8/8/21
Would you be interested in a cross stitched Halloween ornament? I like cross-stitch, but I don't have a Halloween tree or anything like that. Also, ornaments are in constant cat danger in my home.
8/11/21
Are there any collage artists in the mix? I would LOVE to curate one of spooky autumn goodness if my person were to be interested!
Have you seen the Dragon con list? & would any of them appeal to you? Vanilla Wafers & Peach Cream, Fuzzy Peach Sweater & Mug of London Fog
Which Harry Potter house are you? Hufflepuff, but I really don't need any HP items
8/12/21
Do you like any art from these two sellers? They are local artists and I will probably pick up some stuff for myself soon!
https://www.etsy.com/shop/CaitlinMcCarthyArt Love Caitlin's art!! I have some in my Etsy favorites.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/BatinYourBelfry I have a few pins from this shop. I'll put a few more in my favorites.
I make beautiful and very lightweight yarn-and-ribbon hairfalls - would you like a set in the colors and length of your choice? If yes, name up to four colors and length in inches! Remember- this can be part of your Halloween costume! No thanks
Would you appreciate a skein of handspun yarn? If yes, what weight? What colors? How do you feel about beads? Any allergies to typical fibers? No yarn or beads
Do you like stickers? Patches? Buttons? I do like enamel pins for my work lanyard, but don't use stickers or patches
Do you spend time in the outdoors? Not in the Louisiana summer!!
Do you enjoy cooking and/or baking? YES! I bake a lot and my husband & I cook together.
8/13/21
The Paintbox Soapworks Weenie collection went live today! Would you like anything? Paintbox is my go-to for soaps and bath goodies. Guy Fawkes is one of my favorite scents and the Once For Yes, Twice for No sounds intriguing.
The Pickety Witch is taking pre-orders for their new Halloween pins (estimated ship date: early September). Have any caught your eye? The little witch kitten!!
Zeep's Spooky Collection drops some time next week. Here's the scent list. Would you like any wax melts, candles, whipped soaps, sugar whips (whipped soap/scrub hybrid), body butter sugar scrubs (moisturizing scrub), meringues (lotion), bath bombs, or bath rocks from Zeep? This is a new vendor for me and that's a huge scent list. Some that standout - Apple Cinnamon Doughnuts, Apple Pickin', Black Magic Chai, Campfire Smores, Fireside Pumpkin, Ghost Stories, Hocus Pocus, Pumpkin Queen
8/14/21
Does anyone here like vintage halloween? ME!! Give me all the vintage, especially the witches and black cats.
Examples:
It seems like a lot of shops’ Halloween lines have items related to the same standard fandoms, such as The Nightmare Before Christmas, Hocus Pocus, Disney’s Haunted Mansion, Beetlejuice, Addams Family, etc. Do any of those (or other ones) particularly resonate with you? Out of those probably just Hocus Pocus. Otherwise, I do like Headless Horseman items.
How do you feel about atmospheric/novelty scents and novelty food items? Things like "new car candle" or "eyeball jawbreaker" or whatever. Sure, although I wouldn't eat a jawbreaker. Novelty scents over the food I think.
If you like tea, how do you want it delivered? Loose? Bags? Tiny little messenger pigeons (subject to availability)? Bags are easier, although my coffee/tea maker can handle loose tea.
Would you prefer to receive ONE HUGE (more expensive) GIFT and 12 inexpensive ones, a few more expensive, or all about the same price? No preference
What are your fandoms, if any? Love Grishaverse items. What We Do in the Shadows!! Right now I'm not all that into other fandoms, although I do like Lego and any spooky sets they have (I do have a vampire castle and a zombie graveyard)
Do you collect things like tarot decks? If so do you have a wish list or a list of ones you already have? Would you like a silk tarot bag? No
Do you like rocks/crystals? What colors / kinds? Would you like them with holes drilled (either as a pendant - you'd need to stick a bale in, or a bead?) I don't have many, but would be fine receiving rocks & crystals.
My mom has an etsy store - she makes bags. Do you love anything from it? We can also do box bags, draw string bags, dice bags, etc. and if you want a different type of material or a different fabric pattern, I'm open to links to specific things. (yes, we have harry potter things. We bought most of it before JKR showed herself to be a twat since we buy lots of bolts at the same time - yes, we have a whole room stuffed full of fabric.) The Big Black kitteh fabric is adorable.
Let's say you want something knitted. What are you most interested in? (hat, fingerless mitts, scarf, shawl, cowl, infinity scarf, shawlette, gnome, doily, coffee mug cozy, talisman bag, dice bag, soap sack, washcloth (I have a pattern with the leviathan cross for bpal), amigurumi / toy, bracelet, cuff, necklace, other?) (Can you link to a photo of what you envision or a pattern on ravelry? Or put it on pinterest or something if you have that.) I would only wear fingerless mitts
* What colors would you prefer said knitted object in? Jewel tones
* Stripes, gradient, semi solid, variegated?
* What type of yarn would you prefer? ("wool", BFL, merino, merino/silk, merino/silk/cashmere, merino/cashmere, just silk, just cashmere, tencel (non-animal, plant based), other? I also have non-dyed organic wool (mill spun) from our own sheep - finnsheep and shetland. The finnsheep is dark brown (sun bleached black sheep from Sarge and our two black ewes we can't tell apart so they're ewe 1 and ewe 2) or a lighter silvery beige (from freckles) and the shetland is white. (we just call her shetland. They're mom's sheep, she should have named them, lol.) Most of my stripy yarn is either merino or merino cashmere.)
You can check out some of my finished projects on Ravelry if you like (click on the project for more photos) (I'll have to make a list of which items are available because I knit a lot of things and then just put them in a cabinet and gift or sell them.)
Are you interested in receiving any of the following homemade / home dried / home canned goodies? (just erase the ones you don't want when you answer to make it easy?)
(see list in this post under spoiler because long) Dried Honeycrisp, Dried Catnip, Vanilla Peach Jam
8/15/21
How do you feel about oracle decks? No
Would you like witchy/ritual oils/sundries? Any limitations (e.g. deities you won't work with)? No
Is there anything you would like to try from the UK specifically? (e.g. Lush exclusives) Nothing that I can think of
Oh, and are you into astrology? Sagittarius and I like general celestial/constellation/moon themed things
What size shoe do you wear (inc wide/narrow, etc)? 10
Do you like/would you want to receive comic books? Any favorite genres or characters? No
Would you like a palm stone, or anything else, from Haute Macabre? Any of the anxiety relief
What's your favorite flower(s)? Daffodils
What's you favorite woodland creature? Raccoons, cutesy owls
Do you prefer receiving a big box with all of your goodies, or is it okay if one or two things are shipped directly to you separately (with notice!!) for customs/shipping cost purposes (i.e. if there's something customs might not allow in from the States that can be shipped from within your country)? Ship however you'd like
Would you like a fabric face mask? If so, do you prefer a dome shape or a pleated shape? I've got plenty of face masks
I have a literal stockpile of skincare products. Can I interest you in cleanser, sheet masks, moisturizer, sample things etc etc.? Or a general pampering package? What is your skin type? Haha, I too have stockpile of sheet masks. But I'm always looking for moisturizers, something that doesn't leave my skin oily
Anything from here? ChocolateStorybook on Etsy no
I have been enjoying the incense from here hand-dipped incense sticks | Hexennacht and here Hand-dipped incense sticks | Mr. Hex (mr-hex.com) Any thing interesting from either site? no
8/16/21
Would you like some delicious coffee? If so, do you prefer whole bean or ground? If ground, what grind? Also, light or dark roast? Flavor preferences? Ground please. Lighter roasts are my favorites, and I like trying different flavors. We're working through a recent order from Bones Coffee and like their smores, chocolate raspberry, Irish cream, and buttered rum flavors.
