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?

Um . . . ? As it regards knitting, I tend to obsess. To explain - I'm prepping to start working on a new project, a crescent-shaped shawl similar to this one. I've been picking out the yarn for about a week now, and I stayed up until 2 AM last night, making certain that I had the necessary techniques down. I have an idea of how I want the end product - a bright slash of flame colors, vibrant red beads and the feel of silk and cashmere - but beyond a general feel, I don't have the specifics.

 

Are there any characters that you love or identify with?

Identify with: Fionna Glenanne, from Burn Notice

 

Pepper Pots, from Iron Man

 

Love:

The cast from Shaun the Sheep

 

Richard B Riddick, from Pitch Black and The Chronicles of Riddick

 

Tony Stark, from Iron Man

 

Amigurumi, yes or no?

Yes. Yay for tiny knitted cats, octopi and foxes.

 

Name your 3 favorite types/flavors of tea

1. Sweet, fruity herbal teas

2. Chai

3. Ginger/ginseng based teas (useful for when I'm not feeling well)

 

Name your 3 favorite scents for candles Have a good week!

1. Pumpkin

2. Warm spices (cinnamon, cardamon, ginger, nutmeg, all spice)

3. Vanilla

 

 

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.

I'd be delighted. I have some brushes, but they're starting to die.

 

Do you like Legos? Especially mini-fig key chains, Lego block keychains, small Lego sets, etc?

Yes, yes I do!

 

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.

Hmmm . . .

Kill-Devil - 17.50

Baobhan Sith - 17.50

A Picnic in Arkham T-Shirt - 15

 

Of course, I'd have to mug some poor passerby for shipping and handling money, but it'd be totally worth it.

 

What are some of your favorite paintings? (famous or undiscovered?) Feel free to link to examples!

I . . . . wow, that'll take a while. The short version is I like The Grand Canal by Joseph Turner, Adventurers by Norman Rockwell, the Accolade by Edmund Blair Leighton and a whole lotta stuff on DevArt.

 

If you could have an image painted for you - sky is the limit - what would it be?

*grin* I already answered this question - I'd have art done of my characters. That, or a formal (and slightly fey) portrait done of myself and the boyfriend.

 

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 would be all over that. Pickles and olives are good, garlic would be nifty, asparagus would go sad and unloved (so would green beans, I'm sorry to say.)

 

Canned fruit, of any variety, would be glorious. As would fruit butters - I really, really like apple/pumpkin butter.

 

Do you prefer color or white photographs? Nature or abstract?

Color, though specific-color prints can be nifty - I have a really cool black and white picture of a flower, with a single piece of color. Nature prints are preferable to abstract, as I go nuts trying to figure out what the abstract piece 'is'.

 

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.)

Pencils and pens are all kinds of useful to me, and fountains pens are fun. Also! Multipens! (My boyfriend gets so cranky when I make off with his favorite pens. I mean, I give them back . . . when I can find them. Which isn't often.)

 

How would you feel about getting a palette filled with paint from my watercolor tubes but not getting the paint tube itself? How do you feel about getting art supplies in general? (copic markers, watercolor, brushes, paint, sketchbooks etc.)

I am . . . artistically-challenged, sadly. I'd be appreciative, but unable to give them a loving home.

 

-How do you feel about Threadless tshirts?

I poked through the site - most of it didn't really appeal to me, but a couple of the shirts were cute. Jinx and ThinkGeek are more my style, really.

 

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?

I'd probably end up with a Reese's Pieces bar (for the boyfriend), a pack of sugarfree, minty gum (for me), a tube of Burt's Bees lotion and some mechanical pencils. If I had a dollar or two left over, I'd grab a paper folder or a skinny binder. (I've found that stuffing knitting patterns into my purse results in wadded-up, unreadable patterns. Folders make me a much happier knitter.)

 

 

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?

*deep inhale* I like lipbalm. I like tubes with wands, squeeze tubes and pots, in roughly that order. I live in a very hot place, so twist-up tubes tend to melt upside down, then be useless.

 

I like mint, vanilla, chocolate and pumpkin. Not so much on the cherry flavor of lip balm, though I'm generally a fan of cherries. Also, the menthol-y, tingly kinds of lip balm are awesome.

 

As for brands - on the pricy side, I like Philosophy's lip gloss. Their Caramel Apple and Cinnamon Buns are good, and although I haven't tried them, the I Love Candy Corn and Sugar Sprinkles Funnel Cake looks like fun. (I'm very, very fond of their Red Velvet lip gloss, but I think that's just a winter seasonal item.)

 

On the less eye-stabbingly expensive side, Bonne Bell's lipLITES are cheap, taste and smell good, and I carry them in my backpack, makeup bag and knitting bag. (I linked to the website, though the last time I got my hands on them, I did so through Ebay.) Anyway, their Mocha Mousse flavor tastes like chocolate and is a really, really great pink color.

