Halloween 2010 Questions
another update, sorry it's so late
10/01/10
So, who here loves pomegranates? Are the good as a fruit, a flavoring or just a scent?
I love them as a fruit, not sure as a scent. I haven't sniffed any of the pomegranate stuff, I am afraid it will be too foodie
Haunt Update?
love love love Haunt soaps
9/30/10
Villainess has an update. Anyone wanting anything from it?
I have a ton of villainess, I really do, but if my Witch just happened to get me something Halloween related from them I wouldn't snub my nose at it
how are all the witchees fixed for purses--lunchbags, etc?
a lady can never have too many bags, but I am uber picky
Now, I have a question for you. About notes. Which are your favourite ones? Do you have a kind of "note top ten?" Anything that works particularly well on you? Do you have a perfume category (foody, floral, aquatic, musky) that you favour? And are there any notes you have never tried, but think would work well on you?
resins, precious woods, sometimes amber turns powdery on me, I love brimstone. I favor resins, but sometimes I am dumbstruck by a beautiful floral blend.
Would you like a sugar skull decorated by your witch? Or do you like sugar skull stuff in general?
I love love love love LOVE sugar skulls. I would love anything sugar skull related from my witch
9/29/10
Is there one scent that is your goto for comfort on a bad stressful day? Like the perfume equivilent of a security blankie?
the Philosopher in Meditation
What are you going to be for Halloween?
me, a witch
Is there something just super random you like/enjoy/want/are ogling that has not been and will not be covered by any other questions, because it's just that WEIRD?
I ogle imp cases to keep special imps in. whether they be handmade like my beloved cthulhu one, or from the lab, I always covet them
9/25/10
If you could make a scent that represents where you live (or have lived), what would be the ingredients?
I would make one to represent New Orleans, the French Quarter. it would have the florals of the Deep South along with a whiff of incense from the Cathedral and a touch of blood for danger
Are you in need of Roller bottles or anything of the like?
no thank you, I have lots
9/24/10
Just curious, but if your witch was to make an amigurumi critter (or other plushie) just for you, what would it be?
I am really not into that ( and have no idea what it is ) I generally hate anything anime
Would you want a local/tourist item from your witch? Like a t-shirt, mug or shot glass?
sure
Okay, who wants NAlloween and some Vampire Apothecary goodness?
NA is amazing, I've never tried VA, and if my witch has some samples lying around that would be great, but I am trying really hard to focus on BPAL
Venomous Villains?
oh I snapped those up immediately
Last Unicorn?
um, I have no personal experience with the Last Unicorn but I am open minded
Who is your fav Disney Villian/villianess? How about hero/herione? (doesn't have to be specifically Disney though)
I loved Sleeping Beauty as a child, I love both Sleeping Beauty herself and Maleficent. I also loved the evil queen in Snow White, but I don't collect disneyana, I prefer more historical versions of fairy tales and evil witches
updating finally, sorry that I am behind dear Witch!
9/23/10
Do you collect stones/rocks? I'm talking like "semi" precious stones, ie moonstone, bloodstone, quartz ect. Are there any that you're looking for at the moment? Are you in need of a stone but don't know which kind?
I love rocks, I love all rocks. It doesn't matter to me what kind, color, if it's a crystal or a fossil, I love them all
What's your favorite Halloween Music?
Tubular Bells is awesome, so is the theme from Halloween. I love pretty much all Halloween music
9/22/10
Do you have a deviantart print wishlist or favourites list?
no, but if you would like me to make one I will
Is there anything from Blooddrop that you want to try? GC? Halloween update?
no, I am trying to focus on BPAL
What kind of shoes do you need/want? What size shoes do you wear? Would you mind gently used shoes?
I love all shoes. I wear a 6 1/2 in shoes, 7 1/2 or 8 in boot. I don't mind gently used shoes if they are clean
Do you like paper dolls (new or vintage) or coloring in books?
I love coloring books, and vintage crayons, lol I am not really into paper dolls but I love vintage Halloween stickers, seals, etc
Do you like weird scary things as traditionally girly fashion items like heels and handbags?
this question confuses me, I love all weird scary things, and I love heels and handbags
What song is on heavy rotation for you right now?