8/17/21
I may be going to the Renaissance Fair this weekend (if not this weekend then soon and multiple times), any Ren Faire goodies you may like? I've never been to a ren faire, so I don't know what kinds of things to find
I always go to my town's local Farmer's Market and they have booths selling things like candles, Gourmet Pickles, Flavored Oils and Vinegars, dog treats (like bones and animal feet), honey, and bath products. Would you like any of these things? Gourmet pickles & honey
Do you have a preference for numbered packages for each night of the swap vs randomly selecting from unlabeled goodies? Either
If you didn't say much about your reading preferences in your survey but would be interested in receiving books, can you elaborate a bit? I will gladly take books! Used are totally fine
Are you interested in cocktails, be it recipes, infusion kits, tools, supplies, specialty bitters? No
Is there something that you definitely prefer to not receive in any category (anything to avoid if you hadn't/forgotten to mention)? No eyeliner
Are there patterns/prints (more guidance than general Halloween/Autumn) you like for things or are you open to whatever I may find that speaks to me? Open to whatever
Any significant other or other special person? Like if I wanted to send you specialty cocoa for a date night, would that be OK? I am making up the cocoa part, but you get my drift. My husband, a couples item is fine.
I would love to request folks to to put their wish list in this thread and link in their signature. I would love to decant from my oils if I have any my person is looking for! Updated my wishlist and also included a link to my google sheets master list of reviews for what I do have
If you happened to list some favorite fandoms earlier, would you also name your favorite character(s) from those fandoms? What we do in the shadows - Nadja.
8/19/21
Do you have an Amazon link? Can you post it?? I do, but let me look at it first and update
if you are a knitter/crocheter, are you over on Ravelry? If so, what’s your user name there?? No, knitting with cats didn't work out for me!
8/20/21
I make homemade fire ciders, would that be of interest? Non-alcoholic and they are quite fiery. No thanks
Are you interested in getting other BPAL items besides perfume, like hair gloss, bath oils or T-shirts? Sure!
8/21/21
So partner, would you be interested in a Frankenbag done in Halloween prints? That sounds awesome!
Y'all with furbabies... Are there any food allergies/sensitivities or quirks to know about? Nope, they don't care. One kitty is diabetic, but the others will eat what he cannot.
how do you feel about (ethically sourced) butterfly / moth art (in a jar or shadowbox) Nonono. I didn't think I had aversions to anything, but I do not want that.
I may have preemptively picked out 2 Halloween-themed mugs with cute matching spoons, before I knew who my match was going to be! So I leave it to you: Bat, or Cat? Haha, cat please!
8/22/21
If you mentioned aversions to any common Halloween decor items (skeletons, witches, spiders, etc.), how encompassing is that? Specifically, is a "kid friendly" drawing of that same item on a piece of decor (like, a book cover or wrapping paper) still a preferred pass? I would be fine with a drawing of a butterfly/moth, but I do not want real bug bodies.
Would you be interested in receiving a never-used eyeshadow palette from Nororiously Morbid (gothy colors) and/or a never-used eyeshadow palette from Pretty Vulgar (romantic neutrals)? Pretty Vulgar neutrals are good. Mostly wear makeup at work, so it's generally neutral and simple.
8/23/21
I live in Japan. Are you interested in anything specifically Japanese I could get for you here (doesn't necessarily have to be Halloween-themed)? For example, are you a fan of the anime Demon Slayer and want merch? Are you interested in trying some fun kit-kat flavors? Do you need a new set of pretty chopsticks? Kit Kats!! I'd try any flavor
there is an excellent chance teeturtle will have a sale in time for this swap: anything (particularly tshirts or socks) that appeal? Sizes? They have cute stuff, but I probably wouldn't wear it
Haus of Gloi Fall Part 1 drops soon, anything here you like? https://www.hausofgloi.com/blogs/blog/fall-lineup-2021 Ghost Puffs scent
8/24/21
Could you use a journal or sketchbook? I can always use notepads or sticky notes for work
Do you need BPAL storage? Imps? Bottles? I spent 2020 organizing my BPAL and have all imps alphabetized and in cases. The bottles are in a fancy antique printer tray, so those are also good. Of course, there are bottles that didn't fit and are on a normal shelf.
Do you wear socks? What kind? No show, ankle, knee high, over the knee? Fibers? Yes, but right now it's mostly sandals. I also have SO MANY SOCKS. Lots of ankle socks and one cat enjoys pulling all of them out of my sock drawer.
Do you have a favorite candy(ies) [or prepacked individual snacks] that you wouldn't mind filling up your box as packing material? Or teas/coffee blends you'd enjoy? If you prefer none of this, that's fine too! I do like caramel apple lollipops, m&ms (regular and peanut). Any teas & coffees
I'm going down the Shore for a few days! Any treats you'd like from a cute beach town- salt water taffy? Fudge? Wrist fans? Tie-dye beach dress...? Mmmm, taffy & fudge!
How do you feel about fancy marshmallows? Marshmallow might be my favorite flavor, so I'll try any fancy ones
8/25/21
We've asked about candy, but let's talk specifically about gummies. Do you like crazy shapes, sweet/sour? My husband likes gummies more than I do, so he will happily eat any flavor.
Anything from these Etsy shops? Kodiak Sea Charms, Halloween Hill Studio, Grave Markings - My question, lol! So yes, I like these shops.
What about the Mutter Museum's gift shop?
8/27/21
I grow mugwort and it's harvest season. Would you like dried leaves for bathing or tea? Or a bound bundle for smoke cleansing? (Its said to be excellent for divination or lucid dreaming, but do not use if pregnant.) its also a digestive bitter and tastes great on chicken. I honestly don't know what mugwort is, but I don't think I need any.
I grow loads of other herbs and I'm drying them now. Any favorites you might like? Mint, basil, oregano, chives, lemon balm or others? Basil & lemon balm
I grew a huge load of onions and garlic. Any interest? Garlic!
Feathers? I have geese, ducks, peafowl, chickens and quail. So I collect their shed feathers and share them with people I like. My cats would probably love a feather wand toy
I grew a boatload of Green Shiso this year and plan to make a shiso pesto with it. Would you like some? (Nut wise it has pistachios) I've never tried shiso, but it sounds interesting. Pistachios are totally fine.
I also plan to experiment with infusing it in vodka. I'm planning a plain shiso infusion and a shiso citrus infusion. If they turn out would you like some? No thanks
8/28/21
Would you be interested in this hand sanitizer dispenser/keychain that doubles as a light (its eyes light up when you press between its eyes!)? (see photo here) I'm going to Disney in October and that would be perfect to have with me!
If you're into tabletop games, what games do you already own, and/or what type are you interested in? We have game nights with friends, lately outdoor style. Yard yahtzee, jenga. We do have a lot of tabletop games, too. One that looks like fun that I don't have is called Calico.
8/29/21
DO YOU LIKE TRUE CRIME STORIES? I do! I listen to true crime podcasts, watch documentaries, and read books. But I like the mystery-solving aspects and don't like giving undue attention to murderers, if that makes sense. I also like general mysterious happenings (not necessarily crimes) and enjoyed the book The Cold Vanish, about people missing from National Parks. And although he is corny in a good way, I watch Josh Gates and his Expedition Unknown and Destination Truth shows.
DO YOU LIKE SEASONAL MAGAZINES ON BAKING AND DECORATING? Yes, I always like the Martha Stewart holiday magazines. Baking is so much fun, so I like to see new ideas.
If you are enthused by the idea of receiving coffee, do you want whole bean or ground? AND do you have flavors that you like (or definitely hate and never want again)? Ground, please. I like Irish Cream, chocolate flavors, berries, pumpkin, salted caramel, hazelnut. We've been really getting into new flavored coffees during the pandemic.
8/30/21
Would you be interested in some very size-inclusive tights? There are Halloween patterns, but also most colours under the sun, and are very comfy. I'm 5'10" and usually have a hard time finding tights that are tall enough for me. I do have a few rights that work, and would like another charcoal gray color.
What about indie chilli sauces/chutneys/jams? What type of chilli/spice level? Jams!
In case anyone else shares a love for adorable tiny plushies, any interest in v soft and cute vegetable/fruit plushies? There are also small animals. I have a lot of Pusheen plushies so don't really need any more.
