re there any craft project/s you are working on now that you need supplies for? Or rather, is there a craft project you've been wanting to do but need stuff to start? i like doing all kinds of things! cool stencils or things to decoupage with are awesome. i've started crocheting too so yarn is very welcome!
What do you think of hair sticks? Would you like a set? i'm not much for hair sticks... i think i may be too clumsy to have sharp objects attached to my head?
Is there anything you'd really like to have/try from Trader Joe's, or any other popular-but-not-available-everywhere store? can you believe i've never been to a trader joe's? if you want to send me something from there witch dear i'm all for it.
Would you rather have something fun or practical? Either, neither, both!
Table Games - do you play them? If so, which ones, and which versions, and are there any goodies you might like related to them? i dont play them much, but something fun for two people would be welcome if boys would like it too:)
Witchee, are you in need of any particular spices? I can't cook anything involving more than six ingredients... and even that's pushing it >.>
Say your witch works at a used bookstore. what kinds of things might you like from there? cool old pulp fiction paperbacks? tarot cards? (we have those.) a dr who pen? books about haunted cemeteries in seattle? you may have all of these things:) oh, and also movies. and cds. this was my question, so it would be pretty crazy if MY witch worked at a used bookstore too:) but if they did, vintage/rare books about kentucky, or ghostly matters, or vintage editions of classics (anne of green gables, the black stallion, jane austen, charlotte bronte, etc) are awesome.
Witchee, the Haunt Halloween update goes live tomorrow! When it does, please post right away and let me know your dreams and wishes! scrubssss! winchester sounds amazing.
I've got some canned goods put up -- mostly jams/jellies, some apple butter, some applesauce. Want some? If so, what kind(s)? hummm. jams and jellies are nice.
How feel you about lip balms, glosses, and lipsticks? Any particular favourite scents/flavours? Any favourite makers/sellers? i really love hurraw balms, but i'm always open to new ones- lip balm is something i constantly have on my person. would love a nice moisturizing lip stain in a berry red
Since wishlist links never seem to work in forum mail, won't you please re-post your wishlist links here, so they're readable?dem's all in my sig, witchy D
Are you a fan of anything that you would like a tshirt of? If so, what size would you wear? dr who, labyrinth, harry potter, books, dinosaurs, the princess bride
Do you love, hate, or are indifferent to.....pumpkin flavored things? i love pumpkin things!
Dear future Witchee, did you get anything from the Beaver Moon or Weenie updates that I need to know about, so I don't accidentally repeat anything? i'm waffling a bit on weenies. a few sound interesting but there are no must-haves. would love to sniff them all, though, cause there's always a surprise
Name some DVDs you wouldnt mind receiving, or are they on an Amazon list? mostly on amazon, i think
Do you want anything from Starbucks or Teavana? yep!! gift cards to starbucks are amazing. tea, tea strainers, mugs, etc. HURRAY
Halloween Candy, Decorations, and Costume supplies - What kind are your idea of FUN and which ones would you thoroughly dislike? i like gothy-things- not like avril lavigne gothy but like, actual period gothic.
What traditions to you partake in for Halloween? I have had to work every halloween for the last ten years. this is a big bummer. but i ALWAYS watch hocus pocus and eat candy corn.
Hey, Witchee, it's getting cold. Socks, scarves, hats or arm warmers? SOCKS YES. i love them all. scarves are awesome, its better if they're on the lighter side since it doesnt get alll that cold here but i like to accesorize.
Your feelings on Adagio teas: love adagio! the black cream, orange, and grapefruit are big faves- also love the summer rose, any of the fruity white teas. oh and the fandom teas!!
-Do you like video games? Are there any you want to play? Do you have a large library?
i do like video games, but i don't know of too many i'd be interested in at the mo- i'd like the zelda for wii game, as well as the newish fable for wii.
-Name three BPAL scents you have tried, but are dying to get more of.
humm. lyonesse, mme moriarty, smoky moon.
-Have you ever tried anything from Paintbox Soapworks? Which products or scents would you prefer?
i love, love, love whiskers soap. if anything else comes in that scent i want ittttttt.
-Do you like/have space to garden? If so, what do you grow?
i do garden a bit haphazardly. i never know what's going to make it in this brutal texas sun/heat so i tend to just plant things i like the look or sound of and see what makes it:)
-Gift cards/vouchers - yay or nay? If you like them - which stores would you like one for?
Yay! Joann fabrics, yarn.com, lush, haus of gloi, starbucks
-Seen anything lately that makes you go OH HOLY FUCK THAT'S AWESOME!! ?
herm. the 'allons-y' dr who shirt in gray.
-Name five small things you could use, but might not think to get for yourself?
-nail files
-a travel coffee mug
-some hair ties- i like those 'yoga' ties a lot
-socks- knee-high or crew-length
-Is there anything from a farmer's market you might like?
homemade jams or jellies or salsa , tasty
-Do you have any upcoming away time I should be aware of, for shipping purposes?
Nope!
-Is there anything you'd like from Lush, witchee?
i dig the bubble bars and bath bombs, sultana soap, porridge soap, would love to try the salt scrub
-If I were your witch and were to paint you something, what would you absolutely love, what would you feel ambivalent toward, and what would you not like to see or receive?
i don't really like geometric or mondrian-type art- i love outdoor scenes, especially beach landscapes or forest/trees. my absolute favorite artists for reference are harry clarke and sveta dorosheva at the moment.
7/2 it has occured to me that i may be the easiest person to witch, ever, because i am a greedy bitch and want ALL THE THINGS! no really, witch dear, i just have a love of beauty combined with a lack of impulse control.
I know Canadian chips can be different than others, how does "dill pickle" or "ketchup" sound? not good.
If you were getting a custom Haus of Gloi blend, what four notes would you choose? Summer notes listed here and you can click through to the whole list from there. oooo. if i have to pick right now... oh oh oh. apricot, vanilla bean, patchouli and amber. or maybe apricot and vanilla with chrysanthemum and amber. ITS SO HARD
QUESTION! Do you like Kickstarter? i do occasionally check it out but i have yet to fund anything
QUESTION! If you have an Etsy wishlist, what are your top 5 favorite things on there? The price is unimportant, not because I'm rich, but because I'd like some inspiration.
lets see... i think these are my current favorites:
home
fairy hair
OH GOD I LOVE MINIATURE SCENES IN NECKLACES
real flowers in necklaces toooooo
cute cute cute
Festival this week -- includes an "encampment" and an art faire. any interest in trinkety things from the encampment or cards/prints from local artists? ooo! yeah! i dont know what. but yes. jewelry or wall art, perhaps
How do you feel about glitter? does loose glitter make your skin crawl or would you bathe in it? meh. i prefer glitter to be in something already, like nail polish or eyeshadow, and i prefer the tiny kind, not big chunks of it.
Do you want/need/like/collect journals? If so, do you prefer lined or unlined? i could possible use a new sketchbook. my old one is falling apart.
Does the idea of wearing a plant as jewelery give you the warm fuzzies or the heebie jeebies? fuzzies! but i prefer things like moss or very very tiny plants or flowers in resin.. not like a big honkin succulent on a chain
Gourmet popcorn, yes/no? What do you like: glazed, savory, candied? Nuts or not? Any flavors you wouldn't like (like Bacon CHeeseburger, Pizza, Watermelon, Root Beer Float, Hot Chili Dark Chocolate)? Or if any of those sounded interesting, how weird is weird enough? hmm. yes to gourmet popcorn, but no really bizarre flavors, i think, something sweet and/or salty would be good
Question: I make my own hair gloss, would you like some detangling and very shiny hair gloss made by me? This is a 'cone rich blend, not the least bit natural. sure!
6/29
I live near the Brown and Haley outlet - makers of Almond Roca and Mountain Bars - I don't know what that is. do I like those?
I also have an Oberto jerky outlet local to me - any wants there? sure! something a little spicy, but not super hot. doctor boyfriend loves jerky as well.
How do you feel about home-canned goods? sure! jams and stuff are nice. I don't know enough about canning to know what else you might can for me:)
Do you like BPTP clothing? I don't have any! but some of the lunacy shirts are awesome. and I have to admit, I love yoga pants for hanging about the house
What size do you wear of:
Baby-doll T's xs/ s
Regular T's same
yoga pants same
Also, what is your favorite lunacy (or non-lunacy) T-shirt that you don't already own? hmmm. i'd have to look at all the lunacy ones. I feel like the honey moon one was really pretty.
Or other clothes from BPTP?
What else do you love from the Trading Post site, and need to have? all of the things. seriously, I want to try any of the room sprays and bath oils without death notes.
