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

Socks- I have a Sock Dreams wishlist with many socks and arm warmer type things on it!

Scarves- I can never have too many pashminas, and love interestingly patterned and non-chunky shawlettes. (examples of styles I find appealing here, here, and here. I'd prefer neutral colours, or greens and blues, as those are the colors of my Faire garb, and I'd be wearing these at both festivals I work, as well as during the winter!)

Hats- No thanks. They're really hard to fit properly.

Arm warmers- Yes, please!

 

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

Halloween Candy - I'm kinda meh about a fair amount of it, to be honest. Candy corn and those wee sugar pumpkins make me ill after only a few, and most mini candy bars

Decorations - I love trees and branches and things with oak leaves and acorns on them, yes plz.

Costume Supplies - I prefer stuff that's going to be durable year after year. I usually don't dress up for Halloween, as I'm working Ren Faire at that time, so my costuming tends to be Rennie stuff.

 

3. WHAT traditions to you partake in for Halloween? Knowing what you do our how you decorate or how you celebrate?

For Halloween, we don't do a whole lot. I put up a few small decorations, we carve pumpkins and roast seeds (though they don't last long. Texas heat is cruel to pumpkins and they melt quickly once carved). I do some rituals on Samhain, but nothing huge.

 

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

I love Studio Ghibli stuff...um...clever fandom shirts, especially Pacific Rim. Art nouveau, especially Mucha. I usually wear a women's XL, a men's L (I am racktastic).

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

Fairly indifferent, though I am slightly addicted to a pumpkin spice cake thingy I've been making. (Pumpkin puree mixed with a box of spice cake mix. Add sugar, a bit of milk, mix, then bake. It's moist and delicious!)

 

6. 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 bought nothing so far. I'll let you know if I cave and pick up anything though!

 

7. Name some DVDs you wouldn't mind receiving, or are they on an Amazon list?

I havean amazon wishlistwith lots of DVDs. (things are roughly sorted into several lists, so look to the left of the screen for my other lists!)

 

8. Do you want anything from Starbucks or Teavana? Tea, tea makers, rock sugar, tea tins, coffee, via, via refreshers, mugs, tazo tea...?

I have a source for Starbucks stuff, but hell yes to Teavana stuff! I'd love some tea, tins, and rock sugar. <3

 

9. Pinterest?

Not really. I poke around on it sometimes, but that's about it.

 

10. Anything from LisaNut's store or something similar?

Most of her items, while lovely, just aren't colour patterns I would wear, sorry.

11. 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?

Booooks! i would love love love books off my wishlist. Tarot cards I'm a bit picky about...I'm currently looking for a Radiant Rider Waite, the Morgan-Greer, the Wildwood, and the Gilded Tarot decks.

 

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

Gloomy Sunday, Hobgoblin, Tell the Bees, and Winchester all sound amazing!

 

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

Apple butter sounds tasty...my fella and I love it on fresh biscuits.

 

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

I do not like lip gloss-way too goopy and sticky. I do like lip balm from time to time, and prefer stick type ones with a harder consistency, such as Burt's Bees. I am ok with mint and vanilla scents, but nothing too strong or perfume-y. I still have a weakness for Lip Smackers Dr. Pepper lipgloss, and adore the giant tubes of it! Lipsticks are awesome, though hard to pick out. I love pin up reds...right now MACs Russian Red is my holy grail, but I"m always looking for alternatives!

 

15. 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? Your witch will thank you.

 

BodyArtForms (plugs and jewelry)

Etsy

Amazon

Sockdreams

 

16. 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 used to play a lot of table games, but stopped after all my games got lost in a move. I love Cards Against Humanity, Apples to Apples, Settlers of Catan, Munchkin, and Cats in a Blender. I've a few added in my wishlist on Amazon.

 

17. Witchee, are you in need of any particular spices?

I love smoked spices that would go well in bbq rubs...um, apart from that I'm not sure! I have a lot of regular spices (oregano, thyme, rosemary, basil, and others in that vein), as well as a few more random ones like turmeric, curries, random mixes. I'm always willing to try something new, and I love interesting salts.

 

18. 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'd love some acrylic paints! Or canvasses!

 

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

To answer my own question, no. I make them, and have hair that is way too short for it to work!

 

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

I've never had anything from Trader Joes, but it sounds utterly fabulous. It sounds like they have some utterly fabulous caramels among other things!

 

21. Would you rather have something fun or practical?

Yes please!

 

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

Oh dear gods, yes!

 

23. Is there anything in the Miskatonic Valley Philharmonic update that you're interested in?

Negative, though I'm really lusting after the Weenie Pumpkin versions of Dorian and Sin!

 

24. Is there anything my mom's etsy shop that you're interested in?

Her stuff is cute, but not really my style, ta though!

 

 

25. 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?

I like spice! I'm a medium sort of creature, thanks!

 

26. If you were this mystery witch's witchee, would you be interested in Spoonfudge (http://www.spoonfudge.com/) or any other such "ordered online" sweet?

I'm more of a gummy or hard candy being over fudge...it gets wicked sweet too fast for me, and I have no self restraint and may end up eating the whole thing.

 

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

Sure!

 

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

Right now I'm feeling Paintbox Soapworks and Haus of Gloi's scrubs and soaps and whatnot a bit more than Lush, thank you though.

 

29. 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?

I have gauged ears, so mostly wear plugs, but I like spirals and pretty ornate designs too (check out my bodyartforms.com wishlist for ideas of what I like. ) I'd definitely prefer a pendant, as I have my own chain that I love madly. (Unless you have a popcorn chain. Then I'm all about popcorn chains.)

 

30. 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?

 

I love abstracts and watercolours! I'm not sure I'm smart enough for cubist type stuff though.

 

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

Nothing from their update, though I'm lusting after a few GC items.

 

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

I like it, and wear it once a week or so. I love holos, unique glitters, milky glitters, and bright colours. I'm not picky about brands...I have everything from Wet N Wild to Deborah Lippman.

 

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

I prefer indie makeup companies. My go to is Fyrinnae, but I'm dying to try some Sugarpill and Shiro Cosmetics!

 

34. 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 not tried, but I'd like to! I'm drooling over the chai blends, as well as the cream flavour and dozens of others.

 

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

Yes! I picked up a GameCube a month or two ago, and am slowly building my library. I'm interested in (used copies, plz. New prices are insane!):

Soul Calibur II

Lord of the Rings: The Third Age, The Two Towers, Return of the King

Harvest Moon: Magical Melody

Gauntlet: Dark Legacy

Metroid Prime

Prince of Persia (any)

Mario Party (5 or higher)

Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Wind Waker, Twilight Princess

 

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

Sin (always. I hoard bottles), Dorian, and Medea.

 

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

I adore their sorbetto-it is my favourite/Holy Grail scrub. *drools* Also, their soaps are lovely. Scents: The Queen is Dead, The Englishman, Lady Linden, Mandinka, Gold Frankinsense and Myrrh.

I'd also love some Bookkeeper's Butter.

 

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

No, we have a small apartment, and my cat likes to eat plants.

 

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

They're shiny! I like Michaels, Ulta, SockDreams, Amazon...

 

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

This! Kitten rentals and deliveries, with the proceeds going to local shelters.

 

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

Pilot pens, any colour really. I love these.

Artist trading cards (watercolour)

Burt's Bees Lip Chap (in the bright yellow tube)

 

 

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

Honeycomb (with the honey still in it)! I love it so much, but I can't find it locally.

 

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

I'm not home weekends, but that's it.

 

Would you like anything from Sock Dreams?

Yes! I have a wishlist.