1. I just have to start this ....Cellar Door just posted their Halloween goodies - I love their scents, soaps and candles - which of these might you fancy?

https://cellardoorbathsupply.com/collections/halloween-fall-collection?_kx=wJHWHTN2OASY0k5c5ZR301X0_-q-0iaglCjL2XDqO-E%3D.SE8AhX

 

ANSWER
I'd be happy with any of soaps of the following: Lavender Pumpkin (I'd take this as a candle too surprisingly!), Once Bitten, Pumpkin Chai Latte, Sanderson Spice, and Zombie Repellent.

 

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2. If you'd like handmade knit items, are you good with soft wools or do you prefer acrylic only? 

Are there any items you'd love for fall/halloweenie? (Ie mittens, hat, fingerless mitts, cowl, legwarmers)

 

ANSWER

I prefer vegan fabrics! I don't live in an area where knitted items are a go-to (sunny Los Angeles), but mittens sound so cute for rainy days.

 

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

 

ANSWER

I want to try so many of the pumpkin scents, so I'd be content with either! Lotions, scrubs, and soaps from PBSW and scrubs and soaps from WBS!

 

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4. 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. 

 

ANSWER

I love them in concept but I honestly would not use it. 😥

 

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

 

ANSWER

To answer my own question, other than BPAL:

- For scents I enjoy Alkemia, Arcana, Fantome, MoonaLisa, and NAVA!

- For bath & body, I am open to most brands (as long as the product isn't oil-based)!
- For wax melts, I'm a big Moonbeams Scent Emporium fan!

 

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6. 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?

 

ANSWER

Ohh, exciting! Unfortunately I don't use bath bombs but I love wax melts! I love autumnal scents, so apple, pumpkin etc. atmospherics! I also enjoy aquatics and cologne-tyoe scents.

 

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

 

ANSWER

I mostly use wax melts and linen sprays, but use stick incense and candles on occasion!

 

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8. 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?

 

ANSWER

Ohh, what an excellent question! I do not use herbs truthfully, I use my own poison garden. ❤️ At the moment, the only crystals I work with hypersthene, silver or gold sheen obsidian, and black moonstone. I hope that helps.

 

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

 

ANSWER

Bats are all year for me, you cannot go wrong with bats for me no matter the time of year. Pumpkin, gingerbread, and peppermint coffee/mocha are good for fall and winter for me. So many Halloween-related things are also year-round for me, I'm just a spook for life kind of gal.

 

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

 

ANSWER

I cannot eat honey. Spikes my blood sugar alas. Such a lovely gift idea though!

 

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

 

ANSWER

I watch all my films online!

 

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

 

ANSWER

I don't use them because my hair is a pain in the butt, so I stick to the products I know work. ❤️ 

 

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

 

ANSWER

I love the Lucifer pin and the "Boobs!" ghost socks are hilariously adorable.

 

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14. 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?

 

ANSWER

I love spice! In every day snacking, I'm very much a Tapatio/Cholula and jalapenos go with everything kind of gal. I love Hot Cheetos, Takis, and Mexican candy but I haven't had much of any of that in the past 2 years. I'm pretty much open to whatever as long as its low in sugar or sugar-free since I'm diabetic.

 

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15. If I wanted to get a lotion for my pumpkin that I think they would really like, but it isn't specifically Fall or Fall Holiday related, is it still OK to include, because Fall is when the humidity goes away and everyone's skin gets dry? If all the other things are thematically appropriate?

 

ANSWER

If my person thinks I will love a thing, regardless if its Fall or Halloween themed, I'll be thrilled. ❤️ Its the thought that counts.

 

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

Options-

Long or short?

Solid - one fabric

Stripes- bands of colors sewn together- like fun black & red, black & purple etc.  I currently have some nice cashmeres.

 

ANSWER

I do not live in an area that requires arm warmers or mittens truthfully! The gesture is kind but they wouldn't be used. 😥

 

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

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

 

ANSWER

I am totally on board with homemade treats! My only request is that it be sugar-free as I'm diabetic and I am not a fan of coconut or licorice flavors.

 

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18. Another question! 

 

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

 

ANSWER

Abso-dingdangdiddly-lutely! There are plenty of non-BPAL brands I am a big fan of.

 

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19. NEW QUESTION: 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!)

 

ANOTHER NEW QUESTION: 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)

 

ANSWER

A. I'm a simple gal with simple tastes! I love anything Satanic, batty, or bimbo-esque. Goats, bats, and big tiddy goths all day.

