So, makes sense to consolidate question responses in a blog post again. Here we go...
Baked goods: If it were up to me I'd be in favour, but I am international (long flights make for sad squashed cookies) and Australia's quarantine laws are super strict, so it's probably a no.
Gifts for family/pets: That's very sweet if a witch wants to, but by no means expected. Husbeast would probably appreciate pretty much anything edible or with a slightly geeky bent. Dawgies love treats, toys they tend to either mercilessly destroy, or if indestructible, ignore. They do love to play tug-o-war with one of those thick, soft knotted rope thingies, though. Kitteh... probably treats. She likes to play with toys, but the dogs get too much in her face. Anything with catnip would probably be confiscated by customs.
Testers v. larger sizes: Anything goes. My wishlist isn't very long at the moment, because lovely forumites have been so good to me. I do keep seeing the odd thing that makes me go "Ooh, must try that!" but then I don't add it to my wishlist and forget entirely what it was.
Social networking: I use FB, and I also have Twitter and LJ but don't use them at all so far.
Sizes Depending how it's sized, I can sometimes get away with an M in tshirts, but usually an L or XL is required to accommodate the bewbies. I prefer babydoll/fitted. As for PJ pants, the baggier the better!
Hallowe'en plans? Sadly, Hallowe'en doesn't get much play downunder. If it was a work day, I would try to organise a costume day at work, but there's not much you can do with a Sunday. I might look up some Hallowe'eny type recipes and see if I can make some festive food at least.
Mix CDs? Absolutely, I love music and discovering new stuff is a huge buzz for me!
Girliness I feel the same way as the person who mentioned that the word girly kind of has negative connotations (sqwook maybe? It was about a squizillion pages ago). To me, girly has associations of weakness and ditziness and an unwillingness to get your hands dirty, which is emphatically not me. To other people though, maybe girly more means that you like wearing makeup and pretty dresses and have too many shoes... in which case, sign me up. It's just that I also sometimes like wearing big ol' shitkicking boots instead of heels, or going paintballing instead of shopping.
Austen I love her stories in terms of plot and atmosphere, but I do find her writing style kind of heavy-going (incredibly long sentences and not always easy to follow). I think I already own all her novels, but I don't have any of the BBC series on DVD or anything, which would be kind of cool.
Tarot I don't have a set of cards, but I'm definitely interested in it.
Harry Potter house The sorting hat would probably waver over Ravenclaw before sticking me in Hufflepuff.
Guilty TV pleasures Ha, I admit to a shameful fascination with those low-rent "OMG! Cosmetic surgery DISASTERS!" type programs. I know, dismal. And Toddlers and Tiaras for pure car crash TV.
Costumes I don't really participate in any activities requiring costumes. Although I have been known to venture out of the house in a purple wig or a panda hat just for funsies.
Celebrity crush Alexander Skarsgard, mmm. I would violate that man six ways to Sunday. Hello there. And some of that. Britishy goodness. Girl crush.
Mix DVDs? Sure! Movies, TV, funny ads, whatever.
Widescreen or formatted? Not bothered, either's fine!
Music: I don't have a MP3 enabled player, but I can easily download the tracks onto my computer and just add them to my iPod. So either's fine.
Scented tarts? Love them! Those scented wax pellets are also good.
Lip balms? I like them, but I do have kind of a backlog at the moment.
Body mods? I have 3 ear piercings, and a small tattoo on my back, but that's it.
Booze I do drink but not often, and shipping booze to Australia is prohibited AFAIK.
Artist / art styles Kahlo Dupain Pissarro Namatjira Colbert Froud De Lempicka Lichtenstein oh dear I'd better stop now.
Snacks Anything savoury... rice crackers, nuts, cheese, olives. Dried fruit is good, if I need a sugar hit.
Ebooks I don't have an e-reader yet, I'm not sure whether it's for me or not. I should really look into it, because my ever-expanding library does my poor hubby's head in.
Nail polish Love it! I tend to go for earth tones and unusual neutrals, and I'm partial to sparkliness.
Plushies I make them myself, but that doesn't mean I wouldn't cherish something my witch made for me
Crafts to learn I've been getting into silversmithing and still want to learn to set gemstones. I'm also interested in leadlighting and glass art. Someday I'll find the time...
Hallowe'en decorations Not much of an issue in Australia as Hallowe'en is still not widely celebrated. But my preference would probably be more on the spooky side - I could have lots of fun with that.
Ceramic decorations sounds pretty cool. I'd probably be more likely to use Christmas decorations than Hallowe'en though, simply because people don't tend to decorate for Hallowe'en here.
Mortar and pestles I like and use them. Though I already have two, plus an electric spice grinder, so I probably don't really need more.
Squicky things Not that there's likely to be any chance of finding it in a SW package, but... animal fur (I don't care if it's in fashion, just... no. Faux is okay though!). I also second clowns! Creepy as hell, especially Ronald McDonald. When I was a kid, if Mum and Dad bought me one of those little boxes of McDonald's cookies, I used to flush the Ronald McDonald ones down the toilet! He was so creepy to four year old me that I couldn't even bear to consume him in cookie form.
Etsy flexibility absolutely, if you can find something similar to a favourited item or are able to craft it yourself, that's awesomeness as far as I'm concerned. I'm a bit crap about maintaining my Etsy favourites anyway!
Make up I wear it, I buy it, I love it. Benefit and Stila are faves, though not cheap. I love nice skincare stuff too.
Disney movies So the princessy crap is not exactly empowering, but a lot of them can be fun. I love The Lion King, Finding Nemo, Monsters Inc, Up. Aladdin's good fun for the genie alone.
DVD/VCR/BluRay We have BluRay, which also plays regular DVDs. We may still have a VCR kicking around in a cupboard somewhere, not sure.
Custom icons I'm capable of making my own, but it would be kind of fun to be gifted them by a witch too.
Socks / Sock Dreams Hell yes! Love socks. I especially have a weakness for above-the-knee or knee-length stripey numbers in not-very-adult colour combinations. I prefer them in cotton rather than that fabric that feels like thick tights though, if you know what I mean? I’ve only ever had one pair of hand-knitted socks and I didn’t love them, but I think that’s because of the yarn they were made from – it made my feet feel kind of clammy. In a nice sock yarn, I’m sure hand-knitted would be awesome.
Comforting things Let’s see... I’d make myself a bowl of tomato soup (the canned stuff, fancy gourmet soup doesn’t cut it for me when it’s comfort I’m seeking) and some artery-hardening buttery toast. I’d curl up on the couch with the puppies and my snuggly brown blankie, and watch Amelie for the bazillionth time. Ahhhh! All better.
Horror movies/books I was a little surprised to see a couple of people mention Pan’s Labyrinth, because I don’t think of that as a ‘horror’ movie – I suppose it is a bit scary though! I love The Nightmare Before Christmas, though that too I don’t really find scary. I’m kind of a wimp about proper horror, maybe because I have too much of an over-active imagination! As for books, it’s not a genre I read much. I did read a scary –ish book called Heart Shaped Box (by... Joe somebody? The bookshop lady told me he was related to Stephen King. Nephew perhaps?) which I quite liked. And when I was about 11 or 12 I loved those Point Fiction books, which were pretty scary at the time
Name/description of custom blend I kind of blanked on this in the questionnaire, so let’s see if I can make a better attempt... One of my happiest things is cooking for the people I love, and standing around the kitchen chatting and laughing. So my custom blend is called Bitchin’ Kitchen – sweet wine, honey, olive oil and spices, underscored with skin musk and a whiff of splattered, well-loved cook books.
Comic books I’ve never got into them. That’s not to say I’m completely closed to the idea or anything, but the more traditional kind (Batman and whatnot) have never really appealed. There seems to be some pretty cool stuff out there now though that I would maybe like if I got into it.
Warm drinks I’m definitely a tea girl – I love Earl Grey and herbal blends the most. I don’t like milky drinks at all, so I can’t do hot chocolate or chai latte or anything like that, even though they smell good. I do occasionally drink an espresso, but I mostly avoid coffee because I don’t think it’s that good healthwise and I hate coffee breath
Symbols/totems I identify closely with dogs/wolves, but on a symbolic level I love bees and antelope – there’s something about both of them that speaks to my spirit. I also like the ankh and often wear it on pendants.
BPAL boxes I think I’m okay on this score... I bought a nice wooden display box for my BPALses. It is filling quite quickly though!
Fantasy character/animal/being Are we counting the True Blood universe? Because... I’ll be Sookie Stackhouse please. For obvious tall muscular Swedish reasons.
If you could go back to any point in time, where, when, why? I’d go back to 1930’s Mexico and be Frida Kahlo’s BFF, because she was awesome.
Hallowe’en treats As Hallowe’en is minor here, we don’t really see special Hallowe’en candy. I actually just yesterday got an email with Hallowe’en stuff from the specialist American grocery store I sometimes go to, and ZOMG! I’m going. If my witch sent me Hallowe’en candy (or recipes for Hallowe’en treats) that would be super fun.
What movie scared the bejeezus out of you as a child? I actually found The Wizard of Oz scary, but not for the witches - I thought that the Tinman and the Scarecrow were really super creepy looking (I still think scarecrows are really freaky!). I also remember being a bit creeped out by some parts of The Labyrinth, but I haven't seen it in a long while now so I don't remember which.
Name a couple of sites you frequent other than this one. The Oatmeal, Melbourne Water (I know it's really tragic, but we've been in drought for over 10 years and when it rains I like to check the water levels - GEEK ALERT! ), a few food blogs, numerous shopping sites.
If you could have any creature (real or imaginary) as a pet, what would it be? Nibbler from Futurama! And a unicorn to ride to work, the traffic is appalling (I assume unicorns can fly or magically teleport or something).
Do you like the Muppets? Which is your favorite? I *adore* the muppets! So very hard to pick a favourite. Animal, Statler and Waldorf, the Swedish Chef (bork!bork!bork!), the Spanish Dancing Chickens... heh. But most of all, the cat from
! It's something to do with the gleeful expression on his face as he goes by, it has me and my hubby in stitches every time.
Comfort Rereads? I reread books all the time! My husband hates it, because when he starts whining about how books are taking over the house and can't I just throw some out, I tell him no because I'll read them again. The ones I read over and over tend to be books that make me feel good, not super intellectual stuff.
Will you be going out of town? No plans to do so.
What animal would your daemon be? Alternately, your patronus. The quiz designates me a 'multi-faceted soul', which I find appropriate - I can be hard to pigeonhole. Of the animals suggested, elephant and wolf are the ones I feel strongest about.
What's YOUR favorite word? Hullaballoo
Steampunk, yay or nay? I like. I'd probably not wander about in a full outfit, but the aesthetic definitely appeals. I love steampunk jewellery.
Dried Honeycrisp apples? I would love these so damn much, but I can see non-packaged dried fruit getting confiscated by quarantine unfortunately
Knitted item would be lovely, maybe a scarf as my last witch made me a hat. Any sort of berry colour would be nice. No fibre allergies, although 100% wool can sometimes be kind of scratchy.
Gift Certificate: physical or email? Umm. Probably email, although gift certificates are kind of a tricky area in general, as not all etailers will ship to Australia.
Yankee Candles? Well, I've never had the opportunity to test any of their range, but I do like scented candles in general. A local candle chain, Dusk, used to make a scent called St Moritz (peppermint and sandalwood) which I adored, but then they went and discontinued it. I was a sad panda.
Zuni animal fetish Oh, those are kind of cool. Ram or deer, I think.
Glow in the dark radishes? Ha! Very cute - not the kind of thing you'd wear every day perhaps, but good for a giggle.
Cake or Frosting? Frosting is definitely the highlight.
Cake truffles? Sounds yummy!
Mini bath/body products? Sure. I probably won't be travelling anywhere before next year, but these are always handy to have.
Vampire shows, literature, etc? I like most vampire stuff. I've probably already adequately expressed that I'm a True Blood fan. Twilight and Vampire Diaries I can take or leave. The Anne Rice stuff is cool. To my shame, I've never watched Buffy I keep meaning to buy a box set.
Video games we have a Wii... the only game I'm really keen to get at the moment is the oldskool Super Mario for Wii. I love Super Mario, the tune is even my ringtone sometimes.
Flowers/plants/seeds I like the idea of this, but unless you're also in Australia, dear witch, all things botanical are sadly verboten.
Marzipan? is not really for me - I find it a little sickly.
3 dream BPALs: Lessee... I'm dead keen for some Rose Red, really hoping it's back in the Yules this year. And ever since I was gifted a few drops by the lovely TwilightEyes, I've been jonesing for more Banshee Beat, but this is somewhat unrealistic given the stuff's rarer than dodo poo. From the GC, I've been meaning for ages to buy a bottle of Lucy's Kiss, and I also need a backup of Schrodinger's Cat. That's four. Oh well.
International treats From the US, I like Reese's, Almond Joys, York peppermint patties (thanks Tarty!) and those savoury pretzel chunk snack things. Oh, and Old Bay (thanks greylen!). From the UK, Jaffa Cakes and Walker's crisps, and I love plain McVities digestives, but I can get those in the supermarket. I love everything German except for Kloese, and especially Lebkuchen.
BPTP 'ween update Actually, I haven't ordered anything yet, purely because it all looks wonderful and I need to set aside some time to go through it all and prioritise.
Soundtracks Hmm, I'm not sure about that... haven't seen many movies lately to covet soundtracks. I could kind of do with a new copy of the Amelie soundtrack, my constant use and abuse of the current one has rendered it scratchified and skippy in certain places.
Last.fm I don't have an account there, but if this issue is important to you, dear witch, just let me know and I'll go make one.
Any countries you're interested in? Only freakin' all of them! I love to travel soooo much... if only Australia wasn't so far from everywhere that it costs a fortune in airfares. So in no particular order, here is a list of countries that interest me. Let's start with Europe: Germany (again), Italy, Austria, Czech Republic, Ireland, Poland, Russia, France, Spain, Slovenia, Norway, UK (again). Africa: Malawi, Morocco, Uganda. North and South America: Cuba (again), Canada, USA (particularly Oregon and Kentucky, don't know why), Chile, Argentina, Paraguay, Haiti, Guatemala. Asia: India (again), Korea, Iran. Oceania: New Zealand, Palau. I've probably left some out, but you get the idea.
Homemade bath products absolutely!
If you witch made you something and it didn't come out just right, would you still want it? Definitely! I think slightly goofy, not-quite-as-intended things are actually really special.
Are you a foodie? Yeah... with a chef for a Dad it's pretty unavoidable. I'm not too wanky about it though - I like simple food with fresh ingredients.
Sport I'm not hugely into sport to be honest (bad Aussie!). Husband loves golf, cricket and Australian Rules football. I don't mind going and watching sport live, but watching it on TV makes me want to stab my eyeballs after about 20 minutes.
Holiday decorations Christmas is really the only holiday I decorate for, but I do love decorating for Christmas. My husband indulges me on my annual trips to The Christmas Cave. I like quite traditional stuff for Christmas.
Journals/notebooks/sketchbooks? Absolutely! *love* I prefer unlined though, because I like to combine both writing and sketching.
Partials are fine by me! I love so many BPALs that the chances of me ever using a full bottle are pretty limited anyway.
latest lab update? Ummm, I already went kind of nuts on the weenie update, with bottles and decants, so I'm probably good there. Though I didn't order a decant of Los Angeles and now I kind of wish I had.
Craft kits Why not? I'll give anything crafty a go.
Handmade v. purchased Dear and special witch, whatever is right for you is right for me. If you're a crafter I would be thrilled and honoured to receive handmade gifts. But if you're the anti-craft, that's fine too - not everybody's into making things. I will appreciate whatever you send, truly.
Fave soap etailer? I love Tarty's Paintbox Soapworks stuff - I have tried (or have standing by) Orange Crush, Gingermilk, A Walk in the Woods, The Olive Tree, White Cotton Sheets, Resolution, Sweet Cheeks and they are all pretty awesome. I haven't tried Villainess or Haus of Gloi, they sound nice too.
Vintage homewares / decorations hell yeah!
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? Again, whatever works for you, witch of mine. And whatever fits best with your plans and budget.
Makeup prefs I think I already mentioned my abiding fondness for Benefit. I also like MAC, Stila and any of those online mineral pigment blenders. I'm very pale, and bright lips make me look either like a clown or a toddler who got into Mommy's makeup bag, so I wear neutral lips and concentrate more on eye makeup.
Contact prefs Semi-regular contact is nice if my witch can manage it, but I'll try not to be too needy if s/he needs some downtime now and again. Life happens, right?
Do you have a place where you list all the BPAL you have or have tried? Scentbase (which is awesome, yay for Cam!), but I've been slack about updating it for awhile now. I will try to set aside some time to do that.
Maple candy Never had any, but I'd give it a try, oh yes I would.
Bacon+chocolate As above!
Tea-cozies Don't have a tea cozie, but if my witch sent one I'd use it. I kind of have a small tea pot collection going, so there are various shapes and sizes in the mix.
Unwelcome foods Fish and bananas. Lucky for me I wasn’t born in a small pacific island nation huh?
Digital subscriptions If I’m honest with myself, I’d forget to read it. So probably a no on this one.
Chocolate or other types of candy? I like both. I’m fond of sour candies, and anything chocolately that is not sullied by raisins. I don’t dislike raisins, but they shouldn’t be in chocolate. Nuts and chocolate are good, especially hazelnut. Nom! I’m not a huge fan of liqueur chocolates though.
Lloose leaf or tea bags? Tea bags are nice for convenience’s sake, and I’d probably use them more frequently because I can take them to work. Loose leaf is nice too though, and feels more special. It might be harder to get through Aussie quarantine though.
Knitted / crocheted items My last witchee sent me a knitted hat, so if my witch is a knitter, socks or a scarf or a shawl would be awesome. I’m only a beginner knitter myself, so I’ll be impressed by pretty much anything.
Is there a TV, movie or literary character that you are a lot alike, or would like to be alike? Hubs and I were watching the movie “The Blind Side” the other night and he turned to me at one point and said, ‘My god... she’s exactly like you!’ in relation to Sandra Bullock’s character. So make of that what you will. Caring but bossy, I suppose!
Kitchen items? I would like a microplane zester. Or one of those little triangular tools that you strip bits out of carrots and cucumbers with so that they look like little flowers when you cut them. Or I could always use more measuring spoons.
Music, DO you prefer Live or Studio? Edited or explicit? Both studio and live are great, they have different things to offer. I prefer explicit to edited – you know exactly what they’re saying anyway, so I don’t see the point in blanking out the profanity. If I don’t like the content of a song, I’ll just not listen to it, rather than wanting some watered-down version.
Animal type/breed My dogs are both pointer types, but that doesn’t mean breeding is an important consideration for me. Bella may possibly be purebred, but Wile E. is definitely of questionable pedigree, and they’re both shelter dogs. Bonnie is a purebred British Shorthair (we adopted her for $50 from a breeder who couldn’t breed with her because she was too small for the standard. She even has a few show ribbons in a drawer somewhere – from before we got her). I admit her breed makes especially adorable cats (chubby and stumpy and oh-so-floofy) but I’d love her just as much if she was a basic moggie too. So what I’m trying to say, in a long and rambling fashion, is that I respect breed characteristics but breeding is not particularly important to me personally.
Favourite flowers/plants Flowers: Sunflowers, tulips, cherry blossom. Trees: Maples, Ghost Gums, Chinese Elms. Plants: Ferns. Herbs.
Do you have a favorite quotation? Song lyric? Book passage? Proverb? "Keep your face always toward the sunshine - and shadows will fall behind you." (attributed variously to Walt Whitman or Helen Keller) It sums up the way I want to live, and this is where my avatar and screen name come from too - sunflowers always turn to face the sun, and if you make a literal translation of the Spanish for sunflower, that's what it means, turn to the sun (girar = to turn, sol = sun).
Spawn preferences? ♫ Spawn-free , as free as the wind blows… ♪
Is there anything you would like that can be delivered over the internet? Things like fanfic recs, cat macros, mp3s you are looking for, how-to or amusing videos, things like that. Funny YouTube recs are always good. And I do love a good LOLcat.
Last meal One of Dad’s roasts – the comfort of the familiar.
NaNoWriMo? Never tried it. The idea appeals in theory, but I know myself well enough to know I’d never have the discipline.
Dollar store knick knacks Are cute, but pls don’t overdo it, dear witch – I’m not the greatest housekeeper in the world, so I try to avoid clutter where I can.
Manga/anime The only one I ever remember having watched is Astro Boy!
