving cute but useful items like colorful kitchen utensils/gadgets, or bento supplies? (boxes, chopsticks, accessories, etc?) What about things like spice mixes (homemade, or Penzey's for example) Cute but useful kitchen items are pretty much my ultimate objects. I don't really do composed bentos (these days! I used to!) but I do pack lunch & dinner for grad school two times a week, so lunchbox accessories still get used around here. Also super yes to spices. Do I already have pretty much every spice on earth? Yes. Do I still want more? Yes. Please. Do you like cute, seasonal or fluffy PJ bottoms? Like they sell at Target, Old Navy (they have had cute Halloween ones!) If so, what size do you wear? Oh, I LOVE jammie pants but destroyed every single pair I had during my last pregnancy (because that was pretty much all I wore at home, heh). So yeah, that would be a pretty good present. I'm between a 10 and a 12 for pants, so I usually get an L for jammies. I like flannel more than fleece, but I'm not choosey. What kind of chocolate do you like? Nuts, no nuts, white,dark, etc? I like any chocolate that's vegan. I've never had vegan white chocolate but it does exist and it's safe to assume I would like it. I prefer a good dark chocolate over vegan milk chocolates, but honestly I like them too, just in a different way. Interesting combos of mix-ins always appeal to me... I get so mad every time Vosges comes out with a new variety that's vegan except for like one ingredient, because the always look so damn good. I live near a Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, and Penzeys! What does your little heart desire from any or all of these places? I live down the street from a Whole Foods and a TJ's and do most of my shopping at TJ's... so I'm probably set for those. (Though if you send me a jar of Speculoos, I'm not gonna mail it back!) Penzey's on the other hand... mmmm. As I mentioned a couple questions ago, I have a LOT of spices already and pretty much everything basic is already in my kitchen somewhere, but any sort of unusual or uncommon spice or spice blend appeals to me... Right now I'm cooking a lot of Indian food so India-specific spices would be nice... I keep seeing recipes calling for dried pomegranate seeds (?) and I haven't been able to find those anywhere near here. I want a good Berbere mix... and I'm looking for plain ol' sumac, which I haven't seen anywhere here. Are home made foods acceptable or does the idea of eating strange mailed food disturb you? Totally acceptable. Beyond acceptable. People who make me food are my favorite people. I just gave you $20 and sent you into a "has everything" store ala Walmart and told you that you have to come out having spent it all, and none of it on anything you need. What would you buy? Be as specific as possible! Um... right now I'd buy some nail polish remover, some new underwear (I'm all about the cheeky hipsters or whatever they're called), and a case of fizzy water. Well, you asked! What kind of cuisines do you like? (I mentioned this in my ?aire but curious what my witch may like)And, what are your favorite restaurants? The thing about me is that I like pretty much all food. Sometimes I joke that I HAVE to be vegan or I'd never be able to decide on what to eat when... even with my dietary restrictions there is still so damn much to choose from. My very favorite cuisine is probably SE Asian... my mom cooked a lot of Thai food for me when I was a little kid and so it's both delicious and extremely nostalgic for me. I think I have a list in last Fall's SW Q&A of local places I love to eat... just off the top of my head (and probably forgetting a ton), I love: Mobo Sushi, Engfer's Pizzaworks, Planet Fresh Burritos, Pearl of the Ocean, Dharma's, 99 Bottles, Seabright Brewery, Star of Siam, The Delmarette... I can keep going for a long time... I'm from Canada - is there anything specifically a witchee might like that is only available here? Interesting flavors of chips, and maple sugar. what are your "fandoms" and would you like a t-shirt from TeeFury if an appropriate one came up? Funny Doctor Who or Lovecraft shirts always have a place in my life. (Anything I said in last year's SW Q&A about not wearing t-shirts is now null and void as I kicked the no-tshirt job I had to the curb, heh.) Do you have an eReader and if so which one? No. I do sometimes read things in the Kindle app on my iphone. Do you like candles, or tart burners, or something? If so, what's your favorite scent to burn? Nope. I like scents, and I like candles, but I don't like scented candles. I don't really like my house to smell like anything in particular other than like, a house.

coldandsleepy

September 16, 2012

nekogrrl's Blog

Fall '12 Switch Witch Catchup

S'mores - no thanks. I really only like marshmallows in Krispie treats. It's a texture thing.. and fake s'mores flavoring is seriously gross. Chocolate - dark, milk, white, in that order. I'm cool with 'traditional' fillings (any type of nut, fruit, salt-topped) but no spice and for the love of anything holy, keep your bacon out of my chocolate. And out of my ice cream. I got $20 to spend - maybe a cat toy for my Sibyl, a book if the title/writing style grabs me, maybe a cute seasonal hand towel. E-reader? no. Candles/tart burners? Well, due to the kitty, no open flame. (will that stop me from jumping on the leaves candle from BPTP? Hell no ) I haven't tried the tart warmer. Better skip this one for me. Fandoms? Definite Browncoat, Whovian, Buffy, SG1 fan. Really picky on designs, though. :/ WF/TJ/Penzey's - I'm fairly close by the first two. Penzey's I've never heard of, so really unfamiliar with them. Cute kitchen stuff/bento? Sure! Maybe cute bento would inspire me to do more cooking Okay with strange food through the mail? Sure. PJ bottoms? No thanks. Best freebie? Oh, I know. I recently went out to Vegas and just had to take in a Cirque show. Bought a seat in the back (waaaay in the back) and ended up getting upgraded to a front row seat because 'they were having a slow night'. Canada items? Maynard wine gums, and only if you can find it, but there's a particular brand of maple syrup from Costco up there that really looks like a bottle of wine. It may be out, it may not, but if you could find that I'd love you forever. (It's definitely a seasonal thing. Would get it for my parents when I had a more reliable Canada connection for Xmas.) Green tea KitKats. No Smarties though - the chocolate tastes way too chalky. I may come up with others, but it's been a while since I've been up there. Plus Tim Horton's is just kinda hard to mail and have it still edible when it gets here. Australia items? Yes please Knitting/crochet/whatever thingies? Also a nerd and would love a Fourth Doctor scarf, but I know that's a time-intensive thing (too bad the Doctor couldn't come in and whisk you away in the Tardis and let you knit that, then drop you off like, the day after so you'd have plenty of time to come up with other things).. Other than that.. fingerless gloves would be nice. Wild rice/tomato sauce/maple syrup? Yes please! Marzipan? Sure! Other person/creature in the house who doesn't want to be left out? You can send something to my kitty Sibyl, but she'll be WAY more interested in the box your goodies come in. Favorite cuisine/restaraunts? I don't really have a favorite - I'm omnivorous! Will at least try anything. I dunno if my most frequented restaraunts particularly mean they're my favorites - I usually just try to have a bit of variety in the shopping center I work at! Jason's Deli, Smoothie King, the sushi bar Yu-ka and the Chipotle down the block.. oh and the italian place next door. Muslin 'paper' towels? I'll try them.. not exactly sure if it will stick, especially when cleaning up hairballs/kitty puke. Alcohol? Yes please! Some of your favorite artists? Classic and modern? Monet, Manet, Degas, Klimt, Mucha, Escher. If you could have an image or certain subject painted for you on any type of "canvas" (on a box, on paper, on a canvas, and so on) - could you point your witch to some of these images? The crescent moon has always resonated with me. This may be something I come back to, cause my mind just went blank. Is there a GC scent that's been on your list for ages but keeps falling off the bottom of your order because of the LEs? Heh. That would infer I actually try any of the GCs. I've been getting into indie nail polish brands recently. What's your favorite indie brand of nail polish? Or what's your favorite mainstream brand of nail polish? Or are you not big on polish? No polish please. Stuffed things: yea or nay? Yea! That blue dragon Dymphna linked to was friggin' adorable. New Question: mix-in-a-jar? How to you feel about cookie or cake or soup mixes that come in jars and you just add, like, an egg or water or what have you? Sure! Would you be interested in beer, wine, or other specialty beverages from your Witch's area? Sure! Are there any crafts/skills you've wanted to learn but haven't gotten around to? And if so, would you be interested in supplies and tutorials? Not that I can think of. I cross-stitch (rarely nowadays) and sew, and my mom crochets so I can always bug her if I get the hankering to learn. Not much on drawing, I read music, aaaaand.. nope. Still can't think of anything. Well, scratch that, steampunking prop things would be cool, but that may be a little more involved than a Witch really wants to get in to. ^.^ Who here would be happy to get a lil' sumthin sumthin from Adagio Teas? Haha, I still have a couple boxes of tea my first Witch gave me back in '08/'09. I don't drink hot tea often. Do you Ravelry? And if so, what's your handle over there? Would you be interested in gift patterns from your queue? Due to the lack of interest in yarn stuffs, nope. I live near this very cool Retro store (retrodrygoods.com) (you can order online too) - are there things from it that would make you squee if your witch sent them? The black cherry earrings, the floral ring, TEABERRY GUM. Heck, you'd make my mom's day if you sent her some too. Who likes Pumpkin Spice Hershey Kisses? NO PUMPKIN FLAVOR IN MY CHOCOLATE. What does your kitchen look like? Colors/style? Heh. So neutral it hurts. Hoping for a remodel soon, but not holding my breath. Witchee, what are your favorite quotes? I will have to get back on this one. Put your iPod/MP3 player/what-have-you on random and list the first 10 songs it plays! Skipping for now. A taste of <location> here box? sure!