The Polish Pickup/Indie Pickup is live for wishlisting, and will ship in time for this swap (this year). Anything strike your fancy? (It's not just nail polish...there's jewelry and bath scrubs and wax tarts and all manner of things. It's fun!) https://polishpickup.com/ Double, Bubble, Toil & Crafting Trouble - LOVE THOSE COLORS. Inflatable Spookies, A Treat to the Little Witch, Get Lit, Wizard Kitten, Jack O'Lantern
8/31/21
Anything here sound good to you? https://gryffonridge.com/ Some of the flavored sugars - lemon & vanilla
Hayden Evens Art has released some new Halloween and Disney-themed prints and stickers. Do any spark your interest? Not a huge fan of the colors here.
So would you hate or be into more miscreant Halloween vibe decor - like wholesome figurines repainted, creepy dolls, goats with horns, (fake) animal skeletons, things in jars? Is anything too dark, morbid, or recoil worthy? No creepy dolls! I do like repainting of figurines and especially turning Christmas houses into haunted houses.
do you use any sorts of semipermanent dyes or do anything fun/wild to your hair? are there any hair products you like? I use detangling spray and that's about it.
what about skincare? i am pretty into k beauty and am curious if others are interested in any aspects of this. I'm set with sheet masks, but any other skincare will be used! I do like micellar water and sleep masks (not any sheet mask style, but more of a night cream-based mask).
9/2/21
Cellar Door Bath Supply Co.'s Halloween & Fall collection is out (https://cellardoorbathsupply.com/collections/halloween-fall-collection😞 anything you might be interested in? Scent descriptions that intrigue me: Grand Traverse Ghost Walk, Haunted Woods, Once Bitten, Sanderson Spice
Regarding tea, what type of tea do you prefer? Black tea, green tea, herbal tea? Any type of tea you really don’t enjoy? I like black teas, although this past weekend I reorganized my kitchen storage and realized that OH LOOK AT ALL OF THE TEA THAT I CURRENTLY POSSESS. It's a lot. A lot, a lot. If you already have selected tea, that's ok, I will enjoy it eventually! But if you haven't yet made a tea purchase, then I will be totally fine without it in this swap.
9/4/21
are you interested in eco-friendly menstrual products? There are some beautiful gothic print reuseable pads I'm looking at specifically. No thanks
9/6/21
Bath and Body Works? I know this is a bit of a love em or hate em company, but I really love their foaming hand soaps and scented hand sanitizers and my kids like their body wash, so I'll be placing an order with the next good sale. Anything that catches your eye? Any marshmallow pumpkin scents. Open Sky, Sunrise Woods, and some of those "outdoor nature" scent profiles sound like winners, but I haven't tried them. I haven't gotten anything from BBW in probably over a decade, but am willing to try.
9/12/20
Does anyone like the prints or items from www.ElissaMarieCreative.com ? I have a few of her prints and the notebooks and they are quality!
The book witch is super cute and I can always use notebooks.
What about www.drawingsbynicole.com? Anything specific? No thanks
Does anything from www.vapidlacquer.com stick out to you? Not really
I do pour painting/acrylic fluid art (with varying degrees of success, haha). Would you like a custom piece in colors of your choice (takes 3-4 weeks with curing, longer if you want it sealed, so it would arrive post-round if custom) or a piece already finished in my collection? I have mostly 12 x 12 and 10 x 10s right now. Pics available upon request!
That would be so cool! I love turquoise and purples.
9/11/20
Is there anything you'd like from the UK?
Clotted cream fudge and anything treacle flavored. And teas!
Do you have a particular fandom you'd like stuff from? I really like What We Do in the Shadows, the TV show more so than the movie.
How do you feel about tea? Preferences? Would you want anything from David's Tea (https://www.davidstea.com/us_en/home/), Steepologie (https://www.steepologie.com/), Bird & Blend (https://birdandblendtea.com/us_en/), or do you have a favorite tea maker to suggest? What about tea tools or cups?
Chais would be welcome for the fall. Steepologie is new to me, and everything looks good!! I don't need any tea tools, though. I drink both bagged and loose teas.
How do you feel about fragrant things for the home like incense, candles, atmosphere spray?
Candles yes, but I don't use incense or sprays.
Do you share your home with any loved ones (human, feline, canine, etc.) who might enjoy a tiny treat too?
Large dog who eats anything. 6 Cats plus foster kittens right now, they love most treats and toys. My husband will probably get to try any food gifts.
9/9/20
would anybody like a small cross stitch thing, like a patch or pin? or cross stitching notions like handmade needle minders?
I don't cross stitch myself. Would use a pin over a patch.
9/8/20
Art and artists - anyone dig any of this? https://www.studiodesade.com/ (They also do masks, see here.) No thanks
If you knit/crochet/weave, would you like custom dyed yarn? And if so do you have preference on weight, fiber, colors? None for me
what is one fun/frivolous thing for $20 or less that you’d enjoy? Random kitchen gadgets
If I sent you to a dollar store with $20, what would you walk out with? Probably some candy or discount Halloween items!
9/5/20
what are your feelings on home made/ home canned jams & pickles or syrups? I even make things with berries I grow in my garden. I make both brandied & bourbon cherries. Syrups good for cocktails, in lemonade or tea, flavors include Lavender, Lavender + Lemon, & Lavender + Vanilla.
Interested? All of that sounds amazing
Is there something that you're especially hoping to receive for this round? For example, a brand you've heard of that you're especially wanting to try, or a certain "thing" that you really want but just cant bring yourself to buy for yourself?? Nothing in particular. I'm just excited to see what the round brings.
Would you rather receive supplies/tools for your own craft/hobby or receive something you can't make yourself? Since I'm not super crafty, something I can't make myself
Is there anything you'd like from Penzeys (https://www.penzeys.com/)?
I've been wanting to try them! Penzey's pepper, Chicago steak seasoning, Tuscan sunset
9/3/20
Would you like anything from here? https://www.etsy.com/shop/TaterRoundsBeauty Maybe some candles? I'll need to take a look at the site
9/2/20
Would you like a face mask from one of my favorite artists? https://akumuink.com/collections/facemasks
No, I wear masks mostly at work
one of our fellow BPAL friends makes custom masks, Hakutaku Custom Masks on facebook (https://www.facebook.com/HakutakuMasks/ ). Would anyone be interested in one of her masks?
9/1/20
are you familiar with https://www.a-natural-alternative.com/ ? Take a peak & let me know if you might like to try something. No thanks
8/30/20
Is there anything you want from Japan? Current kit kat flavors are... Salty Lemon, Salty Lychee, Sweet Potato, Chestnut and possibly still some Cookies and Cream Ice Cream or Strawberry Ice Cream from summer. Other than that, anime goods, cute stationery, other Japanese snacks, lay it on me!
I'd try any kitkats!!
What are your favorite self-care items or activities? I'm especially curious about things that you hesitate to do/get because they feel like frivolous luxuries.
Love nail polish!! I do have quite a bit and frequently buy from Live Love Polish.
8/29/20
Does anything from Paintbox Soapworks catch your eye (http://paintboxsoapworks.com/)?
Haha, I placed an order the day her weenies dropped. Hex on the Beach is amazing, I just got the oil in it. So any lotions, bath struesels, or candles. I didn't get any candles on this order, but would love some.
Does anything from the Trading Post's etsy page catch your eye (https://www.etsy.com/shop/bptradingpost)?
After enjoying looking at the links several others have put in the questions, I decided to add some of my own favorite independent artists who I enjoy supporting - so, what do you think of the goodies from these people? And specific items you love? Enjoy!
1) https://www.catcoven.com/
2) https://www.mineralgypsy.com
3) https://www.redbubble.com/people/thelatestkate/shop
4) https://www.marikapaz.com/shop/
5) https://www.faunwood.com
6) https://www.shannatrumbly.com/
7) https://fiddlersgreenzine.com
8 ) https://www.hedgespokenpress.com
One of the things I do is make nifty things from sweaters that I cut up & upcycle into things like super warm mittens, arm warmers, striped arm warmers, cowls, teapot cozies, & French press cozies. I don't have a slipper I love yet, but I'm working on it. So, which of these things might you like? Give me some thoughts on colors you like & if for a teapot or press, I need to know a size.
Arm warmers! I can wear those in my office. Mittens don't get much use in Louisiana.