Are you open to receiving things that are not on your wishlist, maybe something your Witch thinks you might like? Sure! Try me.
Crafting instead of buying (slight differences notwithstanding) Go for it.
Sock preferencesI really like long ones (above the knee or knee length) but I always have use for ankle socks too.
How do people feel about word magnets I think they’re great!
Scarf preferences I’m not too fussy really. I guess I’d like something fairly long, maybe skinny to medium in width. But honestly, not picky.
Recipes Love them, pls share your faves if you’d like to.
What kind of a cook/baker are you? A reckless one! No, not really. But while I respect recipes to an extent, if I think it would taste better with more chilli or I feel like chucking in a handful of rosemary, you better believe I’m gonna do it. Experimental is a good term for my approach, I suppose.
Are you happiest calling for delivery or microwaving a lean cuisine, Or will Food Network be asking you to host their new program? I really like cooking, but the Mr and I tend to be time poor, so I’m not always in the mood to be creative in the kitchen. I’m not a snob about food – if you have all day to simmer a homemade soup then that’s all well and good, but convenience foods have their place.
If I send you something home made would you like the recipe for it? Sure, if you’re willing to share. But if the recipe is a treasured one from your great Granny that you’d rather keep just in the family, that’s cool too.
How about home made mixes or kits? Kind Sounds great, but again with the customs/quarantine thing.
Tea prefs I like most herbal teas, especially lemon or gingery ones. I like flavoured black teas, particularly Earl Grey, and my favourite tea company makes a crème brulee flavoured black tea which is ZOMGAMAZING. Green tea... TBH, it’s hit and miss with me. I like the jasmine ones usually, but I find green teas in general can be kind of bitter.
Are there any particular movies, tv shows or cd’s that you’ve been meaning to buy for years but just never got round to getting? Would you mind a gently used dvd/cd if your witch had it or could get it?? Yes! Along with a few things I have on VHS or DVD but would love to get on blu ray. There’s a few on my Amazon wishlist. I would die of happiness if my witch sent me Fraggle Rock DVDs. And yeah, used is fine.
Possets update Never tried Possets. Frankly I’m reluctant to try any other perfume oil retailers than BPAL, because I’m already doing enough damage just with BPAL.
Would you like a custom/altered toy I’ve seen Roogna’s tricked-out MLPs and I think they’re awesome! I’d like something like that if it was arty like Roogna’s stuff, but in general I’m not really a collector.
Do you like the candy apple, candy corn or pumpkin spice kisses? Haven’t tried any of them, but I’d like to.
Anne Taintor, anyone? Sure, I love retro!
Which web comics do you enjoy? Natalie Dee, Married to the Sea, The Oatmeal, Hyperbole and a Half.
Who likes hair toys, and if so what kind? Yeah, I like little silk flowers and nice clips. Alligator or Ibis clips always come in handy.
Does any art we may send need to be child safe, either in the actually safe sense or the non X rated sense? Nope, no need to censor or child-proof anything that comes my way.
Knitted/crocheted things Yup, pretty much anything.
How do you feel about altered/recycled/upcycled items of clothing or accessories? Fun, love it.
Violette Market see ‘Possets’...
Favourite habitat and climate to live in? How about to visit? (ie. forest, canyons, mountains, by the beach; temperate, tropical...) I think my preferred climate doesn’t exist anywhere! I like the temperate climate in Melbourne, but I wish the extremes were less... uh, extreme. Specifically, if the temperature never went above 28C, like, ever, I would be so happy. But I also don’t want Antarctic winters.
What do you wish you could make/craft if you had the know-how and supplies? Specifically, which particular items? Silver jewellery (as in not just wire-wrapping and stuff, but hand-smithed jewellery). I’ve taken a basic course, but still need to practise lots and learn how to set stones.
Conjure Oils See ‘Possets’ and ‘Violette Market’...
Book Fair/Comic Con scents I’m trying very hard not to obsess over event exclusives (or even read the descriptions). That way madness lies.
Address /phone books Not really... I love the idea, but I end up never using them. I have several dotted around the house with maybe 4 or 5 addresses in them.
Do you read/like fantasy? I like Gaiman and Harry Potter. Other than that I haven’t read a hell of a lot of fantasy, but I’m definitely open to it. If my witch is a fantasy reader, I’d love some recommendations.
Soaps Yes, love ‘em! I want to try all Tarty’s fall LEs from Paintbox Soapworks, and I’d love to try some more of the Slips and Sorbettos too. I’ve been holding off ordering anything though, because I know Paintbox is a favourite with Switch Witchers! And I keep meaning to try Villainess and some of the other Etsy B&B etailers too. I’ll get around to it sometime. There’s only so much soap one person can use.
Arcana see Possets, Violette Market, Conjure Oils...
BPAL bottles? Will have to count when I go home. But I would guesstimate somewhere around 80 – 100 maybe?
Exercise programs I’m probably okay on this score. I’m not patient enough for yoga, and my dog stared at me like I was a freak while I tried to do a Zumba video once. I think I’ll just stick with my dog walks and my treadmill, I’m to uncoordinated for most everything else.
Emily Autumn? Haven’t heard of her. Will Google later.
Girl Scout cookies? We don’t have Girl Scouts here, we have Girl Guides. Which is kind of the same thing, except that their cookies SUCK. Well not really, but they are very plain. US Girl Scout cookies sound awesome by comparison.
What's your take on homemade apple butter? Want some?Yes please!
Garlic Love it. I think I prefer it in savoury things, but I’ve never tried garlic chocolate or anything so I suppose I can’t say definitively that I wouldn’t like it.
Zombies? They interest me from a professional perspective! Srsly, whoever’s doing their PR is kicking ass, their brand awareness has skyrocketed in the past few years Co-branding with Jane Austen was a smart move for both of them.
Blooddrop See Possets, Violette Market, Conjure Oils, Arcana...
Shoes I love them. I wouldn’t expect my witch to buy them for me though!
Do you like paper dolls (new or vintage) or coloring in books? Never thought much about paper dolls... vintage ones would probably be cool to scrapbook with though. Colouring books I loved as a kid, but they triggered my random OCD tendencies. If I went outside the lines by accident, you’d better believe that whole page was getting ripped out of the book.
Do you like weird scary things as traditionally girly fashion items like heels and handbags? I kinda do! I enjoy freaking people out on occasion.
What song is on heavy rotation for you right now? At the moment, it’s everything on Billy Bragg and Wilco’s Mermaid Avenue album. I had a copy years ago that got stolen out of DH’s car when we lived in a crappy neighbourhood, but I re-purchased it recently and I’m loving re-acquainting myself with it.
Are you coveting any of the NYCC atmospheric sprays? British Blondes sounds good.
If you could get any one thing hand-painted from your witch, what would it be and what would be on it? Anything really. I love receiving other people’s artwork!
Naturally-dyed yarn Oh dear god yes.
If you have played before, what are some of the most memorable things you've gotten? What really made you go WOW? If you haven't played, same thing, but not limited to SW. My former witch Tarty was so good to me! She made me an awesome slouchy woolly hat that I adore. She found me some kerokerokeroppi stickers to heal the trauma I suffered at the age of 11 when my collection was stolen. She sent me Napoleon Dynamite sweatbands! And many other awesome things, but those ones particularly tickled me.
Do you collect stones/rocks? I'm talking like "semi" precious stones, ie moonstone, bloodstone, quartz ect. Not so much at the moment... I am hoping to take another silver smithing workshop to learn to set stones though.
Amigurumi critter Ephelant or bumblebee please!
Local/tourist item? Yez! The cheesier the better.
Venomous Villains? I took a look and most of it looks pretty awesome. But with my skin tone, colours that dark and rich would truly make me look like a cartoon villain. Good for Hallowe’en, but maybe not for everyday.
Last Unicorn? You know, I saw the movie as a kid and didn’t like it so much. I think it was just a little too bittersweet for my eight year old self. I’d love to read the book though, and I’m definitely interested in the scents once I know what the notes are.
If you could make a scent that represents where you live (or have lived), what would be the ingredients? Ooh, fun question! Let’s see...
Perth: Salt air, baked asphalt, hibiscus and sunscreen.
Tasmania: Ozone, woodsmoke, sassafras, rich earth and a breath of eucalyptus.
Adelaide: Wine, butter, amber and dry grass.
London: Tea roses, beeswax, sugar cookies and soot.
Melbourne: Cafe latte, vanilla, spice and frost.
Are you in need of Roller bottles or anything of the like? I have some roller bottles, but they’re 5-10ml ones... I’d love some teeny imp-sized ones!
Is there one scent that is your goto for comfort on a bad stressful day? Like the perfume equivilent of a security blankie? Oberon or The Lights of Men’s Lives are my comfort scents (Oberon smells like the bubble baths my Mum used to run for me when I was little, and TLOML just smells like all things cosy). And when things have been crappy and I really need a happy, pants-free day, I turn to Black Cat. It hasn’t let me down.
What are you going to be for Halloween? Probably nothing But a friend’s having a costume party in November, for which I’m leaning toward Morticia.
Random weird things I covet Dia de los Muertos anything would be awesome.
Villainess update I’d be glad to try anything from Villainess.
Purses--lunchbags, etc? I love purses, fabric shopping bags, etc. Husband would argue I have too many, but I disagree.
Favourite notes Between what's listed in my profile and my questionnaire, my witch should have a pretty good idea of the notes that work for me. But if there's one thing I've learned through my BPAL-worship, it's that I can rarely assume a scent will or won't work based on the list of notes alone... so I'm open to trying anything.
Sugar skulls That would be cool! I love la Dia de los Muertos, it's philosophy and the associated imagery and paraphernalia. I find Mexican culture really interesting in general, and I really like the Mexican idea of death as just another stage of life.
So, who here loves pomegranates? Are the good as a fruit, a flavoring or just a scent? All of the above, I love pomegranate! The story of Demeter and how she came to spend half of the year with Hades after eating pomegranate seeds is my favourite Greek legend.
Haunt Update? Never tried it. Sounds pretty popular though!
Do you have a preferred weight of yarn to work in? Lace, sock, worsted, bulky, handspun with variation? I'm new to knitting, so I'll have a crack at anything. I particularly like soft, chunky yarns though - they're so snuggly! I'm not a big fan of the ones that have knobbly bits attached to them though.
Anyone like little seasonal decorative wreaths? Like gravevine wreaths embellished with silk flora, etc.? Sure, sounds pretty.
Snuggies? No thanks... I have a nice squishy brown blankie I huddle under - we're LIKETHIS, me and my blankie. I like to think that, as a semi-intelligent bipedal hominid, things such as walking to the kitchen with a blanket draped over my shoulders or extricating my hands to change the TV channel are not beyond my powers of problem solving.
Last updated: Oct 2013
Current most desperate wishes:
Hermia
Judith and Holofernes
(ideally 5ml bottles, but I'd be grateful for any amount)
Scents I would like to try:
Captain Cully
Diable en Boite
Mad Kate
Mouse Circus
The Country of Eternal Light
The Perilous Parlour
Third Charm
Unrealistic want-to-tries:
The Girl
Quincy Morris
Loviatar
Snow Glass Apples
Tried and looking for 5ml bottles:
Baghdad
Bliss
Cheshire Cat
Crib Girls
Croquet
Death on a Pale Horse
Evil
Mage
Namaste
Polynesian Pop
The Black Rider
The Sea Foams Milk
The Unicorn
Xiuhtecuhtli
Seeking more:
The Candy Butcher
Liz
Spanish Red Carnation
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What is everyone's take on Valentine's Day? Don't give two hoots! My husband and I both have birthdays in Feb, and we agreed early on in our relationship not to bother celebrating VDay.
Do you like traditional Valentine's Day colors (red, pink, white, more?) ? Yes, yes and yes. I just love colour!
A Favorite love poem? Not a poem as such, but one of my favourite pieces of writing about lurve is this excerpt from Captain Corelli's Mandolin (it was read at my wedding)...
Love is a temporary madness. It erupts like volcanoes, and then subsides. And when it subsides you have to make a decision. You have to work out whether your roots have so entwined together that it is inconceivable that you should ever part. Because this is what love is. Love is not breathlessness, it is not excitement, it is not the promulgation of eternal passion. That is just being "in love", which any fool can do. Love itself is what is left over when being in love has burned away, and that is both an art and a fortunate accident. Those that truly love, have roots that grow towards each other underground, and when all the pretty blossoms have fallen from the branches, they find that they are one tree and not two. Louis De Bernieres
What's everyone's favorite semi-obscure (or underappreciated!) animal? I'm a fan of the tapir, and the numbat.
What is your favorite sign that spring is coming? The morning light, when it changes from that bluish quality of winter to the pale yellow that lets you know spring is coming. And the cherry blossom coming out, so pretty!
Would something hand knit be nice for you? Definitely. I have a huge appreciation for anyone with the patience to knit!
What is your favourite kind of love story? I actually prefer love stories that have kind of a bittersweet ending, I find them the most memorable. I really like the novel "After You'd Gone" by Maggie O'Farrell... without summarising the whole plot, the love affair ends in a devastating way, but the story still has a lot of hope in it. I like that, it's kinda like life.
Would anyone like receiving naughty/sexy things?
TOH and I are going to recommence TTC soon, so it couldn't do any harm! I'm not into full-on kink though.
Who on the thread likes attending Ren Faires, SciFi/Comic Cons & the like? And do you dress up for them?
Never have... that's not to say I wouldn't, but I don't know if those kinds of things are all that common in Aus.
Do you need any accessories for your phone, computer, mp3 player, etc.? Not so much... my husband is my 'tech support' (I even got him a sign to hang above his desk at home) so he tends to take care of that kind of stuff for me.
For those of you with pets, would you like pet things? Toys, treats, etc? Treats always go down a, uh, treat for the furbabies. The dogs are turbo-drooling destructomatics (and too dumb or attention-deficient for fetch), so toys don't last long.
'nother Q - the Qaire mentioned used books, but what about used CDs, DVDs, etc. Why not?
Top 25:
Make You Happy - Josh Pyke
Piazza, New York Catcher - Belle & Sebastian
Better Than - John Butler Trio
This Boy's in Love - The Presets
Tell Her This - Del Amitri
Hand Me Downs - Bob Evans
To Her Door - Paul Kelly
Baby I Need Your Loving - The Temptations
Oxford Comma - Vampire Weekend
Don't Think Twice, it's Alright - The Waifs
Crazy - Icehouse
Ladyhawke - My Delerium
Little Lion Man - Mumford & Sons
Dreaming of You - The Coral
What Are You Waiting For? - Gwen Stefani
I'll be Seeing You - Billie Holliday
43 in the Shade - Mark Seymour
Winter - Joshua Radin
Khe Sanh - Cold Chisel
Rock the Casbah - The Clash
Back in Black - AC/DC
You and Steve McQueen - The Audreys
Heads Will Roll - Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Lullabye - The Dixie Chicks
Jungle Drum - Emiliana Torrini
Interested in receiving gifts representative of Witch's country or culture? Yes plz
WoW Don't play, far too scared to even try it as it seems to possess a supernatural ability to turn previously functional people into obsessed zombies who stay up till the wee hours playing, and lose whole days at a time without knowing where they went. No offence to WoW'ers, just sayin'
Mix CDs yup, sounds good.
Favourite candy anything that combines chocolate and hazlenut (or coconut) is generally good. I love sour candies too.
Plush microbes I first saw these a couple of years ago and I think they're super adorable. However, I possibly already have more stuffed animals than would generally be considered seemly for an almost 30yr old!
Sewn things sure! No allergies.
Mardi Gras? In Australia, the only context in which Mardi Gras tends to be mentioned is the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras (which looks like awesome, hilarious fun but I'm not in the target market!). The 'flash your boobs for plastic beads' mardi gras madness hasn't made it down under
Make-up / girly samples? Love make-up and skincare, so this would make me smile.
Natural sea sponges? Natural sponges are ace! Though I'd probably paint with them rather than using it in the tub.
Nail polish? Sure, I'm a big fan of nail polish. I like most colours, but especially unusual neutrals and really bright, happy colours. Also deep dark reds and charcoals, and anything with sparkles. (Okay, you get the idea - I'm not too hard to please!) I haven't tried any of the BPTP claw polishes yet, so any of them would be a hit, too.
BPAL boxes? Hell yeah! My blossoming collection would love a proper home.
Miraculous yard sale find? Oh, love this question! For me it would be a vintage nipping press, for hand bookbinding. Hehe, dreams are free!
Tea/Coffee/Hot Chocolate: I'm a tea girl. I think there's nothing in the world that smells better than coffee beans, but I don't wanna drink 'em apart from the occasional after-dinner espresso. Tea however - I'll try anything. Love both herbal blends and black tea.
Recipes: Absolutely! I love cooking, so feel free to shower me with recipes for your great-great-grandma's famous fudge cookies or whatever!
Posters/pictures/art: Yes, in favour of this.
Paintbox soaps these look gorgeous and the fragrances sound wonderful, but TBH I haven't used regular soap in years - I tend to use body wash and liquid hand soap.
Salted caramels never tried 'em, but nothing ventured nothing gained!
Sock dreams socks are not something I give a huge amount of thought to (other than to say I loooove above-the-knee socks in winter), but these do look amazing.
Fantasy bakery I tend to crave savoury more than sweet things, so my choices would be:
croissants (I'm assuming that as it's a fantasy bakery the croissants will not take up permanent residence on my thighs as they normally would?)
a cheese and herb scroll
fig sourdough bread (to have with cheese)
a sausage roll (every good Aussie bakery has 'em)
a raspberry jam tart (for dessert)
Alcoholic beverages I'm not a big drinker, but I do enjoy the occasional glass of a nice, mellow red wine. Suspect potential customs issues make this possibility non-viable though.
Steampunk I've not got into it so far, but definitely open to it.
Energetically-charged item or gift Sure! DH and I are hoping to start a family soon, so fertility-boosting objects of power would be perfect
Significant upcoming events Nothing in particular on this front.
Alicia's earrings Very pretty!
Burlesque I think it's rather awesomesauce, but I'm not into it myself.
Villainess hadn't heard of it before now, but it looks fabbo! I'd just like to send a shout-out to whichever little witchy added this question - I totally needed another thing to spend money on, so cheers!
Frankenpolish yes
Cost breakdown not bothered either way - I don't need to know, but if you want to brag about your awesome bargain hunting skill, have at it.
Keys Love old timey skeleton keys! Beautiful.
Witch's identity being new to both the forum and switchwitching, I have zip-zilch-zero chance of guessing correctly anyway! It would be nice to find out at some stage though, so that I can sing your praises to the world and his dog.
Ninja vs lotsa packages whatever works for you, dear witch.
Eye colour green
Nighties don't tend to wear them, as I'm a violent sleeper and invariably wake up in the middle of the night with the bastard thing wrapped tightly about my larynx. I sleep in jammies in winter or cotton undies and singlets in summer.
Flowers white tulips (only white ones, though!), cherry blossom, sunflowers (natch), orchids, viburnum (snowball)
Vegan baking can't say I've ever tried it, but I'm game
Dog sweaters awww! My woofies would love sweaters! Ms. Bella would probably like something in hot pink, to go with her stylish pink collar, and Wile E. looks handsome in red or royal blue. Disclaimer: my beasties are not elegant lapdog-type creatures... they are running, digging, slobbering, playfighting machines... heavy-duty fabrics required!
Lip balm in favour, but I'm forever forgetting to take it with me. Fruity flavours would be nice - mango or pineapple or pink grapefruit or something.
Hair stuff definitely! Hair things are the bestest.
Preserved/canned/pickled things I would love this, but when non-commercial foodstuffs go head to head with Aussie customs, customs usually wins.
OPI Alice minis Love OPI and Alice in Wonderland, so mark me down as a yes!
Stuffed animals that would be super cute, but I made the mistake a while back of giving my dogs stuffed animals to play with, which they used to practice their dismembering instincts. They enjoyed it so much that they are now permanently on a 'seek and destroy' mission where stuffed animals are concerned, I had to hid all my childhood teddies and my awesome giant Paddington Bear in the wardrobe in the spare room (ooh, Narnia moment! I wonder if Paddington's been to Narnia... ). Anyway, my point is, if you send me a stuffed animal, the gruesome twosome will probably bite his head off and suck his guts out
Accessories sounds great, anything goes
Hogwarts house one quiz said Ravenclaw, another said Hufflepuff.
Space, the final frontier I love looking at the stars on clear nights, but I could not pick out a constellation to save myself (not even the Southern Cross, which should be pretty damn familiar as it's on our flag). Hubs loves Star Trek, but I've never really got into it. He did make me come to the latest movie with him, which I actually really enjoyed. In general I'm not a sci-fi buff though.