 

I always need more lip gloss, on the grounds that I tend to lose them almost at the same rate as I lose my hair ties. (Which is another thing that I can always use more of.)

 

A number of Witches on the SW thread mentioned the Long Winter Farm. I'm not familiar with them, but any lip balm that smells like gingerbread, ginger-peach, or hot cocoa, or blueberry crumble or . . . really, any of the flavors, other than pomegranate.

 

Also, Burt's Bees does some good stuff.

 

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?

Franken polish looks like a lot of fun, and I have no idea what 3 free means. Sunset colors are good - red, vibrant orange, gold, as are metallics in general. Also, glitter is awesome.

 

What strange misc. items would you love to receive that you just haven't gotten for yourself?

Bento box stuff, eyeliner pencils, lace-weight yarn, yarn bowls, d10 dice and dice bags, and of all the random stuff, an American Tribal style bellydance headband and hip scarves.

 

Would you like/wear a pair of these? If so, what color?

Yes, and either in red, green or black.

 

Is there anyone here who likes toe socks? You know, those socks with a place for each toe?

Yes, yes I do!

 

Sock preferences?

Stripes! Thigh-high! (Or ankle-length). Bright, eye-searing colors! Yay for socks!

 

How do you feel about pumpkin scented things? Not perfume related, but soap, candles, etc....

Pumpkins are love, and they smell (and taste) delicious.

 

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.

*grabby hands* Local candy and tea! Local recipes (anyone else madly fond of meatballs?))

 

Also, Frey Chocolate. I had a bar of their Cardamon and Cinnamon chocolate and it was glorious - but they don't ship to the US any more. *sadface*.

 

I hope this doesn't offend anyone, but small religious things - scripts, charms, saint's medals - would be very welcome.

 

Team Sherlock or team Watson?

From the books, Sherlock. From the new movie, Watson. From the TV show Elementary, Watson.

 

Team Marvel or DC?

DC! (Which happens to be my initials, which helps...)

 

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?

Yes! I like cartoon foxes, cartoon fish skeletons, kanjii, arabic script and poetry/lyrics. I wear a size small, but if you were to send me a large or extra large, I could modify the t-shirt to be even more awesome.

I really like three-quarter length and long sleeves.

 

 

Dear Witchees, are you interested in sample boxes such as The Little Black Box or Sweet Diva boxes?

Yep! They look like fun.

 

Witchee, would you like a framed photograph and of what?

Foxes, the aurora, the Pacific northwest forests, Japanese shrines, calligraphy, or castles in Europe.

 

Anyone going to see any good concerts this fall?

Unlikely, though I still have fond memories of when I went to a Josh Groban concert.

 

Are you looking for a certain kind of DVDs to spruce up your collection right now?

Miyazaki films (Spirited Away, My Neighbor Totoro, etc, etc), and action/adventure films. I really like martial arts films and genre films (think Underworld, Priest, Daybreakers or the TV show Supernatural.)

 

Does anyone like postcards? Is anyone willing to be a Nacho witch for postcards?

Postcards are fun and I'm happy to send them out for someone else. I can even do basic calligraphy.

 

How do people feel about little pocket shrines, maybe something inspirational/motivational to keep in their purses/backpacks/whatever?

I'd be delighted to get one. If it helps, I'm very fond of the Fushimi Inari shrine and I hope to both visit there and get an omamori from there at some point.

 

Do you like Star Trek? Original TV series, films, spinoff series, etc? Favorite characters?

I'm not terribly familiar with it, but I am very fond of the new films. Lots of love for Bones and Spock.

 

How do you all feel about Whoopie Pies?

What's a Whoopie Pie?

 

Are your ears pierced, Witchee? Do you have any other piercings? Would you like to receive any items of jewelry for these piercings?

I have thirteen ear piercings and am very fond of jewelry.

 

Since this is a Halloween round, what's your Creepy threshold? Are you a cartoon bats and smiley pumpkins person or a skulls-and-bones the-dead-are-rising kind of person? Are your fairytales dark or Disney?

When it comes to art, I'm all about the cute black kittens and the smiling pumpkins. I like cute. When it comes to stories, the creepier the better. I read Stephen King as bedtime stories, and I run a horror RPG every week.

 

How would you feel about gummies? Like, gummy bears? Gummy werewolves? Gummy vampires?

I love gummies. Gummy worms, gummy bears, gummy grapefruit (so yummy). I, um, particularly like the clear (pineapple), green (apple/lime?) and yellow (lemon).

Gummy cherries!

 

Gummy grapefruit! *Drooooool*

 

Witchee: How would you feel about a totally original Gela-skin for your laptop/iPod/phone? Stickers? Decals?

Uh, sure. They look nifty.

