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By Silvertree February 7, 2012

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Switch Witch Questions!

September 23rd what's your favorite kind of pizza? Cheese or pepperoni! September 22nd What are the feelings on arm warmers? Color, style, texture, length? Love them! Do you like tarts? tealights? jar candles? votives? I use a ton of tarts. What's your favorite flavor? Sour, sweet, bitter, salty? EAT ALL THE THINGS. September 21st Cthulhu: yay or nay? CTHULHU FTAHN Is there something that you wish you could do, but you keep putting it off? Take a vacation. No, not really. I try not to put things off! How do you feel about terrariums? I’m very interested! I’m going to try and make a moss terrarium for myself this weekend / early this week. What's your favorite horror movie? The Haunting (the 60s black and white version) Jane Austen .. Yay or Nay? YAY!! Do you like period or period-styled paraphernalia? Stuff like postcards, notecards, jewelry, office supplies, what-have-you? MORE THAN ANYTHING. 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 always drawn in by story. I like some anime, but not the chibi style. I like things more like Avatar, Moribito, or Samurai Champloo. 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.? Oh, that would be SO MUCH FUN! What's 'your' song/your theme song? What would be your superpower? Teleportation. Witchee, would you like a gently used BPAL tshirt? Sure! Do you like charm bracelets? I don’t have one, but I’d like one! September 20th Do you like Legos? Especially mini-fig key chains, Lego block keychains, small Lego sets, etc? LOVE THEM! Are there any characters that you love or identify with? Amy Pond. Sidney bristow. Han Solo. Apparently, I love smartasses. 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 a (now year old??!! whoa) Gothic/Victorian serial over on The LJ. I don’t have a process, really, just a committment to doing it every day. I describe it as Buffy meets Sherlock. Are there any Arcana Weenies that you MUST HAVE? Haven’t even looked. Scared to. So what say you? IS an "unexpected" visit/in-person witching OK? I’d rather not? Arranging a meeting, sure, but unexpected would freak me. September 19th 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 am a lip balm junkie. 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 would love a fountain pen! -How do you feel about getting art supplies in general? (copic markers, watercolor, brushes, paint, sketchbooks etc.) Sure! -How do you feel about Threadless tshirts? Eh, some I love, some are a bit meh. 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? Eyeshadow and 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? Sure! Amigurumi, yes or no? No thanks. I have a question! What are some of your favorite paintings? (famous or undiscovered?) Feel free to link to examples! Anything by the pre-raphaelites. 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? As long as they’re v-neck or scoop necked, sure! L or XL How do you feel about pumpkin scented things? Not perfume related, but soap, candles, etc.... Not a fan at all. Has anyone else heard of or does anyone else love Glamourkin? Those look really neat! Is there anyone here who likes toe socks? You know, those socks with a place for each toe? I don’t like things between my toes. September 17th Are you looking for a certain kind of DVDs to spruce up your collection right now? Not really? Except for what’s on my wishlist. Does anyone like postcards? Is anyone willing to be a Nacho witch for postcards? Sure! Anyone going to see any good concerts this fall? No, sadly. Do you like Star Trek? Original TV series, films, spinoff series, etc? Favorite characters? That’s more hubbie’s thing/ Witchee, would you like a framed photograph and of what? Not particularly? But I could be convinced. 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? Have everything I need AND THEN SOME. New question: How do you feel about maple syrup? Meh. Not really my thing. 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 that would be lovely. Do you like Star Wars? Original Trilogy? Prequels? Spin-offs? Favorite characters? original tirlogy only. Han and Leia are my original OTP! 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)- I do! I like it any way I can get 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. Sure! And a heads up would be good since the toddler sometimes reads over my shoulder. Doctor Who? Yay or nay? (please don't make me cry by saying nay) ...I may or may not have a pre-prepared set of destinations should The Doctor ever stop off in my yard. 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 PLEASE. Anyone love Buffy/Angel? Like a lot, not quite love. How would you feel about gummies? Like, gummy bears? Gummy werewolves? Gummy vampires? YAY GUMMIES! How would you feel about a totally original Gela-skin for your laptop/iPod/phone? Stickers? Decals? Sure! 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 more than disney but well short of Rob Zombie. Are your ears pierced, Witchee? Do you have any other piercings? Would you like to receive any items of jewelry for these piercings? Just my ears! And sure! How do you all feel about Whoopie Pies? Too much for me. September 15th interested in anything from Lush? Everything from lush. Would you be interested in a handmade bookmark? I would love one! 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? Eh? Maybe? 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 would! do you like real sugar skulls? Things with sugar skull designs? OOOOH YES. September 14th How about little bottles of booze? Ya wanna? What kind? It’s like BOOZE for DOLLS! 