4. Anyone fancying the new Paintbox Soapworks or Witch Baby Soap Halloween launches?

Paintbox: Soaps - Guy Fawkes, Indian Summer, What the Moon Brings. No thanks to Witch Baby.

 

5. Would you be interested in an adult Halloween coloring book? I recently backed on kickstarter for one by a local gothic art market near me and it's due in during the swap period. 

No thank you, I have several!
 

6. What are some OCYL brands you've been wanting to dabble in?

I only have eyes for BPAL!

7. I am working on making bath bombs.  Would you be willing to try my creations?  How about wax tarts?  What type of scents do you favor?

Sure to either! For scents, anything autumnal, but especially herbs, spices, dark berries, pumpkin. No candy type smells please. 

8. What kinds of home smell good things do you like? (I.e. incense, candles, wax melts, felt scent balls, essential oils, linen spray)

Incense sticks, candles, have not tried wax melts but willing. I'm good on linen sprays and EO. 
 

9. My question for the fellow pumpkins would you like anything from the bath and bodyworks Halloween line? 🤔

Sure! Any of it, I like everything there, except please no more hand sans or pocketbac holders. 

 

10. Do you have any interest in spooky squishmallows?

No thank you.

 

11. And would you enjoy spooky stationary?

I would.

 

12. I know a lot of us are witchy and have deeply held beliefs about the materials we use as part of our practice. If you're one of those individuals, are there certain herbs, crystals, etc that you do not want to receive? 

I can't think of anything I am against using exactly, but I am well stocked in this area. ALTHOUGH - I am trying to amass my own bone casting set and only have like 2 pieces so far, so anything for that would be amazing.

 

13. When you have a distinct preference for one holiday over another, What are some cross over items that actually work for both?

'Fall' to me includes anything Halloween, so I'm easy that way for crossover. I just don't get into leaves, gourds, corn, haybale stuffs. 

 

14. One question (that is actually several questions) -- Local honey? Infused/flavored honey? Local infused/flavored honey with Southwest notes (jalapeno, other pepper, mesquite, acacia)?

I love honey in tea so absolutely, but think I'll pass on pepper notes for tea purposes, not because I don't like spicy peppers. Mesquite or acacia perk my interest though. 

 

15. Does anything from JiJi Knight spark your interest? https://jijiknight.com/

No thank you.

 

16. Any spooky/weenie DVDs you're missing and would like in your collection? NMBC? the Crow? An old Hammer film? Dark Shadows? The Omen? Sleepy Hallow?...?

Yes actually! NMBC, Sleepy Hollow, Coraline, Paranorman, HP Deathly Hallows, any Addams Family

 

17. Shampoo and/or conditioner bars and if so, for what type of hair (dry, fine, oily, curly, normal)?

Yes! I recently discovered these and love 'em. Normal hair. 

 

18. I just got the email that the Ectogasm Halloween Collection is live. Does anything interest you? https://www.ectogasm.net/collections/halloween

Spooky all year pin; Goodbye patch; Witchy washi tape.

 

19. On a scale from Paprika Is a Heatwave to Let Me Eat a Peck of Pickled Ghost Chiles, how spicy is too spicy, and how spicy is just right?

My happy spicy places are Louisiana cuisine hot, Indian vindaloo hot, Jamaican jerk hot - definitely no ghost chiles or anything extreme.

 

20. I make lightweight hairfalls- would you be interested in some? Either to incorporate into a costume or just for your own year-round use? If so, name your colors and preferred length, and if you have any fiber allergies you want me to take note of!

No, thank you.

 

21. Hello all, I have a question.

I make things from old sweaters.

If I were to make you a set of arm warmers/ fingerless mitts, what color(s) & style would you like?

Options-

Long or short? No arm warmers for me please, but for fingerless mitts I guess short?

Solid - one fabric If a solid color, I'd request dark brown, black, or a jewel tone color.

Stripes- bands of colors sewn together- like fun black & red, black & purple etc.  I currently have some nice cashmeres. Fun! Yes to stripes! Black/white, Black/green, Orange/black, Orange/brown

 

22. Homemade canned and baked and concocted goodies? Any aversions? 

If I could make you some of my fudge, what would you prefer?

