Deep in my junk mail I found a question from my witch... what kinds of things do my kids like? Both of them like candy. My daughter loves suckers and chocolate, my son loves gummy anything. Laine is obsessed with Minions from Despicable Me. She also loves dogs. Nick likes pokemon and minecraft and art.
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Thursday July 4/13
If I wanted to include something for your fluffball, what would be good, and what should I stay away from?
My dog is really picky. She would love a new pretty collar or bandana, but she doesn't like a lot of treats. If you made something homemade, we don't do wheat but we do other grains. She loves peanut butter.
Would homemade treats be something you'd like for your dog/cat?
It would depend on the treat. Pika likes peanut butter.
If you get a long weekend this weekend... what are you doing with it? Staying in? Going out? Family? Friends? If you don't get a long weekend, are you OK with that, or a little sad? (If you are Canadian, apply this to last weekend).
I'm already off for the summer, so it doesn't matter to me.
Would you be interested in getting a kombucha starter and instructions on how to use it to easily make your own fermented, probiotic tea drink?
Sorry, no.
Wednesday July 3/13
Anything interesting from the new Paintbox Soapworks update for you?
nothing specific but I love soap in general.
What about recycled sari silk yarn, witches and witchees?
Only if you make me something from it. I have no skills.
Sooo, the Blooddrop update (Aviary and Summer Simplicities). Anything you'd like from there?
Chinese Nightingale, Kea, Kestrel (American), Rose-Breasted Cockatoo
None of these are must haves but I'd take someone's castaways for sure!
Tuesday July 2/13
Every package has to have something blue in it. Blue can also be used to describe more risque humor...how would you rate your general sense of humor? Are you strictly PG-13, R-rated, NC-17?
I'm probably R rated.
Do you like puzzles? What kind? Jigsaw, word, etc?
Yes. All the puzzles are belong to me.
Source: Summer 2013 Switch Witch...
I love that gif so much.
satay sauce:
Monday July 1/13
I know Canadian chips can be different than others, how does "dill pickle" or "ketchup" sound?
I don't like ketchup, but I love odd flavoured chips. We have both ketchup and dill pickle chips in Wisconsin, though.
If you were getting a custom Haus of Gloi blend, what four notes would you choose? Summer notes listed here and you can click through to the whole list from there.
This is too overwhelming for me right now. I love red musk, black tea, beeswax and honey, cake, fig, sweet cream, vanilla sugar, and amber. You could work from that, right?
QUESTION! Do you like Kickstarter? Are there any projects up that you really like?
Maybe. I haven't really done it. I am a teacher so I tend to do donor's choose.
QUESTION! If you have an Etsy wishlist, what are your top 5 favorite things on there? The price is unimportant, not because I'm rich, but because I'd like some inspiration.
1. beanforest magnets;
2. this ring: http://www.etsy.com/listing/82708420/hydrangea-stacking-ring-green-peridot?ref=col_view&atr_uid=5585810
3. this dress for my two year old: http://www.etsy.com/listing/79309984/pearl-silk-tie-back-top-willow?ref=col_view&atr_uid=5585810
4. this concept, if not this exact ring: http://www.etsy.com/listing/71229400/vintage-sterling-silver-flip-ring?ref=col_view
5. this dress: http://www.etsy.com/listing/48823165/mossy-garden-hand-dyed-ragdoll-party?ref=col_view
6. this hat: http://www.etsy.com/listing/30383188/oversized-beehive-beret-hat-in?ref=col_view
How do you feel about glitter? does loose glitter make your skin crawl or would you bathe in it?
love it
Do you want/need/like/collect journals? If so, do you prefer lined or unlined?
yes.
Does the idea of wearing a plant as jewelery give you the warm fuzzies or the heebie jeebies?
Neither?
Gourmet popcorn, yes/no? What do you like: glazed, savory, candied? Nuts or not? Any flavors you wouldn't like (like Bacon CHeeseburger, Pizza, Watermelon, Root Beer Float, Hot Chili Dark Chocolate)? Or if any of those sounded interesting, how weird is weird enough?
Yes, yes, not, nothing oniony, weird is good but yummy is better.
Question: I make my own hair gloss, would you like some detangling and very shiny hair gloss made by me? This is a 'cone rich blend, not the least bit natural.
This is my question, but I want all the hair glosses.
Source: Summer 2013 Switch Witch...
Ooh! I thought of another random thing I want but seem to never buy for myself -- a nice tart warmer. I had one but it broke so now I just warm tarts in a shallow glass jar on my candle warmer LOL.
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Thursday June 27/13
I live near the Brown and Haley outlet - makers of Almond Roca and Mountain Bars - would you want anything from the outlet? For nut-haters, they have nutless Roca For the no-sugar folks they have sugar-free as well.
Unfortunately, I'm allergic to almonds.
I also have an Oberto jerky outlet local to me - any wants there?
I love all the beef jerky, except black pepper. I especially love sweet + hot varieties.
How do you feel about home-canned goods?
Iffy.
Do you like BPTP clothing? Yes.
What size do you wear of:
Baby-doll T's - XL-XXL
Regular T's - Medium
yoga pants - IDK, but probably XL
Also, what is your favorite lunacy (or non-lunacy) T-shirt that you don't already own?
Or other clothes from BPTP?
Dragon Moon, Harvest Moon, Moon of Ice... I like the "pretty" ones more than the "cool" ones. I don't have any lunacies and I'd welcome all of them!
What else do you love from the Trading Post site, and need to have?
House of unquenchable fire atmo spray.
Gula bath oil
Luxuria bath oil
Amber and Patch hair gloss
Snake oil anything, esp. hair gloss
Morocco anything
I have hair soiled and loosened hair gloss but I'd happily take more.
Most any candle would be welcome. Except I am not crazy about dragon's blood in perfume, but that might just be my skin chemistry.
Is there a particular movie genre that you like (Fantasy? Drama? Romantic Comedy? Musicals? TV-Series, etc), and what format would you prefer: DVD, Blu-Ray, or something in the cloud (like Amazon, iTunes, Flixster, etc)?
I collect Disney DVDS, but I have quite a few. e-card me a hint to list them if you care abotu this one?
-Following up on the Adagio question from earlier, what are you top five wishes, for teas and blends?
I love pretty much everything except fake fruity stuff. My top five wishes from Teavana (because that's what I know) would be
1. http://www.teavana.com/the-teas/herbal-teas/p/tranquil-dream-herbal-tea
2. http://www.teavana.com/the-teas/oolong-teas/p/monkey-picked-oolong-tea
3. http://www.teavana.com/the-teas/oolong-teas/p/jasmine-oolong-tea
4. http://www.teavana.com/the-teas/herbal-teas/p/honeybush-vanilla-herbal-tea
5. Maharaja Chai Oolong & Samurai Chai Maté for my husband, and I love the way this smells when he drinks it!
I also love their black tea but I don't know which one it is, because I've never bought it, only had it in store.
-Do you have anything that you do ritually, every summer?
Ritually? No. But there are things we do randomly, every summer. Like eat a deep fried candy bar on a stick.
-What are your top five wishes from ThinkGeek?
you can find my wishlist with my email address. I especially love harry potter and doctor who stuff.
-Seen anything lately that makes you go OH HOLY FUCK THAT'S AWESOME!! ?
yes, but I can't find anything like it online.
Do you like audiobooks? If so, do you have/would you like to try Audible? (I'm an addict, myself.)
Only when I'm driving distances by myself, which doesn't happen often anymore.
Chocolate: Love? Hate? Allergic? If love, what are your faves?
I like chocolate. Milk chocolate with crispy bits or mint especially. I burned out on dark chocolate + spicy. OMG, vosges mo's plus bacon and the sea salt one, I can't remember what it's called. Otherwise, I like Lindt.
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I thought of something totally random that I'm coveting like crazy -- a pair of ice skates for my daughter. She's two and wears a size 7 shoe. The smallest skates I can find locally are size tens, which rub on her ankles. I found a pair of bauer skates on ebay in her size but they are really expensive. On the off chance that my witch is from, like, canada or something, where cheap used little kids skates are readily available, I thought I'd mention it.
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Wednesday June 26/13
Do you have any long trips coming up? If so, could you use things to occupy yourself?
No, but I could still use things to occupy myself on a bunch of short trips.
I'm going to Jungle Jim's next week (it's basically a massive international food gasm in Ohio, look it up); would anything interest you?
OMG, I want to go. I want all the things. I love to try new foods so much. But I'm really picky. I know that that's an odd combination.
Name three things that you could use, but might not necessarily think to get for yourself?
Pretty things for my hair--I always talk myself out of spending money on pretty things; those long ice tea spoons; a honey dipper
Does anything from the TP Etsy update interest you?
I added a few things to my etsy wishlist, but I don't think there was anything where I was like OMG I'VE BEEN LONGING FOR THIS.
I just found out Oreo is launching ones with watermelon flavor in the USA only. Is it something you would enjoy?
I am not really a fan of the whole Oreo concept. I like the mint ones crushed up in things and that's about it.
What are the three BPALs you would most like to receive - one GC, one not-hard to find LE, and one HTF LE from your dreams?
I think I did this one, but my answer might be different today LOL.
1. Crowley
2. this is hard because I don't know what goes in this category... how about Pink Plastic Flamingo.
3. Romanti.goth; red musk infernal lover
If you don't consider yourself in a "fandom" (and I get that ... I don't really go overboard on my liking of any TV show/Movie/etc), are there any TV shows or Movies that you really like and/or watch regularly or any actors/actresses you wouldn't leave standing in the rain (unless you like looking at them sopping wet, in which case ... well, nevermind)?
This might be a better description of my relationship to Doctor Who than straight up fangirl. I would definitely not leave Paul Walker standing. I think he'd look best on his back with me ... nm. That's inappropriate.
So, dear witchee, would you like some Tw*twaffle soap or scent or lotion?
Soap yes. Scent, maybe. Lotion, no.
Has anyone asked about tattoos? Do you love them? Hate them? Have any? Want any?
this was my question. I love tattoos! I have two and several more planned... I don't just want to be polka dotted with random tattoos though and I'm afraid that's where I'd end up if I don't show some restraint.
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What are the three BPALs you would most like to receive - one GC, one not-hard to find LE, and one HTF LE from your dreams?
1. Crowley
2. Creepy or samhainophobia maybe? I don't know how hard to find these are.
3. ROMANTI.Goth or the red musk Infernal Lover seems pretty evasive.
and I'm not sure how Fairy Market fits in there, but I want that, too.
If you knit/crochet, what sizes of needles do you need?
I'd take anything; I'm just learning.
What styles of artwork do you like?
I like a lot of different artwork, maybe look at my etsy favourites for an idea? I really like plasticpumpkin's chinese brushwork. http://www.etsy.com/people/malibusunny/favorites/items-i-love/?page=5
If you cook, would you be interested in-hand made spice mixes/rubs?
Yes! I don't like fennel though, and i really mean it.
Would you like mexican vanilla or silver rings/necklaces?
So much! I love vanilla, and I love silver rings (size 7) and I love silver necklaces!
The Conjure Oils update (http://conjureoils.com/emporium.htm) looks absolutely fabulous...I didn't know she made soaps and candles and whanot. Is there anything from the Oddment Emporium you would like?