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.) BROWWWWNIIIIIES. The fudgier the better. Also, what about mochi? Love it, hate it, baffled by it? Like it! Does anyone like kimchi? No. Would you be interested in a sample box(from somewhere like Birchbox or loosebutton)? Sure! You have to place a Lab and Trading Post order. Right fuckin' now. No spending limits. What do you buy? EVERYTHING. Hair gloss. Scent lockets. Umm, I’d love the Lady MacBeth claw polish. ALL THE SMELLIES. Paintbox Soapworks - anything you're interested in, in general or from the latest update? I know of them but don’t really know them. How do you feel about notebooks/journals/stationery? Anything you need or particularly like? I love them! Especially things on the more “elegant” end: the kind of little luxury I don’t buy myself but would love getting. Does confetti/glitter make you angry or fill you with glee? :clappy hands: WHEE GLITTER! Fabulous witches and witchees, perhaps you all could note of you've received MeiLin's goodies? Or if you want? I have 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 we have toooooo many! how interested would you be on somewhat personalized bottle cap labels? Like these that I did? That would be really cool!! When you're miserably sick (*sniffle, cough!*) what are the things that comfort you the most? Tea and a lovely book. What constitutes ultimate luxury to you? (go crazy!) FREE TIME. Time spent in a hot bath. Rich chocolate. Velvetty soft blankets and naps on rainy afternoons. What do you really NOT want? Nothing I can think of. September 13th How would you feel about kitchen towels and other similar household objects, if they are pretty or a souvenir? Ooh, I like things that are useful AND pretty! How did you dress up for your last party or compulsory-formal-dress occasion? Red 50s era swing dress! Do you enjoy puzzles/riddles? (Cryptograms, Sudoku, Crossword, Jigsaw, etc) Riddles, yes, but not the games. September 12th Would you like to receive e-books? And if so, in what format? YES PLEASE! I have a 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? But of course! Allie is into sesame street, especially Elmo and Ernie, but she’s also at that age where everything is fun. She is just now getting into 3T. 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!) Not really, but only because i don’t carry a bag a lot of the time! 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? Not really. I do like fruity teas like Red Zinger. I’m just getting started in tea fandom. 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 love thrift! Would a gift or a postcard from Disneyland make you squee with delight or puke into your mail box? Neither. I’m fairly meh on Disney. Except Tangled. I love Tangled. And Lilo and Stitch. Beads! Do you use them? Would you want some? What sorts of beads do you like? I love them, but I should probably say no. TOO MANY HOBBIIIEESS! Anyone here like caramels? Sea salted caramels?!?! Caramels, yes, sea salted, I... don’t know! I’ve never tried 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? Anything natural, or velvets. Dark jewel colors, or cheerful ones! What #1 actor, director, author and/or musician are you obsessed with? My current obsessions are Neil Gaiman, Nick Urata (and all of Devotchka!) Karen Gillan (UNF), and Tom Hardy (UNFDROOLUNF). Do you like to burn incense? If so, what are your favorite kinds...sticks? cones? resins? What are your favorite scents? Yes please! I love incense in all forms. I like resinous scents a lot - frankincense, myrrh, dragon's blood... I also really love sandalwood, cedar, and woodsy scents like that. Nothing too sweet. Harry Potter - a fan? If so, what house are you? Eh. I enjoyed it but I'm not in the fandom. If you were to receive a gift card, what places would you like to get one from? Sephora, MAC, Lush, Amazon, Barnes and Noble, iTunes would all be amazing! Is there a particular myth/folktale/legend/fairytale/godstory that you're drawn to? Ooh, I like this question! I like all the tricksters, but Coyote and I have an interesting relationship. Athena is my unofficial patroness, but I've also always loved the myth of Persephone. When you are having a really rough day, what do you like to do/have to make it a little brighter? Chocolate. Especially chocolate with the gooey caramel filling, like the ghiradelli squares. And sometimes booze. But that I'm having to give up more or less: we're sorta-kinda TTC right now and I'm on a lot of meds (for unrelated reasions). What are your thoughts on comics? Any you like? Any you have been wanting to try? Favorite characters? I love Sandman, I read Hellboy when I remember to, I read Fables but am terribly behind, and I loved "Ruse" which was a four issue miniseries that I'm really hoping they will pick up. 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! I have a small herb and vegetable garden that I'm hoping to expand come spring. Do you decorate for Halloween? Is your decorating taste elegant, kitschy and fun, or scary? Yes! I like things on the elegant / spooky side of things. I also really like vintage decorations. Who's into nail polish? What colors/brands? Just getting into it! I love OPI, but I'd love to branch out. I really like holos / sparkly colors. No pinks or oranges, but I love reds, purples, and "fun" colors (blue, green, etc). Metallics are also a big win. Do you like knitted goodies? If so, what would you like and what colors? I do! Dark colors, please, because I have dark colored pets! Scarves are lovely, don't really wear hats, LOVELOVELOVE arm and wrist warmers. Social Media? Completely addicted. COMPLETELY. I'm alierakieron on tumblr, twitter, and LJ. Witchee, do you use a PC or a Mac? PC

Aliera

September 12, 2011

Tielan's Blog

Halloween 2011 - answers for my Witch!