No aversions really, but would prefer pickled or marinated things instead of preserves/jam type things. Sure to fudge!

 

23. Are you open to trying different indie perfume houses if I find a scent that I think you'd enjoy?

No, only BPAL please. 

 

24. I love making stickers!! If I could design you some stickers, what would you love to have? It could be halloween themed or not! My art style is a bit simplistic, cartoony, and cutesy, I usually draw fairies but last year I did a swap on reddit and made someone a bunch of halloween dog stickers lol. (Sidenote: They probably won't be waterproof, but they're glossy vinyl!)

I don't know, I'd be fine with you surprising me. 

 

25. I've got a bunch of small round labels perfect for bpal 5ml label lid art! Name your top 5-10 scents that you'd love to have lid art made for! Just as a fun little extra in your package if desired  (Could also work for other companies with lids just like the BPAL bottles)

So fun! Smut, Snake Skin, Third Charm, Alice, Brusque Violet, Blacklight Reactive Poster, Dead Leaves on Fire, Snake Smut, Books.

 

26. I'm going to Disneyworld in late September! I'll be going to all four parks and attending both the Not-So-Scary Halloween Bash and Epcot's Food and Wine Festival. Is there ANYTHING from Disney that you would like? Is there something you collect that perhaps you'd enjoy a Disney version of (tea, socks, enamel pins, plushies etc etc etc)???

An Alice in Wonderland pin would be appreciated (my youngest is named Alice

 

27. Would you like any decor from Say Target, Homewood, or William and Sonoma?

I'm not against those places, so sure. I'm not super familiar with Homewood or W&S.

 

28. I am going to Dragon Con for the first time! Which of these BPALs do you want? https://us4.campaign-archive.com/?u=50266fc02a3b75767125e0ed2&id=9bf4d797e8

Wahhhh, I'm sorry to say that last year's Dragon Con peaches, my 1st BPAL peach experience, learned me that I do NOT very much like peach as a front note. But if they have anything else, like Lunacy stuff or things they're trying to get rid of then yes!

 

29. But, I am going to Dragon Con this weekend. Is there anything you would like? Lab wise or just general geekery

I'm not familiar with what all they have there so I don't know! Maybe fairy wing earrings or something? A rad patch? No toys or action figure thangs. 

 

30.Would you be interested in a bag like we sell in our etsy shop?   https://twinklentwilight.etsy.com

- if so, but you don't see fabric you like maybe link to some photos of fabric you like?

- we can do small box bags or pencil / cosmetic / notions type bags too.  or with a drawstring on top instead of a zipper.

- you don't HAVE to use them just for knitting/crochet, you can use them for cross stitch or even not as project bags.

Sure! I love your Harry Potter fabrics and the Wicked and Mystic fabric.  I don't cross stitch/knit/crochet, but could find a use for one.

 

31.If you are a yarnie, are you interested in a ceramic yarn bowl?  I have an extra Harry Potter (I know, I know) one from Lennymud that I bought before the whole JKR debacle and it didn't profit her in any form anyway.  I believe it's Gryffindor themed.

No thank you, not a yarnie.

 

32. If you are a yarnie, I'd love to gift some yarn from my stash so give me an idea of colors / weight / material / yardage you'd like.  

I'm not, I'm sorry!

 

33. Are you interested in trying some of our "thunder butter"?  It's like tiger balm or icy hot, but with herbs, beeswax, cayenne or ghost pepper, menthol, wintergreen. 

cbd version or no?

My husband might appreciate trying it, I can't think of any ailments I'd use it for. With or w/o CBD would be fine.

 

34. I need to inventory our canned goods but do you like things like peach jam, cardamom plum jam, peach butter, plum butter, pickles, applesauce with nothing added, applesauce with red hots, dried apples or pears, bread and butter pickles, dill pickles, blackberry jam, huckleberry jam, candied jalapenos?  

Yes to any kind of pickle thing and YESSSSS to candied jalapenos, I LOVE those. 

 

35. Any interest in things from our garden like dried mint, catnip, lavender, rose petals, dill weed or dill seeds, sage, rue, mugwort, rosemary?

No thank you, I'm good on herbs   but how lovely!