Lateralus by Tool
Are you coveting any of the NYCC atmospheric sprays?
yes, I am very curious about Coney Island Creek
If you could get any one thing hand-painted from your witch, what would it be and what would be on it?
a box with jack o lanterns on it
Would you (assumin' you're a yarnie) be interested in a naturally-dyed yarn that's designed to very gradually fade with washing?
sadly, I am not a yarnie, but I would love to learn. However, I don't even have a clue where to start
If you have played before, what are some of the most memorable things you've gotten? What really made you go WOW? If you haven't played, same thing, but not limited to SW.
vintage wine glasses, a cthulhu imp pouch that I ADORE, a painted decoupaged dia de los muertos box, oils from my wishlist, candles, Halloween stickers, white chocolate zombi brain candies, an athame ( that the fiance' stole from me ), a gorgeous labradorite pendant, some dia de los muertos earrings, a dia de los muertos cloth zipper pouch, I am sure I am forgetting some things, I love everything anyone takes the time and effort to think of and send to me
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 love garlic, but I'm kinda afraid of garlic fudge and garlic chocolate ..
Can I talk to you about the living dead? How do you feel about Zombies?
I LOVE zombies!
9/20/10
If you happened to be my Witchee, is there something you'd like from the Arcana Halloween update?
Holy Terror and Straightjacket soap, pretty much any of the soaps
How many bottles of BPAL do you have?
um, a LOT. http://scentbase.com/profile.php?id=2009120219340284914 but there are so many more that I want!
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?I love belly dancing ( but my back limits what I can do ) I am interested in Yoga, but once again the stupid back limits what I can do. I love candles
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. I love Philosopher in Meditation by Rembrandt. I love Monet, Sargent, Turner, anything art nouveau. I love everything from Old Masters to Surrealism. On my walls, well, Katrina drowned most of my collection of paintings and prints so I have mostly my photography on my walls right now, and a huge Tibetan prayer door covering and a few of Madam Talbots prints. I wish I had her Halloween ones
do you like Girl Scout cookies? What kind?
yes, lemonades
What's your take on homemade apple butter? Want some?
yes! and I really want to try pumpkin butter
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 love fantasy novels, and I'd love to be surprised. Honestly things are so chaotic and screwed up in my life right now that I'm having a hard time remembering my own name
Soaps : do you like them? What brands? What scents? Anything you're dying to try?
I love soaps. I can't use BPTPs Snake Oil because it breaks me out. I am always looking for new moisturizing soaps with intense scents but to be honest I probably have 50 bars that I haven't used yet
I wondered if my witch or any witch would enjoy things like nice pens to draw with or anything similar?
I LOVE pens and pencils
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.?
as I said, I'd love to learn, but I wouldn't know how to start
Does anyone do altered books? Would you be interested in old books to alter? Any type or title in particular?
I don't alter books
Did someone ask about incense yet? Would you like some? Something to store or burn it in? What scents? What form?
yes, my witch, and you sent me my favorite
Any oddball free things you collect or would want saved for you?
tons! haha, I love acorns, pinecones, seashells, rocks, cool looking seed pods, buckeyes, all sorts of natural things
9/18/10
Who likes hair toys, and if so what kind?
I have long curly hair and I love to play with it, so all hair toys are welcome
Does any art we may send need to be child safe, either in the actually safe sense or the non X rated sense?
nope
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?
hats and neckwarmers please
How do you feel about altered/recycled/upcycled items of clothing or accessories?
sure
Is there anything you want from the Violette Market update?
trying to stick to bpal
What is your favourite habitat and climate to live in? How about to visit? (ie. forest, canyons, mountains, by the beach; temperate, tropical...)
to live in? I really miss the Hill Country of Texas, to visit? the desert, Italy, gah, I can't choose, I suffer from major wanderlust
What do you wish you could make/craft if you had the know-how and supplies? Specifically, which particular items?
I wish I could knit or crochet but please don't waste your money, my witch, I am all thumbs and wouldn't even know how to begin
Is there anything you would like from Conjure Oils general catalogue or the new updates that isn't already on your wishlist?
I have very few of them, and I would love them all
Am I alone in this, or is there a Book Fair/Comic Con scent you're dying to get your paws on, too?
Anyone need address/phone type books?
the lady of lake ronkonkoma
mount misery and sweet hollow roads
I am curious about the white lady of durand eastman park, but I hate bergamot ><
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??I wouldn't mind at all, I keep wanting the Tudors
Is there anything from the Possets' Hallowe'en update you're lusting after?
no, I am trying to focus on Bpal
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?)
no thank you
Do you like the candy apple, candy corn or pumpkin spice kisses?
