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7 Spooky Nights/Switch Witch/Etc

One Blog Post to Rule Them All During this Holiday Swap Season...   Questions from 7 Spooky Nights 8/27 Would you like any of the following?   (Maybe just remove the things you aren't interested in?): I removed the things I was totally uninterested in and made notes about the rest below Canned food items Thick Huckleberry Syrup (or thin huckleberry jam -- it was kind of a fail for how thick/thin it is, but still tasty.  Has sugar.) yes, but I generally try to stay away from sugar so might not get too much use Bluebarb jam (blueberry/rhubarb)  (has sugar.)yes, but I generally try to stay away from sugar so might not get too much use; also I can't eat breads so I eat a lot less jam Blackberry, Raspberry, or Strawberry Jam  (they have sugar) yes, but I generally try to stay away from sugar so might not get too much use; also I can't eat breads so I eat a lot less jam Possibly peach or plum jam or butter (we can probably make it without ingredients you can't have -  if allergies) yes, but I generally try to stay away from sugar so might not get too much use; also I can't eat breads so I eat a lot less of this sort of stuff Apple Crips (dried apples with nothing added, not sure what kind of apples we'll do this year.  Usually honeycrisp.) absolutely Mugwort smudge wand (some with lavender)  (all organic, from our property.) yes Dried lavender I can do sachets or just some in a mesh baggie.  Sadly our lavender is too dry right now to do wands. yes Rose petal beads (if I manage to make enough, I'm gathering rose petals right now.)  I'll probably put them on a string unless I have time/energy for more.sounds amazing Thunder Butter?  (like icy hot but made with herbs, beeswax, menthol, wintergreen, cayenne.  Spot test so it doesn't burn your skin.)ABSOLUTELY     Would you like me to knit you a hat, shawlette, cowl, or fingerless mitts?  I can do colorwork hats or cowls with skulls, bats, pumpkins, ghosts...   Yarn preference?  (merino wool, merino cashmere, merino silk, merino silk cashmere, acrylic, sparkles or no sparkles, etc. Hat or fingerless mitts...  Hat mostly plain but potentially with a couple ponytail holes in the back for my braids (think like Willie Nelson style one on each side)... fingerless mitts something plainish... jewel tone dark colors...  love merino, cashmere, etc...   How about a soap bag (knitted), washcloths, or tarot card bag?  (washcloths will be cotton.  soap bags will probably be either cotton or non-superwash wool so they shrink around the soap.  Tarot will be silk - I have limited colors in silk.) I can do the BPAL Brimstone logo, bats, skulls, cats, jack o lanterns, whatever on washcloths.     Or maybe a gknitted Gnome?  Or bat?  Ghost?  Black Cat?  Voodoo doll?  Monster?  Or something else spooky?  I have lots of patterns.  Here is an example I did for the Gnome swap.     If you want any knitted things -- color preferences?    I can do stripy mitts, cowls, or hats.  Solid or gradient color shawlettes, cowls, mitts, hats.   Colorwork hats or cowls (base color plus whatever color for your skull, ghost, bat, jack o lantern, spider, witch hat, moon, cat, or whatnot.)  Solid one color for soap bag, washcloths, or tarot bag.  (I think I only have purple silk for the tarot bag.)  Pick three or four colors for Gnomes (one of those colors will be their beard, I usually use white.)     My mom has an etsy shop with project bags for knitting/crochet or what ever you want to use them for.  We could also make tote type bags, flat zipper cosmetic type bags, or boxy bags/dice bags.  Are you interested in this type of item?  I have all kinds of spooky fabric that isn't currently up on the shop if you look through the sold items.  https://twinklentwilight.etsy.com  Nope!  Already own some and they are awesome but I don't need another.   ***************************************************************************************** 8/29 Switch Witch Questions:   would you like a scarf?  If so, colors, length, iwide or skinny?  Bulky yarn or thin and slinky?? I have never worn a scarf.  Would be down to try on our 3 cold days.  I don't know which I'd like better
  How about some dishcloths, for the kitchen?  Or spa cloths for the bathroom?  If so, which?  Any particular colors?? I don't really need dishcloths or wash cloths   Would you like any of Cat Coven's Halloween goods? It's her original artwork based on medieval art. (It's a limited edition of everything, so hopefully things arent sold out yet.)   Look at The Green Salmon's webpage The Green Salmon - do you fancy any of the teas, coffees etc? It's a favorite place for me to stop on the coast, and I'll take any excuse to drive to the ocean. Teas: Immortal Elixir Mississippi Sunshine Vanilla Bean Black (though normally I try to stick to greens or whites this looks right up my alley LOL) Wynken Blyken and Nod Nighttime Tea Yasquatch Herbal Tissane Organic Daydreamer's Tea (again with the trying to stay away from black BUT... LOL) Organic Liquid Jade!!!!! and ALL of their coffees look amazing.  I'm especially interested in the hemp oil infused one (and hemp/CBD are actually totally legal in Texas so - bonus! - its not even sketch to send it to me! not that I'd mind if it was LOL) Beyond that one... the Vroom! and the Costa Rica Central Valley SHB EP RFA Candelaria Estate are the most interesting   What are your favorite halloween/samhain treats to eat? Please be specific. I have access to various candy stores, including healthy candy lol. Honestly, the diet has me on enough of a sugar detox that I candy isn't much of a treat anymore.  The occassional piece of good dark chocolate, or a small cup of grain free granola with heavy cream, or like chia pudding with fresh fruit is about as "treaty" as I get these days. A single gluten free halloweenie cookie or cupcake or something would be a weeks worth of treats for me LOL   Would you like any of these Snag Halloween tights? And if so, which of their sizes?  no thank you https://snagtights.com/pages/halloween   Also is there anything you would particularly like from the UK?  I suppose it would be too much to ask for you to send me your weather so... yes, I'm sure there are many things... but I'm generally unsure as to what those would be. But if there is something lovely where you are and it makes you think of me... by all means, send it!   ***************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************** 7 Spooky Nights questions answered 8/31 8/28/23   LUSH's Halloween collection drops 8/31.  I will be making an order.  Can I pick up something for you?  so... I'm not really a HUGE LUSHie anymore (working for the company briefly kinda turned me off ) HOWEVER... their lemony flutter cream is amazing and I love it. Also love their solid body butters and Ocean Salt scrub Finally they have a new (to me at least) product called Super Milk that I'm actually really interested in The Halloween Seasonal Lord of Misrule is probably my favorite scent so right now there is a massage bar and a spray both of which would be well loved.  (I do NOT need anymore of the LoM shower gel as I'm still working through last years bottle which is over 1/2 full )       Which Surprise Items that will be at Dragoncon might you be interested in?   Would you be interested in dangle earrings or pendants made of dried roses (and other beads)? absolutely!  more earrings than pendants just because I don't wear pendants as much   How do you feel about stuffies that are sewn? Form or fabric preference? Love them but in general am trying NOT to collect more of this sort of thing as I have a lot of it and will be moving soon   Teeturtle, anything look fun?   Haus of Gloi's first fall collection has dropped - anything you like?     8/29/23   What about Paintbox Soapworks Fall scents? I don't generally use PBSW stuff.  I HAVE a bunch of it and I like it I just don't seem to REACH FOR IT to USE it so it just accumulates.     How do you feel about CBD as an ingredient in something? Like a pain relief lotion or lip balm? wonderful.   I'm getting into bookbinding! Is there a fanfic/book (I can try to get the text block in paperback and rebind it)/out-of-copyright book that you want hardbound all fancy?     8/30/23   Cellar Door's seasonal items are out.  Anything you need? candles in scents I would like are always welcome.  I really don't use bar soap   Are you interested in anything from Grounds and Hounds?   They give back to rescue dogs and they have more items than just coffee.   Hot chocolate, apparel, stickers, mugs, dog toys and blankets, caramels, brewers, etc.   well coffee, always    Anything from here?  The Halloween Collection is adorable.  Clothes That Fit - Snag US (snagtights.us)  no thanks ******************************************************************   SW Questions answered 9/2   8/30   What Halloween things off RedBubble do you like? Share link if possible. will have to go look and come back to this one     8/31   Is there anything you might want from Japan? Snacks (autumn flavors are out~), nerdy stuff, cute stuff anything! kit kats... always! I love stationary and pens and fun random beauty things that we don't have here so you know... surprise me!   is there anything being removed from site or a virtual con scent you are interested in trying? haven't spent too much time looking so I'm not really sure what I need.  I know I got all the singularities I need (though I will always take more Snooty Bat!!!!)     9/1   I was wondering whether Tim Tams in any incarnation would tempt my witchee. On the less sweet side, is there any other Australian things you might be tempted by.  TimTams are awesome.  And I love vegemite but I am grain free now so IDK if I can have it and IF I can have it I don't know how I'd eat it because I can't have toast LOL   Do you enjoy fanfic? I would be happy to write something for you, and/or read/comment upon/gush over thing(s) you've written, if that's something you'd enjoy... not really a fan fic fan.   Would you appreciate rare TAL decant(s) in 1 mL amber roll-on bottle(s)? yes   How do you feel about enamel pens?  If positively, which fandoms or topics would you like? I love pins. I don't really have "fandoms" but I am not hard to please.   ****************************************************************************************************************************************************************   Holy Ducking Shirt Condiments from SW answered (or started) 9.21   9/3   I just came across this Etsy shop (TheGrayMuse) and  I WILL BE ORDERING and wondering if you would like something from there as well?   Future Primitive Soaps has released it's fall stuff.  Would you like anything from there dearest witchee?  https://futureprimitivesoap.co.uk   I harvested some elderberries yesterday and I have a lot more out there, so I made a batch of elderberry syrup. Would you appreciate a 4oz bottle of it? OMG YES I don't even care how much sugar is in it   Do you want anything from Sea Witch Botanicals (I can buy it locally from shops)? I love their incense... the Samhain looks amazing; Hermitage also; Mabon, really any of the incense; and the salves look awesome... the canary clean looks interesting... I might play with lip and cheek tint if someone gifted it to me... err on the side of pinkish brown (i.e. mostly natural with some shimmer)... I'd try the hair tonic and the vinegar rinse would get used...     Hirons Drug Store - which is basically an Unbelievable place to browse for every kind of eclectic, fun, spooky, weird, and even useful thing you could want - so tell me some Odds And Ends of things you like or want, I know this is open ended, sorry - - gadgetry, stickers, toys, pens, costumery, snacks, decoration, kitchen stuff, etc yeah... I mean... all that... (sorry really don't know how to answer this...)   Gift Certificates you'd like to places that are local to you? I mean... HEB 😂 (that's the BELOVED grocery store here);   How do you feel about ILNP nail polish and what are your favs from the new Cosmos collection and any others on their site?? I don't really do polish   Would you be interested in anything from Alobudra? https://alobudrallc.company.site/products/ the crystal grids are super neat and I don't have anything like that...   are there any more “traditional” Japanese souvenirs you’d like to have (think chopsticks, tenugui, washi paper, etc.)? I can always use chopsticks and washi paper.  I am unfamiliar with tenugui     9/4   Would you like to try Brujita Skincare ?  (Ignore the out of stock except for In Your Room collection and Inner Child Ritual candle.) I would actually LOVE to try some of these products.  I don't have a great skin care routine and probably should do better.  A scrub for sure would be great.  I DO have a cleanser I like but would absolutely try some of these   Would you be interested in any jewelry or other items made with tiny bones from this shop? There are some Halloween themed ones: https://www.tinybonesandthings.com/s/shop obviously who ever is asking this question is not MY witch because i mean... DUH... I want all the bones... I would live in a catacombs... if we could get some nice light down there....   If you like tea, is there anything you would like from Bird & Blend? https://www.birdandblendtea.com/ Eton Mess Rooibos Breakfast Cuppa Peppermint Cream Birthday Cake Tea Moondrop Dreams Rhubarb and Custard Great British Cuppa     9/5   BloomChic - just discovered them - Take a look at the Halloween stuff, and tell me the link and the size of whatever thing you like!   