BPAL: (imps only unless noted otherwise)
Panacea:
TKO
Bitch
Grr
Ugh
Seduction
Safari
Gaiman:
Bilquis
Famine
War
Steamworks:
Phoenix Steamworks
The Coil
No. 93 Engine
The Obsidian Widow
Somnium:
Temple of Dreams
Nanshe
Somnus
Carnavale Diabolique:
The Phantom Calliope
Melisande, The Puppet Mistress
Asp Viper
Green Tree Viper
Habu
Coral Snake
Australian Copperhead
Western Diamondback
Katanyia, The Clockwork Woman (bottle)
The Wild Men
Wulric
The Illustrated Woman (bottle)
Trading Post:
Goblin Squirt of Alchemical Laboratory and Erebos
4 oz of Down The Rabbit Hole and Queen's Croquet Ground
Goldfish Pool locket
Carnaval Diabolique locket
8 oz of all massage oils
Etsy wishlist can be found here. Still working on the Amazon wishlist.
Fyrinnae wishlist is here, and have updated it. All items on said wishlist are properly labeled with what size wanted.
If the link doesn't work, search by my email address. If that doesn't work, please have the ringleaders poke me.
*kids yell* It's CONDIMENT TIME!!!!
*announcer/host* That's right kids, and you too can get something really keen and nifty from your Witch if you just answer those questions! So get your clickers ready, here goes!
Is there anything you want from the Violette Market update? I would /love/ a backup bottle of Miss Julia Star. Other than that, Witch's Apple looks /really/ interesting. A sample of Golden Autumn wouldn't be amiss, either.
Who likes hair toys, and if so what kind? Okay, the first time I saw this question, I had just read the comment about 'no to the Vag-eye-na but if it were actually furry I'd put it in with the stuffed animals and pet it' and totally went and thought 'If I wanted a hair toy I'd just collect my hairbrush leavings for a week..' Then I read someone who answered correctly and went OH. HAIR TOYS. /SO/ much more sense.
I did have some hair forks on my etsy wishlist, but after getting one from COGnitive Creations I am apparently totally inept at getting the fork to keep my hair bunned like I originally had it. So no hair forks, but hair sticks are always appreciated. Barrettes are nice too. I also like the leather hair ties and hair spiral thingys I found at the Renfest a couple years ago, but don't wear b/c my hair has grown too long for the things I have. (A 'tail' of a couple inches I can deal with. Half a foot or more just looks silly.) Hair combs I've always had a problem with b/c my hair is straight and fine and things fall right on out. I use Scunci metal-free elastics, and am curious about these hair screws I keep hearing about. *pauses to look at hairsticks on Etsy* Oh, and I have no idea how to put my hair up in a chignon, so those type of pins are also likely lost on me. *looks more* *shudders* No hairsticks made from antlers, please.
Does any art we may send need to be child safe, either in the actually safe sense or the non X rated sense? As long as it's tasteful, I don't care what's showing.
In the knitted/crocheted things area, would you want wrist warmers, 1/2 gloves, a neck warmer(the kind that pretty much just goes around your neck and maybe fastens instead of being long and loose like a scarf), slippers, or hats? Arm warmers, half gloves are fine. No thanks to the rest.
How do you feel about altered/recycled/upcycled items of clothing or accessories? As long as it fits within my taste. If it's just you and your scissors and an unsuspecting Tshirt, then I'll have to pass.
Do you read mangas/watch animes? Which ones? Do you have a particular favourite? Would you like to receive managas or anything related to them? Haven't watched in a while, but was into series like Angel Sanctuary, Gravitation (Shinjo Shuichi is my husband.. SO SCARY.), Hellsing, and Darker Than Black. (oh yeah, and Trigun.) I have the mangas of AS, the first of Gravitation (and the entirety of Gravitation FX, and the voice collections/soundtracks), and Magic Knight Rayearth. Would like the mangas of Hellsing, the rest of the original Gravitation, Trigun and DTB.
Are you open to receiving things that are not on your wishlist, maybe something your Witch thinks you might like? Of course. Wishlist is there to show you my general taste. (along with things I want.
OK, I know that lots of folks love socks. Do you have a preference of length? Materials? Patterns? Below-ankle socks only in a light weight. Other than that.. go crazy.
How about home made mixes or kits? Kind of like the cookie in a jar thing, where you would need to add the perishable ingredients? Sure.
If I were to knit a scarf, would you prefer a skinny one, or a wide one? A short one, that when wrapped once around your neck will just tuck under your jacket, or a long one, at least to your waist? I don't normally wear scarves (too warm most of the year) so I don't really have a preference as to length/width.
Would you like a custom/altered toy either from a seller or from your witch (like My Little Pony, or a Barbie or any particular toy that can be changed?) Hahahahaha YES. I'd love a steampunk, Doctor Who (Fourth or Tenth Doctor, or Dalek. Or a Capt. Jack Harkness.), chibi Cthulu, or something else equally peachy MLP. Not so much into Barbie.
Web comics:Regularly: Something*Positive, The Devil's Panties, Questionable Content, Freakangels, Punch 'n Pie, xkcd, Two Lumps, Girls With Slingshots. Not-so-regularly: A Softer World, Dinosaur Comics, Diesel Sweeties. Not a comic, but hilarious anyway: Sleep Talking Man.
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Are you opposed to vegan baked goods? Or baked goods in general? No, and no.
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I custom mix nail polish, a process called 'frankening'. If you were my witch, would you enjoy a custom 'franken', based on whatever colors/theme you chose? Don't wear polish, even on the toes.
Since everyone is spending the same amount of money on this swap, would you be interested in seeing the cost breakdown of each item in your package? Not really.
Do you like keys? Mmm. Keys.
Do you like guessing who your witch is, or would you prefer to know? Do you mind knowing? I like to guess, but I don't obsessively cross names off a list. If he/she chooses to reveal before the round is over, that's okay. However my Witch prefers.
If it's going to be obvious who your witch is, would you rather she played the ninja and sent one big box at the end, or smaller packages along the way? Up to Witch's preference.
What color are your eyes? blue-green
If you had to choose a color for a nightie to sleep in what color would it be? Well, like others I sleep in the altogether, but any of my favorite colors.
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Would you like or accept an energetically-charged item or gift? Something that had power poured into it? If so, do you have a particular purpose that you'd prefer? (Love, protection, money, etc.) Yes, either money or luck pertaining to us finally doing something about our separation and putting in for a US permanent resident visa for the hubby.
Do you have any significant upcoming events in your life you'd like something for? A child/yourself graduating from high school/college? Are you buying a new home or car soon? Moving in with someone/getting married? Taking a new job? Moving to a new part of the country/world? Birthday is in April, wedding anniversary is in May. If you want to, fine. If not, fine.
Ooooh! BPAL's beloved alicia_stardust is having a contest! If you're my Witchee, would you like a chance to win these earrings? I don't know if copper would play nicely with my ears. They're gorgeous, though.
How are we feeling about burlesque? Never tried it or seen it, but I think I'd be fine with it.
Is there anything you're lusting after in the Villainess update? Not into Villainess, but can be enabled. Look to favorite notes to help you choose if you so desire.
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Would you use a natural sea sponge? No. They squick me out.
Are you interested in bacon chocolate? No thanks. Fruit or nuts only in my chocolate.
Coffee, hot chocolate, or tea? Tea, hot chocolate, coffee in that order, because I have no percolator to keep grinds out of my teeth.
Would you like some of my favorite recipes? Sure!
Would you like posters, pictures, art? Mmmm.. I'd rather choose these on my own, thanks.
Would you like soaps? Especially from Paintbox? And ESPECIALLY the Valentines Special Edition Soaps?? Yes.
New question--I'm calling this "could never happen in a million years":
Your Witch is perusing the wares at a local yard sale. S/he looks down and sees [insert impossibly rare item that you've always wanted but could never afford] with a $5-10 sticker on it. Sheepishly s/he takes it to the guy behind the folding table. "Do you know what this is?" s/he inquires. The gentleman states that it belonged to his mother/sister/grandmother/Great Aunt Beulah and he thinks it's for, like, hair or something. With a trembling hand, s/hes pays the man and heads home with the inconceivable riches.
