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By Silvertree February 7, 2012

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More Switch Witch Q&A

Note to My Witch: If I have left out or deleted questions it probably means they don't apply to me or have no strong feelings one way or the other September 11th I am fond of the thrift. Do you mind lightly used goods? Please be specific! For instance, I'm a little squicked by used clothing, but I don't mind any other used goods. I like used books. I feel they should be read and passed on (except for my texts and books for work, those I have to keep) Do you have an Etsy shop? Do you know of any Etsy shops that are Switch Witch friendly? I do have an Etsy Shop. look under lorizav. It seriously needs restocking. Going to work on that next weekend. I'm sure most are SW friendly but you may have to explain. If you also have an Etsy store you can join trade a holics of which I am a member and swap things from your store for stuff for your witchee. Would a gift or a postcard from Disneyland make you squee with delight or puke into your mail box? PUKE what are your favorite types of Halloween candy? nothing especially halloweeny but liking salted caramels right now Do you prefer soap or shower gel? Please give examples of your favorite scents or brands. Gels I use B&BW Eucalyptus mint/stress relief, mojito, I often use the hand soaps as shower gels (It really is all the same) How do you like your chocolate? For example with nuts, mint, peanut butter, caramel? I am liking salted caramels lately, costco had samples of chocolate covered salted caramels out and I so had to resist buying them (Hubby was there) Beads! Do you use them? Would you want some? What sorts of beads do you like? I am soooo overstocked on beads right now but thanks September 10th What #1 actor, director, author and/or musician are you obsessed with? None are you interested in anything from the Villainness Bad Apples update? I have not even looked, I am afraid to find more things I "need" maybe I will take a peek If you have a pet, would he/she/they like to receive a treat or a toy as a gift? Does your pet have any dietary restrictions or other preferences w.r.t. said treat? I have a dog and cat, sure they would love goodies What are your top three "I want to try them but I think I'll never get to try them" (or, "I've tried them and I want moar moar moar, but I don't think I'll ever get any") scents/bath oils/sprays? I should have tried blackberry jam and scones, don't know why I didn't. Love the schoolhouse and don't know if I will ever get my hands on more. A third? maybe one of the Single Notes Is there a particular artist and piece that you would like a print of? If so, what is your max size that you could spare on your walls? Not really If you are in to beauty and makeup related stuff, what kind of stuff do you like? What is your skintone and hair color? Are there any beauty products you've wanted to try but just never purchase? YES I have tons and am active swapping on MUA. I am medium toned with very dark brown hair. I am pretty well stocked up on makeup, love to try samples like sephora passes out though especially perfume samples and oily skin cleansers and I am a lipgloss junkie-prefer nudes and natural rosy pinks-my faves are lorac muse and vintage for an idea. Do you like coffee or tea? Would you be interested in trying some different types? Oh My God Yes, did I mention that in my questionairre? Any type of coffee. For tea, I prefer herbal blends and fruit tisanes (see wishlist) Black teas and green often make me nauseous for some reason Are there any CDs/Albums you've been wanting but haven't bought yet? What format do you prefer? (i.e. mp3, actual cd, record, etc) NOPE Are you going away for any part of this round? NOPE Would you like to receive a mix-CD from your Witch? Not so much really, but thanks If your witch were going somewhere on a vacation during the round, would you want a little souvenir? Sure, but I am the type to pick up a stone or twig from where I have been instead of a coffee mug that says Orlando for example Do you enjoy any outdoor activities? Do you have a favorite form of "exercise"? Outdoor-just walking when it is cool enough out, always wanted to get into geocaching but it never happenned. Don't have the time Any witchee's with a ravelry account have any favourited patterns that cost money that would be a welcome gift? not a knitter Do you work/study at a desk and enjoy interesting or cute office supplies? Yes, I have just started my own business and have a home office. Cute is always appreciated Witchee, are you a fan of musicals? If so, which ones? I'll watch them on occassion but am not a big FAN type of anything

lorizav

September 11, 2011

SW Help

Sept 11, 2011

Woah, I can't keep my eye off the thread for a few days, it appears. Here is my attempt at ketchup: What is your favorite animal? Hmmmm... I love all animals! Especially baby ones! Ones I like in particular I guess: cats, otters, bears, goats, monkeys What are you going to be for Halloween? I haven't even thought about that yet!! Last year I was a witch. The year before that I was a ninja If you could have a piece of oil painting jewelry (pendant, pair of earrings, or ring) with absolutely anything painted on it, what would it be? (If you prefer wall art instead, same question as above.) I have a growing collection of rooster art! I also like anything that would remind me of Hawaii. How do you feel about nick-knacks? I have a couple of spots around the house for knick-knacks, but I'm not sure they would be shown off properly, unless they were sort of big. What traditions (family, holiday, or otherwise) are important to you? Is my cup of coffee in the morning a tradition??? just kidding! I love decorating for Christmas. Do you like going to the movies? I do but I don't go very often! So I guess I don't like it THAT much. I really like getting popcorn and having them put an insane amount of butter on it What are your favorite restaurants? Chains: Macaroni Grill, Chilis (I <3 the honey chipotle chicken crispers), Ruby Tuesday (<3 the salad bar), Charthouse Local (Sacramento): Biba, Taste, Samurai Sushi, Mikunis, Pilot House Do you play any video games? I play World of Warcraft! My char is Rayanne on Galakrond if you play as well. Do you like any anime? I am sure that I would, I just haven't ever really watched any.... Do you have an E-reader/iPad/something similar that you need a cover/case for? I have a Kindle! I have the standard leather case that comes with it, nothing fancy how much do you like jewelry? like, if you were to get a shit ton of it during the round, how excited would you be? I would be pretty excited!!! I love jewelry! I wear the necklace my witch from last round gave me ALL THE TIME How would you like to receive some of your Witch's favorite recipes, tailored to your likes/dietary restrictions? And specific wants? I love recipes! I am slowly learning to be a better cook... any help is appreciated. I think the toughest part is finding good recipes--following the directions is the easy part. Do you need any boxes to store your smellies in? What would you store in said hypothetical box--imps, bottles, supplies, all of the above? Yes!! I would store mostly imps. Muppets: yea or nay? Yea!! I was actually just watching all the muppets youtube videos the other night! Do you have an affinity for Calvin and Hobbes, Peanuts, The Far Side, and other comic strips? If so, which is your favorite? I love the Far Side. Favorite Mythological Creature?: Dragons are pretty cool. Do you like hair things barrettes, headbands, flowers Expanding on the hair question - does anyone like those flower clips for the hair that are big right now?? I wear headbands and barettes quite frquently. I got one of those flower clips from Hawaii and I lost it... sad I think the new fad of feather clip-ins is pretty cool, but I've never tried it myself. I am not sure I could get away with wearing the flower or feather to work... it's have to be a weekend thing Do you like to burn incense? If so, what are your favorite kinds...sticks? cones? resins? What are your favorite scents? - Harry Potter - a fan? If so, what house are you? I have never read or watched any of the harry potter stuff... - If you were to receive a gift card, what places would you like to get one from? hmmmmm Starbucks or Peets coffee. Target. Amazon for my kindle! Is there a particular myth/folktale/legend/fairytale/godstory that you're drawn to? There isn't one in particular. I love a lot of the greek myths, in particular the stories involving women-- like Echo or Persephone. If you RP, tabletop, forum, or otherwise... Do you have any original characters you'd like to see art of? If so, please give information! Even if it's a link to a web page or a profile or picture! Maybe my WoW character??? http://us.battle.net/wow/en/character/galakrond/Rayanne/simple If you could see anything, what would it be? Can be a person, an event, a landmark or monument, an object, etc. And it doesn't have to be on this planet, or in this time period, or in this reality! I would like to be a "fly on the wall" on the oregon trail. The donner party is a really interesting story. When you are having a really rough day, what do you like to do/have to make it a little brighter? Eat comfort food, go shopping, or take a long nap. What are your thoughts on comics? Any you like? Any you have been wanting to try? Favorite characters? Haven't read any. Are you musical? Do you play an instrument, and if so, what? If not, what do you wish you could play or do? I sing in a small choir. I play the piano.... sort of... My main instrument is my voice. I also can play a few songs on the guitar but my hands are too small and I get frustrated easily. I wish I was better at the guitar! Does anyone garden? And if you do, what do you grow? If not, would a starter garden kit be something you'd be interested in? I don't plant anything edible, but I like to grow flowers. I loooooove Dahlias. I would love a starter garden kit, though! Do you decorate for Halloween? Is your decorating taste elegant, kitschy and fun, or scary? I do decorate for Halloween! I would say the style is kitschy and fun! Witchee, do you have any symbols or totems that have special meaning for you? no =/ Is anyone fond of programs like Adopt a Tree/Highway/Library/Manatee/Acre of Rainforest/etc?: I love doing the ADopt a Highway stuff with my work. What #1 actor, director, author and/or musician are you obsessed with? Lately I've really been into Neil Gaiman! Also I will always be a fan of Smashing Pumpkins, even if Billy Corgan has gone of the deep end lately. And I'm mildly obsessed with Bon Iver and Yeasayer! are you interested in anything from the Villainness Bad Apples update? I've honestly never tried any Villainness products. Proscription sounds yummy. If you have a pet, would he/she/they like to receive a treat or a toy as a gift? Does your pet have any dietary restrictions or other preferences w.r.t. said treat? My dog loves the soft plasticy chew toys. The cats dont really play with much besides bugs, leaves, and twigs. They all enjoy treats, though! No dietary restrictions, especially if it's a treat and in moderation What are your top three "I want to try them but I think I'll never get to try them" (or, "I've tried them and I want moar moar moar, but I don't think I'll ever get any") scents/bath oils/sprays? Can't think of any scent in particular. but MOAR ROSES!! Is there a particular artist and piece that you would like a print of? If so, what is your max size that you could spare on your walls? I love all John William Waterhouse. I have tons of wall space so the sky is the limit (but I would be happy with small too!) If you are in to beauty and makeup related stuff, what kind of stuff do you like? What is your skintone and hair color? Are there any beauty products you've wanted to try but just never purchase? I have neutral skin tone with dark brown/red hair. I would love any mascara samples--most mascara seems to either irritate my contacts or give me raccoon eyes 15 minutes after putting it on. I am sure there is one out there that would work..... sigh. Do you like coffee or tea? Would you be interested in trying some different types? I love coffee and tea! and heck yeah I would love to try different types! I love rich, smooth coffee. Kona coffee is my holy grail but OMG it's expensive. I love herbal teas, especially peppermint. Are there any CDs/Albums you've been wanting but haven't bought yet? What format do you prefer? (i.e. mp3, actual cd, record, etc) hmmmmmm the latest Modest Mouse? I would prefer mp3 since I tend to listen to all my music via my iphone. Are you going away for any part of this round? Not for any significant period. I do go on trips for work occasionally, but those may me last minute and I'd be sure to let my witch know Would you like to receive a mix-CD from your Witch? sure! If your witch were going somewhere on a vacation during the round, would you want a little souvenir? I love postcards!!! They make cheap wall art. I buy a cheap frame from Target, and plop in a postcard---voila! Do you enjoy any outdoor activities? Do you have a favorite form of "exercise"? My boyfriend and I bought a boat earlier this summer, and most of my outdoor activities revolve around the water. We like to take it out for day trips--there are so many lakes/reservoirs near us, it's a great excuse to go explore different areas. So we'll take the boat to a new lake, drive around exploring, pull up on a good beach for lunch... maybe take a swim... then go home! We've been camping a few times with the boat as well. I love being able to find a beach away from the crowds where you can truly relax and enjoy your surroundings. Any witchee's with a ravelry account have any favourited patterns that cost money that would be a welcome gift? no ravelry account Do you work/study at a desk and enjoy interesting or cute office supplies? I do work at a desk. I would enjoy interesting office supplies!! Although my work purchases all the stuff I'd need.... but they never buy me good pens! Witchee, are you a fan of musicals? If so, which ones? I like Music Man!! And I have no real good reason why... haha I am fond of the thrift. Do you mind lightly used goods? Please be specific! For instance, I'm a little squicked by used clothing, but I don't mind any other used goods (i.e. books, glassware, games, DVDs, whatever.) I do not mind!! I would be wary of clothing simply becuase I've never found anything cool in a thrift store... except maybe some neat old leather cowboy boots or maybe an old leather jacket? I don't mind books, kitchen stuff, home decor, etc. Do you have an Etsy shop? Do you know of any Etsy shops that are Switch Witch friendly? I do not have an etsy shop. Would a gift or a postcard from Disneyland make you squee with delight or puke into your mail box? Any gift or postcard would make me squee with delight! I love Disneyland/world/whatever. I love postcards what are your favorite types of Halloween candy? ANYTHING BUT CANDY CORN!!! yuck. Or those teeth you are supposed to eat. hahaha. I LOOOOOOVE Reeses Cups. Any chocolate is fabulous, really. My boyfriend is a huge fan of the fruit-inspired candy... like Starburst, Skittles, etc. Do you prefer soap or shower gel? Please give examples of your favorite scents or brands. I use both! I love Naiad Soap Work's etsy shop. Her milk & honey soap is to die for. I would love to try more of her things. Also, I love Philosophy shower gels. I have a myriad of those scents that get cycled in through the different seasons e.g. I have a pumpkin spice that I use durnig the fall and a christas tree scent I use during winter... How do you like your chocolate? For example with nuts, mint, peanut butter, caramel? I like my chocolate with peanut butter. I like my chocolate with mint. I like my chocolate with soft caramel.

decenda

September 11, 2011

LisaNut's Blog-O-Matic

SW Fall 2011

Massive October batch of Apple Butter! (yummmm apple butter!) Do you need any winter wear, witchee? NEEEEEEED? No, but that doesn't mean I don't LOVE scarves, sweaters, gloves, hats, etc. And actually, some long-sleeved shirts would probably be great. Do you like scary books? What's the best/scariest thing you've ever read? Currently reading some by Micheal Koryta. Love Stephen King. The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson made me shiver in braod daylight. And, after reading the first of those vampire/zombie books by Guillermo Del Toro I decided they were so good/bad I would have to wait for the completed series to be out before I could deal with reading them. So I was at Uwajimaya the other day and saw Earl Grey Tea Chocolate and Cinnamon Chocolate. would you still want the project if it was a craft fail???? YES!! It's the thought that counts AND it would not be the first time a crafter thought "FAIL!" and someone else thought "oooo that's perfect!" Reveal? Please! I will respect your decision on this, but i would love to know who to thank for all the wonderfulness you have shared with me! Do Paintbox Soapworks' Goat's Milk Hand and Body Creams sound like something you'd like to try? YES! oh yes yes yes yes yes What are you drooling over from the Sock Dreams Halloween stuff? The only thing I haven't yet added to a wishlist is some of those arm-warmer/fingerless glove thingies. Is there a song on Itunes that you haven't downloaded yet? My amazon list is full of songs & CD's that I am interested in. Have you seen the Lush holiday update? LOVING the bubble bar you sent me, dear Witch! I'm sure that anything in scents that I like would be LOVED. What is your favorite kind of cookie? CHOCOLATE! Uhm .. . like a chocolate cookie with dark chocolate chips and some sort of fruit and/or nuts added (or lavender)? But really, if there is chocolate involved with the cookie it is hard to go wrong in my opinion. How do you feel about loose leaf tea in baggies? SURE! just please label it so I know what it is & roughly what is in it. How would you feel about getting a custom poster with your favorite quote on it and some cool graphics? That would be really cool! Granted, I'd have to store it until we finally move out, but it would be wonderful! The best thing I ever ate...: Wow! I really can't narrow that one down. I did especially enjoy fresh seafood at this place in Galveston TX, but I've also enjoyed Ethiopian at the Blue Nile and grilled cheese that had come fresh from the farm b-4 I grilled it and venison burger and stew and all sorts of chocolate things . . . ChildofTime, on 10 October 2011 - 04:11 PM, said: ... This weekend, Ow1goddess and I went to one of the local farms this weekend and bought a bunch of stuff (fruit, veggies, farm butter) for us to nom this week, and it occurred to me that since we have relatively easy access ... I can minion it! OMG ... drools . . . everything and anything mentioned EXCEPT the pickled stuff. You get a package in the mail containing 3 things you have really wanted more than anything else you've mentioned so far in this thread. Hmm . . are there any Dr Who figures for under $20? A mix CD with under $20 worth of the songs/artists I've mentioned on my amazon list A gift card for a restaurant or movie theater. Does your witchee use a Mac/love Apple? We have a touch - it's really my husband's but I get to borrow it sometimes Are there any DIY / Crafty / Free / Budget items you'd love to get but haven't noted yet? hmmmm sample sized items or home-made items that are similar to something on one of my wishlists is always a big win. Baked goods (made by self, minion, or nacho) are also always wonderful If you are into knitting and/or sewing and have some "extra" supplies lying around I'd probably be ecstatic to get them. Have I mentioned that my knitting needles are all currently borrowed form my mom? She SAYS she's going to start knitting and/or crocheting again and when/if that happens I will need needles of my own so if you or a friend have any extra needles. And I believe that I have covered elsewhere the fact that virtually ANY Fisher Price Little People that are lying around no-longer-loved in your/your sib's/your parents'/your friends' basement etc would be lovingly washed up and played with and squeed over . . . . Are you musically inclined? Do you play an instrument or sing? If so, what? Sing soprano and/or alto, play around with my guitar occasionally. "Direct" the church's praise team. Wish for chances to sing non-church music with other musicians (just for fun) since my favorite monthly music & mead night got canceled due to changes in the meadery's administrative side . . . if you were my witchee, would you want some of my hot nuts my candied nuts my nuts covered in butter and brown sugar candied walnuts? candied nuts! Is there a movie you want that you don’t own now? (not a movie,but) Harry's Law. I believe there are a few Vin Diesel on my amazon list, as well as stuff with Dawn French and/or Catherine Tate and a few Bellydance DVD's too. Latest batch of hummus/Marinara sauce: 9/29 JONES SODA CO No thanks It'sBanned Books Week! In theory, yes. But none of those titles actually appeal to me other than the ones I've already read. I have just been enlightened to Tokyomilk Dark Lip Elixirs. Cherry Bourbon & Coco Noir sound somewhat interesting What is something people are always surprised to learn about you? Totally depends on where they know me from. If they meet me at church, they might be surprised to find out how much I like SciFi or that I have a favorite Mead place or that I have a lot of friends of other faiths/paths. If I meet them at the Mead place they might be surprised (at first) to find out I go to church. Republican friends are surprised to learn of my Democrat and/or Socialist leanings and Democrat friends are surprised to learn of my republican leanings (I am an Independent who cannot find a party to like, let alone love, because my beliefs do not follow party lines by a long shot) So who else watched Babylon 5? My husband LOL I've watched a bit of that & Farscape. Like 'em, but not enough to clear out my schedule & try to watch the whole series (yet) Is anyone else afraid of or creepy out by dummies/puppets/Muppets/etc? Not usually. I really don't like spiders and arachnids. I know that is unreasonable, but there it is, none the less. what level of contact were you hoping for? I'm honestly happy with any contact. My witch in this round has been awesome! But honestly, anything from an e-card early-ish in the round and a package at the end is great! Your favorite restaurant or type of food to eat out. Would you use a restaurant.com voucher? Groupon?ANything like that (or a GC) would be cool. Aladdin's, Graeters, WG Grinders, Ted's Montana Grill, Jeni's ices cream, Blue Nile (Ethiopian) Bob Evans, just about any Mediterranean place, Pizza places . .. Is there any kind of international candy you love or would like to try? Everyone raves about Tim Tams. Someday I'm sure I'll try them. What is something totally random (yes, that thing that just popped into your head) that hasn't been covered by any previous questions?My daughter loves to dance and sing. I am currently very hungry. OH AND! I DO enjoy going to the starbucks near my daughter's preschool. I drop her off .. . go to starbucks or panerra, order a chai (and possibly cookie) then surf the web and/or knit while waiting for time to pick her back up. Saves on gas & travel time! So any gift cards for starbucks or panerra would be awesome! Any of that helpful? Is there any cheesy/non-cheesy Canadian stuff you'd be interested in? uuuhmmm like what? Postcards are always cool. If you were to go here and create your very own chocolate bar, what might it have in it? Dark (somewhere btwn 70-85 %) CHocolate with either Lavender and sea salt OR some very light red peppers (used very sparingly) or perhaps peanut butter and sea salt. Uhm or maybe blueberries, cranberries and almonds. Or well, almost anything . .. 9/24 What is your favorite coffee blend at Starbucks? Not into coffee. Much more of a tea girl! Although I DO enjoy going to the starbucks near my daughter's preschool. I drop her off .. . go to starbucks or panerra, order a chai (and possibly cookie) then surf the web and/or knit while waiting for time to pick her back up. Saves on gas & travel time! So any gift cards for starbucks or panerra would be awesome! Is there anything you'd like from the Mütter Museum Store? Not sure . . . if something seems to go with what you know of me, go for it! Cocoa Pink has 5 ml Perfume Atomizers. Not unless there is something you REALLY think I would like what's your favorite kind of pizza? Chicken, garlic, tomato, spinach, mushroom, artichoke on either white or red sauce. Preferred thin crust. Fresh mozzarella cheese is a definite plus! who are your style/fashion icons? I haven't had time to think about that much in recent years! Lol. I do like funky & somewhat lacey/flow-y stuff for when i get to dress up. A bit of Stevie Nicks, but with a little bit of sockdreams & a touch of funk/punk . . . If you're interested in a handmade pouch/cover for an item you have hmmmm maybe for my phone? like a little bag to put my phone in and then toss it in my purse? Would you like a photo collage based around your interests/favorite colors/favorite themes? Yes, although the whole house-of-our-own and space for things is looking a bit more distant right now! If you're crafty, are you interested in spoonfeather? Couldn't find it via google . . . if anything seems similar to etsy or ravelry faves, then sure! Colors! What are your favorite colors and what colors do you not like? Pictures and links ohhh I hope this is not from you! finding pix & links of fav colors sounds like way too much work right now! Blues, maroons, purples, wine/Burgundy, pink, teal, evergreen . . really, look at the various yarns i have favorited in etsy & amazon for a good idea . . . What are the feelings on arm warmers? Color, style, texture, length? love to try some! Soft, warm, washable would be the best combo for me! Do you like tarts? tealights? jar candles? votives? Yes. What's your favorite flavor? Sour, sweet, bitter, salty? Dark chocolate or garlic. BTW - yes, I have multiple wishlists from a variety of places and most of them are VEERRRYY LOOOOONNNNNNGGGGg. Please do not be intimidated. This means that there are a host of things at a variety of price levels that I would be ecstatic to get. And that means ANY ONE or TWO items from those lists would have me jumping up & down & squeeing. So whatever works for you. And "Almost like" items usually work too. IE if you think you or a friend can make it yourself or if you get a Ghirdelli chocolate bar instead of the more expensive fair trade ones I have mentioned on the amazon list. SO have fun! I am fond of the thrift. Do you mind lightly used goods? I do not mind used stuff. In fact I do quite a bit of thrifting myself. Books, media, and anything washable . . . actually, short of swimsuits, hats and undies I can't think of anything I wouldn't want Do you have an Etsy shop? Nope, although I hope to start one by/after Christmas . . . Would a gift or a postcard from Disneyland make you squee with delight or puke into your mail box? Smile & maybe squee. Daughter would squee over PC with princesses on it. what are your favorite types of Halloween candy? I am a chocoholic. The darker, the better. Do you prefer soap or shower gel? Love paintbox, but open to other items. Go with my fave scent notes from the ?aire and you can't go wrong. How do you like your chocolate? Yes. But preferably dark and NO chocolate covered insects or such What #1 actor, director, author and/or musician are you obsessed with? Vin Diesel, Hugh Jackman, David Tennant, U2/Bono are you interested in anything from the Villainness Bad Apples update? haven't checked it out, but any sample sized stuff with a favorite note or two is always awesome! If you have a pet, would he/she/they like to receive a treat or a toy as a gift? No thank you, the Finch is Fine! What are your top three "I want to try them but I think I'll never get to try them" scents/bath oils/sprays? Not into room sprays, always love bath oils, etc. My mythical next order will contain a back up of TKO and a bottle of Cheshire Cat for certain Is there a particular artist and piece that you would like a print of? no real wall space right now. List of artists elsewhere in blog & ?aire. If you are in to beauty and makeup related stuff, what kind of stuff do you like? see amazon & etsy wishlists for ideas Do you like coffee or tea? tea also on amazon and etsy Are there any CDs/Albums you've been wanting but haven't bought yet? What format do you prefer? see amazon list Are you going away for any part of this round? Not planning on it. Would you like to receive a mix-CD from your Witch? Yes! If your witch were going somewhere on a vacation during the round, would you want a little souvenir? a Post card or something that seemed similar to something on a wishlist, but not an average nic-nac Do you enjoy any outdoor activities? Do you have a favorite form of "exercise"? hiking, biking, and belly-dance. I LOVE the outdoors. Any witchee's with a ravelry account have any favourited patterns that cost money that would be a welcome gift? dunno . . . check out lisanut on ravelry & see if anything pops at you. Do you work/study at a desk and enjoy interesting or cute office supplies?no thank you Witchee, are you a fan of musicals? Shrek, wicked, Rogers & hammerstien. Do you like to burn incense? love it but it annoys hub's sinuses something fierce. - Harry Potter - a fan? If so, what house are you? Enjoy the books more than the movies. I keep coming up hufflepuff but friends tell me I'm ravenclaw. - If you were to receive a gift card, what places would you like to get one from? any place mentioned on ?aire Is there a particular myth/folktale/legend/fairytale/godstory that you're drawn to? Love mythology & folktales, but nothing particularly jumps out at me. No Rp If you could see anything, what would it be? That is just too open ended for me to think of anything right now! When you are having a really rough day, what do you like to do/have to make it a little brighter? eat chocolate, read a book, watch Ghosthunters or a movie, knit, take a walk, take a looooonnnnng bath. What are your thoughts on comics? I like x-men and a couple of online comics that are mentioned on my amazon list. Are you musical? Sing and play around with guitar would a starter garden kit be something you'd be interested in? if it were herbs that could sit on a windowsill or something like that, maybe. Do you decorate for Halloween? Yes, but not a lot right now. I like a little elegant, a little folky, a little scary Witchee, do you have any symbols or totems that have special meaning for you? nope Is anyone fond of programs like Adopt a Tree/Highway/Library/Manatee/Acre of Rainforest/etc?: see causes mentioned in ?aire From the Weenie Update....what are you most wanting to try? I'm still in the "lalalalallala I'm not looking I can't HEAR you" stage. nail polish? no thank you Is there a quote (or lyric or part of a poem) that really resonates with you or is your favorite? not one favorite, but several I like . . . too many to think of right now! Dream candle? prefer soy (but doesn't have to be), any size, see wishlists for scent ideas Do you like knitted goodies? :swoon: YES! see wishlists & check out lisanut on ravelry for ideas Would you be interested in homemade edibles that are NOT sweets? No peppers! What GC do you live in mortal terror of the lab discontinuing, but never get around to buying? Anything still on my wishlist! PC or a Mac? PC What is your favorite animal?butterflies, dragons, gryphons, dragonflies, dolphins, wolves, ocelots, and so many more! What are you going to be for Halloween? Quite possibly the same thing I was last year - a mommy! The bigger questions is what will my daughter be - a bear? A princess? ?? If you could have a piece of oil painting jewelry (pendant, pair of earrings, or ring) with absolutely anything painted on it, what would it be? uhm. . .. not sure? sounds really cool & lovely! How do you feel about nick-knacks? not much space, so only if you really think it's "me" What traditions (family, holiday, or otherwise) are important to you? Just being with family & friends over the holidays. Singing songs & going to church at Christmas. Do you like going to the movies? Yes, and I never get to. What are your favorite restaurants? Bag of Nails, a variety of Mediterranean places, Ted's Montana Grill, I'm open to new experiences! Do you play any video games? Do you like any anime? Do you have an E-reader/iPad/ No how much do you like jewelry? like, if you were to get a shit ton of it during the round, how excited would you be? especially bracelets right now, but I love it all! How would you like to receive some of your Witch's favorite recipes Please! Do you need any boxes to store your smellies in? What would you store in said hypothetical box--imps, bottles, supplies, all of the above? Yes. Muppets: yea Do you have an affinity for Calvin and Hobbes, Peanuts, The Far Side, and other comic strips? Calvin & Hobbes, Agnes, Foxtrot Favorite Mythological Creature?: Gryphons, Griffins, (however you want to spell them!) and dragons. Do you like hair things barrettes, headbands, flowers Yes! I could use some barrettes right now! Expanding on the hair question - does anyone like those flower clips for the hair that are big right now?? maybe **NEW** 9/19 update What strange misc. items would you love to receive that you just haven't gotten for yourself?: Anything on any of my wishlists or mentioned on my ?aire. Or anything similar to any of them. How do you feel about franken polish? I am not too into nail polish at the moment. Something to help me grow them rather tan chew them would probably be better! how do you feel about lip balm? any is fine, but tube is slightly preferred. There are some mentioned in my wishlists. Anything similar to those is cool, or if there is something you think I'd really like . . Do you wear t-shirts? I rarely wear anything else. See examples, sizes,likes on my wishlists and yes, I'd LOVE something made by a witch or his/her friend How do you feel about pumpkin scented things? Not a favorite,so unless it's something I've specifically mentioned, please steer clear of pumpkin scents & flavors! If you had an international witch, is there anything you would like from ... Pictures, postcards, books, special foods, anything that is somewhat specific to your area & you think I might like would be really cool! **If you or a "nacho witch"** are from London, I might have a couple requests from my MIL SOCK PREFERENCES? No toesock-thingies, please. I tried a pair of those cuz I thought they looked cute but they didn't feel right. Otherwise, several examples of sock love on my wishlists. Are you looking for a certain kind of DVDs to spruce up your collection right now? see amazon wishlist Does anyone like postcards? Is anyone willing to be a Nacho witch for postcards? Yes to both! Anyone going to see any good concerts this fall? Not that I know of Do you like Star Trek? Not a trekie, although I am a geek & do enjoy it. LOVED the most recent movie. More into other sci-fi stuff mentioned elsewhere. Witchee, would you like a framed photograph and of what? Oh sure! If you can't get any ideas from my wishlists, send me a few Q's to help narrow down some ideas . .. Would you be interested in cookbooks, kitchen utensils, and the like? Oh yes! General ideas in my wishlists How do you feel about maple syrup? YUM! pocket shrines, no thank you Do you like Star Wars? yes. Grew up waiting for each of the "new" original ones back in the '70's & '80's. Those are my favorites. Do you like beef jerkey, not much into jerkey. do you like or racier ecards If it wouldn't be OK for a 3 year old to see it over my shoulder, or my Mom to wander past & see it, then it's probably not a good idea. If you're not certain if something is OK, then probably better to just choose something different. Anyone love Buffy/Angel? Enjoyed portions of the series, but wouldn't be interested in shirts or what-not. How would you feel about gummies? Like, gummy bears? Gummy werewolves? Gummy vampires? Could be fun for me & the daughter. Since this is a Halloween round, what's your Creepy threshold? My personal fairy tales are likely to be a bit dark, but I have a more Disney-aged daughter to consider, as well. do you like chex puppy chow or muddie buddies (ingredients: semi-sweet chocolate chips, PB, vanilla extract, powdered sugar, chex cereal)? Sounds yummy! Hard to go wrong with chocolate . . . How would you feel about receiving a Groupon deal for something in your local area? Not unless it's something you think would be especially useful (i.e. furnishings, kitchen supplies, stuff for a new home) or especially beloved (ie Brother's Drake MEadery, Godiva, ten thousand villages) Who here adores meringue? Maybe not ADORE, but I do enjoy! Team MEAD here!! Doctor Who? Yay or nay? You Never Forget Your First Doctor! I do looooovvvveee my Dr Who and would adore virtually any Who (or companion) related item from Dr's Tom Baker, Christofer Eccelston, Tennant, or current Dr (Matt Smith) Someone mentioned Dr WHo RINGTONES??? Yesss, Wondering where and how to get those ringtones for my cheapo phone . . . Team beets: I have yet to try them Team brussel sprouts: I'd probably like them if prepared right (involving wine, butter & garlic), but have yet to get past the childhood trauma of "ACK! I'm eating baby alien brains!" Team goat cheese: OMG yes Team red or black licorice: No thanks, where is the chocolate? Team mushroom: Team marzipan, toffee, and pink cupcakes: Sure, that's good. Especially if chocolate has been added. Team asparagus: Yes if cooked correctly (usually involving some combo of wine, butter and/or garlic) Perhaps I should be on team "wine/butter/garlic sauce?" And I am definitely on team "that sounds good, but can i add chocolate?" team Spinach team Ginger I always add it to my morning cereal! team Garlic Oh GOD YESSSS!!! Mango: Yes! Chicken: yes, but not every day of the week! Raisins: Okay. Pumpkin: No Olives: NO! flavored with flowers--lavender, rose, violet - lavender & violet are a yes, rose is a myabe And I am whole heartedly on team Vin, team Wolverine, Team David Tennant, and Team Hugh Jackman . . . How do you feel about notebooks/journals/stationery? Have a couple of lovely ones that I have yet to use . . . . MeiLin's writing I've really enjoyed the first Lovers & Beloveds, but have yet to read anything else. Definitely INTERESTED in doing so! personalized bottle cap labels? That's pretty interesting. When you're miserably sick (*sniffle, cough!*) what are the things that comfort you the most? Blankets, books, peace & quiet, tea, chocolate, someone else to do the cooking . . . warm & fuzzy items (sweaters, socks, blankets, scarves, stuffed animals, slippers, ANYTHING warm/soft/fuzzy) What constitutes ultimate luxury to you? (go crazy!) Fresh seafood while listening to live jazz. With someone who likes both & will dance with me after dinner. (hubs will dance, but hates the other two items mentioned . .) I understand Vin Diesel is a good dancer . . . (hey, you SAID go crazy! LOL) A really long & undisturbed bath in lovely-smelling stuff with a book, tea & some chocolate to enjoy while I'm there. Getting any kind of manicure, facial, or beauty treatment. Or massage. A lovely, undisturbed evening (Dusk til dawn!) with my husband where neither one of us is thinking about to-do lists or anything other than each other What do you really NOT want? uhmmmmm probably anything involving insects or arachnids. peppers. Anything from the update ya'll are liking? I have updated my bpal wishlist (link in sig) I am buying NOTHING until Christmas . .. Does anyone like kimchi? ? Googled it. Might be interesting. Would you be interested in a sample box(from somewhere like Birchbox or loosebutton)? That really looks & sounds very cool! Samples are fun . . . and those look cool! oooooo chance to spoil self on the cheap(ish)! You have to place a Lab and Trading Post order. Right fuckin' now. No spending limits. What do you buy? no limits? have you SEEN my wishlist of doom? Lab:A NOCTURNAL REVERIE, Against Idleness and Mischief, All in the Golden Afternoon, AN INCUBUS LEAVING TWO SLEEPING WOMEN, ARAW NG MGA PATAY, AUTUMN CIDER,Bat, BOO, Bread-and-Butter-Fly, Cheshire Cat, Coral Snake, Death and Life Completed, DEVIL'S NIGHT, Dorian, Dragon's Reverie, ELEGY IX: THE AUTUMNAL, Elixir V: Moxie, EXPRESSIVE HEAD, Fox Fires on New Year's Eve at the Garment Nettle Tree at Oji, Hollywood Babylon, JOHN BARLEYCORN, LADY AMALTHEA, LE LÈTHÈ, Love and Pain, Lyonesse, Melancholia, MOLLY GRUE, MUSE OF THE NIGHT, NIGHTMARE, Pannychis, Pickled Imp, Port Royal, Samhain , SAMHAINOPHOBIA 2011, Silence, Snake Oil, SONNET D'AUTOMNE, THE BLACK APPLE OF SATURN, THE CHANGELING, The Fox-Woman Kuzunoha Leaving Her Child, THE GLITTERING APPLE OF THE STARS, THE GOLDEN APPLE OF THE SUN, The Great Red Dragon and the Woman Clothed with the Sun, THE GREEN APPLE OF VENUS, THE KING'S DAUGHTER, The Lilac Wood, THE NIGHT HAG VISITING THE LAPLAND WITCHES, The Penitent Magdalen, THE SILVER APPLE OF THE MOON, THE ZOOM I warned you! BPTP: BLUE RINGED OCTOPUS SPITTLE, FRUITBAT FRUITBATH, GLOWING VULVA BATH OIL, OPIUM TAR, PORT AU PRINCE SOAP, SUGAR SKULL SOAP, Snake Oil Bath Oil, hair gloss, and Soap, Snow, Glass, Apples soap, STREUOBSTWIESE, TEARS OF THE SERAPHIM, Vespers Paintbox Soapworks - Fantasticake, Lavender Truffle, Silken Peony, The Man in the Moon, Miss Ada, Walk in the Woods,Indian Summer, the duckie one, Guy Fawkes,White Cotton Sheets,Gingermilk, Avast, The Queen is Dead . . . I have em marked on etsy! Does confetti/glitter make you angry or fill you with glee? Sooo pretty but I don't want to have to clean it up! How do you feel about stuffed animals/plushies/general soft, cuddly things? If you like them, what kind of animals would you be interested in? If it's something interesting that is similar to an item on a wishlist, or a "favorite" mentioned in the blog or ?aire, then yes. But stuffed animals just for the sake of cute things, not as much. IE, not so much into random teddy bears, but would LOVE gryphons, dragons, kestrels, dragonfly, etc Would you be interested in a handmade bookmark? Sure! Interested in anything from Lush? Always wanted to try their stuff, especially the bath bombs or bubble-y things. What are your views on fudge and brownies? , Fudge, brownies, cookies - If there is Chocolate than IT IS GOOD! ust don't send before mid-October to be safe temps-wise Also, what about mochi? Had to google it. Looks interesting. Mini booze? My favorite is Brother Drake's Mead, which you will not be able to get unless you also live in central Ohio (or are taking a trip here) However I am up for trying anything that's not tooooo strong. I like many wines (red & white) as well as mead, but have not been too fond of Vodka (unless mixed with something yummy) Would you be interested in a felted handbag? Do any of these styles appeal to you? I love long "handles" & bold/funky colors so with that in mind, (check to post for links to which ones I prefer) a special tea cup/coffee mug/glass to drink out of? Oh yes! i have a few marked on amazon or etsy but a nice )16 oz minimum!) fun cup for my tea would be much loved! If you're a tea drinker, is there any specific tea you would like to receive, Check out my wishlists for ideas. Bagged & loose are both fine & compressed would be interesting & new Would you like a hand dyed or hand painted scarf or wrap or other item? If so, what colors/designs/fabrics do you like? Oh YES PLEASE!!!!!!! That would be so awesome! and my various wishlists should give a pretty good idea of items & colors that I like! kids - would you be interested in getting things for them? Oh yes, see ?'aire for details. Edited/updated 9/20 Does anyone like postcards? Is anyone willing to be a Nacho witch for postcards? Yes to both! say again YES POSTCARDS ARE AWESOME and postcards of animals (esp. turtles, frogs, polar bears, koala bears, panda bears and/or penguins at the moment) sent to my daughter would be extra joy for all the household . . .. I have a question! What are some of your favorite paintings? (famous or undiscovered?) Feel free to link to examples! Gah! too many choices! Please see list of artists elsewhere in blog .. . If you could have an image painted for you - sky is the limit - what would it be? Mmmmm so many options! Nature scenes or fantasy scenes . .. 1. Name your 3 favorite types/flavors of tea Oolong (preferably nut or fruit flavored) Chai (green or black) lavender herbal or (tied!) fruit herbals 2. Name your 3 favorite scents for candles lavender (or lavender combo) vanilla (or vanilla combo) ? too many tied for third place. Do you like Legos? yes! Daughter is still inot the "megablocks" size, but we love to build here at the NutHouse Are there any characters that you love or identify with? I think btwn the books/DVD's on my amazon list and my previous mention of a few particular men (:cough: David Tennant :cough: Vin Diesel :cough: Hugh Jackman) my likes and dislikes should be pretty clear. Although I will add that I recently got Vicar of Dibley from the library to watch while knitting and loveloveloved it all over again! There is a bit of Vicar Geraldine in me! Cthulhu: nay Is there something that you wish you could do, but you keep putting it off? Belly Dancing lessons, starting my Masters in Special Ed and starting my very own etsy store. Put your current mp3player no mp3 player (I keep thinking "maybe this Christmas" and then there keeps on being other things to spend money on instead) So hear are the first 10 CD's I came across . . . Jane Monheit - Home (from the library) Alison Krause & Union Station - paper airplane (on loan from library) The Blind Boys of Alabama - Duets (another library CD) Susan Tedeshi - Back to the River (library) Cassandra Wilson - Blue Light Til Dawn rodrigo y gabriela (self titled) U2 - best of 1980-1990 Kate Westfall - Vokate The Legend of Johnny Cash The Best of the Laurie Berkner Band (library - for the kiddo) Witchee, have you made (or are you planning to make) any Lab or Trading post orders soon? No,although I just got the final box in a circular swap & that will change my wishlist. I'll try to take care of that no later than Saturday (9/24) Do you have any interest in rocks? Not like, polished colorful stones.. but like... rocks. With geologic significance! IT would be cool,but not sure what I would do with them. If your witch were to knit you a scarf/shawl/cowl, which would you prefer, and what features would you want? Oh,any any anything! I love it all! I will say that I haven't currently got any cowls & I have fewer shawls than scarves. Plenty of color ideas on my various wishlists (and the "good for 90% of my outfits denim blue") light, drape-y & pretty would be awesome but used less regularly than the equally awesome thick, warm, practical & washable. pet Wach, the zebra finch looks like most other male silver/brown zebra finches. Do you like/own/wear/want fairy wings or something of the like? I've contemplated it. Really don't have any place to wear them to is the thing, and so I never spend the money. Although i could always hang them on the wall as decoration and wear them when trick-r-treating with the kiddo each year & that would be neat! How do you feel about terrariums? IF we have our own place before the end of the round I say AWESOME other wise I have to bow to the practical lack of space issues . . . What's your favorite horror movie? hmmm Pan's Labyrinth? and the old Black and white version of The haunting of Hill House If your witch was the practical type and wanted to include one or more of your everyday essentials, what would those include? Paintbox soapworks sample-sized soaps & the scrubs which I use for shaving, Burt's Bees hand or foot cream and lip balm, Bagged teas (celestial seasonings, Zhena Gypsy, stash and even Lipton) and chocolate, cheese and hummus are pretty close to every day foods for me . . and Kashi go-lean cereal. Jane Austen .. A qualified yay. I've been slowly working thru her stuff - loved Northanger abbey but have had to be in the right mood for the rest of the books. Are you interested in a hand painted quote? Do you have one in mind, or a topic in mind? Oh that wold be neat! If a saying comes to mind that you think I would like (or even the quote in my sig) Do you like period or period-styled paraphernalia? Stuff like postcards, notecards, jewelry, office supplies, what-have-you? yes, but again, there is this irritating space issue. . . If you like manga, comics, and/or graphic novels, what is it about them that you like, in general? I enjoy good story & good art, but it's the characters who usually get me. I love my x-men and Dylan Thomas's Family Man (online) If you could choose a Smack, what would it have in it? vanilla and then perhaps some leather or musk and then either more vanilla or lavender or jasmine. if you could have a salon scent made, based on any artwork(s) what would it be? hmmmm starry night? SOmething by one of the Frouds? I'm not sure . . . Would you like a project-type gift that allowed you do do something like make soap from scratch, take and (nontoxic-ly) develop photographs using a pinhole camera, use plant dyes on yarn or fabric, etc.? Oh yes! That would be cool! What's 'your' song/your theme song? hmmm that changes quite a lot . . . too hard to pin down! What would be your superpower? Multi-tasking without loosing my cool . . . Witchee, would you like a gently used BPAL tshirt? SURE! Do you like homemade snack mixes? Not much in the way of don'ts. Do you like charm bracelets? If you had a bracelet, what sort of charms would you want on it? Please see my etsy wishlist for ideas! Would you like any ecotools makeup brushes? absolutely! ... if you found a $50 bill on the ground and a nagging voice in the back of your mind told you that you HAD to spend it on BPAL or else face Death. Also, say they had free shipping (LOL) so don't factor that in. What would you get? And spend it all! Or as close to $50 as you can get. Cheshire Cat,and a back up TKO. WHich would leave me with about $5 which I might apply toward one of the Weenie's that sound the most interesting (A NOCTURNAL REVERIE, ELEGY IX: THE AUTUMNAL, AUTUMN CIDER) or toward All in a Golden Afternoon . . . what's your personal art style? Either I get an idea based off of an object (ie a purse, scarf, or whatever) a fabric/material or a project for a specific person. Then I start plotting & creating through trial and error. I sew & knit currently. IS an "unexpected" visit/in-person witching OK? please give me some warning so I can clean & get dressed! Or try to plan it for a local coffee (or mead) shop or something

lmfaith

September 11, 2011

BelleAnge's Blog

Switch Witch stuff

September 8th From the Weenie Update....what are you most wanting to try?: Autumn Cider is #1 on my list. I'd like to try Boo because I never have. Also kinda interested in Pumpkin Princess and Green Apple of Venus Who's into nail polish? What colors/brands?: I do my nails once in awhile. I'd love to try the new POTC themed stuff from OPI Is there a quote (or lyric or part of a poem) that really resonates with you or is your favorite?: Dream candle? Scent, color, type (tealight, votive, pillar, jar, etc.), throw...: My dream candle would smell like The Queen Is Dead from Paintbox Soapworks. Of course it would be black Do you like knitted goodies? If so, what would you like and what colors?: I tend to lose knitted stuff Would you be interested in homemade edibles that are NOT sweets? Any specifics?: Could be interesting What GC do you live in mortal terror of the lab discontinuing, but never get around to buying?: Dorian and Serpents Kiss Yo, yarnies! Do you Ravelry? If so, who are you over thar?: I'm not a yarn person Social Media?: I'm on Twitter as BreakinMe. LJ and Tumblr as SerpentsKiss Do you have wishlists for non-BPAL e-tailers? And if so, could you provide a link or a list? Witchee, do you use a PC or a Mac?: PC What is your favorite animal?: Foxes What are you going to be for Halloween?: I'm not dressing up. Just going to take some pictures If you could have a piece of oil painting jewelry (pendant, pair of earrings, or ring) with absolutely anything painted on it, what would it be? (If you prefer wall art instead, same question as above.): A black rose How do you feel about nick-knacks?: I have skulls and a couple gargoyles scattered around What traditions (family, holiday, or otherwise) are important to you?: I don't have any Do you like going to the movies?: I prefer to watch a movie at home What are your favorite restaurants?: It's been ages since I ate out Do you play any video games?: I play The Sims2 Do you like any anime?: Nope Do you have an E-reader/iPad/something similar that you need a cover/case for?: No how much do you like jewelry? like, if you were to get a shit ton of it during the round, how excited would you be?: I like jewelry. How would you like to receive some of your Witch's favorite recipes, tailored to your likes/dietary restrictions? And specific wants?: I never use recipes Do you need any boxes to store your smellies in? What would you store in said hypothetical box--imps, bottles, supplies, all of the above?: I need another ammo box for my imps Muppets: yea or nay?: I like Animal from The Muppet Show. I still have my old Miss Piggy doll from the 80's too. Do you have an affinity for Calvin and Hobbes, Peanuts, The Far Side, and other comic strips? If so, which is your favorite?: I like Calvin and Hobbes, Far Side, and Garfield Favorite Mythological Creature?: Dragons, gargoyles, and unicorns Do you like hair things barrettes, headbands, flowers: I mostly just pull my hair into a ponytail and wear a baseball cap Expanding on the hair question - does anyone like those flower clips for the hair that are big right now??: Nope, I'm too boring

BelleAnge

September 11, 2011

BelleAnge's Blog

Switch Witch stuff

Do you like to burn incense? If so, what are your favorite kinds...sticks? cones? resins? What are your favorite scents?: I love incense. I mainly burn sticks. Right now my obsession is sandalwood. - Harry Potter - a fan? If so, what house are you?: I love the books. I did a quiz thing for last year's SW that said I was Slytherin. - If you were to receive a gift card, what places would you like to get one from?: Amazon, Villainess, Lush, Bath & Body Works Is there a particular myth/folktale/legend/fairytale/godstory that you're drawn to? If you RP, tabletop, forum, or otherwise... Do you have any original characters you'd like to see art of? If so, please give information! Even if it's a link to a web page or a profile or picture!: I don't RP If you could see anything, what would it be? Can be a person, an event, a landmark or monument, an object, etc. And it doesn't have to be on this planet, or in this time period, or in this reality!: I want to see Red Square. The buildings are beautiful. When you are having a really rough day, what do you like to do/have to make it a little brighter?: Kenny Wallace makes me happy. Just seeing him do his silly dances makes me smile. What are your thoughts on comics? Any you like? Any you have been wanting to try? Favorite characters?: Not a comic reader. Are you musical? Do you play an instrument, and if so, what? If not, what do you wish you could play or do?: No musical talent Does anyone garden? And if you do, what do you grow? If not, would a starter garden kit be something you'd be interested in?: I don't gar4den Do you decorate for Halloween? Is your decorating taste elegant, kitschy and fun, or scary?: I love Halloween. I am a fan of all things creepy. Witchee, do you have any symbols or totems that have special meaning for you?: I seem to be drawn to stars and cresent moons. Is anyone fond of programs like Adopt a Tree/Highway/Library/Manatee/Acre of Rainforest/etc?: Never really got into that

