For simplicity's sake, I will just add my answers to any questions to this post, so they are all in one easy-to-find location. Can't wait to find out who my new witches is so I can commence spoiling her! To begin, some wish lists that may help give you a feel for my tastes - I am not always so articulate in words My basic BPAL wish list is linked in the signature line of my posts.

 

http://www.pinterest.com/auntiezombie/

 

https://www.etsy.com/people/skeinbrain/favorites?ref=pr_faves

 

http://www.sockdreams.com/_users/wishlists/361cffcd59168c7

 

http://www.thinkgeek.com/brain/gimme.cgi?wid=820824a9c

 

http://blackphoenixtradingpost.com/my-lists/view-wishlists/?wlid=2105

 

https://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/14E31R9E7788S#page=1 (this one looks empty, but the lists are listed on the left)

 

http://www.adagio.com/pages/customer_profile.html?userId=459604CB

 

Pumpkin? Yes please! In any form that does not involve coffee LOL. I do like it in my perfume oils as well, which surprised me to discover! But I don't like the foody pumpkin scents, just when pumpkin has been used as a note with other notes that are win for me, like resins and patchouli and such. I have a few, like The Changling and Pumpkin I and Pumpkin III.

 

Tea? I think the whole coffee/tea thing was cover in my questionnaire - I cannot do coffee in any form, I don't go near coffee in stores. Make me ill to smell it. But I am an avid tea person. I drink mostly green teas, I love trying new flavors. I also drink a lot of herbal teas. I most get loose teas to brew at home. I love the Tea House, Mountain Rose Herbs, Adagio, and Teavana but am willing to try any tea you think is good! I adore a strong Earl Grey (my favorite is a smoky one from the Tea House) and have been getting into Pu-Erhs (sp?) lately. I use loose teas most often but bags are fine, and great for taking to work.

 

Trading Post? I love the post! Have a bunch of hair glosses that I adore. I really would like to try more of the GC bath oils, for the scent. I find their candles not so good, but then I dabbled in candles and really expect a lot. There was just no throw and hardly any scent in the two I bought. Others have said just the opposite, so I think it's an issue of inconsistency due to lack of testing each scent individually - which yes, has to be done. Anywho, I have smelled some real lovely atmos but I just don't use them, so they'd be a waste on me. Except Balefire. I actually decanted that one for a circle, but hadn't reserved a decant for myself, and then money issues prevented me from ordering. I LOVE that scent! And I really wish they had incense!

 

Canned Goods? Pickles? Adore them! And I would love mild salsa, but can't do hot peppers. I can't eat jalapeño poppers. I am a wimp. Peppers floor me, despite the fact that I nibble on crystallized ginger, and make a homemade decongestant by throwing in the blender red onion, garlic cloves, radishes, peeled lemons, ginger, and raw local honey. And while I have loved jams sent to me by others, I need to cut down on sugars and breads both, so that might not be a good idea. And bring on the gluten-free baked goods! I adore all squashes.

 

Makeup? I rarely wear makeup and it would be wasted on me. I do appreciate good hand creams made from natural ingredients, and adore natural lip balms. I also have moral issues against the big synthetic chemical pushers like Avon.....

 

Candles? I rarely burn candles, and am so picky about them, that it would be too troublesome for someone to pick one for me! The exception would be some cool, more decorative one, like the carved ones, that a tea light can be dropped into. Or something more magically inclined

 

Kitchen? I love to cook, and love and put to use kitchen accessories and textiles. I am trying to keep most processed foods out of my diet and I eat a lot of whole foods - quinoa, legumes, veggies, seeds, nuts. Some fruit. Healthy fats. Got off the bandwagon and not only gained a lot of weight but my inflammation went up, so I'm back on for the most part. Cooler weather needs to come so I stop going to Culver's for ice cream

 

Creative Endeavors? Love them! I am very crafty myself, though I have so much around I really don't need supplies. But I would love any drawings or wall art type things from someone else, especially if it's to do with owl or Hectate. Handcrafted creativity is a win-win!

