So... someone has gifted you a $20 gift card from Walgreen's to ONLY use on things for yourself. No necessities here. What do you buy?

Altoids, Starlite mints, Smarties, Symphony nugget things, Burt's Bees stuffs, fizzy water. (Can you tell it's lunch time?)

 

I live near a brick and mortar location for a really, really good spice store. would you use cooking spices and if you would, what would you need? (it's penzey's if you want to google it).

Vanilla beans, smoked paprika (okay, I don't actually need paprika, since we have it coming out of our ears here, but we don't have smoked and I want it! I want to make Spanish food), interesting salts, the double-strength vanilla, more Vietnamese Extra Fancy Cinnamon, Ceylon softstick cinnamon, sate seasoning, hint of mint chocolate mix, mahlab, Northwoods seasoning, pink peppercorns, zatar, and vanilla sugar. Um, I really like spices.

 

Do you like knitted goods? If so, what would you like, what colors, and do you have any sensitivites or preference when it comes to type of yarn (ex: wool: yay or nay? do you prefer machine washable materials? do you not care?)?

I love knitted goods! My favorite colors are in a question below. I don't mind about machine washing, but I do prefer non-scratchy yarn - I'm one of those people who have to cut the tags out of clothes.

 

Hey swap partner...could you use a new mug?

Always! I have a pretty large collection, but it's justified because I drink everything but alcohol out of mugs. I like the bigger ones, because I am a coffee addict.

 

Is there any sort of regional food/drink/treat you miss or have always wanted to try?

I love trying regional stuff. I tend to go straight to the drinks cooler and then to the candy aisle if I find myself in a grocery store in a new place. I miss a few Russian things in particular - sushki (dip in honey and eat with tea, nom!), medovukha, kvas, tarkun, my host babushka's borscht, Teremok...

 

Dear Snow Bunnies: Do you do a Christmas tree? If yes is it themed or specially colored or do you just have all different ornaments and such?

Yep! Ornaments are ones my family has collected over the years, so no real theme.

 

Would you like a special ornament?

Yes!

 

Tim Tams. Yay or nay?

SO MUCH YAY. I can only get the milk chocolate ones at World Market. I am intrigued by this Black Forest flavor.

 

I know some people are squicked out at the idea of eating things that other people make, or the thought of deep fried cookies sends them into cardiac arrest. If you were my fox, would you like to receive some homemade goodies, or would you prefer that your goodies came from the store?

I love, love, love homemade goodies. Frying is excellent, as long as I don't have to smell the fryer. No nuts besides almonds or ground walnuts (somehow, this is far more tolerable than having them whole) and no coconut or raisins, though.

 

Would any Bunny like to receive Holiday serving bowls, trays, platters etc...? Winter/Christmas or Thanksgiving/Fall themed?

No, thanks! We've got enough here.

 

My lovely fluffy Snow Bunny, would you like a bodyscrub made by me? If so, what scent(s) would you like, if you had to think along the lines of essential oils? And would you prefer sugar or salt? A dryer scrub or one that's more oily/moist?

I've never actually used a body scrub before, but I'd love to try. I've favorited a few at Paintbox Soapworks to give an example of my taste.

 

Dear snow bunny, do you like candles? if yes, then what kind? scented (what scents), unscented, what colors, do you like them plain/painted on the outside/with decorations attached to the surface/sculpted?

Yep! I like jar candles. Plain is easier to convince myself to burn. I like peppermint, cinnamon, sweet clove, and probably most things I like in perfume. Not fond of foody smells that aren't actual food, though. I get all hungry and disappointed.

 

Also what do you think of little soaps? I know most people don't use soaps nowadays but I love the chocolate/vanilla/cocoa/butter/sugar combo scents that I see at beauty stores

I like them! I'm the only one washing hands in my bathroom right now (sisters are at college; brother has his own bathroom and only uses the shower), so no one else would use them up or get them all nasty. They would be mine, all mine!

 

Socks! Slippers! Do you love them or not really wear them? If you love them, do you also love Sock Dreams?

Sock Dreams is my favorite. I love knee socks and arm/wrist warmers and fingerless gloves.

 

Would you wear something like this if your Fox were to knit you one? If so, what color?

I don't know if something that size is really my style. I'm kind of short and would be afraid it would eat me.

 

Talk to me of coffee. Whole bean? Ground? Flavored, not flavored? Decaf, whole caff? Favorite roasters? Drip, french press, keurig? BRING ON THE TEA?

ALL THE COFFEE. Whole bean is best. I love moka java, and I always want to try new types of coffee. I don't really do flavored in the morning but like it in the afternoon and evening, so it might be best if that were decaf, since I'd have to share it with my mom. I like all caffeine, all the time, but she does not.

 

Who else here loves or would like to try Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics? If so, what would you like?

I am fail at makeup.

 

Have you tried anything from Cocoa Pink and if so, what products and scents do you like or would like to try?

I haven't and I'm not looking, lalala!

 

Anybody into nail polish? Any color or formula preferences?

My fingernails are too short, but I'd like jewel tones for my toes.

