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    Please be aware that we do not permit swap-related content on profiles or in blogs. Please post this content only in the For Sale, Swaps, and Wanted forums, or in the Wishlists topic. ~from Swapping 101  Thanks!
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stariel's BPAL Blog
 

Spring 2011 SW Questions 3/10 - 3/22

March 22   Violette Market Update is up. Do you covet anything from it?   I'm not really sure what that is, and I try to stick with BPAL for perfume since I can't even keep up with that!   What is your favorite type of wine? Would you be interested in trying something new? In that case, is there anything you really DONT like? Ooooo how about dessert wines?   I don't drink.   March 21   What three things are you craving right now?   nachos, more wearable pants, sleeping in my own bed on my stomach again! (post surgery I have to sleep at a 30-45 degree angle on my back, so I'm on the couch propped up with pillows)   paper goods, anyone need? including resume paper, and formal stationery as well as casual cards.   I have a lot, but if you find some absolutely perfect stationery I wouldn't say no.   What is a scent that you've been trying to find even a sample of for a very long time to no avail? (What bottle would you die to get your hands on - even a partial?)   I want to try WKAP Blackberry Jam and Scones - I probably could find it if I tried hard enough, but I haven't.   Is there anything in your life that you'd like advice or a "selfhelp" book for?: (ie finances, eating healthier, meal planning)   No thanks.   March 19   If your Witch lived near you, would you be happy or creeped out to get a "coupon" for a service like cleaning help or babysitting or dogwalking or coffee out with your Witch or something like that? Would you be creeped out if a local minion personally delivered a package to your house from a far-away Witch?   Meeting my witch for coffee or something would be fun! A personally delivered package is probably fine, especially if I know the minion (I know my witch has already sent some stuff to me through Twilight). Cleaning coupons etc... I'm not sure. As much as I'd like *anyone* else to clean my house, it does seem slightly creepy.   Let's say I have a pair of something you collect, would you like one of them and we have matching things?   That would be cute!     March 18   Do you like poetry?   A bit. It's not something I read all the time, though.   What types of scents do you like to scent your home? Which do you totally avoid?   I like fruity / foody or spicy scents usually, I avoid anything boozy or outdoorsy, woods and most florals.   What are your thoughts on comics? Any you like? Any you have been wanting to try? Favorite characters?   I don't really read comics.   How do you feel about nail polish? What colors do you like? Sparkles?   I don't usually paint my nails, since it's not really compatible with work. (Wearing gloves all day does a number on nail polish!)   Household/kitchen goods/gadgets?   If there's something you think I could use... I wouldn't mind some nice measuring spoons, I just have some plastic ones from a friend.   Ok geek check - what sort of geeky things do you do? Do you read comics/graphic novels? Are you obsessed with something (a TV show maybe?) Do you work in a geeky field? Do you play rpgs like Dungeons and Dragons? Would you like gifts related to any of these?   I'm not a very good geek. I work in science (genetics research) but am otherwise pretty much not geeky.   Do you have a favorite fabric? If someone were to make you a fabric item, would you prefer it be out of any fabric? e.g. velvet, satin, silk, cotton, bamboo??? Would this change if it were an article of clothing vs. a bag/pillow/blanket/somethingelse   A friend got a blanket at her baby shower out of something which I think is called Minky - it's so super soft! I think a pillow or little throw blanket out of that would be awesome, especially if it comes in non-baby colors.   Anything with the Worm Moon update that you're already lusting after?   I haven't even looked!   March 17   Would you want an invite to a site that is invite-only ex. Diaspora, Demonoid, etc. If so, what?   I can't think of any.   Pillows? What size/designs/colors would most interest you?   I could use a couple extra pillows for my couch... it's kind of a dark slate blue color.   purses? bags? What style/colors?   No thanks, I have plenty.   Decorative scarves for hair and/or creative accessorizing? What colors?   Not really my style.   Would you like anything from Starring Fragrances. They make awesome hair stuff, natural deoderant, and home fragrance (and a ton of other stuff, those are just my favs)?   In general, I have far too many bath products, but if you want to get me anything like that hair stuff is probably the one I need most.   March 16   For those who like lipgloss, lipstick, tinted balms, etc, what colors do you wear (and warm? cool?) and do you prefer something sheer or more opaque? How do you feel about shimmer?   I like clear gloss or slightly tinted to a pinkish / reddish color, but nothing too noticeable.   Are there any fancy/gourmet/special herbs or spices that you'd love to receive? ie: good quality vanilla or other extracts, vanilla beans, saffron, lavender, etc.   If my witch wants to send me a recipe and it needs anything strange, then sure! Otherwise I have most of the things I use most often.   What's your favorite animal? Or is there one that's particularly significant to you?   Probably a cat, I like their independence - I'm much more a cat person than a dog person. I also love tropical fish just for their awesomeness and looks.   If you were able to get a vintage or prototype bottle from the upcoming West Coast Will Call, which one would you want?   It already happened, and I'm not sure what was there anyway.   DVDs, Blu-Ray, both, neither?   I have a DVD player, but I also have Netflix and rarely buy DVDs.   Sock Dreams? What kind? (anklets, footies, etc.?)   I love socks, though I wear handknit ones most of the year. Stripey knee highs that work for very large calves (I have tiny feet and my calves are about 16" around) or cute normal height socks with stars are always appreciated.   Since this is a price capped round, would you rather get one "big" thing or lots of "little" things or don't care?   Whatever my witch wants to do is fine, though I will say that I'd rather have useful things than knick knacks. If you want to blow most of the budget on something nice you'll think I love then that's fine, quantity doesn't matter to me.   Do you like pirate-related things?   Not especially, they're ok.   Soaps? Be specific: if there are BPAL soaps you want to try or are dying for more of, tell all here! Also, any other companies people like or love? Villainess, maybe? Or Lush? What flavors???   I hardly use bar soaps, and I have quite a little stash to get through so this probably isn't necessary.   What periods of art do you love most? Like, if someone was going to get you a tapestry or a box or some other item, what period would you want it to most resonate with? the pinks and golds of Rococo? the clean geometry of Art Deco? The romanticism of Art Nouveux? The strange lines of Cubism?   I like Impressionist art, and I like photography, and Dali.   Would you like caffeinated lollipops?: http://www.lollyphil...cks-caffeinated   No thanks.   I'm going to Disneyland in a couple of weeks, is there anything I can get you?   Statistically this probably doesn't apply, but something neat with Maleficent might be cool...   March 15   Booze? Yay or Nay? what kinds?   Nay   Steampunk inspired items? Yay or nay?   If you think I'd like it then go for it, but I don't have any special affection for Steampunk   Do you like amurigami dolls?   Sometimes... this is my favorite ever (totally worth a look) Norwegian Black Metal Guy   Pirates vs Ninjas vs Zombies - who wins? Which do you love most?   Of the three I'd have to pick pirates, though really I choose vampires. I don't like zombies and am ambivalent about ninjas.   Do you like wearing things in your hair? If so, what kind (snap clips, scrunchie, headband, etc), how big & crazy (lowkey, bigger the better), and colors.   Nope, other than plain ol' hair bands.   Piercings? - ears?? - elsewhere?   I have 4 piercings in each ear, the bottom ones are gauged to a 12   Chocolate. With stuff in it? Are you more a plain chocolate lover, a chocolate and normal items lover (normal items being nuts, fruit, caramel) or do you like weird stuff in your chocolate? (weird stuff being curry, chilis, balsamic vinegar, floraly things)   I like chocolate mint, or with stuff (orange, most fruit, nuts, caramel but I'm not supposed to eat caramel because of my braces). I'd try weird stuff as long as it's vegetarian.     March 14   surprise! the world has given you the day off. You hear that, no chores, responsibilities, or budget you have to follow. What would you do in those 24 hours?   I'd quick fly to Australia, go scuba diving at the Great Barrier Reef (in my dreams I don't need certification) and eat some Tim Tams.   Do you have any blogs you regularly read?   A bunch of knitting blogs.   Do you need another bpal box? If so what would your fantasy one look like?   I'm actually doing quite well on boxes now!   Do you enjoy gardening? If so, what kind of stuff do you grow? Vegetables, flowers?   I don't have any place to garden, but I have a lot of indoor plants at work - we have huge windows.   Social Networking sites:   I'm not really into them. I'm stariel on Ravelry and last.fm, and I have a Facebook but I rarely use it and it's only for friends / family.   favourite artists or specific paintings?   I love Starry Night, of course, and I'm a fan of Dali.   March 13   how about mix CDs?   I'm pretty picky about music, but I'd give it a listen.   Hey, how do folks feel about little e-goodies, like links to stuff your witchee likes? (articles online, pix, fic, etc)   If my witch fines one s/he thinks I'll really like, then great. Otherwise I'm not a big fan of them in general.   Tim Tams? Yes or no? Chocolate Creme, Caramel, or Dark Chocolate?   Sure! Any is fine.   Is there any "classic" literature (Hemingway, Dickens, Elliot, Bronte, Hugo, Wilde, etc.) that you would like to add to your collection?   I think I'm doing OK there, I usually get it for free as an ebook on my iPhone or from Librivox.   candles and/or aroma melts: yay or nay?   Candles are good, I don't have a tart melter.   Get your music player, what are the first 13 songs on Random?   I'll just cheat a bit and look at what's been playing while I write all these - I have my iTunes on random:   1. #1 Crush ~ Garbage 2. Say When ~ Fair to Midland 3. 6 Underground ~ Sneaker Pimps 4. Ice Monster ~ Minus the Bear 5. Kill Caustic ~ AFI 6. Waking Up Beside You ~ Stabbing Westward 7. A Smart Kid ~ Porcupine Tree 8. Parabol ~ Tool 9. Hardwire ~ Metric 10. Black Balloon ~ Goo Goo Dolls 11. Change (In the House of Flies) ~ Deftones 12. Hush ~ Tool 13. Dope Hat ~ Marilyn Manson   I must say that's uncharacteristically calm for me.   Astrological charts and interpretation/ reports?   No thanks.   So how does everyone feel about receiving ebooks?   I don't have an ebook reader, but if it's PDF I can use it on my iPhone. I know MeiLin mentioned cookbooks and I'd definitely be interested in those.   March 11   Would you rather have HUGE list of things your witchee wants to try or just a highlight list?   A big list! (And I'm a hypocrite, because mine is small because I don't keep up with updates. I want to try pretty much anything sweet and fruity, with tea notes, or spicy.   March 10   Baked Goods? Yea Nay?   Sure, though keep in mind I'm only one person and I'd like to maintain my waistline.   If not Baked goods and you are changing eating habits..a book of recipes perhaps that will help the new eating lifestyle?   If you have a favorite cookbook I'd be open to it. I'm vegetarian and rather uninspired (I make my 12 or so favorite things all the time).   If you were to make an order RIGHT NOW (Not that any of you will make any bpal orders until SW is over, because you do NOT want to mess up any plans your witch might have!) What would you order (from lab, forum, DD, TradingPost, etc)   I haven't a clue. I don't order much because I feel like I have lots of BPAL and I should pay attention to what I already have.   What level of nudity are you fine with on items? Ex: none, tasteful, erotica   None to very tasteful, like classic art kinds of things. I'm a bit of a prude.   I know the ?airre asked about gently used books and if you like garage sales, but would you like other kinds of gently used items that may have come from a garage sale?   As long as it's something non-gross (i.e. not underwear, stuff that's hard to clean).   Do you like cooking seasonings, like the kind you can get in ounce sizes? If so, things you'd love to try out?   Not unless there's a specific something to make with it.   Do you like any particular kinds of green or black teas or coffees that could also be gotten in bulk?   I'm a fan of English Breakfast and I like some fruit flavored black teas. I don't really like green tea, and I don't make coffee at home.   Favorite snack foods (and can they be from bulk section as well?)   I don't do a lot of snacking, and most of the candy stuff I probably am not supposed to eat with my braces anyway.
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RedRoseMaze's Blog
 

Good Judy: Sins Of The Past

Sins Of The Past Category: American Gothic Quantity: sample   Description: SINS OF THE PAST Innocence is lost. The Sins of the Past have yet to be absolved. Weighted and heavy on your heart, they were justified by love and carried out by greed. But, all will be made right. There’s just one more deed to carry out. Simply, one more transgression to erase all the rest. All will be made right again. The Sins of the Past will be put to rest. All fools need to believe. Red apple, aromatic bitters, spearmint, eucalyptus, benzoin.   Review:   In the bottle: Spicy apple and mint, or a minty apple pie.   Wet: It’s cold from the mint. It really smells like apple, with a little bit of warm benzoin and cold eucalyptus. The mix of hot and cold is a bit weird at first, but I got used to it after a minute or two.   Dry: The aromatic bitters appeared, making the apple spicy again. However, it remains foody. I still smell mint, eucalyptus and benzoin, but it's still delicate.   Verdict: Another fruity scent from Good Judy and, as always, an interesting one. In fact, it smells so good, my parents’ dog followed me all-day with her nose up in the air, smelling my trail as if she expected me to get an apple turnover out of my pocket...
RedRoseMaze

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RedRoseMaze's Blog
 

BPAL: Yules: Snow White 2010

Yules: Snow White 2010 Category: Limited Edition Quantity: bottle   Description: SNOW WHITE 2010 A chilly, bright perfume: flurries of virgin snow, crisp winter wind and the faintest breath of night-blooming flowers.   Review:   In the bottle: So soft and delicate... I smell a bit of vanilla and sugar, but I’m not quite sure what else.   Wet: It smells sweet and floral, almost foody. It reminds me of Dana O’shee, only colder and crisper.   Dry: It turned into vanilla, coconut, mint, and almond, with a floral background.   Verdict: Overall, it’s lovely; however, I really got into it when I went outside. The cold winter air improves it somehow; it becomes even crisper afterwards.   More reviews: Limited Edition: Yules: Snow White 2010
RedRoseMaze

RedRoseMaze

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Coo coo chachoo!
 