I don't know what these are..but I am not a candy corn or pumpkin spice fan
Anne Taintor, anyone?
love
Which web comics do you enjoy?
not really into web comics, I game
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 love scarves, so whatever my witch would prefer
Don't like scarves? Would a rectangular shawl or triangular shawl be more to your taste?
I prefer scarves
How do you feel about recipes?
I use them all the time off foodgawker
What kind of a cook/baker are you?
a damn good one!
Are you happiest calling for delivery or microwaving a lean cuisine, Or will Food Network be asking you to host their new program?
happiest cooking myself
If I send you something home made would you like the reciepe for it?
please
If you are someone who doesn't want baked goods sent, would you like a collection of some of my favorite recipes?
bring on the baked goods!
How about home made mixes or kits? Kind of like the cookie in a jar thing, where you would need to add the perishable ingredients?
sure
if 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?
black, english breakfast or ceylon, but no earl grey, I hate bergamot
9/15/10
How do you feek about silly, funny knick-knack, dollar store stuff, stickers, magnets etc? Would you like receiving that kind of stuff or rather not?
sounds fun
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?
hate hate hate anime and manga stuff
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?
of course
OK, I know that lots of folks love socks. Do you have a preference of length? Materials? Patterns?
I prefer long socks, above the knee or even higher. I leave everything else to my Witch, but I love Halloween socks
How do people feel about word magnets
I LOVE them, but our refrigerator has an aluminum skin and isn't magnetic ( sob )
If you could have any costume, or if you aren't into costumes, necklace or other accessory, from any movie character, what would it be?
Anne Bolyn from the Tudors or Pam from Trueblood. basically any historical item would be a win with me
How do you feel about samples/decants of things other than BPAL? Soap slices, lotion/scrub/shower gel decants, single use make-up/beauty products, etc.
sure
What are you guys going to be aiming for in the Inquisition? Or do you just plan on ordering individual items?
I ordered the trick tissue tee, couldn't resist
9/14/10
Chocolate or other types of candy?
I like chocolate, but I prefer caramels and fruit candies
For tea drinkers, do you prefer loose leaf or tea bags?
either is fine
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 prefer scarves
Is there a TV, movie or literary character that you are a lot alike, or would like to be alike?
Pam from Trueblood
Is there anything you need for your kitchen, ie measuring cups, spoons, grater, ect?
I love kitchen stuff
Music, DO you prefer Live or Studio? Edited or explicit?
doesn't matter to me
If you are an animal lover, is there a specific type/breed that you love most?
maine coon cats
Also flowers and plants- If you like flowers/plants, do you have a favorite(s)?
I love all flowers and plants, seriously, love leaves, flowers, acorns, anything botanical
Do you have a favorite quotation? Song lyric? Book passage? WhateverthehecktheycalltheanonymousregionalwisdomthingiePROVERB! that word.
anything by Maynard James Keenan, or "call on god but row away from the rocks" by hunter s thompson
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)
Quincey Morris
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
um, my favorite band, Tool, isn't available online
What would your last meal be if it could be anything in the world (sky is the limit, drinks too, the whole shebang)
hmm, I'd start with a mild but awesome Bloody Bull ( a bloody mary with a touch of beef broth ), then a caprese salad with bufallo mozzarella, then real seafood gumbo, then authentic shredded beef or pork tacos on soft corn tortillas with avocado slices, then an amazing cheese course with honeycomb and pecans, then this amazing lemon tart I had from this tiny coffee shop behind the Roman Arena in Verona Italy
NaNoWriMo?
nope
9/13/10
what interests you from the latest lab update?
I answered this farther down, a LOT, but for some reason I am not into the pomegranites, maybe because I haven't sniffed one and I'm afraid it will be too foodie
How do you feel about stationery, like nice pens or notepaper? And if you're in favor, do you prefer classic/contemporary or cutesy stuff?
I love stationary, I prefer classic/contemporary/gothic/antique looking stuff to cutesy. I collect vintage Halloween stickers and seals
Would you like homemade preserves (e.g. marinated vegies, pickled onions, chilli jam?)
yes please
If you've got stuff on your BPAL wishlist, would partial bottles be okay?
yes!
Would you like something you have to make yourself?
sure
Say you were my witchee, and I found things on your wishlist that I could totally make. Would you want me to make it? Or would you rather it be purchased for you?