I enjoy historical reproductions and am a fan of LBCC Historical Apothecary. Is there something in her store you might be interested in? I get Ipsy and just have tons of makeup, so I really don't need more!
9/13/20
Do you have a favorite art style/movement/artist? There are a few favorite artists on my Etsy. But for grand, historical art styles and movements? It's hard to pin down anything specific, I guess I just get overwhelmed at all of the possibilities.
Who is your fashion icon(s)? With COVID, my library allows us to wear jeans daily. Sure, I like to think that I'd wear the dresses that I own (and sometimes I do!), but I mostly wear jeans and whatever is comfortable.
What is your favorite mythological creature? Selkies. My litter of foster kittens last year had mythological names - mama Nessie and her babies Banshee, Pooka, Pixie, and Bigfoot.
is there anything you want from Lush? I've never tried anything from Lush. I don't like anything that makes a huge mess in the bathtub though.
Do you need any astrological work done, since thats one of my professions? Any particular areas you could utilize a consultation? YES. I would love to do this!
How do you feel about the homemade fudge I sell in my etsy shop? https://www.etsy.com/shop/HollysRainbow -particular preferences, flavors (consider I take special flavor requests all the time!)?
Yum!! Forest fruit looks delicious and I love fudge with walnuts.
How do you feel about keto or sugar-free, low carb baked goods or treats??
I will eat them, but I'm totally fine with sugar and carbs.
9/14/20
Anything you'd like from Future Primitive: https://futureprimitivesoap.co.uk
Scent-wise, I'm intrigued by Cold Pillow, Gingerbread, Ghost Smoke.
Do you have an Etsy wishlist? Yes, check my signature.
I wanted to share this link to a soapmaker I love and ask if y'all see anything you would like from them! https://www.herbneden.com/ I'd try it
Nui Cobalt Designs perfumes...(just got her latest email): How about the scents being discontinued? The Critters? https://nuicobaltdesigns.com/collections/critters-2020?page=1
or other ones? No thanks
9/15/20
I have a friend who does pet caricatures. He's done ones for all of my pets. Is this something you would be interested of for your pet(s)? That would be right up my alley!
Do you decorate seasonally/for holidays? Is there anything in particular you would like to that end? I love to decorate for Halloween!! Last year I turned my office into a cabinet of curiosities with all kinds of skeletons and weird items.
Would you like anything from House of Gloi, especially from their Autumn Update? (https://www.hausofgloi.com/collections/fall-1) Their pumpkin butter looks nice in Hex or Scarecrow
I know the tea question has been asked, but what, specifically, about Adagio teas? Oooh, I really spent some time on this site! Earl Gray Moonlight, Earl Gray Bella Luna, Candy Apple, Spiced Apple Chai, Chocolate Chai, 40 winks, Autumn Mist Green, Bonfire, Maple Creme Oolong
What about anything tempting from Dandelion Chocolate? (https://store.dandelionchocolate.com/pages/home)I love dark chocolate
9/16/20
Would you, my dear Witchee, like anything from April Gloom? https://www.etsy.com/shop/AprilGloom (this is our @spookygrrrly - switch witch code coming soon to a spreadsheet near you.)
The glow in the dark skull is cute!
How about from https://twinklentwilight.etsy.com ? (This shop belongs to @twilighteyes - we can maybe crochet some of the unicorns that are sold out...)
I don't have any projects for a project bag, but I do love that puffed-up black cat print!
Would you enjoy anything from my friend Brian's Etsy shop? https://www.etsy.com/shop/BrianSerwayArt?
Spellbound Shade
Are you a sock person? If so what are your favourite kinds to wear? Do you have a sockdreams wishlist?
Please no socks!!! I have too many and my cats love to pull them out of drawers every day and scatter them around the bedroom.
If you're not near one, is there anything from Trader Joe's you'd like?
Definitely!! Nothing specific, since I haven't lived near a Trader Joe's in a decade. If we make a trip to Dallas I'll stop there to see what's new. Snacky things, chocolates, cookies, spices.
How do you feel about local items from my city, like spicy (think chili) things or local coffee? The coffee is not spicy lol.
Yum, yes! Love spicy things
do you have good feelings about Funko Pop?
Yes, I have Goose the cat and Goose Flerken-style in my office. But I don't collect them.
Candles! Anything from these places catch your fancy?
https://cantripcandles.com/collections (restocks Friday 9/18 at 9:00 PST) Sample pack, and I love those matchbooks!!
https://miruscandles.com/collections What?? Grishaverse candles??? The Darkling, please. As for GOT, Winterfell also seems like it would smell nice.
https://briarwickcandles.com/collections More Grishaverse? I've been missing out. Again, The Darkling, but also Kaz and Nikolai!! In the Halloween scents, Ghost Stories and Sorcery.
9/18/20
Witchee, assuming you like home made/home canned condiment goodies, what is your spice level preference?
Flavorful spicy. As long as it's tasty, I can handle a lot of spice.
Would you be interested in anything from Cellar Door Bath Supply Co.? Oh, this company is new to me and looks right up my alley. Blook Magick, Crooked Corn Maze, Once Bitten, Sanderson Spice seem intriguing.
9/19/20
Lilith are up! Is there anything from the release that you want? Decant or full bottles? A Little Piece of Eternity, Baby's First Chainsaw, Our Little Crypt Ghoul, You are not Alone
How would you feel about recipes? Sure!
Would anyone be interested in anything from Bucees?! It’s a magical giant beaver gas station/shop! It has spices, fudge, Knick knacks, all things Texas, candy, beef jerky, roasted nuts, and of course beavers! Most things like the fudge and nuts are made in house. We've made a stop at the Alabama Bucees and it was fun!! Lots to choose from.
9/20/20
How do you guys store your decants so they are not a confused mess? If you've got a system, please share it. My decants are a confused mess 😲
9/21/20
I'm a knitter. I have some knitted washcloths done, and can knit up more. Would you like some? Also, if answered soon enough, I can maybe get a scarf done. Would you like one? What colors would you like? Thin or thick? With or without fringe? Are you allergic to any fibers - wool, cashmere, angora, alpaca? Usually too warm in Louisiana for scarves
Witchee, darling, there's a *slight* chance I might be going on a trip next week and *might*, in the course of this trip, have access to Disneyworld goodies from Epcot and Magic Kingdom - any stuff you might desire? Haunted Mansion items would be spooky
9/22/20
Would you like any of Snag Tights’ Halloween offerings and if so, what size? No thanks
Do you prefer getting one or two really nice/more expensive things or several smaller/less expensive little things? Or do you have no preferance? Either is fine!
Witchee, do you like tea? If so, what kind? I do and make both loose leaf and bagged. Black, green, white, herbal, I'll try any.
Witchee, do you want anything? Shirts, mugs, postcards from Anarchist Seattle, Portland, or New York.... https://www.redbubble.com/people/litlnemo/shop?artistUserName=litlnemo Maybe something small, like a postcard
Would you be interested in a gently-used tarot deck (or other oracle)? If so, toss out some styles you gravitate towards, cause I have SO MANY DECKS and I'd love to send one or more along! Sure
Are you interested in receiving a burned CD of music? If so, name of genres, artists, styles that you are into or would like more of to explore. No thanks
Do you have an Amazon wishlist? If you do and you're ok with getting stuff from it, please share the link! Yes, in the spreadsheet and I recently updated
Pumpkin/pumpkin spice – yay or nay? Yay in food/drinks but nay in other products (soaps, perfumes, etc.) or vice versa? What are your thoughts? Yay...if edible I prefer nutmeg-free pumpkin spice.
Candy corn – love it or loathe it? Or just don’t care much one way or another? I like it, but only need to eat one or two pieces a season. The mallowcreme pumpkins are a different story!
9/23/20
https://www.poesieperfume.com/loose-leaf-tea <---- would you be interested in receiving tea and / or scents from Poesie? Anything from this site would work for me
I have been remiss--witchee (or anyone needing a minion), I am notorious for homemade caramels, shortbreads both savory and sweet, and catnip/catnip laced toys. I've also started playing with homemade marshmallows and fruit candies. Any interest? All of the above. HOMEMADE MARSHMALLOWS made my heart skip a beat.