Poesie Tea! Do you like? Some of my favorites are from this company. https://www.poesieperfume.com/loose-leaf-tea London Smoke + Fog Palace Chai Merry + Bright Geneva   9/6   Would you like anything from Trader Joe's? (Pumpkin products are, sadly, not in stores yet, but they will be during this round!) We have a TJs and shop there so this is totally a place that could be gift carded... but I LOVE their cauliflower crackers and their dried fruits... the mandarins (or maybe they are tangerines) are my fave but they have added sugar.  The baby sweet pineapple DONT have added sugar and they are also wonderful. Would try other dried fruit also.   Do you have any Halloween traditions? *ducks and hides* I don't really "celebrate" Halloween in any way other than swap participation   What about Halloween-related fandoms? (ie. The Nightmare Before Christmas) I like all things Tim Burton with Beetlejuice being my favorite... I have a giant metal sandworm in my front yard year round   non-U.S folks!!!  We always end up asking what we'd like from your exotic-to-us locales, but do you have any wishes for things from the States? I mean... I live in Texas... can one of you in a blue state send me some bodily autonomy??     I make things from thrifted sweaters that I cut up & make things from.  Do you like armwarmers? Ive never had a pair... would absolutely try some.  I hear our winter is supposed to be cold this year. Long or short? again, I'm new at this... but lets go with long ish Solid color ( elegant) or funky stripes made from multiple sweaters? either but funky would be fun and I can definitely pull off funky Fave colors? black mostly... but all the jewel tones are great... Is cashmere okay? who says no to CASHMERE?!?!?!!! Wool & related blends? ( I never use scratchy wool for arm warmers.) I'm only allergic to fake and ugly Do you like buttons used decoratively? I don't NOT like buttons used decoratively (again... I'm new...)   I also do coiled & sewn rope work- it's functional art I wrap the rope in fabric & add appliques.  I just had my first art show with these- bowls, trivets ( that can hang on the wall when not in use), coasters.  Is this something you'd  like ? link didn't come through and I don't wanna search for the OG question right now so I'm answering without looking at photos... but I do suspect that this would be up my alley What sort of Halloween fabric?  Whimsical? Witchy, bats, mushrooms, moths? I'm easy... witchy and bats and mushrooms and moths are almost always hits... whimsical can go a lot of ways... but in general probably ok How gothy do you like? like... Wednesday's half of the dorm room have velvets & sparkly stuff to work with too.  What is your preference witchee? velvets are amazing... little sparkle good LOTS of sparkle less good.     9/7    How do you feel about cherry things? Check out Cherry Republic and let me know if anything catches your eye! i love cherries... just NOT chocolate covered!!  The dried cherries are the thing I'd probably love most... or the tart cherry juice which might be a shipping nightmare... I'd enjoy some of the gummybears or sourpatch or other candies too but again ... THINK SMALL on the over all sugar  oh!  the jams look great too   Similarly, are you into fancy flavors of olive oil or vinegar? Check out Fustini's and let me know if anything appeals! I use avocado oil instead of oilve but I'd LOVE some nice balsamic... I am trying to make my own dressings but they never are exactly how I want them and I think its the balsamic I use...   We also have an awesome store for jams and sauce, American Spoon which you should totally check out! anything from this place (except the salsas/tomato stiff...) this whole site looks amazing... the fig preserves; apple & onion jam... the lemon curd...  Oh please do NOT send me the maple caramel... I would eat the whole jar... with a spoon... and hate myself tomorrow...   Would you like some locally sourced maple syrup? always   Finally, I live in a place known for fudge. Do you like it and/or are their flavors you particularly like? My favorite shop is Murdick's if you need to see a flavor list. drawing the line at fudge unless you're Holly and you're making it yourself and in that case I want penuche but please please please just send me a PIECE not a 1/2 pound.  I will eat it and its too much sugar.   Anything from the IKEA Halloween store catch your witchy eye? https://www.ikea.com/ca/en/campaigns/halloween/   https://wildsoulriver.com I own the Magical Nature Tarot and love the feel of the cards.  They have candles and teas and tinctures and books of the activist or witchy sort.  Anything you see that you'd like?   I live near a Penzey's Spice https://www.penzeys.com  - do you cook? I absolutely cook... a lot... - Do you want fancy schmancy spices or spice blends?  I'd love to try some for sure! I've never tried Penzey's - Do you have a favorite alternative source that you prefer and or recommend?  For example egads I am asking lots of Qs Curio Spice Co, Diaspora etc do ethically sourced spices. I buy my spices at the local grocery store so... I'm sure whatever you send will be an upgrade... or at least not offend delicate sensibilities I don't have -  If you cook is there a type of cuisine you are interested in learning more about and would appreciate a starter pack of spices for that type of cooking? I've never made anything Thai or Indian and would love to learn  I have Mexican and basic "American" down and make a pretty decent Italian anything   Colourpop's Haunted Mansion collection dropped today.   If you're interested in makeup or skin care, are you interested in anything from Colourpop?   https://colourpop.com/   Anything of interest from Cellar Door? (They have candles and soaps.)   Are you into wax melts, candles, incense, room sprays, or none of the above? I used to do a lot of wax but these days find more use for stick incense; candles are also great; room sprays are nice   Would you like anything from Luvmilk's Monster Mash?   I dye yarn.  Are you a person who crafts with such?  What fiber, weights, and colors would tickle your fancy?  Would you rather have two different 100g skeins or enough of the same something for a bigger project? I'm a beginner needle felter so I don't do actual yarn... but if you have any wool roving... a really good red is hard to find   Provided my experiments work, would you be interested in a bar of homemade tallow soap?  I promise I will not send you anything particularly suspect, so this is entirely contingent upon my competence. I'd absolutely try experimental homemade soap!!   Do homemade caramels or shortbread tickle your fancy? yes.  but the doctor needs the caramels to be like JUST A COUPLE (6 pack... max!) and the shortbread would need to be gluten free... can you make shortbread with coconut/cassava flour???  or even almond flour??     9/8   because I’m a knitting kind of witch, would you appreciate a pair of hand knit socks. If yes, would you like them in a particular colour?  this would actually be cool... can you make them like big, chunky "house socks"??  in a dark color...   What type of spooky season imagery do you like? (Ie. bats, ghosts, vintage Halloween, etc.) Sugar skulls/La Catrina are probably my favorite... but regular skeletons, bats, vintage halloween, all good... ooo... eyeballs... also love an eyeball   Astrid's Autumn Line and Anniversary Tea Party just dropped.  Anything you want?  no thanks   Homemade and preserved food goodies - Which of these things would you like my dear witchie? All are organic and grown or made by me. sun-dried heirloom tomatoes No... am allergic  dried ancho chile peppers - can be whole halves or ground into a delicious powder no  sugar-free candied pecans and walnuts or almonds pecans or walnuts 🖤 gourmet quality fudge in many flavors (formerly from my ETSY shop which I had to close until I have my own home again) please give me an idea the kinds of flavors you like. My more popular ones are Penuche, Choc & PB, Pumpkin pie, Forest fruit (with cherries, blueberries and cranberries), Vegan chocolate PENUCHE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! but like I said on another question... just a PIECE please don't send me a 1/2 pound because I'll be in trouble with the doctors dried italian plums (pitted) I love a plum... never tried a dried Italian one... but I'd be down sugar-free canned plum or logan berry jam for sure freshly dried rosemary, thyme, basil, parsley individually or in combo all of this  almond flour baked goods (low carb, sugar free, and gluten free) - give me examples of savory and sweet things you'd like I try not to do too many NUTS so I generally do cassava or coconut instead of almond but I could cheat some... I'm not hard to feed other than the dietary restrictions LOL but I AM terribly at listing examples off the top of my head   Might you like a witch hat?  Later this month I'm  taking a class at an area museum where I'm  supposed to decorate 2 hats.  Also I crochet wicked cute witchy hats. I don't need one but if there were one Biscuits' size... that could be cute...   9/9   Do you see anything here that interests you?  They have dry shampoos, whipped soaps, awesome hand cream, linen spray, sugar scrubs and perfume. https://www.etsy.com/shop/faefragrance/?etsrc=sdt all this looks really great and I'd be into any of it... I favorited a few things on my etsy     9/10   Anything you want from my favorite local tea shop? www.fridaytea.com   How about from my skincare person? drjensbeautylab.com/   How about from my witchy Chandler? https://www.etsy.com/shop/TeresaLynnsSimpleLux   It's also that time of year where I make handmade soap (usually with calendula infused olive oil, tallow, oatmeal and honey) and candles (feel free to specify color and size, I don't usually scent them, but I do have a clover and apple scent I've been wanting to play with). I can also annoint and dress candles with TALs and herbs. Any interest? candles more than soaps but if I know you made it I will use it   I also grow herbs which can be culinary or magical. I'd be happy to prepare a smudge or dry some herbs for your enjoyment. I currently have oregano (yellow and standard), mugwort, thyme, sage (purple or garden), tea peppermint, chives, lovage, plantain, comfrey, raspberry leaf, and yarrow. I'm probably forgetting something. smudge would be awesome   I also make salves! My go to in an arnica, calendula and comfrey mix for healing wounds or chapped skin. This can also be used on pet paws. We do have barely enough time that I could do a custom infusion. my happy hippy ass LOVES a good salve     9/11   Anything in the Paintbox Soapworks Halloween update looking good to you? https://paintboxsoapworks.com/new-limited-edition/2023-weenie-collection/ I still have a bunch of PBSW from last swaps   9/12   If you have a furry friend living with you, what sort of treats do they like? Biscuits likes soft "training" style treats... or really ANY treats outside of milkbone style dog biscuits... she is VERY treat motivated.   9/13    What is your feelings on seasonal mugs?  Yes or, no?  Too many in your house or bring them on?? 
I don't use mugs   Are your wishlists - Amazon, Etsy, etc - up to date, and if so, are they all linked somewhere that I can find them?  
yes   Do you have anything you use every day that you wouldnt mind getting more of? bic lighters, hair ties, hair pins,    Anything you love or need to have from Adagio or Rishi teas?   List here things you wish you would've added to your questionnaire      9/14   Nocturne Alchemy just dropped their Halloween update! You like the looks of anything? https://nocturnealchemy.com/collections/limited-collection   Is there anything you would like from the Weenie update? Fig, Autum Amber, & Tobacco Linen Spray Halfway to Halloween Headless Wayfaring Stranger Pumpkin Spice Absinthe Is He, You Know** Things are Fine   How do you feel about stickers?  If positively, are there any themes you'd rather not have stickers of? I love stickers but I have A LOT  however, very very very few of them are "Halloweeny"/"fall"/Dia De Los Muertos... so... those sorts of stickers would be great   What about crystals, cool rocks, and gemstones? Again... I have a lot of this sort of thing already... but more is always welcome    9/15   How do you feel about Squishmallows and Squishables? (They have mini and micro sizes for those who like cute plushies but don't have a lot of space.) super cute but please don't send me plushies...   Would you wear enamel pins with chains that are meant to be put on lapels? (Something like this.) no because I don't own a shirt with lapels    Speaking of enamel pins... The Pickety Witch's Autumn and Halloween collection just dropped. Has anything caught your eye?   I used to make mobiles out of paper cranes, would you appreciate something like this? if so, what size restrictions do you have, if any? ie., should it take up less space vertically or horizontally? color palette preference?  yes... less space Horizontally probably but I DO have a cat so... also don't make it too, too long ... think either gothic or 1970s   9/16   ordering bulbs from https://oldhousegardens.com and was wondering if my witchee would like some.    I love plants but expect to be moving in the next 6 months so if I can either wait to plant it OR plant it in a pot until we move... yes   Would you like something like "sock arms" if I find time to craft?  (Sometimes I make a pattern called Toast or Toasty {one has a thumb the other is just a tube} http://www.afriendtoknitwith.com/2008/09/toasttoasty.html.   here are other photos from my blog:  https://www.elkaknits.com/?p=845 )  -- If so what sort of colors?     Witchee, what's your take on seasonal-themed Washi tape?
I love washi tape and I do not have any that is Halloween/DDLM seasonal... I do have a "fall"/Thanksgiving pack but nothing for October holidays
What about seasonal treats from Trader Joe's?

