First question of the round!! 

would you like a scarf?  If so, colors, length, iwide or skinny?  Bulky yarn or thin and slinky?? 
 Scarves are awesome! I’m a knitter too, so I extra appreciate hand knits made for me. For a scarf, Long and narrow for multiple wrapping options is my favourite, with soft slinky lightweight yarn is a thing of awesomeness. I love all the blacks and charcoals through to mid grey is lovely. Or a deep plum, or like a blue-red lipstick type red would be an equally lovely option. 

How about some dishcloths, for the kitchen?  Or spa cloths for the bathroom?  If so, which?  Any particular colors? Spa cloths would work best for me I think. Soft ones for my face, or scrubby ones for my body. So lighter weight for face, or nice scrubby weight for body. And they would be better in lighter colours. 

 

The Green Salmon things all look amazing. I just worry that depending on how they’re packaged, Customs over here might not look favourably on them. I would hate for something amazing sounding be ordered and not have it arrive. 

 

Cat Coven looks awesome. I’m a wee bit obsessed with the I Am Full of Magic print in white. 

 

Halloween treats aren’t super easy to access over here. I hear whispers of intriguing things like hot cider mixes that aren’t stocked here at all. Other than that, pumpkin spice hasn’t come through here either. So anything that runs along that sort of vein without being too sweet sounds super tempting. 

 

Over on Snag Tights they have so many lovelies. In the Halloween section Grimoire, Betelgeuse, Dark Night, Potion, Bone to be Wild, Stitched Up, Fright Night - Blood Red, Caught in my Web, and Never Say Die would all find a very special place in my wardrobe. Being both tall and curvy I would need a Size G

 

Specifically British things, hmmm I have a feather weird fixation with Chocolate Lime and Rhubarb and Custard hard candies. 

 

Redbubble:

I seriously adore me some Morticia and Gomez. I’ve linked to the shirt, but a sticker or tote bag would equally make my year

https://www.redbubble.com/i/t-shirt/The-lovers-tarot-Addams-family-by-NomiBee/58426803.IJ6L0

 

Get Kraken is great too. Again, linking to the shirt, but stickers etc are equally great
https://www.redbubble.com/i/t-shirt/Get-Kraken-by-Alrkeaton/12833815.IJ6L0

 

Japanese things?

I’m planning a raid on an Asian grocery for some fun candy this weekend, but from what I’ve seen so far there’s nothing overtly Autumny/Halloweeny over here, so a basic all the nerdy/geeky/Halloweeny/Autumnal things would be loved!

 

Ketchup point 1: 

 

Fanfic - not so much. 

Dragon Con - Dragon with a Penis Hat, Zombie Milk, Vampire Milk, Sugared Peach and Blackberry Wine, A Timid Twinkling Golden Star, Recovery Room and Blackout Blinds sound most intriguing 

 

Moonalisa:

Lip butters - Absinthe Marshmallow and Black Cat sound lovely

As far as scents go, Bohemian Velvet sounds very me, as does Full Moon. Smoke and Ouija, Wicked Woods, and Witchery sound like they have some serious potential too. 

 

Enamel pins are cool, but I’ve gone a lot crazy with buying them recently meaning I don’t actually have anywhere left to put them. 

 

Haus of Gloi Halloween, Hex, Persephone’s Descent, and Spider Silk sound glorious. 

 

Hair falls sound like fun, but I have horrible visions of my chronically overheating, and massively oversweating head ruining it. 

 

Serge Luten samples, samples in general are always wonderful to have. 

 

I love the floral pins, the lilac one would slot perfectly into my Discworld obsession. I know I said no pins earlier, but if there’s wiggle room for just one, it would be that one. 

 

Future Primitive looks just so lovely.

Owlett’s End, Chocolatier, Shadow Show, and Ghost Smoke soaps both look beautiful, and sound like they would smell even better. 

 

Traditional Japanese anything would be so lovely. I would love to be surprised by something!  

 

Elderberry syrup sounds glorious, but sadly, I must decline. I have a feeling Customs wouldn’t let it through. 

 

Sea Witch Botanticals looks just glorious. Let me sit on it though, I have to be careful with room fragrances because of my pets

 

Hiram’s drug store sounds like so much fun from the way you describe it. I love the idea of fun stickers, pens and/or snacks though if it’s spooky and fun I would love it

 

Gift cards to places that are local to me could be doable. Facebook makes most places contactable. So a gift card for my favourite coffee shop, or my favourite florist would be lovely. If you want contact details for them, please ask the Switch Witch to ask me. Or else I’ll come back and add them tomorrow. 

 

I would have to pass on ILNP nail polish, or any nail polish due to my terrible nail biting. 