nekogrrl

September 16, 2012

deazinn's Blog

SW Fall '12 ?s

S’mores? Eh. I'm not a big marshmallow fan, so I tend to eat the chocolate and graham crackers What's the neatest freebie you've gotten? It can be cool or thoughtful or just totally unexpected, and not limited to BPALdom. I think it was part of a SW round, but don't remember for sure. I was having a really rough week, which had led into a really rough month. I came home to a small box, which held a bottle of Snake Charmer Rez....and I burst into tears. Just knowing someone out there had me in their thoughts made a world of difference. Would you enjoy receiving cute but useful items like colorful kitchen utensils/gadgets, or bento supplies? (boxes, chopsticks, accessories, etc?) What about things like spice mixes (homemade, or Penzey's for example) I love kitchen stuff. Spice mixes unless they are pepper heavy or spicy for the win! Do you like cute, seasonal or fluffy PJ bottoms? Like they sell at Target, Old Navy (they have had cute Halloween ones!) If so, what size do you wear? I wear pj bottoms all the time, and love them. I wear size M at both stores, and really love Targets Sock Monkey line. I don't currently own any Halloween PJ's so they would be great!! What kind of chocolate do you like? Nuts, no nuts, white,dark, etc? Milk, 'dark milk', and some dark. I love walnuts, almonds and hazlenuts. I don't like raisins. Don't like white. I live near a Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, and Penzeys! What does your little heart desire from any or all of these places? Whole Foods - ??; Trader Joe's - milk choc covered potato chips, salt/sugar dusted dark chocolate almonds, TJ's milk chocolate truffle bar, dark chocolate covered nutty bites, jo jo's, the new cranberry juice they are advertising.... Penzeys - cocoa powder, Forward (spice mix), dehydrated onions, taco seasoning, mural of flavor... More from later in the thread... Are home made foods acceptable or does the idea of eating strange mailed food disturb you? I love home made items, and food, especially baked goods, are awesome I just gave you $20 and sent you into a "has everything" store ala Walmart and told you that you have to come out having spent it all, and none of it on anything you need. What would you buy? Be as specific as possible! Maybellines new Plush mascara in black, about 4 Dark Chocolate Snickers, a pink highlighter, and a pack of Goody Ouchless hair elastics, the bigger the better. What kind of cuisines do you like? (I mentioned this in my ?aire but curious what my witch may like)And, what are your favorite restaurants? I have yet to find a cuisine that I DON'T like. We eat Japanese at least once a month, I do a lot of Italian cooking here at home as well. I'm from Canada - is there anything specifically a witchee might like that is only available here? Yes - if you are independently wealthy, I'd love a bottle of red wine-based Ice Wine. Heck, I'd be thrilled with nips of ANY kind of Ice wine! I don't like the Ice Wine teas, though. A cool Canada Moose Tshirt, OH!! Some Timmy Ho's!! What are your "fandoms" and would you like a t-shirt from TeeFury if an appropriate one came up? Star Wars and Firefly - and yes!! Do you have an eReader and if so which one? I have a Nook, and I also have the Kindle app on my Ipod Do you like candles, or tart burners, or something? If so, what's your favorite scent to burn? I like pine, spruce, wintery scents, and mulled apple cider scents in the winter. I also adore Cinnamon Vanilla scents. I love candles, and have 4 tart burners, so anything goes Marzipan? Yick Would you be interested in washable/reusable muslin “paper” towels (basically muslin squares hemmed around the edge)? Maybe in some sort of box to put on your kitchen or bathroom counter? Awesome, yes Do you drink alcohol and if so, would you be OK with your witch sending you homemade infused vodka? Very occasionally, and yummy yes If you get me (or a fellow Aussie, if there are any playing this round) as a witch or witch's minion, would you like to try some Australian specialties, such as TimTams (delicious chocolately cookies), Caramello(koala shaped chocolates filled with gloopy caramel), Australian native spices or anything like that? Tim Tams, Koalas, Bush Tomato spice, any of the above would be yummers If your witch is a knitter, crocheter or sewer, is there a particular type of garment you would love to receive (hat, scarf, wrap, cowl, socks, fingerless gloves, arm warmers etc)? I knit, but I adore handknits and would welcome any of the above!! Is there anyone else in your house (kids, pets, partner) that would really appreciate a small gift being included for them in the switchwitchy haul so they don't feel left out? Ducati loves fleece pull toys and biscuits (we call them cookies) The rest of the household is oblivious.... Since it's been mentioned several times, and I've also offered to nacho witch some, would you you like to receive wild rice and or maple syrup? I promise to include recipe ideas with the wild rice. Yes, please!! The rice, not the syrup I have 5 bushels of tomatoes sitting in the kitchen right now that are supposed to turn into red sauce tomorrow, so would anyone like a basic red sauce (spaghetti sauce) to make its way to them? Yes please Would you be interested in having a bat adopted in your name? No, but a moose would be cool! How would you feel about a taste of (insert witch location here) box? fun! Some of your favorite artists? Classic and modern? Um....I like specific paintings mostly, but I love Picasso's Blue period, Monet's wisteria paintings, any of the older 'renassaince' ish paintings.... If you could have an image or certain subject painted for you on any type of "canvas" (on a box, on paper, on a canvas, and so on) - could you point your witch to some of these images? see above, or check out my Pinterest (I'm Deanna Zinn with the rainbow zebra) Is there a GC scent that's been on your list for ages but keeps falling off the bottom of your order because of the LEs? Aged Snake Oil I've been getting into indie nail polish brands recently. What's your favorite indie brand of nail polish? Or what's your favorite mainstream brand of nail polish? Or are you not big on polish? Rescue Beauty Lounge - I would love, love, love a bottle of Anne before it's gone..... Stuffed things: yea or nay? Yep, especially a moose or frog! New Question: mix-in-a-jar? How to you feel about cookie or cake or soup mixes that come in jars and you just add, like, an egg or water or what have you? Eh. I make them myself.... Would you be interested in beer, wine, or other specialty beverages from your Witch's area? Yes! Especially sweet ones. I don't like beer, or dry..... Are there any crafts/skills you've wanted to learn but haven't gotten around to? And if so, would you be interested in supplies and tutorials? Nope! Who here would be happy to get a lil' sumthin sumthin from Adagio Teas? I've got quite a bit of tea...... Do you Ravelry? And if so, what's your handle over there? Would you be interested in gift patterns from your queue? Yep, deazinn, and yep!! I live near this very cool Retro store (retrodrygoods.com) (you can order online too) - are there things from it that would make you squee if your witch sent them? I'll get back to you.... Who likes Pumpkin Spice Hershey Kisses? Nope, can't stand them!! What does your kitchen look like? Colors/style? I'll post a pic in the boards.... Witchee, what are your favorite quotes? Put your iPod/MP3 player/what-have-you on random and list the first 10 songs it plays! Eagles - Desperado The Last Goodnight - Pictures of You Unkle Kracker - Follow Me Bush - Glycerine Josh Groban - So She Dances The Verve Pipe - Freshman Eddie Murphy - Party All The Time Christina Aguilara - Ain't No Other Man Neon Trees - Everybody Talks Matchbox Twenty - She's So Mean What's one random thing you really like and one random thing you really dislike? I like cool rainy days and I dislike licorace Are there any herbs that you haven't been able to lay hands on that I could send you? There's an herbal shop I really like here in NYC called Flower Power (flowerpower.net) that has quite a wide selection. Not that I can think of.... If there are no "witchy" shops near you, is there anything I can pick up for you from Enchantments? Smudge sticks Hey Witchee! I want to send you a delivery. It could be cupcakes from a local bakery, it could be a singing hugging bear-a-gram, it could be a bouquet of flowers. But it will be something that you need to be there to receive. a) Are you OK with "special deliveries"? *waggles eyebrows* B..) Is the address in your questionnaire the best place to reach you for said deliveries? c) If the delivery requires a phone number (as say, some florists do) would you be OK with that information being tracked down by your Witch or asked of you anonymously? Yes, yes, yes!!!! What are some things you are OK with receiving gently used or homemade, and some things you absolutely do not want if they are gently used or homemade? I have no issues with anything homemade And now a new question: I live near a Mast General Store (mastgeneralstore.com). It has lots of vintage-y toys, southern foods (jams, jellies, spices) and vintage candy. Is there anything I can get for you? Surprise me! Do you have any Fall or Halloween traditions? Nope N0injas or Pirates? Pirates!! I have an extra room spray and 2 extra bath oils (one Cephalopod, one Exhibit Hall Fatigue) from Dragon*Con - would anybody like a decant? Nope Witchee, would you like it if I made you a "mix tape" of songs that I think you might like? And if so, would you prefer mp3 or CD format? CD Format, and bring it! I know it is totally the wrong season (for most of us), but do you like/have space to garden? If so, what do you like to grow? Yes, I just started and am open to anything I'm about to be near a Lush store next week, is there anything you might like from there? Um..... Songs that you keep meaning to buy but never get round to it? See my Amazon list Movies that you love but forgot to put in your questionaire? All of the Resident Evil movies, and I need copies of all of them!!!! Any favorite Bath & Body Works scents/products? I love their candles..... Haus of Gloi is offering custom perfumes - would you like one? What would your ideal blend be? See my ?aire Any Bath, Body or nutritional type items you would love to try from a Natural and Organic food store (similar to Whole Foods) that you don't buy because they are a bit too pricey? Um..... OK, so those of you who said you wouldn't mind receiving (sneakily packaged!) beer or wine: Tell me of your taste preferences. Dry/sweet? Red/white? Lager/ale/porter/stout? Fruit? Spice? Hops? Sour (brettanomyces, etc)? Love sweet, adore sweet red wines and icewines Witchee, will you be gone from your normal mailing address at any point during the round? Only for 2 days, over NYCC Are you a Disney fan or does even thinking about Disney make your head hurt? If you're into Disney, would you like something from the Happiest Place on Earth ? I like Disney, and would adore a 101 Dalmations tshirt or something like...... dear witchee, would you, could you use an electric candle warmer? I have one. Do you lust after some new socks/tights? Always....always are there any of MeiLin's books (e-book or print) you'd be interested in? No thanks Are you a gamer (of any sort - video, casual, tabletop) and are there any games you want? No thanks Would you be interested in BPTP CANDY? Yep Do you like coffee? If so, what kinds? Flavored, fancy, basic? Beans or ground? Yes. We have a Keurig, so Kcups, but we also have a grinder and french press, so anything goes! We prefer light blends, and flavored are fun.... Would a Starbucks gift card make you happy or do you prefer your local place? Would love!!!! FTW~ CUSTOM-Made Pottery?? yea or nay? coffee mugs, rustic or more elegant? a set of bowls? soap dish? bird feeder? something alltogether different? and lastly, good colors for glazes...? Any of this...I love pottery. Any colors as long as they are deep and rich.... Do you have a forum buddy? Someone who knows you and/or your tastes well enough to answer questions on your behalf? Twilight Eyes, Coldie, Tartchef, DixieHellCat If you are on Livejournal, would you appreciate LJ stuff like paid time, custom userheads, stuff like that? If you are NOT on LJ but are on other sites that have similar paid-for services (Flickr, for example?) would you, and what are those sites/etc? Nope, I'm hardly on LJ anymore...