Favorite animals elephants, I think they are the most beautiful creatures, and I find it really touching that they grieve similarly to humans and hold 'funerals' when they lose a member of the herd. I also love otters, penguins, seals, rhinos. And those emails with photos of baby pandas make me squee at a pitch only dogs can hear. Oh, and hedgehogs... I remember when I visited the UK, I really wanted to see one. I was driving in the countryside with my English cousin, when she suddenly pulled over - she knew I wanted to see a hedgehog, and she'd spotted one. Unfortunately, it had been run over. Tragic times. I never did see a live one... anyway. My favourite bird is the albatross, and of course I love dogs and cats best of all, 'cause they love me back.
Something lost and missed when I was eleven, somebody stole my Kero Kero Keroppi sticker book out of my school bag. I was cut up about that for a long time. I think I'm just about over it now, but if my witch found one...
Patronus Peregrine falcon, because I've always wanted to be able to fly (I even convinced myself I could when I was little) and I love to wander.
Fictional universe I'm not much into fantasy (though I do love Harry Potter - but hey, who doesn't?)... but I would happily up sticks and go live in Moonacre, the fictional village from The Little White Horse, a book I loved when I was little.
Languages/countries hell yes, languages are a thing of mine. I learned Spanish for awhile and I would dearly love to get better at that, but it's not all that easy in Australia - not a lot of native Spanish speakers kicking around. I also speak some German, and learned Latin years ago (which managed to be simultaneously incredibly fascinating and endlessly frustrating). As for countries, I want to go anywhere and everywhere in South and Central America, but have only managed Mexico and Cuba so far. I would love to go to Africa, and I have already been to India but would like to go back and travel around much more there. I loved Germany in winter, but would like to see it in Spring or Summer too. I'd like to see more of the US - only been to California and Hawaii so far... for some reason Oregon appeals. And I'd love to go to Canada too, and the Balkans... oh, for the love of god, you get the idea. I like to travel and I want to go everywhere.
Personal heroes/heroines Frida Kahlo... the woman possessed extreme levels of awesomeness.
Gardening I'm unforgivably crap at gardening, but I do like plants and trees a lot. I actually had a fairly ace little herb garden going at one stage, but then it died a brown and crispy death when I stopped remembering to weed and water it. I do have a birds nest fern (who goes by the name of Ernie) sitting on my desk, which I have not managed to kill in the past 6 months. So maybe things are looking up on the gardening front.
Books I love to read. Anything you liked, I will probably like. I don't care how pre-loved it is.
Soundtracks not so much. If I hear a song I love in a movie or TV show, I tend to just download it from iTunes instead of buying the whole album.
The list in no particular order: Johnny Depp (for the pirate outfits), Chris Fox from The Bill (for the death stares and general sexy Britishness), Gael García Bernal (for sheer male beauty), Gerard Butler (for the accent), Alexander Skarsgård (for the fangs). Yes, that will do nicely.
Shoes or purses both please! But if I had to choose, shoes. I has obsession.
5ml of your dreams The Star or Candy Butcher, the others on my list are still easily obtainable.
Tea loose or bags, it's all good
Easter Candy - do you like it? If so, what types?
I can take or leave it - I like chocolate, but not in huge quantities at once.
What scent(s) are you petrified of getting DC'd?
Hmm... The Lights of Men's Lives, Liz, Pele, and I'll be really sad if any more of the Mad Tea Party blends go - I was seriously bummed I never got to try March Hare. There are a bunch of GCs I've been meaning to try for ages and I'm worried they'll be DC'd before I get the chance.
Violette Market Update is up. Do you covet anything from it?
Never tried VM scents - trying not to develop any more costly obsessions!
What is your favorite type of wine? Would you be interested in trying something new? In that case, is there anything you really DONT like? Ooooo how about dessert wines?
Love most reds, some whites (Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Gewurztraminer), but very few sweet wines appeal to me.
What three things are you craving right now?
Right now? Malaysian food, a hot bath and a blissful night's sleep. But If you're in the US, dear witch, and you happen upon any of the cherry cordial M&Ms I was recently enabled to, that would make a great substitute for any of the above! Why is stuff like that never available here? Though I'm meant to not be eating sugar. But those are so good, dammit!
paper goods, anyone need? including resume paper, and formal stationery as well as casual cards.
Nice blank notecards or cute postcards are always good for me.
What is a scent that you've been trying to find even a sample of for a very long time to no avail? (What bottle would you die to get your hands on - even a partial?)
Hanerot Halalu! Oh dear god, Hanerot Halalu... a very sweet forumite gifted me an imp of this magical elixir, and a bottle would be ZOMGamazing. But I don't hold out much hope, for who would give such a thing up?
Is there anything in your life that you'd like advice or a "selfhelp" book for?: (ie finances, eating healthier, meal planning)
Not so much... I think in most things in life, I know how to help myself... I just sometimes choose not to
If your Witch lived near you, would you be happy or creeped out to get a "coupon" for a service like cleaning help or babysitting or dogwalking or coffee out with your Witch or something like that? Would you be creeped out if a local minion personally delivered a package to your house from a far-away Witch?
Since my witch already clued me into her general location, I'm assuming this would be a moot point
Let's say I have a pair of something you collect, would you like one of them and we have matching things?
Sure! Witchy BFFs for evah!
Do you like poetry?
Some poetry. I like Edgar Allen Poe and an Australian poet called Les Murray.
What types of scents do you like to scent your home? Which do you totally avoid?
I love BPTP The Queen's Croquet Ground atmo spray - I spray it on my bed linen and feel like I'm sleeping in a sunny rose garden. I also have a Crabtree and Evelyn fragrance oil from Christmas a couple of years ago that I use with a lightbulb ring - it smells exactly like Gingerbread cookies baking and it's awesome in winter!
What are your thoughts on comics? Any you like? Any you have been wanting to try? Favorite characters?
I'm not anti-comics, but I admit I've never really seen the appeal of them. Maybe I just haven't found the right one.
How do you feel about nail polish? What colors do you like? Sparkles?
I'm in favour! I prefer creamy colours and unusual tones like Prussian blue or charcoal grey.
Household/kitchen goods/gadgets?
I always love a kitchen gadget!
Ok geek check - what sort of geeky things do you do? Do you read comics/graphic novels? Are you obsessed with something (a TV show maybe?) Do you work in a geeky field? Do you play rpgs like Dungeons and Dragons? Would you like gifts related to any of these?
DH and I are pretty obsessive about the TV shows we love (Firefly, Big Bang Theory, True Blood, Scrubs, The IT Crowd, I could go on!). I'm more craft-geek than sci-fi or fantasy geek though.
Do you have a favorite fabric? If someone were to make you a fabric item, would you prefer it be out of any fabric? e.g. velvet, satin, silk, cotton, bamboo??? Would this change if it were an article of clothing vs. a bag/pillow/blanket/somethingelse
I actually really like natural feeling fabrics like unbleached cottons, linens and hemp. More for decorating and crafting than clothing I guess. I also love pure wool felts.
Anything with the Worm Moon update that you're already lusting after?
I haven't looked at it very carefully, but nothing jumped right out at me.
Would you want an invite to a site that is invite-only ex. Diaspora, Demonoid, etc. If so, what?
I don’t know what those are
Pillows? What size/designs/colors would most interest you?
Probably deep reds or earth tones, but this kind of thing could be a bit too bulky for shipping perhaps?
purses? bags? What style/colors?
I’m pretty okay for this kind of thing at the moment.
Decorative scarves for hair and/or creative accessorizing? What colors?
Definitely. Blues or jewel tones are good.
Would you like anything from Starring Fragrances. They make awesome hair stuff, natural deoderant, and home fragrance (and a ton of other stuff, those are just my favs)?
I’ve been trying to find a good organic shampoo that doesn’t make my hair limp and greasy, so if they do anything like that it would be awesome. Home fragrances are great too – I prefer lighter scents for this.
For those who like lipgloss, lipstick, tinted balms, etc, what colors do you wear (and warm? cool?) and do you prefer something sheer or more opaque? How do you feel about shimmer?
Pinks and pale reds tend to work best with my complexion. I prefer sheer colours and nude opaques.
Are there any fancy/gourmet/special herbs or spices that you'd love to receive? ie: good quality vanilla or other extracts, vanilla beans, saffron, lavender, etc.
While this would be really awesome, Australian Quarantine requirements are a bitch when it comes to that kind of thing. I’d hate for my witchee to send me costly spices and then for them to be confiscated.
What's your favorite animal? Or is there one that's particularly significant to you? Dogs / wolves, elephants and bees.
If you were able to get a vintage or prototype bottle from the upcoming West Coast Will Call, which one would you want?
I haven’t really looked at the list, since I’m not likely to be able to go! I’d try anything that doesn’t have my doom notes of vetiver, sugarcane or booze.
DVDs, Blu-Ray, both, neither?
Both are fine – we have a Blu Ray player, but lots of things aren’t available on Blu Ray yet so I still buy DVDs too.
Sock Dreams? What kind? (anklets, footies, etc.?)
I love socks! I mostly buy above the knee socks, since I only tend to wear socks in the colder months and they help keep me warm.
Since this is a price capped round, would you rather get one "big" thing or lots of "little" things or don't care?
Whatever my dear witch prefers to do is fine by me.
Do you like pirate-related things?
It’s not something I seek out specifically, but could be kind of cool.
Soaps? Be specific: if there are BPAL soaps you want to try or are dying for more of, tell all here! Also, any other companies people like or love? Villainess, maybe? Or Lush? What flavors??? Nothing specific I’m on the hunt for, but open to trying whatever.
What periods of art do you love most? Like, if someone was going to get you a tapestry or a box or some other item, what period would you want it to most resonate with? the pinks and golds of Rococo? the clean geometry of Art Deco? The romanticism of Art Nouveux? The strange lines of Cubism?
Probably Art Deco… it just speaks of a decadent time in history.
Would you like caffeinated lollipops?: http://www.lollyphil...cks-caffeinated
Not so much caffeinated ones, but unusual candy in general is cool.
Copied CD's or DVD's?
I don’t mind it too much if it’s just to sample something. If somebody burns a copy of a CD or movie and I really like it, I’ll probably go buy a legit copy after anyway. And if I don’t like it, then I never would have bought it anyway, so nobody’s losing out on money.
I'm going to Disneyland in a couple of weeks, is there anything I can get you?
I adore Disneyland, but now I’m scared and conflicted by Stellans’ mention of boycotting them. Did Disney do something douchey? Please say they didn’t, I don’t want to have to hate them! *whimper*
Booze? Yay or Nay? what kinds?
Yay, but not a likely candidate for shipping to Australia.
Steampunk inspired items? Yay or nay?
Yes, as long as they’re kind of understated and don’t look like they belong in Regretsy’s ‘Not Remotely Steampunk’ category
Do you like amurigami dolls?
Sure!
Pirates vs Ninjas vs Zombies - who wins? Which do you love most?
Mmm… probably pirates. Not the scary murderous kind, more like the Captain Jack Sparrow loveable rogue kind.
Do you like wearing things in your hair? If so, what kind (snap clips, scrunchie, headband, etc), how big & crazy (lowkey, bigger the better), and colors.
I do… cute barrettes or silk hair flowers mostly. I also often wear scarves in my hair.
Piercings? - ears?? - elsewhere?
Just ears – three piercings.
Chocolate. With stuff in it? Are you more a plain chocolate lover, a chocolate and normal items lover (normal items being nuts, fruit, caramel) or do you like weird stuff in your chocolate? (weird stuff being curry, chilis, balsamic vinegar, floraly things)
With stuff is fine, but no raisins I have nothing against raisins in principle, but why anyone would ruin chocolate with fruit is beyond me. With that said though, I’m trying to limit my sugar consumption, so I’m only eating chocolate in very limited amounts right now.
surprise! the world has given you the day off. You hear that, no chores, responsibilities, or budget you have to follow. What would you do in those 24 hours?
A fun day out with my husbeast and the dogs!
Do you have any blogs you regularly read?
The Oatmeal, vintagericrac.blogspot.com, Jezebel, Hyperbole and a Half, Regretsy.
Do you need another bpal box? If so what would your fantasy one look like?
Probably not. The one I have is huge and will be fine once I get around to listing my unloved bottles.
Do you enjoy gardening? If so, what kind of stuff do you grow? Vegetables, flowers?
In my head I enjoy gardening, but in reality I’m crap at looking after plants. They thrive for a few weeks as I lavish them with love, then I lose interest and the poor things die a brown and crispy death through inattention.
Social Networking sites:
I’m on Facebook, also Twitter but I’m a very irregular tweeter.
favourite artists or specific paintings?
Banksy, Frida Kahlo, Max Dupain, Gregory Colbert, Tamara de Lempicka, Roy Lichtenstein, Tim Burton
how about mix CDs?
YES! I love being enabled with new music.
Hey, how do folks feel about little e-goodies, like links to stuff your witchee likes? (articles online, pix, fic, etc)
For sure, I always like finding cool blogs to read or random funny stuff.
Tim Tams? Yes or no? Chocolate Creme, Caramel, or Dark Chocolate?
I am in TimTam heartland, so not necessary
Is there any "classic" literature (Hemingway, Dickens, Elliot, Bronte, Hugo, Wilde, etc.) that you would like to add to your collection? Yes, I would be interested in just about any of those!
candles and/or aroma melts: yay or nay?
Yea, verily, yea /Court Jester
Get your music player, what are the first 13 songs on Random?
That Great Love Sound – The Raveonettes
Protection – Massive Attack
I Wish It Would Rain – The Temptations
Ever Fallen in Love (With Someone You Shouldn’t Have Fallen in Love With) – The Buzzcocks
You and Me Song – The Wannadies
Take a Picture – Filter
Little Green Bag – George Baker Selection
Faded – Ben Harper
Island in the Sun - Weezer
Just in Time – Nina Simone
Lola – The Kinks
Fade Into You – Mazzy Star
Willow Tree – The Waifs
Astrological charts and interpretation/ reports?
This would be AWESOME!
So how does everyone feel about receiving ebooks?
I don’t have an e-book reader yet. Actually I do have one on my iPhone, but it’s such a small screen that I haven’t really taken to it.
Would you rather have HUGE list of things your witchee wants to try or just a highlight list?
Whatever works. If it’s a huge list though, having an indication of priority would be awesome (like maybe bolding the things you want to try the most desperately).
Baked goods
Probably not... difficult to ship this far, and I'm cutting down sugar.
If not Baked goods and you are changing eating habits..a book of recipes perhaps that will help the new eating lifestyle?
New recipes are never a bad thing
If you were to make an order RIGHT NOW (Not that any of you will make any bpal orders until SW is over, because you do NOT want to mess up any plans your witch might have!) What would you order (from lab, forum, DD, TradingPost, etc)
I've been slack about ordering from the Lab and the Post lately, so I'd probably grab whatever sounded good from the current LEs and catch up with some of the GC bottles that have been on my wishlist for ages. The recent spate of discontinuations has me all worried I'll miss out on GC's I've been meaning to get for months...
What level of nudity are you fine with on items?
Nudity really doesn't bother me at all, as long as it's not exploitative.
I know the ?aire asked about gently used books and if you like garage sales, but would you like other kinds of gently used items that may have come from a garage sale?
Sure, I have no problems with well-cared-for second hand items.
Do you like cooking seasonings, like the kind you can get in ounces sizes? If so, things you'd love to try out?
If they're natural spice blends then sure, but the thing that bothers me with commercial seasonings is that they're sometimes bulked out or enhanced with artificial crap. There are some that I like, but I mostly buy fresh spices and combine them.
Do you like any particular kinds of green or back teas or coffees that could also be gotten in bulk?
Nothing in particular, but I always enjoy trying different tea blends.
Favorite snack foods
I'm on kind of a health kick right now, so I'm trying to avoid too much sugar and other refined carbs. The things I'm snacking on are nuts, dried fruit, hummus, baby cucumbers... I feel virtuous
WISHLIST LINKIES
Etsy Amazon
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Does anyone else like collector Barbies? Not especially. Barbie creeps me out a little.
What small everyday items would you like, that you keep forgetting to get? Plastic lids for pet food cans. Sexy, huh?
Tarot I have a super cute deck given to me by my former witch millicurie! I still don't really know how to use it though... must learn.
Tell me about something you like, and why you like it. Music on vinyl. I collect Motown, big band, swing, jazz and Elvis on vinyl. There's just something about the rich quality of the sound that I love, and it makes me feel, briefly, like I live in (what I perceive to be) a more interesting time. I also recently bought a gramophone and some of the old shellac 78s. I like old things.
If you're the MMU type of Witchee, what Geek Chic Cosmetics tickle your fancy? The Rocky Horror Picture Show stuff all looks awesome!
Would any witchees be interested inQuinn Popcorn? I love popcorn, but I prefer cooking it the old fashioned way that microwaving it.
Who likes silly items from Archie McPhee??? This kind of stuff is funny, but I tend to buy it and then have clutter up my house. I do like the moonshine water bottle though, and the pickle band-aids are hilarious.
Nocturne Alchemy's NAlloween Pt. 2 update is live here! (And for a few days, last month's update too.) What do you want? I haven't tried their oils.
What are you drooling over from the Sock Dreams Halloween stuff? I like the bat attack ones! I was too distracted by the Alice in Wonderland collection to pay much attention though.
Luck charms? I'm not really superstitious. I do like little trinkets that remind me of people though, not for luck but just because it's nice to have a little piece of somebody you love with you.
Does anyone want anything from... here...? The stuff looks yummy, but they mentioned being prooooudly made right here in the good ol' USofA so many times that I'm fairly certain they're racist douchebags.
For those of you that like candles, do you like stuff from Yankee Candle? And if you had to choose, tarts or candles? I use both. I've been given a couple of Yankee Candle things in the past, they seem good.
Would you be interested in getting a custom necklace from here? Some of their stuff is nice, some is a bit too fussy for my tastes.
Is there a movie you want so badly that you don’t own now? Any of the ones on my Amazon wishlist would make me
Is there a song on Itunes that you haven’t downloaded yet? I either download them as soon as I think of it, or forget entirely.
Is there a rare book you’ve always wanted? Oh, sure. Witch, if you have any first edition Hemingways cluttering up the place that you'd like to get rid of, I will take them off your hands. I'm nice like that.
Is there anything you want to buy yourself but have been too embarrassed (R rated or pg)? Nothing comes to mind.
Have you seen the Lush holiday update? Do you like the look of anything from there? I haven't seen the update, but Lush is always pretty good. On the pricey side, though.
if you were my witchee, would you want some of my hot nuts my candied nuts my nuts covered in butter and brown sugar candied walnuts? Hell yeah, I want your nuts!
Is there anything you either didn't like or had never heard of that you're now curious to try thanks to the discussion in this thread? I think there's plenty that fits into that category!
Reveal? I will reveal. I hope my witch will, because I would like to know who to thank. But if s/he doesn't want to for whatever reason, I understand.
Would you be interested in the #occupywallstreet scent? I may have already bought it
Do Paintbox Soapworks' Goat's Milk Hand and Body Creams sound like something you'd like to try? Yes, they sound good!
Witchee, would you like anything from this particular Haunt update? I like Haunt, but from what I could see the update sold out super quick so this question's probably moot now.
Who's interested in Halloween: Montreal? It sounds nice, but I'm not desperate for it.
You get a package in the mail containing 3 things you have really wanted more than anything else you've mentioned so far in this thread. (they are all reasonably priced of course! ~$20 or less apiece). What are they? Maybe some of the things on my Etsy list? I really love the hot air balloon cards. And there's a couple of things I think are awesome (like the vintage tomato shaped teapot and the apothecary bottles) that won't ship here. But that's probably because they weigh a ton and would cost lots to ship here, I guess :/ Umm. Somebody else mentioned stitch markers (for knitting) in cute animal shapes, which sound awesome and I've never seen them here. Also, I love stuff like old maps, coloured illustration plates from old books, stuff like that you sometimes see in junk stores or garage sales.
how do you feel about hemp? jewelry, soap, etc? I haven't tried a lot of hemp stuff, but I like The Body Shop's hemp hand cream. And I love Banshee Beat and I think that has a strong hemp component. So I'm hemp positive, I guess.
Is there a magazine that you DON'T read because you can't find it near you, but wish you could? I can't think of anything.
Describe your sense of humour. I did the quiz thing and I came out as 'The Wit'. I like that caustic sort of British humour, but I also laugh at really dumb things a lot. If you've ever seen the French movie Tais Tois, it's total slapstick and just silly really, but I about killed myself laughing the first time I saw it. And I used to love Scrubs before it got too ridiculous.