Did I do this one already? VOLUPTUARY!!
I'd also try:
FIRE DRAGON PARASOL
HELIOPHOBE
SUGAR AND FILIGREE
I like soaps and perfumes. I don't like lotions. I'd try the dry perfume spray, or the whips, but they are lower on my list of wants. But if they were something you already had, I'd totally try them.
What is your favorite color?
Yellow, but not for wearing
What is your favorite season?
Autumn, except when it's summer. Then I never want summer to end.
Source: Summer 2013 Switch Witch...
Villainess Wish List:
Bar Soap:
Quick or Dead? (new, never tried this)
Decadence
Jai Mahal
Killer Beez (new, never tried this)
Scintillating
Three Cakes (on clearance!?!)
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Here's my Heaven and Earth Essentials Wishlist.
As far as products, I love the tub cakes, shine on shampoo and conditioner (would totally love to try other shampoos and conditioners, too!), and the tarts. And of course just the oils. I'll try anything except lotions.
Want to try:
Hippie Gyppie
Bohemian Dusk
Dragonfire!
Tatsu -- Year of the Dragon 2012
Pyromaniac
Namaste
any and all of the cakes.
Favourites:
Muladhara - Root Chakra
Honour
Black Vanilla
Crème Brulee
Lust
Lady of the lake
Rapture
Black Cat
Voodoo Punani
Source: Summer 2013 Switch Witch...
Do you have any symbols or totems that are meaningful to you?
I love turtles. I don't know that they are meaningful I just love them. I created a symbol to represent my firstborn and I'm working on one for my second. The one for my first is my etsy profile pic: http://www.etsy.com/people/malibusunny?ref=pr_profile
When you are having a really rough day, what do you like to do/have to make it a little brighter?
Take a bath with a book and a glass of something (wine would be ideal, but I don't usually have drinking wine in the house, so it's usually something else).
Would you like if your witch sent a regional pop/soda? If so, what type (Root beer, creme soda, cola, citrus-flavored, chocolate-flavored, etc...)?
I would, but I feel like this would be an expensive item to send compared to the value of the item. I love cream soda, especially honey cream sodas, though.
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Sunday June 23/13
Is there a Quote that resonates with you, or that you particularly like a lot. Would this be something you would like artwork made of for your walls or a shirt/bag/scarf?
-"Every little thing is gonna be all right" from three little birds. I'd like it on jewelry or something small I carried, but probably not on a shirt.
Also, STARBUCKS, Yay or Nay? Anything you particularly like?
-yay! I really like peppermint mochas. And just plain coffee, all the coffees, I just get whatever is the daily one.
Is there someone on the forums (within SW or not) who knows you really well and might be able to help with stalking?
--hmmm, I don't think so.
If you happen to find out who yours is, how much would it bother you?
--it wouldn't bother me, but I do like the suspense.
Do you use waxmelts or tarts? If so, which ones do you prefer?
--I have some from two timing tart that i love
Do you enjoy drinking hot chocolate, and would you like stuff to make it with, or to add to it?
--I am hot chocolate neutral.
Have you ever tried Spoonfudge? Would you enjoy it if your Witch would send you some? Which of the flavors would you like?
--I have never heard of this. I generally don't like fudge but I do like "hot fudge" so I guess if it's more like hot fudge in consistency?
What's your opinion on Moonalisa? Any favorites or products you'd like to try?
-I have no opinion, but I'm open to trying it!
Are there any BPALs that you loved the idea of, the imagery - whether artwork or description - but which didn't work out for you? (I'm asking because if they did, you might mention them elsewhere, but if not, the imagery might be helpful)
--I really, really wanted to love black temple burlesque troupe, but don't.
Saturday June 22/13
Put your mp3 player/online music/itunes/etc on random and list the next 10 songs here:
-we own a DJ company, so this wouldn't be representative of me at all.
what is your favourite object, that you own, ignoring sentimental reasons for attachment? So I guess something you find beautiful, or fun, or incredibly useful.
-my new bookshelves! or my kitchenaid mixer, that's what I would have said before I got the bookshelves.
How big is too big...for something to hang on your walls? If I'm painting you a pretty picture, are there maximum dimensions that you have/prefer?
- I don't have a specific space in mind for anything, so I could probably do just about any size.
Gift cards/vouchers - yay or nay? If you like them - which stores would you like one for?
-I do love them. I am not picky about where they'd be from -- I think it's really fun to get a gc from a totally new place I've never been, just to try something new.
Is there anything from Australia you would like? eg: snacks (yes, you can ask for Tim Tams!), books, magazines, memorabilia?
-I don't know of anything specific, but my husband loves Australia, he'd probably be thrilled with anything!
Do you have any problems with swearing or particularly off-color humor?
-absolutely not. I actually own a cookbook called "what the fuck should we make for dinner?"
What style is your sense of humour?
-I don't really have a sense of humour.
Opinions on table top games, from cards and board games, to dice and rpgs. What do you like? What don't you like? Favorites? Any classics you like? Do you collect any?
-I have no particular opinion on these -- I like games of all kinds but my husband doesn't so I don't really have anyone to play with. I do collect pokemon cards LOL.
What would you like from the most recent BPAL update? What are you planning on buying for yourself and what would you like to try?
--most recent update, I really want HGM and might buy it. I'm curious about all the natures but STENTOR stands out as the one I'm the most interested in.
Is there a literary character you identify with? Even if it's not spot-on, just someone you found yourself having that "I identify with this" feeling?
-Yes, but I'll be damned if I can put my finger on it right now. Huh.
What are the three books you most want to read right now, and which you don't already have?
-the new Jeanette Walls
-the new Neil Gaiman
-I can't pick a third,too many options
Would you like something from Empire Edibles? (http://www.etsy.com/...s?ref=top_trail)
-Caramels!
Is there anything small you try to collect from everywhere you visit?
-Rocks
Witchee, I know that SW isn't about what you get... but could you name one thing you would be heartbroken not to get and one thing you would be a-ok if it didn't make it in your box? (i.e. do you REALLY want perfume oil of some sort, or would you be totally heartbroken if there was no Lush in your box, etc
-I'd really like to get something from my bpal wishlist... there's not any one thing that would heartbreak me if I didn't get it but I think I'd be sad if I didn't get any bpal at all!
Do you like tarot cards, pendulums and rune stones etc? If so, what type?
-not specifically
What fandoms do you belong to?
-Doctor Who!! And pokemon lol.
What cheers you up?
-Coffee, cheese straws, music, silly gifs, people being kind
Who or where would you most want to haunt? Who would you least want to be haunted by?
-I don't really believe in this sort of thing, but if I'm just being silly, I'd like to haunt a concert venue of some sort. Free concerts forever!!
What question do you hate to answer?
- why i'm a teacher
What is the best compliment you have/could receive?
-that I'm a great mother
Would you like anything from an European country? Any particular food or goodies, magazines, books, whatever would be available to your witch in his/her country.
-food. I like food.
Do you like bags? If so, what type (rucksack, clutch, shopping bag) colour and would you like/need a new one?
-yes. I like them all. LOL. Except those quilited ones with the woman's name? vera bradley?
What's your favourite comfort food(snack or candy etc) and/or drink?
- coffee, vanilla coke, cheese straws, chocolate.
Would you be interested in someone writing out for you a favourite recipe, or finding or devising one which they think you'd like? If so, please provide your favourite ingredients, info on how you like to cook/store and use food, and any intolerances - unless all of these are in your questionnaire, or you don't like the idea. (I'm not saying I'd definitely do this, unless someone is keen, and it wouldn't be the only gift). I guess for other witches this might include something like a knitting pattern - not my thing but would you like that? Or indeed would you like a picture created for you (if so what kind) or a story written? (sorry if this feels a bit Spanish Inquisition!)
-I'm overwhelmed by this question.
If you knew you were going to live comfortably for say 800 years, what profession, calling or project might you pursue with some of your extra years, which you imagine you may not do in the life that you have?
-if I could live comfortably and not need my salary, I'd probably still work with at risk teenagers, I'd just be a mentor instead of a teacher.
Is there any thing - an object, a donation on your behalf, some research done for you, whatever - that your witch could do about this that you would like? And if you can't think of a present, would you rather she/he (I!) didn't either and confined themselves to things you are already involved in?
-I can't understand what this is asking
What colors/style is your kitchen decor? And do you entertain in your home?
my kitchen door is just wood. I don't do a lot of entertaining, because my husband hates to have people in our house. otherwise, I totally would.
Are your ears pierced?
yes, twice.
Do you like stuffies/stuffed animals/art doll type thingies? If so, any particular type you'd love to get?
Yes.
Switch Witch is, of course, all about you.....but if your Witch was so inclined, are there wee little ones in your home that will get jealous and are just too young to understand why you won't share the love, who maybe need a touch of Witchee love all their own, to distract them while you hide all your lovelies?!?
My kids would love stuff, yes. And I enjoy giving them stuff LOL.
Thursday June 20/13
Do you read literature/culture blogs or websites of any kind? I'm thinking about anything that would help a putative witch to get a sense of what your current tastes in books, movies, games, genres, approaches to culture and literature and so forth are
-not really
How do you feel about traditional picnics (namely the intimate table for two variety)? Old-fashioned basket or something more utilitarian (cooler/insulated bag)?
-I'm not a picnicker
If you were put in a room with 100 random other people the same age and sex as you, from your country, in what way do you think you would be different from the average?
-hmm. I'd have longer hair, I'd be slightly more educated, I'd smell the best of everyone LOL.
Haus of Gloi did a Reverie update! Do any of them interest you? (Or anything else up currently?)
-nothing stands out, but NO BANANA. I forgot to mention this before. I hate banana.
Witchee, do you cook? Do you do all the cooking? Is it a chore or a pleasure?
-I cook. My husband cooks. It's a pleasure when we can do it at leisure, we both love to cook. But it's a chore to feed everyone, if that makes sense.
Which reading level do you prefer to read in YA or Adult? Or even both?
-I like both, but I do read a lot of YA because I'm a teacher. And I really like it.
Wednesday June 19/13
If you could have one rare bpal which one would you choose?
--romanti.goth as far as things I know I love, I don't know how rare it is but it's rare enough that I can't get my hands on it.
(Feel free not to answer, I know it's not a standard one!) Are you kinky?
Do you enjoy scented candles? Certain sizes that you like? What kind of scents or brands?
-Yes. I like all sizes.
Thoughts about South Africa? Have you been here, would you like to go? Would you like to receive anything South African?
--I've never been. We know a few people from South Africa, so in theory we have connections for South African stuff, but I don't really know of anything specific.
Do you like Sockdreams? If so, what styles would you prefer? (You can also link your wishlist.)
-Yes. I can't get my wishlist to work, though.
Do you need hair accessories? If so, what kind or color?
-Always... anything LOL. I love it all.
What is your favorite shade of blue?
-Teal
Do you have any kitchen gadgets (a SodaStream, a Kuerig/Tassimo) that you want mix things for?
-I have a keurig and a sodastream. I'd totally use stuff for both of them.
If you were to start learning something new (intellectual or craft or hobby), what would it be?
-I want to learn how to knit for real. I kinda have the basic idea but that's it. I also want to speak all the languages.
What about candy? Do you have a sweet tooth?