BelleAnge

September 11, 2011

BelleAnge's Blog

Switch Witch stuff

September 10th What #1 actor, director, author and/or musician are you obsessed with?: Actor: Johnny Depp Director: I like Tim Burton movies Author: John Saul Musician: Randy Montana are you interested in anything from the Villainness Bad Apples update?: Not really If you have a pet, would he/she/they like to receive a treat or a toy as a gift? Does your pet have any dietary restrictions or other preferences w.r.t. said treat?: No pets What are your top three "I want to try them but I think I'll never get to try them" (or, "I've tried them and I want moar moar moar, but I don't think I'll ever get any") scents/bath oils/sprays?: Hungry Ghost Moon oil, I want to try Gula bath oil, and my one of ym favorite scents was discontinued so I am hoarding my lone imp of March Hare Is there a particular artist and piece that you would like a print of? If so, what is your max size that you could spare on your walls?: I love Van Gogh's Starry Night. I currently own a nice sized print of Night Stars If you are in to beauty and makeup related stuff, what kind of stuff do you like? What is your skintone and hair color? Are there any beauty products you've wanted to try but just never purchase?: I have pretty pale skin. Hair color is black. I love trying all kinds of beauty products. Do you like coffee or tea? Would you be interested in trying some different types?: I love coffee and tea. Always up for trying new stuff. Are there any CDs/Albums you've been wanting but haven't bought yet? What format do you prefer? (i.e. mp3, actual cd, record, etc): I really want CD copies of two Jonny Lang albums, Long Time Coming and Turn Around Are you going away for any part of this round?: Not planning to Would you like to receive a mix-CD from your Witch?: Sure If your witch were going somewhere on a vacation during the round, would you want a little souvenir?: Sounds good to me Do you enjoy any outdoor activities? Do you have a favorite form of "exercise"?: I walk instead of driving when possible. Any witchee's with a ravelry account have any favourited patterns that cost money that would be a welcome gift?: I'm not a member. Do you work/study at a desk and enjoy interesting or cute office supplies?: I love cute desk stuff even though my desk is painfully small Witchee, are you a fan of musicals? If so, which ones?: I'm not really a fan

BelleAnge

September 11, 2011

syrenemyst's Blog

Switch Witch friendly shops and crafters

TeamBPAL list on the forum Shops ----------- Various and Sundry- run by Syrenemyst, steampunk inspired jewelry. shop coupon- SWBPAL for 15% off. I can do custom items as well as custom decoupaged boxes. Orbiting Saturn Designs- run by evanesce, one of a kind, handmade jewelry Tea Time with Jane- run by Delphinine, tea cups, candy dishes. If a Witch buys one of the candy dishes listed, I will include candy (please specify) and coffee or tea (please specify) The Amber Dawn- run by TheAmberDawn, special switch witch discount right now (SWITCHWITCH for 10% off!), I specialize in original oil painting pendants. Joystreet- run by carwoman, various glass jewelry, SWITCHWITCH for 10% off items Paintbox Soapworks -run by tartchef, amazing soaps, scrubs and slips Roogna's Custom Creations run by Roogna, for custom my little ponies (and I do offer a discount for SW purposes) Unoriginalsinner- run by bonny. OOAK pieces ranging from steampunk and clockwork to bohemian and Victorian Venus Envy- run by girlindenial. I can make bpal boxes that are designed specifically for your witch either painted or clay/painted - and I can do small paintings and swap for bpal versus the bigger paintings that are in my Etsy shop - and I also do coffin fairies and perfume fairies): Examples,My Boxes mirrorghost- vintage- run by theseagrows, my vintage stuff Heresy Designs- nice jewelry shop there, with lots of 'dark' designs Jupiterpsyche- run by Jupiterpsyche. I am happy to trade any of my art there with other switch witches in order to help out. I also craft bpal boxes and do portraits. TheVampyrWithin- run by Eros. SWITCHWITCH coupon code for %10 off at my Etsy shop and happy to Nacho. Makers of one-of-a-kind coffin and pyramid decor. Goth decor, original, handmade jewelry and more. crafty BPALers --------------- Crafters Doc KittyHawk - tulle skirts by hand, Cut-off time for requests will be October 5 Greenwoodtree- Astrological charts for a greatly reduced rate, So for a fully professional chart in full color on card stock, a personal forecast for the next 4 months (no more reading the newspapers!), and a chart interpretation, it's normally $35, but will offer it for only $12, and includes shipping. Info I need from your witchee : date & time of birth, AM or PM; city, state of birth, full name I also make old-fashioned fudge and sell it locally. Its pricey, and considering time and quality of ingredients I cant reduce price much. Usually it's $16/lb, but I will offer a $1.60 discount per lb. - ships priority mail in decorative candy box. Flavors I make: Pumpkin spice (my best seller) Dark chocolate Double mint chocolate fudge - 2nd best seller Dark chocolate cherry Rocky Road chocolate peanut butter ..other flavors by request, and $2 more for special ingredients. I will add ANYTHING you want to fudge salamandrina- photographer, will share and make prints of my images , http://calefaction.tumblr.com Ellebelle- photographer, I'll send prints to your witchee at my cost + shipping. Usually for an 8x10, it comes to between $7-8 dollars, depending on where I am shipping it. 5x7 are about $5. I can print up to 16x20 - and probably larger, but 16x20 is the largest I have printed. 16x20 are $25 (I have to use a different place for photographs that large - they are more expensive). I can have them mounted on foam board or just regular prints. Prints located here http://www.flickr.com/photos/lissaphoto Photos dated from 2006-2007 are a little iffy because I lost a lot of my high res images Saiph- willing to do commissions for witchees examples t3andcrumpets Use code "SWITCHWITCH11" to get a free Darkroom tart specifically made for Autumn 2011 Switch Witching. http://www.twotimingtart.com MeiLin- "The Big Book of Crockpot Cookery" and "I Love Garlic Recipe Book" , Two erotica stories, "Fears Moon Woman" (set in 1874 about a man about to undergo his first change into a werecritter and the out-for-revenge widow of the critter what bit him) and "The Gratification Engine" (set in my IHGK universe and involving an unwieldy but effective steampowered, er, apparatus based on a real world one from the late 19th century). A science fiction short, "Dalston Junction," about a pair of rather dubious "babyfarmers," women who would take unwanted infants off the hands of young women in Britain in the 19th century (based again on fact). No smut a-tall but a helluva twist at the end. One novel, "Lovers and Beloveds," the first book in my series. It's erotic fantasy, I guess you'd say, an epic fantasy family saga with a heavy dose of sex at least in the first book. Again, it's set somewhat 19th century-ish. I try to get out of that time period, but I just can't escape. VioletChaos -runs a Gothic clothing and lifestyle shop called BedlamBedlam at 613 East Pike Street (near the corner of Boylston) in the Capitol Hill section of Seattle WA. I posted this in the SW thread but I think it got lost in the shuffle: BedlamBedlam will give a 10% discount to anyone that mentions "Switch Witch" at time of purchase. Thanks!

syrenemyst

September 11, 2011

stariel's BPAL Blog

Halloweenie SW Questions

October 3rd Does anyone else like collector Barbies? Not particularly. What small everyday items would you like, that you keep forgetting to get? I need a little pill box, something cute. Tarot I used to have tarot cards, but I gave them to my mom. Tell me about something you like, and why you like it. Uh... I like lots of things. Mostly I like knitting, because it's relaxing but also makes awesome stuff. And I'm good at it! If you're the MMU type of Witchee, what Geek Chic Cosmetics tickle your fancy? I don't know what this means, so I'm probably not. Would any witchees be interested in Quinn Popcorn? Yep! I love love love popcorn! Did you know you can pop regular popcorn in a plain paper lunch bag and add whatever awesome (dry) seasonings you want? October 2nd Who likes silly items from Archie McPhee??? I don't really, and if I did I could go there! Nocturne Alchemy's NAlloween Pt. 2 update is live here! (And for a few days, last month's update too.) What do you want? *closing eyes* What are you drooling over from the Sock Dreams Halloween stuff? So much of it looks awesome, but I have monster calves and very tiny feet, so the knee highs almost never fit me. Luck charms? I don't have any, but I wouldn't be opposed. Does anyone want anything from... here...? I think this is the etsy cake one? No, because the lady seems like kind of a weirdo and doesn't list ingredients anywhere. For those of you that like candles, do you like stuff from Yankee Candle? And if you had to choose, tarts or candles? I don't have any stuff from Yankee Candles, but I've heard they have cute Halloween stuff! I prefer candles. Would you be interested in getting a custom necklace from here? I don't know where, but a custom necklace sounds nice. Is there a movie you want so badly that you don’t own now? Nope, I think I've pretty much got what I want. Is there a song on Itunes that you haven’t downloaded yet? Nope, I'm old fashioned and buy CDs. Is there a rare book you’ve always wanted? Not specifically, but I'd love a nice hardcover edition of Alice In Wonderland with nice pictures. Is there anything you want to buy yourself but have been too embarrassed (R rated or pg)? No, I'm G-rated. Have you seen the Lush holiday update? Do you like the look of anything from there? Yes, and how come they have Holiday and not Halloween?!? I do like Lush bath stuff, but I have one locally and I don't take baths all that often, I'm more of a shower girl. if you were my witchee, would you want some of my hot nuts my candied nuts my nuts covered in butter and brown sugar candied walnuts? For sure! October 1st Is there anything you either didn't like or had never heard of that you're now curious to try thanks to the discussion in this thread? York Batty! And I have searched and only found pumpkins. (Yes, I realize they probably taste just like normal ones.) Also Haunt Lip Lusts. Reveal? I hope my witch reveals, but I'll try to be understanding if s/he doesn't. I'll definitely reveal. Would you be interested in the #occupywallstreet scent? No, I think it would smell awful on me. Do Paintbox Soapworks' Goat's Milk Hand and Body Creams sound like something you'd like to try? Sure! I have some sitting in my etsy cart that I'm trying to resist. I think I'd like Avast or Gingermilk. September 30th Is there a magazine that you DON'T read because you can't find it near you, but wish you could? Nope Describe your sense of humour. Clever and dry. I think Frasier is funny, along with some British comedy and Jane Austen. The most recent thing that completely cracked me up was the episode of the IT crowd when Richmond went to a funeral in corpse paint, though, so I guess you can throw weird / dark in there too. Do you like reusable grocery bags? If so, do you like the kind that fold up (ie Chico Bags?) I do! I often forget to put them back in my bag, though. The Halloween ones on Chico Bags are pretty cute! I'm about to make an order from Sephora (nothing off of my wishlist, witch, so don't worry about that). Is there anything for you that you would like to accompany my order, if you're my witchee? Nah, I don't use much from Sephora. Witchee, would you like anything from this particular Haunt update? The only Haunt I ever got was Orange Blossom Tea perfume, which I adore! Some of the lip lusts look good, like Caramel Popcorn or Pumpkin Cake. Who's interested in Halloween: Montreal? Looking at the notes, I don't think it would work for me. You get a package in the mail containing 3 things you have really wanted more than anything else you've mentioned so far in this thread. (they are all reasonably priced of course! ~$20 or less apiece). What are they? 1. Halloween socks and/or undies - I love Halloween themed clothing, throw blankets, etc. and use them year round! 2. some BPAL my witch thinks I'd like to try - I've been horrible about keeping up with the updates, so anything new I probably haven't sniffed 3. a good book how do you feel about hemp? jewelry, soap, etc? Hemp jewelry is ok, and I don't mind it as an ingredient in bath / body products, but I don't like the smell. September 29th What kind of purse do you prefer? Leather, cloth? over the shoulder or crossbody, or something that can do either? Do you like bold bright prints with fun things, or monochrome, solid colours? No leather please! I vastly prefer crossbody and use my Queen Bee Trucker bag almost every day. I've wanted a black simple but well-made messenger for a while that I can put patches / applique on. julep maven monthly boxes: Doesn't sound like my kind of thing. Your favorite restaurant or type of food to eat out. Would you use a restaurant.com voucher? Groupon? I love Thai and Indian food, but I keep an eye on both of these myself. Like commercial socks? I have tons of handknit socks, but I do wear commercial socks in the "off season" or when I'm too lazy to do my sock laundry. Especially if they have stars! What kind of bear is best? Hmm... I'd say gummy bears, but they're usually not vegetarian. Is anyone interested in reading The Night Circus? I just got a download from deazinn, so I'm going to read it very soon! Hershey's Pumpkin Spice kisses? No thanks, I don't like the non-chocolate flavored ones. I have a not-so-secret love for The Broship of the Rings. Are there any prints from her store you'd like? They're kind of cute. Who here likes Stephanie Pui-Min Law's artwork? I hadn't seen it before, but some are kind of pretty. Do you drink wine? Nope! Is it just me who is nervous at revealing herself to her witchee, and finding out who her witch is?! Finding out at the end and revealing are some of my favorite parts! Witches, did you lament NOT getting one of the condom case/imp cases that got released with the courtesan series??? Nope! I recently saw candy corn in non-candy corn flavors like CHOCOLATE and CARAMEL APPLE. It's not a fancy brand, I just saw it in the drugstore, but who here would like something like that? No thanks. Candy corn usually has gelatin or animal glycerin, and even if it doesn't it's a little too sweet for my taste. Though I did have quite an ordeal knitting myself some candy corn striped socks, so I like it in theory! September 28th JONES SODA CO has LE soda packs for The Guild, Buffy, D&D, So Cute, etc. Would you be interested in these, Witchee? Maybe the Buffy ones! I got some of their Halloween flavors several years back, which was fun. It's Banned Books Week! Are there any books on the list you'd be interested in checking out? I've read a few of them. Catcher In the Rye and To Kill a Mockingbird are favorites, though not on the list this year. Off this year's list I've read: 2. "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian" by Sherman Alexie - I took a class with him in college, it was great! 5. "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins 10. "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer I've been meaning to read Brave New World and Nickel & Dimed. I have just been enlightened to (Tokyomilk Dark Lip Elixirs). Are these flavors relevant to your interests? Salted Caramel might be nice. I'm not into boozy or smokey flavors, though. September 27th What is something people are always surprised to learn about you? I think it depends on what context they meet me in. People who meet me professionally or through knitting are often surprised to learn that I listen to metal. People that meet me through music are often surprised to learn that I knit or that I'm "smart" (a scientist). So who else watched Babylon 5? Not me! If you had to decide what your stripper name was, what would it be? The pet / street version would be Blackie Shorewood, which probably works fine as I don't plan to be a stripper. Sooooo Witchees, have you ever taken that particular personality test? If so, are you an Analytical, a Driver, an Expressive or an Amiable? I haven't taken it. Is anyone else afraid of or creepy out by dummies/puppets/Muppets/etc? Other things you're squicked/freaked by that's best left by the wayside? I'm not a fan of dummies, most dolls, or monkeys. what level of contact were you hoping for? I was hoping for medium, and so far it looks as if I got that. Your favorite restaurant or type of food to eat out. Would you use a restaurant.com voucher? Groupon? I'm a big fan of both Thai and Indian food. I have some vouchers for my favorite places, though. Are there any local museums/attractions you keep never getting around to going to? Yes, I really keep meaning to go to the Experience Music Project, and I've heard it's really cool, so I don't know why I still haven't done it! September 26th Is there any kind of international candy you love or would like to try? I got Thornton's Choccies apricot and oatmeal flavor once in a swap and loved them. I'm pretty much up for trying anything! What is something totally random (yes, that thing that just popped into your head) that hasn't been covered by any previous questions? I don't think I've told my witch yet that I have a magnet board and collect cute magnets. Is there any cheesy/non-cheesy Canadian stuff you'd be interested in? I can't think of anything specific. If you were to go here and create your very own chocolate bar, what might it have in it? Fruit and nuts maybe? I'm a fan of most nuts (especially almonds, hazelnuts, and cashews) and most dried fruit. Is there anything you're wanting from LPMP? Not sure what that is. say you stumbled into Camp Half Blood (or whatever the Roman camp ends up being named <bounces in anticipation>), which god claims you? Probably Athena - I think wisdom and useful arts fit me quite well. September 25th Stuff you've been meaning to do: Go through and get rid of some clothes I don't wear and other stuff like that, my apartment is too cluttered and I think I should finally do something about it. Would you be interested in regional jams, jellies, or other preserves? For sure! I'm a huge fan of jams, currently I have peach that I made, blackberry from my friend's mom, and strawberry lime. I'm always up for more. Do you have any bedtime rituals? Is there any particular product you have to apply or a certain shirt you wear or an act you perform to get you in the "bedtime" mood? Mostly I just crash into bed. I do have a sleeping playlist on my iPhone that I listen to (it rotates different music) and I wear PJs - I have an affection for sort of teen-themed PJs... I have skull pants, and cow jumping over the moon ones, and some with skulls and stars, and candy corn boxers, and candy cane fleece ones, and some with frogs that have eyelashes and wear lipstick. Are you interested in today's/any recent Tee Fury shirts? I've never looked at them. Princess Bride? Yay or nay? Nay. I've seen it and it's ok, but it doesn't do much for me. What's your favorite classic fairytale, witches I like Sleeping Beauty, mostly because of the spinning wheel. September 24th how do you feel about ethical animal fiber, i.e. wool and the like? I'm fine with wool / alpaca / angora etc. types of animal fiber, but I don't do silk or possum or other fibers that require killing the animal. What about little wee creatures for your desk or mantel? If they're especially cute! I'm trying to cut down on the clutter, but at the same time I do like cute stuff. Look down. What are you wearing, right now? black jeans and a grey shirt from Threadless with a star looking through a circular telescope that shows the world and then points back at itself, a white gold star necklace and a silver star bracelet Kerchiefs? No thanks. It's the weekend, and you find yourself without a single chore or responsibility for a few hours. Right this very moment, what's the one thing you would do if you could do anything? This is actually the case, so I'm answering questions and then I'll sit down with a Dexter DVD and knit. September 23rd Is there anything you'd like from the Mütter Museum Store? the magnet skeleton is kind of cool I just noticed that Cocoa Pink has 5 ml Perfume Atomizers. Yay or nay? Scents you would like? Scents you would NOT like? I've never tried any of them! what's your favorite kind of pizza? black olive and mushroom! who are your style/fashion icons? post pics if you want! I don't have much fashion, and definitely no icons. I just wear jeans and t-shirts. Are there any food items you're craving/aren't able to find around your area? Thornton's choccies from the UK... other than that I can find most things. September 22nd If you're interested in a handmade pouch/cover for an item you have (phones, tablets, books, keys, kettles...), what would your ideal pouch/cover have? Design, material, additional functionality/features like pockets or lights or secret hidey-holes? Sure, I always need zippy type things to hold junk in my bag (I have a bunch of random stuff (ibuprofen, nail clippers, files, toiletries, toothbrush etc.) all in one zippy pouch that's hard to find stuff in. Or my iPhone could use a cover maybe, though I usually have it in my pocket. I like secret hidey-holes. Would you like a photo collage based around your interests/favorite colors/favorite themes? sure! If you're crafty, are you interested in spoonfeather? And if so, what things there delight your eyes? I have no idea what that is, and when I googled it I couldn't find it. Colors! What are your favorite colors and what colors do you not like? Pictures and links, people! I love blue! Pretty much all blue. What is your favorite word? syltetøy - it means jam in Norwegian but I think it sounds like a superhero What are the feelings on arm warmers? Color, style, texture, length? I don't have any, but I'd be up for some. Probably not very long, but something to bridge between sleeve and pocket would be good. Do you like tarts? tealights? jar candles? votives? I like candles of all kinds, though I don't burn them as much as I probably should! I don't have a tartburner. What's your favorite flavor? Sour, sweet, bitter, salty? Probably sweet. So, are there any online gaming witchees who covet purchasable in-game items or other gamer-y stuff? (yup, geek question) I'm not much of a gamer, though I do have a Molehill Empire. Anyone doing anything cool for Mabon (or the start of fall, if you aren't pagan? I was visiting family and at a Sheep & Wool festival this weekend. Also when it turns to October I always listen to Type O Negative's October Rust album. What is your favorite coffee blend at Starbucks? If you don't have one, what is your favorite roast of coffee? I don't make coffee at home, though I hope to get an espresso machine soonish. September 21st Cthulhu: yay or nay? Nay,. Is there something that you wish you could do, but you keep putting it off? Go paintballing! Put your current mp3player, winamp playlist, what have you, on shuffle, list the first 10 songs: 1. Will I Arrive ~ Katatonia 2. Wicked Game ~ H.I.M. 3. What Difference Does It Make? ~ The Smiths 4. Youth Overrided (Live Acoustic) ~ Cave In 5. The Patient ~ Tool 6. Her Silence ~ Sculptured 7. Are You There ~ Anathema 8. Death Whispered A Lullaby ~ Opeth 9. Green Man ~ Type O Negative 10. Head Like a Hole ~ A.F.I. Witchee, have you made (or are you planning to make) any Lab or Trading post orders soon? And if you did (or plan to), you should share what you're getting I'm getting Autumn Cider and I want Sprinklecake so I'll probably order that one, other than that no. Do you have any interest in rocks? Not like, polished colorful stones.. but like... rocks. With geologic significance! Sure! If your witch were to knit you a scarf/shawl/cowl, which would you prefer, and what features would you want? Would you prefer something light and drape-y or thick and warm? What kind of colors would you prefer? Do you have any fiber allergies or preferences? I like things that are warm because I don't usually wear scarves if it's not cold. Color-wise, blue, purple, black, and grey / silver are always good. I don't do silk or other kill fibers (like possum, fur yarn), but other than that I have no fiber allergies. If you have a pet, could you please post a photo of it? I really need to see what your pet, if you have one, looks like. Done in thread! Do you like/own/wear/want fairy wings or something of the like? I have some wings like the ones that Drew Barrymore wears in Ever After which went with my prom dress. I'd like smaller ones maybe, or bat wings. How do you feel about terrariums? I don't have much feeling about them. What's your favorite horror movie? I'm more into psychological / thriller type movies. I like The Silence of the Lambs and Let the Right One In. If your witch was the practical type and wanted to include one or more of your everyday essentials, what would those include? I'm talking about the bath products, lotions, face lotions, teas, food, etc that you really use every day. I use oil-free facial sunscreen every day, I like the Neutrogena SPF15 one but right now I have Alba, I'm not too picky about brand as long as it's oil free. I love fun kinds of body wash and have many, I Love Juicy shampoo, I can always use more hand lotion for work, I eat food every day (hee) but usually different ones. And I do love tea but my witch already sent me some! Jane Austen .. Yay or Nay? YAY! I put up quotes I love in my office and studio to get me going, They range from goofy to sarcastic to inspirational... Are you interested in a hand painted quote? Do you have one in mind, or a topic in mind? I do like some quotes about stars or a few lyrics from my favorite bands. Do you like period or period-styled paraphernalia? Stuff like postcards, notecards, jewelry, office supplies, what-have-you? Maybe... I generally like notecards / postcards and I like ones that look kind of vintage. If you like manga, comics, and/or graphic novels, what is it about them that you like, in general? The story, the art/style, etc? Not much of a fan. If you could choose a Smack, what would it have in it? Lemon Meringue, Tropical Fruit, Coconut Milk, Fresh Squeezed Citrus if you could have a salon scent made, based on any artwork(s) what would it be? Starry Night! Are you scientifically curious and/or process-oriented? Would you like a project-type gift that allowed you do do something like make soap from scratch, take and (nontoxic-ly) develop photographs using a pinhole camera, use plant dyes on yarn or fabric, etc.? I'm a scientist, so yes! I'd love to learn to develop photographs the traditional way, and I'd love to make soap. I've done some natural dying of yarn before. What's 'your' song/your theme song? I have lots, but I love Say When by Fair to Midland What would be your superpower? Teleportation! It's so multi-functional. Witchee, would you like a gently used BPAL tshirt? Sure, I've never had one. Do you like homemade snack mixes? I know Puppy Chow was mentioned in a previous question, but what about healthier and more natural type snacks like granola or trail mix? You can put a lot of delicious and fun things into trail mix, yeah? If you say "Sure, I'd love some!" what kinds of things do you like/not like in those kinds of snacks, ie coconut flakes, raisins, certain nuts (allergies??), candy, etc. Give us your list of DO's and DON'Ts! Sure, I like all kinds of nuts, coconut, chocolate or especially butterscotch chips, dried fruit (not super-crazy about raisins, though I do like them, but I'm a huge fan of dried cranberries, apricot, and mango) Do you like charm bracelets? If you had a bracelet, what sort of charms would you want on it? Favorite hobbies, symbols, whatever? I don't have one, but I'd be up for it, though dangly stuff doesn't work so well with my job. September 20th Would you like any ecotools makeup brushes? They're kinda one of my favorite things ever, and they're animal-friendly and the handles are bamboo. And to top it all off, they work really well for applying makeup. I don't really wear makeup. Do you like Legos? Especially mini-fig key chains, Lego block keychains, small Lego sets, etc? I like Legos ok, but I'm not a huge fan of them. As a child I used to have a Lego man who I named Little Tim, he was my favorite. Since the previous question about "what would you buy from the Lab if you had unlimited funds, etc" left WAY too much to the imagination with no limitations (my answer was pretty much BUY ALL THE THINGS!), what would you do if you found a $50 bill on the ground and a nagging voice in the back of your mind told you that you HAD to spend it on BPAL or else face Death. Also, say they had free shipping (LOL) so don't factor that in. What would you get? And spend it all! Or as close to $50 as you can get. I'd get: Sprinklecake: $20 Snake Oil Soap: $8.50 Smokestack Nail Polish: 9 Santa Eulària Des Riu: 17.5 (OK, I'm cheating, I'll pay the extra $2!) Are there any characters that you love or identify with? I can't think of any off the top of my head. My favorite Disney character as a child was Maleficent, but I wouldn't say I *identify* with her! A question! If you are crafty, what's your personal art style? I'm not talking just about what art you like to look at, but what kind of art do you like creating? Do you have a "process" while you're creating beauty? Well, I knit a lot of socks, but I wouldn't say I have an "art style" - though I am obsessed with twisted stitch cables. Are there any Arcana Weenies that you MUST HAVE? *closes eyes* not looking! So what say you? IS an "unexpected" visit/in-person witching OK? Not unexpected, but I'd meet my witch / witch minion for coffee or something. September 19th What strange misc. items would you love to receive that you just haven't gotten for yourself?: Usually I get strange misc. items for myself if I want them... and I can't think of any at the moment other than Halloween socks! How do you feel about franken polish? Are you okay with all chemicals, or would you prefer 3 free? Would you want glitter or holographic glitter? What colors would interest you? I don't paint my nails much, though I do like glitter. Dear witchee, how do you feel about lip balm? Favorite style (twist up tube, pot, tube with wand, etc.)? Favorite flavors? Flavors to avoid? Favorite brand? Do you need more right now or are you set? Are you one of those people who could never have enough lip balm even though you have a bowl on your dresser overflowing with them and 10 in your purse and an order for more on the way? I do have tons of lip balms, but I still love them. I like the twist up tubes or ones with wands. Generally fruity flavors (especially citrus) and mint are good. I'd have to say my favorite is Unpetroleum. I prefer natural / not animal tested / and vegan if possible (though I'm ok with beeswax). Would you be interested in getting fountain pen inks or art supplies via JetPens and or DickBlick? (I know I have a wishlist on JetPens and just love using fountain pens in my artwork) I don't use them for artwork, but I do think fountain pens are really cool! -For those interested in watercolors, how would you feel about getting a palette filled with paint from my watercolor tubes but not getting the paint tube itself? (kind of like this but without the covers for the compartments and bigger http://www.flickr.co.../in/photostream) I don't paint. -How do you feel about getting art supplies in general? (copic markers, watercolor, brushes, paint, sketchbooks etc.) I'm not much into the visual arts. -How do you feel about Threadless tshirts? I love them! I just ordered 8 when they were having their $10 sale. If you were turned loose in a basic drug store (CVS, Walgreens - a pharmacy with attached mini-mart, basically!) with a $20 bill, what would you pick up? Hmm... some candy (the ones by me even have pretty quality chocolate usually), cute postcards to send to my friends, a candle, stationery I don't need... that would cover it. Darling Witchee, would you enjoy farmer's market pickled veggies (green beans, garlic, asparagus, etc) or fresh canned peaches or something of that nature? Certainly! I like strange jam - I found rhubarb mango at my farmer's market last year and it was fabulous! Do you prefer color or white photographs? Nature or abstract? Both and both! would you be interested in something like this? https://lostcrates.com/how-it-works It seems interesting, but I have plenty of blank books. Amigurumi, yes or no? If it's the heavy metal dude or a Halloweenie animal / character! I have a question! What are some of your favorite paintings? (famous or undiscovered?) Feel free to link to examples! I'm a big fan of Starry Night, Midsummer Eve by Edward Robert Hughes, Escher, Dali... If you could have an image painted for you - sky is the limit - what would it be? A night sky with stars, because I love stars. Maybe from a solar system perspective with planets. September 18th Do you wear t-shirts? Are there particular things you like on them? Would you like one designed by your Witch? And, if you don't mind saying, what size t-shirt do you wear? I do wear t-shirts, mostly with bands that I like. I get a mens L usually. How do you feel about pumpkin scented things? Not perfume related, but soap, candles, etc.... I like them, especially if it's pumpkin pie! Has anyone else heard of or does anyone else love Glamourkin? Never heard of it. If you had an international witch, is there anything you would like from the UK? (Or Australia, Belgium, France any other country we have witches from. Ever since a UK swap partner sent me Thornton's Choccies (apricot and oatmeal, I believe) I have longed for more. They came in a bag and were delicious. I am also a big fan of Tim Tams. Dear witchee, if you answered 'Mac' to the Mac/PC question previously issued by another participant, please tell me what kind of computer you have, what peripherals you own (like the wireless trackpad, wireless vs/wired keyboard and mouse), and whether you're interested in Apple-related items (stickers, keychains, other things with the logo, etc). I have a macbook, the 13.3 inch black one. I don't have any thing other than the computer, a zippy case, and a power cord. I don't think I need apple logo items. SOCK PREFERENCES? Would you like/wear a pair of these? http://www.ravelry.c...rary/yoga-socks If so, what color? I've never seen the use of socks that don't cover my whole foot. Is there anyone here who likes toe socks? You know, those socks with a place for each toe? I'm not a big fan. I do, however, LOVE random socks. I have with with bread with PB and bread with jam holding hands, Halloween ones, hedgehogs, etc. etc. September 17 Are you looking for a certain kind of DVDs to spruce up your collection right now? Not really, I get most DVDs from Netflix and then if I love and adore them I buy them, but that's rare. Does anyone like postcards? Is anyone willing to be a Nacho witch for postcards? I love postcards! I'd be willing to be a Nacho witch for postcards too. Anyone going to see any good concerts this fall? Yes! I'm going to see Agalloch and Opeth/Katatonia. Probably more, but that's what I have tix for at the moment. Do you like Star Trek? Original TV series, films, spinoff series, etc? Favorite characters? Never watch it, except for the tribble one. Witchee, would you like a framed photograph and of what? Sure, especially if it's one my witch took. I'm flexible as to what. September 16th Are you more prone to order out or cook at home? Would you be interested in cookbooks, kitchen utensils, and the like? If so, anything specific? I like to cook at home, but I also like to eat out. I'm always up for vegetarian recipes - especially ones for a crock pot! I got a little personal-size crock pot as a gift, and I don't know what to make in it! New question: How do you feel about maple syrup? Love it! How do people feel about little pocket shrines, maybe something inspirational/motivational to keep in their purses/backpacks/whatever? I'm not sure, I wouldn't be opposed but it doesn't sound like anything I really need. Although a decorated tin for storing little things (like knitting stitch markers) would be nice. Do you like Star Wars? Original Trilogy? Prequels? Spin-offs? Favorite characters? Nope. I think I've seen at least parts of the original three, but they're not really my style. Do you like beef jerky, I know some may be vegetarian, but where I live beef is a staple and beef jerky abounds. If so do you it really thin, hard and crunchy or thicker and softer. (OK that borders on obscene)- As a vegetarian, no. Also do you like or racier ecards from time to time and do you need to be warned if something may be not safe to open at work. Uh... I'm a bit of a prude, so no thanks. Doctor Who? Yay or nay? (please don't make me cry by saying nay) Yay! I've only seen the newer series, but so far I've liked it all. I have a couple spare Doctor Who stickers. If my witchee is a fan, would they like a couple Doctor Who stickers in their package? For sure! Anyone love Buffy/Angel? Love it! I have it all on DVD. How would you feel about gummies? Like, gummy bears? Gummy werewolves? Gummy vampires? Gummies are not often vegetarian friendly, and even so I'm probably not supposed to eat them cuz of my braces. How would you feel about a totally original Gela-skin for your laptop/iPod/phone? Stickers? Decals? They look fun! I have an iPhone 4 and a honkin' big Dell laptop as well as a more normal-sized macbook. Since this is a Halloween round, what's your Creepy threshold? Are you a cartoon bats and smily pumpkins person or a skulls-and-bones the-dead-are-rising kind of person? Are your fairytales dark or Disney? I like cartoony and mildly creepy. Not zombie faces dripping with gore (pretty much not gore) but realistic skeletons / spiders are fine. I love vampires and bats, like spiders, werewolves are OK, and I'm not a zombie fan. Are your ears pierced, Witchee? Do you have any other piercings? Would you like to receive any items of jewelry for these piercings? I have 4 piercings in each ear, 3 x regular and 1 x cartilage. I usually only wear studs in the middle two, and the bottom ones are gauged to a 12 or 14. The top ones I just leave the same rings in - they're too much of a pain to switch out, though some little half-circle or small barbel ones with screw ends would be fun... but they have to be small, 18 or 20 gauge. How do you all feel about Whoopie Pies? I've never had one. I seem to think they have marshmallow, which is often not vegetarian (gelatin), but if not I'd love to try one. September 15th interested in anything from Lush? I love I Love Juicy shampoo, but I'm set for a while. I don't have any of their body washes at the moment, though... I like the liquid ones in some yummy scent! Do you blog? Would you like a header for your blog, a layout, etc? I do have a knitting blog, and I would love a header or layout if my witch is so inclined. You can see it here: http://stariel.blogspot.com Would you be interested in a handmade bookmark? Sure, especially if it's out of a sturdy material. I have some nice paper ones, but I don't want them to get bent, so I just use old scraps of paper and receipts. do you like chex puppy chow or muddie buddies (ingredients: semi-sweet chocolate chips, PB, vanilla extract, powdered sugar, chex cereal)? would you want to get some from your witch / nacho witch? Yes! I can't usually do Chex Mix because it has Worcestershire sauce, which has anchovy, but sometimes I make it myself with soy sauce instead. And Muddie Buddies sound great! How would you feel about receiving a Groupon deal for something in your local area? If there is anything you WOULDN'T like, mention that also. No thanks, I keep an eye on Groupon, so I would probably buy it if it was interest to me. September 14th Can you sum yourself (whether it be personality, life's goals, ethics, whatever) in 10 words or less? I'm going to think on this one. How about little bottles of booze? Ya wanna? What kind? No booze, thanks! What are your views on fudge and brownies? (Also, if you live in a warm place, where the fudge might melt, that'd be helpful to know. Or, if you're diabetic and fudge is death, that'd be useful to know, too.) Sure! Our weather is pretty mild so I don't think it would melt or freeze. Also, what about mochi? Love it, hate it, baffled by it? LOVE! I have mango mochi bits that I put on ice cream, which I found at a local Asian market. I love red bean in mochi too. Anything from the update ya'll are liking? BPTP UPDATE I haven't checked. Does anyone like kimchi? I think I remember liking it the one time I tried it. Would you be interested in a sample box(from somewhere like Birchbox or loosebutton)? No thanks. You have to place a Lab and Trading Post order. Right fuckin' now. No spending limits. What do you buy? All the foody Halloweenies, because I usually like those. And a t-shirt cuz I don't have one yet. Paintbox Soapworks - anything you're interested in, in general or from the latest update? I have a slip and a few soap samples and like them, but nothing specific. Do you guys have any sports that you follow obsessively? How about favorite teams and/or athletes I don't do sports. How do you feel about notebooks/journals/stationery? Anything you need or particularly like? I have way too many blank notebooks / journals. I do like stationery, but I also have a lot of it so not unless it's really special. I saw a dark Alice In Wonderland themed set once and didn't buy it, I've regretted that for years! Does confetti/glitter make you angry or fill you with glee? Glee! Fabulous witches and witchees, perhaps you all could note of you've received MeiLin's goodies? Or if you want? I haven't gotten any, the cookbooks sound interesting. How do you feel about stuffed animals/plushies/general soft, cuddly things? If you like them, what kind of animals would you be interested in? I like them, but I have many. Halloween themed ones would be nice, I have a couple of the Starbucks Halloween bears. how interested would you be on somewhat personalized bottle cap labels? Like these that I did? I'd be interested, I don't have labels on most of my bottles cuz I'm lazy. When you're miserably sick (*sniffle, cough!*) what are the things that comfort you the most? I like to curl up on the couch with a cup of tea, some Netflix, and if I feel well enough some knitting. Also, ramen! What constitutes ultimate luxury to you? (go crazy!) Mostly time to do things for myself, as I'm pretty busy. A day where I didn't have to do any normal everyday stuff and could have time to do what I want! Complete with chocolate, maybe a mani/pedi, some delicious food I don't have to cook or clean up after... Or a trip to Australia, you know, whatever. What do you really NOT want? The following is a general list - if you have one of these items but it's especially special in some way (handmade by you, something you think would be perfect for me), then please go ahead. bar soap, blank books / journals, knick knacks, makeup, most bath products The following I just really don't want: sticky candy (braces, can't eat it ), booze September 13th How would you feel about kitchen towels and other similar household objects, if they are pretty or a souvenir? As long as they're functional then sure! How did you dress up for your last party or compulsory-formal-dress occasion? Thankfully I was a bridesmaid in a wedding and had my dress (long dark purple) picked out for me. I wore my own shoes, which I thought were cute but the other bridesmaid made fun of. Do you enjoy puzzles/riddles? (Cryptograms, Sudoku, Crossword, Jigsaw, etc) Not especially. Witchee, would you be interested in having a special tea cup/coffee mug/glass to drink out of? I have a lot of mugs, but if it's really special then yes! I also have a mini-collection of the old style (blue and white) Starbucks mugs, so if you can find one for your city and it's not Indianapolis or Seattle then I'd love it! September 12th Would you like to receive e-books? And if so, in what format? I don't have a reader, though I can use Kindle for iPhone, but it's really small. I'd prefer audiobooks. If you have kids, would you be interested in getting things for them? And if so, what are they interested and what sizes are the wearing now? No kids Would you be interested in a felted handbag? Do any of these styles appeal to you? http://tinyurl.com/3o2epzl (there's at least one guy-friendly style, too!) If it's something my witch makes, I'm more of a messenger bag girl myself. Are there are patterns, motifs, etc that you especially like? Yes, STARS!!! If you're a tea drinker, is there any specific tea you would like to receive, not just the kind/flavor but also the type/packing--i.e., tea bags, loose tea, compressed, etc? I have a collection of different types of chai, and generally prefer those with black tea. I'm fine with bags or loose, I use both. September 11th I am fond of the thrift. Do you mind lightly used goods? Please be specific! For instance, I'm a little squicked by used clothing, but I don't mind any other used goods (i.e. books, glassware, games, DVDs, whatever.) Not used underwear or other "intimate" clothing, but otherwise I'm good with pretty much anything. Do you have an Etsy shop? Do you know of any Etsy shops that are Switch Witch friendly? Nope. Would a gift or a postcard from Disneyland make you squee with delight or puke into your mail box? Neither, I'd be fine with it but not particularly excited... unless it had Nightmare Before Christmas or Maleficent on it! what are your favorite types of Halloween candy? Lots of kinds! Now that I've heard of Peppermint Batty I'd love to try one. I like a tiny bit of candy corn, but only if it's vegetarian friendly. Other than that, I just like having small versions of my normal favorites. Do you prefer soap or shower gel? Please give examples of your favorite scents or brands. Shower gel. I like fun ones with fruity or foody scents. Currently in my shower I'm using a grapefruit one from Origins, an almond one from Lush, a strawberry one from Philosophy, and a blackberry one from Ulta. How do you like your chocolate? For example with nuts, mint, peanut butter, caramel? All of the above! And marzipan! (but not chewy caramel, I can't eat it cuz of braces) Beads! Do you use them? Would you want some? What sorts of beads do you like? I don't generally use them, but I'd like them in already-beaded form. Anyone here like caramels? Sea salted caramels?!?! Yes, but I can't eat them cuz of braces. Would you like a hand dyed or hand painted scarf or wrap or other item? If so, what colors/designs/fabrics do you like? Sure, I like blue, blue purples, black, grey, and stars! This was a question before, but does anyone here like stones? Just pretty polished stones for use in whatever purposes? Maybe a couple, I don't have any specific use for them but they sound kinda nice. And another question; anyone like anything in particular from Think Geek? Yes! TARDIS mug! http://www.thinkgeek.com/homeoffice/mugs/e5c5/ Pinterest, do you have boards you want to share or are you following anyone with great boards you want to share? I have a pinterest http://pinterest.com/stariel/ September 10th What #1 actor, director, author and/or musician are you obsessed with? I'm reading a variety of books at the moment and I'm not really obsessed with any author currently, no actor either... but I am obsessed with Katatonia, Fair to Midland, and Opeth if we're talking music. are you interested in anything from the Villainness Bad Apples update? Maybe, I haven't looked. I do like apple scents, especially spicy ones. If you have a pet, would he/she/they like to receive a treat or a toy as a gift? Does your pet have any dietary restrictions or other preferences w.r.t. said treat? I have two cats, and they'd love to receive either toys or treats. They like pretty much anything, though they do really like Greenies for treats. What are your top three "I want to try them but I think I'll never get to try them" (or, "I've tried them and I want moar moar moar, but I don't think I'll ever get any") scents/bath oils/sprays? Succubus! I only bought one bottle before it was discontinued and it's probably my favorite BPAL ever. I also love The Girl, which is very hard to get. As for sniffing, I'm lucky enough to live near enough BPAL people that are more obsessed than I am so I've sniffed lots of good stuff. Including one of the moons that smelled like grapefruit (can't remember which) which I adored. Is there a particular artist and piece that you would like a print of? If so, what is your max size that you could spare on your walls? I have plenty of free wall space! I like lots of stuff from The Black Apple on etsy, and I'd also love to have a nice print of Starry Night. If you are in to beauty and makeup related stuff, what kind of stuff do you like? What is your skintone and hair color? Are there any beauty products you've wanted to try but just never purchase? I'm not into makeup. Do you like coffee or tea? Would you be interested in trying some different types? I drink coffee out, but tea at home. I'd be interested in trying different kinds, but I don't tend to like teas with a bitter flavor. I am a fan of English Breakfast, flavored black teas, chai, and some herbal teas. Are there any CDs/Albums you've been wanting but haven't bought yet? What format do you prefer? (i.e. mp3, actual cd, record, etc) Nope, I just preordered the new Opeth album, so I think I'm set at the moment. Are you going away for any part of this round? Not as far as I know, if I did it would only be for a weekend max. Would you like to receive a mix-CD from your Witch? Sure! I'm pretty picky about music, but I am always trying to discover new bands to love. If your witch were going somewhere on a vacation during the round, would you want a little souvenir? I'd love a postcard! And i have a magnet board so a souvenir magnet would be nice too. Do you enjoy any outdoor activities? Do you have a favorite form of "exercise"? I do like hiking sometimes, though I'm not too hardcore. I love to swim, but that's usually in an indoor pool. I like to casually kayak / canoe sometimes too, though I haven't in a while. Any witchee's with a ravelry account have any favourited patterns that cost money that would be a welcome gift? I don't have any currently, my knitting queue is pretty full! Do you work/study at a desk and enjoy interesting or cute office supplies? I do have a very cluttered desk where I hang out at my computer, and an equally cluttered one at work. I enjoy interesting pens and stationery! Witchee, are you a fan of musicals? If so, which ones? Not particularly. September 9th Do you like to burn incense? If so, what are your favorite kinds...sticks? cones? resins? What are your favorite scents? No, it makes me sneeze. - Harry Potter - a fan? If so, what house are you? Yep, I think I'd be either a Gryffindor or a Ravenclaw, I've gotten both depending on the quiz. - If you were to receive a gift card, what places would you like to get one from? iTunes might be nice, I occasionally buy fun apps for my phone, or Amazon, or some B&B etailer you like! Is there a particular myth/folktale/legend/fairytale/godstory that you're drawn to? No If you RP, tabletop, forum, or otherwise... Do you have any original characters you'd like to see art of? If so, please give information! Even if it's a link to a web page or a profile or picture! n/a If you could see anything, what would it be? Can be a person, an event, a landmark or monument, an object, etc. And it doesn't have to be on this planet, or in this time period, or in this reality! I want to scuba dive on the Great Barrier Reef before it's gone, in reality. In unreality I'd like to see a star die. When you are having a really rough day, what do you like to do/have to make it a little brighter? I come home and spend some quality time with my friends Netfilx and Knitting. What are your thoughts on comics? Any you like? Any you have been wanting to try? Favorite characters? I don't really read comics. Are you musical? Do you play an instrument, and if so, what? If not, what do you wish you could play or do? I sing in a choir. In my dreams I play bass in a metal band, because it only has 4 strings so how hard can it be? Does anyone garden? And if you do, what do you grow? If not, would a starter garden kit be something you'd be interested in? I do not have any yard/dirt at my home, but I have a couple of houseplants. Do you decorate for Halloween? Is your decorating taste elegant, kitschy and fun, or scary? I don't really decorate for Halloween, but I have my Halloween candles, Starbucks bears, and other Halloweenie stuff out all year! Including a Jack o' Lantern fleece blanket on my couch, candy corn boxers for PJs, and two Halloween t-shirts along with a plethora of socks that I wear regardless of the season. Witchee, do you have any symbols or totems that have special meaning for you? No Is anyone fond of programs like Adopt a Tree/Highway/Library/Manatee/Acre of Rainforest/etc?: I don't know much about them. September 8th From the Weenie Update....what are you most wanting to try? I haven't even looked... I think I should before it's Will Call and I'm overwhelmed. Who's into nail polish? What colors/brands? I'm not because it would be nearly impossible to keep on at work - I wash my hands all the time, wear gloves, and use ethanol and sometimes acetone... ugh, labs! Is there a quote (or lyric or part of a poem) that really resonates with you or is your favorite? There is a lyric from the Fair to Midland song "Say When" which I've almost contemplated getting as a tattoo, but I'm not really into word tattoos: "I settled for less and it's more than enough" Also in the Sculptured song "Her Silence" there's a lyric "eyes that speak whispering words and more" which has been the title of my livejournal for a while. Dream candle? Scent, color, type (tealight, votive, pillar, jar, etc.), throw... I love candles, but rarely burn them. Spicy foody scents, tropical fruit scents, or citrus scents are all big hits with me. I once saw a candle that smelled like Nag Champa, and I kind of regret not buying it. Do you like knitted goodies? If so, what would you like and what colors? I love knitted goodies! I knit tons myself (mostly socks) but I'd still be open to receiving some if my witch wants. Lately I'm starting to really like shawlettes and cowls, and I love pretty much any shade of blue, black, silver, and blue-purples. Would you be interested in homemade edibles that are NOT sweets? Any specifics? Uh... maybe? I don't know what, but if my witch has an idea I wouldn't be opposed. What GC do you live in mortal terror of the lab discontinuing, but never get around to buying? Well Succubus is already gone. I have bought my mortal terror ones already (Dorian! Snake Oil! Lolita!). I think Maenad is the only GC currently on my wishlist that I don't own. Yo, yarnies! Do you Ravelry? If so, who are you over thar? Yup, I'm stariel there too. Social Media? I don't do much, though I am on Plurk and Twitter, same name as here. Do you have wishlists for non-BPAL e-tailers? And if so, could you provide a link or a list? No Witchee, do you use a PC or a Mac? Both, though mostly a PC. I have a Mac laptop, though. What is your favorite animal? Probably a cat. I also love horses and snakes. What are you going to be for Halloween? Ack, I don't know! I'd better figure it out! If you could have a piece of oil painting jewelry (pendant, pair of earrings, or ring) with absolutely anything painted on it, what would it be? (If you prefer wall art instead, same question as above.) I don't wear much jewelry, though I would certainly use a special item if I received it, but I do love wall art - especially original pieces. I have a few from friends and generous forumites! I love stars! How do you feel about nick-knacks? I don't generally like them. My apartment is already quite cluttered, and I'm trying to get rid of the feeling that I have to keep everything because "somebody gave it to me" - which is how I got most of the clutter I don't adore. If it's something my witch really thinks I'll love then go for it, but otherwise I'd prefer not. What traditions (family, holiday, or otherwise) are important to you? It's funny, I don't really have any specific traditions that I can think of. Birthday cake, but that's pretty standard. Pumpkin pie at Thanksgiving, but that's mostly because I love baking and eating it. Do you like going to the movies? Yes, when I find one that I want to see! Strangely that's not as often as one might think, but I usually go a few times a year. What are your favorite restaurants? There is this fantastic vegan Chinese place in Seattle called Bamboo Garden that serves fake meat dishes, which I adore. I'm also a huge fan of Thai food (several favorites there) and Indian food, though I'm a bit more picky there. Do you play any video games? no Do you like any anime? no Do you have an E-reader/iPad/something similar that you need a cover/case for? no how much do you like jewelry? like, if you were to get a shit ton of it during the round, how excited would you be? I like it ok, but when I wear it I tend to put something on and then wear it for ages. I took all mine off for surgery in March, and so far the only stuff that's found its way back on is earrings, and I took it off nearly 6 months ago! How would you like to receive some of your Witch's favorite recipes, tailored to your likes/dietary restrictions? And specific wants? Sure! Do you need any boxes to store your smellies in? What would you store in said hypothetical box--imps, bottles, supplies, all of the above? I have a couple boxes already, but a box with some kind of divider for imps would be very useful. I have a couple for bottles and one little one for imps but it doesn't have dividers. Muppets: yea or nay? They're ok. Do you have an affinity for Calvin and Hobbes, Peanuts, The Far Side, and other comic strips? If so, which is your favorite? Not really. Favorite Mythological Creature?: Hmm... 20 years ago I would have said a pegasus-unicorn! Now maybe a basilisk? Do you like hair things barrettes, headbands, flowers I've just been starting to occasionally wear barrettes, but sadly my hair is very fine and slippery and it's hard to find ones that stay in. I got a couple from Claire's that are hinged ones like an alligator clip with some teeth and those work ok. Expanding on the hair question - does anyone like those flower clips for the hair that are big right now?? I have no idea what these are.

stariel

September 11, 2011

Alethia's Switch Witch Help!

