9/17/15

Pumpkin? Yes please, but nothing too spiced pumpkin-y

Booze? I love ciders and hard liquor.

Want anything from Yellowstone? Be it postcards, key chains, shot glasses, pint glasses, or huckleberry what have you? I would like a sew on badge or patch, as I collect those, and squished pennies would be nice too. huckleberry is good in my book.

9/18/15

I know there is a question about "decorating style", but if you're comfortable, could you should us some photos of your spaces? For those of us who like to art and craft, it can be nice to have a visual sense of decorating style! If my witch would like that, I would be happy to supply it for them

9/19/15

For those of you who don't drink alcohol, can you specify if you live with any drinkers or ever have alcohol on hand for guests, vs. abstaining and preferring not to have it around at all? I have alcohol in my house for personal use and for entertaining, I am fine with it.

Are you a fan of the TV show Penny Dreadful? Yes! and to have my own copy of them would be great!

What are your coffee and tea preferences? Do you prefer one, the other, both, or neither (and if it's neither, what about things like hot cider and cocoa)? Loose leaf or bags, whole bean or ground? Is caffeine OK? Any gadgetry you're in need of? Any brands or flavors that you particularly love, loathe, or want to try? Caffeine is fine, I don't drink coffee, but do like the occasional yes. I have no preference as to type, loose leaf or prebagged, and I could use a fun little infuser as I don't have one at the moment ( my old one broke).

What's your sense of humor like? Do you enjoy puns? Play on words? Dirty humor? Dry humor? Who are some of your favorite comedians? I love to laugh. puns, word play, dirty, dry, bring it all on. I enjoy Kevin Hart, Amy poehler, Russell Peters, Craig Ferguson, Bill Murray, Eddie Izzard, that's enough for now.

Do you like board games? If so, which ones? Traditional or more unique? (like Settlers of Catan, Small World, Red Dragon Inn, etc) Yes I enjoy board games, I have never played the ones mentioned though, So maybe I like more traditional?

Is there anything that you specifically do NOT want to receive? I can't think of anything.

Plain or fun socks? Life is too short for boring socks!

Name one (or as many as you would like) thing you would like to learn more about? Not sure, let me think on it.

What one thing you would like to do more of? I would like to do more painting. I am a super newbie at it, but keep trying. Also travel. And excercise of any sort..

What are some things that fascinate you? Or, What would you like to know more about? I find nature fascinating.

9/20/15

Would you like any cookie butter (just to be clear, store-bought, not home-made, and does contain wheat since it's, y'know, cookie butter)? No thank you. I cannot have wheat.

Is there any particular piece (or pieces) of art (painting, photograph, etc) that speaks to you in some way? I Really enjoy Gustav Klimt's work, as well as John William Waterhouse. I have The Lady of Shallot hanging in my bedroom and a section of Klimt's Water Serpents hanging in my rec room. I also like Leonid Afremov, Edward Gorey, Romero Britto is another one, and my ribcage is scheduled to be covered with Tenniel's images from Alice In Wonderland in November. The art I enjoy is extremely varied. I don't know if it speaks to me until I see it.

What kinds of things would you like from the Lilith BPAL or BPTP update (or are you joining a decant circle?) I am not join gin a decent circle at the moment. I would love to try out Catch Me Dad, Once upon a Time (BPTP), Blood and Judgement So Well Condemned, and Walking the Prime Meridian all sound so good.

Do you want to received knit or crocheted items? If so, could you describe or even link to a couple of items similar to what you would like to receive? I would love handmade things from my witch, since I am a maker of these things as well. Knitted socks have my utmost respect since I don't like making them, so yeah bring the yarn things on! I am hoping my witchee likes them too.

Would you like anything from Lush? I love their Flying Fox, and I would love to try Lord of Misrule as well. I also adore their ocean salt scrub.

SPICY! Scale of 1 to 10, with 1 being "oh, that's a bit too much black pepper for me" and 10 being "ghost pepper? scorpion pepper? I laugh at these! I love as much heat as you can throw my way!" Where are you?
I go anywhere from 2 to 7. My problem with the super hot ones and that they get so hot there is nothing got taste. I really like the flavor of hot sauces, but it is sometimes over shadowed by the heat. The hot sauce I use on a regular basis is Crystal, but it has more flavour than heat, but I love the stuff.

