Basic Info
Birthday: May 24th
Pets: 2 cats, Atticus (male, fixed, 2.5 years) and Cleo (female, fixed, 10 years)
Children: nope
Religious orientation: Very vague Pagan leanings (I have an altar, I like crystals, I use TALS, etc).
Favorite Holiday: Halloween
Occupation/Major in school: retail management
Living arrangement (by yourself, with roommates, etc): My fiance and the furbrats
Livejournal/Blog/Website: templeandarche on twitter/tumblr/LJ/insta
Organizations/Causes/Activities (Things you belong to or causes you believe in):
Fixed Fur Life, Parkinsons Canada, Quinte Humane Society, RAINN, Gleaners Food Bank

BPAL
Favorite BPAL oils:
GC - Alice, Anubis, Chimera, Dorian, Envy, Morocco, Old Demons of the First Class, SIn
LE - Antique Lace, Callisto (moons of Jupiter), Chokmah, Unseelie, Elf V4, Fetish.Goth, Gemini 2016, Tombeur, Pickled Imp, Ebon Night (TAL), Seduction IX (TAL), Lawn Gnome, De Vos' Unicorn, Snake Charmer (Orig)
Favorite notes: vanilla, lavender, musk (red can be iffy), honey, patchouli, frankincense, myrrh, blackberry, currant, chocolate, pine pitch, oak moss, ambergris and vetiver in small doses
Favorite non-BPAL perfumes:
NAVA: Bastet, Eternal Ankh. Viktor Rolf SpiceBomb. Atelier: Vetiver, Vanille Insensee. Lush: Lord of Misrule, Karma.
Least favorite notes:
rose, violet, jasmine, lily, cedar, gardenia, ozone. Aquatic and Cold/winter scents are very hit or miss.
Least favorite non-BPAL perfumes:
Chanel no. 5
If Beth made a custom blend for you, what would the notes be, and what would you want the label art to look like?
(copying last year's answer) Lavender, currant, ambergris, vanilla bean and a hint of musk. Label art... the old farmhouse or cottage from my childhood.

Lifestyle
Style/home decoration style: modern with eclectic vintage and antique with pop culture pieces.
Favorite decorating colors: turquoise, chocolate brown, red, black, light grey, jewel tones
Things you collect: comics, books, Maneki-neko, Pop Funko Figures, Action Figures (mainly from tv shows/movies/comics I love), blurays, clothes, jewellery, Squishables, vintage and new LP's (I like stuff. srsly)
Favorite music: I love all music (except for what is listed below)
Least favorite music: Industrial, techno, country, death metal
Vegetarian/Vegan?: (Please be as specific as possible to reduce confusion!) no
Other food restrictions: no
Favorite flavors: mango, cherry, lime, SPICE (not hot, but flavour), pumpkin, vanilla, chocolate
Favorite foods/drinks: pizza, italian, korean, thai, steak (I'm an unapologetic meat eater), tea (love David's tea), vanilla coke, wine, micro brewed beer, ice cream, cheesecake
Favorite authors/genres: Neil Gaiman. Kelly Sue DeConnick. Warren Ellis. Jacqueline Carey. I love fantasy, horror, scifi, cheesy paranormal smut books, young adult, etc. Here's my goodreads page for some ideas (but tbh I rarely update it).
Least favorite authors/genres: I wish I could get into classics more, but stuff like Pride and Prejudice bores the crap out of me.
Books/authors you'd like to read, but haven't yet: Wild by Cheryl Strayed, Zen in the Art of Writing by Ray Bradbury, Words for Pictures: The Art and Business of Writing Comics and Graphic Novels by Brian Michael Bendis, American Gods: Author's Preferred Text (only this version, I've read the original) by Neil Gaiman.
How do you feel about receiving gently used books as gifts? LOVE it!
Favorite stores (including clothing stores): Lush, Top Shop, Aritzia, Atmosphere, LuluLemon, Bench, Disney Store, H&M, Homesense, UNIQLO
Favorite online stores (including B&B stores):
most of these are on etsy:
Elements and Artifacts
LunaBlueBoutique
BlackMilkClothing
Pretty Indulgent
Villainess
Blame Betty
PaintBox Soapworks
Magazines you subscribe to: none
Magazines you like, but don't subscribe to: none
Favorite movies: This is a tough one for me - I LOVE movies. Current top 5: Mad Max: Fury Road (like, it's a perfect film for me), Labyrinth, Before Sunrise/Sunset/Midnight (ok, I'm cheating, but it's a great trilogy), Kill Bill Vol 1, Howl's Moving Castle and I'll sneak in Almost Famous under the radar. Also, anything from John Hughes and almost every Marvel made movie (except Iron Man 2 and Ant-Man).
Favorite TV show(s): Currently airing: Stranger Things, The Flash, Daredevil, AKA Jessica Jones, Penny Dreadful, Mr. Robot, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Teen Wolf, Orphan Black, iZombie. Of all time: Buffy, Firefly, Sherlock, Farscape, MadMen, Justified, Veronica Mars, Community and many more (I like me some netflix).
Hobbies/crafts done: I don't really craft much. I don't have time