Is there a particular movie genre that you like (Fantasy? Drama? Romantic Comedy? Musicals? TV-Series, etc), and what format would you prefer: DVD, Blu-Ray, or something in the cloud (like Amazon, iTunes, Flixster, etc)? scifi fantasy and kids movies, mostly, but I like a good romantic comedy or musical- Moulin rouge, romeo and Juliet- actually, if baz luhrman did it I probably like it. dvd please, no blu ray here.
-Following up on the Adagio question from earlier, what are you top five wishes, for teas and blends? I can always use white peach, white blueberry and black cream. i'm interested in a lot of the harry potter fandom teas- I have tried felix felicis and unfortunately I hate it:( no almond for me!
-Do you have anything that you do ritually, every summer? not really. I try to spend time at/in the water
-What are your top five wishes from ThinkGeek?
middle earth map
death star tea infuser
classic star wars tee
cthulhu in love
-Seen anything lately that makes you go OH HOLY FUCK THAT'S AWESOME!! ? hmmm. I've been adding a lot of stuff to my etsy and pinterest?
Do you like audiobooks? If so, do you have/would you like to try Audible? (I'm an addict, myself.) I really only listen to them when I take a bubble bath, but I WOULD listen. unfortunately a lot of the free audiobooks out there are read by people who sound... I dunno. very bored.
Chocolate: Love? Hate? Allergic? If love, what are your faves? if you don't know this by know, you don't know me at all. send me all the chocolate, witch. except wrap it well, because it will melt here. BUT I WILL EAT IT.
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What is your favorite color? if i only get one, teal.
What is your favorite season? oooo i love the spring and planting flowers and baby animals and everyone being twitterpated, but i also love the fall and halloween and burning leaves and pumpkins:)
If you could live anywhere in the world and money was no object, where would it be? oh man. honestly, i love louisville, ky (my hometown). if i had all the money in the world i'd buy a fancy old house in st james court or maybe somewhere that i've never been that sounds amazing, like new zealand
-Do you have any long trips coming up? If so, could you use things to occupy yourself? no trips here, just work. lots of work.
-I'm going to Jungle Jim's next week (it's basically a massive international food gasm in Ohio, look it up); would anything interest you? oooo. interesting honeys, or ... um... interesting whatever,
-Name three things that you could use, but might not necessarily think to get for yourself? hmm. an anti-tarnish polishing cloth for my silver jewelry. i end up not wearing it when it tarnishes because the smell makes me ill
-Does anything from the TP Etsy update interest you? oo, i would love some samhain or harvest festival room spray.
I just found out Oreo is launching ones with watermelon flavor in the USA only. Is it something you would enjoy? maybe? i tend to not be huge on, like, manufactured food products, if that makes sense. like stuff that's mostly made of chemicals and is not actually made of much food, lol
What are the three BPALs you would most like to receive - one GC, one not-hard to find LE, and one HTF LE from your dreams?
1)lyonesse 2)pallas athene or mme moriarty 3)snake charmer res
If you knit/crochet, what sizes of needles do you need?
no knitting here, really
What styles of artwork do you like? good examples are in my pinterest under 'one art, please'
If you cook, would you be interested in-hand made spice mixes/rubs?
Would you like mexican vanilla or silver rings/necklaces? sure! dont really wear rings, but necklaces are nice
Conjure Oils? would LOVE TO TRY. haven't looked through the site enough to know what i would really like other than a lot of the apothecary single notes, especially grapefruit
For those of you who are big readers: Are there any books that just came out (like within the last two months) or are about to come out during this round that you're really looking forward to?hmmm. not that i know of.
I know there's been a question about favorite quotes but this is specific: Do you have a quote that's not more than, say, a dozen words long that you would like in a cross-stitch? I'm going to go with what you already know: i like unexpected things on cross stitches because it's such a traditional craft, you know? 'expecto patronum' would be cool, or any of the harry potter spells
6/25
Do you have any symbols or totems that are meaningful to you? hmmm. i like hearts, and trees. they feature prominently in my artwork most of the time. i've always liked spiders- there's something cool about them being so creepy and so graceful and beautiful at the same time. i don't know if this is really what the question meant, but the few small paranormal experiences i've had are incredibly important to me- i'm super interested in ghosts/spirits and firmly convinced that there is more to this world than we can see on a day to say basis. it's more than a belief, i suppose, more of a need- like everything is so messed up, and people can be so awful, and the world can seem so pointless but if there are really more layers to reality than we're being exposed to, then there's a chance things make sense and everything has a purpose on a higher level that we can't always perceive. this goes hand in hand with my fervent interest in cryptozoology- loch ness, bigfoot, etc. i think it's insanely arrogant to assume we have discovered all there is to discover. ok, this got a bit long:)
When you are having a really rough day, what do you like to do/have to make it a little brighter? i tend to indulge my sweet tooth when i'm having a really rough day- i'll go for something super decadent like a big fancy cupcake or a cadbury creme egg, reruns of the office, my blankie (dont laugh, my great-aunt made me a blanket when i was born and it's like my instant comfort object) and cuddling the teddy bear doctor boyfriend got me. so.... apparently i deal with a rough day by regressing to age 5.
Would you like if your witch sent a regional pop/soda? If so, what type (Root beer, creme soda, cola, citrus-flavored, chocolate-flavored, etc...)? it seems like it would get all shaken up in the mail?? buuuut i do like good unusually-flavored soda as a treat sometimes- pomengranate or coconut, i like cream soda, and i love kombucha tea even though i hate mushrooms.
Ninjas or Pirates? pirates. i've always maintained that sneaky ninja methods are cowardly.
Werewolves or vampires? hmm. werewolves i think.
Zombie or Cthulhu? cthulhu all the way
Do you want to receive one big package or a bunch of small ones? Digital stuff all at the end when the box should arrive or as we go? is whatever you wanna do, witchy dear
Do you welcome knitted items? If so, what would you like most? (amigurumi, washcloth, socks, shawl, shawlette, scarf, wrist warmers, hat, etc.) Do you have any favorite fibers? How about any fiber allergies? Favorite color for knitted items? i like scarves, and wrist warmers, and socks- i have very small feet- not crazy about wool or fibers with shiny/glittery pieces, they are itchy. i tend to like thinner fibers more than thicker ones- like small lacy knits as opposed to big fluffy ones, if that makes sense?
Is there a Quote that resonates with you, or that you particularly like a lot. Would this be something you would like artwork made of for your walls or a shirt/bag/scarf? art of a shirt would be awesome! i have tons of wall space to fill. i've always liked the line "i'd rather laugh with the sinners than cry with the saints" from the song only the good die young, and "does the walker choose the path, or the path the walker?" from the abhorsen trilogy. i'll probably get 'live and let live' tattooed on my person at some point. i also like the whole idea behind 'expecto patronum' as a method of banishing the monsters of depression and hopelessness:)
6/24
Since FB and the FB Gusp group (and the BPAL Sorority which is quiet) have become gathering places...what are some of your favorite Facebook pages you like? I like a lot of animal rescue pages and local artsy stuff
Do you read literature/culture blogs or websites of any kind? I'm thinking about anything that would help a putative witch to get a sense of what your current tastes in books, movies, games, genres, approaches to culture and literature and so forth are. not really. my amazon list has a lot of books and movies I would like, though
If you were put in a room with 100 random other people the same age and sex as you, from your country, in what way do you think you would be different from the average? I have absolutely no idea how to answer this question. i'm a big nerd, I guess, and really socially awkward, so I probably wouldn't even know how to find out
Haus of Gloi did a Reverie update! Do any of them interest you? (Or anything else up currently?) oh gawd, the rose city anything. their pumpkin butter gives me the warm fuzzies. white peach looks incredible too.
Witchee, do you cook? Do you do all the cooking? Is it a chore or a pleasure? occasionally. i'm not a great cook, but I like to put simple things together- spring rolls, lasagna, stuff where I can just throw It all in a pan and it comes out ok.
Which reading level do you prefer to read in YA or Adult? Or even both? both. though I tend to lean towards YA fantasy/scifi, I also love clive barker who is most decidedly adult. except the abarat! amazing series.
What colors/style is your kitchen decor? And do you entertain in your home? Useful? my kitchen is hideous. it's a rental, so no painting/replacing. the only bright spot is the window full of plants and planters. I can always use nice kitchen towels
Are your ears pierced? yes, and stretched. I wear a 00g or 10mm plugs/tunnel, and I like to put dangly earrings under the plugs- the kinds with the hooks, but not too heavy or they look stupid.
Do you like stuffies/stuffed animals/art doll type thingies? not really.