September 10 Condiments

September 10 Questions What #1 actor, director, author and/or musician are you obsessed with? I love Neil Gaiman and Florence and the Machine. If you have a pet, would he/she/they like to receive a treat or a toy as a gift? Does your pet have any dietary restrictions or other preferences w.r.t. said treat? My pets (3 cats, 2 dogs) would love to be thought of by my Witch, but it’s definitely not expected. Treats for cats and dogs are always appreciated by my yapping hordes! What are your top three "I want to try them but I think I'll never get to try them" (or, "I've tried them and I want moar moar moar, but I don't think I'll ever get any") scents/bath oils/sprays? Cartitas bath oil from the TP sounds amazing! I’ve been avoiding the Trading Post until the Halloween update is live over there to save on shipping. As for scents, I would give a kidney to try Yvaine and Fearful Pleasure. Is there a particular artist and piece that you would like a print of? If so, what is your max size that you could spare on your walls? I absolutely adore Georgia O’Keefe. I love all of her poppy paintings but sadly have none. I have a fair amount of wall size, because most of my walls are bare, lol! Are you interested in anything from the Villainness Bad Apples update? No thank you If you are in to beauty and makeup related stuff, what kind of stuff do you like? What is your skintone and hair color? Are there any beauty products you've wanted to try but just never purchase? I love makeup and nail polish! My skin is fair with neutral undertones, and I have dark, very deep brown hair and brown eyes. I’ve always wanted to try a lip or cheek stain, but haven’t yet. Are there any CDs/Albums you've been wanting but haven't bought yet? What format do you prefer? Patrick Stump (of Fall Out Boy fame, LOL!) has a solo album supposedly coming out in October that I’m itching to get my hands on. Also, all of the Needtobreathe albums are in my iTunes wishlist but haven’t gotten around to purchasing yet, and Simon and Garfunkel’s “Parsley, Sage, Rosemary, and Thyme” album. I prefer MP3 format or CD for music as all I have now is an iPod. Do you like coffee or tea? Would you be interested in trying some different types? I am not a coffee fan, but I do love black teas and chais and I would love to try new teas! Are you going away for any part of this round? I will be in and around my neck of the woods throughout the round, so never fear, dear Witch! If your witch were going somewhere on a vacation during the round, would you want a little souvenir? If my Witch were to remember me on while she/he was on something as fun as a vacation, I would die from happiness! Do you enjoy any outdoor activities? Do you have a favorite form of "exercise"? (keep it clean, all!) I’m trying to get into hiking, but I haven’t been able to really get gung ho about it. But I do love to lift barbell weights! I lift 3 times a week and am focusing on the basic lifts at the moment: deadlifts, squats, push presses, and pull ups. I literally fell in love the moment I touched the bar. I’ve spent most of my adult life trying to lose weight, and lifting has helped tremendously. Would you like to receive a mix-CD from your Witch? I would love that! Mix CDs are awesome, and I would love to hear something my Witch put together! Any witchee's with a ravelry account have any favourited patterns that cost money that would be a welcome gift? No ravelry, sorry! Do you work/study at a desk and enjoy interesting or cute office supplies? Office supplies are one of my passions! Post its, pens, highlighters, note pads, love em all and I can never have too many! Witchee, are you a fan of musicals? If so, which ones? I love musicals! Funny Girl, Wicked, Phantom of the Opera, Moulin Rouge, Rocky Horror Picture Show, West Side Story, Aida and Gypsy.

Alethia

September 11, 2011

Switch Witch Questions

Back-to-School Spooktacular Questions!

Do you have any preferences about book condition? Ebooks (Nook, Kindle, etc), yea or nay? What device/program? What about book related accesories? Do you use/need reading lights, book marks, highlighters, etc..? Favorite author(s)? Favorite genre of spookiness (ghost, slasher, psych-thriller, etc)? Favorite genre in general, or any you really don't like? Favorite snacks-while-reading? Favorite place to read? Describe your favorite character (or book) as a perfume. Do you listen to music when you read? If so, what kind? Webcomics in the genres that you love: would you like links to them? Anthologies: Yae or nay? How do you feel about getting the first few volumes of a long series? What is your favorite quote and what is it from? If your favorite book character was a mixed drink, what would it be? What are you currently reading?

CourtCat

September 11, 2011

Switch Witch Questions

Halloweenie '11 questions, despite not being in the round

September 8th From the Weenie Update....what are you most wanting to try? Anything apple, really - those are the ones I'm dying for. There are a few others that sounded interesting, but apples win. Who's into nail polish? What colors/brands? Me, me! I like all colors, but funkier is better - I saw this really cool mirrored chrome one on tumblr once that I'd love to have. Brand-wise, I know OPI the best but I've also recently discovered London Butter, Zoya and Essie. There are some of the BPTP claw polishes I'd really like to try, too. Is there a quote (or lyric or part of a poem) that really resonates with you or is your favorite? Oh, goodness. I used to hold entire conversations in quotes and lyrics when I was in high school and not long out of it - so yeah, there've been tons. Right this minute, though, I don't know. Dream candle? Scent, color, type (tealight, votive, pillar, jar, etc.), throw... I like soy ones and use tea lights and votives the most. Pillars and jars tend to irritate me because there's so much wasted wax, and soy is cool. Do you like knitted goodies? If so, what would you like and what colors? I love them! I'd adore Gryffindor colored scarf and/or arm warmers/fingerless gloves and/or hat - cloche or beret style, I think. I adore blankets of all sizes, and socks are awesome too. Not a big one for shawls and the like, though. Would you be interested in homemade edibles that are NOT sweets? Any specifics? Sure, why not? I love various kinds of jerky, sausages can transport well when packed properly What GC do you live in mortal terror of the lab discontinuing, but never get around to buying? Tintagel, oh goodness. Though apparently there's a bottle of it coming my way, yay! Yo, yarnies! Do you Ravelry? If so, who are you over thar? Not a yarnie, alas, though sometimes I wish I were! Social Media? It's all in my signature. Do you have wishlists for non-BPAL e-tailers? And if so, could you provide a link or a list? My Amazon wishlist is universal, but I've never really explored any of the non-BPAL perfumeries. Except a couple on Etsy. Witchee, do you use a PC or a Mac? PC frankenputer-thing. What is your favorite animal? Domesticated, I really like dogs. And frogs and turtles. Wild (or zoo), I like giraffes. What are you going to be for Halloween? I was thinking maybe Amy Pond and having my husband be Rory. If you could have a piece of oil painting jewelry (pendant, pair of earrings, or ring) with absolutely anything painted on it, what would it be? (If you prefer wall art instead, same question as above.) Oh, goodness, I don't know. It'd be colorful, I think. How do you feel about nick-knacks? Eh. I don't really have room for them. What traditions (family, holiday, or otherwise) are important to you? I'm not really big on tradition, honestly. Although I really like advent calendars. Do you like going to the movies? Oh, yes. So very much. What are your favorite restaurants? Local? There's a Thai place in the Village (T.N. Thai) and a Mediterranean place a few miles away (Cedar Gardens). Chain-wise, I like Red Lobster, Mongolian BBQ, Olive Garden, Pizza Hut . . . Do you play any video games? Sims 3 and Sims Medieval. Do you like any anime? Sakura Wars, Eskaflowne, Ranma 1/2, Prince of Tennis, everything Miyazaki, Cowboy Bebop, Helsing, Serial Experiments: Lain, Oh! My Godess, everything Tenchi, Howl's Moving Castle, Robotech (oh goodness, I'd love to have all the Robotech stuff), ThunderCats. There's probably more. Do you have an E-reader/iPad/something similar that you need a cover/case for? I have a Nook that I got a cover for when I got it, but I kind of hate the cover. Also, I make sleeves for such things. How much do you like jewelry? like, if you were to get a shit ton of it during the round, how excited would you be? I am more or less indifferent to jewelry. My kids would be more excited than I would, but that always makes me happy! How would you like to receive some of your Witch's favorite recipes, tailored to your likes/dietary restrictions? And specific wants? Oh, yes. Recipes are good, especially ones for baked things. Do you need any boxes to store your smellies in? What would you store in said hypothetical box--imps, bottles, supplies, all of the above? I'm set for now, though that's not always the case, nor will it be. I mostly have imps, so dividers to keep them upright and what not are pretty essential. Muppets: yea or nay? Oh, yes. I really want that Threadless t-shirt that came out with the covers album in a bad way. Do you have an affinity for Calvin and Hobbes, Peanuts, The Far Side, and other comic strips? If so, which is your favorite? I adore Calvin and Hobbes. Dunesbury and Boondocks are awesome. Peanuts are good, Far Side's alright. I haven't read normal syndicated comics in a long time, though. Favorite Mythological Creature? Saytrs and Dryads, methinks. Do you like hair things barrettes, headbands, flowers I have really thick, wavy hair. Hair things that work are difficult to come by! That said, yes. Headbands and barrettes especially. Expanding on the hair question - does anyone like those flower clips for the hair that are big right now? Fascinators? I adore them, but don't really think I can wear them well. September 9th Do you like to burn incense? If so, what are your favorite kinds...sticks? cones? resins? What are your favorite scents? I go in spurts. Sometimes (roughly with the changing of seasons) I burn it a lot, sometimes not so much. I only have holders for sticks, though I suppose a cone would work on a little plate or something. Scent-wise . . . spicy, fruity, evergreeny. Harry Potter - a fan? If so, what house are you? I adore all things Potter. My husband says I'm Hufflepuff, and I definitely have leanings there, but first and foremost I'd say it's a tie between Gryffindor and Ravenclaw. If you were to receive a gift card, what places would you like to get one from? Oh . . . Barnes and Noble, Amazon, Sock Dreams, Target . . . Is there a particular myth/folktale/legend/fairytale/godstory that you're drawn to? Fae in general are a huge draw, but in the scary Norse/Germanic stories more than anything else. Gods-wise, I'm most interested in Celtic and (again) Norse/Germanic. If you RP, tabletop, forum, or otherwise... Do you have any original characters you'd like to see art of? If so, please give information! Even if it's a link to a web page or a profile or picture! Oh, yes! So very much. But I already talked to K.Harker about this. If you could see anything, what would it be? Can be a person, an event, a landmark or monument, an object, etc. And it doesn't have to be on this planet, or in this time period, or in this reality! Oh, goodness. I don't even know where to begin. When you are having a really rough day, what do you like to do/have to make it a little brighter? I'm . . . actually really bad at this. I stew and stew and internalize it all away. What are your thoughts on comics? Any you like? Any you have been wanting to try? Favorite characters? I'm only sort of into comics, and my knowledge of them is super limited. I'd like to have all the Sandman stuff because I love Gaiman and the Fables stuff because I adore the concept. I just recently got Comic Book Tattoo and I love it. Robotech, Mage, Elementals, all the old Comico books. Are you musical? Do you play an instrument, and if so, what? If not, what do you wish you could play or do? I used to be, but I wouldn't say I am so much now. There was a time that I switched all around between fifteen different instruments and my voice, but now I only really listen to music and don't make it despite having a guitar, two drum pads, a trumpet and a piano in the house. It's a source of serious sadness to me quite often, though I don't do much to change it. Does anyone garden? And if you do, what do you grow? If not, would a starter garden kit be something you'd be interested in? I've been having a lot of luck with my topsy turvy tomato-and-herb planter things! I like useful plants, vegetables, fruits, herbs, etc. Do you decorate for Halloween? Is your decorating taste elegant, kitschy and fun, or scary? Not really, but if I did it'd be a mix of all of the above. Like Morticia Adams! Witchee, do you have any symbols or totems that have special meaning for you? I've always had a strong affinity for runes. Is anyone fond of programs like Adopt a Tree/Highway/Library/Manatee/Acre of Rainforest/etc? I don't know much about them but they sound like a good idea!

CourtCat

September 11, 2011

ducky's Blog

Switch Witch 2011! First round of ketchup.

What #1 actor, director, author and/or musician are you obsessed with? I am obsessed with James McAvoy, Jake Gyllenhaal, Matthew Gray Gubler, and (shh, it's a guilty pleasure) Taylor Lautner. I love reading Laurie Notaro, Mary Roach, and Anthony Swofford. I am obsessed with Queens of the Stone Age/ Josh Homme, Pavement and/or Steven Malkmus, and finding new music all the time. are you interested in anything from the Villainness Bad Apples update? It looks good. I'm pretty interested in trying some of their candles, I've never had one but they look cute and their other stuff smells so good! If you have a pet, would he/she/they like to receive a treat or a toy as a gift? Does your pet have any dietary restrictions or other preferences w.r.t. said treat? I wish I had a pet, but I don't have one. I'm a godmother to an adorable long-haired weiner dog though. What are your top three "I want to try them but I think I'll never get to try them" (or, "I've tried them and I want moar moar moar, but I don't think I'll ever get any") scents/bath oils/sprays? Oh gosh. Hmm. Well, Cheshire Moon is always my moar! scent. I will hoard any and all amounts of that. But I always like to try the Lunacies from before I joined (Spring 2008 and prior) or the velvet painting April Fools update, or anything like that. Is there a particular artist and piece that you would like a print of? If so, what is your max size that you could spare on your walls? No, I just always love bird art, in general. There's all sorts of bird art in my house already so I always love adding to the current flock. If you are in to beauty and makeup related stuff, what kind of stuff do you like? What is your skintone and hair color? Are there any beauty products you've wanted to try but just never purchase? I love finding vegan makeup! I love Urban Decay and Fyrinnae makeup and I'm obsessed with Fyrinnae's awesome sample sizes of eyeshadow (so many options!). Do you like coffee or tea? Would you be interested in trying some different types? Tea is my jam, man. I'm a green tea fiend but I do love all tea. If you're into tea, tell me what kinds you like to drink! Are there any CDs/Albums you've been wanting but haven't bought yet? What format do you prefer? (i.e. mp3, actual cd, record, etc) Well, I enjoy dancing like a loon to electronic music but I'm still working on my collection. If you happen to be into it and have some laying around, you could hit me with your progressive house, fidget house, chillwave, or dubstep. (or anything you think is good!) Are you going away for any part of this round? I might be, but I don't have any dates yet. I promise I'll keep you updated. Would you like to receive a mix-CD from your Witch? Yes! Show me your favorite music! Or music you think I would like! I love new music. Do you like to burn incense? If so, what are your favorite kinds...sticks? cones? resins? What are your favorite scents? I don't burn it a ton, but I burn Nag Champa occasionally. If you're into incense I trust your judgement if you want to educate me! Harry Potter - a fan? If so, what house are you? Oh, I love Harry but I'm no megafan. I would place myself in Ravenclaw, but I seem to be getting less clever as time goes on so you never know where I'd be sorted... - If you were to receive a gift card, what places would you like to get one from? These questions always make me feel so demanding! I always love Sock Dreams, Lush, Urban Decay, Victoria's Secret, girly things like that. Is there a particular myth/folktale/legend/fairytale/godstory that you're drawn to? Mothman! He scares the bejeezus out of me though. I wrote a 15 page paper on him in high school. I'm kinda funny, I love paranormal stuff but it truly scares me (pretty much everything scares me though, I'm a weiner) so I have to ration my intake of the paranormal to prevent insomnia. If you RP, tabletop, forum, or otherwise... Do you have any original characters you'd like to see art of? If so, please give information! Even if it's a link to a web page or a profile or picture! I don't! If you could see anything, what would it be? Can be a person, an event, a landmark or monument, an object, etc. And it doesn't have to be on this planet, or in this time period, or in this reality! Flamingos in Belize! Penguins in South America! When you are having a really rough day, what do you like to do/have to make it a little brighter? Relax with a book or tv show or a magazine, tea or bubble tea, and a blanket. I build little "nests" on my couch and camp out in them. What are your thoughts on comics? Any you like? Any you have been wanting to try? Favorite characters? I really dig the humor of Get Fuzzy and Dinosaur Comics. Anything in a similar vein I would probably find hilarious. Are you musical? Do you play an instrument, and if so, what? If not, what do you wish you could play or do? HA! No. Sadly. I really love listening to music and dancing to it but I cannot sing or play an instrument. I really wish I could sing, but unfortunately it's best left to when I'm alone in the car. Does anyone garden? And if you do, what do you grow? If not, would a starter garden kit be something you'd be interested in? Being a farmer, I have some pretty good hookups in this department. I think I'm set. I'm currently hoping the hot weather will ripen my tasty cherry and yellow pear tomatoes. Do you decorate for Halloween? Is your decorating taste elegant, kitschy and fun, or scary? Yes! I love Halloween decorating. I tend toward the elegant or kitschy rather than actually scary or gory though. Witchee, do you have any symbols or totems that have special meaning for you? Birds, of course. Mostly waterfowl. Also hellebore flowers. Is anyone fond of programs like Adopt a Tree/Highway/Library/Manatee/Acre of Rainforest/etc?: There's always adopting a turkey from Farm Sanctuary for Thanksgiving! From the Weenie Update....what are you most wanting to try? Um, is everything an acceptable answer? I ordered decants of 13 scents and I'm going to get bottles of Blood Moon and Sprinklecakes. I'll list the decants I'm getting somewhere just in case, though. Who's into nail polish? What colors/brands? I'm a sucker for Zoya. It's vegan, and I've been known to waste plenty of time on the internet looking at color swatches and adding to my little collection. What a nerd. Oh hold on! I just thought of something to tell you. I love dark vampy jelly colors like Zoya Casey (my #1 fave) if those words mean anything to you (are you a polish nut?) if not, carry on! Is there a quote (or lyric or part of a poem) that really resonates with you or is your favorite? 'I am no saint & make no claims' Dream candle? Scent, color, type (tealight, votive, pillar, jar, etc.), throw... If it's vegan soy wax, medium throw? I'm there, man. I love the ambiance candles create, it's just so dreamy. Do you like knitted goodies? If so, what would you like and what colors? I love knitted things. I'm usually cold and I like to be snuggly, so I'm always pleased with things like socks, scarves, hats, or gloves. I don't wear wool but I'm down with acrylic, bamboo, etc. One of my past Witches sent me a handmade purple bamboo scarf that is amazing. I love light grey, dark grey, pinks, purples. Would you be interested in homemade edibles that are NOT sweets? Any specifics? Sure, I love food! If you're into vegan food, go for it. If the idea of vegan food makes you nervous, don't worry about it! What GC do you live in mortal terror of the lab discontinuing, but never get around to buying? Hmm. It would be the Apothecary, the Harlot's House, or Grand Guignol. I'm sure there's others, I always find GCs I like, then I drop them out of my orders in favor of a LE. Sorry GCs. I still love you, I promise. Yo, yarnies! Do you Ravelry? If so, who are you over thar? I can't knit. Social Media? I am missmallard on twitter. Do you have wishlists for non-BPAL e-tailers? And if so, could you provide a link or a list? My username on etsy is amandette. Witchee, do you use a PC or a Mac? PC What is your favorite animal? Birds. Ducks, geese, swans, flamingos, peacocks, chickens, plovers, pelicans, you know. Feathery things. I love them. What are you going to be for Halloween? I am still in preliminary discussions about this with my boyfriend and our group of friends. We always try to coordinate, then usually bail on that because we fail at finding something that works for all of us. Ideas so far have been: Judith from the SNL Lawrence Welk skit, Pikachu, or everyone from Criminal Minds. I like to be someone recognizable but not too ubiquitous. Recent Halloweens I was Katy Perry (complete with blue wig) and Snow White (I have dark hair and white skin). If you could have a piece of oil painting jewelry (pendant, pair of earrings, or ring) with absolutely anything painted on it, what would it be? (If you prefer wall art instead, same question as above.) Probably one or more of the birds I listed for favorite animal. Or maybe hellebores. How do you feel about nick-knacks? Fairly neutral. If you think it works, it probably does. What traditions (family, holiday, or otherwise) are important to you? Baking cookies at Christmas time and looking at Christmas lights. Drinking apple cider and being the friend with huge, overflowing bowls of candy at Halloween. Eating a giant vegan Thanksgiving dinner. Do you like going to the movies? Yes! I love escaping the real world and getting immersed into a movie for a couple of hours. I go to both the (expensive ) regular cinema and the awesome, second run cheaper theaters with beer! Beer and 3 or 4 dollar tickets, I tell you! What are your favorite restaurants? Local vegan places like Portobello , Paradox, Beijing Hot Pot, Vege Thai, Sizzle Pie, Vita Cafe, Papa G's, Blossoming Lotus, Pho PDX, Ya Hala, stuff like that. I love Vietnamese, Lebanese, Japanese, Italian...who am I kidding, I just like food. In general. Do you play any video games? A little bit, but it's usually me on the internet reading things while my boyfriend plays stuff and I sort of watch. I'm not that great of a gamer but I like Katamari Damacy, GTA: Vice City, and wacky stuff for the Wii like Wario Ware and Raving Rabids. I maintain that the best video games of all time are the Spyro the Dragon series for the original Playstation and PS 2. Do you like any anime? Sort of? I have watched a few that my boyfriend likes but I'm not specifically into one myself. I don't have anything against it though. Do you have an E-reader/iPad/something similar that you need a cover/case for? I have a Kindle but it has a fab case already! how much do you like jewelry? like, if you were to get a shit ton of it during the round, how excited would you be? Yes, I am a magpie and I like the shiny. I would wear necklaces and bracelets the most. I could use a new silver bracelet, bangles or a charm bracelet, anything pretty and/or sparkly really! How would you like to receive some of your Witch's favorite recipes, tailored to your likes/dietary restrictions? And specific wants? Sure! I can always veganize it too, so don't hesitate to share your fave recipes with me! Do you need any boxes to store your smellies in? What would you store in said hypothetical box--imps, bottles, supplies, all of the above? No, because my lovely Witch last year already made me one! Muppets: yea or nay? Uh, neutral? Favorite Mythological Creature?: Like I said, Mothman. But I am the team mom for the Purple Unicorns Co-Ed Indoor Scoccer/ Hood to Coast Relay teams so I gotta shout out to the purple unicorn. Do you like hair things barrettes, headbands, flowers Yes, as long as they don't squeeze my head. I'm a sucker for hair flowers and pretty things. Expanding on the hair question - does anyone like those flower clips for the hair that are big right now?? Yep, I dig it. Wow, that was a big ketchup. If you slogged through all that, kudos to you, future Witch. I'm off to go out for some drinks with my friends and dance furiously at a global dance party featuring DJ Anjali and the Kid. If you're into global dance music, check them out.

amandette

September 10, 2011

lorizav's Blog

My Beloved Bottles

Maybe this will give my Switch Witch an idea of what I like and will help me keep track of what I have LEs The Schoolhouse-Sleepy Hollow Weenie Tissue Samhain 08 The Host of the Air (x2) Stinky (x3) Blade of Grass Privilege Hanerot Halalu Dia de los Reyes Planting Moon GC Cthulhu Slippery Poppy Tincture Poisoned Apple Danube Possets Madame X

lorizav

September 10, 2011

holborne's Blog

Continued Questions

Continuing with SW questions, as the other entry started to get v long: September 10th What #1 actor, director, author and/or musician are you obsessed with? Oh, there are a bunch! If we're talking about this month, I'm obsessed with old movie star Robert Ryan. In the past, I've been obsessed with Toshiro Mifune and Akira Kurosawa, not necessarily in that order. are you interested in anything from the Villainness Bad Apples update? Just the Black Apple of Saturn, as apple scents often disagree with me, I'm afraid. If you have a pet, would he/she/they like to receive a treat or a toy as a gift? Does your pet have any dietary restrictions or other preferences w.r.t. said treat? My boy loves toys -- mostly soft things that he can knock around and bite on. My girl is kid of indifferent to most toys, but she will play with a soft ball occasionally. What are your top three "I want to try them but I think I'll never get to try them" (or, "I've tried them and I want moar moar moar, but I don't think I'll ever get any") scents/bath oils/sprays? Anything from The Morbid the Merrier (but especially Drosta), Scents by the Sea, or House of Gloi (the former two are on Etsy). Is there a particular artist and piece that you would like a print of? If so, what is your max size that you could spare on your walls? Can't think of anything. If you are in to beauty and makeup related stuff, what kind of stuff do you like? What is your skintone and hair color? Are there any beauty products you've wanted to try but just never purchase? I have a very unhealthy obsession with makeup -- I love it. I love NYX stuff, but for whatever stupid reason, it's not available in the NYC area. Like, at all. I'm fair-skinned (really, I'm not one of those people who's become fair since it started to be fashionable), and I have dark brown hair. I also LOVE lip balms, as long as they don't have peppermint. I have about 354 of the things lying around the house and office. Do you like coffee or tea? Would you be interested in trying some different types? Glad someone asked! I don't like coffee very much, and I'm ok with tea, but weirdly, I don't like hot drinks especially. However, my husband loves tea, so if you send it, someone in the house will appreciate it! Also I do like it when I have a cold. Are there any CDs/Albums you've been wanting but haven't bought yet? What format do you prefer? (i.e. mp3, actual cd, record, etc) Can't think of anything at the moment, but in general, I prefer mp3 format. Are you going away for any part of this round? I'm not. Would you like to receive a mix-CD from your Witch? Sure! If your witch were going somewhere on a vacation during the round, would you want a little souvenir? I can't think why not. Do you enjoy any outdoor activities? Do you have a favorite form of "exercise"? I'm actually kind of an indoor person, but I have a ton of workout DVDs and I have a hula hoop. With the funniest hula hoop DVD you've ever seen. Any witchee's with a ravelry account have any favourited patterns that cost money that would be a welcome gift? I do have a Ravelry account (holborne there too) and it just so happens that I have a list of favorite patterns, some of which cost a few bucks. Do you work/study at a desk and enjoy interesting or cute office supplies? Yes, and yes! Witchee, are you a fan of musicals? If so, which ones? I am, in general, but older musicals. Think Rogers and Hammerstein instead of Les Mis or Phantom of the Opera. Actually, I detest Andrew Lloyd Webber. Anything by Andrew Lloyd Webber. I love Sondheim, and when I'm feeling anxious I tend to walk around singing "They Call the Wind Maria" (that's from Paint Your Wagon).

holborne

September 10, 2011

mari4212's Blog

SW 2011

Hello my new witch, For the most part, I answer SW questions here, instead of in the thread. I can get behind pretty easily, so poke me if there are any specific questions you really want the answer to. What do you want from the Weenie update? La Calavera Catrina! I know I want that one. Others I've got listed in my wishlist, mostly wanting decants. From a little before the Weenie, I also am interested in getting Tree of Life. (I know it might ruin the surprise, but I am thinking of getting these two for myself, so tell me if you want to order them for me. I will be waiting at least a few weeks to get them, since Tree of Life doesn't come down till early October.) Who's into nail polish? What colors/brands? I tend to get cheap nail polish from the drugstores, in interesting/weird colors. I tend to prefer lighter colors and pastels. I have been meaning to try some of the Trading Post's polishes for forever, especially Embalming Fluid and Hell's Belle. Is there a quote (or lyric or part of a poem) that really resonates with you or is your favorite? All of High Flight, John Donne's Meditation 17 (ask not for whom the bell tolls, it tolls for thee), Sympathy by Paul Laurence Dunbar. Favorite prose quote is from The Little Prince, all of the conversations with the fox. Dream candle? Scent, color, type (tealight, votive, pillar, jar, etc.), throw... I love beeswax candles. Outside of that, I like soy wax. Favorite scents: either vanilla and lavender, or sandalwood and rose together. I've already lucked out and found a soy wax candle that smells like Antique Lace to me: Vanilla Lace by pasoycandles.com Do you like knitted goodies? If so, what would you like and what colors? I do like them indeed! I love blues, greens, and creams. I'd love a lacy shawl, really. Something lightweight, elegant, and large enough to wrap up in. But that's a big project. I'd also love knitted socks/slippers, I don't have experience knitting on double points enough to feel confident making socks yet. Would you be interested in homemade edibles that are NOT sweets? Any specifics? Anything would be very nice. Please to be sending a recipe along if you make me anything. What GC do you live in mortal terror of the lab discontinuing, but never get around to buying? I have bottles of the two I'd most mourn if they left: Mouse's LAST and Chimera. I'd also mourn if Dee, Morocco, Lyonnesse, or any of the others I listed on my favorites died before I had more than one backup imp. In terms of I don't have even a backup imp: Green Tree Viper. Yo, yarnies! Do you Ravelry? If so, who are you over thar? mari4212 there as well. I don't have many potential projects favorited yet. Witchee, do you use a PC or a Mac? PC. What is your favorite animal? Cats as pets. Out in the wild, otters and bats are high up there too. What are you going to be for Halloween? I was thinking of going as Amy Pond. Alternately, I'll pull on a medieval outfit for the day. If you could have a piece of oil painting jewelry (pendant, pair of earrings, or ring) with absolutely anything painted on it, what would it be? (If you prefer wall art instead, same question as above.) Prefer wall art, I love nature, especially trees or water scenes How do you feel about nick-knacks? I'm in a bit of a "no more stuff for stuff's sake" mood these past few months. I'd far prefer either useful things, or small things that can be used up, like candles or BPAL. I will always make an exception for books, and will normally make exceptions for clothes as well. But if it's just going to sit there and look pretty, I'd prefer it attached to the wall. What traditions (family, holiday, or otherwise) are important to you? Christmas/Advent season with my family is big. I think somewhere in last year's blog I listed what all my family does together in Advent and to celebrate Christmas. Others: St. Patrick's day is big. Do you play any video games? Requires a form of hand-eye coordination that has never been my strength. Do you like any anime? Sure. I especially love girls being awesome and strong female friendships. Sailor Moon actually did that phenomenally well. Do you have an E-reader/iPad/something similar that you need a cover/case for? Nope! How much do you like jewelry? Like, if you were to get a shit ton of it during the round, how excited would you be? Don't need a shit ton of it, but I wouldn't mind getting a few pieces. How would you like to receive some of your Witch's favorite recipes, tailored to your likes/dietary restrictions? And specific wants? That sounds fantastic. Do you need any boxes to store your smellies in? What would you store in said hypothetical box--imps, bottles, supplies, all of the above? Actually, I'm good for now. I've got one that's still waiting for me to expand out to it. Favorite Mythological Creature?: Gryphons. Expanding on the hair question - does anyone like those flower clips for the hair that are big right now? Sure. Some of them actually really work on my head. Fascinators fit my face well. Do you like to burn incense? If so, what are your favorite kinds...sticks? cones? resins? What are your favorite scents? Not a huge incense fan, I tend to prefer candles. If you were to receive a gift card, what places would you like to get one from? Amazon is a natural, but right now? Victoria's Secret. My bras are dying and I'm a hard size to find outside of dedicated bra shops. What are your thoughts on comics? Any you like? Any you have been wanting to try? Favorite characters? Not a natural comics person, really. I'm more interested in straight books over comics/graphic novels. Muppets: yea or nay? I have on occasion explained that the best way to get what goes on in my brain is to watch 10 episodes of both Star Trek and Muppets, and then read a Madeline L'Engle book or two. Yes, Muppets. Do you have an affinity for Calvin and Hobbes, Peanuts, The Far Side, and other comic strips? If so, which is your favorite? Not really. Do you like hair things barrettes, headbands, flowers? Yes, especially hair sticks or combs. When you are having a really rough day, what do you like to do/have to make it a little brighter? Make myself a mug of tea, read a long fanfic or novel, especially one where I can cry over the protagonist's woes without wanting to smack them for making their own problems worse, cuddle my kitty, and take a long hot bath. Depending on the weather, I might also go for a long walk before I do some of this. Is there a particular myth/folktale/legend/fairytale/godstory that you're drawn to? I'm Christian, and to an extent, my own religious godstory is the most influential for me, otherwise I wouldn't identify as such. Legend-wise, Arthuriana Fairytale: The Twelve Dancing Princesses If you could see anything, what would it be? Can be a person, an event, a landmark or monument, an object, etc. And it doesn't have to be on this planet, or in this time period. Library of Alexandria, pre-burning. Or just the city of Alexandria under the reign of Cleopatra What #1 actor, director, author and/or musician are you obsessed with? Actor - Erm. Maybe George Takei? So not actor focused, but he's a genuinely great guy. Author - Jo Graham, Mercedes Lackey, Jim Butcher, Terry Pratchett. I can never answer with only one to anything related to books. Director - Don't pay enough attention to them. Musician - Carrie Newcomer Are you interested in anything from the Villainness Bad Apples update? Not really. I've never tried anything Villainess - Harry Potter - a fan? If so, what house are you? Let's put it this way, my major fandom outlet is the Hogwarts Elite community on lj, and I led Hufflepuff house in my college club. Yes, I'm a Harry Potter fan. And I definitely am a Hufflepuff. Who wouldn't want to be known for being just, loyal, and willing to work hard? If you RP, tabletop, forum, or otherwise... Do you have any original characters you'd like to see art of? If so, please give information! Even if it's a link to a web page or a profile or picture! I rped sometimes, but I never popped up art or info about my characters, and both of the games they were in are over. Are you musical? Do you play an instrument, and if so, what? If not, what do you wish you could play or do? I have a clarinet, but I only had one year's worth of lessons. Mostly, I sing. I'd love to learn something else, maybe violin or mandolin. I'd love to play the piano, but I have very small hands and that renders it impractical. Does anyone garden? And if you do, what do you grow? If not, would a starter garden kit be something you'd be interested in? I garden. In the summer we grow veggies and annuals in the front, perennials in the side. My favorites of our plants are the mint, the lily of the valley, and the lilac and rose bushes. Do you decorate for Halloween? Is your decorating taste elegant, kitschy and fun, or scary? I don't decorate much for Halloween except for carving a pumpkin or two. My personal decorating style tends towards more elegant and simple, while also being homey and able to survive small children and cats. Sometimes a tall order. Witchee, do you have any symbols or totems that have special meaning for you? Dragonflies, oftentimes. Also, Gargoyles and badgers. Is anyone fond of programs like Adopt a Tree/Highway/Library/Manatee/Acre of Rainforest/etc?: Edited Yes please! Especially the Bat one mentioned in the SW thread (batworld.org) Pet Gifts: Yup, pleaze. My cats really love toys with organic catnip. What are your top three "I want to try them but I think I'll never get to try them" (or, "I've tried them and I want moar moar moar, but I don't think I'll ever get any") scents/bath oils/sprays? Harp of C'noc whatshisface, either Chastitas or Gula bath oil, and Gypsy Moth Is there a particular artist and piece that you would like a print of? If so, what is your max size that you could spare on your walls? I love the Pre-Raphaelites, and especially Waterhouse, of course. Favorite piece, for a slightly narcissistic reason, is "The Accolade" by Leighton. Otherwise, the Tempest by Waterhouse. Max size: 3" by 4", better size is closer to 2 by 3. I also have loved a lot of the art I've received from forum artists, so if you're one of them, feel free to send me something. If you are in to beauty and makeup related stuff, what kind of stuff do you like? What is your skintone and hair color? Are there any beauty products you've wanted to try but just never purchase? Not hugely into makeup. I wear it like once in a blue moon. I mentioned on my ?aire that I want to get myself brown mascara sometime, just to have in addition to my other "I need to be dressed up" staples. Skintone: very fair, pinkish undertones. Hair: kind of a copper red, naturally. Do you like coffee or tea? Would you be interested in trying some different types? Of course! Tea= happy Mari. Really, I'm a major tea drinker the second the weather gets cold enough for me to drink it without dying of heat prostration. I love flavored black teas a lot, and my new obsession is rose-flavored black tea. I'll drink either bagged or loose-leaf. Coffee is secondary to me, I tend to have a cup first thing in the morning. I do love coffee-flavored things, like ice cream. Are there any CDs/Albums you've been wanting but haven't bought yet? What format do you prefer? I love Heather Dale, and I only have May Queen in her albums. Mostly I get music as cds and copy it over to my computer. I don't have an mp3 player. September 18th Do you wear t-shirts? Are there particular things you like on them? Would you like one designed by your Witch? And, if you don't mind saying, what size t-shirt do you wear? T-shirts aren't my main thing, really. That being said, I do enjoy the geeky culture ones from ThinkGeek, especially referencing Doctor Who, Star Trek, and Firefly. Normally I'm a Medium/Large (I run between sizes 10 and 12 if that helps) And I prefer something fitted, like the babydoll tees. They work better on my figure, which is curvy as all get out. How do you feel about pumpkin scented things? Not perfume related, but soap, candles, etc.... I like them, but it's not something I'm really in love with. Much prefer the scents I've already mentioned as my preferences. Has anyone else heard of or does anyone else love Glamourkin? *looks them up* They're pretty, but more something I would get for my best friend than for me. Especially the "Her Heart Teems with Roses", which is so my friend. So if you want to help me with my Christmas shopping, maybe that. Otherwise, not really for me. September 17th Are you looking for a certain kind of DVDs to spruce up your collection right now? I'd love having my own copies of Lord of the Rings Extended Editions, but I'm pretty sure those are pricey. If you find a copy of The Princess Bride, I'd smile. We only have it in VHS and our video player is long dead. I also like NCIS and BBC Merlin, and would enjoy getting those for the commentaries alone. But I tend to not remember to watch the DVDs I do have, honestly. Does anyone like postcards? Is anyone willing to be a Nacho witch for postcards? I'm not a huge postcard person, don't worry about tracking any down specifically for me. If you want to write me an in-the-mail letter or card though, I'd enjoy it. Anyone going to see any good concerts this fall? Unless Carrie Newcomer comes through town and I hear about it in time, no. Do you like Star Trek? Original TV series, films, spinoff series, etc? Favorite characters? Love Star Trek, everything except Enterprise! Fave Characters: McCoy, Data, Geordi, Dr. Crusher, Picard, Bashier, and pretty much everyone but Neelix from Voyager. Favorite Trek authors: Diane Duane and Peter David Witchee, would you like a framed photograph and of what? Maybe to stick on my walls? In that case, nature scenes, trees, flowers, interesting icicles, pretty rocks, et cetera. September 16th Are you more prone to order out or cook at home? Would you be interested in cookbooks, kitchen utensils, and the like? If so, anything specific? Oh, I cook. Lots. Fascinating recipes would be love. I almost never go out. New question: How do you feel about maple syrup? My mother was raised in Vermont, and she has introduced us to real maple syrup. I love the real stuff, the fake stuff I'd prefer not to touch. How do people feel about little pocket shrines, maybe something inspirational/motivational to keep in their purses/backpacks/whatever? (Like these: http://www.art-shrin...cketshrines.htm) I think I'd lose it way too fast. Do you like Star Wars? Original Trilogy? Prequels? Spin-offs? Favorite characters? Sure, though the prequels were rather bad overall, and would have been much more interesting had they skipped out entirely on Anakin's entire storyline. Though I've decided that the romance between Anakin and Padme works much better if you assume that he's so strong in the force that he's actually force-suggesting her to be in love with him. It would at least explain why she loses so many IQ points as the movies progress. As far as characters, Obi-Wan is awesome. The end. Do you like beef jerkey, I know some may be vegatarian, but where I live beef is a staple and beef jerkey abounds. If so do you it really thin, hard and crunchy or thicker and softer. (OK that borders on obscene)- Not a jerkey fan. Also do you like or racier ecards from time to time and do you need to be warned if something may be not safe to open at work. Prefer not really racy. I don't mind if it's an art nude, but I'm not into visual smut for smut's sake. Doctor Who? Yay or nay? (please don't make me cry by saying nay) Yay! Though I'm not a huge fan of Ten's storyarc, especially the ending of Donna's storyline. Nine was my first Doctor and has my heart, and Eleven is awesome. I have a couple spare Doctor Who stickers. If my witchee is a fan, would they like a couple Doctor Who stickers in their package? The geek part of me likes it, but I don't think I'd actually use them. Anyone love Buffy/Angel? Like and enjoy yes. Not deeply in love, as Whedon enjoys killing off some of my favorite characters. How would you feel about gummies? Like, gummy bears? Gummy werewolves? Gummy vampires? Sure. I like fruit gummies. How would you feel about a totally original Gela-skin for your laptop/iPod/phone? Stickers? Decals? Not super interested right now. Since this is a Halloween round, what's your Creepy threshold? Are you a cartoon bats and smily pumpkins person or a skulls-and-bones the-dead-are-rising kind of person? Are your fairytales dark or Disney? I don't like gore. That being said, I was a Bio major who tended to respond to the dissections with an "ooh, cool!" response. I don't like horror films. And bats don't need to be cartoons. They're adorable as is. (Yes, that means I would love the adopt a bat program linked to earlier.) Are your ears pierced, Witchee? Do you have any other piercings? Would you like to receive any items of jewelry for these piercings? Ears are not pierced, and I have no plans to change that fact ever. How do you all feel about Whoopie Pies? I really don't like them. It's the filling. September 20th Would you like any ecotools makeup brushes? They're kinda one of my favorite things ever, and they're animal-friendly and the handles are bamboo. And to top it all off, they work really well for applying makeup. No, I already have make up brushes from last year's witch. Do you like Legos? Especially mini-fig key chains, Lego block keychains, small Lego sets, etc? My brother loved Legos, and I had to wake him up in the mornings, which means my feet got impaled by Legos more times than I care to recall. So, not really. Since the previous question about "what would you buy from the Lab if you had unlimited funds, etc" left WAY too much to the imagination with no limitations (my answer was pretty much BUY ALL THE THINGS!), what would you do if you found a $50 bill on the ground and a nagging voice in the back of your mind told you that you HAD to spend it on BPAL or else face Death. Also, say they had free shipping (LOL) so don't factor that in. What would you get? And spend it all! Or as close to $50 as you can get. La Calavera Catrina and Morrocco, in bottles. That's 37.50, and then imps of Halfling, Alice, and The Lion. I think that gets me to 49.50. Are there any characters that you love or identify with? Love? Dozens. Just check my lj for my fannish posts. Identify is harder for me to say. Maybe Gwen, from BBC Merlin? She's the most me personality there. A question! If you are crafty, what's your personal art style? I'm not talking just about what art you like to look at, but what kind of art do you like creating? Do you have a "process" while you're creating beauty? I write, mostly. And it's hard describing my writing process except to say that I try to capture the character voice talking in my head. Are there any Arcana Weenies that you MUST HAVE? None are must haves, though Rule in Hell and Serve in Heaven both look interesting. So what say you? IS an "unexpected" visit/in-person witching OK? I'd ask that you call first, just so that I know I'm free. In person witching, well, ask MotherKat how much I tackle-hugged her when she came through town after last year's fall round was over. September 19th What strange misc. items would you love to receive that you just haven't gotten for yourself?: Oh gah. I don't even know, right now. Maybe fine gauge wire? 22-26 gauge. I wrap stones and make necklace/bracelet chains using a wire weaving technique. Seed beads/small pearl beads to string on as I'm weaving would also be liked. How do you feel about franken polish? Are you okay with all chemicals, or would you prefer 3 free? Would you want glitter or holographic glitter? What colors would interest you? Silvers, light greens/purples/pinks appeal to me. I have no particular opinion about franken polish. Would prefer 3-free. Dear witchee, how do you feel about lip balm? Favorite style (twist up tube, pot, tube with wand, etc.)? Favorite flavors? Flavors to avoid? Favorite brand? Do you need more right now or are you set? Are you one of those people who could never have enough lip balm even though you have a bowl on your dresser overflowing with them and 10 in your purse and an order for more on the way? Lip balm is nice, but I don't go out of my way to get it. I liked the looks of the ones on Long Winter Farm Etsy, especially the cocoa-rose and the maple ones. twist tube definitely preferred. Would you be interested in getting fountain pen inks or art supplies via JetPens and or DickBlick? (I know I have a wishlist on JetPens and just love using fountain pens in my artwork) I'd be tempted to play with a fountain pen, at least. -For those interested in watercolors, how would you feel about getting a palette filled with paint from my watercolor tubes but not getting the paint tube itself? (kind of like this but without the covers for the compartments and bigger http://www.flickr.co.../in/photostream) Not a painter. -How do you feel about getting art supplies in general? (copic markers, watercolor, brushes, paint, sketchbooks etc.) My brother and sister are the real visual artists in the family. I'd hand them over to one or the other of them. -How do you feel about Threadless tshirts? Never really looked at them, and I'm not a huge t-shirt girl. If you were turned loose in a basic drug store (CVS, Walgreens - a pharmacy with attached mini-mart, basically!) with a $20 bill, what would you pick up? A bar or so of either Cadbury's or Ghiradelli chocolate, bath salts/bombs, a candle or so, maybe something Burt's Bees related, or a cute cheap nail polish. Darling Witchee, would you enjoy farmer's market pickled veggies (green beans, garlic, asparagus, etc) or fresh canned peaches or something of that nature? Could be fun. Do you prefer color or white photographs? Nature or abstract? Either/All? Prefer nature to abstract. would you be interested in something like this? https://lostcrates.com/how-it-works I don't use that much stationary. Feel free to get me a notebook or nice pen, if it appeals to you, but don't pay that much for a random grab box. Amigurumi, yes or no? They're cute, but not necessary. I have a question! What are some of your favorite paintings? (famous or undiscovered?) Feel free to link to examples! I know I've mentioned some of these before! Love the Pre-Raphelites (art style and subject matter). I love Bottechelli's work, and also a lot of the Impressionist movement. If you could have an image painted for you - sky is the limit - what would it be? Oof. Hard one. Either something in a Pre-Raphelite vein, with a cameo of me in there somewhere (sky's the limit, I can indulge my vanity somewhat, right?) Or some nature/space scene. Not sure if I've mentioned before, but I adore space as well. Comes from being a Sci-Fi geek. Name your 3 favorite scents for candles 1. Beeswax 2. Vanilla and Lavender 3. Rose or Rose and Sandalwood Name your 3 favorite types/flavors of tea 1. Earl Grey (and any variations thereof, Lady Grey, extra bergamot, chocolate [okay, I've never seen chocolate earl grey outside of my creating a blend on Adagio, but I bet I'd love it]) 2. Vanilla and Vanilla derivatives 3. Rose and or chocolate. Again, with all of these, I prefer black tea as the base.