So, what is this unobtainable miracle your Witch found? Uhm. I really don't know.
Do you like salted caramels? Never had them, but am open to trying them. (I love caramels, so salted shouldn't be so bad, right?)
Imagine that someone hands you their wallet and sends you into a really good bakery. They have everything, from breads to brownies, cookies to croissants, anything you could imagine, and you're allowed to pick out five things for yourself. What do you pick? Right out of the oven piping hot crusty bread. I will have jam and butter to do proper homage to said bread before devouring it. I can't turn down fresh choco-chip cookies, either. Or a properly fudgy brownie. And if they have cinnamon sugar-coated almonds..
It gets asked every round but sockdreams? Never been to SockDreams. However, I prefer right above or right below ankle socks.
Do you like alcoholic beverages? If so, what is your preference (beer, wine, liquor...)? Prefer liquor. Will not turn down any kind of alcohol, though.
Are you into steampunk? I do like steampunk. Check out the Amazon wishlist (search under my RL name or hoshigrrl) or etsy wishlist, and you'll see what i like.
Sexy time? Sure! Toys, accessories, erotica is all good by me.
Candy? I just got a pound of salt water taffy from Shriver's in Ocean City NJ. If my witch would like to send me more, please feel free (but no licorice-flavored. ) Caramels are yummy, and fruit and nuts in chocolate are good. Chilies are not.
RenFaires/ComicCons? I dress up for the RenFaire, but have never made it to a ComicCon.
Gadgetry? I probably need a case for my iPod. Screen protectors probably wouldn't be amiss either. Perhaps a nice pair of earbuds for the cold day in hell warm day in spring I have to crank up the lawn mower. Computer and cell phone are covered.
Gently used CD/DVDs? Sure!
Mix CD? Sure!
Top 5: Well, I tend to listen to albums when I'm on the computer, so these are my 'currently rotating albums': Anastacia - Heavy Rotation; Chris Cornell - Scream; Mozart L'Opera Rock; Apulanta - Kilia; Caravan Palace - eponymous; Vienna Teng - Inland Territory; Onmyou-za - Kongo; Apocalyptica - Cult.
International/US regional gifts: Sure!
Knitted things? Sure!
Mardi Gras fan? Eeeeh, not really. But then, I've never been or seen it, so if I ever do, that may change.
Face:
liquid foundation in Ivory Rose
Cream blush in:
Suntan
Persimmon
Cotton Candy
Sample of Angel Dust Bronzer
10g jar Original Glow
Brown mascara
Sample sizes of
Pink Ice Storm
French Vanilla
Swiss Chocolate
Golden Brown
Cherry Bomb
Plum Shimmer
Twilight
Mermaids Choice
Forest Nymph
Olive U
Metallic Antique Silver/Gold/Copper
Dark Smoke
Smoky Quartz
Mauve Shimmer
Creme Brulee
Subdued
Spring Mist
Green Gold
Silvered Moss
Pink/Rose Gold
Plum Honey
Iridescent Pink
Fairy Mist
Frosted Plums
Purple Chrome
Gel Eyeliner in Midnight Plum and Forest Green
Lip gloss full size in Sassy Cherry and Copper Kisses.
lip gloss sampler in aztec gold, shimmery gold, bugless red, peppermint icing, frosted bronze
French Green Clay
And uh, that should be it. *^.^*
What are everyone's favorite Halloween-y/Autumn-y/spooky movies? Are there any you don't own but would like to? I’m not exactly a movie kind of person. (I have.. about 6 movies on my shelf I have yet to watch, including Pan’s Labyrinth. ) Although, I will have to say Goonies rocks. (and I don’t think I or my husband have it, either.)
Are roasted pumpkin seeds and home made chex mix the best fall snack foods, or what? I would probably make all-natural trail mix with papayas and coconut and mangoes, along with the usual raw pumpkin seeds, cashews, almonds, and sunflower kernels.
Whats your favorite pie, my dear SW's? Apple, then a tie between blueberry and cherry. NO PUMPKIN.
What kinda socks ar you wearing tonight? It’s too freaking hot for socks.
Do you like socks? Blankets? Wrist warmers? Arm warmers? Headband? Shawl? Or what kind of knitted thing would you love the most? Socks are cool. Wrist/arm warmers too. Probably wouldn’t wear a shawl, and my husband and I have enough blankets to open a B&B.
How do you feel about ghost stories? Do you like to tell the old tales around a campfire? Read true accounts on the web way past your bedtime? Do you like to pick up a good anthology of Poe stories on a blustery day? Or is all that too scary for you? I love ghost stories.
Who here is LOVING Warehouse 13? I wouldn’t say loving, but if it’s on I don’t say no.
Nother question! Coffee or Tea? *laughs* Reminds me of this one camp song the counselors did one year: “something about being a counselor, there’s nothing I’d rather be, but if I weren’t a counselor..” random person: ‘A flight attendant I’d be! Coffee, tea or me? Here’s your throw-up bag!’ Both, if I had a coffeemaker. I especially love Barnie’s Coffee & Tea Co. Cool Café Blues, Mocha Java, and Haitian Bleu. (I won’t say no to Hawaiian Kona or Jamaican Blue Mountain, either) As for tea products.. I love peppermint tea. And green tea.
Interested in locally produced products? Food, skincare or both?Olive oil? Lavender oils or soaps? Locally produced anything is good.
Does anyone in here wear a lot of dangly earrings or collect pendants of all kinds?? How about hair clips or pony tail band things? I like dangly earrings, and pendants. Neat hair clips/pony tail things are /always/ appreciated.
What is your favourite historical period? Don’t have one.
What other hot beverages everyone likes for fall? Not a fan of hot beverages in general, due to being easily overheated and living in a warmer climate. That being said, I do like hot chocolate every now and then.
Did you order anything from the most recent update? I picked up Summer’s Last Will and Samhain at the DSWC the other week. I want Suck It and the Fool. Still testing the Literary Vampires.
Vampires or Werewolves? Or some other monster? Vampires.
What sort of odd or regional foods do you crave? Hoagies/cheesesteaks from Leo’s in Sharon Hill, PA. Birch beer, TastyKakes, and Canada Dry vanilla cream soda.
Any Gamers here? What kind? Board games? RPG? Miniature? MMORPG? Board games are fun. I also kind of hang around a MUSH, but don’t do much RPing anymore. Also did live-action RP for a while, but have kind of lost interest/money to play.
Is anyone playing this round of SW into ABJ? (asian ball jointed dolls) Newp.
What is your favorite Halloween icon?
Imagine that you're given a shoebox-sized time capsule, and you are asked to put any number of items in the box that symbolize who you are. The items can be may be anything you can imagine, and money is no object, but they must fit within the box. Which items do you choose? Uhm. I am no good with questions like this.
Are you involved in any long-term, ambitious project? something like decorating your house or saving for a trip to the other end of the world, for example. Right now am saving to move the household in storage to GA (and the husband, too.)
Favorite kind or take out kinda burger? Whats your burger preference? Veggie,meat or ???? If I’m in the mood for it, nothing beats a well-done beef burger, topped with provolone or monty jack or cheddar cheese, tomatoes, onions, relish, and lettuce.
Whats your favorite childhood toy? I have a few of them.. a stuffed purple bunny that was given to me when I was three, my ragged Barkley dog, Bunnyball (basically a soft ball with ears and a bunny face), and later on my cute wrinkled forehead stuffed puppy Cuddles.
If you have a pet, what kind of gifts would be good for them? No pets. I live vicariously when I visit my sister and her boston terrier Olivia.
Do you Tweet? What is your Twitter name? No, I haven’t drunk the Koolaid yet.
Are you on Ravelry? What is your Ravelry name? I don’t knit/crochet, so no.
Do you like pinup art/images? I love to look, but I’m not a collector.
What are your plans for Halloween? Have you made any yet? Do you have any traditions? Dunno what I’m doing for Halloween. Tempted to help take my nephews around town.