Do you like reusable grocery bags? If so, do you like the kind that fold up (ie Chico Bags?) Yes, and yes.
I'm about to make an order from Sephora (nothing off of my wishlist, witch, so don't worry about that). Is there anything for you that you would like to accompany my order, if you're my witchee? Oh holy hell, I love Sephora and I wish we had them here. Or even that they shipped international. When Mr g. and I were in the US about three years ago, I dropped six hundred bucks at Sephora in one visit (I know that's obscene, but I saved up specially, and it probably cost me less that half what it would have to buy the same stuff in Australia). So, in short, I'm a fan.
What kind of purse do you prefer? Leather, cloth? over the shoulder or crossbody, or something that can do either? Do you like bold bright prints with fun things, or monochrome, solid colours? I prefer shoulder bags, one or two colour only. Unless it's a tote or shopping bag, in which case whatever colours.
julep maven monthly boxes: Undecided.
Your favorite restaurant or type of food to eat out. Would you use a restaurant.com voucher? Groupon? No thank you.
Like commercial socks? All your sockses are belong to me.
What kind of bear is best? Paddington Bear.
Is anyone interested in reading The Night Circus? It sounds pretty good from the blurb on Amazon, so sure!
Hershey's Pumpkin Spice kisses? I don't know? Are they good? They sound good, but then a lot of people went 'ew, no way', so I'm confused.
I have a not-so-secret love for The Broship of the Rings. Are there any prints from her store you'd like? They're cute but since I'm not really into LOTR it doesn't call to me.
Who here likes Stephanie Pui-Min Law's artwork? Objectively it's pretty and all, but it's really not my style.
Do you drink wine? I do, occasionally. I prefer reds.
Is it just me who is nervous at revealing herself to her witchee, and finding out who her witch is?! I'm not reeeeally nervous about revealing, because if my witchee doesn't like me she'll probably be too nice to say so anyway Plus, she may already know who I am because I pulled a totally dumbass move in the first week that, in all probability, gave away my identity. I'm excited to find out who YOU are, witch, because I have no idea at all. You are super sneakeh.
Witches, did you lament NOT getting one of the condom case/imp cases that got released with the courtesan series??? They were nice, but I have a triple dagger one that I like so it's all good.
I recently saw candy corn in non-candy corn flavors like CHOCOLATE and CARAMEL APPLE. It's not a fancy brand, I just saw it in the drugstore, but who here would like something like that? I tried candy corn once, it was blerk. But I didn't try the brand that y'all are saying is the good kind.
JONES SODA CO has LE soda packs for The Guild, Buffy, D&D, So Cute, etc. Would you be interested in these, Witchee? I don't think I need to consume more sugar.
It'sBanned Books Week! Are there any books on the list you'd be interested in checking out? Nickel and Dimed sounds interesting.
I have just been enlightened to THESE. Are these flavors relevant to your interests? I do like the sound of some of the flavours.
What is something people are always surprised to learn about you? I have an amazing memory for ridiculous things, that tends to freak people out.
So who else watched Babylon 5? Nope.
If you had to decide what your stripper name was, what would it be? The pet/street method would make me Fish Second, which isn't exactly alluring. So I will be Titzi Normus, please.
Sooooo Witchees, have you ever taken that particular personality test? If so, are you an Analytical, a Driver, an Expressive or an Amiable? And the survey says... expressive
Is anyone else afraid of or creepy out by dummies/puppets/Muppets/etc? Other things you're squicked/freaked by that's best left by the wayside? Muppets, I love. Dummies, yeah, they're a little creepy - especially the ones with the stare-y eyes that move. Puppets I like, especially the
puppet.
what level of contact were you hoping for? I said I was fine with anything from almost ninja to high contact. No complaints from me, witch
Your favorite restaurant or type of food to eat out. Would you use a restaurant.com voucher? Groupon? Favourite local place is the Indian joint down the road (their onion bhaji is the bomb), but not bothered about Groupons.
Are there any local museums/attractions you keep never getting around to going to? Oh feck feck feck! Tutankhamun exhibit at the Melbourne Museum! Keep forgetting, must go before it leaves *facepalm*
Is there any kind of international candy you love or would like to try? There's nothing I'm desperate for, but always happy to try a local delicacy.
What is something totally random (yes, that thing that just popped into your head) that hasn't been covered by any previous questions Paddington Bear. I love him.
Is there any cheesy/non-cheesy Canadian stuff you'd be interested in? What is cheesy Canadian? Hockey paraphernalia? Mountie costume? A chocolate moose? I don't know enough about Canadian stuff to make an informed request here. I like Canadians a lot though, they are an affable bunch in my experience.
If you were to go here and create your very own chocolate bar, what might it have in it? I'm happy with just plain old chocolate and hazelnut. Why mess with perfection
Is there anything you're wanting from LPMP? I don't know what LPMP is and I don't need to know *clamps hands over ears*
say you stumbled into Camp Half Blood (or whatever the Roman camp ends up being named <bounces in anticipation>), which god claims you? I stumbled into the what now and got claimed by huh?
Stuff you've been meaning to do: Proper wardrobe clean out. Oh god, just the thought of it makes my brain hurt.
Would you be interested in regional jams, jellies, or other preserves? Yes!
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? Nothing special. Cleanse and moisturise, brush teeth, tuck the pooches into their dog beds, set alarm, schlafentimes.
Are you interested in today's/any recent Tee Fury shirts? See Threadless (about 400 questions ago).
Princess Bride? Yay or nay? So much yay.
What's your favorite classic fairytale, witches Of the mainstream ones, I like Snow White and Rose Red. In the more obscure realm, I like Cap o' Rushes, which has a Cinderella-ish vibe but is far more awesome.
how do you feel about ethical animal fiber, i.e. wool and the like? I'm fine with it. In fact, I'm an enthusiastic fan.
What about little wee creatures for your desk or mantel? No thank you.
Look down. What are you wearing, right now? Bare feet, bootcut jeans, this Threadless tee over a grey long sleeved tee, and the pretty sparkly pendant Carwoman gave me last SW round.
Kerchiefs? I quite like it. I have been known to wear headscarves anyway (upon which, Mr g. affects an entirely unconvincing Russian peasant woman accent and says something like, "Ay! Life ees so hard!" and thinks he's hilarious. It's this thing we do.)
It's the weekend, and you find yourself without a single chore or responsibility for a few hours. Right this very moment, what's the one thing you would do if you could do anything? Go back to bed and read my new Bill Bryson book all day.
Is there anything you'd like from the Mütter Museum Store? The conjoined gingerbread men cookie cutter is awesome, and I like the Charlie Ribs keychain, the Xray magnets and the I Heart Guts plush heart.
I just noticed that Cocoa Pink has 5 ml Perfume Atomizers. Yay or nay? Scents you would like? Scents you would NOT like? Probably not.
what's your favorite kind of pizza? The proper Italian kind! Light crust, really good homemade Napoli sauce, torn fresh baby basil and buffalo mozzarella, with maybe a little rocket (arugula) and shaved parmesan sprinkled on top.
who are your style/fashion icons? post pics if you want! [Posted in thread]
Are there any food items you're craving/aren't able to find around your area? Nothing in particular.
If you're interested in a handmade pouch/cover for an item you have (phones, tablets, books, keys, kettles...), what would your ideal pouch/cover have? Design, material, additional functionality/features like pockets or lights or secret hidey-holes? I don't have anything techy needing a cover, but a knitting project bag would be awesome.
Would you like a photo collage based around your interests/favorite colors/favorite themes? That sounds kind of cool.
If you're crafty, are you interested in spoonfeather? And if so, what things there delight your eyes? Oooh, yes! I love this and this and this this this and I could go on but probably shouldn't.
Colors! What are your favorite colors and what colors do you not like? Pictures and links, people! Deep red, royal purple and sunshiney orangey-yellow are all my favourites. I also love chocolate brown. And spearmint green. And deep blues. And neutrals. And raspberry. And black. And white. And misty grey. It would probably just be easier to tell you the colours I don't much like, which are maroon, burnt orange, mustard yellow, mission brown and olive green (though I like it on olives).
What is your favorite word? Hullaballoo!
What are the feelings on arm warmers? Color, style, texture, length? Love them! I like them in soft jersey fabric, neutral colours.
Do you like tarts? tealights? jar candles? votives? Yes!
What's your favorite flavor? Sour, sweet, bitter, salty? All of them.
So, are there any online gaming witchees who covet purchasable in-game items or other gamer-y stuff? (yup, geek question) Nope.
Anyone doing anything cool for Mabon (or the start of fall, if you aren't pagan? Well it's actually Spring equinox here, but no, nothing special.
What is your favorite coffee blend at Starbucks? If you don't have one, what is your favorite roast of coffee? I seldom drink coffee, and (sorry) I particularly dislike Starbucks. They do something weird with the way they roast the beans, I don't like the taste.
Cthulhu: yay or nay? *waves tentacles enthusiastically*
Is there something that you wish you could do, but you keep putting it off? Trip to Germany with teh husband. April, we're hoping...
Put your current mp3player (I am the anti-apple, so no ipod ), winamp playlist, what have you, on shuffle, list the first 10 songs:
Heavy Metal Drummer Wilco
Somebody That I Used to Know Gotye Feat. Kimbra
What the Water Gave Me Florence and the Machine
Beg Your Pardon Josh Pyke
She's Losing It Belle and Sebastian
Our Perfect Disease The Wombats
No Excuses Alice in Chains
Seven Nation Army The White Stripes
Itchin' on a Photograph Grouplove
Canadian Railroad Trilogy Gordon Lightfoot
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 Yes... I plan to get some of the Klimt salons, maybe a couple of 'weenies, the current forum-onlys and a Grendel or Lucha scent or two from the Lab. Let me know if you would rather I didn't!
Do you have any interest in rocks? Not like, polished colorful stones.. but like... rocks. With geologic significance! I do find them interesting, but more in a 'hey, rocks are cool' sense than an 'I want to fill my house with geological specimens' sense.
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? A big chunky cowl would be awesome!
If you have a pet, could you please post a photo of it? I really need to see what your pet, if you have one, looks like. [Posted in thread.]
Do you like/own/wear/want fairy wings or something of the like? They're cute, not sure what I'd do with them though.
How do you feel about terrariums? Not into them. Glass tanks are for fishies!
What's your favorite horror movie? I don't like horror movies.
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. Any kind of organic haircare would be great, and my everyday skincare is Natural Logic (from Etsy) - the fruit enzyme cleansing gel and the botanical toner in particular.
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? That would be cool. I would like "I must go down to the seas again, to the lonely sea and the sky". I love the first line of that poem and it makes sense to me, because I always feel calmer and recharged after being by the ocean. And oddly, the more grey and empty and stormy it is, the better I like it.
Do you like period or period-styled paraphernalia? Stuff like postcards, notecards, jewelry, office supplies, what-have-you? Absolutely. I like Victorian stuff, and I love fifties styling (I know these do not go together in any way, and I'm okay with it).
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 not really into them.
If you could choose a Smack, what would it have in it? Let's go with Vanilla Bean, Candy Floss, Spice Trade and Honey Nut.
if you could have a salon scent made, based on any artwork(s) what would it be?
Plum Trees in Flower at Eragny Camille Pissarro
This is actually not at all representative of most of the artwork I like, but it is representative of the kind of artwork I'd like to smell.
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.? This would be so much fun. I love learning to do new things!
What's 'your' song/your theme song? I can't really pick a theme song as such, but just at the moment The Decemberists' June Hymn is my go-to song for when I need a pick me up. Regardless of whatever else is going on, by the end of that song I always feel more serene.
What would be your superpower? I would like to be able to read minds. It would make life so much easier sometimes.
Witchee, would you like a gently used BPAL tshirt? Sure.
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! Wow, that's a complicated question! I think I'd probably like them, and I like most everything but banana.
Do you like charm bracelets? If you had a bracelet, what sort of charms would you want on it? Favorite hobbies, symbols, whatever?
Like the Pandora ones? I don't really like them.
Would you like any ecotools makeup brushes? They're kinda one of my favorite things ever, and they're animal-friendly and the handles are bamboo. And to top it all off, they work really well for applying makeup. Yes! I have one of their big powder brushes and I like it.
Do you like Legos? Especially mini-fig key chains, Lego block keychains, small Lego sets, etc? Not especially, I stabbed my feet on my brother's Lego bricks enough as a child that I now have kind of an aversion.
Since the previous question about "what would you buy from the Lab if you had unlimited funds, etc" left WAY too much to the imagination with no limitations (my answer was pretty much BUY ALL THE THINGS!), what would you do if you found a $50 bill on the ground and a nagging voice in the back of your mind told you that you HAD to spend it on BPAL or else face Death. Also, say they had free shipping (LOL) so don't factor that in. What would you get? And spend it all! Or as close to $50 as you can get. A couple of the Klimt salons.
Are there any characters that you love or identify with? I love the character of Alice in After You'd Gone by Maggie O'Farrell, and I love Inigo Montoya in The Princess Bride.
A question! If you are crafty, what's your personal art style? I'm not talking just about what art you like to look at, but what kind of art do you like creating? Do you have a "process" while you're creating beauty? This is another question I'll have to come back to.
Are there any Arcana Weenies that you MUST HAVE?
Haven't looked and haven't ever tried Arcana.
So what say you? IS an "unexpected" visit/in-person witching OK?
I doubt this is ever likely to be relevant given my location, but add me to the 'give me an hour's notice so I can clean up first' camp.
What strange misc. items would you love to receive that you just haven't gotten for yourself?: A fine microplane zester. A rubber chicken (I don't know why, they just can't not be hilarious). Oh, and I could use an extra whisk.
How do you feel about franken polish? Are you okay with all chemicals, or would you prefer 3 free? Would you want glitter or holographic glitter? What colors would interest you? I like nail polish, though I've never had any custom frankened for me. I'd be glad to try it. I'm not too sensitive to chemicals and I'm amenable to glitter content.
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 like lip balm. I do have quite a lot, but if you know of some ultra fabulous stuff that everyone simply must try, dear witch, then I'll be glad to receive it
Would you be interested in getting fountain pen inks or art supplies via JetPens and or DickBlick?
Yes! Both! I especially love the kind of fountain pen (I bought one in Germany years ago then lost it and cried) that doesn't take cartridges, but you insert the nib into a bottle of ink and twist a thingy on the base and it sucks the ink up into a barrel. I've never, ever seen those here, and they are awesome because I cannae be doing with fiddly little ink cartridges that get lost and leak and dry out.
For those interested in watercolors, how would you feel about getting a palette filled with paint from my watercolor tubes but not getting the paint itself?
I like to paint but I've never really got into a groove with watercolours. I suppose I should experiment more.
How do you feel about getting art supplies in general? (copic markers, watercolor, brushes, paint, sketchbooks etc.)
Yes please! I would do a happy dance for this.
How do you feel about Threadless tshirts?
I like them, but I probably already have more tshirts than any reasonable person should ever need.
If you were turned loose in a basic drug store (CVS, Walgreens - a pharmacy with attached mini-mart, basically!) with a $20 bill, what would you pick up?
Lucas' PawPaw Ointment (it's magical and you can never have too much), and lots of hair thingies.
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 certainly would. Undoubtedly far too heavy to ship to me, but I would hypothetically enjoy them.
Do you prefer color or white photographs? Nature or abstract?
If you're a photographer, dear witch, send me whatever speaks to your heart and I'm sure I'll love it.
would you be interested in something like this?
https://lostcrates.com/how-it-works Yes, this a cool idea!
Amigurumi, yes or no? Yez!
I have a question! What are some of your favorite paintings? (famous or undiscovered?) Feel free to link to examples! Coming back to this to add linkies.
If you could have an image painted for you - sky is the limit - what would it be? A grand old bull elephant with wisdom in his eyes.
Name your 3 favorite scents for candles Plain beeswax, peppermint, gingerbread
Name your 3 favorite types/flavors of tea French Earl Grey, Turkish Apple, Ginger and Lemongrass
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 have a lot of t-shirts, but of course I wouldn't say no to something my witch designed. I take a S or M in standard sizes, and a L or XL in girly/babydoll depending how well the accommodate for bewbies.
How do you feel about pumpkin scented things? Not perfume related, but soap, candles, etc.... Thumbs up.
Has anyone else heard of or does anyone else love Glamourkin? I had'n't heard of them before, but I like the example posted. Very cute.
If you had an international witch, is there anything you would like from the UK? (Or Australia, Belgium, France any other country we have witches from. UK - Jammie Dodgers! Curry sauce mix! Belgium - Gianduja! France - A giant necklace made of garlic bulbs (no, I'm kidding about that one, but pretty much anything from France would probably be stylish and awesome and too cool for school).
Dear witchee, if you answered 'Mac' to the Mac/PC question previously issued by another participant, please tell me what kind of computer you have, what peripherals you own (like the wireless trackpad, wireless vs/wired keyboard and mouse), and whether you're interested in Apple-related items (stickers, keychains, other things with the logo, etc). I have a MacBook Pro (15" I think? The smaller one, anyway). I don't have any peripherals, because I tend to just use it when I'm slobbing around on the couch or in bed. Keychains could be cute, but I doubt I'd use stickers.
SOCK PREFERENCES? I prefer knee length or above the knee. But if somebody was going to be so awesome as to hand knit socks for me, I'd take anything.
Would you like/wear a pair of these? http://www.ravelry.c...rary/yoga-socks If so, what color? Probably not. They're nice, but I don't do yoga so there's probably not much point.
Is there anyone here who likes toe socks? You know, those socks with a place for each toe? Yes, I had a pair once and I quite liked them for wearing around the house.
Are you looking for a certain kind of DVDs to spruce up your collection right now? I have a few things on my Amazon wishlist that I've been wanting for awhile.
Does anyone like postcards? Is anyone willing to be a Nacho witch for postcards? Yes and yes.
Anyone going to see any good concerts this fall? I don't have anything planned.
Do you like Star Trek? Original TV series, films, spinoff series, etc? Favorite characters? Never watched the TV series, but I saw the movie that came out a couple of years ago and I liked it.
Are you more prone to order out or cook at home? Would you be interested in cookbooks, kitchen utensils, and the like? If so, anything specific? I love to cook, and I like all manner of cookbooks and gadgets.
New question: How do you feel about maple syrup? I'd love to try some real stuff! We only get the 'maple flavoured' stuff here.
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)That sounds kind of cool.
Do you like Star Wars? Original Trilogy? Prequels? Spin-offs? Favorite characters? Oh god, this is getting embarrassing. I've, um... never seen Star Wars, okay? There, I said it. Don't judge me.
Do you like beef jerkey, I know some may be vegatarian, but where I live beef is a staple and beef jerkey abounds. If so do you it really thin, hard and crunchy or thicker and softer. (OK that borders on obscene) No thanks. I'm not eating red meat.
Also 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. I'm okay with racy, but a warning might be prudent if it's NSFW.
Doctor Who? Yay or nay? (please don't make me cry by saying nay) See below It's not a nay, just a... oops.
I have a couple spare Doctor Who stickers. If my witchee is a fan, would they like a couple Doctor Who stickers in their package? I haven't watched Doctor Who (oh, the shame). DH likes it, but I never really saw it when I was younger and now I kind of feel like I missed the boat.
Anyone love Buffy/Angel? I've actually never watched either. I'm not anti-, just somehow never did. I have vague plans to get the DVDs someday.
How would you feel about gummies? Like, gummy bears? Gummy werewolves? Gummy vampires? I like gummies!
How would you feel about a totally original Gela-skin for your laptop/iPod/phone? Stickers? Decals? Sounds cool. I have an iPhone 4 and a MacBook Pro.
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 kinda like both, is that weird? I like Victorian ghostly imagery and gothic horror, but not really gore - I'm not squeamish, it just doesn't interest me.
Are your ears pierced, Witchee? Do you have any other piercings? Would you like to receive any items of jewelry for these piercings I have three ear piercings (two regular ones plus an extra in one ear). I like earrings but can't wear super heavy ones.
How do you all feel about Whoopie Pies? They sound vaguely rude?
interested in anything from Lush? Their soaps are really nice, haven't tried much of the other stuff.
Do you blog? Would you like a header for your blog, a layout, etc? Naw, I can never keep that kind of thing going.
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? I don't know what this is, but it doesn't sound like a health food
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. Probably not, I'm bad about letting vouchers expire before I get around to using them.
Do you like real sugar skulls? Things with sugar skull designs? Love them!