deazinn

September 16, 2012

alterosen's Blog

Fall 2012 Switch Witch

A work in progress... Do you like s'mores and s'mores-flavored things? - Sure! What's the neatest freebie you've gotten? It can be cool or thoughtful or just totally unexpected, and not limited to BPALdom. - I've received so many awesome goodies but I'm always thrilled when I get something handmade unexpectedly even little things like origami or a bookmark Would you enjoy receiving cute but useful items like colorful kitchen utensils/gadgets, or bento supplies? (boxes, chopsticks, accessories, etc?) What about things like spice mixes (homemade, or Penzey's for example) - yes & yes! I love cooking & baking. In terms of spice mixes, I'm curious about Old Bay Seasoning & Zatar (I think this might be the Zhug seasoning I've been searching for!!) Do you like cute, seasonal or fluffy PJ bottoms? Like they sell at Target, Old Navy (they have had cute Halloween ones!) If so, what size do you wear? I'd love some! something soft preferrred in size L (or xl if they fit small) What kind of chocolate do you like? Nuts, no nuts, white,dark, etc? - pretty much all kinds! the weirder, the better I live near a Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, and Penzeys! What does your little heart desire from any or all of these places?- We have Whole Foods, but not Trader Joe's or Penzeys - I'd be excited about teas, snacky foods, candy & spice mixes Are home made foods acceptable or does the idea of eating strange mailed food disturb you? - Perfectly acceptable! I just gave you $20 and sent you into a "has everything" store ala Walmart and told you that you have to come out having spent it all, and none of it on anything you need. What would you buy? Be as specific as possible! - I'd buy some fun, patterned, thin cotton socks, tea & mini chocolate bars What kind of cuisines do you like? (I mentioned this in my ?aire but curious what my witch may like)And, what are your favorite restaurants? - I like Greek, Indian & unusual pizza; favorite restaurants are White Spot, Subeez, the Boathouse & Griffins at Hotel Vancouver for special occasions I'm from Canada - is there anything specifically a witchee might like that is only available here? - since I'm also in Canada there's not much I can't get myself but I've been looking for a herbal tea called "Vie en Rose" from Four O'clock Tea (which is a Canadian company) that I can't find anymore & regional specialties are always fun to get what are your "fandoms" and would you like a t-shirt from TeeFury if an appropriate one came up? - Buffy, Star Trek, Star Wars, Cthulhu, LOTR, Sherlock Do you have an eReader and if so which one? nope Do you like candles, or tart burners, or something? If so, what's your favorite scent to burn? - small candles preferred, I like spicy, pumpkin or apple & combinations thereof Marzipan - Sure! Muslin reusable squares - you bet - I need to wean myself from my paper towel dependence! Do you drink alcohol and if so, would you be OK with your witch sending you homemade infused vodka? Sure! If you get me (or a fellow Aussie, if there are any playing this round) as a witch or witch's minion, would you like to try some Australian specialties, such as TimTams (delicious chocolately cookies), Caramello Koalas (koala shaped chocolates filled with gloopy caramel), Australian native spices or anything like that? I can get TimTams here but unusual flavours would be welcome like chocolate mint & native spices would also be of great interest If your witch is a knitter, crocheter or sewer, is there a particular type of garment you would love to receive (hat, scarf, wrap, cowl, socks, fingerless gloves, arm warmers etc)? - ooh, fingerless gloves would be awesome! Is there anyone else in your house (kids, pets, partner) that would really appreciate a small gift being included for them in the switchwitchy haul so they don't feel left out? - My kids would love stickers/tattoos & I will no doubt end up sharing any edibles I get Since it's been mentioned several times, and I've also offered to nacho witch some, would you you like to receive wild rice and or maple syrup? I promise to include recipe ideas with the wild rice. - Nom & Nom! I have 5 bushels of tomatoes sitting in the kitchen right now that are supposed to turn into red sauce tomorrow, so would anyone like a basic red sauce (spaghetti sauce) to make its way to them? - More Nom! Would you be interested in having a bat adopted in your name? Absolutely! I love watching them. How would you feel about a taste of (insert witch location here) box? - Totally! Some of your favorite artists? Classic and modern? I like the Pre-Raphaelites & classic children's illustrators (Rackham, Kay Nielsen, Dulac etc.), also Stephanie Pui-Mun Law, Susan Seddon Boulet, Ursula Vernon If you could have an image or certain subject painted for you on any type of "canvas" (on a box, on paper, on a canvas, and so on) - could you point your witch to some of these images? I like images of the night sky (especially with a crescent moon) or black cats or leaf patterns or silhouettes of skeletal trees Is there a GC scent that's been on your list for ages but keeps falling off the bottom of your order because of the LEs? Fae or Perversion I've been getting into indie nail polish brands recently. What's your favorite indie brand of nail polish? Or what's your favorite mainstream brand of nail polish? Or are you not big on polish? - I only do my toenails but I like sparkly & vivid colours Stuffed things: yea or nay? Yay! New Question: mix-in-a-jar? How to you feel about cookie or cake or soup mixes that come in jars and you just add, like, an egg or water or what have you? - Sounds fun! Would you be interested in beer, wine, or other specialty beverages from your Witch's area? - Sure but I bet customs would have a fit! Are there any crafts/skills you've wanted to learn but haven't gotten around to? And if so, would you be interested in supplies and tutorials? I'd love to try making the felted pumpkins that are on my etsy list, haven't tried it before so would need supplies Who here would be happy to get a lil' sumthin sumthin from Adagio Teas? Absolutely! Do you Ravelry? And if so, what's your handle over there? Would you be interested in gift patterns from your queue? Not a knitter I live near this very cool Retro store (retrodrygoods.com) (you can order online too) - are there things from it that would make you squee if your witch sent them? -Love all the cute tea towels (and the candy)! Who likes Pumpkin Spice Hershey Kisses? I can't remember if I liked these or not... What does your kitchen look like? Colors/style? It's a fifties house but not a very interesting kitchen - I like to accessorize with things that are blue, green, yellow or cherry red Witchee, what are your favorite quotes? I'm in a Terry Pratchett kind of mood: "The trouble with having an open mind, of course, is that people will insist on coming along and trying to put things in it." --Terry Pratchett, Diggers “She walked quickly through the darkness with the frank stride of someone who was at least certain that the forest, on this damp and windy night, contained strange and terrible things and she was it.” ― Terry Pratchett, Wyrd Sisters “Juliet's version of cleanliness was next to godliness, which was to say it was erratic, past all understanding and was seldom seen.” ― Terry Pratchett, Unseen Academicals “Any fool could be a witch with a runic knife, but it took skill to be one with an apple corer.” ― Terry Pratchett, Carpe Jugulum Put your iPod/MP3 player/what-have-you on random and list the first 10 songs it plays! - Asking for flowers - Kathleen Edwards - Ziggy Says - Ziggy Marley - Lumberjack - The Good Lovelies - Set Fire to the Rain - Adele - Pollywog in a Bog - Barenaked Ladies - Painting by Chagall - The Weepies - Do You Realize - The Flaming Lips - Coffee Stain - Sarah Harmer - Immigrant Punk - Gogol Bordello - Another Sunny Day - Belle & Sebastian What's one random thing you really like and one random thing you really dislike? like insects; dislike dog poo Are there any herbs that you haven't been able to lay hands on that I could send you? There's an herbal shop I really like here in NYC called Flower Power (flowerpower.net) that has quite a wide selection. I think I'm good. If there are no "witchy" shops near you, is there anything I can pick up for you from Enchantments? Not in dire need but prosperity & peaceful home stuff is always welcome Hey Witchee! I want to send you a delivery. It could be cupcakes from a local bakery, it could be a singing hugging bear-a-gram, it could be a bouquet of flowers. But it will be something that you need to be there to receive. a) Are you OK with "special deliveries"? *waggles eyebrows* B..) Is the address in your questionnaire the best place to reach you for said deliveries? c) If the delivery requires a phone number (as say, some florists do) would you be OK with that information being tracked down by your Witch or asked of you anonymously? a) sure yes C) sure What are some things you are OK with receiving gently used or homemade, and some things you absolutely do not want if they are gently used or homemade?okay with most things except used hats, used socks & fur squicks me out And now a new question: I live near a Mast General Store (mastgeneralstore.com). It has lots of vintage-y toys, southern foods (jams, jellies, spices) and vintage candy. Is there anything I can get for you? cool! the various butters (apple, pumpkin, strawberry) look good as does the Castle sauce & the wooden folk toys Do you have any Fall or Halloween traditions? We carve pumpkins, decorate, go trick-or-treating with the kids & I also set up a small ancestor shrine & light some candles Ninjas or Pirates? Aarr! I have an extra room spray and 2 extra bath oils (one Cephalopod, one Exhibit Hall Fatigue) from Dragon*Con - would anybody like a decant? yes, please! Witchee, would you like it if I made you a "mix tape" of songs that I think you might like? And if so, would you prefer mp3 or CD format? So much! (cd preferred) I know it is totally the wrong season (for most of us), but do you like/have space to garden? If so, what do you like to grow? roses, herbs, dahlias & scented flowers I'm about to be near a Lush store next week, is there anything you might like from there? I like shower gels & bubble bars but also have a store nearby so am not desperate Songs that you keep meaning to buy but never get round to it? anything from Voltaire's Ooky Spooky Movies that you love but forgot to put in your questionaire? Muppets! Any favorite Bath & Body Works scents/products? I like White Citrus & Honey Autumn Apple shower gels & most of the Fall candle offerings Haus of Gloi is offering custom perfumes - would you like one? What would your ideal blend be? can't think of anything right now that wouldn't duplicate what I already have - maybe something warm & spicy with a sandalwood base Any Bath, Body or nutritional type items you would love to try from a Natural and Organic food store (similar to Whole Foods) that you don't buy because they are a bit too pricey? drawing a blank OK, so those of you who said you wouldn't mind receiving (sneakily packaged!) beer or wine: Tell me of your taste preferences. Dry/sweet? Red/white? Lager/ale/porter/stout? Fruit? Spice? Hops? Sour (brettanomyces, etc)? red wine, pale ale or honey lager Witchee, will you be gone from your normal mailing address at any point during the round? nope Are you a Disney fan or does even thinking about Disney make your head hurt? If you're into Disney, would you like something from the Happiest Place on Earth? I quite like going into the Disney store dear witchee, would you, could you use an electric candle warmer? no thanks Do you lust after some new socks/tights? you bet! are there any of MeiLin's books (e-book or print) you'd be interested in? cookbooks! Are you a gamer (of any sort - video, casual, tabletop) and are there any games you want? not really Would you be interested in BPTP CANDY? Oh, yes! Do you like coffee? If so, what kinds? Flavored, fancy, basic? Beans or ground? I like French Roast & wouldn't mind trying a Pumpkin Spice flavour, beans or ground Would a Starbucks gift card make you happy or do you prefer your local place? Happy! CUSTOM-Made Pottery?? yea or nay? coffee mugs, rustic or more elegant? a set of bowls? soap dish? bird feeder? something alltogether different? and lastly, good colors for glazes...? Yay! A mug, bowl or soap dish would be awesome, rustic blues & greens or perhaps something autumnal Do you have a forum buddy? Someone who knows you and/or your tastes well enough to answer questions on your behalf? I've had coffee/mini meet'n'sniffs with Ishtar & Moonjelly If you are on Livejournal, would you appreciate LJ stuff like paid time, custom userheads, stuff like that? If you are NOT on LJ but are on other sites that have similar paid-for services (Flickr, for example?) would you, and what are those sites/etc? no thanks A question, witchees: if you are into tarot, what is your favorite card? The Empress And another question: would you like your own set of handmade rune stones or worry stones? Totally! Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, cider, or none of the above? All Gum, hard candy, soft candy, or none of the above? Not really into gum Loose tea or tea bags? Do you need anything for your loose tea? (Filters, presses, etc.) either, slight preference to bags, I have what I need for loose tea If you like tea, what kinds? See SW Help Do you do Goodreads or LibraryThing or a site like that? If so, can I see your to-read list, please? see my amazon list Zombies; Yay or Nay? Nay - I'm not a fan of gore. Skeletons are fine though. If you have cats, do they like catnip toys? If you have doggies, would they like a super-reinforced canvas toy with a squeaker in it? Catnip fiends If you have kids, what are they into? Lego, Playmobil, Star Wars, Narnia, werewolves, pirates & knights How do you feel about wearable knitted lace? Shawls, wraps, and the like? I think it's lovely but don't wear wraps or shawls often - perhaps a scarf? Looking at the warehouse, I notice that our lovely Greenwoodtree is able to do chart readings and/or forecasts at a very reasonable rate. Is this something you would want? You bet! I live in Japan. Anything you would be interested in from there? nifty candy Candy Corn: yes, no? Not really a fan WHAT MAKES YOU LAUGH YOUR ASS OFF!!! movies, comedians, black humor, your partner, a comic strip? what? Cakewrecks, Eddy Izzard, comics: Unshelved, Lio You are meeting up with someone on a casual lunch/early afternoon thing. This person is someone you want to impress/look good for (for whatever reason, not necessarily romantic, and not necessarily for business either). What would you look like, given the contents of your wardrobe/etc? Either a vintagey dress or jeans/black pants with a flowing bohemian top & the full makeup & jewellery that i don't bother with when I'm simply being Mom-around-town You are to be let loose in a clothing store of your choice, to pick a full outfit, down to the shoes, the accessories, etc. and things would be altered to fit you if needed. What store would that be, and what would you look like? Hehe, I seem to have my best luck at Value Village (though I sometimes do well at Reitmans, too). I like to wear embroidered Indian-style tops (not the really long tunics, the shorter hip-length ones) or loose-but-fitted patterned short sleeves with dark pants & black flat sandals or chunky black ankle boots You open a box from the post office to reveal the 3 things you want most right now. What are they? (caveats: size doesn't matter, but they have to be tangible/buyable). labradorite earrings, a long sleeved black tee with Red Riding Hood from SurLaLune FairyTales & a bottle of Jareth The end of this month I'm going to Scarefest, the big horror and paranormal con in Kentucky. (www.scarefest.com) If I were your witch, is there anything you would like from there (skull jewelry, art prints from an artist that catch your eye, etc), or anyone whose autograph or photo or such you would dig? no thanks What is your holy grail "I'd kill to just have one drop in an imp" bpal scent? Pumpkin King or Voodoo Queen Are there any existing Weenies that you have your eye on, but haven't gotten around to getting? Getting lots of decants but Halloween in Innsmouth & Miskatonic Library have really piqued my interest (I'm waiting excitedly for the BPTP update) if you wear earrings, do you have pierced ears? yes My new job is at a consignment store where we have all kinds of designer brands for very reasonable prices. Are there designer clothes/purses/sunglasses that you desire/love? (Give some indication as to your "style" as well. For example, do you like bohemian-style frocks in lavender? Crossbody purses in black? Sunglasses that are round and bug-like?) Not really up on designer stuff but I like a nice Coach purse (black, blue or purple) or Pandora bracelet charms I realize that we had a similar question in the ?aire, but I need you Witchee-s to list at least 5 items, each ranging $20 and under from Amazon.com or Walmart.com. Our amazon doesn't have much more than books on it but from a department type store I'd get some mascara, licorice, chips, cotton underwear & some packages of Lego mini figures In the meantime, let me know what you like to do on the Internet to kill time. Flash games? What are your daily websites/blog visits, or favorite YouTube videos? Bookshelves of Doom, Go Fug Yourself, Foodess, notalwaysright And what are your favourite characters from your fandoms? Spike, Anya, Giles, Spock, Worf, Darth Vader, C3PO, Legolas, Treebeard, Shelob, Gandalf My Little Pony no thanks Lip balm - tube or tin? Tube, please, my current favorite brand is Long Winter Soaps on etsy Would you like to receive a journal or sketchbook? How about other pretty paper goods like post-its, notepads, bookmarks, letter paper/envelopes? sure! I mostly use little notepads & post-its with designs on the paper Are you interested in audiobooks? If so, any specific titles? 'Coraline' read by Neil Gaiman was pretty awesome Bar soaps with some scrubby bits, yes or no? sure! Do you need any small electronic gadgets like flash drives and the like?I could use a flash drive Would you like a pair of knitted socks? sure! Do you have any use for knitted dishcloths, facecloths, etc, especially if they were fandom related? Sure! Do you subscribe to any sample boxes, and if so, which ones? Would you like to receive some samples? I kind of like getting samples but I'm not sure if I would use the products enough to make it worthwhile Do you have a problem with nudes??? If not, do you prefer male or female? No problem, nudes are dandy! either gender fine Paintbox Soapworks: Interested in anything from her? I added a couple of things to my etsy wl: Punkie night sample set, Weenie soap collection, Indian Summer & Miss Ada soaps are there any other e-tailers you're desperately wanting to try? if so, any specific items/scents/etc? can't really think of anything... ThinkGeek: anything interesting to you on there? Tentacle Fingers, Star Wars family car decals - I'll be adding to this when I have more time What's one thing you want, right now, that you're having difficulty finding? that tea I mentioned above & Bali's Best tea candy (any flavour) Who here is going to be picking up JK Rowling's new book on Thursday? nah, I might read it eventually but not really that keen What do you do to take care of yourself when you're having a rough day (sick, life not going your way, whatever)? tea, crunchy treat, book, cat on lap or a ginormous nap favorite and least favorite baked goods?favorites: both macarons & macaroons, florentines, interestingly flavoured shortbread, chocolate cookies with white chocolate chips & dried cranberries or cherries, ginger cookies, oatmeal cookies (as long as there's coconut involved); least fav: things involving raisins, figs or dates what size T-Shirt do you wear (standard AND babydoll)? generally a large in either, though babydolls are sometimes tricky & may require an Xl I found a fantastic little shop while traveling that had unusual jellies and jams. Would you be interested in trying something like Georgia Moonshine Jelly or TOE Jam (each letter stands for some kind of fruit, I don't remember which ones) or something similar? How about homemade jam in general? oh, yeah! Would you be interested in homemade herbal remedies and tinctures? You bet! I'm all out of echinacea tincture & would love to try something for sore throats Owls? Sure! I think barn owls are beautiful Do any of Villainness' Soap Box exclusive scents interest you, especially any of the Smooches/Whippeds? whipped in Autumn Gala & Proserpina Puddin' just put a shitton of old Lunacy shirts on the BPTP Etsy! Any ones interest you? Whirling Wind Moon, Moon of Ice, Long Night Moon in sz L Witchee, do you want anything from the Haunt update coming up on 10/3? I know it might be too early to say, but if you could look at the preview on the night of 10/2 and let me know if you want anything... I try to buy a bottle of Winchester every year & love Pumpkin Lavender soap but I'll have to see what the offerings are... Gardening? Yup! Though I have to say, I haven't been motivated in to doing much in the way of Fall cleanup out there yet Cookie Butter? I'd like to try it since Spekuloos is one of our store-bought cookie staples Do you use or would like to try loose eyeshadow pigments? I like them but don't use eyeshadow very often Is there anything you might want from the latest update (Lab or TP)? I'm getting a buttload of decants - anything I'm interested in but didn't get will be on my wishlists shortly What's a new company to you that you most want to try a product from or what would be a new product to you that you most want to try (make-up, perfume, or bath/body)? More Haus of Gloi - specifically Ghost Puffs perfune or pumpkin butter If you like necklaces, what are some symbols or images that you would love to have a necklace depict? (ex. spiders, skulls, hearts...?) I don't have anything with a leaf motif or black cats If you had a fairy for NYCC, what exclusive scent would you kill to own? Badgers, Nymphes de Pave, Miss Jenny & Mrs Lewis What do you think of Shiro Cosmetics Halloween Collection? (www.shirocosmetics.com) I like the look of the lip stuff the most but there's some appealing purple shadows, too (Alkahestry, Elite Four) The Godiva Halloween Collection? oh my! Pumpkin truffles or Pumpkin caramels or choco-covered pretzels Would you be interested in comic books and if so what ones do you read or what genre of comics are you interested in? WITCHEE, DO YOU WANT ANYTHING FROM CALIFORNIA? can't think of anything IngenuiTEAs? perhaps? seems like a good idea Honeycrisp "Apple Crips" (Dried honeycrisp apples, nothing added.) Nom! Design a tea? oooh fun! almond cinnamon black tea or plum spice oolong FusionSweets? Nom! Love to try the caramels & marshmallows Witch City Wicks? Black Bat, Poison Apple, Pumpkin Head, Sleepy Hollow, Sugar Skull, Witches Broom, tealights in Autumn Magic or Orange Clove (clearance section) Poe Day? Dark Del merch in general? Haunted Palace & Pit & Pendulum are coveted but not essential (same with more Tattered Lace) Kombucha? no thanks Are you dressing up for Halloween, Witchee? If so, is there anything you're looking for to complete your costume? Yes - I haven't decided whether to be a Faery Queen or Ice Queen but could use a adult size tiara or crown in silver Do you need any accessories for your smartphone (case, skin, etc)? nope! I'm smartphone-less

