Dear Witch,

 

I've had the worst headcold for the past few days, so if something in here sounds totally rubbish and doesn't make sense at all, um, let me know and I'll do cold-to-common translations.

 

October 3rd

 

Does anyone else like collector Barbies?

 

Nope. Sorry.

 

What small everyday items would you like, that you keep forgetting to get?

 

I think I've answered along these lines before so I'll skip it for now (but may come back to it later).

 

Tarot

 

No?

 

Tell me about something you like, and why you like it.

 

Haven't I been doing that for the past gizzillion questions? (I would have more patience for this question if I wasn't still pretty sick -- but nowhere near the epic disaster that was yesterday re: being sick)

 

If you're the MMU type of Witchee, what Geek Chic Cosmetics tickle your fancy?

 

Uh?

 

Would any witchees be interested inQuinn Popcorn?

 

No, but I love spicing my own popcorn, so popcorn flavors are always welcome.

 

October 2nd

 

Who likes silly items from Archie McPhee???

 

I'm sure I would, but I'd probably never use them except in swaps.

 

Nocturne Alchemy's NAlloween Pt. 2 update is live here! (And for a few days, last month's update too.) What do you want?

 

I try to stick to BPAL. To keep the obsession under control.

 

What are you drooling over from the Sock Dreams Halloween stuff?

 

Sold out on the stuff I like, so...

 

Luck charms?

 

Not really

 

Does anyone want anything from... here...?

 

No.

 

For those of you that like candles, do you like stuff from Yankee Candle? And if you had to choose, tarts or candles?

 

Not particularly. Candles.

 

Would you be interested in getting a custom necklace fromhere?

 

It would be beautiful, I'm sure. But unless you are making it, not really.

 

Is there a movie you want so badly that you don’t own now?

 

Not really, no.

 

Is there a song on Itunes that you haven’t downloaded yet?

 

I'm sure there are, but generally when I think of them, I download them.

 

Is there a rare book you’ve always wanted?

 

Nope.

 

Is there anything you want to buy yourself but have been too embarrassed (R rated or pg)?

 

Not so much, no.

 

Have you seen the Lush holiday update? Do you like the look of anything from there?

 

I have not.

 

if you were my witchee, would you want some of my hot nuts my candied nuts my nuts covered in butter and brown sugar candied walnuts?

 

Ha, no. Thank you though.

 

 

October 1st

 

Is there anything you either didn't like or had never heard of that you're now curious to try thanks to the discussion in this thread?

 

Not really, no.

 

Reveal?

 

Yes, please!

 

Would you be interested in the #occupywallstreet scent?

 

Yes, please!

 

Do Paintbox Soapworks' Goat's Milk Hand and Body Creams sound like something you'd like to try?

 

Yes, please! (If you follow me on Twitter, you'll know more about this.)

 

September 30th

 

Witchee, would you like anything from this particular Haunt update?

 

Ha, missed the boat on this one.

 

Who's interested in Halloween: Montreal?

 

Not me.

 

You get a package in the mail containing 3 things you have really wanted more than anything else you've mentioned so far in this thread. (they are all reasonably priced of course! ~$20 or less apiece). What are they?

 

#occupywallstreet,

 

how do you feel about hemp? jewelry, soap, etc?

 

I'm not big on it, but my fiance would probably love hemp soap. The only BPAL he really goes out of his way to compliment is Banshee Beat.

 

Is there a magazine that you DON'T read because you can't find it near you, but wish you could?

 

If and only if you are in Australia, then Delicious is the most amazing magazine. They did a trial thing here with a pocket sized version and I LOVED it. And no one else did. And they discontinued it.

 

Describe your sense of humour.

 

Odd. I should find and take that test for you.

 

Do you like reusable grocery bags? If so, do you like the kind that fold up (ie Chico Bags?)

 

I have pleeeeeenty.

 

I'm about to make an order from Sephora (nothing off of my wishlist, witch, so don't worry about that). Is there anything for you that you would like to accompany my order, if you're my witchee?

 

Well, I've said my bit about makeup.

 

September 29th

 

What kind of purse do you prefer? Leather, cloth? over the shoulder or crossbody, or something that can do either? Do you like bold bright prints with fun things, or monochrome, solid colours?

 

Crossbody. Solid with a screen print would be lovely. Leather is also a favorite. But always crossbody.

 

julep maven monthly boxes:

Maybe?

 

Your favorite restaurant or type of food to eat out. Would you use a restaurant.com voucher? Groupon?

 

I would if it was a place we'd go to anyway. I wouldn't go out of my way to do so.

 

Like commercial socks?

 

I like sock dreams. Does that count?

 

What kind of bear is best?