-When I'm in the mood for it, totally. But not in general. My candy tastes are either really sour or ridiculously sweet, like caramels.
Do you have an e-reader? What kind? Would you like to get ebooks?
-yes, a kindle. I love ebooks!
If your witch is an extremely crafty sort, and she were to send all kinds of homemade foody goodies and handmade crafty stuff - what are items you would NOT LOVE to receive. Please dont hedge on this one...some of us are serious crafters and will be making most of what we send!
--I would not want decorative scarves at all. or winter scarves/hats that shed, though I love love love winter hats and scarves. Foodwise, I don't want fudge or anything with almonds or onions or fennel.
Witchee dear, do you like video games? Are there any you want to play? Do you have a large library?
-I like them, but I don't have very many. We have a Wii, and we love games we can play together. I play a lot of games on the iPad.
Do you have something you do, without fail, as a personal daily habit/ritual? (Examples: pen-and-paper journal keeping, tea/coffee drinking, morning yoga, nightly bedtime reading. I'm kind of thinking on things that would be dear to you and might need small supplies or could use certain extras. )
-I am not a ritual person. I wish I were, though.
Do you wear nailpolish? What colors do you tend to go for? What are your favorite brands? Are you open to trying indie brands?
-I love nail polish so much. I like china glaze and OPI because they have clever names LOL. But mostly I like anything and will try anything. I don't need any more purple because I asked my last swap partner for purple nail polish and she really really came through! But I like it all. Sparkles, matte, glossy, changes-in-the-sun, etc. Gimme gimme. LOL.
Name three BPAL scents you hav tried, but are dying to get more of.
-ROMANTI.GOTH!
-Fairy Market
-Crowley
Do you still write real letters on nice stationary to people you like/love?
-Yes.
Have you ever tried anything from Paintbox Soapworks? Which products or scents would you prefer?
-I think I've had samples from there, but I've never ordered. Soaps and scrubs.
Do you like/have space to garden? If so, what do you grow?
-No.
Do you like sample sized things? Think lipgloss, mascara, bodylotion, scrubs, mini candles, and so forth.
-yes!
Have you tried Fortune Cookie Soap? What products or scents would you like?
-Nope. Those are cute. I'd try that. I'd love soap or shampoo or bath bombs or anything but shower gel.
Do you use solid soaps at all? If so, what kind do or don't you like?
-Only solid soaps! I don't like shower gel.
Have you ever tried Cocoa Pink? If you are curious about it, what looks interesting to you?
-I haven't! but these sound good: Angel Food Cake; Black; Black Marshmallow; Black Noel; Black Sugar Cake; Black Voodoo; Butterscotch Marshmallow Frosting; Chinatown; Orient Garden; Oriental Jade Iced Tea; Pink Patchouli; Rice Crispy Treat
Do you like Lush? If so, what is your favorite product that is currently available, also, what is a product that you love but has been discontinued?
-I love lush. I love the butter ball and the pink bath bombs. They used to have a "hippie" nag champa-y kind of something I loved, but I can't remember what it was called. Also, there was a no-almond body butter or massage bar that I loved that I can't remember what it was called. I'm not much help, am I? LOL.
Do witches prefer the answers posted here, but a more cherry-picked number of questions answered, or a more exhaustive list posted in the blog, which means posting here much less?
-I like both. DO BOTH. LOL. No, I'm more likely to see it on a blog, but I like the give and take nature of the thread.
Anyone a fan of Shiro Cosmetics? Any particular products? Eye shadow pigments in general?
-I don't know this company.
Are there any companies, products, or items you boycott?
-Nestle. Sigh.
As I am in Japan, what sort of things would you like from there?
-Anything and everything.
Since FB and the FB Gusp group (and the BPAL Sorority which is quiet) have become gathering places...what are some of your favorite Facebook pages you like?
Monday June 17/13
Dr Who?
-Yes, please.
How much do you like lipbalm? Flavored or unflavored? What are your favorite brands and flavors?
-a medium amount. I like Haunt lip lust.
Do you like and wear lipgloss? If yes, what colours?
-Sure. Pink.
For those of you whose wishlists contain only BPALs, are there any other perfume companies you like or would like to try out?
-I love Heaven and Earth Essentials and Arcana. they used to be in my wishlist but they might not be anymore. I can make that a blog entry since I have it in my spreadsheet.
Your feelings on Adagio teas: If you've never had anything from them, would you be open to trying them? If you HAVE had them and like them, name some favorites blends. And if you had them and dislike them, can you name a few *other* tea companies you're into?
--Never had, would love to try!
What about coffee? Would you like to get coffee send to you? Whole bean or ground? What are some varieties and/or flavors you enjoy
-I like all the coffee. For flavoured coffee, I like highlander grogg, but mostly I just drink coffee flavoured coffee, though I like a wide variety of it.
Who is your favourite female of all time? Historical, literary, ANYTHING, and why?
-I don't think I can answer this. Too many.
If you were a Disney princess you would be?:
-They haven't made her yet, but if I had to choose, probably the one from Tangled, because i have the long hair.
Would you like a seashell from Florida?
-Sure.
What craft project do you currently have on your docket or that you want to start? And that craft goodies would be welcome?
-My daughter's scrapbook. She's two, and I haven't made a single page yet. :hide:
October 3rd
Does anyone else like collector Barbies?
not especially
What small everyday items would you like, that you keep forgetting to get?
a honey dipper. straws. Those things you use to hang pictures without nails.
Tarot
Not really
Tell me about something you like, and why you like it.
I like wine. It tastes good and makes me feel happy when I drink it. LOL.
If you're the MMU type of Witchee, what Geek Chic Cosmetics tickle your fancy?
I don't know what this means.
Would any witchees be interested inQuinn Popcorn?
OMG yes. Maple and sea salt. yes.
October 2nd
Who likes silly items from Archie McPhee???
Me! Bacon candy. LOL.
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 have to go look.
What are you drooling over from the Sock Dreams Halloween stuff?
I mostly just like the regular stuff.
Luck charms?
small smooth rocks
Does anyone want anything from... here...?
no link.
For those of you that like candles, do you like stuff from Yankee Candle? And if you had to choose, tarts or candles?
I don't have a tartwarmer at the moment. I had one at school but it didn't survive the move. I do like tarts better, though. I need to get a new one.
Would you be interested in getting a custom necklace fromhere?
again with the no link.
Is there a movie you want so badly that you don’t own now?
I don't think so.
Is there a song on Itunes that you haven’t downloaded yet?
Lots.
Is there a rare book you’ve always wanted?
No
Is there anything you want to buy yourself but have been too embarrassed (R rated or pg)?
I don't think so.
Have you seen the Lush holiday update? Do you like the look of anything from there?
Candy Mountain! Really, any bath product that doesn't have cinnamon or almond oil
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?
Sure! I love candied walnuts.
October 1st
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 am sure there is.
Reveal?
It's okay either way. I'd like to know because I'm the curious sort but as long as I can say thank you I'm okay with the mystery.
Would you be interested in the #occupywallstreet scent?
So much.
Do Paintbox Soapworks' Goat's Milk Hand and Body Creams sound like something you'd like to try?
Sure.
September 30th
Is there a magazine that you DON'T read because you can't find it near you, but wish you could?
No. I used to feel this way about Los Angeles magazine but now I have a digital subscription.
Describe your sense of humour.
I'm sort of overly analytical and I don't like anything where people get hurt (feelings or physically). I do laugh a lot, but I feel like I'm viewed as humourless a lot of the time.
Do you like reusable grocery bags? If so, do you like the kind that fold up (ie Chico Bags?)
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?
Anything that smells like cake. And all the nail polishes.
Edited to add: I thought of something that's not on the list yet that I'd like -- tiny cookie cutters.
Witchee, would you like anything from this particular Haunt update?
oh my... claw and cobblestone oil and polish; witcheree solid; kemet soak; cider mill polish; GOLDEN PUMPKIN sugar polish; caramel popcorn lust***; winchester soap;
Who's interested in Halloween: Montreal?
I am!
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?
More than things I've already mentioned? I can't think of anything else.
how do you feel about hemp? jewelry, soap, etc?
love hemp anklets and bracelets, don't like the smell of hemp but like hemp products (soap, shampoos, lotions) as long as they are scented
September 29th
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?
over the shoulder that can do cross body if desired. I like prints but am pretty specific about them. I like leather or washable cloth, but I hate quilted stuff (like vera bradley)
julep maven monthly boxes:
never heard of it
Your favorite restaurant or type of food to eat out. Would you use a restaurant.com voucher? Groupon?
yes -- local favourites are The Roxy, Becketts, Fratellos; favourite chains Melting Pot, HuHot
Like commercial socks?
What kind of bear is best?
Teddy?
Is anyone interested in reading The Night Circus?
Never heard of it
Hershey's Pumpkin Spice kisses?
Unfortunately, no. I wanted to love these, but no.
Who here likes Stephanie Pui-Min Law's artwork?
Never heard of her
Do you drink wine?
YES
Is it just me who is nervous at revealing herself to her witchee, and finding out who her witch is?!
Not just you!
Witches, did you lament NOT getting one of the condom case/imp cases that got released with the courtesan series???
No, not really
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?
Sure, I love candy corn
September 28th
JONES SODA CO has LE soda packs for The Guild, Buffy, D&D, So Cute, etc. Would you be interested in these, Witchee?
Not really
It'sBanned Books Week! Are there any books on the list you'd be interested in checking out?
I did a thing a few years back where I read the top 100 banned or questioned books and wrote about it, but I lost what I wrote. It was fun. So many of them were really, really tame.
I have just been enlightened to THESE. Are these flavors relevant to your interests?
Well, this is useless without the link.
September 27th
What is something people are always surprised to learn about you?
That I'm an atheist.
So who else watched Babylon 5?
Not I.
If you had to decide what your stripper name was, what would it be?
Honey Britches LOL.
Sooooo Witchees, have you ever taken that particular personality test? If so, are you an Analytical, a Driver, an Expressive or an Amiable?
I haven't taken that one, I guess. I don't know.
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?
I don't love puppets but I'm not freaked out by them. I'm emetophobic but I think it is a given not to mail me vomit
what level of contact were you hoping for?
My witch is awesome! I was hoping for high contact and I'm totally getting it.
Are there any local museums/attractions you keep never getting around to going to?
Nope.
September 26th
Is there any kind of international candy you love or would like to try?
I want to try the Crunchie bar. If it's almond free, that is.
What is something totally random (yes, that thing that just popped into your head) that hasn't been covered by any previous questions?
My kid collects "squishies" -- little rubber animals that are filled with sand or plastic beads
Is there any cheesy/non-cheesy Canadian stuff you'd be interested in?
Not off the top of my head
If you were to go here and create your very own chocolate bar, what might it have in it?
if this refers to http://www.chocomize.com/ then some combination of milk chocolate, salt, corn flakes, hazelnuts, candy corn, bacon, carmalized rice krispies, and mango
Is there anything you're wanting from LPMP?
I don't know what that is.
say you stumbled into Camp Half Blood (or whatever the Roman camp ends up being named <bounces in anticipation>), which god claims you?
ooh, athena
September 25th
Stuff you've been meaning to do:
learn to knit. make a quilt. alter t shirts. find a pattern for a simple baby dress and make a bunch of dresses for my daughter.