September 17th Anyone going to see any good concerts this fall? Haven’t been to a concert in years! Do you like Star Trek? Original TV series, films, spinoff series, etc? Favorite characters? I never watched any of the TV series, but I loved the movie. My favourite character is Uhura, and I love the way they worked the Uhura/Spock thing into the movie. Witchee, would you like a framed photograph and of what? Framed photographs make me think they have to be kept. Postcards are easier. [uSeptember 18th[/u] 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 are awesome. Funny/clever/geeky ones are plus-one awesome. One designed by my Witch would be plus-a-million awesome! I’m usually a size 10-12 Australian/UK, which is probably about an 8 US. The BPTP t-shirts I get are usually Small and Babydoll (I like the v-neck, or something that isn’t up around my throat), although I have a long waist, so they’re usually a bit on the short side... How do you feel about pumpkin scented things? Not perfume related, but soap, candles, etc.... Not an enthusiast of pumpkin scented stuff. 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. I would love anything from anywhere. Local stuff (with a story behind it) is always very very cool! 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). Samsung NC20 netbook, with an apple keyboard and a baby mouse. I’d love a mousepad, actually. One can never have too many mousepads. SOCK PREFERENCES? Would you like/wear a pair of these? http://www.ravelry.c...rary/yoga-socks If so, what color? Not a huge Is there anyone here who likes toe socks? You know, those socks with a place for each toe? There may be people who like toe socks around here...but they are none of them me! September 30th[/b] Witchee, would you like anything from this particular Haunt update? Don’t collect Haunt. Who's interested in Halloween: Montreal? Not I. 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? Marshmallows from FusionSweets on Etsy how do you feel about hemp? jewelry, soap, etc? I love the Body Shop’s hemp lip balm, hand cream, and foot balm - but I already have these, so no need for more! 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? Long strap that I can wear crossbody, but not so long that I can’t rest my hand on it when it’s hanging down (I hate fishing for stuff in my purse). If leather or synthetic leather look, then black; if cloth then any bright colour. julep maven monthly boxes: Whu? Your favorite restaurant or type of food to eat out. Would you use a restaurant.com voucher? Groupon? I’m not in the US, so this voucher doesn’t apply. The Australian version is probably Spreets. Like commercial socks? Sure! I’m size 7 Australian (38 UK?) and I like them ankle-length. What kind of bear is best? Teddy bear. Is anyone interested in reading The Night Circus? Yes. Hershey's Pumpkin Spice kisses? Love ‘em. I have a not-so-secret love for The Broship of the Rings. Are there any prints from her store you'd like? I like her art. I’d get any of the ones with female characters. Especially Eowyn. Who here likes Stephanie Pui-Min Law's artwork? I do! I kind of wish she had more Asian women in her graphics - I adore this ‘self portrait’ - http://www.epilogue.net/cgi/database/art/view.pl?id=19362 - but it’s still good. Do you drink wine? Do I drink wine, or do I drink...wine? Is it just me who is nervous at revealing herself to her witchee, and finding out who her witch is?! Probaby not. J Witches, did you lament NOT getting one of the condom case/imp cases that got released with the courtesan series??? Not really. 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? We don’t get candy corn at lal, so any flavour is good! 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? Probably wouldn’t get through customs. It'sBanned Books Week! Are there any books on the list you'd be interested in checking out? The Hunger Games. I have just been enlightened to THESE. Are these flavors relevant to your interests? Nope. September 27th What is something people are always surprised to learn about you? That I’m a computer programmer. They think I’m too chatty and socially cluey to be a geek. So who else watched Babylon 5? I have the first two seasons from a friend...haven’t watched it. If you had to decide what your stripper name was, what would it be? Priscilla Boundary. And I would work it, baby! Sooooo Witchees, have you ever taken that particular personality test? If so, are you an Analytical, a Driver, an Expressive or an Amiable? Nope. Don’t really have time to take it either. 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? Not really, but I’d rather not receive a moppet or anything. what level of contact were you hoping for? I’m happy with what I got. Are there any local museums/attractions you keep never getting around to going to? Not really. September 26th Is there any kind of international candy you love or would like to try? Any and all! What is something totally random (yes, that thing that just popped into your head) that hasn't been covered by any previous questions? Honestly? I’d love a fanfic. EPICFIC for either Stargate Atlantis (Teyla, John/Teyla), Sanctuary (Kate, Will/Kate), or *coughs* Harry Potter (Harry/Luna). Actually, I’ve just started HP NextGen shipping (someone shoot me, like, now). Is there any cheesy/non-cheesy Canadian stuff you'd be interested in? I always love maple syrup things. J If you were to go here and create your very own chocolate bar, what might it have in it? ...It’d probably be chocolate covered salted caramel. That’s all. Is there anything you're wanting from LPMP? I’m getting you’re not meaning Lembaga Penjaminan Mutu Pendidikan which is the Indonesian Educational Quality Assurance Council... say you stumbled into Camp Half Blood (or whatever the Roman camp ends up being named <bounces in anticipation>), which god claims you? Lady Hsi Wang Mu - the Chinese Mother Goddess of the West. Or possibly Amaterasu - Japanese Sun-Goddess, although I’m not of Japanese descent. September 25th Stuff you've been meaning to do: My taxes. Tidy my room. Build a chicken tractor to help weed and fertilise my garden. Would you be interested in regional jams, jellies, or other preserves? I would. But probably so would Australian Customs if they thought that anything had seeds in it that might affect our crops or native flora and fauna. 