Clothing & Jewelry
Hair type: Super fine, above shoulders, and super lots off it. Currently medium brown with blonde streaks and with bleached ends.
Skin Type: Very fair/combination dry and oily in patches
Allergies (specifically B&B related): My skin is super sensitive, and it's hard to pin down what can make it react, but I find the more natural the product is, the less likely I am to have a reaction to it.
Other things to avoid: see above and Body Lotion. I have waaayy to much and don't use it.
Tub, shower or both? both, but I LUUURRVESS baths.
Favorite bath & beauty products: LUSH: bath bombs, bubble bars, bath melts, shower jellies massage bars (wiccy magic muscle bar is AMAZING), wtc. BPTP hair gloss and bath oils. PAINTBOX SOAPWORKS: her soap is incredible (I'm down to try other bath items too). LIP BALM.
Clothing Style/Fave garments: love tights, cool pop culture tees (think RIPT), funky scarves, hoodies, yoga bottoms and tops, doc martens, running shoes, drape cardigans, tanks, boyfriend tees, oversized sweaters.
Favorite clothing colors/colors to wear: black, choc brown, deep jewel tones
Type(s) of jewelry worn: earrings, rings, bracelets, necklaces, nose rings - I love jewellery.
Ring/wrist/collar size: 7-8 ring, 7" wrist, 18-20" necklace
Jewelry - gold or silver? silver/white metal preferred but I do like rose/yellow/copper colours as well.
Do you have any allergies to metal? yes, nickel allergies for my wrists, ears and fingers and my nose piercing is very sensitive (only titanium or gold).
Favorite gemstones: garnet, amber, flourite, emerald, spinel, labradorite
Sock/Shoe Size: 9


Random Questions:
- On a scale of 1-5, how organized are you?
about a 3.5. I could be better.

- Where, outside of the U.S. would you love to visit? (if you're international, this can be anywhere)
I'd love to see Thailand, Iceland, Scotland, Morocco, Italy, Ireland, Austria, Japan, Australia, Belize and Bali. I'd also love to see more of Canada - Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, PEI, Alberta and B.C

-Where, inside of the U.S. would you love to visit?
I'd love to see New Orleans, Chicago and Boston in the US. I'd love to stay in Montana and Arizona for long periods of time. Hawaii!

-Favorite City in the US/World?
I love Toronto, London, San Diego and NYC.

- Do people tell you that you act older, younger, or your age?
My age mostly (when I'm sick, I regress to a 5 yr old)

-If I gave you a toy gun with flashing lights, would you hide and start shooting people from around corners OR would you thank me on the IGI thread and then quietly donate it (a niece, Oxfam, Goodwill, wherever)? (there are no wrong answers for this, so don't be afraid to answer honestly)
Not big on guns (even toy guns), so I'd probably thank you and find another home for it.

- What animal do you feel like the most?
cat. always very feline.

- Your favorite feature about yourself:
My laugh, mouth and my eyes.

- Do you live in a neighborhood or in the middle of nowhere?
Small town that feels like the middle of nowhere.