Who here adores meringue? I don't dislike it, but I don't go nuts over it either.
Can you sum yourself (whether it be personality, life's goals, ethics, whatever) in 10 words or less? No, I don't think I can.
How about little bottles of booze? Ya wanna? What kind? No good for getting through customs, I suspect.
What are your views on fudge and brownies? (Also, if you live in a warm place, where the fudge might melt, that'd be helpful to know. Or, if you're diabetic and fudge is death, that'd be useful to know, too.) Fudgemelt is a definite possibility, but fudge is often a little too sweet and rich for me anyway.
Also, what about mochi? Love it, hate it, baffled by it? Never tried it, but the description doesn't make me very excited.
Anything from the update ya'll are liking? I think I'm safeish.
Does anyone like kimchi? Indeed!
Would you be interested in a sample box(from somewhere like Birchbox or loosebutton)? I haven't heard of these before now, but they sound fun.
You have to place a Lab and Trading Post order. Right fuckin' now. No spending limits. What do you buy? From the TP, the Calico Jack locket, some yoga pants, a few more of their nail polish shades and some of their new hair gloss to try out. From the lab, both of the current forum-onlys, a full set of the Klimt salons (except maybe Donna Con Ventaglio, the decant went powdery) and a few of the 'weenies but especially La Catrina. I don't know if the notes will work, but I love La Catrina.
Paintbox Soapworks - anything you're interested in, in general or from the latest update? I'm pretty set for lotions and scrubs, but I lover her soap and will always use more.
Do you guys have any sports that you follow obsessively? How about favorite teams and/or athletes Sport really doesn't interest me much :/
How do you feel about notebooks/journals/stationery? Anything you need or particularly like? Blank (unlined) journals/sketchbooks are awesome. Blank notecards are always welcome too.
Does confetti/glitter make you angry or fill you with glee? I like it in moderation.
Fabulous witches and witchees, perhaps you all could note of you've received MeiLin's goodies? Or if you want? I have her cookbooks and I have 'Lovers and Beloveds' though haven't managed to read it yet. I'd be happy to receive any of her others.
How do you feel about stuffed animals/plushies/general soft, cuddly things? If you like them, what kind of animals would you be interested in? I make them myself, but I'd still be delighted with anything my witch handmade.
how interested would you be on somewhat personalized bottle cap labels? Like these that I did? I design my own, print them out on a big label sheet and then punch out little round labels with a craft punch, so I'm all set on this score.
When you're miserably sick (*sniffle, cough!*) what are the things that comfort you the most? Tomato soup with buttery toast, a snuggly blankie and a puppy to spoon.
What constitutes ultimate luxury to you? (go crazy!) A bubble bath, seriously. Melbourne has been in drought for a very long time (we're just starting to recover - hopefully - over the last year or so) so I only allow myself a few per year and it's a wonderful treat.
What do you really NOT want? Ornaments - they're pretty and all, just completely not my thing.
How would you feel about kitchen towels and other similar household objects, if they are pretty or a souvenir? Sure, that could be nice.
How did you dress up for your last party or compulsory-formal-dress occasion? It was a masquerade party, I found myself a feathery OTT venetian mask from a sex shop (for reals) which I paired with a black gown with a corset over the top.
Do you enjoy puzzles/riddles? (Cryptograms, Sudoku, Crossword, Jigsaw, etc) I'm not really into crosswords or sodoku, but I quite like jigsaw puzzles.
Would you like to receive e-books? And if so, in what format? I don't have an e-reader yet and don't really like reading on my computer for long periods, so probably not at this stage.
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? Don't have any kids yet.
Would you be interested in a felted handbag? Do any of these styles appeal to you? http://tinyurl.com/3o2epzl (there's at least one guy-friendly style, too!) I probably wouldn't use a felted handbag, but a wallet or makeup pouch would be really cool.
Are there are patterns, motifs, etc that you especially like? I like stripes a lot. And spots, and tartan and argyle.
Witchee, would you be interested in having a special tea cup/coffee mug/glass to drink out of? Yes, that would be lovely and I would think of my witch every time I drank from it
If you're a tea drinker, is there any specific tea you would like to receive, not just the kind/flavor but also the type/packing--i.e., tea bags, loose tea, compressed, etc? I prefer tea bags for work, for convenience's sake, but I use loose at home. Herbal or flavoured black are my preferred types, don't much care for green or rooibos (unless it's green/unfermented rooibos).
I am fond of the thrift. Do you mind lightly used goods? Please be specific! For instance, I'm a little squicked by used clothing, but I don't mind any other used goods (i.e. books, glassware, games, DVDs, whatever.) As long as it's clean and unbroken, I'm okay with whatever used goods. Except underwear
Do you have an Etsy shop? Do you know of any Etsy shops that are Switch Witch friendly? I don't have one, but any of the Team BPAL Etsy sellers are likely to be SW friendly. From personal experience I know Paintbox Soapworks, Elements and Artifacts and Joystreet are all fabulous for circular swap purposes.
Would a gift or a postcard from Disneyland make you squee with delight or puke into your mail box? Team Especially if it's Nightmare Before Christmas related.
what are your favorite types of Halloween candy? We don't tend to see specialist Halloween candy here Though I did find some candy corn at the American grocery store once, and honestly... I wasn't a huge fan.
Do you prefer soap or shower gel? Please give examples of your favorite scents or brands. Soap! Paintbox Soapworks or Lush mainly, but I also like Villainess, and the Candy Apple Moonalisa one that former witch millicurie () sent me last Halloween round was ZOMGAMAZING. But I *FAIL* at figuring out the Moonalisa website. Is there some kind of seekrit trick? Can you only buy stuff when the moon and Venus converge in Ursa Major or something?
How do you like your chocolate? For example with nuts, mint, peanut butter, caramel? With most anything but fruit is good. Why anybody would wreck good chocolate by putting fruit in it continues to mystify me.
Beads! Do you use them? Would you want some? What sorts of beads do you like? They're not something I generally use other than for eyes on plushies, but now that you mention it I am kind of interested in making some beaded jewelry. I'd be interested more in big, bold chunky ones or wooden ones.
Anyone here like caramels? Sea salted caramels?!?! Every time SW comes around and people start raving about salted caramels, I remember that I've been meaning to make some so I can find out what all the fuss is about. I even bought a candy thermometer, but have I made them? No, I have not. Someday, salted caramels, you shall be mine.
Would you like a hand dyed or hand painted scarf or wrap or other item? If so, what colors/designs/fabrics do you like? I would love this! I think I already jabbered on about favourite colours in my questionnaire, but something in blues, greens and greys would be nice as I don't currently have one in those colours.
This was a question before, but does anyone here like stones? Just pretty polished stones for use in whatever purposes? Sure! I especially like river stones. Dunno what I'd do with them though, probably stick them in a vase and hope it looked artsy-fartsy. Heavy to post, though.
And another question; anyone like anything in particular from Think Geek? There are a couple of Think Geek things on my Amazon universal wishlist I think.
Pinterest, do you have boards you want to share or are you following anyone with great boards you want to share? Haven't got into it. I think I've reached social media saturation point and the idea of signing up to anything else is just too much pressure
What #1 actor, director, author and/or musician are you obsessed with? Actors - Audrey Hepburn, Sam Callis. Directors - I wouldn't say obsessed, but I like Bernado Bertolucci's films. Author - Bill Bryson. Musicians - Florence Welch from Florence and the Machine, Gotye and Dan Sultan at the moment.
are you interested in anything from the Villainness Bad Apples update? Haven't looked. Not going to look. Lahlahlahlah I can't hear you.
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? My pets are all greedy little bastards and would love treats. They have no dietary restrictions and are not at all discerning.
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? Hmm. Crypt Queen, Glowing Vulva and Orange. It's not like I lose sleep over it though.
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 would love a print of A Hopeless Dawn, though I don't know if it's possible to even get one.
If you are in to beauty and makeup related stuff, what kind of stuff do you like? What is your skintone and hair color? Are there any beauty products you've wanted to try but just never purchase? I am! My tastes tend toward the expensive, but I like the eyeshadow pigment powders you can buy online and they're generally not too pricey.
Do you like coffee or tea? Would you be interested in trying some different types? I like tea best, and always enjoy trying new ones. Nothing containing seeds will make it through Aussie quarantine though.
Are there any CDs/Albums you've been wanting but haven't bought yet? What format do you prefer? (i.e. mp3, actual cd, record, etc) There are always plenty on my list, but any motown, jazz or Elvis on vinyl would be particularly awesome.
Are you going away for any part of this round? No plans to do so at this stage.
Would you like to receive a mix-CD from your Witch? Sure would, new music is awesome.
If your witch were going somewhere on a vacation during the round, would you want a little souvenir? A postcard or fridge magnet would be really cool. I'm not really one for tchotchkes though.
Do you enjoy any outdoor activities? Do you have a favorite form of "exercise"? (keep it clean, all!) Erm... I like walking the dogs, and I like short to medium sojourns in outdoor/foresty type areas. But I don't consider myself outdoorsy, nuh-uh. I do not enjoy any form of outdoor activity that exposes me to leeches or requires me to poop in a hole in the ground. I see camping as kind of a slap in the face to thousands of years of evolution.
Any witchee's with a ravelry account have any favourited patterns that cost money that would be a welcome gift? I joined Ravelry awhile back, but really haven't explored too much. I'll have to take a more in-depth look at some stage.
Do you work/study at a desk and enjoy interesting or cute office supplies? I am a total desk jockey, and I love stationery and office supplies.
Witchee, are you a fan of musicals? If so, which ones? Yes, I am! I love The Sound of Music, My Fair Lady, On The Town, High Society, Anchors Aweigh. Does Rocky Horror Picture Show count as a musical? If so, add that one too.
Do you like to burn incense? If so, what are your favorite kinds...sticks? cones? resins? What are your favorite scents? I don't, it kind of all just smells like smoke to me. I like the smell of Indian temple incense, but I probably wouldn't burn it in my home.
- Harry Potter - a fan? If so, what house are you? Love HP I'm a Hufflepuff.
- If you were to receive a gift card, what places would you like to get one from? I dunno... maybe Amazon or Sock Dreams?
Is there a particular myth/folktale/legend/fairytale/godstory that you're drawn to? I've always liked the story of Persephone, and I find the Aboriginal creation legends really fascinating.
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! Sorry, I've never tried RPGs of any kind.
If you could see anything, what would it be? Can be a person, an event, a landmark or monument, an object, etc. And it doesn't have to be on this planet, or in this time period, or in this reality! I'll come back to this question, have to think about it.
When you are having a really rough day, what do you like to do/have to make it a little brighter? A moment in the fresh air or some puppy cuddles usually work
What are your thoughts on comics? Any you like? Any you have been wanting to try? Favorite characters? I've never really read any comic books, but if you have a fave I'd happily be enabled.
Are you musical? Do you play an instrument, and if so, what? If not, what do you wish you could play or do? Not in any way. I really admire musical talent, but I certainly don't possess any.
Does anyone garden? And if you do, what do you grow? If not, would a starter garden kit be something you'd be interested in? I am interested in gardening, but any seeds sent to me would most likely be confiscated by quarantine.
Do you decorate for Halloween? Is your decorating taste elegant, kitschy and fun, or scary? I don't, because Halloween is not much of a thing here. If I did though, I'd probably go for a creepy Gothic mansion kind of aesthetic.
Witchee, do you have any symbols or totems that have special meaning for you? I feel an affinity with bees and like to wear jewelry that represents them.
Is anyone fond of programs like Adopt a Tree/Highway/Library/Manatee/Acre of Rainforest/etc?: Yes My personal favourite is the Adopt an Orang Utan program.
From the Weenie Update....what are you most wanting to try? La Calavera Catrina.
Who's into nail polish? What colors/brands? I like it, but I have quite a lot. I wear OPI mostly, but I also have some Creative Nail Design and China Glaze.
Is there a quote (or lyric or part of a poem) that really resonates with you or is your favorite? I love the poem Annabel Lee (E.A Poe). And I really like the lyrics of 'Jane Says' - beautifully simple and poignant.
Dream candle? Scent, color, type (tealight, votive, pillar, jar, etc.), throw... I like just basic beeswax pillars, though soft scents are nice. I had some gingerbread scented wax pellets once that smelled amazing.
Do you like knitted goodies? If so, what would you like and what colors? Sure, handmade things are awesome! Socks would be cool, my knitting hasn't progressed to that stage yet.
Would you be interested in homemade edibles that are NOT sweets? Any specifics? Possibly not practical due to distance :/
What GC do you live in mortal terror of the lab discontinuing, but never get around to buying? I've been meaning to get a bottle of Red Queen and How Doth The Little Crocodile for quite awhile.
Yo, yarnies! Do you Ravelry? If so, who are you over thar? HumanFemale, but I'm not very active.
Social Media? FB, Twitter, LJ (FB is the only one I tend to actually use though)
Do you have wishlists for non-BPAL e-tailers? And if so, could you provide a link or a list? Just Etsy and Amazon, they're linked on my questionnaire.
Witchee, do you use a PC or a Mac? Mac
What is your favorite animal? Elephants and bees
What are you going to be for Halloween? Sad, because we don't do costumes!
If you could have a piece of oil painting jewelry (pendant, pair of earrings, or ring) with absolutely anything painted on it, what would it be?
(If you prefer wall art instead, same question as above.) A bee or a raven would be awesome.
How do you feel about knick-knacks? Not a fan, don't like unnecessary clutter.
What traditions (family, holiday, or otherwise) are important to you? Barbecues in the rain, 'Sunday drives', and buying the dogs a whole chicken each to celebrate their adoption anniversaries.
Do you like going to the movies? Sure, every so often.
What are your favorite restaurants? Indian, Thai or Italian are my go-tos.
Do you play any video games? Only a few iPhone games. IMO the late 80s / early 90s will never be surpassed in video game excellence. My heart belongs to Super Mario, Space Invaders and Pac Man.
Do you like any anime? Not really. I don't dislike it, but I don't seek it out.
Do you have an E-reader/iPad/something similar that you need a cover/case for? Nope, I just have an iPhone and a regular MacBook.
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 have quite a lot, but as we all know, there's no such thing as too much jewelry. So yeah, I'd be pretty psyched. I could definitely do with some 'statement' pieces to accessorise work outfits, like chunky pendants on long chains.
How would you like to receive some of your Witch's favorite recipes, tailored to your likes/dietary restrictions? And specific wants? Sure, this would be nice. I'm not picky outside of the preference I mentioned in my questionnaire.
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? Nah, I'm pretty set for BPAL storage.
Muppets: yea or nay? Yea! I also love Fraggle Rock *so much*
Do you have an affinity for Calvin and Hobbes, Peanuts, The Far Side, and other comic strips? If so, which is your favorite? I like all of those! I also like Fred Basset because it's so shit it's awesome.
Favorite Mythological Creature?: Dragons! Raaar!
Do you like hair things barrettes, headbands, flowers Yes
Expanding on the hair question - does anyone like those flower clips for the hair that are big right now?? Yes, I have a couple in my Etsy favourites.
Questions posted in the SW chatter thread (in order oldest to newest)
1. I wonder what a potential witchee would think about being bombarded with PUMPKINS in various formats. Because my current obsession just may last long enough to be of use in spoiling.....but I know wouldn't be appreciated by everyone. Would you appreciate it?!?
2. I currently have a CSA and my significant other is perpetually out of town for work, so I've been doing a lot of canning and baking with my vegetables. How do people feel about canned good (pickles, salsa, etc) and vegetal baked goods (squash bread, zucchini bread).
3. Trading Post wants?
4. What direct sellers do you not like and would prefer not to get things from? And also feel free to list any retail brands you really don't like.
5. How about y'alls coffee and tea preferences?
6. Do you cook? Would kitchen accessories make you happy?
7. How do people feel about creative endeavours? Would you like to receive one? Or supplies to make your own? What do you like? Drawings, stories, poems?
8. What culture or country (doesn’t have to be modern) do you feel an innate connection with? What about it makes it special to you?
9. Is there any sort of art commission you would like: cartoony, pin-up, fantasy, realistic, etc? If so, what subject would you like drawn (a picture of you, a character, a loved one or pet)?
10. What do you find yourself doing for fun in your free time? What are your main hobbies and interests?
11. Table-top gaming? If yes, what kind, edition, etc? Gaming accessories you long for?
12. DVD movies or games that you wish would magically appear in your hands? Can they be used, through Amazon?
13. What kind of snacks or candy from other countries/states would you like to try?
14. Do you have a favorite internet meme, character or pop culture fandom?
15. Do you have a Facebook profile (or other social media) that you are comfortable linking to aid your witch in stalking? Please note whether you are willing to add BPALers as friends.
16. Anybody interested in something from RCCC, whether it's con-exclusive merch or from a particularexhibitor or artist?
17. How important to you is regular contact / chatter with your witch?
18. Do you like puzzles/riddles/treasure hunts and that sort of thing?
19. If you were to receive music, would you want a physical CD or digital versions?
20. What’s a current problem/annoyance you have that could be remedied but you haven’t had time to address it?
21. How do you feel about having some sort of trinket to carry around for good luck/wishes? i.e. a small figurine, symbol, card, coin…
22. Are you superstitious about anything? Any things you can't have in your house for that reason--bad associations?
23. For the vegetarians and vegans: How do you feel about things (say, marshmallows or gummy candy) made with vegan gelatin or other typically-animal-derived-but-not-in-this-instance products?
24. Ok, so we've covered pumpkin. How do you feel about the other fall classic – apples?
25. Do you have any fabric or skin-contact aversions?
26. How do you feel about Christmas/Yule ornaments?
27. How do you feel about Hello Kitty, and Hello Kitty accessories (including mugs, cups, etc)?
28. If you had a week free where you could learn anything, with no financial restrictions, what would you want to study?
29. Do you enjoy poetry? Who are your favorite poets and what type of subject matter do you like?
30. Would you enjoy receiving something related to a favorite Disney character?
31. How do you feel about cute things as decorations or accessories? (Example: Would you enjoy this stationery - or do you prefer elegant/creepy/neutral stuff?)
32. What is something you'd really like to recieve from your witch? Please be as specific as possible - no, "Oh whatever she thinks is fine!"
33. Go to your music source of choice - on random or shuffle setting if possible - & share with us the 10 most recent songs/artists.
34. Tarot cards, rune stones and/or other divination tools yay or nay?
35. Do you have a Celeb crush? or someone who you just can't get enough of....other than your SO
36. Glitter? are you okay with it, or hate it like the plague?
37. If there was another time period other than now that described your style/aesthetics, what would it be?
38. If you had to pick one or two quotes to live by, what would it be and why?
39. Do you prefer physical books? CD books? eBooks? If eBooks do you have preferred format, kindle/nook/kobo/PDF/ePub/ect? eAudio?
40. Smut! Yes or no? If yes, what kink, er, kind?
41. Ebooks! Yes or no?
42. If you were to get a custom bottle from House of Gloi made for you what notes would create your perfect blend?
43. If your witch were to take a photograph (or paint or whatever) of something just for you, what would it be? Landscape? Flower? Critter? Something to illustrate a favorite quote?
44. What is your favorite Halloween animal or other symbol/decoration?
45. Makeup, especially of the indie variety. Nail polish, nail wraps, eyeshadow, lipstick/gloss, etc. Y/N? Specific preferences (color, finish, product, brand, etc.)?
46. How do you feel about profanity and off-color humor?
47. I make hairsticks...would you like/use them?
48. Does anyone here LARP? If so, what kind of LARP? And what kind of character do you play?
49. Would you completely freak out if I sent you a chocolate covered scorpion or some other food oddity? This includes things like 'bacon powder' from thinkgeek.com.
50. This has kind of been covered, but, are you ok with receiving canned jam (from a veteran jammer!) and if so, what flavors would you like and not like?
51. Let's talk nail polish. What colors do you love? Hate? Which brands are you dying to try? Have you ever used indies? Do you like glitter? Any textures to avoid (glitter, sand, etc)?
52. How do you feel about getting a special Halloween plushie?
53. I'm in Japan, anything specific you might want from the land of the rising sun?
54. Are there any GC scents that you know you love, but for whatever reason, keep putting off buying bottles of?
55. I know not everyone likes Lush products, but if you do, which Lush items would you like to get from your Witch?
56. Is there anywhere (in the US) that you are dying to get away to? Also when would you be able to get away. Would this even be something you were interested in? If so, go look at the Southwest sale for routes and dates and times.