 

If you found a $50 bill on the ground and were to place a Lab order, what would be in it? (And shipping is free through the magical BPAL unicorn!)

I answered this for Switch Witch, but my mind is extremely changeable, so it's probably different right now. Imps of the RPGs and a bottle of Leanan Sidhe, perhaps.

 

Is there any particular holiday DVD that you don't have that you would like to own?

Not really.

 

How do you feel about superheros? Are you a Marvel or DC fan? Do you have a favorite hero?

Meh. [ETA: Actually, I would like to get into comics. I also really want some Iron Man band-aids.]

 

Would my bunny like anything in particular from Lush? I do have access to an actual Lush store, and also wouldn't mind ordering retro items online.

I have a huge list of Holiday wants in my Switch Witch help, I think.

 

Would you like a Paintbox from Paintbox Soapworks? If so, which scents?

Most of them, but especially Man in the Moon.

 

Do you have kids (or kid-like pets) who your fox may want to take into account, either in terms of a little extra goody or simple safety?

Nope. Pets are already spoiled.

 

How do you feel about honey/beeswax? Would you like any?

Love! I eat a lot of honey.

 

Are you a Trader Joe's fan, who either doesn't have a store nearby or just loves their stuff and has a wishlist?

I haven't really tried much from Trader Joe's, but it sounds like there is a lot of tastiness to be found there!

 

The Paintbox Soapworks Yules are up, or at least round one is (updates coming throughout the week). Interested in anything?

Yes, and I added them to my Etsy favorites. I want everything in Man in the Moon, too.

 

If I were to place ONE LAST Weenie order, (uh, which I will) what would you want me to include for you? (presuming that is that the order can get here in time, bites nails)?

Haven't tested all my BPAL decants or the bath brews from BPTP yet, so I don't know. I still haven't bought a bottle of Sonnet D'Automne like I wanted, though.

 

Will you be away for any part of the round?

Don't think so, besides a couple days around Thanksgiving.

 

Anyone else with an Etsy store and a member of Tradeaholics (or you could join) and interested in bartering for gifts for their bunny?

Don't have a store and am afflicted with craft!fail.

 

What type of books do you like? Dying to read anything?

Patrick O'Brian, currently. I want to buy the Norton paperbacks of the whole Master and Commander series. I want to get into magical realism, too. Also like to read classic literature, fantasy, historic fiction, and nonfiction (linguistics, history of languages, teach yourself language books, astronomy, popular science, ancient history, archaeology, so many things! I just love to learn).

 

If you like Christmas music (or any other holiday music, for that matter), what kind of style do you like? Traditional? Modern and poppy? Indie?

Traditional. Please, no poppy Christmas music!

 

Do you enjoy things that taste like roses? For example chewing gum, turkish delight, delicious goo that you eat by the spoonful out of a glass jar (and they all taste of rose. Yes, we have all these in Greece.)

I'd love to try it! Don't think I'd like Turkish Delight, though, but I'd be willing to give it a shot. Goo sounds especially nommy.

 

I live in the city of the chickenwing. If I were to send you something savory, what's your heat tolerance (or sweet and heat for that matter)?

What my favorite Thai place calls American hot. Sweet and spicy is okay, but I prefer savory.

 

If your fox/bunny were to gift you with a giftcard from anywhere, as in any store food wise, music wise etc. what giftcard would you like?

Whoa, totally missed this question. World Market, Sock Dreams, Amazon, Elements and Artifacts, Joystreet, Think Geek, Barnes and Noble, probably others I'm forgetting.

 

If I were to send you chocolate is there anything I should avoid as in nuts, cherries etc.? Also, what are some of your favorite holiday candies?

Candy canes! I love them so much. I use them to stir my hot cider, which turns out to be weirdly delicious. I don't really like nuts except for small doses of almonds. Coconut is also bad excepted for toasted and covered in chocolate and caramel, as in Samoas.

 

Does anything from FusionSweets interest you?

Oh, yes. Added to my Etsy faves.

 

Interested in anything from the Elements and Artifacts Yule update?

ALL THE THINGS. I love winter themes and colors.

 

Moxie Nouveau groupon?

There are a couple of things there I'd like to try!

 

What's your favourite colour?

Purple! I also like other dark colors, like blues, greens, reds, and greys, as well as black and rich browns.

 

Your favourite gemstone?

I love amethyst. Gems in the above-listed colors are also nice, as are topaz and sunstone.

 

Your favourite animal (real or imaginary)?

Elephants and cephalopods.

 

Do you have any intense phobias?

Nothing I'm likely to get in a package!

 

Do you like/need boxes for perfume/knicknacks?

Yes. My bottle collection has gotten a bit large.

ETA: My Switch Witch sent me the most magnificent book-shaped box! As such, I no longer neeeeeed a box, but I still like them very much.

 

Chile, yay or nay? (Example: I had a delicious dark chocolate bar the other day that had dried cherries and red chile....YUM! There are local cookies here that are shortbread type with chile. And of course, in NM we are famous for our chile ristras which are mostly decorative (though usually you could use the dried chiles if you wanted to).

Ooh, that chocolate sounds delicious. I'd love to try all the chile things!