 

Alobudra looks interesting. I would have to look more closely at the mists because of my animals, but I wouldn’t say no straight out. 

 

Brujita skincare looks intriguing, but I’m really happy with what I already use. Thank you for the suggestion though. 

 

Tiny Bones and Things - the silver wings and rattlesnake necklace is really striking. 

 

Bird and Blend, you say. Tea, along with books, yarn and coffee are my happy places. So you could send me any leaf tea, and I would be a happy witchee ❤️

 

Bloomchic looks fun.

This is very me https://bloomchic.com/collections/halloween/products/crochet-lace-mesh-bell-sleeve-hanky-hem-t-shirt (in a 2x)

As is this https://bloomchic.com/collections/halloween/products/halloween-skull-print-pocket-arc-hem-dress (in a 2x)

Or this https://bloomchic.com/collections/halloween/products/square-neck-lace-up-knot-bell-sleeve-dress (in a 3x)

 

Poesie tea would make me happy in any incarnation ❤️

 

Trader Joes things. Trader Joe things are the things I hear about being awesome, but can’t really access. A bit like Tim Tams for the non Australians. I would love to try some Trader Joe goodies. 

 

No real Halloween traditions here, but would love to find some if you would like to share some with me. 

 

Halloween fandoms, I love Nightmare Before Christmas so much. I also feel like Corpse Bride slots in nicely here too. 

 

I make things from thrifted sweaters that I cut up & make things from.  Do you like armwarmers?  Long or short? Solid color ( elegant) or funky stripes made from multiple sweaters? Fave colors?  Is cashmere okay?  Wool & related blends? ( I never use scratchy wool for arm warmers.) Do you like buttons used decoratively?

 

I love arm warmers! Long would be awesome. Funky stripes sound like fun, I love the idea of black, charcoal, and greys, with maybe a pop of cherry red in there somewhere? Cashmere would be beautiful, but any natural fibre at all would be wonderful. Buttons would be brilliant too. 

 

I also do coiled & sewn rope work- it's functional art I wrap the rope in fabric & add appliques.  I just had my first art show with these- bowls, trivets ( that can hang on the wall when not in use), coasters.    

Is this something you'd  like ?  What sort of Halloween fabric?  Whimsical? Witchy, bats, mushro oms, moths?  How gothy do you like? I have velvets & sparkly stuff to wo rk with  too.  W hat is your preference witchee?

 

This sounds beautiful too! A bowl would be lovely. I love the idea of something soft and black with maybe some bats? It would be the perfect thing to keep in my bedroom for all my little treasures. 

 

 How do you feel about cherry things?

Cherries are life! I love cherries in any incarnation. 

 

Similarly, are you into fancy flavors of olive oil or vinegar? Check out Fustini's and let me know if anything appeals!

Fustini’s looks awesome, but I’ve got so much oil and vinegar already that I would have to say no. Thank you for the suggestion though. 

 

We also have an awesome store for jams and sauce, American Spoon which you should totally check out!

The sour cherry preserves and the margarita mix look sooo good.

 

Would you like some locally sourced maple syrup? 

Yes please!

 

 

Finally, I live in a place known for fudge. Do you like it and/or are their flavors you particularly like? My favorite shop is Murdick's if you need to see a flavor list.

 

I find that fudge is too sweet and rich for me. So no thank you. 

 

Anything from the IKEA Halloween store catch your eye?

Not really. All the LED light things look like fun, but unfortunately my cats agree, and hunt them which means chewed wires and no more light. 
 

Wild Soul River isn’t really my thing, but thank you for the link, because I’ve spotted a couple of things that are perfect for another friend of mine, so I’ll pass the link on to them. 

 

Penzey’s 

Mural of Flavour, Pasta Sprinkle, Outrage of Love, Hot Chocolate mix, Pico Fruita, and the Choose Love towels and Pet Bandanas are awesome. 

 

Colour Pop?

 

The Hitch A Ride matte lip looks awesome. 

 

Cellar Door?

 

The Sex Machine soap sounds lovely. 

 

Luv Milk

 

Nothing catches my eye. 

 

I dye yarn.  Are you a person who crafts with such?  What fiber, weights, and colors would tickle your fancy?  Would you rather have two different 100g skeins or enough of the same something for a bigger project? 

 

I am! Natural fibre only please - with the obvious exception of a bit of nylon for sock yarn. Which leads to the fact that my preferred yarn weight is 4ply. As for colours, Deep cherry red or other berry type tones, Deep blue, black, charcoal, greys. Any of those, or even a blend of any of the above. 

 

Provided my experiments work, would you be interested in a bar of homemade tallow soap?  I would be very interested. 

 

Do homemade caramels or shortbread tickle your fancy?