 

Anyone love Buffy/Angel?

I'm a fan. Not a mega-sized fan, but a moderate sized fan. (And oh, God, I have read soooo much fanfic.)

 

Doctor Who? Yay or nay?

Nay. I've seen a few episodes and it looks like fun, but I'm more into Burn Notice and Dirty Jobs.

 

Do you like beef jerky, I know some may be vegetarian, but where I live beef is a staple and beef jerky abounds. If so do you it really thin, hard and crunchy or thicker and softer.

I'm not very familiar with beef jerky, but it sounds good, and if there are any local/personal favorites, I'd love to try it. (I'm in the thicker and softer camp, btw. )

 

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 cool with racy e-cards.

 

Do you like Star Wars? Original Trilogy? Prequels? Spin-offs? Favorite characters?

I admired Han Solo's hind end in the original trilogy, and Amidala's costuming in the prequels, but other than that, I'm not terrible fond. The boyfriend however, is mad about the series as a whole, and the books in particular.

His favorite characters would have to be Wes Janson, Hobbie Kilvan, Wedge Antilles and Lieutenant Kettch.

 

How do you feel about maple syrup?

As long as it's actually maple syrup, and not corn-syrup-with-maple-flavor. It's a useful cooking ingredient. (And the boyfriend loves it on his pancakes.)

 

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?

Cookbooks would be very welcome. I have most of the kitchen utensils I need, but the stacking kitty measuring spoons have been calling my name for years.

 

Honestly, your favorite recipes/cooking tips/cookbook would be very welcome. Or a badass apron. No ruffles, please.

 

Do you like chex puppy chow or muddie buddies? Would you want to get some from your witch / nacho witch?

I'm not terribly fond of it, I'm afraid.

 

How would you feel about receiving a Groupon deal for something in your local area?

If it's for something awesome, sure.

 

From the Weenie Update....what are you most wanting to try?

From the 2013 Halloween update, I have Ookie and Goblin Market on order. I'd like to sniff Theme in Yellow, Dark Pumpkin Mead and A World Where There Are Octobers.

 

Who's into nail polish? What colors/brands?

I like metallic colors, glitters and deep blood reds. No particular brand preference, just please no pinks. Emerald greens and deep glittery blues are always lovely.

 

Social Media?

I have a Facebook account, that's used exclusively to play Frontierville. I won't link it, because no one needs to know the depth of my obsession with little cartoon animals it's boring. My LiveJournal account it similarly empty. Really, I'm most active on the BPAL forums.

 

Dream candle? Scent, color, type (tealight, votive, pillar, jar, etc.), throw...?

Probably a large jar candle with a spiced pumpkin scent. No color preference, as I typically burn them in a quiet corner. I like the smell and the light more than the shape and color.

 

Do you like knitted goodies? If so, what would you like and what colors?

I do! I very much so. Scarves, arm-warmers/fingerless gloves and hats would be awesome. (Mittens, I'm afraid, would get less use. My workplace is terribly overcooled, but I still have to type, so I need my fingers free.) Honestly, a headband/earwarmer like this or this would be very useful. I have a bunch of piercings, some of which are gauged and my ears get cold. (The pictures are from Ravelry, this and this pattern, respectively.)

 

Blacks and vibrant colors are awesome, pastels less so. If it helps my Ravelry ID is DominiquedelMer and my list of favorites is long. If it helps, I like long/slow variegation.

 

Would you be interested in homemade edibles that are NOT sweets? Any specifics?

I would! Homemade bread, preserves, spice mixes - whatever would be yummy. Pickles and olives are good. I'm allergic to pomegranate, but that's all.

 

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

Wanda, Kill-Devil and Baobhan Sith. I have much-loved imps of all three, but I haven't gotten around to buying them. I’d been planning on getting a bottle of Gluttony, but missed out on that one.

 

Is there a quote (or lyric or part of a poem) that really resonates with you or is your favorite?

*shifty look* I have a Word document that's about 120 pages long, of quotes that I like. If I had to pick a few...

 

Ring the bells that still can ring

Forget your perfect offering

There is a crack in everything

That's how the light gets in.

 

--

Fairy stories are more than real:

not because they tell us dragons exist;

but because they tell us dragons can be defeated.

 

--

All night I could not sleep

because of the moonlight on my bed.

I kept on hearing a voice calling:

Out of Nowhere, Nothing answered "Yes."

 

Do you have wishlists for non-BPAL e-tailers? And if so, could you provide a link or a list?

My Etsy wishlist/favorite list is here.

 

Witch, do you use a PC or a Mac?

PC all the way.

 

What is your favorite animal?

I like foxes. I mean, from a symbolism perspective, I like phoenixes, but I really like foxes. Also, big, cartoony bees, with wobbly eyes are good. Like this. (Picture cropped from one of Fredrik K T Andersson’s sketches.)