57. If you are ok with receiving t-shirts, what size are you, do you prefer tissue tees, normal crew tees, babydoll etc?
58. THINKGEEK! Who loves it - do you have a wishlist on there?? What are some things you are jonesing for on there for under $20?
59. Zombies, yes or no?
60. Would you like arm warmers/fingerless gloves? If so, what length? just beyond the wrist, almost to the elbow, full sleeves?
61. Do you feel a particular affinity for a specific animal/s?
62. Anyone have any Paintbox Soapworks loves?
63. How would you feel if your witch or a minion of your witch showed up in person at your house with goodies? Thrilled? Annoyed? Completely creeped out?
64. Do you have a ravelry account? Tell me about your yarn obsessions.
65. Sock Dreams, yay or nay?
66. Knitted items like scarves, shawls, dishclothes....yay or nay? Favorite fibers? Favorite colors?
67. Is your Amazon WL up-to-date?
68. If you were to receive handmade caramels, would it matter if they were made with raw cream (unpasteurized)?
69. Would you enjoy getting a sampling of quality incense taken from various sources? Are there types of incense you know you don't like? Would you want a burner for loose incense and a few charcoals to get you started with that, or would you rather stick to simpler types?
70. I know we already had a question about needed kitchen accessories, but what about spices?
71. Would you like handmade stationary or cards? How about a quill pen?
72. On a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being "gimme that ghost pepper!" and 1 being "oh, that's a bit too much black pepper for me" Where is your heat tolerance?
73. What is your favorite type of Halloween candy?
74. Do you need or want any cosy footwear, like fluffy slippers, or slipper socks etc?
75. What do you most look forward to each Fall?
76. What gadgets do you use in your everyday life and would you like a cool case for them - with your favourite fandom or artwork or saying?
77. Are there any beauty accessories you need or would like? For example make-up brushes, facial brushes or eyelash curlers.
78. Would you be disappointed to get one big box, or would you prefer a bunch of little ones? And would you be disappointed if your witch actually had it together early and sent it to you sooner than later?
79. Stores are putting out their halloween PJs and undies! Would you be happy to get any in a package? And if so, what size? For PJ pants, do you like cotton or flannel?
80. Do you like M&Ms?
81. How about wax melts?
82. Would you like a subscription for Spotify?
83. What scents from the Lillith update would you like to try?
84. Would you be interested in receiving a box of sugar cube skulls?
85. Skin care routine? Fave cleanser? Toner? Moisturizer? What about body lotions? Any particular brand or scent? Lip balms? Yay or nay?
86. Is there anything you would like from Salem MA (mugs, keychains, postcards, etc.or witchy supplies like incense, candles, books)?
87. Would you be interested in any of the items in LisaNut's etsy shop?
88. Spiders (as in cute knit kind) yes or no?
89. Pillows (the mostly decorative type)?
90. Any kind of bags - big, small, medium, purse, grocery, etc?
91. Is there anything special coming up in your life?
92. Which one scent would you want from each of the following updates: Metamorphosis, Lilith and GC?
93. Are you interested in anything from NYCC?
94. Would something from the Tokyo Game Show (e.g. postcards, fans) possibly interest you?
95. Would you enjoy any of these couple rings? Or anything from the same store's Halloween collection?
96. If you imbibe at all ... preference between: wine/beer/cocktails and then glassware and/or bar-ware? cocktail gadgetry? Books on the subject/recipes? would you want sample bottles of local/regional/small batch craft spirits if they were home decanted and labeled?
97. Would you like some chai, lemon, rose water or other flavored sugar cubes?
98. Jamberry nail wraps?
99. If you had to choose one currently available book (used-but-obtainable counts if you do used) costing $20 or under for your Witch to buy for you, what would it be?
100. Are there five things under $25 at Birchbox you would like?
101. Do you want anything from the Fatherhood update at the Post?
102. Street art! Into it? Not into it? Meh?
103. If you could only pick one note that you love (e.g. Vanilla, Orange, Lavender, Rose) & you could only wear/have perfume, etc in that note, what would it be?
104. What are you interested in from the NYCC exclusive list?
105. Most anticipated "Weenie blends?
106. Caffeine or no? And is this a health or preference?
107. Are you interested in anything from the MAC Rocky Horror or the e.l.f. Disney Princess make up collections?
108. I pass this shop every day, If you were my witchee would you like a custom chocolate bar? What would you choose? Plain, white or milk and with what?
109. Would you like to try chocolate covered Turkish Delight or flower flavoured things (Rose and Violet chocolates)?
110. For those of you who like Fantasy or play Dungeons and Dragons... would you be interested in a custom painted miniature? If so, what gender, race and class? Any preferences for a theme, color scheme, preferred weapons/armor, etc? Specific character description you would want me to try to hit?
111. Are there any local or national charities that are close to your heart that you know would appreciate a donation in your name?
112. I have two partial (Backup) bottles of some scents on your wishlist, Witchee. However, the labels aren't perfect, due to a tragic imp explosion. Would you still be ok with getting them?
113. Do you like incense? Or are you more of a fan of essential oil aromatherapy/fragrance oils a la Yankee Candle/B&BW? Or all of the above? What scents do you prefer for those kinds of things? Nag champa? Lemongrass EO for the house? PUMPKIN SPICE EERYTHANG. What companies do you like specifically (if any) - links?
114. Trading Post Weenies are up!! What's everyone interested in?
115. My mom has crocheted a bunch of little witch hats, would this be something you are interested in?
116. Are you interested in anything from my mom's Etsy shop?
117. Are you interested in dried honey crisp apples or italian prunes?
118. Do you need any travel mugs, coffee mugs, tea makers, rock sugar, coffee or tea syrups, etc?
119. Is there anything from my shop that you might like, past or present?
120. What are 6 GC scents & 6 others that you would be interested in as imps?
121. Lush just released holiday stuffs. Any interest?
122. Any chocolate loving witches want something from this place?
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1. I wonder what a potential witchee would think about being bombarded with PUMPKINS in various formats. Because my current obsession just may last long enough to be of use in spoiling.....but I know wouldn't be appreciated by everyone. Would you appreciate it?!? I've never even tried much pumpkin stuff, so I wouldn't mind receiving a pumpkiny thing or two, but maybe not a whole bombardment (just in case I don't like it so much).
2. I currently have a CSA and my significant other is perpetually out of town for work, so I've been doing a lot of canning and baking with my vegetables. How do people feel about canned good (pickles, salsa, etc) and vegetal baked goods (squash bread, zucchini bread). I love pickles! Heavy to ship though.
3. Trading Post wants? I haven't bought anything from the Post in ages. I'd love to try some more hair glosses - the honey is the only kind I've tried so far.
4. What direct sellers do you not like and would prefer not to get things from? And also feel free to list any retail brands you really don't like. I'm not really into Avon (I'm quite particular about makeup in general) but I love the Mary Kay eye makeup remover, and I would be delighted if I was sent that. I have Tupperware out the wazoo, and while all those party plan candles and homewares are nice, I'm pretty anti-clutter and don't really need anything.
5. How about y'alls coffee and tea preferences? I personally barely touch coffee, except for a very occasional espresso after a meal out. Husband is intensely pro-coffee though, so if my witch has a favourite local bean s/he'd like to send, it certainly wouldn't go unloved. My favourite drink is a subtly flavoured black tea - I especially love Earl Grey or citrusy blends. My former witch Arlith also once sent me a set of the Disney Alice in Wonderland tea blends, and the Mad Tea Party blend is pretty much my favourite thing ever.
6. Do you cook? Would kitchen accessories make you happy? I love to cook, and I find kitchen gadgetry delightful.
7. How do people feel about creative endeavours? Would you like to receive one? Or supplies to make your own? What do you like? Drawings, stories, poems? Absolutely! Supplies or finished works would be lovely. Anything that my witch was inspired to create - whether artwork, writing, craft, whatever - would be a wonderful gift.
8. What culture or country (doesn’t have to be modern) do you feel an innate connection with? What about it makes it special to you? I love everything German and Austrian. Other than my homeland, this is the only part of the world I could ever entertain the idea of living in permanently. I don't know exactly what it is - I just feel comfortable and happy there. I'm not sure I subscribe to the idea of past lives, but if there is such a thing, I shouldn't be surprised if I'd spent several as a Teutonic lass.
9. Is there any sort of art commission you would like: cartoony, pin-up, fantasy, realistic, etc? If so, what subject would you like drawn (a picture of you, a character, a loved one or pet)? A fun pic of my kiddo or pets might be nice! If my witch is an artist, any style s/he prefers to work in is fine with me.
10. What do you find yourself doing for fun in your free time? What are your main hobbies and interests? Mostly reading and some form of art or craft. I sew, do embroidery and cross stitch, knit, crochet, paint, draw. I've done mosaics, silversmithing, ceramics... basically, if it involves some form of creative expression, I will have a crack at it.
11. Table-top gaming? If yes, what kind, edition, etc? Gaming accessories you long for? I bet I'd like it, but I've never had the opportunity to play. I guess there just aren't enough geeks in my life
12. DVD movies or games that you wish would magically appear in your hands? Can they be used, through Amazon? I have a few on my Amazon wishlist. I would also really like the DVD of The Crimson Petal and the White, which I think is on Amazon UK. Used is perfectly fine, and our Blu Ray plays multi-region so any region code is fine.
13. What kind of snacks or candy from other countries/states would you like to try? I'd be game for pretty much anything that isn't licorice or banana flavoured. My witch probably well and truly got the point from my questionnaire, but I really do detest banana
14. Do you have a favorite internet meme, character or pop culture fandom? Moon Moon 4 ever.
15. Do you have a Facebook profile (or other social media) that you are comfortable linking to aid your witch in stalking? Please note whether you are willing to add BPALers as friends. This is my FB. I'm very happy to friend BPAL folks.
16. Anybody interested in something from RCCC, whether it's con-exclusive merch or from a particular exhibitor or artist? I've never been to a con. I'm not really into comic books or anything (I don't dislike them, I just didn't grow up with them). There's nothing in particular I'm seeking, but a cool art print or something would certainly be welcome.
17. How important to you is regular contact / chatter with your witch? I enjoy contact with my witch, and have made some great friendships through SW. However, if my witch (or witchee) prefers more minimal contact or even wishes to remain completely anonymous, I'm more than happy to respect their wishes. As Flyby touched on, some participants enjoy the fun of spoiling a stranger with gifts, but due to introversion or social anxiety or a hectic work life or whatever, just aren't up for an email friendship. And that's fine in my book. The ringleaders do their best to match us all up with somebody whose contact preferences align with our own, but since they are also constrained by issues like needing to find enough international shippers for international witches and whatnot, it may not always be possible to get this spot on. I know there have been a few of the more ninja witches in past rounds who were actually quite upset by their witchees complaining in-thread about not being contacted enough, so I think it's really important for us all to try and be as understanding as we can about this issue.
18. Do you like puzzles/riddles/treasure hunts and that sort of thing? Oh yeah, this kind of thing is fun!
19. If you were to receive music, would you want a physical CD or digital versions? Either is fine. Digital is probably easiest, but a physical CD is great too.
20. What’s a current problem/annoyance you have that could be remedied but you haven’t had time to address it? Erm... my wardrobe is crammed to the gills because I'm to lazy to clean it out and donate the stuff I don't wear to a charity shop? I don't think my witch can do much about that though
21. How do you feel about having some sort of trinket to carry around for good luck/wishes? i.e. a small figurine, symbol, card, coin… I like this! My witch last time, mimosa (who I hope did manage to scrape into this round!) sent me a little glass 'lucky duck' and a witch stone, both of which I carry around sometimes when I feel like I need a little boost of luck or protection.
22. Are you superstitious about anything? Any things you can't have in your house for that reason--bad associations? Not a superstition exactly, but I find masks (the displayed kind, not the worn kind) a bit creepy. My SIL collects Venetian carnival masks and I always feel like they're watching me.
23. For the vegetarians and vegans: How do you feel about things (say, marshmallows or gummy candy) made with vegan gelatin or other typically-animal-derived-but-not-in-this-instance products? This would be pefectly fine.
24. Ok, so we've covered pumpkin. How do you feel about the other fall classic – apples? I love apple things!
25. Do you have any fabric or skin-contact aversions? Not really, though I'm not a fan of angora unless it's in some way certified as cruelty-free, and I really don't like the idea of fur or sheepskin.
26. How do you feel about Christmas/Yule ornaments? Great, I love decorating for Christmas
27. How do you feel about Hello Kitty, and Hello Kitty accessories (including mugs, cups, etc)? I don't dislike Hello Kitty, but I'm not a particular fan either.
28. If you had a week free where you could learn anything, with no financial restrictions, what would you want to study? Most likely another language or a musical instrument (assuming this fantasy is not hampered by the fact I'm uncoordinated and unmusical). ETA: Wait, yodeling! For some reason I would love to be able to yodel, I just find it awesome and hilarious. Of course, unlikely, since I can't even normal-sing, but again, this is fantasy football right?
29. Do you enjoy poetry? Who are your favorite poets and what type of subject matter do you like? I like William Carlos Williams, Pablo Neruda and Les Murray. ETA: Oh, and Edgar Allen Poe. And I like Sarah Kay's performance poetry as well - I first saw the TED video of her poem 'If I should have a daughter' right after I actually had my daughter, and it made me cry rather unattractively.
30. Would you enjoy receiving something related to a favorite Disney character? Yes, especially NMBC - I'd love one of the Jack Skellington mugs.
31. How do you feel about cute things as decorations or accessories? (Example: Would you enjoy this stationery - or do you prefer elegant/creepy/neutral stuff?) Kawaii/manga stuff is generally not really my thing, but I do like cute things. For stationery I'd probably be more likely to use something fairly minimalist.
32. What is something you'd really like to recieve from your witch? Please be as specific as possible - no, "Oh whatever she thinks is fine!" I'm sorry if this is still a bit vague, but it really does depend to a large extent on my witch's interests and talents. The most fun SW gifts are often the ones that are handmade, their own artwork or just something personal chosen with real care. Some of my favourite gifts from SW so far have been a hand-knitted hat from Tartchef, a favourite record from millicurie, an adorable amigurumi bee from Arlith (which now belongs to my daughter), handmade glass jewelry from carwoman, an adpoted elephant (!!!) from ellebelle (and she also sent me a series of her absolutely beautiful photographic prints - seriously, witches, take ellebelle up on her offer and send your witchees her photos, you won't be sorry), and the local charms I mentioned earlier from mimosa. It's been said before many a time, but the nicest thing about SW really is the connections and the little glow that comes with knowing someone has gone to such trouble to make your day.
33. Go to your music source of choice - on random or shuffle setting if possible - & share with us the 10 most recent songs/artists.
Fall at Your Feet - Clare Bowditch (Crowded House cover)
Gravity - The Superjesus
Cigarettes - Illy
Lost in Green Eyes - The Panics
6 Underground - Sneaker Pimps
Fear of Flying - Dan Sultan
Simon Says - The Wiggles (thanks, toddler)
Listen to the Music - Doobie Brothers
Mad World - Gary Jules
Cash in My Pocket - Wiley
34. Tarot cards, rune stones and/or other divination tools yay or nay? I have an awesome tarot set (8 bit tarot) from my former witch millicurie. I can't think of any other form of divination I'm especially interested in, though I do harbour fantasties of having my palm read by a wise old Roma woman at a carnival
35. Do you have a Celeb crush? or someone who you just can't get enough of....other than your SO I am, on the whole, pretty uninterested in celebrities, and kind of find the internet's obsessive devotion to particular ones a bit baffling. I would allow both Benedict Cumberbatch and Tom Hiddleston to pass by me in the street completely unmolested, no lie.
36. Glitter? are you okay with it, or hate it like the plague? Glitter's fine. I don't want to be bathed in it, but stuck-down stuff's pretty okay.
37. If there was another time period other than now that described your style/aesthetics, what would it be? Early 20th century would be pretty ideal, I think. Stylish, civilised enough for indoor plumbing to exist, and before the world wars.
38. If you had to pick one or two quotes to live by, what would it be and why? Comparison is the thief of joy.
39. Do you prefer physical books? CD books? eBooks? If eBooks do you have preferred format, kindle/nook/kobo/PDF/ePub/ect? eAudio? These days, e-books are more likely to get read quickly - I have a 40min train commute (each way) to and from work each day, which is when I get all my reading done. I still have a fondness for physical books too, though. I read on my iPad mini, so ePub I guess? But I also have the Kindle iPad app, so I guess I can read in Kindle format too, though I haven't tried it yet. I've never bought an audio book because most of the ones I'm interested in seem so expensive to buy, and I'm not willing to make that investment without knowing if I'd even like it (listening to books instead of reading them, I mean).
40. Smut! Yes or no? If yes, what kink, er, kind? Take or leave, I guess? I'm not prudish about it, but I find a lot of romance and erotica to be embarrassingly badly written. If it's done well it's enjoyable.
41. Ebooks! Yes or no? Yes.
42. If you were to get a custom bottle from House of Gloi made for you what notes would create your perfect blend? I don't know! There's some weird kind of alchemy involved, evidently, because the likes of Beth can take a bunch of things that don't even necessarily sound that pleasant and the result is sublime. Any of the win notes in my ?naire or forum profile are a good starting point I think, and beyond that I'm game for being surprised.
43. If your witch were to take a photograph (or paint or whatever) of something just for you, what would it be? Landscape? Flower? Critter? Something to illustrate a favorite quote? Probably critter or something urban - cool street art or an interesting architectural feature? Beyond that I like candid photography of people who just look interesting or intriguing.
44. What is your favorite Halloween animal or other symbol/decoration? Are Halloween dragons a thing? Can we make them a thing? I really like dragons. Or black cats are cool, too.
45. Makeup, especially of the indie variety. Nail polish, nail wraps, eyeshadow, lipstick/gloss, etc. Y/N? Specific preferences (color, finish, product, brand, etc.)? Yes, with the disclaimer that the fewer toxic things it contains - siloxanes, bismuth, petrochemicals, BHA - the happier I'd be, and I always prefer products that are as cruelty-free as possible.
46. How do you feel about profanity and off-color humor? Profanity is fine, I'm a total potty mouth. As for off-colour humour, it depends in what way it's off-colour I guess? Toilet humour doesn't particularly appeal, and anything that belittles or 'others' unecessarily I wouldn't find funny (racist or homophobic jokes, for example). If it's just kind of irreverent humour, that definitely appeals.
47. I make hairsticks...would you like/use them? I've never owned any, but I like them and my hair is probably approaching long enough now.
48. Does anyone here LARP? If so, what kind of LARP? And what kind of character do you play? A lady never LARPs in public.
49. Would you completely freak out if I sent you a chocolate covered scorpion or some other food oddity? This includes things like 'bacon powder' from thinkgeek.com. Freak out, no... but I don't think I'd eat it either. Bacon powder sounds pretty repulsive to be honest
50. This has kind of been covered, but, are you ok with receiving canned jam (from a veteran jammer!) and if so, what flavors would you like and not like? Yes, and anything but banana.
51. Let's talk nail polish. What colors do you love? Hate? Which brands are you dying to try? Have you ever used indies? Do you like glitter? Any textures to avoid (glitter, sand, etc)? I love nail polish, but I'm also an expert-level nail breaker. Hence my nails are usually too short and/or trashed to bother painting. I like the look of the glitter ones, but I also find that removing them wrecks the surface of my nails so I tend to mostly avoid them.
52. How do you feel about getting a special Halloween plushie? That would be cute.
53. I'm in Japan, anything specific you might want from the land of the rising sun? I love the beautiful decorative papers you can get from Japan. ETA: Ooh! Ooh! And washi tape! I would LOVE some washi tape.
54. Are there any GC scents that you know you love, but for whatever reason, keep putting off buying bottles of? I think my wishlist is up to date in this regard. The other possibility is backups for some of my loved GCs, such as Morocco or Lyonesse, to guard against the horror of future discons.
55. I know not everyone likes Lush products, but if you do, which Lush items would you like to get from your Witch? I haven't tried that many of their products, but I know that I do like their bar soaps (esp. Honey I Washed the Kids and the two citrusy ones I don't recall the name of) and that I'm not especially fond of the hair treatments or shampoo bars.
56. Is there anywhere (in the US) that you are dying to get away to? Also when would you be able to get away. Would this even be something you were interested in? If so, go look at the Southwest sale for routes and dates and times. I assume this question doesn't apply to me, as it would take a truly obscene number of flyer miles to get me anywhere in the US
57. If you are ok with receiving t-shirts, what size are you, do you prefer tissue tees, normal crew tees, babydoll etc? I prefer babydoll / girly cuts, and usually take a M unless it's cut very small in the bust, in which case L.