Would you be interested in regional jams, jellies, or other preserves?
no, I don't like jams or jellies very much
Do you have any bedtime rituals? Is there any particular product you have to apply or a certain shirt you wear or an act you perform to get you in the "bedtime" mood?
I nurse the baby and read a book. I'd love to be able to take a bath before bed every night, that would be the best.
Are you interested in today's/any recent Tee Fury shirts?
I am really hard to size right now.
Princess Bride? Yay or nay?
Yes, but not super enthusiastically
What's your favorite classic fairytale, witches
Hmm. Sleeping Beauty?
September 24th
how do you feel about ethical animal fiber, i.e. wool and the like?
No feelings in particular
What about little wee creatures for your desk or mantel?
Sure. I love wee things made of stone
Look down. What are you wearing, right now?
A hot pink nightie with tiny white "polka dot" hearts.
Kerchiefs?
Sure
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 to the movies
September 23rd
Is there anything you'd like from the Mütter Museum Store?
Nope.
I just noticed that Cocoa Pink has 5 ml Perfume Atomizers. Yay or nay? Scents you would like? Scents you would NOT like?
Apple popcorn balls, black apple noel, breakfast in bed, fear of witches, gooey caramel, any of the cake on Monday variations, Naughty, Thrill ride, Toffee Apple Crunch -- sound promising in a foodie sort of way
what's your favorite kind of pizza?
either thin crust white pizza with artichokes and fresh mushrooms and salami, or thin crust pepperoni and green olives. locally, I also like the bbq steak fry pizza from Politos.
who are your style/fashion icons? post pics if you want!
I don't have one of these
Are there any food items you're craving/aren't able to find around your area?
Cured meats, hard cheeses, crunchy bread, and green olives
September 22nd
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'd love a kindle cover. I like crazy patterned materials with bright colours, or natural colours. I would like it to be slim so no extras.
Would you like a photo collage based around your interests/favorite colors/favorite themes?
Not particularly.
If you're crafty, are you interested in spoonfeather? And if so, what things there delight your eyes?
I can't figure out what this is.
Colors! What are your favorite colors and what colors do you not like? Pictures and links, people!
I like everything. I'm really into plum, dark orange, dark pink, natural colours (browns, oatmeals, sagey greens), but also brights -- yellows and hot pink and aquas.
What is your favorite word?
Serendipity
What are the feelings on arm warmers? Color, style, texture, length?
Like.
I like the functional cable knit type:
and the sexy ones
and everything in between.
Do you like tarts? tealights? jar candles? votives?
I don't actually know how to use tarts. *hides* But I do like candle type things. I have a LOT of them, though.
What's your favorite flavor? Sour, sweet, bitter, salty?
Yes. LOL. I like combinations of things -- sweet and salty, sweet and sour, salt and sour, sweet and bitter
So, are there any online gaming witchees who covet purchasable in-game items or other gamer-y stuff? (yup, geek question)
no
Anyone doing anything cool for Mabon (or the start of fall, if you aren't pagan?
no
What is your favorite coffee blend at Starbucks? If you don't have one, what is your favorite roast of coffee?
peppermint mocha and pumpkin lattes! though I will admit they are too sweet for me so what I actually do is half that and half brewed coffee.
September 21st
Cthulhu: yay or nay?
Nay
Is there something that you wish you could do, but you keep putting it off?
Yes -- a fun thing: scrapbooking; a not fun thing -- finding daycare for my perfect baby who should be with me forever.
Put your current mp3player (I am the anti-apple, so no ipod ), winamp playlist, what have you, on shuffle, list the first 10 songs:
The battery is dead on my IPOD (lol) but my computer one says:
Strictly come dancing
Norwegian Wood
I'm awesome
Empire state of mind
Yes I love you - Shrift
Processional wrapped (I played this to find out what it was -- it's the graduation march)
Witchee, have you made (or are you planning to make) any Lab or Trading post orders soon? And if you did (or plan to), you should share what you're getting
I just ordered a bunch of 'weenies. pretty much all that I could ever want from that update.
Do you have any interest in rocks? Not like, polished colorful stones.. but like... rocks. With geologic significance!
YES. So much yes.
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?
Something warm and easy to use. Something soft that doesn't shed. Allergic to angora.
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.
my dog: http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r63/malibusunny/P2070024.jpg
Do you like/own/wear/want fairy wings or something of the like?
Sure
How do you feel about terrariums?
I can't keep anything alive that require sunlight
What's your favorite horror movie?
I can't tolerate any of them anymore.
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.
I'm always looking for nonmint, non cinnamon toothpaste. Or anything for my single cup coffee maker (Keurig)
Jane Austen .. Yay or Nay?
Nay. Instant sleep for me.
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?
I like quotes. I can't grab one from my brain at the moment, though
Do you like period or period-styled paraphernalia? Stuff like postcards, notecards, jewelry, office supplies, what-have-you?
Sure
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 a fan.
If you could choose a Smack, what would it have in it?
My first one was 2 incense, dirt, and chocolate. I was thinking about trying all the really sweet ones: marshmallow, buttercream cupcake, vanilla bean... and something else. I am also curious about suede (they don't come mixed up)
if you could have a salon scent made, based on any artwork(s) what would it be?
This is hard, because what i want to smell like and my favourie art pieces are so different. I think Saturn Consuming his Children would make an interesting scent, but I wouldn't want to wear it. LOL.
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.?
I'd love a project. I currently have bath bombs and hair conditioner projects in the works. I've done soap and lip balm inthe past too.
What's 'your' song/your theme song?
I don't think I have one. If I did, maybe 3 little birds.
What would be your superpower?
can it be teleporting?
Witchee, would you like a gently used BPAL tshirt?
Yes.
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!
yes. i am allergic to almonds, hate coconut, hate banana. hate fennel, hate onions, like spicy things, honey things, crunchy things. love dried fruit. love chex mix/nuts and bolts.
Do you like charm bracelets? If you had a bracelet, what sort of charms would you want on it? Favorite hobbies, symbols, whatever?
yes. i love peace symbols, doves, carrots, elephants, turtles, books, i'm easy.
September 20th
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 would love a medium sized cheek blusher kind of brush.
Do you like Legos? Especially mini-fig key chains, Lego block keychains, small Lego sets, etc?
Yes.
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.
Snake Oil Hair Gloss
OR
Honey Hair Gloss and TKO v3 from the Etsy shop. Probably that.
Are there any characters that you love or identify with?
TinkerBell, but not the new pixie hollow tinkerbell. the old tinkerbell, who bit Peter Pan and called him an ass.
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?
Hmmm. Not sure about a style, though I am sure I have one to others. My process is very physical -- I start doing and let it happen, messing with things and seeing how they turn out, rather than starting with a finished product in mind.
Are there any Arcana Weenies that you MUST HAVE?
EVERYTHING. But especially:
Reign in Hell Perfume Oil (Limited Edition):
Serve in Heaven Perfume Oil (Limited Edition):
Ghost Pumpkin Perfume Oil (Limited Edition):
Caffeinated Death Perfume Oil (Limited Edition):
Hobbedy’s Lantern Perfume Oil (Limited Edition):
Kincardine Maiden Perfume Oil (Limited Edition): .
Song of Songs: Comfort Me With Apples
Little Ghoulie Perfume Oil (Limited Edition):
Which is, well, almost everything.
I might love Arcana's Halloween update as much if not more than BPAL's.
So what say you? IS an "unexpected" visit/in-person witching OK?
Mostly okay, as long as you don't expect to come into my house.
September 19th
What strange misc. items would you love to receive that you just haven't gotten for yourself?:
I was just thinking about this at Target today, but I'll be damned if I can remember what provoked the thought.
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'm good with all of it. I feel like I should be picky but I'm just not.
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?
Twist, hate burny things like cinnamon or clove, am allergic to almond oil, love haunt, would like to try their honey lust or sweet cream lust from the regular collection (all the stuff I have tried is from last year's halloween)
Would you be interested in getting fountain pen inks or art supplies via JetPens and or DickBlick? (I know I have a wishlist on JetPens and just love using fountain pens in my artwork)
Not particularly
-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 tube itself? (kind of like this but without the covers for the compartments and bigger http://www.flickr.co.../in/photostream)
Not into watercolours.
-How do you feel about getting art supplies in general? (copic markers, watercolor, brushes, paint, sketchbooks etc.)
I'd like pens I could use while scrapbooking but that's about it
-How do you feel about Threadless tshirts?
I like
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?
Nail stuff, hair glaze, expensive candy bars
Darling Witchee, would you enjoy farmer's market pickled veggies (green beans, garlic, asparagus, etc) or fresh canned peaches or something of that nature?
Not especially -- I get a lot of that already
Do you prefer color or white photographs? Nature or abstract?
I like black and white
would you be interested in something like this?
https://lostcrates.com/how-it-works
ha, this is my question. LOVE.
Amigurumi, yes or no?
Depends on what it looks like.
I have a question! What are some of your favorite paintings? (famous or undiscovered?) Feel free to link to examples!
Famous artist, less famous painting -- Cezanne's the Forest
If you could have an image painted for you - sky is the limit - what would it be?
I don't know. Probably myself, because I'm vain like that.
Name your 3 favorite scents for candles
Buttercream, cake, and fig
Name your 3 favorite types/flavors of tea
Jasmine, orange pekoe, camomile, peppermint
September 18th
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.
Sure. Food, especially. From, you know, anywhere.
SOCK PREFERENCES?
I have WIDE FEET and I like my socks to either be really high, like knee socks, or really low, like anklets. I don't like them to hit midcalf.
Would you like/wear a pair of these? http://www.ravelry.c...rary/yoga-socks If so, what color?
I can't open the link, but are those the socks with no toes? I would like those for yoga.
Is there anyone here who likes toe socks? You know, those socks with a place for each toe?
I do!
September 18th
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 go through phases where I wear them a lot and phases where I don't. I don't like the feeling of new regular crew neck t shirts, but I like the "vintage" feeling ones. I love upcycled t's. I wear a large for the most part.
How do you feel about pumpkin scented things? Not perfume related, but soap, candles, etc....
I love pumpkin but hate clove.
Has anyone else heard of or does anyone else love Glamourkin?
Never heard of it/them.
September 17th
Are you looking for a certain kind of DVDs to spruce up your collection right now?
No.
Does anyone like postcards? Is anyone willing to be a Nacho witch for postcards?
I don't have a particular fondness for postcards. I'd be a Nacho, sure.
Anyone going to see any good concerts this fall?
Nope.
Do you like Star Trek? Original TV series, films, spinoff series, etc? Favorite characters?
Nope.
Witchee, would you like a framed photograph and of what?
Maybe. I like photographs. I like regular things in unusual ways, like a super close up of a butterfly wing or whatever.
September 16th
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 cook at home. I'd love a new honey dripper or a strawberry huller. I like kitchen gadgets A LOT, but not timers.
New question: How do you feel about maple syrup?
LOVE. Especially love maple sugar candy
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)
Never really thought about it, but probably don't need anything else to carry around at the moment.
Do you like Star Wars? Original Trilogy? Prequels? Spin-offs? Favorite characters?
I do like, but I'm not a fangirl.
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)-
LOVE. Like all kinds of textures. Don't like black pepper.
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.
No need to warn.