Yet More Condiments

-What three things are you craving right now?   Cheese (since I’m vegan for lent, amg I would kill for cheese!), cuddles, a soft wrap/blanket/afghan to snuggle into.   -paper goods, anyone need? including resume paper, and formal stationery as well as casual cards.   I will ALWAYS accept with open arms cards (especially blank note cards, thank you cards/etc). I don’t have a printer so I don’t really use much other paper goods.   -What is a scent that you've been trying to find even a sample of for a very long time to no avail? (What bottle would you die to get your hands on - even a partial?)   I’ve been dying to try Cake Smash, Underpants (lol), and Candy Butcher. Of course But most of all I have wanted to try the Cinnamon version of Hamadryad. It keeps escaping me! As for a bottle/partial bottle that I would love... Midway. Res’d or original. I have an imp and it is such awesome carnival win on me, that I wish I had more so I wouldn’t be scared to use it. I know it is a pipe dream    -Is there anything in your life that you'd like advice or a "selfhelp" book for?: (ie finances, eating healthier, meal planning)   The one selfhelp book type that I really really need is: What do I want to do with my life? Career assistance. I am so lost that anything that could help me figure out what I want to do would be awesome. Otherwise, finance, eating healthier, self esteem, etc is all great. I have on my amazon wishlist some bits for a book called Boundaries (which looks amazing), as well as the 5 types of love    -If your Witch lived near you, would you be happy or creeped out to get a "coupon" for a service like cleaning help or babysitting or dogwalking or coffee out with your Witch or something like that? Would you be creeped out if a local minion personally delivered a package to your house from a far-away Witch?   I would love to meet my witch/witch’s minion. I’m a bit shy and sometimes hard to track down though.   -Let's say I have a pair of something you collect, would you like one of them and we have matching things?   Sure! I don’t really collect anything though.   March 18   -Do you like poetry?   Not particularly.   -What types of scents do you like to scent your home? Which do you totally avoid?   I like gourmandy or woody scents. I avoid florals. However they cannot be dispersed by fire! I am not allowed the eternal flame in my apt.   -What are your thoughts on comics? Any you like? Any you have been wanting to try? Favorite characters?   I love comics. My faves are gritty illustrations like Proof, The Living Dead, XXX Zombies, Locke and Key, The Darkness.   -How do you feel about nail polish? What colors do you like? Sparkles?   I can’t wear nail polish, as my nails are too brittle and thin.   -Household/kitchen goods/gadgets?   Oh Gosh. A flour sifter. Dish towels. Double broiler (haha ya right.) Dutch over (again, yeah right but oh gosh could I use one!), silicone bakewear! A good colander/strainer. Tea infuser. Speciality items. Everything. Oh. A Frosting... pipebag... thingie. You know what I mean.   -Ok geek check - what sort of geeky things do you do? Do you read comics/graphic novels? Are you obsessed with something (a TV show maybe?) Do you work in a geeky field? Do you play rpgs like Dungeons and Dragons? Would you like gifts related to any of these?   I read comics/graphic novels, but rarely nowadays. I loved a lot of geeky shows (Star Trek, Firefly, Carnivale <- fav ever), I used to roleplay white-wolf and in fact have a Lasombra tattoo. I currently play lots of videogames, from fps to WoW. I’m kind of a huge nerd. I also love Collectable Card Games (though I don’t actively collect them any more), Board games like The Betrayal in the House on the Hill (I’d kill to have this, best game ever), cardish games like Munchkin/Lunch Money/Cthulhu 500. I am a special effects nerd, and do horror makeup as a hobby. I would love gifts pertaining to any/all/whatever.   -Do you have a favorite fabric? If someone were to make you a fabric item, would you prefer it be out of any fabric? e.g. velvet, satin, silk, cotton, bamboo??? Would this change if it were an article of clothing vs. a bag/pillow/blanket/somethingelse   I love all “rich” fabrics. I love the way they feel. My favorite feeling in the world is mohair. It makes me squiggle with joy! It doesn’t matter what it is  I do also love chennelle (sp?) in blankets, etc.   -Anything with the Worm Moon update that you're already lusting after?   Minamoto No Yorimitsu Cuts at the Earth Spider. Oh please oh please. Om nom. Schmendrick. Molly Grue.
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BPAL is a girl's best friend!
 

We had our first rain today

If that is not a reason to celebrate, I don't know what is (I live in Finland, it's been a long, cold winter, and just the prospect of an early spring? THRILLING!)   So, celebrate is what I want to do, and of course I want to do it with BPAL. But I'm seriously lacking in paypalz, so a list of bottles (many, many bottles) will be compiled shortly and prepared for the sell/swap section. I've already stocked up on envelopes, so I'm good to go.   Spring Cleaning, here we go!
Pepperminx

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SW Help
 

March 21, 2011

March 21   What three things are you craving right now? Well, I just ate a late lunch/early dinner. so no food. oooo although I could really go for some chocolate. Other than that, I would say... Sunshine, and an organized and cozy bedroom.   paper goods, anyone need? including resume paper, and formal stationery as well as casual cards. I could use some colored card stock for crafty things, but other than that, nah! I can get a lot of paper at work   What is a scent that you've been trying to find even a sample of for a very long time to no avail? (What bottle would you die to get your hands on - even a partial?) I don't have an answer to this I am a bad BPALer. I want to say that I have been obsessing over Snow White since I got a decant of it. Which is almost gone!   Is there anything in your life that you'd like advice or a "selfhelp" book for?: (ie finances, eating healthier, meal planning) I thought that said mine planning and I was like THATS MY JOB! Anyway... I like books about relaxation techniques. I had a book on visualization as a teenager and it really helped me through some tough times. I wonder where it went...   March 19   If your Witch lived near you, would you be happy or creeped out to get a "coupon" for a service like cleaning help or babysitting or dogwalking or coffee out with your Witch or something like that? Would you be creeped out if a local minion personally delivered a package to your house from a far-away Witch? Ummmm I am really shy so I would probably be a little nervous. But that doesn't mean I wouldnt go! Just might need to be an outgoing other person to offset my shyness. And RE: personal delivery: my neighborhood has a 24/7 "guarded" gate so they wouldn't be able to get inside the neighborhood unless I put them on the list. That sounds so lame but I promise I am not a cookie cutter boring suburban yuppie.   Let's say I have a pair of something you collect, would you like one of them and we have matching things? that sounds so sweet!   March 18   Do you like poetry? Yes! I do! I really love weird and dark things. Angry women and nutjobs are my favorite.   What types of scents do you like to scent your home? Which do you totally avoid? My home scents are basically the opposite of the scents i wear. I gravitate towards manly (mmm leather) scents or foody scents for my home. I seem to have allergic reactions to a lot of the sweet floral scents when they are in candle/tart form. I also like any 'clean' scents... the yankee candles new laundry scents are pretty awesome I go with the season though. In the spring I will suffer my allergies to have smells of flowers and grass and whatnot in the house. In the summer I will have clean, citrussy smells. In the fall I will go for thanksgivingy stuff (ginger! pumpkin!). Winter is for pine and snow smells! The manlier stuff can be used all year long because they are my boyfriend's favorite. In summary: EVERYTHING BUT CHEAP SMELLING VANILLA   What are your thoughts on comics? Any you like? Any you have been wanting to try? Favorite characters? I have never read a comic but I am curious about them!   Household/kitchen goods/gadgets? Yes! I recently bought a house, and could probably use almost anything home-related. Still a lot of space to fill.   Do you have a favorite fabric? If someone were to make you a fabric item, would you prefer it be out of any fabric? e.g. velvet, satin, silk, cotton, bamboo??? Would this change if it were an article of clothing vs. a bag/pillow/blanket/somethingelse I like velvet a lot, but not for clothing. I have a pair of bamboo PJs and they are awesome. I dont dislike any fabrics.
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Selkie Ghost's Blog
 

New arrivals and the locket!

I got my big shipment in - along with a gorgeous scent locket (goldfish pool)! It looks so much better in person! And works beautifully for holding scents inside. I was using a different locket before this arrived - a rose gold one... but it seemed to have an odd smell to it... the new silver locket holds the BPAL oils without any weird smell from the metal coming through :-)   My current reigning favorite? White chocolate, mango, and buttercream. Wow. Its such an amazing scent that I ordered 2 more bottles before they went off the market (1 more for me, and 1 to use to trade).
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lilwhiterabbit's Blog
 

Swap List

Swap List - 5ml Bottles: MITZVAH GORERET MITZVAH *May be picky!* (Holy hyssop, red apple, massoia bark, and pomegranate with eight different types of honey that represent the sweetness of life and new beginnings.)   Swap List - Imps and Decants: Partials A FIT OF ARTISTIC ENTHUSIASM 1/2 FULL (Electric jolts of mania with the scents of a salt-crusted coffin bobbing through tumultuous ocean waves.) CHANUKKIYAH 2010 (1/2 FULL: Olive oil, beeswax, glowing amber, sweet sufganiyot, pomegranate, and fig.) THE DOLE OF THE KING'S DAUGHTER (1/2 FULL: Red roses, blood-flecked lilies, upturned earth, yew branches, and blood mingled with river sand.) GELT 1/2 FULL (Dry cocoa and golden amber.) JACOB'S LADDER 2010 (1/2 FULL: Golden amber, galbanum, benzoin, ambrette, rockrose, costus and tonka.) THE RUSSIAN DANCE 1/2 FULL (Florentine iris, black tea, labdanum, patchouli, champaca flower, benzoin, and ambergris.) PENDING   GC AEVAL (Sage, sweet pea, bold pale musk and warm tonka.) BRIMSTONE (A smoky, gritty blend, husky and gray.) CHUPAROSA (No description of notes, but it's definitely roses and honeysuckle.) MARIE (A blend of sinuous violet and elegant tea rose.) OPIUM POPPY (No description of notes, but reviews describe it as strong poppy with some incense or smoke.) PERSEPHONE (Pomegranate and rose.) QUEEN (No list of notes, smells earthy and spicy to my nose, with something green in the background. Most reviews say it's a green scent, but I'm getting a lot of earth.) SKULD (Ylang ylang, honey, Egyptian and Arabian musks and labdanum.) SNOOTY ROSE (Red rose, oud, plum, bergamot, and red sandalwood.) TWEEDLEDUM (Green mango, fig, patchouli and green tea.) PENDING WHIP (Agony and ecstasy: black leather and damp red rose.) THE ZIEBA TREE (A dreamlike, listless scent, misty and hazed, with wisps of white sandalwood, eddying musks the colors of eventide, shimmering pale resins, davana, lemon blossom, orange blossom, and white peach.)   Unimpable/Discontinued LAUREL HONEY (No listed notes; sweet, mild honey with subtle leafy herbs in the background.) PEPPER (Wild English roses, French gardenia, vanilla, honey, golden ginger, blood orange, pine resin, pink pepper, crushed berries, tuberose, bergamot, and geranium.) SAINT-GERMAIN (gilded amber, hypnotic lavender, brash carnation and deep mosses.)   Limited Edition ANTHEIA (Grandiflorum jasmine, Damask rose, ylang ylang, gardenia, sweetbriar, and apple blossom dusted by golden amber.) DAWN: PRIESTESS (Damascus rose, jasmine, myrrh, opoponax, white sage, and patchouli.) THE DECREPIT HOUSE (Dilapidated planks of mahogany and cypress wood perched feebly on a grim foundation of long-dead leaves, black musk, patchouli, galbanum, tobacco absolute, fragonia, and oakmoss.) PENDING GINGER SKULLS (Zingy crystallized ginger candies with quince and Asian pear.) PENDING KLARA (Honey dusting powder, mandarin, iris, ylang ylang, tea rose, and carnation.) KYTHERIAN (Black narcissus, purple orchid, neroli, white sandalwood, ambergris, plum musk, jonquil, thyme, oakmoss, and grapefruit.) PENDING THE LADY OF LAKE RONKONKOMA (Balsamic, reedy water, sweetgrass, algae, loosestrife, and lady's slipper.) LADY LUCK BLUES (Honeyed Bulgarian rose, vanilla flower, benzoin, tonka, black plum, peony, and iris.) MISERCORDIA (magnolia, black currant, castoreum accord, lavender, labdanum, amber, rose otto, and opoponax.) THE PHOENIX IN SPRING (Newborn, with flecks of myrrh still dusting its wings, the Phoenix emerges: dandelion florets, cherry blossom, spring wildflowers, and myrrh.) SLEIPNIR (Confections spun of hazelnuts, honey, elderberries, and bilberries with a dusting of hay and a bit of carrot.) SLEEPING NYMPH AND SATYRS (Wild woods, Bulgarian rose, tolu balsam, vanilla absolute, ambergris, honey, and vanilla.) PENDING TEARS, IDLE TEARS (A bittersweet aquatic lifted by white rose, olibanum, amber, orris root, davana, and oude.) TRANSEO (benzoin, orange blossom, cumin, King mandarin, gaiac wood, juniper berry, Calabrian bergamot, Ceylon cinnamon, and blood camouflaged by wine.)
lilwhiterabbit