 

Art Commission? I would really love a drawing or painting of a phoenix, and of course any owl stuff

 

Hobbies? Free Time? Crafts! Lately it's been mostly knitting. I love wool yarns and luxury yarns like yak or quivet, but those are no doubt too pricy for this swap LOL. And I think I have most needle sizes at this point? I could use a real good storage roll for all my double point needles. I have intended to make one for years and just don't get to it.....I also read a lot and am starting to get into history and biographies more.I also am a nature lover and love to get out and walk about in woods and such. And cooking! Love to try new foods and flavors, at home and out

 

Gaming? Nope, sorry

 

Movies? I tend to not re-watch many movies, and really don't want to store them

 

Favourite internet meme, character or pop culture fandom? Doctor Who - I watched my first episode earlier this year and have now caught up with all the "new" series episodes. I have started watching the original run from the beginning as well, and am on the 3rd doctor but have been having issues getting them from the library so I am starting to get them online So, yes - a fan here!

 

Facebook? My account there is really for strictly keeping in touch with out of town family, and following the health community. I don't have time to post regularly or use it in the usual social media way

 

What kind of snacks or candy from other countries/states would you like to try? I have had green tea Kit-Kats and they were great! Would be interested in other flavors too. I would love to try some musk lolls from Australia. Really, any regional specialties (even regionally within the US) that are unusual, are right up my alley. I love to try new things gastronomically and am more adventuresome than most in that arena. I also have wanted to try a handful of just real basic candy bars from the UK - nothing real special. I have read that their candy bars are much less sweet than ours here, and just really different. Good chocolate is made everywhere and I know how to get it, but I am curious about this "regular" chocolate from the UK. And I 've had some cool chip/crisp thingies from Canada that were Indian is taste, dunno what they were but they were great!

 

Do you like puzzles/riddles/treasure hunts and that sort of thing? I can get into it Like logic puzzles, not so much riddles I guess, treasure hunts sound cool

 

If you were to receive music, would you want a physical CD or digital versions? Either is great, I love music and being exposed to new stuff

 

How do you feel about having some sort of trinket to carry around for good luck/wishes? Love the idea, if it's something small and portable, a talisman or crystal or some such

Are YOU superstitious about anything? Any things you can't have in your house for that reason--bad associations? Not really, though overtly Christian stuff gives me the heebie geebies (long story, traumatic associations)

 

Apple? Love it as a natural flavor but generally not the artificial kinds, and usually too foody in perfume.

 

Fiber aversions? I believe from my reactions that I am allergic to angora. I also only like mohair when it's mixed with something else, like wool or silk, and isn't the main fiber. I generally don't like the feel of acrylic and tend to shy from it as the main fiber as well. I am all about cotton, wool, alpaca, and bamboo, as well as all the more exotic fibers like cashmere, silk and linen lol

 

Christmas/Yule ornaments? Yes please and funny you should ask, as I was thinking od something in that vein to make for my witchee as well, ha!

 

Hello Kitty? Meh. I mean, it's cute and all, just don't really want HK stuffs about

 

If you had a week free where you could learn anything, with no financial restrictions, what would you want to study? Spinning - I have tried with a drop spindle but I think I need instruction LOL I also would love to get a wheel one day

 

Poetry? I love poetry, but I am rather daft about it. I get Shakespeare's sonnets, but there's stuff I love the sound of that I always feel I am missing part of it? ee cummings annoys me. I like humanist, nature oriented, or spiritual stuff. Neruda is something I've wanted to pick up for a while and haven't gotten around to yet

 

Disney? nah, seems a bit childish to me. I like the movies but don't want the "stuff" kinda the way I feel about Hello Kitty

 

How do you feel about cute things as decorations or accessories? Cute usually isn't my thing, I am more into folk or elegant or, for Halloween, creepy. The stationary that was linked? Hated it.

