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, sure, if you can get a good deal on them. Always wanted to try this brand.

 

Do you like Legos? Especially mini-fig key chains, Lego block keychains, small Lego sets, etc? Ehh, cute, but I don’t like a lot of things on my keys. I DO like minifigs, though.

 

Since the previous question about "what would you buy from the Lab if you had unlimited funds, etc" left WAY too much to the imagination with no limitations (my answer was pretty much BUY ALL THE THINGS!), what would you do if you found a $50 bill on the ground and a nagging voice in the back of your mind told you that you HAD to spend it on BPAL or else face Death. Also, say they had free shipping (LOL) so don't factor that in. What would you get? And spend it all! Or as close to $50 as you can get. A bottle of Crowley, a bottle of Dragon’s Hide, and an imp of Half-Elf.

 

Are there any characters that you love or identify with? I have a large adoration for

Hatter, from the SYFY miniseries - http://skiescockback.wordpress.com/2010/04/24/oh-did-you-need-some-hot-mad-hatter/

Rory, from Doctor Who - http://mrsdrdavison.tumblr.com/post/5082902583/oh-why-hello-there-rory-in-sexy-glasses-i

And identify a whole hell of a lot with Willow, from Buffy - http://www.tvacres.com/horror_witches_willow.htm

 

Are there any Arcana Weenies that you MUST HAVE? The Hobbedy’s Lantern soap sounds niiiiice.

 

So what say you? IS an "unexpected" visit/in-person witching OK? Ehhhh, um, the problem is that I work a strange schedule. But, other than that, I suppose so.

 

September 19th

 

What strange misc. items would you love to receive that you just haven't gotten for yourself? Nothing that springs to mind.

 

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? Um, most definitely yes, and I’m totally open to anything you might put together!

 

Dear witchee, how do you feel about lip balm? Favorite style (twist up tube, pot, tube with wand, etc.)? Favorite flavors? Flavors to avoid? Favorite brand? Do you need more right now or are you set? Are you one of those people who could never have enough lip balm even though you have a bowl on your dresser overflowing with them and 10 in your purse and an order for more on the way? I’m pretty set right now – I use EllaDean (on Etsy) almost exclusively, as they’re super moisturizing, fun flavors without being overpowering, and not waxy at all. But if you find something in anise or black licorice, absolutely! Also, I'm all about the lipbalm in twist up tubes, not squeeze tubes or pots.

 

-How do you feel about getting art supplies in general? (copic markers, watercolor, brushes, paint, sketchbooks etc.) I honestly don’t have enough time lately to give them the love they deserve.

 

-How do you feel about Threadless tshirts? Love ‘em, own the ‘Emo Bear’ and ‘Doctor-hoo’ shirts in men’s XL. And, actually just got a coupon code in my e-mail today, if you would like to buy something for yourself - WELL_HELLO_31_5310C92CE661684704

 

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? Oh, golly. A pint of Ben & Jerry’s, some of the new, sparkly black lip gloss from Wet & Wild, and maybe some of those CUTE Sally Hansen Halloween nail stickers. I love the skulls, the spiderwebs, and the barbed wire ones. If I had some left over, I’d likely grab a Diet Dr Pepper.

 

Darling Witchee, would you enjoy farmer's market pickled veggies (green beans, garlic, asparagus, etc) or fresh canned peaches or something of that nature? I don’t really do ‘pickled’ anything.

 

Do you prefer color or white photographs? Nature or abstract? Both, on both counts.

 

would you be interested in Lostcrates? I don’t write or journal enough anymore for them to really be used.

 

Amigurumi, yes or no? Most definitely yes!

 

I have a question! What are some of your favorite paintings? (famous or undiscovered?) Feel free to link to examples! I have to be a bit trite and say that I’m way into Van Gogh’s ‘Starry Night’ right now. I love the print of Escher’s ‘Relativity’.

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uhD7LeuvJII/TNqUHNC892I/AAAAAAAABBc/evYmeKooot0/s1600/escher_relativity_623x600.jpg

 

 

If you could have an image painted for you - sky is the limit - what would it be? I’m really trying to find some lovely paintings for my place, once I get one, up in the mountains. Anything involving the things I’m into (bats, ravens, gargoyles, anything I’ve mentioned, really) would be great! I’m trying to find a shot with bats flying over the moon, preferably in a forest-y situation, as I’ll be in the middle of forested mountains.

 

Name your 3 favorite scents for candles – patchouli, dragon’s blood, French lavender

 

Name your 3 favorite types/flavors of tea – Mint, all kinds, throat healing (licorice), Green Tea of all types.