Do you like bags? If so, what type (rucksack, clutch, shopping bag) colour and would you like/need a new one? Sturdy canvas shopping bags are always welcome. I try to hide a few everywhere so I don't forget 'em (in my car, at work). I could use a new purse, but I wouldn't expect one in a SW round. we have plenty of totes and things around.
What's your favourite comfort food (snack or candy etc) and/or drink? I love sweet/salty together- salted caramels, sea salt dark chocolate.
Would you like anything from an European country? Any particular food or goodies, magazines, books, whatever would be available to your witch in his/her country. I have never visited Europe but I am open to trying any kind of food/candy you would like to send! not big on hard candies, though
What fandoms do you belong to? harry potter, the abhorsen trilogy, dr who, star wars
What cheers you up? My dog at the end of the day, wagging and wagging and wagging. a good session of video gaming. snuggling dr boyfriend. a new episode of how I met your mother (or an old one). glass of white wine and a piece of chocolate.
What question do you hate to answer? I hate when strangers/customers/store clerks ask me how i'm doing or what i'm doing that day, because it's not socially acceptable to snap "mind your own fucking business, I know you don't really care." also, you are then expected to ask them the same questions in return, and I TRULY do not care.
What is the best compliment you have/could receive? the fact hat doctor boyfriend finds all of my weirdnesses quite attractive
Is there anything small you try to collect from everywhere you visit? hmm. I like to have one good, frameable photo of any vacation or trip I take
Could you name one thing you would be heartbroken not to get and one thing you would be a-ok if it didn't make it in your box? If my Witch sends me thoughtful gifts and takes my preferences into consideration, anything s/he sends is wonderful. Honest.
Would you like something from Empire Edibles? oh god. yes.
What are the three books you most want to read right now, and which you don't already have? ummmm check my amazon, i'm not sure off the top of my head:) but I do ALWAYS want vintage copies of classics, even if I already have one or three.
Do you have any problems with swearing or particularly off-color humor? hehe. nope.
What would you like from the most recent BPAL update? What are you planning on buying for yourself and what would you like to try? I MIGHT buy sweet pea if I have the funds, I know i'l love it. the BTPT bath oils both sound incredible
Do you like tarot cards, pendulums and rune stones etc? I enjoy tarot cards for the art but I don't use them all that often
Opinions on table top games, from cards and board games, to dice and rpgs. What do you like? What don't you like? Favorites? Any classics you like? Do you collect any? meh
What style is your sense of humour? often dry and sarcastic, but can also be really goofy
Is there anything from Australia you would like? sho nuff, its whatever
Gift cards/vouchers - yay or nay? If you like them - which stores would you like one for? sure! sock dreams, bodyartforms.com, amazon, etsy
What is your favourite object, that you own, ignoring sentimental reasons for attachment? the xbox. we don't have cable, so we run Netflix and hulu through the xbox and get all of our tv-based entertainment there
Do you use wax melt tarts? love them! I could also use a secondary warmer. but if its the electric kind, it needs a decently long cord- none of the ones that plug directly in to the socket, please, or I will have three burned wax-covered dog noses on my hands
Do you like Hot Chocolate? yep
I have a feeling I will struggle with keeping my identity secret from my witchee. If you happen to find out who yours is, how much would it bother you? I don't care at all, witch dear!
10 Random songs:
cosmic love- Florence and the machine
unless it's kicks- okkervil river
mx missile proof- Andrew bird
soft as chalk- Joanna newsom
better way- ben harper
left me in a hole- yonder mountain string band
nothing left- brown bird
in the pines- doc Watson
somewhere beyond the sea- frank Sinatra
Styrofoam boots- modest mouse
Have you ever tried Spoonfudge? Would you enjoy it if your Witch would send you some? Which of the flavors would you like? Sounds amazing. please don't make me too fat, witch
What's your opinion on Moonalisa? Any favorites or products you'd like to try? never tried em, but open to any and all bath and body that's cruelty free, especially small companies with as many natural/organic ingredients as possible
6/20
If you could have one rare bpal which one would you choose? snake charmer! original or res.
(Feel free not to answer, I know it's not a standard one!) Are you kinky? a bit
Do you enjoy scented candles? Certain sizes that you like? What kind of scents or brands? love, love, love candles and tarts. my absolute favorite thing is scentsationals' 'black orchid'.. strangely enough i can only ever find it at marshall's but i always buy any i can find. i love voluspa and skeem candles, but for the sake of price i usually buy candles by victoria, though a lot of their scents are a bit artificial/overly sweet to my nose. two timing tart makes amazing tarts, but for some reason her candles don't seem as strongly scented. i love citrus scents, vanilla, grapefruit, patchouli, deep spicy sexy stuff, pretty much anything voluspa or skeem makes- i love 'different' scent combinations- not a fan of 'clean' or 'beach' smells as they usually smell really fake/ headache inducing.
Thoughts about South Africa? Have you been here, would you like to go? Would you like to receive anything South African? i've never been. honestly don't know much about it other than some extremely turbulent history.
Do you like Sockdreams? If so, what styles would you prefer? (You can also link your wishlist.) yep!! http://www.sockdreams.com/_users/wishlists/3e959799d399c06
Do you need hair accessories? If so, what kind or color? i would like some cute bobby pins with flowers or pearls or things on them. not 'cutesy' plastic stuff but like elegant fabric flowers or lace
What is your favorite shade of blue? teal, seafoam, cobalt (but not navy, ha) anything that looks like the ocean
Do you have any kitchen gadgets (a SodaStream, a Kuerig/Tassimo) that you want mix things for? no
If you were to start learning something new (intellectual or craft or hobby), what would it be? i have just started painting again and would like to get better at it
What about candy? Do you have a sweet tooth? oh, yes.
Do you have an e-reader? What kind? Would you like to get ebooks? I have a nook and would love books for it!
If your witch is an extremely crafty sort, and she were to send all kinds of homemade foody goodies and handmade crafty stuff - what are items you would NOT LOVE to receive. Please dont hedge on this one...some of us are serious crafters and will be making most of what we send! hmmm. i dont really need any random nick-nacks to sit about my shelves and get dusty, or any storage boxes unless it's a super awesome one especially for imps, because i DO need one of those.
Witchee dear, do you like video games? Are there any you want to play? Do you have a large library? we have an xbox and a wii- just got the wii so i don't have any games for it yet but i have several listed on my amazon WL! i like fantasty rpg type stuff, fable, final fantasy, stuff like that. just got minecraft.
Do you have something you do, without fail, as a personal daily habit/ritual? (Examples: pen-and-paper journal keeping, tea/coffee drinking, morning yoga, nightly bedtime reading. I'm kind of thinking on things that would be dear to you and might need small supplies or could use certain extras. ) i can always use a new tea infuser as i tend to steep things more than once. i'd love a small french press for making large leaf teas.
Do you wear nailpolish? What colors do you tend to go for? What are your favorite brands? Are you open to trying indie brands? i do wear it but just recently started so i dont have a favorite brand, am definitely open to trying whatever- i like fairly subtle colors for my hands, tan/beige/peach, i like sheer sparkly stuff as well, i go a bit more daring on the toesies- red, black, blue, whatever. i need a good solid clear coat polish. i dont think i would use 'multi step' stuff like the crackles
Name three BPAL scents you hav tried, but are dying to get more of. mme moriarty, lyonesse, half elf
Do you still write real letters on nice stationary to people you like/love? no
Have you ever tried anything from Paintbox Soapworks? Which products or scents would you prefer? i love, LOVE whiskers soap. would like to try the scrubs. i've liked all the scents i've tried except guy fawkes and the queen is dead.
Do you like/have space to garden? i LOVE gardening, inside and out. ican absolutely always use planters, or anything that can be made a planter, for indoors. plants that like low-medium light are much loved also. seeds, cuttings, etc whatever you want to send i will be excited about:)
Do you like sample sized things? Think lipgloss, mascara, bodylotion, scrubs, mini candles, and so forth. yep
Have you tried Fortune Cookie Soap? What products or scents would you like? never tried em
Do you use solid soaps at all? If so, what kind do or don't you like? i'm not crazy about villainess soaps, for some reason. the scents don't really come through. i like a lot of lush soaps- sandstone is the best thing that ever happened but i HATE the smell, so if i could find a sand-filled, super scrubby soap that didnt smell like lemon pledge i would die of happiness. i'd love to try haunt and arcana.
Have you ever tried Cocoa Pink? If you are curious about it, what looks interesting to you? never heard of it? i'm up for anything
Do you like Lush? If so, what is your favorite product that is currently available, also, what is a product that you love but has been discontinued? i love the glorious mud they just discontinued. angels on bare skin is my go-to face wash, and sultana of soap is my favorite soap. also love honey i washed the kids and karma soap. i use the big conditioner.