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 read to get me to sleep. Whatever else happens, I have to read myself to sleep or else I don’t sleep. Are you interested in today's/any recent Tee Fury shirts? Sure! Anything Joss (Buffy, Dr. Horrible, Serenity), anything BSG, anything recent Dr Who... Princess Bride? Yay or nay? Yay. What's your favorite classic fairytale, witches Classic? I’m not sure. Cap-O-Rushes, perhaps? Kind of Cinderella, only with less fairy godmothers. I like the fairytales that get turned on their head - An Ordinary Princess, Dealing With Dragons, etc. In the Disney Heroine range, I really love Mulan. September 24th how do you feel about ethical animal fiber, i.e. wool and the like? Fine with it. Fine without it. What about little wee creatures for your desk or mantel? No, please. Nothing that will gather dust. Look down. What are you wearing, right now? Blue jeans, a t-shirt that reads “I fight like a girl” with a silhouette of a woman in a dark forest with blood dripping off her swords. Kerchiefs? More things to gather dust, I’m afraid. No. 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? Sleep. September 23rd Is there anything you'd like from the Mütter Museum Store? That Crime Scene scarf looks pretty awesome! I just noticed that Cocoa Pink has 5 ml Perfume Atomizers. Yay or nay? Scents you would like? Scents you would NOT like? No, thanks. what's your favorite kind of pizza? Super Ssupreme - everything and the kitchen sink. who are your style/fashion icons? post pics if you want! Anyone who manages to co-ordinate their clothing, accessories, and jewellery. I’m a t-shirt and jeans kinda gal. For snark, though, fugly.com always does the trick. Are there any food items you're craving/aren't able to find around your area? Only the Fusion Sweets marshmallows - Lychee Rose, Rose, Lemon Meringue, Raspberry Lemonade, Lavender, and Tickled Pink Strawberry. 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? I would love a cover for my Sony Reader 350. The 6” screen? Any design is fine so long as it can be closed tight/fastened so the Reader doesn’t fall out into my bag, and the colours are bright. Would you like a photo collage based around your interests/favorite colors/favorite themes? No - but I’d take a graphic wallpaper - it’s a nice thought. If you're crafty, are you interested in spoonfeather? And if so, what things there delight your eyes? Spoonflower fabric, you mean? Colors! What are your favorite colors and what colors do you not like? Pictures and links, people! Any strong, saturated colours. I hate muddy colours when that’s all there is to the colour scheme - it’s got to have at least one colour that really pops and drags all the other ones in together. What is your favorite word? ‘Fiddlesticks!’ Okay, I have lot of favourite words, but ‘fiddlesticks’ is definitely one of the fun ones - along with ‘tarradiddle’, ‘inconceivable’ (a la The Princess Bride), and supercalifragilisticexpialadocious. What are the feelings on arm warmers? Color, style, texture, length? I have no feelings on arm warmers and would prefer not to receive them. Do you like tarts? tealights? jar candles? votives? I have some tarts, but I haven’t really used them. And I’ve still got unused candles lying around the place - no need for any more, honest! What's your favorite flavor? Sour, sweet, bitter, salty? Sweet-salty, or sweet. So, are there any online gaming witchees who covet purchasable in-game items or other gamer-y stuff? (yup, geek question) Not a gamer. Anyone doing anything cool for Mabon (or the start of fall, if you aren't pagan? Nope. What is your favorite coffee blend at Starbucks? If you don't have one, what is your favorite roast of coffee? I like the pumpkin spice latte that you can get in the fall, and the cinnamon spice latte that they sell around Christmas. September 21st Cthulhu: yay or nay? Nay. Is there something that you wish you could do, but you keep putting it off? Go to Asia? Put your current mp3player (I am the anti-apple, so no ipod ), winamp playlist, what have you, on shuffle, list the first 10 songs: Hymn - Bond Gothic Power - X-Ray Dog I Won’t Say - Hercules Christmas Eve/Sarajevo 12/24 - Trans-Siberian Orchestra The Stranger - OAR Smile (Lily Allen) - Glee cast Chemical Heart - Grinspoon Faith of The Heart - Russell Watson Almost Lover - A Fine Frenzy The Wizard And I - Wicked 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 not collecting very much right now unless I see something I really want. I wasn’t planning to order anything. Do you have any interest in rocks? Not like, polished colorful stones.. but like... rocks. With geologic significance! Not really. J 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? Scarf, long, thin and drapey, I like the synthetic feather ‘wool’ rather than ‘real wool’ - I find most woolens really itchy. Something in strong reds, oranges or pinks - fire colours. 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. I had a cat for fourteen years but she died earlier this year. We’re thinking of getting some more, but none yet. Do you like/own/wear/want fairy wings or something of the like? Heh. No. But what I’ve always wanted is a pair of skeletal metal-feather steampunk wings... Yeah, I know... How do you feel about terrariums? I’ve always wanted to make a Macquarium! *geeks out* What's your favorite horror movie? I hate horror movies. My nerves can’t take it. 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. Dear Witch, a small jar of a black tea blend of your choice would be awesome. Something that can be drunk with milk and sugar. Just make sure there aren’t seeds in it, or Customs will probably open the package. 