Doctor Who? Yay or nay? (please don't make me cry by saying nay)
Sorry, Nay.
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?
No.
Anyone love Buffy/Angel?
I have only seen Buffy but like it. DH likes it lots. I'd love to have DVDs of this, but don't want related memorabilia.
How would you feel about gummies? Like, gummy bears? Gummy werewolves? Gummy vampires?
Love gummy anything, but don't like cherry or banana flavour.
How would you feel about a totally original Gela-skin for your laptop/iPod/phone? Stickers? Decals?
I don't really have these things, but I like it in theory.
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?
Hmmm, I don't know. I guess I'm not really either. I don't like gross things at all, but I am also not into cutesy. I'm more into the creepy old castle sort of thing.
Are your ears pierced, Witchee? Do you have any other piercings? Would you like to receive any items of jewelry for these piercings?
My ears are pierced, but very sensitive to metals
How do you all feel about Whoopie Pies?
I have never had one.
September 15th
interested in anything from Lush?
YES. Love the "honey I washed the kids" soap, love bath bombs, like mango butter, have a bunch of Lush on my amazon wish list.
Do you blog? Would you like a header for your blog, a layout, etc?
I don't currently blog.
Would you be interested in a handmade bookmark?
Sure. I've been mostly reading on my kindle lately, though.
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'm meh on this. I do love actual chex mix/nuts and bolts, though!
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.
There isn't much for my area, but I'm pretty open to it.
do you like real sugar skulls? Things with sugar skull designs?
Not especially.
Who here adores meringue?
I like it okay.
September 14th
Can you sum yourself (whether it be personality, life's goals, ethics, whatever) in 10 words or less?
No. LOL.
How about little bottles of booze? Ya wanna? What kind?
Sure! I don't like rum or anything tropical, otherwise I'm fair game.
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.)
Fudge doesn't melt, not real fudge. But I don't like it so it doesn't matter. Actually, I like maple "fudge" though.
Also, what about mochi? Love it, hate it, baffled by it?
No idea what mochi is.
Anything from the update ya'll are liking? BPTP UPDATE
Yes -- honey pumpkin stout soap, STREUOBSTWIESE SOAP,sugar skull soap, spun sugar bath oil, eye of newt, all the hair gloss except clove. OMG HAIR GLOSS!!!!
Does anyone like kimchi?
I like it, but I'm not all OMG KIMCHI
Would you be interested in a sample box(from somewhere like Birchbox or loosebutton)?
Maybe. I was underwhelmed by birchbox, but I love the concept
You have to place a Lab and Trading Post order. Right fuckin' now. No spending limits. What do you buy?
Every single thing. You said no limits.
Paintbox Soapworks - anything you're interested in, in general or from the latest update?
Nothing I was already eyeing. But I do love soap as a general rule.
Do you guys have any sports that you follow obsessively? How about favorite teams and/or athletes
No, in fact I actively don't follow sports.
How do you feel about notebooks/journals/stationery? Anything you need or particularly like?
LOVE. I just bought five journals though. I'm low on mailing stationery.
Does confetti/glitter make you angry or fill you with glee?
GLEE. It's like Ke$ha was all up in my house.
Fabulous witches and witchees, perhaps you all could note of you've received MeiLin's goodies? Or if you want?
I don't know what her goods are, even.
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?
not really interested
how interested would you be on somewhat personalized bottle cap labels? Like these that I did?
are they magnets? then yes. otherwise, no.
When you're miserably sick (*sniffle, cough!*) what are the things that comfort you the most?
dvds, lotiony tissues, codeine
What constitutes ultimate luxury to you? (go crazy!)
food/wine indulgences
What do you really NOT want?
Things I'm allergic to (almonds, nickel, rodents, cats), anything with clove or fennel. Otherwise I'm pretty easy.
September 13th
How would you feel about kitchen towels and other similar household objects, if they are pretty or a souvenir?
I'd like!
How did you dress up for your last party or compulsory-formal-dress occasion?
well, I just had a baby so I did what I could without shopping. but normally, I'm a black dress and stockings (and jewelry!) sort of girl
Do you enjoy puzzles/riddles? (Cryptograms, Sudoku, Crossword, Jigsaw, etc)
Yes
Witchee, would you be interested in having a special tea cup/coffee mug/glass to drink out of?
Yes, as long as it was dishwasher safe
September 12th
Would you like to receive e-books? And if so, in what format?
YES! I have a kindle.
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?
Love to! Nick is really into hockey, pokemon, pirates, and dragons. he wears a size 8. Laine is a baby, so she's not into anything but boobs. She wears a 3/6 month size. She LOVES knit hats (weird baby!) but hates sun hats
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 like 6, 10, 11, 13, 14, and 15. I don't like the others.
Are there are patterns, motifs, etc that you especially like?
I like tie dye, "mixed up" florals/paisleys, and solids with a large accent. I also like mixed up plaid.
Witchee, would you be interested in having a special tea cup/coffee mug/glass to drink out of?
Yes, as long as it was dishwasher safe
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 like all tea styles, but don't like fruity flavours
September 11th
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.)
Used is fantastic
Do you have an Etsy shop? Do you know of any Etsy shops that are Switch Witch friendly?
I don't have an etsy shop, because it's too hard to keep up with projects for myself, let alone ones for other people!
Would a gift or a postcard from Disneyland make you squee with delight or puke into your mail box?
Squee. We are huge DisneyLAND fans.
what are your favorite types of Halloween candy?
Candy corn, mallow pumpkins, chocolate anything, that horrible peanut butter taffy, caramel anything
Do you prefer soap or shower gel? Please give examples of your favorite scents or brands.
SOAP. I hate shower gel. I mostly use locally made stuff, but I love Honey I washed the kids from Lush and Villaness's Jade and several others.
How do you like your chocolate? For example with nuts, mint, peanut butter, caramel?
Pretty much any way except nuts -- I'm allergic. I love hazelnuts, though, and tolerate them pretty well. OH! Remembered something for my do not want category (must go back to this!) No Nestle!
Beads! Do you use them? Would you want some? What sorts of beads do you like?
I love beads! I could really use some natural stone/wood beads big enough for hemp jewelry
Anyone here like caramels? Sea salted caramels?!?!
So much.
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 don't know. Maybe? I like lots of things and sort of have to see to know.
This was a question before, but does anyone here like stones? Just pretty polished stones for use in whatever purposes?
LOVE
And another question; anyone like anything in particular from Think Geek?
I think I have a wishlist there. we love the catalog! I'll look in a bit.
Pinterest, do you have boards you want to share or are you following anyone with great boards you want to share?
I play at pinterest but nothing great.
September 10th
What #1 actor, director, author and/or musician are you obsessed with?
None at the moment.
are you interested in anything from the Villainness Bad Apples update?
Discord, Just Right
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?
I have a dog, but she's really treat picky. No grain except oatmeal. She doesn't really do toys. She loves bandanas though.
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?
Romanti.goth and Lust v7 are tried and love but will probably never get more. I want to try The Chakras: Muladhara and think I probably never will get a chance.
Is there a particular artist and piece that you would like a print of? If so, what is your max size that you could spare on your walls?
I *love* plasticpumpkin's stuff on etsy. the chinese brush paintings. I like the plum blossom ones a lot but really all of them. I have an unlimited amount of wall space in my dining room at the moment.
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 into it, but I'm sort of picky. I'll come back to this one.
Do you like coffee or tea? Would you be interested in trying some different types?
Yes and Yes.
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)
I sort of want the Nick and Norah's infinite playlist soundtrack (hides with shame). I desperately want the Beatles itunes collection.
Are you going away for any part of this round?
No
Would you like to receive a mix-CD from your Witch?
Yes.
If your witch were going somewhere on a vacation during the round, would you want a little souvenir?
Sure!
Do you enjoy any outdoor activities? Do you have a favorite form of "exercise"?
Nothing to the point of hobby.
Any witchee's with a ravelry account have any favourited patterns that cost money that would be a welcome gift?
I think I have a ravelry account but it turns out, I suck at knitting.
Do you work/study at a desk and enjoy interesting or cute office supplies?
I pink fuzzy heart office supplies. The stranger the better.
Witchee, are you a fan of musicals? If so, which ones?
Nope.
September 9th
Do you like to burn incense? If so, what are your favorite kinds...sticks? cones? resins? What are your favorite scents?
Yes, and I'm not picky
- Harry Potter - a fan? If so, what house are you?
Yes, I think I'm probably ravenclaw but the sorting hat put me in gryffendor this summer. I'm not that into stuff related to it, but my kid would DIE for Slytherin stuff.
- If you were to receive a gift card, what places would you like to get one from?
Anywhere. I love gift cards! I'd especially love one that gave me an excuse to go someplace I don't normally get to go, like The Melting Pot or the movies.
Is there a particular myth/folktale/legend/fairytale/godstory that you're drawn to?
There are two -- one about a boy who had to find the sun so he could marry the girl he loved, it's a native american legend; and one about an island of seals
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!
N/A
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!
Led Zeppelin live. LOL.
When you are having a really rough day, what do you like to do/have to make it a little brighter?
Everything is better if I can be in water
What are your thoughts on comics? Any you like? Any you have been wanting to try? Favorite characters?
I have no thoughts on comics
Are you musical? Do you play an instrument, and if so, what? If not, what do you wish you could play or do?
I am not naturally musical, but I played viola through hard work and dedication. I'd love to play guitar (I even have one) or cello or piano(I don't have a cello or a piano)
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 don't. I want to, in theory, but it's a lot of work in practice
Do you decorate for Halloween? Is your decorating taste elegant, kitschy and fun, or scary?
We decorate like whoa. We put up a facade and turn the whole house/yard into a castle. My husband takes two days off work to prepare it. It's frankly out of control. LOL.
Witchee, do you have any symbols or totems that have special meaning for you?
Turtles
Is anyone fond of programs like Adopt a Tree/Highway/Library/Manatee/Acre of Rainforest/etc?:
Donors Chose.
September 8th
From the Weenie Update....what are you most wanting to try?
I think I ordered all of it.
Who's into nail polish? What colors/brands?
I'm not 'into it' but I'd love to be. Indoctrinate me!
Is there a quote (or lyric or part of a poem) that really resonates with you or is your favorite?
Several. At the moment, I'm drawing a blank, though.
Dream candle? Scent, color, type (tealight, votive, pillar, jar, etc.), throw...
I don't know. I do like candles, though.
Do you like knitted goodies? If so, what would you like and what colors?
Love. Mittens, infinity scarves, and hats for me or my kids -- I love oversized, floppy cloche or beehive berets for me. Skullcaps/beanies for the 7yo skaterboy.
Would you be interested in homemade edibles that are NOT sweets? Any specifics?
Yes, I like savory except for fennel.
What GC do you live in mortal terror of the lab discontinuing, but never get around to buying?
I don't think I have one of these. I have been adding a few GCs to each LE order so I'm pretty well rounded at the moment. But, my favourite GC is Misk U.
Yo, yarnies! Do you Ravelry? If so, who are you over thar?
Social Media?
Do you have wishlists for non-BPAL e-tailers? And if so, could you provide a link or a list?
I think my arcana and HAEE is in my bpal wishlist
Witchee, do you use a PC or a Mac?
PC
What is your favorite animal?
Turtle/Tortoise, Giraffe, my dog
What are you going to be for Halloween?