 

B. Oh, hmmm. It's hard to pick favorites and I go through my favorites quickly so I wouldn't want the art to go to waste. That is such a sweet and generous idea though!

 

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20. MY NEW QUESTION!
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)???

 

ANSWER

I had not even thought of that. Hocus Pocus is my beloved nostalgia movie, not just Halloween related. So anything relating to that film, I would adore!

 

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21. Okay my first question: would you like any decor from Say Target, Homewood, or William and Sonoma?

 

ANSWER

I don't have a ton of room BUT I love witchy (think occult-y) kitchen items like small bowls or a good batty blanket!

 

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22. I am going to Dragon Con for the first time! Which of these BPALs do you want?

 

ANSWER
Oh man, I am not a fan of peaches unfortunately.

 

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

 

ANSWER

I have never been and no idea who will be there BUT I'm Eddie Munson obsessed, so I'd be happy with any related merch!

 

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24. a. Would you be interested in a bag like we sell in our etsy shop?

b. f you are a yarnie, are you interested in a ceramic yarn bowl?
c. 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.  

d. Are you interested in trying some of our "thunder butter"?
e. 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?  
f. Any interest in things from our garden like dried mint, catnip, lavender, rose petals, dill weed or dill seeds, sage, rue, mugwort, rosemary?
g. 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)?
h. Pumpkin bread or zucchini bread?  How about blueberry zucchini bread with a lemon glaze?  

 

ANSWER

a. Your bags are SO cute, and I'd be content with any of the batty patterns as a cosmetics bag or something along those lines!

b & c. I am not a yarnie, alas.

d. I do not think I would have a use for thunder butter, but I'd be happy to try it none the less!

c. I LOVE pickles, I just can't do much sugar so jams or candied things would be out for me.

d. No thank you on the herbs!

e. I do not drink much alcohol unfortunately.

f. Pumpkin bread sounds delightful!

 

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25. 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. 

 

ANSWER
That sounds SO delightful but I don't think I can consume that without it spiking my blood sugar. I bet it tastes AMAZING though !

 

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26. a. Format for tea? e.g. teabag vs loose

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

c. Pls post your book wishlist!

 

ANSWER

a. I love loose tea but I'm perfectly content with tea bags!
b. No tights please!

c. The only three books I am currently coveting right now are The Plants of the Devil by Corrine Boyer, Veneficium by Daniel A. Shulke, and The Poison Path Herbal by Coby Michael.

 

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27. a. 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.?)

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

 

ANSWER

 

a. I love dark, ominous, occult art! That would fit in my decor very easily.

b. The only jewelry I wear is sterling silver or beaded strands, but my favorite stones (in order) are Hypersthene, silver sheen Obsidian, and black moonstone if we're talking polished! I also collect specimens of toxic minerals like Cinnabar. I also collect Sulfur specimens and some unique quartz specimens.

 

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28. Any interest in the August releases that got announced today?

 

ANSWER
I am mostly eyeing the Coffee Bean, Cacao, and Khus trio as well as the cherry Lunacy scent.

 

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

 

ANSWER

I enjoy their bubble wash! I think Ghost Girlfriend, Goblin Girlfriend, and Pegasus Girlfriend would be lovely.

 

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

 

ANSWER

The Nightmare Before Christmas ones would be very cute! Sure.

 

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31. 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?

 

ANSWER

Roasted Pumpkin Caramel Rooibos, Chocolate Chili Black Tea, Violet Elderberry Black Tea!

 

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32. 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?

 

ANSWER
I am incredibly late, so this likely doesn't apply to me. However, soap is always appreciated!

 

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33. 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?

 

ANSWER
No thank you!

 

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34. 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?

 

ANSWER

No thank you!

 

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

 

ANSWER
No thank you!

 

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

Or other S&S offerings?

 

ANSWER
The Goat's Horns has always been one I've eyed.

 

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37. 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. 

 

ANSWER
No thank you! I don't drink much alcohol.

 

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

 

ANSWER
Sure! I don't have "favorite" candle scents off the top of my head, besides seasonal atmospherics and seasonal gourmands that have spices, apple. pumpkin, etc.

 

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39. How about lotion bars?

 

ANSWER

No thank you!

 

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40. 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!)

 

ANSWER
I LOVE THEIR TEA! It's my favorite! My all-time favorite flavor is Mulled Cider, I haven't been able to buy any because I've been budgeting hardcore. I'd also love to try their Spiced Pumpkin Pie, Dark Choc Chilli Chai, Gingerbread Chai!