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? Sure! Encouragement towards success is a big issue for me right now, so I would love these. Do you like period or period-styled paraphernalia? Stuff like postcards, notecards, jewelry, office supplies, what-have-you? Ooh! Notecards, office supplies, and post-it notes are always useful! 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? Ideally a comic or graphic novel would have both. But mostly I like the speculative aspects of storytelling - the could bes, might have beens, may bes, and should bes. I believe that stories are how we teach ourselves to cope with the world and the things we don’t know - which is why it’s important to have diversity in main characters, that different people are seen to be taking the lead and struggling, and that it’s not the white male character who’s always the one fighting while everyone else gets cast as a victim. If you could choose a Smack, what would it have in it? ...Smack? if you could have a salon scent made, based on any artwork(s) what would it be? Mucha - The Moon And The Stars: The Moon: http://www.artsunlight.com/NN/N-M0016/N-M0016-067-the-moon-from-the-moon-and-the-stars-series.jpg Mucha - Times of the Day: Night’s Rest http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_j9VUmBswTWg/TTZpZ5Av6wI/AAAAAAAAAWY/hehPpMkdtR0/s1600/Art-Alphonse-Mucha-Night%2527s-Rest-The-Times-of-the-Day-Series.jpg 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 more design and goal-oriented: the processes aren’t so important as the finished product. What's 'your' song/your theme song? Right now I’m listening to the Battlestar Sonatica (by Bear McCreary): I think that could do for a themesong in my quieter moments. Otherwise, ‘24’ by Jem. What would be your superpower? The ability to strike down with great vengeance and furious anger those who would attempt to poison and destroy my sisters... Oh, wait. Um. Telekinesis? Witchee, would you like a gently used BPAL tshirt? I would! 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! No trail mix. Australian Customs will take it. Do you like charm bracelets? If you had a bracelet, what sort of charms would you want on it? Favorite hobbies, symbols, whatever? I have an Italian charm bracelet somewhere. (I think it’s Italian.) But I haven’t worn it for years... 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 thanks. Do you like Legos? Especially mini-fig key chains, Lego block keychains, small Lego sets, etc? I love Lego! 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 buy The Lion at the BPAL Etsy shop, and The Ecstacy Of St Therese. Are there any characters that you love or identify with? Disney’s Mulan Stargate SG1: Sam Carter Stargate Atlantis: Teyla Emmagan Sanctuary: Kate Freelander Buffy/Angel: Faith (particularly S4 Faith) Justice League: Wonder Woman 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? Bright and strong - good contrast, popping colours. Geometric shapes and things that deceive the eye (like straight lines appearing to be circles in the kaleidoscope quilt pattern url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/seldear/6186849515/][/url] Kaleidoscope QAL top: Santorini Sun And Sea by SelDear, on Flickr Are there any Arcana Weenies that you MUST HAVE? Nope. So what say you? IS an "unexpected" visit/in-person witching OK? Absolutely! September 19th What strange misc. items would you love to receive that you just haven't gotten for yourself?: I’d have to think about that one. 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? Not really into nail polish, and I prefer ‘natural’ colours. 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? Love lipbalm, but don’t need any, thanks. 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 would love fountain pen inks or art supplies! Just for writing, mind - I’m not that great an artist. -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 really a watercolour person. -How do you feel about getting art supplies in general? (copic markers, watercolor, brushes, paint, sketchbooks etc.) Sketchbooks would be nice. I’m not much of an arty person. -How do you feel about Threadless tshirts? Love them! 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 nice moisturiser with sunscreen (don’t really have a brand right now, just using plain sorboline), and any Turkish Delight they happen to hav earound the place. Darling Witchee, would you enjoy farmer's market pickled veggies (green beans, garlic, asparagus, etc) or fresh canned peaches or something of that nature? Would I enjoy it? Absolutely! Would it get through customs? Not a chance in hell! Do you prefer color or white photographs? Nature or abstract? Depends on the photograph. I love either. would you be interested in something like this? https://lostcrates.com/how-it-works That looks quite fascinating - yes! Yes, I would! Amigurumi, yes or no? No idea what it is. I have a question! What are some of your favorite paintings? (famous or undiscovered?) Feel free to link to examples! Anything by Mucha. It’s the Art Nouveau period that really gets me, although I love the art in a bunch of other periods, too. If you could have an image painted for you - sky is the limit - what would it be? Heh. I’d find someone who could do a Mucha-style portrait of Mulan, all dressed up for war. The style would be very traditional Chinese, and in bold, bright martial colours. Name your 3 favorite scents for candles Rose, amber, and vanilla. Name your 3 favorite types/flavors of tea: Chai, Earl Grey, and Osmanthus. ------------------------------------------------------------------- 8th Sept From the Weenie Update....what are you most wanting to try? LA CALAVERA CATRINA : The Lady of the Graveyard! Autumn leaves, wild roses, bourbon vanilla, dry chamomile, and a bouquet of bright chrysanthemums and Mexican marigolds. LE REVENANT: A shroud of gardenia, narcissus, and sandalwood with ambrette seed, white cognac, muguet, davana, and white musk. THE GLITTERING APPLE OF THE STARS: Heirloom Malus, ylang ylang, white and blue musks, crystallized vanilla, tiare, frangipani, and bergamot. MUSE OF THE NIGHT: Muse of the Night, Luis Ricardo Falero. A