 

 

September 18th

 

How do you feel about pumpkin scented things? Not perfume related, but soap, candles, etc.... In general, no.

 

SOCK PREFERENCES?? Other than I love fun socks? I usually wear ankle socks, as it’s currently hot as Hades (fun phrase, but not actually hot in Hades, traditionally) here in FL. I do like toe socks, full socks, otk’s, and love the Post’s socks. I keep meaning to check out SockDreams, but haven’t ordered anything from them yet. I hear they’re quite awesome, though. Most of my socks are black, black with patterns (polka dots, argyle, etc) or halloween themed.

 

September 17th

 

Are you looking for a certain kind of DVDs to spruce up your collection right now? Nothing that springs to mind…

 

Does anyone like postcards? I love postcards! They’re like little pieces of the places they’re from.

 

Anyone going to see any good concerts this fall? I’m catching a good show this Saturday – local friends of mine for whom I just did some injury work for a music video (and said video is premiering this Saturday evening). Other than that, I’m REALLY hoping to catch Aiden if they swing through Tampa/Orlando on their tour. Oh, I totally forgot to mention Aiden’s new CD as one I’d LOVE to have, but I prefer to buy it straight from the boys, from their website.

 

Do you like Star Trek? Original TV series, films, spinoff series, etc? Favorite characters? Oh, most definitely. I grew up with it, have numerous autographs, went to conventions for many years. The only series I didn’t get into was ‘Enterprise’. I really quite adore the new reboot film, too.

 

September 16th

 

How do you feel about maple syrup? No, no, no and DEAR GOD, NO!!! Just the smell of it makes me nauseated.

 

How do people feel about little pocket shrines, maybe something inspirational/motivational to keep in their purses/backpacks/whatever? Sure, as long as it was really tailored to me.

 

Do you like Star Wars? Original Trilogy? Prequels? Spin-offs? Favorite characters? Mmmmm, Han Solo. He makes my heart (and okay, my loins) go all pitter-patter. Oh, if I could only find my own personal ‘scruffy nerf herder’, I’d be just dandy. And I stick to the first three (Original Trilogy), and before Lucas decided to completely screw up everything. Han shot first, damnit!

 

Do you like beef jerky? If so do you it really thin, hard and crunchy or thicker and softer? I’m a ‘thick and soft’ girl.

 

Also do you like or racier ecards from time to time and do you need to be warned if something may be not safe to open at work. I’m good with that sort of thing. I’m either on my iphone, which never leaves my side, or my own laptop, so no one would be snooping.

 

Doctor Who? Yay or nay? (please don't make me cry by saying nay) I must unequivocally say YAY!!!!

 

I have a couple spare Doctor Who stickers. If my witchee is a fan, would they like a couple Doctor Who stickers in their package? I would love to decorate things with DW goodness!

 

Anyone love Buffy/Angel? Oh, I was a Buffy fan from the first episode. It's actually a bit scary how much my life mirrored that show, minus the vampires, of course. Some days, I still feel like Willow. I’ve got a Spike poster, have done conventions, and have seen every episode multiple, multiple times. Angel was okay, but I’m still a bit bitter about the whole Illyria thing. Wesley...

 

How would you feel about gummies? Like, gummy bears? Gummy werewolves? Gummy vampires? If you can actually find gummy vampires or gummy bats, I think I will love you forever.

 

How would you feel about a totally original Gela-skin for your laptop/iPod/phone? Stickers? Decals? Oooooh, sounds awesome!

 

Since this is a Halloween round, what's your Creepy threshold? Are you a cartoon bats and smily pumpkins person or a skulls-and-bones the-dead-are-rising kind of person? Are your fairytales dark or Disney? I don't do orange. I'm mostly a gothic horror, gargoyles, bats, ravens, skulls and gravestones kind of girl. I love creepy, atmospheric settings. I made a cemetary scene on my dresser last year, with headstones, leaves, statuettes, etc.

 

Are your ears pierced, Witchee? Do you have any other piercings? Would you like to receive any items of jewelry for these piercings? Yes, they are! Two standard holes in each lobe, and I have my upper ear cartilage pierced (red horned horseshoe right now) with a 16G.

 

How do you all feel about Whoopie Pies? Tasty, but WHOA sugar rush.

 

 

September 15th

 

Interested in anything from Lush? Don’t NEED anything right now, but I’d love to try the ‘Dirty’ line *ahem*showergel*ahem, if you feel that you must get me something.

 

Would you be interested in a handmade bookmark? Most definitely!!! I’m a voracious reader, and I’m always looking for bookmarks. Thin ones, please, as I don't use the metal ones as they screw up the line of the book, and then the book won't close all the way.