Forgot to stick this in my questionnaire - I love Penny Dreadful - but I haven't seen the final season yet!
paintboxsoapworks/PBSW: I couldn’t help myself and already placed an order with Creeping Horror soap, Red Right Hand lotion, What the Moon Brings lotion & soy wax melts. I would like to try the bath streusel – Indian Summer is a favorite and so is Smoky Jack.
Dia de los Muertos/Day of the Dead: I don’t celebrate Dia de los Muertos. I appreciate the rich traditions, but don’t take part.
Ren Faire – I’ve never been to one! I really don’t know what is even available.
Fandoms - Harry Potter (when I read the books, I thought I was Ravenclaw, but I’ve come to realize that I am in fact Slytherin), Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell (LOVE the fae in this book), Outlander, Leigh Bardugo’s Grisha books, Oliver Potzsch’s Hangman’s Daughter series, Downton Abbey, Great British Baking Show. For collecting, if a cat is involved, then yes.
Knitted items – I like mittens, scarves, arm warmers. Nothing too thick or heavy, since we don't get very cold winters in Louisiana.
Fall/Halloween icons – Black cats, witches, vampires, ghosts, mummies, skeletons, werewolves, a lot of vintage Halloween things (especially old postcard images), the Headless Horseman, Jack o’lanterns. My next door neighbors get super into zombies and turn their front yard into a zombie graveyard, so their decorations fill my zombie quota for the season. I do like colorful fall leaves and as an Illinois native now in Louisiana, that’s what I miss most.
Soaps – I do like bar soaps for the shower and liquid (or foam!!) for hand soaps.
Teas – I like black teas best, herbal is also good in fruity flavors. Chai is lovely.
Past Weenies – Oh, the Sleepy Hollow collection. That unfortunately was released when I took a bpal break and I missed all of it Others include The Unquiet Grave, Pumpkin Lager, Halloween: New Orleans, A World where there are Octobers
Are you a shawl wearer- and if you don't wear one now, would you? - Not really
Tell me about LUSH- do you like them? If so, what are some of your favorite things from there? Particularly fond scents or products? Stuff you can't stand? - Never tried Lush. Fizzy bath things are fun, though!
So, in this swap, you open a goodie every day. I have seen this gift direction done several different ways, but I am interested in which you are most keen to do. Would you rather:
A. have strict direction as to which gift is to be opened on which day(aka the number system)? B.have a few gifts that are meant to be opened on specific days (ex: *this* one is for Halloween night only), but the rest be your choice? C. have a free-for-all, grab bag-style box of goodies, where you are the sole arbiter of your goodie grabbing destiny(everything is wrapped but you pick the gift you want to open each day)? D. be surprised? Haha, just make it easy for me and number them.
I live in Japan, is there anything from there you would specifically want? Nothing specific, I'm open to surprises
Pumpkin Spice or No Pumpkin Spice? Yay to pumpkin spices like cinnamon, ginger, and cloves...Nay to nutmeg. It's fine if it's sprinkled in with other spices in a baking mix or something, but stand-alone nutmeg is just awful to me.
Milk, white, and/or Dark Chocolate? Dark dark dark. And never white chocolate, it's just too sweet for me.
Do you like Yankee Candle? Anything you want from there? I prefer waxes or tarts to candles, just because open flame + cats is not the best idea.
Anything you have your eye on at BPTP? Very curious about the hair glosses. The Crimson Peak claw polishes are gorgeous, too.
Bath & Body Works No thanks
Sockdreams Footie socks! The sockness monster and the shark attack are adorable!
Baked goods - It's still really hot here, so most baked items wouldn't do well sitting on my porch after delivery. But I'd love baking mixes that I could make myself
Anything special you want from the Target dollar spot? Nothing special, but you're welcome to choose something
Witch In/Out Sign- No thanks
I live in The Netherlands. If there's anything in particular that you'd like to get from here, now's the time to tell! I'm willing to try any yummy treats
I'm sort of collecting Lush showergels.Regular collection, but also many Kitchen items. Are there any showergels you'd like to try? I'd be happy to make you samples! I'd rather have soap, I don't really use showergel that much.
What is your stance on Glitter? I'm fine with it in decorating & crafts
Also, if you have a Goodreads or other online reading log, does it include a wishlist? Otherwise, is it safe to assume books on the 'to-read' section are wishlist items? Or are you less into keeping a physical copy of the book, and instead prefer to turn to the awesomeness of the library to get your to-read need accomplished. And I'll be working on my goodreads all day now It's a bit of a mess because I had used shelfari for years, but had to export all of that to goodreads. I'm making an "on my wishlist" tag for books that I want on my bookshelves at home.
Tea lovers, what do you like from Whittard? Never tried. I just looked at their website and I'd try anything (just not decaffeinated, I love my caffeine)
how about art? (Small/mailing safe sizes, course) Yes
Dearest Pumpkin - how much are you wedded to wishlists, say I have some read once books which I think you might like based on what you've read in the past, but there is nothing of the sort on your current Goodreads "to read" list? Always open to new books, especially historical fiction
How do you feel about reading series out of order? Obviously not in situations where the subsequent books are part of the same story arc where you will be totally lost and frustrated if you haven't read all of them, but say, standalone stories which are technically part of a series and which might obliquely reference past books, but not in such as way as to spoil the plot of the book which I happen to have in my possession that you might like. Totally fine with it, as long as I'm not missing something critical. But standalone stories are great - and with mystery/crime series, I usually pick and choose random ones that interest me rather than reading all books in the series.
Would you be interested in a Halloween themed short story anthology? Yes
Is there a limit to the number of books you'd like to receive? Since I work at a library (but in the local history/genealogy section), I do have access to pretty much any book I want. And I love getting the ARCs when they go to discard. Maybe limit books to 2, since my to-read mountain grows larger every month.
Movies in 15 Minutes? I don't know what this is
What kind of phone do you have? droid turbo 2
Have you seen the horror film The Babadook? If so, did you like it? Would you want something Babadook-themed? Haven't seen it
Those who are amenable to yarnie things--ok, two questions: Any undesirable fibers (wool allergy, vegan so no critter hair at all, etc.)? and how do you feel about cowls/infinity scarves? No scratchy wool please. I do like infinity scarves!
Motherhood update: So excited about the update!! I'd really like to try these: A Little More Tea, Funerary Papyri, Lilith & Sekhmet, Holy Trinity, Little Lady Frankenstein, Stonehenge at Dusk, Heel.
So who likes incense? and is there a preferred scent? and cones or sticks? Would you like a burner for it? I never use incense, it's just not my thing
Pumpkin: Yes! I lean more towards the pumpkin baked goods and coffees than candies. Pumpkin soups and pastas are good, too.
Booze: Sure, just not a lot. We have a very full liquor cabinet and lose more alcohol to evaporation than actually drinking it.
Yellowstone: I'd love to go! Actually, memorabilia from other national parks would be fun, magnets, pens, little stuff like that.
Are you a fan of the TV show Penny Dreadful? Yes! I'm getting my husband to watch the 1st season in anticipation of the 2nd season's DVD release.
What are your coffee and tea preferences? Do you prefer one, the other, both, or neither (and if it's neither, what about things like hot cider and cocoa)? Loose leaf or bags, whole bean or ground? Is caffeine OK? Any gadgetry you're in need of? Any brands or flavors that you particularly love, loathe, or want to try? I like both, ground coffee and tea bags are just easier for me. I don't have a coffee grinder. Caffeine is good and necessary.
What's your sense of humor like? Do you enjoy puns? Play on words? Dirty humor? Dry humor? Who are some of your favorite comedians? Puns usually make me chuckle. Also I stumbled across Iliza Schlesinger on Netflix and loved her jokes. I really like the humor in Parks & Rec.
Do you like board games? If so, which ones? Traditional or more unique? (like Settlers of Catan, Small World, Red Dragon Inn, etc) We have regular game nights and play whatever - Uno, Cranium, Exploding Kittens (our newest purchase!), Cards Against Humanity, Gloom, and Betrayal at House on the Hill.