 

What are you going to be for Halloween?

This year, I'll be running a tabletop role-playing game for a group of friends, and handing out candy. If I can arrange it, I'll also attend the block party in my parent's neighborhood, dressed to the nines.

 

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?

I'd love to have a Japanese dragon (they're your standard Asian dragon, with three toes), a phoenix, or a fox. If animals aren't really an option, this sigil or morning glories (warning - large image).

 

If you prefer wall art instead, same question as above.

The same, really - dragons, phoenixes, foxes and morning glories. And I like wall art.

 

How do you feel about nick-knacks?

Not terribly fond of them - I have a couple as mementos, but if it collects dust and can't be handled, not so much. I have a few of http://dragonsandbeasties.deviantart.com/gallery/27245844 sculptures, but that's about it.

 

What traditions (family, holiday, or otherwise) are important to you?

Um . . . we do Christmas and what not at my place, but they tend to be full of family drama. My boyfriend's family does Chinese New Year, which is delightful, and I run a boardgame night on Halloween. Also, I make pumpkin bread with my dad on Thanksgiving, and I read the Witch's Spell from Macbeth while mixing the batter.

 

Do you like going to the movies?

I do!

 

What are your favorite restaurants?

Oregano's and Buca de Bepo. (Also, Papa John's. Yay, pizza.) I frequently get lunch from Jamba Juice, if that counts as a restaurant.

 

Do you play any video games?

I play a lot of World of Warcraft and a lot of tabletop roleplaying games, New World of Darkness in particular. As for computer games, I typically go for turn-based strategy games, usually the Civilization series.

 

Do you like any anime?

I'm fond of some of the movies by Studio Ghibli, particularly My Neighbor Totoro, Spirited Away and Kiki's Delivery Service. I'll watch Azumanga Daioh when I want something cute and fluffy. Beyond that, I’m not really into anime. The boyfriend watches a lot about it.

 

Do you have an E-reader/iPad/something similar that you need a cover/case for?

I have a Nook Simple Touch with a basic cover, but something with leather would be awesome.

 

How much do you like jewelry?

I am very fond of shiny things.

 

How would you like to receive some of your Witch's favorite recipes, tailored to your likes/dietary restrictions? And specific wants?

I would be delighted to get recipes that my Witch is fond of. I love old cook books, and the feeling of having something that someone else has read through and used before.

 

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 have one of these boxes to hold my bottles, but I only have one open slot left, and I just ordered *ahem* several more bottles. I have enough little boxes to hold imps, but I'm running out of space to hold my bottles. Help would be appreciated.

 

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?

I like Calvin and Hobbes and Zits.

 

Do you like hair things barrettes, headbands, flowers ...

I like kanzashi and hairsticks, particularly the carved ones.

 

Do you like to burn incense? If so, what are your favorite kinds...sticks? cones? resins? What are your favorite scents?

I like candles, but incense doesn't do it for me, which is disappointing. I like the idea of incense, (much like I approve of the idea of coffee), but the reality doesn't really work for me.

 

Harry Potter - a fan? If so, what house are you?

Yes, and Slytherin. It's the shenanigans and the cunning.

 

If you were to receive a gift card, what places would you like to get one from?

Um . . . *shifty look* Fascinations? Jamba Juice would get a lot of use - I go there for lunch frequently.

 

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!

I'd like to apologize in advance - I do a lot of tabletop gaming, and I like art. This'll be a long answer.

 

So, I have a *ahem* number of characters.

 

Candice

The character is a human woman who hunts monsters (generally for very large bounties). She uses guns. Lots of guns, preferably large guns. She's equally fond of rocket launchers, though that tends to result in paperwork.

 

She's a slightly built Caucasian woman of average height, with long red hair. She has blue eyes, and freckles that she hates. She wears jeans and t-shirts, or semi-military clothing, such as cargo pants, combat boots and sleeveless undershirts. She very seldom smiles and takes herself terrible seriously.

 

I'm after a general sense of threat or menace, rather than specific details.

 

If it's at all helpful, she's a Hunter, from New World of Darkness.

 

Reference pictures: An in-game sketch of her (the art is bad, but the feel is *perfect*), a better, black and white sketch, a delightful color picture

 

Midori

Midori is half fox-spirit and half plant-spirit. (It's a long, long story that boils down to 'a wizard did it, when drunk'.) She's quite young, very playful, and equally likely to look like a young teenager as she is to look like a fox kit. In either form, she has green hair/fur with plants growing out of it, depending on her mood; generally flowers if she's happy and thorns if she's not.

 

Reference picture: A sketch in green, the Stupid Fox webcomic on DevArt is useful reference material.