soft, resinous indigo musk with black currant, ylang ylang, Tunisian jasmine, opoponax, rose otto, benzoin, Tahitian vanilla bean, and opium tar. NIGHTMARE: Vanilla-soaked linen accord with lavender, opium poppy, Moroccan jasmine, golden amber, white honey, and blackened fruit gums. A NOCTURNAL REVERIE: Violet musk and oudh with black amber, ambergris, agarwood, black currant, dark musk, fig, and lavender incense. HYGEIA:Red musk and red amber, sweet incense, Mysore sandalwood, tobacco absolute, golden musk, orris root, frankincense, and helichrysum. PALLAS ATHENE: Antiqued amber, cumin, saffron, frankincense, Atlas cedar, myrrh, mandarin, Ceylon cinnamon bark, and osmanthus. Who's into nail polish? What colors/brands? I’d actually love a bottle of OPIs ‘Barefoot in Barcelona’. I’ve been looking for a bottle of Estee Lauder’s ‘English Toffee’ for over ten years now, but I don’t think they sell it in Australia anymore - I’m not even sure they make it! It was a wonderful pink-brown colour that looked pink in some lights and brown in others - even one of my male housemates back then noticed it. Is there a quote (or lyric or part of a poem) that really resonates with you or is your favorite? I presently have: He rides across the nation The thoroughbred of sin He got the application You just sent in It needs evaluation So let the games begin A heinous crime, a show of force A murder would be nice of course Bad Horse! Dream candle? Scent, color, type (tealight, votive, pillar, jar, etc.), throw... Really thick roses. Although I don’t really need any candles right now. Do you like knitted goodies? If so, what would you like and what colors? Ooh. A scarf or socks are always good! In red-purple, or blue - maybe blue and gold? Would you be interested in homemade edibles that are NOT sweets? Any specifics? Interested, yes! Would they get through customs...probably not. What GC do you live in mortal terror of the lab discontinuing, but never get around to buying? None really. Yo, yarnies! Do you Ravelry? If so, who are you over thar? Not a yarnie and I don’t Ravelry. Social Media? Mostly Twitter these days, Blogspot, some LiveJournal - mostly for fannish stuff and a little RL. Do you have wishlists for non-BPAL e-tailers? And if so, could you provide a link or a list? Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/people/tielan/favorites?ref=si_fav Witchee, do you use a PC or a Mac? PC - Samsung NC20 netbook What is your favorite animal? Dragon! But in RL, a cat. So independent and fluffy and adorable. And I miss my cat who died four months ago. What are you going to be for Halloween? I haven’t decided, but an American friend is holding a Halloween party here in Sydney so I have to think of something to go as! 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? Poppies. Bright red with thick black centres, brilliant and bobbing. How do you feel about nick-knacks? Got too many of them already, would prefer not to have any more. What traditions (family, holiday, or otherwise) are important to you? Christmas - traditionally when we get to see the relatives and cousins with whom we’re close. Do you like going to the movies? Not really. I like watching things with people, though, so I’ll invite people over for movie days or TV show days. What are your favorite restaurants? I rather like the high-end fusion-y ones - but anything that has sharp, crisp flavours or thick, melding spices blended together. Do you play any video games? ...does Angry Birds count? Do you like any anime? Not really. I love the design and graphics of them, I just never found anything to hook me in. Do you have an E-reader/iPad/something similar that you need a cover/case for? Ooh, yes! I have a Sony E-Reader 350. 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 love jewellery! Unfortunately, I usually forget to wear it. So unless it’s fine filigree steelwork flowers, I’m not likely to be wearing it. How would you like to receive some of your Witch's favorite recipes, tailored to your likes/dietary restrictions? And specific wants? I would love it! I love to cook! 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? Not in need of any boxes - I can paint and decorate my own boxes. 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? Calvin and Hobbes, oh yes! And I love The Far Side’s dry take on ridiculousness. Oh, I recommend B&E Favorite Mythological Creature?: Dragon! Specifically the Chinese dragon, but dragons generally. Do you like hair things barrettes, headbands, flowers Not really, unless they’re very unusual... 9th Sept Do you like to burn incense? If so, what are your favorite kinds...sticks? cones? resins? What are your favorite scents? I’m not much of an incense burner. - Harry Potter - a fan? If so, what house are you? Yes, I guess. At least, I’ve writtne fanfiction for it. Probably Ravenclaw. Possibly Slytherin - I have a ruthless and cunning streak to me that’s rather practical and bloodless. - If you were to receive a gift card, what places would you like to get one from? Something I could use in Australia? I’d rather not receive a gift card, actually. It’s very bloodless - I’d rather something that you’d put time and effort and thought into. Is there a particular myth/folktale/legend/fairytale/godstory that you're drawn to? Persephone in the Underworld: how did a daughter of daylight come to live in the darkness with Hades? Did she come to love/desire him as he wooed her? What did she think as she walked in the fields of the dead and met with the heroes of old, saw the forgetful and lost in the Fields of Lethe, watched the punishments meted out in the Pit of Tartarus? 