Is there anything that you specifically do NOT want to receive? I don't need any scarves, they are my weakness and I have more than one human should ever possess. Please do not enable me.
Plain or fun socks? Always fun socks! This should not even be a question, who doesn't want fun socks!?!?
Name one (or as many as you would like) thing you would like to learn more about? I'm curious about jewelry making. I really wanted to get into knitting, but it was too hard with all the assistance from cat paws. OH! JAM! I want to start making jam. My sister-in-law just gave us 4 jars of her jam (peach, blueberry, apple, and carrot cake), so I'm inspired to try.
What one thing you would like to do more of? I just want more time to do the things that I enjoy. I really like baking, but don't do it as often as I would like.
What are some things that fascinate you? Or, What would you like to know more about? Geology. Plants, although outside gardening is difficult with the Louisiana heat.
Would you like any cookie butter (just to be clear, store-bought, not home-made, and does contain wheat since it's, y'know, cookie butter)? I like cookie butter, but I prefer the cookies (speculoos cookies) because of their crunchiness.
Would you like anything from Lush? Never tried Lush before.
Do you prefer hand-made or store-bought? Either.
SPICY! Scale of 1 to 10, with 1 being "oh, that's a bit too much black pepper for me" and 10 being "ghost pepper? scorpion pepper? I laugh at these! I love as much heat as you can throw my way!" Where are you? A 5. I do love chili chocolate.
What is your BPAL "Holy Grail"?
Analog or Digital? Or Both?
What scents from other perfume companies are you really wanting to have in your collection and or are just really wanting to test? Companies like NAVA, Arcana, Solstice Scents, Possets, Haus of Gloi etc.....? I haven't tried much else. I'll have to see what samples I have received from other companies, but nothing was as good as BPAL.
Do you have an affinity for any specific animals? Kitty-cats!
Kitchen Needs or Wants? I always want more spatulas, pot holders, kitchen towels.
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Makeup! Do you like it, would you want some? If so what brands do you like to wear? I do like it! I usually get Ulta brand (sales all the time), benefit, and too faced.
Chocolate fiends ahoy! What kind of chocolate do you like? Do you like any other things in it or just plain good ole chocolate? Dark chocolate is best, good quality milk chocolate with nuts, fruits, pretzels, etc is next. I don't like white chocolate at all.
Would you be opposed to receiving a ton of Halloween themed items? Nope, I love them. But I do need more general fall themed decor that can be displayed through November and not put away after Halloween.
Would you be interested in any special little thing I might be able to pick up from the Great Lakes Bat Festival this Saturday? Both Janell Cannon (author of Stellaluna and other kids' books) and Fiona Reid (illustrator for lots of animal field guides) will be there, so would you possibly be interested in something like an autographed copy of Stellaluna or one of Cannon's or Reid's other books? Or something from the Organization for Bat Conservation, like a shirt or other swag? Those shirts are cute!
What items from the Weenie update interest you, should you have to option of getting anything as a gift from your Witch??? Would you be ok with decants, or bottles? I'm not sure if I'm going to order bottles or not yet from Weenies. I would love to try October, the Vampire Bride, and Apple I. The others didn't grab me. But there are some Liliths that I'm curious about, too.
What's your favorite scary movie? I like suspenseful and creepy scary movies, not the blood/pain horror movies. The Skeleton Key is a favorite, The Others is also good. I do like the classic monster movies, too.
Blu-ray or DVD? We have both, but I don't know how to use the Blu-Ray
Game systems - console or computer? Mac/PC? Which console? WiiU is pretty much the only thing I play...all the Lego games! Working on the Jurassic Park one now.
Are you dressing up for Halloween and if so do you need any accessories for if? Not sure yet, but I don't need any accessories if I do.
Talk to me about bags, what kinds do you like? Sizes and styles? Bags like purses or bags like shopping bags? If purses, the bigger, the better. With lots of pouches. If shopping bags/totes, I am really set for those. I have numerous sturdy canvas bags for groceries and they usually double as my lunchboxes.
What are your favorite fandoms and do you want to receive anything related to such? Harry Potter! Hunger Games, Walking Dead, Sherlock, Downton Abbey, Outlander. Anything related would be lovely.
What are you planning to order from the Weenies update? I think I answered this somewhere else..but yes, most likely. October, The Vampire Bride, and Apple I.
The Last Huzzah of the NY Renaissance Faire happens this weekend and I'm going! Is there anything you might want? (Besides a turkey leg, which won't ship well!) Probably not.
Do you like comics or graphic novels? Any issues or collections you want to read? No
Do you like fanfic? Would you like a story written for you as part of your gift? What characters/fandoms/pairings etc do you like? Not really into that.
Where do you have wishlists at? If you could please link to them or to a post that links to them. (Amazon, Etsy, Think Geek, Pinterest, Sephora, Lush, BPAL/BPTP, Soap Box Company, everywhere and anywhere!) I think I have them all in my signature links.
Let's say you have indicated interest in receiving a hand knitted item. What colors, exactly, do you like? If you could provide color swatches here or to pinterest (or something visual), that would help out a lot. Greens, purples.
Would you rather receive a bunch of little packages through the round, a couple of medium packages, or one big package at the end? Last year's witch spoiled me with lots of little packages and then a big one at the end. Whatever works for you, witch, I know that getting to the post office can be a pain sometimes.
For those of us with out-of-country Witchees, would you be happy with receiving a few packages from local to you merchants (say, through Etsy or equivalent)? Sure.
Would Witchees like something from IKEA? (Or any other not always accessible by everyone store?) Not from IKEA. There is no Trader Joe's near me, though, and I miss it.
If/when you go to the mall, for which store(s) do you beeline? Charming Charlie's, Francesca's
Do you receive any subscription boxes (julep, lootcrate, ipsy, birchbox, etc.)? Lootcrate (more for my husband) , Stitch Fix (they have gift cards, witch!!), True Drool, and graze.
Do you like tarts/candles/incense? If so, what type of scents? No candles or incense. Tarts are good, just not in overly floral scents.
Is there anything you wish you could have picked up from the Dragon*Con exclusives? I don't know what dragon con is, so no?
Is there a GC you've been dying to try but haven't got around to yet? Dorian
The questionnaire asked about gold & silver jewelry, but how do you feel about copper jewelry? Do you like colorful jewelry, or do you prefer to keep it neutral? I don't have any copper jewelry, but like the more delicate bracelets that I see on etsy. I do like colorful jewelry.
We asked about decorating style, but are you interested in receiving decorations for your home? Are you interested in things that go on the wall or things that go on shelves? Shelves.
Office supplies hound? Pens, pencils, journals, any preference, or favorites? Yes, we have such boring pens & pencils at work. Pretty notebooks would be nice, too.
Talk to me about socks! Is there anything, dear, dear Witchee, that I can get for you from Sock Dreams? Anything from another place? I've never heard of Sock Dreams before, so I checked it out. Cute stuff! I usually wear ankle socks.
I live near a huuuuge candy store. What kind of candy do you like? Gummies? Caramel? Chocolate? Sour? Sugar-free? A little candy is fine, but please don't overload me! Caramel, chocolate, taffy are favorites. No sours or black licorice.
9/26/15
How do you feel about animal products? Not so much animal toys or food, but more like furs, paws, bones, etc. No thanks. The only fur items I own are cat toys made from old fur coats.
Are you interested in receiving any restaurant.com gift certificates for your area? I always forget to bring gift cards with me when I go to dinner, so no.
9/27/15
How do you feel about "toys" - stuffed animals and the like? Little toys for my desk are great and I do like the Funko pops. Stuffed animals are endangered in my house though, the puppy can destroy one in less than a minute.
Did you see the eclipse last night? How do you feel about astrological events, like eclipses? Any interest in the Blood Moon Eclipse scent from BPAL? Too cloudy here to see anything. The Blood Moon Eclipse scent sounded interesting, but I've never tried any lunacies.
Witchee's, how tall are you? And perhaps, what's your arm span (from wrist to wrist)? I'm 5'10" and have no way to measure my arm span right now.
How do you feel about the 4 elements? Or are you more of an Asian 5 elements person? Do you feel strongly about any of the elements, like a connection or a preference? No.