 

36.How about alcoholic things like rose petal liqueur, lavender vanilla bean liqueur, various flavors of mead (chocolate orange, strawberry mango, whatever my son is making)?

Yes to either liqueur or mead, how interesting! Except please no chocolate orange anything, I'm not a fan of that combination lol.

 

37. Pumpkin bread or zucchini bread?  How about blueberry zucchini bread with a lemon glaze?  

Mouth watering. Absolutely, any of those, all of those. 

 

38. I make specialty simple syrups. You can use them in teas or cocktails (and desserts).  How do you feel about a Hibiscus simple syrup? I use 2 ounce bottles for these so its just a fun amount. 

I'd be interested to try it, yes. Would prefer one to be used in tea.

 

39. Format for tea? e.g. teabag vs loose

I use both, but prefer bags right now.

 

40. Do you like spooky themed tights? If so, what are your measurements?

Haha, yes for sure! Just not cartoony/bubbly print. But sadly I have no idea about exact measurements because it makes me upset to do it so I just don't do it lol. I'd buy XL if I were buying myself a pair in a store.  

 

41. Pls post your book wishlist!

OMG! My favorite question/command. I'll list a few on my mind lately that I'd love to read. I'll mention I'm totally fine with used books. 1. Elsewhere 2.We Have Always Lived in the Castle 3. And Then There Were None 4. Anatomy: A Love Story 5. Once There Were Wolves 6. On Dragonfly Wings: A Skeptic's Journey to Mediumship 7. Developing Mediumship (Gordon Smith) 8. Yours Cruelly, Elvira (her memoir)  9. Notes on an Execution  10. The Thirteenth Tale

 

42. Would you like to receive a 2D collage art piece? What overall vibe would you be into? (spooky, autumnal, whimsical, eerie, lovely, occult, bizarre, smutty etc.?)

This was my question - but to answer I would like eerie, occultish, bizarre, funny, smutty  

 

43. Do you like rocks/gemstone jewelry? Prefer polished/smooth rocks or raw/rough? Any favorite stones, rocks, colors that you'd like?

Also my question - but to answer, I like raw unpolished rocks, favorites are labradorite, quartz, lapis lazuli, citrine, moonstone, malachite, amethyst. 

 

44. Any interest in the August releases that got announced today? https://blackphoenixalchemylab.com/product-tag/august-2022/

The ones that tickle my wishbone are Animals at the Bottom of the Sea, Forge of Vulcan, Charcoal, Champa Resin & Tobacco, Moon When the Cherries Turn Black and I'm cautiously interested in Butternut Squash, Patchouli and Green Fig. 

 

45. Luvmilks seasonal goodies are out! What scents and formats appeal to you, my little pumpkin? 

Not familiar with Luvmilk and don't entirely understand the site, but am intrigued by the Dusting Powders! Pegasus, Werewolf, Baby Bat, Book Wyrm, Golden Market, Sun Drenched.

 

46. Would you like a Pyrex 4-cup Nightmare Before Christmas bowl with lid?   (Can also get Starwars and various Disney ones.)

Cute but no, thank you.

 

47. August Tea's fall sale starts tomorrow, 20% off everything on the site with code FALL20.  Is there anything you would like to try, my Pumpkin? https://august.la/

These look lovely and I can never say no to beautiful teas even though I said I prefer bags earlier up there. Black tea flavors: Smoky Vanilla, Smoky Cardamom, Bourbon Sugar, Apple Fennel.   Green Tea: Vanilla Cardamom

 

48. I've recently taken up embroidery, would you like a small (I embroider on 4" hoops) embroidered piece? What sort of design would you like?

Something with a vintage Halloween feel, or something snarky!

 

49. Do you wear nail polish, and if so, would you like some? What colors or finishes?

Not often, so I don't guess so.  I could use a good shiny black, or dark green though.

 

50. I'm going to the farmer's market tomorrow, and there are lots of great vendors. Would you be interested in soap or chapstick or bath/body products? 

No to chapstick, but always love a good market soap, any flavor.

 

51. Would you be interested in a tumbler like these? If so, what theme would you like it to be? Glitter or no glitter? What color do you want the liquid to be or would you prefer the blood drip look? 

Sure, cute! YES glitter!!! The blood drip one is cool, too but I'd prefer a different saying if I got one like that. 