mari4212

September 10, 2011

cuervosueno's blog

SW fall '11 questions, round one

Ok, dear future witch, here are my answers to the questions asked in the SW thread, round one! Sorry spacing is wierd. Comes from cutting and pasting I guess. Some questions I didn't answer if I had absolutely no thoughts on them at all. September 10th What #1 actor, director, author and/or musician are you obsessed with? none really. I like some, but am not obsessed with anyone. are you interested in anything from the Villainness Bad Apples update? September 9th Do you like to burn incense? If so, what are your favorite kinds...sticks? cones? resins? What are your favorite scents? I like good incense. I am in the incense swap too. I like FRed Soll, but don't need any, as I live near the Fred Soll factory. I like Airs. I love, love the good Japanese incense. I prefer sticks, though loose incense resins will get a lot of use in the winter, as I throw it on my woodstove. I like resins, sandalwood, wood scents, sage, tea, etc. No fruit or florals though nag champa is tolerable. - Harry Potter - a fan? If so, what house are you? No - If you were to receive a gift card, what places would you like to get one from? amazon! Also Soap Box Company, Scent Addict, Sock Dreams. Really any place would be fine. Is there a particular myth/folktale/legend/fairytale/godstory that you're drawn to? I love, love love myth and fairy tales. Any and all (though I don't like the disneyfied versions of them. Little Red Riding Hood is a favorite, and I love Kitsune stories and Japanese fairy tales and also African ones. When you are having a really rough day, what do you like to do/have to make it a little brighter? A bath with bubble bath What are your thoughts on comics? Any you like? Any you have been wanting to try? Favorite characters? I like some, but don't know them that well. I like the Walking Dead series. Does anyone garden? And if you do, what do you grow? If not, would a starter garden kit be something you'd be interested in? I do garden. I have tomatoes and herbs still going right now. I also have an aerogarden that it's about time to plant lettuce in now that I think about it. I like herbs, some flowers, and heirloom tomatoes! My gardening situation is somewhat complicated though: I live in the very arid SW, at high elevation, so I have to have things that are both drought tolerant and can tolerate cold. My vegies I grow in special sub-irrigating planters on the deck (or in the aerogarden inside). I also have to be careful things aren't poisonous as my dogs tend to eat my plants! Do you decorate for Halloween? Is your decorating taste elegant, kitschy and fun, or scary? I don't really decorate, but I love halloween stuff, esp. skeletons/skulls and bats, and some stuff is fun to put up. Witchee, do you have any symbols or totems that have special meaning for you? Yes. Ravens, foxes, owls for animals. Skeleton keys. Vodou veves, esp. for Legba and Mama Brigitte. Is anyone fond of programs like Adopt a Tree/Highway/Library/Manatee/Acre of Rainforest/etc?: The bat thing sounds totally cool. Animal related things would be cool. September 8th From the Weenie Update....what are you most wanting to try? I put a list of things I'm interested in in my wishlist. Who's into nail polish? What colors/brands? I like nail polish and keep my toenails painted. I like dark reds and brighter reds that have a blue undertone, purple, brown, copper/gold. I like Sally Hansen, but am open to anything. Is there a quote (or lyric or part of a poem) that really resonates with you or is your favorite? Dream candle? Scent, color, type (tealight, votive, pillar, jar, etc.), throw... I love candles and always need them. Mostly I need votives, which is how I refill my saints candles. I LOVE soy candles or beeswax, but because I go through so many, I dont just get this type, which are more expensive. I LOVE Pacifica candles for fancy scented candles, and my favorite one from them is Tibetan Temple. But I'd be thrilled with ANY candles! Do you like knitted goodies? If so, what would you like and what colors? Oh yes! I'm in the scarf swap right now! I would love socks! I would love fingerless gloves or arm warmers! The scarf is probably covered, but elsewhere on my blog you'll see related answers about that. I like red (darker red with blue undertones), and all jewel colors. Purple, rich green or moss green, rich browns, black of course, autumn colors, greys. Would you be interested in homemade edibles that are NOT sweets? Any specifics? Sure! Not sure what that would be, but I'm game. I love bread. Sourdough esp. I like salty things. What GC do you live in mortal terror of the lab discontinuing, but never get around to buying? Yo, yarnies! Do you Ravelry? If so, who are you over thar? No, I'm not a yarnie. Social Media? Sure. I'm on FB. Check the FB GUSP thread cheat sheet for who I am. Do you have wishlists for non-BPAL e-tailers? And if so, could you provide a link or a list? Yep, it's in my link called SW help. Witchee, do you use a PC or a Mac? Mac. What is your favorite animal? Fox. or raven. What are you going to be for Halloween? Myself. If you could have a piece of oil painting jewelry (pendant, pair of earrings, or ring) with absolutely anything painted on it, what would it be? (If you prefer wall art instead, same question as above.) A fox? A raven? One of my Shibas? (Toby!) How do you feel about nick-knacks? Nope. No space. What traditions (family, holiday, or otherwise) are important to you? I think its answered in the questionnaire. Do you like going to the movies? not that much. What are your favorite restaurants? I'm not sure this would be terribly useful to people who aren't local. Do you play any video games? no Do you like any anime? no Do you have an E-reader/iPad/something similar that you need a cover/case for? no how much do you like jewelry? like, if you were to get a shit ton of it during the round, how excited would you be? I like jewelry quite a bit. the thing is, I don't wear much more than pendants. I'd be THRILLED to get some, but maybe a shit ton would be a bit much? How would you like to receive some of your Witch's favorite recipes, tailored to your likes/dietary restrictions? And specific wants? I wouldn't mind a few, but I don't follow a lot of recipes. Though honestly, right now, I could use some tomato recipes! Do you need any boxes to store your smellies in? What would you store in said hypothetical box--imps, bottles, supplies, all of the above? I've got the boxes covered,but man, my imps are out of control. So that might be useful. Also, I have long wanted a padded container like those that EOs are kept in to take bottles while traveling. You can see some on my Amazon wishlist if you don't know what I mean. Muppets: yea or nay? not really. Do you have an affinity for Calvin and Hobbes, Peanuts, The Far Side, and other comic strips? If so, which is your favorite? I like Calvin and Hobbes, the Far Side, and Hyperbole and a Half. Favorite Mythological Creature?: I like shapeshifting creatures. Probably the kitsune is my favorite. Do you like hair things barrettes, headbands, flowers: no Expanding on the hair question - does anyone like those flower clips for the hair that are big right now??: No!

cuervosueno

September 10, 2011

distracts' Blog

Switch Witch Fall 2011 Questions

Lioness's list of questions. Questions my witch has asked! So, first of all, on my questionnaire, I somehow forgot to note that I collect masks. BUT. There it is. I collect masks. They tend toward the elegant rather than the creepy or weird. Mostly I have ceramic, wooden, or metal masks, because those are the easiest to display and hold up the best. The only material I have found I absolutely dislike is feathers. Feathered masks look cool... for the first five years. After that, the feathers just kind of *ppfft!* when you touch the mask to rearrange or whatever, and that is sad. From the Weenie Update....what are you most wanting to try? Let's see... I ordered bottles of La Calavera Catrina, Pumpkin Princess, The Nymphae Avernales, and The Golden Apple of the Sun. I ordered decants of Autumn Cider, Boo, The Autumnal, Ghosts in Love, Samhain, Sonnet de Automne, The Vampire Bride, Regina Erebi, Askalaphos, The Silver Apple of the Moon, The Changeling, An Incubus Leaving Two Sleeping Women, and Muse of the Night. I also definitely want bottles of The Green Apple of Venus and Nightmare, and maaaaybe Halloween: Las Vegas and Sprinklecake. But I'm waiting to see what the BPTP update does to my spending money before ordering. This is the first update that I've had enough spending money to cover getting pretty much everything I wanted, so I kind of went crazy. From the BPTP update - The Orchards of Hell atmosphere spray, Samhain soap, Honey Pumpkin Stout soap (& possibly bath oil), Streuobstwiese soap, and FRUITBAT FRUITBATH! And, uh, Crypt King? So much for me not being into soaps. They just sound so yummy! Who's into nail polish? What colors/brands? I don't have a favorite brand - I pretty much exclusively buy 3-free brands, and have found that Orly has good application, but I have tons from all different brands. I love bright colors - hot pinks, turquoises, greens, blues, purples, all sorts of colors! I like opaque cremes and jellies the best - I'm not into sheers unless they're jellies, and I don't really like much sparkle/shimmer usually (though I have a lot of nail polishes that have sparkles or shimmer, it's just not my favorite). I've really been digging the FingerPaints fall 2011 collection - beautiful dusty cremes! I want every color from it. I've never tried Nubar, Zoya, or Deborah Lippman (especially like the idea of Across the Universe) polishes, despite having heard good things about them. Dream candle? Scent, color, type (tealight, votive, pillar, jar, etc.), throw... I'm not really into candles, though given my experience with Villainess, their candles sound maybe fun. Do you like knitted goodies? If so, what would you like and what colors? Turquoise or purple sleep hat! My head is usually fine during the day, but in winter it gets SO COLD at night, so I sleep with a sleep hat on. Would you be interested in homemade edibles that are NOT sweets? Any specifics? Sure! Dried fruit with no sugar (or sugar substitute) added, jerky, probably other things. What GC do you live in mortal terror of the lab discontinuing, but never get around to buying? Dorian. :-/ My bottle is nearly empty, but because it's just NEARLY empty, I never end up ordering it! These aren't mortal terror, but more like "slight anxiety": I have never gotten bottles of Lady Macbeth or Ophelia, which I wear frequently enough so that I should have, and I have never even tried TKO. If the branded ones count, then also Door and Hunter. Yo, yarnies! Do you Ravelry? If so, who are you over thar? Don't do any sort of yarn things. Social Media? Other than what's in my questionnaire, I have this formspring thing that I haven't used in a long time, but rereading my answers provided me some entertainment, and they are still pretty accurate: http://www.formspring.me/distracts Do you have wishlists for non-BPAL e-tailers? And if so, could you provide a link or a list? In my questionnaire. I have also created a list here linked to in my sig. Witchee, do you use a PC or a Mac? Both! My laptop is a 15-inch MBP, and my desktop is a PC. What is your favorite animal? BUNNIES!!!!!! And cats. But right now I have a bunny and not a cat, so bunnies seem more awesome. What are you going to be for Halloween? A pirate! And on Halloween I am going to be at a costume wedding at Disneyworld, so that will be exciting. If you could have a piece of oil painting jewelry (pendant, pair of earrings, or ring) with absolutely anything painted on it, what would it be? (If you prefer wall art instead, same question as above.) OMG I love the oil painting pendants! I would love a ship with sails on the ocean. I would also be pleased with a tree or something naturey like a landscape - kind of abstract and brightly colored. Or my bunny! The same preferences go for wall art. How do you feel about nick-knacks? I collect little cat figurines, as well as little spaceships (I am planning to eventually put them together in a mobile) and robots. I would not be opposed to little rayguns either! I used to have a wall display for my cats but then it broke, but I am sure eventually I will get another. Do you like going to the movies? Yes. If I don't see a movie within the first week that it's out, I'll probably forget and never end up seeing it. The theater closest to me is an AMC. What are your favorite restaurants? Two favorites are local to Dallas - Food from Galilee, and Bolsa. In terms of chains, I like Texas de Brazil and Ozonas. Do you play any video games? Sims, right now Sims 3 on my pc and Sims Medieval on my Mac. Do you like any anime? I love Hayao Miyazaki films. My fiance likes big robot animes, and right now he is showing me Full Metal Panic! which is really bizarre. Do you have an E-reader/iPad/something similar that you need a cover/case for? Nope! how much do you like jewelry? like, if you were to get a shit ton of it during the round, how excited would you be? VERY EXCITED! I'm not too big into beaded stuff though, but conversely I LOVE that bead-woven stuff like this. There is some other stuff that is an exception, but generally if it mixes tons of colors and types of beads, I won't be interested. But remember I don't have pierced ears! (I should note here that Etsy is a fantastic place to find inexpensive yet super cute vintage clip earrings.) How would you like to receive some of your Witch's favorite recipes, tailored to your likes/dietary restrictions? And specific wants? Yes!!! Although I don't eat sugar, I do love to bake cookies/cakes, and sometimes experiment with Stevia to see if I can produce something edible - as well just any tasty meals, especially tasty HEALTHY meals, are appreciated. I am a horrible cook though! Do you need any boxes to store your smellies in? What would you store in said hypothetical box--imps, bottles, supplies, all of the above? I do love the Milling in Line boxes on Etsy, and have been considering getting one, but other than that, I have it covered adequately. Muppets: yea or nay? Eh. Do you have an affinity for Calvin and Hobbes, Peanuts, The Far Side, and other comic strips? If so, which is your favorite? Not really. My favorite webcomic is Dinosaur Comics. Favorite Mythological Creature? Dragon Do you like hair things barrettes, headbands, flowers? Yep! I usually get my headbands from Forever 21, the dollar bins at Target, and JCrew (when they're on sale). I have exactly two barrettes and I love them both - I love ornate barrettes rather than simple ones, so I don't run into what I like much at where I usually shop. No ribbon barrettes. Expanding on the hair question - does anyone like those flower clips for the hair that are big right now?? No. Do you like to burn incense? If so, what are your favorite kinds...sticks? cones? resins? What are your favorite scents? No. Harry Potter - a fan? If so, what house are you? Yes! Ravenclaw! With maybe a generous dash of Slytherin. I am always up for getting Ravenclaw goodies - I prefer the blue/silver color scheme of the movies to the blue/bronze one of the books. I've got a scarf in my house colors, but that's about it. Oh, and my engagement ring has a sapphire on it, which I realized when the last HP movie was released means I wear house colors every day. That was accidental. If you were to receive a gift card, what places would you like to get one from? Amazon, Ann Taylor Loft, Sephora, Rio Grande Jewelry Supply anyplace awesome that either has an online store or is in Dallas (wish BPAL had gift cards!). Is there a particular myth/folktale/legend/fairytale/godstory that you're drawn to? I like Athena and Artemis, and I am a fan of most myth cycles, with Arthurian legends probably being my favorite. I love that there are zillions of versions/interpretations/reinterpretations - there's such a rich base of stuff to draw from, and you can look at the same characters and events over and over again from different perspectives and in different situations. I think my love of that particular aspect of myth and legend is what drew me to fanfiction/fanart, because that sort of does the same thing for modern stories. If you RP, tabletop, forum, or otherwise... Do you have any original characters you'd like to see art of? If so, please give information! Even if it's a link to a web page or a profile or picture! I do not RP, but I would always love fanart for any fandom I'm in... right now I am craving some Han & Leia fanart, or something of ST:DS9 or Narnia or Wall-E. I would also ADORE artwork of my bunny or puppy (or both!) - I've got pictures of them in this post, and could always provide more. My fiance is obsessed with zombies and pirates, and it would be funny to have a picture of the two of us as zombie pirates. But really, if you want to draw something for me, I'll probably be happy with just about anything! If you could see anything, what would it be? Can be a person, an event, a landmark or monument, an object, etc. And it doesn't have to be on this planet, or in this time period, or in this reality! SPACESHIPS!!!!! Or, actually, out of perverse interest, I would like to go back in time and see my fiance when he was younger, before I knew him. When you are having a really rough day, what do you like to do/have to make it a little brighter? I like to get in a scorching hot bath with BPTP bath oil and read a book until the water goes cold. Then I go hug Gwen because she's soft and warm. If it's been a really, REALLY rough day, I will go cry on my fiance. If it is a day that feels like THE END OF THE WORLD, I will watch Star Wars: A New Hope. What are your thoughts on comics? Any you like? Any you have been wanting to try? Favorite characters? I am reading my way through Star Wars: Legacy. I have the first 8 books but none after that! I also have the first book thing of Buffy season 8, but none after that, and none of Angel season 6. Those are really the only ones I read. Are you musical? Do you play an instrument, and if so, what? If not, what do you wish you could play or do? Um, no. I am SO not musically inclined that it is sad. Does anyone garden? And if you do, what do you grow? If not, would a starter garden kit be something you'd be interested in? I do not garden. My fiance does, but everything gets killed dead by Texas summers. If you know of any plants that are pretty or useful and would SURVIVE four months of uninterrupted 100F+ heat with no rain and watering just once or twice a week, I would gladly take recommendations. Do you decorate for Halloween? Is your decorating taste elegant, kitschy and fun, or scary? We already have way more Halloween decorations than we need! Witchee, do you have any symbols or totems that have special meaning for you? Ships, especially sailing ships and spaceships. They make me feel more focused and hopeful. Is anyone fond of programs like Adopt a Tree/Highway/Library/Manatee/Acre of Rainforest/etc? Yes. Right now I prefer rabbit rescue organizations. Local to me there are the North Texas Rabbit Sanctuary and Wild Rescue, Inc. What #1 actor, director, author and/or musician are you obsessed with? I don't know that I get obsessed with people so much anymore, but I'll give this question a go anyhow: Actor: Felicia Day. Lots of people tell me she's very like me (or I'm very like her), I guess because we're both weird and awkward. Director: Michael Bay lol I don't even really know any directors anymore. Author: Branden Sanderson - I discovered his books earlier this year and they're really good, so I've been reading through them. I have the original Mistborn trilogy (a sequel is coming out soon!), Elantris, and Warbreaker. I have been trying to find his children's/YA series in a bookstore but with no luck. Musician: Florence and the Machine - I wish they had like twenty albums out instead of just one! (Though I also have the B-Sides album from itunes.) I've also really been enjoying the Ellie Goulding album "Lights" recently. And, of course, Yeah Yeah Yeahs. Basically I've been grooving to stuff like that recently. And Dizzee Rascal, because, well, Dizzee Rascal (which is TOTALLY a coherent justification!). Are you interested in anything from the Villainness Bad Apples update? Maybe one or two of the candles, just to try. If you have a pet, would he/she/they like to receive a treat or a toy as a gift? Does your pet have any dietary restrictions or other preferences w.r.t. said treat? oh my gosh, yes. In my questionnaire I mentioned the fruitables treats and toys from bunnybytes.com for my rabbit - I prefer to order treats from sites recommended by the House Rabbit Society, because bunnies have sensitive tummies and a lot of the stuff sold in the pet stores has salt or sugar that is bad for them. She also loves playing with pinecones - if you happen to have a tree that makes them, send me some! The dog loves those heavy rope tugs, and she goes through them quickly. What are your top three "I want to try them but I think I'll never get to try them" (or, "I've tried them and I want moar moar moar, but I don't think I'll ever get any") scents/bath oils/sprays? Scents: Amaterasu V3, Elf V4, Glowing Vulva Bath Oils: Looking Glass, Snow White, Xmvlzencab, Tomoe Gozen Sprays: British Blondes, Red Lantern, L'Estate, Sakura, Path of Dreams, Basil Hallward's Studio (okay so I really love the atmosphere sprays) Is there a particular artist and piece that you would like a print of? If so, what is your max size that you could spare on your walls? I collect Star Wars OT art prints, and was planning on ordering this print by Scott Erwert from the Star Wars Shop, when the SWShop closed down! Now I don't know where I'll order it. I would take that one in any size at all. It is heartbreaking to me that I can't find where to order it. It matches my decorating scheme so perfectly. For others, I like cool arty prints like that for media series I like, and I am looking for some 17x10s. I also love Mucha, especially Summer (from the Seasons series, not the Four Seasons series), Poetry (from the Arts series), Rose (from the Flowers series), the entire Times of the Day series (but especially the evening), Ivy, the blonde Byzantine Head, and the White Star Moet & Chandon. Also, Klimt - especially Hygeia and Judith I. I just found this Society6 site that offers prints and there are a ton of cool ones so I added my favorites to my amazon wishlist. I am going to go through and indicate in the comments which size is my preferred. I wouldn't really mind but it looks like some of them just might not look good at a small size or vice-versa. If you are in to beauty and makeup related stuff, what kind of stuff do you like? What is your skintone and hair color? Are there any beauty products you've wanted to try but just never purchase? Makeup! Eyeshadow, blush, nail polish. My skin is very fair and cool, and my hair is a mousy brown. There are pictures of me on my profile here & on pinterest. I haven't bought any Mac stuff in like seven years, and I also have been wanting to try some of these Inglot eyeshadows. I am also looking for a good medium-coverage foundation that doesn't make my face look makeuppy and photographs well, but I'm having a hard time finding one I like - I like the texture and coverage of Smashbox High Definition, but the palest one is too dark/yellow for me. It would be cool if it also counteracted redness - right now I'm doing that by mixing a drop of green concealer in my foundation (when I wear it, which is rarely). While I think buying me foundation would probably not work, if you have samples or know a lot about makeup and have recommendations, gimme gimme! Oh! And superpaleperson tinted moisturizer. I use the Laura Mercier one, but it's not quite pale enough and it does a very bad job of disguising redness, which I pretty much always have around my nose because my nose is constantly runny and thus gets constantly blown. Would love some recommendations or samples! Do you like coffee or tea? Would you be interested in trying some different types? I don't drink coffee, but I love tea! I would definitely be interested in trying different types. Last Christmas, my fiance got me a cast-iron teapot from Teavana and a bunch of teas, so I am now a tea ADDICT. One from Teavana that I've been wanting but have somehow never managed to pick up is Silver Needle. I tend to like green and herbal teas more than other kinds, but I do drink all sorts. Would you like to receive a mix-CD from your Witch? Oh yes, I would love that. Are you going away for any part of this round? Yep, I'll be gone over Halloween. Do you enjoy any outdoor activities? Do you have a favorite form of "exercise"? I don't really do much outside, except sometimes walk the dog with my fiance or take her to the dog park. My favorite form of exercise is pilates, but all pilates studios cost like ten trillion dollars a month, so I just do it at the gym... but of course the gym classes are only in the middle of the day, when I am busy with classes! Do you work/study at a desk and enjoy interesting or cute office supplies? Yes, and yes, but I think I have enough office supplies for at least another decade. Witchee, are you a fan of musicals? If so, which ones? Les Miserables is my favorite ever. I think I've seen it every time it's been in Dallas for the last 15 years. Which is not that many times, but still. I actually haven't seen a lot of the popular ones like Wicked or Rent, and would certainly be interested. I am pretty entertained by Jesus Christ Superstar. In terms of musicals on film, Singing in the Rain is one of my favorite movies EVER EVER, followed closely by The Sound of Music. West Side Story is up there as well (snapping, ballet-dancing men!) though it probably wouldn't even make the list of my top 100. I do, uh, also like musical children's films, such as all Disney ever, but especially Mulan, Beauty and the Beast, and Sleeping Beauty (which has just GORGEOUS artwork). Also, the Joss Whedon musicals (Buffy's "Once More With Feeling" and Doctor Horrible) are not to be discounted. Pictures of my pets yay! Gwen: Rory: BOTH: You can see here that Gwen is about as big as Rory's head. This is why they are not allowed contact with one another unless one is in a cage. Though Rory has so far shown no inclination of eating Gwen, just playing with her or accidentally stepping on her would be fatal. I am fond of the thrift. Do you mind lightly used goods? Please be specific! Not at all, as long as they're still in good shape! I'm looking for picture frames and pretty colored glass vases/decanters/pretties to decorate with (they don't need to be functional). I generally don't do thrifted clothing unless it's for a costume. Do you have an Etsy shop? Do you know of any Etsy shops that are Switch Witch friendly? Nope! I don't produce enough for it to be worthwhile, and I usually want to keep what I make. I would guess some of the shops of forumites might be SW friendly, but none I know of for sure. Would a gift or a postcard from Disneyland make you squee with delight or puke into your mail box? YES! Just to note, my favorite Disney media are Mulan, Beauty and the Beast, Sleeping Beauty, and Wall-E. We've got a Disney store in town but I am sure Disneyland has much wider stock. Belle and Mulan were totally my role models growing up. People may say stuff about how Disney trains girls to accept female stereotypes or whatever, but COME ON, Mulan dresses like a man and goes off to kick ass to save her father, how cool is that!??! And Belle is super-smart, and as a kid I loved that one of the main characters of a really popular movie read as much as I did. Sleeping Beauty has prettypretty art, and Wall-E his ROBOT LOVE IN SPACE. I also like Peter Pan! And The Little Mermaid! I just like Disney a lot, okay?? Do you prefer soap or shower gel? Please give examples of your favorite scents or brands. Shower gel. I use Softsoap Ultra Rich Shea Butter Creme Moisturizing Body Wash. I'm allergic to a lot of things, and don't like stuff that smells too much, but I'm not allergic to that and it smells good but light. I used to use handmade soaps by the sinks in the bathrooms, but my fiance has a strong preference for Method Foaming Hand Soap, and I think it would be silly to have two soaps at every sink. But it makes me a little sad because handmade soaps are so pretty and good-smelling! The funny thing here is that he uses bar soap in the shower, but has an irrational preference for Dove Men+Care, rather than any of the really nice handmade soaps I've bought him. I dunno, maybe I should try to use soap in the shower... I have some BPTP samples people have frimped me, and they all smell divine! tl;dr version: Shower gel. I love handmade bar soaps, but they probably won't get used in my house. Beads! Do you use them? Would you want some? What sorts of beads do you like? Not really. I tend to tug on necklaces, so beads quickly get scattered to the four corners of the world. Would you like a hand dyed or hand painted scarf or wrap or other item? If so, what colors/designs/fabrics do you like? Sure! I light light fabrics, since in Texas it is rarely cold enough to wear something heavy. The scarves I use most are skinny long ones that I double up, tie, and use as headbands - currently I only have these in various shades of pink and purple. The scarves I use next-most are kind of voluminous drapey ones that I can double up and do infinity-style over a sweater or whatever. My favorite colors are turquoise/teal, silver, and lime green, and, idk, some sort of pretty abstract floral or geometric motif could be nice? I have no idea really, I don't know anything about handpainted scarves. Do what looks good! This was a question before, but does anyone here like stones? Just pretty polished stones for use in whatever purposes? Yes! I make jewelry, so I love them, especially cabochons for being mounted on rings or necklaces, though I've started to learn wire-wrapping because I think it'll be a good addition to silversmithing, and so even ones that aren't cabochons will eventually get used. Pinterest, do you have boards you want to share or are you following anyone with great boards you want to share? I LOVE PINTEREST!!!! I think my pinterest gives a pretty good overview of what sort of style I like in my home and with my clothes (though the clothes are more what I WISH I dressed like than what I actually dress like). http://pinterest.com/distracts/ Would you like to receive e-books? And if so, in what format? Yes! Kindle format - my amazon email is the one provided in my questionnaire. For trade-paperback-size books, I have no preference as to whether they are in paper form or kindle form, but for hardcovers or things a zillion pages long, I prefer kindle form, because if the book is too big for my tiny hands to hold without hurting and too heavy to carry around, it probably won't be read. (Take note, writers of five-hundred-page tomes!) Obviously if the book has pictures I prefer a paper version. If you have kids, would you be interested in getting things for them? No kids, just pets. Would you be interested in a felted handbag? Do any of these styles appeal to you? http://tinyurl.com/3o2epzl (there's at least one guy-friendly style, too!) No, felted isn't really my thing. Are there are patterns, motifs, etc that you especially like? Greek sorts of patterns , art nouveau, art deco, some arts&crafts movement patterns. Witchee, would you be interested in having a special tea cup/coffee mug/glass to drink out of? If you made it (with my name! I love cups with my name!) or if it's Star Wars or Star Trek, but otherwise no... our cabinets have no space in them! If you're a tea drinker, is there any specific tea you would like to receive, not just the kind/flavor but also the type/packing--i.e., tea bags, loose tea, compressed, etc? What is this compressed tea? I would try it! I have no preference as to packaging type - I just started drinking loose tea a year ago, and so far have only gotten them from Teavana. From there, the ones I most want are Silver Needle, Jasmine Oolong, Honeybush Vanilla, Tranquil Dream, Gyokuro Imperial, Precious White Peach, and Thousand Mountain Jasmine. The ones I HAVE from Teavana are Snow Geisha, Jasmine Dragon Phoenix Pearls (my favorite), Peach Tranquility, and Raspberry Riot. I like pretty much all kinds of teas. Teavana has some that claim to be coffee-like or chocolatey tasting, and I don't see the point of those. I don't drink my tea sweetened or with milk, so that may be something to consider. I tend to like light, delicate flavors. But, honestly, I've never met a tea I didn't like! How about little bottles of booze? Ya wanna? What kind? No thanks. I don't drink much. Also, what about mochi? Love it, hate it, baffled by it? Have no idea what it is. Does anyone like kimchi? OH MY GOD SO MANY WORDS I DON'T KNOW. Would you be interested in a sample box(from somewhere like Birchbox or loosebutton)? I don't think so. I am pretty picky about what non-makeup/nailpolish beauty products I try/use, and they seem to have a lot of stuff that I would have no use for. You have to place a Lab and Trading Post order. Right fuckin' now. No spending limits. What do you buy? ALL THE THINGS!!!! Or at least all the things on my wishlist. Paintbox Soapworks - anything you're interested in, in general or from the latest update? No. Do you guys have any sports that you follow obsessively? How about favorite teams and/or athletes. There are none I follow obsessively, but my parents have season tickets for them + one to the Texas Rangers (baseball), and my fiance and I have season tickets to the Dallas Stars (hockey). I already have enough memorabilia for both teams though, UNLESS you could happen to find a Dallas Stars Ice Girl outfit. I have promised my fiance I will dress as one for Halloween one year. How do you feel about notebooks/journals/stationery? Anything you need or particularly like? I am drowning in notebooks and stationery! Please no more! Does confetti/glitter make you angry or fill you with glee? Neither. Fabulous witches and witchees, perhaps you all could note of you've received MeiLin's goodies? Or if you want? Are these the cookbooks? I have an interest, if only because everyone else has them! How do you feel about stuffed animals/plushies/general soft, cuddly things? If you like them, what kind of animals would you be interested in? I like them, but they need to either be small enough to fit on a shelf outside the dog's reach or big enough to scream "pillow" because she doesn't mess with pillows. I have been interested in getting a Squishable in Fox, Owl, or Raccoon. I also like bunnies and think this is darling. how interested would you be on somewhat personalized bottle cap labels? Like these that I did? Not at all - all my bottles are already labeled. What do you really NOT want? Lotion. Do you enjoy puzzles/riddles? (Cryptograms, Sudoku, Crossword, Jigsaw, etc) Not really. interested in anything from Lush? No. I have had horrible experiences with their salespeople every time I stepped inside the store (I used to work at a store right next to theirs in the mall), and that has turned me off the brand. Do you blog? Would you like a header for your blog, a layout, etc? I have a website that needs a layout. I have... more than one website that could use a layout. Would you be interested in a handmade bookmark? Yes! How would you feel about receiving a Groupon deal for something in your local area? If there is anything you WOULDN'T like, mention that also. I don't think I would like that. I have the Groupon app and check it regularly, but there's rarely stuff I'm at all interested in, and I've never seen anything I OMG HAD TO HAVE except the Amazon groupon. Or was that on LivingSocial? Whatever, the $10 for $20 on Amazon.com, that one was awesome. Are you more prone to order out or cook at home? Would you be interested in cookbooks, kitchen utensils, and the like? If so, anything specific? How do people feel about little pocket shrines, maybe something inspirational/motivational to keep in their purses/backpacks/whatever? (Like these: http://www.art-shrin...cketshrines.htm) Not into them. Do you like Star Wars? Original Trilogy? Prequels? Spin-offs? Favorite characters? Star Wars OT = FAVORITE MOVIES EVER OMG (with A New Hope being my absolute favorite, and ultimate comfort movie). Not so keen on the prequels. Don't hate them, just don't really like them either. I LOVE Leia & Han best of all, but pretty much love all the good guys (especially Chewbacca & the droids). My favorite ships are the Millennium Falcon and X-wings. I also like the expanded universe (post-ROTJ era) and the cartoons. I have seen the Star Wars Holiday Special, and would like it to never be mentioned in my presence again. My favorite SW posters are the special edition US posters, with the ANH poster being my favorite EVER. I have it in size A BILLIONTY HUGE, so big that it took forever to find a frame to fit it in. I also have this cool poster. In the art print section I mentioned the rebel poster I have been DYING to get. Do you like beef jerkey, I know some may be vegatarian, but where I live beef is a staple and beef jerkey abounds. If so do you it really thin, hard and crunchy or thicker and softer. (OK that borders on obscene)- BEEF JERKY OMGGOMGOMGOMG!! MARRY ME! MAKE ME JERKIES! I LOVE YOU! I LOVE BEEF JERKY! I prefer it thicker and softer but will take it any way! Also do you like or racier ecards from time to time and do you need to be warned if something may be not safe to open at work. Eh, not into it. Doctor Who? Yay or nay? (please don't make me cry by saying nay) YAYYAYAYAYYAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! My faves are the fourth, fifth (celery = lol forever), tenth, and eleventh doctors. I have the fourth season (Donna!) on dvd (it's so expensive to buy them!). My fave companions are Donna, Amy & Rory, and of course Sarah Jane. And if River Song counts then of course her! I DISLIKE ROSE. I know this is an unpopular fandom opinion but I find her extraordinarily annoying. Wesley-Crusher levels of annoying. Also the Tardis. I actually just bought this ridiculous shirt from Threadless, because, well, how could I not? I have a couple spare Doctor Who stickers. If my witchee is a fan, would they like a couple Doctor Who stickers in their package? YES! Anyone love Buffy/Angel? YESSSSS! I own the box sets of both series, and love pretty much all the characters. Special faves are Giles, Wesley, Gunn, Anya, Cordelia, and FRED. It took me until the episode where Buffy's mom died to like Buffy, but now Buffy is one of my most favorite. But, um, when I watch the episodes, I tend to go, "I LOVE THIS CHARACTER SO MUCH FAVORITE EVER OMG!" every time anyone is on screen, so, you know. I am just full of love. Not so into the bad guys though, except Drusilla and Lilah Morgan. Also, I dislike Spike, and especially Spike/Buffy. I'm a Buffy/Angel fan. I know, I know. (Sekritly I ship Buffy/Giles LIKE BURNING, but, um, no one wants to hear that.) How would you feel about a totally original Gela-skin for your laptop/iPod/phone? Stickers? Decals? Don't need it. Since this is a Halloween round, what's your Creepy threshold? Are you a cartoon bats and smily pumpkins person or a skulls-and-bones the-dead-are-rising kind of person? Are your fairytales dark or Disney? My creepy threshold in reading material like fairytales is high, but my creepy threshold in terms of anything visual or auditory is WAY LOW. So creepy books are okay, but anything else creepy will probably, well, creep me out. The zombie movies I enjoy tend to be more humorous than scary. And Buffy, Angel, the X-Files, and more recently Haven are like THE MOST TERRIFYING SHOWS EVER to me, so... yeah. I'm not a fan of Halloween-themed tchotchkes - I already have more than enough for a lifetime. Or ten lifetimes. Are your ears pierced, Witchee? Do you have any other piercings? Would you like to receive any items of jewelry for these piercings? No piercings. I have a question, mainly general, and not witching related, but I have a few things that I do every Switch Witch round, would you find that boring and unoriginal? It's not like the entire package is the same all the time, but there are a few things that I try to include in every SW package I've done. Sounds like a fun tradition! Are you looking for a certain kind of DVDs to spruce up your collection right now? Um, yes. In Plain Sight seasons 1-4, Star Trek DS9 season 2 (to complete my collection!), Star Trek TNG or Voyager or TOS ALL SEASONS NEEDED, Disney's Alice in Wonderland (cartoon, not Johnny Depp), Machete (this movie was so horrible, yet so amazingly entertaining), The Little Mermaid, IMAGINE ME & YOU (Lena Headey & Piper Perabo! Amazing!), and I am sure many others. Anyone going to see any good concerts this fall? I don't often see live music. It's so loud and there are so many sweaty people. I find it an immensely distressing experience. Do you like Star Trek? Original TV series, films, spinoff series, etc? Favorite characters? YES! Other than Battlestar Galactica (2004), Star Trek: Deep Space Nine is my favorite tv show. I also like Voyager, TNG, and TOS, but am not so keen on Enterprise. I also heart the new movie like burning. Favorite characters are EVERYONE ON DEEP SPACE NINE EVEN THE VILLAINS, but especially Kira, and then Dax, Sisko, Quark, Damar, Weyoun, Janeway, Picard, Worf, Data, Spock, Kirk, McCoy, Uhura, Scotty, Chekov, Sulu. Sigh! I also think the Defiant is a cute little ship, and LOVE the scene in First Contact where you see the teeny tiny Defiant sweep in front of the Enterprise to attack the Borg cube, and you're like, jesus christ, that ship is about one inch across! Because on DS9 I don't think you ever really get to understand just how little bitty the Defiant is. Do you wear t-shirts? Are there particular things you like on them? Would you like one designed by your Witch? And, if you don't mind saying, what size t-shirt do you wear? Yes I do! I wear a size small, or possibly size XS (if they make a size XS, I will fit in it). I prefer longer girly-fit t-shirts, love v-necks (though they don't have to be!), and do not like them to be black or white. Colors are fantastic! One shirt I've been digging recently is this from Threadless - recently I've been trying to move toward more abstract designs that can be work-appropriate with slacks and a blazer. This is foiled by the fact that I get REALLY EXCITED by nerdy designs. A shirt designed by my witch would be awesome! I have no Battlestar Galactica shirts at all and no cool, kind of abstract/arty Star Trek shirts. Also, bunnies. How do you feel about pumpkin scented things? Not perfume related, but soap, candles, etc.... I dunno! I don't use much soap or candles, but if you think you've found something so awesome I have to try it, I will definitely do so! Has anyone else heard of or does anyone else love Glamourkin? The Etsy shop? I'm not super into it, the little vintagey pictures with the cutout text seems more postcardish. SOCK PREFERENCES? I don't wear socks much, but wouldn't say no to either REALLY RIDICULOUSLY FUZZY socks or toe socks. Or one that is both. But by no means do I need a deluge of socks. Is there anyone here who likes toe socks? You know, those socks with a place for each toe? Yep! I've never owned any though. I also am intrigued by those SHOES with a place for each toe. What strange misc. items would you love to receive that you just haven't gotten for yourself? I think this has pretty much been answered elsewhere! How do you feel about franken polish? Are you okay with all chemicals, or would you prefer 3 free? Would you want glitter or holographic glitter? What colors would interest you? Cool! I prefer 3-free. Glitter and holographic glitter interest me, especially in teal or purple. Dear witchee, how do you feel about lip balm? Favorite style (twist up tube, pot, tube with wand, etc.)? Favorite flavors? Flavors to avoid? Favorite brand? Do you need more right now or are you set? Are you one of those people who could never have enough lip balm even though you have a bowl on your dresser overflowing with them and 10 in your purse and an order for more on the way? I've got enough, though I am always open to more Yelpstick and I'd like to try this Jack Black lip balm people keep talking about. Would you be interested in getting fountain pen inks or art supplies via JetPens and or DickBlick? (I know I have a wishlist on JetPens and just love using fountain pens in my artwork) I love fountain pens, especially the ones that write super-smoothly. I used to have a very nice one from my grandfather, but someone stole my purse with that pen in it and I never recovered it. I love blue and teal ink. -For those interested in watercolors, how would you feel about getting a palette filled with paint from my watercolor tubes but not getting the paint tube itself? (kind of like this but without the covers for the compartments and bigger http://www.flickr.co.../in/photostream) ... I have not painted in years, but that sounds awesome!. -How do you feel about getting art supplies in general? (copic markers, watercolor, brushes, paint, sketchbooks etc.) Hmmm, these art supplies are not the art I do. I would always LOVE 18ga copper, brass, or (if you're feeling spendy!) silver or Argentium silver sheet from Rio Grande (or any other jewelry supply company, that's just the one I use). 16, 18, and 20 gauge wire in any of those metals would be awesome, as would half-round, low-dome, or decorated wires. Fancy bezel wire is awesome too, though I am set for life on plain silver bezel wire. Also, of course, pretty cabochons or faceted stones are always nice. Also, a steel stamping set! That would be so awesome. -How do you feel about Threadless tshirts? LOVE. I am pretty sure I've linked to at least three in this blog post (two that I've bought and one that I like), and I think they give a good idea of what I like. Basically, abstract all-over or fannish designs - especially in the longer girly tees or the boatneck girly tees. If you were turned loose in a basic drug store (CVS, Walgreens - a pharmacy with attached mini-mart, basically!) with a $20 bill, what would you pick up? A bottle of Orly or Essie nail polish, and Covergirl LipPerfection lipstick in Flame, Burn, or Heavenly. Darling Witchee, would you enjoy farmer's market pickled veggies (green beans, garlic, asparagus, etc) or fresh canned peaches or something of that nature? Yes I would. would you be interested in something like this? https://lostcrates.com/how-it-works I have shoedazzle and I like it, I don't know about stationery supplies though. On the one hand, EEEEE CUTE! On the other hand, do I REALLY need to increase my amounts of excess journals/notebooks/etc? Amigurumi, yes or no? omg yes. I love love LOVE amiguri of characters from my favorite tv shows or movies (basically Star Wars, Star Trek, Doctor Who, Battlestar Galactica, etc, all the billions of things I've listed everywhere) or bunnies or owls. Amiguri is the cutest, and I wish I knew how to make it, but I don't think I'd have the patience. I have a question! What are some of your favorite paintings? (famous or undiscovered?) Feel free to link to examples! I believe I have answered this question elsewhere. If you could have an image painted for you - sky is the limit - what would it be? The answer to the oil painting pendants applies here. Name your 3 favorite scents for candles Not so into candles. Name your 3 favorite types/flavors of tea I am not yet so refined a tea drinker that I have favorite flavors! I like jasmine tea though. Would you like any ecotools makeup brushes? They're kinda one of my favorite things ever, and they're animal-friendly and the handles are bamboo. And to top it all off, they work really well for applying makeup. LOVE ECOTOOLS. I need a powder or kabuki brush - I have the travel one, but I have to uncap it every time I use it, and that's annoying. I also don't have any eyeliner brushes of theirs, and I could always use more eyeshadow brushes. Do you like Legos? Especially mini-fig key chains, Lego block keychains, small Lego sets, etc? Star Wars and Harry Potter legos are awesome! Since the previous question about "what would you buy from the Lab if you had unlimited funds, etc" left WAY too much to the imagination with no limitations (my answer was pretty much BUY ALL THE THINGS!), what would you do if you found a $50 bill on the ground and a nagging voice in the back of your mind told you that you HAD to spend it on BPAL or else face Death. Also, say they had free shipping (LOL) so don't factor that in. What would you get? And spend it all! Or as close to $50 as you can get. Door perfume and Castitas bath oil. A question! If you are crafty, what's your personal art style? I'm not talking just about what art you like to look at, but what kind of art do you like creating? Do you have a "process" while you're creating beauty? If you look at the jewelry board on my pinterest, that'll show it pretty well. I wear all kinds of jewelry, but I pretty much just pin ones I'm drawing creative inspiration from. Are there any Arcana Weenies that you MUST HAVE? Nope. So what say you? IS an "unexpected" visit/in-person witching OK? I would prefer email notification/correspondence on this issue, as I would like to tell the fiance in advance. It is something I would enjoy, but I think he might think I'm going to get myself axe-murdered by intarweb strangers, and so we'd have to make sure it was at a time he was home so he can be like, "oh, completely normal lady-people gabbing about perfume, not a murder risk." What traditions (family, holiday, or otherwise) are important to you? My extended family gets together for just about every major holiday, and it's really meaningful that we do that. I have been on vacation for a couple of holidays, and it's always been distressing to me that I don't get to celebrate with my family. Even with my parents and brother there, it doesn't feel right. How would you feel about kitchen towels and other similar household objects, if they are pretty or a souvenir? We have enough household things like that. When you're miserably sick (*sniffle, cough!*) what are the things that comfort you the most? I couldn't answer this question earlier but today I am sick so it is appropriate! Let's see, last night my fiance cuddled with me and we watched the most recent episodes of The Closer and Eureka (strong women and scifi = comforting!), then he gave me a massage, then he drew me a hot bath (with Glowing Vulva bath oil in it!). All of that was very comforting. And just having him on my team in general is comforting, even though sometimes he laughs when I wail piteously (it's okay because I laugh at him when he wails piteously, because sometimes it's just so adorable it's funny). Witchee, would you like a framed photograph and of what? Not as into photographs as art prints, and I've got some on my Amazon wishlist. If you had an international witch, is there anything you would like from the UK? (Or Australia, Belgium, France any other country we have witches from. I'd be happy to have anything you feel is awesome that is difficult to find outside your country! Anyone like anything in particular from Think Geek? Think Geek Wishlist Dear witchee, if you answered 'Mac' to the Mac/PC question previously issued by another participant, please tell me what kind of computer you have, what peripherals you own (like the wireless trackpad, wireless vs/wired keyboard and mouse), and whether you're interested in Apple-related items (stickers, keychains, other things with the logo, etc). I have 15" MBP. No peripherals, and I don't need any apple-branded stuff. Are there any CDs/Albums you've been wanting but haven't bought yet? What format do you prefer? (i.e. mp3, actual cd, record, etc) Nope, but if I think of any, I'll reupdate this question and put it at the bottom. If your witch was the practical type and wanted to include one or more of your everyday essentials, what would those include? I'm talking about the bath products, lotions, face lotions, teas, food, etc that you really use every day. Villainess Datura Slick, Paula Begoun 1% BHA gel, mascara (I switch brands just about every time I run out, in search of my holy grail mascara), Make Up Forever Full Cover concealer in the lightest color, hairbrushes, okay really that's about all that I use every day that my fiance hasn't already bought a year's supply of (he likes to be SURE we don't run out). Jane Austen .. Yay or Nay? Yay! I love Pride & Prejudice and Persuasion best. The Persuasion film adaptation I like best is the one with Ciarin Hinds. I like both the Colin Firth and Keira Knightley P&Ps - they're different, but they each have their own charms! I watched all those ITV adaptations several years ago, and enjoyed all of them except Persuasion, because HOMG WHY DID THE MAIN CHARACTER KEEP STARING AT THE CAMERA SO CREEPY RUN AWAY RUN AWAY. Do you like period or period-styled paraphernalia? Stuff like postcards, notecards, jewelry, office supplies, what-have-you? Umm, jewelry, yes! I like arts&crafts, art nouveau, and art deco styles. I am a particular fan of Frank Lloyd Wright, and love this! And William Morris patterns. I heart those like burning. If you like manga, comics, and/or graphic novels, what is it about them that you like, in general? The story, the art/style, etc? Pretty pictures! Or else they are part of a universe I keep up with. What's 'your' song/your theme song? What would be your superpower? There's a difference here between the superpower I would want and the one I would get based on personality - I'd want to have super-strength, but I'd probably get the ability to talk people to death (a power which my mother and fiance both say I already have). I worry that I am running out of space, as some people already have, so... PART TWO!