Who are your BPAL forum buddies? You know, people I could conspire with to Witch you! Previous witch was Sheyona, but I’m more of a lurker.
What is your favorite color? Currently hunter green. I also likes purple and blue.
Any other steampunk fans/lovers? I like the aesthetic, and will wear little touches like hair clips and pendants and earrings, but am not into the entire look, as I generally have no where to wear it.
Describe your ideal picnic lunch. Where would you go? Who (if anyone, and yes there can be multiple people) would accompany you? What sort of food would you take? And, of course, if a picnic lunch sounds like a horrible idea, feel free to say so! As long as there is a blanket to spread upon the ground so I don’t break out from the grass, picnics are a wonderful idea. My ideal picnic place would be a nice grassy spot under a big tree for shade. Food would be typical picnic fare, or something like burgers generally fresh off the grill. If it were romantic, just my husband would be there. If it were friendly, I’d take the husband and my best friend and her husband and just have a nice day out.
You're in the kitchen at the end of a pay period and groceries are pretty scarce. Do you take the five ingredients you find first and make something fabulous, or do you order take out? Depends on if I think the first five ingredients could be thrown together. (which is why I always have fixings for a recipe of chicken stir fry in the house) If I don’t, then takeout.
If you could decorate/redecorate any 1 room in your home, what would it be and how would you decorate it? Meh. Happy (mostly, I need more counterspace in the kitchen, but that’s remodel, not redecorate) with the house.
Any rabid sports fans out there? What teams do you root for? Not a sports fan.
What's your favorite animal? (You can have more than one.) I have always liked giraffes. Ever since I can remember, I have had two little glass ones on my childhood jewelry box. Which is the extent of my collection.
This is how the world ends... zombie apocalypse, robot uprising, alien invasion, return of the elder gods... which doomsday scenario do you prefer (or make your own!)? Some say the world ends in fire, some in ice.
In the year 2525... if man is still alive... what sort of future do you imagine? (apologies to anyone who gets that song stuck in their head!) *returns fire with Talking Heads* Same as it ever was.
Do you believe in magic (or magick, if you prefer)? What does it mean to you? Yes. Longer answer later.
If you found the puzzle box from Hellraiser, what would you do with it? ( and would you be able to resist playing with it? ) Having never seen Hellraiser, I’d probably play with it. At least poke it with a stick.
Any cooks? Could you use anything cooking related? Aprons? Cookbooks? Measuring Cups? Recipes? Herb/Spice containers? Fancy Spices? Dish Towels? Cocktail napkins? Amazing Beaded Pot Holders? (like from our very own Pottersville! ) Something else? Your favorite recipes would be nice. Also, cookbooks wouldn’t go amiss. Looking for Taste of Home Annual Recipes ’96 , ’98 – ’03. I also saw an interesting vegetarian cookbook in Whole Foods the other day, but don’t remember title/author. Nothing fancy or time consuming in the kitchen, please. I like to cook, but would rather read or watch TV. oh, and if there are any lunch idea cookbooks out there.. gimme!
Are you an avid reader? What's your favorite book/series?What's your favorite candy to stock up on at Halloween? LOVE reading. Diana Gabaldon, George RR Martin are two authors whose books I do not have. No stocking up on candy, trying to lose weight.
What are your phobias? I am TERRIFIED of spiders. Mild fear of heights.
What is your favourite flower (or plant)? Daisies and roses are neat. Although please do not give me a plant to take care of, as I have a black thumb. (How my pachira tree is surviving is really beyond me.) I would be interested, however, in fake flower arrangements to prettify my dining room table. (Or, if you’re uber creative, it doesn’t necessarily have to be flowers.)
Duct tape purses and wallets and things are pretty darned cool. Who else thinks so? Yes, but my husband the fashion whore would rather die than be seen with me with a duct tape purse.
An anonymous benefactor gives you $500 (or an equivalent amount of money in your currency of choice) with the following stipulations. You must spend all of it within a week: any money left unspent must be returned. You must spend at least half of the money on yourself. You may not use it to pay off debts or bills of any kind. What do you do with the money? Go hogwild on reading material. (finish off collecting Preacher and Fables and jack of fables, and Hatter M for starters..) Buy actual copies of some of the harder to find albums in my mp3 collection (because they’re either Japanese or European). Uhm.. yeah. That’s it so far.
Who likes coloring books? They’re neat. Dunno if I actually want one, with crayons (since I have none).
Are you an avid reader? What's your favorite book/series? Uhm, yes. A million times yes. I would rather read than do almost anything. I can name favorite authors, which will give you a better idea of the type of books I read, rather than me trying to name all the books I read.. Neil Gaiman, Alan Moore, Grant Morrison, Jaime Delano, Jill Thompson, Charles DeLint, Diana Gabaldon, Nancy Madore, Jaqueline Carey, Emma Bull, Ellen Datlow, J. Michael Strazinsky, Joss whedon, and many others I’m not coming up with off the top of my head.
Do you have a Good Reads profile? If so, make with the link! If you don't have one, go make one! No.
Do you like cooking seasonings, like the kind you can get in ounce sizes? If so, things you'd love to try out? Uhm.. no thanks.
If you were to make an order RIGHT NOW what would you order (from lab, forum, DD, TradingPost, etc) I'd get a bottle of SOBO, Glowing Vulva, Spanked, all the massage oils, and I think the Vice bath oils.
What level of nudity are you fine with on items? Nudity of all kinds and sexes welcome.
Favorite snack foods (and can they be from bulk section as well?) I love making my own trail mixes and granola. The Late July sandwich cookies are tasty too. Also just found some granola bars (blanking on name) which are organic and tasty.
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 any particular kinds of green or black teas or coffees that could also be gotten in bulk? No coffee - my coffeemaker is currently stuck in Canada. As for tea, I prefer fruity or plain green/black tea - anything floral is kinda gross.
Do you use henna at all (hair or skin)? Yes, please see wishlist post below.
What about 2010 Wall calenders? Or 2010 journals or appointment diaries? What subject? Got one already, but thanks.
What are your thoughts on Halloween decorations? Need more! I prefer paper or cute sculptures/candles/whatever. Nothing that makes noise when you pass it - I will break it.
Do you collect new/used stamps? Will you like to get stamps on your mails? Sure!
Tea lovers, loose or bag? Paraphernalia? Either, and please.
Would you object to annonomous postcards (real ones) from your witch before the big reveal??? Nope.
Do you drink alcohol? Wine, beer or liquor? What is your favorite wine/beer/mixer? Yes. All three, preferences being riesling, Purple Haze, Kirin, some of the Sam Adams .. and I'm partial to strawberry daquiris and mojitos. Yum.
Do you like to find out there's a package on the way or to receive a tracking number to stalk, or do you prefer surprise packages? However my witch prefers, is fine with me.
If I were your witch, and I wanted to make you a spell or mojo bag, would you be into that? And, if you were, would you want it for something like love, prosperity or luck? Or would you want it for a certain element? Or would you want it for something more personal- and what might that be? Sure. Something which focuses on business, luck, or general prosperity would be good.
Do you wear lip gloss/lip balm? If so, what flavors/scents? Not so much, but anything from Burt's Bees wouldn't go amiss.
What are your favorite fruits? Er.. what don't I like? Crunchy, crisp apples, pears, bananas, blueberries, grapes, oranges in winter, strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, kiwis, pineapple, plums, peaches, nectarines. I like dried dates, mango and papaya.
What is your favorite cookie type? Chocolate chip cookies and snickerdoodles. Oh, and sand tarts. Mmm. Sand tarts.
What mythical or fantastic race of creatures (dragons, unicorns, griffins, elves, dwarves, faeries, etc.) do you most identify with, and why? I'm definitely an elf. Love the woods, kind of fey, and I've roleplayed one either online or RL for.. 15 years now.
Which of the seven deadly sins is most likely to be your undoing? Three-way between Lust, Sloth and Pride.
Are there any Gods, Goddess, or other mythological figures of whom you're particularly fond? Freya, the Morrigan, and Ameterasu.