Dr Who? yes please:) tennant ftw.
How much do you like lipbalm? Flavored or unflavored? What are your favorite brands and flavors? lipbalm obsession here, but im slightly picky. i don't like things that are/taste overly waxy, i like a more creamy/oily balm. hurrah is currently my weapon of choice- the lemon, grapefruit and vanilla bean are my favorite
Do you like and wear lipgloss? If yes, what colours? i dont like anything that's sticky- if anything i usually go for a stain in a berry/ vintage red
For those of you whose wishlists contain only BPALs, are there any other perfume companies you like or would like to try out? anything oil based/ not alcohol
Your feelings on Adagio teas: If you've never had anything from them, would you be open to trying them? If you HAVE had them and like them, name some favorites blends. And if you had them and dislike them, can you name a few *other* tea companies you're into? I do like them, the cream and apricot black teas are always on hand- i love the white blueberry and peach but for some reason i dont often buy them for myself. no yerba mate or almond anything, please, blech. also love the foxtrot for bedtime and i'm almost out.
What about coffee? Would you like to get coffee send to you? Whole bean or ground? What are some varieties and/or flavors you enjoy i like coffee, but cant really drink it as it makes my heart do weird floppy things
Who is your favourite female of all time? Historical, literary, ANYTHING, and why? hmmmm. excellent. anne bonny (first recorded female pirate and source of my username) is a big favorite. big fan of lirael from garth nix's 'abhorsen' trilogy. alice paul.
If you were a Disney princess you would be?: not sure i would be a princess... buuuuut maybe the one from beauty and the beast. not that i'm all that, bu ti would like it if my household objects interacted with me. i'm probably more like fiona from shrek
Would you like a seashell from Florida? no thanks.... unless i can put a plant in it. ha!
What craft project do you currently have on your docket or that you want to start? And that craft goodies would be welcome? i love vintage fabrics, florals, things that i can mod podge on to other things.
harry potter fan?
huge, huge fan. i like the books more but i watch the movies constantly. i'd probably be a ravenclaw.
If you could see anything, what would it be? Can be a person, an event, a landmark or monument, an object, etc.
a real live intelligent extra terrestrial. a full apparition/ghost. atlantis. the pyramids. the lock ness monster.
When you are having a really rough day, what do you like to do/have to make it a little brighter?
buy myself something, a new book or a shirt or something, or watch ghost hunters with a glass of iced tea
Is there a particular myth/folktale/legend/fairytale/godstory that you’re drawn to?
i love cinderella, i think because i have this vague images in my head of a beautifully illustrated copy i had when i was tiny, all victorian-style illustrations with super bright colors and they were awesome. i very seriously requested a hoopskirt for my 3rd or 4rth birthday.
If you RP, tabletop, forum, or otherwise… Do you have any original characters you’d like to see art of? If so, please give information! Even if it’s a link to a web page or a profile or picture!
Not really
Do you like to burn incense? If so, what are your favorite kinds…sticks? cones? resins? What are your favorite scents?
i dont burn incense, my sinuses don't seem to like it. candles/tarts are fine though. (and liked!)
What are your thoughts on comics? Any you like? Any you have been wanting to try? Favorite characters?
i don't really know anything about them.
Expanding on the hair question - does anyone like those flower clips for the hair that are big right now??
i don't know which ones are big right now but i do love hair accessories- headbands/clips/pins are awesome, not so much sticks or combs.
If you were to receive a gift card, what places would you like to get one from?
oh that's hard! modcloth maybe, or sockdreams, or amazon, or marshall's/ross, half price books....
From the Weenie Update….what are you most wanting to try?
i ordered decants of incubus leaving, sentimental inititation, nightmare and muse. i'm extremely interested in trying pumpkin princess, ghosts in love, and the new GC le lethe. i'm willing to bet le lethe will be a bottle want.
Who’s into nail polish? What colors/brands?
i never paint my nails but i do like to do my toes. i don't really have a favorite color or brand just a few random bottles... i like peachy pinks, reds, light blue, clear sparkly stuff
Is there a quote (or lyric or part of a poem) that really resonates with you or
is your favorite?
"there is no great beauty that hath not some strangeness about its proportion." i really like it and will probably have it tattooed on me, as well as "does the walker choose the path, or the path the walker?" from the abhorsen trilogy.
Dream candle? Scent, color, type (tealight, votive, pillar, jar, etc.), throw…
i like a ton of scent to my candles, i've really been looking for a good large jar that will smell up a large living room/kitchen. small candles are also good though for the bedroom and craft room. i love citrus, especially grapefruit and orange, not so much on the berries. 'creamy' anything is probably good, vanilla of course, i'm not crazy about super-foodie/bakery scents. i love skeem's mandarin fig and sweet pea vanilla. i'm really trying to switch to soy candles or at least a soy blend for air quality reasons.
Do you like knitted goodies? If so, what would you like and what colors?
i would LOVELOVE LOVE some fingerless gloves for the winter, maybe a bit longish, or even a couple of different pairs. i'm going to be working outside a lot and they will get worn a ton. i am all stocked in the scarf department, but a hat would be totally acceptable
Would you be interested in homemade edibles that are NOT sweets? Any specifics?
you cook/bake/assemble it i'll try it
What GC do you live in mortal terror of the lab discontinuing, but never get around to buying?
oh. god! lyonesse! it's so ridiculous that i do not have it. antikythera mechanism as well.
Yo, yarnies! Do you Ravelry? If so, who are you over thar?
Nope
Social Media?
i'm on facebook, but i'm not like... you know, OMGFACEBOOK.
Do you have wishlists for non-BPAL e-tailers? And if so, could you provide a link or a list?
in my signature and questionarre i believe
Witchee, do you use a PC or a Mac?
pc
What are your favorite restaurants?
good sushi
Do you play any video games?
i love final fantasy, fable, zelda, etc
Do you like any anime?
not so much, just indifferent
Do you have an E-reader/iPad/something similar that you need a cover/case for?
Not really
how much do you like jewelry? like, if you were to get a shit ton of it during the round, how excited would you be?
i would love it. even though i make jewelry i cant have enough, it would be awesome to get some cool stuff totally unlike what i do (i can make enough of that myself)
How would you like to receive some of your Witch’s favorite recipes, tailored to your likes/dietary restrictions? And specific wants?
Yes! I’d love to try any family recipes (or just any really good recipes). i'm not a fabulous cook but i'm ok with pasta or soup/stewlike things
Do you need any boxes to store your smellies in? What would you store in said hypothetical box—imps, bottles, supplies, all of the above?
Nope, I’m good
Muppets: yea or nay?
the cool kind, like th dark crystal/labyrinth kind
Do you have an affinity for Calvin and Hobbes, Peanuts, The Far Side, and other comic strips? If so, which is your favorite?
Not really
Favorite Mythological Creature?:
dryads and nyads. the manticore as well, and the kraken
I am fond of the thrift. Do you mind lightly used goods? Please be specific! i love thrifted stuff! as long as there are nor sweat or other body stains, most things don't gross me out, shoes are weird but if i can put in a new insole it's all good.
Do you have an Etsy shop? Do you know of any Etsy shops that are Switch Witch friendly?not selling on etsy anymore but i have an artfire shop at unoriginalsinner.artfire.com which is happily participating in SW:)
Would a gift or a postcard from Disneyland make you squee with delight or puke into your mail box? meh.
what are your favorite types of Halloween candy? yumyumyum. i love candy corn and 'autumn' type candy, the little reese's pumpkins are amazing... not real big on hard candy or gummy stuff so much but i love chocolate/white choc/nougat/coconut/etc
Do you prefer soap or shower gel? Please give examples of your favorite scents or brands. no gel please, it's a weird textile sensation for me and i don't like it:) i'm big on handmade soap, i love soaps with little inclusions like herbs/nuts/oats. lush is a big big favorite, sultana of soap is the besssssst. i'd love to try honey i shrunk the kids and sexy peel.
Beads! Do you use them? Would you want some? What sorts of beads do you like? YES ALL YOUR BEADS ARE BELONG TO ME. my very favorites are ANYTHING faceted especially faceted glass rounds. czech or swarosvki are big likes but as long as it's decent quality i can use it. i love opaque faceted glass, just starting to get in to gemstones/etc. even plastic is fine if it's unique or pretty. i would LOVE beads!
Anyone here like caramels? Sea salted caramels?!?! i have never had the pleasur of dea salted caramels and i feel like there's a void in my life.
Would you like a hand dyed or hand painted scarf or wrap or other item? scarves are nice! i'm a little picky about them, i don't love anything too 'country' looking if that makes sense- i lean towards thin-to -medium thickness scarves as it's super warm here.
