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

🤷‍♀️

 

If you'd like handmade knit items, are you good with soft wools or do you prefer acrylic only? I actually prefer soft wools... aka not acrylic 

 

Are there any items you'd love for fall/halloweenie? (Ie mittens, hat, fingerless mitts, cowl, legwarmers) I live in Texas so it wouldn't get much use. BUT... I also don't have any of this sort of stuff and am going to WY in November... so fingerless mitts, armwarmers, hat all could be cool

 

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

I don't regularly look at these pages and so 🤷‍♀️

 

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. 
yes

 

What are some OCYL brands you've been wanting to dabble in? 🤷‍♀️ surprise me

 

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? bath bombs NO but wax tarts sure

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

My question for the fellow pumpkins would you like anything from the bath and bodyworks Halloween line? No. 

 

Do you have any interest in spooky squishmallows? Sure! It will likely be Biscuits toy but... everyone loves Biscuits

 

And would you enjoy spooky stationary?yes

 

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? outside of being generally ethically sourced (which I hope doesn't need to be a disclaimer) anything is fine

 

When you have a distinct preference for one holiday over another, What are some cross over items that actually work for both? I don't 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 but NO PEPPERS/JALAPENOS!!!

 

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

 

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 don't have a way to play them

 

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 don't really wash my hair enough to answer this question LOL.  My hair is pretty normal but its so so so long that it is some times a little combo - often oily at the root and dry AF by the time you get to the ends... I HATE Lush's shampoo bars but I'm open to trying other (natural) brands... err towards the more moisturizing side because more of it is "dry" than not... sensitive skin/for color treated hair also a plus

 

 

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?  I hate peppers.  Like... I hate them.  They taste gross. 

But... I'm pretty medium on spice in general... I love food to have flavor and a little heat is good in certain foods... but the trend to put peppers in things like jams and jellies is blasphemy IMHO

 

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 long and thick so I'm afraid to add too much/ if it would even work.  But... we can try LOL

no fiber allergies... I love jewel tones... no pink/pastels

 

Homemade canned and baked and concocted goodies? Any aversions? allergic to tomatoes; sensitive to spices and peppers so I prefer not to eat them 

 

If I could make you some of my fudge, what would you prefer? Oh hell yes!!  The penuche (sp?) would probably be my first choice.

I DISLIKE chocolate with fruits and am not a fan of chocolate mint.  Everything else is pretty fair game

 

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

 

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!)

surprise me

 

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)

Top 5-10 scents:
Snake Charmer

Perversion

Snake Oil

Smut

Voodoo Queen

Dogs Playing Poker

Beaver Moon

Mme Moriarty

 

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 am not a fan of The Mouse

 

Would you like any decor from Say Target, Homewood, or William and Sonoma? I don't have room for much stuff and I don't really decorate seasonally

 

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

not really a peach fan

 

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

n/a cuz I answered this after the fact LOL

 

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.

no real use for such a thing

 

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.

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.  

Not a yarnie lol

 

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?

absolutely... cbd is fine

 

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 everything but the candided jalapenos.  I don't do spice... like at all.  If it says "peppers" "spicy" or anything of the sort... I will hate it LOL

 

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

I'm sure Gravy will love some catnip.  I'm set on Lavender for a minute...  the rest I don't know what to do with LOL

 

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)?

I don't drink, but my husband does.  And I sometimes cook with liqueur so its fine to include just won't be personally drinking it.

 

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

all of that 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

technically either is fine but I don't really drink tea unless I'm making boba tea (which I do make often but I have a BUNCH of boba stuff)

 

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

I don't really wear tights... too hot most of the time...

 

Pls post your book wishlist!

I've got stuff on Amazon and Goodreads

 

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.?)

hmmm... spooky, occult, bizarre, smutty are all good adjectives

 

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

I love rocks and gemstone jewelry

generally prefer polished over rough

love carnelian, malachite, lapiz, hematite, garnet... basically any of the gemstone colored gemstones... but I'm a magpie so if its pretty/shiny... i'll love it

 

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

Animals at the Bottom of the Sea

Butternut Squash Patchouli and Green Fig

Moon when the Cherries Turn Black

 

 

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

none

 

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

pyrex bowls with lids regardless of design are always useful

 

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/

no tea

 

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?

Anything that isn't "Live Laugh Love" esque

 

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

I covered this in my original questionnaire.  I get my nails professionally done with japanese gel so... no polish

 

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? 

I do not use bar soap so I prefer not to receive it as I just have to figure out how to regift it.  Liquid soaps are most welcome.  Chapstick is always a winner.  Bath and body stuff is great but I do NOT take baths so anything like bath bombs, bath teas, herbal bath whatever is a no go

 

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? 

no thanks

 

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 like ribbons

 

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

I'm not much of a skin care person. My routine is EXTREMELY minimal 

 

9/11/22

 

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? Condoleo, Squama, 

 

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 don't drink alcohol

 

Any interest in spooky shape wax melts in your favorite candle scents? (What are your favorite candle scents?) love wax melts; scents detailed in OG questionnaire I think

 

How about lotion bars? definitely love lotion bars!!!!!