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Tielan's Blog
 

Spring Switch Witch questions

Love you, oh Witch!   Most recent at the top:   21st March   Pillows? What size/designs/colors would most interest you? Square with slip-on covers in bright colours! Patched and quilted! Saturated colours, cottons, satins and silks, whatever there is! (If it's manageable, of course.)   Purses? bags? What style/colors? I'm not much of a bag person, actually. I've used the same leather satchel-bag for the last three years and now it's starting to wear down at the corners, I'm thinking I should look for a new one. Hm.   Decorative scarves for hair and/or creative accessorizing? What colors? Not really. I have loads of scarves and already forget to wear them all!   Would you like anything from Starring Fragrances. They make awesome hair stuff, natural deoderant, and home fragrance (and a ton of other stuff, those are justmy favs)? Don't know of them - haven't really heard of them I'm afraid!   Ok geek check - what sort of geeky things do you do? Do you read comics/graphic novels? Are you obsessed with something (a TV show maybe?) Do you work in a geeky field? Do you play rpgs like Dungeons and Dragons? Would you like gifts related to any of these? I don't mind comics, although I'm no collector. I love sci-fi-ish TV shows: Stargate SG1 and Stargate Atlantis have been my big obsessions the last few years, and I'm just hovering on the edge of Sanctuary right now. I'm a computer programmer so I have natural geek tendencies, although I'm not heavily hardware- or platform-oriented. Linux is still 'hardcore' to me. I would love any and all gifts my witch gave me!   What are your thoughts on comics? Any you like? Any you have been wanting to try? Favorite characters? I used to collect Marvel comics - mostly the X-Men range - about 1997-2000. I still love the 90s X-Men and the Age Of Apocalypse storyline. (AUs FTW!) Then I moved and stopped collecting. But I still have a fondness for Jean Grey and Cyclops, Psylock (Japanese Ninja version - see? NINJAS!), Rogue (with Gambit), and Storm (African Weather Goddess version, not Halle Berry's movie version).   Around 2004, I started watching the Justice League Animated series and fell in love with the Trinity of Bats, Wondy, and Supes. Mostly Bats and Wondy, with Supes in there only if Bats is also there. I have both the Bats and Wondy 12" dolls at home. *coughs*   What types of scents do you like to scent your home? Which do you totally avoid? Vanilla, floral, herbal. Nothing dirt or too heavy.   Do you like poetry? Love it. Prefer classical and non-Western (with translations, since I speak only English).   How do you feel about nail polish? What colors do you like? Sparkles? I'm very conservative with nail polishes - browns and pinks. (Pinkish browns?) Unfortunately, the Post's polishes are too dark for my regular wearing tastes, and I can't remember the OBI colour that I like.   Anything with the Worm Moon update that you're already lusting after? The Japanese scents sound pretty nice. But I applied for a decant circle (not sure if I got in: haven't heard back)   Is there any kitchen gadgets or goods or what not that you need/want? Cookie cutters! Always good!   Do you have a favorite fabric? If someone were to make you a fabric item, would you prefer it be out of any fabric? e.g. velvet, satin, silk, cotton, bamboo??? Would this change if it were an article of clothing vs. a bag/pillow/blanket/somethingelse Any fabric is good. I'm not allergic to anything - I just don't like scratchy on my skin.     --   For those who like lipgloss, lipstick, tinted balms, etc, what colors do you wear (and warm? cool?) and do you prefer something sheer or more opaque? I usually just use Vaseline or The Body Shop's Hemp Lip Protector. Nothing scented or tinted. But I've got golden olive colouring, so something in the darker, browns and dusky roses shades would be better than pinks, scarlets, or oranges.   If you were able to get a vintage or prototype bottle from the upcoming West Coast Will Call, which one would you want? ...I'm tempted to say 'MB:Underpants, but I think Victorian Rose Milk sounds lovely. Otherwise, Threnody or Katharina!   DVDs, Blu-Ray, both, neither? DVDs, yes. I think the stepfather has Blu-Ray. They certainly have 3D. But DVD is safest.   Since this is a price capped round, would you rather get one "big" thing or lots of "little" things or don't care?[\b] I really don't mind either way. Lots of little things is nice, but since I'm in Australia, I usually just get one big parcel.   Do you like pirate-related things? I don't mind it. I'm more problematic about 'knick knacks' otherwise known as 'fillers' - little erasers, plastic 'joke' bits and pieces - things that just end up in the rubbish bin because otherwise they float around for way too long, cloggind up my space.         --   Favorite artists or specific paintings? Mucha for the Art Noveau, Klimt for the movement, Escher for the mix of mathematical and bizarre, Cezanne and Van Gogh for colours and atmosphere, bold colours and bold lines are always good. But I have great fondness for 'grandscapes' such as "The Visit of the Queen of Sheba to King Solomon by Sir Edward John Poynter"   Booze? Yay or Nay? what kinds? Sure. I prefer liquors, but somehow I don't think that anyone's going to send me a bottle of, I don't know   So how does everyone feel about receiving ebooks? Would love. About to get an eReader (Sony Reader, I think) and also about to make a fairly big trip to Europe during which I will need books!   Is there any "classic" literature (Hemingway, Dickens, Elliot, Bronte, Hugo, Wilde, etc.) that you would like to add to your collection? Any and all! I think we mostly have Austens in our physical library, so anything you see fit would be welcome!   Get your music player, what are the first 13 songs on Random? I have a really bizarre mix of stuff on my iPod - a lot of instrumental/soundtrack (Merlin, Firefly, Sarah Connor Chronicles, Indiana Jones, Jade Empire), a heavy dose of modern classical (Bond), remixed musical (Glee), with a dash of jazz, nineties/noughties light alternative (Live, Powderfinger, Pearl Jam), and more than a few 'dumb pop' artists (Backstreet Boys, Avril Lavigne, Britney Spears, and Taylor Swift. Oh, and the Spice Girls). Miles Dyson's Grave - Bear McCreary (Sarah Connor Chronicles soundtrack) Don't Call Me Baby - Madison Avenue Lancelot Leaves - Rohan Stevenson (Merlin: Series Two soundtrack) Bust Your Windows - Amber Riley (Glee Vol. 1) Goodbye My Friend - Spice Girls Even Angels Fall - Jess I Love You (from 'Samson and Delilah') - Bear McCreary (Sarah Connor Chronicles soundtrack) Perfectly Perfect - Elizabeth and the Catapult Rose's Turn - Chris Colfer (Glee) Mass Destruction - Faithless Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree - Brenda Lee 28 Days - What's the Deal In The Next Room - Noen Trees Rock Star (Jason Nevins Remix Edit) - NERD   Pirates vs Ninjas vs Zombies - who wins? Which do you love most? I don't like Zombies, so it's Pirates or Ninjas.... And much as I love the romanticised pirate narratives of the modern day, I'd have to go with ninjas myself. Moving like the night...never seen them coming or going, and then BAM!   Piercings? - ears?? - elsewhere? One hole in each earlobe.   Chocolate. With stuff in it? Are you more a plain chocolate lover, a chocolate and normal items lover (normal items being nuts, fruit, caramel) or do you like weird stuff in your chocolate? (weird stuff being curry, chilis, balsamic vinegar, floraly things) I've discovered a love of chocolate-coated salted caramels thx to this local market I went to and bought their chocolate-coated salted caramels and their chocolate coated turkish delight. Must go back this Sunday... I'll try anything at least once!     --   Do you need another bpal box? If so what would your fantasy one look like? Thanks, but no. I have one that I've been doing up (for a while now) so I don't need one. But my fantasy one would feature a trompe l'oeil that made it look like there was a hole in the lid and a dragonet inside the box.   Surprise! the world has given you the day off. You hear that, no chores, responsibilities, or budget you have to follow. What would you do in those 24 hours? Take my day in stretches of reading, quilting, writing, with a big breakfast at the local café and a tasting dinner at an expensive restaurant in the city that night.   Do you have any blogs you regularly read? Via my f-list/dwircle: Cakewrecks. Slacktivist. Jim Hines. Diane Duane. Fandom_Wank, Unfunnybusiness, XKCD... I'm also subscribed to an Intranationalities community, a Politics community, and several comms for people of colour via Livejournal/Dreamwidth. I read Sunny Singh Online: http://sunnysinghonline.blogspot.com/ and used to read All Men Are Liars (Except Sam DeBrito): http://blogs.smh.com.au/executive-style/allmenareliars/ but haven't in ages. Other than that, I read a bunch of quilting blogs: Moda Bake Shop, Stash Manicure, Quiltville, Live a Colourful Life, ps. I quilt, crazy mom quilts, a quilting life, twin fibers, naptime quilter, Quilt Inspiration, Gen X Quilters, Red Pepper Quilts, Canton Village, Fat Quarterly, Freshly Pieced, Stitched in Colour.   Astrological charts and interpretation/ reports? Nope.   How about mix CDs? Yep. Anything you like listening to, I'll give a go!   Do you enjoy gardening? If so, what kind of stuff do you grow? Vegetables, flowers? Vegetables, mostly. When and where I can, which isn't much.   Contacts: LiveJournal: tielan - fandom, BPAL, etc. seldear - RL and quilting (old fandoms) Dreamwidth : tielan - everything   I have Twitter and FB, but I barely use them. My usual post consists of "I'm exhausted. Send caffeine." Or something equally boring.   Minion things I can do: Not much. I can quilt, but I won't have time to put anything together for anyone but my witchee before the deadline. I could put together a fabric pack if someone would like one for their witchee, though. Or send Tim Tams. Make cards or send cardmaking equipment...   Steampunk inspired items? Yay or nay? That's a definite yay!
tielan

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ow1goddess' Blog
 

Swapper help!

Basic stuff: I love books (mostly fantasy and history), the color purple, and bubble bath/fizzes/bombs/shower gel/oil. I wear a 2X in most shirts and have size 10-11 feet.   My wish lists are here: etsy Main Amazon Nonfiction Amazon
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HKB's Blog
 

And more SW questions...

Would you want an invite to a site that is invite-only ex. Diaspora, Demonoid, etc. If so, what? I can't think of any, I don't know what those sites are.   Pillows? What size/designs/colors would most interest you? Hmm. Maybe decorative pillows. I looked on Etsy and added a couple that appealed to me for reference. I'm open to anything though. There's no particular color scheme to my house.   purses? bags? What style/colors? Nah I'm set there, set on wallet too.   Decorative scarves for hair and/or creative accessorizing? What colors? I don't think I would wear those   Would you like anything from Starring Fragrances. They make awesome hair stuff, natural deoderant, and home fragrance (and a ton of other stuff, those are just my favs)? I've never tried anything from them but it looks like nice stuff. Hair stuff, home fragances, lotions, etc. it's all good.   Soaps? Be specific: if there are BPAL soaps you want to try or are dying for more of, tell all here! Also, any other companies people like or love? Villainess, maybe? Or Lush? What flavors??? Any of the BPAL soaps except Snake Oil (I haven't tried any). I love Villainess, they have probably my favorite soaps. I'm not as picky about scents when it comes to soaps as I am with perfume, I'm more adventurous. Um, I want to try more soap made with goats milk. Anything hand made and with rich ingredients and oils and all that goodness. Paintbox Soapworks, I like too, especially the White Cotton Sheets scent. I've tried some Lush soap, I did like it.   What periods of art do you love most? Like, if someone was going to get you a tapestry or a box or some other item, what period would you want it to most resonate with? the pinks and golds of Rococo? the clean geometry of Art Deco? The romanticism of Art Nouveux? The strange lines of Cubism? Of those listed, Rococo and Art Nouveux appeal to me more. Ornate, filligreed.   Would you like caffeinated lollipops?: http://www.lollyphil...cks-caffeinated sure, they sound yummy   Copied CD's or DVD's? CDs, not DVD's though, I don't think my DVD player even works.   Do you like poetry? I do! Sylvia Plath, Elizabeth Bishop, H.D. Mostly stuff written in the last 100 years.   What types of scents do you like to scent your home? Which do you totally avoid? I like to avoid overly foody home scents just because they make me hungry. Also I'm picky when it comes to "clean" scents (lemony or ozone), I'd like to find good ones but so much of the time they just remind me of laundry detergent or dish soap. Incense-y notes like sandalwood, tea notes, florals, all that is pretty safe.   What are your thoughts on comics? Any you like? Any you have been wanting to try? Favorite characters? My boyfriend is really into comics and draws some. I am more of a reader, but I do read comics from time to time and would like to find more that I like. Alternative comics like Chris Ware and Daniel Clowes.   How do you feel about nail polish? What colors do you like? Sparkles? I rarely wear it and I have a lot already anyways.   Household/kitchen goods/gadgets? Yeah I'm always lacking in kitchen goodies. A mortar and pestle, tongs (mine just broke), a kitchen timer, an oven mitt, a kitchen scale   Ok geek check - what sort of geeky things do you do? Do you read comics/graphic novels? Are you obsessed with something (a TV show maybe?) Do you work in a geeky field? Do you play rpgs like Dungeons and Dragons? Would you like gifts related to any of these? I don't think I'm all that geeky, actually. I've never played and RPG and I don't get obsessed with TV shows.   Do you have a favorite fabric? If someone were to make you a fabric item, would you prefer it be out of any fabric? e.g. velvet, satin, silk, cotton, bamboo??? Would this change if it were an article of clothing vs. a bag/pillow/blanket/somethingelse? If it was something wearable I do like wool. I have no strong preferences, it's all good.   Anything with the Worm Moon update that you're already lusting after? I would love to try especially: Worm Moon, Enlightenment of the Courtesan Jigokudayu, The Amorous Tree. But really I'm up for trying any of it.   If your Witch lived near you, would you be happy or creeped out to get a "coupon" for a service like cleaning help or babysitting or dogwalking or coffee out with your Witch or something like that? Would you be creeped out if a local minion personally delivered a package to your house from a far-away Witch? Well I don't have a dog, I don't need house cleaning. Coffee might be fun! Babysitting would be super cool, actually. If my witch or a minion wants to stop by that would be fine but I'd like some warning because I'm a pretty reserved person.   Let's say I have a pair of something you collect, would you like one of them and we have matching things? Sure
HKB

HKB

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Beware of Redhead - The BPAL Version
 

More questions now featuring answers!

OOoo a card from ma witch telling me goodies are on the way Excellent choices in Doctor Who ecards btw   Do you like poetry? I don't dislike poetry, there are poems I really like, but would I consider myself a fan? I don't know. I'm undecided. What types of scents do you like to scent your home? Which do you totally avoid? Foody stuff - because then I can pretend I've baked awesome things   How do you feel about nail polish? What colors do you like? Sparkles? I have a fair bit, I like to polish my toes more than my hands. I go for greens, blues and metallics mostly, but cool colours are always welcome. And sparkles   Household/kitchen goods/gadgets? I love gadgets, LOVE them so anything is welcome.   Do you have a favorite fabric? If someone were to make you a fabric item, would you prefer it be out of any fabric? e.g. velvet, satin, silk, cotton, bamboo??? Would this change if it were an article of clothing vs. a bag/pillow/blanket/somethingelse I like natural fabrics mostly, and fabrics that feel soft. I don't like itchy. I have a pair of bamboo yoga pants that I adore.   Source: Spring Switch Witch Time! Theme: Treasure Hunt
Aevalin