 

52. How do you feel about ribbons?  Is there anything in particular you are looking for if you'd want some?  What about ribbon remnants?  Colors/textures?

I can't think of anything I need ribbons for!

 

53. Would you be interested in any skincare items?  Anything you would not want?

No thank you, I'm a bit particular and minimalistic on skincare items. 

 

54. New question: Is anyone else interested in the latest Sphere & Sundry release? https://sphereandsundry.com/offerings/bpals-of-exalted-venus-ii/

Or other S&S offerings?

Sure, I don't have and haven't tried anything from S&S. 

https://arcanacraves.com/

55. Do you have any interest in trying my infused moonshine whiskey? I've been thinking of experimenting with autumn spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, clove) and maybe a chocolate chai. 

I'm a little scared, but yes would be interested lol. Do you drink it straight or mix with something?

 

56. Any interest in spooky shape wax melts in your favorite candle scents? (What are your favorite candle scents?)

I've never tried wax melts, but my sister-in-law bought me a burner thing that has been sitting in a cabinet for 3 years, so I guess I need to get on this train. In Fall I love smoky, warm, incense, cardamom, leather, nutmeg, patchouli scents for some favorites. 

 

57. How about lotion bars?

No thank you.

 

58. Bird and Blend tea just did their Autumn drop! Anything look good to you? https://www.birdandblendtea.us  (Also, if you're not a pumpkin person, I invite you to check out the rest of their offerings, which are always exceptional!)    

Pumpkin chai, Campfires & Vampires!

 

59. Arcana Craves halloween drop! Anything catching your eye? https://arcanacraves.com/

No thank you from here. 

 

60. I feel like with some of the witchy/seasonal stuff it might be helpful to know everyone's signs.  If you're interested in that kind of thing, what's your sign? 

Libra sun with Taurus rising and Scorpio Moon!

 

61. Would you like anything from The Pickety Witch? (I'm going to the Vegas Oddities and Curiosities Expo next weekend, and she's vending there, so it may not matter if an item is in stock or not on the website!) https://www.thepicketywitch.com/

She has the cutest stuff. I really like the Hands of Arachne earrings, Sheet Ghost pin, Oracle Planchette pin, & Trick or Treat Goat pin.

 

62. Favorite bands/artists? Perhaps you'd be interested in a DIY patch to sew onto your jacket/pants/bag or maybe pins or a sticker or anything DIY-ish?

Yes, perhaps! I have a virgin jean jacket that I want to embellish with varieties of pins and patches, so I welcome those. So for that purpose as far as bands go, I guess Type O Negative or Ozzy Osborne are the only ones I'd want on there because that was my first concert at 13.

 

63. so these nail polishes keep showing up on my instagram and they are kinda vampy--do you wear polish and do any of these float your boat?  NOTE I have never worn Holo Taco stuff so cannot vouch for quality just the vibes are super witchy 🙂

https://www.holotaco.com/collections/dark-rainbow-collection

I was going to say 'no thank you' to more nail polishes because I don't wear it a lot - but I HAD to go peek and guess what, I like all of those. 

 

64. oooh I am reviewing my switch witch help answers from 2017 and was reminded of Lush--there used to be a big Lushie/BPALista crossover at one point.  Is that still the case?  If so dearest pumpkin are you a Lushie?  Is there anything from Lush you are coveting?  Their halloweenie stuff is out here: https://www.lushusa.com/halloween/?cgid=halloween&pmid=604&start=0&sz=28

I've never looked at Lush and see ya'll talking about it all the time, I feel like such a loser! So I browsed - what in hells bells is a shower jelly? Interested in that thing. I'd use any of this stuff except lip scrub. The bath bombs are super cute. I'd have to hide them from my girls!

 

65. Because clothing sizing is so notoriously random &&& my idea of cute may be entirely different from your cute... sock dreams?  yea or nay?  Anything in particular catch your eyes?

No socks please, drowning in socks. 

 

66. I have been buying soap from https://rockytopsoap.com for at least a decade as they are unscented and less likely to affect which perfume I pull out.... I realize they are not colored and swirly and as pretty but they tend to be super hydrating and luxurious.  Do you have any interest in these?

Sorry, no I like superscent soap!