-Have you ever thought, "oh, I'm going to get myself one of those one of these days" but then never do? List 1 under $10 and 1 over $10.
Under $10? Funny apron for when I cook. Over $10? Nice set of watercolour pencils or calligraphy set.

- How do you feel about boi witches?
Awesome

- Do you like garage sales (boot sales)?
Yup. I love bargain hunting.

- I like to slather my food in :
tzatziki, pepper, sour cream, blue cheese dressing

- State fairs or carnivals?
Meh. The CNE is 3 hours away and the local fair kinda sucks. I'm sure a real state fair would be awesome though.

- You throw caution to the wind and runaway to join a traveling circus. What job would you want ( a main performer, a side show, a behind the scenes spot, etc) and why?
Lion tamer. Or Ring Master.

- What mythical or fantastic race of creatures (dragons, unicorns, griffins, elves, dwarves, faeries, etc.) do you most identify with?
Elves. Faeries too. I also kinda dig dragons.

- Imagine that you're given a shoebox-sized time capsule, and you are asked to put any number of items in the box that symbolize who you are. The items can be may be anything you can imagine, and money is no object, but they must fit within the box. What do you choose?
My favourite ring, the puzzle box my grandfather picked up while serving in the Korean War, a wine cork, lip balm (I am NEVER without balm and have an extra 10 stashed around my apartment), empty imps of my favourite bpals and, my copy of the Outsiders by S.E. Hinton, my statue of a black cat and my cell phone.

- Do you need storage boxes/bottles/containers? Decorated or Plain?
I love decorated boxes! And I can always use another ammo box for imps.

- The world has given you the day off. You hear that, no chores, responsibilities, or budget you have to follow. What would you do in those 24 hours?
Fly to NYC and eat an amazing meal after a day of shopping and sightseeing. Settle into my hotel suite with some very expensive champagne and (hopefully) Tom Hardy/Josh Hartnett/Idris Elba etc.

- Do you like steampunk & if so what kind of steampunk item would you most like to receive?
I think Steampunk is cool, but I know very little about it or what items I'd like.

- Do you have an Etsy shop?
no

- Would you like to receive baked goods, if so what kind?
I like baked goods, so something that would survive the border crossing if necessary. Like Fudge.

- What is something totally random (yes, that thing that just popped into your head) that hasn't been covered by any previous questions?
no

Notes (Here's where you can add additional information you'd like your Switch Witch to know!):
Dear Witch: You are awesome!! Please know that this questionnaire is just meant to help you come up with some ideas. I am going to adore anything you send me and (hopefully) we'll both gain a new friend. Thanks so much!

Would you be interested in home made food items?
- garlic dill pickles - no thank you because we use my late grandfather's recipe and make our own every year.
- blackberry jam - Oh yeah, I LOVE blackberry all the things.
- dried honey crisp apples - no thank you
- applesauce (with or without red hots) - no thank you.
- elderberry syrup (with honey and apple cider vinegar - great for immune boosting) - This sounds incredible, yes please.
- honey from our bees - OMG yes please!
- rose petal liquor (made with our own rose petals and everclear but diluted down a bit so it doesn't knock you over) - I'd love to sample this.
- baked goods of your choice, what do you like or dislike? - It'll depend on what can survive the post office the best, I think. Maybe fudge or cookies. If you ordered me something local or purchased a gift certificate, I love pastries and pies and cheesecake.
Would you be interested in project bags/pouches? I usually make flat bottom round pouches with a pocket inside and a drawstring. Possibility of embroidery if we still have the huge commercial machine.
Sure.
Are you allergic to any fiber or do you know what kind of yarn you prefer? (merino, merino cashmere, merino cashmere silk, 100% silk, 100% cashmere, merino nylon, BFL, BFL silk, etc. Or do you like acrylic?)
I am SUPER sensitive to traditional wool (I itch so hard) but merino is fine. Acrylic is good too, and I love silk and cashmere.

Would you want a quilted pot holder? No thank you.

Do you have any preferred flavour of shortbread?
I love shortbread. The more the merrier.

Is there anything you'd particularly like to get from the UK?
Nothing food wise because I can find most of the candy/sweets in Canada. I do adore London, so anything London themed is awesome.