 

What is something you'd really like to receive from your witch? ​This is hard, because there is nothing specific - it spends on my witch, their talents and funds and such. But I love unusual flavors in edibles, love handcrafted treats say from a nice confectionary or off Etsy. And I really dig hand crafted things in general. If my witch feels comfortable making me something, I would LOVE that. If not, something handcrafted by another would be cool. And I guess at least one little munchie? Cause I am cutting down on my goodies/sweets and might not get any if they aren't a gift roflol

 

RCCC? Not really my thing, but I leave that up to my witch's discretion. I'm not sure what all is available at such gatherings lol

 

Most recent music listened to? Ha, I'm weird:

Not While I'm Around - Barbra Streisand

Papa Was A Rollin' Stone - Chris Ardoin & Double Clutch

Put a Little Love In Your Heart - Dolly Parton

Rich Girl - Hall & Oats

Proud Mary - Ike & Tina Turner

The Rubberband Man - The Spinners

If Everyone Bought This Song - Brent Morgan

Walk Me Down To the River - Deidre McCalla

That's All the Lumber You Sent - Kathy Mattea

Wish I'd Been Here - Danielle Spencer

 

Tarot cards, rune stones and/or other divination tools yay or nay? Love them, but I already have a cool rune set that was made for in from a past SW round. I collect tarot decks though and would love a pendulum - but not real knowledgable about other types of divination

 

Random thought? I know zilch about astrology but would really like to learn, dunno where to start. I'd LOVE to get my natal chart done sometime, somewhere.....I know I was born in Chicago on December 16, 1964 at 11:31 a.m. but I don't know what to do with that info LOL

 

Do you have a Celeb crush? I am sort of thrilled by any movie featuring Russell Crowe, and I adore Viggo Mortensen, but I am not a crazy crusher by any means

Glitter? are you okay with it, or hate it like the plague? Ambiguous. Love the look, hate any falling off things

If there was another time period other than now that described your style/aesthetics, what would it be? ​probably early 20th century rural America

If you had to pick one or two quotes to live by, what would it be and why? This one is always hard! I have started a compilation of quotes, and this one popped out at me today: 'Your present circumstances don’t determine where you can go; they merely determine where you start.' ~ Nido Qubein but this one is cool too: A life spent making mistakes is better than a life spent doing nothing

Do you prefer physical books? CD books? eBooks? If eBooks do you have preferred format, kindle/nook/kobo/PDF/ePub/ect? eAudio? ​preference for eBooks at this time, for my basic Kindle, but if it's cookbook or something visual, I need a hardcopy. No audiobooks, please.

Smut! Yes or no? If yes, what kink, er, kind? Eh, it's ok but not something I really desire

If you were to get a custom bottle from House of Gloi made for you what notes would create your perfect blend? Seriously, I really don't want any perfume oils except from BPAL. I am very open to trying other companies toiletries, but not the perfume oils

If your witch were to take a photograph (or paint or whatever) of something just for you, what would it be? Landscape? Flower? Critter? Something to illustrate a favorite quote? nature stuff is best, landscapes or closeups of flowers...though I do have a thing for chickens, as well. And owls. Can never go wrong with owls, unless they are just too cutesy

What is your favorite Halloween animal or other symbol/decoration? Owls, ravens, the triple moon phase symbol

Makeup, especially of the indie variety. Nail polish, nail wraps, eyeshadow, lipstick/gloss, etc. Y/N? Specific preferences (color, finish, product, brand, etc.)? Think we covered this? But I am still interested in trying some Aquarelle nail polish, haven't gotten around to that yet. I did get some Zoya and like that, but I don't wear polish too often!