IDK yet. I never finished my Red Queen costume from last year so I might do that this year, but I might do something cute with the baby, I just haven't decided.
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.)
I have no idea
How do you feel about nick-knacks?
I'm pro knick knack in theory, but in practice I'm very specific about my knick knacks
What traditions (family, holiday, or otherwise) are important to you?
Halloween insanity and our family stocking stuffer tradition
Do you like going to the movies?
Yes.
What are your favorite restaurants?
Carmella's and Christianos! Chains -- The Melting Pot, Jimmy Johns, Qdoba
Do you play any video games?
Pokemon!
Do you have an E-reader/iPad/something similar that you need a cover/case for?
YES! I would love a cover for my Kindle.
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 *love* jewelry. super excited.
How would you like to receive some of your Witch's favorite recipes, tailored to your likes/dietary restrictions? And specific wants?
I could really use some new recipes. I'm allergic to almonds, hate fennel and onions. Don't like chunky sauces.
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?
Sure. Everything.
Muppets: yea or nay?
Nay
Do you have an affinity for Calvin and Hobbes, Peanuts, The Far Side, and other comic strips? If so, which is your favorite?
Not really. I did like far side a lot.
Favorite Mythological Creature?:
Pixies/Fairies/Sprites
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??
Sure, why not.
This is a fairly complete list of the BPALs I've tried. Scents are repeated if I have had more than one container (decant, imp, bottle) of them, there's no secret significant to the repetition.
#20 Love Oil
aatos polemoio
Agnes Nutter
Aizen-Myoo
akuma
al-azif
al-azif
al-azif
All in the Golden Afternoon
All Night Long
anactoria 2010
Anathema
andreiphontês
Animal Totem: Gentleness of Deer
Anne Bonny
Anne Bonny
Antonio the carny talker
antony
antony
Aperotos Eros
Aperotos Eros
arcana
ashlultum
athens
Aunt Caroline's Joy Mojo
Autumn (retail-only salon)
Autumn (retail-only salon)
autumn moon of the mirror stand
Ave Maria Gratia Plena
Ave Maria Gratia Plena
azathoth
Banned in Boston
Baobhan Sith
Baobhan Sith
Baron Samedi
Baron Samedi
bathsheba
Bauble
bayou
Beaverversary
bella donna
bensiabel
Black Annis
black cat
black cat
black death
black hellebore
Black Lotus
Black Lotus
Black Lotus
black opal
Black Phoenix
Black Tower
blood
blood amber
blood kiss
blood pearl
blood pearl
blood rose
Brisingamen
Brusque Violet
Burial
Burning Vulva
Cairo
Calaveras
Caliban
Calico Jack
CANDY CORN COATED CANDY APPLE
Carnaval Diabolique
Cathedral
Centzon Totochtin
champagne, chocolate, and cheap sex
changing the shadows
changing the shadows
Chaos Theory 6 V5: The Amber Series
Chaos Theory 6 V8: Eris’ Tilt-a-Whirl
Chaos Theory III: Strange Attractors
Cobra Lily
complete unknown
coyote
Creepy 2009
Crossroads
Crossroads
Crossroads
Ct Amber Series #34
CT V: Dorian Series
danse macabre
Death Cap
death of sardanapal
Dee
Defututa
Delirium
Desiccated Frostberry Pie Filling
Devil's Claw
Dia de los Muertes 2009
Dia de los Muertos
Dirty
Doodad
Door
Dove's Heart
dragon's blood
dragon's claw
dragon's heart
dragon's heart
dragon's hide
Dragons Milk
drink me
ehectactl
El Dia De Los Reyes 2009
enkhespalos
Envy
enyalios
enyalios
epitaph
eris
eris
Faizas Companions: Boomslang
Faizas Companions: Boomslang
Fallen
Fallen
Fallen
Fascinum
Feeding the dead 2009
follow me boy
Gaueko
Gennivre: L artiste du Diable
Ghoul Hooligan
ghoulish
Gluttony
Gluttony
Gluttony
Good Omens: War
gothabilly
Great Grey Witch
Green Phoenix
Habu
Habu
hades
hades
Has No Hanna
Has No Hanna
hatmehit
haunted
Havana
Hay Moon 2008
Hay Moon 2008
hecate
helena
Hellboy
Hellfire
Hellfire
Hellfire
Hellfire
Hellion v.2
hemlock honey
herbert west
hetairae
High John the Conqueror
house of night
I fell in love with a floating brain
iago
Imperious Tiger-Lily
In Winter In My Room
inganok jewelers
Ingenue
INTERFECTOR
Intrigue
Intrigue
Intrigue
ira bath oil
Jazz Funeral
jezebel
joyful moon
kabuki
Kali
kathmandu
khalkokorustês
khalkokorustês
Khrysee
KIll-Devil
KIll-Devil
king of hearts
Knucklebones
Knucklebones
kostnice
kubla khan
Kumari Kandam
kurukulla
Kypris
Lady Macbeth
Lady Macbeth
Lambs-Wool 2010
laudanum
Lawn Gnome
le serpent qui danse
lolita
love me
Love's Philosophy
lucretia
Lunar Eclipse
Lunar Eclipse
luperci 2010
Lust v 7
lysander
mad hatter
mad hatter
maenad
maenad
Mandrake
Mandrake
Mandrake
Mania
marie
Mary Read
Masquerade
Men Ringing Bells With Penises
midnight
Midnight Bell
Midnight Bell
MIDNIGHT MASS 2009
Midnight on the Midway
Midnight on the Midway
Minotaur
Miskatonic University
Miskatonic University
Mme. Moriarty, Misfortune Teller
Mme. Moriarty, Misfortune Teller
Monarch
moon rose
morgause
mouses long sad tale
mouse's long sad tale
Namaste
Namaste
Namaste
NANNY ASHTORETH - Good Omens
NANNY ASHTORETH - Good Omens
night gaunt
nocnitsa
nocturne
nocturne
nostrum remedium
NOW WINTER NIGHTS ENLARGE
nuit
Nyarlathotep
Nyarlathotep
O
O
O
Oblivion
ochosi
ogun
old scratch
old scratch
olisbos
omen
ON DARKNESS 2009
Ouija
oya
oya
ozymandias
ozymandias
ozymandias
paris
Penitence
Penitence
Penny Dreadful
Phantom Queen
PHILOLOGUS
philommeides
Phoenix Steamworks Flagship Scent
Phoenix Steamworks Flagship Scent
Pickled Imp
pink mood
Pink Plastic Flamingo
Plunder
Plunder
pontarlier
port au prince
Port Royal
Priala, The Human Phoenix
pride
Prosperity Of A Country
Prunella
Pulcinella & Teresina
pumpkin 1 '09 decant
Pumpkin 2007 #5
Pumpkin 2007#1
Pumpkin 2007#2
Pumpkin 2009 #1
Pumpkin 2009 #2
Pumpkin 2009 #3
Pumpkin 2009 #4
Pumpkin 2009 #5
Queen Of Hearts
Queen Of Hearts
Queen of Sheba
Rapunzel
Ravenous
regan
rhinotoros
R'lyeh
romanti.goth
RomantiGoth
RomantiGoth
Ronin
Ronin
Ronin
Rose Cross
Rumpelstilzchen
Rumpelstilzchen
saint foutin de varailles
Samhain (2009)
Samhain 2009
Samhain 2010
saturnalia
Scherezade
Scherezade
Scherezade
schoedinger's cat
Schrodinger's Cat
Schwarzer Mond: Brian's Creation (2008)
Schwarzer Mond: Brian's Creation (2008)
Sed Non Satiata
seragalio
Seraglio
seraglio
serpent's kiss
shadow
shattered
shattered
Shub Niggurath
Silk Road
Silk Road
Sin
Sin
Sin
Sin
siren
Siren
Sleipnir
sleipnir
smut 2010
Snake Oil
Snooty Rose
snow white
snowflakes
somnus
Sophia
sri lanka
Stormclouds Over the Midway
Sudha Segara
Sudha Segara
temple of dreams
temple of dreams
tenochtitlan
Tezcatlipoca
Tezcatlipoca
Tezcatlipoca
Thalassa, The Galapagos Mermaid
Thalia
The Antikythera Mechanism
The Antikythera Mechanism
The Apothecary
The Blockhead
The Bow and Crown of Conquest
THE BUGGRE ALLE THIS BIBLE - Good Omens
The Candy Butcher
The Caterpillar
The Caterpillar
The Caterpillar
The Caterpillar
THE CHAPEL
The Feast For The Greatly Revered Ones
The First Soft Snow
The Grand Inquisitor's Heretic's Fork
the great sword of war
the great sword of war
The Hamptons
the hell gate of Ireland
The Hesperides
The High Priest Not To Be Described
The High Priest Not To Be Described
The High Priest Not To Be Described
The High Priest Not To Be Described
THE IFRIT - American Gods
The Illustrated Woman
The Illustrated Woman
The Infernal Lover
the isles of demons
The Ladies: Agrat-Bat-Mahlaht
The Ladies: Dionysia
The Ladies: Eisheth Zenunim
the lady of shalott
The last unicorn
The Lights Of Men's Lives
The Lights Of Men's Lives
The Little Sparrow
The Little Sparrow
The Little Sparrow
The Lotus Tree
The Mock Turtle's Lessons
the obsidian widow
the obsidian widow
The Organ Grinder
THE PARLIAMENT OF MONSTERS
the peacock queen
The Potter's Field - Graveyard Book
THE RAT SPEAKERS
the raven
The Sea Foams Blood
the steeple
The Two Headed Goat
The Velvets
The Wild Men Of Jezirat Al Tennyn
The Wild Men Of Jezirat Al Tennyn
the winter of our discontent
the zadok allen vinyard
Tiresias, The Androgyne
tko massage oil
TOMBEUR
trick or treat
Trick or Treat 2009
Troll
Tweedledum
Tweedledum
Ü
Ultraviolet
Ultraviolet
umbra
Urd
Uruk
Uruk
Veil
velvet
velvet nudie
velvet tiger
Verdandi
Verdandi
VILF
Violet Ray
vixen
Voodoo
Voodoo
Wensleydale
When The Winter's Chrysanthemums Go
White Rabbit
White Rabbit
wicked
Witchblade
wolfsbane
womb furie
wrath
Wulric: the Wolfman
Wunderkammer: Hand of Glory
Wunderkammer: Hand of Glory
Wunderkammer: Tabula Smaragdina
Yew Berry Infused Honey
9/22/10
Do you have a deviantart print wishlist or favourites list?
yes! under malibusunny, I believe
Is there anything from Blooddrop that you want to try? GC? Halloween update?
8:30 AM
Casting a Spell
Happy Halloween
Jill o' Lantern
Seance
Things that go, “Bump!” in the Night
What kind of shoes do you need/want? What size shoes do you wear? Would you mind gently used shoes?
I love sexy sexy heels. I'm dying for some Vibram Five Fingers. I wear an 8 wide. I'd take gently used shoes, yes.
Do you like paper dolls (new or vintage) or coloring in books?
Not really paperdolls, but I love colouring books.
Do you like weird scary things as traditionally girly fashion items like heels and handbags?
I don't know what this means? probably no?
What song is on heavy rotation for you right now?