Who is musically inclined? What instruments (voice counts) do you play? Would you enjoy sheet music? I sing, used to play flute. Oh, and currently play handbells. Sheet music? Eeeeh, if it's really nifty.
If you're caught in front of the tv, what are you watching? any of the CSIs, Fringe, Dirty Jobs, Mythbusters, Heroes, Burn Notice, WWE RAW, LOST, or anything which happens to catch my eye.
What's one random thing you really like and one random thing you really dislike? Dislike: people who have enough time to pull out in front of you but can't get up to speed in time. (AKA If you can't get it up, don't whip it out!) Like: french fries dipped in a Frosty.
Are there any herbs that you haven't been able to lay hands on that I could send you? There's an herbal shop I really like here in NYC called Flower Power that has quite a wide selection. No thanks.
If there are no "witchy" shops near you, is there anything I can pick up for you from Enchantments? a half ounce of helping hand, La Flamme, Love Healing, Love Messenger, Sagittarius, Saint Jude, Taurus. Goona Goona incense,
Hey Witchee! I want to send you a delivery.
a) Are you OK with "special deliveries"? *waggles eyebrows* Yep.
b)Is the address in your questionnaire the best place to reach you for said deliveries? Yep.
c) If the delivery requires a phone number (as say, some florists do) would you be OK with that information being tracked down by your Witch or asked of you anonymously? Yep.
What are some things you are OK with receiving gently used or homemade, and some things you absolutely do not want if they are gently used or homemade? Books, CDs, makeup only if just sampled are all okay with gently used/homemade. I can't really think of anything I wouldn't be okay with that was gently used/homemade.
I live near a Mast General Store. It has lots of vintage-y toys, southern foods (jams, jellies, spices) and vintage candy. Is there anything I can get for you? that raspberry champagne thing sounds good.
Do you have any Fall or Halloween traditions? Not really.
Ninjas or Pirates? Why do I have to choose? I prefer to kill like a ninja but party like a pirate.
Witchee, would you like it if I made you a "mix tape" of songs that I think you might like? And if so, would you prefer mp3 or CD format? Yes, and mp3 please
I know it is totally the wrong season (for most of us), but do you like/have space to garden? If so, what do you like to grow? *sighs* I realistically will be gung-ho about it at first, but then get bored with it, so no thanks.
I'm about to be near a Lush store next week, is there anything you might like from there? No thanks.
Songs that you keep meaning to buy but never get round to it? I'm going to plead the 5th on this one.
Movies that you love but forgot to put in your questionaire? See below question.
Name one movie you keep meaning to buy, but just never get around to getting? Psh. I barely watch movies PERIOD. That question would read more accurately 'What movie do you keep meaning to watch, but never get around to watching' and my answer would be ALL OF THEM.
Any favorite Bath & Body Works scents/products? Not really - I'm trying to stay away from parabens and the like, so only organic/ethically sourced stuff for me!
Haus of Gloi is offering custom perfumes - would you like one? What would your ideal blend be? Dragons Blood, Leather, Leaf Pile and Sandalwood. I wonder what Dirt, Lavender and Leather would smell like. Dirt, Dragons Blood, Chrysanthemum and Leaf Pile. Apple, Dirt, Chrysanthemum and Sandalwood. Sage, Apple and Red Musk. Clean Musk, Leather, Leaf Pile and Chrysanthemum. ETA: OMG HOW DID I MISS THEIR WOODSMOKE NOTE.. so ultimate blend would probably be Woodsmoke, Leather, Leaf Pile, and either Mahogany or White Oak or Sandalwood. I'm also seriously looking at Brown Sugar/Dark Patchouli/Leather/Vanilla Bean. *repeats mantra* I have a Witchee to shop for, I have a Witchee to shop for, I have a Witchee to shop for.. MUST NOT BUY ALL THE THINGS.
Any Bath, Body or nutritional type items you would love to try from a Natural and Organic food store (similar to Whole Foods) that you don't buy because they are a bit too pricey? Don't think so at this time.
Witchee, will you be gone from your normal mailing address at any point during the round? Not that I'm expecting.
Are you a Disney fan or does even thinking about Disney make your head hurt? If you're into Disney, would you like something from the Happiest Place on Earth? no thanks.
dear witchee, would you, could you use an electric candle warmer? i'm talking something like this. I could, actually. Would prevent kitty accidents.
OK, so those of you who said you wouldn't mind receiving (sneakily packaged!) beer or wine: Tell me of your taste preferences. Dry/sweet? Red/white? Lager/ale/porter/stout? Fruit? Spice? Hops? Sour (brettanomyces, etc)? I'm kinda picky on beer.. but LOVE Crispin apple cider. Meh on Fox Barrel. Enjoy lambics. I'm trying to think of some of the beer brands I've tried and liked.. Abita Brewery's Purple Haze is nice.. as for wine, I prefer white and sweet. Never tried mead.
Do you lust after some new socks/tights? No to tights, yes to socks. Am kinda wanting the pink/black sockfeets from BPTP, but I dunno how they'd feel on my muscular calves. :/
are there any of MeiLin's books (e-book or print) you'd be interested in? Any and all, in print please.
Are you a gamer (of any sort - video, casual, tabletop) and are there any games you want? Honestly, I'd like to get into Portal. Other than that, no. My last game console was an Atari.
Would you be interested in BPTP CANDY? *drools* Yes please!
Would a Starbucks gift card make you happy or do you prefer your local place? I'd rather have a Caribou Coffee gift card, even though I work right across the parking lot from a S'bucks.
CUSTOM-Made Pottery?? yea or nay? coffee mugs, rustic or more elegant? a set of bowls? soap dish? bird feeder? something alltogether different? and lastly, good colors for glazes...? YES! The coffee mug would be a bit wasted on me since I'm not a hot caffeine fan, but a set of bowls would be smashing! A little altar bowl would be nice too. Oh, a small size lidded jar for my other bathroom for cotton ball storage would be nice. Colors? Bowls I like the pop of bright color inside, black on outside.. altar bowl would be earth tones/green.. lidded jar? Surprise me.
Do you have a forum buddy? Someone who knows you and/or your tastes well enough to answer questions on your behalf? Nope. I'm pretty quiet.
If you are on Livejournal, would you appreciate LJ stuff like paid time, custom userheads, stuff like that? If you are NOT on LJ but are on other sites that have similar paid-for services (Flickr, for example?) would you, and what are those sites/etc? No thanks. I am on LJ, but I use it primarily for buying and sometimes selling.
A question, witchees: if you are into tarot, what is your favorite card? I am into tarot, but I don't have a favorite.
And another question: would you like your own set of handmade rune stones or worry stones? Rune stones would be nice.
Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, cider, or none of the above? Hot chocolate, peppermint tea (which I have plenty of), cider, coffee in that order when it's cold enough for said beverages. Which, being in GA, is maybe a month out of the year?
Gum, hard candy, soft candy, or none of the above? Caramels! Love caramels! Then hard candy, then gum. Teaberry gum, however, jumps to the top of the list.
Loose tea or tea bags? Do you need anything for your loose tea? (Filters, presses, etc.) Not a big tea drinker, so neither.
If you like tea, what kinds? Mighty Leaf Iced Tea is AWESOME. Any flavor, I don't care.
Do you do Goodreads or LibraryThing or a site like that? If so, can I see your to-read list, please? No, although I probably should in order to keep my 'gonna read sometime' list somewhat organized.
Zombies; Yay or Nay? Not really.
If you have cats, do they like catnip toys? Sure.
How do you feel about wearable knitted lace? Shawls, wraps, and the like? I think it's pretty but I don't have anywhere to wear things like that.
Looking at the warehouse, I notice that our lovely Greenwoodtree is able to do chart readings and/or forecasts at a very reasonable rate. Is this something you would want? Sure!
I live in Japan. Anything you would be interested in from there? Yep.
Candy Corn: yes, no? *hisses like a vampire exposed to holy water* (no.)