58. THINKGEEK! Who loves it - do you have a wishlist on there?? What are some things you are jonesing for on there for under $20? I actually haven't looked at ThinkGeek for quite a while. I'll take a look and come back to update this if I see anything interesting. ETA: Okay, I updated my wishlist - it's here.
59. Zombies, yes or no? Not so much. Though I'm in favour of zombunnies.
60. Would you like arm warmers/fingerless gloves? If so, what length? just beyond the wrist, almost to the elbow, full sleeves? Yes, this would be good. Um, probably wrist or elbow length would be best.
61. Do you feel a particular affinity for a specific animal/s? Bees.
62. Anyone have any Paintbox Soapworks loves? I love pretty much all PBSW products - both the glycerin and the hot process soaps, the scrubs, the lotions, all of it. I'd be especially glad to try anything in the recent LE The Bee's Lament fragrance.
63. How would you feel if your witch or a minion of your witch showed up in person at your house with goodies? Thrilled? Annoyed? Completely creeped out? I can't see a great likelihood of this occurring in the circumstances, but I think I'd be okay with it. As long as my witch is ot too put out by domestic chaos and disorder.
64. Do you have a ravelry account? Tell me about your yarn obsessions. I am HumanFemale on Ravelry, but my yarny pursuits have taken a backseat in recent times as I've been on a cross stitch and embroidery tear. Yarn wise, I like cotton and supersoft merino best (oh and of course all the insanely expensive stuff like alpaca and cashmere blends). I knit mostly with 8 - 10 ply (worsted weight is the equivalent I think?).
65. Sock Dreams, yay or nay? Yay! I made a pretty big list of stuff I like in last round's SW help, which is still in a blog post somewhere.
66. Knitted items like scarves, shawls, dishclothes....yay or nay? Favorite fibers? Favorite colors? Yes please! Cotton would be good for wearables (even winter doesn't get too incredibly cold here). Colours... I can wear pretty much anything except maroon/burgundy, which makes me look like a reanimated corpse. I really like grey for wintery things.
67. Is your Amazon WL up-to-date? Yes, even the stuff I added ages ago I still covet.
68. If you were to receive handmade caramels, would it matter if they were made with raw cream (unpasteurized)? Yeah, that's no issue for me.
69. Would you enjoy getting a sampling of quality incense taken from various sources? Are there types of incense you know you don't like? Would you want a burner for loose incense and a few charcoals to get you started with that, or would you rather stick to simpler types? I haven't burned incense since I was about 16 I think! I wouldn't necessarily be averse to trying a little sampling though.
70. I know we already had a question about needed kitchen accessories, but what about spices? If my witch is US based, I would appreciate chipotle powder as it's not so easy to get hold of here.
71. Would you like handmade stationary or cards? How about a quill pen? That sounds lovely!
72. On a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being "gimme that ghost pepper!" and 1 being "oh, that's a bit too much black pepper for me" Where is your heat tolerance? I'd say about an 8? I have very good heat tolerance, but I don't seek out heat for its own sake - I like to still be able to taste other flavours in the dish!
73. What is your favorite type of Halloween candy? I'm not actually sure? I have tried candy corn and found it to be a chalky-textured abomination. But the American grocery store here stocks Zachary brand, and judging from thread comments in past Weenie SW rounds, it seems like Brach's is where it's at. Maybe I just had an unfortunate brush with low-brow candy corn. A former witch once organised a trick-or-treat box for me which had Peeps ghosts in it, they were good.
74. Do you need or want any cosy footwear, like fluffy slippers, or slipper socks etc? I love fuzzy bedsocks!
75. What do you most look forward to each Fall? Just the cooler weather, really, summer can be brutal here. I love the golden quality of afternoon sunlight in autumn and taking my daughter to muck around in the leaves.
76. What gadgets do you use in your everyday life and would you like a cool case for them - with your favourite fandom or artwork or saying? I actually don't really need cases - the things I use on a regular basis are an iPhone and an iPad mini, and I already have cases for both of them. I could use a little zippered pouch or something for the iPad mini, though - I keep it in my handbag to read ebooks on the train, and it would be good to have a little extra protection for it in case something leaks in my handbag.
77. Are there any beauty accessories you need or would like? For example make-up brushes, facial brushes or eyelash curlers. I have a couple of things on my mental list of 'stuff to buy sometime' - a MAC 219 brush, and I've been coveting the ModelCo heated eyelash curler for awhile. I could also use a better kabuki brush, I don't really like the one I have currently.
78. Would you be disappointed to get one big box, or would you prefer a bunch of little ones? And would you be disappointed if your witch actually had it together early and sent it to you sooner than later? One big box is fine if that's easiest for my witch. I think a reveal near the end of the round would be fun as it keeps the fun of guessing alive for longer, but if it's easier for my witch to send/reveal early, that's fine.
79. Stores are putting out their halloween PJs and undies! Would you be happy to get any in a package? And if so, what size? For PJ pants, do you like cotton or flannel? I can always use PJs - cotton, preferably. Probably an M, or an L if they're close fitting.
80. Do you like M&Ms? Yes, I prefer the ones with things in them to the plain ones.
81. How about wax melts? I like them, but I'm not super into excessively foodie fragrances.
82. Would you like a subscription for Spotify? I tend to use Pandora, or just purchase the songs I want on iTunes.
83. What scents from the Lillith update would you like to try? I haven't been tempted by an update in awhile, but there's actually several that sound good. The most likely winners are Venustas and Mini Magdalene , but I'd also be interested to try Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha, Hearts for Ghost Friends, The Hierophant and the Empress, Mermaid and Avunculus.
84. Would you be interested in receiving a box of sugar cube skulls? I kinda would! These are pretty cool.
85. Skin care routine? Fave cleanser? Toner? Moisturizer? What about body lotions? Any particular brand or scent? Lip balms? Yay or nay? Alas, the stuff I like best is expensive. Dermalogica cleansers, I love the toner from Natural Logic on Etsy, and Shiseido moisterisers. I like the body lotions from Paintbox Soapworks. Lip balms, I prefer the stick kind over pots.
86. Is there anything you would like from Salem MA (mugs, keychains, postcards, etc.or witchy supplies like incense, candles, books)? Maybe a postcard?
87. Would you be interested in any of the items in LisaNut's etsy shop? The fall hat is pretty.
88. Spiders (as in cute knit kind) yes or no? I don't mind spiders.
89. Pillows (the mostly decorative type)? I actually just bought some!
90. Any kind of bags - big, small, medium, purse, grocery, etc? I can always use grocery bags, especially the kind the fold up into a little pouch so I can carry them around in my handbag.
91. Is there anything special coming up in your life? My daughter's second birthday in a couple of weeks. I have to try and make a Buzzbee cake, wish me luck!
92. Which one scent would you want from each of the following updates: Metamorphosis, Lilith and GC? Hmm. Unsniffed, I can't split it between Little Metalmark and Red Spotted Purple for Metamorphosis, so either of those. Mini-Magdalene from Lilith, and basically any GC on my wishlist.
93. Are you interested in anything from NYCC? Nothing in particular I can think of, but that's mainly because I'm not that familiar with cons and don't really know what one might find there.
94. Would something from the Tokyo Game Show (e.g. postcards, fans) possibly interest you? As above! I can always use cute postcards.
95. Would you enjoy any of these couple rings? Or anything from the same store's Halloween collection? The couple rings are cool, but Himself would not wear one. He barely tolerates his wedding band. I really like the Firefly 'Big Damn Hero' keychain though.
96. If you imbibe at all ... preference between: wine/beer/cocktails and then glassware and/or bar-ware? cocktail gadgetry? Books on the subject/recipes? would you want sample bottles of local/regional/small batch craft spirits if they were home decanted and labeled? I assume this question is not so much directed at the likes of me, but I will answer anyway. Red wine, Bloody Marys and gin and tonics are my drinks of choice, but I don't do a great deal of drinking (generally only if we have friends over for dinner or something like that). I don't really have a need for cocktail books or recipes.
97. Would you like some chai, lemon, rose water or other flavored sugar cubes? Sure, a sampling would be nice to try.
98. Jamberry nail wraps? Probably not, I'm not careful enough with my nails!
99. If you had to choose one currently available book (used-but-obtainable counts if you do used) costing $20 or under for your Witch to buy for you, what would it be? You pick, witch! Send me a copy of your favourite book.
100. Are there five things under $25 at Birchbox you would like? Hmm. This, this, this, this aaand... this.
101. Do you want anything from the Fatherhood update at the Post? A Moment in Time sounds solidly wonderful, and Flying Kites and Playing Tag in a Garden Full of Gods both have potential.
102. Street art! Into it? Not into it? Meh? Love it!
103. If you could only pick one note that you love (e.g. Vanilla, Orange, Lavender, Rose) & you could only wear/have perfume, etc in that note, what would it be? Vanilla-infused beeswax. Haha, I cheated!
104. What are you interested in from the NYCC exclusive list? One Pale Woman, Lips of Flame and Heart of Stone, Little Maggie, and the Green Apple/Bergamot/Vanilla Orchid/Tiare hair gloss sound the most interesting.
105. Most anticipated 'Weenie blends? I'm reasonably safe from the Weenies this year, though I'd be interested in Autumn - Overlooked My Knitting.
106. Caffeine or no? And is this a health or preference? I'm not averse to it, but I do try to limit my consumption. I happily drink tea and the occasional coffee, but I never touch 'energy' drinks.
107. Are you interested in anything from the MAC Rocky Horror or the e.l.f. Disney Princess make up collections? Pretty much all the Rocky Horror lipstick shades look awesome. I'm not really into Disney princesses though.
108. I pass this shop every day, If you were my witchee would you like a custom chocolate bar? What would you choose?Plain, white or milk and with what? Lets see... 55% dark, with coconut flakes and whole caramelized hazelnuts. Or milk with speculoos and crystallised ginger pieces. Or milk with praline and cardamom. Or 55% dark with earl grey tea and crystallised lemon peel. I might be a little too into this question.
109. Would you like to try chocolate covered Turkish Delight or flower flavoured things (Rose and Violet chocolates)? Yes! I love Turkish Delight in all forms, and flowery chocolates sound worth a try.
Do you like s'mores and s'mores-flavored things? I have never had one. But I'm trying to make a long term lifestyle choice to steer clear of anything sweet and lacking in nutrition, so...
What's the neatest freebie you've gotten? It can be cool or thoughtful or just totally unexpected, and not limited to BPALdom. Awhile back I made an elephant plushie for sunshinedaisybliss's nephew, and by way of thanks she sent me half decants of THE ENTIRE SNAKEPIT That was pretty epic.
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) I have a lot of kitchen stuff (it's a passion), but bento boxes would be thoroughly awesome.
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? I love PJs, but I do kind of already have a whole drawer full so I'm pretty set.
What kind of chocolate do you like? Nuts, no nuts, white,dark, etc? Dark or milk, especially with hazelnut or coconut. Oh, and MisaMisa01 once sent me some Earl Grey tea flavoured chocolate which was incredible.
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 very little knowledge of what you'd get from any of those places, although the fabulous carwoman did send me some Trader Joe's nuts and spices once, which were wonderful.
Are home made foods acceptable or does the idea of eating strange mailed food disturb you? Acceptable yes, as long as they can survive the transit time (and quarantine inspection - anything containing whole seeds is confiscated by Australian quarantine).
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. What would you buy? Be as specific as possible! These days, baby stuff. Probably stretchy wraps or onesies.
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 like Indian, Thai, Mexican, Japanese.
I'm from Canada - is there anything specifically a witchee might like that is only available here? I don't know what type of things would be considered specifically Canadian, but if my witch is from Canada and cares to enlighten me I'd be all for it
what are your "fandoms" and would you like a t-shirt from TeeFury if an appropriate one came up? Alice in Wonderland, Firefly, Labyrinth, The Princess Bride.
Do you have an eReader and if so which one? I don't have one yet (except for iPhone, and the screen's a little small to read whole novels comfortably).
Do you like candles, or tart burners, or something? If so, what's your favorite scent to burn? Yes, love them! Hubs and I went to our favourite Christmas store a few weeks ago (it was August, that's how much I love decorating for Christmas) and they had imported a bunch of the big Yankee Candle jar candles in Christmas scents. The Cherries in the Snow, Winter Wonderland and Christmas Cookie ones where all delicious. But with the markup they were charging $50 for them, which is kind of excessive for a candle. Anyway, I digress, but yes I like candles and tarts very much
Marzipan? Nooooooo! No, thank you, I find it quite sickening.
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? These could actually be really useful, especially for baby spew. I hear babies spew a lot.
Do you drink alcohol and if so, would you be OK with your witch sending you homemade infused vodka? Also, does your state allow alcohol to be shipped through the mail? I do drink alcohol, though fairly rarely, but I expect this would have zero chance of making it through customs.
Since it's been mentioned several times, and I've also offered to nacho witch some, would you you like to receive wild rice and or maple syrup? I promise to include recipe ideas with the wild rice. I would love wild rice... might be a bit heavy to ship though, and also likely to be a potential quarantine issue if not commercially packaged I suspect. Sigh. I was lucky enough to receive proper maple syrup from Arlith last round, so I'm set for that.
I have 5 bushels of tomatoes sitting in the kitchen right now that are supposed to turn into red sauce tomorrow, so would anyone like a basic red sauce (spaghetti sauce) to make its way to them? Again, this would be awesome, but shipping...
How would you feel about a taste of (insert witch location here) box? Sounds fun!
Last year, my wonderful witch Alethia adopted a bat for me from batworld.org, a bat rescue and sanctuary. Bat's World Would you be interested in having a bat adopted in your name? That's a sweet idea, any cause that supports animals is always a winner with me.
Some of your favorite artists? Classic and modern? I love Banksy, I think his work is really clever and it has a playfulness that appeals to me in so many ways. Frida Kahlo, Roy Lichtenstein, Brian Froud, Tim Burton. I love Arthur Rackham's illustrations (particularly Alice in Wonderland) and Ronald Searle's cats.
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? If my witch is an artist, what I would love the most is something in her (or his) own style. If the subject matter is inspiring and meaningful to you, I bet I will love it too.
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? This used to be Hermia, but then it got disconned before I could order it so my most eagerly awaited GC is now a HTF There's a few other GCs I'd like to get listed in my wishlist... of those, How Doth The Little Crocodile and Croquet are probably the ones I'd prioritise most.
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? I've only tried one of the BPTP ones so far (Bordello) but I really like their formula. I don't think we really get a lot of 'indie' brands here, I mostly have OPI and Butter London. Honestly though, I love nail polish but I already have a lot of bottles I've never used because I'm hopeless about breaking my nails all the time, and I can never see the point of painting them unless they're in good condition. So 90% of the time they go au naturel even though I love polish
Stuffed things: yea or nay? I love handmade stuffed things, because handmade in general is awesome and they have so much personality. Mass-produced stuffed animals I kind of just see as unnecessary clutter at this point.
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!
I live near this very cool Retro store (you can order online too) - are there things from it that would make you squee if your witch sent them? Jeez, I'm glad *I* don't live near that store, because I could do serious damage! I love this aesthetic. The fifties style toys and games are especially adorable.
Would you be interested in beer, wine, or other specialty beverages from your Witch's area? Allow me to refer you to my now most common question response: Yes, but shipping and quarantine... Sometimes being international is such a buzzkill. Sorry, future witch
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? Yes, there are always things I want to learn! Quilting has been on the list for awhile, and it'd also be cool to learn to make wire-wrapped jewelry. And if somebody could magically teach me to knit intarsia so I can finish off the baby sweater I started four months ago, that'd be just capital.
Who here would be happy to get a lil' sumthin sumthin from Adagio Teas? --> http://www.adagio.com
I do love tea, but having not had any during pregnancy (the rules about how much caffeine is okay and which herbs are safe, not safe, probably safe but nobody knows for sure etc. just made it easier to abstain altogether) my cupboard kind of overfloweth with tea at the moment.
Do you Ravelry? And if so, what's your handle over there? Would you be interested in gift patterns from your queue?
Yes, but I am a very inactive user (HumanFemale is my username). I don't think I have any patterns in a wishlist or anything, but cool patterns would definitely be nice to receive (as long as they're not toooo complex, I'm still pretty novice).
Who likes Pumpkin Spice Hershey Kisses? I don't know! Never tried 'em. I don't eat too much sweet stuff, but a couple to try might be nice.
What does your kitchen look like? Colors/style? Like this...
Witchee, what are your favorite quotes?
If I could bottle up the sea breeze I would bring it over to your house and turn it loose through your garden
So the hinges on your windows would rust and colour, like the boats pulled up on the sand for the summer
And your sweet clean clothes would go stiff on the line, and there'd be sand in your pockets and nothing on your mind...
(okay, so it's actually a song lyric, but I love that it perfectly reminds me of beach holidays as a kid)
Put your iPod/MP3 player/what-have-you on random and list the first 10 songs it plays!
Heart Lies - The Waifs
Hey Julie - Fountains of Wayne
(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay - Otis Redding
Master Blaster (Jammin') - Stevie Wnder
Black Dog - Led Zeppelin
Take a Picture - Filter
June Hymn - The Decemberists
Cool World - Ross Wilson
From St Kilda to Kings Cross - Paul Kelly
Black Stick - The Cruel Sea
What's one random thing you really like and one random thing you really dislike? Really like: tomatoes, really dislike: jeggings.
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 (flowerpower.net) that has quite a wide selection. Um... chipotle powder would definitely be appreciated, I have to go to specialty stores to get it here.
If there are no "witchy" shops near you, is there anything I can pick up for you from Enchantments? I'm not against witchery, but neither am I educated in it. I've been interested in TAL oils for awhile, but I'd have no idea what sort of rituals to perform in order to make use of them. If my witch is a witchy witch (that made total sense, right? ) it'd be cool if s/he could pass on some basic knowledge.
Hey Witchee! I want to send you a delivery. It could be cupcakes from a local bakery, it could be a singing hugging bear-a-gram, it could be a bouquet of flowers. But it will be something that you need to be there to receive.
a) Are you OK with "special deliveries"? *waggles eyebrows* Uh, I guess?
B..) Is the address in your questionnaire the best place to reach you for said deliveries? Yup, I expect I'll be fairly housebound for the foreseeable future
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? Best just to ask.
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 pretty okay with anything used/homemade. I mean, I assume you won't be sending me second hand underwear, so... we're cool.
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? All of that sounds pretty damn great
Do you have any Fall or Halloween traditions? Halloween is not so much of a thing here (and it falls in spring rather than autumn). Last year I carved a pumpkin and had friends round for dinner just for fun though. Don't think I'll be able to this year (new spawn and all).
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? I've never tried a BPTP bath oil, so if you were my witch I'd definitely be grateful to try a little
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? Sure, I always like getting exposed to different music. Any format is fine.
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 grew tomatoes and chillies last spring/summer, and hope to do the same this year. I'd love to get a bigger veggie garden going, but don't know that I'll be able to manage it any time soon.
I'm about to be near a Lush store next week, is there anything you might like from there? I really like Lush soaps... the ones I've tried are Karma, Honey I Bathed the Kids, and whatever that delicious citrusy one is. Really, I'd be open to trying anything from Lush.
Songs that you keep meaning to buy but never get round to it? I try to buy them as soon as I think of them, otherwise I completely forget what it was I wanted.
Movies that you love but forgot to put in your questionaire? I have some on my Amazon wishlist I think.
Any favorite Bath & Body Works scents/products? Never tried any, we don't have that store here.
Haus of Gloi is offering custom perfumes - would you like one? What would your ideal blend be? Sure! Anything with some of my win notes should be good.
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? Any natural, gentle baby skincare or bath products would be great. And I am always on the lookout for good SLS & paraben free shampoos and conditioners.
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 prefer mellow red wines, lager or pilsner style beers, and dry ciders.
Witchee, will you be gone from your normal mailing address at any point during the round? For five days or so when I have the baby, but otherwise no. And the Mr will still be back and forth to home.
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 love Disney, and hell yes
dear witchee, would you, could you use an electric candle warmer? Does this mean like an electric diffuser thingy to melt wax tarts or warm fragrance oils? Sure, that would be handy.
Do you lust after some new socks/tights? Always! I love above-the-knee socks, and I wear fun coloured or patterned tights all the time in the colder months.
are there any of MeiLin's books (e-book or print) you'd be interested in? I think I have all her recipe ones from past rounds, and I've got the first of her novels but haven't managed to read it because I don't have an ereader and reading on the laptop bugs me. So I'm set for the time being.