The Mountain Goats - Oceanographer's Choice
Are you coveting any of the NYCC atmospheric sprays?
Nope.
9/21/10
Do you like garlic? Do you REALLY like garlic? Would you want to try some really unusual garlic stuff, like garlic cheese or garlic fudge or garlic chocolate, etc., etc., etc.?
I really love garlic. I'd try almost anything garlic, as long as there aren't onions or almonds involved.
Can I talk to you about the living dead? How do you feel about Zombies?
I'm indifferent.
9/20/10
If you happened to be my Witchee, is there something you'd like from the Arcana Halloween update?
I think I answered this in the thread but now I can't find it. At any rate, Caffeinated Death, Dia de los Muertos, Guy Fawkes and I will always take more Holy Terror.
How many bottles of BPAL do you have?
Um, a lot? 56 I think.
Is there any exercise program that you're interesting in learning? Meditation, Yoga, Pilates, Belly Dancing, Zumba ect? Or if you do any of these (or anything else sport related) are there any things you need/want? Candles, music, mats, water bottles ect?
Not seriously.
Anyone else into Emily Autumn?
No.
What's on your walls? Please show us up to three paintings/posters/whatever. If you love a painting so much that you would steal (to watch it with your greedy eyes) one, please share.
On my walls -- A hand drawn Tinker Bell, Swans Reflecting Elephants, and I'd steal the stained glass windows from the Chicago museum.
do you like Girl Scout cookies? What kind?
Sort of. Thin Mints are good.
What's your take on homemade apple butter? Want some?
Yum. Yes.
9/19/10
Do you read/like fantasy? What kind of books or authors do you love? Which one would you like to read? Would you like gifts related to it?
I like to read fantasy, but I don't know what I would want.
Soaps : do you like them? What brands? What scents? Anything you're dying to try?
I love soaps. Villaness. Arcana.
I wondered if my witch or any witch would enjoy things like nice pens to draw with or anything similar?
I love really clean writing fine point pens. Not to draw with, but to write. I also like pens for writing in scrapbooks.
For those who are yarnies, would you like other-than-yarn witchery? Hooks, needles? Preference of material? Do you use/would you like handmade stitch markers, etc.?
This does not apply to me. LOL.
Does anyone do altered books? Would you be interested in old books to alter? Any type or title in particular?
I'd love old hardcover books with "Nick" or "Nicholas" in the title.
Did someone ask about incense yet? Would you like some? Something to store or burn it in? What scents? What form?
Yes.
Any oddball free things you collect or would want saved for you?
This was my question because I thought of something, but now I'm drawing a blank.
9/18/10
Who likes hair toys, and if so what kind?
I do, all kinds.
Does any art we may send need to be child safe, either in the actually safe sense or the non X rated sense?
yes, but my definition is pretty broad. Like, nudity is okay, pornography is not.
In the knitted/crocheted things area, would you want wrist warmers, 1/2 gloves, a neck warmer(the kind that pretty much just goes around your neck and maybe fastens instead of being long and loose like a scarf), slippers, or hats?
Wrist warmers would be cool.
How do you feel about altered/recycled/upcycled items of clothing or accessories?
Positively.
Is there anything you want from the Violette Market update?
I'll come back to this, I have to look.
What is your favourite habitat and climate to live in? How about to visit? (ie. forest, canyons, mountains, by the beach; temperate, tropical...)
Live... I don't know. But I like to travel to beaches and woods.
What do you wish you could make/craft if you had the know-how and supplies? Specifically, which particular items?
I have no idea.
Is there anything you would like from Conjure Oils general catalogue or the new updates that isn't already on your wishlist?
I'll come back to this, I have to look.
Am I alone in this, or is there a Book Fair/Comic Con scent you're dying to get your paws on, too?
Apparently not.
Anyone need address/phone type books?
Nope.
9/17/10
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??
Freaks and Geeks, Dawson's Creek, Gilmore Girls,and maybe Buffy. K would love Degrassi.
Is there anything from the Possets' Hallowe'en update you're lusting after?
Not lusting, but wouldn't mind trying Dark, Hell, Veronica, Wraith
Would you like a custom/altered toy either from a seller or from your witch (like My Little Pony, or a Barbie or any particular toy that can be changed?)
Not really.
Do you like the candy apple, candy corn or pumpkin spice kisses?
I haven't tried any of them, but they all sound good.
Anne Taintor, anyone?
Yes please. I really want a flask.
Which web comics do you enjoy?
Married to the Sea, several others I can't think of at the moment.
9/16/10
If I were to knit a scarf, would you prefer a skinny one, or a wide one? A short one, that when wrapped once around your neck will just tuck under your jacket, or a long one, at least to your waist?
I don't know. I like them all. Just not sheddy -- my black coat picks up everything, and that's the one I am most likely to wear with a scarf, since everything matches it.
Don't like scarves? Would a rectangular shawl or triangular shawl be more to your taste?
I am not sure how I feel about shawls.
How do you feel about recipes?
I consider them suggestions, rather than rules.
What kind of a cook/baker are you? Are you happiest calling for delivery or microwaving a lean cuisine, Or will Food Network be asking you to host their new program?
Totally depends on my mood. Sometimes I will spend whole days cooking, other days I just want to not be responsible. I'm happiest cooking for people who don't live in my house.
If I send you something home made would you like the recipe for it?
Yes
How about home made mixes or kits? Kind of like the cookie in a jar thing, where you would need to add the perishable ingredients?
Depends. Breakfast stuff would totally get made, though.
if you are a tea lover, what are your flavor preferences? Green? Black? Herbal (I know, technically those are NOT teas, but tisanes)? Flavored blacks/greens?
I used to be really into tea, but I've been drinking coffee for a few years now. I'm pretty open except that I hate fennel, anise, and slippery elm. I don't like artificial flavours, like "raspberry" tea that tastes like "raspberry" and not raspberry. If that made any sense.
9/15/10
How do you feel about silly, funny knick-knack, dollar store stuff, stickers, magnets etc? Would you like receiving that kind of stuff or rather not?
Love it!
Is there a specific book you've been wanting to get but haven't found the time or the opportunity to?
Yes; The Help by Katheryn Stockett.
Do you read mangas/watch animes? Which ones? Do you have a particular favourite? Would you like to receive managas or anything related to them?
Pokemon!!!!
Are you open to receiving things that are not on your wishlist, maybe something your Witch thinks you might like?
Absolutely!
If you have something on a wishlist that we could craft INSTEAD of buying, though it might not end up identical to the wishlist thing, would it be okay to craft it instead? Obviously we don't want to copy anyone else's design, but if we can replicate the flavour or intent that you like without stepping on toes?
Yes, that would be great.
OK, I know that lots of folks love socks. Do you have a preference of length? Materials? Patterns?
I love socks where the big toe is separate. I like over the knee socks. I love tie dye. I like stripes and cabling.
How do people feel about word magnets
I have a set of LOL Cats ones that I adore.
9/14/10
Chocolate or other types of candy?
Yes, please. LOL. I don't like cherry flavouring or coconut, and I'm allergic to almonds. I am a little burned out on dark chocolate. I love love love peppermint bark, but otherwise I don't like white chocolate much.
For tea drinkers, do you prefer loose leaf or tea bags?
Either is fine. I drink loose mostly at home, but I do bring bags to work and will bring them more as it gets colder outside.
If you would enjoy something of a knitted persuasion, do you have a preference on type of thing? Since making a scarf for someone who has 10 might be a smidge excessive? Also, how do people feel about shawls?
I don't know how I feel about shawls. I have knitted things on my etsy favourites, maybe there is a style there that can be discerned.
Is there a TV, movie or literary character that you are a lot alike, or would like to be alike?
I apparently don't watch enough TV to know if I am like anyone on TV.
Is there anything you need for your kitchen, ie measuring cups, spoons, grater, ect?
I could use an apple peeler. I always need things to help me open other things.
Music, DO you prefer Live or Studio? Edited or explicit?
Depends. I love good live, but I'm not a fan of live for live's sake.
If you are an animal lover, is there a specific type/breed that you love most?
I love my dog, but I don't know what she is. St. Bernard mix. My favourite breed is Bernese Mountain Dogs.
Also flowers and plants- If you like flowers/plants, do you have a favorite(s)?
I like almost all cut flowers. Plants; I like the kind that are easy to keep alive. And juniper bonsai.
Do you have a favorite quotation? Song lyric? Book passage? WhateverthehecktheycalltheanonymousregionalwisdomthingiePROVERB! that word.
Quotations -- "There are many things worth living for, a few things worth dying for, and nothing worth killing for."
— Tom Robbins
What is a bpal scent that you've been dying to try for awhile but just can't find? (A scent where even a tester would do)
Yes! Schrodinger's Cat, Spinning Multicolored Metallic Pinwheel, Bonfire Night, Dorian, and any of the .goths.
Let's say, hypothetically speaking, that you have some children/spawn (1 or more), and, hypothetically speaking, your witch would like to spoil them a little but knows nothing of kids these days. What do they like or dislike? Also is there anything a (sane) adult might think they would like that you don't think is appropriate for whatever reason? (I'm thinking of things like temp tattoos, make up, things that make noise, or anything else that might be bad for non-obvious reasons.)
Bring on the temporary tattoos! LOL The only thing I am weird about is I don't like "superhero" stuff. Nick is really into Avatar the Last Airbender, though. I don't like the character thing in general all that much but I hate the "violence is the best solution to all problems!" mentality of superhero stuff.
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
I don't know, specifically, but sure.
What would your last meal be if it could be anything in the world (sky is the limit, drinks too, the whole shebang)
This is so hard. I suppose I would want tiny bites of everything. A little rare steak, a little buttery lobster, a little proscuitto, a little jamon serrano, a little provolone, a little bunch of olives, a couple bites of pasta, a slice of homemade bread, a tiny bit of brie, a sip of tortilla soup, a nibble of prik king, a touch of pad seeu, a bite of allenville corn, a bite of fried potato, a bowl of perfect fruits, a little something chocolate, a bite of tiramisu, and sips of wine to go with everything.
NaNoWriMo?
Yes, last year was my first time. It was intense.
Do you like journals/notebooks/sketchbooks?
I like them, but I'm not in love with them. I don't draw but I like sketchbooks anyway because I glue things in them.
Latest lab update?
I don't know how I feel about it yet.
How do you feel about stationery, like nice pens or notepaper?
Like. I used to be stationery obsessed. I also love all the stuff at KnockKnock.com -- the folders crack me up.
Would you like homemade preserves (e.g. marinated vegies, pickled onions, chilli jam?)
I hate onions. I don't like jellies or jams. I'm pretty picky about this sort of thing. I love apple butter and pumpkin butter, though.
Would you like something you have to make yourself?
Maybe; only if I have the skills.
Say you were my witchee, and I found things on your wishlist that I could totally make. Would you want me to make it? Or would you rather it be purchased for you?
Make it!
Partial bottles?
Absolutely!
Who is your favorite soap etailer?
Arcana, Villaness
What kind of make-up do you wear? What colors? Is there anything you'd like to try but haven't yet?
I wear lancome foundation and mascara pretty much exclusively, but I whore around otherwise. I like MAC shadows.
Eyeshadow Colors:
I have a lot of eyeshadow. I can't think of anything I wouldn't want, specifically. I like new, fun things.