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mimosa's Blog
 

SW March 2011

March 23   Easter Candy - do you like it? If so, what types? Candy is always good, I like most kinds 9just not Hersheys chocolate) What scent(s) are you petrified of getting DC'd? I haven't ordered aelopile yet, hope that doesn't get d/c before I get a bottle. March 22   Violette Market Update is up. Do you covet anything from it? I try not to covet any other brands than BPAL, I can't cope with any more addictions. What is your favorite type of wine? Would you be interested in trying something new? In that case, is there anything you really DONT like? Ooooo how about dessert wines? Wine is good Dessert wines is very small quantities on the right occasion. March 21   What three things are you craving right now? Sleep, a day off work when it's not raining and I wish someone would bring me a cup of tea/glass of wine right now paper goods, anyone need? including resume paper, and formal stationery as well as casual cards. I do like cards and stuff but I think I have too many to use in my lifetime. What is a scent that you've been trying to find even a sample of for a very long time to no avail? (What bottle would you die to get your hands on - even a partial?) I think I'm sorted here, Banshee Beat is my HG scent and I've been lucky enough to acquire three bottles in the last year. I hope that will last me for ever. Is there anything in your life that you'd like advice or a "selfhelp" book for?: (ie finances, eating healthier, meal planning) I do need to eat healthier, I would like a vegan cookbook or recipes with quick easy meals March 19   If your Witch lived near you, would you be happy or creeped out to get a "coupon" for a service like cleaning help or babysitting or dogwalking or coffee out with your Witch or something like that? Would you be creeped out if a local minion personally delivered a package to your house from a far-away Witch? I'd love to have a Witch near me. Let's say I have a pair of something you collect, would you like one of them and we have matching things? Cute March 18   Do you like poetry? I don't dislike poetry, I just don't make an effort to read poetry What types of scents do you like to scent your home? Which do you totally avoid? I like all sorts of home scents, more foody than I would wear, cinnamon,citrus, vanilla and even florals. Don't avoid anything in particular. What are your thoughts on comics? Any you like? Any you have been wanting to try? Favorite characters? No thanks How do you feel about nail polish? What colors do you like? Sparkles? Only toes get painted in plain neutral/pale colours Household/kitchen goods/gadgets? I like kitchen gadgets, I can't think of any I am need of right now, although I can always use spatulas, wooden spoons and stuff Ok geek check - what sort of geeky things do you do? Do you read comics/graphic novels? Are you obsessed with something (a TV show maybe?) Do you work in a geeky field? Do you play rpgs like Dungeons and Dragons? Would you like gifts related to any of these? Me a geek? Not in the computer game/rpg way. I have plenty of odd hobbies, like crawling round the woods looking for fungi to photograph. Actually BPAL addiction is a bit geeky really. Do you have a favorite fabric? If someone were to make you a fabric item, would you prefer it be out of any fabric? e.g. velvet, satin, silk, cotton, bamboo??? Would this change if it were an article of clothing vs. a bag/pillow/blanket/somethingelse I like cotton clothes best, other items I like whatever fits. Anything with the Worm Moon update that you're already lusting after? I'll stick with my decants, I'm so bad at picking out good things from the notes, I've learned to test before I buy. March 17   Would you want an invite to a site that is invite-only ex. Diaspora, Demonoid, etc. If so, what? I've never heard about these. Pillows? What size/designs/colors would most interest you? I have a collection of rust coloured cushions, in different designs and sizes, newcomers would be welcomed, purses? bags? What style/colors? I received a fantastic bag from Molls in the last SW round so I'm sorted here. I can always use more canvas tote bags for shopping, with unusual designs Decorative scarves for hair and/or creative accessorizing? What colors? Blue. Would you like anything from Starring Fragrances. They make awesome hair stuff, natural deoderant, and home fragrance (and a ton of other stuff, those are just my favs)? Not tried, if they are your favourite I'm happy to try. March 16   For those who like lipgloss, lipstick, tinted balms, etc, what colors do you wear (and warm? cool?) and do you prefer something sheer or more opaque? How do you feel about shimmer? Lipgloss or balm; natural colours, sheer, no shimmer. Are there any fancy/gourmet/special herbs or spices that you'd love to receive? ie: good quality vanilla or other extracts, vanilla beans, saffron, lavender, etc. Local herb or spice mixes would be good. What's your favorite animal? Or is there one that's particularly significant to you? Not an animal,but I do like dragonflies. If you were able to get a vintage or prototype bottle from the upcoming West Coast Will Call, which one would you want? I don't read the lists-I know that I will never get to a will call, so I try not to covet the most precious bottles. DVDs, Blu-Ray, both, neither? Both, European region Sock Dreams? What kind? (anklets, footies, etc.?) Ankle socks suitable for un-skinny ankles. Since this is a price capped round, would you rather get one "big" thing or lots of "little" things or don't care? Whatever suits my witch. Do you like pirate-related things? Not specially but I'm happy to keep to the theme. Soaps? Be specific: if there are BPAL soaps you want to try or are dying for more of, tell all here! Also, any other companies people like or love? Villainess, maybe? Or Lush? What flavors??? I've built up a small stockpile of soaps recently, so I'm not really in need of more. I do like lovely soap though, particularly Snake oil and similar. What periods of art do you love most? Like, if someone was going to get you a tapestry or a box or some other item, what period would you want it to most resonate with? the pinks and golds of Rococo? the clean geometry of Art Deco? The romanticism of Art Nouveux? The strange lines of Cubism? Rococo-no,too ornate and gold. Art Deco-Yes Art nouveaux-Yes Cubism-maybe Would you like caffeinated lollipops?:http://www.lollyphil...cks-caffeinated Possibly, not too sure about all that caffiene Copied CD's or DVD's? Maybe, as long as they are OK with customs I'm going to Disneyland in a couple of weeks, is there anything I can get you? Don't think so. March 15   Booze? Yay or Nay? what kinds? Yes but I don't think booze can be posted, can it? Nothing alcohol flavoured please. Steampunk inspired items? Yay or nay?   Do you like amurigami dolls? I shall google now!! These are cute, are they tiny? I can imagine one in my car if they are. I need to learn how to make these. Pirates vs Ninjas vs Zombies - who wins? Which do you love most? No Zombies please. Do you like wearing things in your hair? If so, what kind (snap clips, scrunchie, headband, etc), how big & crazy (lowkey, bigger the better), and colors. My hair is too fine, things just slip out. Piercings? - ears?? - elsewhere? Just ears Chocolate. With stuff in it? Are you more a plain chocolate lover, a chocolate and normal items lover (normal items being nuts, fruit, caramel) or do you like weird stuff in your chocolate? (weird stuff being curry, chilis, balsamic vinegar, floraly things)   Milk chocolate with things, normal, weird are all apreciated. March 14   surprise! the world has given you the day off. You hear that, no chores, responsibilities, or budget you have to follow. What would you do in those 24 hours? Can I go to a spa? Swim,,be pampered, read and relax. Do you have any blogs you regularly read? I've not explored before, if my witch is knowledgeable about these things please direct to good sites. Do you need another bpal box? If so what would your fantasy one look like? I really shouldn't need another box, I'm trying to destash, i think they are breeding though so I probably would use a box. Fantasy would be hand painted Do you enjoy gardening? If so, what kind of stuff do you grow? Vegetables, flowers? I do garden, when I have time I grow veg, flowers everything Social Networking sites:   favourite artists or specific paintings?   March 13   how about mix CDs? Yes with a list of contents so I can find out more. Hey, how do folks feel about little e-goodies, like links to stuff your witchee likes? (articles online, pix, fic, etc) Yes please. Tim Tams? Yes or no? Chocolate Creme, Caramel, or Dark Chocolate? I have tried them before, if my witch has access to these I would be happy to test them again. Is there any "classic" literature (Hemingway, Dickens, Elliot, Bronte, Hugo, Wilde, etc.) that you would like to add to your collection? candles and/or aroma melts: yay or nay? Yay Get your music player, what are the first 13 songs on Random? Astrological charts and interpretation/ reports? I'm sorted here, I had some charts drawn up by a friend. So how does everyone feel about receiving ebooks? I don't have a ebooks reader yet, contemplating it right now. March 11 Would you rather have HUGE list of things your witchee wants to try or just a highlight list? Huge might give me a chance to find something from a distance. March 10 Baked Goods? Yea Nay? If not Baked goods and you are changing eating habits..a book of recipes perhaps that will help the new eating lifestyle? If you were to make an order RIGHT NOW (Not that any of you will make any bpal orders until SW is over, because you do NOT want to mess up any plans your witch might have!) What would you order (from lab, forum, DD, TradingPost, etc) What level of nudity are you fine with on items? Ex: none, tasteful, erotica Fine on all levels I know the ?airre asked about gently used books and if you like garage sales, but would you like other kinds of gently used items that may have come from a garage sale? Everything used works for me except footwear,underwear. Do you like cooking seasonings, like the kind you can get in ounce sizes? If so, things you'd love to try out? Anything I can't get here Do you like any particular kinds of green or black teas or coffees that could also be gotten in bulk? I mainly like black tea, I buy this in bulk and drink lots. Favorite snack foods (and can they be from bulk section as well?) Snacks are good in my opinion (but not for my waistline) Nuts,seeds,crackers,chips,dried fruit all find a welcome here. In fact the only snack foods that I don't go for are meaty things.
mimosa

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SW Help
 

March 18, 2011

March 17   Pillows? What size/designs/colors would most interest you? I like pillows! I like pillows that are bright and colorful, becuase most of my couches and thinks are boring broooown. Also, I have some quilts on the beds, and I'm sure any pillow you could make would be represented in a color on the quilt. One is a series of blues, one is going to be this one: link 1 And one is this one: link   purses? bags? What style/colors? I love purses! I typically go for hobo styles, but I recently purchased a vera bradley bag (I know, so sorority girl and 8 years ago) but I am in love with its shape. It's called the "alice' it has a closure on top and has tons of pockets for my two cell phones and keys and things. I HAVE to have some sort of closure on top becuase I have been known to lose keys from a purse spilling over.....   Decorative scarves for hair and/or creative accessorizing? What colors? Sure! I have pretty boring hair so I like to put stuff in it. I like everything but: 80's knockoff prints, sparkley metallic, neon.   Would you like anything from Starring Fragrances. They make awesome hair stuff, natural deoderant, and home fragrance (and a ton of other stuff, those are just my favs)? The stuff in the Mythology of Love Collection sounds cool. The other stuff seems a bit too foody or rich.   Side note:I have a really sensitive scalp and I react harshly to most any shampoo that doesnt have some sort of medication in it (like, skin sloughing off). So I'd be nervous about someone buying me any kind of shampoo. But I dont have any adverse reactions to conditioners (and do a conditioner only routine every once and a while)... but my hair LOVES 'cones. I know they are bad, but my hair relishes in their glorious sinful delights! I keep trying new conditioners but I keep going back to Brilliant Brunette. Oh my god I'm rambling telling my witch about my hair. Sorry!!!!! Forgive me, beautiful witch!!   How do you feel about nail polish? What colors do you like? Sparkles? I love nail polish! I usually keep the brighter (Yellow! orange!) colors for my toes, since I work in an industry dominated by older, conservative, men On my fingers I'll usually either wear nothing or something "normal"... dark red, pink, dark blue... etc Sparkles are good!   Ok geek check - what sort of geeky things do you do? Do you read comics/graphic novels? Are you obsessed with something (a TV show maybe?) Do you work in a geeky field? Do you play rpgs like Dungeons and Dragons? Would you like gifts related to any of these? I do not read comics I am not really obsessed with any TV shows. i used to watch Fringe but they moved it to Friday night and I never watch it anymore... I am an engineer, which can be pretty geeky, but i work in a construction/mining company so it's more LETS MOVE DIRT than LETS DO MATH! I do play World of Warcraft, which is really nerdy. I have been playing since... 2008? hmmm, I can't think of gifts relating to any of these.
decenda

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mudspinr's scattered thoughts
 

condom-mints for current SW round

Would you want an invite to a site that is invite-only ex. Diaspora, Demonoid, etc. If so, what? No idea what those are so hard to tell. I guess it would depend on if the content was something I was interested in.   Pillows? What size/designs/colors would most interest you? Not much of a pillow person, but if my Witch is crafty and wants to make a pillow it would be loved and happily displayed. I enjoy Celtic, Art Nouveau, and Impressionist imagery.   purses? bags? What style/colors? Pretty much OK in that area   Decorative scarves for hair and/or creative accessorizing? What colors? Love scarves and various hair toys. Colors can be all over the rainbow because a small amount of any color usually looks great with most of my mostly neutral wardrobe. I love hair clips, and regularly think good thoughts toward whoever invented the little claw clips.   Would you like anything from Starring Fragrances. They make awesome hair stuff, natural deoderant, and home fragrance (and a ton of other stuff, those are just my favs)? My only fragrance thing is BPAL.   For those who like lipgloss, lipstick, tinted balms, etc, what colors do you wear (and warm? cool?) and do you prefer something sheer or more opaque? How do you feel about shimmer? Don't wear any of that, absolutely can't stand the feel. I am kind of curious about lip stain, and would go for a matt dark red in that.   Are there any fancy/gourmet/special herbs or spices that you'd love to receive? ie: good quality vanilla or other extracts, vanilla beans, saffron, lavender, etc. I LOVE spices and would absolutely love and use any fancy/gourmet spices, herbs or salts.   What's your favorite animal? Or is there one that's particularly significant to you? do dragons count? Cats are good too.   If you were able to get a vintage or prototype bottle from the upcoming West Coast Will Call, which one would you want? Keeping eyes firmly shut on that so don't know. I haven't been able to keep up on any of new stuff for quite a while c/o $ issues. A sniffie of anything new would be fun, but not necessary.   DVDs, Blu-Ray, both, neither? DVDs good, no Blu-Ray   Sock Dreams? What kind? (anklets, footies, etc.?) Recently had to resume wearing sox--don't really like shoes or sox, but gotta do what you gotta do--Foot is Woman's size 9-11depending on cut. Favor Anklet, or slouchy style.   Since this is a price capped round, would you rather get one "big" thing or lots of "little" things or don't care? Whatever works for my Witch is great!   Do you like pirate-related things? Does Johnny Depp count? If so please send him directly in a large crate with appropriate holes for breathing. Pirate clothing optional. Other pirate related things--kind of depends on what it is.   Soaps? Be specific: if there are BPAL soaps you want to try or are dying for more of, tell all here! Also, any other companies people like or love? Villainess, maybe? Or Lush? What flavors??? Not much for designer soaps.   What periods of art do you love most? Like, if someone was going to get you a tapestry or a box or some other item, what period would you want it to most resonate with? the pinks and golds of Rococo? the clean geometry of Art Deco? The romanticism of Art Nouveux? The strange lines of Cubism? Love Impressionism and Art Nouveau. Steampunk is cool.   Would you like caffeinated lollipops?: http://www.lollyphil...cks-caffeinated These sound fun!   Copied CD's or DVD's? sure.   I'm going to Disneyland in a couple of weeks, is there anything I can get you? No thanks.   Booze? Yay or Nay? what kinds? I like booze, but don't think it is supposed to go through the mail. Hard alcohol rather than wine, and dark microbrews in beer.   Steampunk inspired items? Yay or nay? Yay!   Do you like amurigami dolls? Depends on what it is.   Pirates vs Ninjas vs Zombies - who wins? Which do you love most? It depends on what you are doing with them   Do you like wearing things in your hair? If so, what kind (snap clips, scrunchie, headband, etc), how big & crazy (lowkey, bigger the better), and colors. Love most kinds and colors of hairtoys, with possible exception of headbands because they slide off and give me headaches.   Piercings? - ears?? - elsewhere? ears.   Chocolate. With stuff in it? Are you more a plain chocolate lover, a chocolate and normal items lover (normal items being nuts, fruit, caramel) or do you like weird stuff in your chocolate? (weird stuff being curry, chilis, balsamic vinegar, floraly things) Chocolate is love! Favor dark, Normal stuff is good, weird stuff might be fun.   surprise! the world has given you the day off. You hear that, no chores, responsibilities, or budget you have to follow. What would you do in those 24 hours? Sleep late, eat something decadent, play with clay.   Do you have any blogs you regularly read? only political ones   Do you need another bpal box? If so what would your fantasy one look like? Boxes are always good.   Do you enjoy gardening? If so, what kind of stuff do you grow? Vegetables, flowers? Grow tomatoes, cucumbers, herbs, and flowers.   Social Networking sites: I'm on ravelry but never post, same with Live Journal   favourite artists or specific paintings? Lautrec, Van Gogh, Frazetta, O'Keeffe   how about mix CDs? Sure   Hey, how do folks feel about little e-goodies, like links to stuff your witchee likes? (articles online, pix, fic, etc) sure   Tim Tams? Yes or no? Chocolate Creme, Caramel, or Dark Chocolate? OH YES   Is there any "classic" literature (Hemingway, Dickens, Elliot, Bronte, Hugo, Wilde, etc.) that you would like to add to your collection? I need another copy of The Sun Also Rises   candles and/or aroma melts: yay or nay? NO thanks, bad for Bird.   Get your music player, what are the first 13 songs on Random? No music player. If I had one first songs would probably be by Leonard Cohen, Grateful Dead, Indigo Girls, Cowboy Junkies, Bob Dylan, David Bowie, Pink Martini,   Astrological charts and interpretation/ reports? Meh   So how does everyone feel about receiving ebooks? Maybe   Would you rather have HUGE list of things your witchee wants to try or just a highlight list? Huge list please-- fair is fair after all and I'm answering all these questions   Baked Goods? Yea Nay? Please!   If not Baked goods and you are changing eating habits..a book of recipes perhaps that will help the new eating lifestyle? Recipes are always fun   If you were to make an order RIGHT NOW (Not that any of you will make any bpal orders until SW is over, because you do NOT want to mess up any plans your witch might have!) What would you order (from lab, forum, DD, TradingPost, etc) Frumious Bandersnatch   What level of nudity are you fine with on items? Ex: none, tasteful, erotica No problem with nudity here   I know the ?airre asked about gently used books and if you like garage sales, but would you like other kinds of gently used items that may have come from a garage sale? Sure!   Do you like cooking seasonings, like the kind you can get in ounce sizes? If so, things you'd love to try out? Love seasonings, would happily try anything unusual.   Do you like any particular kinds of green or black teas or coffees that could also be gotten in bulk? I like black teas more than green, and coffee in dark to medium roast. Would happily try anything unusual or local, or that my Witch enjoys and wants to share.   Favorite snack foods (and can they be from bulk section as well?) I like nuts, mixes, chocolate of course, dried fruits, and am open to experimentation if my Witch has a favorite to share. Bulk section is fine.
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Beware of Redhead - The BPAL Version
 

More questions - and answers!