Is there anything you'd particularly like to get from Japan? Crazy flavoured kitkats, anything sailor moon (specifically Sailor Jupiter) maneki-neko, pens and stationery, toys, anything Studio Ghibli (Howl's Moving Castle, Totoro, Spirited Away - I love soot sprites!),

Harry Potter? I love, love, LOVE Harry Potter. I'm a Hufflepuff (according to my sorting quiz) but I adore Ravenclaw as well. Hermione and Luna are my favourite characters.

Hibiscus Seeds? No thank you.

Does anyone like fleece character hats? Like these: http://wonderlandonl...like-fleece-hat? What kinda characters would you like to see? They're adorable but I'd probably never where it.

Reused Packing Supplies? I have no problem with people reusing viable packing supplies.

Do you like things with Pumpkin (or Pumpkin Spice?) I indulge a little bit (I've had my one PSL of the year) but I don't really need more.

Do you have an Etsy wish list, and if so, what's your user name there?
I'm sarandipitee on etsy. My wishlist is here

Tokyo Milk? Yea or Nay?
I've never tried it.

would you like notebooks or journals? Utilitarian or fancy? Lined or blank? Tell me of your stationery lustings.
I love journals! They can be plain or fancy. I like lined over blank.

If you are ok with knitted things, what colors do you like?
Jewel tones! Garnet red, emerald green, etc. Deep deep purple, onyx black.
If striping, what two (or more) colors together?
HUFFLEPUFF REPRESENT. Srsly I would love a Harry Potter house scarf for Ravenclaw or Hufflepuff.

If you want yarn, what colors do you want?
--- A color palette would be lovely if you use Pinterest. Or just want to post palette photos in your blog.
Aside from jewel tones, I also like soft heathered yarn - in earth tones (green, brown, grey etc) but only if you are kind enough to make me something as I can't knit So please don't send me yarn.

Are you interested in fabric? Again, what colors, what themes, etc.
I have no crafting skills to speak of, so fabric isn't for me. If you can make me something cool out of fabric (like a cool pillow cover or stuffed animal) the softer and cooler the fabric the better.

What are your tea and/or coffee preferences? Loose leaf / whole bean or bagged / ground? Do you have a favorite type? Flavor? Retailer?
I love David's tea! Black and fruity herbals are my fave. I drink it hot and cold. But if you have a fave tea you want to send me, go for it! I love to try new things.

If you could receive one handmade item - everything from knitted or crocheted gloves and scarves to sewn bags to fanart or original art, what would you prefer?
Ooh a bag. With art on it But I do love me some fingerless gloves.

What are your favorite fandoms, if any?
OMG I am a huge nerd so I'll narrow this down to 5 loves: Stranger Things (tv show), Labyrinth (movie), Marvel (specifically Captain America/Avenger movies and in comics Captain Marvel and Kate Bishop Hawkeye), Mad Max: Fury Road (movie) and The Flash (TV).

Authors - Jennifer Estep, Faith Hunter. Heard of them? Love them, hate them, or eh?
I don't know them - but Hunter's Rogue Mage series looks interesting.

Knitted things. Specifically scarves/cowls and shawls.....grabby hands or not? Favorite colors? Are you allergic or sensitive to any textiles, ie wools, cashmere, nylon, metallic threads, mohair, alpaca? Knitted washcloths? For the kitchen or for the bath? And again, colors??
I mentioned my allergies earlier. I don't need any washcloths but scarves are always welcome.

Skincare- do you use a particular routine? What products would you absolutely not use?
I've been using the Origins Ginzing line I discovered at Sephora and I LOVE it. The refreshing scrub, refreshing eye cream and energy boosting moisturizer. The stuff has been magic on my super picky and problematic skin (I'm dry and prone to acne at the same time). Origins is pricey though so I'm not expecting my Witch to splurge for me. Origins has great samples of various masks I'd love to try as well, for really good prices.

Bath/shower products?
I adore Lush (twilight bath bombs, the rough with the smooth body scrub, wiccy magic muscle bar and karam soap are my staples), paintbox soapworks and love to try any kind of handmade soap. I'm pretty much down for any kind of bath products - I love to relax in the tub.