WHAT MAKES YOU LAUGH YOUR ASS OFF!!! movies, comedians, black humor, your partner, a comic strip? what? Russell Peters, Gabriel Iglesias, Damn You Autocorrect, Something*Positive
You are meeting up with someone on a casual lunch/early afternoon thing. This person is someone you want to impress/look good for (for whatever reason, not necessarily romantic, and not necessarily for business either). What would you look like, given the contents of your wardrobe/etc? My brown plaid booties, dark wash jeans, bright blue short-sleeved button-up shirt. One of my sets of chainmaille earrings.
You are to be let loose in a clothing store of your choice, to pick a full outfit, down to the shoes, the accessories, etc. and things would be altered to fit you if needed. What store would that be, and what would you look like? Bettie Page clothing, a cute circle skirt dress maybe. I dunno.
You open a box from the post office to reveal the 3 things you want most right now. What are they? (caveats: size doesn't matter, but they have to be tangible/buyable). Erh. Coming back.
The end of this month I'm going to Scarefest, the big horror and paranormal con in Kentucky. (www.scarefest.com) If I were your witch, is there anything you would like from there (skull jewelry, art prints from an artist that catch your eye, etc), or anyone whose autograph or photo or such you would dig? Well, if they had a list of vendors there, I might be able to tell you.
What is your holy grail "I'd kill to just have one drop in an imp" bpal scent? Actually, I think I have all my current holy grail scents.
Are there any existing Weenies that you have your eye on, but haven't gotten around to getting? Uh, I don't think so. Was kind of disappointed in this year's offerings from BPAL, but am eagerly awaiting the BPTP side.
if you wear earrings, do you have pierced ears? Yep! Just one hole, though. I am considering piercing a second. Or maybe my nose.
Here are some non-linkable wishlists from some of my favorite sites:
Witch - please note that probably most if not all of my Fyrrinae wishlist list full sizes - I'd rather have mini/sample sizes.
And while on the subject of makeup, I'd like a really good natural brush kit.
Chagrin Valley Soap Co.:
Full size shampoo bars - Herb Garden, Extra Honey Beer & Egg
Sample shampoo bars - Nettle, Olive Babassu, Rosemary Lavender Aloe, their new Ayurvedic one if it's available
Full size soap bars - Apples and Spice (more than one..), Avocado Oats and Shea, Coffee Spice, Cornmeal and Honey, Honey Beer, Peppermint Twist.
Sample soap bars - Honey Butter, Herbal Mist, Cucumber Lime, Chocolate Orange Twist, Chamomile and Calendula, Aloe x3, Java Spice, Juniper Comfrey Mint, Marsh Mallow & Lemongrass, Patchouli Herb, Scarbarough Fair, Sea Salt & Seaweed, Shea Rose Clay, Sweet Basil.
Mehandi:
500g of Yemen BAQ henna
Root Shooter
ETA: If I'm going to be bitten by the sewing bug like I have been, something like this would be nice. I'm not sure I like that particular one, but it at least gives you an idea of what I'm looking for. This sewing box is nice, but I don't want all the stuff in it. The Handi-Bobs though would be AWESOME. And I have a cute pincushion linked in my Etsy.
How do you feel about home-canned goods? Jams/jellies would likely be used faster than pickles. Canned fruits will likely be eaten upon arrival. Canned veggies will be used when I feel like it.
How do you feel about handmade stuffed animals? Sure.
Are there any accessories you'd really like? Not at this time.
Hair stuff? I have so much wishlisted on the etsy and amazon lists it's not funny. Please?
Lip balm? I don't use it a lot (I've got one my MIL gave me for xmas '07 that I haven't finished using), but I think it's because I haven't found the 'right' lip balm. So try me.
Squick: I LOVE Halloween, but please do not be sending me any fake (or real) spiders. There /will/ be a freakout, and it will not be pretty.
Decoration: I tend more towards the cute. Please nothing that makes noise when you pass by.
Celebrity crush: Hah, this could take a while. I'm really disappointed I couldn't go to Dragon*Con and get my picture taken with Ben Browder and Michael Shanks (or as I called them, Hot Man Sandwich) or James Marsters. Nathan Fillion is probably the only crush I might have a chance of randomly walking by, as he is from the same city as the husband is from. I've got some girlcrushes too, but am having a hard time tearing myself away from the Hot Men of SciFi so will update later when I'm not being a dirty old lech.
Ceramics: An oil warmer would be nice.
Mortar/Pestle: I have one, but it's not used frequently.
Widescreen/formatted?: Widescreen, but uh.. I'm going to go with no movie DVDs, as the husband has a HUGE collection (the bookcase is approximately 6 feet long and 4ish feet high (4 shelves) and it's completely packed). TV shows like Burn Notice, Leverage, Carnivale, Deadwood, True Blood and the like are less likely to be on the shelf. Smallville I think he has, and possibly Supernatural, too. LOST is definitely there. It's hard to remember!
Snack food: I have an awesome recipe for granola with stuff I keep meaning to share here, and I mix my own trail mix with stuff I pick up from the farmers market. I've also been known to eat the dried fruit before it ever gets to the mixing bowl.
Bit more ketchup to add to the mix!
Would you like icons? Yes. It can be for either a favorite perfume or name-based, or whatever other ideas my future Witch might have.
Etsy similarities? Sure. Wishlist is there as a guideline to show you how my tastes run. Certainly not exact.
Disney? I still would love a copy of the original Fantasia. And some of the older Disney movies like Sleeping Beauty, Snow White, and .. wait, I have Sword and the Stone already.
DVD/VHS/BluRay? DVD/VHS.
Hobby/skills? I'd like to pick my German back up again. And I'd love to start bellydance classes. I may also pester my MIL to learn how to knit.
What was your favouritest job ever, and why? Well, I love my job as a massage therapist, but my other favorite job was working as a barista in a Barnie’s Coffee & Tea store.
Which three albums would you take to your apocalypse bolt hole and how would you power the generator? They Might Be Giants – Flood; The Doors – Strange Days; Miyavi – Gagaku. Millions of gerbils and wheels.
What GC scent have you been putting off getting since it'll "always be there"? TKO, Snake Oil, and the Chakras, but I got an imp pack of those since they’re now discontinued. Do wish I could have gotten a full bottle set.
Are you interested in things like home remedies for ailments, cleaning solutions, etc.? Sure thing. The more natural I can make my home, the better off we’ll be, right?
Super power? I would love the ability to fly.
If I send you whole spices or coffee beans, would you be able to grind them or would you prefer them preground for your convenience? Well, since I don’t have a grinder.. (or you could be super-nice and get the whole shebang..)
For the tea and coffee drinkers: Opinion on tea- and/or coffee-related accessories/etc? (Teaware, sugar crystals, infusers, tea chests, etc)How do you take your coffee (or tea)? Black or with cream and/or sugar? Uhm, I have enough tea/coffee accessories for the moment. As to how I take coffee/tea? Coffee with brown/raw sugar, tea with honey.
Restaurants you'd like a gift certificate to on Restaurant.com? Eeeh, I don’t eat out often.
In your perfect world it is chocolate and...? smooth, thick caramel, or a truffle, or fruit and nuts.
How do you scent your home: tarts, reed diffusers, BPAL, candles? BPTP room sprays or through the massage oils (heavy scent).
What's your favorite dessert treat? Ice cream? Cake? Pie? Fudge brownie cake with pie flavored ice cream on top? I’ll have to say ice cream. DQ is a weekly treat during the summer.
Do you believe we control our destiny, or does our destiny control us? Both.
What one thing that is missing from your life would you like to have above all else? My husband in the same country for longer than a month.
Are you interested in things like home remedies for ailments, cleaning solutions, etc.? Sure.
If you do any kind of craft, could you use supplies? What kind? knitting needles, yarn, amazing fabric, pinking shears, cool thimbles or pincushins, jewelery making supplies, beads, etc.? Neat fabric would be nice, a cute pincushion, and pins (straight) to go in said pincushion. Oh, and good fabric cutting scissors.
What's your favorite pain-relief remedy or ritual? I pop a few advil, rub on some Ugh massage oil, and then grab a heating pad. Sometimes I’ll swap between ice and heat, but when I go to bed, it’s always heat.