distracts

September 10, 2011

Ardent Austen Admirer

Fall 2011 SW Thread ?s of September

September 30th Witchee, would you like anything from this particular Haunt update? no, thank you. Who's interested in Halloween: Montreal? I am, and I ordered a bottle - Witch, like I told you, I will just about always order the LEs which come along, because of their potentially limited window of availability. You get a package in the mail containing 3 things you have really wanted more than anything else you've mentioned so far in this thread. (they are all reasonably priced of course! ~$20 or less apiece). What are they? Good questions! 1. This Westie thing, and thank you who ever pointed this link out! 2. An Air Element bracelet like this 3. A Ravenclaw scarf like this, or really, almost anything Ravenclaw, LOL! how do you feel about hemp? jewelry, soap, etc? I have no problem with hemp products, though I do find it a bit scratchy when used in jewelry. I think William Randolph Hearst was a jerk for demonizing it just to keep his profit margin high. I despise yellow journalism. September 29th What kind of purse do you prefer? Leather, cloth? over the shoulder or crossbody, or something that can do either? Do you like bold bright prints with fun things, or monochrome, solid colours? I like leather, over the shoulder usually, although I'm a little intrigued by the arm-held handbags currently in style because they seem so... Queen-Mother-ish somehow. I like monochrome solid colors usually, though a splash of something bright and fun is sometimes good. julep maven monthly boxes: I'd probably not appreciate most of the contents, and whoa, the price! Your favorite restaurant or type of food to eat out. Would you use a restaurant.com voucher? Groupon? We like Mexican food a lot, and seafood. Neither Groupon nor restaurant.com is active here though. Like commercial socks? Answered in my ?'aire already. What kind of bear is best? My favorite toy as a toddler was an Andy Panda bear. Is anyone interested in reading The Night Circus? After reading one review where it was described as 'like reading a travel brochure while high as a kite,' I don't think so. It also sounds a bit too much like the "Twilight" style for my taste. Hershey's Pumpkin Spice kisses? No, thanks. I'm a chocolate almond or cherry Kisses girl. I have a not-so-secret love for The Broship of the Rings. Are there any prints from her store you'd like? Not my thing. Who here likes Stephanie Pui-Min Law's artwork? I'm glad I bought her tarot deck, and I have a print of her Libra illustration. Do you drink wine? very occasionally; since I usually like drinks that don't taste like alchohol, it's almost a 'what's the point' kind of thing where I'm concerned. Is it just me who is nervous at revealing herself to her witchee, and finding out who her witch is?! I'm always nervous about this! Witches, did you lament NOT getting one of the condom case/imp cases that got released with the courtesan series??? No, 'cause I did. I recently saw candy corn in non-candy corn flavors like CHOCOLATE and CARAMEL APPLE. It's not a fancy brand, I just saw it in the drugstore, but who here would like something like that? No, thanks. September 28th JONES SODA CO has LE soda packs for The Guild, Buffy, D&D, So Cute, etc. Would you be interested in these, Witchee? Yes! I'd love a set of The Guild sodas. It'sBanned Books Week! Are there any books on the list you'd be interested in checking out? I've read all the ones which interest me, Witch. I have just been enlightened to THESE. Are these flavors relevant to your interests? No, thank you. September 27th What is something people are always surprised to learn about you? It usually surprises people to learn I'm Pagan. So who else watched Babylon 5? At the time it was on, we didn't have the channel it was shown on. I plan to try watching it one of these days. If you had to decide what your stripper name was, what would it be? Based on first pet/street, mine would be Mitzi Croxdale (we moved around a LOT when I was growing up and this is the earliest street name I remember). Sooooo Witchees, have you ever taken that particular personality test? If so, are you an Analytical, a Driver, an Expressive or an Amiable? Expressive Is anyone else afraid of or creepy out by dummies/puppets/Muppets/etc? Other things you're squicked/freaked by that's best left by the wayside? Do not like any of these except Muppets, and I am totally squicked out by any kind of bugs/spiders, and clowns. what level of contact were you hoping for? High. Your favorite restaurant or type of food to eat out. Would you use a restaurant.com voucher? Groupon? I enjoy what passes for Mexican food here in TN, and I don't think there's any Groupons which work here. I don't know about restaurant.com. Are there any local museums/attractions you keep never getting around to going to? I never got to go to Biltmore House, but I will...I will. September 26th Is there any kind of international candy you love or would like to try? I've heard Cadbury's in the UK is miles ahead of what is sold in the US under the same name. I'd love to try some Nuts and Fruit Cadbury's to see for myself. What is something totally random (yes, that thing that just popped into your head) that hasn't been covered by any previous questions? Um...absolutely nothing popped into my head except to think "what???" Is there any cheesy/non-cheesy Canadian stuff you'd be interested in? My daughter pretty much has this covered, thank you. If you were to go here and create your very own chocolate bar, what might it have in it? oh my gravy, this is a great site! OK... I'd love a dark chocolate bar with cayenne, pecans, caramel rice, sea salt, and cherries. Is there anything you're wanting from LPMP? No, thanks. say you stumbled into Camp Half Blood (or whatever the Roman camp ends up being named <bounces in anticipation>), which god claims you? I tried to get into Percy, but the first book just didn't grab me, and I didn't even finish it. But I would hope Juno would claim me. September 25th Stuff you've been meaning to do: 1. Organize my scrapbook stuff (long overdue. 2. Sort the magazine clippings into folders. 3. Get all the recipes I've printed out from the net sorted into binders. 4. Finish tagging, renaming, and sorting the icons I uploaded to the BPAL Icon Collection on Flickr. Would you be interested in regional jams, jellies, or other preserves? Of course! Do you have any bedtime rituals? Is there any particular product you have to apply or a certain shirt you wear or an act you perform to get you in the "bedtime" mood? I always take a shower, put on my nightgown, and lay out what I'm going to wear the next day. Pond's cold cream on the face, the night's Lunacy, and a glass of ice water on the night stand, and I'm ready to sleep. Are you interested in today's/any recent Tee Fury shirts? I am holding off of tee shirts until I lose weight. Princess Bride? Yay or nay? Oh, so much YAY! What's your favorite classic fairytale, witches East of the Sun and West of the Moon September 24th how do you feel about ethical animal fiber, i.e. wool and the like? I'm fine with it in theory, but I can't wear wool. What about little wee creatures for your desk or mantel? Not this round, please. Look down. What are you wearing, right now? lilac cotton nightshirt Kerchiefs? sure, why not? It's the weekend, and you find yourself without a single chore or responsibility for a few hours. Right this very moment, what's the one thing you would do if you could do anything? To be honest, since it's just me, the cat and the dogs right now, I can do pretty much anything I want, when I want. September 23rd Is there anything you'd like from the Mütter Museum Store? I looked through the whole store and I didn't see anything, but thanks. I just noticed that Cocoa Pink has 5 ml Perfume Atomizers. Yay or nay? Scents you would like? Scents you would NOT like? no, thank you. what's your favorite kind of pizza? Papa John's Tuscan 6-cheese who are your style/fashion icons? post pics if you want! Helen Mirren; I love how she dresses to suit herself. Also Brooke Elliott (star of "Drop Dead Diva"), who is a full-figured woman who dresses impeccably most of the time. It makes me smile to see her outfits. Are there any food items you're craving/aren't able to find around your area? Pink Peanut Patties (I think these are only available in TX, if at all still). September 22nd Would you like a photo collage based around your interests/favorite colors/favorite themes? That would be neat. If you're crafty, are you interested in spoonfeather? And if so, what things there delight your eyes? I don't know what this is, and if there was a link, it didn't copy to lioness' blog. Colors! What are your favorite colors and what colors do you not like? Pictures and links, people! This was covered in the ?'aire: jewel tones are my favorites. What is your favorite word? serendipity, both to say and for what it means. What are the feelings on arm warmers? Color, style, texture, length? I prefer fingerless mitts, 100% cotton, dark navy blue Do you like tarts? tealights? jar candles? votives? nag champa tarts! What's your favorite flavor? Sour, sweet, bitter, salty? Sweet and salty together. So, are there any online gaming witchees who covet purchasable in-game items or other gamer-y stuff? (yup, geek question) no, thank you. What is your favorite coffee blend at Starbucks? If you don't have one, what is your favorite roast of coffee? I'm so boring; I just like medium roast regular coffee. September 21st Cthulhu: yay or nay? Lovecraft's work confuses me, but yay. Is there something that you wish you could do, but you keep putting it off? Too complicated to get into. Put your current mp3player (I am the anti-apple, so no ipod ), winamp playlist, what have you, on shuffle, list the first 10 songs: Georgia On My Mind, Ray Charles Layla, Eric Clapton Tears Of Love's Recall, k.d. lang Lily Of The West, The Chieftains & Mark Knopfler Lights Out, Johnny Winter Four Doors to Elfland, Emerald Rose Break On Through, The Doors Telephone Song, B.B. King La Vanidosa, The Iguanas Lush Life, Queen Latifah Witchee, have you made (or are you planning to make) any Lab or Trading post orders soon? And if you did (or plan to), you should share what you're getting. I bought some Halloweenies: Samhainophobia 2011, October 2011, The Ta-Ta, and Halloween:Las Vegas. I usually only buy LEs until after Switch Witch. Do you have any interest in rocks? Not like, polished colorful stones.. but like... rocks. With geologic significance! I love rocks. If your witch were to knit you a scarf/shawl/cowl, which would you prefer, and what features would you want? Would you prefer something light and drape-y or thick and warm? What kind of colors would you prefer? Do you have any fiber allergies or preferences? I do love scarves or hats, or fingerless mitts, light and drape-y, as long as it's made of cotton, please. I can't handle wool or linen, and really don't care for acrylics. If you have a pet, could you please post a photo of it? I really need to see what your pet, if you have one, looks like. 3 dogs pictured in order: Abbie, Sadie, and Charlie and 1 cat, Miller. Do you like/own/wear/want fairy wings or something of the like? No, thank you. How do you feel about terrariums? I love them. What's your favorite horror movie? I don't like horror movies at all. If your witch was the practical type and wanted to include one or more of your everyday essentials, what would those include? I'm talking about the bath products, lotions, face lotions, teas, food, etc that you really use every day. I like bar shampoo (lavender, rosemary, grass scents preferred); I use Pond's cold cream at night; for lotion, I use Villainess Ennui Whipped; bath soap preferences are Paintbox Soapworks Sweet 100s, Beet It, and Walk in the Woods, or Villainess Signature Villainess. I drink mainly Earl Grey or Bengal Spice tea. I love dried fruits, especially cherries and apricots. Jane Austen .. Yay or Nay? Very much 'yay!' I refer you to my avatar... I put up quotes I love in my office and studio to get me going, They range from goofy to sarcastic to inspirational... Are you interested in a hand painted quote? Do you have one in mind, or a topic in mind? This is a cute idea! I like quotations by women, such as: --I myself have never been able to find out precisely what feminism is: I only know that people call me a feminist whenever I express sentiments that differentiate me from a door mat or a prostitute. --Rebecca West --I prefer the word "homemaker" because "housewife" always implies that there may be a wife someplace else. --Bella Abzug --I think it's about time we voted for senators with breasts. After all, we've been voting for boobs long enough. --Clarie Sargent, Arizona senatorial candidate --Men are taught to apologize for their weaknesses, women for their strengths. --Lois Wyse --I do not wish women to have power over men; but over themselves. --Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley The search for human freedom can never be complete without freedom for women. --Betty Ford --I have a brain and a uterus and I use them both. -Pat Schroeder --If you don't like the road you're walking, start paving another one. --Dolly Parton Do you like period or period-styled paraphernalia? Stuff like postcards, notecards, jewelry, office supplies, what-have-you? Oh, yes. I love Jane Austen period stuff. If you like manga, comics, and/or graphic novels, what is it about them that you like, in general? The story, the art/style, etc? I like stories. I only collect Firefly and The Guild, however. If you could choose a Smack, what would it have in it? These layers in order: Suede, Incense, Suede, Vanilla Bean if you could have a salon scent made, based on any artwork(s) what would it be? Christina's World, by Andrew Wyeth Are you scientifically curious and/or process-oriented? Would you like a project-type gift that allowed you do do something like make soap from scratch, take and (nontoxic-ly) develop photographs using a pinhole camera, use plant dyes on yarn or fabric, etc.? No, thank you. What's 'your' song/your theme song? "I Feel the Earth Move" by Carole King What would be your superpower? Invisibility. Witchee, would you like a gently used BPAL tshirt? No tshirts for me, please. Do you like homemade snack mixes? I know Puppy Chow was mentioned in a previous question, but what about healthier and more natural type snacks like granola or trail mix? You can put a lot of delicious and fun things into trail mix, yeah? If you say "Sure, I'd love some!" what kinds of things do you like/not like in those kinds of snacks, ie coconut flakes, raisins, certain nuts (allergies??), candy, etc. Give us your list of DO's and DON'Ts! My only "DON'T" is no mint. I absolutely love 'sweet and salty,' like Tootsie Rolls and popcorn, for instance. Do you like charm bracelets? If you had a bracelet, what sort of charms would you want on it? Favorite hobbies, symbols, whatever? One of these days I'd love a silver charm bracelet with a Westie, a cat, a pentacle, a libra glyph, a Scottish thistle, a book, scissors, and something symbolizing BPAL. September 20th Would you like any ecotools makeup brushes? They're kinda one of my favorite things ever, and they're animal-friendly and the handles are bamboo. And to top it all off, they work really well for applying makeup. I have a couple of sets of good brushes, including the eco-friendly kind, so I don't need any more, thank you. Do you like Legos? Especially mini-fig key chains, Lego block keychains, small Lego sets, etc? Not really; I stepped on too many in the middle of the night when my children were young to have much appreciation for them now, LOL! Since the previous question about "what would you buy from the Lab if you had unlimited funds, etc" left WAY too much to the imagination with no limitations (my answer was pretty much BUY ALL THE THINGS!), what would you do if you found a $50 bill on the ground and a nagging voice in the back of your mind told you that you HAD to spend it on BPAL or else face Death. Also, say they had free shipping (LOL) so don't factor that in. What would you get? And spend it all! Or as close to $50 as you can get. I just realized my bottle of The Penitent Magdalen in almost empty, and I need another, so that would be 1; I'd also get a bottle of The Dormouse, which brings the total to $45.50, so that's what I'd get. Are there any characters that you love or identify with? I love Elizabeth Bennett from Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice, Aeron Aoibhell from Patricia Kennealy-Morrison's "The Copper Crown," and from Elizabeth Scarborough's book, "Last Refuge," I love Chime Cincinnati. A question! If you are crafty, what's your personal art style? I'm not talking just about what art you like to look at, but what kind of art do you like creating? Do you have a "process" while you're creating beauty? I like pasting little bits of paper together to make pretty things for my scrapbook. This usually involves patterns, good scissors, acid-free adhesive, pretty acid-free paper, and archival ink pens (Sakura Pigma Micron pens are my favorites, they come in several sizes but I like 005, 01, and 002 best). Are there any Arcana Weenies that you MUST HAVE? Gosh, I have hard enough time keeping up with BPAL! So what say you? IS an "unexpected" visit/in-person witching OK? I wouldn't mind if they give me a heads-up so I can be sure to be here. September 19th What strange misc. items would you love to receive that you just haven't gotten for yourself? I have the hardest time thinking of things like this, I'm so sorry, Witch! I'll try to see if I can come up with something. How do you feel about franken polish? Are you okay with all chemicals, or would you prefer 3 free? Would you want glitter or holographic glitter? What colors would interest you? I really don't use nailpolish all that much; I answered this in the ?'aire. Dear witchee, how do you feel about lip balm? Favorite style (twist up tube, pot, tube with wand, etc.)? Favorite flavors? Flavors to avoid? Favorite brand? Do you need more right now or are you set? Are you one of those people who could never have enough lip balm even though you have a bowl on your dresser overflowing with them and 10 in your purse and an order for more on the way? I'm pretty much set for lip balm, thank you. Would you be interested in getting fountain pen inks or art supplies via JetPens and or DickBlick? (I know I have a wishlist on JetPens and just love using fountain pens in my artwork) ooooh! I'm getting re-interested in fountain pens! I used to have a nice one which my grandfather used (the kind with the lever to fill from a bottle) but it got misplaced during a move. I never got another true fountain pen, and this would be cool. For those interested in watercolors, how would you feel about getting a palette filled with paint from my watercolor tubes but not getting the paint tube itself? (kind of like this but without the covers for the compartments and bigger http://www.flickr.co.../in/photostream) I wish I were artistic enough for this, but I'm just really not. Words are more my medium. How do you feel about getting art supplies in general? (copic markers, watercolor, brushes, paint, sketchbooks etc.) I decorate my journals, but usually with snippets from magazines, ribbons, that kind of thing more than personal drawings, because I cannot draw. Even my stick figures aren't recognizable. How do you feel about Threadless tshirts? I don't wear tshirts. If you were turned loose in a basic drug store (CVS, Walgreens - a pharmacy with attached mini-mart, basically!) with a $20 bill, what would you pick up? I usually make a beeline for the school supplies: notebooks, crayons, pens, that kind of thing. I'm a sucker for school/office supplies. Darling Witchee, would you enjoy farmer's market pickled veggies (green beans, garlic, asparagus, etc) or fresh canned peaches or something of that nature? Oh yes! Do you prefer color or white photographs? Nature or abstract? nature, please, and I like color or black/white. would you be interested in something like this? https://lostcrates.com/how-it-works This seems really cool, but whoa - $38/month?!?! Amigurumi, yes or no? I'm not sure what this is - is it animé? I'm not much for animé. I have a question! What are some of your favorite paintings? (famous or undiscovered?) Feel free to link to examples! If you could have an image painted for you - sky is the limit - what would it be? Name your 3 favorite scents for candles Nag champa, nag champa, and nag champa. Name your 3 favorite types/flavors of tea Bengal Spice Chamomile Earl Grey September 18th Do you wear t-shirts? Are there particular things you like on them? Would you like one designed by your Witch? And, if you don't mind saying, what size t-shirt do you wear? I love t-shirts, but I don't wear them because they do not look good on me at all, and if they are large enough, they are always crew-neck type, which makes me feel choked. How do you feel about pumpkin scented things? Not perfume related, but soap, candles, etc.... No, thank you. Has anyone else heard of or does anyone else love Glamourkin? Don't know what it is. If you had an international witch, is there anything you would like from the UK? (Or Australia, Belgium, France any other country we have witches from. If my witch is international, I would love something indicative of where they live. Actually, this holds true for US witches as well. Dear witchee, if you answered 'Mac' to the Mac/PC question previously issued by another participant, please tell me what kind of computer you have, what peripherals you own (like the wireless trackpad, wireless vs/wired keyboard and mouse), and whether you're interested in Apple-related items (stickers, keychains, other things with the logo, etc). I have a MacBook Pro (17" black), and I wouldn't mind Apple swag. SOCK PREFERENCES? thin, light-weight cotton only, please. Would you like/wear a pair of these? http://www.ravelry.c...rary/yoga-socks If so, what color? I really don't see the point of socks which leave your toes bare, so no, thank you. Is there anyone here who likes toe socks? You know, those socks with a place for each toe? No, my big toe gets lonely. September 17th Are you looking for a certain kind of DVDs to spruce up your collection right now? I think this is covered in my questionnaire, but if you need more, dear Witch, let me know. Does anyone like postcards? Is anyone willing to be a Nacho witch for postcards? Mail of any kind is always good. And I'm willing to be a postcard Nacho Witch for any who ask! I live where Casey Jones, the engineer, has a museum in his honor, and only an hour away from Graceland. Anyone going to see any good concerts this fall? No. Do you like Star Trek? Original TV series, films, spinoff series, etc? Favorite characters? I've loved Star Trek since it first began broadcasting the year I was in the 6th grade. I took part in the massive write-in campaign to NBC protesting its imminent cancellation and shove to the side in favor of Laugh-In. Sulu was always my favorite! Witchee, would you like a framed photograph and of what? Swans! or Roses! September 16th Are you more prone to order out or cook at home? Would you be interested in cookbooks, kitchen utensils, and the like? If so, anything specific? Cook at home, and yes to all your questions! As to something specific, I know there's some things but right now my mind is blank. New question: How do you feel about maple syrup? Love the real thing, despise the imitations or what big companies try to pass of as maple syrup. How do people feel about little pocket shrines, maybe something inspirational/motivational to keep in their purses/backpacks/whatever? (Like these: http://www.art-shrin...cketshrines.htm) Love. These. Want. One. Do you like Star Wars? Original Trilogy? Prequels? Spin-offs? Favorite characters? It's ok, but I prefer Firefly, Doctor Who, and Star Trek. Do you like beef jerkey, I know some may be vegatarian, but where I live beef is a staple and beef jerkey abounds. If so do you it really thin, hard and crunchy or thicker and softer. (OK that borders on obscene)- We love jerky around here. Also do you like or racier ecards from time to time and do you need to be warned if something may be not safe to open at work. No warning needed, but if something is 'racy,' I'd rather be for a good joke or something, not just racy to be racy. Weird, I know. Doctor Who? Yay or nay? (please don't make me cry by saying nay) Love Doctor Who! I was introduced to the Doctor as Christopher Eccles, and I love David Tennant and now Matt Smith's incarnations. I'm only just now beginning to meet the earlier incarnations, but I jones mightily for a long Doctor-style scarf. I have a couple spare Doctor Who stickers. If my witchee is a fan, would they like a couple Doctor Who stickers in their package? Oh my yes! Anyone love Buffy/Angel? Seen all the shows and enjoyed them, but I'm not a 'lover,' per se. How would you feel about gummies? Like, gummy bears? Gummy werewolves? Gummy vampires? No gummies for me, please. The consistency squicks me out (in a way jelly beans will never do). How would you feel about a totally original Gela-skin for your laptop/iPod/phone? Stickers? Decals? I love Gela-skins, so yes! Since this is a Halloween round, what's your Creepy threshold? Are you a cartoon bats and smily pumpkins person or a skulls-and-bones the-dead-are-rising kind of person? Are your fairytales dark or Disney? I get nightmares all too easily, but by the same token I like dark fairy tales sometimes. *shrug* I really don't like gore movies, nor am I good with things popping out at me. And my imagination works overtime to scare me more than any movie could, but I don't like scary movies anyway. Are your ears pierced, Witchee? Do you have any other piercings? Would you like to receive any items of jewelry for these piercings? My ears are double-pierced, and as long as the earrings are pure precious metal (either gold, silver, platinum or at least surgical steel) send them on, yay. BUT...due to hand problems, I have a hard time with little thingies like post earrings and those little stopper things people wear on French hooks. I usually just wear either leverbacks or hoops. How do you all feel about Whoopie Pies? I'd rather have the original Moon Pie, frankly. Or cupcakes. September 15th interested in anything from Lush? No, thank you. Do you blog? Would you like a header for your blog, a layout, etc? I only write occasionally on LJ, so this wouldn't be something I really need. Would you be interested in a handmade bookmark? I love bookmarks! do you like chex puppy chow or muddie buddies (ingredients: semi-sweet chocolate chips, PB, vanilla extract, powdered sugar, chex cereal)? would you want to get some from your witch / nacho witch? Yes! (Forget anything you might read elsewhere about diets or something. Srsly. Forget. That.) How would you feel about receiving a Groupon deal for something in your local area? If there is anything you WOULDN'T like, mention that also. There really isn't anything in my area that Groupon works on, but thanks anyway. September 14th Can you sum yourself (whether it be personality, life's goals, ethics, whatever) in 10 words or less? I want to leave the world better for having lived. How about little bottles of booze? Ya wanna? What kind? Maybe kahlua, or Baily's Irish Cream. Not really a big drinker, but those are good every now and then. What are your views on fudge and brownies? (Also, if you live in a warm place, where the fudge might melt, that'd be helpful to know. Or, if you're diabetic and fudge is death, that'd be useful to know, too.) Oh my word, Mr. Stellans and I love fudge and brownies. But we are both Type II diabetics, so... oh, what the heck. We'll ration it out. YES. Please. Also, what about mochi? Love it, hate it, baffled by it? Baffled. I will have to google it... Anything from the update ya'll are liking? BPTP UPDATE Not really, once I missed out on Crypt King (pomegranate is one of my favorite notes.) Does anyone like kimchi? I have tried it, and just couldn't develop a taste for it. Would you be interested in a sample box(from somewhere like Birchbox or loosebutton)? You have to place a Lab and Trading Post order. Right fuckin' now. No spending limits. What do you buy? Lab: Antony, Old Scratch, Ranger, Rogue, Bow & Crown of Conquest, Crowley, Persephone; BPTP: one each of any locket I don't have yet. Paintbox Soapworks - anything you're interested in, in general or from the latest update? Beet It, Walk in the Woods, Sweet 100s are my favorites. Do you guys have any sports that you follow obsessively? How about favorite teams and/or athletes Not really. How do you feel about notebooks/journals/stationery? Anything you need or particularly like? I'm starting to get back to handwriting my journal rather than digitally keeping one. So blank books would be welcome! I like spiral bound best so they can lay flat while I write in them, and I sometimes like to 'redecorate' the covers. Does confetti/glitter make you angry or fill you with glee? I really dislike getting glitter/confetti in packages or letters because it's so hard to clean up and I have animals whom it may physically harm. Fabulous witches and witchees, perhaps you all could note of you've received MeiLin's goodies? Or if you want? I've received (and given!) MeiLin's writings! And while I am in awe of her skills, I'm not much for eroticism, though I feel it is a nice thing to have in the world for others' enjoyment. How do you feel about stuffed animals/plushies/general soft, cuddly things? If you like them, what kind of animals would you be interested in? No, thank you. I have 3 stuffed animal destruction machines residing here, and I hate cleaning up all that fluff. how interested would you be on somewhat personalized bottle cap labels? Like these that I did? This is such a lovely idea - but I do my own using the icons I enjoy making. When you're miserably sick (*sniffle, cough!*) what are the things that comfort you the most? A book, a snuggly, and a warm critter or 4 snuggled up to me. What constitutes ultimate luxury to you? (go crazy!) A self-replenishing bank account. What do you really NOT want? make-up, knick-knacks, or BPAL storage boxes. Don't use the first, don't want to pack for moving the second, and have enough of the third. September 13th How would you feel about kitchen towels and other similar household objects, if they are pretty or a souvenir? I have absolutely no objection to useful objects! How did you dress up for your last party or compulsory-formal-dress occasion? I wore this in black, with a diamond clip which belonged to my grandmother in the v-neck of the over-gown and her diamond earrings, and low black slingbacks. I enjoyed myself a lot, because this dress was so comfortable and fun to dance in! (This was at the last fundraiser for Madison County CASA, the event we call CASAblanca). Do you enjoy puzzles/riddles? (Cryptograms, Sudoku, Crossword, Jigsaw, etc) Not any more, really. Witchee, would you be interested in having a special tea cup/coffee mug/glass to drink out of? A very sweet former Witch (Scotchgrrl, Fall 2009) gave me a cup I am still using, one she painted herself, with a swan on one side and Icon Queen on the other. Shorter answer: yes. September 12th Would you like to receive e-books? And if so, in what format? I have a Kindle II (and no plans to upgrade as long as this one works and I can find stuff to put on it), and I always welcome new reads. If you have kids, would you be interested in getting things for them? And if so, what are they interested and what sizes are the wearing now? My children are grown with children of their own; in fact, my oldest grandchild started high school this year. All I have at home now are four-footed children. Would you be interested in a felted handbag? Do any of these styles appeal to you? http://tinyurl.com/3o2epzl (there's at least one guy-friendly style, too!) These are cute as they can be, but I use a Healthy Back Bag to keep my back from giving me problems. Plus it has dragonflies on it. Plus it has lots of inner pockets for stuff. I love having a place for everything. Are there are patterns, motifs, etc that you especially like? Stars and/or swans. Always. Witchee, would you be interested in having a special tea cup/coffee mug/glass to drink out of? As I said in the question about knick-knacks, maybe not this round so there's a bit less to pack and move. If you're a tea drinker, is there any specific tea you would like to receive, not just the kind/flavor but also the type/packing--i.e., tea bags, loose tea, compressed, etc? Loose is my preferred tea mode now, please. September 11th I am fond of the thrift. Do you mind lightly used goods? Please be specific! For instance, I'm a little squicked by used clothing, but I don't mind any other used goods (i.e. books, glassware, games, DVDs, whatever.) I'm with you in everything you said! Do you have an Etsy shop? Do you know of any Etsy shops that are Switch Witch friendly? I hope the SW player who keeps up with this will post the links! Would a gift or a postcard from Disneyland make you squee with delight or puke into your mail box? I actually boycott all things Disney for reasons which don't belong in this thread. what are your favorite types of Halloween candy? I actually like those cheap peanut butter kisses. Do you prefer soap or shower gel? Please give examples of your favorite scents or brands. I go into this in a bit of detail on my ?'aire. How do you like your chocolate? For example with nuts, mint, peanut butter, caramel? Yes. --Except to the mint. No mint. *shudder* Beads! Do you use them? Would you want some? What sorts of beads do you like? I'm not as able to make jewelry any more, so these would more than likely be wasted on me. Anyone here like caramels? Sea salted caramels?!?! Love. Them. Would you like a hand dyed or hand painted scarf or wrap or other item? If so, what colors/designs/fabrics do you like? Yes! Swans and stars would be my favored design, and non-itchy natural materials, please. This was a question before, but does anyone here like stones? Just pretty polished stones for use in whatever purposes? I love polished stones; in fact, I keep a nice wooden bowl of them just for stress relief. September 10th What #1 actor, director, author and/or musician are you obsessed with? I'm not really obsessed with anyone in that way. are you interested in anything from the Villainness Bad Apples update? Not this time. If you have a pet, would he/she/they like to receive a treat or a toy as a gift? Does your pet have any dietary restrictions or other preferences w.r.t. said treat? Oh my goodness, my dogs adore meat treats but I don't let them have anything from China. Two of my dogs are sensitive to grains, no I keep only meat treats for them (jerky, freeze-dried, etc.), and no rawhide. My cat loves catnip, and all kinds of toys. Caution: anything for the cat must also not be dangerous to the dogs, as Miller is always leaving his toys around and the dogs eat them. What are your top three "I want to try them but I think I'll never get to try them" (or, "I've tried them and I want moar moar moar, but I don't think I'll ever get any") scents/bath oils/sprays? 1. Looking Glass bath oil; 2. Holly King v6 3. LUES11 Is there a particular artist and piece that you would like a print of? If so, what is your max size that you could spare on your walls? I love Mucha (especially the Spring-Summer-Winter-Autumn, and work like them); I also like Klimt's Hygeia and The Kiss; and pretty much all of Susan Seddon-Boulet's goddess prints (I do already have Bastet, Isis, Diana, The High Priestess, and Lady of the Lake, though). If you are in to beauty and makeup related stuff, what kind of stuff do you like? What is your skintone and hair color? Are there any beauty products you've wanted to try but just never purchase? I'm really not much into beauty/makeup any more, though I will occasionally throw on some mascara and lipstick...very occasionally, however. Do you like coffee or tea? Would you be interested in trying some different types? I'm really cutting back on caffeine, though maybe a nice herbal blend would be nice. No mint, though. Are there any CDs/Albums you've been wanting but haven't bought yet? What format do you prefer? (i.e. mp3, actual cd, record, etc) I'd like to have Adele's CD, and I prefer mp3's personally since I put all my music on my iPod and can get much, much more in that format. Are you going away for any part of this round? Mr. Stellans' and my birthdays are the first week of October, and we were planning to go somehere but that is very much up in the air now. Other than that slight possibility, no. Would you like to receive a mix-CD from your Witch? I always like these! If your witch were going somewhere on a vacation during the round, would you want a little souvenir? Under regular circumstances, yes, but since I am going to need to get this house ready to sell and to pack for moving, not this time. Do you enjoy any outdoor activities? Do you have a favorite form of "exercise"? I am not good outdoors when it's hot, which is most of the time in this region. Any witchee's with a ravelry account have any favourited patterns that cost money that would be a welcome gift? no. Do you work/study at a desk and enjoy interesting or cute office supplies? I could really use an adjustable self-inking date-stamper. Witchee, are you a fan of musicals? If so, which ones? I love musicals! The last one I saw in person was Cats in Atlanta (and yes, we dressed up!), and the one before that was Phantom of the Opera. I like all sorts of musicals, old and new. September 9th Do you like to burn incense? If so, what are your favorite kinds...sticks? cones? resins? What are your favorite scents? I love incense, but it aggravates Mr. Stellans' allergies, so I stick to tarts for my atmosphere-scenting (nag champa is my favorite). Harry Potter - a fan? If so, what house are you? Huge fan, HYUGE. And I'm Ravenclaw, baby! (and it may be sacrilege, but I actually prefer the movie's change to blue and silver for the Ravenclaw house colors rather than the book's blue and bronze. I like silver best ALWAYS.) If you were to receive a gift card, what places would you like to get one from? Amazon! Is there a particular myth/folktale/legend/fairytale/godstory that you're drawn to? Silver Apples of the Moon, Golden Apples of the Sun - so you can imagine how thrilled I was at this year's Halloweenie Update! If you RP, tabletop, forum, or otherwise... Do you have any original characters you'd like to see art of? If so, please give information! Even if it's a link to a web page or a profile or picture! I don't. If you could see anything, what would it be? Can be a person, an event, a landmark or monument, an object, etc. And it doesn't have to be on this planet, or in this time period, or in this reality! I would dearly love to see the 7 Worlds of Keltia, especially the Throne World of Erinna. When you are having a really rough day, what do you like to do/have to make it a little brighter? Either share a smooch with my DH, or a cuddle with one or more 4-legged babies. What are your thoughts on comics? Any you like? Any you have been wanting to try? Favorite characters? I have a lot of favorite web comics, like xkcd, Simon's Cat, Questionable Content, Unshelved, and Hyperbole and a Half. I also like print comics, which I read online mostly now anyway: Bizarro, Mutts, Rhymes with Orange, Six Chix, Mother Goose & Grimm, Pardon My Planet, Sylvia, Pooch Cafe, Doonesbury, Non Sequitur, FoxTrot Classics, Pickles, Cul de Sac, Arlo and Janis, Over the Hedge, Pearls Before Swine, and Brewster Rockit (not a mis-spelling, trust me). Are you musical? Do you play an instrument, and if so, what? If not, what do you wish you could play or do? I took piano lessons when younger and still fumble around a little; I played the clarinet for 2 years in junior high and 4 years in high school, but don't miss it at all. I really wanted to play the drums but my parents said they couldn't afford the drum kit (and I didn't know the school provided everything except the sticks!) Does anyone garden? And if you do, what do you grow? If not, would a starter garden kit be something you'd be interested in? I love to grow herbs, but it has to be outside because there's no place in my current house which gets enough sunlight for growing them indoors. Every year I grow parsley, lavender, sage, basil, rosemary, oregano, and thyme. I also love to grow tomatoes: cherry or grape tomatoes are my favorite, and this year I tried Roma tomatoes as well, but think I'll stick with cherry or grape tomatoes next year. Do you decorate for Halloween? Is your decorating taste elegant, kitschy and fun, or scary? I don't really decorate for Halloween. (blasphemy, I know.) Witchee, do you have any symbols or totems that have special meaning for you? Moon symbols, my personal astrological signs (Libra Sun, Capricorn Moon, Taurus Ascendent), and stars are my favorite symbols. The swan is my personal 'totem.' Is anyone fond of programs like Adopt a Tree/Highway/Library/Manatee/Acre of Rainforest/etc?: I love programs like this, and am very active in them. September 8th From the Weenie Update....what are you most wanting to try? All of the Silver Apples of the Moon, Golden Apples of the Sun blends, but I only ordered decants for 3: Green Apple of Venus, Glittering Apple of the Stars, and Silver Apple of the Moon. Who's into nail polish? What colors/brands? I use Opi 25 Colorful Years on my toes, but that's about it. Is there a quote (or lyric or part of a poem) that really resonates with you or is your favorite? Rather cliché, but I've always loved Frost's "The Road Not Taken." Dream candle? Scent, color, type (tealight, votive, pillar, jar, etc.), throw... Nag Champa tarts! Do you like knitted goodies? If so, what would you like and what colors? I would dearly love a set of dark navy hat, scarf, and mitts. Or any of the three separately. Would you be interested in homemade edibles that are NOT sweets? Any specifics? Dried fruits of any kind are always welcome, and veggie chips would be most appreciated as well. What GC do you live in mortal terror of the lab discontinuing, but never get around to buying? Wolf's Heart, Dragon's Eye, Sin and Old Scratch. Yo, yarnies! Do you Ravelry? If so, who are you over thar? I have an account there (stellans) but I only joined so I could see pictures other yarnies post there. Social Media? I'm stellans everywhere except Twitter, where I'm 'stellanss' because my name was taken already. However, I'm not active on Twitter much any more because between BPAL.org, Facebook and LJ, Twitter was just too much. Do you have wishlists for non-BPAL e-tailers? And if so, could you provide a link or a list? I think I put all this on the questionnaire already, but my Witch has problems with the links or needs further input, s/he need only ask. Witchee, do you use a PC or a Mac? I'm a Mac user. Since the days of the Apple IIc, I've been a faithful Apple Inc. consumer. What is your favorite animal? I love my dogs and cat, so I'll say Dog and Cat. What are you going to be for Halloween? I'll be remembering my dearly departed. If you could have a piece of oil painting jewelry (pendant, pair of earrings, or ring) with absolutely anything painted on it, what would it be? (If you prefer wall art instead, same question as above.) I'm extremely partial to Libra insignia. Or stars. Or swans. How do you feel about nick-knacks? I generally have no problems with them, because some of my favorite memories are brought forth by seeing something or other, but since we're going to be moving shortly after the New Year (fingers crossed!) it's probably not a good idea to increase my collections right now. What traditions (family, holiday, or otherwise) are important to you? Family gatherings on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day are about it now that my children are grown and gone. Do you like going to the movies? There are only a few movies I find it necessary to see in the theater, and one of those story lines is finished (the Harry Potter one). Most of the time we can wait for either DVD or streaming. To be honest, the bedbug epidemic has me all squicked out about theaters. What are your favorite restaurants? A local favorite: The Flatiron Grill. Do you play any video games? no, I never got into them much. I do have Bejeweled on my iPhone, but I don't even play that much any more since getting the Kindle reader. Do you like any anime? Not really. Do you have an E-reader/iPad/something similar that you need a cover/case for? I have a Kindle II, but I have faux leather case for it already which is just fine. how much do you like jewelry? like, if you were to get a shit ton of it during the round, how excited would you be? I would be very excited, because I do love jewelry more than is good for me. How would you like to receive some of your Witch's favorite recipes, tailored to your likes/dietary restrictions? And specific wants? Love it! Do you need any boxes to store your smellies in? What would you store in said hypothetical box--imps, bottles, supplies, all of the above? I don't need any more boxes, thanks to the generosity of past witches! Muppets: yea or nay? Yay to watch, nay to own. Do you have an affinity for Calvin and Hobbes, Peanuts, The Far Side, and other comic strips? If so, which is your favorite? I love Calvin & Hobbes, and I think my children are clubbing together to get me that huge collection which has languished on my Amazon wish list for lo, these many years! Favorite Mythological Creature?: Dragons! Do you like hair things barrettes, headbands, flowers I wear my hair in a short easy-care bob, and don't really use hair things. Expanding on the hair question - does anyone like those flower clips for the hair that are big right now?? No, thanks.

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September 10, 2011

Forspecial Plate's Blog

Halloween breakdown, 2011...the sequel.

The update so nice, I have to break it down twice! I had so many wild cards and maybes I have to go over this again. This time I'll leave out the definite passes. Blood Moon 2011...."A Lunacy inspired by the magnificently morbid fantasies of Edgar Allan Poe: laudanum-stained linen scented by an ink-smeared tobacco musk and phantom bloodstains illuminated by monstrous moonlight". Since this is a totally different Blood Moon, doesn't seem much point to comparing it to the older ones. Actually, the description reminds me a lot of Male Nude, Arms Upstretched, which I already have. I am attracted to the laudanmu note because I really enjoy the sassafras of Laudanum, the GC scent. So........yeah, still undecided on this one. : / A Nocturnal Reverie...."Violet musk and oudh with black amber, ambergris, agarwood, black currant, dark musk, fig, and lavender incense". Looks promising, but could tip the scale over into sweet and fruity. Probable decant. Boo 2011....."Eerie billows of spun sugar, fluttering white cotton, and sheets of cream". I might try to track down a half decant or sniffie. I may have tried this at Moonarcana's house but I can't remember. Devil's Night 2011...."This is the scent of autumn night, fires in the distance, with a touch of boozy swoon, playful sugar and thuggish musk". Might like a decant just to compare to other 'vintages'. Elegy IX: The Autumnal....."Red maplewood, plum leaves, fir needle, wildflower honey, patchouli, hazelnut, and green cognac". This is the kind of scent that is promising but could go either way. I love picking out one or two scents to gamble on a full bottle, unsniffed, just to surprise myself. I'm really curious about this! Nothing But Death....."A dark purple river swelling with tears of rain, damp violets, and specks of bone thick with green scents that speak of mortality: black dried fruits, opopponax, moss, violet leaf and petal, tobacco absolute, saltwater accord, niaouli, and brushed sage". The combination of aquatic and other stuff makes me think of Eanach Dhuin, for some reason, even though they don't really share any notes. Well, I have that one already and never wear it. Still undecided, may have to try a decant. October 2011...."Dry, cold autumn wind. A rustle of red leaves, a touch of smoke and sap in the air". Maybe a decant? I love my old bottle, and I really just am curious if the new one is different or the same. Pumpkin Princess....."Bright, sweet pumpkin with vanilla fluff, guava, chocolate-dusted white amber, tiare, red currant, raw honey, and meringue". Well, I do love Pumpkin Queen, so I think I want a decant of the Princess. Samhain 2011...."Truly the scent of autumn itself -- damp woods, fir needle, and black patchouli with the gentlest touches of warm pumpkin, clove, nutmeg, allspice, sweet red apple and mullein". Possible bottle but I can wait on this one. The Halloweenies will be up for a while and this one isn't urgent, but I kind of want a bottle to go with my collection of Samhain bottles and decants. Sonnet D'Automne...."Tenebrous Love: a shivering white musk with vanilla-infused white cocoa, amber incense, and dead, dry leaves". Pretty sure this is a bottle for me, without trying first. Sounds really lovely. The Vampire Bride...."Icy skin touched by a perfume of violet leaf, white tea, olibanum, elemi, myrrh, wormwood, crypt dust, and saffron with a dribble of blood red musk". Kind of curious....maybe a decant....having trouble anticipating what this would smell like, but I like the description. The Black Apple Of Saturn...."Dried Arkansas black apple, opoponax, cypress, myrrh, tobacco absolute, quince, black musk, and galbanum". This is the apple scent that stands out to me, possible decant but it might get edged out. Just too much in one update and I can't try everything! The Changeling...."Blonde wood, linen swaddling, pumpkin rind, and bourbon vanilla". Too tantalizing to pass up. Probably a decant. Expressive Head...."Teakwood, patchouli, green pepper, clove, white cognac, vetiver, and champaca absolute". Possible decant.....undecided.....could be good but might not work for me. Wild card. Muse Of The Night...."A soft, resinous indigo musk with black currant, ylang ylang, Tunisian jasmine, opoponax, rose otto, benzoin, Tahitian vanilla bean, and opium tar". I'm in love with the painting, and so I want a decant. The Night Hag Visiting The Lapland Witches...."Black sandalwood, woodsmoke, Terebinth pine, blue cypress, styrax, frankincense, chamomile maroc, and nutmeg". Very curious, but it could be too strong or sharp. Makes me think of Montauk Project which I have and don't wear. Probable decant because it has huge potential. Nightmare...."Vanilla-soaked linen accord with lavender, opium poppy, Moroccan jasmine, golden amber, white honey, and blackened fruit gums". Very curious, very promising, probably a decant. Post-Mortem Laureatus...."White sandalwood and twining ivy". The thing I like about this, is that the will-call reviews so far are all over the place. It's like everyone smelled a different scent. And I like the notes so this is another probable decant. Sentimental Initiation...."Red and black musks with bamboo, myrrh, bitter clove, patchouli, vanilla orchid, and king mandarin". Another wild card but sounds promising. Undecided. The Triumph Of Death...."East Indian black patchouli, red sandalwood, dark musk, peru balsam, ambrette seed, vetiver, and ambergris accord". Again...not sure....maybe a decant. Sounds kind of 'been there done that', and I'm interested in some different things this time around. The Gorobble....."A scent redolent of the crusty exterior of burnt marshmallows". Interesting, possible decant but I'm more interested in the burnt part than the marshmallow part. Undecided but possible decant. The Seekim...."Cacao absolute, hay, black pepper, patchouli, and incense ash". Very, very interested. The description makes me think L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme, or Serge Lutens' Chergui, because of the cacao and hay. So, I'm excited that this could be an elegant unisex perfume. Probably a decant. The Ta-Ta...."Boiled leather, carnation blossom, coffee absolute, and tobacco". Could be a hidden gem....not much into leather scents but there is potential for this to work for me. Watching reviews for now.

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September 10, 2011

EmpressPixie's Circle Swap Haven

Autumn 2011: Switchin' Witchin'

