Here I will collect the answers to in-thread questions for the Fall 2013 Switch Witch round (until I decide this is too long and make a third entry about it).

 

Hey, Witchee, it's getting cold. Socks, scarves, hats or arm warmers?

No hats please. Otherwise, sure. Though honestly, due to the mild weather where I live, I so rarely wear scarves that I think I'm already pretty well served in that department.

 

Halloween Candy, Decorations, and Costume supplies - What kind are your idea of FUN and which ones would you thoroughly dislike?

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• candy: maybe if it's chocolate? some more info about candy preferences is included in my questionnaire as far as I know.
  
• decorations: I like halloween decorations that depict cats or candy corn, and also like purple or black glittery stuff (I've seen glittery foam skulls or spiders, for example).
  
• costume supplies: can't really think of anything, haven't dressed up for for Halloween in quite awhile. I used to wear cat ears all year round, but I think I personally am about 10 years too old for that now (I'm 32), not that I have problems with others older than me wanting to dress up or anything.
  

 

WHAT traditions to you partake in for Halloween?

Don't really have any. My husband and I would like to stay in and have trick-or-treaters, but we didn't really get any in the town where we lived for the last 4 years. Since we moved over the summer, hopefully our new neighborhood will be different... many of our neighbors have elaborate decorations, so hopefully that is a good sign.

 

Are you a fan of anything that you would like a tshirt of? If so, what size would you wear?

Not sure about fandom tees in general. Here are tees I like on etsy that are under $20, can edit with others if I find others:

DJ John

Leo constellation tee

As for t-shirt sizes, womens would be L or XL, juniors would be XL or XXL, and mens would be M or L

 

Do you love, hate, or are indifferent to.....pumpkin flavored things?

Mostly indifferent, I guess.

 

Dear future Witchee, did you get anything from the Beaver Moon or Weenie updates that I need to know about, so I don't accidentally repeat anything?

I did not purchase anything from those updates.

 

As for recent questions, I'm not really into owning DVDs/movies (if there are any exceptions they would be on my amazon wish list, but I'm not sure whether any are even listed there), and will need to give the Starbucks/Teavana question some more thought, so will update that one later.

*EDIT* about Starbucks/Teavana:

maybe the green tea concentrate?

And I can't really find anything at Teavana, it all seems a bit too expensive given the spending limit for this swap.

 

Oh, and I don't have a Pinterest... I guess I'm "an old."

 

Say your witch works at a used bookstore. what kinds of things might you like from there? cool old pulp fiction paperbacks? tarot cards? (we have those.) a dr who pen? books about haunted cemeteries in seattle? you may have all of these things:) oh, and also movies. and cds.

As another has mentioned already, I'm pretty sure you are talking about Half Price Books, a place that my husband and I frequent. I may sound like a broken record here, but this would probably be another good time to look to my Amazon wishlist. I would be fine with receiving anything on it in used form. As for the specific examples listed, I guess I wouldn't mind a Dr. Who pen, though I'm not much of a fan of modern Dr. Who due to the scary monsters.

 

Witchee, the Haunt Halloween update goes live tomorrow! When it does, please post right away and let me know your dreams and wishes!

Not sure if this is what you're talking about, but I guess I'll assume so. The Candy Corn lip balm sounds nice. Out of the scents listed, Gloomy Sunday sounds best, but I don't really use non-BPAL perfumes even if I own them, and am not sure that I like the idea of Sugar Polish or Skin Glossing Oil. Maybe if there was something more like a lotion?

 

I've got some canned goods put up -- mostly jams/jellies, some apple butter, some applesauce. Want some? If so, what kind(s)?

That would be very cool. My husband loves apple butter but I just like it okay. Neither of us like applesauce. So maybe the jams/jellies?

 

How feel you about lip balms, glosses, and lipsticks? Any particular favourite scents/flavours? Any favourite makers/sellers?

I do not own or wear lipstick. I do wear lipgloss and lip balms... I like the tube/stick form better than the stuff that's in a jar or pot. I used to really like the "chai rose" lip balm from Badger brand, but I am not sure whether that stuff is still around.

 

Actually, this isn't much of a question, more of a request: Since wishlist links never seem to work in forum mail, won't you please re-post your wishlist links here, so they're readable?

I mentioned this in my last post here... these can be accessed via my signature. My BPAL wishlist is linked there, and there is also a link to my blog on the forum... the first "Fall 2013 Switch Witch" entry has the other links in it (the second has my answers to these questions so far).

 

Table Games - do you play them? If so, which ones, and which versions, and are there any goodies you might like related to them?

I own/play Mastermind and Trivial Pursuit, and would play Perquackey if I had it (looks like it's pretty inexpensive online right now, too). My husband and I used to have a couple of expansion-pack type things for Trivial Pursuit, one was about music, and the other was this one. If you find those hanging around at a thrift store or something I wouldn't mind having them again. In general I hate playing games so would not really be interested in other games of any kind.

 

Witchee, are you in need of any particular spices?