 

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? Not really my thing.

 

Do you like real sugar skulls? Things with sugar skull designs? Ehhhh, I’m sort of ambivalent about them, I suppose.

 

Who here adores meringue? Oooooh, YUMMY.

 

 

September 14th

 

How about little bottles of booze? Ya wanna? What kind? Wheee!!! Actually, I’m very interested in different alcohols lately. And mead. LOVE me some mead.

 

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.) Mmmmm. I do live in the South, so it might get a bit gooey.

 

Also, what about mochi? Love it, hate it, baffled by it? Never had it, but it looks interesting, and I like Japanese snackables usually.

 

Anything from the update ya'll are liking? HAIR GLOSS. OMG. I think the Samhain soap may be my little slice (literally) of heaven. And the green, apple-y, unpronounceable one. The atmo sprays sound delicious, as well. Not into the bath oils, but Inquisitor’s Bile and Opium Tar sound lovely, possibly Howlet’s Wing and Eye of Newt. And count me in with those waiting for the Virgin’s Blood bath powder.

 

Would you be interested in a sample box(from somewhere like Birchbox or loosebutton)? I signed up for Julep Mavens last month, but Birchbox looks interesting.

 

You have to place a Lab and Trading Post order. Right fuckin' now. No spending limits. What do you buy? One of everything from the Post. Not even kidding. And all the SGA soap still left. SO GOOD. From the Lab, everything from the Gaiman collection (it goes to charity, plus I want to try the scents associated with some of my favorite stories!), all of the RPG (I want to smell ‘em all, and layer!), all the VILF scents (haven’t gotten a chance to try any of them, and I love vampires!), all of the Ars Draconis (as I love dragon’s blood!), all the Panacea, and one of everything on my WL that I may have missed that is GC.

 

Paintbox Soapworks - anything you're interested in, in general or from the latest update? See my Etsy WL.

 

Does confetti/glitter make you angry or fill you with glee? It’s cute for a moment, but it makes a mess and usually goes out, so I’m not so fond of confetti or glitter.

 

How do you feel about stuffed animals/plushies/general soft, cuddly things? If you like them, what kind of animals would you be interested in? I’m on a kick with bats, lately. I’d love a plushie raven, though…. Or something off the wall, like the Doctor (Doctor Who) or those cute little cthulhu plushies I’ve seen.

 

When you're miserably sick (*sniffle, cough!*) what are the things that comfort you the most? Hot ‘Throat Coat’ tea (I actually like the taste), a good book, or a silly movie to distract me, and something to cuddle, be it a human or pet, or teddy bear.

 

What constitutes ultimate luxury to you? (go crazy!) Convenience. The ability to go where I want, whenever I want.

 

What do you really NOT want? Silly, random (in a useless way) toys. Live bugs.

 

September 13th

 

How would you feel about kitchen towels and other similar household objects, if they are pretty or a souvenir? Oh, indeedy! As long as they're functional, I'm good.

 

How did you dress up for your last party or compulsory-formal-dress occasion? I don’t actually remember, but it was probably my black satin bubble-hem dress from Torrid.

 

Do you enjoy puzzles/riddles? (Cryptograms, Sudoku, Crossword, Jigsaw, etc) I really do like them, but I don’t have time to do them very often.

 

 

September 12th

 

Would you like to receive e-books? And if so, in what format? Yes, please!! I really like e-books and audiobooks. I have a kindle app on my iPhone, so that’s preferred, but I’m open to quite a bit.

 

Are there are patterns, motifs, etc that you especially like? Not big on plaid, but I like polka dots and vertical stripes. I’ve come to like damask-style prints, as well.

 

Witchee, would you be interested in having a special tea cup/coffee mug/glass to drink out of? I looooove my handmade mug from my local Renaissance Faire, and 99% of the time, I’m using that, but I could always use another.

 

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 don’t really care for dessert-style teas (chocolate, caramel, etc), but I love tea, and I’m always thrilled to receive teas and infusions.

 

September 11th

 

Would a gift or a postcard from Disneyland make you squee with delight or puke into your mail box? That would be really cool! I’ve never been to Disneyland, or California for that matter. And I love postcards! It's a little bit of somewhere else.

 

What are your favorite types of Halloween candy? The Peppermint Batties being discussed intrigue me. Anything marshmallow or caramel filled is delicious, other than Peeps.

 

How do you like your chocolate? For example with nuts, mint, peanut butter, caramel? Almonds, toffee, peanuts, peanut butter (but mostly only Reese’s), all kinds of mint, BACON, lavender, preferably dark, but milk is perfectly acceptable!