September 19th What strange misc. items would you love to receive that you just haven't gotten for yourself?: If I knew, I'd tell you. Metal busks. They are so hard to find, if you live near a place that has them, I would love them. How do you feel about franken polish? Are you okay with all chemicals, or would you prefer 3 free? Would you want glitter or holographic glitter? What colors would interest you? Sounds like fun! Dear witchee, how do you feel about lip balm? Favorite style (twist up tube, pot, tube with wand, etc.)? Favorite flavors? Flavors to avoid? Favorite brand? Do you need more right now or are you set? Are you one of those people who could never have enough lip balm even though you have a bowl on your dresser overflowing with them and 10 in your purse and an order for more on the way? Tube or pot, no wand. I like 'em. Chai, vanilla, kind of classic things like that -- spicy or sweet. No favorite brand at the moment. Would you be interested in getting fountain pen inks or art supplies via JetPens and or DickBlick? (I know I have a wishlist on JetPens and just love using fountain pens in my artwork) I love nice pens. -For those interested in watercolors, how would you feel about getting a palette filled with paint from my watercolor tubes but not getting the paint tube itself? (kind of like this but without the covers for the compartments and bigger http://www.flickr.co.../in/photostream) No, that's okay. Never got the hang of watercolor. -How do you feel about getting art supplies in general? (copic markers, watercolor, brushes, paint, sketchbooks etc.) It would probably make me pretend I know what I'm doing and do some art. -How do you feel about Threadless tshirts? Some are fun. Some are silly. Some are annoyingly dumb. But I live in Chicago, so I've got the hometown advantage here. If you were turned loose in a basic drug store (CVS, Walgreens - a pharmacy with attached mini-mart, basically!) with a $20 bill, what would you pick up? Ice cream. Throwback soda. Darling Witchee, would you enjoy farmer's market pickled veggies (green beans, garlic, asparagus, etc) or fresh canned peaches or something of that nature? YES. YES. OMG YES. But I'm not sure how you'd mail that. but YES. Do you prefer color or white photographs? Nature or abstract? Up to you, really. I should post what I have on my walls somewhere -- an ornate mirror, the road curving on one of the busiest streets of Prague (devoid of all people because it was 5am). Um. I can't think of what else at the moment. would you be interested in something like this? https://lostcrates.com/how-it-works So I want to say yes, but honestly I think that's too much to spend on that kind of thing. Amigurumi, yes or no? Someone did an amigurumi adipose from Doctor Who last year or last SW and it was probably the cutest thing ever. I have a question! What are some of your favorite paintings? (famous or undiscovered?) Feel free to link to examples! Uh. Let me get back to you. (Let me know if you really need to know. I tend to like the bright colors and everything of Van Gogh. Um. I love Mucha with all my heart and soul. If you could have an image painted for you - sky is the limit - what would it be? I don't know. But it would have lots of colors. Name your 3 favorite scents for candles Vanilla, chai, pumpkin, sweet things and fall things since it is that time of year. Name your 3 favorite types/flavors of tea Earl Grey (and variations on it -- particularly with rose and lavender) Jasmine (milk tea with boba, but also just regular kind) Chai September 18th Do you wear t-shirts? Are there particular things you like on them? Would you like one designed by your Witch? And, if you don't mind saying, what size t-shirt do you wear? If you designed it, I would love it. I wear a large women and a medium all purpose. Otherwise, I really have enough. But seriously, you design it? I'll wear it. ALSO: If this is your thing, I've been wanting (and this is kind of silly) a t-shirt that says my forum name, like, going up the side, sideways or something. And looks cool. I would really like that. How do you feel about pumpkin scented things? Not perfume related, but soap, candles, etc.... Yes. Has anyone else heard of or does anyone else love Glamourkin? Those are cute. If you had an international witch, is there anything you would like from the UK? (Or Australia, Belgium, France any other country we have witches from. Well. If you can get Czech candy, and you get me a milk chocolate Studentska bar with fruit and nuts, I would probably love you for the rest of your natural life. And beyond. Dear witchee, if you answered 'Mac' to the Mac/PC question previously issued by another participant, please tell me what kind of computer you have, what peripherals you own (like the wireless trackpad, wireless vs/wired keyboard and mouse), and whether you're interested in Apple-related items (stickers, keychains, other things with the logo, etc). Well, I have a Mac, but I'm not a Mac fangirl by any means. Mine was actually the prize in a contest. SOCK PREFERENCES? Tall. And colorful. Or at least colored. I actually really love the Trading Post socks (but I have both of the pairs that I like from them). The O-Basics from Sock Dreams are awesome. Lioness got me hooked on those. Would you like/wear a pair of these? http://www.ravelry.c...rary/yoga-socks If so, what color? Dead link, but I like tall socks so if they are tall... Is there anyone here who likes toe socks? You know, those socks with a place for each toe? I used to, but not so much anymore. September 17th Are you looking for a certain kind of DVDs to spruce up your collection right now? No, I have the Netflix Instant and that does just fine for me. Does anyone like postcards? Is anyone willing to be a Nacho witch for postcards? I like them, but I don't collect them or anything. Anyone going to see any good concerts this fall? Nope. Sorry. Do you like Star Trek? Original TV series, films, spinoff series, etc? Favorite characters? Funny story. So, I love Star Wars and Doctor Who and Farscape and Stargate and all kinds of nerdy sci-fi. So my fiance was all "you really should watch Star Trek". Trusting him implicitly, I agreed. I did not make it past the first episode. (But I'm going to give it another try later, I understand the first episode with Q is just weird. Or something. But it seems like perhaps the first season was bad or something because every time I read a summary of the next ep, he's like "Well, that's a bad one to start with..." ) September 16th Are you more prone to order out or cook at home? Would you be interested in cookbooks, kitchen utensils, and the like? If so, anything specific? I cook at home a lot. So does my fiance. We big time do not need any kitchen devices (unless you have a supercute garlic press you'd like to send my way). We also have a wedding registry up on Amazon and if homegoods are your thing and you want to send them, you can check it out. Cookbooks, I would love. We're big into Cook's Illustrated (got the online subscription and a LOT of the books). Unless you are sending your own recipes that you love (which I would love to try out), we're probably set here. New question: How do you feel about maple syrup? YES. How do people feel about little pocket shrines, maybe something inspirational/motivational to keep in their purses/backpacks/whatever? (Like these: http://www.art-shrin...cketshrines.htm) Yes? No? Maybe? Some of them are really cute. Some are kind of Do you like Star Wars? Original Trilogy? Prequels? Spin-offs? Favorite characters? Yes. Yes. No. Not really. Don't like it that much. The only thing I feel kind of passionate about is the ever so cliched issue of Han shooting first. I think it says a lot about his character and changing it changes that. Do you like beef jerkey, I know some may be vegatarian, but where I live beef is a staple and beef jerkey abounds. If so do you it really thin, hard and crunchy or thicker and softer. (OK that borders on obscene)- Yes. But I don't love it. But I do like it. And I like it more than I ever manage to remember liking it. Also do you like or racier ecards from time to time and do you need to be warned if something may be not safe to open at work. That would be fun. And no, you don't have to worry. I'm in the midst of the job search. Doctor Who? Yay or nay? (please don't make me cry by saying nay) YAY! I have a couple spare Doctor Who stickers. If my witchee is a fan, would they like a couple Doctor Who stickers in their package? How is this even a question? YAY! Anyone love Buffy/Angel? I used to, but I'm less about that now. But a Buffy craft I did once is easily one of my favorites in terms of crafts I've done. How would you feel about gummies? Like, gummy bears? Gummy werewolves? Gummy vampires? I love gummies! Paranormal gummies would delight me. Utterly and completely. As long as they were paranormal shapes and not, like, oddly powered gummies. That would be weird. And terrifying. How would you feel about a totally original Gela-skin for your laptop/iPod/phone? Stickers? Decals? Sure, yes, that sounds like fun. Since this is a Halloween round, what's your Creepy threshold? Are you a cartoon bats and smily pumpkins person or a skulls-and-bones the-dead-are-rising kind of person? Are your fairytales dark or Disney? Dark fairytales. I'm less cutesy and more elegantly creepy. Think, portraits in the Haunted Mansion type thing. Are your ears pierced, Witchee? Do you have any other piercings? Would you like to receive any items of jewelry for these piercings? Yes. No. Sure. How do you all feel about Whoopie Pies? Tasty. We live near a bakery that does things like homemade Twinkies and Whoopie Pies. September 15th interested in anything from Lush? Sure, but I'm not a Lush devotee. Do you blog? Would you like a header for your blog, a layout, etc? I do sometimes. I'm so bad about it though. Still, that would be AWESOME and I would treasure it immensely. Would you be interested in a handmade bookmark? No. I'd rather have a small print or drawing or something. BPAListas have given me several bookmarks over the past year or so and I think I am at my threshold. do you like chex puppy chow or muddie buddies (ingredients: semi-sweet chocolate chips, PB, vanilla extract, powdered sugar, chex cereal)? would you want to get some from your witch / nacho witch? YES. How would you feel about receiving a Groupon deal for something in your local area? If there is anything you WOULDN'T like, mention that also. Sure. That would be fun. do you like real sugar skulls? Things with sugar skull designs? I am finding that I do. Who here adores meringue? That can get a bit sweet for me. Plus, I feel like I make so many. (We make custards a lot. That means extra egg whites. And that means.... meringues.) September 14th Can you sum yourself (whether it be personality, life's goals, ethics, whatever) in 10 words or less? No. (Kidding, yes: adventurous, creative, and curious. Also shy.) How about little bottles of booze? Ya wanna? What kind? I know I made an icon about this somewhere... What are your views on fudge and brownies? (Also, if you live in a warm place, where the fudge might melt, that'd be helpful to know. Or, if you're diabetic and fudge is death, that'd be useful to know, too.) Big yes on fudge. Meh on brownies. I make them on my own and honestly, I'm trying to eat better and all that jazz. Also, what about mochi? Love it, hate it, baffled by it? How would you mail that? Anything from the update ya'll are liking? BPTP UPDATE Tears of the Seraphim and really, most of the bath brew stuff would be fun to try. The hair gloss woud be nice to try. Nothing seasonal really called to me, though. Does anyone like kimchi? Fuck. Yes. And now you know I have a foul mouth. Would you be interested in a sample box(from somewhere like Birchbox or loosebutton)? Yes. Yes I would. I am not big on makeup and that kind of thing, but the idea sounds soooo much fun and I love surprise boxes. You have to place a Lab and Trading Post order. Right fuckin' now. No spending limits. What do you buy? Exotic Bazaar. Some t-shirts. 10 bottles of Eat Me. Elegba. Brimstone. Sprinklecakes. Snake oil to age. And maybe some more Eat Me. Oh and that Gingerbread Poppet room spray that they are TOTALLY GOING TO HAVE. ANY MOMENT. ANNNNNNNY MOMENT. COME ON! (That would actually be the best Yule ever for me -- I keep hoping they'll do it to. Actually, if they did like Naughty Gingerbread and had some of the Spanked spices in there, I'd seriously be in heaven.) Paintbox Soapworks - anything you're interested in, in general or from the latest update? Gold, Frank & Myrhh scrub! It wasn't available when I made my last order and I was all sadface about that. Do you guys have any sports that you follow obsessively? How about favorite teams and/or athletes Hahahaha. Hahahahahahahahahahaha. Hahahahahaahahahahahahahahaahaha. No. But if the Pens or the Steelers ever win their major tournaments again, I want to make a (short lived) Tumblr of the resulting chaos and riots in Pittsburgh and make it all about how the Hufflepuffs finally won the House Cup. (Same colors.) How do you feel about notebooks/journals/stationery? Anything you need or particularly like? I love it all! I don't neeeeeed more, but, um, I love it all! Does confetti/glitter make you angry or fill you with glee? I'm ambivalent. Fabulous witches and witchees, perhaps you all could note of you've received MeiLin's goodies? Or if you want? I have them all. How do you feel about stuffed animals/plushies/general soft, cuddly things? If you like them, what kind of animals would you be interested in? Yes. Whatever you make. how interested would you be on somewhat personalized bottle cap labels? Like these that I did? When you're miserably sick (*sniffle, cough!*) what are the things that comfort you the most? My fiance pampers me. What constitutes ultimate luxury to you? (go crazy!) Wine. A new book. A hot bath. Something lovely smelling in said bath. And no interruptions. What do you really NOT want? Okay, so I probably cannot say this honestly or bluntly enough: if you send me something, I'm going to be excited about it. You could send me, like, a porcupine with needles that if you touch them instantly induce migraines and I'd be going on and on about this cool torture device I got. That said, most sweets are not the best idea. My teeth are really sensitive so things that pull at them (caramel, gum) should probably be avoided (don't ask how much it pains me to say this -- I friggin' LOVE gum). And baked goods are something we makes LOTS of so they wouldn't be the same level of treat as something new and exciting. September 13th How would you feel about kitchen towels and other similar household objects, if they are pretty or a souvenir? Oh, yes. Did you see the awesome kitchen towels I have in my etsy favorites? I gave my fiance some with an anatomical heart diagram on them for V-day. We are very pro-these things. And the thing is, if we had too make but it was really cool, I'd just sew it up into a pillow. Bam! How did you dress up for your last party or compulsory-formal-dress occasion? I have attended three weddings and my own graduation this year and I wore this dress to all four occasions: http://heartbreakerfashion.com/dresses/beverly-dress/beverly-dress-rust-kd.html Do you enjoy puzzles/riddles? (Cryptograms, Sudoku, Crossword, Jigsaw, etc) Oh yes, very much so. Witchee, would you be interested in having a special tea cup/coffee mug/glass to drink out of? So, I said no on the main forum but I just realized something: actually, if you saw a special wine glass that would be amazing. I had one, but my old-housemates broke it. (It was my undergraduate senior dinner glass and I have very hard feelings over the fact that when they broke it I asked, "It wasn't my special one, right?" and they assured me it was not without bothering to actually check.) And special here can be, like, plastic and you drew on it with a paint pen. I'm not saying fine crystal. I'm saying special. September 12th Would you like to receive e-books? And if so, in what format? Readable on the Kindle. If you have kids, would you be interested in getting things for them? And if so, what are they interested and what sizes are the wearing now? No kids. Would you be interested in a felted handbag? Do any of these styles appeal to you? http://tinyurl.com/3o2epzl (there's at least one guy-friendly style, too!) I would significantly prefer shoulder straps and usually do the across the chest should strap. Are there are patterns, motifs, etc that you especially like? Victorian era patterns are usually a go for me. Also Mucha inspired stuff. (I'd try to spell Art New-v-oh, but I'd get it so wrong.) If you're a tea drinker, is there any specific tea you would like to receive, not just the kind/flavor but also the type/packing--i.e., tea bags, loose tea, compressed, etc? Loose or fancy bags will be most exciting to me. Not red or white. I like black (especially earl grey derivatives like princess grey, lady grey, etc) and green (especially jasmine). September 11th I am fond of the thrift. Do you mind lightly used goods? Please be specific! For instance, I'm a little squicked by used clothing, but I don't mind any other used goods (i.e. books, glassware, games, DVDs, whatever.) Shoes are kind of my used line. Well, shoes and underwear and socks, but I think underwear and socks are generally understood as not great for being used. Otherwise, sure! See something awesome at a garage sale or thrift store? Pick it up! Do you have an Etsy shop? Do you know of any Etsy shops that are Switch Witch friendly? No. Would a gift or a postcard from Disneyland make you squee with delight or puke into your mail box? Neither. And I'm sure they are ridiculously expensive, so while I LOVE mail, that is an area you might want to save on. what are your favorite types of Halloween candy? I do actually like good, fresh candy corn. And caramel apples. I know I said caramel was bad for me earlier, but, um, CARAMEL APPLES ARE GODS GIFT UNTO THIS EARTH. And who am I to deny that? Do you prefer soap or shower gel? Please give examples of your favorite scents or brands. At this point, all my soaps are either local or Villainess or Paintbox Soapworks or Savor. I love V and PS but they both tend to dry out my skin when it comes to soaps, so I usually go with Savor. I like Savor's bars and her whipped soap. How do you like your chocolate? For example with nuts, mint, peanut butter, caramel? Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Beads! Do you use them? Would you want some? What sorts of beads do you like? I like them and use them, but not enough to demand them. Anyone here like caramels? Sea salted caramels?!?! Now this is just painful. We LOVE sea salted caramels, but (see above), I realllllly shouldn't be eating caramel. Would you like a hand dyed or hand painted scarf or wrap or other item? If so, what colors/designs/fabrics do you like? Yes, lovely! This was a question before, but does anyone here like stones? Just pretty polished stones for use in whatever purposes? Sure. And another question; anyone like anything in particular from Think Geek? My Amazon wishlist has some stuff but I do tent to like TG. September 10th What #1 actor, director, author and/or musician are you obsessed with? None, really, atm. are you interested in anything from the Villainness Bad Apples update? Not really. I have never had a Villainess anything. I always get this close to ordering and then don't. Her scrubs are what I'm interested in, but in the end I KNOW I like Paintbox Soapworks, so I go back them. If you have a pet, would he/she/they like to receive a treat or a toy as a gift? Does your pet have any dietary restrictions or other preferences w.r.t. said treat? Our cat is fat. And undeserving of treats (he was being a hiss-ball earlier for no real reason, so I'm cranky at him. I'll feel bad about this later). What are your top three "I want to try them but I think I'll never get to try them" (or, "I've tried them and I want moar moar moar, but I don't think I'll ever get any") scents/bath oils/sprays? The C2E2 evil layer roomspray. I cannot remember what it was actually called, but I want to kick myself all the time because it was SO LOVELY and I didn't get it. Is there a particular artist and piece that you would like a print of? If so, what is your max size that you could spare on your walls? Etsy wishlist. If you are in to beauty and makeup related stuff, what kind of stuff do you like? What is your skintone and hair color? Are there any beauty products you've wanted to try but just never purchase? I don't really do that stuff, but I want to when I get married and I want to have some nice basics for going out at some point and, you know, if you absolutely love makeup and have expertise on what a beginner should use: I'm all ears. Red hair, blue eyes, pinkish-pale skin tone. (Very pale.) Do you like coffee or tea? Would you be interested in trying some different types? I like both and yes. Are there any CDs/Albums you've been wanting but haven't bought yet? What format do you prefer? (i.e. mp3, actual cd, record, etc) No. Are you going away for any part of this round? Probably and I'll do my best to let you know when it happens, but definitely there will always be someone to take in packages -- be it my fiance or his sister who housesits (and catsits) when we are gone. Would you like to receive a mix-CD from your Witch? Yes. If your witch were going somewhere on a vacation during the round, would you want a little souvenir? That sounds like fun. Do you enjoy any outdoor activities? Do you have a favorite form of "exercise"? Going to the farmers market, picking fruit at u-pick places. Um. Walking to the bar. (I don't actually go out very much and I'm starting to realize my answers are going to make me seem like a super drinker. I don't drink a ton, it's just on my mind because I over-indulged last night after buying my wedding dress.) Any witchee's with a ravelry account have any favourited patterns that cost money that would be a welcome gift? NO. I don't use it enough to remember what I've favorited and this could be a huge disaster. Do you work/study at a desk and enjoy interesting or cute office supplies? I love cute office suplies. Witchee, are you a fan of musicals? If so, which ones? Not a huge fan of any at the moment, but I enjoy them. Nothing Les Mis related though, please. I had a very bad experience with that once. (Which is actually a funny story, but the point stands...) September 9th Do you like to burn incense? If so, what are your favorite kinds...sticks? cones? resins? What are your favorite scents? Yes. Yes I do. I prefer cones or sticks at the moment. I've been working lately on mixing my own resins and ruffage to make incense, so any key tools (especially binders for making cones) would be super appreciated. The icky stuff in the charcoal brickettes that most people use for loose incense makes me feel a little bit off, even if I'm burning it in a well ventilated room. So. Yeah. - Harry Potter - a fan? If so, what house are you? Ravenclaw. You can see from the Pottermore thread that I was officially sorted into Ravenclaw. I also feel a strong affinity for Slytherin, but my nerdiness overtakes my ambition any day. - If you were to receive a gift card, what places would you like to get one from? Amazon, Sockdreams, I WISH there were general Etsy giftcards. That would be SO helpful. Amazon or Sockdreams mostly, I think. Or Paintbox Soapworks if you can work that out with her. Anywhere else I tend to go either doesn't do gift cards or you'd kind of need to be in the Chicago area to get them. Is there a particular myth/folktale/legend/fairytale/godstory that you're drawn to? Yes. Um. There are lots. But the most helpful thing for you, I think, is to know that I LOVE mythos and fairy tales and would love to read new ones or learn about new ones or see cool interpretations of old ones or whatever you feel up to. Also that I tend to like older versions of the various stories when it comes to fairy tales. When I can, I'll look for older-than-Grimm ones because it's just kind of cool to see how they've changed and to look and see what Grimm-era folks found appropriate vs inappropriate to write. Um, yes. Ravenclaw was probably completely accurate. If you RP, tabletop, forum, or otherwise... Do you have any original characters you'd like to see art of? If so, please give information! Even if it's a link to a web page or a profile or picture! No. If you could see anything, what would it be? Can be a person, an event, a landmark or monument, an object, etc. And it doesn't have to be on this planet, or in this time period, or in this reality! Jupiter. My fiance loves Jupiter and I don't have anything that I'm dying to see but I know he loves Jupiter. Actually, I might appreciate a good lightning storm from a rocking chair on the front porch. With a mug of tea on a slightly chilled night. When you are having a really rough day, what do you like to do/have to make it a little brighter? Ice cream. Tea. Perfume. Taking a walk. My fiance will often do things to cheer me up. Getting packages in the mail -- especially letters -- does a lot to cheer me. What are your thoughts on comics? Any you like? Any you have been wanting to try? Favorite characters? I like them. My fiance's ex-housemate/best friend just donated a drawer full to me to read. I like Fables a lot. I have Sandman-fancy-pants edition which I LOVE (and also Sandman regular edition and I've gone through several times and compare the artwork and whatnot). Anyway, the point is: I like them. I'd like exploring new ones. And other than Fables and Sandman and Transmetropolitan, I can't think of any off the top of my head that I have read. Are you musical? Do you play an instrument, and if so, what? If not, what do you wish you could play or do? No. I wish. I wish I could play an instrument well. Does anyone garden? And if you do, what do you grow? If not, would a starter garden kit be something you'd be interested in? No. I will in the spring if we're in the same place, but a starter kit in autumn would get lost and then forgotten. Or forgotten and then lost. Do you decorate for Halloween? Is your decorating taste elegant, kitschy and fun, or scary? We haven't in the past, but I really want to since we have this huge porch. I would say probably a mix of elegant and kitschy-fun. Scary is not really ever in my mix. Witchee, do you have any symbols or totems that have special meaning for you? Not really, no. Is anyone fond of programs like Adopt a Tree/Highway/Library/Manatee/Acre of Rainforest/etc?: No, but of those, I would view a library as the most important thing to adopt and defend. September 8th From the Weenie Update....what are you most wanting to try? The trading post update is going to kill me. I think an imp of Autumn Cider would be tempting. I'm blind-buying a bottle of Golden Apple of the Sun and the foodie forum onlies. Who's into nail polish? What colors/brands? So I was super, super into nail polish in middle and high school. Then in college, it just totally dropped off my radar. I'm recently getting back into it. So far I have London Butter (in their awesome dark green color -- British Racing green or whatever it is) & BPTP's Maiden (which is totally unusual for me, I'm not a pink kind of girl). I'm hoping for the Trading Post to update with new colors because I want their dark green and their dark blue (I actually have a really terrible "I'm waiting for the TP's dark blue, dark blue that is chippy as hell). I also want their bronze and also probably smokestack. I'm terrible about wanting these things. Is there a quote (or lyric or part of a poem) that really resonates with you or is your favorite? Dream candle? Scent, color, type (tealight, votive, pillar, jar, etc.), throw... I really like travel candles (they come in little tins) and candles that are about that size. My fiance loves tealights for the bedroom (not in a sexy way, but in a warm lighting while he writes kind of way). He's also used pillars in the past. Scent-wise, I do love autumn scents. I also like vanilla. I do not like fruity scents. At all. No in candles, no ma'am/sir. (Except pumpkin and apple, those don't count.) Do you like knitted goodies? If so, what would you like and what colors? YES. Whatever you are willing and able to make me. I do love hats and I do have a tragic lack of hats at the moment. And if you are one of those kitty - hat - making people, those are super cute. Color wise, dark green is always lovely. Or a super bright blue. Would you be interested in homemade edibles that are NOT sweets? Any specifics? Yes. No. In that order. What GC do you live in mortal terror of the lab discontinuing, but never get around to buying? I live in mortal terror of Eat Me getting the component ax, but I have a few bottles of it. I never get around to buying Elegba and would be totally sad if it got the ax. It's always in my cart lately and then I think "I don't really have the money, better get the LEs". Sigh. Yo, yarnies! Do you Ravelry? If so, who are you over thar? To be honest, not really. I'm EmpressPixie over there, but I don't really Ravelry. Social Media? LJ: copperpixie but I don't really use it. FB: my real name, but it is unlikely you'll be able to find me, you have to know a friend of mine is my current level of "hidden", I think. Twitter: EmpressPixie. Tumblr: I never used it much and don't really any more. Do you have wishlists for non-BPAL e-tailers? And if so, could you provide a link or a list? There should be links, but if not I'll work on getting those up again. Witchee, do you use a PC or a Mac? MacBookPro. What is your favorite animal? What are you going to be for Halloween? Okay, so this is brilliant. Last year I was mildly attractive Link (from Zelda). [Not sexy Link because I had a long skirt, so just mildly attractive.] This year, I'm using the corset from that (dark green) and the bridesmaid dress I never wore for a wedding I was super excited didn't happen that is all blues and greens in silk to be a water nymph. I'll do dramatic makeup and wear an aquatic BPAL and paint my toes and finger nails and it's going to be awesome. If you could have a piece of oil painting jewelry (pendant, pair of earrings, or ring) with absolutely anything painted on it, what would it be? (If you prefer wall art instead, same question as above.) What if instead, I tell you some things I like and some genres I like and say that I would love any of the above (jewelry or wall art) and you have a bigger reference for me in general and I'm not being super specific because that would be difficult. I like fantasy (fairies and dragons and goblins specially). But my fiance is far more supportive of my liking of Steampunk and not-so-steampunk-science-y things. Like, for St V Day this year, I gave him dishclothes with an anatomically correct heart diagram printed on them. And we both thought that was brilliant and lovely. This is where glancing at my Etsy favorites should be helpful, actually. How do you feel about nick-knacks? Yes. What traditions (family, holiday, or otherwise) are important to you? Our Christmas tradition is actually really important to me. We have a script that we follow every year. Also, my family's meet ups at my grandparent's house. Most of the important traditions to me are about family and friends meeting up and celebrating life together. Do you like going to the movies? Yes. What are your favorite restaurants? Angel Food Bakery (Chicago) Pamelas (Pittsburgh) Margies (Chicago) Wild Ginger (Seattle) Green Tea (Chicago) Do you play any video games? Sometimes. I like them, it's just a time issue. I'd rather be crafting, I guess, but I hate saying that because it sounds snobby or something and honestly, I do like video games. We have preodered Skyward Sword. Do you like any anime? Yes. It's a guilty pleasure, though. Do you have an E-reader/iPad/something similar that you need a cover/case for? Kindle. I have a cover, but if you wanted to make me one, I would use it instead. how much do you like jewelry? like, if you were to get a shit ton of it during the round, how excited would you be? The amount of jewelry I have now is kind of obscene. And the excitement I would have about that would be kind of obscene as well. How would you like to receive some of your Witch's favorite recipes, tailored to your likes/dietary restrictions? And specific wants? YES. And no. Do you need any boxes to store your smellies in? What would you store in said hypothetical box--imps, bottles, supplies, all of the above? Dear god, yes. All of the above. But especially imps. Muppets: yea or nay? Yay! Do you have an affinity for Calvin and Hobbes, Peanuts, The Far Side, and other comic strips? If so, which is your favorite? No. And sometimes I think I am the only person on earth to feel that way re: C&H. Favorite Mythological Creature?: I have no idea. It changes a lot. But if you pick a quirky goblin or fairy with a fun background story, you cannot go wrong. Do you like hair things barrettes, headbands, flowers Yes. Expanding on the hair question - does anyone like those flower clips for the hair that are big right now?? I've had them on my Etsy wishlist forever, but I don't like them enough to have ever bought them.

EmpressPixie

September 10, 2011

Miss Twilight's Blog

Switch Witch Q&A - Fall 2011 Round

September 8th From the Weenie Update....what are you most wanting to try? I've tried a bunch already at will call -- hoping there will be even more at this next will call in September. I actually think I'm most excited about the two Forum Only scents -- Sprinklecake and Halloween: Las Vegas. Who's into nail polish? What colors/brands? I'm not super into nail polish, but my TOES are always painted. My son just stole my Blood Countess BPTP polish, so I'd like some more of that. Is there a quote (or lyric or part of a poem) that really resonates with you or is your favorite? Yes -- many. But I can't think of anything right now except the funny ones like from Monty Python, The Tick, or Princess Bride. *facepalm* Dream candle? Scent, color, type (tealight, votive, pillar, jar, etc.), throw... I really love the Yankee halloween patchouli scented candle. And their other black candle that smells like men's cologne -- midsummer night or something. I actually make my own candles as well and have worked as a chandler for Sweet Spirit Candles. I used to sell PartyLite and have a METRIC ASSLOAD of 3 wicks, votives, tealights, etc. But I still wouldn't say no to more snobby candles. Because... flove. I even have the candle lamps that take utility candles. I am not picky about color, although I prefer them in my favorite decorating colors (black, white, grey, purple, blue, wine, etc.) I like a HUGE throw. I love pillar, jar, votive, three wick... I don't like scented tealights as much because I generally only use tealights for tart warmers and I don't want the smell of the tealight to compete with the smell of the tart. Do you like knitted goodies? If so, what would you like and what colors? Heck yeah! I love wrist warmers and long pointy shawlettes (especially like Hitchhiker or any of Martina's patterns. She is awesome with the really long shawls.) I like black, purple, blurple (blue-purple).. Would you be interested in homemade edibles that are NOT sweets? Any specifics? sure! pickles, jam, beef jerky... and sweets too. Maybe if I had more options for non-sweet edibles? My mind is a blank. What GC do you live in mortal terror of the lab discontinuing, but never get around to buying? The Velvets and pretty much anything on my wishlist, especially the TAL's, I could really use some TAL's right now. Yo, yarnies! Do you Ravelry? If so, who are you over thar? I answered this already in my initial submission, but I am misstwilight. I am a complete yarn snob hoar. Social Media? Pretty sure I answered this on my initial submission as well. twitter = mstwilighteyes, livejournal= miss_twilight Do you have wishlists for non-BPAL e-tailers? And if so, could you provide a link or a list? I included my wishlists on my initial submission (amazon, etsy, thinkgeek, etc.) and there are links in my signature as well (wishing & sw help, then click on sw help.) Witchee, do you use a PC or a Mac? I use a PC. I'm a unix geek but I also have windows 98, windows xp, windows vista, and windows 7. and an ipad. and an iphone. What is your favorite animal? I can only have ONE?! I love Friesian horses (and horses in general), bully breed dogs, ferrets, bats, rats, corvids... What are you going to be for Halloween? Like I think that far ahead? If you could have a piece of oil painting jewelry (pendant, pair of earrings, or ring) with absolutely anything painted on it, what would it be? (If you prefer wall art instead, same question as above.) I would know when I saw it... I have many examples of artwork that I admire on my etsy favorites list. I'm drawn towards dark gothy things and love celtic knots. Again with the corvids, ferrets, horses, bully breeds...and gargoyles! How do you feel about nick-knacks? meh. I have very limited space that is already completely filled with knick knacks and perfume bottles. What traditions (family, holiday, or otherwise) are important to you? All of my traditions are important to me! They help me keep track of the time of year if nothing else. In the fall I love to visit my favorite corn mazes, carve pumpkins, etc. Do you like going to the movies? Yes and no. I like to go on weeknights when no one else is around - I really am uncomfortable around a lot of other people and I get grumpy if someone is kicking my seat or blocking my view. or talking/crunching loudly. What are your favorite restaurants? My favorite large party restaurant is Buca di Beppo. I love various Indian, Thai, Ethiopian, and Mexican restaurants too. Do you play any video games? Sadly, yes. I have played Ultima Online for over 10 years, I love the Zelda games (started on Nintendo, last played Twilight Princess on the Wii). I have been known to play Guitar Hero occasionally. Do you like any anime? Yes, but I haven't watched anything new ... new being like the last 15 years. Do you have an E-reader/iPad/something similar that you need a cover/case for? I could use a case for my 1st gen ipad and I need some screen cling covers for my iphone. how much do you like jewelry? like, if you were to get a shit ton of it during the round, how excited would you be? It really depends on the jewelry. I have some jewelry in my etsy favorites. If it were from Stardust I would probably be pretty excited. I am NOT excited about dangly earrings, I only wear studs. How would you like to receive some of your Witch's favorite recipes, tailored to your likes/dietary restrictions? And specific wants? I *really* don't cook very much. I'd rather have something cooked and sent to me. Do you need any boxes to store your smellies in? What would you store in said hypothetical box--imps, bottles, supplies, all of the above? I would die for more 9 drawer Ikea FIRA boxes. Or 5 drawer. Or any of the FIRA models. Or heck, I could use some more tea boxes. I have a few small boxes on my etsy wish list. Muppets: yea or nay? Murdered muppets, yay! Do you have an affinity for Calvin and Hobbes, Peanuts, The Far Side, and other comic strips? If so, which is your favorite? I enjoy Calvin & Hobbes but I don't have any special affinity for any of them. Favorite Mythological Creature?: Hippocampus, Unicorn. Do you like hair things barrettes, headbands, flowers I have a few gothy hair things on my etsy wish list. I could probably use some more hard headbands with teeth. Expanding on the hair question - does anyone like those flower clips for the hair that are big right now?? Right now my head is almost shaved so I really don't need any hair clips. September 9th Do you like to burn incense? If so, what are your favorite kinds...sticks? cones? resins? What are your favorite scents? Yes! I would love to try more of the TAL incense; I have the Samhain: Sabbat incense. I can do loose/resins, cones, sticks, whatev. I might need some more self igniting charcoal and a bowl of sand though... I love all kinds. Patchouli, sandalwood, nag champa, nightspell, amber resins, all kinds of resins. - Harry Potter - a fan? If so, what house are you? Yes. And I'm pissed that Pottermore put me in HUFFLEPUFF. I wanted Ravenclaw or Griffindor. Pissed enough that I want to delete my account. *grumble stomp stomp gnash gnash* - If you were to receive a gift card, what places would you like to get one from? Amazon is always a winner. Couldn't complain about Villainess, Scent Addict, Soap Box Company, or many other stores either. Is there a particular myth/folktale/legend/fairytale/godstory that you're drawn to? ALL of them? I really enjoy reading the re-written fairy tales and I collect the colored fairy tale books. Oh, and I collect Arthurian fiction. If you RP, tabletop, forum, or otherwise... Do you have any original characters you'd like to see art of? If so, please give information! Even if it's a link to a web page or a profile or picture! I used to play a lot... some of my characters are now immortalized as test characters in GURPS Cyberpunk. I don't think I need any artwork of them. If you could see anything, what would it be? Can be a person, an event, a landmark or monument, an object, etc. And it doesn't have to be on this planet, or in this time period, or in this reality! Probably ancient Rome, Green, Egypt, and Britain. And Alexander the Great's horse. And lots of gargoyles on churches and structures in Europe. When you are having a really rough day, what do you like to do/have to make it a little brighter? I curl up on the couch with a book, tea, and my snuggly doggies. What are your thoughts on comics? Any you like? Any you have been wanting to try? Favorite characters? I really would like The Last Unicorn comic series as well as The Guild. And I'd love to have the hard cover graphic novel collections of Sandman. Are you musical? Do you play an instrument, and if so, what? If not, what do you wish you could play or do? I used to play flute and violin. I started on Guitar but never took actual lessons and then my son stole my guitar back. I've always wanted to be able to play the piano. Does anyone garden? And if you do, what do you grow? If not, would a starter garden kit be something you'd be interested in? I would love to have my garden back. At one time I had over 50 different types of roses (mostly purple and all fragrant) and 11 different types of lavender. I love herbs. I want to have a nice knot garden, shade garden, night garden, kitchen garden, rose garden, butterfly garden, and of course a vegetable garden. I have a bunch of "seed bomb" kits on my Etsy favorites. I think I need to get a bunch of wildflower seeds to sprinkle everywhere in the woods... we have a lot of full shade and partial sun areas. No full sun. And since I hope to get some more honeybees, I need a bee garden too. And something for the hummingbirds. Do you decorate for Halloween? Is your decorating taste elegant, kitschy and fun, or scary? I think my decorating is fun but my brother's (soon to be ex) wife always found it scary, so really I guess it depends on your religion and perspective. Witchee, do you have any symbols or totems that have special meaning for you? Ankh, Eye of Horus, corvid (totem), wolf (totem), horse (totem), horse celtic knot, raven knot, ferret knot. I love swirls. Again, you will see some of the symbols in my favorites on etsy. I am at least consistent. Is anyone fond of programs like Adopt a Tree/Highway/Library/Manatee/Acre of Rainforest/etc?: meh. Not really my cuppa. September 10th What #1 actor, director, author and/or musician are you obsessed with? I'm not really obsessed with anyone per se. I do like to look at cute actors such as Johnny Depp, Hugh Jackman, etc. I love Depeche Mode, especially Martin Gore. Lately I've been getting into Abney Park. Author wise, I love Robin Hobb, George R.R. Martin, Neil Gaiman, Terry Pratchett and many others. are you interested in anything from the Villainness Bad Apples update? I want them alllll in candle form. *sigh* If you have a pet, would he/she/they like to receive a treat or a toy as a gift? Does your pet have any dietary restrictions or other preferences w.r.t. said treat? My dogs are on a grain free diet so that is their only restriction. They have their own wishlist section on my Amazon list. What are your top three "I want to try them but I think I'll never get to try them" (or, "I've tried them and I want moar moar moar, but I don't think I'll ever get any") scents/bath oils/sprays? I missed out on all of the Bat's Day scents this year, so those are high on my list. Is there a particular artist and piece that you would like a print of? If so, what is your max size that you could spare on your walls? I have lots of prints on my etsy favs but I don't really have a lot of room to hang *anything* right now. If you are in to beauty and makeup related stuff, what kind of stuff do you like? What is your skintone and hair color? Are there any beauty products you've wanted to try but just never purchase? I'd love a GC for Prescriptives but otherwise, my skin is totally sensitive and I'd prefer to buy my own things (unless I have it linked to my Amazon wishlist in which case, feel free!) Exceptions would be things like your favorite long lasting eyeliner (pencil, creme, liquid) in black or dark purple, mascara, eye shadow, etc. Do you like coffee or tea? Would you be interested in trying some different types? I really prefer tea these days. I drink mostly black tea but I wouldn't say no to wonderfully flavored greens. Not a big fan of rooibos or white. I do like herbal teas to an extent but I dislike chamomile with a passion. Are there any CDs/Albums you've been wanting but haven't bought yet? What format do you prefer? (i.e. mp3, actual cd, record, etc) MP3 or actual CD. I'd love some Abney Park albums or any new albums by Electronic, The Cure, etc. I believe I have a CD section on my amazon wish list. Are you going away for any part of this round? Dunno yet. I'd LIKE to go to Disneyland for Halloween but since we had a bunch of emergencies this summer/fall already, I am teh broke. Would you like to receive a mix-CD from your Witch? I am pretty picky about my music but I have received some really nice mix cd's from BPAL folks, so I can't say NO. If your witch were going somewhere on a vacation during the round, would you want a little souvenir? Well, it depends on where they're going and what the souvenir is. Postcards? Sure! Trinkets? Not unless I specifically collect them, such as NMBC or Gargoyles. Or if they are something that I would absolutely love. Do you enjoy any outdoor activities? Do you have a favorite form of "exercise"? I go boating, quad and dirt bike riding, do agility with my dogs, huge fan of horseback riding, geocaching, hiking, etc. Wish I had a swimming pool because that and horseback riding are my fav exercise. Any witchee's with a ravelry account have any favourited patterns that cost money that would be a welcome gift? Oh yes they would be welcome. I have a lot of patterns in my queue that are "Wishlisted". Do you work/study at a desk and enjoy interesting or cute office supplies? I do have a job in cubicle land and I love cube toys! Witchee, are you a fan of musicals? If so, which ones? meh. Musical movies? Broadway shows? I like music from a few but I'm not an uber fan of any. Do you have an Etsy shop? Do you know of any Etsy shops that are Switch Witch friendly? My mom is setting up an Etsy shop right now - mostly spinning/knitting/crocheting friendly. Most etsy shops seem to be Switch Witch friendly, I've never had a problem with buying things for my Witchees. Would a gift or a postcard from Disneyland make you squee with delight or puke into your mail box? I would totally squeal if it was NMBC or PotC related! Oh! And the Haunted Mansion! Anything Gothy is cool. I'll pass on the Twilight Tower knick knacks though. I bought the Mad Hatter tea when I was there in May. I would love to try some of the other Disneyland tea or cocoa. And their candy bars were the CUTEST but I didn't buy any for myself. I'm a huge Eeyore fan too. I am fond of the thrift. Do you mind lightly used goods? Please be specific! As stated previously, I really like used books. I'm ok with antiques and things that can be thoroughly cleaned. I forgot to mention that I collect Starbucks Mugs, Starbucks Bearistas, and Neodymium glass, the latter being mostly depression era so found at second hand and antique stores. Not so hot about used clothes, shoes, undergarments, etc. September 11th what are your favorite types of Halloween candy? The Cadbury Mini import bags from World Market! As far as "grocery store" chocolate (which I am too snobby to eat except around halloween or easter, haha) I like Kit Kats, 100 Grand bars, the caramel covered apple pops, almond M&M's, Reese's peanut butter cups (although I prefer the Newman's peanut butter cups), etc. I can't think of anything else. I'd have to go walk through the candy section at Target. Do you prefer soap or shower gel? Please give examples of your favorite scents or brands. Shower gel, emulsifying sugar scrubs, and really oily salt or sugar scrubs. I love the scrubs from Arcana, Paintbox Soapworks, Villainess, and Haus of Gloi. I'm trying to do no-SLS but I haven't found any really exciting shower gels without it and I still have a ton of LUSH shower gels, although I am out of Tramp. as far as soap bars go, I do love soap bars -- BUT I am a soaper and I make my own.. and I have a closet that is so full of soap that the soap is going bad. Especially the LUSH soap. I just can't use it fast enough. So *please* do not send me soap, I am still trying to use my huge stash. I need to start giving it away!! How do you like your chocolate? For example with nuts, mint, peanut butter, caramel? Ohhh why must you ask this question now when I am feeling chocolate deprived?? My tastes go back and forth depending on stress and hormone levels. Chocolate bar wise: I love the "Naga" bar by Vosges Haut Chocolate, the "Hot Masala" bar from Dolfin (and their jasmine tea bar too, yum!), the peanut butter bar and the mint bar from Truffle Pig, the Cadbury Fruit & Nut bar, Crunch Bar, & Whirly bar (but it has to be the import -- not the fake Cadbury from Hersheys), the Seattle Chocolate Company "San Juan" bar or truffles (salted chocolate), anything from Cocoa Velvet but especially the rose caramels, Godiva's salted milk chocolate caramel bar, Milka milk chocolate bars, Rittersport milk or dark chocolate with whole hazelnut bars, Frango mints, the Honeycomb from Boehms (local), Fran's chocolate especially the salted caramels. That's all I can think of off the top of my head. I also really really love drinking chocolate and cocoa (mostly the snobby kind, like the Vosges Parisian but also the Salted Caramel hot cocoa from World Market and Ghiradelli double chocolate cocoa. And Scharfenberger sweetened cocoa.) I have a ton of chocolate bars, chocolate truffles, caramels, drinking chocolate, etc. on my etsy favorites and on my amazon wishlists. My favorites are really the smaller batch snobby stuff, especially small local places. I don't normally eat Hersheys or Sees unless I am desperate for chocolate and it's right in front of me or the only thing available. Frango, Cadbudy (imported only!), Milka, Ghiradelli, Godiva, and Lindt are bigger companies but I think they are ok to good quality and I will definitely eat those. I am not so found of Dagoba anymore since they were bought by Hersheys but sometimes I'll get one of the Dagoba Chai bars to see if the quality has gone back up (it hasn't yet.) Beads! Do you use them? Would you want some? What sorts of beads do you like? I don't really use beads. I have some yarn, beads, and crochet hook to make a scarf with but I am unmotivated about starting the project. Maybe someday I'll learn how to make jewelry and stitch markers after which I will want tons of skull and gargoyle beads. Anyone here like caramels? Sea salted caramels?!?!: FLOVE CARAMELS. Especially sea salt! As you will notice if you look at my etsy favorites. Anyone like anything in particular from Think Geek? Yep, I included my Think Geek wishlist on my sign up questions and it's also linked from my SW Help page. Would you like a hand dyed or hand painted scarf or wrap or other item? If so, what colors/designs/fabrics do you like? I would love a huge wrap or table covering/runner. I love black, purple, blue, wine, grey... designs? swirlies! celtic-y! As far as fabrics go, I love things that easy to wash (assuming table runner/covering) but I also love natural fibers (acrylic = ick!) so... cotton? I do actually hand wash a lot of things too, so other natural fibers are also great. Silk, cashmere, wool. Does anyone here like stones? Just pretty polished stones for use in whatever purposes? I do! And I love gemstones too. September 12th If you have kids, would you be interested in getting things for them? And if so, what are they interested and what sizes are the wearing now? My son is 21 and doesn't live with me. But he DOES love BPAL... he even has a scent locket. Would you like to receive e-books? And if so, in what format? Yes!! I have the kindle application on my iphone and ipad, but I also have ibooks. I can use .mobi and .pdf for sure. Would you be interested in a felted handbag? Do any of these styles appeal to you? http://tinyurl.com/3o2epzl (there's at least one guy-friendly style, too!) ooh! I love felted bags. My favorites are 1, 2, 4, 6, 9, 10, 11, 15 and ESPECIALLY 12!!! DOMUKIN!!! I have a huge book of patterns for crafting felted bags but it seems I prefer to have people make them for me. Are there are patterns, motifs, etc that you especially like? I love swirls - like Tim Burtonesque type swirls. Celtic knots. Witchee, would you be interested in having a special tea cup/coffee mug/glass to drink out of? Perhaps, rabbit, perhaps! I do collect Starbucks city mugs so I have like 500 coffee mugs. But occasionally I find other mugs that I MUST. HAVE. Like one with a bat on it from Fred Meyer -- had to have. And the "Mr. Tea" ones from Etsy? Again, must have. Would especially love a special glass to drink out of. If you're a tea drinker, is there any specific tea you would like to receive, not just the kind/flavor but also the type/packing--i.e., tea bags, loose tea, compressed, etc? Honestly, I am a bit of a tea snob. I would REALLY REALLY like OMG LOVE YOU FOREVER if you sent me some Butterscotch tea from Mariage Frères or tea from Dammann Frères. (see edibles section on Amazon wishlist.) I like loose tea but sometimes I use bags (although the tea snob in me screams "LOWER QUALITY! LOWER QUALITY!" Sometimes you just gotta drink tea from a tea bag -- and I like a lot of tea that comes in bags, so ... I have to shove my inner tea snob into the corner and tape her mouth shut a lot.) I really could use some more gold filters (see amazon wishlist) to steep tea. I do work for an extremely large coffee & tea company so I have access to a lot of tea, but nothing as tasty as Mariage and Dammann. I drink mostly black tea. I love flavored -- butterscotch, chocolate, anise (!!), cardamom. I have some wonderful chocolate chili from a friend in Germany. She also sent me some Anise and I LOVE IT TO DEATH. She's the evil enabler who originally sent me the Butterscotch Mariage that I would LOVE to get more of. I'm hoarding my small amount like crazy. I also love the Aveda tea, Egyptian Licorice Mint yogi tea (I'm totally out! It's on my amazon wish list!), and sometimes I get a hankering for coconut flavored black or green tea (but I'm totally stocked on those, thanks.) We have a really nice tea store or two in Seattle - sometimes The Tea Cup on Queen Anne has Dammann tea. Sadly, since I work graveyard, it is hard to get there during business hours. I also love rose flavored black tea, jasmine pearls, mint, lavender... I could use some more Good Earth tea too (the original flavor, not decaf.) September 13th How would you feel about kitchen towels and other similar household objects, if they are pretty or a souvenir? I'm all over kitchel towels! How did you dress up for your last party or compulsory-formal-dress occasion? I don't really do formal dress. Most of the parties I attend are either full blown fetish-goth wear (in which case I wear a leather corset, black skirt, leather boots) or very casual, in which case I wear BDU's or something. Do you enjoy puzzles/riddles? (Cryptograms, Sudoku, Crossword, Jigsaw, etc) Not especially. I play with some online or on my ipad/iphone but I'm good with what I've got. Can you sum yourself (whether it be personality, life's goals, ethics, whatever) in 10 words or less? Nope. It would take a lot more than 10 words! How about little bottles of booze? Ya wanna? What kind? Heck yeah! I am obsessed lately with Honey flavored things. And Vanilla flavored things. And I love Butterscotch schnapps & Irish cream (buttery nipples!!) What are your views on fudge and brownies? (Also, if you live in a warm place, where the fudge might melt, that'd be helpful to know. Or, if you're diabetic and fudge is death, that'd be useful to know, too.) YES PLEASE. But NO NUTS. I can't stand crunchy things in my fudge or brownies. Also, what about mochi? Love it, hate it, baffled by it? I can take it or leave it. Every once in a while I'll buy Mochi in the freezer section at our local Uwajimaya (usually red bean or green tea.) Does anyone like kimchi? Er.. I don't know! Can you believe I haven't tried it? Would you be interested in a sample box(from somewhere like Birchbox or loosebutton)? I have no idea what those are. Anything from the update ya'll are liking? You have to place a Lab and Trading Post order. Right fuckin' now. No spending limits. What do you buy? Sprinkle cake, Halloween: Las Vegas, more Samhain Incense, the Samhain Sabbat TAL oil, hair gloss (snake oil, honey, frankincense clove), the bath brews, and pretty much every single thing from the BPAL Halloweenies and BPTP. I'll have to go add to my wishlist when I have a free moment. Paintbox Soapworks - anything you're interested in, in general or from the latest update? I don't have anything from the latest update, I love sorbetto. Do you guys have any sports that you follow obsessively? How about favorite teams and/or athletes? Nope. NOt into sports. I am "forced" to follow Monster Truck Racing (I guess that's a motorsport) because my DBF drives "Captain USA" as a back up driver. I don't mind watching equestrian sports. How do you feel about notebooks/journals/stationery? Anything you need or particularly like? Don't really need. Does confetti/glitter make you angry or fill you with glee? In between. It doesn't make me angry, but I don't hug it to my chest and dance around with it either. I do like glittery makeup, hair gel/spray, etc. Would prefer not to be glitter bombed by loose glitter in packages. How do you feel about stuffed animals/plushies/general soft, cuddly things? If you like them, what kind of animals would you be interested in? I like weird and unusual ones or amigurumi. I have some plush monsters from Monster Nursery, an amigurumi pit bull that dixiehellcat made for me, assorted ferrets, bats, etc. I have one of those cute pink cthulhu's with the big eyes on my amazon wishlist. They sell them at Dark Delicacies -- I squeed when I saw them. how interested would you be on somewhat personalized bottle cap labels? Sure! Except I have about 1500 bottles so how would you choose which to label? When you're miserably sick (*sniffle, cough!*) what are the things that comfort you the most? Jamba Juice "Cold Buster" smoothies, Tea, books, fire, soup, sleep, sometimes movies, snuggly doggies, luxury socks (cashmere!), long hot baths with BPAL oil, blankie, fluffy pillows, and someone waiting on me hand and foot. OMG and the "Kiss my Face" brand "Cold & Flu Soothing Bath & Shower Gel" is the BOMB. I'd really like to try the BPAL Panacea blend ELIXIR XI: OOF too. I use GRR and BITCH a lot. What constitutes ultimate luxury to you? (go crazy!) Well, having my own private island, jets, helicopters, servants, servants for my servants, servants for my dogs, a stable full of friesians, and more money than I could spend in 10 lifetimes. Not having to wait line, excellent food, clean high thread count sheets, being pampered and spoiled. Having people be POLITE to you! (Seriously, customer service is dead.) Cashmere, Mead, Tawny port, high quality chocolate and truffles, really good cheese, etc. What do you really NOT want? Scarves and soap. Unless of course they are the best scarves in the world that were made by you in my yarn and color choices. Or the soap is my most favorite scent and was made by you. Or is Snake Oil soap. Or soap on my wishlist. Or made by Yewberry. interested in anything from Lush? I have a love and hate relationship with LUSH. I love a ton of their scents though, and would like to try some of their perfume. And I love their shower gel scents but dislike that they are SLS. I could use some more Ocean Salt and some more moisturizer since that didn't make me break out (I don't remember what kind, it's on my amazon wishlist under bath and beauty.) I love bath bombs and sugar scrubs - I haven't bought anything from Lush since last holiday season. Oh, I love the Silky Underwear powder too. And T for Toes. Would like to try the Vanilla powder. I'll add things to my Amazon wish list as I see them. FOR ALL THAT IS HOLY, PLEASE NO SOAP THOUGH. * I like beets in soup, such as borsht. I've never had them roasted, I might like them. I love other roasted veggies, especially carrots. I don't like beets steamed or boiled, or at least I didn't when I was a kid. (I used to try to hide them in my glass of milk.) But really, why do we bring up beets for every single switch witch round? Paintbox Soapworks still has the Beet It scent, just saying. I have it in Sorbetto in my shower RIGHT NOW. * I like the "petite" brussel sprouts from Safeway (safeway brand -- what is it called, president's choice?) - they are tiny and succulent and not bitter. I don't like really large tough bitter brussel sprouts. * I like anchovies in my caesar salad. Sometimes on pizza. And I love kippered snacks on crackers. * I like black licorice but the ikea salted fish shaped licorice is a little too much, kthx. I'm not really a huge licorice fan when it's the candy stuff filled with corn syrup but give me some anise flavored black tea and OM NOM NOM. anise caramel, anise fudge... In other words, please don't send twizzlers or anything with corn syrup as a main ingredient. I would be tempted to eat them but I really don't want corn syrup-y candy. * I am *not* a fan of marzipan. I will take most anything rose, lavender, jasmine, or cardamom flavored. I love the rose and jasmine pastilles! * I am not a fan of nuts in my chewey things, except for turtles and pralines and things that are *supposed* to have nuts. (ie, I don't like aplets and cotlets - those are like turkish delight, right? - because they have nuts in them. It could just be that I loathe and detest walnuts.) But keep the nuts out of my cookies and baked goods, kthx. * I like mushrooms. * I love olives, especially garlic stuffed olives and kalamatas. * I like goat cheese. And blue cheese. And cotswald. And gouda of all types. CHEESE, GROMIT! I especially love salad with fruit and cheese. Like apples, mandarin oranges, dried cranberries, strawberries, etc. with blue cheese, goat cheese, or whatever pairs properly with said fruit. And candied pecans. (I think I am hungry right now.) * I like raisins in oatmeal raisin cookies. I don't like them in cinnamon rolls. ptooie. I second the golden raisins; I use those in my broccoli salad. And OMG SO GOOD IN THE MORROCAN COOKING. And in indian food. * I like ginger. I like pickled ginger, fresh ginger, ginger chews. Nom! (Not so much the Ginger from Gilligan's Island, though.) * I like fresh mango! And dried mango but prefer to stay away from sulfites as mush as possible. Which sucks because I LOVE summer sausage, ham, beef jerky, bacon, etc. But where I can avoid sulfites, I do, and there is dried mango available without it. We used to get canned mango in Panama (my uncle was stationed there for a long time. I got to visit.) NOM NOM NOM. * salted caramels and chocolate = yes. But I am kind of a chocolate/caramel snob, I readily admit it. Please don't buy me a bug of kraft caramels. *makes face* hand made caramels are the nom! especially the ones without corn syrup. * Sugar Skulls -- I've never had a "real" sugar skull, but I don't think I would eat it. I would happily accept the Vosges chocolate "Sugar skulls" or the skull lollipops. * garlic - yes please. fresh, roasted, in goat cheese, in chocolate chip cookies, pickled, garlic garlic garlic. I miss the garlic festival that one of our italian restaurants used to have every fall. Garlic chocolate chip cookies, garlic cheesecake (goat cheese), roasted garlic, garlic oil on pasta, NOM NOM NOM. * pumpkin -- YES. Pumpkin chocolate chip cookies, pumpkin bread, pumpkin pie, pumpkin risotto (with oyster mushrooms!), baked pumpkin used as a shell for soup, pumpkin curry, gimme gimme. * spinach - yes! cooked, raw, baked in things, yes yes. I love it on pizza, in salads, in spanakopita, mmmm. * Not a meringue fan. * Cilantro is FTW. I would put cilantro on everything if I had it handy. I love it in sandwiches (raw), on pizza, in salsa, on mexican food, I use it when cooking anything that takes The Holy Trinity as a base (or mirepoix, soffritto, etc. depending on cuisine type.) I use it in broth. with corned beef & cabbage. indian food, thai food, rice. It's SO versatile!! * cupcakes are full of win. But I prefer spice, chocolate, lavender, etc. to plain vanilla/white. although I'll take vanilla buttercream frosting any day of the week over chocolate. I think the chocolate frosting is usually too heavy. Around here we have Cupcake Royale and Trophy Cupcakes that are my fav places, as well as Sugar Rush Baking Company. * Avocado - yes. especially mixed with cumin, red pepper, and garlic. Or with cilantro, onions, tomatoes, and lime juice. do you like chex puppy chow or muddie buddies (ingredients: semi-sweet chocolate chips, PB, vanilla extract, powdered sugar, chex cereal)? That sounds yummy! Would you be interested in a handmade bookmark? It depends on what it's made of. Flat paper or fabric? sure. The metal ones with beads? Not so much. I tend to just use a thick cardstock type paper bookmark most of the time. usually a postcard or something. Do you blog? Would you like a header for your blog, a layout, etc? No thanks. But my mom could use a banner for her etsy store. How would you feel about receiving a Groupon deal for something in your local area? If there is anything you WOULDN'T like, mention that also. Er, I usually buy whatever Groupons I want. Same with Restaurant.com -- when there is 90% off sale I get the GC's for all of the restaurants that I like. My suggested would be to just make a SOOPER SEKRIT switch witch e-mail address (gmail is free!) and send me questions about a particular item and I can say yea or nay. Are you more prone to order out or cook at home? Would you be interested in cookbooks, kitchen utensils, and the like? If so, anything specific? I usually order out. I do make the dogs their own raw diet so I could use more measuring cups and measuring spoons. I am also on Team Mead and Team Honey. Seriously, I am down to about 3 bottles of mead. ACK! Thank goodness my mom brought me another gallon of honey in August, I was running out. I go through honey like woah. I would never say no to honey. This includes honey scented perfumes!! I haz a sad that all of my honeybees moved out of my cottonwood tree but I have my own hive now and we will hopefully get our apiary going someday. I have a full beekeepers suit and other necessities. I just need to order some bees. I would love to try a new variety of mead and honey! I haven't ever had Avovado Honey and I love trying unusual ones. Does anyone like postcards? Is anyone willing to be a Nacho witch for postcards? Yep. I put on the Stalking/Services spreadsheet that I'd be happy to be a postcard minion. I love receiving post cards too. How do people feel about little pocket shrines, maybe something inspirational/motivational to keep in their purses/backpacks/whatever? That falls into the range of knick-knacks for me. I don't carry around a lot of stuff and don't want to carry around a lot of stuff. I already have enough with my ipad, knitting, lip balm, etc. However, again, if it were completely customized for me with gargoyles, purple, grey, stripes, NMBC or whatever, I would probably squee like a little girl over it. So YMMV. How do you feel about maple syrup? Yes! I don't like fake-y syrup like Aunt Jemina or whatever it is that people use. I only use real maple syrup. (and I don't shop in large grocery stores, I stick to co-ops and small natural ones most of the time, so I am really behind on normal grocery store food.) Do you like Star Wars? Original Trilogy? Prequels? Spin-offs? Favorite characters? I am old enough that I can say I watched them all when they were new in theatres. I would watch them again, and I have. Many times. But I am really not the hugest fan of Star Wars OR Star Trek but I don't hate them either. I have a question, mainly general, and not witching related, but I have a few things that I do every Switch Witch round, would you find that boring and unoriginal? It's not like the entire package is the same all the time, but there are a few things that I try to include in every SW package I've done. It's not boring and unoriginal. It's TRADITION! (Wait, wait, he always waves at the gate.) Doctor Who? Yay or nay? (please don't make me cry by saying nay) I'm watching it on Netflix right now! (starting with the ninth Doctor.) I get bored at work and watch a lot of Netflix. If my witchee is a fan, would they like a couple Doctor Who stickers in their package? Sure! And someone mentioned Game of Thrones! Yes yes! Do you like beef jerkey, I know some may be vegatarian, but where I live beef is a staple and beef jerkey abounds. Flove beef jerky but not pepper. Regular, teriyaki, brown sugar, go for it. If it's encrusted in pepper? Not so much. Also do you like or racier ecards from time to time and do you need to be warned if something may be not safe to open at work? I do actually do most of my updating and stuff at work, so if there is nudity I should probably be warned. Team Tofu? yes. I usually prefer to get tofu over meat at mongolian places and love tofu in my soup at thai places. I'm not vegetarian now but I was one for many years. I'm open to lots of tofu things. Anyone love Buffy/Angel? me me me. Wedon fan here. Firefly, yes! Witchee: How would you feel about gummies? Like, gummy bears? Gummy werewolves? Gummy vampires? Most gummies are full of corn syrup, so that is a no no no. Witchee: How would you feel about a totally original Gela-skin for your laptop/iPod/phone? Stickers? Decals? There is a TIPPR deal right now for skinit.com that I am seriously contemplating purchasing ($15 for $30 worth) because I want NMBC, PotC, and Alice skins for my laptop, ipad, and iphone. I haven't ever looked at Gela skin because Skinit already has the perfect ones. There are, like everything else in the world that I want, on my amazon wishlist. I'm a virgo. I organize. Anything I see that I want? I use the universal wishlist button and stick it on my Amazon wishlist. Seriously. And the wishlist is all broken down into categories. Since this is a Halloween round, what's your Creepy threshold? Are you a cartoon bats and smily pumpkins person or a skulls-and-bones the-dead-are-rising kind of person? Are your fairytales dark or Disney? Please no pumpkins. I am not a fan of orange. And I don't really like cutesy ghosts but I'll take anything raven, bat, or skull related, cutesy or not. I collect gargoyles and display gargoyles & skulls all year long; our boat is named The Jolly Roger complete with accompanying graphics. The DBF is named Roger and is incredibly positive and upbeat, so really it just fits. I love decorating with gravestones too. And I have skull cookie jars, salt & pepper shakers, skeleton hand salad tongs, silverware shaped like bones, etc. ALL YEAR. I collect NMBC stuffs and when I was at Disneyland I *really* wanted the Nightshade jar. Maybe I'll pick it up when I go back to California this October. My fairy tales are both dark and disney. Maleficent! How can you go wrong with black, purple, and dragons? I have Maleficent MAC makeup stuff. Are your ears pierced, Witchee? Do you have any other piercings? Would you like to receive any items of jewelry for these piercings? Yes, I have double piercings in my ear lobes (I had more up to the top of my ear but I let them all close.) And my tongue is pierced. I'd kind of like to do my nipples again but the first time they never healed and it was a pita always cleaning the crusties off and adjusting my jewelry 500x a day (I'm sure people thought I was just playing with myself.) I wouldn't say no to another tongue barbell since I only have one that is plain surgical steel. I have a TON of cool body piercing wishes on my Amazon wishlist, sizes included. Other than that, I only do studs in my ears so please no dangly earrings of any sort (unless they are on my wishlist specifically.) How do you all feel about Whoopie Pies? meh. Are you looking for a certain kind of DVDs to spruce up your collection right now? I am always looking for my fav movies on DVD. I have a huge amazon DVD wishlist and I don't mind getting burned dvds. Anyone going to see any good concerts this fall? I have never seen Duran Duran (GASP, I know since I loved them growing up) and my BFF is giving me two tickets for next Friday! woo! Wonderland tea I purchased some of the Wonderland Mad Tea Party blend when I was at Disney in May. I'd love to try some of the other Disney tea blends, but I'll be (hopefully) going back in the last full week of October so if I don't receive any before then, I'll probably buy some for myself. Now... if my Witch could somehow hook me up with a reservation to Club 33 (HA HA HA! I KNOW! But I saw some people mention in the Disney thread that their company has a membership... so it can't hurt to ask. I'd like to see how they've changed from 20 years ago when I was last there!) or hook me up with some discounted 1 day passes to Disney and Universal, that would ROCK. I can get slightly discounted passes from "perkspot" but it's really not that great of a discount. oh WITCHEE (not that i have you yet) would you be interested in something like this? https://lostcrates.com/how-it-works Er, no. Thanks. how do you feel about lip balm? Love it! Favorite style (twist up tube, pot, tube with wand, etc.)? - I prefer the regular size tubes. I hate the little tiny tubes that Haunt has. Oval or round are both ok. No tins please. Favorite flavors? - In the Better Botanicals I like the Rose Mint, Ginger, or Cardamom. Otherwise I generally like honey, rose, chai, vanilla, jasmine, and I can deal with mint. Lime might be fun. Flavors to avoid? - Chocolate in general. Not a huge fan of orange, grape, cherry, strawberry, or most fruit when it comes to B&B scents. Favorite brand? - Lately my favorite brands are Bunny Butt Apothecary (in my etsy wishlist) and I would LOVE some of the Better Botanicals Lip Balm, which I have linked in my Amazon Bath & Body wishlist. Better Botanicals is one of my FAVORITE EVER but my co-op no longer carries it. I can deal with Burt's Bees honey lip balm. I have a bunch of tubes from "The Morbid the Merrier" on my etsy favorites as well; they used to have the tiny tubes but it looks like they have regular ones now. I'd like Haunt if they didn't have the tiny tubes. I haven't tried Haus of Gloi balm but I was eyeing their Rose flavor. I'm also really interested in trying the vanilla rose cacao lip balm from Flying Bird Botanicals (favorited on etsy) along with their drinking cacao. Brands to avoid? - I *just* bought some Starborn Alchemy balm and it is grainy. Ick. I hate grainy lip balm. It's also on the "Too slick" side for me; I like buttery over oily. I also DO NOT LIKE "my lip stuff" - again, they are too slick & oily with not enough solid butters or beeswax or something. Do you need more right now or are you set? - yes I need more! Are you one of those people who could never have enough lip balm even though you have a bowl on your dresser overflowing with them and 10 in your purse and an order for more on the way? - I usually order a bunch and then order more when I'm on the last tube. But I don't think I could have enough unless by some chance it didn't have any preservatives and the oil went bad. Would you be interested in getting fountain pen inks or art supplies via JetPens and or DickBlick? - No thanks How do you feel about getting art supplies in general? - Not interested unless by "art supplies" you are including yarn or knitting supplies. How do you feel about Threadless tshirts? - No thanks. If I were to let you loose with $20 in a drug store (CVS, Walgreens, etc - basically a pharmacy with an attached mini-mart), what would you get? - I rarely set foot in such places since I generally get things in bulk at Costco or shop at Co-ops. If I do stop by it's usually because I NEED cough drops or cold medicine, feminine products (although I usually make the boy go buy them for me, srsly!), anti-perspirant,a card for someone, or something that might be on sale such as Fair Scone mix or Pike Place Market tea. (Our Bartells always has interesting food things on sale. My favorite is the Pacific Creamy Tomato Soup that comes in a box.) If someone wants a particular kind of halloween or christmas candy then I tend to go in to a drug store. Or, duh, if I need a prescription of some sort. The last time I went into a drug store it was to purchase an eyeglasses screwdriver because my frakkin fairly freaking expensive sunglass screws keep unthreading. I need to put some super glue on them and screw them in with that. Most of the drug stores around here don't have B&B products that the co-ops have. Or high end chocolate. Although Bartells does carry the Seattle Chocolate Company stuff, and their San Juan bars/truffles are pretty good. Darling Witchee, would you enjoy farmer's market pickled veggies (green beans, garlic, asparagus, etc) or fresh canned peaches or something of that nature? Dill pickles and garlic! Yum! Although from experience, things like this are really heavy and hard to mail so I would understand if I don't get any. I love honey from markets too. And rose or lavender jelly! The West Seattle Farmer's market has spiced blackberry wine -- I keep wanting to go get (another) bottle but it's soooo hard to get to West Seattle by 11am on Sunday. Do you prefer color or white photographs? Nature or abstract? As a framed photo? I probably prefer black/white. I have a bunch favorited on etsy if you want to look. But again, I don't really have room for artwork right now. I wish I could put a bunch up -- it would be things like gravestones, gargoyles, crows, skeletal winter trees, etc. I may be going to the Chiles & Frijoles Festival this weekend. I'm not really sure what all I'll find (doesn't that sound promising), but I'm guessing lots of chiles and pinto beans and related things. Interested? Er. If they have the sweethots type chilies, yes! Amigurumi, yes or no? YES... as you can tell by my Ravelry Queue & favorites, assuming you have stalked me that far. What are some of your favorite paintings? (famous or undiscovered?) Feel free to link to examples! How about favorite prints? Omar Rayyan's "The Favorite" Jasmin Becket-Griffith's prints, especially the Notre Dame fairy/gargoyles such as The Secret of Notre Dame. I wish that Phantomwise still had her black/white tarot series in the etsy shop because I have always coveted The Lovers. There are some awesome etsy artists who do Pit Bull stuff to benefit rescue, such as this one. I've always liked Michael Parkes' Gargoyles. I was lucky enough to see the Van Gogh exhibit at the Smithsonian when I was visiting some friends in DC in 1999 or thereabouts - my favorites were Starry Night over the Rhone and Skull of a Skeleton with Burning Cigarette. Starry Night is nice too but isn't my favorite; I do like the swirls and colors but I wouldn't really want a print of it. I have a cool framed print from winning a contest at PhotoWOW. Here's Jake modeling with it, since it is of him! I'm sure there are more but that is just what I can think of now. If you could have an image painted for you - sky is the limit - what would it be? Hm. Hard to say. I love all sorts of things. Maybe my dogs looking at gargoyle-y with bat wings. This is my one of my favorite photos of Jake and Lela from a Bev Sparks photoshoot (www.dogphotography.com.) I've been considering ordering a much larger print of it (I only have a small photo.) Would you like any ecotools makeup brushes? I'm pretty set right now for makeup brushes. Do you like Legos? Especially mini-fig key chains, Lego block keychains, small Lego sets, etc? Nope. Three Favorite Kinds of Tea: Pretty sure this has been asked and answered already, but THIS WEEK it is: 1. Mariage Freres BUTTERSCOTCH black tea. 2. Aveda "The Tea" 3. Anise flavored black tea. (If we're talking about bubble tea, I prefer the Honey Milk Tea. Or Lavender. Or Jasmine. Or Rose. I like tapioca pearls.) Three Favorite Scents of Candles THIS WEEK. 1. Witches Brew from Yankee 2. Spiced Vanilla from Colonial Candles of Cape Cod (aka PartyLite) 3. Patchouli. (See #1.) what would you do if you found a $50 bill on the ground and a nagging voice in the back of your mind told you that you HAD to spend it on BPAL or else face Death. Also, say they had free shipping (LOL) so don't factor that in. What would you get? And spend it all! Or as close to $50 as you can get. Sprinklecakes and Halloween: Las Vegas. Maybe an imp or two of the new GC's. Thai & Ethiopian. I like Pad Thai just fine but my favorite noodle dish is Phat Si Io (also, Pad See Ew or Pad Si Ew) -- I freaking love the huge soft hand shaved noodles that most (good) places use. I also flove (vegetarian) ethiopian food. My favorite place ever is a little hole in the wall in Denver - they had the BEST ethiopian coffe and coffee ritual. I had a favorite place in Dallas too, I can only remember the name because it seems to be super common for Ethiopian places -- Queen of Sheba. (The Queen of Sheba in Seattle is not a place I will go again. ptooie.) So what say you? IS an "unexpected" visit/in-person witching OK? I would say no. Sometimes it's hard for me to get myself into a frame of mind in which I am able to be social with other people. And my house sucks, I don't really ever want anyone to see it unless I have lots of time to clean first. It takes me a long time to let my walls down enough to be comfortable with someone unless they get me drunk, in which case all bets are off. (Or if I have a security blanket, sometimes in human form, with me.) I guess I am sometimes really good at pretending that I don't have social anxiety but... I do. Usually Will Call is a safe bet if you want to meet me, although I am not usually being social, I am usually being a minion and fetching things. Although if you wanted to meet AFTER the round at Knows Perfume or for coffee or drinks, that would be cool. Especially if I could drag my boyfriend or other people along to ease my anxiety. Is there something that you wish you could do, but you keep putting it off? Of course! Go back to school is one. Skydiving. Dancing. Exercising!! Traveling. Knitting ALL the things. Cleaning. Painting the upstairs and getting new carpet. Putting away or getting rid of all of the things in the house that we don't want that belonged to R's dad. Unpacking the shed with all of MY belongings and getting them put away in the house, especially my books, bookshelves, and gargoyles. Planting a knot garden. Getting more roses. Fixing the yard so the soil would be good enough for herbs/roses. Acquiring a horse again. More quad riding. Getting my motorcycle endorsement. Learning to play piano and/or guitar. Winning the lottery. Being more social. Going to Farmers Markets. Painting my BPAL boxes or having someone paint them for me. I could go on and on and on. All I really do is work, sleep, work, sleep, watch netflix, occasionally knit, read, and sometimes go out on weekends when I'm not sleeping or reading. Put your current mp3player (I am the anti-apple, so no ipod ), winamp playlist, what have you, on shuffle, list the first 10 songs: How about the LAST 10 songs from my iphone shuffle? (ok, 11 because I can't count and went back too far.) 1. Snow Patrol, Chasing Cars 2. Duran Duran, The Chauffeur 3. David Bowie, China Girl 4. Crowded House, Chocolate Cake 5. Coldplay, Clocks 6. The Art of Noise, Close (to the Edit) 7. The Cure, Close to Me 8. Tears for Fears, Closest Thing to Heaven 9. Kate Bush, Cloudbusting 10. Depeche Mode, Comatose 11. The Crystal Method, Coming' Back Do you have any interest in rocks? Not like, polished colorful stones.. but like... rocks. With geologic significance! I like druzy quartz type rocks... geodes... sometimes I pick up cool rocks. I like gemstones, polished or not. But just like a hunk of basalt? er. not unless it had some personal meaning. If your witch were to knit you a scarf/shawl/cowl, which would you prefer, and what features would you want? Would you prefer something light and drape-y or thick and warm? What kind of colors would you prefer? Do you have any fiber allergies or preferences? I like super elongated scarf shawls. Like Hitchhiker or Trillian! I think most of Martina's patterns are elongated. I prefer purple, black, blue, blurple. I am allergic to acrylic. I prefer merino, merino cashmere, merino silk, etc. I am a total yarn snob. (Ignore the non-snobby yarns on there from Michaels or Jo-Anns, most of those were gifts or things I'll use for people who don't mind non-snobby yarn.) AND DANG IT. THIS ENTRY IS FULL!! I HAD TO MAKE A SECOND ENTRY!!