How do you feel about bento boxes? Is it something you would use if you were to get one? They are cute, but I really wouldn't use it.
Scarves, shawls or cowls? Mittens, gloves, fingerless mitts or wristlets? oooh, scarves...I have so many, but still. I like the fingerless mitten/gloves. It hardly gets cold enough here for serious winter gear, but the fingerless ones are perfect.
how do you feel about online classes? Like, say, craftsy or creativebug? Or even lynda.com? I feel like I've given money for some classes and then my lazy butt never does anything.
9/29/15
What do we want from Paintbox Soapworks?
Everything. All of it. ALL OF IT.
More specific than that? Creeping Horror glycerin soap...look at that face!!..., and any products in these scents - Hiraeth, Scrumble, Smoky Jack...absolutely Smoky Jack.
If I were to make you some art, would you prefer a frame that hangs or one that sits? And what color/style would you prefer? Maybe a frame that sits. Greens, purples, blues.
How do you feel about gourmet marshmallows? They look delicious, but they also look like they would melt into a marshmallow puddle in my mailbox.
Are you a slatherer or a dabber? A dabber.
My etsy likes
My shelfari books (I fixed this so my wishlist is stuff that I haven't read)
My BPAL wishlist (I'll take imps, bottles, or decants)
Pinterest page
Things that I forgot to put in my questionnaire: Can't remember if I mentioned my nail polish love - darker colors (but I think I'm set with purples) especially. I'm having trouble finding a good navy blue. I like glitters in moderation, mostly because they are a pain in the butt to remove. I prefer to use brands that are 3 or 4 free, with the exception of butter London polishes - colors are amazing, but they always chip like crazy for me.
While I love pumpkin and autumn food treats, I do NOT LIKE NUTMEG. When I make pumpkin pie, I use cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. Nutmeg tends to sneak into many foods around this time of year, unfortunately for me. Also on the ick list is licorice.
Answers to SW questions:
1. Pumpkin bombardment is absolutely fine with me! I love any pumpkin bread, cookie, dip, butter, pie, etc. Non-edible pumpkin decor is also wonderful. I've already got a string of pumpkin lights that I have to find a spot for.
2. Canned goods - I like salsas, but I'm hesitant to try homemade canned goods. I don't even want to try canned stuff from our local farmers market. Honestly, I won't even eat it if my family members can it. I'll eat all manner of baked goods, though. No botulism in cookies!
3. Trading post - So far I haven't purchased anything from the trading post. The hair glosses sound interesting, would like to try those.
4. Direct sellers - I really have only been happy with Pampered Chef purchases. I got a little veggie chopper and a garlic press that I use all the time. Not a fan of Mary kay or Avon stuff. I like an origami owl necklace that I got as a gift, but haven't seen any other charms that want to buy.
5. Coffee/tea - Sweet, sweet caffeine. I love coffee and tea equally. Prefer ground beans, as I have a standard old drip Mr. Coffee. I also like starbucks, but don't go on a regular basis because of $$. For tea, a friend in England sent me a monster pack of PG Tips, so I'm set with basic black tea for a while. Flavored teas, especially autumnal kinds, would be appreciated.
6. Kitchen accessories - Love to cook and bake. Any cutesy little kitchen things are great. I have a few fun things like a pink piggy whisk and spatula, a googly-eyed potato scrubber, and farm animal pancake molds. My current spoon rest is chipped, so a new one would be nice. I also like kitchen towels and will use holiday themed towels throughout the year.
7. Creative endeavors - I am only slightly crafty, so I don't need any supplies.
8. Cultural connections - I majored in classical archaeology, and loved Roman and Etruscan history. I even took Latin classes, but only basic vocab stuck with me! I also have worked on my own genealogy a lot (since that is something I help people with at work), so I do feel a connection to Ireland & Germany through the ancestors I've discovered.
9. Commissioned art - If someone wants to draw my fat orange cat, that would be amazing! He deserves it.
10. Free time/hobbies/interests - Reading, watching tv & movies, playing with my cats, dabbling with painting projects, trying not to kill my plants, volunteering with animal rescues, some videogames
11. Tabletop gaming - No gaming for me.
12. DVDS/games - I usually borrow movies from the library and don't feel the need to own them.
13. International snacks/candy - I'll try anything! I like to get international stuff from World Market, that's how I found Jammie Dodgers and Ginger biscuits.
14. Favorite meme - I love Grumpy cat.
15. Facebook - I don't put too much on FB, so I don't think it would be a big help idea-wise. I'm not against friending BPALers, though!
16. RCCC con - Unfamiliar with this event and pretty unfamiliar with comics in general.
17. Contact with witch - since this is my first SW, I'm kinda winging it. I'd like to get to know both my witch & witchee, so contact once or twice a week will be good.
18. Puzzles/riddles - I do like crosswords and some puzzles. I am awful at "unscramble the letters" puzzles.
19. Music formats - I have CDs for my car and digital for my phone, kindle, and non-ipod thing. I use Amazon's music store.
20. Current annoyance I haven't dealt with - cleaning my closet and arranging my clothes/donating unused items, not really something a witch can assist with
21. Good luck trinkets - Sure!
22. Superstitions - No, can't think of anything
23. I'm not a vegetarian or vegan, so don't bother with this one.
24. Apples - I love apple cider and I miss living near apple orchards. Fake apple-y candy is not always great, but I do like the caramel apple pops (think tootsie-roll makes them)
25. Fabric aversions - Wool is scratchy, so I'd prefer not to have it in scarves or gloves/mittens
26. Christmas ornaments - I think I mentioned in my questionnaire that I like somewhat bizarre ornaments. I'm not going to be putting up a tree this year, though.
27. Hello Kitty is cute and I liked her when I was little. Accessory-wise, I wouldn't wear anything Hello Kitty, but something that I can decorate my work desk with would be ok.
28. I think a cooking class would be fun. With no financial restrictions, let's just say a cooking class in Italy.
29. Poetry - I enjoy some poets, like Keats, Poe, Coleridge, Dickenson (all those high school english classes!), but I don't find myself picking up books of poetry. I do like when jewelry or other accessories incorporate some poetry.
30. Disney - I like the Aristocats and Winnie the Pooh. Like the Hello Kitty, I wouldn't wear anything with the characters.
31. How do you feel about cute things as decorations or accessories? (Example: Would you enjoy this stationery - or do you prefer elegant/creepy/neutral stuff?) Oh my gosh, those are some fat birds on the stationery. I LOVE FAT BIRDS. I also like fat cats and chubby panda bears. Squishy animals are fantastic (and yes, I squeeze my chunky cat King Louie!) Since this is the Halloween SW, I also like the creepy stuff.
32. Something I'd really like to receive from my witch - As my 1st SW, I don't have any expectations. Anything will make me happy. But witch - if you don't send at least one cat-related item, I will be somewhat disappointed!
33. Music shuffle - My amazon music played:
Foundations by Kate Nash
Counting Stars by One republic
Samson by Regina Spektor
Don't Look Back in Anger by Oasis
Don't Shut Em Down by Flogging Molly
Howl by Florence and the Machine (and I had to stop the shuffling and listen because I LOVE this one so much)
Borrowed Time by A Fine Frenzy
Sleep to Dream by Fiona Apple
Kiss You to Death by Alkaline Trio
Come Pick Me Up by Ryan Adams
34. Tarot/runes/divination - Nah, I don't really use this
35. Celeb crushes - I do like Matt Damon, but please no posters or anything!
36. Glitter - I like it as long as it's stuck to something, and not my face - no glittery eyeshadow or lip stuff. Glitter nail polish is fine.
37. Time periods - 1930s - 1940s. I have so much respect for the ladies who just got stuff DONE then. Figured out how to feed their families, got jobs during the war and all while looking stylish. I'd like to think that I've inherited some of the strength of both my grandmothers who had some trying times then, but pulled through.
