Updated 10/1/22 7:00pm

 

Cellar Door just posted their Halloween goodies - I love their scents, soaps and candles - which of these might you fancy?

Oh goodness...for soaps, Autumn Apple Fest, Basic Witch, Black No. 1, Farmhouse Pumpkin, Holland Hard Cider, Once Bitten, Pumpkin Chai Latte, Sanderson Spice. An assortment of ends would be fine.

For candles, Holland Hard Cider, Once Bitten, Sanderson Spice could be nice.  

 

If you'd like handmade knit items, are you good with soft wools or do you prefer acrylic only? Soft wool would be lovely.

 

Are there any items you'd love for fall/halloweenie? (Ie mittens, hat, fingerless mitts, cowl, legwarmers) I am really bad at imagining possibilities here - I would probably get the most use out of a hat or cowl with some sort of spooky design.

 

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

Normally I am all over the Paintbox update, but the only things jumping out at me are things that I already have stocked up from last year. 

From Witch Baby, the Autumn Edition Cafeomancy body butter sounds sublime. Dead Man's Party soap looks fun as well. Hallowmass and Queen of the Damned soap or body butter, Pumpkinhead Scrub... 

 

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. 
That could be fun!

 

What are some OCYL brands you've been wanting to dabble in? I always like the look of Haunt and Arcana, but never seem to order anything...

 

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? Sadly I have neither a working bathtub or a tart warmer. Actually I do have the latter, but I haven't used it in years.

What kinds of home smell good things do you like? (I.e. incense, candles, wax melts, felt scent balls, essential oils, linen spray) Candles and BPAL linen spray only please. I do use felt balls in the dryer and could use new ones, but I don't scent them.
 

My question for the fellow pumpkins would you like anything from the bath and bodyworks Halloween line? 🤔I actually JUST placed an order during the $3 hand soap sale, so I'm pretty set. A cider scented candle wouldn't go amiss generally. 

 

Do you have any interest in spooky squishmallows? Sure! It will likely go live in my kid's room, but that's okay. We have the corgi with the devil horns, but otherwise are a squishmallow blank slate.

 

And would you enjoy spooky stationary? Maybe a little of it? I don't really send/write letters other than as notes in swaps.

 

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? No thank you. I do not practice and feel weird about using ritual materials outside of that context.

 

When you have a distinct preference for one holiday over another, What are some cross over items that actually work for both? I am all about Halloween and don't quite understand this question...

 

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

YES YES YES to all of the above.

 

Does anything from JiJi Knight spark your interest? https://jijiknight.com/ These are adorbs and make my heart happy, but not really my style generally. 

 

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?...? I can't really think of anything. Maybe original Addams Family?

 

Dang (or good!), another serious question -- Shampoo and/or conditioner bars and if so, for what type of hair (dry, fine, oily, curly, normal)? I typically use color depositing shampoo, but could use something good for scalp health/itchiness. Hair is thick, wavy and very short and dyed as bright red as I can get away with and still call it professional as the head lawyer for a non-profit. 

 

I just got the email that the Ectogasm Halloween Collection is live. Does anything interest you? https://www.ectogasm.net/collections/halloween The cat eye socks are fun, but there's noting screaming at me. I don't really wear pins much.

 

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? White person medium? I like the flavor of peppers a lot, but just a hint of heat. I really like pickled peppers for this because I can use the brine to add flavor and a hint of heat without going all in on the peppers (and seeds) themselves.

 

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! I love the idea, but my hair is SUPER short, so not terribly practical. 

 

Homemade canned and baked and concocted goodies? Any aversions? 

If I could make you some of my fudge, what would you prefer? Oh hell yes. I love it all. I would especially be interested in adding fall spices to chocolate in any/all forms.

 

Are you open to trying different indie perfume houses if I find a scent that I think you'd enjoy? I am pretty BPAL only, but if you have samples of something you think I absolutely have to try, I'm game. 

 

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 would love bats, anything OFMD or NMBC. 

 

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)

Any of my top scents would be great. 

 

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)???

I would definitely be interested in Haunted Mansion or spooky Muppets or Villains merch - pins, plushies, socks all sound great. Tea is fascinating.