Would you want an invite to a site that is invite-only ex. Diaspora, Demonoid, etc. If so, what? I belong to quite a few member sites - but I'd love suggestions of some maybe I don't know about?   Pillows? What size/designs/colors would most interest you? I like throw pillows in browns, apple greens, blues, creams, silvers...   purses? bags? What style/colors?   A new cool looking laptop back would be awesome to fit my new lappie, but I suspect prices are out of range for this round! I bought a pouch for my Kobo that I love, it's on my Etsy I suspect.   Decorative scarves for hair and/or creative accessorizing? What colors? I don't have long enough hair to pull off scarves. Tho scarves I could use for bellydancing would always be welcome (and used is awesome esp. in case I decide to cut them up for costuming)   Would you like anything from Starring Fragrances. They make awesome hair stuff, natural deoderant, and home fragrance (and a ton of other stuff, those are just my favs)? Haven't tried their stuff in a while, but they used to make awesome foody things. And I'm always looking for SLS free hair stuff.   Are there any fancy/gourmet/special herbs or spices that you'd love to receive? ie: good quality vanilla or other extracts, vanilla beans, saffron, lavender, etc. Yes - any and all would be good. And I'd love to have recipes to use stuff.   DVDs, Blu-Ray, both, neither? DVD - I am without blueray.   Soaps? Be specific: if there are BPAL soaps you want to try or are dying for more of, tell all here! Also, any other companies people like or love? Villainess, maybe? Or Lush? What flavors??? I have a lot of LUSH soap so I'm good there, but Villainess is awesome, as is Paintbox, Haunt, House of Gloi, Arcana. I'm working on adding what I like to my help list. And samples are awesome.   What periods of art do you love most? Like, if someone was going to get you a tapestry or a box or some other item, what period would you want it to most resonate with? the pinks and golds of Rococo? the clean geometry of Art Deco? The romanticism of Art Nouveux? The strange lines of Cubism? Hm. I would say not Rococco but I'm good with the other three. It depends on the piece honestly.   Would you like caffeinated lollipops?: http://www.lollyphil...cks-caffeinated Likely no, but I'm not sure.   Copied CD's or DVD's? SURE!   I'm going to Disneyland in a couple of weeks, is there anything I can get you? I'm likely ok but my favourite disney characters are the Villains...particularly Maleficent.
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Coo coo chachoo!
 

More Switchwitch Ketchup!

My dear witch. Sorry for the lack of posting. Have a happy Friday!   Would you want an invite to a site that is invite-only ex. Diaspora, Demonoid, etc. If so, what?   I have no idea what these sites are...   Pillows? What size/designs/colors would most interest you?   Ooo. I love super bright colored pillows, especially collage style or with lots of different fabrics/designs/patchwork style. And I do mean *bright*!   purses? bags? What style/colors?   I have pretty much worn out my purse, I like them big with lots of pockets, because I carry many things. Something that helped me get organized in my purse would be nice... it is a mess!   Decorative scarves for hair and/or creative accessorizing? What colors?   Yes! I love scarves of all kinds. Again, bright colors, (primary or jewel tones) and patterns are lovely, especially fractalesque designs.   Would you like anything from Starring Fragrances. They make awesome hair stuff, natural deoderant, and home fragrance (and a ton of other stuff, those are just my favs)?   I’ve never tried Starring Fragrances, but I do love foody scents Milk things tend to seem sour on me though /cry I’m down with cool products.   Are there any fancy/gourmet/special herbs or spices that you'd love to receive? ie: good quality vanilla or other extracts, vanilla beans, saffron, lavender, etc.   Ooo. I would love all of the above. I’ve never been able to try any of these fancy things !   DVDs, Blu-Ray, both, neither?   DVD right now. But I think my dvd player is broken     Sock Dreams? What kind? (anklets, footies, etc.?)   I love socks! All kinds, from ankle to knee high. All colors! Whee!   Since this is a price capped round, would you rather get one "big" thing or lots of "little" things or don't care?   I don’t care. The most important thing (it sounds corny but it is true) is that the witch has me in mind! I love the idea of someone taking time to think about me!   Do you like pirate-related things?   Yarrr... they’re pretty cool    Soaps? Be specific: if there are BPAL soaps you want to try or are dying for more of, tell all here! Also, any other companies people like or love? Villainess, maybe? Or Lush? What flavors???   I’ve never tried any of these brands, but my perfume scent preferences would probably apply to soaps. I’ve always wanted to sample some of the soaps I’ve seen on the forums, from bptp, paintbox soapworks, and all kinds! Maybe from bptp trying snake oil soap or shub-niggurath.   What periods of art do you love most? Like, if someone was going to get you a tapestry or a box or some other item, what period would you want it to most resonate with? the pinks and golds of Rococo? the clean geometry of Art Deco? The romanticism of Art Nouveux? The strange lines of Cubism?   Art deco is georgeous... probably my fav.   Would you like caffeinated lollipops?: http://www.lollyphil...cks-caffeinated   I can’t do caffeine... so no    Copied CD's or DVD's?   I don’t see why not.   I'm going to Disneyland in a couple of weeks, is there anything I can get you?   I love Lady and the Tramp. It is my fav disney movie and always makes me melt.
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alterosen's Blog
 

Spring 2011 Switch Witch extras

Late May/early June 2011, I wasn't able to squee about my final package from my Witchy because the IGI thread was already closed. So here it is:   I received an unexpected Switch Witch package the other day! What a lovely surprise - I'm sure the international postal people hung on to it for a while, just because. Picture here Inside was some great paper goods: a bookmark printed with Gouldian finches (so vivid!), 2 BPAL postcards I haven't seen before & a pretty postcard of the Sunset over Sydney Harbour with a note from my dear Witch. There was also some other awesome BPTP swag - the coveted white BPAL pen & an Underworld Cup pin (yay!) - Some very nice Emma Page jewellery: sparkly earrings & a silver heart pendant with a chain - awesome Australian Redback Spider socks (officially the coolest socks I own!) - Hand Balm in Tranquil Sleep from Lathers & Lights (very soothing) - a nice selection of imps: Al-Azif, Bohun Upas, Casanova, Lorelei, Night Raven & Psyche - a whole bunch of sweet origami cranes, stars & hearts!   Thanks so much for all the goodies!   Here's a picture of my first package: viola! .   March 25   Are you interested in trying Super Villainess (from Villainess - the birthday scent that was just released tonight!) and if so, which item do you like the most? (Soap, Whipped, Smooch, Extrait, Smack...) - probably just the soap & a perfume sample (though I do like the Whipped product, it's a lot of lotion to use up if I don't like the scent - I'm looking at you, Just Desserts...)   If I were to order you a Smack, which four notes would you like? - my favorite so far has been: Berry Patch, Spice Trade, Vanilla Bean & Incense, though Sugared Roses, Spice Trade, Red Woods & Raspberry Plum was pretty awesome, too. I've been toying with the idea of a rosy, citrusy combo for summer but am a little afraid of it going wrong - Sugared Roses, Lemon Meringue, Buttercream ...)   Would you enjoy receiving a knitted gift from your witch? If so what would you be interested in (scarf, hat, wrist / handwarmers, socks, etc.) and in what colors? - I've been lucky enough to receive scarves from a couple of my past Witches ( blows smooches at Galahad & Baitu) & the wonderful stariel once knit me some fabulous socks (gentle glomp) so I feel like I shouldn't expect anymore handknit bounty but anything would be welcome   March 23   Easter Candy - do you like it? If so, what types? - I'm fond of all things Lindt (come here, leetle bunnies & carrots!) & Cadbury Mini Eggs (even though they sell them year round, I still like getting a big bag at Easter & scarfing it down by myself), I saw some Cadbury orange -marshmallow eggs that I'd like to try. I'm also pretty keen on peanut butter filled things.   What scent(s) are you petrified of getting DC'd? - Dorian (I have a back-up, but still), Perversion, Lady Una, Marie, Faith, Nemesis (for my DH)     March 22   Violette Market Update is up. Do you covet anything from it? - I wouldn't mind trying the Lost Woods of Killarney & the Morrigan. The Turkish Delight from the Yules caught my eye more than anything from the current update   What is your favorite type of wine? Would you be interested in trying something new? In that case, is there anything you really DONT like? Ooooo how about dessert wines? - I'm not crazy about really dry wines but will try anything! I mostly drink reds (Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz) & the occasional glass of dessert or ice wine   March 21   What three things are you craving right now? milk chocolate, warm vanilla milk with cinnamon & cardamom, some crusty rosemary bread with butter   paper goods, anyone need? including resume paper, and formal stationery as well as casual cards. - I can always use more cards & cute notepads!   What is a scent that you've been trying to find even a sample of for a very long time to no avail? (What bottle would you die to get your hands on - even a partial?) - samples of Sybil, Pumpkin King & Gypsy Queen (even sniffies!), Bottle-wise: either Hunger Moon or Sky-typing with Chem-trails would make me really happy   Is there anything in your life that you'd like advice or a "selfhelp" book for?: (ie finances, eating healthier, meal planning) - de-cluttering & cleaning house ,*sigh* the will is just not there   March 19   If your Witch lived near you, would you be happy or creeped out to get a "coupon" for a service like cleaning help or babysitting or dogwalking or coffee out with your Witch or something like that? Would you be creeped out if a local minion personally delivered a package to your house from a far-away Witch? - Nope, wouldn't be creeped out. I'm always happy to meet another BPALista but would prefer a bit of prior notice if someone's gonna show up at my house   Let's say I have a pair of something you collect, would you like one of them and we have matching things? - You bet!     March 18   Do you like poetry? - Yes, I do. (I was an English major, remember).   What types of scents do you like to scent your home? Which do you totally avoid? - like foody, fruity & spicy, florals can be iffy   What are your thoughts on comics? Any you like? Any you have been wanting to try? Favorite characters? - I really like Jill Thompson (characters: Scary Godmother & Delirium) & Ted Naifeh (GloomCookie, Courtney Crumrin) but haven't been trying to keep up on what they're doing   How do you feel about nail polish? What colors do you like? Sparkles? - I'm a toenail decorator only. I like glittery reds & purples, wouldn't mind finding a nice sparkley blue or deep orange   Household/kitchen goods/gadgets? - pot holders! and a decent pastry cutter would be nice   Ok geek check - what sort of geeky things do you do? Do you read comics/graphic novels? Are you obsessed with something (a TV show maybe?) Do you work in a geeky field? Do you play rpgs like Dungeons and Dragons? Would you like gifts related to any of these?   - I have all the Sandman graphic novels & some others but don't really collect them in general. I'm quite fond of Buffy (would enjoy Spike & Giles stuff) but am not as obsessed as some people & haven't really been enjoying the new comics. Not a D&D player but totally loved hacking & slashing my way through Diablo I & II. I do happily work in a library & know way more about LOTR & Greek & Norse mythology than I need to. I'm a bit of a Lovecraft officinado, too & have always wanted a stuffed Cthulhu.   Do you have a favorite fabric? If someone were to make you a fabric item, would you prefer it be out of any fabric? e.g. velvet, satin, silk, cotton, bamboo??? Would this change if it were an article of clothing vs. a bag/pillow/blanket/somethingelse - I like velvet a lot or cotton, blanket would be best in something soft & cozy   Anything with the Worm Moon update that you're already lusting after? - I have decants ordered & was lusting after the shirt but talked myself out of it   March 17   Would you want an invite to a site that is invite-only ex. Diaspora, Demonoid, etc. If so, what? - Can't think of anything   Pillows? What size/designs/colors would most interest you? - I like floral or paisley patterns or solids in sage green, cranberry or cobalt, any size   purses? bags? What style/colors? - I'm always game for a new cloth shopping bag or book bag especially if it's not canvas coloured (beige)   Decorative scarves for hair and/or creative accessorizing? What colors? - Sure! Blues, purples & greens & combinations thereof   Would you like anything from Starring Fragrances. They make awesome hair stuff, natural deodorant, and home fragrance (and a ton of other stuff, those are just my favs)? - I had a sample of the sugar scrub in Gangster's Moll that was pretty delicious. I'd be into small sizes of shower gel & room sprays, too in anything foody/spicy.   March 16 or those who like lipgloss, lipstick, tinted balms, etc, what colors do you wear (and warm? cool?) and do you prefer something sheer or more opaque? How do you feel about shimmer? - mostly cool colours like plum, dark pink, sheer or opaque, shimmer is good but not essential   Are there any fancy/gourmet/special herbs or spices that you'd love to receive? ie: good quality vanilla or other extracts, vanilla beans, saffron, lavender, etc. - I'm good for most things but used to be able to get a spice mix called Zhug that I can't find anymore & I'm interested in trying Old Bay, vanilla bean paste would be nice   What's your favorite animal? Or is there one that's particularly significant to you? - cats, crows & ravens, otters, hedgehogs, tigers   If you were able to get a vintage or prototype bottle from the upcoming West Coast Will Call, which one would you want? - Cake Smash v3 or Victorian Rose Milk or Underpants (mostly to share 'cause I only have a third of a decant) or La Befana   DVDs, Blu-Ray, both, neither? - dvds, please   Sock Dreams? What kind? (anklets, footies, etc.?) - anklets or mid-calf   Since this is a price capped round, would you rather get one "big" thing or lots of "little" things or don't care? - whatever my Witchy desires to do is fine by me   Do you like pirate-related things? - Yar!   Soaps? Be specific: if there are BPAL soaps you want to try or are dying for more of, tell all here! Also, any other companies people like or love? Villainess, maybe? Or Lush? What flavors??? - I've tried all the BPAL soaps but would be happy to have more Gingerbread Poppet, Shub or Snake Oil (pieces are fine), I'm quite fond of Villainess & have quite a few listed in my Switch Witch Help. I'd be especially interested in ones that are Soap Box Co. exclusives (Masala, Autumn Gala, Proserpina) 'cause I'm unlikely to ever order from them since Canadian shipping is over $20. Lush is easy for me to get.   What periods of art do you love most? Like, if someone was going to get you a tapestry or a box or some other item, what period would you want it to most resonate with? the pinks and golds of Rococo? the clean geometry of Art Deco? The romanticism of Art Nouveux? The strange lines of Cubism? - I'm fond of Art Nouveau (I think it's all the swirly bits)   Would you like caffeinated lollipops?: http://www.lollyphil...cks-caffeinated - ooh! nom nom. I generally like coffee flavoured things   Copied CD's or DVD's? - I'm okay with it if they're hard to come by   I'm going to Disneyland in a couple of weeks, is there anything I can get you? - Nightmare Before Christmas stuff is always good or Finding Nemo   March 15   Booze? Yay or Nay? what kinds? - yay but probably too expensive to ship. - Cider, red wine, pale & honey ales, Calvados, sometimes liqueurs like Chambord, Grand Marnier, Baileys, Mozart Gold   Steampunk inspired items? Yay or nay? - Yay!   Do you like amurigami dolls? - Yes! Chewbacca is adorable! The black metal dude is hilarious!   Pirates vs Ninjas vs Zombies - who wins? Which do you love most? - Pirates, all the way!   Do you like wearing things in your hair? If so, what kind (snap clips, scrunchie, headband, etc), how big & crazy (lowkey, bigger the better), and colors. - I'm kinda picky about hair accessories - scrunchies in velvet or patterned/tapestry fabric would be a safe bet though   Piercings? - ears?? - elsewhere? - ears only (7 holes but wear rings in all but the lowest which are the ones I change up daily)   Chocolate. With stuff in it? Are you more a plain chocolate lover, a chocolate and normal items lover (normal items being nuts, fruit, caramel) or do you like weird stuff in your chocolate? (weird stuff being curry, chilis, balsamic vinegar, floraly things) - Bring it all on!   March 14   surprise! the world has given you the day off. You hear that, no chores, responsibilities, or budget you have to follow. What would you do in those 24 hours? - there'd be a whole lot of napping & eating out going on (can you tell I'm feeling a little burnt out? )   Do you have any blogs you regularly read? - Neil Gaiman, FoodLibrarian, Bookshelves of Doom, Cakewrecks, Go Fug Yourself, Smart Bitches/Trashy Books, King Arthur Flour Baking blog   Do you need another bpal box? If so what would your fantasy one look like? - I've been lucky enough to have been gifted a couple of fabulous ones already but could use one just for my rose scents (would have to have voluptuous old-fashioned roses on it, of course, on a dark background)   Do you enjoy gardening? If so, what kind of stuff do you grow? Vegetables, flowers? - heirloom veggies (esp. tomatoes), herbs & smelly flowers are my faves   Social Networking sites: I'm still resisting   favourite artists or specific paintings? - I guess I like illustrators best: Arthur Rackham, Brian Froud, James Christiansen, Stephanie Pui-Mun Law, Ursula Vernon. I'm also drawn to paintings of the night sky with the moon & stars   March 13   how about mix CDs? - love 'em!   Hey, how do folks feel about little e-goodies, like links to stuff your witchee likes? (articles online, pix, fic, etc) - love 'em!   Tim Tams? Yes or no? Chocolate Creme, Caramel, or Dark Chocolate? - I can buy them locally but would be interested in trying any unusual flavours that we wouldn't see - like Dark chocolate mint, yum!   Is there any "classic" literature (Hemingway, Dickens, Elliot, Bronte, Hugo, Wilde, etc.) that you would like to add to your collection? - I have some Kipling & other stuff on my Amazon list   candles and/or aroma melts: yay or nay? - yay, candles!   Get your music player, what are the first 13 songs on Random? - lately, I've only been listening to Sarah Harmer's new album, Oh Little Fire   Astrological charts and interpretation/ reports? - You bet!   So how does everyone feel about receiving ebooks? - I don't have a device   March 11   Would you rather have HUGE list of things your witchee wants to try or just a highlight list? - huge makes it easier as long as there is also some ranking going on   March 10   Baked Goods? Yea Nay? - Yay!   If not Baked goods and you are changing eating habits..a book of recipes perhaps that will help the new eating lifestyle? - Recipes are awesome!   If you were to make an order RIGHT NOW (Not that any of you will make any bpal orders until SW is over, because you do NOT want to mess up any plans your witch might have!) What would you order (from lab, forum, DD, TradingPost, etc) - I'd love a bottle of Kuang Shi or Marie or Fae & some Nemesis for my DH (I may have to get myself a Worm Moon t-shirt, too, because it's adorable!)   What level of nudity are you fine with on items? Ex: none, tasteful, erotica - I like it fairly tasteful   I know the ?airre asked about gently used books and if you like garage sales, but would you like other kinds of gently used items that may have come from a garage sale? - You bet! I'm always at the thrift store   Do you like cooking seasonings, like the kind you can get in ounce sizes? If so, things you'd love to try out? - I'm set for most things but I'd love to try something regional from my Witchy's area or some kind of spice or herb mix they think is great   Do you like any particular kinds of green or black teas or coffees that could also be gotten in bulk? - I like French roast coffee but I'd rather not get too much of one kind of tea at once because I like variety   Favorite snack foods (and can they be from bulk section as well?) - Of course: gummis (especially Haribo), licorice, chocolate-covered pretzels, peanut butter- filled pretzels, yam chips, sesame rice crackers
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therhoda's Unduly crazy rambles
 