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 write characters, but I don’t want art 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! I’d like to fly on a dragon in the skies of Pern. Or travel to Atlantis through the Stargate in Cheyenne Mountain. I’d like to fly a Viper Mark II from the Galactica’s flight deck. Or stand on the observation deck of the Justice League’s Watchtower... When you are having a really rough day, what do you like to do/have to make it a little brighter? Snuggle down under a comfy quilt, read a familiar, happy novel or story with chocolate to hand - or something buttery and pastry-y. What are your thoughts on comics? Any you like? Any you have been wanting to try? Favorite characters? I used to read the X-Men range - from around 1997-2001. I loved Jean Grey and Jean/Scott, Rogue and Rogue/Gambit, and Ororo and Ororo/Forge. Around 2004, I started watching the animated series of Justice League and fell in love with Wonder Woman and Batman and Bats/Wondy. I never really got into the comics, but I do love the characters and the fanfic that gets written about the animated versions of the Justice League. Oh, and I love the Batclan, with Babs as Oracle and Cass Cain as Batgirl and...see, this is why you should never get me started in comic books! Basically, I love the female superhero characters. Are you musical? Do you play an instrument, and if so, what? If not, what do you wish you could play or do? I guess I am. I did 10 years of piano, 6 years of flute, and 2 years of tuba. Not sure I could play the tuba anymore, but I’ve always wanted to learn oboe! I love classical music - specifically symphonic stuff in the ‘Classical’ or ‘Romantic’ periods - although stuff for Concert Bands are pretty amazing. 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? Okay, I love gardening - I’m planning on starting a Permaculture garden with chickens, a wormfarm (already have) and compost - but there’s no point in sending me a starter garden kit, because Australia is draconian about what’s allowed into the country and seeds are definitely a no-no. However, some Australian seed sites are: Do you decorate for Halloween? Is your decorating taste elegant, kitschy and fun, or scary? In Australia, so we don’t really have Halloween. However, if you want to open a conversation with me about possible costumes, I’d be happy to talk! Witchee, do you have any symbols or totems that have special meaning for you? The dragon is my ‘totem’ - I was born in the Chinese year of the Fire Dragon, under the Western zodiacal sign of Leo. My mum got me a personal chop with my Chinese Name on it, and a dragon engraved into the side. Is anyone fond of programs like Adopt a Tree/Highway/Library/Manatee/Acre of Rainforest/etc?: I believe in programs like Kiva - and the philosophy of The Saviour Of The World Is A Twelve Year-Old Girl. 10th Sept What #1 actor, director, author and/or musician are you obsessed with? None, really. I tend to like individual works, or admire certain people - Joss Whedon and Terry Pratchett in the drama/comedy realms of TV and books (respectively) are kind of amazing, and JJ Abrams shows are MADE OF EVIL TWISTEDNESS AND ANGST, plus I adore certain female actresses (Rachel Luttrell, Grace Park, Agam Darshi, and Zoe Saldana comes to mind), mostly because they’re so often given so little to work with, but do they work it, baby? Oh yes, baby, they work it! But I wouldn’t say ‘obsessed’... are you interested in anything from the Villainness Bad Apples update? Nope. Never collected Villainess and trying not to add to the BPAL collection. 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 cat died earlier this year and we haven’t gotten around to getting a new one. So, no, no pet things please. 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 geeze. Parker Lily, Aqua Vitae V2, and Stargazer Lily SN. Yes, I know. 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? Almost anything by Alphonse Mucha. 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 suck at makeup. I buy it and forget to use it, and then just end up using very basic black and gold eyeliner. That’s about it. Do you like coffee or tea? Would you be interested in trying some different types? Coffee, yes. Tea...you have to be really careful - any kind of viable seeds will get the package torn apart by Australian customs. I once had them pull apart a ‘green apple tea’ teabag by Twinings cos they thought it might have viable apple seeds in it. 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 haven’t bought CDs/albums in years. Are you going away for any part of this round? Nope. Would you like to receive a mix-CD from your Witch? Ooh, yes, please! That’s how I tend to get most of my music these days - someone making me a mix-CD! If your witch were going somewhere on a vacation during the round, would you want a little souvenir? Postcards only - I have no real need of knick-knacks to clutter up the already-cluttered room! Do you enjoy any outdoor activities? Do you have a favorite form of "exercise"? Hockey! (That’s ‘field hockey’ to the Yanks and Canuckistanis. We’re not big on ice hockey down here.) I play in a local hockey competition during the winter (it’s too hot in summer), and a short summer hockey competition in late spring/early summer. I regularly go to the gym - at least twice a week, sometimes three, and I’m thinking of upping it to four. I mostly do Body Pump, which is great for not only burning fat, but also strengthening muscle. When hockey stops, I’ll take up Body Jam which is a choreographed dance class, and now that there’s a Body Step class available, I think I might take one of those, too. Any witchee's with a ravelry account have any favourited patterns that cost money that would be a welcome gift? Not a knitter. I can do (roughly) rectangular things like scarves, but not much more. (Admittedly, I’ve never tried.) Do you work/study at a desk and enjoy interesting or cute office supplies? Post it notes! Pretty letter paper! Funky A4-size sheets on which you can print out (or write out) letters. I love stationary. Witchee, are you a fan of musicals? If so, which ones? Oh yes, I’m a fan of musicals! Wicked is definitely one of the best, but I have soft spots for Chicago, most Disney musicals, Mamma Mia, Cats, Phantom of the Opera, Les Mis...oh, so many musicals over the years! Oh, yeah, and almost any showtune sung on Glee... (They make the damn things so catchy - I download the songs...I don’t even watch the show!)