 

Kyouhei

The second picture is also based on a friend’s character. He’s a Japanese martial artist, tightly muscled, with a tattoo of a Japanese dragon on his back, on part of one pectoral and along one arm. Generally, he wears sleeveless-shirt or Chinese-style button down shirts. (If muscles + intricate tattoo aren’t appealing, long-sleeved shirts are always an option.)

 

He has short hair, no piercings, and other than the tattoo and being distinctly Asian, he doesn’t have any identifying marks. He has tan skin, dark hair, and brown eyes.

 

This character is *happy*. He plays pranks, he pesters people, he makes jokes at hideously inappropriate times and is comfortable with nudity when no one else is (and when everyone else in the party would greatly appreciate it if he were to put his pants back on.)

 

The style he studies, Chang Quan, emphasizes aerial techniques, so when fighting, he only rarely has his feet on the ground.

 

The kind of aerial stunts he pulls:

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Tattoos

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Reference picture: Black and white sketch

 

Felix

Felix is a Japanese catboy, devious as all Hell, and invariably up to something. He's in his mid-twenties, Japanese and wears a red collar with a silver bell.

 

Other than cat ears, a tail and slitted pupils, he looks human. He has a moderate build and some visible muscle mass, but he's not ripped or super skinny. He's kept as a pet, so other than a fundoshi and the collar, he doesn't wear a whole lot.

 

As far as personality goes, he tends to be playful, and very fond of sulking/crying to get his way. Huge wobbly eyes are his favored form of manipulation if he's ever denied anything or if he’s caught raising hell – which happens frequently.

 

If possible, I'd like him to be messing with a catnip mouse, yarn, or stalking a bug. For this character, chibi-style is perfectly appropriate.

 

He's based on the Japanese Bobtail breed, and as such his tail is short, only about 8 inches long.

 

Reference picture: A chest-up sketch, a full body (warning - discreet nudity)

 

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!

Um, that's a hell of a question. I wouldn't mind seeing a singularity, or a triangular bubble, but I don't think I'm caffeinated enough to give the question a proper answer.

 

I was reading through the Switch Witch thread, and a couple of people mentioned how awesome it would be to see Azeroth (the setting of the Warcraft games) in person. I'd love to see/talk to a Naaru. So much glowy.

 

Is there a particular myth/folktale/legend/fairytale/godstory that you're drawn to?

A couple of posters have mentioned the legend of Hua Mulan, which I'm also fond of.

 

There’s also the story of the koi and the waterfall. To quote the Shadowscapes website, "In Chinese and Japanese legend the lowly carp spends its life trying to swim up the Yellow River. At the source of the river is a great roaring waterfall. If the koi were able to swim up that waterfall, it would be rewarded and transformed into a dragon. Thus, the koi is a symbol of personal advancement, perseverance, determination in the face of impossible obstacles, and inner strength."

 

Also, stories of kitsune and of Tamamo-no-Mae are delightful. I like playing Tamamo as a sophisticated villainess in some of my tabletop games. She's intelligent, dangerous and utterly ruthless.

 

When you are having a really rough day, what do you like to do/have to make it a little brighter?

I'll curl up on my giant bean bag, watch silly Miyazaki movies (usually My Neighbor Totoro or Spirited Away) and eat udon noodle soup. If it's an option, I'll take a hot bath, slouch around the house in oversized plaid pajama pants and a slinky shirt. Sometimes I'll knit, or read a book. If I can find the DVD, I'll watch Wall-E, which is my catch-all feel-good movie.

 

What are your thoughts on comics? Any you like? Any you have been wanting to try? Favorite characters?

*shifty look* I like the Sandman (and most of Neil Gaiman's stuff), and am very fond of DC comics, particularly the Justice League of America stuff. Oh, and the Flight 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'm not really musical, to my parent's disappointment. I played the flute in high school, and I'd kind of like to relearn it, or the shakuhachi.

 

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?

My apartment is small, but I have a window box that's shaded and a balcony that gets full sun. I'd like to try growing some herbs.

 

Do you decorate for Halloween? Is your decorating taste elegant, kitschy and fun, or scary?

I like elegant, though I don't normally decorate. (Me and my boyfriend made an Elder Sign out of Christmas lights last Halloween, but his parents insisted that we take it down, on the grounds that the religious fundamentalists in the area might think it was associated with Satan worship.) This year, now that I have my own apartment, I want to put up pumpkins and lights.

 

Witchee, do you have any symbols or totems that have special meaning for you?

This sigil means a lot to me. (Explaining it would take up at least as much space as the character art question.) Similarly, phoenixes and morning glories carry meaning for me.

 

Foxes and kitsune mean a lot to me.

 

Is anyone fond of programs like Adopt a Tree/Highway/Library/Manatee/Acre of Rainforest/etc?

I support the goals of the Heifer Project.

 

Are you interested in anything from the Villainness Bad Apples update?

I like the Just Right and the Twistappel soaps.