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September 16, 2012

LAW's Blog

Switch Witch Fall 2012 Q&A

Ok so, someone else's ketchup answer made me think I may have mis-interpreted a question on the questionnaire. For the record, regarding any and all handmade items other than food: big yes please from me. My Hogwarts house is Gryffindor. Something I saw made me think I should mention that. My wishlist/favorites links unbroken: BPAL is actually in my sig Amazon Main List: http://amzn.com/w/3F6MOWNIPRGHJ Amazon List of things I don't want my parents/in-laws to know are on my wishlist: http://amzn.com/w/3HMGE0ES2QA4Z Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/people/Mistresslaw/favorites?ref=si_fav Haunt? I've never even heard of this company before now. However, since there was a tempting-looking link, I peeked. The following Lip Lusts look yummy: Batty Cask Caramel Apple Pumpkin Cake Honey Bettie Also, I have no idea what a skin glossing oil is. Sounds like some sort of moisturizer? I could certainly use a moisturizer. Golden Pumpkin, Cloak, and Summer's End sound good. These scents sound like they would also be good as a sugar scrub. (I assume the polish is a scrub.) If you had a fairy for NYCC, what exclusive scent would you kill to own? Can't say there's anything there that looks like I'd injure over it. Do any of Villainness' Soap Box exclusive scents interest you, especially any of the Smooches/Whippeds? Xia sounds quite interesting! I'd be more interested in a smooch than in the bar soap, but I'm sure either would be divine. Jack O. might be interesting, but I'd be worried about the "leaves" part of it. That sort of thing tends to turn me off if it's too strong. Puddin' just put a shitton of old Lunacy shirts on the BPTP Etsy! Any ones interest you? Why yes, yes I am. I'm incredibly tempted by the Black Butterfly Moon tee, and I also like the Blue Moon tee. I'm super sad that the Dragon Moon tee isn't available in 2XL. Otherwise, I'd be all over that one. I actually posted that over in the BPTP forum before I saw this. Hehe. General t-shirt size Mens Large for "regular" t-shirts. Babydolls depend a little on the style, but 2XL is typical. Some styles I can get away with smaller. My bust is a size 38DD, if that helps any. (And thank whatever deity is out there that they shrunk some when I stopped breast feeding. OMG. >.>) I found a fantastic little shop while traveling that had unusual jellies and jams. Would you be interested in trying something like Georgia Moonshine Jelly or TOE Jam (each letter stands for some kind of fruit, I don't remember which ones) or something similar? How about homemade jam in general? Homemade jam would be yummy. Moonshine jam, I will pass on. Would you be interested in homemade herbal remedies and tinctures? No thank you. Lip balm - tube or tin? either Would you like to receive a journal or sketchbook? How about other pretty paper goods like post-its, notepads, bookmarks, letter paper/envelopes? Journal/sketchbook, not so much. I keep starting journals and then abandoning them. >.> Pretty post-its, notepads, stationary, etc. if all good though. I love me some notepads. ^^ Are you interested in audiobooks? If so, any specific titles? I've never had an audiobook. Not sure how I feel about it. At the moment, I don't think I have a particular time it would be good to listen to one. Bar soaps with some scrubby bits, yes or no? Maybe? I've never used one. As mentioned in my questionnaire, I have sensitive skin, so I could see this going either way. Depends how abbrasive it is maybe? Do you need any small electronic gadgets like flash drives and the like? No, not at the moment. Would you like a pair of knitted socks? Sure! Do you have any use for knitted dishcloths, facecloths, etc, especially if they were fandom related? Definitely. Dishtowels, potholders, and the like would be most welcome, especially if fandom/holiday related. Do you subscribe to any sample boxes, and if so, which ones? Would you like to receive some samples? (perfume, eco/"green," skin care, hair, music downloads, cosmetics, soap...) I do not. I didn't know this was something you could do. I don't think it would really be up my alley though. do you have a problem with nudes??? Well now, that all depends. In general, no, I have no problem with nudes in art (as long as it's not utterly pornographic). So, a print would be fine. As the cover to a notepad or something, or on a bookmark would also be fine. On a T-shirt, not so much, if you know what I mean. My Little Pony... Cute or meh? I enjoy it. My new job is at a consignment store where we have all kinds of designer brands for very reasonable prices. Are there designer clothes/purses/sunglasses that you desire/love? (Give some indication as to your "style" as well. For example, do you like bohemian-style frocks in lavender? Crossbody purses in black? Sunglasses that are round and bug-like?) I don't actually do secondhand clothing. It's one of the only things I don't do second-hand and I'm not even sure why. It's just a thing. I also don't do the whole designer purse thing. I have a basic black one for when I need to be formal and other than that I go with either my messenger bag or belt pouch. I realize that we had a similar question in the ?aire, but I need you Witchee-s to list at least 5 items, each ranging $20 and under from Amazon.com or Walmart.com. Terykai flavored Beef Jerky (any brand but Pemican) Halloween Stickers Pink CD (any of them. Prefer unedited where available/necessary) Richard Castle's Storm Season (This does not come out until mid-October) My Little Pony Friendship is Magic: Celebration at Canterlot [DVD] WHAT MAKES YOU LAUGH YOUR ASS OFF!!! movies, comedians, black humor, your partner, a comic strip? what? Undercover Blues. Muerte gets me every time. My husband makes me a laugh a lot. It's one of the things I love about him, since I tend to be down on myself and he's always there to pick me up. Jeff Foxworthy is usually good for a laugh too. I was watching The American Bible Challenge out of curiosity a couple weeks ago and he managed to work in a redneck joke. Here they are being all serious about the charity they're playing for and all that and he says, "Hate to say it, but if your church is also a skating rink, yoooooou might be a redneck." I almost spewed my drink. You are meeting up with someone on a casual lunch/early afternoon thing. This person is someone you want to impress/look good for (for whatever reason, not necessarily romantic, and not necessarily for business either). What would you look like, given the contents of your wardrobe/etc? Umm...I'd have to hope it was cold and see if I could dig up a sweater that still fits, or go shopping for something new. My wardrobe right now wouldn't impress anyone. Between being out of work for 4 years and still not losing the baby weight from the pregnancy last year I'm woefully short on "impressive" clothes that fit correctly. You are to be let loose in a clothing store of your choice, to pick a full outfit, down to the shoes, the accessories, etc. and things would be altered to fit you if needed. What store would that be, and what would you look like? To be honest, I don't know. I don't really like 99% of what is sold in stores, which is part of why I like my t-shirts and jeans. Comfy and all. Most of today's "fashion" I feel makes me look stupid. If I could have any outfit that I want though, I'd be going with gauzy peasant-style shirts with flared sleeves. kind of like =tags&ga_search_query=flared+sleeve+blouse&ga_page=2&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery"]this one, but looser, longer in the torso (closer to tunic length), and made out of a soft cotton-gauze. Also, some really nice, fitted leather pants, and black leather boots with a buckle on the side and about a 1.5 inch heel. You open a box from the post office to reveal the 3 things you want most right now. What are they? (caveats: size doesn't matter, but they have to be tangible/buyable). Nightmare Moon and DJ Pon-3 from this set here. I will never buy that box because it is ridiculously expensive, but I really want those two ponies out of it. The third thing would be a new mouse for my computer because the one I have is glitchy and driving me bonkers at the moment. What is your holy grail "I'd kill to just have one drop in an imp" bpal scent? At the moment, probably kitty because I'm searching for the perfect strawberry scent and everyone said that one was awesome, and I keep kicking myself for not getting some but I wasn't in a position to place a TP order when it was available. >.> I might turn out to hate it though. I've never sniffed it, so I don't know. >.