okay behind as USUAL

Oh how i hate frames, this is in a TINY little square now. How am i supposed to compose in this thing *elbows some space to write in*   All right first i will do the great question catch up then well i am betting it will be another post.   March 17   Would you want an invite to a site that is invite-only ex. Diaspora, Demonoid, etc. If so, what? Sure although i already have a demonoid account i havnt used in years.   Pillows? What size/designs/colors would most interest you? Oh man i LIKE big colorful fluffy pillows. I love textures and well as long as it isnt a pastel floral i am pretty good with pillowness.   purses? bags? What style/colors? Okay here is a confession. Ia m a woman who dosn't carry a purse, I like them but the ones i want cost to much money and the ones i can afford i dont want. What i want is a BIG leather purse that is butter soft and To big for me to forget.   Decorative scarves for hair and/or creative accessorizing? What colors? Okay I LOVE LOVE LVOE hair sticks, problem is they ahve to be bright and sturdy enough to hold up THICK heavy hair. I snap little ones or they jsut arnt enough to hold it up. I need at least 7 inc of usable stick. I LOVE LOVE wooden ones that are about the size of good chop sticks. They need to be rounded and smooth or my hair eats them. I used to have some beautiful red ones what i wore for years. I accident snaped them when i had my hair to high and wound it to tight on the stick, I was sad   Would you like anything from Starring Fragrances. They make awesome hair stuff, natural deoderant, and home fragrance (and a ton of other stuff, those are just my favs)? humm not sure wonder if i can find a link. (ill get back to you)   March 16   For those who like lipgloss, lipstick, tinted balms, etc, what colors do you wear (and warm? cool?) and do you prefer something sheer or more opaque? How do you feel about shimmer? I have to admit i dont wear them but hey i am willing to try anything, and if i could get a green apple lip gloss I could be a convert     Are there any fancy/gourmet/special herbs or spices that you'd love to receive? ie: good quality vanilla or other extracts, vanilla beans, saffron, lavender, etc. - I have ALWAYS wanted to try some fo these but well i cant bring myself to pay what they want for them. Some vanilla extract of good quality would never go bad around ehre though   What's your favorite animal? Or is there one that's particularly significant to you? I like canines from domestic to wild. Hubby calls me the alpha bitch and well it isnt a bad thing   If you were able to get a vintage or prototype bottle from the upcoming West Coast Will Call, which one would you want? Humm not sure i have been avoiding temptation (well except for the call of SW)   DVDs, Blu-Ray, both, neither? dvds for the most part so i can let the kids watch them in the car   Sock Dreams? What kind? (anklets, footies, etc.?) I have a WHOLE list of these on my amazon list its fairly up to date   Since this is a price capped round, would you rather get one "big" thing or lots of "little" things or don't care? dont care   Do you like pirate-related things? ummm depends   Soaps? Be specific: if there are BPAL soaps you want to try or are dying for more of, tell all here! Also, any other companies people like or love? Villainess, maybe? Or Lush? What flavors??? All of these would be on the amazon list   What periods of art do you love most? Like, if someone was going to get you a tapestry or a box or some other item, what period would you want it to most resonate with? the pinks and golds of Rococo? the clean geometry of Art Deco? The romanticism of Art Nouveux? The strange lines of Cubism? I am almost an art idiot- I like color but not art deco, i like motion but not anything sloppy. I love the art of some of my manga artists but then again like Van goh and the impressionists.   Would you like caffeinated lollipops?: umm no http://www.lollyphil...cks-caffeinated   Copied CD's or DVD's? I am not so into these unless its something they havnt put out on dvd legally   I'm going to Disneyland in a couple of weeks, is there anything I can get you? Umm no   March 15   Booze? Yay or Nay? what kinds? Yay but only nice ones   Steampunk inspired items? Yay or nay? not so much   Do you like amurigami dolls?nope   Pirates vs Ninjas vs Zombies - who wins? Which do you love most? NINJA rule MAN   Do you like wearing things in your hair? If so, what kind (snap clips, scrunchie, headband, etc), how big & crazy (lowkey, bigger the better), and colors. Most of this stuff is for the girls, But i do like them. I mostly use plain black or brown bands in my hair if its not up in hair sticks   Piercings? - ears?? - elsewhere? ears   Chocolate. With stuff in it? Are you more a plain chocolate lover, a chocolate and normal items lover (normal items being nuts, fruit, caramel) or do you like weird stuff in your chocolate? (weird stuff being curry, chilis, balsamic vinegar, floraly things) hummm not so much a chocolate person but strange things sound good to try i can say i like sea salt but want much on curry   March 14   surprise! the world has given you the day off. You hear that, no chores, responsibilities, or budget you have to follow. What would you do in those 24 hours? I would just lay there like a log and or read till my eyes fall out   Do you have any blogs you regularly read? Humm i read illona andrews, and a few other authors   Do you need another bpal box? If so what would your fantasy one look like? I love pretty boxes for my imps i have UGLY ammo boxes now and they are jsut blah   Do you enjoy gardening? If so, what kind of stuff do you grow? Vegetables, flowers? i would like to garden but so far i havnt been good for anything but herbs on the back porch. i keep swearing i am going to put in a bed to the side of the house so far hasnt happened   Social Networking sites:i am on LJ, and facebook   favourite artists or specific paintings? i love early elemental kim mclevoy   March 13   how about mix CDs? bring um on   Hey, how do folks feel about little e-goodies, like links to stuff your witchee likes? (articles online, pix, fic, etc) i like this idea   Tim Tams? Yes or no? Chocolate Creme, Caramel, or Dark Chocolate? not so much   Is there any "classic" literature (Hemingway, Dickens, Elliot, Bronte, Hugo, Wilde, etc.) that you would like to add to your collection? hummm does Machiavelli count I have this idea od reading it to my girls as a primer for school life   candles and/or aroma melts: yay or nay?candle yes nothing to really do melts in   Get your music player, what are the first 13 songs on Random? answered his in the thread   Astrological charts and interpretation/ reports? Oh i got one fo these last round and it was GREAT   So how does everyone feel about receiving ebooks? I dont have anything that really uses the formats. But i can put pdfs on my touch AND a GREAT idea if you could figure out an EASY way to convert fanfiction stories from sites to pdfs that i can then put on my touch i would worship your nubbies   March 11   Would you rather have HUGE list of things your witchee wants to try or just a highlight list? hey i asked this one   March 10   Baked Goods? Yea Nay? yay   If not Baked goods and you are changing eating habits..a book of recipes perhaps that will help the new eating lifestyle? Oh yeah I liek this idea   If you were to make an order RIGHT NOW (Not that any of you will make any bpal orders until SW is over, because you do NOT want to mess up any plans your witch might have!) What would you order (from lab, forum, DD, TradingPost, etc)cant broke   What level of nudity are you fine with on items? Ex: none, tasteful, erotica tasteful   I know the ?airre asked about gently used books and if you like garage sales, but would you like other kinds of gently used items that may have come from a garage sale? Sure, if you look at my etsy list you will see enlightened Platypus's creations, GODS i would kill to have her skills and be able to have a coat of hers for me and my girls. all her stuff is reused upcycled. so yeah i can see this   Do you like cooking seasonings, like the kind you can get in ounce sizes? If so, things you'd love to try out? oh man yes yes i go, i go through the pampered chef lemon seasoning like it was easy to get hold of. We are getting to point where we can grill again so nice un hot spicey seasonings would be a hit here (both hubby and i have tummy trouble with to much heated spices)   Do you like any particular kinds of green or black teas or coffees that could also be gotten in bulk? ALLERGIC to TEA ( i can have herbal stuff and i really like them) Hubby has developed a new thing for mint teas so he would like any of those   Favorite snack foods (and can they be from bulk section as well?) Humm I like to snack on salty cereals (i eat ALL the chex out of chex mix drives hubby crazy)
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Switch Witch Treasure Hunt Round: extra info I forgot to put in my questionnaire