 

67. Nocturne Alchemy just dropped their Halloween 2022 limited collection! I am popping in here to see if anything would strike the fancy of my pumpkin? 😁

https://nocturnealchemy.com/collections/limited-collection/products/new-halloween-2022-limited-collection

No thankies. 

 

68. Here's a question... there's sooooooo many on here about tea but for my fellow coffee gals... do you prefer whole bean or ground??  if there's a choice how do you like your coffee ground??

Ground please, like whatever's standard - medium I guess? I do love flavored coffees.

 

69. rAe you interested in any art supplies? If so, what kinds and colours?

Hmm. Nothing is coming to mind immediately, but I always have little projects going on. I always need exacto knives, fine tip paintbrushes and metallic markers, I'm sorry if those are too boring though! 

 

70. What are your fave smells for incense, and do you have a preference for format (cones, stick, loose without needing charcoal, loose that needs charcoal)?

Sandalwood, copal and nag champa. No rose or jasmine. I have stuff for all including charcoal rounds, so any works! 

 

71. Anything catch your eye from this super cool queer creepy-cute style UK artist? https://www.abprallen.co.uk/

 I'd love to gift some of these to friends, but no, not for me thank you.

 

72. Pls say more about your book preferences if you haven't already! Esp. regarding fiction.

I'm open to most any book recommended by people I like. I like memoirs, contemporary fiction, historical fiction, morbid science/medical non-fiction, book club lit, magical realism, metaphysical topics. I avoid chick lit, romance, brut war and aliens. Here's my goodreads if its helpful, but I intentionally leave out most of my metaphysical & witchy books here because I pathetically worry about what others think. But you know the real me, ha.  https://www.goodreads.com/taramooremedlin

 

73. My dear pumpkin, are you right-handed or left-handed (in the context of most everyday tasks)?

Left-handed. Curious about this question lol

 

74. Liliths have dropped, what are you eyeing?

I'm not expecting anyone will be gifting Liliths due to the time frame, but I'll answer for insight purposes!

A Portrait - I don't have any strawberry BPALs so am thinking this may be a good first, with the sweet patchouli and I need to see how I feel about carnations. 

Back in Recording Studio - I am so wanting to try and love this, but two things make me nervous: 1) Candlewax-love actual candlewax smell, will it be like that? I really haven't liked beeswax and that's what is popping into memory but this could be totally different 2) Honey Dust-this reminds me of Pumpkin Dust, which was AWFUL for me so I just don't know if it will work but I really want to try it.

First Class Upgrade - atmospherically I think I would like this with the white leather, cotton and fancy sandalwood, but I'm hesitant it won't be an earthshattering addition, so will likely hold funds for something else.

First Day of High School - the sentimentality is getting me on this one and I want it. But scentwise nothing is striking me as super-spectacular so will likely also just watch reviews.

Haunt 2021 - will buy

Hearts are not had - Intrigued and want to smell

Philos, Adelphos - want to smell bc of that longass list of notes, but predict it is more leafy or flowery than I'd like for ownership

Poolside - because BLUE MUSK, but dammit jasmine, and if it's aquatic it will probably go soapy or froggy.

Read 10:42 - wavering between buying and waiting because I've never tried the blackberry note and I can't remember how I feel about ylang ylang. The rest sounds divine, don't see cade often!

Spoopy Kid - also wavering. This is so hard. I don't usually dig candy sugary ones, but the 'summergoth' just kills me lol. 

 

75.This is short notice, but: I am going to a medieval faire tomorrow, relatively small, and I've never been to this one before, so I don't know for certain what will be there. Do you like or collect anything that is commonly sold at that sort of event?

I'm sorry I've answered this too late! I don't usually check forum on the weekends because I like to catch up on my desktop...at work...however I've never been to such, so I don't even know anyway! I'm sure there are things I would like.

 

76.Question, how do we feel about loose tea not in sealed packages? I have some flavors I think my pumpkin will enjoy but I'll have to decant from my large amounts into small bags or tins. Fair game or squicky? 

Dang, sorry to be a squicker, but yeah, I'd prefer tea bags or in a sealed package🙈

 

77. Is your BPAL wishlist still up to date?

It is now, made a couple of updates!