Do sounds make you happy? What ambient noises make you smile? Trains rumbling by.
When you receive your SW packages...do you like receiving things that are individually wrapped inside? or unwrapped? or both? Both.
Of course, we're all going to be grateful no matter what our witches give us, but for the record, what is your anti-present? Tell us something that you think your future witch might give you that you absolutely, unequivocally DO. NOT. WANT. Uh. Can’t think of anything right now.
What BPAL scent have you never tried but always wanted to? What scent have you tried and LOVED, and haven't been able to get more of and why? Right now, my untrieds are the ones EVERYONE wants: Storyville, Spanked, Pinched, F54.
I know we're all scent sensitive here. What are your favorite non-perfume smells? Day in the life stuff? I love the smell of coffee. And cookies.
Coffee drinkers, what types of beans to you like? Kona, Sumatra, Kenya..etc. How do you like them roasted? Do you like flavors, such as hazelnut, vanilla, etc. in your coffee? This is probably a redundant one. But – prefer medium to light roasts, and unless it’s Cool Café Blues, no flavors.
Who has a birthday falling in this round? Not me.
For those of us who like chocolate, do you like anything /in/ your chocolate, like fruit, nuts, or for the more daring among us, chilies? I think another redundancy – anything but spicy/hot stuff. No chiles.
Are there any childhood shows/movies/games/books/etc. that still hold a really special place in your heart? SESAME STREET. I /still/ quote that show. Also 3-2-1 Contact, and Square One, and Electric Company. (T-I-O-N! Shun, shun, shun shun!) Also love the Muppets. Labyrinth was awesome, The Dark Crystal still scares the shit out of me. (No, it’s not scary, but my 5-year-old self still quails when the hag comes on the screen..)
There has been a lot of talk about chocolate, but none about Candy! What is your favorite Candy? What candy do you hate? LOVE peppermint and spearmint hard candies. I like black/red/other flavors of licorice, thin-shelled Jordan almonds, Haribo brand gummy bears. Not fond of peanut butter candy.
Do you have a Blu-Ray player? No.
Do you have any objections to receiving downloads? Is your internet connection fast enough for you to download large files like music easily? Are there any songs, albums, movies, or TV shows that you can't find/haven't been released that you want? No objections to d/ls. It is fast enough to get what I want. (Sometimes, the space left on my computer before I dump over to the external is too small, though.)
As a witchee, would you prefer to have many little packages sent to you throughout the round with a not-so-big final package or fewer things throughout the round with one huge final package to seal the sweetness? I don’t care. I’m not going to argue.
What is your idea of the perfect evening at home? I’m either reading or on the computer with some good music. Or, I’m watching TV.
Are you on any social networks (MySpace, Twitter, LJ, Facebook, Bebo, etc)? If so, make with the links! Are you open to new friends? On LJ but I really don’t update much.
What kind of socks? Preferably ones which stop right below the ankle.
How often do you update your wishlist? I really don’t have one as I’m the type who gets what they want right when they want it. Makes buying for me difficult.
May I help you fill out your costuming wardrobe (assuming you costume)? Are there articles you are seeking to enhance your a) Halloween costume, Renfest attire, c) Cosplay, d) Steampunk accouterment? I would love a long-tailed corset from damselinthisdress, but ‘off-rack’ she rarely has something in my size. Plus, I’m losing weight, so I’d hate for it to go to waste. But I’m always looking at jewelry and hair things as my hair needs change. I’ve bookmarked a few to give you ideas on etsy - massagegirl
So, who has a store or ETSY shop or knows of a shop of a fellow BPALer that everybody needs to check out? Cyrenemyst and siyaha09.
Who are your favorite artists/illustrators/art periods? I just like art. No favorites.
What's your stance on cranberries? Dried is yummy. I wouldn’t have a clue what to do with fresh.
Do you mind receiving used (in good condition, of course) CDs or DVDs? (I know this question was on the questionnaire about books, but I didn't see one for DVDs or CDs.) Of course.
Do you have a crush on anyone famous? Do you have a crush on any literary characters? Would you like fanfiction or fan art based on this/these people? Nathan Fillion. No fanfiction though – I can take care of that.
You're at home, or out, and you want a snack. Something that will get you through to the next meal, or through to the end of school or what ever. What do you grab? The trail mix I make.
Do you have a favorite bpal bottle art? The Warrior Queens are totally awesome. Also like Sunbird, Black Butterfly Moon, and the Shungas.
Are there any decants from the Halloweenies, Literary Vampires, Gris Grimly, or Hellboy that you would be interested in receiving? Nope. Have ordered all those already or can test them at Will Call.
What movie scared the bejeezus out of you as a child? Dark Crystal. I /still/ cannot watch that movie without freaking the hell out. Aughra = TERRIFYING.
Name a couple of sites you frequent other than this one. News of the Weird, Postsecret, Something*Positive, Two Lumps.
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Favorite movies to watch @ this time of year? Labyrinth. (and that's another skill I would like to pick up, learning how to manipulate balls like that.)
Comfort rereads? Heh. Pretty much anything on my bookshelf is a comfort reread.
Box? No thanks, I'm set.
Favorite Halloween candy? My mom makes the awesomest cinnamon popcorn. Storebought - I lurves the Reeses pumpkins. Also Dove dark chocolate. And Snickers bars. Please do not give me too much candy though, dear Witch, as I'm working towards my weight loss goals and some days I don't have a lot of willpower.
ETA: I totally wouldn't mind an astrological workup. My relevant info /is/ on the forums.
favorite Muppet: from the Muppet Show I was always partial to Beaker, Swedish Chef, and Kermit. If we're also including Sesame Street, then Ernie was my hands-down favorite as a child, followed by Herry, Grover, and Frazzle.
Going anywhere during the round? Sadly no. Wanted to get up to Canada for Thanksgiving, but that's just not going to happen. Stupid 'extra' expenses. So no October travels for me.
School/classes: Not in school, but the CEU (continuing education units) monster is always wanting to be fed. I would also like to go back to school for esthetics, but first things first - gotta put the husband through nursing school.
If you were to receive a knitted item (such as a scarf, hat, etc), what colors would you like? And do you have any sensitivies/allergies to any materials? Any colors except pastels. Prefer natural fibers, but wool makes me itchy. Natural/synthetic blends are fine if the wool caveat rules out too many things. (note: I've never really worn angora or cashmere or alpaca, so I can't comment to those. Stuff off a sheep's back, however, I will be clawing at eventually.)
Would you like a bag of dried Honeycrisp apples? OMGYES.
If I were to send you a gift certificate for something would you rather get a physical gift certificate in the mail? Or would you prefer an electronic one that you can use right away? Either/or, not too picky.
Steampunk, yay or nay? If yay, what part appeals most? Oh yes. Very much yes. To me, the clothes/jewelry appeal most, but I also enjoy looking at the mechanical things people come up with.
Favorite Yankee Candles? Or other brands scents? No thanks.
How does everyone feel about glow in the dark radishes? No thanks.
What places to do you visit that you'd like a gift card to? Barnes&Noble, Borders, any of my favorite etsy stores which offer GCs.. Target.
Socks? Sock Dreams? Anyone? only wear below the ankle socks.
Cake or Frosting? THE CAKE IS A LIE.
What's YOUR favorite word? Dilapidated. Mostly because of the mental image I get: the letters start falling in from the left (like the cascade from Solitaire) and at the first bounce they all collide and smoosh together; so on the second bounce when they straighten out again, they look.. dilapidated.
Which brings me to a question: would you like a zuni animal fetish? And if so, what animal? Eeeeh, probably bear; but I'm leery of stuff like this generally. (my decor is not Southwest oriented. However, if it were just the carving, I might put it in the massage room.)
what interests you from the latest lab update? I think I answered this already..
How do you feel about stationery, like nice pens or notepaper? And if you're in favor, do you prefer classic/contemporary or cutesy stuff? Yes please! And.. if it's in the vein of kawaii, then cutesy is fine. Otherwise, classic/contemporary.