 

Our cat. We tell him to "be a bear" when we give him treats and he gets up on his hind legs like a bear!

 

Is anyone interested in reading The Night Circus?

 

If you send me a book, I will read it. That said, Night Circus sounds intriguing.

 

Hershey's Pumpkin Spice kisses?

 

Dear god in heaven, no.

 

I have a not-so-secret love for The Broship of the Rings. Are there any prints from her store you'd like?

 

No, sorry?

 

Who here likes Stephanie Pui-Min Law's artwork?

 

Very pretty.

 

Do you drink wine?

 

OH HEAVENS YES.

 

Is it just me who is nervous at revealing herself to her witchee, and finding out who her witch is?!

 

I'm not at all nervous about it and you should not be either! I will want to know who you were, so I know who to thank! You have taken such excellent care of me thus far. If you don't reveal, though, I'd really appreciate some sort of "this is the end" declaration or card or something. Just so I know.

 

Witches, did you lament NOT getting one of the condom case/imp cases that got released with the courtesan series???

 

It's one of those things I'd love as a gift but would never want to spend the money on.

 

I recently saw candy corn in non-candy corn flavors like CHOCOLATE and CARAMEL APPLE. It's not a fancy brand, I just saw it in the drugstore, but who here would like something like that?

 

No. Just. No. I like candy corn, but I think we got candy corned out this weekend.

 

September 28th

 

JONES SODA CO has LE soda packs for The Guild, Buffy, D&D, So Cute, etc. Would you be interested in these, Witchee?

 

No. I mean, yes, but no because the sodas are so hit and miss with me and I would want to drink them which I think sometimes ruins the whatever.

 

It'sBanned Books Week! Are there any books on the list you'd be interested in checking out?

 

No? I love BBW, though. And libraries.

 

I have just been enlightened to THESE. Are these flavors relevant to your interests?

 

Yes.

 

 

 

September 27th

 

What is something people are always surprised to learn about you?

 

Well, people in real life are surprised to learn that I spin yarn. And often then go on a tangent about how they realized it had to be made somehow but never really thought of it in terms of being something PEOPLE could make, etc etc.

 

Um, online, I'm liberal and hippish, so the whole MBA thing is usually a surprise.

 

So who else watched Babylon 5?

 

I should.

 

If you had to decide what your stripper name was, what would it be?

 

Boobs McGee.

 

Sooooo Witchees, have you ever taken that particular personality test? If so, are you an Analytical, a Driver, an Expressive or an Amiable?

 

No just no.

 

Is anyone else afraid of or creepy out by dummies/puppets/Muppets/etc? Other things you're squicked/freaked by that's best left by the wayside?

 

I LOVE MUPPETS.

 

what level of contact were you hoping for?

 

I agree that this should totes be in what we get as witches. Um. I am cool with whatever level of contact you have the time to give me.

 

Your favorite restaurant or type of food to eat out. Would you use a restaurant.com voucher? Groupon?

 

I answered this. I did!

 

Are there any local museums/attractions you keep never getting around to going to?

 

Museum of Surgical Equipment. Also the Jellies at the Aquarium.

 

September 26th

 

Is there any kind of international candy you love or would like to try?

 

I think I answered this at length in thread, but Studentska bars are my favorite thing in the world. (Milk chocolate with fruit.)

 

What is something totally random (yes, that thing that just popped into your head) that hasn't been covered by any previous questions?

 

 

 

Is there any cheesy/non-cheesy Canadian stuff you'd be interested in?

 

Not so much. That I can think of.

 

If you were to go here and create your very own chocolate bar, what might it have in it?

 

I'd do my level best to recreate a studentska bar. Obsessed? No.

 

September 25th

 

Stuff you've been meaning to do:

 

Would you be interested in regional jams, jellies, or other preserves?

 

Yes!

 

Do you have any bedtime rituals? Is there any particular product you have to apply or a certain shirt you wear or an act you perform to get you in the "bedtime" mood?

 

Nope

 

Are you interested in today's/any recent Tee Fury shirts?

 

Not really

 

Princess Bride? Yay or nay?

 

Yay, but not as yay as I used to be about it. And I do like the book better. Still a big fan though. Savor's Dread Pirate Roberts is one of my favoritest things (I have it in soap, cream, body spray, and linen spray form them... and shaving soap!).

 

What's your favorite classic fairytale, witches

 

All of them. Seriously, I love classic fairytales. Um, I'm not so hot on, like, the little match girl or any about the virgin mary, but the magicky wondery ones are awesome. Also, 1,001 Arabian Tales are awesome. Also, myths and legends. If you find a myth or a tale that I don't know, I'm sure to love it.

 

September 24th

 

how do you feel about ethical animal fiber, i.e. wool and the like?