> Are there any existing Weenies that you have your eye on, but haven't gotten around to getting? I got ordered decants of all the BPAL ones I wanted. I'm anxiously awaiting the BPTP update though, so we'll see. I live in Japan. Anything you would be interested in from there? Final Fantasy keychains or cellphone charms maybe? (like a moogle, a tonberry, a chocobo, or something. Something with the logo.) I'm given to understand there are more options for such things in Japan than there are here in the US. Do you do Goodreads or LibraryThing or a site like that? If so, can I see your to-read list, please? I don't. Sorry. Zombies; Yay or Nay? Umm...they're ok in the spirit of Halloween, but I wouldn't want zombie plushies or anything. On cards or something though, totally fine. If you have cats, do they like catnip toys? If you have doggies, would they like a super-reinforced canvas toy with a squeaker in it? No cats or dogs here If you have kids, what are they into? My daughter's only 1.5. She's into playing with empty boxes and whatever she can make noise with. She does love My Little Pony though. She's even trying to say it already. Hehe. How do you feel about wearable knitted lace? Shawls, wraps, and the like? I don't wear lace, shawls, or wraps. Looking at the warehouse, I notice that our lovely Greenwoodtree is able to do chart readings and/or forecasts at a very reasonable rate. Is this something you would want? Probably not really. CUSTOM-Made Pottery?? yea or nay? coffee mugs, rustic or more elegant? a set of bowls? soap dish? bird feeder? something alltogether different? and lastly, good colors for glazes...? Very cool. Mugs or bowls would be most useful. Coasters wouldn't go amiss either. Not sure if you can really make coasters that way, but thought I'd toss it out there. I'm not sure what colors glazes can be, but I like richer colors over pastels. Deep greens, blues, reds, black. Do you have a forum buddy? Someone who knows you and/or your tastes well enough to answer questions on your behalf? No, I don't think so If you are on Livejournal, would you appreciate LJ stuff like paid time, custom userheads, stuff like that? If you are NOT on LJ but are on other sites that have similar paid-for services (Flickr, for example?) would you, and what are those sites/etc? I don't use anything like that that requires fees. if you are into tarot, what is your favorite card? I like tarot as a concept, but have never gotten into reading it myself. I don't have a favorite card. would you like your own set of handmade rune stones or worry stones? Gonna have to say no. I just don't think they'd get enough use. Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, cider, or none of the above? Coffee: yes Tea: no Hot Chocolate: I don't like packets. I steam the milk and add cocoa myself. >.> Cider: I enjoy it, but have never made my own or anything. Gum, hard candy, soft candy, or none of the above? Gum: is ok, but I only like minty ones that have really long-lasting flavor. Hard candy: Meh. Things like butterscotch candies you suck aren't really a big thing for me. Things like Runts or such, I think are ok, but they're more up Hubby's alley. Soft Candy: Not sure what you mean. Like caramel chews? They're alright. I like gummies and chocolate (of course). Loose tea or tea bags? Do you need anything for your loose tea? (Filters, presses, etc.) I don't really do tea. Do you lust after some new socks/tights? Socks yes, tights no. I hate tights. >.> Are you a gamer (of any sort - video, casual, tabletop) and are there any games you want? Yup! I play practically everything. I think I mentioned in my questionnaire that I do boardgaming and video games. I also play D&D when the opportunity arises. There's a couple games I want on my amazon wishlist. I've got the new pokemon game for gameboy on pre-order, but I'm not really lusting after anything else at the moment. I'm still debating if I want to upgrade to the 3DS or not.(I have the original Nintendo DS still, not even the lite). The price tag is high when the only game I'm interested in that actually has the 3D capabilities isn't even out yet and last I checked has no solid release date (Animal Crossing). It's such a cool machine though; plus, I checked out the 3DS XL at Target and I really like the larger screen. I keep talking myself out of it, but I'm thinking maybe for Christmas. Not sure how relevant that is, but figured I may as well toss out the whole though process. For video games, I can currently play on Gameboy DS, Wii, PS2, and PC. Would you be interested in BPTP CANDY? Depends on what it turns out to be, but possibly. Based on the hints Puddin' gave, black cherry sounds interesting. I do love me some cherry. Pumpkin might also be interesting. Do you like coffee? If so, what kinds? Flavored, fancy, basic? Beans or ground? I do like coffee. French vanilla and mocha are my go-tos. The Pumpkin coffee that's at Dunkin' Donuts right now is totally fabulous. Despite my love of chocolate, I've never met a chocolate coffee that I enjoyed. There was a Christmas Spice one a few years ago that was really good. So, I guess yes to flavors then. >.> I do ground coffee. I can't use K-Cups. I don't have the right machine for them. My machine has a re-usable filter, so no need for replacements though, which is nice. Would a Starbucks gift card make you happy or do you prefer your local place? I'm actually not a fan of Starbucks. I much prefer Dunkin' Donuts. Who likes Pumpkin Spice Hershey Kisses? They're ok, but I seem to recall them getting overwhelming after a while. What does your kitchen look like? Colors/style? I have a small galley kitchen with mix-matched appliances and some sort of formica(or something) counter/backsplash that is a granite grey. All the cabinets are painted white. I actually really hate it, but in the world of apartment living there's not much I can do. Witchee, what are your favorite quotes? To be honest, a lot of my favorite quotes make no sense what-so-ever when taken out of context. One or two of them contain colorful language as well, so I would avoid posting them so as not to upset anyone or break any rules. I do like: To seize the dragon is to face life. It is carved on one of my dragon statues and I really like it. I try to remind myself of it when debating if I should do something new and possibly scary. Put your iPod/MP3 player/what-have-you on random and list the first 10 songs it plays! 1. "You Can Still Be Free" - Savage Garden 2. "Oh Where, Oh Where Has My Little Dog Gone?" - Mommy & Me CD 3. "Rings and Roses" - The Hunger 4. "Mambo No. 5" - Lou Bega 5. "Another Night" - Real McCoy 6. "Don't Lose Your Head" - INXS 7. "Full Forever" - Goo Goo Dolls 8. "Vacancy" - Harry Chapin 9. "Santa Claus is Coming to Town" - The Jackson 5 10. "Madame Guillotine" - Scarlet Pimpernel Soundtrack What's one random thing you really like and one random thing you really dislike? I really like dark chocolate peanut M&Ms. They are crazy good. I really dislike the color pink. Are there any herbs that you haven't been able to lay hands on that I could send you? There's an herbal shop I really like here in NYC called Flower Power that has quite a wide selection. Not really, no. If there are no "witchy" shops near you, is there anything I can pick up for you from Enchantments? I don't think so, thank you. Hey Witchee! I want to send you a delivery. It could be cupcakes from a local bakery, it could be a singing hugging bear-a-gram, it could be a bouquet of flowers. But it will be something that you need to be there to receive. a: Are you OK with "special deliveries"? *waggles eyebrows* I am (although I agree with others about saying not o hugs from strange people in fuzzy suits), but the callbox on my apartment doesn't connect to me because I don't have a local number, so I'm not sure how something like this would work. b: Is the address in your questionnaire the best place to reach you for said deliveries? Yes. c: If the delivery requires a phone number (as say, some florists do) would you be OK with that information being tracked down by your Witch or asked of you anonymously? No, sorry. Since the only number I have right now is my cell number, I'm actually really careful about how I hand it out. I don't give it to most companies, so I wouldn't be ok with it being used for this sort of delivery. What are some things you are OK with receiving gently used or homemade, and some things you absolutely do not want if they are gently used or homemade? I'm ok with most things gently used. The exceptions are clothes and make-up. Homemade, anything tangible is fine. I live near a Mast General Store. It has lots of vintage-y toys, southern foods (jams, jellies, spices) and vintage candy. Is there anything I can get for you? Some of the mixes look interesting, but I'm not familiar with the store. Do you have any Fall or Halloween traditions? Just dressing up for Halloween. Ninjas or Pirates? Ninjas, totally. I have an extra room spray and 2 extra bath oils (one Cephalopod, one Exhibit Hall Fatigue) from Dragon*Con - would anybody like a decant? No, thank you. None of them scream that they would be perfect for me, although the room spray sounds intriguing, but not enough to make me want it over someone else who it sounds perfect too. ^^ Witchee, would you like it if I made you a "mix tape" of songs that I think you might like? And if so, would you prefer mp3 or CD format? Certainly! CD would be best. I know it is totally the wrong season (for most of us), but do you like/have space to garden? If so, what do you like to grow? I do not. Hopefully someday I will have a yard and can grow some small things. I'm about to be near a Lush store next week, is there anything you might like from there? Not familiar with Lush Songs that you keep meaning to buy but never get round to it? The On The Rocks version of Bad Romance Movies that you love but forgot to put in your questionaire? Undercover Blues Name one movie you keep meaning to buy, but just never get around to getting? Legally Blond Any favorite Bath & Body Works scents/products? I really like their hand sanitizers, the pocket sized ones. Haus of Gloi is offering custom perfumes - would you like one? What would your ideal blend be? Never heard of them and have zero knowledge of blending scents like that. Looking at their custom build page, I don't know the difference between a base note and a top note, for instance, so I wouldn't know what to do with this. Any Bath, Body or nutritional type items you would love to try from a Natural and Organic food store (similar to Whole Foods) that you don't buy because they are a bit too pricey? I don't think so. Witchee, will you be gone from your normal mailing address at any point during the round? Nope Are you a Disney fan or does even thinking about Disney make your head hurt? If you're into Disney, would you like something