I make gluten-free biscotti this time of year, lemon and also cocoa varieties: does this sound good to you?
yes
Would you like me to make a music mix for you? I kick it old school with a burned CD. If you're into this, name at least 3 to 5 genres of music you already love, or are interested to explore more of! I don't own a CD player but you can make me an apple music play list (I subscribe so just send me a list of songs and I can load them together in a play list in the correct order)     9/17   Anything here you like? https://bserway.com/   Anything you'd like from my Ren Fest?  There is an outstanding garlic based shop I'll  be going to next weekend, for my annual stock up of their spice blends & garlic oil blends.  Any other Renny stuff that you like?   know we are looking at a lot of candles, but if you are into looking at more (and it is ok to say you are not), do any of these strike your fancy? https://www.lakewoodwax.com/candlesforacause (Feel free to take a look at their current and signature scents too but I wanted to highlight these fundraiser scents first!)     9/18   none     9/19   f you are a person who appreciates tarot and oracle decks, do you have a strong preference about receiving new ones vs gently/barely used? no preference Are you a Studio Ghibli fan, and if so, what are your feelings about fan made art featuring characters? *ducks* have never seen a single thing Studio Ghibli has ever put out; in fact don't think I could reliably name one   Want anything from LUSH? Here's the link specifically to their Halloween drop (https://www.lush.com/us/en_us/c/halloween) BUT, feel free to peruse all of it. I feel like I answered this in the 7SpookyNights section   9/20   Part 2 of the Autumnal/Halloween drop from Haus of Gloi is coming this weekend- take a look and see if anything is compelling! https://www.hausofgloi.com  (fall part 2 is live on Sunday, here is a list of what is coming:  https://www.hausofgloi.com/blogs/haus-herald/fall-part-2)

Also, I live in Philly and will use ANY reason to spend time at the Mütter Museum- anything of interest (including, but not limited to, the well-loved BPAL exclusive for the museum, Ü?) https://www.muttermuseumstore.org This is one of the top 5 places in the US I want to visit (the museum specifically) so I will take ANYTHING from there    If you are so inclined, do you want or need any natural items or ingredients for spellwork that could be collected from forests, ocean, fields or stream?  I also have access to oak gall ink and various other esoteric substances. I rarely do actual spellwork of that type but I love "esoteric substances" and have all sorts of natural items and ephimera all over my house   Are you a fan of the show Cobra Kai? first two seasons were great but it kinda lost me somewhere in there...   Do you enjoy any of the scented items from Victoria's Secret? no   Would you be interested in receiving a silver locket with papyrus and herbs inside, as a protective amulet? sure   9/21   So Witchee mine, are you a spellworker? - any interest  in acorns from a tree known as The Mother Oak at my Ren Fest grounds.  It is the biggest tree I've ever seen in MI.  It is cared for by tree scientists  from MSU.  It is the mom to every other oak on the grounds.   Saturday is Mabon & I will go & gather acorns before the park opens to patrons as I do each year.  But this time it's  actual Mabon.  So Witchee dearest, would you like some?   sure   **************************************************************************************** Unrelated to Anything But Needed Some Place to Put Random Things I Desperately Covet But Which Aren't on Amazon or Etsy: THIS amazing zero-waste pencil set which is going out of production They aren't even listed yet but StacyMartinTattoos has some new enamel pins based off her Halloween kewpies... would love any of her stuff, really, but those especially...    

goddessrobyn

goddessrobyn

Easter 2023 answers

What is your favorite Easter candy?     Chocolate bunny of course!  But as I'm trying to do mostly ethical chocolate, it is hard.   You don't HAVE to send me chocolate but if you want to, there are lots of great chocolate places in the US on this list:  https://www.slavefreechocolate.org/ethical-chocolate-companies      I'll be by Theo in Seattle so I might check out their Easter offerings if they have any.  Maybe I can convince my driver to swing by Indi at Pike Place Market!     L.A. Burdick and Vosges are delicious but shipping is sooo expensive if you're not by a store so I obviously don't expect anything like that.    A lot of these brands you can find in upscale / natural grocery stores if you're so inclined to look.  I'm not a huge fan of the Endangered / TCHO / Altered Eco personally but Dr. Bronners isn't bad!  (I can find all of those at grocery stores no problem.)   Purdys isn't too expensive and they have super cute seasonal things usually.  I don't know how much their US shipping is.   Tony's Chocolonely is not on that list but they are slave free as well (I think the list might be a little old as some of the websites don't work.)     Do you like Jelly Bellies?  If so what flavors?  No thank you!   Do you have a preference for plastic eggs, treat bags, paper, or no preference? If you are recycling plastic eggs those would be ok but otherwise I'd prefer no plastic.     Are you interested in some of my homemade brown sugar shortbread? I would love lavender, rose, chocolate.  Would absolutely try the blossoms.  Regular flour/sugar is fine with me.  Chocolate rose could be fun too.   For those who don't like imps... In the case I find that I have something PERFECT for you in my collection that I want to share, would decanting into a squat itty bitty bottle with a screw top lid or rollerball be ideal? That's ok, I just don't really use sample sizes much.  I would absolutely accept them for smelling purposes though if it's something I *Must* experience.   Hi little chick,  I just got yet another seed catalog in, and was thinking about the garden.  It seems on theme, so do you garden? Would you like anything like seeds? I haz an Amazon plant wish list (for things that are NOT on amazon)   https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3A6UICRDCV5DP?ref_=wl_share   Spring Chick o' Mine, I have a question about mugs! What are your general feelings on mugs/drinkware?  I really have more than enough mugs but I do collect the Starbucks "You are Here", City, State mugs.  The 18/20oz ones with a handle or the little demitasse ones.  The "You are Here" are currently sold in stores, you'd have to do a thrift store or used for the City or State mugs.  (I used to find an SBUX mug every single time I went into a thrift store in Seattle, lol.)  I drink my morning coffee from a regular (large) mug and then anything else for the rest of the day is from a mug with a lid because dog hair floats.  So I love the Society6 travel mugs (stainless) or the LennyMud ceramic (with a handle if you can find them.)     Dear bunny, what are your thoughts on these?  https://www.thecrownedrabbit.com/pins ERMAGHERD the pibble pins!!!  If they had a blue one it would be perfect but I like the black and white too.  The ferret and grey rat are cute too.  And black hooded rat.   Dear chick, would you be interested in any of these baked goods? Matcha shortbread Hojicha shortbread Lemon scones Lavender scones Lavender lemon scones Chocolate chip scones (made with Guittard chips) Yes, send those ALL TO ME.     Please LMK if you have any aversions/sensitivities to ACTUAL rose(s).  As if someone were to send you flowers... I super prefer flowers that smell good and a lot of times hot house roses do not.  (sad faces)  but sometimes they have sterling silver or purple roses that DO, and I LOVE THOSE SO MUCH.  I used to have like 50 tea rose / grandiflora / floribunda / etc. rose bushes at our Seattle house and a good quantity of those were "blue" (purple) and absolutely all of them were super fragrant.  The only roses that seem to do really well here are rugosa and we make rose petal liqueur from ours - it is soooo fragrant and lovely.  I love roses.  Love love love.  (and any useful / fragrant / edible / medicinal plant/herb.)   Would you be interested in any cute Easter/spring-themed cookie cutters? No thank you!  I rarely use cookie cutters.       Milk, Dark, or White? I am a believer that chocolate is not chocolate unless it contains a certain percentage of cocoa mass & cocoa butter.  White chocolate is just cocoa butter and sugar usually... so please no white chocolate.  Lately I've been loving milk chocolate way more as "bar" chocolate but dark chocolate can be ok as a coating for truffles or drinking chocolate.  I prefer not to just receive pure dark chocolate bars, I won't eat them.  Anything over 50% is probably too dark for a bar.  (If I do receive one, I will probably save it for baking, so not all is lost.)   I'm going to pre-order some spring teas (and stock up on the maple houjicha) from Friday Afternoon. Is there a spring tea (or any other tea) that you might like, chick? The Maple Houjicha for sure!!  I've eyed it multiple times but haven't had the $$$ to make an order for myself.      

twilighteyes

twilighteyes

 