I always, always, always think of so many things to add as soon as I send in my questionnaire... so I figured I might as well make up another blog post for them because the list was getting kind of long.   I can't believe I forgot one of my favorite animals: SNAILS! I love them! I think it's because of the way the question was phrased. It was more about what animals have significance for you. And phoenixes and yellow butterflies have particular significance for me but snails are just my favorite. Anything with a snail on it I will love. I have multiple stuffed animal snails and shirts with snails and I rescued one from the place I used to work (it's kind of a long story but I'm more than willing to tell if you want to hear!)... they're just so awesome and cute!     I reeeeeaaallly like buttons. The ones with witty and clever sayings you pin on your jacket or bag. (there are a ton on my etsy wishlist).     I love things that look like other things and miniature stuff. For example, I have a strange fascination with miniature food (there are also examples of this on my etsy wishlist in the form of miniature food jewelry.) Wallets that look like notebook paper and book safes are other good examples (also from the etsy wl).     I’ve been itching for a new avatar on the forum but I’m not really all that good at creating them for myself. So if you’re good at making icons or can get someone to do it for you, a set of custom icons with and without my forum name would be so cool! Maybe with a corset theme? People have been telling me lately that my forum name sounds dirty… (Which, yes, it kind of does. But I didn’t mean it that way at the time I promise!) So... I think a set of icons with a corset theme paired with my name would make for an interesting combination.     Lately I’ve been trying to expand my perfume horizons. So I guess what I’m trying to say is I am really looking to try the non-BPAL perfumes on my wl on the forum and on etsy (like Arcana, DSH, Conjure, Morbid The Merrier, HAEE, etc.). That’s not to say I don’t want BPAL (heaven forbid! ) but I’ve just been branching out a little…     I really love MeiLin’s writing. I have her first book (Lovers and Beloveds) and the ebook anthology that she wrote a story for but she has a new ebook short story out that I haven’t bought yet. (Actually there are two I think? The Gratification Engine and Accounts. I don’t have either.) I don’t have an e-reader or anything so it would have to be a PDF. But that’s something I would love to receive! I like that *ahem* type of writing in general (overshare? I do tend to do that… lol sorry). I also really LOVE the Kushiel’s series by Jacqueline Carey. I used to have all the books but I loaned the first 4 to someone and never got them back.     I love notebooks! The blank pages of a new notebook are so full of promise. (I do prefer lined notebooks to blank ones though. Somehow I can never seem to keep my writing straight on unlined pages. ) Any size is fine. Spiral or bound.     Oh… and this is kind of random, but you know the questionnaire about what kind of shoe would you be? I bought shoes the other day that are almost exactly what I was thinking of when I answered that question. I didn’t realize it until I was reading my own witchee’s questionnaire and got to the shoe question. I thought you might want a visual answer, lol! Here they are sitting on the floor. (you can see my former favorite and tallest heels in the background). And on my feet. Yes, I can actually walk in them without breaking my neck, I promise!     Another random thing: Please ignore my stash manager thing here on the forum. I really don’t keep up with it. The “my stash” link in my sig is much more accurate and updated.     Whew... Okay that was kind of long. Sorry about that. I try to give as much info as I can because I know I like as much info about my own witchees as I can get!
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Switch Witch Q&A - Spring / Treasure Hunt round

Easter Candy - do you like it? If so, what types? I can take or leave it - I like chocolate, but not in huge quantities at once.   What scent(s) are you petrified of getting DC'd? Hmm... The Lights of Men's Lives, Liz, Pele, and I'll be really sad if any more of the Mad Tea Party blends go - I was seriously bummed I never got to try March Hare. There are a bunch of GCs I've been meaning to try for ages and I'm worried they'll be DC'd before I get the chance.   Violette Market Update is up. Do you covet anything from it? Never tried VM scents - trying not to develop any more costly obsessions!   What is your favorite type of wine? Would you be interested in trying something new? In that case, is there anything you really DONT like? Ooooo how about dessert wines? Love most reds, some whites (Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Gewurztraminer), but very few sweet wines appeal to me.   What three things are you craving right now? Right now? Malaysian food, a hot bath and a blissful night's sleep. But If you're in the US, dear witch, and you happen upon any of the cherry cordial M&Ms I was recently enabled to, that would make a great substitute for any of the above! Why is stuff like that never available here? Though I'm meant to not be eating sugar. But those are so good, dammit!   paper goods, anyone need? including resume paper, and formal stationery as well as casual cards. Nice blank notecards or cute postcards are always good for me.   What is a scent that you've been trying to find even a sample of for a very long time to no avail? (What bottle would you die to get your hands on - even a partial?) Hanerot Halalu! Oh dear god, Hanerot Halalu... a very sweet forumite gifted me an imp of this magical elixir, and a bottle would be ZOMGamazing. But I don't hold out much hope, for who would give such a thing up?   Is there anything in your life that you'd like advice or a "selfhelp" book for?: (ie finances, eating healthier, meal planning) Not so much... I think in most things in life, I know how to help myself... I just sometimes choose not to   If your Witch lived near you, would you be happy or creeped out to get a "coupon" for a service like cleaning help or babysitting or dogwalking or coffee out with your Witch or something like that? Would you be creeped out if a local minion personally delivered a package to your house from a far-away Witch? Since my witch already clued me into her general location, I'm assuming this would be a moot point   Let's say I have a pair of something you collect, would you like one of them and we have matching things? Sure! Witchy BFFs for evah!   Do you like poetry? Some poetry. I like Edgar Allen Poe and an Australian poet called Les Murray.   What types of scents do you like to scent your home? Which do you totally avoid? I love BPTP The Queen's Croquet Ground atmo spray - I spray it on my bed linen and feel like I'm sleeping in a sunny rose garden. I also have a Crabtree and Evelyn fragrance oil from Christmas a couple of years ago that I use with a lightbulb ring - it smells exactly like Gingerbread cookies baking and it's awesome in winter!   What are your thoughts on comics? Any you like? Any you have been wanting to try? Favorite characters? I'm not anti-comics, but I admit I've never really seen the appeal of them. Maybe I just haven't found the right one.   How do you feel about nail polish? What colors do you like? Sparkles? I'm in favour! I prefer creamy colours and unusual tones like Prussian blue or charcoal grey.   Household/kitchen goods/gadgets? I always love a kitchen gadget!   Ok geek check - what sort of geeky things do you do? Do you read comics/graphic novels? Are you obsessed with something (a TV show maybe?) Do you work in a geeky field? Do you play rpgs like Dungeons and Dragons? Would you like gifts related to any of these? DH and I are pretty obsessive about the TV shows we love (Firefly, Big Bang Theory, True Blood, Scrubs, The IT Crowd, I could go on!). I'm more craft-geek than sci-fi or fantasy geek though.   Do you have a favorite fabric? If someone were to make you a fabric item, would you prefer it be out of any fabric? e.g. velvet, satin, silk, cotton, bamboo??? Would this change if it were an article of clothing vs. a bag/pillow/blanket/somethingelse I actually really like natural feeling fabrics like unbleached cottons, linens and hemp. More for decorating and crafting than clothing I guess. I also love pure wool felts.   Anything with the Worm Moon update that you're already lusting after? I haven't looked at it very carefully, but nothing jumped right out at me.   Would you want an invite to a site that is invite-only ex. Diaspora, Demonoid, etc. If so, what? I don’t know what those are   Pillows? What size/designs/colors would most interest you? Probably deep reds or earth tones, but this kind of thing could be a bit too bulky for shipping perhaps?   purses? bags? What style/colors? I’m pretty okay for this kind of thing at the moment.   Decorative scarves for hair and/or creative accessorizing? What colors? Definitely. Blues or jewel tones are good.   Would you like anything from Starring Fragrances. They make awesome hair stuff, natural deoderant, and home fragrance (and a ton of other stuff, those are just my favs)? I’ve been trying to find a good organic shampoo that doesn’t make my hair limp and greasy, so if they do anything like that it would be awesome. Home fragrances are great too – I prefer lighter scents for this.   For those who like lipgloss, lipstick, tinted balms, etc, what colors do you wear (and warm? cool?) and do you prefer something sheer or more opaque? How do you feel about shimmer? Pinks and pale reds tend to work best with my complexion. I prefer sheer colours and nude opaques.   Are there any fancy/gourmet/special herbs or spices that you'd love to receive? ie: good quality vanilla or other extracts, vanilla beans, saffron, lavender, etc. While this would be really awesome, Australian Quarantine requirements are a bitch when it comes to that kind of thing. I’d hate for my witchee to send me costly spices and then for them to be confiscated.   What's your favorite animal? Or is there one that's particularly significant to you? Dogs / wolves, elephants and bees.   If you were able to get a vintage or prototype bottle from the upcoming West Coast Will Call, which one would you want? I haven’t really looked at the list, since I’m not likely to be able to go! I’d try anything that doesn’t have my doom notes of vetiver, sugarcane or booze.   DVDs, Blu-Ray, both, neither? Both are fine – we have a Blu Ray player, but lots of things aren’t available on Blu Ray yet so I still buy DVDs too.   Sock Dreams? What kind? (anklets, footies, etc.?) I love socks! I mostly buy above the knee socks, since I only tend to wear socks in the colder months and they help keep me warm.   Since this is a price capped round, would you rather get one "big" thing or lots of "little" things or don't care? Whatever my dear witch prefers to do is fine by me.   Do you like pirate-related things? It’s not something I seek out specifically, but could be kind of cool.   Soaps? Be specific: if there are BPAL soaps you want to try or are dying for more of, tell all here! Also, any other companies people like or love? Villainess, maybe? Or Lush? What flavors??? Nothing specific I’m on the hunt for, but open to trying whatever.   What periods of art do you love most? Like, if someone was going to get you a tapestry or a box or some other item, what period would you want it to most resonate with? the pinks and golds of Rococo? the clean geometry of Art Deco? The romanticism of Art Nouveux? The strange lines of Cubism? Probably Art Deco… it just speaks of a decadent time in history.   Would you like caffeinated lollipops?: http://www.lollyphil...cks-caffeinated Not so much caffeinated ones, but unusual candy in general is cool.   Copied CD's or DVD's? I don’t mind it too much if it’s just to sample something. If somebody burns a copy of a CD or movie and I really like it, I’ll probably go buy a legit copy after anyway. And if I don’t like it, then I never would have bought it anyway, so nobody’s losing out on money.   I'm going to Disneyland in a couple of weeks, is there anything I can get you? I adore Disneyland, but now I’m scared and conflicted by Stellans’ mention of boycotting them. Did Disney do something douchey? Please say they didn’t, I don’t want to have to hate them! *whimper*   Booze? Yay or Nay? what kinds? Yay, but not a likely candidate for shipping to Australia.   Steampunk inspired items? Yay or nay? Yes, as long as they’re kind of understated and don’t look like they belong in Regretsy’s ‘Not Remotely Steampunk’ category   Do you like amurigami dolls? Sure!   Pirates vs Ninjas vs Zombies - who wins? Which do you love most? Mmm… probably pirates. Not the scary murderous kind, more like the Captain Jack Sparrow loveable rogue kind.   Do you like wearing things in your hair? If so, what kind (snap clips, scrunchie, headband, etc), how big & crazy (lowkey, bigger the better), and colors. I do… cute barrettes or silk hair flowers mostly. I also often wear scarves in my hair.   Piercings? - ears?? - elsewhere? Just ears – three piercings.   Chocolate. With stuff in it? Are you more a plain chocolate lover, a chocolate and normal items lover (normal items being nuts, fruit, caramel) or do you like weird stuff in your chocolate? (weird stuff being curry, chilis, balsamic vinegar, floraly things) With stuff is fine, but no raisins I have nothing against raisins in principle, but why anyone would ruin chocolate with fruit is beyond me. With that said though, I’m trying to limit my sugar consumption, so I’m only eating chocolate in very limited amounts right now.   surprise! the world has given you the day off. You hear that, no chores, responsibilities, or budget you have to follow. What would you do in those 24 hours? A fun day out with my husbeast and the dogs!   Do you have any blogs you regularly read? The Oatmeal, vintagericrac.blogspot.com, Jezebel, Hyperbole and a Half, Regretsy.   Do you need another bpal box? If so what would your fantasy one look like? Probably not. The one I have is huge and will be fine once I get around to listing my unloved bottles.   Do you enjoy gardening? If so, what kind of stuff do you grow? Vegetables, flowers? In my head I enjoy gardening, but in reality I’m crap at looking after plants. They thrive for a few weeks as I lavish them with love, then I lose interest and the poor things die a brown and crispy death through inattention.   Social Networking sites: I’m on Facebook, also Twitter but I’m a very irregular tweeter.   favourite artists or specific paintings? Banksy, Frida Kahlo, Max Dupain, Gregory Colbert, Tamara de Lempicka, Roy Lichtenstein, Tim Burton   how about mix CDs? YES! I love being enabled with new music.   Hey, how do folks feel about little e-goodies, like links to stuff your witchee likes? (articles online, pix, fic, etc) For sure, I always like finding cool blogs to read or random funny stuff.   Tim Tams? Yes or no? Chocolate Creme, Caramel, or Dark Chocolate? I am in TimTam heartland, so not necessary   Is there any "classic" literature (Hemingway, Dickens, Elliot, Bronte, Hugo, Wilde, etc.) that you would like to add to your collection? Yes, I would be interested in just about any of those!   candles and/or aroma melts: yay or nay? Yea, verily, yea /Court Jester   Get your music player, what are the first 13 songs on Random? That Great Love Sound – The Raveonettes Protection – Massive Attack I Wish It Would Rain – The Temptations Ever Fallen in Love (With Someone You Shouldn’t Have Fallen in Love With) – The Buzzcocks You and Me Song – The Wannadies Take a Picture – Filter Little Green Bag – George Baker Selection Faded – Ben Harper Island in the Sun - Weezer Just in Time – Nina Simone Lola – The Kinks Fade Into You – Mazzy Star Willow Tree – The Waifs   Astrological charts and interpretation/ reports? This would be AWESOME!   So how does everyone feel about receiving ebooks? I don’t have an e-book reader yet. Actually I do have one on my iPhone, but it’s such a small screen that I haven’t really taken to it.   Would you rather have HUGE list of things your witchee wants to try or just a highlight list? Whatever works. If it’s a huge list though, having an indication of priority would be awesome (like maybe bolding the things you want to try the most desperately).   Baked goods Probably not... difficult to ship this far, and I'm cutting down sugar.   If not Baked goods and you are changing eating habits..a book of recipes perhaps that will help the new eating lifestyle? New recipes are never a bad thing   If you were to make an order RIGHT NOW (Not that any of you will make any bpal orders until SW is over, because you do NOT want to mess up any plans your witch might have!) What would you order (from lab, forum, DD, TradingPost, etc) I've been slack about ordering from the Lab and the Post lately, so I'd probably grab whatever sounded good from the current LEs and catch up with some of the GC bottles that have been on my wishlist for ages. The recent spate of discontinuations has me all worried I'll miss out on GC's I've been meaning to get for months...   What level of nudity are you fine with on items? Nudity really doesn't bother me at all, as long as it's not exploitative.   I know the ?aire asked about gently used books and if you like garage sales, but would you like other kinds of gently used items that may have come from a garage sale? Sure, I have no problems with well-cared-for second hand items.   Do you like cooking seasonings, like the kind you can get in ounces sizes? If so, things you'd love to try out? If they're natural spice blends then sure, but the thing that bothers me with commercial seasonings is that they're sometimes bulked out or enhanced with artificial crap. There are some that I like, but I mostly buy fresh spices and combine them.   Do you like any particular kinds of green or back teas or coffees that could also be gotten in bulk? Nothing in particular, but I always enjoy trying different tea blends.   Favorite snack foods I'm on kind of a health kick right now, so I'm trying to avoid too much sugar and other refined carbs. The things I'm snacking on are nuts, dried fruit, hummus, baby cucumbers... I feel virtuous
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Selkie Ghost's Blog
 

Ordered Shanghai and Kyoto...