tielan

September 11, 2011

paperback's Blog

Switch Witch General Info (contact info & wishlists)

facebook:http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=25519046 let me know you're from bpal land and I will add you aim: failuretosuceed twitter: paperback_ livejournal: writes (very, very rarely updated) tumblr: http://themissingmile.tumblr.com/ etsy: writes Wishlists: Wishlist on Listography: http://listography.com/paperback Amazon Booklist: http://amzn.com/w/13B3A9H635ED6 Amazon Movielist: http://amzn.com/w/20FYE7F8IUU6P Amazon Cookinglist: http://amzn.com/w/1I7ZSSRQ6X2OT Amazon Misclist: http://amzn.com/w/3PEYJL4QFEJEQ

paperback

September 11, 2011

killersandliars' Blog

Complete list of the oils I own or have tried

5ml Bottles Snow White '07 Emma (The District) (partial) Poisoned Apple Eat Me Golden Apple of the Sun *Pending* Glittering Apple of the Stars *Pending* Pumpkin Princess *Pending* Halloween: Las Vegas *Pending* Black Opal *Pending* (partial) Scents I want 5ml bottles of (Or current Imps to upgrade) Blood Amber Voodoo Lily Black Opal (could use another imp or two of this to make a full bottle) Snake Oil Aizen-Myoo Snooty Rose Black Rose Belle Epoque Pumpkin 4 '09 The Dormouse Tested Imps Desdemona Envy Amsterdam Lightning Blood Rose Brahmin But Men Loved Darkness Rather Than Light Kiss Amongst Discarded Tissues Boomslang Nuit Bite Me Knave of Hearts Cheshire Cat Horn of Plenty Imps in Limbo (or untried yet possibly sniffed Imps) Eve Persephone Black Lotus O Malice Queen Mag Mell Blood Countess Vixen Death on a Pale Horse Heroine Chocolate, Raw Ginger & Butterscotch (Box of Chocolates) Diayu (Carnival Diabolique) Mother Ginger Hunter Moon Men Ringing Bells with Penises Note: I want to try to get through my list of untested Imps by the time my Halloweenie order arrives, so I will be updating the list and moving the untrieds to the trieds.

killersandliars

September 11, 2011

lorizav's Blog

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.

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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

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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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