I'd prefer my Witch make it, but only if she had the time
Who is your favorite soap etailer?
oooh, I can't name one. I love Bptp, paintboxsoaps, Haunt, Arcana, and Magic Hands
What about vintage decoration items, teacups, etc etc?
love love love! one of my favorite switch witch gifts were a set of vintage wine goblets from bookandbroom, I love them so much
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 don't have a preference, whatever is convenient for my Witch
What kind of make-up do you wear? What colors? Is there anything you'd like to try but haven't yet?
I get my makeup from Sephora. I am fairly picky, I've had drugstore stuff give me rashes. I am very pale, so I can wear pretty much any colors
Who would be on your top 5 (IE famous people you’d date/have relations with )
oh jeez. hmmm, in no order:
the drummer from Tool, Danny Carey
Maynard James Keenan ( singer from Tool )
Brad Pitt ( I can't believe he has a brain!)
Alex Skaarsgard
Joe Manganiello ( Alcide from Trueblood)
Do you crave many Ecards and contact or are you okay with little contact from your Witch?
whatever my Witch prefers
Do you have a place where you list all the BPAL you have or have tried?
yes, Scentbase, it's in my signature
Do you like maple sugar candy?
I dunno, wow, huh, never tried it
What is your position on the chocolate & bacon flavor combination?
no thank you
If you are a tea-drinker do you need a tea-cozie for your pot?
my favorite tea pot drowned in Katrina, so no
Go to your spice cabinet, what are the three most used spices?
black pepper
garlic salt
nutmeg
Microsoft or Apple?
both, I know, I'm weird. I have a microsoft pc and a Mac laptop, Iphone and Ipod. Is this like being ambidexturous?
Where was your last vacation? What did you like most?
I went to the White Mountains with my love, I liked the scenery, the rocks, the quiet
Would you appreciate receiving handwritten letters and/or postcards (anonymous or not)? How about sending them?
I love both
Do you hate any food things with a passion??
I hate cherry flavored stuff. I don't like grape flavored stuff either
Would you be opposed to receiving a digital version (via email) of a magazine you like but don't subscribe to...you know, in the interest of saving a tree?
sounds awesome!
Hallowe'en plans?
normally something fabulous and I am hoping my ex's cancer will be ok enough for me to be in Europe again. I love Autumn in Europe. but if I stay home I'll probably do some playing in Salem Mass, and then on the night itself have some private time in a local cemetery after handing out candy, hanging with the kids ( yay Aron will be here!) and I go all out decorating for Halloween inside and out.
Girly Index:
I'm pretty high up on that index, though I was an unabashed tomboy growing up. <----- what she said
Soft/plushy things
Nero destroys them, so I would hate for anyone to waste time/money, although I got an awesome sunshinie hand-knitted or crocheted octopus ( I can never tell the difference ) that he has so far ignored, and I love it. I know, confusing answer.
Jane Austen?
I love classic literature, but no Ebooks please
Do you read Tarot cards? If not, would you be interested?
I do Tarot but I am very attached to the deck that I use.
eBooks
no thank you
Guilty TV pleasure
Survivor and yes, I do feel totally silly admitting that
Cosplay/costume
I really don't know what 'cosplay' is, <--- another what she said but I will wear anything cool and comfy around the house and I've been found at a ball or two
Harry Potter house
Ravenclaw!
Alan Rickman, David Tennant, the Winchester Boys?
not sure what this is asking, I'll come back to it
Scented Tarts:
sure, but no foodie scents please
Lip Balms?
I only wear one balm, from Sephora, I always forget the name but it's old rose something.. anyway, no thanks
Nail polish
I luvs the nail polish!
Body Mods:
just my ears pierced, once on each ear
Booze?
sometimes, lambic framboise is my favorite
What is your favorite artist or art style?
I love art nouveau. I like Edmund Dulac's illustrations, I adore William Turner's paintings. I like Sargent, Monet, and Great Masters paintings
Knitted things?
I love them so, they remind me of my German grandmother. She died several years ago and I still miss her.
What about [mixed or otherwise] DVDs?
sure
DVDs: Do you prefer widescreen or formatted?
widescreen
Music: Any preference towards MP3 or CD?
anything I can use with my ipod
What is your favorite snack food, something you could grab any time?
nuts, beef jerky, dried fruits, salty snacks
For those who decorate for Halloween, do you prefer cute decorations or creepy ones? creepy! well wait, I love jack o lanterns of all sorts, ghosts too, so yeah, either just no anime-inspired please
What movie scared the bejeezus out of you as a child?
the Exorcist, Jaws and the Legend of Boggy Creek
Name a couple of sites you frequent other than this one.