How do you feel about profanity and off-color humor? I prefer to limit it largely, and use it solely when needed LOL

 

LARP? ​Nope, don't even know what that is, though I'm thinking some sort of role play perhaps? Never exposed to that sort of thing. Curious, but really no way to get into it without knowing others who do LOL

 

Would you completely freak out if I sent you a chocolate covered scorpion or some other food oddity? This includes things like 'bacon powder' from thinkgeek.com I think that sounds uber cool LOL Not sure about bacon powder per se, but chocolate covered bacon is a dream of mine. When looking at hints to beef up wish lists to help wight he what does she like? of SW, I may or may not have added WAY too many edibles, many containing bacon. Bacon is good, why powder it?

 

How do you feel about getting a special Halloween plush? Love the idea, I love plushes, though prefer those on the smaller side as I don't have a lot of room

 

I'm in Japan, anything specific you might want from the land of the rising sun? Green tea Kit-Kats are great, but I have had them before so not a high priority. I like Japanese fabrics too

 

Are there any GC scents that you know you love, but for whatever reason, keep putting off buying bottles of? Oh yes! Blood Amber, Lyonesse, and the Coiled Serpent

 

I know not everyone likes Lush products, but if you do, which Lush items would you like to get from your Witch? I have had a few things from there before, but not real aware of their current offerings. I had the lotion & massage bars, liked those. Their shower gels are nice too I think. I like citrus or eucalyptus for showering in the morning to wake me up

 

If you are ok with receiving t-shirts, what size are you, do you prefer tissue tees, normal crew tees, babydoll etc? I like tees! I generally go for a small or medium, depending on the fit. Babydoll style are great, but I have found the recent Post ones to not really be shaped at al and I don't know why they are called baby doll and cost more? Irks me, it does LOL. I love their older ones, shorter in the body (I don't want to show my belly but I am very short waisted) and more womanly shaped. But I wear regular crews or v necks as well - prefer v-necks. Haven't had any tissue tees yet, not sure about them?

THINKGEEK! Ha, I learned of them from past switch witching and have a wish list above

Zombies, yes or no? Cute zombies are good. I'm not into gore.

Would you like arm warmers/fingerless gloves? If so, what length? just beyond the wrist, almost to the elbow, full sleeves? I've love some cute fingerless gloves! Keep meaning to make myself some and just haven't. I'd prefer just past the wrist a few inches.

 

Do you feel a particular affinity for a specific animal/s? ​Owls, chickens/roosters, ravens, bluebirds. Weird - just realized those are all birds LOL. I dig cows. I have been slowly developing a like of hedgehogs lately - two customers in the past month came in to buy fabric to make bedding for their pet hedgehogs! And I like tropical fish.

 

Paintbox? Only the cold-processed soaps, no glycerin ones please.

 

How would you feel if your witch or a minion of your witch showed up in person at your house with goodies? Thrilled? Annoyed? Completely creeped out? Uncomfortable, but not because of the SW stalking aspect. That would just be so cool! But I live in a real small apartment and I literally sleep on my sofa couch - there isn't room to entertain anyone. I'd feel horrible if someone showed up and I couldn't invite them in for a cup of tea and whatnot.

 

Do you have a ravelry account? Tell me about your yarn obsessions. I do, I'm skein brain there but I haven't used it much for anything other than pattern lists. None of my vast yarn stash is on there, nor have i been adding projects to it as I finish them. I was just thinking about that recently and I need to make better use of those functions! But a yarn obsession I do indeed have. I have SO many sock yarns I still need to knit up, it isn't funny. Another reason I can't entertain - there is no room for me and the craft supplies little alone another. I am just a sucker for real soft yarns, and I think alpaca is my all time favorite. So soft and not at all itchy! But I love bamboo too, and many wools. And yak. Yak is almost as nice as alpaca. The llama I've had was not so great but I'm not sure if it was that spinner or the fiber itself. I want to try New Zealand possum, even though it has to be mixed with wool or something. And one day I will get a skein of quivet, I will. And American Bison. Sigh. Yea, I have a yarn obsession. There are even a few colors on the planet that I do not yet own. This must be rectified, yes?