 

I love it? I spin things so I'd love it to spin. I also knit things, so I'd love it to knit. I also live in a cold climate, so I'd love it to wear.

 

What about little wee creatures for your desk or mantel?

 

Sure. Cute.

 

Look down. What are you wearing, right now?

 

Jeans. T-shirt. Hoodie.

 

Kerchiefs?

 

Yes, please!

 

It's the weekend, and you find yourself without a single chore or responsibility for a few hours. Right this very moment, what's the one thing you would do if you could do anything?

 

Well, we went apple picking this weekend which I enjoyed very, very much.

 

September 23rd

 

 

Is there anything you'd like from the Mütter Museum Store?

 

I'm sure there is, figure it out. I trust you.

 

I just noticed that Cocoa Pink has 5 ml Perfume Atomizers. Yay or nay? Scents you would like? Scents you would NOT like?

 

Not really. I do my level best to stick to BPAL in terms of all things smelly. Obviously it doesn't always work, but I try.

 

what's your favorite kind of pizza?

 

BBQ chicken with smoked gouda, bacon, and jalepeno peppers. Thin crust.

 

who are your style/fashion icons? post pics if you want!

 

I don't really have any... which could explain a lot. Haha.

 

Are there any food items you're craving/aren't able to find around your area?

 

I'm sure there are, but I cannot think of them at the moment.

 

September 22nd

 

If you're interested in a handmade pouch/cover for an item you have (phones, tablets, books, keys, kettles...), what would your ideal pouch/cover have? Design, material, additional functionality/features like pockets or lights or secret hidey-holes?

 

Pockets! Secret hidey holes! These are things I love!

 

Would you like a photo collage based around your interests/favorite colors/favorite themes?

 

A photo? Yes. A collage? Not so much.

 

If you're crafty, are you interested in spoonfeather? And if so, what things there delight your eyes?

 

I agree with others that those look... very expensive. But if you designed a fabric and sent it to me, I'd use it and love it.

 

Colors! What are your favorite colors and what colors do you not like? Pictures and links, people!

 

I covered this already.

 

What is your favorite word?

 

Well, it's been discussed at length in thread, but my three favorites are: petrichor, sinople, and superannuated.

 

What are the feelings on arm warmers? Color, style, texture, length?

 

If you want to knit me some, I'd love them, but my last witch made me some really lovely wrist warmers so I would hope for something that just does arm warming. But seriously, some sleeves that I could add to my many t-shirts and suddenly have long sleeves would rock. I just don't want to have to choose between Witch #1's knit gear and Witch A's knit gear. You know?

 

Do you like tarts? tealights? jar candles? votives?

 

Yeah. I like candles. And tarts. And what not. I think I like candles better than tarts, though. I really love the soft light they give off.

 

What's your favorite flavor? Sour, sweet, bitter, salty?

 

Pickled.

 

So, are there any online gaming witchees who covet purchasable in-game items or other gamer-y stuff? (yup, geek question)

 

Nope.

 

Anyone doing anything cool for Mabon (or the start of fall, if you aren't pagan?

 

Nope. Well, we went apple picking.

 

What is your favorite coffee blend at Starbucks? If you don't have one, what is your favorite roast of coffee?

 

Medium.

 

September 21st

 

Cthulhu: yay or nay?

 

Sure, but not yayayayayayay.

 

Is there something that you wish you could do, but you keep putting it off?

 

Not really.

 

Put your current mp3player (I am the anti-apple, so no ipod ), winamp playlist, what have you, on shuffle, list the first 10 songs:

 

Sorry, no.

 

Witchee, have you made (or are you planning to make) any Lab or Trading post orders soon? And if you did (or plan to), you should share what you're getting

 

No. I listen.

 

Do you have any interest in rocks? Not like, polished colorful stones.. but like... rocks. With geologic significance!

 

Sure. But you have to explain why they are cool.

 

If your witch were to knit you a scarf/shawl/cowl, which would you prefer, and what features would you want? Would you prefer something light and drape-y or thick and warm? What kind of colors would you prefer? Do you have any fiber allergies or preferences?

 

No allergies. Um... a hooded scarf or shawl would be amazing.

 

If you have a pet, could you please post a photo of it? I really need to see what your pet, if you have one, looks like.

 

He's fat and orange and a cat. He's on a diet, so he's been losing weight lately. We're trying to make him less of an obeast.

 

Do you like/own/wear/want fairy wings or something of the like?

 

Ha, sure!

 

How do you feel about terrariums?

 

Awesome!

 

What's your favorite horror movie?

 

Wait, what? No. I get nightmares. I'm a big ol' scaredy cat.

 

If your witch was the practical type and wanted to include one or more of your everyday essentials, what would those include? I'm talking about the bath products, lotions, face lotions, teas, food, etc that you really use every day.

