Does anything from Paintbox Soapworks catch your eye (http://paintboxsoapworks.com/)? 

I love anything in their Mandika scent. I like the sound of Clean Slate and I believe I liked The Queen is Dead as well. GTFO and  Blackbird also sound pretty good!

 

Does anything from the Trading Post's etsy page catch your eye (https://www.etsy.com/shop/bptradingpost)?  

Nothing at the moment

 

What are your favorite self-care items or activities? I'm especially curious about things that you hesitate to do/get because they feel like frivolous luxuries

My biggest self-care thing is getting massages really. I hesitate to spend too much but, for example, since I couldn't have a summer vacation this year I spent 3x as much as I usually do on a massage as my "vacation". At home I'll do a face mask/bath combo sometimes... things that I've never bought because it just doesn't feel worth it are probably things like things for your feet, lip scrubs, things like that. I'm not sure of anything specific but some of them it's just a question of "is this worth the effort of doing it" which is why I don't do hot oil treatments and such 

 

are you familiar with https://www.a-natural-alternative.com/ ?  Take a peak & let me know if you might like to try something. 

Not familiar with it, but nothing particularly piques my interest.

 

Would you like a face mask from one of my favorite artists? https://akumuink.com/collections/facemasks

one of our fellow BPAL friends makes custom masks, Hakutaku Custom Masks on facebook (https://www.facebook.com/HakutakuMasks/ ). Would anyone be interested in one of her masks? 

Gonna answer both of these together  I make my own masks so I don't need any. It's taken forever to get a pattern that fits perfectly to my face lol

 

Would you like anything from here? https://www.etsy.com/shop/TaterRoundsBeauty

I don't do make-up but the facial stuff seems like it would be fun to try. The facial bar, spider spell eye moisturizer, vampire tonic, face scrub etc. 

 

what are your feelings on home made/ home canned jams & pickles or syrups?  I even make things with berries I grow in my garden.  I make both brandied & bourbon cherries. Syrups good for cocktails, in lemonade or tea, flavors include Lavender, Lavender + Lemon, & Lavender + Vanilla.

Interested?

Don't think customs would like them, sadly.

 

Is there something that you're especially hoping to receive for this round?  For example, a brand you've heard of that you're especially wanting to try, or a certain "thing" that you really want but just cant bring yourself to buy for yourself?? 

Probably something bath and body related. Forumites always seem to know the best body stuff that I've never heard of (or don't have access to because Japan XD) so I love getting new things to try. Soaps, scrubs, lotions just anything.

 

Art and artists - anyone dig any of this?  https://www.studiodesade.com/  (They also do masks, see here.)  

Nothing in particular

 

If you knit/crochet/weave, would you like custom dyed yarn?  And if so do you have preference on weight, fiber, colors?

I don't do yarn crafts

 

what is one fun/frivolous thing for $20 or less that you’d enjoy?

I'm honestly very easy. I love getting soaps/lotions/scrubs/bath stuff that are in my smell categories (if that makes sense). A lot of stuff is the fruity/foody/floral range so getting things in the spicy/leather/incensey range always makes me ridiculously happy lol

 

If I sent you to a dollar store with $20, what would you walk out with?

It would depend on the store lol At this time of year I would probably find some weird halloween things to buy I'm sure. Some kind of weird little bottle or a fun halloweeny piece for resin crafting. Other times of year it would be food and bath stuff probably lol

 

Would you rather receive supplies/tools for your own craft/hobby or receive something you can't make yourself? 

Hmm that's tough. There's pluses to both... I'm just going to say either one!

 

Is there anything you'd like from Penzeys (https://www.penzeys.com/)? 

I don't do much cooking to be honest >.>

 

would anybody like a small cross stitch thing, like a patch or pin? or cross stitching notions like handmade needle minders?

A pin would be cute!

 

Is there anything you'd like from the UK? 

CANDY! I love that... honeycomb stuff. I have no idea why the US and Japan don't believe in it but it's so much fun. I don't know if there's a real name for it lol I know it's called Hokey Pokey in NZ but I can't remember the UK name lol. Also ANYTHING blackcurrant flavor. I'd never even heard of blackcurrant before and once I tried some I was HOOKED. I think I drank Ribena every day for weeks

 

Do you have a particular fandom you'd like stuff from?

My current fandom loves are Wen Ning from Mo Dao Zu Shi, Otabek from Yuri on Ice, and Beelzelbub and Lucifer from Obey Me! 

 

How do you feel about tea?  Preferences?  Would you want anything from David's Tea (https://www.davidstea.com/us_en/home/), Steepologie (https://www.steepologie.com/), Bird & Blend (https://birdandblendtea.com/us_en/), or do you have a favorite tea maker to suggest?  What about tea tools or cups?  

I love iced tea. I've been using a cassis blueberry black tea recently which is nice but I am always up to try more. I don't like herbal or green teas much. Flowers can be iffy as well. Anything that would make a good sweet tea I'm up to try though! Vanilla, maple, chai, cassis, bergamot are all good tea things so surprise me I guess

 

How do you feel about fragrant things for the home like incense, candles, atmosphere spray?  

Sure! Candles I'm a bit iffy on tbh but things that aren't likely to catch fire like atmosphere sprays or most incense are good!

 

Do you share your home with any loved ones (human, feline, canine, etc.) who might enjoy a tiny treat too?  

No

 

Does anyone like the prints or items from www.ElissaMarieCreative.com ? I have a few of her prints and the notebooks and they are quality!

What about www.drawingsbynicole.com? Anything specific?

Nothing catches my eye

 

Does anything from www.vapidlacquer.com stick out to you?