 

What #1 actor, director, author and/or musician are you obsessed with?

Actor: Vin Diesel and Jet Li

Author: Sharon Shin, Clive Barker, Terry Pratchett

Musician: Josh Groban, Loreena Mckennitt, Jon Schmidt

 

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?

*ahem* Do not not have a cat. That said, I have a boyfriend, and cat toys would be much appreciated, preferably, the kind with feathers and bells, not the edible kind.

 

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?

Perfumes: Monster Bait: Closet, Pumpkin Cheesecake, Hellfire, Gluttony, Candy Butcher, Baobhan Sith, Monster Bait: Tokyo Stomp, Monster Bait: Underpants, Love's Philosophy, Lovers in a Ricefield, Lovers with Rutting Cats, Lump of Coal

Roomsprays: Cathouse, Okiya,

Massage Oil: Ignis

 

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?

Shadowscapes art is lovely, in particularly these three pieces. I have lots of open wall space, so size isn't a problem.

 

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?

Here's a fairly recent picture, with minimal makeup. A second picture, all dolled up for a costume party. That's about as heavy makeup as a wear (though the black patterns were just for the performance). I love glitter, whether it's lip gloss, eyeshadow or just standard body glitter. Some kind of lip exfoliater might be fun to try, or just various eyeshadows.

 

Do you like coffee or tea? Would you be interested in trying some different types?

I down a lot of energy drinks, some tea and very little coffee (I don't have a coffee make and I worry about the coffee staining my teeth.) I prefer fruity teas, or chai, as I primarily drink those. If you have a different kind of tea that you're particularly fond of, I've be honored to sample it.

 

Are there any CDs/Albums you've been wanting but haven't bought yet? What format do you prefer? Would you like to receive a mix-CD from your Witch?

Josh Grogan's CDs, in particular Closer and any of Hayley Westenra's albums. MP3 format, or CDs would be easiest and I'd be delighted to receive a mix-tape.

 

Also! Jon Schmidt's music is unutterably lovely. And I don't have any of his music.

 

Do you enjoy any outdoor activities? Do you have a favorite form of exercise?

I live in Arizona and it's ungodly hot here. The less time I spend outside, the better.

 

Any witchee's with a ravelry account have any favourited patterns that cost money that would be a welcome gift?

Yep! The link is here.

 

Do you work/study at a desk and enjoy interesting or cute office supplies?

I do!

 

Witchee, are you a fan of musicals? If so, which ones?

I like Les Misérables in particular.

 

Are you going away for any part of this round?

Nope, I should be here for the entirety of it.

 

Do you have an Etsy shop? Do you know of any Etsy shops that are Switch Witch friendly?

I have an Etsy wishlist here, but no Etsy shop of my own.

 

Do you mind lightly used goods?

I'm very comfortable with used goods.

 

Would a gift or a postcard from Disneyland make you squee with delight or puke into your mail box?

It'd get a smile, but I'm not wildly fond of Disney. (Pixar, and Studio Ghibli are different stories...)

 

What are your favorite types of Halloween candy?

Erm . . . I'm trying to ratchet back the candy. Milk chocolate stuff? (I really like pumpkin, but I dunno if something like pumpkin butter counts as Halloween candy.)

 

Do you prefer soap or shower gel? Please give examples of your favorite scents or brands.

Philosophy makes some excellent stuff. I Love Candy Corn, Harvest Spice, Caramel Apple, Autumn Air.

 

Also, Villainess makes similarly excellent stuff. Pyromania, Dulces en Fuego, Ginger Snapped

 

LUSH's solid state shampoos are also fun. Seanik, and New.

 

I'm not familiar with Paintbox Soaps, but they looks shiny.

 

How do you like your chocolate? For example with nuts, mint, peanut butter, caramel?

With raspberries! Also, cinnamon. Preferably not with peanuts or peanut butter, but pecans are yummy. Also, I prefer milk and semi-sweet chocolate, rather than dark.

 

Beads! Do you use them? Would you want some? What sorts of beads do you like?

I love beads! I knit, so brightly colored crystal beads, or big pendant style beads would be lovely. In short, if it's shiny (but not pink), I'll be all over it. I prefer beads with slightly larger gauges, as I usually work with larger thread/yarn.

 

Also! Lapis and silver beads, in the Afghan style - I like belly dancing.

 

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 like silky, and I like drape-y scarves and shawls. As for colors, I like bright, jewel tones.

 

Examples of colors, go!

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http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g148/aquagirl1300/2717513321_91d9b4eee0_o.jpg

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http://images4.ravelrycache.com/uploads/WithAnEye/71592297/DSCN0989_medium2.JPG

 

Failing that, black and blood red are always, always good options.

 

This was a question before, but does anyone here like stones? Just pretty polished stones for use in whatever purposes?