Echo Bazaar, Cracked, Lolcats, Lamebook
Box?
I love boxes
Birth chart
I'd love a birth chart
If you could have any creature (real or imaginary) as a pet, what would it be?
that cool prehistoric cat from the Watchmen
Do you like the Muppets? Which is your favorite?
Gonzo, because I used to be a drummer
Currently learning
I want to learn to crochet or knit, but I haven't actually started yet
just tell us what your mp3 player says you listen to a lot?
Tool, progressive rock, ambient music, pretty much anything
Any countries you're interested in?
All! but I have a special love for Italy and the UK
Would you enjoy homemade bath products (bath salts, fizzies, etc.) and/or linen sprays? Esp. if scented with some of your favorite BPAL scents?
absolutely, but the lab's snake oil soap breaks me out, as do some bath items with cinnamon notes
If you witch made you something and it didn't come out just right, would you still want it?
sure!
9/11/10
Cake truffles? If YES! Cake/icing/chocolate type?
please, vanilla, vanilla, white
are you interested in mini bottles(under 100ml for hand luggage) of bath and body products?
sure
Vampire shows, literature, etc? Yay or nay?
yay
If you play console video games, what game systems do you have and what games would you love to have?
I am a PC gamer
How do you all feel about flowers and plants? Flower and plant seeds? Drawings of flowers or plants? Pressed flowers?
love love love love love love
How do you feel about marzipan?
I likes ze marzipan
If you could have 3 BPAL bottles fall (gently) out of the sky right this second that you've been looking for or pining for - which 3 would they be?
Quincy Morris
Voodoo Queen
Vieux Carre
Are there any international treats that you love and have a hard time finding?
kinder eggs
Is there anything from the 'Ween BPTP update that you would like but haven't ordered for yourself?
LOTS. they are on my wishlist, dear Witch, but if you would like for me to break it down for you please ask
If you are a crafter, would you like to receive supplies from your witch (beads, fabric, yarn/roving etc?)
I am thinking about getting back into making jewelry out of beads as something for Lorelei and I to do together
Find your iPod (or other MP3 device), put it on shuffle/random. What are the first five songs to come up?
Tool- Lateralus
Chris Cornell- Sweet Euphoria
the Foo Fighters- Pretender
Alice in Chains- Would
Tori Amos- Winter
Soundtracks you'd like?
the Watchmen
Ironman
If you could see one concert right now, who would it be?
Tool
9/10/10
Would you like a bag of dried Honeycrisp apples?
yes!
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?
grays and black, no sensitivities, but I hate scratchy stuff
Gift Certificate: physical or email?
Favorite Yankee Candles? Or other brands scents?
I am not really into Yankee Candles, I like Dark Candles. Graveyard and Apparition are my favorites
would you like a zuni animal fetish? And if so, what animal?
snake
And how does everyone feel about glow in the dark radishes?
nice! but I probably wouldn't wear them
What places to do you visit that you'd like a gift card to? Starbucks, Target, Wal-Mart, B&N, a favorite restaurant or clothing shop?
um, I always forget about gift cards
Cake or Frosting?
cake
9/9/10
Comfort Rereads?:
Interview with a Vampire by Anne Rice, Neuromancer by William Gibson
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 *think* I will be home the whole time, unless my friend in Germany's schedule clears and I can go visit him
What's YOUR favorite word?
hehe, fuck ( sorry if that offends you )
Steampunk, yay or nay? If yay, what part appeals most?
yay, the antique aspect
9/7/10
Socks? Sock Dreams? Anyone?
yes!
What is something you use to comfort yourself when feeling yucky, depressed, or in pain?
my pillow, a blanket and my couch. so, I guess soft things?
Favorite Halloween/Scary movies/books
omg I love them all, off the top of my head, I love Pumpkinhead, I love the original Halloween, I love the Witches of Eastwick, Practical Magick, Interview with a Vampire, Bram Stokers Dracula. I just love them all, honestly
Warm drinks?
tea and cappucinno ftw!
9/6/10
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?
I am not picky, similar is great
Do you wear make up?
yes I do, I love makeup
Do you have A VCR, DVD Player or Blue Ray or a combo of the three?
DVD Player
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