Switch Witch 2023 Q&A

Etsy faves: https://www.etsy.com/people/anticdisposition?ref=hdr-fav&tab=items

would you like a scarf?  If so, colors, length, wide or skinny?  Bulky yarn or thin and slinky?? A scarf would be nice if you’re a knitter!  Not super wide or super skinny — somewhere in between. Black with forest green accents is what comes to mind, but I welcome your creativity. 
  How about some dishcloths, for the kitchen?  Or spa cloths for the bathroom?  If so, which?  Any particular colors??  Probably wouldn’t use these.
  Would you like any of Cat Coven's Halloween goods? It's her original artwork based on medieval art. (It's a limited edition of everything, so hopefully things arent sold out yet.) I like her style! The Enchanted Forest print, Grumpy Toad Witch, and Unicorn Garden bandana are favorites.    Look at The Green Salmon's webpage The Green Salmon - do you fancy any of the teas, coffees etc? It's a favorite place for me to stop on the coast, and I'll take any excuse to drive to the ocean. I’m not much of a tea drinker but I always welcome whole bean coffee from cool places! Just no flavors and no decaf, please.    What are your favorite halloween/samhain treats to eat? Please be specific. I have access to various candy stores, including healthy candy lol. My favorite candies are Kinder Buenos and Albanese gummy worms (not the sour ones). For chocolates, I always prefer milk chocolate, and I tend to go for coconut, peanut butter, hazelnut, crunchy English toffee, marshmallow, and caramel. I have more specific flavor likes and dislikes in my questionnaire.    Would you like any of these Snag Halloween tights? And if so, which of their sizes? Not a tights wearer.    Also is there anything you would particularly like from the UK? I will preface this by saying that I would welcome things that are local to my Witch, wherever that may be! I like discovering new things from new places.  UK specific: The Cadbury Marvellous Creations chocolate bar with the jelly popping candy, Walkers crisps, and Future Primitive whipped soap and conditioning hair rinse.     8/30   What Halloween things off RedBubble do you like? Share link if possible. RedBubble is vast and I don’t have a favorites list — but I trust your judgment!    8/31   Is there anything you might want from Japan? Snacks (autumn flavors are out~), nerdy stuff, cute stuff anything! Again, down to try anything from anywhere! Japanese candy and snacks would definitely be welcome.    is there anything being removed from site or a virtual con scent you are interested in trying?  I bought a few peach items for myself because I couldn’t resist. First order in a few years, actually.    Moonalisa.....she just released her new Halloween scents, lip balm, candles, and soaps, want anything?  (mooscents.com) I’m not familiar with her stuff but again I trust your judgment! Scent likes and dislikes are in my questionnaire.    9/1   I was wondering whether Tim Tams in any incarnation would tempt my witchee? Sure!   On the less sweet side, are there any other Australian things you might be tempted by? Surprise me!   Do you enjoy fanfic? I would be happy to write something for you, and/or read/comment upon/gush over thing(s) you've written, if that's something you'd enjoy... Not a fanfic person, sorry!   Would you appreciate rare TAL decant(s) in 1 mL amber roll-on bottle(s)? Sure!   How do you feel about enamel pins?  If positively, which fandoms or topics would you like? I like them! I don’t have any specific types that I go for. I leave this one to your judgment too.      9/2   I make lightweight hairfalls, the kind that can be attached to a pony  tail or to pig tails. They are good for those of us that are more tender-headed. I use a variety of materials like shibori ribbon, and puffy yarns and pieces of lace and silk. You can use them for every day or as part of your Weenie costume. Is this of interest to you? If so tell me what length, what color(s) and if you want one for a pony tail or two for pig tails. These sound pretty! A single ponytail one would be nice, shades of purple, long enough for mid-back-length hair.   
During my recent travels I got to experience the incredible delight of Serge Luten perfumers here in Paris (imagine if the Lab and Anna Sui made babies inside a Cadbury Cream Egg decorated with stained glass windows and...you've come close to the experience of being in that shop). Anyway, after spending gobs of monies, they loaded me up with delectable samples of their insanely expensive wares- do you want some??? You’ve painted quite the picture! I’m not sure I’d use these, but if you have something you think I’d like and want to share, go for it. 
Haus Of Gloi just had their Halloween update! Anything appeal to you? https://www.hausofgloi.com/collections/fall-1  Again, I trust you — so many updates everywhere, so many options, so little time to read through them all!     9/3   I just came across this Etsy shop (TheGrayMuse) and  I WILL BE ORDERING and wondering if you would like something from there as well? Cute stuff but nothing really calls my name.    Future Primitive Soaps has released its fall stuff.  Would you like anything from there dearest witchee?  https://futureprimitivesoap.co.uk Whipped soap and conditioning hair rinse. Let my questionnaire and your heart guide you on scents haha.    I harvested some elderberries yesterday and I have a lot more out there, so I made a batch of elderberry syrup. Would you appreciate a 4oz bottle of it? Absolutely yes!   Do you want anything from Sea Witch Botanicals (I can buy it locally from shops)? I just ordered from them for the first time myself, so I’m good for now!   Hirons Drug Store - which is basically an Unbelievable place to browse for every kind of eclectic, fun, spooky, weird, and even useful thing you could want - so tell me some Odds And Ends of things you like or want, I know this is open ended, sorry - - Haha the open-endedness is both intriguing and daunting! I can’t even imagine what sorts of things might be an option here. Surprise me!   Gift Certificates you'd like to places that are local to you? None I can think of.   How do you feel about ILNP nail polish and what are your favs from the new Cosmos collection and any others on their site?? I love the colors but can’t wear regular nail polish, it doesn’t last through my work days. I go through phases getting powder manicures but haven’t in several months.    Would you be interested in anything from Alobudra? https://alobudrallc.company.site/products/ Maybe! I don’t take baths, already have a tarot deck that I like, and don’t drink much tea… open to anything else.    are there any more “traditional” Japanese souvenirs you’d like to have (think chopsticks, tenugui, washi paper, etc.)? Sure! Can’t think of any specifics, sorry.    9/4   Would you like to try Brujita Skincare ?  (Ignore the out of stock except for In Your Room collection and Inner Child Ritual candle.) I’m pretty set with my current skincare routine, but I do like trying different masks. I have combo skin for the record.    Would you be interested in any jewelry or other items made with tiny bones from this shop? There are some Halloween themed ones: https://www.tinybonesandthings.com/s/shop Honestly I love bones, these just aren’t quite my style.    If you like tea, is there anything you would like from Bird & Blend? https://www.birdandblendtea.com/ Okay, I know I said I’m not much of a tea drinker, but the Spiced Pumpkin Pie and any of the sticky chais do look amazing.    9/5   BloomChic - just discovered them - Take a look at the Halloween stuff, and tell me the link and the size of whatever thing you like! Not for me, thanks!   Poesie Tea! Do you like? Some of my favorites are from this company. https://www.poesieperfume.com/loose-leaf-tea Okay, the Palace Chai caught my eye.