BPTP products? Pre-owned okay?
For sure! Hair gloss is my jam, and I love bath oils. I love the atmos sprays but my other half is super sensitive so goblin squirts or samples are the best since I won't use much at a time.
Essential oils and aromatherapy oils- yay, or nay?
Yes please! I'd love to get some. Go by my fave perfume notes for ideas please.

Favorite animal?
Cats, I love cats. Also ravens and crows and foxes and otters.

Twilight Alchemy Lab oils?
I love my TALS. Any amount of Ebon Night or Nocturne is welcome as I'm a huge insomniac. I lost my bottle of Seduction IX in my move so any of that as well is so welcome.

Jewel Tones:
Emerald green, deep wine purple, garnet blood red, midnight blue, darkest black.

Elements & Artifacts has a fall/halloween collection up? Anything catch your eye?
I LOVE E&A. My etsy wishlist has loved a quite a few of her beautiful items and I've ordered myself the PSYCOMANTEUM earrings.

And speaking of shops from BPAL folks, any favorites in the stores on the SW Stalking and Services Spreadsheet?
I added some faves to my etsy list.

Haus of Gloi update is live tomorrow (the 25th)- is there anything you're interested in?
Sadly I've had zero luck with HoG's hair oil and perfume oil so maybe their lip balm?

Ren Faire/Honey?
Ren faire no, honey yes!

Coloring Books?
No thank you (I have 4 already and I don't get to colour them as much as I'd like).

Would you be interested in Kings Game by Lisa Millraney
No thank you.

Do you celebrate Mabon? Would you like "witchy" or pagan decorations and objects? For example, pentacle wall hangings, mabon poppets, corn dollies, ritual candles, etc?
I don't celebrate, so no thank you.

Anyone hankering for Craftsy classes?
No thank you.

Would you be interested in any of the following: jigsaw puzzles; puzzle books (like word searches or crossword puzzles or suduko); coloring books; card games; board games?
I'd love a copy of Cards Against Humanity (as long as it wasn't a fortune). I don't use puzzle books, prefer to use my Nintendo 2DS or phone and I have no room for puzzles. Plus, I'm betting my cat Atticus would like to eat the pieces.
Though I've been playing with sculpee lately and like making sort of character or fandom inspired bead/pendants, would that be something you'd like or have use for?
Something simple - like Captain Marvel's symbol or like Star Wars rebel logo would be cool.

Erotica or BDSM - yay or nay, and if yay, what kinds of things?
I'm super picky so I'll pass
My local farmers market has a pepper specialist who makes dried pepper powders. Would you like some and if so what level of spicyness.
I still have a jar of dried peppers from my Mom's crop from last year so no thanks.

Tarot cards/oracle decks - yay or nay?
If yay, do you already have any?
Which ones?
I don't know how to use them . I have a tarot set I've never really gotten good with

Cryptozoology/cryptids (Big Foot, lake monsters, chupacabra, etc.) - yay or nay?
If yay, any favourites?
Nessie is cute.

Weenies
The Weenies are my absolute fave update of the year. Ones I'm interested in: Devil's NIght 2016, Dead Leaves and Blackberries, Dead Leaves and Sugared Cardamom, Yipe!, Spiced Autumn Cider, The Wan White Humming Hive and The Ghost of Clytemnestra Awakening the Furies

BPTP Weenies
Witches and Vampires for Hilary pins, The Ghost Story spray, Lycanthrope Brown HG, Pistachio Pumpkin Cupcake Bath Oil.

Mead
I'd love to try some mead, but shipping to Canada is going to be pricey - the weight might drive that up (and I don't know if it would survive customs).

Art Nouveau
Those are lovely! I would totally hang Sorsha and Lydia on my walls. For commission work - Captain Marvel (Carol Danvers), Luna Lovegood from HP or even Raven Reyes from the 100.

Choker
I don't like things wrapped tight around neck so no to choker style, But if it was made more like a lariat style it would work perfect for me. I love the leaves at the end and if it was a Fall theme for colour it would be gorgeous.