Would you like homemade preserves (e.g. marinated vegies, pickled onions, chilli jam?) Beans (any type) would be fine, as well as tomatoes. Fruit jams/preserves will also be eaten.
If you've got stuff on your BPAL wishlist, would partial bottles be okay? Of course! I have yet to go through a full 5ml, plus some of the things I'm wishing for are pretty hard to find.
Would you like something you have to make yourself? Sure.
Say you were my witchee, and I found things on your wishlist that I could totally make. Would you want me to make it? Or would you rather it be purchased for you? It would warm the cockles of my heart if you made it.
Who is your favorite soap etailer? Paintbox Soapworks, but if we're including scrubs, Haus of Gloi is right up there too. There are also other soap etailers on my Etsy wishlist I'd like to try!
What about vintage decoration items, teacups, etc etc? Not much of a vintage collector/decorator.
With regards to your gifts, would you prefer your presents' awesomeness evenly spread out (several packages of pretty terrific things) over the round or a slow build-up of awesomeness (going up from pretty cool things to something super-duper cool at the end) to go out with a bang? Do you have a preference? No preference, it's all up to my Witch.
What kind of make-up do you wear? What colors? Is there anything you'd like to try but haven't yet? Vastly prefer mineral makeup. Would like to start getting into Meow and more of Fyrinnae. In Clinique, my foundation type is linen, so I think I've got some yellow undertone to my pale whiteness. As for colors.. I look best in browns, pinks and some greens (although I haven't entirely figured out why some do and some don't). I'm also trying to figure out the shades of blue which work, as well. Please no yellows or orange. Blushwise, I tend to go for darker pinks or neutrals. For lips, I'd love to find a red which works on me. Darker pinks/mauves/purples work well. Am looking for browns/neutrals.
Who would be on your top 5 (IE famous people you’d date/have relations with ) Alexander Skarsgard, Nathan Fillion, Adam Savage, James Marsters, Piper Perabo (from Covert Affairs), Basshunter, and Miyavi.
Do you crave many Ecards and contact or are you okay with little contact from your Witch? Whatever my Witch desires.
Do you have a place where you list all the BPAL you have or have tried? I have a spreadsheet. I can put it in Google Docs if needed. It needs a minor update (I think it's updated till Lupercalia 2010) but I haven't really bought anything over the summer.
Do you like maple sugar candy? Don't think I've ever had any, but one or two pieces would be nice.
What is your position on the chocolate & bacon flavor combination? *gags* Keep bacon over there, and chocolate far, far away from it. (I like both, but.. no. not together.)
If you are a tea-drinker do you need a tea-cozie for your pot? Nope.
Go to your spice cabinet, what are the three most used spices? Hm. Black pepper, garlic (fresh).. and that's it.
Microsoft or Apple? PC all the way.
Where was your last vacation? What did you like most? Well, due to circumstances all my vacations are to Edmonton AB. Last time I was up there in August, I totally loved the ~85 degree no humidity weather. Plus seeing the husband was nice.
Would you appreciate receiving handwritten letters and/or postcards (anonymous or not)? How about sending them? Would love receiving, but I'm proving to be horrible about sending. Unless it's postcard-only, then I could probably do it reliably.
Do you hate any food things with a passion?? cooked carrots, celery in any form. Ricotta cheese, grits, anything with a texture like sand.
Would you be opposed to receiving a digital version (via email) of a magazine you like but don't subscribe to...you know, in the interest of saving a tree? Sure.
Any countries you're interested in? Would love to go back to Sweden, Germany, Spain and Prague. Would also like to see more of France and Toronto other than their airports. Otherwise, the rest of Scandinavia, British Isles, Ireland, Japan, Australia/NZ.
Would you enjoy homemade bath products (bath salts, fizzies, etc.) and/or linen sprays? Esp. if scented with some of your favorite BPAL scents? Certainly.
If you witch made you something and it didn't come out just right, would you still want it? Of course!
Are you a foodie? In the food sense.. not really. I like eating, but am not a gourmand. As to perfume.. again, not really. Most foodie scents are sweet, and sweet makes me gag.
Any sports fans in the house? What's your favorite sport/team/player? I am nominally a baseball fan, rooting for the MN Twins. Most of the time, I really do not care about baseball/football/soccer/basketball/hockey/curling. I think the Olympics are the only time I actually seek out sports stuff to watch.
For holidays, do you decorate? Would you like decorative stuff, weenie or otherwise? If so, do you lean towards the elegant, the crafty/folksy, or the more, erm, campy? I haven't for years, but would like to start again. Prefer simple elegant type things.. crafty/folksy tends to equal country and I don't like that style, and 'campy' is too wide a category and really depends on taste.
Do you like journals/notebooks/sketchbooks? No thanks.
Cake truffles? If YES! Cake/icing/chocolate type? Oooh, those look yummy. I'll go for chocolate, cream cheese and dark chocolate.
are you interested in mini bottles(under 100ml for hand luggage) of bath and body products? Sure. Haus of Gloi has lots of little sample-type things *coughcough*
Vampire shows, literature, etc? Yay or nay? Send me anything Twilight-related and I will have to hunt you down, stake you, cut off your head, and stuff your mouth with garlic. Send me Alexander Skarsgard, and I will luff you forever.
If you play console video games, what game systems do you have and what games would you love to have? *snorks* The last console I had was an Atari.
How do you all feel about flowers and plants? Flower and plant seeds? Drawings of flowers or plants? Pressed flowers? I like flowers if I don't have to care for them. Or if they're hardy enough to care for themselves (like my pachira tree in my bathroom). Drawings.. sure. Pressed? No thanks.
How do you feel about marzipan? Never had it, but I think it would probably be too sweet. But I wouldn't mind trying a small amount.
If you could have 3 BPAL bottles fall (gently) out of the sky right this second that you've been looking for or pining for - which 3 would they be? Amaterasu v.2 or 3.
Are there any international treats that you love and have a hard time finding? Nope, I have a source for winegums and Smarties.
If you are a crafter, would you like to receive supplies from your witch (beads, fabric, yarn/roving etc?) Sure.
Soundtracks you'd like? If you could find the intro to Covert Affairs, that'd be nice. Otherwise, I have all the soundtracks I want.
If you could see one concert right now, who would it be?
Apocalyptica, They Might Be Giants, Muse, and one more I'm totally blanking on right now.
Product styles preferred: scrubs or soaps.
The only limited edition scent I'm interested in is Hex.
General catalogue scents: Absinthe, Apothecary, Satyr and Aduwa in sampler sizes only. Honey Tree, Madcap Garden, Lavender Sugar, Peach Mama in any size.
Website is HERE. Their Etsy shop is closed for now.
Groupons vs gift certificates: Groupons only if they're for restaurants in the metro Atlanta area. Gift certificates are welcome for any store anywhere.
HP House: Uh, while I like HP - not so big a fan I have to put myself in a house.
Pajamas? No thanks. Hubby and I prefer skin contact.
Level of Girly: Thanks to my husband, I've become more girly over the years. It still takes a Very Special Occasion (like anniversary dinner or Dad/Daughter Dance) to get me in a skirt. I LOVE mineral makeup and pretty accessories (necklaces/earrings; shiny hair stuff), and my favorite clothing store is NY&Co. Not a polish person, and I do enjoy a good tshirt/jeans/flipflop combo, too.
Tarot: haven't read in a very long time. A deck wouldn't go amiss, and might get me back into reading.
Austen: No thanks.
Mix CDs: Please. I can't be the only one with eclectic taste..
Soft/plush: I'd love knitted half-finger/fingerless mitts, or a scarf, or socks. No plush, cause I simply don't have the room to display it.
What, if anything, is your guilty TV watching pleasure? Mine is wrestling. I apparently need violence liberally mixed in with my soap opera.
If you cosplay or need a costume for your bellydance/burlesque hobby (or any other hobby which needs dressup/different from your normal wear), is there anything you need/want for it? I'm in the process of building a steampunk outfit for next year's Dragon*Con, so any of the clock hand earrings or the pair of goggles I have linked in my Etsy wishlist would be nice. If you're feeling spendy, this harness is the one I'm lusting after. I've just about stopped playing my elf, so nothing for her. I have yet to actually start bellydance (although I'd love to do it, just the usual excuses of time and money), so nothing there. So I guess that's it.