What is your BPAL "Holy Grail"?
I am thinking that this is to mean a scent that we have yet to try or tried and have no more of and now to find it would be a great quest. If this is the case, then I would have to say Hairy Toad Lily and Brom Bones. HTL was one of the very first imps I ever received from the lab, and although I didn't wear it a lot, I used it as a room scent. BB because damn, all that leather...

Analog or Digital? Or Both?
Both please.

Kitchen Needs or Wants: I am currently on the hunt for some pretty specific decor like this:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/245974369/1981-signed-miller-studio-inc-three?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=miller%20studio%20chalkware&ref=sr_gallery_32 As I have different sets of these on my walls in my kitchen, but there is a spot for a couple more. as for gadgetry, I can't think of any that I need, but spices will always find a home in my cupboard as long as they are wheat free.

Affinity for specific animals: Well in my questionnaire I said honey badger, but there are more, like owls and foxes, peacocks and dogs, octopuses and sea turtles, skunks and cats.

Makeup! Do you like it, would you want some? If so what brands do you like to wear? I am partial to Urban Decay, Besame, and Too Faced. Right now I am still looking for the perfect liquid eyeliner that won't flake, won't smudge and won't wear off after half a day. I don't expect to get it from my witch, but if anyone has suggestions, I would welcome them. I also love a good mascara, nail polish is always welcomed.

Chocolate fiends ahoy! What kind of chocolate do you like? Do you like any other things in it or just plain good ole chocolate? I love all chocolate except white chocolate. The only things I don't like in my chocolate are raisins, because I detest raisins.

Would you be opposed to receiving a ton of Halloween themed items? Halloween is my favorite, so if my witch wants to load me up with them, that is fine by me. And if s/he doesn't want to load me up with them, that is fine by me as well. S/he can do whatever s/he wants because s/he is awesome

Bat Conservation? OH yes please! I collect patches like the scout patches they have up in the shirt section, but I also love the shirt. Fiona Reid's artwork is beautiful, and I have always admired Cannon's books.

What items from the Weenie update interest you, should you have to option of getting anything as a gift from your Witch??? Would you be ok with decants, or bottles?
The question should be which ones DON'T interest you?
Magnificent Autumn
October (my bday month!)
ALL of the Dead Leaves set
Apple I
Bonfire
A Phantasmagoria; Scene- Conjuring up an Armed Skeleton
Depart Pour Le Sabbat
The Magic Circle
The Witch and The Mandrake
A Holyman Advises a Woman...
Pan Twardowski and The Devil


And then there is the LIlith Update as well...

Blood and Judgement so Well Condemned
Walking The Prime Meridian
Catch Me Dad (BPTP)

Bottles or imps are equally fine and My witch is under ZERO pressure to ensure that any of these get to me.

What's your favorite scary movie?

Well, scary (that I wouldn't let my younger children see) would be The Others, Pan's Labyrinth, and ones they MIGHT be able to watch would be Sleepy Hollow and Van Helsing. Ones they could FOR SURE watch would be Coraline, The Corpse Bride, Monster House, and HOtel Trannsylvania. We are actually going the Sunday to see Hotel Trannsylvania 2, my kids really want to see it.

Blu-Ray or DVD?
DVD
Game systems - console or computer? Mac/PC? Which console?
I have a mac and a wii and a ps3

Talk to me about bags, what kinds do you like? Sizes and styles?
I am always on the look out for the perfect bag, which I have yet to find. I need something can be converted to crossbody and still be able just to hang from my elbow, and I have yet to find the perfect size with anything I have bought so far. I think the perfect size is somewhere in the vicinity of a foot wide and 8 inches high, I think, lol. I am always pinning purses on pinterest or on etsy, but haven't pulled the trigger on any of them due to funds. I like a zipper close, because I am chronically just tossing my bag into the car and have stuff out of it because of that. I like at least one inside pocket and pockets on the outside are optional, but again they need to be able to close well. I am up for almost any colour and patterns are also fine, but I don't like the quilted ones of vera bradley, they just aren't me. I like unique purses, for example my purse right now is a small little thing (too small, in fact), it's a hard kind of vinyl and is black with big white polkadots on it. The one previous to that was covered in dancing day of the dead skeletons (but it was too big). I really like the retro looking ones, but most can't be converted. But if you want to stay away from purses I can always use a good tote bag.

Holy Crap I am a bit picky about my purses aren't i???

