Whew!

SW 2017 Follow Up Questions:


9/19 - 9/20

Do you have something you wish you put on your original questionnaire/forgot to put/would like to add on to?

For me, regarding the question on "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."

I couldn't think of anything until now. So my answer to that would be:

Under $10: a charcoal or clay face mask, or something similar to deep clean pores and/or a nice pore refining/minimizing mask

Over $10: cute/gothy/artsy small cosmetic bag (around 4" x6"ish). I've been wanting and meaning to get one for my make up in my work bag but never manage to get around to getting one (or finding one I like) This might also be under $10.

Any additional misc. information about yourself you want your Witch to know? (I think this was on the survey, but again if there's something that you forgot...)


I love German Shepard Dogs, and my girl of 13+ years passed away in 2014. I still miss her. I used to collect GSD stuff but now I limit to really special/amazing pieces.

I've recently (past 2 years?) discovered my love for Corgis. I've been wanting one for a while but LIFE got in the way and now I'm not in a position to have one.
I adore them though.

I'm a cancer survivor. (Hodgkins Lymphoma). This has changed me and my life in many ways, some good, some bad. It's something I'm still working through.

If you could decorate your house (or one room) in any one theme, what would it be? Your answer can be as simple ("Star Wars" or "Baroque" or "Modern"), or complicated or a combination (e.g. Victorian Gothic) as you feel best fits.


Victorian Goth, with a large dose of Spooky elements (think Haunted Mansion but a bit more elegant) with hints and nods to fantasy/RPG/nerdy elements

Are you interested in anything from Think Geek?
Boy, am I! I have a wishlist
http://www.thinkgeek.com/brain/gimme.cgi?wid=81d582188&icpg=wishlist_share_81d582188

Aprons: Do you wear them, do you want one? Utility, decorative, cooking or crafting?
I have one, but I don’t wear it often because it’s a little too small. I really could use one, preferable utility but utility and cute is nice. Both cooking and crafting (or, I could use one for each)

9/18/17

It seems like there's a question about socks on the questionnaire, but I don't think it got down to this level: Do you wear them? Any particular style (crew length, knee high, anklet, boot, etc.) or fiber (wool, cotton, bamboo anything but wool, etc.) preference?

I like the idea of fun socks in theory but find I don’t really wear them much in practice. I DO use knee highs to wear with my big ol’ gothy boots, but I’m not sure I need new ones yet. I have to wear sneakers 99% of the time due to really screwed up feet so I don’t get to wear fun shoes very often to go with the fun sock. All that being said I kinda do want more stripey knee highs, and would welcome comfy “house socks”. I don’t have a fiber preference.

Would you be open to previously-loved books?
Yes!

What about partial-full bottles of BPAL or BPTP?
No problem there at all either.

So what are your favorite fandoms?
e I don’t really “Super-Fan” About anything. Ever. But there are fandoms that I really like so here’s what I can think of:

I’m a fan of Monster High and the new MLP (don’t laugh!), I like Harry Potter but not a huge super fan.
Does Disney’s Haunted Mansion count as a fandom?
Disney in general
Star Trek (pre-JJ Abrams) and Star Wars.
D&D/DragonLance/Forgotten Realms



9/17/17

I'm in France at the moment, is there anything here you might like? I'm in Provence, the land of lavender, so if you like that flower in particular just say so!
Nothing from France that i can think of. I like lavendar but it can get a bit overwhelming/sharp to me. But anything with a nice soft lavendar would be nice!

are you into divination? What kind(s) do you currently do? Do you want more books and/or tools for that type (e.g. new tarot cards, new runes)? Is there a new type of #divination you've been meaning to try, and if so, are you looking for the tool, a book on the subject, or both?
I use Tarot for writing actually (both as inspiration and to help me understand my characters and world better). I’m often on the look out for new cards, and i find it’s history fascinating. But I don’t really use Tarot for actual divination...

World my Witchee be interested in a Tarot or Astrology reading done personally? Hm. Maybe!

Does my Witchee need any magical supplies? No.

Would you be interested in any of the seasonal (or regular) soaps from Cellar Door Soap (https://cellardoorbathsupply.com)?
Honestly, i’m a little over whelmed at looking at so many new e-tailers and bath and body sites! I do love artisanal soaps and would like to try new companies and products. The Halloween and Fall collection look really interesting so surprise me! You can see my preferred scents in my main survey and can probably tell based on other scents I’ve picked.