from the Happiest Place on Earth ? Big Disney fan here. Souveneirs are good. ^^ dear witchee, would you, could you use an electric candle warmer? i'm talking something like this. That looks very cool, but I don't think I have a safe place to put it. I live near this very cool Retro store (you can order online too) - are there things from it that would make you squee if your witch sent them? I don't really see anything, no. mix-in-a-jar? How to you feel about cookie or cake or soup mixes that come in jars and you just add, like, an egg or water or what have you? Sounds fine to me. Would you be interested in beer, wine, or other specialty beverages from your Witch's area? No, thank you. Are there any crafts/skills you've wanted to learn but haven't gotten around to? And if so, would you be interested in supplies and tutorials? Several. I mentioned them in my questionnaire. I would certainly be interested in supplies and tutorials. Who here would be happy to get a lil' sumthin sumthin from Adagio Teas? No, Thank you. Do you Ravelry? And if so, what's your handle over there? Would you be interested in gift patterns from your queue? I don't. Some of your favorite artists? Classic and modern? Ash Evans is the only artist whose work I have hanging in my house. I like her seasonal cat paintings and I have a few of her dragons as well. I don't spend enough time oogling art to really have favories otherwise. I guess I could say Disney. I have a friend whose house is covered in Disney movie pictures, sketches, and stills and I'm always envious when I walk down her halls. Tangled, by the way, is my new favorite Disney movie of all time. 101 Dalmations is still a close second though. If you could have an image or certain subject painted for you on any type of "canvas" (on a box, on paper, on a canvas, and so on) - could you point your witch to some of these images? I can't think of a specific image, but hard to go wrong with dragons for me, as long as they aren't in the process of eating someone in a really gorey way. Is there a GC scent that's been on your list for ages but keeps falling off the bottom of your order because of the LEs? nope I've been getting into indie nail polish brands recently. What's your favorite indie brand of nail polish? Or what's your favorite mainstream brand of nail polish? Or are you not big on polish? The only nail polish in the house right now is BPTP and Del Sol. I like the BPTP better. I'm open to new polishes, but I don't wear them all the time. I could really use a nice green or blue. Stuffed things: yea or nay? Yea for me. Since it's been mentioned several times, and I've also offered to nacho witch some, would you you like to receive wild rice and or maple syrup? I promise to include recipe ideas with the wild rice. Not sure about the wild rice. I've never had it. I am open to new recipe ideas, but usually stick to things that are on the quicker side because it's hard to cook things that take a longer time with the little one under foot; so if it takes a long time to cook properly, it may not be for me right now. Maple Syrup, absolutely. No issues with potential spoilage there and I've never had homemade syrup. I have 5 bushels of tomatoes sitting in the kitchen right now that are supposed to turn into red sauce tomorrow, so would anyone like a basic red sauce (spaghetti sauce) to make its way to them? Respectfully no, I think. I'm super picky about my tomato sauce. How would you feel about a taste of (insert witch location here) box? Very cool idea. Last year, my wonderful witch Alethia adopted a bat for me from batworld.org, a bat rescue and sanctuary. Bat's World Would you be interested in having a bat adopted in your name? I will have to look into the charity more before answering that question, but I will find some time to do that this week and then update in my blog. ^^ Marzipan? Don't think I've ever had it. Would you be interested in washable/reusable muslin “paper” towels (basically muslin squares hemmed around the edge)? Maybe in some sort of box to put on your kitchen or bathroom counter? No, thank you. I'd have no place to put them. My counter space is already overflowing. >< Do you drink alcohol and if so, would you be OK with your witch sending you homemade infused vodka? Also, does your state allow alcohol to be shipped through the mail (for example, PA doesn't). I don't drink enough alcohol to warrant having vodka in the house. Usually if I want something alcoholic, it's just while we're out to dinner. If you get me (or a fellow Aussie, if there are any playing this round) as a witch or witch's minion, would you like to try some Australian specialties, such as TimTams (delicious chocolately cookies), Caramello Koalas (koala shaped chocolates filled with gloopy caramel), Australian native spices or anything like that? I'm sooooo down for international specialty items like that. Although, regarding TimTams, I've had some imitation ones made by Pepperidge Farms that I didn't like much; or rather, I didn't think they were anything special. If your witch is a knitter, crocheter or sewer, is there a particular type of garment you would love to receive (hat, scarf, wrap, cowl, socks, fingerless gloves, arm warmers etc)? I'm always down for fluffy lounging socks. Fingerless gloves would not go amiss either. Is there anyone else in your house (kids, pets, partner) that would really appreciate a small gift being included for them in the switchwitchy haul so they don't feel left out? I don't think my husband cares all that much, although I'm sure he'd be appreciative if something were included for him. My daughter is only 1.5, so I'm not sure she'd really feel "left out", but I know that she would think it was great to have a little something of her own come in the mail. She always loves it when I let her open the boxes and envelops. Do you like s'mores and s'mores-flavored things? I love s'mores and s'mores-flavored things, although I haven't had real s'mores in a very long time. What's the neatest freebie you've gotten? It can be cool or thoughtful or just totally unexpected, and not limited to BPALdom. When I was super new to the forum Meaganola sent me a whole bunch of imps and partial imps of things to try/sniff. Some were GCs and some were LEs that she just thought I should get to know. I thought it was the most amazingly thoughtful thing. Would you enjoy receiving cute but useful items like colorful kitchen utensils/gadgets, or bento supplies? (boxes, chopsticks, accessories, etc?) What about things like spice mixes (homemade, or Penzey's for example) Definitely down for cute, useful things in the kitchen. I like seasonal dish towels, for example. I've never tried to make a bento box; not even sure what would go into it. I do like to use chopsticks when I eat sushi and chinese food though, and my local delivery never includes them, so I've been thinking about getting myself a set. Do you like cute, seasonal or fluffy PJ bottoms? Like they sell at Target, Old Navy (they have had cute Halloween ones!) If so, what size do you wear? I like them for lounging around the house in, but not for sleeping in. Not sure what size I would be. Large probably, but I have some medium sweatpants that fit fine. I'm a size 14/16 pants. What kind of chocolate do you like? Nuts, no nuts, white,dark, etc? I like milk and dark chocolate, but not the super ultra dark chocolate (like 60-70% dark is too much for me). I'm not a fan of white chocolate, but my husband loves it. I'm fins with nuts, but fruit filled (other than orange) is my favorite. Totally open to trying new things like sea salt or chili or such in chocolate. I live near a Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, and Penzeys! What does your little heart desire from any or all of these places? I don't really shop at those stores, so I'm not sure what they carry. I know what they are. I've been there. I just don't have a good enough handle on their unique products to say that I want something specific. Are home made foods acceptable or does the idea of eating strange mailed food disturb you? Strange mailed food, I'm not sure how I feel about it. I'm trying to eat fewer cookies and things anyway and I'd never really considered mailing something else. Hmmm... I think I don't have a problem with it in the sense that it's not the fact it's strange that would bother me, but many things I would be concerned about them getting stale before I could finish eating them when you factor in shipping time. I just gave you $20 and sent you into a "has everything" store ala Walmart and told you that you have to come out having spent it all, and none of it on anything you need. What would you buy? Be as specific as possible! My little ponies, if they had any I didn't have. The new Rick Castle book. What kind of cuisines do you like? (I mentioned this in my ?aire but curious what my witch may like)And, what are your favorite restaurants? Italian, chinese, american; I enjoy Olive Garden, Texas Roadhouse, Chili's, IHOP; Do you have an eReader and if so which one? I have a Nook, as I mentioned in my questionnaire. Do you like candles, or tart burners, or something? If so, what's your favorite scent to burn? No candles or open flames in my apartment. Too much fear of toddler interference. I'm from Canada - is there anything specifically a witchee might like that is only available here? Not that I know of. what are your "fandoms" and would you like a t-shirt from TeeFury if an appropriate one came up? My Little Pony, Star Wars, Star Trek, The Heralds of Valdemar, Final Fantasy, Pokemon As for if I'd want a shirt, it would honestly depend on the shirt. I can fairly safely say that even though I really enjoy MLP, I would not want an MLP shirt. The others, it would depend 100% on what it looked like.