 

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!)    not a tea person

 

Arcana Craves halloween drop! Anything catching your eye? https://arcanacraves.com/ not an Arcana fan

 

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? Aquarius sun Gemini moon Taurus ascendant

 

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/ The vampire bat enamel pin is pretty awesome; Honestly, most of the pins are totally rad but that one and the LE version are especially awesome.  Also the corn husk dolls; 

 

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

no - japanese gels only

 

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?

hmmmm... i have a lot of favorite bands... but most aren't terribly popular.  Really into a Canadian band called The Glorious Sons at the moment. um... I cant think... I'll try to update this

 

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 used to work at Lush so I'm mostly over it ... that said... I LOVE dream cream and I miss it... and the lemony flutter cuticle cream... and the ocean salt scrub.  Wouldn't mind trying the toil and trouble scrub too.

 

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?

I don't need socks and most of Sock Dreams are pretty but not the style I really wear....

 but if you wanted to buy me some socks... my favorites are these: 

https://feetures.com/collections/womens-ankle-socks/products/merino-cushion-no-show-tab?variant=39362421522504

https://feetures.com/collections/womens-ankle-socks/products/plantar-fasciitis-relief-sock-1?variant=8670526013550

 

 

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?

not a bar soap person

 

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

nope

 

4.  Autumn/Fall scents I love:  mulling spices, apple, pear, etc (I like pumpkin too but I'm not a HUGE omg please pumpkin spice my fucking tampons person so... I always hesitate to use the actual words "pumpkin spice" for fear of summoning that deamon)

Ones I dislike:  I HATE the smell of bonfire/campfire.  

My lovelies, what about you?  Are they different for home vs body & bath?? I don't like my house to smell overly like baked goods because it makes me want to bake and eat them so I prefer the home scents to be more fresh or "drinkable" scents (i.e the smell of apples or apple cider vs the smell of apple pie/cobbler) but the bath and body scents can be baked goods 

 

5.  I make things from old sweaters.

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

Options-

Long or short? long

Solid - one fabric

Stripes- bands of colors sewn together- like fun black & red, black & purple etc.  I currently have some nice cashmeres. THIS!!!  I know I always say "I live in Texas and its never cold etc" but THIS is the EXACT kind of thing i can use in the "semi cold" we get here because I can wear them with a tank or short sleeved thing!!!  THIS THIS THIS and I LOVE CASHMERE

 

17.  How do you feel about raisin in baked goods? I feel like they should not be there

 

19.  Favorite spooky fictional characters? all of Beetlejuice 

 

24.  My peacock is molting his tail feathers, would you like some? LOVE

 

25.  I'm learning embroidery. Is there a simple motif or symbol (like a pumpkin, a black cat, flowers, spider web…) you might like hand embroidered? sure.  not a huge pumpkin fan but all those others would be awesome... 

 

26.   Would you like either a basket or a tablemat (that works as a place to put hot dishes as well as being decorative).

I make both from fabric wrapped rope that is sewn together.  Could be a bread/rolls basket, a yarn bowl for knitting or crochet, or a big flat mat. no real use for such things

 

27.  I'm taking a trip to New Orleans, anything you'd like food or souvenir-wise? No thanks

 

28.  Are your booklists linked somewhere, and up to date? yes and mostly
 

29.  Do you have fur kids and would they like treats as well?? we all know the answer to this. 

 

34.  Do you need any BPAL storage?  Bottles?  Imps? I could use bottle storage

 

36.  Can you use a mug?  What kind/size do you like? no

 

37.  One of my favorite Etsy chandlers is having a sale, anything catch your feathery fancy?  https://www.etsy.com/shop/TeresaLynnsSimpleLux

all her stuff looks lovely... surprise me

 

39.  Quick question - If I were ordering some marmalade or other jammy things, would you be interested in any of the following?  Orange Marmalade, Blood Orange Marmalade, or whole fruit jams in strawberry, peach, current, or triple berry? I'm down to try some whole fruit jams in strawberry, current or similar

 

41.  (please read in thread as it's rather long)  Are you interested in anything from Solstice Scents? https://www.solsticescents.com

I'd definitely be into the Estate Vanilla, Estate Vetiver, and the Estate Amber

 

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? not much of a bar soap person

 

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?? coarse ground for making cold brew, please!!!!!

 

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 her witchier art prints

 

Are you interested in any art supplies? If so, what kinds and colours?  I have a few tools on my Amazon WL... I'm doing a lot of wire wrapping (although I'd hesitate to call it ART most of it is more functional than artistic)

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)? no loose that needs charcoal.  Stick is prefered but cones work if they have to 

Same sort of thing I like to wear but could also be foodier and/or woodsier because my skin won't amp incense LOL

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

 

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

I feel like my goodreads/Amazon have a pretty decent coverage of what i like but in general... I will read it as long as it's well-written.  I LOVE fantasy/sci-fi but I don't like sci-fi/fantasy that is overly serialized... so like... I can hand a sequel or three but unless you are the next George RR Martin... find a new story line after 2-3 sequels.... and if you ARE GRRM... finish the damn one you started.  People be fucking waiting on you, yo!!!  and fix the shit HBO fucked up.

 

My dear pumpkin, are you right-handed or left-handed (in the context of most everyday tasks)? LEFT HANDED!!!  But decently ambidextrous in a lot of things from years of living in a rightcentric world

 

Lilliths 2022 have dropped.  Anything you are coveting? haven't looked but I'm sure there are a few that fit my tastes.  Surprise me!

 

 

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