  Would you like anything from Trader Joe's? (Pumpkin products are, sadly, not in stores yet, but they will be during this round!)
I have a Trader Joe's 10 minutes from home, THANK GOD. .  For real I'm there at least once a week, it's my main grocery store and a great source of joy for me haha. So I don't necessarily need anything from there.   Do you have any Halloween traditions?
Not Halloween specific, but I always do a lot of fall baking.  This year I have it in my head that I want to make a haunted gingerbread house, we'll see if that happens.   What about Halloween-related fandoms? (ie. The Nightmare Before Christmas)
Nope   non-U.S folks!!!  We always end up asking what we'd like from your exotic-to-us locales, but do you have any wishes for things from the States?
I'm in the US so n/a.   I make things from thrifted sweaters that I cut up & make things from.  Do you like armwarmers?  I've never had any but that might be nice! I'll leave the specifics up to you.   I also do coiled & sewn rope work- it's functional art I wrap the rope in fabric & add appliques.  I just had my first art show with these- bowls, trivets ( that can hang on the wall when not in use), coasters.  Is this something you'd  like ?  What sort of Halloween fabric?  Whimsical? Witchy, bats, mushrooms, moths?  How gothy do you like? have velvets & sparkly stuff to work with too.  What is your preference witchee?
A bat bowl sounds cool!     9/7    How do you feel about cherry things? Check out Cherry Republic and let me know if anything catches your eye!
Cherry things aren't my favorite.    Similarly, are you into fancy flavors of olive oil or vinegar? Check out Fustini's and let me know if anything appeals!
Oh for sure. Any of the balsamics especially.   We also have an awesome store for jams and sauce, American Spoon which you should totally check out! Yes, any type of jam or preserves!   Would you like some locally sourced maple syrup?
Yes for sure.   Finally, I live in a place known for fudge. Do you like it and/or are their flavors you particularly like? My favorite shop is Murdick's if you need to see a flavor list.
Love fudge. Mint chocolate, chocolate, peanut butter, and chocolate peanut butter  are my usual go-tos.   Anything from the IKEA Halloween store catch your witchy eye? https://www.ikea.com/ca/en/campaigns/halloween/
I love IKEA but nothing from this collection is screaming my name.   https://wildsoulriver.com I own the Magical Nature Tarot and love the feel of the cards.  They have candles and teas and tinctures and books of the activist or witchy sort.  Anything you see that you'd like?
Oh it looks cool! I have a tarot deck that I like already, but anything that could be used in a ritual would be nice. I'm still figuring out what works for me so really open to anything.   I live near a Penzey's Spice https://www.penzeys.com  - do you cook? - Do you want fancy schmancy spices or spice blends?   - Do you have a favorite alternative source that you prefer and or recommend?  For example egads I am asking lots of Qs Curio Spice Co, Diaspora etc do ethically sourced spices. -  If you cook is there a type of cuisine you are interested in learning more about and would appreciate a starter pack of spices for that type of cooking?
I do cook and I love Penzeys! Penzeys Cinnamon or the China cinnamon, ground cloves, garlic powder, Ancho chili powder, and medium hot California crushed red pepper are all things I go through often, and I also love their vanilla extract. I also enjoy Burlap & Barrel spices and would love to try other brands if you recommend them. As far as cuisines, I tend to dabble in lots of things so anything would be welcome.   Colourpop's Haunted Mansion collection dropped today.   If you're interested in makeup or skin care, are you interested in anything from Colourpop?   https://colourpop.com/
Not their skincare, but I do enjoy their sparkly/iridescent eyeshadows, any colors. I love fun eye makeup.   Anything of interest from Cellar Door? (They have candles and soaps.)
I do like candles.   Are you into wax melts, candles, incense, room sprays, or none of the above?
Candles and room sprays: yes. Incense: sometimes, but I'm super picky about those scents. Wax melts: no.   Would you like anything from Luvmilk's Monster Mash?
Never heard of this brand, I'll leave it up to you! Looks cute.   I dye yarn.  Are you a person who crafts with such? 
Alas, I am not.   Provided my experiments work, would you be interested in a bar of homemade tallow soap?  I promise I will not send you anything particularly suspect, so this is entirely contingent upon my competence.
Sure, bring on your craftiness, Witch, whatever that may be!   Do homemade caramels or shortbread tickle your fancy?
Yes and yes.     9/8   because I’m a knitting kind of witch, would you appreciate a pair of hand knit socks. If yes, would you like them in a particular colour? 
Yes I would, cozy socks are always appreciated. Any colors.   What type of spooky season imagery do you like? (Ie. bats, ghosts, vintage Halloween, etc.)
Bats, pumpkins/jack-o-lanterns, colorful maple leaves. I like cute or spooky Halloween things, but definitely not scary/gory. Macabre is fine (think ravens and old gravestones), but horror is not my thing.    Astrid's Autumn Line and Anniversary Tea Party just dropped.  Anything you want?  
So many scents!!  I trust your instincts, Witch. Preferences in my questionnaire.   Homemade and preserved food goodies - Which of these things would you like my dear witchie? All are organic and grown or made by me. sun-dried heirloom tomatoes - yes dried ancho chile peppers - can be whole halves or ground into a delicious powder - yes sugar-free candied pecans and walnuts or almonds - no thanks gourmet quality fudge in many flavors (formerly from my ETSY shop which I had to close until I have my own home again) please give me an idea the kinds of flavors you like. My more popular ones are Penuche, Choc & PB, Pumpkin pie, Forest fruit (with cherries, blueberries and cranberries), Vegan chocolate - yes, I think I covered fudge in a question above. dried italian plums (pitted) - no thanks sugar-free canned plum or logan berry jam - no thanks on the sugar free freshly dried rosemary, thyme, basil, parsley individually or in combo - yes almond flour baked goods (low carb, sugar free, and gluten free) - give me examples of savory and sweet things you'd like - no thanks   Might you like a witch hat?  Later this month I'm  taking a class at an area museum where I'm  supposed to decorate 2 hats.  Also I crochet wicked cute witchy hats.
No thank you!     9/9   Do you see anything here that interests you?  They have dry shampoos, whipped soaps, awesome hand cream, linen spray, sugar scrubs and perfume. https://www.etsy.com/shop/faefragrance/?etsrc=sdt
Whipped soap and room & linen spray!     9/10   Anything you want from my favorite local tea shop? www.fridaytea.com
Tea covered above.   How about from my skincare person? drjensbeautylab.com/
No thanks   9/11   Anything in the Paintbox Soapworks Halloween update looking good to you?
It's been a long time since I've had anything from there, but I do enjoy their bar soaps and sugar scrubs. Putney Road sounds nice out of the Weenies.     9/12   If you have a furry friend living with you, what sort of treats do they like?
My cat friends who live outside do enjoy treats. Not picky at all about what kind.     9/13    What is your feelings on seasonal mugs?  Yes or, no?  Too many in your house or bring them on?? 
If you find something you think I'd like, I'm open to mugs. I will say I prefer mugs that are 16-20 oz as opposed to the 12oz standard size.
  Are your wishlists - Amazon, Etsy, etc - up to date, and if so, are they all linked somewhere that I can find them?  
Etsy faves list is linked at the top of this post, and I don't have any others, sorry!
  Do you have anything you use every day that you wouldn't mind getting more of?
While I absolutely love grinding my own beans and brewing my coffee in a Chemex or French press ritual... I also have a Nespresso machine that I use to make oat milk lattes, and I go through a lot of the Double Espresso Chiaro pods (Vertuo style, the dome-shaped pods). Also: snail mucin serum from either Peach & Lily or COSRX.   Anything you love or need to have from Adagio or Rishi teas?
Nothing in particular.   List here things you wish you would've added to your questionnaire  Nothing I can think of at the moment!   9/14   Nocturne Alchemy just dropped their Halloween update! You like the looks of anything? https://nocturnealchemy.com/collections/limited-collection
I know I'm a broken record here, but I trust your judgment re: scents, based on my listed preferences. There are just soooo many updates and I'm not familiar with a lot of these companies, and I haven't even had time to properly comb through the BPAL Weenies yet. Which is a great segue into the next question, actually...   Is there anything you would like from the Weenie update?
I did a quick read-through this morning and there are a few things I think I'm just going to go ahead and buy for myself. It's been awhile since I placed a Weenie order. Things I'm definitely not buying for myself but would still like: Autumn Fougere hair gloss, Maple Leaves Golden Moss & Amber hair gloss, Fig Autumn Amber & Tobacco atmo, Hard Candy bath oil, Pumpkin Spice Dark & Stormy, Pumpkin Spice Margarita, Wolf Milk, An Autumn Stroll for a Pumpkin Man, Wayfaring Stranger.   How do you feel about stickers?  If positively, are there any themes you'd rather not have stickers of?
LOVE stickers -- the larger types that you can find in gift shops and on Etsy, not really sticker sheets like for scrapbooking. I already have more of them than I can possibly display, but that doesn't stop me from collecting more everywhere I go.   Avoid anything gory and we're probably good.   What about crystals, cool rocks, and gemstones?
Yes! I welcome all of the above, especially if you can tell me about the meaning/symbolism. I've recently been exploring using crystals as a meditative/visualization tool and it's been pretty cool.     9/15   How do you feel about Squishmallows and Squishables? (They have mini and micro sizes for those who like cute plushies but don't have a lot of space.)
I don't have any, but I admit every time I see a Squishmallow I think how cuddly they look. 😅    Would you wear enamel pins with chains that are meant to be put on lapels? (Something like this.)
Wouldn't wear, but would find somewhere to display, definitely.   Speaking of enamel pins... The Pickety Witch's Autumn and Halloween collection just dropped. Has anything caught your eye?
Oh these are very cool! Lil Bat, Potion of Halloween, Witch's Jack-o-Lantern, Trick or Treat Kitty, Witch Kitten, Pumpkin Kitten, Mabon Raven.
I used to make mobiles out of paper cranes, would you appreciate something like this? if so, what size restrictions do you have, if any? ie., should it take up less space vertically or horizontally? color palette preference? 
Yes, this sounds like something I would like. No restrictions. Shades of purple and gray are always good but variety is good too.

kajacana

kajacana

 

Hello Switch Witch 2023!