69. Would you like to receive e-books? And if so, in what format?
I have no way in which to read them. I much prefer physical books anyhow.
70. If you have kids, would you be interested in getting things for them? And if so, what are they interested and what sizes are the wearing now?
no kiddies, hurrah! four furkids, though
71. Would you be interested in a felted handbag? Do any of these styles appeal to you? i really like 1, 8, 10, and 15. but i feel like felt would attract a lot of fur which is a big issue around here... i don't mind brushing it off buti don't want a hair magnet
72. Are there are patterns, motifs, etc that you especially like?
i like naturey stuff, vines and leaves, vintage-looking floral designs, i LOVE filigree and lace.
73. Witchee, would you be interested in having a special tea cup/coffee mug/glass to drink out of?
i drink a lot of tea at home, that would be lovely:) but i do already have a few special mugs
75. How would you feel about kitchen towels and other similar household objects, if they are pretty or a souvenir?
i wouldn't really use kitchen towels
76. How did you dress up for your last party or compulsory-formal-dress occasion?
hummm i think i did a high-waisted lace mini, black tank, black boots and a fishtail braid. i like putting outfits together:)
77. Do you enjoy puzzles/riddles? (Cryptograms, Sudoku, Crossword, Jigsaw, etc)
sure!
79. How about little bottles of booze? Ya wanna? What kind?
sure! i can't drink tequila:) but i like light flavored rums and vodka, and bourbon
84. Would you be interested in a sample box(from somewhere like Birchbox or loosebutton)?
sure!
85. You have to place a Lab and Trading Post order. Right fuckin' now. No spending limits. What do you buy?
BPTP: FruitBat FruitBath Bath Oil, Samhain Soap, Snake Oil Hair Gloss, honey hair gloss, eye of newt, tears of the nephilim, exotic bazaar
BPAL: le lethe, antikythera mechanism (to age... i'd rather find an aged bottle!!), 2 bottles of lyonesse , halfling, good, hygeia, pallas athene, tko, bitch, lustration, the butterfly... a lot of the stuff i'm trying to hunt down is LE
86. Paintbox Soapworks - anything you're interested in, in general or from the latest update?
never tried em! bu these sound nice: gingermilk, indian summer, the queen is dead... soap, scrubs or lotions in any of these sound amazing!
87. Do you guys have any sports that you follow obsessively? How about favorite teams and/or athletes?
No.
88. How do you feel about notebooks/journals/stationery? Anything you need or particularly like?
i like pretty notebooks, but i'm still working on a gigantic sketchbook.
89. Does confetti/glitter make you angry or fill you with glee?
no please:/
Team beets: i like them in my jamba juice? never had like a straight up beet
Team brussel sprouts: No!
Team goat cheese: Yes!
Team red licorice: Yes!
Team black licorice: No!
Team mushroom: only if they make me see pretty colors
Team marzipan, toffee, and pink cupcakes: yes to all i think! i'm not actually sure what marzipan tastes like
Team asparagus: Yes!
Team Sugar Skull: sure!
Spinach: yes!
Ginger: yes!
Garlic:yes
Mango: Yes
dairy:yes and no. i can't have real milk or ice cream, but i can handle most cheese. i really, really like cheese, actually. chocolate and things are fine.
Chicken: Yes
Raisins: No.
Pumpkin: Yes
Olives: NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
New question: How do you feel about maple syrup it's cool i guess, i eat waffles occasionally, but its not like a universal condiment for me
I have a few things that I do every Switch Witch round, would you find that boring and unoriginal?
i don tmind:)
Do you like Star Wars? Original Trilogy? Prequels? Spin-offs? Favorite characters?
the original three, yes. not a huge fan of the newer ones.
Do you like beef jerkey?
yes, but i'm picky about it
Anyone love Buffy/Angel?
i did! i was just the right age when they were on tv.
Do you like or racier ecards from time to time and do you need to be warned if something may be not safe to open at work?
lol sure:) i'm no prudish at all, and i work at home
Doctor Who? Yay or nay?
I've never seen it.
Creepy threshhold?
high. i like a little creep.
Piercings? 16g nostril, 16g lip, 00g ears, both traguses (tragi?) one rook, one high cartilage, one microdermal. i would love pretty earthings:)
Do you wear t-shirts? Are there particular things you like on them? Would you like one designed by your Witch? And, if you don't mind saying, what size t-shirt do you wear? i LOVE nice soft tshirts. i like arty prints, obscure literary quotations, silly witty nerdy ones. i would absolutely love a witch-designed tee! i can wear anything from an xs to m, just depending- i'm fairly comfortable in a form-fitting shirt but something a little looser is ideal for hot days since, um, i sweat a lot and pit wetness is extremely unsexy. even if it's way too big, i'm handy with a needle and thread and can make it fit me!
How do you feel about pumpkin scented things? Not perfume related, but soap, candles, etc.... Omnomnom! i love pumpkin candles in the fall, as far as body products i have not yet found a pumpkin that i am crazy about. i have haus of gloi pumpkin queen and its ok, a little cloying/thick for me.
Has anyone else heard of or does anyone else love Glamourkin?
these are cute!! do they do custom orders? i didn't see one in particular that i couldn't live without but i would be open to the idea:)
Are you looking for a certain kind of DVDs to spruce up your collection right now?
i LOVE dvd sets of old tv shows, laverne and shirly, i love lucy, etc. also sets of ghost hunters would be awesome. i do already have a few so maybe check w/ me before buying:) things i would LOVE on dvd- fern gully, shrek, how the grinch stole christmas (the older version, not that looney jim carrey one) harry potter and the chamber of secrets, (wore mine out!) the half-blood prince, both deathly hallows. MY COLLECTION SHALL BE COMPLETE!
Does anyone like postcards? Is anyone willing to be a Nacho witch for postcards?
sure! i'd love some arty/cool postcards, especially if they came along with a neat postcard-sized frame. i'm putting together a whole wall of cool frames and pictures in the house. i'm definitely willing to nacho.
Do you like Star Trek? Original TV series, films, spinoff series, etc? Favorite characters?
i do like the original show, that movie they came out with a few years ago was pretty decent.
Witchee, would you like a framed photograph and of what?
sure! i love weird vintage-style photographs. if you were able to get a hold of some genuine vintage circus/freak show photos i would DIE. i love that kind of stuff. i also love waterscapes, old boat/ship scenes. beachy stuff is nice, but please stay away from anything that looks like it might be hung in a beachside motel 6:) we have a decent little collection of bettie page black and white originals and i love them:)
How do people feel about little pocket shrines, maybe something inspirational/motivational to keep in their purses/backpacks/whatever? (Like these: http://www.art-shrin...cketshrines.htm)
the link wasn't working for me, but i feel kind of meh about the idea.
How would you feel about gummies? Like, gummy bears? Gummy werewolves? Gummy vampires?
sure! i like them, not batshit crazy about them but doctor boyfriend LOVES them and will be very happy:)
How would you feel about a totally original Gela-skin for your laptop/iPod/phone? Stickers? Decals?
i have nothing that would require a case/skin/other high-techie thing... the laptop never leaves the house and my phone is just a phone
Since this is a Halloween round, what's your Creepy threshold? Are you a cartoon bats and smily pumpkins person or a skulls-and-bones the-dead-are-rising kind of person? Are your fairytales dark or Disney?
i don't like super gorey stuff, or 'shock value' type stuff- i can't stand watching any of the saw movies or hostel or any of that shit, but i like good old-fashioned creepiness, poltergeist, etc. i love fairytales in any form, disney or the bros. grimm.
Are your ears pierced, Witchee? Do you have any other piercings? Would you like to receive any items of jewelry for these piercings?
Yes and yes. im' afraid i've answered some of these questions a few times? oh well. i've got 00g ears and would love some pretty plugs/tunnels- here are some faves for ideas. i would love a pair of rough-cut stone plugs like the third pair, but cheaper! i wouldn't trust myself with expensive plugs. i prefer them to be 10mm, not 9, but 9mm is ok if they have at least one very large flare.
http://www.bodyartforms.com/productdetails.asp?ProductID=5286
http://www.bodyartforms.com/productdetails.asp?ProductID=5825
http://www.bodyartforms.com/productdetails.asp?ProductID=6619
How do you all feel about Whoopie Pies?
No thank you.
interested in anything from Lush?
i do love lush:) pretty much anything along the soap/scrub line, i'm not so much in to their weird toothpaste stuff or deodorant, and i don't take baths so no bath bombs please
Do you blog? Would you like a header for your blog, a layout, etc?
i do blog, but atm i'm really in need of a banner/header for my online shop. i have NO access to decent photo programs so i can't make one that doesn't look crappy.