 

They do tickle my fancy, but I’m afraid Customs wouldn’t let them through

 

What are your chocolate preferences? White, milk, dark? What inclusions (fruit, nuts, none, etc.)? Gimme as many details as possible. 

 

Darker is better, though I have a little soft spot for white too. 

Inclusions: crunchy things! Nuts in particular, but coffee, freeze dried fruit chunks, and popping candy are all great options. 

 

I make mixed media art (like collaging kinda). Is a mixed media art piece (small like an altoids tin or small canvas) something you'd be interested in?

That sounds brilliant!

 

 

What music platform do you use (Spotify, Apple Music, Pandora, etc.)? Do you like receiving music recommendations? 

Spotify, and yes, I would love recommendations!

 

What type of spooky season imagery do you like? (Ie. bats, ghosts, vintage Halloween, etc.)

I’m all about the bats. 

 

From the posted Trader Joe’s Halloween list:

Pumpkin Overnight Face Mask

Harvest Blend Herbal Tea

Pumpkin Spice Roobois

Pumpkin or Halloween Joe-Joes (Joe-Joes in any incarnation would be lovely)

Petite Pumpkin Spice Cookies 

Pumpkin Body Butter

Pumpkin Spiced Pumpkin Seeds

Salted Caramel Hot Cocoa Stirring Spoon

Cinnamon Roll Blondie Baking Mix

Pumpkin Butter

Maple Roasted Almonds

 

Astrid’s Autumn Line
 Darkness Summoned sounds glorious

https://www.astridperfume.com/collections/autumn-2023/products/darkness-summoned

 

NEW QUESTION: Homemade and preserved food goodies - Which of these things would you like my dear witchie? All are organic and grown or made by me.

• sun-dried heirloom tomatoes
• dried ancho chile peppers - can be whole halves or ground into a delicious powder
• sugar-free candied pecans and walnuts or almonds
• gourmet quality fudge in many flavors (formerly from my ETSY shop which I had to close until I have my own home again) please give me an idea the kinds of flavors you like. My more popular ones are Penuche, Choc & PB, Pumpkin pie, Forest fruit (with cherries, blueberries and cranberries), Vegan chocolate
• dried italian plums (pitted)
• sugar-free canned plum or logan berry jam
• freshly dried rosemary, thyme, basil, parsley individually or in combo
• almond flour baked goods (low carb, sugar free, and gluten free) - give me examples of savory and sweet things you'd like

 

All of those options sound lovely, but they wouldn’t get through Customs. 
 

Might you like a witch hat?

I would LOVE a witch hat!

 

Fae Fragrance:

I love the look of all the products, and I think they would smell amazing in either Bear Hug or Lilith

 

Favourite Coffee blend?

Lighter roasts are preferable to darker ones. But I have a lot of coffee at the moment, so I think maybe no coffee would be the best option for now. 

 

Open to non BPAL perfume?

Yes

 

Any other wishlists anywhere? LUSH, amazon, Etsy, wherever? 

I’ve linked my Amazon and Etsy lists in my original application. 

 

Have you seen the Snowpiercer tv series?

Nope. 

 

Have you seen Wallace and Gromit? 

I have, and I love it. 

 

Can you send me a Shake Shack burger?

I wish I could!

 

Anything you want from my favorite local tea shop? www.fridaytea.com

 

Star crossed sounds utterly delightful 

 

How about from my skincare person? drjensbeautylab.com/

 

Maybe some samples? My skin can be a little sensitive, but I’m always looking for a great product. 

 

How about from my witchy Chandler?  https://www.etsy.com/shop/TeresaLynnsSimpleLux
 

 

The Elders tea blend sounds delicious 

 

It's also that time of year where I make handmade soap (usually with calendula infused olive oil, tallow, oatmeal and honey) and candles (feel free to specify color and size, I don't usually scent them, but I do have a clover and apple scent I've been wanting to play with). I can also annoint and dress candles with TALs and herbs. Any interest?

 

Handmade soap sounds lovely! Clover and apple sounds like a wonderful combination. 
 

 

I also grow herbs which can be culinary or magical. I'd be happy to prepare a smudge or dry some herbs for your enjoyment. I currently have oregano (yellow and standard), mugwort, thyme, sage (purple or garden), tea peppermint, chives, lovage, plantain, comfrey, raspberry leaf, and yarrow. I'm probably forgetting something.

 

I wish! Customs won’t let herbs through though. 

 

I also make salves! My go to in an arnica, calendula and comfrey mix for healing wounds or chapped skin. This can also be used on pet paws. 

That sounds lovely!

 

Paintbox soap works? 