 

Would you like any decor from Say Target, Homewood, or William and Sonoma? Sure. Especially anything with creatures - bugs, bats, snakes, etc. 

 

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

I am ordering a bunch, but I'd love decants of 

 

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

I would absolutely love the Karen Halion OFMD print with the the co-captains sharing tea and the foot touch insert. 

 

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.

I'm good - I love the one I already have! 

 

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.

So not a yarnie. 

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.  

Still not a yarnie.

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?

Yes please, either way.

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 please!

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

Catnip, mint, rose petals would be fab.

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)?

All the alcohol, but especially the mead. 

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

Yes please! (the blueberry xucchini sounds AMAZING)

 

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. 

Yes please!

 

Format for tea? e.g. teabag vs loose

Either is fine. Bags are a little more convenient.

 

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

Yes please! Any length is great. 

 

Pls post your book wishlist!

See amazon!

 

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.?)

A spooky haunted house vibe would be lovely. 

 

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

I love rough stone jewelry, especially in deep rich tones and metallics.

 

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

I'll update my wishlist.

 

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

I am so confused by this site - they all seem to be OOS?

 

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

Sure!

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/

I listed a ton in my Summer Sprite questions, these are lovely. .

 

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 kind of creepy would be fun - snakes, spiders/webs, etc. 

 

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

I mostly wear bright colors on my toes - the more obnoxious the better. 

 

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? 

Absolutely.

 

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? 

Those are fun - the ghostly glitter is super cool. 

 

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?

No thanks.

 

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

Sheetmasks are always fun. I'd also love a good face scrub - like exfoliating sort of thing. 

 

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

Or other S&S offerings? I would be interested in sniffies of the BPAL scents, but I don't practice at all and would not have any use for ritual items. 

 

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. 

This is my own question, but I am ALWAYS interested in trying your boozy experiments. ALWAYS.

 

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

No thank you on wax melts. I do find myself actively craving a spicy-boozy apple cider candle.

 

How about lotion bars? I've never really tried them, but would definitely be interested.

 

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!)    I am absolutely fascinated by the sticky chais, especially the mulled cider and pumpkin. Really, the entire Halloween line looks fab.

 

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

A lot of the pumpkins and honeys look interesting, but I am pretty solidly a BPAL only gal. If you happen to be ordering Pumpkins Crave Quietude, Bread, Wraiths, Goblins, Honey, or Grind Shows for yourself, I would definitely be interested in sniffies.

 

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? My chart is somewhere in the chart thread in Believe it or Not, but I am Gemini Sun, Sag Moon and Leo rising.

 

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/ 

 I sort of love the candy corn earrings. 

 

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

Dead Petals and Crimson Void look fab.

 

I have another new question! 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?

I'm not really into patches, but stickers could be cool.

 

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 haven't bought Lush in years and don't have a bathtub, but the Tarantula shower jelly looks fun and I remember liking the Lord of Misrule shower gel. 

 

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?

At one point I had a link to a sock dreams wishlist in my master wishlist post, but I don't know how up to date it is. I tend to love just about anything halloween themed, though. 

 

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? Pumpkin, honey, and anything fruity sound nice. 

 

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 thanks. 

 

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??

I love coffee - we have a really nice burr grinder, which means that for regular coffee, we prefer whole bean. I do like an occasional pot of festive fall flavored coffee (pumpkin, etc), for which I prefer a grand for a standard drip maker.

 

Look at Cat Coven's site and tell me what you see that appeals - she is one of my favorite Halloweeny artists, and makes awesome things. I like supporting her work. https://www.catcoven.com/collections/new-arrivals

I like the cat/moth and no nazis stickers and the Halloween water bottle.

 

Are you interested in any art supplies? If so, what kinds and colours?

I can always use colored pens and pencils. 

 

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)?

Absolutely NO incense for me, please. 

 

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

I LOVE the Any Pronouns and Xe/Xir pins and Heteronormativity is a Plague, Witches and Wizards for trans kids and pride moth stickers. Honestly, there's a lot that I would like from here as a bi, genderquestioning, trans kid supporting queer person.

 

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

This is definitely not directed at me.

 

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

Lefty 4 life.

 

Lilliths 2022 have dropped.  Anything you are coveting? 

The week I've had, I've not even ad a chance to look. I'll try to update in a bit.