Hi Witch!  I will put my answers to in-thread questions here!    Here is my Amazon wishlist!   Since I don't have a public etsy, I can try to find some inexpensive things I like there? But it turns out I barely look at etsy anymore and most of the things I have favorited there are $30 and up, other than these moon hair clips, professional overthinker pin, and ace of cups pin. I can link to a couple of things from a shop that I like, but most are a bit spendy, like, maybe this isn't, but this definitely is in my opinion.         Here are some answers to in-thread questions!    Cat Coven Halloween: The only Halloween  thing I can currently see on the site is a drinking glass, I'll have to admit it's pretty cute though! I looked at their other stuff a bit already, but can update if something else particularly catches my eye.    Green Salmon: Coffee would be fine according to preferences stated in original questionnaire, and most of the cocoa sounds nice too. The only tea I'd be interested in is the iced tea that's blue.    Snag Tights: All Hallow's Eve size F, or Gully in F. Most of the cool Halloween stuff appears to already be sold out in that size.    UK treats: All I can think of is Crunchie, but I may have given other answers in previous blogs? I did also think of Future Primitive soaps though, sometimes we get a question about those and they always sound pretty nice, but I haven't tried them since they are overseas.    What are your favorite halloween/samhain treats to eat? All I can think of are Reese's Ghosts (EDIT: white ones, specifically!). Will update if I think of something else.    Moonalisa: You can pick out some soap for me if you'd like   Is there anything being removed from site or a virtual con scent you are interested in trying?  RECOVERY ROOM MUMMY MILK WOLF MILK (EDIT: I can't do the dead leaves note so I dunno if I initially skipped over that component or what. I mean, I guess I'd still try a decant for curiousity's sake but this likely won't work on me.) 
ZOMBIE MILK A LITTLE SILVER SCIMITAR   I was wondering whether Tim Tams in any incarnation would tempt my witchee. On the less sweet side, is there any other Australian things you might be tempted by.  The Coconut Lychee Tim Tams sound amazing, but any chocolate variety would be worth trying I"m sure. When I tried to look up other Australian things I mostly came up with Lamingtons and Cherry Ripe, which are also sweet, but if there's something savory you think I'd enjoy, that's fine too!    Would you appreciate rare TAL decant(s) in 1 mL amber roll-on bottle(s)? Sure!    Haus of Gloi: Ghost Puffs or Spider Silk candle TheGrayMuse on etsy: some of the stickers are nice, such as Big Results, Doubt is Part of the Process, Your Worthiness, The Key to Success, Learn to Rest, It's not my Job, and Growth is Uncomfortable.  Sea Witch Botanicals: Hermitage, Imbolc, and Lammas incense sound nice. Also: Frith soap. Alobudra: if you think I'd like some of the chocolate or bath salts, go for it! Moonstone bracelet also looks nice.    Blog exclusive: so, someone asked about local shops to get gift cards to... I asked my fave local witchy shop and this was their response:  Hi! Thank you for thinking of us! We do sell physical gift cards at the shop! We can send them a link to purchase one for you & we can have it at the shop with your name on it. We don’t have an e-gift card option yet. Have them email us if they want to purchase: Theempressnbtx@gmail.com   Redbubble Halloween:  sticker: https://www.redbubble.com/i/sticker/Death-It-Is-What-It-Is-Pastel-Goth-Grim-Reaper-Drip-by-ctkrstudio/57131095.EJUG5 sticker: https://www.redbubble.com/i/sticker/Just-one-more-chapter-skeleton-by-fruitpetunia/126840460.EJUG5 shirt size L: https://www.redbubble.com/i/t-shirt/Vintage-Black-Halloween-Cat-by-SPOOKYSWAG/34524188.22W0K shirt size L: https://www.redbubble.com/i/t-shirt/Death-Rides-A-Black-Cat-by-obinsun/28571846.IJ6L0.XYZ shirt size L: https://www.redbubble.com/i/t-shirt/Vintage-Halloween-by-LordofMasks/122532076.9V5H1.XYZ   traditional Japanese items:  not sure if this counts, but I'd love a coinpurse or coinpurse-sized small zippered pouch (like, definitely no bigger than 7cm squared).    brujita:  acne kit hechizo facial serum brujita candle   tiny bones:  these earrings were the only thing that really caught my eye: https://www.tinybonesandthings.com/product/rattlesnake-vertebrae-thread-earrings/101?cp=true&sa=true&sbp=true&q=false   ILNP: hidden treasure, pick me up, eclipse (I've wanted this one for years), cygnus loop, you up?, showtime, underground, legacy, silhouette, dusk to dawn, park place, madeline, clover, storytelling   Bird and Blend (again, no loose tea, only bagged): parma violet, gingerbread chai, earl grey creme, dozy girl, peppermint cream, udderly nirvana, assam house blend, deep breaths, the digester     9/9/23 kecap manis: Misc... I like enamel pins decently and have given some examples earlier in this blog, but I do not really have "fandoms." I am also not the right audience for hairfalls, unfortunately. We do not really have Halloween traditions besides sometimes trying to make something wacky for dinner (ramen burgers, hotdog mummies, etc.). I know I answered the question about home-made arm-warmers in a previous blog but don't think I have it in me to dig it up right now. Wild Soul River did not have anything that appealed to me. I cook, and I buy stuff from Penzey's all the time, just got an order in a couple of weeks back, in fact. If you are ordering from them anyway, I'd like to try some of their frozen pizza seasoning. Colourpop does not look like my thing. Most non-gory Halloween imagery is fine (I do not like zombies, for example). I think I talked about Halloween decoration preferences in past blogs if you really want to go digging? No Astrid, no hand-knit socks, no witch hat, no nail wraps. I'm not really a Squishmallows or Squishables person. Since I live in blazing hot South Central Texas (like, we just had over 60 days that were over 100 degrees), I have all of the pairs of fingerless glove type things that I need (actually, I have 3 and probably only need 2).      Trader Joe's Halloween stuff seems like an embarrassment of riches: Obviously you can't ship me anything that needs to be kept cold, but here are things that could possibly be shipped that sound nice:  Maple Flavored Fudge Wicked Good Mini Chocolate Bars Harvest Blend Herbal Tea (I usually buy this every year but who knows if I will make it to a Trader Joe's to get it this year) Autumn Maple Coffee Caramel Sea Salt baking chips Vanilla Bean Paste Pumpkin Sticky Toffee Cakes sound great, dunno if they are ship-able? Pumpkin Spiced Joe-Joe's Organic Fall Zucchette Pasta Pumpkin Gnocchi Maple Spiced Nut Mix (this sounds so great!)   I am intrigued by the possibility of rope-work coasters for sure. Everything mentioned in conjunction with them sounds okay.   Cherry Republic: Cherry Mimosa Conserve, Cherry Almond Butter, Cherry Rhubarb Jam, Cherry Sour Balls, Cherry Scone Mix, Spiced Cherry Preserves, White Chocolate Cherry Peanut Butter, Cherry Creme Honey, Montmorency Nouveau Preserves, Cherry Fig Jam, Cherry Sencha, Cherry Hour Bundle    American Spoon: Sour Cherry Preserves, Star Thistle Honey, Paloma Mix, Roasted Tomatillo Salsa, Chocolate Hazelnut Butter, Rhubarb Marmalade, Spiced Pear Conserve, Whole Seed Mustard, Tomato and Cilantro Salsa, Damson Plum Preserves, Quince Conserve   Fustini's: Fig and Maple Paste, Marinara Sauce, Basil Crush Olive Oil, Garlic Olive Oil, Sesame Seed Oil, Apple Cider Vinegar, Organic Italian Pasta, Castelvetrano Olives, Mini Whisk   Fudge omnibus answer: Maple fudge is my favorite of the traditional varieties. If we are talking about Holly's fudge from her old etsy shop, I love the Penuche and she made me some kickass matcha fudge once that was the best thing ever.    Homemade/preserved food goodies that are a "yes:" sun-dried heirloom tomatoes dried ancho chile peppers - can be whole halves or ground into a delicious powder (either is fine)  gourmet quality fudge (see above for flavor preferences) dried italian plums (pitted) freshly dried rosemary, thyme, basil, parsley individually or in combo (any and all would be fine)   Whew!      9/11 answers:  How about from my skincare person? drjensbeautylab.com/  Would try zit zapper I guess. City Skin Night Cream is another thought.    How about from my witchy Chandler? https://www.etsy.com/shop/TeresaLynnsSimpleLux Self-love, Museum Of Fortune Telling, Magic & Tarot, Record Store, Social Anxiety, By the Fire, The Witching Hour, Grimoire, Smoke & Mirrors, Boundary, The Off Switch, Tomato Leaves, When Witches go Riding, Saffron Perique, Grapefruit Mint, Luxury Hotel, Morgan Le Fay, Clove Cigarette   handmade soap (usually with calendula infused olive oil, tallow, oatmeal and honey) sounds nice!    arnica, calendula and comfrey mix salve for healing wounds or chapped skin also sounds nice!      9/13 answers:    Cat treats: My cat is kind of picky but if you want to get him one catnip toy of some type I will at least try to introduce it to him. Unfortunately, he did NOT like the homegrown catnip that someone sent me in a past round. 😕   Seasonal mugs... you may get me ONE if it is spectacular, because I could probably figure out a mug to retire.    Rishi teas (sachets): turmeric ginger, cinnamon tulsi spice, cinnamon plum   Do you have anything you use every day that you wouldn't mind getting more of? coffee? earrings? I can update in my blog if I think of something else.    FaeFragrance etsy: Bear Hug whipped soap sounds nice.      9/17 harissa olive oil:    Pickety Witch website: "Jiji's First Halloween" pin is pretty cute.    Would possibly be interested in any doubled lapel pins with a chain in between (as noted, sometimes referred to as sweater clasps or clips).    I like stickers, but I think I've probably already been pretty clear about that  Um, I did get some with geese on them recently that I ended up giving away, and I don't think I want ones with Baphomet on them, but those are the only things I can think of that I specifically don't want stickers of.    A paper crane mobile sounds nice and I don't really have extreme space constraints for such a thing.   Weenies:  what I want the most is Maple Leaves, Golden Moss, & Amber hair gloss, so that's a thought, dear Witch! I will be ordering myself a handful of decants, so I will leave those out of this discussion as well. But there are almost always things that I am curious about but are less likely to actually work with my skin chemistry, so if decants are more your speed, here's that list of curiosity:  ELIZABETH'S IMPS LADY OF SAINTONGE WITCH-BIRDS WAYFARING STRANGER   I do like washi tape but don't use it a whole lot.    - List here things you wish you would've added to your questionnaire  I guess that I would really, really love more No-one Heard Her Except the Sparrows atmo, I have a tiny fraction of the bottle left. I use it in my office at work, after deciding Red Lantern was a bit much for compulsory public education.      9/23: Torrid: I'm looking at the workwear section because it's 50% off right now. I think 2x in these is probably the best bet.  Satin Tie Neck Flutter Sleeve Blouse Madison Clip Dot Zigzag Button Up Shirt Mesh with Embroidery Long Sleeve Blouse Vegan Cashmere Cardigan V-Neck Drop Shoulder Sweater Harper Studio Crepe de Chine 3/4 Sleeve Blouse Studio Bubble Satin Bow-Tie Blouse Harper Georgette Pullover 3/4 Sleeve Blouse Harper Clip Chiffon Pullover 3/4 Sleeve Blouse Geogette Tulip Sleeve Blouse (yes, the item is spelled that way on the site) Harper Studio Crepe de Chine Flutter Short Sleeve Blouse Harper Georgette Ruched Short Sleeve Blouse   I mean, is it okay if a person just appreciates acorns?    Lush:  Skincare: Grease Lightening Shower Gel: Rose Jam, Olive Branch, Mario, Golden Egg Halloween: Lord of Misrule bubble bar or candle, Ghostie/Magic Potion bath bombs, Pumpkin Crumble/Bubble Lugosi bubble bar   lakewoodwax: Of the highlighted candles, kanekalon, the jaguar, and heaven scent all sound nice. Smoked Coconut & Orange also sounds nice.   re: Ren Fest stuff, I am a garlic fan, since that was mentioned specifically. Usually those markets have plenty of the other stuff that I've mentioned being interested in like earrings, lip balm (tube style, please), soap, candles, stick incense, etc.     9/30/23 ube halaya: Winter holiday afficionados, are there any decorations, treats, etc. that you would be looking for? Chocolate Orange, dark chocolate, Terry's Brand. We also usually get a tea advent calendar from Pukka but I'd be open to other brands. If I think of something else I'll add it to my blog.    World Market kitkats: Orange, Matcha, and Milk Tea sound nice.   Coloring books: maybe... I think I have two or 3 somewhere that I lost interest in at some point. I'm another person who probably needs a good version of what I call "map pencils" though if I'm going to try to use coloring books again. 

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SWITCH WITCH 2023

A Switch Witch Wish List ✨ BPAL Wishlist ✨ Etsy Wishlist  (Etsy is maybe not the top wishlist to consider, but if you are bold enough to go for the fascinator, I would love to get it with the veil)   A Switch Witch Questionnaire!   Answers to in thread questions!  

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Last updated: 25th September 2023   Wishlists

Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/uk/people/PrayUntoBastet?ref=favs_index_1&tab=items Please note that this wishlist includes a load of "if I win the lottery" things that I will buy when I'm rich!
Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/registry/wishlist/388AMHU9X80YL/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ep_ws_o1XQzb7YF2J4V - please ignore any Pandora charms on there!
SockDreams: https://sockdreams.com/apps/iwish?share=6892145049895
BPAL/BPTP: in my signature     8/29   would you like a scarf?  If so, colors, length, iwide or skinny?  Bulky yarn or thin and slinky??  No thank you, I've got far too many. The only knit/crochet thing I have need for is mid calf socks
  How about some dishcloths, for the kitchen?  Or spa cloths for the bathroom?  If so, which?  Any particular colors?? No thank you   Would you like any of Cat Coven's Halloween goods? It's her original artwork based on medieval art. (It's a limited edition of everything, so hopefully things arent sold out yet.) The Spring Awakening zip bags, the Cat Dragon print, the Leave Me Alone print above all others, the Marginalia crew (2XL)   Look at The Green Salmon's webpage The Green Salmon - do you fancy any of the teas, coffees etc? It's a favorite place for me to stop on the coast, and I'll take any excuse to drive to the ocean. The Na Na Na Na Bat Blend! or Campfire Blend in whole beans. I would have liked to try the hemp infused coffee but I think customs will have a fit  