The Last Huzzah of the NY Renaissance Faire happens this weekend and I'm going! Is there anything you might want? (Besides a turkey leg, which won't ship well!) I go to Ren Faires quite regularly, but I have never been to the NY one! So maybe something like a patch if they have them or a pottery shotglass if they have those as well with the name on it? Or anything you think I might like, the crafters and vendors would all be different so pick away
Do you like comics or graphic novels? Any issues or collections you want to read? I like comics but nothing that I follow or collect.

Do you like fanfic? Would you like a story written for you as part of your gift? What characters/fandoms/pairings etc do you like? I always think about reading ito fanfics but then get distracted by other reading stuffs. That said, though, if my Witch wants to write me something I would happily read it.

Where do you have wishlists at? If you could please link to them or to a post that links to them. (Amazon, Etsy, Think Geek, Pinterest, Sephora, Lush, BPAL/BPTP, Soap Box Company, everywhere and anywhere!) I am usually good at updating these

Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/people/Witcharoo/favorites/items-i-love?ref=favs_index_1
Sockdreams : http://www.sockdreams.com/_users/wishlists/64647964795ad23
Pin Up Girl Clothing: https://www.pinupgirlclothing.com/wishlist/index/index/wishlist_id/30642/
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/anitao73/
Ravelry: http://www.ravelry.com/people/witcharoo/favorites?bundles=0
Another website I visit alot is The Missouri Star Quilt COmpany, but they don't have a wishlist feature on their site.
BPAL/BPTP: I always have something good in my wishlist which is in my signature, and I have answered about the new updates above.

Let's say you have indicated interest in receiving a hand knitted item. What colors, exactly, do you like? If you could provide color swatches here or to pinterest (or something visual), that would help out a lot. Jewel tones and black, charcoal greys, those are all safe bets.

Would you rather receive a bunch of little packages through the round, a couple of medium packages, or one big package at the end? I refuse to tell my witch how to run the show! I know she will do her best however she plays it and I trust her/him.
If/when you go to the mall, for which store(s) do you beeline? I usually check out Sephora, Le Chateau, Victoria's secret, Yankee Candle, I don't get to the mall much so I can't remember more.
Do you receive any subscription boxes (julep, lootcrate, ipsy, birchbox, etc.)? No I don't.

For those of us with out-of-country Witchees, would you be happy with receiving a few packages from local to you merchants (say, through Etsy or equivalent)? Sure if that’s how my witch wants to roll J

Would Witchees like something from IKEA? (Or any other not always accessible by everyone store?) I love ikea.

Do you like tarts/candles/incense? If so, what type of scents?. I don’t like ones that smell like dryer sheets, and I don’t like ones that smell like just fruit, but if they are together, for example I like lemon and lavender, citrus and sage ( both of those are from yankee candle), cranberry and pear. I also like smoky, mucky, patchouli based, sandalwood scents. I use tarts and candles mostly, but a while back I was on a big incense kick, and wouldn’t mind getting any of these smelly things!

Is there anything you wish you could have picked up from the Dragon*Con exclusives? Arizona v united states, peach XI and peach XIV

Is there a GC you've been dying to try but haven't got around to yet?Dee has always intrigued me.

The questionnaire asked about gold & silver jewelry, but how do you feel about copper jewelry? Do you like colorful jewelry, or do you prefer to keep it neutral?I enjoy copper jewellery and it can be colorful for sure.

We asked about decorating style, but are you interested in receiving decorations for your home? Are you interested in things that go on the wall or things that go on shelves?Things to go on my walls are appreciated.

Office supplies hound? Pens, pencils, journals, any preference, or favorites? I love stationary.

Talk to me about socks! Is there anything, dear, dear Witchee, that I can get for you from Sock Dreams? Anything from another place? I have a wishlist for socks at sockdreams and here is the link http://www.sockdreams.com/_users/wishlists/64647964795ad23

I live near a huuuuge candy store. What kind of candy do you like? Gummies? Caramel? Chocolate? Sour? Sugar-free? I love dark chocolate and honey sticks, I also like caramel and sugar free.

How do you feel about animal products? Not so much animal toys or food, but more like furs, paws, bones, etc. I am good with it.

Are you interested in receiving any restaurant.com gift certificates for your area? I live in Canada so I don’t know that these apply.

How do you feel about "toys" - stuffed animals and the like? Sure.

Did you see the eclipse last night? How do you feel about astrological events, like eclipses? Any interest in the Blood Moon Eclipse scent from BPAL? I wouldn't mind a decant, the pomegrante makes me nervous about it but all the other scents are a go.

Witchee's, how tall are you? And perhaps, what's your arm span (from wrist to wrist)?
I am 5' 3" and I just measured my arm span is 53.5". I am not an ape, I promise..