Would you be interested in a handmade bookmark?
Sure!
do you like chex puppy chow or muddie buddies (ingredients: semi-sweet chocolate chips, PB, vanilla extract, powdered sugar, chex cereal)? would you want to get some from your witch / nacho witch?
that sounds yummy
How would you feel about receiving a Groupon deal for something in your local area? If there is anything you WOULDN'T like, mention that also.
i would love this! especially massages/restaurant/bar stuff.
Who here adores meringue?
yum.
Dear witchee, how do you feel about lip balm? Favorite style (twist up tube, pot, tube with wand, etc.)? Favorite flavors? Flavors to avoid? Favorite brand? Do you need more right now or are you set? Are you one of those people who could never have enough lip balm even though you have a bowl on your dresser overflowing with them and 10 in your purse and an order for more on the way? i ALWAYS try to have lip balm in my purse and one more at home. i mostly use burts bees because it's the only thing that doesn't have that sort of waxy gummy taste to me? i can't really explain it. i tend to like my lip balms a little oily as opposed to waxy- i had an orange blossom honey tube that i loved but the dogs ate:/ i'm open to new brands/companies and if its a tiny business even better. so yes.
Would you be interested in getting fountain pen inks or art supplies via JetPens and or DickBlick? i've never used fountain pens but i LOVE those super-dark rollerball pens for drawing. i'm pretty set on markers/colored pencils / paint but almost any other kind of supplies would be used.
How do you feel about Threadless tshirts? they are neat! some are a little cheesy- like, very frat boy i guess- but some are really cute
And if I were left to my own devices at Walgreens? hummm. one of those logic puzzle books, some cheap nail polish, a new black eyeliner pencil, and chocolate/candy/snacks
thai food? never had it!'
Darling Witchee, would you enjoy farmer's market pickled veggies (green beans, garlic, asparagus, etc) or fresh canned peaches or something of that nature? i'm not sure fresh would be a good idea as i will stay very warm here through october, but canned would be ok!
If your witch was the practical type and wanted to include one or more of your everyday essentials, what would those include? I'm talking about the bath products, lotions, face lotions, teas, food, etc that you really use every day. hummmm i have a glass of iced black tea almost every day, vanilla chai when i can afford it. i NEED to use lotion every day but i havent found one i love yet... so sometimes i skip:( a little kit would be cool for when i'm out and about- you know one of those little boxes people make out of tins and things with girly essentials in.
Jane Austen .. Yay or Nay? yay! i would actually love to receive any of these books, i have started watching all the novel-based movies and they really appeal to my sense of escapism
I put up quotes I love in my office and studio to get me going, They range from goofy to sarcastic to inspirational... Are you interested in a hand painted quote? Do you have one in mind, or a topic in mind? if you were to do one of these for me i would like it to be something kind of whimsical and offbeat, something from alice in wonderland or labyrinth or somesuch.
Do you like period or period-styled paraphernalia? Stuff like postcards, notecards, jewelry, office supplies, what-have-you? yep! i love victorian jewelry and have previously described my style as 'victorian bohemian circus' so yes to all... except office supplies cause i don't office.
If you like manga, comics, and/or graphic novels, what is it about them that you like, in general? The story, the art/style, etc? I'm sorry - I don't really read/look at any of these.
If you could choose a Smack, what would it have in it? Ii've never tried but would love to! witch, feel free to choose flavors for me
What's your favorite horror movie? i actually really like the movie rose red, stephen king cheesiness and all. i dig it.
If you could have a salon scent made, based on any artwork(s) what would it be? bosch's the garden of earthly delights, or dali's woman with flower head (i'm generally NOT a dali fan but i really love this one)
What #1 actor, director, author and/or musician are you obsessed with?
actors: meryl streep, leonardo dicaprio, angelica huston, bill murray, emma stone
author: garth nix and clive barker tie for first. i have a love/hate relationship with dean koontz.
director: wes anderson
musician: i want regina spektor to marry andrew bird and i will live in the bushes outside their house and spy on them being adorable
are you interested in anything from the Villainness Bad Apples update?
i'm not big on apple, unfortunately, but there's enough other stuff from them i want to try
If you have a pet, would he/she/they like to receive a treat or a toy as a gift? Does your pet have any dietary restrictions or other preferences w.r.t. said treat?
they would love this, and have no diet rules, but the dominant one tends to hog toys and treats so it would be better if there were 4 small items so everyone could have one:)
What are your top three "I want to try them but I think I'll never get to try them" (or, "I've tried them and I want moar moar moar, but I don't think I'll ever get any") scents/bath oils/sprays?
storyville, love's philosophy, comforting plush companion
Is there a particular artist and piece that you would like a print of? If so, what is your max size that you could spare on your walls?
i LOVE jessica grundy, this piece in particular. i'd love a print ofthis photo of secretariat. i have major love for robby davisboth artistically and because, um, we worked the same show once and he is super cute and nice but really, his work is fantastic
If you are in to beauty and makeup related stuff, what kind of stuff do you like? What is your skintone and hair color? i love eyeshadow pigments, especially bronze/golds and sheer pinks (think anything that may have 'egyptian' in the name) i could use a good liquid eyeliner in black that doesn't flake. I have olive skin that tans VERY dark in summer despite my efforts to prevent it. poor tattoos! i'm a natural brunette but lately i've been wearing a dark burgundy red color that i'll probably stick with for a while.
Would you like a photo collage based around your interests/favorite colors/favorite themes?
sure if it was well done or very artistic... i don't like the 'high school girl's bedroom' type collage if you know what i mean?
If you're crafty, are you interested in spoonfeather? And if so, what things there delight your eyes?
its super cool but i don't need it enough to justify you spending that much on it
Colors! What are your favorite colors and what colors do you not like? Pictures and links, people!
i love most shades of golden yellow, deep berry red, seafoam green, bright sky blue... least favorites would be bright/neon orange (actually, any neon) and pastels
favorite pantone colors:
pms116
pms1807
pms299
pms 302
pms3238
pms353
What is your favorite word? festoon!
What are the feelings on arm warmers? Color, style, texture, length?
i like fingerless gloves with some length, so sort of like arm warmers i guess, but with hand coverage. black or gray will get the most wear as it will match everything, but i wouldn't be opposed to a fun accent color like bright blue or a nice green
Is there something that you wish you could do, but you keep putting it off? getting a couch! lol. make a terrarium for the living room
Put your current mp3player (I am the anti-apple, so no ipod ), winamp playlist, what have you, on shuffle, list the first 10 songs:
regina spektor: carbon monoxide
avett bros: pretty girl from detroit
umphrey's mcgee: push the pig
ben folds five: lullabye
the distillers: revenants
regina spektor: happy hooker
cursive: hymns for the heathen
the shins: pink bullets
okkerville river: john allyn smith sails
nofx: the brews
Witchee, have you made (or are you planning to make) any Lab or Trading post orders soon? And if you did (or plan to), you should share what you're getting. i bought four or five decants from the pickman scents, but even if i love them i won't be affording bottles- i'll update you on that. i'm DYING for the labyrinth scents to come out, hopefully i'll be able to snag a full set of decants
Do you have any interest in rocks? Not like, polished colorful stones.. but like... rocks. With geologic significance! maybe? i don't think i would like something that just looks like a rock, you know? but geodes are really cool! i love to break them open
If your witch were to knit you a scarf/shawl/cowl, which would you prefer, and what features would you want? Would you prefer something light and drape-y or thick and warm? What kind of colors would you prefer? Do you have any fiber allergies or preferences? i like soft drapey material. i LOVE fringe/lace on a scarf. warmth is not a HUGE concern as i live in austin. i just saw a sort of shawl with an attached hood which was pretty awesome- i NEED for hoods to be large enough to pull down over my head, i hate the hoods they usually put on girl's hoodies that cover like half my head.
Do you like/own/wear/want fairy wings or something of the like? no thanks, i don't really attend anything that would require me to wear them:)
How do you feel about terrariums? LOVE THEM. LOVE.
What's your favorite horror movie? i like old school stuff like poltergeist, and anything that might be featured on mystery science theather
Jane Austen .. Yay or Nay? Yay
I put up quotes I love in my office and studio to get me going, They range from goofy to sarcastic to inspirational... Are you interested in a hand painted quote? Do you have one in mind, or a topic in mind? something kind of quirky would be fun, something from alice in wonderland or lovecraft
Do you like period or period-styled paraphernalia? Stuff like postcards, notecards, jewelry, office supplies, what-have-you? yep! big fan of rococo and victorian-era decor
If you like manga, comics, and/or graphic novels, what is it about them that you like, in general? The story, the art/style, etc? meh
If you could choose a Smack, what would it have in it? harvest peach sounds lovely. a custom one would maybe be coconut milk, incense and vanilla bean. YUM!