 

A good quality earl grey tea.

Dread Pirate Roberts crema from Savor.

Frank, Gold, & Myrrh sorbetto from Paintbox Soapworks

A good quality medium roast coffee.

A nice wine bottle opener (we can't find ours right now but are stubbornly refusing to buy one because we know it is here somewhere). (nice to me = classic waiter tool corkscrew)

An incredibly moisturizing, but light feeling lotion (I use the crema, but something better is always a good thing). It is VERY dry in the winter here.

 

 

Jane Austen .. Yay or Nay?

 

Yay! Way more yay than cthulu.

 

I put up quotes I love in my office and studio to get me going, They range from goofy to sarcastic to inspirational... Are you interested in a hand painted quote? Do you have one in mind, or a topic in mind?

 

Sure. No. and snarky or sarcastic is probably best. No religion. Unless it is kind of anti-religion. My fiance is an evangelical atheist.

 

Do you like period or period-styled paraphernalia? Stuff like postcards, notecards, jewelry, office supplies, what-have-you?

 

Yes. YES. YESSSSS. Victorian era. (I've always loved the Victorian era -- like, always always. My fifth grade history project was an indepth look at Victorian clothing. And I've always been into fantasy and sci-fi. So I'm also really into Steampunk because HELLO TWO OF MY FAVORITE THINGS.)

 

If you like manga, comics, and/or graphic novels, what is it about them that you like, in general? The story, the art/style, etc?

 

Story usually. Art/style is less exciting to me. In a pre-Harry Potter world, it was a lot harder to find a good urban fantasy story without looking to comics. Of course, I do like the artwork, and some of it is simply stunning beyond belief, but story first.

 

If you could choose a Smack, what would it have in it?

 

I just don't know. I'm sure if you wanted to get me one, you'd be great at figuring it out.

 

if you could have a salon scent made, based on any artwork(s) what would it be?

 

Mucha, probably.

 

Are you scientifically curious and/or process-oriented? Would you like a project-type gift that allowed you do do something like make soap from scratch, take and (nontoxic-ly) develop photographs using a pinhole camera, use plant dyes on yarn or fabric, etc.?

 

YES. YES. YES. YES. YES. Soap would be awesomesauce. I can already do photography and dyes.

 

What's 'your' song/your theme song?

 

The song that gets stuck in my head most often is California Dreamin by the Mamas and the Papas. But Guns, Gold, Girls by Metric and Trouble is a Friend on the Easy A soundtrack are the two things I listen to the most, I think.

 

What would be your superpower?

 

The store would always have what I needed or wanted when I went. It might sound lame now, but Thanksgiving, Christmas, and other times when it's just kind of annoying... it would be awesome.

 

Witchee, would you like a gently used BPAL tshirt?

 

Heck, yeah. Actually I'm in the process of making a quilt from a lot of my old t-shirts, so if you have one gently used to send my way I'd totally wear it, but if you have one that is funky-nasty-tore-up and you are about to bin it, as long as the main image is intact, I'd take it and cut it up for my quilt.

 

Do you like homemade snack mixes? I know Puppy Chow was mentioned in a previous question, but what about healthier and more natural type snacks like granola or trail mix? You can put a lot of delicious and fun things into trail mix, yeah? If you say "Sure, I'd love some!" what kinds of things do you like/not like in those kinds of snacks, ie coconut flakes, raisins, certain nuts (allergies??), candy, etc. Give us your list of DO's and DON'Ts!

 

No allergies.

 

Do you like charm bracelets? If you had a bracelet, what sort of charms would you want on it? Favorite hobbies, symbols, whatever?

 

I think... I would only want one from Switch Witch if, like, you sent it last and the charms were themed to correspond to emails or ecards or things I said or things you sent or somehow themed to this round of Switch Witch and BPAL. Does that make sense? Like, if you put effort into something like that, I want it to really remind me of you.

 

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.

 

Cool. Cool, cool, cool.

 

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

 

Yes.

 

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

 

Robotic Scarab claw polish, Smokestack claw polish, Exotic Bazaar, and a t-shirt.

 

Are there any characters that you love or identify with?

 

Blunt, curious women who are smart and socially awkward.

 

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?

 

Uh. Uh. Uh. No.

 

Are there any Arcana Weenies that you MUST HAVE?

 

No. No. No. Will not look. Stick to the BPAL. No new obsessions! Illegal!

 

So what say you? IS an "unexpected" visit/in-person witching OK?

 

That would be awesome. But. You gotta let me know someone is coming over or I might not be here or have time or what not. But, like, a lunch date (I'll be happy to make lunch) or whatever, just... fair warning.