Everything seems to be sold out but I'm always up for bath stuff. Soap wise the smells of Copal, Nocturnal, Dreamy and Let's Summon Demons (which is a great name too) sound nice.

 

I do pour painting/acrylic fluid art (with varying degrees of success, haha). Would you like a custom piece in colors of your choice (takes 3-4 weeks with curing, longer if you want it sealed, so it would arrive post-round if custom) or a piece already finished in my collection? I have mostly 12 x 12 and 10 x 10s  right now. Pics available upon request! 

Would be terrified of that with international shipping... absolutely terrified.

 

After enjoying looking at the links several others have put in the questions, I decided to add some of my own favorite independent artists who I enjoy supporting - so, what do you think of the goodies from these people? And specific items you love? Enjoy!

A lot of lovely things, but nothing really for me, sorry!

 

One of the things I do is make nifty things from sweaters that I cut up & upcycle into things like super warm mittens, arm warmers, striped arm warmers, cowls, teapot cozies, & French press cozies.  I don't have a slipper I love yet, but I'm working on it.   So, which of these things might you like?  Give me some thoughts on colors you like & if for a teapot or press, I need to know a size.

Nothing I can think of

 

I enjoy historical reproductions and am a fan of LBCC Historical Apothecary. Is there something in her store you might be interested in?

Nothing in particular

 

Do you have a favorite art style/movement/artist? 

Not really, sorry

 

Who is your fashion icon(s)? 

I don't have a particular person... my favorite brand is Qutie Frash which is a wa-goth-punk looking line which is just really cute

 

What is your favorite mythological creature? 

Dragons and Griffons

is there anything you want from Lush?

Almost anything tbh I always spend too much money at Lush *sigh* I just got a bunch of the halloween stuff but there's never too much~

 

Do you need any astrological work done, since thats one of my professions? Any particular areas you could utilize a consultation?

Hmm I guess maybe? I've been applying for jobs all summer but we are mostly in the wait and pray to get a call back stage so not much I can do... I'm also going to be starting my Master's Thesis soon but that's just putting time in and not panicking... I hope >.>

 

How do you feel about the homemade fudge I sell in my etsy shop?  https://www.etsy.com/shop/HollysRainbow -particular preferences, flavors (consider I take special flavor requests all the time!)?

Mmm fudge. I honestly don't know what kind I'd want... I know I had a cookie dough once that was really good. Or maybe a salted caramel or something with like cookie bits in it? 

 

How do you feel about keto or sugar-free, low carb baked goods or treats??

I don't think I've ever tried any to be honest

 

Anything you'd like from Future Primitive: https://futureprimitivesoap.co.uk

Scent wise maybe Bell, Book and Candle, OM, Rook and Raven or Lughnasadh? Item wise almost anything, I'm easy

Do you have an Etsy wishlist?

I did... I will see if I can find it again >.>

 

Nui Cobalt Designs perfumes...(just got her latest email): How about the scents being discontinued? The Critters? https://nuicobaltdesigns.com/collections/critters-2020?page=1

or other ones?

Aw, a lot of the critters ones sound nice. (In no particular order) Spring Peeper, Red-Tailed Hawk, Grey Wolf and Black-Crowned Night Heron sound nice Other scents maybe Hekate Deichteira, Hekate Potnia Theron, Black Cat, Guiding Star, Black Moon, Cut & Clear, Sleep Elixir, The Conjure Man's Cabin, Energy Shield, Might of Minerva, Higher Mind, Raw Power, Strength, Purify, Valkyrie, Sylph, and Lampade.

 

Would you like anything from House of Gloi, especially from their Autumn Update? (https://www.hausofgloi.com/collections/fall-1)  I personally wouldn't mind Lemon Drops, Candy Corn, Scarecrow, Ghost Puffs or maybe Pumpkin Eater perfume. Ghost Puffs hair oil would also be nice.

Didn't see much 

I know the tea question has been asked, but what, specifically, about Adagio teas? I really like their sample packs, and they've got some *very* compelling new varieties up for Autumn! (https://www.adagio.com) 

Similar answer to the other tea question above

What about anything tempting from Dandelion Chocolate? (https://store.dandelionchocolate.com/pages/home)

Always up for dark chocolate lol The sea salt caramels look delish, the smores kit is just uggg smoooores want lol

 

Would you, my dear Witchee, like anything from April Gloom? https://www.etsy.com/shop/AprilGloom  

How about from https://twinklentwilight.etsy.com ? 

Would you enjoy anything from my friend Brian's Etsy shop? https://www.etsy.com/shop/BrianSerwayArt?

Don't see anything that piques my interest

Are you a sock person?  If so what are your favourite kinds to wear?  Do you have a sockdreams wishlist?

I don't have a wishlist, but I like the wet look knee highs, bloody knee socks, Nevermore midcalf, under the stars crew, 

 

If you're not near one, is there anything from Trader Joe's you'd like?

I'm not even sure what they have, to be honest 

 

How do you feel about local items from my city, like spicy (think chili) things or local coffee? The coffee is not spicy lol.

I can't handle spicy foods and don't drink coffee so maybe not

 

do you have good feelings about Funko Pop? 

I don't like them tbh

 

Candles! Anything from these places catch your fancy?

https://cantripcandles.com/collections

https://miruscandles.com/collections

https://briarwickcandles.com/collections

From Cantrip, The Library. From Mirus, Wand Shop and maybe Manon? Briarwick, Jareth and Angel, maybe Abroxos or Court of Night Flowers

 

Is there something from your fandom that popped up in another country you'd be particularly interested in?  What, and what store?

I'm not sure? 

 

Would you be interested in some boozy chocolates (or anything else) from https://www.chocolatemoonshine.com/ ?

No thanks