I personally can't think of any that I need right now, but will definitely update this in my blog if I do.

*UPDATE* If you find some good chile/chili powder or have a favorite one, I wouldn't mind receiving some.

 

What do you think of hair sticks? Would you like a set?

I think they are nice in theory... I may sort of have enough hair for them, but don't think I would actually use hair sticks if I had them, considering that I already have a nice collection of barrettes that I no longer wear.

 

Are there any craft project/s you are working on now that you need supplies for? Or rather, is there a craft project you've been wanting to do but need stuff to start?

I need a plate-hanger to hang up a really big plate, but I guess that's not really a "craft" since I didn't make the plate. Nothing else comes to mind.

 

Is there anything you'd really like to have/try from Trader Joe's, or any other popular-but-not-available-everywhere store?

Hmm... someone has already mentioned Cookie Butter... I went to a Trader Joe's 2 days ago but that substance was sadly nowhere to be found. I'd definitely still like to try it if it is available. I will try to think of whether I am desiring other items from faraway stores and will update if I think of something. Oh! Ikea often has napkins (the larger square ones, not the smaller rectangular ones) with cute prints, and I live pretty far away from Ikea now....

 

Witchee, would you like a set of Cards Against Humanity?

No thanks!

 

Would you rather have something fun or practical?

Either or both.

 

Are you okay with semi-spicy foods right now? I'm thinking like curry or chipotle? If you were to choose a chili powder would you go Hot, Medium, or Mild?

Semi-spicy is fine, and for chili powder/salsa type stuff I usually go with Medium. I know this wasn't actually part of the question, but I do like chocolate with chile... of course, that's pretty standard in Texas.

 

 

If you were this mystery witch's witchee, would you be interested in Spoonfudge or any other such "ordered online" sweet?

Hmm... not sure. Spoonfudge does not seem all that intriguing to me. As for other brands, I had ordered some caramels from Fusion Sweets for my husband for Christmas and really liked them, but I just looked at their website and their etsy, and they seem to have drastically pared down their selection, so there really doesn't seem to be anything interesting there right now.

 

Double checking everyone's baked goods status. Home-made baked goods or other food stuffs OK?

A-O-K as long as they fit in with preferences previously stated.

 

Speak to me of jewelry! If you like earrings, what kind? Dangly earrings, hoops, studs - what kind do you like? How long do you like your necklaces? Or would you prefer to just get a pendent, so you can size the chain yourself? Details, they make me happy.

earrings: any and all would be fine.

necklaces: I would rather have necklaces than just pendants. I do not usually wear necklaces of super-short choker length due to comfort issues. I believe I put necklace measurements in my original questionnaire.

 

 

Is there anything you'd like from Lush, witchee?

Christmas Eve bubble bar

Shoot for the Stars bath bomb

Lord of Misrule bath bomb

Demon in the Dark soap

(I think that shower gels are kind of priced out of this round unless one gets the tiny size, but if you really want to know, look at my answers for past swaps in earlier blog entries....)

 

If I were your witch and were to paint you something, what would you absolutely love, what would you feel ambivalent toward, and what would you not like to see or receive?

not really into this, sorry.

 

Miskatonic update?

Interested in decants of Marche Funebre and Totentanz. Probably buying a bottle of La Lugubre for myself, so don't get me that.

 

Dear Witchee: Do you have any upcoming away time I should be aware of, for shipping purposes?

Not so much. It's possible that I may stay overnight somewhere once or something, but not really probable and I doubt that'd seriously affect shipping.

 

New Question:Would you like anything from Sock Dreams?

Yes, definitely... but I haven't looked at that site in awhile so probably need to figure out exactly what. I think there are some guidelines in past blog entries for other swaps... there's also the gift certificate option as someone has already mentioned. I'll try to look at SockDreams today or tomorrow and post with specifics, hopefully I will get around to it.

*EDIT* here are some I like/want:

these in the colors that are neutral or blue

need another pair of these in ivory, though the caviar and graphite colors look nice as well

wouldn't mind another pair of these in either available color

these look very nice

hmm... these in mocha

these look really pretty in navy

Hope that helps!

 

 

-Your feelings on Adagio teas: If you've never had anything from them, would you be open to trying them? If you HAVE had them and like them, name some favorites blends.

I've never had them but would definitely be open to trying them. I think I said some stuff about tea type preferences in my original questionnaire?

 

-Do you like video games? Are there any you want to play? Do you have a large library?

Never have and likely never will, sorry!

 

-Name three BPAL scents you have tried, but are dying to get more of.

I have a wishlist section of this, but I guess narrowing down from that I'd choose Banshee Beat, Shortbread Snowflakes, and either Eat me or No. 93 Engine.

 

-Have you ever tried anything from Paintbox Soapworks? Which products or scents would you prefer?