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September 10, 2011

girasol's Blog

SW Q&A - Halloweenie Round 2011

WISHLIST LINKIES Etsy Amazon (zey are up to date) Does anyone else like collector Barbies? Not especially. Barbie creeps me out a little. What small everyday items would you like, that you keep forgetting to get? Plastic lids for pet food cans. Sexy, huh? Tarot I have a super cute deck given to me by my former witch millicurie! I still don't really know how to use it though... must learn. Tell me about something you like, and why you like it. Music on vinyl. I collect Motown, big band, swing, jazz and Elvis on vinyl. There's just something about the rich quality of the sound that I love, and it makes me feel, briefly, like I live in (what I perceive to be) a more interesting time. I also recently bought a gramophone and some of the old shellac 78s. I like old things. If you're the MMU type of Witchee, what Geek Chic Cosmetics tickle your fancy? The Rocky Horror Picture Show stuff all looks awesome! Would any witchees be interested inQuinn Popcorn? I love popcorn, but I prefer cooking it the old fashioned way that microwaving it. Who likes silly items from Archie McPhee??? This kind of stuff is funny, but I tend to buy it and then have clutter up my house. I do like the moonshine water bottle though, and the pickle band-aids are hilarious. Nocturne Alchemy's NAlloween Pt. 2 update is live here! (And for a few days, last month's update too.) What do you want? I haven't tried their oils. What are you drooling over from the Sock Dreams Halloween stuff? I like the bat attack ones! I was too distracted by the Alice in Wonderland collection to pay much attention though. Luck charms? I'm not really superstitious. I do like little trinkets that remind me of people though, not for luck but just because it's nice to have a little piece of somebody you love with you. Does anyone want anything from... here...? The stuff looks yummy, but they mentioned being prooooudly made right here in the good ol' USofA so many times that I'm fairly certain they're racist douchebags. For those of you that like candles, do you like stuff from Yankee Candle? And if you had to choose, tarts or candles? I use both. I've been given a couple of Yankee Candle things in the past, they seem good. Would you be interested in getting a custom necklace from here? Some of their stuff is nice, some is a bit too fussy for my tastes. Is there a movie you want so badly that you don’t own now? Any of the ones on my Amazon wishlist would make me Is there a song on Itunes that you haven’t downloaded yet? I either download them as soon as I think of it, or forget entirely. Is there a rare book you’ve always wanted? Oh, sure. Witch, if you have any first edition Hemingways cluttering up the place that you'd like to get rid of, I will take them off your hands. I'm nice like that. Is there anything you want to buy yourself but have been too embarrassed (R rated or pg)? Nothing comes to mind. Have you seen the Lush holiday update? Do you like the look of anything from there? I haven't seen the update, but Lush is always pretty good. On the pricey side, though. if you were my witchee, would you want some of my hot nuts my candied nuts my nuts covered in butter and brown sugar candied walnuts? Hell yeah, I want your nuts! Is there anything you either didn't like or had never heard of that you're now curious to try thanks to the discussion in this thread? I think there's plenty that fits into that category! Reveal? I will reveal. I hope my witch will, because I would like to know who to thank. But if s/he doesn't want to for whatever reason, I understand. Would you be interested in the #occupywallstreet scent? I may have already bought it Do Paintbox Soapworks' Goat's Milk Hand and Body Creams sound like something you'd like to try? Yes, they sound good! Witchee, would you like anything from this particular Haunt update? I like Haunt, but from what I could see the update sold out super quick so this question's probably moot now. Who's interested in Halloween: Montreal? It sounds nice, but I'm not desperate for it. You get a package in the mail containing 3 things you have really wanted more than anything else you've mentioned so far in this thread. (they are all reasonably priced of course! ~$20 or less apiece). What are they? Maybe some of the things on my Etsy list? I really love the hot air balloon cards. And there's a couple of things I think are awesome (like the vintage tomato shaped teapot and the apothecary bottles) that won't ship here. But that's probably because they weigh a ton and would cost lots to ship here, I guess :/ Umm. Somebody else mentioned stitch markers (for knitting) in cute animal shapes, which sound awesome and I've never seen them here. Also, I love stuff like old maps, coloured illustration plates from old books, stuff like that you sometimes see in junk stores or garage sales. how do you feel about hemp? jewelry, soap, etc? I haven't tried a lot of hemp stuff, but I like The Body Shop's hemp hand cream. And I love Banshee Beat and I think that has a strong hemp component. So I'm hemp positive, I guess. Is there a magazine that you DON'T read because you can't find it near you, but wish you could? I can't think of anything. Describe your sense of humour. I did the quiz thing and I came out as 'The Wit'. I like that caustic sort of British humour, but I also laugh at really dumb things a lot. If you've ever seen the French movie Tais Tois, it's total slapstick and just silly really, but I about killed myself laughing the first time I saw it. And I used to love Scrubs before it got too ridiculous. Do you like reusable grocery bags? If so, do you like the kind that fold up (ie Chico Bags?) Yes, and yes. I'm about to make an order from Sephora (nothing off of my wishlist, witch, so don't worry about that). Is there anything for you that you would like to accompany my order, if you're my witchee? Oh holy hell, I love Sephora and I wish we had them here. Or even that they shipped international. When Mr g. and I were in the US about three years ago, I dropped six hundred bucks at Sephora in one visit (I know that's obscene, but I saved up specially, and it probably cost me less that half what it would have to buy the same stuff in Australia). So, in short, I'm a fan. What kind of purse do you prefer? Leather, cloth? over the shoulder or crossbody, or something that can do either? Do you like bold bright prints with fun things, or monochrome, solid colours? I prefer shoulder bags, one or two colour only. Unless it's a tote or shopping bag, in which case whatever colours. julep maven monthly boxes: Undecided. Your favorite restaurant or type of food to eat out. Would you use a restaurant.com voucher? Groupon? No thank you. Like commercial socks? All your sockses are belong to me. What kind of bear is best? Paddington Bear. Is anyone interested in reading The Night Circus? It sounds pretty good from the blurb on Amazon, so sure! Hershey's Pumpkin Spice kisses? I don't know? Are they good? They sound good, but then a lot of people went 'ew, no way', so I'm confused. I have a not-so-secret love for The Broship of the Rings. Are there any prints from her store you'd like? They're cute but since I'm not really into LOTR it doesn't call to me. Who here likes Stephanie Pui-Min Law's artwork? Objectively it's pretty and all, but it's really not my style. Do you drink wine? I do, occasionally. I prefer reds. Is it just me who is nervous at revealing herself to her witchee, and finding out who her witch is?! I'm not reeeeally nervous about revealing, because if my witchee doesn't like me she'll probably be too nice to say so anyway Plus, she may already know who I am because I pulled a totally dumbass move in the first week that, in all probability, gave away my identity. I'm excited to find out who YOU are, witch, because I have no idea at all. You are super sneakeh. Witches, did you lament NOT getting one of the condom case/imp cases that got released with the courtesan series??? They were nice, but I have a triple dagger one that I like so it's all good. I recently saw candy corn in non-candy corn flavors like CHOCOLATE and CARAMEL APPLE. It's not a fancy brand, I just saw it in the drugstore, but who here would like something like that? I tried candy corn once, it was blerk. But I didn't try the brand that y'all are saying is the good kind. JONES SODA CO has LE soda packs for The Guild, Buffy, D&D, So Cute, etc. Would you be interested in these, Witchee? I don't think I need to consume more sugar. It'sBanned Books Week! Are there any books on the list you'd be interested in checking out? Nickel and Dimed sounds interesting. I have just been enlightened to THESE. Are these flavors relevant to your interests? I do like the sound of some of the flavours. What is something people are always surprised to learn about you? I have an amazing memory for ridiculous things, that tends to freak people out. So who else watched Babylon 5? Nope. If you had to decide what your stripper name was, what would it be? The pet/street method would make me Fish Second, which isn't exactly alluring. So I will be Titzi Normus, please. Sooooo Witchees, have you ever taken that particular personality test? If so, are you an Analytical, a Driver, an Expressive or an Amiable? And the survey says... expressive Is anyone else afraid of or creepy out by dummies/puppets/Muppets/etc? Other things you're squicked/freaked by that's best left by the wayside? Muppets, I love. Dummies, yeah, they're a little creepy - especially the ones with the stare-y eyes that move. Puppets I like, especially the puppet. what level of contact were you hoping for? I said I was fine with anything from almost ninja to high contact. No complaints from me, witch Your favorite restaurant or type of food to eat out. Would you use a restaurant.com voucher? Groupon? Favourite local place is the Indian joint down the road (their onion bhaji is the bomb), but not bothered about Groupons. Are there any local museums/attractions you keep never getting around to going to? Oh feck feck feck! Tutankhamun exhibit at the Melbourne Museum! Keep forgetting, must go before it leaves *facepalm* Is there any kind of international candy you love or would like to try? There's nothing I'm desperate for, but always happy to try a local delicacy. What is something totally random (yes, that thing that just popped into your head) that hasn't been covered by any previous questions Paddington Bear. I love him. Is there any cheesy/non-cheesy Canadian stuff you'd be interested in? What is cheesy Canadian? Hockey paraphernalia? Mountie costume? A chocolate moose? I don't know enough about Canadian stuff to make an informed request here. I like Canadians a lot though, they are an affable bunch in my experience. If you were to go here and create your very own chocolate bar, what might it have in it? I'm happy with just plain old chocolate and hazelnut. Why mess with perfection Is there anything you're wanting from LPMP? I don't know what LPMP is and I don't need to know *clamps hands over ears* say you stumbled into Camp Half Blood (or whatever the Roman camp ends up being named <bounces in anticipation>), which god claims you? I stumbled into the what now and got claimed by huh? Stuff you've been meaning to do: Proper wardrobe clean out. Oh god, just the thought of it makes my brain hurt. Would you be interested in regional jams, jellies, or other preserves? Yes! Do you have any bedtime rituals? Is there any particular product you have to apply or a certain shirt you wear or an act you perform to get you in the "bedtime" mood? Nothing special. Cleanse and moisturise, brush teeth, tuck the pooches into their dog beds, set alarm, schlafentimes. Are you interested in today's/any recent Tee Fury shirts? See Threadless (about 400 questions ago). Princess Bride? Yay or nay? So much yay. What's your favorite classic fairytale, witches Of the mainstream ones, I like Snow White and Rose Red. In the more obscure realm, I like Cap o' Rushes, which has a Cinderella-ish vibe but is far more awesome. how do you feel about ethical animal fiber, i.e. wool and the like? I'm fine with it. In fact, I'm an enthusiastic fan. What about little wee creatures for your desk or mantel? No thank you. Look down. What are you wearing, right now? Bare feet, bootcut jeans, this Threadless tee over a grey long sleeved tee, and the pretty sparkly pendant Carwoman gave me last SW round. Kerchiefs? I quite like it. I have been known to wear headscarves anyway (upon which, Mr g. affects an entirely unconvincing Russian peasant woman accent and says something like, "Ay! Life ees so hard!" and thinks he's hilarious. It's this thing we do.) It's the weekend, and you find yourself without a single chore or responsibility for a few hours. Right this very moment, what's the one thing you would do if you could do anything? Go back to bed and read my new Bill Bryson book all day. Is there anything you'd like from the Mütter Museum Store? The conjoined gingerbread men cookie cutter is awesome, and I like the Charlie Ribs keychain, the Xray magnets and the I Heart Guts plush heart. I just noticed that Cocoa Pink has 5 ml Perfume Atomizers. Yay or nay? Scents you would like? Scents you would NOT like? Probably not. what's your favorite kind of pizza? The proper Italian kind! Light crust, really good homemade Napoli sauce, torn fresh baby basil and buffalo mozzarella, with maybe a little rocket (arugula) and shaved parmesan sprinkled on top. who are your style/fashion icons? post pics if you want! [Posted in thread] Are there any food items you're craving/aren't able to find around your area? Nothing in particular. If you're interested in a handmade pouch/cover for an item you have (phones, tablets, books, keys, kettles...), what would your ideal pouch/cover have? Design, material, additional functionality/features like pockets or lights or secret hidey-holes? I don't have anything techy needing a cover, but a knitting project bag would be awesome. Would you like a photo collage based around your interests/favorite colors/favorite themes? That sounds kind of cool. If you're crafty, are you interested in spoonfeather? And if so, what things there delight your eyes? Oooh, yes! I love this and this and this this this and I could go on but probably shouldn't. Colors! What are your favorite colors and what colors do you not like? Pictures and links, people! Deep red, royal purple and sunshiney orangey-yellow are all my favourites. I also love chocolate brown. And spearmint green. And deep blues. And neutrals. And raspberry. And black. And white. And misty grey. It would probably just be easier to tell you the colours I don't much like, which are maroon, burnt orange, mustard yellow, mission brown and olive green (though I like it on olives). What is your favorite word? Hullaballoo! What are the feelings on arm warmers? Color, style, texture, length? Love them! I like them in soft jersey fabric, neutral colours. Do you like tarts? tealights? jar candles? votives? Yes! What's your favorite flavor? Sour, sweet, bitter, salty? All of them. So, are there any online gaming witchees who covet purchasable in-game items or other gamer-y stuff? (yup, geek question) Nope. Anyone doing anything cool for Mabon (or the start of fall, if you aren't pagan? Well it's actually Spring equinox here, but no, nothing special. What is your favorite coffee blend at Starbucks? If you don't have one, what is your favorite roast of coffee? I seldom drink coffee, and (sorry) I particularly dislike Starbucks. They do something weird with the way they roast the beans, I don't like the taste. Cthulhu: yay or nay? *waves tentacles enthusiastically* Is there something that you wish you could do, but you keep putting it off? Trip to Germany with teh husband. April, we're hoping... Put your current mp3player (I am the anti-apple, so no ipod ), winamp playlist, what have you, on shuffle, list the first 10 songs: Heavy Metal Drummer Wilco Somebody That I Used to Know Gotye Feat. Kimbra What the Water Gave Me Florence and the Machine Beg Your Pardon Josh Pyke She's Losing It Belle and Sebastian Our Perfect Disease The Wombats No Excuses Alice in Chains Seven Nation Army The White Stripes Itchin' on a Photograph Grouplove Canadian Railroad Trilogy Gordon Lightfoot Witchee, have you made (or are you planning to make) any Lab or Trading post orders soon? And if you did (or plan to), you should share what you're getting Yes... I plan to get some of the Klimt salons, maybe a couple of 'weenies, the current forum-onlys and a Grendel or Lucha scent or two from the Lab. Let me know if you would rather I didn't! Do you have any interest in rocks? Not like, polished colorful stones.. but like... rocks. With geologic significance! I do find them interesting, but more in a 'hey, rocks are cool' sense than an 'I want to fill my house with geological specimens' sense. If your witch were to knit you a scarf/shawl/cowl, which would you prefer, and what features would you want? Would you prefer something light and drape-y or thick and warm? What kind of colors would you prefer? Do you have any fiber allergies or preferences? A big chunky cowl would be awesome! If you have a pet, could you please post a photo of it? I really need to see what your pet, if you have one, looks like. [Posted in thread.] Do you like/own/wear/want fairy wings or something of the like? They're cute, not sure what I'd do with them though. How do you feel about terrariums? Not into them. Glass tanks are for fishies! What's your favorite horror movie? I don't like horror movies. If your witch was the practical type and wanted to include one or more of your everyday essentials, what would those include? I'm talking about the bath products, lotions, face lotions, teas, food, etc that you really use every day. Any kind of organic haircare would be great, and my everyday skincare is Natural Logic (from Etsy) - the fruit enzyme cleansing gel and the botanical toner in particular. Jane Austen .. Yay or Nay? Yay I put up quotes I love in my office and studio to get me going, They range from goofy to sarcastic to inspirational... Are you interested in a hand painted quote? Do you have one in mind, or a topic in mind? That would be cool. I would like "I must go down to the seas again, to the lonely sea and the sky". I love the first line of that poem and it makes sense to me, because I always feel calmer and recharged after being by the ocean. And oddly, the more grey and empty and stormy it is, the better I like it. Do you like period or period-styled paraphernalia? Stuff like postcards, notecards, jewelry, office supplies, what-have-you? Absolutely. I like Victorian stuff, and I love fifties styling (I know these do not go together in any way, and I'm okay with it). If you like manga, comics, and/or graphic novels, what is it about them that you like, in general? The story, the art/style, etc? I'm not really into them. If you could choose a Smack, what would it have in it? Let's go with Vanilla Bean, Candy Floss, Spice Trade and Honey Nut. if you could have a salon scent made, based on any artwork(s) what would it be? Plum Trees in Flower at Eragny Camille Pissarro This is actually not at all representative of most of the artwork I like, but it is representative of the kind of artwork I'd like to smell. Are you scientifically curious and/or process-oriented? Would you like a project-type gift that allowed you do do something like make soap from scratch, take and (nontoxic-ly) develop photographs using a pinhole camera, use plant dyes on yarn or fabric, etc.? This would be so much fun. I love learning to do new things! What's 'your' song/your theme song? I can't really pick a theme song as such, but just at the moment The Decemberists' June Hymn is my go-to song for when I need a pick me up. Regardless of whatever else is going on, by the end of that song I always feel more serene. What would be your superpower? I would like to be able to read minds. It would make life so much easier sometimes. Witchee, would you like a gently used BPAL tshirt? Sure. Do you like homemade snack mixes? I know Puppy Chow was mentioned in a previous question, but what about healthier and more natural type snacks like granola or trail mix? You can put a lot of delicious and fun things into trail mix, yeah? If you say "Sure, I'd love some!" what kinds of things do you like/not like in those kinds of snacks, ie coconut flakes, raisins, certain nuts (allergies??), candy, etc. Give us your list of DO's and DON'Ts! Wow, that's a complicated question! I think I'd probably like them, and I like most everything but banana. Do you like charm bracelets? If you had a bracelet, what sort of charms would you want on it? Favorite hobbies, symbols, whatever? Like the Pandora ones? I don't really like them. Would you like any ecotools makeup brushes? They're kinda one of my favorite things ever, and they're animal-friendly and the handles are bamboo. And to top it all off, they work really well for applying makeup. Yes! I have one of their big powder brushes and I like it. Do you like Legos? Especially mini-fig key chains, Lego block keychains, small Lego sets, etc? Not especially, I stabbed my feet on my brother's Lego bricks enough as a child that I now have kind of an aversion. Since the previous question about "what would you buy from the Lab if you had unlimited funds, etc" left WAY too much to the imagination with no limitations (my answer was pretty much BUY ALL THE THINGS!), what would you do if you found a $50 bill on the ground and a nagging voice in the back of your mind told you that you HAD to spend it on BPAL or else face Death. Also, say they had free shipping (LOL) so don't factor that in. What would you get? And spend it all! Or as close to $50 as you can get. A couple of the Klimt salons. Are there any characters that you love or identify with? I love the character of Alice in After You'd Gone by Maggie O'Farrell, and I love Inigo Montoya in The Princess Bride. A question! If you are crafty, what's your personal art style? I'm not talking just about what art you like to look at, but what kind of art do you like creating? Do you have a "process" while you're creating beauty? This is another question I'll have to come back to. Are there any Arcana Weenies that you MUST HAVE? Haven't looked and haven't ever tried Arcana. So what say you? IS an "unexpected" visit/in-person witching OK? I doubt this is ever likely to be relevant given my location, but add me to the 'give me an hour's notice so I can clean up first' camp. What strange misc. items would you love to receive that you just haven't gotten for yourself?: A fine microplane zester. A rubber chicken (I don't know why, they just can't not be hilarious). Oh, and I could use an extra whisk. How do you feel about franken polish? Are you okay with all chemicals, or would you prefer 3 free? Would you want glitter or holographic glitter? What colors would interest you? I like nail polish, though I've never had any custom frankened for me. I'd be glad to try it. I'm not too sensitive to chemicals and I'm amenable to glitter content. Dear witchee, how do you feel about lip balm? Favorite style (twist up tube, pot, tube with wand, etc.)? Favorite flavors? Flavors to avoid? Favorite brand? Do you need more right now or are you set? Are you one of those people who could never have enough lip balm even though you have a bowl on your dresser overflowing with them and 10 in your purse and an order for more on the way? I like lip balm. I do have quite a lot, but if you know of some ultra fabulous stuff that everyone simply must try, dear witch, then I'll be glad to receive it Would you be interested in getting fountain pen inks or art supplies via JetPens and or DickBlick? Yes! Both! I especially love the kind of fountain pen (I bought one in Germany years ago then lost it and cried) that doesn't take cartridges, but you insert the nib into a bottle of ink and twist a thingy on the base and it sucks the ink up into a barrel. I've never, ever seen those here, and they are awesome because I cannae be doing with fiddly little ink cartridges that get lost and leak and dry out. For those interested in watercolors, how would you feel about getting a palette filled with paint from my watercolor tubes but not getting the paint itself? I like to paint but I've never really got into a groove with watercolours. I suppose I should experiment more. How do you feel about getting art supplies in general? (copic markers, watercolor, brushes, paint, sketchbooks etc.) Yes please! I would do a happy dance for this. How do you feel about Threadless tshirts? I like them, but I probably already have more tshirts than any reasonable person should ever need. If you were turned loose in a basic drug store (CVS, Walgreens - a pharmacy with attached mini-mart, basically!) with a $20 bill, what would you pick up? Lucas' PawPaw Ointment (it's magical and you can never have too much), and lots of hair thingies. Darling Witchee, would you enjoy farmer's market pickled veggies (green beans, garlic, asparagus, etc) or fresh canned peaches or something of that nature? I certainly would. Undoubtedly far too heavy to ship to me, but I would hypothetically enjoy them. Do you prefer color or white photographs? Nature or abstract? If you're a photographer, dear witch, send me whatever speaks to your heart and I'm sure I'll love it. would you be interested in something like this? https://lostcrates.com/how-it-works Yes, this a cool idea! Amigurumi, yes or no? Yez! I have a question! What are some of your favorite paintings? (famous or undiscovered?) Feel free to link to examples! Coming back to this to add linkies. If you could have an image painted for you - sky is the limit - what would it be? A grand old bull elephant with wisdom in his eyes. Name your 3 favorite scents for candles Plain beeswax, peppermint, gingerbread Name your 3 favorite types/flavors of tea French Earl Grey, Turkish Apple, Ginger and Lemongrass Do you wear t-shirts? Are there particular things you like on them? Would you like one designed by your Witch? And, if you don't mind saying, what size t-shirt do you wear? I have a lot of t-shirts, but of course I wouldn't say no to something my witch designed. I take a S or M in standard sizes, and a L or XL in girly/babydoll depending how well the accommodate for bewbies. How do you feel about pumpkin scented things? Not perfume related, but soap, candles, etc.... Thumbs up. Has anyone else heard of or does anyone else love Glamourkin? I had'n't heard of them before, but I like the example posted. Very cute. If you had an international witch, is there anything you would like from the UK? (Or Australia, Belgium, France any other country we have witches from. UK - Jammie Dodgers! Curry sauce mix! Belgium - Gianduja! France - A giant necklace made of garlic bulbs (no, I'm kidding about that one, but pretty much anything from France would probably be stylish and awesome and too cool for school). Dear witchee, if you answered 'Mac' to the Mac/PC question previously issued by another participant, please tell me what kind of computer you have, what peripherals you own (like the wireless trackpad, wireless vs/wired keyboard and mouse), and whether you're interested in Apple-related items (stickers, keychains, other things with the logo, etc). I have a MacBook Pro (15" I think? The smaller one, anyway). I don't have any peripherals, because I tend to just use it when I'm slobbing around on the couch or in bed. Keychains could be cute, but I doubt I'd use stickers. SOCK PREFERENCES? I prefer knee length or above the knee. But if somebody was going to be so awesome as to hand knit socks for me, I'd take anything. Would you like/wear a pair of these? http://www.ravelry.c...rary/yoga-socks If so, what color? Probably not. They're nice, but I don't do yoga so there's probably not much point. Is there anyone here who likes toe socks? You know, those socks with a place for each toe? Yes, I had a pair once and I quite liked them for wearing around the house. Are you looking for a certain kind of DVDs to spruce up your collection right now? I have a few things on my Amazon wishlist that I've been wanting for awhile. Does anyone like postcards? Is anyone willing to be a Nacho witch for postcards? Yes and yes. Anyone going to see any good concerts this fall? I don't have anything planned. Do you like Star Trek? Original TV series, films, spinoff series, etc? Favorite characters? Never watched the TV series, but I saw the movie that came out a couple of years ago and I liked it. Are you more prone to order out or cook at home? Would you be interested in cookbooks, kitchen utensils, and the like? If so, anything specific? I love to cook, and I like all manner of cookbooks and gadgets. New question: How do you feel about maple syrup? I'd love to try some real stuff! We only get the 'maple flavoured' stuff here. How do people feel about little pocket shrines, maybe something inspirational/motivational to keep in their purses/backpacks/whatever? (Like these: http://www.art-shrin...cketshrines.htm)That sounds kind of cool. Do you like Star Wars? Original Trilogy? Prequels? Spin-offs? Favorite characters? Oh god, this is getting embarrassing. I've, um... never seen Star Wars, okay? There, I said it. Don't judge me. Do you like beef jerkey, I know some may be vegatarian, but where I live beef is a staple and beef jerkey abounds. If so do you it really thin, hard and crunchy or thicker and softer. (OK that borders on obscene) No thanks. I'm not eating red meat. Also do you like or racier ecards from time to time and do you need to be warned if something may be not safe to open at work. I'm okay with racy, but a warning might be prudent if it's NSFW. Doctor Who? Yay or nay? (please don't make me cry by saying nay) See below It's not a nay, just a... oops. I have a couple spare Doctor Who stickers. If my witchee is a fan, would they like a couple Doctor Who stickers in their package? I haven't watched Doctor Who (oh, the shame). DH likes it, but I never really saw it when I was younger and now I kind of feel like I missed the boat. Anyone love Buffy/Angel? I've actually never watched either. I'm not anti-, just somehow never did. I have vague plans to get the DVDs someday. How would you feel about gummies? Like, gummy bears? Gummy werewolves? Gummy vampires? I like gummies! How would you feel about a totally original Gela-skin for your laptop/iPod/phone? Stickers? Decals? Sounds cool. I have an iPhone 4 and a MacBook Pro. Since this is a Halloween round, what's your Creepy threshold? Are you a cartoon bats and smily pumpkins person or a skulls-and-bones the-dead-are-rising kind of person? Are your fairytales dark or Disney? I kinda like both, is that weird? I like Victorian ghostly imagery and gothic horror, but not really gore - I'm not squeamish, it just doesn't interest me. Are your ears pierced, Witchee? Do you have any other piercings? Would you like to receive any items of jewelry for these piercings I have three ear piercings (two regular ones plus an extra in one ear). I like earrings but can't wear super heavy ones. How do you all feel about Whoopie Pies? They sound vaguely rude? interested in anything from Lush? Their soaps are really nice, haven't tried much of the other stuff. Do you blog? Would you like a header for your blog, a layout, etc? Naw, I can never keep that kind of thing going. Would you be interested in a handmade bookmark? Sure! Do you like chex puppy chow or muddie buddies (ingredients: semi-sweet chocolate chips, PB, vanilla extract, powdered sugar, chex cereal)? would you want to get some from your witch / nacho witch? I don't know what this is, but it doesn't sound like a health food How would you feel about receiving a Groupon deal for something in your local area? If there is anything you WOULDN'T like, mention that also. Probably not, I'm bad about letting vouchers expire before I get around to using them. Do you like real sugar skulls? Things with sugar skull designs? Love them! Who here adores meringue? I don't dislike it, but I don't go nuts over it either. Can you sum yourself (whether it be personality, life's goals, ethics, whatever) in 10 words or less? No, I don't think I can. How about little bottles of booze? Ya wanna? What kind? No good for getting through customs, I suspect. What are your views on fudge and brownies? (Also, if you live in a warm place, where the fudge might melt, that'd be helpful to know. Or, if you're diabetic and fudge is death, that'd be useful to know, too.) Fudgemelt is a definite possibility, but fudge is often a little too sweet and rich for me anyway. Also, what about mochi? Love it, hate it, baffled by it? Never tried it, but the description doesn't make me very excited. Anything from the update ya'll are liking? I think I'm safeish. Does anyone like kimchi? Indeed! Would you be interested in a sample box(from somewhere like Birchbox or loosebutton)? I haven't heard of these before now, but they sound fun. You have to place a Lab and Trading Post order. Right fuckin' now. No spending limits. What do you buy? From the TP, the Calico Jack locket, some yoga pants, a few more of their nail polish shades and some of their new hair gloss to try out. From the lab, both of the current forum-onlys, a full set of the Klimt salons (except maybe Donna Con Ventaglio, the decant went powdery) and a few of the 'weenies but especially La Catrina. I don't know if the notes will work, but I love La Catrina. Paintbox Soapworks - anything you're interested in, in general or from the latest update? I'm pretty set for lotions and scrubs, but I lover her soap and will always use more. Do you guys have any sports that you follow obsessively? How about favorite teams and/or athletes Sport really doesn't interest me much :/ How do you feel about notebooks/journals/stationery? Anything you need or particularly like? Blank (unlined) journals/sketchbooks are awesome. Blank notecards are always welcome too. Does confetti/glitter make you angry or fill you with glee? I like it in moderation. Fabulous witches and witchees, perhaps you all could note of you've received MeiLin's goodies? Or if you want? I have her cookbooks and I have 'Lovers and Beloveds' though haven't managed to read it yet. I'd be happy to receive any of her others. How do you feel about stuffed animals/plushies/general soft, cuddly things? If you like them, what kind of animals would you be interested in? I make them myself, but I'd still be delighted with anything my witch handmade. how interested would you be on somewhat personalized bottle cap labels? Like these that I did? I design my own, print them out on a big label sheet and then punch out little round labels with a craft punch, so I'm all set on this score. When you're miserably sick (*sniffle, cough!*) what are the things that comfort you the most? Tomato soup with buttery toast, a snuggly blankie and a puppy to spoon. What constitutes ultimate luxury to you? (go crazy!) A bubble bath, seriously. Melbourne has been in drought for a very long time (we're just starting to recover - hopefully - over the last year or so) so I only allow myself a few per year and it's a wonderful treat. What do you really NOT want? Ornaments - they're pretty and all, just completely not my thing. How would you feel about kitchen towels and other similar household objects, if they are pretty or a souvenir? Sure, that could be nice. How did you dress up for your last party or compulsory-formal-dress occasion? It was a masquerade party, I found myself a feathery OTT venetian mask from a sex shop (for reals) which I paired with a black gown with a corset over the top. Do you enjoy puzzles/riddles? (Cryptograms, Sudoku, Crossword, Jigsaw, etc) I'm not really into crosswords or sodoku, but I quite like jigsaw puzzles. Would you like to receive e-books? And if so, in what format? I don't have an e-reader yet and don't really like reading on my computer for long periods, so probably not at this stage. If you have kids, would you be interested in getting things for them? And if so, what are they interested and what sizes are the wearing now? Don't have any kids yet. Would you be interested in a felted handbag? Do any of these styles appeal to you? http://tinyurl.com/3o2epzl (there's at least one guy-friendly style, too!) I probably wouldn't use a felted handbag, but a wallet or makeup pouch would be really cool. Are there are patterns, motifs, etc that you especially like? I like stripes a lot. And spots, and tartan and argyle. Witchee, would you be interested in having a special tea cup/coffee mug/glass to drink out of? Yes, that would be lovely and I would think of my witch every time I drank from it If you're a tea drinker, is there any specific tea you would like to receive, not just the kind/flavor but also the type/packing--i.e., tea bags, loose tea, compressed, etc? I prefer tea bags for work, for convenience's sake, but I use loose at home. Herbal or flavoured black are my preferred types, don't much care for green or rooibos (unless it's green/unfermented rooibos). I am fond of the thrift. Do you mind lightly used goods? Please be specific! For instance, I'm a little squicked by used clothing, but I don't mind any other used goods (i.e. books, glassware, games, DVDs, whatever.) As long as it's clean and unbroken, I'm okay with whatever used goods. Except underwear Do you have an Etsy shop? Do you know of any Etsy shops that are Switch Witch friendly? I don't have one, but any of the Team BPAL Etsy sellers are likely to be SW friendly. From personal experience I know Paintbox Soapworks, Elements and Artifacts and Joystreet are all fabulous for circular swap purposes. Would a gift or a postcard from Disneyland make you squee with delight or puke into your mail box? Team Especially if it's Nightmare Before Christmas related. what are your favorite types of Halloween candy? We don't tend to see specialist Halloween candy here Though I did find some candy corn at the American grocery store once, and honestly... I wasn't a huge fan. Do you prefer soap or shower gel? Please give examples of your favorite scents or brands. Soap! Paintbox Soapworks or Lush mainly, but I also like Villainess, and the Candy Apple Moonalisa one that former witch millicurie () sent me last Halloween round was ZOMGAMAZING. But I *FAIL* at figuring out the Moonalisa website. Is there some kind of seekrit trick? Can you only buy stuff when the moon and Venus converge in Ursa Major or something? How do you like your chocolate? For example with nuts, mint, peanut butter, caramel? With most anything but fruit is good. Why anybody would wreck good chocolate by putting fruit in it continues to mystify me. Beads! Do you use them? Would you want some? What sorts of beads do you like? They're not something I generally use other than for eyes on plushies, but now that you mention it I am kind of interested in making some beaded jewelry. I'd be interested more in big, bold chunky ones or wooden ones. Anyone here like caramels? Sea salted caramels?!?! Every time SW comes around and people start raving about salted caramels, I remember that I've been meaning to make some so I can find out what all the fuss is about. I even bought a candy thermometer, but have I made them? No, I have not. Someday, salted caramels, you shall be mine. Would you like a hand dyed or hand painted scarf or wrap or other item? If so, what colors/designs/fabrics do you like? I would love this! I think I already jabbered on about favourite colours in my questionnaire, but something in blues, greens and greys would be nice as I don't currently have one in those colours. This was a question before, but does anyone here like stones? Just pretty polished stones for use in whatever purposes? Sure! I especially like river stones. Dunno what I'd do with them though, probably stick them in a vase and hope it looked artsy-fartsy. Heavy to post, though. And another question; anyone like anything in particular from Think Geek? There are a couple of Think Geek things on my Amazon universal wishlist I think. Pinterest, do you have boards you want to share or are you following anyone with great boards you want to share? Haven't got into it. I think I've reached social media saturation point and the idea of signing up to anything else is just too much pressure What #1 actor, director, author and/or musician are you obsessed with? Actors - Audrey Hepburn, Sam Callis. Directors - I wouldn't say obsessed, but I like Bernado Bertolucci's films. Author - Bill Bryson. Musicians - Florence Welch from Florence and the Machine, Gotye and Dan Sultan at the moment. are you interested in anything from the Villainness Bad Apples update? Haven't looked. Not going to look. Lahlahlahlah I can't hear you. If you have a pet, would he/she/they like to receive a treat or a toy as a gift? Does your pet have any dietary restrictions or other preferences w.r.t. said treat? My pets are all greedy little bastards and would love treats. They have no dietary restrictions and are not at all discerning. What are your top three "I want to try them but I think I'll never get to try them" (or, "I've tried them and I want moar moar moar, but I don't think I'll ever get any") scents/bath oils/sprays? Hmm. Crypt Queen, Glowing Vulva and Orange. It's not like I lose sleep over it though. Is there a particular artist and piece that you would like a print of? If so, what is your max size that you could spare on your walls? I would love a print of A Hopeless Dawn, though I don't know if it's possible to even get one. If you are in to beauty and makeup related stuff, what kind of stuff do you like? What is your skintone and hair color? Are there any beauty products you've wanted to try but just never purchase? I am! My tastes tend toward the expensive, but I like the eyeshadow pigment powders you can buy online and they're generally not too pricey. Do you like coffee or tea? Would you be interested in trying some different types? I like tea best, and always enjoy trying new ones. Nothing containing seeds will make it through Aussie quarantine though. Are there any CDs/Albums you've been wanting but haven't bought yet? What format do you prefer? (i.e. mp3, actual cd, record, etc) There are always plenty on my list, but any motown, jazz or Elvis on vinyl would be particularly awesome. Are you going away for any part of this round? No plans to do so at this stage. Would you like to receive a mix-CD from your Witch? Sure would, new music is awesome. If your witch were going somewhere on a vacation during the round, would you want a little souvenir? A postcard or fridge magnet would be really cool. I'm not really one for tchotchkes though. Do you enjoy any outdoor activities? Do you have a favorite form of "exercise"? (keep it clean, all!) Erm... I like walking the dogs, and I like short to medium sojourns in outdoor/foresty type areas. But I don't consider myself outdoorsy, nuh-uh. I do not enjoy any form of outdoor activity that exposes me to leeches or requires me to poop in a hole in the ground. I see camping as kind of a slap in the face to thousands of years of evolution. Any witchee's with a ravelry account have any favourited patterns that cost money that would be a welcome gift? I joined Ravelry awhile back, but really haven't explored too much. I'll have to take a more in-depth look at some stage. Do you work/study at a desk and enjoy interesting or cute office supplies? I am a total desk jockey, and I love stationery and office supplies. Witchee, are you a fan of musicals? If so, which ones? Yes, I am! I love The Sound of Music, My Fair Lady, On The Town, High Society, Anchors Aweigh. Does Rocky Horror Picture Show count as a musical? If so, add that one too. Do you like to burn incense? If so, what are your favorite kinds...sticks? cones? resins? What are your favorite scents? I don't, it kind of all just smells like smoke to me. I like the smell of Indian temple incense, but I probably wouldn't burn it in my home. - Harry Potter - a fan? If so, what house are you? Love HP I'm a Hufflepuff. - If you were to receive a gift card, what places would you like to get one from? I dunno... maybe Amazon or Sock Dreams? Is there a particular myth/folktale/legend/fairytale/godstory that you're drawn to? I've always liked the story of Persephone, and I find the Aboriginal creation legends really fascinating. If you RP, tabletop, forum, or otherwise... Do you have any original characters you'd like to see art of? If so, please give information! Even if it's a link to a web page or a profile or picture! Sorry, I've never tried RPGs of any kind. If you could see anything, what would it be? Can be a person, an event, a landmark or monument, an object, etc. And it doesn't have to be on this planet, or in this time period, or in this reality! I'll come back to this question, have to think about it. When you are having a really rough day, what do you like to do/have to make it a little brighter? A moment in the fresh air or some puppy cuddles usually work What are your thoughts on comics? Any you like? Any you have been wanting to try? Favorite characters? I've never really read any comic books, but if you have a fave I'd happily be enabled. Are you musical? Do you play an instrument, and if so, what? If not, what do you wish you could play or do? Not in any way. I really admire musical talent, but I certainly don't possess any. Does anyone garden? And if you do, what do you grow? If not, would a starter garden kit be something you'd be interested in? I am interested in gardening, but any seeds sent to me would most likely be confiscated by quarantine. Do you decorate for Halloween? Is your decorating taste elegant, kitschy and fun, or scary? I don't, because Halloween is not much of a thing here. If I did though, I'd probably go for a creepy Gothic mansion kind of aesthetic. Witchee, do you have any symbols or totems that have special meaning for you? I feel an affinity with bees and like to wear jewelry that represents them. Is anyone fond of programs like Adopt a Tree/Highway/Library/Manatee/Acre of Rainforest/etc?: Yes My personal favourite is the Adopt an Orang Utan program. From the Weenie Update....what are you most wanting to try? La Calavera Catrina. Who's into nail polish? What colors/brands? I like it, but I have quite a lot. I wear OPI mostly, but I also have some Creative Nail Design and China Glaze. Is there a quote (or lyric or part of a poem) that really resonates with you or is your favorite? I love the poem Annabel Lee (E.A Poe). And I really like the lyrics of 'Jane Says' - beautifully simple and poignant. Dream candle? Scent, color, type (tealight, votive, pillar, jar, etc.), throw... I like just basic beeswax pillars, though soft scents are nice. I had some gingerbread scented wax pellets once that smelled amazing. Do you like knitted goodies? If so, what would you like and what colors? Sure, handmade things are awesome! Socks would be cool, my knitting hasn't progressed to that stage yet. Would you be interested in homemade edibles that are NOT sweets? Any specifics? Possibly not practical due to distance :/ What GC do you live in mortal terror of the lab discontinuing, but never get around to buying? I've been meaning to get a bottle of Red Queen and How Doth The Little Crocodile for quite awhile. Yo, yarnies! Do you Ravelry? If so, who are you over thar? HumanFemale, but I'm not very active. Social Media? FB, Twitter, LJ (FB is the only one I tend to actually use though) Do you have wishlists for non-BPAL e-tailers? And if so, could you provide a link or a list? Just Etsy and Amazon, they're linked on my questionnaire. Witchee, do you use a PC or a Mac? Mac What is your favorite animal? Elephants and bees What are you going to be for Halloween? Sad, because we don't do costumes! If you could have a piece of oil painting jewelry (pendant, pair of earrings, or ring) with absolutely anything painted on it, what would it be? (If you prefer wall art instead, same question as above.) A bee or a raven would be awesome. How do you feel about knick-knacks? Not a fan, don't like unnecessary clutter. What traditions (family, holiday, or otherwise) are important to you? Barbecues in the rain, 'Sunday drives', and buying the dogs a whole chicken each to celebrate their adoption anniversaries. Do you like going to the movies? Sure, every so often. What are your favorite restaurants? Indian, Thai or Italian are my go-tos. Do you play any video games? Only a few iPhone games. IMO the late 80s / early 90s will never be surpassed in video game excellence. My heart belongs to Super Mario, Space Invaders and Pac Man. Do you like any anime? Not really. I don't dislike it, but I don't seek it out. Do you have an E-reader/iPad/something similar that you need a cover/case for? Nope, I just have an iPhone and a regular MacBook. how much do you like jewelry? like, if you were to get a shit ton of it during the round, how excited would you be? I have quite a lot, but as we all know, there's no such thing as too much jewelry. So yeah, I'd be pretty psyched. I could definitely do with some 'statement' pieces to accessorise work outfits, like chunky pendants on long chains. How would you like to receive some of your Witch's favorite recipes, tailored to your likes/dietary restrictions? And specific wants? Sure, this would be nice. I'm not picky outside of the preference I mentioned in my questionnaire. Do you need any boxes to store your smellies in? What would you store in said hypothetical box--imps, bottles, supplies, all of the above? Nah, I'm pretty set for BPAL storage. Muppets: yea or nay? Yea! I also love Fraggle Rock *so much* Do you have an affinity for Calvin and Hobbes, Peanuts, The Far Side, and other comic strips? If so, which is your favorite? I like all of those! I also like Fred Basset because it's so shit it's awesome. Favorite Mythological Creature?: Dragons! Raaar! Do you like hair things barrettes, headbands, flowers Yes Expanding on the hair question - does anyone like those flower clips for the hair that are big right now?? Yes, I have a couple in my Etsy favourites.