I'd be all over a good chunk of lapis, obsidian, bloodstone or malachite, if it was well polished.

 

And another question; anyone like anything in particular from Think Geek?

The caffeine t-shirt (*ahem* I wear a size small...)

Caffeinated bodywash!

Snuggles!

 

Pinterest, do you have boards you want to share or are you following anyone with great boards you want to share?

Here's my board. . .

 

Would you like to receive e-books? And if so, in what format?

I have a Nook that takes books in .epub format, and I have a Kindle platform on my cell phone and laptop, in addition to being able to handle .doc and .pdf formats.

 

If you have kids, would you be interested in getting things for them? And if so, what are they interested and what sizes are the wearing now?

No children.

 

Would you be interested in a felted handbag? Do any of these styles appeal to you?

My backpack (and the much beloved laptop it carries) goes everywhere with me, so I don't get much use out of purses, I'm afraid. A many-pocketed messenger bag might get some use, but probably not a purse.

 

Are there are patterns, motifs, etc that you especially like?

A couple of other people mentioned sari prints, which are lovely. Art Nouveau is lovely.

 

As are big, fat, googly-eyed bumblebees . What? They're cute. Don't judge me. *shifty look*

 

Witchee, would you be interested in having a special tea cup/coffee mug/glass to drink out of?

I'd be delighted! Preferably, a big soup cup, or a tiny tea cup for chai, but if you find something nifty, I'd be honored to have it. I'm lefthanded, if that matters.

 

I like glass cups, as they let me see exactly what color the tea is. (I have this one tea, that's brilliant pink...) Picture cheerfully yoinked from Google.

 

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?

Loose-leaf fruity stuff. Oh! And anything that's heavy on the ginseng and ginger (it's helpful when I'm not feeling well.) Also, chai, preferable loosely.

 

Um, blooming teas are always lovely.

 

Anyone here like caramels? Sea salted caramels?

I don't mind caramel on ice cream or something, but caramel by itself has a habit of yanking my fillings out and that gets horrifyingly expensive. Please, no caramels.

 

How would you feel about kitchen towels and other similar household objects, if they are pretty or a souvenir?

White muslin/linen tea towels are always handy, and if you find something cute, I'd love to have it.

 

How did you dress up for your last party or compulsory-formal-dress occasion?

*ahem* I'm so glad you asked. There was a costume party back in July, and well, I take my costumes seriously. I wore a bindi, I got covered in henna, I paid waaaay to much for that skirt. And I had a lot of fun.

 

And then there's the Chinese dress (warning, large picture is large). I really should have ironed it....

 

Do you enjoy puzzles/riddles? (Cryptograms, Sudoku, Crossword, Jigsaw, etc)

*shifty look* I'll play Sudoku on my phone, if I'm bored enough, but for the most part, mazes and crosswords just make me cranky. Puzzles are fun, though.

 

Any interest in works of writing? Short stories/flash fiction and the such?

I'd be delighted to get some. Poetry, descriptive scenes and short stories/drabbles are always fun. I can rattle off all the genres I like, if that would help...

 

Can you sum yourself (whether it be personality, life's goals, ethics, whatever) in 10 words or less?

*blink* Um . . . . probably not?

 

How about little bottles of booze? Ya wanna? What kind?

I don't drink, but little bottles of extracts would be put to good use.

 

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.) What about mochi?

I love all three. Fudge is best when it has chocolate in it - I'm less fond of the white chocolate/caramel versions of fudge. Brownies are best chewy, if that's an option, and peanut butter free.

 

I live in Arizona, so my mailbox gets really warm, but if the package is insulated, the fudge should be okay.

 

Mochi is love and is devoured accordingly. If I were to get some, I'd be all kinds of happy.

 

Anything from the Trading post update ya'll are liking?

Not really. The 2013 update didn't really grab me.

 

Does anyone like kimchi?

*flees* I like pickles and olives, but I am not a kimchi fan.

 

Would you be interested in a sample box (from somewhere like Birchbox or loosebutton)?

I'd be delighted!

 

Paintbox Soapworks - anything you're interested in, in general or from the latest update?

I'm not really familiar with Paintbox, though it looks lovely. From wandering their site, Gingermilk, Smiling Jack, the Queen is Dead, Indian Summer, Big In Japan, the sample set (with, say, The Queen is Dead, Big in Japan, Gingermilk, The Englishman and The Charming Man.)

 

Do you guys have any sports that you follow obsessively? How about favorite teams and/or athletes?

*ahem* I love men's synchronized diving and gymnastics. A whooooole lot. But for actual team sports, not so much.

 

How do you feel about notebooks/journals/stationery? Anything you need or particularly like?

Folders and binders! I run a variety of tabletop games, so folders for character sheets (and knitting patterns) always find uses. Um . . . I like leather? Leather-bound folders/books/binders are always lovely. Like so.