 

Knitted Items? Think I've mostly answered this already, but love them as a rule! Love making dishcloths but not using the homemade ones, they take too long to dry

 

Raw Cream? I am sure this wasn't asked by my witch since there was a comment about hard to contact LOL, but I am all about the raw milk movement. If we consume dairy, it should be raw - for both health and political and ecological reasons

 

Heat tolerance! (as in spicy food): On a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being "gimme that ghost pepper!" and 1 being "oh, that's a bit too much black pepper for me" Where is your heat tolerance? Um, like, a 2 maybe? I love ginger strong enough to give heat, I eat raw onions and shallots and such, so I like spicy but not capsican heat from hot peppers.

 

What is your favorite type of Halloween candy? those peanut butter taffy thingies. For years you couldn't get them anywhere, but lately I've found them at Walgreens. But that maple sugar candy sounds real yummy.....

 

Would you like handmade stationary or cards? How about a quill pen? Nah, I really don't write than much to anyone anymore

 

Hairsticks? Not sure I know how to make hem work, but I''d be interested in one of those metal bun thingies. Thought I said this before but I don't see it now so this may or may not be repeated info LOL

 

Do you need or want any cosy footwear, like fluffy slippers, or slipper socks etc? I have a few slipper socks for sleeping in, as my feet get cold. I'd love a new pair of warm slippers, but they have to be the kind that you can slip in and out of quickly, not the sock shape. Socks I always adore! I wear conservative black (I have to wear black pants to work) to goofy colorful ones

 

Tim-Tams? These are good. I amber curious about the Turkish Taffy ones for some odd reason, as I just don't understand. I know what a Tim-Tam is, and what Turkish Taffy is. The mix sounds - odd and intriguing

 

Would you be disappointed to get one big box, or would you prefer a bunch of little ones? And would you be disappointed if your witch actually had it together early and sent it to you sooner than later? I think whatever works for my witch is best. I have a slight preference for several smaller packages, and at least something toward the end of the round -- but it is only a slight preference. Do what works for you!

 

Stores are putting out their halloween PJs and undies! Would you be happy to get any in a package? And if so, what size? For PJ pants, do you like cotton or flannel? I live in flannel jammies as soon as the weather cools! Size small would do.

 

M&Ms? they are ok but I'm not really into them. I prefer better chocolate without so much chemical crap.

 

Wax Melts? Did I answer this? LOL Dunno. They are fine if more essential oils scented than fragrance oil, I have a burner but rarely use it. I was really into Yankee Candle years ago before all the chemical sensitivity crap started. I am much less sensitive now but I want to keep t that way by not overloading my system. Geesh, I'm starting to sound like a broken record here. I think you understand that whole thing by now LOL

 

Pillows? Love nice ones but kinda cramped for space here, so not unless it's a real special one like you made it or something like that

 

Bags? Purses? Totes? Oh yeah, bring them on

 

Would you be interested in any of the items in LisaNut's etsy shop? Nothing there really struck me

 

Knitted spiders? Eh, other knitted things more so,like a zombie or witch maybe?

 

Sugar Cube Skulls? Those are really cool looking but alas I don't think they are practical for me. Or maybe that's the point of sugar cube skulls?

 

If you imbibe at all ... preference between: wine/beer/cocktails and then glassware and/or bar-ware? cocktail gadgetry? Books on the subject/recipes? would you want sample bottles of local/regional/small batch craft spirits if they were home decanted and labeled? I do drink but not often, so I like to make it count when I do. I love red wines, and am really wanting to try some meads as of late. No need for glasses and cookbooks and such, got that covered. Local or home crafted sounds great.

 

Couple rings? No, no one in my life right now to share with.