    What are your favorite halloween/samhain treats to eat? Please be specific. I have access to various candy stores, including healthy candy lol. Tablet and fudge always go down well, love cherry, vanilla, chocolate, salted caramel   Would you like any of these Snag Halloween tights? And if so, which of their sizes? https://snagtights.com/pages/halloween (my question, I've grabbed what I like)   Also is there anything you would particularly like from the UK? - A properly left wing/green government. Membership of the EU. (It's my question 😉 )     8/30   What Halloween things off RedBubble do you like? Share link if possible. Cathulu tee: https://www.redbubble.com/i/t-shirt/Cathulhu-by-ilustrata/27538795.J0YUH or Miskatonic U tee: https://www.redbubble.com/i/t-shirt/CTHULU-AND-LOVECRAFT-MISKATONIC-UNIVERSITY-by-ShirtWreck/29093787.J0YUH (V neck, 2xl and charcoal heather)     8/31   Is there anything you might want from Japan? Snacks (autumn flavors are out~), nerdy stuff, cute stuff anything! Cute cat or Ghibli stuff, shiso pepper, old kimono fabric, little soup bowls, very shallow bowls or triangular plates (had some once but all broken now  ), gansai pigment set   is there anything being removed from site or a virtual con scent you are interested in trying? No thank you   Moonalisa.....she just released her new Halloween scents, lip balm, candles, and soaps, want anything?  (mooscents.com) No thank you   9/1   I was wondering whether Tim Tams in any incarnation would tempt my witchee? They would not   On the less sweet side, are there any other Australian things you might be tempted by? Something savoury? Not sure what is available   Do you enjoy fanfic? I would be happy to write something for you, and/or read/comment upon/gush over thing(s) you've written, if that's something you'd enjoy... Not my sort of thing   Would you appreciate rare TAL decant(s) in 1 mL amber roll-on bottle(s)? Yes if it was appropriate   How do you feel about enamel pins?  If positively, which fandoms or topics would you like? I like them but I never wear them     9/2   I make lightweight hairfalls, the kind that can be attached to a pony  tail or to pig tails. They are good for those of us that are more tender-headed. I use a variety of materials like shibori ribbon, and puffy yarns and pieces of lace and silk. You can use them for every day or as part of your Weenie costume. Is this of interest to you? If so tell me what length, what color(s) and if you want one for a pony tail or two for pig tails. No thank you
During my recent travels I got to experience the incredible delight of Serge Luten perfumers here in Paris (imagine if the Lab and Anna Sui made babies inside a Cadbury Cream Egg decorated with stained glass windows and...you've come close to the experience of being in that shop). Anyway, after spending gobs of monies, they loaded me up with delectable samples of their insanely expensive wares- do you want some??? I would love to try
Haus Of Gloi just had their Halloween update! Anything appeal to you? https://www.hausofgloi.com/collections/fall-1  Refresher sprays - Hex, Kitchen Witch, Apple Milk     9/3   I just came across this Etsy shop (TheGrayMuse) and  I WILL BE ORDERING and wondering if you would like something from there as well? Not the flowers but the colour wheel keychain is awesome   Future Primitive Soaps has released it's fall stuff.  Would you like anything from there dearest witchee?  https://futureprimitivesoap.co.uk I will be putting an order in as soon as I know who my witchee is - I have a permanent discount there so better for me to get it   I harvested some elderberries yesterday and I have a lot more out there, so I made a batch of elderberry syrup. Would you appreciate a 4oz bottle of it? no thank you   Do you want anything from Sea Witch Botanicals (I can buy it locally from shops)? Incense sticks and a burner (Quoth the Raven or Hermitage)   Hirons Drug Store - which is basically an Unbelievable place to browse for every kind of eclectic, fun, spooky, weird, and even useful thing you could want - so tell me some Odds And Ends of things you like or want, I know this is open ended, sorry - - gadgetry, stickers, toys, pens, costumery, snacks, decoration, kitchen stuff, etc  - One time my witch got me an awesome skull headed dish brush with 'crystal' eyes and after about a decade it died, I'd love another   Gift Certificates you'd like to places that are local to you? Cowling & Wilcox art supplies   How do you feel about ILNP nail polish and what are your favs from the new Cosmos collection and any others on their site?? No nail polish - my nails are, quite frankly, buggered since chemo and will never be good again   Would you be interested in anything from Alobudra? https://alobudrallc.company.site/products/ No thank you   are there any more “traditional” Japanese souvenirs you’d like to have (think chopsticks, tenugui, washi paper, etc.)? Little ceramic bowls, gansai pigments     9/4   Would you like to try Brujita Skincare ?  (Ignore the out of stock except for In Your Room collection and Inner Child Ritual candle.) No thank you   Would you be interested in any jewelry or other items made with tiny bones from this shop? There are some Halloween themed ones: https://www.tinybonesandthings.com/s/shop No thank you   If you like tea, is there anything you would like from Bird & Blend? https://www.birdandblendtea.com/ - this was my question 😉      9/5   BloomChic - just discovered them - Take a look at the Halloween stuff, and tell me the link and the size of whatever thing you like! Size 1X grey in this: https://bloomchic.com/collections/halloween/products/halloween-graphic-cuffed-sleeve-t-shirt?_pos=19&_fid=73fc3533d&_ss=c   Poesie Tea! Do you like? Some of my favorites are from this company. https://www.poesieperfume.com/loose-leaf-tea - no thank you     9/6   Would you like anything from Trader Joe's? (Pumpkin products are, sadly, not in stores yet, but they will be during this round!)   Do you have any Halloween traditions? No   What about Halloween-related fandoms? (ie. The Nightmare Before Christmas) Does Sandman count?   non-U.S folks!!!  We always end up asking what we'd like from your exotic-to-us locales, but do you have any wishes for things from the States? I do love Goldfish crackers   I make things from thrifted sweaters that I cut up & make things from.  Do you like armwarmers?  yes Long or short? wider and medium - I like long but I'm short! Solid color ( elegant) or funky stripes made from multiple sweaters? Stripes Fave colors?  Jewel brights, black & grey Is cashmere okay?  Yes Wool & related blends? ( I never use scratchy wool for arm warmers.) Yes Do you like buttons used decoratively? Yes   I also do coiled & sewn rope work- it's functional art I wrap the rope in fabric & add appliques.  I just had my first art show with these- bowls, trivets ( that can hang on the wall when not in use), coasters.  Is this something you'd  like ? Probably not for me What sort of Halloween fabric?  Whimsical? Witchy, bats, mushrooms, moths? Moths, bats How gothy do you like? Not completely over the top but I do like it have velvets & sparkly stuff to work with too.  What is your preference witchee? I like velvets, not so much on the sparkly as it always seems to shed     9/7    How do you feel about cherry things? Check out Cherry Republic and let me know if anything catches your eye! Most things I like won't travel well or are too heavy (CHerriyaki Sauce!), but cherry shortbread and Michigan Minnows look good   Similarly, are you into fancy flavors of olive oil or vinegar? Check out Fustini's and let me know if anything appeals! Herbs de Provence or Persian Lime oils,  and the Bourbon Maple Syrup   We also have an awesome store for jams and sauce, American Spoon which you should totally check out! Smoky Corn Salsa looks so good but it would be too heavy   Would you like some locally sourced maple syrup? Always   Finally, I live in a place known for fudge. Do you like it and/or are their flavors you particularly like? My favorite shop is Murdick's if you need to see a flavor list. Fudge is always awesome - Butter Pecan, Butterscotch, Cherry, German Chocolate, Maple Bourbon Pecan, Penuche, Chocolate Espresso or Turtle would be awesome   Anything from the IKEA Halloween store catch your witchy eye? https://www.ikea.com/ca/en/campaigns/halloween/ Thos pumpkin string lights   https://wildsoulriver.com I own the Magical Nature Tarot and love the feel of the cards.  They have candles and teas and tinctures and books of the activist or witchy sort.  Anything you see that you'd like? No thank you   I live near a Penzey's Spice https://www.penzeys.com  - do you cook? yes - Do you want fancy schmancy spices or spice blends?  yes - Sunny Paris or Fox Point herb blends, Sichuan Pepper if they have it.  - Do you have a favorite alternative source that you prefer and or recommend?  For example egads I am asking lots of Qs Curio Spice Co, Diaspora etc do ethically sourced spices.  -  If you cook is there a type of cuisine you are interested in learning more about and would appreciate a starter pack of spices for that type of cooking? No thank you   Colourpop's Haunted Mansion collection dropped today.   If you're interested in makeup or skin care, are you interested in anything from Colourpop?  No thank you https://colourpop.com/     Anything of interest from Cellar Door? (They have candles and soaps.)   Are you into wax melts, candles, incense, room sprays, or none of the above?   Would you like anything from Luvmilk's Monster Mash?   I dye yarn.  Are you a person who crafts with such?  What fiber, weights, and colors would tickle your fancy?  Would you rather have two different 100g skeins or enough of the same something for a bigger project? Not my sort of thing   Provided my experiments work, would you be interested in a bar of homemade tallow soap?  I promise I will not send you anything particularly suspect, so this is entirely contingent upon my competence. No thank you   Do homemade caramels or shortbread tickle your fancy? Shortbread would, caramels sadly damage my teeth     What are your chocolate preferences? White, milk, dark? What inclusions (fruit, nuts, none, etc.)? Milk or white, fruit, honeycomb, very small bits of nut but not whole nuts   I make mixed media art (like collaging kinda). Is a mixed media art piece (small like an altoids tin or small canvas) something you'd be interested in? Maybe a little tin for imps or medication   What music platform do you use (Spotify, Apple Music, Pandora, etc.)? Do you like receiving music recommendations? I use Apple Music   Would you appreciate a pair of hand knit socks. If yes, would you like them in a particular colour?  Yes, all the socks! I like them calf length but loose around the calf, and I love stripes or teal, green, blue, purple colour ways   What type of spooky season imagery do you like? (Ie. bats, ghosts, vintage Halloween, etc.) bats   Astrid's Autumn Line and Anniversary Tea Party just dropped.  Anything you want?  No thank you   Homemade and preserved food goodies - Which of these things would you like my dear witchie? All are organic and grown or made by me. sun-dried heirloom tomatoes - yes dried ancho chile peppers - can be whole halves or ground into a delicious powder - ground but customs might freak  sugar-free candied pecans and walnuts or almonds - no gourmet quality fudge in many flavors (formerly from my ETSY shop which I had to close until I have my own home again) please give me an idea the kinds of flavors you like. My more popular ones are Penuche, Choc & PB, Pumpkin pie, Forest fruit (with cherries, blueberries and cranberries), Vegan chocolate - Penuche fudge, salted caramel, coffee, rum & raisin dried italian plums (pitted) - no sugar-free canned plum or logan berry jam - no freshly dried rosemary, thyme, basil, parsley individually or in combo - no almond flour baked goods (low carb, sugar free, and gluten free) - give me examples of savory and sweet things you'd like - shortbread, cookies, cheese sticks   Might you like a witch hat?  Later this month I'm  taking a class at an area museum where I'm  supposed to decorate 2 hats.  Also I crochet wicked cute witchy hats. - no thank you     9/9   Do you see anything here that interests you?  They have dry shampoos, whipped soaps, awesome hand cream, linen spray, sugar scrubs and perfume. https://www.etsy.com/shop/faefragrance/?etsrc=sdt - room spray in Hansel, Bear Hug or Enigma     9/10   Anything you want from my favorite local tea shop? www.fridaytea.com - I like chai but prefer teabags   How about from my skincare person? drjensbeautylab.com/ no thank you   How about from my witchy Chandler? https://www.etsy.com/shop/TeresaLynnsSimpleLux - Some of the candles look lovely but I don't dare have open flames around my stupid cats   It's also that time of year where I make handmade soap (usually with calendula infused olive oil, tallow, oatmeal and honey) and candles (feel free to specify color and size, I don't usually scent them, but I do have a clover and apple scent I've been wanting to play with). I can also annoint and dress candles with TALs and herbs. Any interest? No thank you   I also grow herbs which can be culinary or magical. I'd be happy to prepare a smudge or dry some herbs for your enjoyment. I currently have oregano (yellow and standard), mugwort, thyme, sage (purple or garden), tea peppermint, chives, lovage, plantain, comfrey, raspberry leaf, and yarrow. I'm probably forgetting something. No thank you   I also make salves! My go to in an arnica, calendula and comfrey mix for healing wounds or chapped skin. This can also be used on pet paws. We do have barely enough time that I could do a custom infusion. Arnica, calendula and comfrey mix sounds great     9/11   Anything in the Paintbox Soapworks Halloween update looking good to you? https://paintboxsoapworks.com/new-limited-edition/2023-weenie-collection/ Let me In At Your Window hot process soap (I don't really like her glycerin soaps these days)     9/12   If you have a furry friend living with you, what sort of treats do they like? One likes dangly things on a stick, the other two like plushies and little stuffed toys. No catnip please!     9/13    What is your feelings on seasonal mugs?  Yes or, no?  Too many in your house or bring them on??  Probably too many in our house
  Are your wishlists - Amazon, Etsy, etc - up to date, and if so, are they all linked somewhere that I can find them?  yes
  Do you have anything you use every day that you wouldnt mind getting more of? Good quality spatulas, fine line black pens, cool notebooks   Anything you love or need to have from Adagio or Rishi teas? Chai teas in teabags   List here things you wish you would've added to your questionnaire - I forgot to list that I would love art supplies - canvases, interesting watercolour paper, a beginners oil paints set, brushes     9/14   Nocturne Alchemy just dropped their Halloween update! You like the looks of anything? https://nocturnealchemy.com/collections/limited-collection I'd be interested to try Masquerade RA   Is there anything you would like from the Weenie update? My most wanted are: Is He, You Know? Things Are Fine October Bonfire Linen Spray Pumpkin Incense Linen Spray Halloween Cat   How do you feel about stickers?  If positively, are there any themes you'd rather not have stickers of? No thank you   What about crystals, cool rocks, and gemstones? I keep meaning to get an amethyst geode but that's all     9/15   How do you feel about Squishmallows and Squishables? (They have mini and micro sizes for those who like cute plushies but don't have a lot of space.) Not really my thing   Would you wear enamel pins with chains that are meant to be put on lapels? (Something like this.) No thank you   Speaking of enamel pins... The Pickety Witch's Autumn and Halloween collection just dropped. Has anything caught your eye? Poison Garden tank (2XL), Lucipurr and Baphy plushes,  the vampire bat pin   I used to make mobiles out of paper cranes, would you appreciate something like this? if so, what size restrictions do you have, if any? ie., should it take up less space vertically or horizontally? color palette preference? A garland type thing of cranes would be nice but nowhere left to hang mobile type things     9/16   ordering bulbs from https://oldhousegardens.com and was wondering if my witchee would like some.   If you were i the UK then yes, but as it stands you're not allowed to ship over here     Would you like something like "sock arms" if I find time to craft?  (Sometimes I make a pattern called Toast or Toasty {one has a thumb the other is just a tube} http://www.afriendtoknitwith.com/2008/09/toasttoasty.html.   here are other photos from my blog:  https://www.elkaknits.com/?p=845 ) Toast!  -- If so what sort of colors?  Jewel colours, stripes, rainbows   Witchee, what's your take on seasonal-themed Washi tape? It's cute but I hardly ever use it