Let Me In At Your Window and Pokeberry sound loveliest to me. I don’t have a bathtub at the moment, so no bath streusel please. 

 

If you have a furry friend living with you, what sort of treats do they like?

My dog, Zara, loves chewy toys that aren’t squeaky. 

My cats are all about little balls and little scrunchy, tinselly things they can bat at. 

That said, they’re all incredibly spoiled, so they aren’t in need of anything, but they’re equally thrilled by anything that might come their way 

 

What is your feelings on seasonal mugs? 

Always yes! 
 

Are your wishlists - Amazon, Etsy, etc - up to date, and if so, are they all linked somewhere that I can find them?

They are up to date, and are in the original SW application.  

 

Rishi Tea:

Iron Goddess of Mercy sounds most intriguing. 

So does the Sweet Thai Iced Tea powder. 

I’m not aware of the Adagio business issues, so I haven’t looked in there. 

 

Nocturne Alchemy:

Vampiress Wine - Vanilla Blossom Wine 

Conjuring with the Countess

Conjuring with the Enchantress

Howling at the Moon

Conversations with the Moon

 

How do you feel about stickers?  If positively, are there any themes you'd rather not have stickers of?

I love them in theory. But then I can never seem to be able to bring myself to use them. So it’s best not to send them. 

 

What about crystals, cool rocks, and gemstones?

Always!

 

Squishmallows?

I love them. Not too big, but not too small either. 

 

Enamel pins with chains for lapels?

I don’t often wear things with actual lapels. So while they look great, I wouldn’t really wear them. 

 

The Pickety Witch things are cool, but not quite me. 

 

A paper crane mobile sounds wonderful! I even have nice high ceilings and a place I can picture hanging one. 

 

The Weenies?

A Melancholy of Goths ***

A Timid, Twinkling Golden Star

Maple Leaves, Golden Moss, and Amber Hair gloss ***

Lady of Saintonge ***

The Hound and the Milk-White Doe

Witchbirds

Ghost Milk **

Invisible Man Milk **

 

Bulbs would be lovely, but ones from the mentioned website wouldn’t be allowed into Australia. 
 

Arm warmers on the other hand would be so brilliant. My right arm, in particular, is really permanently in need of warming. I broke my arm really badly, and all the plates and screws that now hold everything in place leave my arm really sensitive. 
 

New questions 

 

I don’t really have anything I would use washi tape for, sadly. 

 

I, personally, would love biscotti. Sadly, Customs would steal any homemade posted food. 
 

Music recommendations would be awesome, but I don’t actually have a CD player at all. Genres though, Rock, Grunge, Punk, Johnny Cash style country, Indie/alternative

 

Bserway?

Stunning! All of them. 
 

Renn fair stuff?

I have no idea you can buy from one. 
 

Updated House of Gloi

Violet Moon sounds beautiful!
 

Lakewood candles?

They look amazing, but I can’t have candles because of my very naughty cats

Tarot/oracle decks. 
Not my thing, I live the artwork, but that’s about it. 
 

Weenie Lush

Lord of Misrule everything!

Any soap/shower gel/scrub/lotion

The caveat being I don’t have a bath tub. 
 

Mütter Museum?

Honestly, it all looks awesome. Ü is, of course, tempting. But anything cephalothoracopagus related would be awesome. As would anything with plague doctor related. I love the Great Women of Science bag too. 
 

Ingredients for spellwork?

Thank you, but no. 
 

Am I a fan of Cobra Kai?

Ive not even heard of it, so no. 
 

Victoria’s Secret scents?

No

 

A silver protective amulet sounds delightful!

 

I’m not a spell worker, but I wish I could have acorns. Stupid customs *grumbles*

 

Lenny Mud: it’s all cool, but nothing really screams at me, you know?
 

Specific tea: All of them! I’m less of a fan of green teas, but I’ve never come across a tea I haven’t enjoyed. 

Herbal infusions are a bit different, because they’re not teas in the strictest sense. I’m not a huge fan of herb teas with ginger in them. 
Roobios is glorious though. 
 

I’ve missed the time sensitive question, sadly. I hope that it didn’t make things difficult for you, my witch. I say this because Dream Skin sounds exquisite. Though I do love that Beth makes so many exquisite things that I could probably never manage to smell them all. So if I were to miss out on the chance to smell one, there’s comfort in all the others. 
 

Weenies 2nd drop: 

Firstly, !!!

I said earlier that I’m all about the bats. 
It’s also clear that I’m all about all the BPAL bats too. They all sound gorgeous. 
Dead Leaves, Black Cherry, and Incense Tar sounds beautiful too. 
 

I also need to apologise for the fact that one of the very first bits of information we were asked for was to make our BPAL Wishlist available, so I’ve got that fixed too!