 

Does confetti/glitter make you angry or fill you with glee?

Glittery make-up/lotion is glorious, envelope-full-of-confetti not so much.

 

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?

Foxes and otters. I like plushies, I just don't have a whole lot of space for them.

 

And I just thought - how interested would you be on somewhat personalized bottle cap labels?

Sure? I read through the post and I'm still not precisely certain what they are, but the certainly sound nifty.

 

When you're miserably sick (*sniffle, cough!*) what are the things that comfort you the most?

Sweet, hot tea, a soft microfiber blanket and a ragingly hot shower with scrubby things - either good soap, or some kind of sugar scrub. Also, pain meds, but that's not really something for the Switch Witch. Um, massages are also good, and I'm low on massage oil.

 

Chicken soup - or recipes - are also very helpful.

 

What constitutes ultimate luxury to you?

Having my hair styled in a salon and wearing hair ornaments. Warm, soft towels after a hot bath. The feel of silk, alpaca or cashmere yarn/fabric. After having given it some thought, I think I associated luxury primary with textures and colors - silk, cobalt glass, the rainbows bouncing off of crystal. (Also, pancakes and fruit salad first thing in the morning, prepared by someone else.) Painted silk wall-hangings.

 

Dark chocolate and fresh raspberries, and someone to share the taste with.

 

Also, a bathtub big enough for the boyfriend and I to be comfortable, with sufficient hot water. I really want to visit a ryokan at some point.

 

Do you blog? Would you like a header for your blog, a layout, etc?

I don't blog.

 

Would you be interested in a handmade bookmark?

I'd be delighted to receive one.

 

What do you really NOT want?

Bows, frilling things, pink stuff. Coffee. Scents with vetiver. Food with pomegranate in it. Knick-knacks. (I like trinkets that can be worn, but if they can't be used or worn, they don't do much for me.) Liquorice-flavored stuff.

 

Witchee; interested in anything from Lush?

I really like their solid shampoos and massage bars. I take more showers than baths so the bath bombs wouldn't get a whole lot of use. The shower jellies look like fun, though.

 

Miscellaneous:

The boyfriend is from New Mexico and is *mad* about Hatch green chilis. If you have recipes that use them, they'd be cheerfully accepted.

 

*ahem* I've noticed a number of comments on the forum requesting not to recieve products tested on animals. Although I completely respect this, I like fur, leather and meat. A great deal. (Particularly beaver fur, good lord, that stuff is lovely.)

 

You have to place a Lab and Trading Post order. Right fuckin' now. No spending limits. What do you buy?

[Warning long answer is very long!]

Well, after I get over the heart palpitations, I'd get -

 

(Never sniffed, and curious)

Dawn: Mother

Det. Patrick Gleason

The Curator

Mommy Fortuna

Detestable Putrescence

War

Hunter

Kaidan

Molly Grue

Sara Pezzini

Mama Ji

Lemon-Scented Sticky Bat

The Fox-woman Kuzunoha Leaving Her Child

Three Brides

Cupid Complaining to Venus

Itasô Kansei Nenkan Jorô No Fûzoku

Fox Fires on New Year's Eve at the Garment Nettle Tree at Oji

Kiyohime Changes From a Serpent

Schlafende Baigneuse

Spirit of the Komachi Cherry Tree

Kyoto

Moscow

Shanghai

Dirty

Dwarf

Elf

Gnome! (C'mon, it has ginger,nutmeg and lube in it! How can I resist?)

Mage

Rogue (Probably a couple of bottles. I'm required to like it, on principle)

Chaotic

Evil

Miskatonic University

Belle Vinu

Prunella

Alice's Evidence

The Dodo

How Doth the Little Crocodile

Katharina

Tamora

Persephone

Black Phoenix

Hell's Belle

Hellcat

Kuang Shi

Maenad

Scherazade

Zephyr

Embalming Fluid

Hunger

Jezebel

Kabuki

Araw Ng Mga Patay

Autumn Cider

Devil's Night

Elegy IX: The Autumnal

Pumpkin Princess

Samhain

Regina Erebi

The Golden Apple of the Sun

The Green Apple of Venus

The Glittering Apple of the Stars

The Changeling

An Incubus Leaving Two Sleeping Women

Muse of the Night

Sentimental Initiation

The Ta-Ta

 

(Want more of)

Vice

Queen Alice

Lady MacBeth

Kali

Lilith

Aglaea

Baobhan Sith (*ahem* A couple of bottles...)

Kitsune-Tsuki

Kumiho

Wicked

Bliss

Fae

Grand Guignol

Kill-Devil (A couple of bottles. It's so gloriously sweet on me.)

Velvet

Ladon

Bordello

Carnal

Les Bijoux

Wanda

Pumpkin Latte