What is your favorite artist or art style? Mucha for artist, realistic for very general art style.
Do you like scented tarts? Not really a tart person.
Do you have any body mods? If so, do you need any new jewelry, o-rings, plugs, etc (and if so, what size, length, etc)? Do you like pro-body mod stickers? No body mods, but am currently lusting after a tattoo. I /might/ try piercing my ears again, but I have weird reactions to metals sometimes.
Ebooks? no kindle/nook/whatever, so no. I'm also of the 'nothing can replace the weight/smell of a book' camp, so I don't forsee myself getting one anytime soon.
Booze. Do you drink it, would you like some? Yes, and yes.
Eyeshadows
Sample sizes only please!
Steampunk
Velvet Vampire
Evocation
Dark Fantasy
Knickers in a Twist
Koala
Orangutan
Snow Leopard
Work Safe Blue
Jade Ghost
Kurisumasu
Red Panda
Book of the Dead
Cupcake Frosting
Rapunzel Had Extensions
Polar Bear
Sacred
Sake & Sashimi
Sugar Skulls
When I Grow Up
Lip Lustres:
Samples:
Dragon's Blood
Masala
Sweetest Poison
Blush:
Samples only
Captivate
Enrapture
Mystify
Temptation
YA: I hear Jane Yolen has done some awesome YA books. For as much of a fan of Neil Gaiman I am, I only have Coraline. Frank Beddor's series was awesome. Scott Westerfield's series (Uglies, Pretties, Specials, Extras) was pretty good too.
Fiction: I /love/ retold fairy tales. Have been looking for Ellen Datlow's Tamsin tale.. and will be adding some of her edited books to my amazon wishlist. Charles de Lint is also an awesome writer. (again, see wishlist.) I would like to find the other two books of his where he published originally under the name Samuel M. Key (I've got Angel of Screams.) Nancy Madore has an erotic fairy tale collection called Enchanted, which I have, but there's another out there that I want. I'm also a fan of Jacqueline Carey and am missing the third book in the second Kusheline trilogy. (which must be hardback to match the others in the set.) Oh, I also like Diana Gabaldon, and have read (but do not own) through to the newest Echo In The Bone. Nor have I read the spinoffs featuring Lord John Grey.
Alternate history intrigues me, although with the exception of Gregory Key, haven't read any.
SF: This is a bit trickier. I like Harlan Ellison, Ray Bradbury, and Roger Zelazny (although I've only read his Amber series). I like reading my dad's Analog magazine when I can get my fingers on it. However, other than the above mentioned authors, I can't help you much.
S'mores - no thanks. I really only like marshmallows in Krispie treats. It's a texture thing.. and fake s'mores flavoring is seriously gross.
Chocolate - dark, milk, white, in that order. I'm cool with 'traditional' fillings (any type of nut, fruit, salt-topped) but no spice and for the love of anything holy, keep your bacon out of my chocolate. And out of my ice cream.
I got $20 to spend - maybe a cat toy for my Sibyl, a book if the title/writing style grabs me, maybe a cute seasonal hand towel.
E-reader? no.
Candles/tart burners? Well, due to the kitty, no open flame. (will that stop me from jumping on the leaves candle from BPTP? Hell no ) I haven't tried the tart warmer. Better skip this one for me.
Fandoms? Definite Browncoat, Whovian, Buffy, SG1 fan. Really picky on designs, though. :/
WF/TJ/Penzey's - I'm fairly close by the first two. Penzey's I've never heard of, so really unfamiliar with them.
Cute kitchen stuff/bento? Sure! Maybe cute bento would inspire me to do more cooking
Okay with strange food through the mail? Sure.
PJ bottoms? No thanks.
Best freebie? Oh, I know. I recently went out to Vegas and just had to take in a Cirque show. Bought a seat in the back (waaaay in the back) and ended up getting upgraded to a front row seat because 'they were having a slow night'.
Canada items? Maynard wine gums, and only if you can find it, but there's a particular brand of maple syrup from Costco up there that really looks like a bottle of wine. It may be out, it may not, but if you could find that I'd love you forever. (It's definitely a seasonal thing. Would get it for my parents when I had a more reliable Canada connection for Xmas.) Green tea KitKats. No Smarties though - the chocolate tastes way too chalky. I may come up with others, but it's been a while since I've been up there. Plus Tim Horton's is just kinda hard to mail and have it still edible when it gets here.
Australia items? Yes please
Knitting/crochet/whatever thingies? Also a nerd and would love a Fourth Doctor scarf, but I know that's a time-intensive thing (too bad the Doctor couldn't come in and whisk you away in the Tardis and let you knit that, then drop you off like, the day after so you'd have plenty of time to come up with other things).. Other than that.. fingerless gloves would be nice.
Wild rice/tomato sauce/maple syrup? Yes please!
Marzipan? Sure!
Other person/creature in the house who doesn't want to be left out? You can send something to my kitty Sibyl, but she'll be WAY more interested in the box your goodies come in.
Favorite cuisine/restaraunts? I don't really have a favorite - I'm omnivorous! Will at least try anything. I dunno if my most frequented restaraunts particularly mean they're my favorites - I usually just try to have a bit of variety in the shopping center I work at! Jason's Deli, Smoothie King, the sushi bar Yu-ka and the Chipotle down the block.. oh and the italian place next door.
Muslin 'paper' towels? I'll try them.. not exactly sure if it will stick, especially when cleaning up hairballs/kitty puke.
Alcohol? Yes please!
Some of your favorite artists? Classic and modern? Monet, Manet, Degas, Klimt, Mucha, Escher.
If you could have an image or certain subject painted for you on any type of "canvas" (on a box, on paper, on a canvas, and so on) - could you point your witch to some of these images? The crescent moon has always resonated with me. This may be something I come back to, cause my mind just went blank.
Is there a GC scent that's been on your list for ages but keeps falling off the bottom of your order because of the LEs? Heh. That would infer I actually try any of the GCs.
I've been getting into indie nail polish brands recently. What's your favorite indie brand of nail polish? Or what's your favorite mainstream brand of nail polish? Or are you not big on polish? No polish please.
Stuffed things: yea or nay? Yea! That blue dragon Dymphna linked to was friggin' adorable.
New Question: mix-in-a-jar? How to you feel about cookie or cake or soup mixes that come in jars and you just add, like, an egg or water or what have you? Sure!
Would you be interested in beer, wine, or other specialty beverages from your Witch's area? Sure!
Are there any crafts/skills you've wanted to learn but haven't gotten around to? And if so, would you be interested in supplies and tutorials? Not that I can think of. I cross-stitch (rarely nowadays) and sew, and my mom crochets so I can always bug her if I get the hankering to learn. Not much on drawing, I read music, aaaaand.. nope. Still can't think of anything. Well, scratch that, steampunking prop things would be cool, but that may be a little more involved than a Witch really wants to get in to. ^.^
Who here would be happy to get a lil' sumthin sumthin from Adagio Teas? Haha, I still have a couple boxes of tea my first Witch gave me back in '08/'09. I don't drink hot tea often.
Do you Ravelry? And if so, what's your handle over there? Would you be interested in gift patterns from your queue? Due to the lack of interest in yarn stuffs, nope.
I live near this very cool Retro store (retrodrygoods.com) (you can order online too) - are there things from it that would make you squee if your witch sent them? The black cherry earrings, the floral ring, TEABERRY GUM. Heck, you'd make my mom's day if you sent her some too.
Who likes Pumpkin Spice Hershey Kisses? NO PUMPKIN FLAVOR IN MY CHOCOLATE.
What does your kitchen look like? Colors/style? Heh. So neutral it hurts. Hoping for a remodel soon, but not holding my breath.
Witchee, what are your favorite quotes? I will have to get back on this one.
Put your iPod/MP3 player/what-have-you on random and list the first 10 songs it plays! Skipping for now.
A taste of <location> here box? sure!