Ladylaw

September 16, 2012

Dance your cares away!

Switch Witch Fall 2012

Here's my Kaboodle wishlist. (Some of the stuff probably isn't available anymore, like the soaps and such, If the neighbor's internets are on this weekend, I'll try to add more/take off the stuff that's no longer there.) WoooooOOOooooOOoooOOooOOoO!!!!! All your food belongs to me! I don't like pickled things that aren't dill pickles...but all other options that have been mentioned sound amazing! Stuffed things: yea or nay? Quirky yes. Just regular, not so much. Would you be interested in beer, wine, or other specialty beverages from your Witch's area? Beer=good. Wine=migrane. Who here would be happy to get a lil' sumthin sumthin from Adagio Teas? I like Adagio! I'm not particularily fond of roobios teas or jasmines. I live near this very cool Retro store (retrodrygoods.com) (you can order online too) - are there things from it that would make you squee if your witch sent them? Probably! Who likes Pumpkin Spice Hershey Kisses? I think I might! Put your iPod/MP3 player/what-have-you on random and list the first 10 songs it plays! 1. Sweet Dreams (Are Made of this)-Marilyn Manson 2. Indestructible-Rancid 3. Yes, Anastasia-Tori Amos 4. Before He Cheats-Carrie Underwood 5. The F Word-The Verve Pipe 6. Creatures of Love-Talking Heads 7. i love you-Barenaked Ladies 8. Miss Michigan-Mustard Plug 9. Less Is More-Joss Stone 10. Whittlin' Man-Stephen Lynch What kind of cuisines do you like? And, what are your favorite restaurants? You may have guessed, I like food, and I rarely find stuff I don't like! I'm from Canada - is there anything specifically a witchee might like that is only available here? Mmmm! Canada! I love local treats from anywhere! what are your "fandoms" and would you like a t-shirt from TeeFury if an appropriate one came up? Sure! Maybe in a men's XXL? Most XL fit me, but once in a while they're too small in the boobs. Do you have an eReader and if so which one? Nope. I like regular books. Do you like candles, or tart burners, or something? If so, what's your favorite scent to burn? I like candles! Any sort of fall scents, or vanillay onces. I'm not big on florals or "clean" scents. Marzipan? Yum! The real stuff is amazing! I got a few pieces in a package from Germany, and I loved it! Would you be interested in washable/reusable muslin “paper” towels (basically muslin squares hemmed around the edge)? Maybe in some sort of box to put on your kitchen or bathroom counter? I probably wouldn't use them very much. I like the idea of them, but they'd probably wouldn't get a whole lot of use here. Do you drink alcohol and if so, would you be OK with your witch sending you homemade infused vodka? Sure! Sounds yummy! If you get me (or a fellow Aussie, if there are any playing this round) as a witch or witch's minion, would you like to try some Australian specialties, such as TimTams (delicious chocolately cookies), Caramello Koalas (koala shaped chocolates filled with gloopy caramel), Australian native spices or anything like that? Mmmm...I got some native spices from girasol once, they're amazing and I would love more. TimTams and Caramello Koalas and other native treats are always awesome too! I'll take them all and squeee lots! If your witch is a knitter, crocheter or sewer, is there a particular type of garment you would love to receive (hat, scarf, wrap, cowl, socks, fingerless gloves, arm warmers etc)? Actually, if a knitter or crocheter, I could use a few more 12x12 inch squares for an afgan that I started with a swap here. Sewer, I would love to get some home-made potholders. Any holiday decorations would be nice too! Christmas and Halloween are the big decoration times for me. But I put out some Easter stuff too, and would for any holiday you'd like to make. Little table centerpiece sort of things are nice. Is there anyone else in your house (kids, pets, partner) that would really appreciate a small gift being included for them in the switchwitchy haul so they don't feel left out? I usually share snackies with Mr. Boy when I get some of them, so you don't have to include anything special. He likes seeing all the prizes I get and how happy it makes me. Would you enjoy receiving cute but useful items like colorful kitchen utensils/gadgets, or bento supplies? (boxes, chopsticks, accessories, etc?) What about things like spice mixes (homemade, or Penzey's for example) Yes on the colorful kitchen utensils/gadgets. I have quite a few of the Boston Warehouse animal stuff. I could use a garlic press or mellon baller thingy. No to the bento boxes, I don't usually take lunch to work. (And a previous witch gave me some lovely chopsticks.) Funny clips for bags would be nice too. (I have a hippo clip and aligator clip.) Spice mixes would be nice. Do you like cute, seasonal or fluffy PJ bottoms? Like they sell at Target, Old Navy (they have had cute Halloween ones!) If so, what size do you wear? Generally, I won't wear them, so probably not. Seasonal socks and kitchen towels are a win! Oh! I've been meaning to buy the Hocus Pocus movie for ages (speaking of seasonal items)! What kind of chocolate do you like? Nuts, no nuts, white,dark, etc? Dark is my favorite, I really like the ones with spices in them. Mr. Boy loves white chocolates. We both like little candies off all sorts, cheap chocolate and fancy chocolates are all good. (With the exception of the nasty plasticy chocolates-like Palmers.) I live near a Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, and Penzeys! What does your little heart desire from any or all of these places? Mmmmmm!!!!! Snacks! Are home made foods acceptable or does the idea of eating strange mailed food disturb you? Gimmee! I just gave you $20 and sent you into a "has everything" store ala Walmart and told you that you have to come out having spent it all, and none of it on anything you need. What would you buy? Be as specific as possible! Most likely some candy, a couple of magazines or a book. Maybe a movie out of the bargin bin. Do you like s'mores and s'mores-flavored things? Sure. Real s'mores are good. S'mores flavored things can either be good or blechy. I'd give them a try though. What's the neatest freebie you've gotten? It can be cool or thoughtful or just totally unexpected, and not limited to BPALdom. I love everything! YAY! What's one random thing you really like and one random thing you really dislike? I really like dragonflys, and really dislike Mountain Dew. Hey Witchee! I want to send you a delivery. It could be cupcakes from a local bakery, it could be a singing hugging bear-a-gram, it could be a bouquet of flowers. But it will be something that you need to be there to receive. a) Are you OK with "special deliveries"? *waggles eyebrows* B..) Is the address in your questionnaire the best place to reach you for said deliveries? c) If the delivery requires a phone number (as say, some florists do) would you be OK with that information being tracked down by your Witch or asked of you anonymously? Special deliveries are ok! I'm usually home by 4:30 in the evening. If it had to come earlier than that, there might be some problems. (Bear-o-gram would be ok, just no hugging bear, unless I already knew the bear!) Do you have any Fall or Halloween traditions? I always carve pumpkins! And eat candies and give goodies to the trick-or-treaters! I have an extra room spray and 2 extra bath oils (one Cephalopod, one Exhibit Hall Fatigue) from Dragon*Con - would anybody like a decant? Sure! Witchee, would you like it if I made you a "mix tape" of songs that I think you might like? And if so, would you prefer mp3 or CD format? I love mixed tapes! There are different formats? I don't have a CD player anymore, I used my ipod. As long as my computer can figure it out, I'm happy! I'm about to be near a Lush store next week, is there anything you might like from there? A bubble bar would be nice. Songs that you keep meaning to buy but never get round to it? There are so MANY! Whole cds are in my wishlist. I'd like the theme song from Pretty Little Liars, The Holiday Road (?) song from National Lampoon's Vacation. There's probably more, I'll try to edit them in. (I also want the new Garbage cd, and the new Fiona Apple cd.) Any favorite Bath & Body Works scents/products? I like the Twilight body wash. ANd I could use a wallflower refill for Christmas time, something vanilla-ish. Haus of Gloi is offering custom perfumes - would you like one? What would your ideal blend be? Umm....I couldn't even try! I would probably make something awful! OK, so those of you who said you wouldn't mind receiving (sneakily packaged!) beer or wine: Tell me of your taste preferences. Dry/sweet? Red/white? Lager/ale/porter/stout? Fruit? Spice? Hops? Sour (brettanomyces, etc)? Mmmmm! Any beer would be loved here, if its not something I like, Mr. Boy does. We're pretty handy that way! Are you a Disney fan or does even thinking about Disney make your head hurt? If you're into Disney, would you like something from the Happiest Place on Earth ? I have a little toy Maleficent I got in the Easter Bunny swap, and its really cute! I'm not big into princesses and the like. (Even when I was little, I wanted Sleeping Beauty to die, she was just so vapid and annoying.) dear witchee, would you, could you use an electric candle warmer? Mr. Boy has learned not to stick his fingers into the flames now, so I can have open fires! are there any of MeiLin's books (e-book or print) you'd be interested in? Yes, any of them! But I usually read print books, not ebooks-they're harder on my eyes. (I can read them, but given a choice, I opt for the paper.) Do you like coffee? If so, what kinds? Flavored, fancy, basic? Beans or ground? Gimmee! I can take any now...we need to buy a grinder for some stuff I snagged out of the hot drink circular swap. Would a Starbucks gift card make you happy or do you prefer your local place? I like Caribou coffee a lot more than Starbucks. CUSTOM-Made Pottery?? yea or nay? coffee mugs, rustic or more elegant? a set of bowls? soap dish? bird feeder? something alltogether different? and lastly, good colors for glazes...? Mmmmm! If it was food safe, that would be awesome! If it was not, still awesome and I would love it, just let me know! Do you have a forum buddy? Someone who knows you and/or your tastes well enough to answer questions on your behalf? Lucyboo and Alethia have both been to my apartment. They could maybe make guesses. My answer is almost always yes I want it to everything! If you are on Livejournal, would you appreciate LJ stuff like paid time, custom userheads, stuff like that? If you are NOT on LJ but are on other sites that have similar paid-for services (Flickr, for example?) would you, and what are those sites/etc? I wouldn't use them enough. Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, cider, or none of the above? Yay! Gum, hard candy, soft candy, or none of the above? Gimme! If it is gum, I prefer sugar-free. Loose tea or tea bags? Do you need anything for your loose tea? (Filters, presses, etc.) Both kinds are good! Do you do Goodreads or LibraryThing or a site like that? If so, can I see your to-read list, please? I have a Goodreads account, but I don't use it much. I have books I want on my kaboodle list. How do you feel about wearable knitted lace? Shawls, wraps, and the like? Yay! You are to be let loose in a clothing store of your choice, to pick a full outfit, down to the shoes, the accessories, etc. and things would be altered to fit you if needed. What store would that be, and what would you look like? Ummmm...I'm not really a cloths shopper. Maybe Lane Bryant, just because that's the only place I've found with pants that are tall enough for me...but they don't always have them in stock. The end of this month I'm going to Scarefest, the big horror and paranormal con in Kentucky. (www.scarefest.com) If I were your witch, is there anything you would like from there (skull jewelry, art prints from an artist that catch your eye, etc), or anyone whose autograph or photo or such you would dig? That sounds fun! I would like something! What is your holy grail "I'd kill to just have one drop in an imp" bpal scent? I don't think I really have any...so far scents that I've hunted down because I thought they'd be amazing, have all been duds. I seem to do better with the weird stuff that no one should like. (When we had a little meet 'n sniff at my place, lucyboo brought along her chocolate, cassia and bacon....it was amazing on me...it should have been gross.) Are there any existing Weenies that you have your eye on, but haven't gotten around to getting? I think I've got decants of all the ones that sounded good to me on order. if you wear earrings, do you have pierced ears? I do! I usually don't wear really heavy ones though. My new job is at a consignment store where we have all kinds of designer brands for very reasonable prices. Are there designer clothes/purses/sunglasses that you desire/love? (Give some indication as to your "style" as well. For example, do you like bohemian-style frocks in lavender? Crossbody purses in black? Sunglasses that are round and bug-like?) Nah, I probably wouldn't even recognize the names on them. In the meantime, let me know what you like to do on the Internet to kill time. Flash games? What are your daily websites/blog visits, or favorite YouTube videos? Mostly bpal forums. I don't spend a huge amount of time on the internets. My Little Pony... Cute or meh? Cute, but I'd be more inclined to display one of those fancy re-made ponies that Roogna (I think) does. Otherwise they go in the toy box. Lip balm - tube or tin? Tube please, I don't like sticking my fingers into the balm. Would you like to receive a journal or sketchbook? How about other pretty paper goods like post-its, notepads, bookmarks, letter paper/envelopes? I think I'm good on journally things. maybe some notecards, or post-its would be good. I wouldn't turn up my nose at a bookmark...you can never have too many of them. Are you interested in audiobooks? If so, any specific titles? I like audiobooks! Anything by Neil Gaiman would be good, except for American gods, I have that one. I still need Harry Potters: Sorcerer's Stone, Chamber of Secrets, Prisoner of Azkaban and Deathy Hallows. Other than that, something with a good reader is always welcome. I listen to books on my car ride to work, and at work. (I tend to stay away from tear-jerkers though. Mysteries are always fun.) Bar soaps with some scrubby bits, yes or no? Yes Do you need any small electronic gadgets like flash drives and the like? Nope. Would you like a pair of knitted socks? Sure! Do you have any use for knitted dishcloths, facecloths, etc, especially if they were fandom related? that sounds cute! Super-mario stuff would be fun! Do you subscribe to any sample boxes, and if so, which ones? Would you like to receive some samples? I get Birchbox and Concious box. I used to get Eco-Emi but I didn't like it as much. I would love samples! Samples are some of my favorite things! do you have a problem with nudes??? If not, do you prefer male or female? No problem. Like others have said, probably more towards tastefully/arty rather than porntastic.

arlith

September 16, 2012

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