Are you a gamer (of any sort - video, casual, tabletop) and are there any games you want? Not really, though I do like just regular board games that are fun to play as a group when you have friends or family over.
Would you be interested in BPTP CANDY? Not so much, thanks all the same. It sounds great, but again with the sugar.
Do you like coffee? If so, what kinds? Flavored, fancy, basic? Beans or ground? I do, but I drink it quite seldom. The Mr is a total coffee fiend though.
Would a Starbucks gift card make you happy or do you prefer your local place? Er, I'm not sure we even have any Starbucks left in Melbourne... we have a really big Italian population here, and Starbucks is a pretty long way from what is considered to be coffee in this town. A few opened up at one stage, but they only lasted a couple of years.
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...? Pottery is great. Um... I could probably use a salad bowl or pitcher the most.
Do you have a forum buddy? Someone who knows you and/or your tastes well enough to answer questions on your behalf? Skyelyric knows me pretty well.
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? I have one but never use it, so probably not.
A question, witchees: if you are into tarot, what is your favorite card? Probably The Star. Apparently it is connected to Aquarius, and my chart is rampant with Aquarius, so maybe that's why. Or maybe it's just because I really like the BPAL oil for The Star.
And another question: would you like your own set of handmade rune stones or worry stones? No thank you, I wouldn't know how to use them.
Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, cider, or none of the above? Tea is what I drink the most out of those.
Gum, hard candy, soft candy, or none of the above? Gum.
Loose tea or tea bags? Do you need anything for your loose tea? (Filters, presses, etc.) Either is fine, and I'm all set for accompanying paraphernalia
If you like tea, what kinds? Flavoured black or white tea, or herbal blends. Not so much green tea or rooibos, I sometimes find them a little bitter.
Do you do Goodreads or LibraryThing or a site like that? If so, can I see your to-read list, please? I use Goodreads but haven't updated in awhile, I'm very behind on reading (I have a pile of uncracked novels waiting patiently).
Zombies; Yay or Nay? Nay
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? My cat is one of the ones that does not seem to get any effect from catnip unfortunately. As for dog toys, wow, it would need to be super-reinforced. My dogs and their jaws of doom can even chomp through Kongs if left to their own devices.
If you have kids, what are they into? Hobbies include kicking my liver and arriving fashionably late, it would seem.
How do you feel about wearable knitted lace? Shawls, wraps, and the like? I prefer plainer or chunkier knits to delicate lacy things, they're just more my style.
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? This would be fun, for sure.
I live in Japan. Anything you would be interested in from there? Decorative Japanese papers are gorgeous, I like to use them for handmade cards and such.
Candy Corn: yes, no? Oh, no thank you. I tried some once and it didn't appeal.
WHAT MAKES YOU LAUGH YOUR ASS OFF!!! movies, comedians, black humor, your partner, a comic strip? what? British humour, silly in-jokes my husband and I share, my cat's incredible talent for bitchface.
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? Probably a patterned dress of some sort (most likely slightly vintagey looking), nice heels from my shoe collection, maybe a hat if I'm feeling inclined or a silk scarf in my hair.
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? It would probably be from Country Road... a nice knee-length skirt and cute top, a pair of plain ballet flats, and whatever jewelry took my fancy I guess.
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). I'll come back to this one.
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? Not sure... let me come back to this too.
What is your holy grail "I'd kill to just have one drop in an imp" bpal scent? I'd like to be able to try The Girl, just to see what all the fuss is about.
Are there any existing Weenies that you have your eye on, but haven't gotten around to getting? I haven't bought any Weenies or decants - still have to look at the list, but with the baby arriving and the budget tightening, I probably won't get any this year.
if you wear earrings, do you have pierced ears? Yes
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 well made clothes and accessories (which may or may not be branded or 'designer', to be honest it really doesn't matter to me either way) but I'm not one for gratuitous brand-whoring. For example, I like Coach bags, but I've only ever bought the plain leather ones - the the ones plastered all over with the logo arenot my thing. Similarly, I could not take myself seriously in a pair of sunglasses with a giant 'Dior' or 'Chanel' along the arm, I'd just feel like a twat.
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? A couple of craft and design blogs (and the odd food blog for dinner inspiration), news websites, The Oatmeal, Hyperbole and a Half (back in the day anyway, it's been dormant for a long time now), STFU Parents (knowing what NOT to do is important at this point!), occasionally Regretsy if I'm in the mood for snark.
My Little Pony... Cute or meh? I liked the original ones as a kid, I've never seen the TV show but the newer design doesn't appeal to me as much. I do like Roogna's modded ponies though!
Lip balm - tube or tin? Tubes are more convenient. But, I possibly have enough lipbalm to see me through the apocalypse at this point.
Would you like to receive a journal or sketchbook? How about other pretty paper goods like post-its, notepads, bookmarks, letter paper/envelopes? I love stationery, but I do tend to hoard so I'm not sure there's much I *need*. Nice writing paper or notecards are always handy, and I love art supplies.
Are you interested in audiobooks? If so, any specific titles? This would have been great for my train commute when I was working full time, but when the baby's here I doubt I'd get the chance to sit and listen for long enough stretches.
Bar soaps with some scrubby bits, yes or no? Yes, as long as they won't clog the drain!
Do you need any small electronic gadgets like flash drives and the like? No, the Mr is a bona fide IT geek so I already spend too much time tripping over external hard drives and cat 5 cables.
Would you like a pair of knitted socks? That would be wonderful!
Do you have any use for knitted dishcloths, facecloths, etc, especially if they were fandom related? I actually just bought a whole bunch of facecloths recently, with a view to absorbing all manner of infant secretions. Handmade things are always nice though.
Do you subscribe to any sample boxes, and if so, which ones? Would you like to receive some samples? No, I've never got sample boxes - they strike me as potentially wasteful. Honestly I normally end up throwing out a lot of the sample cosmetic stuff I get given with purchases and whatnot.
do you have a problem with nudes??? If not, do you prefer male or female? No issues at all as long as it's not exploitative, male or female are fine.
Paintbox Soapworks: Interested in anything from her? Always! I'd be glad to try the hot process soaps or goat milk creams in particular, as I haven't ordered those myself yet.
are there any other e-tailers you're desperately wanting to try? if so, any specific items/scents/etc? Nothing that immediately comes to mind.
ThinkGeek: anything interesting to you on there? There may be one or two items on my Amazon universal wishlist from there? Can't remember.
What's one thing you want, right now, that you're having difficulty finding? Tensioners for our outdoor rotary clothesline. Well, you asked I'm a suburban housewife now, this is what my life has become.
Who here is going to be picking up JK Rowling's new book on Thursday? I will hopefully read it at some stage, but I won't be rushing out to grab it - I have a backlog of about 20 or 30 books still to get through. They guilt me relentlessly from my nightstand.
What do you do to take care of yourself when you're having a rough day (sick, life not going your way, whatever)? Warm bubble bath with candlelight, or watching a favourite feelgood movie usually helps.
favorite and least favorite baked goods? Is there such a thing as a bad baked good? I guess lately I'd lean towards the less sugary and more nutritious though, so stuff with wholemeal flour or wholegrains is good.
what size T-Shirt do you wear (standard AND babydoll)? An S or M in standard (depending on bewbie capacity) and more like an L in babydoll / girly cuts.
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? Sure, I'll give anything like this a try. I admit I'm having a little trouble getting past the ookiness of the name 'toe jam' though *shudder*
Would you be interested in homemade herbal remedies and tinctures? I guess it would depend what it was. I'm more down with some forms of herbal medicine than others (I totally rate naturopathy, for example, but I think homeopathy is 100% double-hopped horseshit).
Do you use or would like to try loose eyeshadow pigments? I do use them. I'm not wearing much makeup these days (I have nobody to impress but Lucy and she doesn't seem to mind me au naturel) but they're fun to play with every once in awhile.
Is there anything you might want from the latest weenie update (Lab or TP)? I've only taken the briefest look, but the spidery scents sounded really good, as did the bath oils and atmos from the Post. There's nothing I'm desperately desperate for, though.
What's a new company to you that you most want to try a product from or what would be a new product to you that you most want to try (make-up, perfume, or bath/body)? Erm... I heard of CB I Hate Perfume via people mentioning it on the forum, and their stuff sounds interesting.
If you like necklaces, what are some symbols or images that you would love to have a necklace depict? (ex. spiders, skulls, hearts...?) Something featuring a raven would be cool.
If you had a fairy for NYCC, what exclusive scent would you kill to own? Badgers, Miss Ida or Nymphs de Pave all sound really good (probably in that order of preference, too).
What do you think of Shiro Cosmetics Halloween Collection? (www.shirocosmetics.com) The two darker eyeshadows would probably be too dramatic for my complexion, but the lighter ones and the lip gloss are really nice.
The Godiva Halloween Collection: link? Not looking! (Godiva is chocolate, right?) Avoiding temptation
Would you be interested in comic books and if so what ones do you read or what genre of comics are you interested in? Comic books are cool objectively, but really not my thing.
WITCHEE, DO YOU WANT ANYTHING FROM CALIFORNIA? Narrow it down for me?
IngenuiTEAs? These sound really useful.
Honeycrisp "Apple Crips" (Dried honeycrisp apples, nothing added.) DO YOU WANT SOME WITCHEE????? Sounds great, but potentially dodgy from a quarantine standpoint.
Design a tea? Not at the moment... avoiding caffeinated beverages while breastfeeding.
FusionSweets? (etsy) I looked at these last round, and looking at their caramels and marshmallows made me drool a little. But, best avoided now due to diabetes scare.
Poe Day? Dark Del merch in general? Alone or Spirits of the Dead sound interesting, but the notes are not dead-cert enough for me to be entirely sure they would work for me.
Kombucha? I looked up what this was, and it scared me a little if I'm honest
Are you dressing up for Halloween, Witchee? If so, is there anything you're looking for to complete your costume? Nope and nope.
Do you need any accessories for your smartphone (case, skin, etc)? Not at the moment... my iPhone is a bit broken (it's been stuck on silent for 6 months now because I dropped it and it seems I managed to shake loose the wiring from the buttons that control silent mode and volume *facepalm*). I was hoping to get the new iPhone when it came out, but that will have to wait until the finances are a little more in order.
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Are you interested in anything from the Haus of Gloi yule update on November 3rd? Which products and which scents? The Gingerbread and Rosy Cheeked scents sounded nice. And I also like the sound of the tinted lipbalm, but only if it comes in a stick/tube rather than a pot. I can't be dealing with slimy pink fingers.
How do you feel about nail polish? If you like it, are there any brands or colors in which you are interested? I like it a lot, but my passion for collecting awesome colours of glimmery sparkly nail polish has proven incompatible with my complete unwillingness to care for my nails. They are usually too split, ripped and generally bodgy to bother applying nail polish, and thus my glorious collection remains tragically underused.
What about makeup? What brands do you prefer and which products would you most enjoy receiving? My tastes veer to the pricy side of the spectrum unfortunately. My favourite brands are Benefit, Stila and Nars, and Dior for lipcolour. I like mineral makeup also.
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. The only one I have tried is Snow Glass Apples. It was good, I'd happily try more from them (as long as it doesn't contain whole berries / seeds - see answer to gardening question below).
Do you like video games? Are there any you want to play? Do you have a large library? Nope, nope and nope.
Name three BPAL scents you have tried, but are dying to get more of. Judith and Holofernes, Celeste, Hermia.
Have you ever tried anything from Paintbox Soapworks? Which products or scents would you prefer? YEZ! I love Tarty's stuff! I love pretty much all her soaps, and I'd love to try her goat milk creams or solid scent balms too.
Do you like/have space to garden? If so, what do you grow? Yes! I like to grow edible things mainly. Right now I'm growing tomatoes, raspberries, strawberries and herbs - oregano, sage, rosemary, coriander (cilantro), Italian parsley and basil. Caveat: sending seeds to Australia is very, very frowned upon (we are very protective of our agricultural industry, and pathologically fear the introduction of pests/diseases/noxious plant species from overseas) and they would most likely be confiscated and destroyed.
Gift cards/vouchers - yay or nay? If you like them - which stores would you like one for? Sure I like 'em! Any store I've mentioned liking or that I have a wishlist for would be great.
Seen anything lately that makes you go OH HOLY FUCK THAT'S AWESOME!! ? This, in a carpark yesterday.
Name five small things you could use, but might not think to get for yourself? Oh golly gee... I'm crap at thinking of these, because if I could ever remember the list of little doodads I need to get, I'd probably have gone and got them, y'know? I could use a couple of the fine point Sharpies - not the marker kind, the fine-tip pen kind? The only other thing I can think of is that I love buttons (the holding-your-clothing-shut kind, not the "VOTE 1 JEFFREY P. FUCKNUCKLE FOR WEST FARTSTON TOWN COUNCIL" kind*). I keep big jars of them on my desk. Partly for using in craft projects and partly just for gazing lovingly at.
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* Though if you do actually find a button that says "VOTE 1 JEFFREY P. FUCKNUCKLE FOR WEST FARTSTON TOWN COUNCIL", I totally want it.
Is there anything from a farmer's market you might like? I like most things they sell at farmers markets, but no specific needs come to mind.
Do you have any upcoming away time I should be aware of, for shipping purposes? Umm... I'm possibly going up to the outlaws' place (in the country, but only 3 hours away) for a couple of days next week. I'm feeling resilient, so I should survive two days in close quarters with the MIL. Maybe.
Would you like anything from Sock Dreams? I love ALL THE SOCK DREAMS THINGS! I would like ballerinas or bees or dandelions and limes or wallpaper or peacocks or poker or purple or clouds or OMFG manatees!! or le chat noir or swallows or cheeky french maidy looking things or elephants or more of these awesome argyles that my former witch ellebelle gave me or rainbows or moar bees or octopi or helloooo, sailor or ruffles or beetlejuice or starbursts or stripeys or other stripeys or chevrons (in part because they actually managed to use the term chevron correctly, glory be!). Or these arm warmers. Haha! Bet you're sorry you asked.
Are you okay with semi-spicy foods right now? I'm thinking like curry or chipotle? If you were to choose a chili powder would you go Hot, Medium, or Mild? Yes, yes... all your spicy fudz are belong to me. Srsly, I eat so much spice that my kid must have built up a tolerance during my pregnancy, because I don't know of many other one year olds who will steal bean chili off your plate. As for hot/medium/mild, I enjoy all of the above. I like the hot stuff, but sometimes just a little zing is nice too.
If you were this mystery witch's witchee, would you be interested in Spoonfudge (http://www.spoonfudge.com/) or any other such "ordered online" sweet? I've never had it, but I'd be glad to try it. If I didn't like it, the man of the house almost certainly would.
Also - Double checking everyone's baked goods status. Home-made baked goods or other food stuffs OK? Yes in principle, but in practice the shipping times make it difficult.
Is there anything you'd like from Lush, witchee? I haven't tried a lot of Lush products, but I do know I like their citrusy-scented soaps - Karma I think the one is called, can't remember the other.
If you like earrings, what kind? Dangly earrings, hoops, studs - what kind do you like? How long do you like your necklaces? Or would you prefer to just get a pendent, so you can size the chain yourself? I think I covered this in my questionnaire - I'm not wearing earrings just at the moment, and I like necklaces that sit anywhere between garotte and cleavage-dangling length.
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'm not really into a lot of fantasy art - I like Brian Froud's goblins a whole lot, but those ethereal fairy paintings (Stephanie Pui Mun Law et al) are not my style. My art and design boards on Pinterest show the kind of stuff I like. I'd love anything inspired by Alice in Wonderland.
Witchee, would you like a set of Cards Against Humanity? A thousand times yes!
Are 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 constantly have craft projects on the go (often several at one time). There's nothing specific I need right now, exactly, but I can always use pure wool felt, DMC embroidery threads, evenweave linen fabric for stitching, glass seed beads...
What do you think of hair sticks? Would you like a set? They are lovely, but I just cut my hair and it would be too short to do anything with them right now. Of course, if my witch makes such things I'd be delighted to receive a set anyway and keep them around for when my hair's grown out again.
Is there anything you'd really like to have/try from Trader Joe's, or any other popular-but-not-available-everywhere store? I keep hearing talk of this cookie butter...
Would you rather have something fun or practical? I lean more toward practicality these days - I'm very anti-clutter, so I like things to either be beautiful or have a purpose if I'm going to keep them around.
Witchee, are you in need of any particular spices?
Again, if you are a US based witchy, chipotle powder would be very handy. It is not widely stocked here and I like to use it quite a bit.
Table Games - do you play them? If so, which ones, and which versions, and are there any goodies you might like related to them?
OMG witch, if you are in the US and you sent me Cards Against Humanity, I would love you foreverandeverandever, no lies. I've wanted it for ages but it doesn't ship internationally from Amazon (I could just print the free PDF, but I want the *proper* ones, dammit).
If you were my witchee, would you be interested in anything from my store or something similar? (Nut-made by LisaNut on etsy.) This looks like nice stuff, but it's not really the season for woollens here at the moment.
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. Anything unusual and interesting from a place like that is bound to be cool
Witchee, the Haunt Halloween update goes live tomorrow! When it does, please post right away and let me know your dreams and wishes! I won't look at the update - I've been sent their stuff before and it's really nice, but my discretionary budget has taken a hit since I bred, so I try not to tempt myself unnecessarily
I've got some canned goods put up -- mostly jams/jellies, some apple butter, some applesauce. Want some? If so, what kind(s)? I do a bit of preserving myself, but I'm always interested to try what other people make. Could be kind of heavy to ship though :/
How feel you about lip balms, glosses, and lipsticks? Any particular favourite scents/flavours? Any favourite makers/sellers? Balms and glosses I have plenty of already, and I tend to have expensive tastes in lipstick
Since wishlist links never seem to work in forum mail, won't you please re-post your wishlist links here, so they're readable? Have done so up the top
Are you a fan of anything that you would like a tshirt of? If so, what size would you wear?
The fandoms I'm interested in include Labyrinth, Game of Thrones/ASOIAF, Harry Potter, Firefly. I am also a little bit lot obsessed with anything and everything related to Alice in Wonderland. I don't need more tshirts as such, but if it was a super cool incredibly awesome extra special tshirt, well! It would be rude not to. I wear a M or L in girly/babydoll shirts depending on how well they accommodate bustiness (L is probably the safer bet).
Do you love, hate, or are indifferent to.....pumpkin flavored things?
I actually \haven't tried many pumpkin flavoured things. Pumpkin is really just a vegetable you have with your Sunday roast dinner here... the profusion of pumpkin EVERYTHING on Pinterest is sort of baffling for me.
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?
Nope, I haven't made a lab order in months.
Name some DVDs you wouldnt mind receiving, or are they on an Amazon list?
At the moment I'm trying to collect Disney movies on blu ray for the little one before they go back in the 'Disney vault'. Of the currently available ones, I still need to get Cinderella, Peter Pan and Bambi. I already bought Aladdin, The Little Mermaid, Tangled, The Sword in the Stone, and The Princess and the Frog. For me, I have a few things on my Amazon wishlist, and I also want to start getting the Doctor Who (post reboot / 9th Doctor onwards) episodes on DVD.
Do you want anything from Starbucks or Teavana? Tea, tea makers, rock sugar, tea tins, coffee, via, via refreshers, mugs, tazo tea...?
Ummm... I'm interested in those IngenuiTEA things I saw somebody post about in a previous round, I have no idea where they come from though.
WHAT traditions to you partake in for Halloween? Knowing what you do our how you decorate or how you celebrate?
As I mentioned, it's not a big thing in Australia yet so we don't really have any traditions in our house. I did carve a pumpkin a couple of years ago, the stores are starting to stock them for Halloween as it gets more popular.
Halloween Candy, Decorations, and Costume supplies - What kind are your idea of FUN and which ones would you thoroughly dislike?
I have tried candy corn, and I did not like it very much Most other candy I like, but I do try (not always successfully) to keep my sugar intake within reasonable limits. As for decorations and costume supplies, Halloween is not really much of a thing here (though it’s slowly getting bigger). My kid is too young to take trick or treating, and I doubt anybody we know will be having a Halloween party or anything. Boo
Hey, Witchee, it's getting cold. Socks, scarves, hats or arm warmers?
Thanks to many incredibly talented former swap partners, I’m pretty well set for both scarves and hats (also, here in upsidedownland it’s actually getting warmer, not colder ). I always love socks, especially knee highs or over-the-knee (and if you can hand knit socks, I bow down to you). Arm warmers wouldn’t see much action for the next few months, but I’d happily put them aside for later.