38. Quotes - I never remember quotes!
39. Book formats - Real books. I do have a kindle, but use it more for movies & music than books.
40. Smut - No
41. Ebooks - I'd prefer books, used are fine.
42. Custom perfume - I need to sniff more BPAL to find out what I like before I get a custom blend!
43. Photography - Landscape, flowers. If it includes purple colors, I can easily find a home for it.
44. Favorite Halloween animal/decoration - Tough one, so many of the classic movie monsters are my favorites. Dracula, the Mummy, Frankenstein, and of course, witches & black cats! One of my favorite decorations is a witch figurine, she rotates, her eyes flash, and plays creepy music.
45. I'm set with most makeup. Nail polish is good, never tried nail wraps. I use lip stains/balms more than any lipsticks and go with more natural colors, no bright pinks or reds.
46. Profanity is fine, especially if it's funny. Off-color humor is sometimes ok, I just don't like when jokes become mean-spirited. I like to laugh with, not at.
47. My hair is way too short for hairsticks.
48. No larping.
49. I will not eat anything buggy! While I like breakfast bacon and BLTs, I don't really get the bacon craze with chocolate, candy, etc.
50. I expressed my concerns with canning above. Also, it's still really hot here and anything my witch sends will sit in my mailbox all day until I get off work, so I worry what the heat may do to jammy goodness.
51. Nail polish - Usually I use Ulta brand or OPI, sometimes Essie. butter London chips instantly on me. Glitter is ok, but no sands or textures.
52. Halloween plushie yes!
53. Japanese items - I'd like to try the green tea kitkats or other fancy kitkats.
54. GC scents - My imp of Fae is almost empty, but I'm saving my money for weenies.
55. Lush - Never heard of them, but their bath bombs look neat. The avocado one is interesting.
56. Getaways - I'd love to take a trip, but am saving my vacation days for Christmas.
57. T-shirts - size large, crew neck or v necks. Lightweight fabrics are good, but not so lightweight that bras are visible!
58. thinkgeek - some of the grumpy cat stuff is cute
59. zombies - Yes!
60. Arm warmers - I actually have a few on my etsy wishlist, if you want to get an idea of the styles I like. The AC is always full blast at work, so I'd appreciate some just below the wrist, maybe to the elbow.
61. Affinity with certain animals -
62. Paintbox soapworks - Haven't tried anything from them, but would like to. Sorbettos and lotions look nice. Scents like Punkie night and gingermilk might be yummy.
63. I don't think I'm ok with someone showing up unannounced. I like to have warning time to frantically clean when I have company. Also, my cat Zelda gets very growly when someone unknown is at the front door (sorry UPS guy!) She's a good little watchcat.
64. No ravelry. I'm just a beginner with quilting/sewing.
65. Sock dreams - haven't ordered anything from them. Short socks are more my style, especially the ankle ones. I never wear long, up to the knee socks.
66. Knitted items - dishcloths would be nice, no real preference for fabrics. I've got some reds in my kitchen.
67. Amazon WL - I don't think it is, but I haven't linked to it, so no worries witch.
68. Raw cream caramels - I would prefer pasteurized.
69. Incense - I don't use incense. I really don't do candles either. My SIL sold scentsy for a bit, so I have a warmer and some scents - rarely use it though.
70. Kitchen spices - a few years ago, I found this chai tea spice mixed with sugar and it was delicious. Wouldn't you know, I can't find it anywhere! I do like general spice mixes and usually make my own taco seasoning. If you've got something tasty, I'll try it!
71. Handmade stationery & cards - I don't write many letters, but I do send cards sometimes. I wouldn't use a quill pen
72. scale of 1-10 heat - Hmm, the hottest I like is jalapeno flavored stuff, so maybe 3 or 4? A restaurant here has a spicy chicken sandwich with chipotle mayo, pepper jack cheese, and sliced jalapenos - I eat it and love it, but it does make me cry!
73. Favorite Halloween candy - If there is chocolate, I'm in! I like twix, milky way dark, payday, junior mints, raisinettes, mounds, m&ms. Candy corn is a winner for me, just not the kind with the brown stripe. And I love the mallowcream pumpkins, but just can't bring myself to buy a whole bag - way too much sugar!
74. Cozy footwear - I have enough slippers, but slipper socks would be nice. The kind with the grippy dots would probably be best, I'm prone to slipping on my wood floors.
75. what do you look forward to most about fall - I like the clothes - sweaters, dresses with tights and boots, hoodies, puffy vests for the really chilly days. Once October starts I begin to scare myself silly by watching spooky movies and reading ghost stories. The baking gets yummier with pumpkin, apple, cinnamony warm desserts. I also drink gallons of apple cider.
76. My kindle and phone both have cases. If I change them, I won't be able to find them.
77. beauty accessories - I have makeup brushes out the wazoo. I'm interested in trying a glass nail file.
78. If a giant box arrived this week and I had no other communication from my witch for the rest of the SW season, I might be a wee bit disappointed. Sending one box is absolutely fine if witch still checks in and says hello.
79. Halloween PJs - PJ shorts are better for me. I'm tall and pretty much all PJ pants are too short on me! Size large, and I do like old navy's PJ shorts.
80. M&Ms - Yes, but only milk or dark chocolate. Peanut, pretzel, peanut butter are good, but I'm scared of the seasonal flavored ones.
81. Wax melts - not really
82. Streaming music - I use amazon prime's free music and free pandora, so I don't need any gift subscriptions.
83. Lilith BDay scents - I"m holding off on placing an order until weenies come out. Depending on how many of those I want, I may get one Lilith. I'd like to try Amicitia, Blueberry Picking, Mermaid, and Venustas.
84. Sugar skull cubes - These are cute
85. Skin care - I wash with indigo wild's facial cleanser or, on lazy days, with some kind of Yes to cucumber/blueberry/grapefruit wipes. I moisturize with a night cream (whatever is on sale at Ulta usually). I think I covered body lotions somewhere here before. I like lip balms (in sticks or tubes, not really pots).
86. Salem souvenirs - OOOH! I'd love to go to Salem, and anything touristy would be fun - keychains, magnets, coasters.
87. Would you be interested in any of the items in LisaNut's etsy shop? - That little mini witch hat is very cute.
88. Spiders (cute knit kind) - Sure, but just know that they would become cat toys whether I like it or not.
89. Decorative pillows - A couple of months ago I found an epic pillow clearance sale and may have gone overboard. I can't say no to a 4 dollar pillow apparently.
90. Any kind of bags - big, small, medium, purse, grocery, etc? Not really.
91. Is there anything special coming up in your life? No big plans here, other than a visit from my mom in October.
92. One scent from Metamorphosis: Eastern Coma
Lilith: Amicitia
GC: Highwayman
93. NYCC? - Don 't know what they have there
94. Tokyo Game Show - Also don't know what this is, the nerd is stronger in my husband than in me
95. Would you enjoy any of these couple rings? Or anything from the same store's Halloween collection? Not the couple's rings, but some of the cuffs are cute - the hocus pocus one, the Harry Potter "mischief managed" and "I solemnly swear..."
96. I'm not a big drinker, and I rarely mix my own drinks.
97. Flavored sugar cubes - Maybe a few to try. I usually don't sugar my tea & coffee, though.
98. Jamberry nails - Some of the Halloween ones are very cute, the little Frankstein, the jack o'lantern
99. If you had to choose one currently available book (used-but-obtainable counts if you do used) costing $20 or under for your Witch to buy for you, what would it be? Hmm, there is one that's actually $22 on amazon, but it does have some cheaper used prices - The Nutshell Studies of Unexplained Death
100. Are there five things under $25 at Birchbox you would like?
Wild Honey Apothecary Pumpkin Cocoa Mud
Skyn Iceland Icelandic relief eye pen
Blowpro Blow Up Thickening Mist
Stila Eye Shadow in Kitten
Benefit They're Real mascara
101. Do you want anything from the Fatherhood update at the Post? Ooooh, New Orleans scents! Captain Lilith and her First Mate, Mornings in New Orleans, and Pralines & Powdered Sugar sound lovely.
102. Street art! Into it? Not into it? Meh? I like it
103. If you could only pick one note that you love (e.g. Vanilla, Orange, Lavender, Rose) & you could only wear/have perfume, etc in that note, what would it be? I have NO clue. I've never tried any single notes, so this is a tough question for me!
104. NYCC exclusives: The Gas Lamps' Flare, maybe.