Are you scientifically curious and/or process-oriented? Would you like a project-type gift that allowed you do do something like make soap from scratch, take and (nontoxic-ly) develop photographs using a pinhole camera, use plant dyes on yarn or fabric, etc.? sre! i love terrarium kits, always wanted to make candles
What's 'your' song/your theme song? at the moment i have to say okkerville river's 'kicks'
What would be your superpower? invisibility
Do you like homemade snack mixes? I know Puppy Chow was mentioned in a previous question, but what about healthier and more natural type snacks like granola or trail mix? You can put a lot of delicious and fun things into trail mix, yeah? If you say "Sure, I'd love some!" what kinds of things do you like/not like in those kinds of snacks, ie coconut flakes, raisins, certain nuts (allergies??), candy, etc. Give us your list of DO's and DON'Ts! lots of coconut and dried fruit! salty nuts, please no raisins
Do you like charm bracelets? If you had a bracelet, what sort of charms would you want on it? Favorite hobbies, symbols, whatever? probably not, i'm not big on things clanking around my wrists, i prefer a more cufflike bracelet
Is there any kind of international candy you love or would like to try?
I'm always up for trying anything, heh.
sure! i had a sweet canada hoodie when i was a teenager that i wore until my mom threw it out.
If you were to go here and create your very own chocolate bar, what might it have in it?
blueberries in white chocolate.
dark chocolate and orange peel and coconut.
September 25th
Stuff you've been meaning to do: Too much, get frames for prints/postcards, clean and organize my craft room/come up with creative storage for craft room, look for a new purse:/
Would you be interested in regional jams, jellies, or other preserves?
sure, although i don't eat a whole lot of jam/jelly... so maybe a small jar.
Do you have any bedtime rituals? Is there any particular product you have to apply or a certain shirt you wear or an act you perform to get you in the "bedtime" mood?
i tell beetle its time for bed (one of our dogs, she loves to cuddle with me at bedtime), usually put on some bastet (or haus of gloi lavender sugar if i'm stressed, or comforting plush companion if i'm in the mood for something special) and put on a movie, something cheerful that won't fuck with my dreams- mary poppins, the earlier harry potters, finding nemo.
Princess Bride? Yay or nay?
yay all the way! i severely dislike that wgoldman felt the need to create this whole hoax/hype behind the story with a made up author and whatnot, but i love the story. i prefer the book but i watch the movie all the time too.
September 24th
how do you feel about ethical animal fiber, i.e. wool and the like?
Sure
What about little wee creatures for your desk or mantel?
i'm picky about nicknacks/clutter, but if it's something super special and awesome then yes:)
Look down. What are you wearing, right now?
boyfriend's dare shirt and ruffle-butt panties:) i rarely wear pants at home.
Kerchiefs?
Not really my style.
hemp? in products is fine, i don't like hemp jewelry
To be updated with answers for my Witch! Wishlists can be found linked in my sig. trying to put more recent questions first...
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? i'm ok with most handmade things... used, i probably would not want, like, socks or underthings
And now a new question: I live near a Mast General Store (mastgeneralstore.com). It has lots of vintage-y toys, southern foods (jams, jellies, spices) and vintage candy. Is there anything I can get for you? i like fancy jams/preserves
Do you have any Fall or Halloween traditions?
Ninjas or Pirates? pirates!!
I have an extra room spray and 2 extra bath oils (one Cephalopod, one Exhibit Hall Fatigue) from Dragon*Con - would anybody like a decant? yes to all the things
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?cd 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?i have a little garden plot out front as well as a shit ton of houseplants, but i'm fairly limited on what i can grow- for indoors, it needs to be something that can handle low-to-medium light, and for outdoors it needs to be able to handle a TON of light- also, if it's gonna be alive more than a season, it's gonna have to deal with austin heat. succulents are always awesome, and i can sometimes get wildflowers and the like to do well in the early spring before they die out. would love some 'useful' herbs that can be grown inside
I'm about to be near a Lush store next week, is there anything you might like from there? i live near lush too, so i'm good. thanks witch!
Songs that you keep meaning to buy but never get round to it?more like whole albums- regina spektor's new album I NEEDS IT, ben folds five's new album, anything from 357 string band, anything by nick cave
Movies that you love but forgot to put in your questionaire?i can't remember what i put there harry potter, tuck everlasting, the life aquatic, i heart huckabees, fern gully, watcher in the woods
Any favorite Bath & Body Works scents/products? i haven't been to one in years!! i wouldn't be opposed to a candle, or new makeup brushes, orrrr i dunno.
Haus of Gloi is offering custom perfumes - would you like one? What would your ideal blend be? mmm i've never shopped at hog but this sounds awesome!! honey, musk, and wine or maybe carnation and orchid
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? again, all the things. i love nice skin care, and candles. i'm always interested in unique sweets/candies or useful herbal supplements/vitamins, especially things for mood and hormones
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)? beer- i love fruity beers, and wheat/hefeweizen. belgian is usually safe. i do like dark/creamy/chocolatey things along the line of a guiness or oatmeal stout, but not too hoppy please. i dislike IPAs and APAs. i'm open to most wine but generally dont like them too terribly sweet
Witchee, will you be gone from your normal mailing address at any point during the round? dont think so
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 ?i like a lot of disney movies, but i'm not OMGDISNEY
dear witchee, would you, could you use an electric candle warmer? probably not, i like the flame
Do you lust after some new socks/tights? always. I THINK i have my sockdreams wishlist on my sw help, but poke me if i dont and you need it:)
are there any of MeiLin's books (e-book or print) you'd be interested in? no thanks:)
Are you a gamer (of any sort - video, casual, tabletop) and are there any games you want? we have an xbox and i love RPG type stuff- i always dig final fantasy and fable, am playing oblivion rihgt now and will want skyrim when i'm done
Would you be interested in BPTP CANDY? more curious than actually wanting, but yeah:)
Do you like coffee? If so, what kinds? Flavored, fancy, basic? Beans or ground? regular coffee upsets my belly, but i do indulge in a soy latte on occasion
Would a Starbucks gift card make you happy or do you prefer your local place? sure! shamefully, i honestly dont have a good 'local place'
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...? yeah!! a cool planter would be awesome, or a coffee mug, or a bud vase i could hang up.
Do you have a forum buddy? Someone who knows you and/or your tastes well enough to answer questions on your behalf? taylor_moon and i know each other for realsies, you could try asking her if you need to know anything directly
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 lj
A question, witchees: if you are into tarot, what is your favorite card?
And another question: would you like your own set of handmade rune stones or worry stones?
Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, cider, or none of the above? tea! cider! hot chocolate!
Gum, hard candy, soft candy, or none of the above? i like to have mints or gum in my purse
Loose tea or tea bags? Do you need anything for your loose tea? (Filters, presses, etc.) either is fine. i could use a new single-size french press for my tea, or a teapot with infuser
If you like tea, what kinds?most kinds!! i dont tend to like the 'serious' teas with names made of random syllables, but fruity black, green or white teas, rooibos, honeybush, herbal etc is all welcome and delightful
Do you do Goodreads or LibraryThing or a site like that? If so, can I see your to-read list, please?
Zombies; Yay or Nay?meh
If you have cats, do they like catnip toys? If you have doggies, would they like a super-reinforced canvas toy with a squeaker in it?no squeaker, please, but they LOVE tugowar so a good sturdy canvas toy would not go to waste
How do you feel about wearable knitted lace? Shawls, wraps, and the like? a knitted lace scarf sounds pretty
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? sounds nice! i'd be interested in anything describing my future job situation, creative pathways or love life
I live in Japan. Anything you would be interested in from there?
Candy Corn: yes, no? yes!
Paintbox Soapworks: Interested in anything from her?
almost everything sounds great. i've tried one or two of the xmas scents and loved the soaps
What's one thing you want, right now, that you're having difficulty finding? the perfect scrub
Who here is going to be picking up JK Rowling's new book on Thursday? meh
What do you do to take care of yourself when you're having a rough day (sick, life not going your way, whatever)? take a candlelit shower, make a big cup of tea, watch ghost hunters or glee, buy myself a little something
favorite and least favorite baked goods? i'm not really in to brownies right now, ever since i got a soapy one at freebirds. everything else is a go
what size T-Shirt do you wear (standard AND babydoll)? xs reg/ s babydoll
I found a fantastic little shop while traveling that had unusual jellies and jams. Would you be interested in trying something like Georgia Moonshine Jelly or TOE Jam (each letter stands for some kind of fruit, I don't remember which ones) or something similar? How about homemade jam in general?