These wouldn't normally have been on my "to try" list - but I saw that BPAL was donating all proceeds for March purchases of those two perfumes to the Red Cross. Figured, even I don't like them - at least the money will be going to a good cause.   Still waiting on my order from the beginning of the month. Was surprised at the time differences. When I made my first order on Amazon, it was here within 1 - 1.5 weeks. It took 1-2 weeks before it was even shipped (guess the Amazon stock was pre-made, and the ordered from the Lab site is made as it's ordered?). Either way - getting closer to having my new stash in!
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Catseyes' Wishlist/ Info page
 

Spring Switch Witch Questions!

If someone were attending Disney on Ice (Toy Story 3) with a bunch of Girl Scouts, would you want a patch/souvenir? Hmmm, I haven't seen Toy Story 3 yet, but I am in to the princess movie side of Disney more than Toy Story... My friends and I each had a princess of our own and mine was Jasmine!   Would you rather have HUGE list of things your witchee wants to try or just a highlight list? Either! I think any kind of list could be helpful in divining what my witchee would like!   Baked Goods? Yea Nay? If not Baked goods and you are changing eating habits..a book of recipes perhaps that will help the new eating lifestyle? Hmmm, I love baked goods, but I think I would rather make them myself. I find baking kinda... therapeutic. My SO hates having baked goods in the house though, so they almost always end up at his work to be shared.   What level of nudity are you fine with on items? I am okay with a bit, but I prefer less nudity than more. I guess a breast here or there is fine if you are talking about goddess art and all that!   Would you like other kinds of gently used items that may have come from a garage sale? Sure!   If you were to make an order RIGHT NOW, what would you order? I have been asking myself that question for a bit now! I haven't placed a BPAL order since December and I can't remember my last TP order! BPAL: WILF, Womb Furie 2011 BPTP: Glowing Vulva Bath Oil, Spanked Revisited, Celeste Perfume, Kitty Perfume, Ninon Perfume   Do you like cooking seasonings, like the kind you can get in ounces sizes? Yep! I love cooking new and interesting things! Penzeys Spices is my friend!   Do you like any particular kinds of green or black teas or coffees that could also be gotten in bulk? I prefer black teas and coffee, but nowadays I can only have decaf. Caffeine does bad things to my heart.   Favorite snack foods (and can they be from bulk section as well?) There is no way I can list all my favorite snacks! Recently though, I have really been craving mochi and boba drinks. *sigh* I really miss my jasmine milk tea with boba! I also love peanut, m&m, almond, and raisin (I think?) trail mix even though I normally really dislike nuts.   Tim Tams? My favorite are the caramel tim tams, but I can get those myself!   Is there any "classic" literature (Hemingway, Dickens, Elliot, Bronte, Hugo, Wilde, etc.) that you would like to add to your collection? Hmmmm, I'm not sure. I have been wanting to read a Dickens novel or two, but haven't found the time. I don't think I am as interested in classics as much as modern fantasy/historical fiction.   Candles/melts? I have been wanting to get a woodwick candle. Something in vanilla or something sweet/comforting. I used to have a melt burner, but I think it was in one of the boxes that was lost in my cross country move.   Get your music player, what are the first 13 songs on Random? 1 Prima Dona - Phantom of the Opera 2 Tale as Old as Time - Beauty and the Beast 3 Keep on the Sunny Side - The Whites 4 My Beloved Monsters - Eels, Shrek 5 Take Me Or Leave Me - Rent 6 Teenage Dirtbag - Wheatus 7 Hakuna Mata - Lion King 8 Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond 9 All'improvviso amore - Josh Groban 10 Funny Honey - Chicago 11 Who are you - The Who 12 Bubble Toes - Jack Johnson 13 Breakin' Dishes - Rihanna   Wow, that is a weird mix.... Not what I was expecting!   Do you need another bpal box? Maybe not for bpals...   Do you have any blogs you regularly read? Nope. Not at the moment.   surprise! the world has given you the day off. You hear that, no chores, responsibilities, or budget you have to follow. What would you do in those 24 hours? Only 24 hours? Wow, that is tough. Anything I would want to do would definitely last more than 24 hours.... Maybe.... You know, I think I would take a nice nap and relax during the day. At night I would want to go out to a nice dinner. Somewhere yummy. Then to some sort of dance club to learn some steps! Sounds like fun!   Do you enjoy gardening? If so, what kind of stuff do you grow? I do, but I have discovered without my mom around that I have a black thumb. I really do kill every plant I have had! I even killed a cactus.   Favorite artists/paintings? Definitely like Alphonse Mucha. I know there are so many I love, but I really couldn't name them at the moment. I do love Da Vinci (talk about classics...) Ummm, I will have to come back to this one in my blog.   Booze? Yay or Nay? So much yay! I love mead and the sweeter stuffs! Irish cream, late harvest wines, port... etc.   Steampunk inspired items? Yay or nay? So much yay! I don't really own much steampunk inspired stuff, but I would love to start making steampunk jewelry in the future!   Amigurumi? (the little Japanese stuffies) I think they are adorable!   Pirates vs Ninjas vs Zombies - who wins? Which do you love most? I feel bad saying it, but zombies just creep me out. I am definitely a pirate person with a little ninja thrown in!   Piercings? - ears?? - elsewhere? Just one piercing in each ear! They are really sensitive though and get easily infected which is why I don't like to change earrings often.   Do you like wearing things in your hair? If so, what kind (snap clips, scrunchie, headband, etc), how big & crazy (lowkey, bigger the better), and colors. I love henna! It doesn't really show up much in my hair since it is pretty much black, though I have been arguing that it is dark brown for years. I mostly wear a ponytail every day since I work in a clean room and have to wear a hairnet every single day.   Chocolate. With stuff in it? Caramel cadbury eggs, reeses, and that chocolate with ginger bits in it are my weakness! Oh, and Toblerone! Don't really like chocolate with nuts though.   For those who like lipgloss, lipstick, tinted balms, etc, what colors do you wear (and warm? cool?) and do you prefer something sheer or more opaque? How do you feel about shimmer? I love lip balms that double as lipstick (burt's bees). Lipstick doesn't tend to last too long on me, so I find that tinted lip balm is the way to go! Though I have been seeing some matte lipsticks that intrigue me.   What's your favorite animal? Or is there one that's particularly significant to you? That's hard to say since I have so many! Let's see.... Cats (black and white), horses, tigers, and canadian geese mostly.   If you were able to get a vintage or prototype bottle from the upcoming West Coast Will Call, which one would you want? At this point, probably Saqqara v2, though it is hard to tell since there are no scent descriptions for any of them!   DVDs, Blu-Ray, both, neither? I have Netflix, so I am mostly good on those!   Sock Dreams? What kind? I LOVE knee high socks! Don't really like the ones with the individual toes. I normally get the stripe ones, but I think others would be awesome!   Since this is a price capped round, would you rather get one "big" thing or lots of "little" things or don't care? I think whatever my Witch decides is best!   Do you like pirate-related things? Yes!!   Soaps? I like them! I am really liking Villainess' Embargo at the moment.   Copied CD's or DVD's? I have a pretty good DVD collection and a Netflix account, so I don't think I need any DVD's at the moment. I don't really have much in the way of CD's, so mixed CDs sound awesome to me!   Caffeinated lollies? I can't do lots of caffeine. Makes my heart do bad things.   Would you want an invite to a site that is invite-only ex. Diaspora, Demonoid, etc. If so, what? I'm not sure. I haven't heard of these before...   Pillows? I like them!   Purses? bags? What style/colors? I've always wanted one of these types of messenger bags. I still have yet to teach myself to carry a purse.   Decorative scarves for hair and/or creative accessorizing? What colors? I like most colors! Burgundy, silver, blues, purples, darker/emerald greens mostly.   Would you like anything from Starring Fragrances. They make awesome hair stuff, natural deoderant, and home fragrance (and a ton of other stuff, those are just my favs) I can't really do natural deodorant, but I do love home fragrances! Especially in vanilla/comfort scents!   How do you feel about nail polish? What colors do you like? Sparkles? I am not allowed to wear nail polish at my job.... Getting nail polish on medical devices is a big no no!   Ok geek check - what sort of geeky things do you do? Do you read comics/graphic novels? Are you obsessed with something (a TV show maybe?) Do you work in a geeky field? Do you play rpgs like Dungeons and Dragons? Would you like gifts related to any of these? I am a total geek! I love graphic novels, but I only actually own one (first Sandman volume signed by Neil Gaiman! ) I love Dr. Who, comic books, Rogue from the X-Men, Iron Man, Cthulhu, Battlestar Galactica, Firefly, and all that stuffs! I did play a Firefly RPG once, but I majorly failed at it.   Do you like poetry? Yes! Don't read it much though.   Do you have a favorite fabric? If someone were to make you a fabric item, would you prefer it be out of any fabric? e.g. velvet, satin, silk, cotton, bamboo??? I LOVE how soft bamboo is!! I love silk too as well as pretty brocades!   What periods of art do you love most? Like, if someone was going to get you a tapestry or a box or some other item, what period would you want it to most resonate with? the pinks and golds of Rococo? the clean geometry of Art Deco? The romanticism of Art Nouveux? The strange lines of Cubism?   Anything with the Worm Moon update that you're already lusting after? I'd like to try Minamoto no Yorimisu Spider one, but I am not sure how it would turn out on me. Same goes for the coconut one.   If your Witch lived near you, would you be happy or creeped out to get a "coupon" for a service like cleaning help or babysitting or dogwalking or coffee out with your Witch or something like that? Would you be creeped out if a local minion personally delivered a package to your house from a far-away Witch?   Household/kitchen goods/gadgets? You know what I have really been needing that sounds kinda funny to mention now? A whisk. I have done so many recipes recently that call for whisking something, and yet I just haven't gotten a new whisk since the stupid movers lost my old one in my cross country move. Same goes for my actual measuring cups (I think I only have the 1/4th cup one now). *sigh*   Let's say I have a pair of something you collect, would you like one of them and we have matching things? I think that sounds adorable!!   What three things are you craving right now? Well, I just got back from having sushi, so I fulfilled that craving right there. I guess.... Garlic cheesy bread, Reeses, annnnnnnd..... those Trefoil Girl Scout cookies dipped in milk!   What is a scent that you've been trying to find even a sample of for a very long time to no avail? (What bottle would you die to get your hands on - even a partial?) Jingo Kogo! Hee hee!   Is there anything in your life that you'd like advice or a "selfhelp" book for?: (ie finances, eating healthier, meal planning) Ummmm, not that I can think of.   Violette Market Update is up. Do you covet anything from it? I've never had much luck with scents outside of BPAL. Well, except for my few loves from Nocturne Alchemy! (Ozymandias is amazing!)   Wine?[/b] On the subject of wines.... That is one reason I really did not want to move away from CA! I used to live near all the Santa Ynez wineries and would go wine tasting every few months. Such an awesome time!! My favorite was always Bridlewood. Their port and late harvest wines are AMAZING!!   So Witchees, do you enjoy pre-1970 movies? If so, who are your favorite actors/actresses? I LOVE Audrey Hepburn. I think Sabrina was one of my favorites! I also love James Stewart (Harvey was awesome and Rear Window kinda grew on me), Cary Grant (To Catch a Thief, , just getting to know Jean Arthur (Yay for Mr. Smith Goes to Washington!). I love the Day the Earth Stood Still (the original). I loved My Man Godfrey, Singing in the Rain, Errol Flynn, Douglas Fairbanks, Some Like it Hot, Marilyn Monroe.... Wow, I feel like I could go on forever, yet compared to my Film Studies colleagues, I am seriously lacking in my film knowledge of the 1930's to the 1970's.   DO YOU WANT A LINK TO A DIRTY/NSFW WEBCOMIC? Hee hee! I like the one Meilin posted!! I have never been too much in to webcomics since i just forget to go back and read them... I wouldn't mind a link though!   Easter Candy - do you like it? If so, what types? I LOVE candy! Caramel Cadbury eggs are definitely some of my favorites, though I do like the creme ones as well. Uuuuuuh, I also like the large Reeses peanut butter eggs. I like eating the chocolate off first and then eating the peanut butter part. I can't think of anything else specifically easter. Oh, though I don't like Robins eggs candy or malt ball type candies. Just aren't my thing.   What scent(s) are you petrified of getting DC'd? I'll admit that it takes me FOREVER to finish a 5ml (still haven't managed to use more than 1/4th of a bottle in my time here at BPAL), so I am not too concerned about DC'd stuffs. I would be really unhappy though if Snake Oil were ever discontinued. Same goes for Wild Men of Jezirat al Tennyn, Bow and Crown of Conquest, TKO, Robotic Scarab, annnnnd a few others that I can't think of at the moment.   Would you be squicked if I made you something with a kiss print that was made with my actual lips? (The ones on my face!) I solemnly swear I don't have mono, Ebola, or any sort of French disease. Not at all! Sounds like art!   What is the coolest thing you have recently bought or been given that wouldn't exceed the price cap? Ummmmm...... I bought myself a small piece of sheet silver and made a ring from it! I have been meaning to post pictures on my craft blog... Oh, and the Samoas and shortbread Girl Scout cookies. LOVE those things!   Are you interested in trying Super Villainess (from Villainess - the birthday scent that was just released tonight!) and if so, which item do you like the most? (Soap, Whipped, Smooch, Extrait, Smack...) Sounds interesting to me! I like Villainess' soap. I have a Whipped in bourbon vanilla, but I haven't had the chance to try it yet. I haven't tried any of their extraits before, but I think the only Extrait I would really like right now is Embargo. I have so much perfume as it is! I do like their smooch and I like using the mud every once in awhile. I have never tried a Smack before, but I have been wanting to order one for awhile now!   If I were to order you a Smack, which four notes would you like? Definitely Vanilla Bean, Spice Trade, Incense, and Espresso! Hee hee! Or Berry Patch, Sugared Roses, Coconut Milk, and Red Woods. Hmmm, this could be interesting!   Would you enjoy receiving a knitted gift from your witch? If so what would you be interested in (scarf, hat, wrist / handwarmers, socks, etc.) and in what colors? I'd love a knitted gift! I love handwarmers and socks. The kitty hat and spaghetti hat were AWESOME! (Also, loved the Dalek picture! Squeeee!). Ummm, I am pretty good on scarves at the moment, but everything else sounds great! I love creams, blues, purples, burgundy, gray, deep greens...... I like color!   Minion stuff mentioned:   Other stuff?
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