Lip Gloss Colors:
Light pink
What about vintage decoration items, teacups, etc etc?
Not really.
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?
I just want to know when I'm getting my last thing. I'm not good at waiting, so if I know the last thing is the last thing, that's good for me.
Do you crave many Ecards and contact or are you okay with little contact from your Witch?
I thought I didn't care but admit that I am a little paranoid that I haven't heard anything.
If you witch made you something and it didn't come out just right, would you still want it?
Yes.
If you could see one concert right now, who would it be?
IDK. I want to go back in time and see Zeppelin though.
Do you like maple sugar candy?
So much.
Do you have a place where you list all the BPAL you have or have tried?
Yes, but it's on a spreadsheet on my computer, not in internet land
What is your position on the chocolate & bacon flavor combination?
Love.
Go to your spice cabinet, what are the three most used spices?
Sage, Thyme, White Pepper
Microsoft or Apple?
I don't care.
Where was your last vacation? What did you like most?
To Boston; being with Friend Heather
Would you appreciate receiving handwritten letters and/or postcards (anonymous or not)? How about sending them? I love mail. I tend to forget to send mail back, though.
Would you like a tea cozy? No.
Things I love but haven't jumped to 5mls with yet. I tend to put off buying 5mls of GC scents because there is no pressure. I do try to add a much wanted GC to LE orders each time, though.
These are the ones I'm undecided about. Some of them I've had for a long time and just haven't managed to rate--they smell different to me every time. Others I haven't tried at all.
Feeding the dead 2009
October 2010
All Souls 2010
Calaveras
Punkie Night 2010
Samhain 2010
Pumpkin 2009 #1
Pumpkin 2009 #3
Pumpkin 2009 #4
Pumpkin 2007 #5
Pumpkin 2007#1
Pumpkin 2007#2
13: August 2010
luperci 2010
Pink Plastic Flamingo
INTERFECTOR
PHILOLOGUS
MIDNIGHT MASS 2009
NOW WINTER NIGHTS ENLARGE
ON DARKNESS 2009
chaos theory V: Snake Oil
Currently, these are my favourite 5ml bottles. I'd take imps or decants of any of these scents, and back up bottles of the starred:
Creepy 2009 (low)
Boo 2010
Golletes
Pumpkin Latte
smut 2010
womb furie
Lawn Gnome*
VILF
Miskatonic University*
al-azif
Midnight on the Midway
The Illustrated Woman
Mme. Moriarty, Misfortune Teller
Midnight Bell
Devil's Night 2009
Dia de los Muertes 2009
Trick or Treat 2009* (low!)
Banned in Boston*
enyalios
olisbos
Ronin
TOMBEUR* (low!)
I'm going to slowly try to move some of the info from my spreadsheet to here -- a sort of "best and worst of Sunny's BPAL." I don't know how successful I will be-- it seems sort of ambitious.
What is your favourite snack food, something you could grab any time?
Popcorn, chex mix, cheese -- I like salty things.
Ebooks
I don't have a device.
Nail Polish:
Yes, please.
Soft/plushy things:
Not stuffed animals, but handmade things, yes.
What hobby/craft would you like to learn how to do?
knitting! I don't know how, and I'd really like to. Especially I'd like to make socks.
For those who decorate for Halloween, do you prefer cute decorations or creepy ones?:
We do a castle for halloween; we have a whole facade for our house. We'd LOVE anything castle themed-- last year, target had sort of punk rock castle stuff but we didn't discover it until it was too late.
Also, as part of the cute-or-creepy question, would you want hand made, molded, glazed (by yours truly!) ceramic decorations (napkin rings, potporri/tart warmers, etc) to add to your stock?
Yes!
how do you feel about mortars and pestles
would love one.
Is there anything you have a phobia of, or that would make you go "squick" if you saw it in a package?
I'm an emetophobe, so no Harry Potter Jelly Beans.
Are you into Austen's books?
NO.
Do you read Tarot cards? If not, would you be interested?
No, but I like the cool looking cards.
So for those of you who are into Harry Potter at all, which house do you think you'd be sorted into?
ravenclaw
What, if anything, is your guilty TV watching pleasure?
Ooh, I thought of something -- I watched the first season of Buffy the Vampire Slayer on hulu this summer -- I'd love that. IRL I watch The Big Bang Theory and Law & Order SVU.
If you cosplay or need a costume for your bellydance/burlesque hobby (or any other hobby which needs dressup/different from your normal wear), is there anything you need/want for it?
I love pikachu or other pokemon stuff.
Celebrity crush?:
Paul Walker maybe?
Knitted things?:
Yes, please!
What about [mixed or otherwise] DVDs?
Sure.
DVDs: Do you prefer widescreen or formatted?
Doesn't matter to me.
Music: Any preference towards MP3 or CD?
Both are good.
Do you like scented tarts?
I don't have a tart warmer, but I would probably like them.
Lip balms?
Maybe. Nothing with almond oil, I'm allergic. I prefer the kind I don't have to touch with my fingers.
Do you have any body mods? If so, do you need any new jewelry, o-rings, plugs, etc (and if so, what size, length, etc)? Do you like pro-body mod stickers?
I have no piercings, but I want one like crazy. I'd like pro body mod stickers, yes.
Booze. Do you drink it, would you like some
I do, and yes! I don't like coconut, rum, or coconut rum. I love wine but am not crazy about Merlot or Chardonnay; I like red blended table wines and my favourite white is Pinot Grigio. I love mulled wines!
What is your favorite artist or art style? (including if you have links to favorite pictures/paintings/photographs)
I like post impressionism (Cezanne) and some modern. My kid is really into Mondrian right now. I also like Duchamp and all that bad 60s-70s stuff in the avocado green and tangerines.
Baked goods:
Sure, but I'm not that into sweets. And I'm ALLERGIC TO ALMONDS. (I'm going to say that over and over again, because, I like breathing).
Gifts for other household members:
Little bits for the 6 yr old would be appreciated.
Are you someone who'd rather have lots of small testers of different things on your wishlist, or would you rather have one or two "big" things?
So hard to say. I think I'd rather have a bottle of something I love than testers of stuff I might not like, but on the other hand, I'd be so excited to see a bunch of the things I've longed to sniff. I think I'm easy to please either way.
How about tshirt/bottoms sizes?:
T shirts -- It's so variable, but I'm about 42 inches at the bust so usually a large. I prefer tailored ts or really soft, "well worn" crew necks; I just never wear a stiff new unisex t shirt.
Bottoms-- I'm a 12-14, or a large.
Birthchart:
Sure! I don't really know what this means, but it sounds fun.
Box for your BPALS or anything else?
I have a great place to store my bottles, and I keep my imps in .357 ammo cases. I wouldn't object to trying something new, but I'm not longing for it.
Cake or Frosting?
I'm not really big on either, but I'm super super picky about frosting. I like cream cheese frosting, though. And I love carrot cake without nuts.
Comfort rereads?
The Earth's Children series. I actually only have these in hardcover and would love any of the books in paperback, except Clan of the Cave Bear, which I do have in paperback. Enchantment by Orson Scott Card, which I have in paperback. Through the Looking Glass. The Anne McCaffery books about the Unicorn girl and the other series about Pern.
Comic Book:Do you read them? Are there any series you like, or some you would like to try?
I really don't. There was a graphic novel I wanted for a while but I have forgotten the title.
Disney movies, Yay or Nay, and favourites if you do like them?
Yes, I love them. Favourite is The Sword in the Stone. I have it, though. I'm a big Tinker Bell fan but the orignial Tink, not the "disney pixies" Tink.
Do you have a special symbol or totem that is meaningful to you?
Peace symbols; also, I am drawn to turtles.
Do you have A VCR, DVD Player or Blue Ray or a combo of the three?
We have a VCR, but it's not particularly functional. I have a couple DVD players, no Blu Ray
Do you like the Muppets? Which is your favorite?
Nope, not even as a kid.
Do you wear make up?
Yes, but I have v. sensitive skin.
Favorite Halloween candy?
Maple and honey things, caramel, and candy corn. -- NO ALMONDS! I'm allergic.
Favorite Halloween/Scary movies/books
The Nightmare Before Christmas! I know, not scary, but I love it.
Favorite Yankee Candles? Or other brands scents?
I think I liked Oatmeal Cookie. There was also a cinnamon toast one I think? I like warm sweets but hate clove, which is sad, because pumpkin scents always have clove. I'm intrigued by the scentstories but I don't have anything. I love the Henri Bendel candles; esp. Basil.
Slightly off topic, but I have a scentbug from Bath and Body Works and I love it. I want a hot pink one.
How does everyone feel about glow in the dark radishes?
Um, no thanks?
If I were to send you a gift certificate for something would you rather get a physical gift certificate in the mail? Or would you prefer an electronic one that you can use right away?
Either way is great.
If you could be any person, being, or animal from Fantasy what or who would you be?
This question is too hard.
If you could go back to any point in time, where, when?
I'm a cheeseball, but I'd go back to when my baby was still a baby.
If you could have any creature (real or imaginary) as a pet, what would it be?
A dragon.
If you were to receive a knitted item (such as a scarf, hat, etc), what colors would you like? And do you have any sensitivies/allergies to any materials?
I love hot pink and caramel brown and dark green. I'm allergic to rabbit.
Name a couple of sites you frequent other than this one?
I favourite things at etsy but don't buy them. I play on facebook a lot.
School/Classes:
I teach. I am doing my practicum for my master's in counseling.
I'd love to take a knitting class but I fear I am hopeless.
Socks? Sock Dreams? Anyone?
Sock Dreams FTW! Thigh High Socks RULE!
Steampunk, yay or nay? If yay, what part appeals most?
Sure.
Warm drinks?
Mulled wine. Apple Cider. Coffee flavoured coffee. English Breakfast Tea.
What is something you use to comfort yourself when feeling yucky, depressed, or in pain?
Water. I'm such a pisces. heat, like those rice things you put in the microwave.
What movie scared the bejeezus out of you as a child?
I don't remember a movie, but I was scared of the Incredible Hulk (I called it the crippled hawk) when I was a preschooler.
What places to do you visit that you'd like a gift card to?
Brick and mortar? B&N, Noodles&Company (my kid loves to eat there!), Melting Pot. Internet: Itunes, Ticketmaster, ThinkGeek, probably a million more.
What's YOUR favorite word?
Someone already said Serendipity, but I love that word. I loved the Serendipity books as a child and if my son had been a girl instead, he'd have been Laine Maralee Serendipty Lastname.
When you go to an etsy wishlist, it will tell you what things are sold. If you click on the sold item, sometimes it will give options that are similar to what was sold, but not identical, would you like the similar item or prefer not to get it at all unless it's the same item? How picky are you?
Honestly, it depends. If you scan my etsy, you will see there are a lot of trends, and things within those trends are okay. But just because I liked one knit hat doesn't mean I will like ALL the knit hats.
Will you be going out of town during the round, or is there any other time during the round when it would not be ideal for you to receive a package from your witch?
I'll be around the whole time.
Would you like a bag of dried Honeycrisp apples?
So much.
Would you like a zuni animal fetish? And if so, what animal?
Yes! A turtle or a frog or an elephant. I'm drawn to turtles, but I also have frogs and elephants.
Would you like custom icons as a gift?
Probably.