I've had some of the sample-size glycerin-type soaps and liked some of them. But I maybe go through one of those a year since I use that size only for handwashing and they last a long time. I'm really more interested in the hot process/coconut-free soaps (not because they're coconut-free though, I love coconut... I just like this kind of soap better than glycerin soap)... out of what's in stock now, The Natural, Second Breakfast, The Olive Tree, Nekisse, Mandinka, and Whiskers sound nice.

 

-Do you like/have space to garden? If so, what do you grow?

not a fan. gave up on growing things after the second time my house burned down.

 

-Gift cards/vouchers - yay or nay? If you like them - which stores would you like one for?

I guess the ones I've already mentioned? The only other ones I can think of are Lush and maybe ThinkGeek.

 

--Seen anything lately that makes you go OH HOLY FUCK THAT'S AWESOME!! ?

nothing specific comes to mind.

 

--Name five small things you could use, but might not think to get for yourself?

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• maybe some cookbook page flags?
  
• or a new flashdrive?
  
• or glitter food?
  
• I've also been interested in Zoya's Renew
  
• And I'd still love some address labels to put on outgoing mail, even if you just typed them on your computer and printed them out onto a sheet of labels.
  

 

-Is there anything from a farmer's market you might like?

Hmm... I've already mentioned jams and jellies, can't really think of much else that would be ship-able. Maybe chocolate stuff or baked goods if you think they'd survive the journey. *EDIT* Honey would be nice too.

 

How do you feel about nail polish? If you like it, are there any brands or colors in which you are interested?

I think I talked some about nail polish in my original questionnaire. I constantly have my nails painted... if they aren't painted I will pick at them in public which is obviously no good. Prettymuch any color but pink would work... I just think I already have enough pink. I think I originally said I really wanted Rainbow Honey's Mare of the Moon polish in a larger size since I just had the mini, but when I checked the site last week the whole Equestria collection was gone. So use your own judgement if you want to get me nail polish, I guess! I do like glitter and I don't like matte or textured (sand, etc.) nail polishes.

 

What about makeup? What brands do you prefer and which products would you most enjoy receiving?

I do own makeup (well, powder, concealer, mascara, eyeliner, eyeshadow, anyway... I don't own lipstick or blush), but I basically only wear it to job interviews (which hopefully I won't be going to for awhile) or a couple of times a year for special occasions, so I don't really need more.

 

Are you interested in anything from the Haus of Gloi yule update on November 3rd? Which products and which scents?

Will update later in blog because I'm too tired to go through the list right now.

*EDIT*

Three Treasures soap

Eggnoggin Pumpkin butter

Plotters Breakfast soap

 

If I made fairy, dragon or butterfly wing earrings, would you wear them? If so, which would you prefer?

I'm finding this a bit hard to picture so would probably need to see an example, sorry.

 

Is there anything you would like from the Blooddrop Halloween update?

Will also update this one later in my blog.

*EDIT* no Hallween items are "jumping out at me," haha, but I wouldn't mind trying the lip balm in Candied Violet or Green Tea & Honey, or the Flutter in Lavender Honey.

 

New question: Do you prefer to receive whole coffee beans or ground? Also, if you like flavoured blends, what sort of flavours? (caramels, nuts, chocolate, etc.)

Either whole or ground would be fine. I'm a big fan of coconut coffee and also like cinnamon coffee. Otherwise probably not much on flavors.

 

New question: How do you feel about robots?

They are fine but somehow kind of remind me of the "emo" trend from the early 00s.

 

What are you guys doing for Halloween?

Going to hope for trick-or-treaters and also hopefully make/eat ramen burgers.

 

Dear Witchee: Do you want to be an early accepter or would you prefer your reveal later in the swap, say maybe closer to the deadline?Me, I have no preference. I kinda dig the little things here & there, the ecards & whatnot, with a "big" reveal towards the end, but honestly, whatever works for you

I feel much the same as mermaidsdream.

 

Dear Witch: Are there any GC scents that you love, but for whatever reason, you keep putting off buying bottles of?

I think I mentioned some in answer to a previous question, but I'd like to add Satyr and Kumari Kandam to those. Hmm... and I sold my bottle of The White Rider awhile back when I really needed money, so wouldn't mind having that again either.

 

If your Witch were to create a cookbook of recipes she thought you'd like, would you be interested in that sort of thing? And if so, what sort of recipes would you be interested in?

a. sure!

b. whatever's fine, I guess, but I don't really mess with yeast (the live stuff, I mean, I'm cool with nutritional yeast) so wouldn't get much use out of recipes that use it. Well, and I don't eat much red meat other than the occasional crockpot roast... just not my thing. Hope that helps.

 

Also witch do you like use candles?

Yes, definitely. I'm not much for the votive or tealight size though, I don't really use those if I receive them, so something a little bigger than that would be better. If you are wondering about scented candles, I like most types of scents other than ones that are like generic holiday spice or extremely berry-scented.

 

Would you be interested in getting a kit of sorts to learn how to do a craft or make something, with some basic starter materials and instructions? And if yes, what sorts of things would you be interested in learning?

Nope, I wish I had the energy for something like that, but I just don't.