girasol

September 10, 2011

SW questions and such...

Switch Witch 'Weenie round '11 extra info and questions

Dear Witch, I just remembered some very important information. I have no idea how accurate the previous/old SW answers in this blog may be so if you feel the desire to go back through old SW questions and answers for inspiration, the answer to any given question may or may not be the same now. So it might not hurt to ask me (or the whole thread if you're feeling so inclined) over again. You see? I knew this would happen. I just submitted my questionnaire last night and I already thought of something else I need to add. I love pinup art! I had a calendar of pinups and I have a bunch of accessories with pinup style art on them (cigarette case that I use as a wallet, things like that). There’s just something about that style of art, it kind of entrances me… And I should have put this under my favorite animal question but phoenixes are really special to me. They have a very special significance to me. I’m getting a tattoo of one. So yeah, another piece of information about me to use in your witchy endeavors. I mentioned Re-Ments in my questionnaire. The little miniature food models that their only purpose is to be miniature food and be adorable. Well I figured I should give some example. So here are some links to some examples of re-ments. There are also some good examples on my Amazon wishlist. I have discovered this site which has rosemary laundry soap and fabric softener. Rosemary scented laundry soap! How amazing is that?! (I absolutely LOVE rosemary. The way it smells, the way it tastes, everything.) They have other scents and other products too, but that's the one I'm really going gaga over. And the orange clove hand soap.... Looks pretty fantastical. I am always ISO decanting supplies. Imp sized vials, pipettes, *unused* wand caps (I know that's not really a decanting supply but I never have enough of them). Dear witch, I think I forgot to say anywhere I talked about piercings that I really don't like stud earrings. Straight barbells are fine. I like those. But the kind that are studs with a slip on back that gathers gunk inside of it, I really, really don't like. Extra Questions: Who here likes Stephanie Pui-Min Law's artwork? I do, but the only exposure I've really had to it is sending ecards of it though. Do you drink wine? On occasion. When I do though, I usually really like it, so yeah. Who's interested in Halloween: Montreal? I would definitely like to try it. Witchee, would you like anything from this particular Haunt update? I always try to forget that Haunt exists because every time I look at Haunt stuff I'm drooling over everything but it always seems like it's so hard to get or always sold out everywhere so what's the point in trying? Hershey's Pumpkin Spice kisses? What? .....What? What?! How do these exist and I do not know... I need me a bag of these ASAP. Like commercial socks? Yeeeeessssss! I keep filling up my Sockdreams cart but not ordering. I really need new solid black and solid white thigh high stockings. And I need some stockings to go with my new garter belt. I'm thinking black with a white ruffle/bow at the top and/or vice versa. And the cute neopolitan stripes socks and the clouds socks that sockdreams has. oooooh! Would you be interested in getting fountain pen inks or art supplies via JetPens and or DickBlick? i have just discovered the love that is Jetpens.... I kind of love pens more than really makes any logical sense... I don't do art, so art type pens aren't really of any use to my but regular writey type pens are awesome. (I can provide specifics if you'd like to know more about my pen preferences) If your witch was the practical type and wanted to include one or more of your everyday essentials, what would those include? I'm talking about the bath products, lotions, face lotions, teas, food, etc that you really use every day. Hmmm, Aveeno daily moisturizing lotion (seriously I go through the big pump bottles of this stuff sooo fast), Complexion Zen soap from Bunny Butt, Herbalism cleanser, Grease Lightning cleanser, Tea Tree Toner Water all from LUSH I put up quotes I love in my office and studio to get me going, They range from goofy to sarcastic to inspirational... Are you interested in a hand painted quote? Do you have one in mind, or a topic in mind? I would love a hand painted quote! I actually have a notebook just for quotes that I really like or that particularly resonate with me. reusable bags? Sure! reusable bags are always useful. What kind of purse do you prefer? Leather, cloth? over the shoulder or crossbody, or something that can do either? Do you like bold bright prints with fun things, or monochrome, solid colours? I switch up my purse preferences all the time. I'll go from teeny just a step up from writslet-clutch type purse to a messenger bag to a shoulder bag. I don't usually switch very often though. I'll usually use one bag for at least a few months or so. Right now I'm using this bag. Exactly that color and pattern. It's a cross-body messenger bag, though sometimes I just sling it over one shoulder if I don't feel like putting it over my head. I fell in love with that saying that was on their other bags and stuff but I liked the "lightweight messenger bag" better so I made a special request for that combination. I was the first one that had that particular combination of bag and pattern and after mine the shop just continued stocking them. I think that's kinda cool. I like being able to carry everything I might conceivably need: my wallet, notebook, water bottle, pens (my bag has a special place for pens and pencils you can see on the etsy listing), a book or two, all my various medications and crap, lotion, 10 billion lip balms.... But sometimes I like a teeny purse that just holds essentials that I can just sling over one shoulder or carry on my elbow. I would kind of like a bad that's in between the two sizes... Also I would like to try a leather bag. Dunno why exactly but the idea is appealing to me. Reveal? I am planning to reveal and I do hope my witch reveals to me. I know I haven't been as present in this round as I usually am. I am very sorry my witch and witchee! It's not that I don't love you both, I do! I am just busy with not-SW things Do Paintbox Soapworks' Goat's Milk Hand and Body Creams sound like something you'd like to try? ooooh! Yes please! As it gets colder and the air gets drier I am going to need some serious moisturizer. If there's one in Lavender Truffle then I would love one 'o those... I'm pretty sure that's my favorite GC scent from Paintbox second only to The Black Heart. The Indian Summer and Gingermilk ones sound pretty good. Would you be interested in the #occupywallstreet scent? Uuummmmm I may have just made an order tonight that included 2 bottles... *cough* *cough* It sounds like it's right up my alley. If you're interested in a handmade pouch/cover for an item you have (phones, tablets, books, keys, kettles...), what would your ideal pouch/cover have? Design, material, additional functionality/features like pockets or lights or secret hidey-holes? Okay, seriously, I can NEVER have enough pouches, boxes, bags, things that hold other things, etc. I will always love stuff like that. And handmade by my loving Witch or Minion? Even better!!! I could use a case/cover for my phone (HTC incredible 2). My phone already has a soft case on it so idk if that would interfere with it sliding into another slip on cover thing? I would like something that I can pop it into when I need to throw it into my purse because the outfit I'm wearing doesn't have pockets but I don't want it knocking around in there loose with my keys and my water bottle and other things that could potentially scratch/damage it. So something that will protect it and is soft and easy to put on and off that covers it completely that it won't slide out of while it's banging around in my hyooooge messenger bag. I could also possibly use an ipod cover but that's a whole other story Do you like tarts? tealights? jar candles? votives? i don't have a tart burner. I do use tealights in my oil burner so matching up a scented tea light with the scented oil might be fun. (or I could just burn them on their own). I think though, if I was to pick out a scented candle it would be a jar candle. I do have my eye on some Yankee Candles. Also there are some scented candles on my etsy wishlist I believe. Colors! What are your favorite colors and what colors do you not like? Pictures and links, people! I usually say black or purple (darker/more blue toned purple usually) for my favorite color(s). I also like blue, green, some pinks. As for color combinatons I really like brown and pink like this (I also really like dots as a pattern so that works out nicely ), white and black, pink/hot pink and black, pretty much anything and black really... what's your favorite kind of pizza? Usually I just eat plain cheese. (I know I'm boring.) But I do love me a good veggie once in a while or if I'm a a place that's known for pizza or has like, gourmet toppings or something, I'll branch out. I will almost never turn down the opportunity to try something new. Like if someone says "hey, try this slice of pizza that has all these tasty things." I'll be like "Okay!" *bite* yeah... now I'm hungry. Fingerless Gloves/arm warmers Do want. I just answered the question on favorite colors/color combinatinations above so refer to there. As for materials, ummm anything will do I suppose. If it's supposed to be a cold weather thing then some type of toasty warm fabric/yarn stuff. If it's just decorative then thinner material. yeah, that was no help, just use your judgement. I just noticed that Cocoa Pink has 5 ml Perfume Atomizers. Yay or nay? Scents you would like? Scents you would NOT like? I will have to go take a look at these. I think by now you have an idea of the things and scents I like... Go wild! Would you be interested in getting a gently used BPAL tshirt from your Witch? YES! You can look at the bottom of my BPAL wishlist to see some of the clothing I'm interested in but that's my no means an exhaustive list. If you have something in mind feel free to ask me or just go with the flow if you'd think I'd like it. I wear a size small in regular crew neck tees and hmmm I haven't picked out a babydoll in a while but I'd guess a medium. Maybe a large? Either would probably work so if you have one or the other on hand. What is your favorite coffee blend at Starbucks? If you don't have one, what is your favorite roast of coffee? I don't really like the just coffee-coffee at starbucks. I totally love their frou-frou drinks packed full of sugar and syrup! But just regular brewed coffee there, not so much. I like dunkin donuts brewed coffee. I usually just drink their regular, no flavors coffee but I do like DD french vanilla and hazelnut. And I really like Target's food brand, Archer Farms. They have some really nice flavors. My current favorite of theirs is Cinnamon Vanilla Nut. (I was seriously disappointed by the Pumpkin Pie Spice. Really not so good. And their french vanilla was not terribly inspiring either.) I am always looking to expand my horizons in the field of coffee so if you have a roast/flavor/brand you particularly like then please, by all means, send it along to me! And also, this doesn't exactly have to do with this question but it's kinda related. For the longest time I've been wanting a french press. And maybe some grinds to go with it (I believe you need a coarser grind of coffee for a french press than in a drip brewer.) Grr the a key on my keyboard is sticking... totally random I know. But if you see words without a's that's why. Put your current mp3player, winamp playlist, what have you, on shuffle, list the first 10 songs: 1.Mad World – Tears for Fears 2.Existentialism on Prom Night – Straylight Run 3.So Damn Clever – Plain White T’s 4.Get Out Alive – Three Days Grace 5.The Mariner’s Revenge Song – The Decemberists 6.Devotion and Desire – Bayside 7.Requiem for a Tower (cover of the Requiem for a Dream song, Lux Aeterna) – Escala 8.Come What May – Nicole Kidman & Ewan McGregor (from the Moulin Rouge soundtrack. It’s one of my favorite movies.) 9. Always – Erasure (Hell to the yeah. I make no apologies. ) 10. Rex Duodecim Angelus - ??? (This came off of a Homestuck soundtrack thing. My sister is really into the Homestuck fandom. I’m not really, I’ve read a bit of the beginning of it but my sister has given me some of the awesome music .) Is there something that you wish you could do, but you keep putting it off? Yes! I really want to start rock climbing again! I used to climb when I was a teenager and I knew all the knots and knew how to belay and everything... And I was actually a pretty good climber. Not super amazing but okay, and more importantly it was fun! But that was a good couple years ago and I've forgotten everything. I keep meaning to go back to the climbing gym I used to go to (Earth Treks in Columbia, MD in case my witch is somewhat local) and take a class or something because I don't have any gear of my own and I don't have a partner to go with who knows more than me and could teach me (I don't have a partner to go with me period.). Are there any Arcana Weenies that you MUST HAVE? All the perfume oils sound really great! Especially Caffeinated Death and Reign in Hell and Serve in Heaven and Edict of Worms, and, and.... If you had an international witch, is there anything you would like from the UK? (Or Australia, Belgium, France any other country we have witches from. Tim Tams! And other assorted tasty chocolates and yummies that aren't available in the US (or aren't available easily in the US) I love trying new things and trying things that aren't available in the US or I wouldn't be able to get usually is awesome! What strange misc. items would you love to receive that you just haven't gotten for yourself?: Hmm, I will have to think on that one. I currently have an order mocked up for myself from this etsy shop. Including the Working Stiff balm (I think it will help my knees. My knees have been crap since the car accident I was in a few months ago), some rose balm (also comes in smaller size) a lip serum, a few solid lotion sticks, bug repellant stick, and a lip balm (or maybe this one, or this one. Oooh! Or this one! Oh, you know how I am about lip balms by now, I can't choose just one! I'm just as likely to buy them all! ) ***...I thought of something else! I don't know if this is really something that someone else can pick out, but I've been wanting to try some dry shampoo. You know, the kind that's like powder or spray you put in your hair and brush it through to make your hair look less oily and disgusting if you haven't had a chance to wash it or something. How do you feel about franken polish? Are you okay with all chemicals, or would you prefer 3 free? Would you want glitter or holographic glitter? What colors would interest you? Franken-polish? I don't know what that is... But I am totally okay with glitter in nail polish and my taste in colors in general pretty much carries over into my taste in colors in nail polish. How do you feel about getting art supplies in general? I actually love art supplies even though I am crap at art. Especially I love sketchbooks and erasers. How do you feel about Threadless tshirts? I feel great about Threadless tees. If you find one you think I'd like, then go for it! How do you feel about lip balm? Favorite style (twist up tube, pot, tube with wand, etc.)? Favorite flavors? Flavors to avoid? Favorite brand? Do you need more right now or are you set? Are you one of those people who could never have enough lip balm even though you have a bowl on your dresser overflowing with them and 10 in your purse and an order for more on the way? I said this in-thread and probably multiple other places but I love lip balms! Seriously, I can never have enough. I try to find lip balms with all natural ingredients (no parabens, no petroleum products). I prefer twist-up tubes or tubes with a wand instead of pots or tins you stick your finger in but if a pot/tin is all that's available in a flavor you want to get for me then that's fine. Brands I like:I absolutely adore EOS Vanilla lip balm but I can NEVER find it in any drugstores around me. As I mentioned in-thread, I like My Lip Stuff. They are moisturizing and not greasy. The problem I have with them though is the "flavors" are more like scents because once you put them on the taste is kind of weird. The only flavor from MLS I've found that doesn't do that is Yoga and I'm considering ordering a few more tubes of it just because at $2.50 a tube for such a nice flavor, why not? *Edit!* Ahh! I lied! I found another flavor without a funky taste once applied! It's my "good guy" call me balm which I'm pretty sure is raspberry lemonade flavored. So I guess it's fruity/citrus-y flavors that are okay? More experimentation is required. I found this etsy store that has some lip things that look interesting. Here and here. I have my eye on some of their body things too. Especially the solid lotion stick. I also like Bunny Butt's lip balms (just not berry or chocolate flavor please). As for flavors I like, hmm I like citrus-y flavors (orange, lemon, lime, etc.) But I also like dessert-y flavors (whipped cream, cake, buttercream, ice cream, vanilla, etc.) I do like coffee and chocolate flavors but they have to be really rich, good flavors. A lot of the coffee and chocolate flavored lip balms I've come across have been weakly flavored and kind of plastiky tasting. I don't usually like berry flavored lip balm (unless it's a really good berry flavor). Berry flavoring usually tastes really chalky to me. Is there anyone here who likes toe socks? You know, those socks with a place for each toe? Yeah, love 'em! Food Teams Team beets: Ehhh, not so much. All the ones I've ever had have tasted like dirt... Team brussel sprouts: never had them. Team goat cheese: pretty tasty. Team red licorice: Not as bad as black licorice but still gross. Team black licorice: Blech. Yuck. I really dislike black licorice flavor in any form. I don't even like how it smells. Team mushroom: Yes, if they are cooked in something yummy. (mushrooms are one of those things that suck up the flavor of whatever they're cooked in or with which makes them super tasty.) Raw mushrooms are kinda eh. I don't really like them but I don't dislike them either. Like, I won't pick them out if they're in a salad or something that I'm eating if it was already made. Team marzipan: umm, I'm not entirely sure what this is. I think it's some kind of dessert? I would love to give it a try if it's something easily shippable. Team Cheesecake: Yes, yes, and more yes. Team Ginger: Oooh yeah! And I LOVE those ginger chews things! (regular and flavors) Team Mango: ehhh, I don't really know what it tasted like. I know I don't like artificial mango flavoring/scent but I don't think I've ever had a real mango. Dairy: Yes, please! Chicken: sure. I'm not a huge meat eater but when I do I like chicken the best. (And sushi but that's kinda different. I LOVE sushi but really dislike any other kind of seafood. Weird, huh. ) Raisins: yes. They're a yummy snack and good in bagels and muffins and stuff. Pumpkin: Hmmm, I like pumpkin pie. (LOOOVE pumpkin pie!) and roasted salted pumpkin seeds (awesome snack!) but in other preparations... i don't really know. Avocado: dunno, I don't really feel either way about avocado, really. Olives: EWWWW! They taste like blood to me. Garlic: yes. yum! Tofu: yes, generally. It's one of those things that sucks up all the flavor of whatever it's cooked in or with so usually it's yum. Do you wear t-shirts? Are there particular things you like on them? Would you like one designed by your Witch? And, if you don't mind saying, what size t-shirt do you wear? I love t-shirts! I pretty much live in them. 99.99% of my wardrobe is t-shirt and jeans. I would absolutely ADORE a t-shirt designed by my witch. Ummm, I don't know how to narrow down what I would like... I don't even know how to start. I guess it depends on what my witch wants to draw for a design. Can I have a category? New question: How do you feel about maple syrup? I don't like maple syrup.... Is everyone done gasping and swooning and throwing things in my general direction? Okay good... Yeah, I just don't like the flavor of maple all that much. I mean, it's okay, I won't gag and spit out a bite of food if it has maple syrup on it but I just don't really care for it. Also do you like or racier ecards from time to time and do you need to be warned if something may be not safe to open at work. I won't be opening ecards at work (I don't really check my email at work except every once in a while on my phone) and even if I did I'm sure my boss would get a kick out of me getting a racy ecard from my witch, so go for it! Anyone love Buffy/Angel? Ooooh! I do! Pick me! Pick me! How would you feel about gummies? Like, gummy bears? Gummy werewolves? Gummy vampires? Oooh! I love gummy worms! The kind that are "sour gummy worms" with the sour powder on the outside that isn't really sour. How would you feel about a totally original Gela-skin for your laptop/iPod/phone? Stickers? Decals? I'm assuming this is some kind of phone case thing? If so then yes, I would love one one for my phone. I have an HTC Incredible 2. Or maybe my Ipod? I have a classic size one. Are your ears pierced, Witchee? Do you have any other piercings? Would you like to receive any items of jewelry for these piercings? I think I put this in my questionnaire but in case I didn't: I have 3 piercings in each lobe (18 gauge ish, normal ear piercing size), a cartilage piercing in my right ear (16 gauge) an industrial in my left ear (16 gauge, 1.5 in. long) and my bellybutton pierced (14 gauge). I am in the market for jewelry for all of these. I would like some captive bead rings for all my lobe piercings (I would like them all to match, silver is good. I'm okay with some solid colors as well. Purple or blue maybe, but generally I like all the jewelry in my piercings to be all silver.) And captive beads for all the cartilage piercings and my bellybutton. (Ditto on the silver/colors thing. I switch it up a bit more with my bellybutton, though lately I've just been keeping in a silver curved barbell.) *EDIT* Dear witch, I think I forgot to say anywhere I talked about piercings that I really don't like stud earrings. Straight barbells are fine. I like those. But the kind that are studs with a slip on back that gathers gunk inside of it, I really, really don't like. How do you all feel about Whoopie Pies? Yum! interested in anything from Lush? I can only use very select thing from LUSH because they use SLS/SLES in their soaps and other icky chemicals in a lot of their stuff (I would totally just not use any LUSH stuff at all but their stuff that I can use is so good!). So only the things on my "other companies wishlist" or the Herbalism cleanser, Grease Lightning cleanser, and Tea Tree Water toner (I'm not sure if I put those three on the wishlist) Would you be interested in a handmade bookmark? Yes! I love reading, that would be awesome. How about little bottles of booze? Ya wanna? What kind? Sure, why not? Anything you think is good and you think I should try. I'm not really a big drinker but I like to try things that other people recommend. What are your views on fudge and brownies? YUM! Yes, please! Do you guys have any sports that you follow obsessively? How about favorite teams and/or athletes Umm, I wouldn't say obsessively. I like to watch gymnastics and cheerleading competitions when catch them on tv. They are really the only sports I like to watch. How do you feel about notebooks/journals/stationery? Anything you need or particularly like? I LOVE notebooks/journals. I prefer lined to unlined. (I can't keep my writing straight on unlined paper, lol) Does confetti/glitter make you angry or fill you with glee? I'm fine with glitter. Fabulous witches and witchees, perhaps you all could note of you've received MeiLin's goodies? Or if you want? I've read her first book (I think it's her first?) Lovers and Beloveds and I want more! I want all the associated stories and stuff that go with it. They are available on her website I think for download. How do you feel about stuffed animals/plushies/general soft, cuddly things? If you like them, what kind of animals would you be interested in? YES!!!! I love soft plushie cuddly things. I would love a snail if that would be possible. But a frog is more common to find in plushie form so that would be my second choice. how interested would you be on somewhat personalized bottle cap labels? Sure! sounds cool. When you're miserably sick (*sniffle, cough!*) what are the things that comfort you the most? A super fuzzy warm blanket (I loooove super fuzzy plush blankets), some ice cream or tasty coffee, and guilty pleasure fluffy drama shows to watch. Do you enjoy puzzles/riddles? I do! I like sudoku and logic puzzles and riddles and those logic puzzles where the answer is obvious if you think about it the right way but it's not the way you normally think (did that make any sense at all?) I can't remember what they're called. Would you like to receive e-books? And if so, in what format? I prefer real paper books, but if it's a book or story or something I really want and it only comes in e-book form (Like MeiLin's stuff. There's some of her stuff that I haven't read and want to that only comes in ebook form) then I'll deal. I think my phone can do e-books (I don't have an ebook reader) but a pdf is fine. Witchee, would you be interested in having a special tea cup/coffee mug/glass to drink out of? Yes! That would be awesome! As I have mentioned, I am a huuuge coffee addict so a special mug would be perfect. What are your top three "I want to try them but I think I'll never get to try them" (or, "I've tried them and I want moar moar moar, but I don't think I'll ever get any") scents/bath oils/sprays? My #1 top I want it ALL but have very little chance of ever getting any more scent is De Sade. It was disconned before I had a chance to buy a bottle. I have a few imps but I would buy like 5 bottles, no joke, if I could. Next on the list would probably be Antique Lace. I have one bottle but I'm kind of hesitant to use it because it is doubtful that it will ever come back. *sniffle* I'm also running kind of low on my Goblin of Yuletide... Past? spray (whichever one smells like orange and clove.) and of course everyone loves that one so nobody wants to give it up, so I basically have no chance of getting more. If you were to receive a gift card, what places would you like to get one from? Online Places: Babeland (NSFW, it's a sex toy website), SockDreams, Amazon, Bunny Butt Apothecary Physical Stores I can visit: Target, Barnes and Noble (though this one can work online too) Do you work/study at a desk and enjoy interesting or cute office supplies? I LOVE office supplies. Pens, pads of paper, sticky notes, notebooks, pencil cases, boxes and containers to hold stuff... everything! Paintbox Soapworks - anything you're interested in, in general or from the latest update? Why yes indeed! You can check my etsy wishlist and my other companies/non-BPAL wishlist for this info as well but I definitely have my eye on: Smiling Jack, Moundshroud, and Indian Summer. Bars of soap as well as scrubs (and lotion as well if she has lotion available in those scents.) I am really wanting some Lavender Truffle lotion. I haven’t bought any yet, I don’t know why, I just haven’t. But seriously I am craving Lavender Truffle. Lotion the most but I could definitely go for all three things in that flavor. Another scent I'd like lotion in (and soap and scrub as well but lotion is the main attraction here) is Man in the Moon. It just sounds so nice and smooth and relaxing. Some soap flavors I would really like to try are: The Queen is Dead and The Englishman (I am a leather fiend, even in soap. I just can't get enough I don't know how leather will work as a soap scent but I would very much like to find out.) You have to place a Lab and Trading Post order. Right fuckin' now. No spending limits. What do you buy? Hmmm, I am planning to make a lab Order of DOOM (I’m talking multiple hundreds of dollars. I’ve never really just let myself go wild on a BPAL order and I think it’s high time) after my next couple of paychecks come in. The next few pay periods for me are going to be pretty good because I’ve gotten a lot of hours at work lately and this upcoming Friday I’m working a 16 hour (or longer) day which means a pretty pay period. However, if I just had complete free reign and I didn’t have to worry about cost at all? It would probably look something like (there are NOT in order of preference, they are more like in order of category for ease of organization): Blood Moon ’11, Pallas Athene, Sonnet D’Automne, Pumpkin Princess, Pumpkin Latte ’11, Eledgy IX: The Autumnal, The Vampire Bride, Boo ’11, Autumn Cider, A Nocturnal Reverie, Golden Apple of the Sun, Silver Apple of The Moon, Halloween Vegas x2, Sprinklecake x2, The Gorobble x2, Sentimental Initiation x2, The Ta-Ta, The Seekim, Nightmare, Le Lethe, The Smiling Spider x2, TKO x2, Liz, Warx2, Crowley, Nanny Ashtoreth, Vixen x2, The Antikythera Mechanism x2, Morocco x2, Mouse’s Long and Sad Tale x2, The Red Rider x2, The White Rider x2, The Black Rider x2, The Bow and Crown of Conquest x2, Lyonesse x2, Snake Oil x2, How Doth The Little Crocodile x2, Prunella x2 (Can you tell I’m paranoid about all the GC discontinuations? ) As for BPTP, I just made an order for a few bath oils (I use them as moisturizer) and a room spray but then the update happened and I’m eyeing some of the Halloween stuff… so I guess my order would be (again, not in order of preference): Spun Sugar Spectre bath oil, Marshmallow Pumpkin bath oil, Candied Pumpkin perfume oil (pumpkin doesn’t always work on me but all the other notes sound so good I think this one’s worth a shot), Halloween shirt (size small crew neck), Fig and White Sandalwood hair gloss, Snake Oil hair gloss, Morocco bath oil, Snake Oil bath oil, Luxuria bath oil, TKO massage oil, Erebos atmosphere spray, Exotic Bazaar atmosphere spray, Mahogany Hall atmosphere spray, Purple sockfeetz, Pink sockfeetz, Black sockfeetz, Local 93 long sleeved tee (size small crew neck), The District babydoll tee (size med), Phoenix Steamworks tee (size small crew neck), Belladonna yoga pants (size med), Triple Dagger Yoga Pants (size M) Do you prefer soap or shower gel? Please give examples of your favorite scents or brands. The soap I mostly use right now is Bunny Butt's Complexion Zen soap (<-- linky). It really helps keep the skin on my back and shoulders and chest clear. I am currently out of it actually. I need more. However, I do absolutely love Paintbox soaps. Lavender Truffle and Black Heart are my favorites. See my etsy wishlist or non-BPAL/other retailers wishlist for ideas of what I would like to try. Witchee, do you have any symbols or totems that have special meaning for you? Phoenixes are very special to me. I am getting a tattoo of one on the back of my left shoulder and I have jewelry and shirts with stylized phoenixes. I would love pretty much anything decorated with a phoenix design. A box, bag or pouch, jewelry, clothing, whatever. what are your favorite types of Halloween candy? Hmm, I love tootsie rolls. And Those chewy caramel things with cream in the middle. I can never remember what they're called. OOH and Skittles! I love Skittles! M&Ms, KitKats, Cookies and Cream bars, Crunch bars, Heath bars... How do you like your chocolate? For example with nuts, mint, peanut butter, caramel? I do like just plain chocolate, milk, dark, and white. I really like just plain white chocolate, it's so creamy and delicious. (Yes, I know white chocolate isn't really chocolate. But I like it anyway.) Oh, lindt has these really good truffles. They're in a light blue bag, they're white chocolate with little cocoa bits in them. SO good! As for chocolate-with-stuff I like dark (or milk really) with orange a lot. I like chocolate with almonds and other various kinda of nuts. Do they make chocolate with walnuts? I'm kind of on a walnut kick right now. And I have always kind of wanted to try bacon chocolate. Just to see what it's like (and to say I did, you know?) I am fond of the thrift. Do you mind lightly used goods? Please be specific! Go for it! I'm all for gently used stuff! Reduce, reuse, recycle, right? As long as it's in good condition and useable it's all good. I don't mind clothing, maybe not so much on undergarments or bathing suits or things like that, but like a t-shirt or shoes or something that's fine. I can always wash it. As for books, I really prefer them without highlighting, underlining or writing on the internal pages. Writing or marks on the inside of the covers or title/copyright pages I don't care about. Or ex-library books with all the markings that come with them are also fine. Hardcovers without dust jackets are totally okay, I usually take them off anyway. (I think I covered this in my questionnaire but in case I didn't, there ya go. lol) Would a gift or a postcard from Disneyland make you squee with delight or puke into your mail box? Eh, not so much for me on the Disney postcard. Thanks though. Beads! Do you use them? Would you want some? What sorts of beads do you like? I do use beads. I bead jewelry sometimes. I prefer beads that are made out of gemstones but really, any pretty beads will do. I've really been loving dichroic (sp?) glass lately. I don't know if they make dichroic glass beads but if they do, that would be so cool! Anyone here like caramels? Sea salted caramels?!?! Sounds delicious! Yes please! Would you like a hand dyed or hand painted scarf or wrap or other item? If so, what colors/designs/fabrics do you like? That would be awesome! I will love and cherish anything you craft me, really. As for scarf fabrics, if you're talking like decorative scarf, I would prefer silky or satiny fabrics. If you're talking keep-you-warm kind of scarf it really doesn't matter. Whatever's easiest for you to make it out of. Something that doesn't pull easily I guess because even though I will try to keep it away from the cats as much as possible, they will still get at it a little bit. As for what colors, my favorite color combinations are in my questionnaire. Maybe stay away from yellows and oranges because they clash with my skin and hair. I like purple, blue, green, black, white. This was a question before, but does anyone here like stones? Just pretty polished stones for use in whatever purposes? I love stones. I picked this up from my mom. She loves them even more than me. I love gemstones, polished or raw. And another question; anyone like anything in particular from Think Geek? I really like the plush microbes they sell. (I like the bookworm, the stem cell, the chicken pox, the egg cell, the flesh eating disease, the gangrene, the heartworm, the mad cow) I also really like the plush sushi. I love sushi. I also think these are pretty funny. And of course the Buffy fan in me is loving this. And the coffee fiend in me is clamoring for this one. are you interested in anything from the Villainness Bad Apples update? Yes! Twistappel (candle and wouldn't turn down soap), Just Right (candle and wouldn't turn down soap), Discord (candle only) What #1 actor, director, author and/or musician are you obsessed with? Author: it kind of switches around but I'm pretty consistently obsessed with Jacqueline Carey. (Other authors I tend to get fixated on include Stephen King and Sara Douglass). Musician: If I had to pick one I'd say Senses Fail. If you have a pet, would he/she/they like to receive a treat or a toy as a gift? Does your pet have any dietary restrictions or other preferences w.r.t. said treat? I have lots of cats but I think they're pretty set on toys and treats and stuff. Is there a particular artist and piece that you would like a print of? If so, what is your max size that you could spare on your walls? None that I can think of. But hey, if you find something you think I'd like, go ahead and send it my way. If you are in to beauty and makeup related stuff, what kind of stuff do you like? What is your skintone and hair color? Are there any beauty products you've wanted to try but just never purchase? I hardly ever wear makeup. The closest I get to beauty products is the LUSH stuff I use to wash my face (herbalism cleanser, grease lightning, tea tree water). I have very pale skin and, if you couldn't tell from the LUSH products, breakout prone. And darkish blonde hair (though it is definitely blonde, just not light blonde.) that is very very straight and fine. Do you like coffee or tea? Would you be interested in trying some different types? Oooooooh my goodness. I am a coffee FIEND. seriously. I love it. I prefer lighter roasts to darker. I like all kinds flavored and non flavored. Examples of flavors I like are: Vanilla, hazelnut, chocolate, creamy and sweet flavors, there's a flavor sold in Target called Cinnamon Vanilla Nut that is awesome! (it's Archer Farms, Target's store brand. I know it's a store brand but I still really like it. They have tons of flavors.) I am willing to try pretty much anything so if you find something cool or you think I might like, send it my way! Couldn't hurt, right? I don't like tea as much but I will drink it. I tend to like teas with fruity flavors or flavors with spices (not spicy but assorted spices if that makes any sense). Are there any CDs/Albums you've been wanting but haven't bought yet? What format do you prefer? (i.e. mp3, actual cd, record, etc) There are a bunch of CDs on my amazon wishlist, any of which I would be very happy to receive. I prefer actual CDs or mp3s if that's easier for you. Like, if you wanted to email me some mp3s I wouldn't turn them down. Are you going away for any part of this round? Not planning on it. Would you like to receive a mix-CD from your Witch? Yes! I would love that! If your witch were going somewhere on a vacation during the round, would you want a little souvenir? Sure, that would be great! I would love to know that my witch was thinking about me even on their vacation time. Anything you think I would like would be awesome. Do you enjoy any outdoor activities? Do you have a favorite form of "exercise"? Hmm, I like being outside if the weather is nice. I don't particularly like "outdoor activities" like hiking, camping (well, camping is okay. Not like super-rugged camping. I'm talking about frou-frou, have-a-campsite-with-a-water-pump-and-showers type camping. ). And I really hate doing pointless exercise. By pointless exercise I mean like, going to the gym. When I'm running on a treadmill or something I feel like I'm doing it for no reason. It just feels pointless. Intellectually I know I'm doing it for a reason (to get healthy, to lose weight, whatever) but I just get so bored. I really prefer to be exercising for a reason. Like team sports practice or something where I have to to physical work but it's also fun. Any witchee's with a ravelry account have any favourited patterns that cost money that would be a welcome gift? I don't know how to knit. I wish I did. Witchee, are you a fan of musicals? If so, which ones? I am! I used to be a HUUUGE Phantom of the Opera geek. I still am a little but nowhere near the level it used to be. I really love Avenue Q. Do you like to burn incense? If so, what are your favorite kinds...sticks? cones? resins? What are your favorite scents? I do sometimes burn incense. For room scenting things I usually use room sprays or scented candles but I do use incense sometimes. I use sticks pretty much exclusively. I think I have a cone burner around somewhere but I know where my stick holder is so yeah. Almost any scent will be okay. Floral-y and "fresh" scents you might want to stay away from. Some high-quality florals are okay. Harry Potter - a fan? If so, what house are you? Eh, not so much a Harry potter fan. It's okay but I'm not all that into it. When you are having a really rough day, what do you like to do/have to make it a little brighter? I come home, put on a little TKO (so soothing) and watch some mindless fluff TV (usually some dramatastic show like Toddlers and Tiaras or Nanny 911 or something like that. They are my secret guilty pleasure... They are an outlet for all the drama and stress in my life so I can get it out watching the show instead of it actually coming out at someone in my real life.) Maybe I will eat something yummy like some ice cream or a donut if we have any on hand or something like that. and I will snuggle in my super fuzzy blanket. (I am such a sucker for fuzzy blankets. You can NEVER have enough fuzzy blankets! ) What are your thoughts on comics? Any you like? Any you have been wanting to try? Favorite characters? Eh, I'm not so much into comics. Graphic novels don't really hold my attention for very long. Are you musical? Do you play an instrument, and if so, what? If not, what do you wish you could play or do? Heh, I wish! I used to play the flute forever ago in middle school. And I had a few lessons of playing the harp. I would kind of like to go back to that but that's just kind of an idle thought, it really won't amount to anything. Does anyone garden? And if you do, what do you grow? If not, would a starter garden kit be something you'd be interested in? Eh, not really much of a gardener. Do you decorate for Halloween? Is your decorating taste elegant, kitschy and fun, or scary? I don't really do any Halloween decorating. I am hoping to go to Halloween party this year (in the past few years I haven't gone anywhere for Halloween so I'm excited to do something this year.) Is anyone fond of programs like Adopt a Tree/Highway/Library/Manatee/Acre of Rainforest/etc?: Sure! From the Weenie Update....what are you most wanting to try? oooooohhhhhh man. I am planning the BPAL Order Of DOOM! I finally have some extra cash and I am going to go a liiiitle bit overboard on these Weenies (and some GCs because I am paranoid about discons.) I am really excited to try: The Gorobble, Sentimental Initiation, Sonnet D'Automne, The Ta-Ta, The Seekim, Boo (all of these sound great!). I would like to try Pumpkin Princess (pumpkin doesn't always work on my skin but all the other notes sound great!), Pumpkin Latte '11 (last year's was all spices on me, no coffee at all. Hopefully this year's is more creamy coffee.), Eledgy IX: The Autumnal (some of the notes on this one are iffy. Honey doesn't always work on me) and I'd like to try Blood Moon '11 (blood scents never work on me but the other notes sound good. So I'm torn...) Who's into nail polish? What colors/brands? I use nail polish occasional. I am on the lookout for a really nice deep chocolate brown though. Is there a quote (or lyric or part of a poem) that really resonates with you or is your favorite? Yes. It's from a Jacqueline Carey book. One of the Kushiel's Lineage series (the third one I think. Kushiel's Avatar.) The quote is: Fear and lies fester in darkness, the truth may wound but it cuts clean. The moment I read it it completely resonated with me and I've been trying to live by it ever since. Also I'm in the early (very early) stages of considering a tattoo of it. Dream candle? Scent, color, type (tealight, votive, pillar, jar, etc.), throw... Oooooh, that's tough. It depends on if I'm in a foody mood or dark incense-y resin-y mood. Or both! Let's go foody. Maybe a sweet, creamy, coffee, vanilla latte type scent. Oh! maybe layers! Like a layered candle with a layer of sweet vanilla buttercream and a layer of coffee and cream and a layer of... maybe chocolate hazelnut. I'm picturing a pillar candle or maybe a jar candle. Fairly large like, each layer maybe an inch or so thick or more. Do you like knitted goodies? If so, what would you like and what colors? YES! I don't know how to knit and I wish I did. I would feel so special if you knit something for me (or had someone knit something for me). As the weather gets colder I will need a scarf and gloves (can you knit gloves?) or mittens (I'm fairly sure you can knit mittens). Would you be interested in homemade edibles that are NOT sweets? Any specifics? Oh yes! Bring 'em on! Please be aware that while I have no dietary restrictions, my mother is a vegetarian (she doesn't eat animal products that often show up in baked goods like lard, and gelatin) and I do like to share with my family. So, what you send me DOES NOT have to be veggie but if it is not please label it as such so I know not to share. Do you like hair things barrettes, headbands, flowers I do, but my hair is very fine and doesn't really like to stay in clips and stuff. But I do use ponytail holders, claw clips, and headbands (especially those headbands that are basically like giant ponytail holders but have grippy stuff on the inside...) What GC do you live in mortal terror of the lab discontinuing, but never get around to buying? OMFG you have no idea this list is huge. Basically all the bolded GCs on my wishlist. I'm planning a BPAL order of doom... very GC heavy, when my next check clears.

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