5/30/22

 

 Does anything, scent and / or product-wise, catch your eye from the Haus of Gloi summer drop? (https://www.hausofgloi.com/collections/summer) [you're free to pick stuff NOT from Summer as well, of course!  ]


Yes, the rumors are true- I'll be in Paris this summer! Tell me up to five things you'd be happy to get from there, including any specific teas from Dammann Freres, my favorite french tea shop! (https://www.dammann.fr/en/#)

 

 

5/31/22

 

I recently discovered Khamila Luna and plan to place an order soon to get a present for my roommate. Is there anything you'd like from them?

 

is there any small gift from mother nature that you'd like me see if I can source for you from old forests?  

 

do you wear rings on all your fingers? how about a range smallest to largest? 

 

If your Sprite were to gift you magical items or workings... a) Would you be interested in that? b) If so, what intention(s) would you appreciate most?

 

Would you be interested in a set of (rpg) dice? If so, what colors/aesthetic?

 

What's your favorite creature?

 

Do you like reading comics? If you haven't really read 'em, would you be interested in receiving a few that match your book genre preferences?

 

I'm headed to Puerto Rico in July - anything particularly interesting you would like from there?

 

Would you be interested in receiving a small bottle of home infused whiskey aged from commercially produced moonshine? Any particular flavors you might enjoy (examples include orange chai or cinnamon chocolate or hot peppers)?

 

Would you be interested in homemade shortbread that fits your flavor preferences?

 

6/1/22

 

If your bday is during the swap, how are you planning to celebrate?

 

Likewise, how do you celebrate relevant spiritual holidays in this time period?

 

Anything you want from the UK?

 

Seeds, y/n?

 

Are you interested in skincare/shampoo/conditioner?

 

Are you interested in tights? If so, what thickness, style, and size?

 

Do you use tarot decks? Would you like to receive more - and if so, can you list the ones you already have?

 

What do you think of the art on this website? https://www.printisdead.co.uk/

 

Is loose leaf tea good, or do you prefer bagged?

 

I make arm warmers.  I make them from sweaters I thrifted.  They can be all one color, or stripes of different colors.  They can be long, to the elbows, or shorter.

If you would like a pair, tell me your favorite colors.  Solids are more generally elegant, Stripes can be as wildly funky as you wish.  Long?  Short?  Cashmere?  Tell me your fingerless mitts arm warmer dreams.

 

6/2/22

 

PBSW Summer collection is live!!!  Anything catch your eye?

 

6/4/22

 

It's farmers market season in town and I have loads of lovely local artisans to shop from. Would you be interested in items from any of the following?
 

The Rod Homestead (I love this one I helped fund her commercial kitchen)

 

Working Class Coffee

 

Philly Nuts

 

222 Creations

 

Carol's Epiphany

 

6/5/22

 

 

I am learning to do embroidery. Would you possibly like a simple hand embroidered piece?

 

If you would like this is there a simple favorite flower or summer symbol, like a bee? I do like bees, and irises

 

What kind of sprite would you prefer? A ninja or to know the ID right away? I like both styles for different reasons - I would like to know eventually, but other than that I have no preference

 

6/6/22

 

Are you ok with shunga label art (bpal?) yes

 

I dye yarn. Is custom yarn of interest to you?

- If so, colors? I have various weights of wool, sport and dk cotton, cotton thread in 3/2 and 5/2, and light fingering weight bamboo rayon that dyes like a dream - no thank you

My European travels are expanding! Anything you want from Portugal or Berlin??? no thank you

 

My friend makes cool art with garbage, is there anything here you might like?
https://www.garbageforgood.com/

No thank you

 

6/8/22

 

Would you like items related to your astrological sign and if so what is it? No thanks - it's cancer and I've already had enough of that!

 

 

6/12/22

 

what do you think of plushies? I like them but they tend to all turn into cat toys

 

Are there any Korean or Japanese food/craft/self-care items you would be interested in in receiving? Savoury food

 

Is there anything for your garden or houseplants that you need, or would like (tiny, hand thrown cachepot for a prized astrophytum, etc.), or are you proudly black thumb and shun any plant that isn't resin? I love pretty outdoor pots but am aware that they are heavy to ship. I can't have indoor plants because my cats are assholes.

 

How many books is too many books? I don't understand the question!

 

6/13/22

 

I’m knitting up washcloths right now. Would you like some? No thank you

any spices you need/want?  I’m fleshing out a Penzey's order!! Chana masala mix

 

your feelings on chocolate?  Milk chocolate, Dark chocolate, White chocolate? with or without nuts? How about truffly goodness?  Truffly goodness, milk or white. I like fine ground nuts but whole nuts or big chunks are difficult

 

6/17/22

 

Do you want anything for your vehicle? Like bumper stickers or magnets? I don't drive

 

any interest in Japanese fashion-ish items? (kanzashi hair pins, and other things made form old kimono fabric, fans, tenugui, etc?) A fan or anything from old kimono fabric including a kimono

 

6/22/22

 

I am afraid to send chocolate in this heat.  What other things might you enjoy?

Gourmet lollipops?  Handmade Marshmallows (not by me LOL)?  Flavored cotton candy? other ideas? Marshmallows & fudge

 

do you have any reservations about wearing leather, like in an accessory??  No

 

So I took a "viking knitting" class (which is really wire weaving) and can now make necklaces and bracelets.  Would you be interested in either one?  A slimmish torc necklace would be nice

IF SO

What color wire would you like?  (silver, gold, copper, blue, purple, yellow, green orange, black, turquoise, pink, so many colors.)   I have THIS PACK among others. Blues, greens, silver, bronze

What length would you want (on either or both?)  50cm

What kind of fasteners do you like best (lobster claw, toggle clasp, magnetic?) and color of fasteners?  (silver, gunmetal, copper, gold?) No fastener on torc styles

 - some of the toggle clasps come in cool shapes.

Do you think a larger chunky one like a torc or a slimmer one?  I can draw the wire down to different sizes with my draw plate.