 

Jamberry nail wraps? You know, I LOVE those spiderweb ones! I just don't know if I can pull them off? Never used anything like that, and I rarely wear nail polish to boot. My nails are rather short, and my cuticles aren't in great shape LOL but those spiderwebs would be great to wear at work the week of Halloween

 

Would you like some chai, lemon, rose water or other flavored sugar cubes? Again, sounds yummy but I don't really add sugar to things, so probably not

 

If you had to choose one currently available book (used-but-obtainable counts if you do used) costing $20 or under for your Witch to buy for you, what would it be? Neil Gaiman's Neverwhere

 

Updates: I am good for butterflies, not interested in Fatherhood, and am waiting to hear what decants from Lab Weenies I indeed did get. My interest list and what I can afford to get are discrepant and I waited too long to sign up for decants LOL, so I might not get everything I want, but we'll see.

 

I love seeing cool street art - on the street.

 

If you could only pick one note that you love & you could only wear/have perfume, etc in that note, what would it be? Patchouli

 

Caffeine is something I will consume, but generally try to avoid as it works medicinally toward my migraines, but only if I haven't been consuming it regularly.

 

Turkish Delight? Loved it in the past but think it's too sugary now maybe? Or perhaps only in small quantities. Chocolate covered would make it better LOL

 

Rose/violet flavored candies sounds good, but I'd prefer violet for sure.

 

​Chocolate bars? I keep trying to edge myself up in cacao %, but I am hovering around 50-60 at all time favorite, though I have thoroughly enjoyed up to 70%. As for add-ons, I think pistachios, cranberries, and cardamon would totally rock. But violet petals and earl grey tea sounds fab too LOL. Seriously, making your own combos is awesome and there should be a shop like that EVERYWHERE

 

Charities? The American Cancer Society is one I support in various ways. Locally, I like to give to several members of the Chicago Wilderness - mostly, Friends of Bluff Springs Fen and Volo Bog. I make all my household and clothing donations to Wings, a local shop that supports shelters for women and children. Also, I like to make blankets to donate to Project Linus.

 

I have two partial (Backup) bottles of some scents on your wishlist, Witchee. However, the labels aren't perfect, due to a tragic imp explosion. Would you still be ok with getting them? Absolutely! The oil is what counts, not the bottle. I do collect pretty bottle art, but that's not what gets a specific one on my wish list. Ever.

 

Do you like incense? Or are you more of a fan of essential oil aromatherapy/fragrance oils a la Yankee Candle/B&BW? Or all of the above? What scents do you prefer for those kinds of things? Nag champa? Lemongrass EO for the house? PUMPKIN SPICE EERYTHANG. What companies do you like specifically (if any) - links? I love it all, but I do keep away from the synthetic chemicals (fragrance) and cheap brands. I burn incense from India, Japan, Tibet, and Nepal, as well as American ones. I use stick, cone, powder, rope, and loose incense, and I have blended some of my own as well. I have a good collection of essential oils - though I keep meaning to get oregano oil and never have yet. Not into candles much for scent - though I do adore real pretty ones for decoration. I have a wonderful electric incense burner, so there's less smoke and more scent in resins and such. I really dig the rich, darker resins. I adore oude. I usually buy online from Essence of the Ages, but I also love the online seller Mermade and the Etsy seller Phytognosis. My favorite brands from Essence of the Ages are Nu Essence, Happy Hari, Tennendo, dhuni, Baieido and Shoyeido, or anything really from the Tibetan and Bhutan monasteries.

 

Trading Post Weenies are up!! What's everyone interested in? I am running a decant circle for those, so I am good there, unless you want to get me the Pine & Incense candle.....that one has me intrigued!

 

My mom has crocheted a bunch of little witch hats, would this be something you are interested in? Nah. Sounds adorable but I wouldn't use them.

 

Are you interested in anything from my mom's Etsy shop? https://www.etsy.com/shop/twinklespins Not really, but i can always use project bags! Just nothing currently there grabbed my attention. But something Doctor Who? I'd be all over it!

 

Are you interested in dried honey crisp apples or italian prunes? OMG yesss!!!!

 

Do you need any travel mugs, coffee mugs, tea makers, rock sugar, coffee or tea syrups, etc? Nope, I'm pretty set there.