9/16/17

Favorite gemstones? Garnets and bloodstones and Onyx (or Jet). I also like Hematite and tourmaline. Any of the semi precious stones that are dark red, dark purple, blue, dark green, and even tigers eye.
I’m also writing a story that uses Ametrine, so it might be nice to have a pendant with that.

If you enjoy jewelry do you like discrete and elegant, flashy and gaudy, small and light, or large and chunky? I tend to prefer themed, or elegant. Anything unique, but tend to prefer not anything too chunky or gaudy.

Any love of pirates or SCA? I enjoy the aesthetic and idea, but not really super crazy for it.

Is there anything you would like from Disney World? I am a fan of ANYTHING Haunted Mansion, but i do have an AP for Disney World.

Are you a Potterhead? If so, to which house do you belong? I am always torn between Syltherin and Ravenclaw

How do you feel about chokers? Love them. Don’t wear them enough.

9/15/17

Here's a few questions from me: Would you like some Halloween or other themed decor in the form of a banner, something like this http://www.etsy.com/...n-decor-vintage? If so, would you prefer a traditional style or a vertical door type?
Nah. Not really my style.

Do you live near a Trader Joe's? Yes. If not, are you interested in trying any of the numerous Pumpkin goodies they come out with this time every year? If you can find any gluten free, sure! It's difficult to get to my TJ's.


Do you like to cook and/or bake? Could you use any specific ingredients (spices, oils, salts, extracts, etc.) or kitchen utensils/gadgets?
Yes! I love specialty salts and oils (like infused). I’ve long wanted to buy “nice” spices, but never get around to it or can justify it to myself.


I'm at Ocean City MD for bike week......would a witches want anything from here? Bike or beach related?? No thank you

What is 1 thing you would love to see in your final box? Can be ANYTHING - your choice.
??? Something handmade.

Who would love some USPS eclipse stamps? No, thanks


9/14/17

Do any of you potential Witchees have any kitties, puppers, or youngling humans you want spoiled in your packages? What treats or toys do they like?
The Kitties will never say no to treats. The two orange oafs (Famine and Squeaker) and Ivy cat have no treat preference. Squeak will eat damn near anything.

Our girl Pest (short for Pestilence) sadly has kitty cat IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disorder) and can’t have any treats with chicken, beef, or grains. We’re not 100% sure what sets her off, but those three seem to be at the top. Any “allergy” treats should be ok, and she can have venison and duck. Unfortunetly, we can’t find many treats that she likes.

ALL of the kitties love cat nip.

Is there any interest in any of the fragrance oils from the Nocturne Alchemy Weenies update?
I’m not super familiar with NA, but it seems their food stuff works very well with me, whereas many others do not.
I think decants might be preferred at this time if possible.

I hadn’t looked at their update until now and this is what caught my eye:

Witch Fog
Deathly Delights
Bela
Vincent
Vampire Chocolate Bat
Hallowcats
Enchanting Mermaidens
Every Pumpkin counts

Hex
Vampire Vanilla Bat
Headless horseman
Sisters of the Moon
Curse: Mummy Tomb Incense
Black Amber Rose burgandy

Is there anything you want from the trading post (or trading post etsy) that is available to order right now? (Fatherhood, Puppers, normal GC things)
Yes! I’m interested in trying various
Liliths (preferably decants): Wednesday's Child is Full of Woe
My Little Themysciran Princess
Zip Line

Also nail polishes of:
Gothic Black
Bilquis
Laura
Shadow Moon

HG (can be decants, I don’t use a lot of HG):
La Roue de Malheur
Coconut, Vanilla Bean and Tiare
Dorian
White Tea and Sage

Atmos sprays:
Okiya
Lich’s Lab

Misc:
(Super Wishlist items.)
Triple Dagger Bracelet
A little lunacy ID case
Bat Woman ID case
Triple dagger IMP case


9/13/17

Are you a gamer?
Yes!
If so, what games are you currently playing
Errr. I tend to be a casual player of video games, and will play a bit and then leave it alone.
Right now I’m playing Hearthstone, RIFT (the MMO), Armello, and various Zelda games on the DS

I also like casual hidden object games
Also currently playing several D&D tabletop RPGs. I have a wizard, a sorcerer, and a druid characters.