 

Beads! Do you use them? Would you want some? What sorts of beads do you like? I LOVE beads! I prefer natural materials (stone, wood, leather) over glass and plastic. I don’t really do gold at all, but silver and copper findings are awesome. I don’t use the super-large holed beads (Pandora-style), or teeny, tiny seed beads too often.

 

Anyone here like caramels? Sea salt caramels?!?! Are you kidding?!?! Sea salt caramels are just little bits of heaven. The green tea caramels I have in my Etsy favorites are amazing!

 

Would you like a hand dyed or hand painted scarf or wrap or other item? If so, what colors/designs/fabrics do you like? Yes, yes, please!!! I’m always hunting for cute scarves, as I hate turtleneck shirts with a fiery passion, but it’s no good having a cold neck and shoulders! I’m moving to NC this spring, so I’ll need both heavy, thick pashmina-weave scarves and light, silky, airy ones. One thing about scarves – I like my usual colors (black, silver, grey, red, purple) but I’m willing to go totally out of the box with a scarf, including mixes of colors and subtle tie-dye. No orange, brown, or yellow, though please. Those colors look horrid on me.

 

This was a question before, but does anyone here like stones? Just pretty polished stones for use in whatever purposes? Yes! I am totally open to all kinds of pretty stones!!

 

September 10th

 

Are you interested in anything from the Villainness Bad Apples update? Oooh. Twistappel, Discord, and Proscription sound awesome. And that reminds me… I must break down and get myself a bar of Asphyxiate soap. I love the Villainess soaps!

 

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? Ooooh. Gosh. I think I’d just positively freak out over some ‘The Coil’, as I had a sniffie, and it’s AMAZING. I’d love to try TKO, as I do have sleeping issues sometimes. Aaaaand, a tie between some Frankincense & Clove hair gloss, and the new Harvest Festival spray.

 

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’ve always wanted some M.C. Escher. Any size is good really. I don’t have room right now, but I’ll be getting my own place a few months after I get to NC, and I’ll need pretties for my walls!

 

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) MP3s & CDs are good. I’ve been trying to find a less-expensive deal on the latest Three Days Grace album, and the new Blue October.

 

Are you going away for any part of this round? I’ll be momentarily incommunicado from 10/21-24 as I’ll be on a film shoot for those days and will likely be completely exhausted when I am home, which will be only to sleep.

 

Would you like to receive a mix-CD from your Witch? Abso-freakin-lutely! I love new-to-me bands and songs, as well as things you think I need to hear or want to share!

 

If your witch were going somewhere on a vacation during the round, would you want a little souvenir? Sure!

 

Do you work/study at a desk and enjoy interesting or cute office supplies? I WILL have a desk at my new gig, so I would LOVE fun, funky, cute but functional supplies.

 

Witchee, are you a fan of musicals? If so, which ones? Yes, I like Sweeney Todd, Avenue Q (I would love the soundtrack for this, if you can find it!), and RENT, just off the top of my head.

 

 

Do you like to burn incense? If so, what are your favorite kinds...sticks? cones? resins? What are your favorite scents? I usually burn sticks, but I’m not averse to cones. I don’t have the setup for resins. I like sandalwood, nag champa, dragon’s blood, as well as unusual scents like anise, lavender, and mint.

 

Harry Potter - a fan? If so, what house are you? Yes!! I even dressed up as Tonks for a book-release party that I worked as a tarot-card reader. I’m probably Ravenclaw, but I wouldn’t be surprised to be Slytherin, either. I’m very interested to get into Pottermore when it opens, if only to see which house I’m sorted into.

 

If you were to receive a gift card, what places would you like to get one from? ThinkGeek, Torrid, Bed, Bath & Beyond, or Macy’s (I need some Clinique skincare!), etc.

 

Is there a particular myth/folktale/legend/fairytale/godstory that you're drawn to? The phoenix, the Trickster stories, all of the permutations of the Alice stories (which I put in with fairytales at this point).

 

When you are having a really rough day, what do you like to do/have to make it a little brighter? I tend to bust out a good movie, oftentimes Clue, Labyrinth, or if I need a good cry to make it better, the Lord of the Rings films (or even their behind the scenes discs). Lately, I’ve been watching My Little Pony on demand and my DVR.

 

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 would love a beginners kit, or directions and seeds, almost like a cooking recipe. I’m moving from the sands of Florida to the mountains of Western NC, so whatever I have will need to be able to either handle the freeze, or be small enough to come inside.