What about seasonal treats from Trader Joe's? Maybe, no idea what there is!

I make gluten-free biscotti this time of year, lemon and also cocoa varieties: does this sound good to you? No thank you

Would you like me to make a music mix for you? I kick it old school with a burned CD. If you're into this, name at least 3 to 5 genres of music you already love, or are interested to explore more of! No thank you, no CD player   9/17   Anything here you like? https://bserway.com/ Oh so many! - Old Dreams Waiting, Membrane Mono, Spiralling Out of Time, Magic Hours, We Drift Like Floating Embers pics   Anything you'd like from my Ren Fest?  There is an outstanding garlic based shop I'll  be going to next weekend, for my annual stock up of their spice blends & garlic oil blends.  Any other Renny stuff that you like? Always up for garlic oil but probably difficult to ship   know we are looking at a lot of candles, but if you are into looking at more (and it is ok to say you are not), do any of these strike your fancy? No candles for me because stupid cats https://www.lakewoodwax.com/candlesforacause (Feel free to take a look at their current and signature scents too but I wanted to highlight these fundraiser scents first!)     9/19   f you are a person who appreciates tarot and oracle decks, do you have a strong preference about receiving new ones vs gently/barely used? No thank you   Are you a Studio Ghibli fan, and if so, what are your feelings about fan made art featuring characters? I am a fan of Ghibli but unsure about fan art   Want anything from LUSH? Here's the link specifically to their Halloween drop (https://www.lush.com/us/en_us/c/halloween) BUT, feel free to peruse all of it. No thank you, I have a shop just down the road     9/20   Part 2 of the Autumnal/Halloween drop from Haus of Gloi is coming this weekend- take a look and see if anything is compelling! https://www.hausofgloi.com  (fall part 2 is live on Sunday, here is a list of what is coming:  https://www.hausofgloi.com/blogs/haus-herald/fall-part-2) Nothing seems to be right for me

Also, I live in Philly and will use ANY reason to spend time at the Mütter Museum- anything of interest (including, but not limited to, the well-loved BPAL exclusive for the museum, Ü?) https://www.muttermuseumstore.org Marie Curie or Plague Doctor keyring,  Mutter collection 2xl tee, the Pencil packs, and of course Umlaut perfume   If you are so inclined, do you want or need any natural items or ingredients for spellwork that could be collected from forests, ocean, fields or stream?  I also have access to oak gall ink and various other esoteric substances. No thank you   Are you a fan of the show Cobra Kai?  I'm not   Do you enjoy any of the scented items from Victoria's Secret? No thank you   Would you be interested in receiving a silver locket with papyrus and herbs inside, as a protective amulet? Yes   9/21   So Witchee mine, are you a spellworker? - any interest  in acorns from a tree known as The Mother Oak at my Ren Fest grounds.  It is the biggest tree I've ever seen in MI.  It is cared for by tree scientists  from MSU.  It is the mom to every other oak on the grounds.   Saturday is Mabon & I will go & gather acorns before the park opens to patrons as I do each year.  But this time it's  actual Mabon.  So Witchee dearest, would you like some?  Not for me thank you   Witchee, do you like anything from Lenny Mud?   I wish I had room for more mugs as some of those are excellent, but I really don't     9/22   From previous questions you've answered, I know a lot about the teas you'd like from specific places, but I want to know your more general tea preferences.   Black, green, white, rooibos, oolong, herbal? Black tea only       -  Japan is particularly big on their green tea and hojicha (roasted green tea), any interest?        -  My partner has given me an extraordinary amount of rooibos from South Africa. It's amazing and I'd like to share, so would you like some?   despite being uk based I’m probably gonna have to make a torrid order because I fell in. Anything catch your eye while I’m doing it? This tee: https://www.torrid.com/product/daria-classic-fit-cotton-contrast-sleeve-tee/40740682-00001.html?cgid=Clothing_Tops_GraphicTShirts
This tee: https://www.torrid.com/product/moon-classic-fit-super-soft-slub-elbow-sleeve-raglan-tee/41085030-01903.html?cgid=Clothing_Tops This hoodie: https://www.torrid.com/product/french-terry-surplice-long-sleeve-active-hoodie/40720644-11191.html?cgid=Clothing_Tops_SweatshirtsHoodies#start=60    

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Free Online Star Trek and Star Wars Book Events!

Free Online Star Trek and Star Wars Book Events! Everyone is welcome! I’m delighted to announce a weekend of free online events celebrating two anthologies from Vernon Press, Star Trek: Essays Exploring the Final Frontier and Star Wars: Essays Exploring a Galaxy Far, Far Away, edited by Emily Strand and Yours Truly. We hope you’ll join us! Register for Sept. 9 event here. Register for Sept. 10 event here. See more about the books here. ALT
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Everyone is invited!

Everyone is invited on September 9 at noon Eastern for this free online event hosted by the The Digital Cultural Studies Cooperative! Join us for a Book Talk with the editors of the new anthology STAR WARS: ESSAYS EXPLORING A GALAXY FAR, FAR AWAY. We’ll be joined by the co-editors and contributors to discuss this exciting collection of essays that offer a compelling new take on the familiar and not-so-familiar corners of the Star Wars universe and media megatext. Star Wars: Essays Exploring a Galaxy Far, Far Away | Book Launch
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Register here (it’s free)!

Everyone is welcome! The Mythgard Institute at Signum University will be dedicating its upcoming “Mythgard Miscellany” Pub Night to a celebration of our two Vernon Press anthologies, Star Trek: Essays Exploring the Final Frontier and Star Wars: Essays Exploring a Galaxy Far, Far Away. You’re invited to this free and informal event, live on Zoom at 6pm Eastern on Sunday, September 10. Register here (it’s free)! ALT
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Many thanks to @ashleywritesstuff and Mike Slamer of We Are Starfleet (hear the episode here), …

It’s time for my periodic “Thank you!” to those in the Star Trek and Science Fiction communities who have helped us get the word out about our new anthology, Star Trek: Essays Exploring the Final Frontier, thus far. More details about our book (including the table of contents, reviews, etc.) are here on the Vernon Press website. (Note: The coupon code CFC10822213C4 provides a 24% “new release!” discount at the Vernon Press website. In addition, the book is also available from all major booksellers and for request via libraries as an ebook or hardcover. Library requests help us a great deal!) If you work with a periodical, podcast, blog, or website and might be interested in reviewing our book or talking to us or our contributors, please get in contact with me. I may be able to arrange a digital review copy for you! The easiest way to reach me is through this contact form on my website. Many thanks to @ashleywritesstuff and Mike Slamer of We Are Starfleet (hear the episode here), Brandi Jackola of Boldly Go (hear the episode here), Jarrah Hodge of Women At Warp (read the review here), and The Honorable Kavura of StarPodLog (read the review here) for their wonderful conversations, reviews, and support! ALT
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Star Trek and Star Wars are here!

I’m delighted to share that both of my co-edited academic anthologies with Vernon Press are now available: STAR TREK: ESSAYS EXPLORING THE FINAL FRONTIER and STAR WARS: ESSAYS EXPLORING A GALAXY FAR, FAR AWAY. They are both available at major bookstores and can be requested via libraries in hardcover or ebook formats. The coupon code CFC10822213C4 provides a 24% “new release!” discount for both at the Vernon Press website. ALTALT Vernon Press - Authors
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