How do you feel about the 4 elements? Or are you more of an Asian 5 elements person? Do you feel strongly about any of the elements, like a connection or a preference? I feel that all four elements

How do you feel about bento boxes? Is it something you would use if you were to get one?
So I googled Bento boxes, I mean I already had an idea what they were but wanted to confirm, and most of the images I looked at were just trays with rice sculptures in them. I am assuming the question is for the container, not the contents I saw, so I will say if my witch wants to send me one, she can send me one.

Scarves, shawls or cowls? Mittens, gloves, fingerless mitts or wristlets?
I have a ravelry wishlist that is earlier up in this blog, I have most of the above mentioned things on my favorites list

how do you feel about online classes? Like, say, craftsy or creativebug? Or even lynda.com?
I would love to as I check out craftsy all the time.

What do we want from Paintbox Soapworks?
Indian summer, Beet it, The Englishman, fusilia, Mandinka, Crimson and Clover, whiskers and either scrub or hand lotion please.

If I were to make you some art, would you prefer a frame that hangs or one that sits? And what color/style would you prefer?
Hanging please. and I like brights and jewel tones, also black and white sketchwork if that is what my witch chooses.

How do you feel about gourmet marshmallows?
no thank you.

Are you a slatherer or a dabber?
I am a dabber, and rarely a slatherer.

Is there anything from ThinkGeek that you want?
ALOT
villainess update:
I have never tried anything from Villainess, so I checked out the website and their bar soaps sound nice (fireleaf and saltleaf sound really nice)- I'm more of a scrub person though, and although the base of them sounds good, none of their current scents called my name.

How does everyone feel about duct tape crafts? Any favorite patterns?
I don’t think duct tape patterns are for me, but thank you!

Are there any flowers you especially like?
Are there!! I love roses, and dahlias. I also love lavender (do we still consider that a flower or a herb?)

Would you be interested in any cozies or cases (yarn o fabric, not hard cases) for tech stuff (phone, laptop' etc) or for cups/mugs/bottles or anything else similar?
I am pretty deadly with my tech stuff so I need nice hard cases for it, but I am not against a cozie for my teapot J

Would you like Halloween or Day of the Dead themed ornaments or a "bunting"?
I do love day of the dead themed things, and bunting would be great too!

Are there witchees who would like book related gifts like a booklight, bookmark, bookseat or something for your reading gadget,like a cover or a light for example.
I had to google what a bookseat is, and they look really handy.

I make handmade journals, mini albums and similar items. Would my witchee be interested in something like that?
This witchee would be. Handmade books are definitely an art form!

What songs/music/artists/CD's do you like to listen to around Halloween?
The same stuff I listen to year round, nothing special just for this season, I am afraid.

Are you interested in leg warmers at all?
No thank you, I have enough of those.

Is your Halloween style scary, cutesy, folksy, grotesque . . .?
It’s a little spooky,not overly so because of smaller children in my house, but it’s not cutesy, and it’s not folksy and it’s not grotesque so I don’t know how else to describe it.

Have you read The Martian? Or do you plan on watching the movie? I have not read the book, but I may, and the movie looks good enough, but I will probably wait until it is released for home viewing.

Pertaining to that, how does everyone feel about such things? Will anyone be participating? How about NaNo swag, is there any you want? I have often thought about participating, but I am always afraid that real like will get in the way and I will fail myself by not getting what I want to get done, done. As for the swag, the Nanoland Chronicles seem cute.

Honey or beeswax products? Discuss. I love both honey and beeswax.

How do you feel about bumper stickers and car magnets? What do you like--cute, pretty, snarky, geeky/fandomy? I have had a couple of magnets, but people have stolen them. I would do stickers, but I don’t know that I would stick them on my car. I like fandom-y or snarky.

Do you have any phobia's that your Witch should be aware of? Nope

Trading Post Weenies are live! Anything calling to you?
The atmo sprays October, On Halloween would be top picks and Home with a Pumpkin Light sounds really interesting too.

Are there any DISCONTINUED (not LE) BPAL oils that you wish you had, or had a little more of?
I would like to smell Hairy Toad Lily again. And Antique Lace just goes without saying.

Anything I could use more of?
I am always and forever in need of pony o's and bobby pins.

Marmite?
No thank you.

Used nail polish?
As someone else said, if it is in good shape and only used a couple of times, that's fine.

Jam berry?
I have never tried them, they look interesting.