Also a big fan of board games/RPG/Strategy games.

and is there any merch for that game you'd love to have?-
Anything Zelda. It’s more nostalgia for me, but a favorite.

If you are a gamer do you have a steam/gamestop/amazon wishlist?
Steam and Gaming Amazon wishlists are in my original survey

How do you feel about the following scarf options (assuming you're into scarves)?

• Simple eyelet scarf
  

Yay! I like the style and the lightness of it works well for Florida.

• Chevron scarf
  

Not a fan of that many colors/multi color. Might be nice in monochrome, or chevron strips

• Lacy and fuzzy
  

The delicate weave would make a really neat etheral fairy type shawl or capelet. Could also see this in black/dark red as a gothic fairy look.

• Skinny rib knit (extra long for lots of wrapping)
  

I already have a lot like this.

• Leafy!
  Ohhh! This would work well for a druid or fae look (both of which I am a fan). I’d love to do a druid or fae cosplay one day..and this would work! SO yes, I like it.
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Like beer? What styles most appeal to you? I used to love dark, rich, bitter beers. Unfortunately, these are no go on a gluten free diet.

Like booze? What kinds? Liquors, yes. No beers. Prefer Gin, but a good vodka is nice too. I don’t like super sugary drinks, but i do like craft cocktails and fun or unusual flavors. I love a good smokey mezcal (although i can’t drink it straight), but prefer only silver tequila. I like whiskey, but i’m finding that it often sets off my gluten response.

Like Wine? What kinds? Mostly Reds, but I don’t know too much about wines. I like smokey, oaky, vanilla, berry flavors, but don’t like too dry (if that makes sense). I like Pinotage and tend toward red blends. I’m a pretty big fan of the “Apothic” wines.

Would you be interested in a set of hand-made hair falls? It's something I do for fun and I can make any length and do an array of colors!
Yes! I love falls, but never got around to getting myself a pair. They were always a bit intimidating, either the cost or putting them in. I do have thin hair, which makes it difficult to secure them.

For those who watch certain movies every year for Halloween, what are those movies, whether horror or not? Any favorite horror movies that aren't necessarily on the annual-viewing list? How do you feel about fan-made merch for these movies?


I have to admit Hocus Pocus is the family favorite, every year must watch. I like a lot of the older Halloween movies, but not a huge fan of most horror. Aside from being open to ANYTHING Hocus Pocus themed, there’s no merch I can think of.

9/12/17

Here's a great local soapmaker I love--y'all see anything you would like? https://littleseedfarm.com/

Looking through the site there’s a lot I’d like to at least try(sample sizes?). The elasticizer serum, the soap bars (skincare set might be nice to try), charcoal scrub, lip salves, and even the beard oil for the S.O. (his goatee is also stiff!)

What are your favorite/preferred Halloween/autumn icons/images? Any to specifically stay away from? Since Halloween and Fall are among my favored seasons and decor, it’s easier to state what I don’t like/what to stay away from. I really don’t dig Halloween stuff that is: gorey/excessively gory/gross/disgusting (but anatomical type items, like diagrams, skulls, etc are very welcome) and anything really kitchsy and silly. I kind of hate silly Halloween stuff.

Do you eat candy, and if so would Halloween candy be welcome? Specialty candy from local or unusual sources? Chocolate?
I really like unusual, specialty and “foodie”/”Artisinal” candies. (E.g. Vosges) But..as always, they gotta be gluten free, which is difficult. Chocolate is my favorite candy. My favorite non-chocolate candy is gummies.

Do you want Fidget spinners, desk toys, or other frivolous things that you look at and decide you don't need enough to spend $ on but would make you happy to have?
Not at this time.

Any zentangle lovers, people who would like to try it, or would you want a piece of someone else's zentangle art? I think it’s cool in theory but I’m not sure I’d actually do it and not sure about the art...if the colors worked, maybe?

Any love of hair toys, clips, ribbons, fascinators, mini hats, etc?
My hair is super thin, so most clips don’t work with in. I’m a fan of fasincators and mini hats (like on a headband)

What local goodies may be of interest? Local Honey, jams,candy?
Honey! I also love local jams, as long as they’re gluten free. Really, any gluten free food.