 

Do you decorate for Halloween? Is your decorating taste elegant, kitschy and fun, or scary? Abso-freakin-lutely!! I decorate beginning October 1st – if people can decorate for the winter holidays from the day after Thanksgiving until midway through January, then I can have a whole month for Halloween. :-D I tend to have a mix of eveything - some elegant and macabre, some fun and cute. I don't really do kitschy or much orange.

 

Witchee, do you have any symbols or totems that have special meaning for you? Aside from the previously mentioned ones, I like ankhs quite a bit, enough to use one as the base for my second tattoo, which is the logo for my business cards.

 

Is anyone fond of programs like Adopt a Tree/Highway/Library/Manatee/Acre of Rainforest/etc? The Adopt-A-Bat program is freaking awesome!

 

From the Weenie Update....what are you most wanting to try? Honestly? I’m a little afraid to look at it, as I fear I’m going to want a lot. I’m more excited about the BPTP update, actually.

 

Who's into nail polish? What colors/brands? I am a nailpolish geek. I’ve been wearing greens, greys, blue, purples lately. I do intense shades, not subtle colors. I do like all kinds of textures, as well. As far as brands, I use China Glaze a LOT, but as long as it has good coverage (not thin and streaky), I’m happy.

 

Is there a quote (or lyric or part of a poem) that really resonates with you or is your favorite? I’m drawn to ‘Not all those who wander are lost.’ – Tolkien, and ‘Winter is Coming’ – G.R.R. Martin

 

Dream candle? Scent, color, type (tealight, votive, pillar, jar, etc.), throw... As far as scents, if I’d wear it as an oil, I’d burn it.  I’m not picky about style, but I prefer rich, darker colors.

 

Do you like knitted goodies? If so, what would you like and what colors? Yes!!! I’m moving to the mountains of NC, and it gets COLD in the winter. I’m from Florida – I’ve been in the cold, but never for a protracted period of time. I’m going to need some knitted everything! I could use a thick scarf, and socks, most definitely.

 

Would you be interested in homemade edibles that are NOT sweets? Any specifics? Oh, definitely. I love snack mixes, but I’m not fond of rice crackers. I love jerky.

 

What GC do you live in mortal terror of the lab discontinuing, but never get around to buying? Crowley, or Havana.

 

Witchee, do you use a PC or a Mac? PC

 

What is your favorite animal? Um, the bat, definitely. SO CUTE.

 

What are you going to be for Halloween? Amazingly, I’m not sure yet. Too much going on in my life to pin down an idea. I’m likely going to be working on 10/31, so I need an outfit for that, and a proper costume for parties. I’m thinking a literary reference, maybe something Poe.

 

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’m WAAAAAAY into ravens lately (and by lately I mean the past year) but bats, phoenixes, and stars always work with me.

 

How do you feel about nick-knacks? I’m trying to rid myself of little toys and whatnot, but if it’s something that just SCREAMS me, then by all means!

 

Do you like going to the movies? Yes, but I hardly go anymore because of the expense.

 

What are your favorite restaurants? I love asian foods, especially Japanese and Thai. Otherwise, I was able to eat at ‘Daniel’ in NYC two years ago, and it blew almost everything I’ve ever had away.

 

Do you play any video games? A little online games here and there, but not really anymore.

 

Do you like any anime? I still have a fondness for the Tenshi series, but I haven’t read/seen any lately.

 

Do you have an E-reader/iPad/something similar that you need a cover/case for? I would LOVE a custom case for my iPhone!

 

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? For jewelry, I’d prefer unique pieces, as I have a good amount and do some jewelrymaking myself.

 

How would you like to receive some of your Witch's favorite recipes, tailored to your likes/dietary restrictions? And specific wants? Absolutely!!! I’m always looking for something new to try!

 

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? I store my bottles in one box, imps in another, and all my supplies are separate. Right now, they’re just crappy little boxes, but I’d like to decorate them, so any stickers or good stuff for it would be appreciated!

 

Muppets: yea or nay? Yay, for sure! Anything that comes out of the Henson Workshop, including Labyrinth, The Dark Crystal, and Farscape!

 

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 my thing anymore. I love the shit out of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, though.

 

Favorite Mythological Creature? Phoenix, naturally. I’m totally drawn to the imagery and the mythology. I go through the occasional destruction and rebirth, as well. I’m actually hoping to get a phoenix in flight inked on my back at some point.

 

Do you like hair things barrettes, headbands, flowers? I definitely do wear a lot of headbands – both skinny and wide. I wear them for work and when my hair just doesn’t want to cooperate. My hair is too thin and fine for barrettes.

 

Expanding on the hair question - does anyone like those flower clips for the hair that are big right now?? I’ve been known to wear them on occasion – I’m most likely to flaunt red, purple, and black.