 

Let's talk about fruit! Do you like dried fruit or hate it? Like some but not others?

I like some of it. Don't really go for bananas, raisins, or prunes.

 

How do you feel about cherries? Prefer the sweet or tart versions? Dried? Jam? Salsa? Hot sauce? BBQ sauce?

Love them with much love. All of that sounds nommy.

 

What is your general philosophy about patterns for accessories such as socks, scarves, and tights? Do you like solids? Stripes? Polka dots? Weird patterns like harlequin-type stuff? Any of the above?

All of the above!

 

Would anyone else be interested in a soap dish or something like that?

I am in need of one for my nice soaps, as the ones built into the shower are right under the spray for some reason.

 

If your fox were to knit something for you, would it be a lacy shawl or a pair of socks?

Really, I'd love anything knitted. Socks might get more wear, as I'm not very good at figuring out what to do with accessories.

 

Are you a Harry Potter fan? If so, which house do you identify with, and why? Would you want knitted things/replicas/accessories in your house colours?

Yep! I'm fairly sure I'm a Ravenclaw, and I love both book and movie House colors. Ravenclaw paraphernalia would certainly be welcome.

 

Are there any Yules from *PAST* years that you're interested in trying? Including past winter inquisitions?

There are probably a bunch on my wishlist. I missed last year's due to lack of funds. Off the top of my head, I want to try Dreadful Lies and The First of the Three Spirits. Ooh, and Nuclear Winter.

 

Sooo. Yules. Those just happened. What are you interested in, Bunny?

Very nearly all of them?

 

Do you like coin purses?

Yes.

 

Do you prefer dark or milk chocolate?

Not too picky about chocolate, really. I even like that impostor "white chocolate" in peppermint bark.

 

What are your opinions on traditional holiday cookie flavorings? I'm thinking anise and cardamom in particular.

Love cardamom. Anise is okay in small doses.

 

Do you like artisan oils and vinegars?

Very much!

 

Bunny, could you use a 2012 calendar, and, if so, do you like big monthly ones or the page-a-day type?

I usually get a page-a-day Dilbert one for Christmas, but if you find a neat one of either variety, I'd love it.

 

Charity gifts? Either fair-trade type stuff, or virtual type gifts, like vaccinations or school supplies being bought on your behalf, or something along those lines?

If you have a charity you love and trust, go for it! Wouldn't say no to fair trade, either.

 

Bunny, are you interested in tarts from Two Timing Tart? What scents, if any, are you interested in?

I haven't got a tart burner, because my room is currently a fire hazard.

 

Do you need any holiday recipes? Is there something in particular that you'd like baked or made for you? And for those of you doing the no sugar/low sugar, etc. thing these days, how about savory things?

I love to try new recipes. Send me all your favorites! (Unless they are seafood, in which case keep them FAR AWAY )

 

Speaking about candles, how much do you look forward to the BPTP candles that will be launched on Etsy? I don't know if there will be other scents than the Samhain and Pumpkin Cookie one, but is there a specific one you are longing for?

I wasn't that interested in the Halloween ones, but the Yules are sounding interesting. I hear tell of one with an espresso note? I would be willing to overlook my general "no foodies" policies for a coffee shop scent.

 

Does anyone have issues with gently used things like books, etc.?

Nope! I love used bookstores - they smell the best.

 

Are you a big ol' nerd for any particular subject? Science, math, linguistics, etc? Or particular authors/fandoms?

Ha, I think my answer to the earlier question on books answered that pretty well. For fandoms: Merlin (I want the Merlin and Arthur action figures so much!), Doctor Who, Firefly/Serenity, pretty much any variation of Sherlock Holmes.

 

Bunnies, how do you feel about lemon-flavored items, like lemon marmalade, lemon curd, lemon pound cake, or lemon cookies?

I love lemon! Send me all the lemon things!

 

Fingerless mittens or full mitts?

Either! I want some fingerless for work, but I love most varieties of winter-wear.

 

Cthulhu: yes or no?

Yes!

 

Any crafty pursuits you’ve been dying to experiment with? Would you like a little kit of something you’ve never tried? Do you need any particular items for your new or existing stash?

I don't really do anything crafty on a regular basis, but I like to dabble in calligraphy and am not really well-supplied for that. I'd love any kind of kit! I can almost guarantee that I will be terrible at whatever craft you'd like to introduce to me, but I will have a great time doing it.

 

Would you rather have an early reveal, or would you prefer one close to the end of the round?

No preference! Whatever my Fox would like is fine with me.

 

Baking supplies?

Baking supplies are my favorite! Crafts and I don't mix well, so I work out my desire to make things with food. I don't need anything basic, since I'm living with my parents until the next school year, and my mom's got all that covered, but holiday-specific things would be lovely, as would unusual-for-VA spices!

 

Anniversary Update! Does anything interest you, Bunny?

Everything! I love Beth's interpretations of light and time of day. I'd especially like to try Phoenix at Dawn and Phoenix at Midday, but then Dusk and Midnight are night blends, and I tend to adore those, too...

 

Giant microbes?

So cute!