Are you interested in any prescription services like serial magazines, Birch box, ipsy?
Probably not. When it comes to makeup and jewelry I can be very selective. I know what i like. I do like the idea of some of the more unusual prescription services, but also am trying to cut down on “things” in the house. There WAS a Disney Haunted Mansion box that was making rounds a while ago that I would’ve bought (it sold out by the time I was aware of it) and I might be interested in a (gluten free) foodie box or books.

Would you like funky Halloweenie costume makeup like Gothic eyelashes, nail effects, black lipstick, etc.? Probably not. While I am gothic and tend to prefer halloween make up, I’m also kind of particular and much of the halloween costume make up doesn’t apply well or look good on me. The only exception is nail stuff. I LOVE halloween nail effects.

How do you like to listen to music? CD, 8 track tape, mix tape, Pandora or Spotify, I-tunes? Anymore, Pandora and Spotify are how I listen to music. I can still play CDs, but mp3s on a USB work too.

Do you prefer reading on Kindle or actual book? What kind of books do you like? Would you like to be surprised with a scary, classic, horror book?
Both. I like that Kindle books don’t take up space, but when it comes to any kind of reference material, I prefer being able to flip through. I don’t really dig gore horror, but I AM a fan of “classic” fantasy, sci fi and horror. I tend to prefer Lovecraftian type horror.


Candles, Incense, or wax tarts? Yes. All of the above.

Do you have favorite brands or Weenies scents for the home?
I used really love “Dark Candles” but haven’t bought from them in a while. I am a fan of Yankee Candle too, but would like to support small, indie businesses.

Would you like to receive a wax tarts burner, incense burner, essential oils diffuser, or Halloweenie themed candle holders? Yes! I lost several of my holders across multiple moves when I was younger. I had some really neat halloween tart burners and diffusers that were lost.

Witchee: are you interested in crafting materials? Yes! Well, kinda. I already have a lot, and have put myself on a buying hiatus buuuut if someone were to find something neat and fun (and related to what I already make) well then i wouldn’t say no.



9/11/17

I'm in Japan, is there anything specific from here you would want?
If possible, any gluten free goodies. I went to Japan before I was gluten free, and i miss all the fun baked goods, and candy. (I really miss kit kats!)

How do you feel about nail wraps? I’ve never used them! I did discover press on nails that actually looked good recently. As long as the wraps are easy to put on, I’d love to try.

if you were to receive something hand knit, what type of item would you like? hat, cowl, handwarmers, etc. and what color(s)? Handwarmers! Or even, wrist warmers! I live in Florida, so hats and scarves just don’t get used much, but my office is ALWAYS cold. I do also love hoods and cowls, even if I don’t get to use them often. Colors: black, dark "jewel tones" (deep/dark reds, purples, blues, greens), also blue/greens. No pastels please.

- would you use knitted washcloths? Probably not. Don’t use washclothes really.
a scarf? In the winter, so not often. I wouldn’t mind a very light, gauzy scarf or cowl.
Are you allergic or sensitive to any fibers? Not that I know of.

If you could be ANY character from a film, TV show or book, who would it be and why?
Polgara. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polgara_the_Sorceress) She's beautiful, confident, a bad ass and has a sharp tongue.

If you could hop into a time machine and travel anywhere/anytime, where would it be and why? The future. I’m a spoiler (not for others tho)...anxious to know how things end. There are parts of the past that would be interesting to see… the time before man, the beginning of man, the domestication of the wolf (no really!). I’d love to see cities like Rome and Babylonia...cities that were bastions of civilization and technology (At their time).

If you could invite 3 famous people to a BPAL meet and sniff, who would invite?
Beth, Ted, and Lilith.


Do you like and/or want anything from Elements and Artifacts? You can be vague like "yes" or "no" or name specific past pieces you coveted or current ones you love, whatever works best.
Yes.

Would you like something hand sewn by your Witch? A dress, shirt, skirt, infinity scarf, something else? Sure! I live in Florida, so items that are breezy and cool are a plus. I love dresses and skirts, and I like the look of “deconstructed” or altered tshirts.

Anyone want any kind of costuming accessories or makeup or odds and ends?
Although I am always looking out for new accessories and odds and ends for costumes and crafting, there isn’t anything specific that immediately comes to mind