Would you be interested in homemade herbal remedies and tinctures? yes yes yes. very in to this kind of thing. especially anything for mood/anxiety, or for sleep
Owls?yeah! but not like... cutesy green and pink owls, or 70s macrame owls. more like an elegant, medieval forest owl... if that makes any sense.
Do any of Villainness' Soap Box exclusive scents interest you, especially any of the Smooches/Whippeds? jack o smooch sounds awesome
Witchee, do you want anything from the Haunt update coming up on 10/3? I know it might be too early to say, but if you could look at the preview on the night of 10/2 and let me know if you want anything... have never tried haunt, but i'm ready and willing
Gardening? yes maam or sir!
Do you use or would like to try loose eyeshadow pigments? i would love some new eyeshadows, specifically some nice matte shades in browns/berrys/coral/bronze
Is there anything you might want from the latest update (Lab or TP)? i'm buying decants or bottle of all the bpal i want, but i'm totally interested in some of the bath oils, the samhain atmo spray MMMMM and all the candles.
My new job is at a consignment store where we have all kinds of designer brands for very reasonable prices. Are there designer clothes/purses/sunglasses that you desire/love? (Give some indication as to your "style" as well. For example, do you like bohemian-style frocks in lavender? Crossbody purses in black? Sunglasses that are round and bug-like?)i do like retro sunglasses, big round or square ones, or would LOVE some heart-shaped ones. i love bohemian dresses, gunne sax type stuff, pretty much anything lacy.
In the meantime, let me know what you like to do on the Internet to kill time. Flash games? What are your daily websites/blog visits, or favorite YouTube videos? i spend a lot of time reading missed connections on craigslist, because it makes me laugh. i love offbeat bride, browsing artfire, etc
And what are your favourite characters from your fandoms? Oh.....dear. Here we go. Buffy - Spike and Willow. harry potter- dobby lord of the rings- all the hobbits, and bill the donkey labyrinth- ambrocious, and ludo
My Little Pony... Cute or meh? meh. i do have a kickass customized pony i recieved in an artswap, but i'm cool with the one.
Lip balm - tube or tin? tube. i love honey/grapefruit/citrusy flavors, and a berry tint is nice.
Would you like to receive a journal or sketchbook? How about other pretty paper goods like post-its, notepads, bookmarks, letter paper/envelopes? i'm good on the sketchbook but can use stationery/notepads
Are you interested in audiobooks? If so, any specific titles? dont really listen to books
Bar soaps with some scrubby bits, yes or no? yep!
Would you like a pair of knitted socks? Yes, please!!! That would be awesome.
Do you have any use for knitted dishcloths, facecloths, etc, especially if they were fandom related? Sure,
Do you subscribe to any sample boxes, and if so, which ones? Would you like to receive some samples? i dont subscribe, but i loooove samples. face/skin care, natural stuff, eyeshadow pigments, anti-aging stuff
do you have a problem with nudes??? If not, do you prefer male or female?No problem at all, but i prefer ladies
What's one thing you want, right now, that you're having difficulty finding? a cute pair of comfortable flats in my size, 5.5.
Do you like s'mores/ s'mores flavored things?
yep!
Best freebie ever recieved?
the frimp of bastet i got with my very first imp pack. it's still a favorite:)
Would you enjoy receiving cute but useful items like colorful kitchen utensils/gadgets, or bento supplies? (boxes, chopsticks, accessories, etc?) What about things like spice mixes (homemade, or Penzey's for example)
spice mixes maybe not. i dont cook much but i am learning- i do like cute kitchen things like potholders, DESPERATELY need some pretty kitchen towels.
Do you like cute, seasonal or fluffy PJ bottoms? Like they sell at Target, Old Navy (they have had cute Halloween ones!) If so, what size do you wear?
sure! i like soft warm flannel, and nothing too stiff. i'm a xs/ s.
What kind of chocolate do you like? Nuts, no nuts, white,dark, etc?
pretty much any chocolate willl go in my belly. i love orange peel chocolate and sea salt dark choc.
I live near a Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, and Penzeys! What does your little heart desire from any or all of these places?
i have a whole food nearby too, but i dunno what trader joes and penzeys have...
Are home made foods acceptable or does the idea of eating strange mailed food disturb you?
nope i'll nom it
I just gave you $20 and sent you into a "has everything" store ala Walmart and told you that you have to come out having spent it all, and none of it on anything you need. a bunch of little spray bottles to make bpal room spray (my latest obsession.), one of those logic puzzle books, socks, bubbles for my dogs to chase, annnnnd a big cookie.
What kind of cuisines do you like? (I mentioned this in my ?aire but curious what my witch may like)And, what are your favorite restaurants?
i dig sushi a lot. italian never fails.
I'm from Canada - is there anything specifically a witchee might like that is only available here?
What are your "fandoms" and would you like a t-shirt from TeeFury if an appropriate one came up?
I FRICKIN LOVE TEEFURY. harry potter, labyrinth, lord of the rings, star wars,princess bride
Do you have an eReader and if so which one?
i have and love a nook, can always use new books/apps
Do you like candles, or tart burners, or something? If so, what's your favorite scent to burn? i love burning tarts in smaller rooms, but would love a larger jar candle for the living room- citrus, musk, strawberries, vanilla, etc. i tend to not like 'nature' or 'outdoor' scents, they always smell very soapy/ chemical
Would you be interested in washable/reusable muslin “paper” towels (basically muslin squares hemmed around the edge)? Maybe in some sort of box to put on your kitchen or bathroom counter?
Probably not
Do you drink alcohol?
occasionally
If you get me (or a fellow Aussie, if there are any playing this round) as a witch or witch's minion, would you like to try some Australian specialties, such as TimTams (delicious chocolately cookies), Caramello Koalas (koala shaped chocolates filled with gloopy caramel), Australian native spices or anything like that?
yes to all:) i do love timtams
If your witch is a knitter, crocheter or sewer, is there a particular type of garment you would love to receive (hat, scarf, wrap, cowl, socks, fingerless gloves, arm warmers etc)?
i love fingerless gloves, or a cute little hat would be fun- something soft and slouchy
Is there anyone else in your house (kids, pets, partner) that would really appreciate a small gift being included for them in the switchwitchy haul so they don't feel left out?
four dogs and a boyfriend in the house. dogs are, you know, doglike. boyfriend...i dont even know what to get him half the time, so don't sweat it.
sep. 18
I live in Japan. Anything you would be interested in from there? Nothing specific, but i do enjoy a good case of engrish.
Candy Corn: yes, no? Yes.. but i tend to eat way too much of it. i would love some, but please dont send a bucket:)
WHAT MAKES YOU LAUGH YOUR ASS OFF!!! the show 30 rock. katt williams. emo phillips.
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? going by what's currently in my closet and pretending its early spring- i've got this gorgeous flowy white dress with a gold and blue rose print with and asymmetrical, short-in-front and long-in-back hem. simple black sandals, leafy roman headband.
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? oh man. free people, maybe, or a really cute vintage boutique we have called Feathers. or By George. Somewhere with really unique, high-quality, usa-made or vintage or hand-made clothing. (i guess it doesn't absolutely have to be usa, but i prefer to know my stuff comes from people earning a fair wage and all that.) it's a slightly sexy but very sophisticated mini dress, not SO mini that i'd be embarrassed for my grandmother to see me in it. thick, soft, COMFORTABLE leggings and some really, really kick ass leather lace-up boots. or the perfect jeans- the 'cigarette pant' cut is by far the best thing i have ever seen on my body, and i don't find them often. i like em skinny/snug to the calf and then straight down.
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). a blender!! a french press, single serving size. a gift certificate to amazon or half price books.
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? YEAH!! i love ghosty paranormal things, AND i'm majorly homesick for kentucky. art prints would be fantastic, especially smallish things. jewelry is awesome too! i do like skulls and skeletons but i tend to like non-human ones- i have a bird skull necklace that's my favorite thing in the world.
What is your holy grail "I'd kill to just have one drop in an imp" bpal scent? orange, or antique lace. but honestly i'm the type to try to avoid falling in love with things i'll NEVER be able to get a bottle of for under a million dollars.
Are there any existing Weenies that you have your eye on, but haven't gotten around to getting? i'm going to order evening stock before it goes down, but i'm waffling on boo. i need some opinions in the recc thread first.
if you wear earrings, do you have pierced ears? Yes! i have stretched ears, 00g, but i love to wear dangly earrings through my tunnels- the kind on hooks/wires.
love you witch!
