9/5/2024

 

Anything in Paintbox Soap Works Halloween release that you'd like?

I need to check this out. I will come back once I have had a chance to do so and add anything specific. 

 

Anything hand knit or embroidered you might like?

Little ghostie, please? 

 

I make shower steamers, salves, candles, soaps and other such. Are you interested in any such homemade goodies?

Oh, yes pease! All of the above sound lovely! 

 

9/7/2024

 

Would you like a small watercolor painting?  I'm talking 3×5".  If so, would you like it based on your preferred Halloween motifs or something else?

Abso-freakin'-lutely! Excellent question. I use some "Halloween" motifs, like skulls, year-round. and one of our fave art pieces is a graveyard. But, in this case, I would want my bat to simply have fun being creative! I am in awe of people with artistic skill! I don't have that gift. Colorwise, I'm not a big fan of bright, warm tones. 

 

I make light-weight hair falls ( I can do single or double, if you have a preference for pony tail or pig tails)- I make them out of things like soft yarns, up-cycled silk and bits of lace. Is this something you'd like? If so, tell me up to three colors and a length in inches you'd like.

I think this sounds amazing, but I am too simple with my hair to incorporate something like this. Thanks for asking!

 

Anything from the Haus of Gloi Fall update?

Same answer as PBSW. I need to check and come back to this!

 

How about the Nocturne Alchemy Halloween update?

Third "I will need to check this out and come back" item. I have been out of the loop of etailers for quite a while. Even had a break from the Lab. Just now getting back in to some of these hobbies. 

 

9/8/2024

 

Milk, Dark, and or white Chocolate?

Yes to all! So, milk if there is stuff inside it, like praline, but not so much on its own. Dark either plain or combined with other flavors, and white is probably the same, though I have rarely ever even tried a plain white chocolate anything.

 

Would you like a gently-used tarot or Lenormand deck?

I would love it!  

 

I'm going to Disney World all next week!!! Can I get you something? (Maybe you have a favorite Disney / Star Wars / etc character or fandom? Maybe you're a Pin Trader? Maybe you like cute kitchen-wares / tea pots / nice English tea / pot holders tea towels?) 

My favorite Disney characters are from The Nightmare Before Christmas, Alice in Wonderland. I think tiny little figurines are cute, or dish/hand towels that are absorbent (typically not the thinner tea towels). I am not very familiar with what's available at Disney, but but Jack Skellington, Zero, and the Cheshire Cat are super cute!

 

This is has been alluded to in other questions, but feelings about candles/wax tarts/incense and scent profiles?

Candles - I prefer soy (or other non-paraffin wax) candles. I really love citrus candles, like grapefruit or mandarin, but have also very much enjoyed other scents in the past.

 

Wax tarts - I used to use a lot of tarts, but I am not even sure I have a warmer at this point.

 

Incense - I have not used incense in years. At some point, I dabbled with Japanese incense, but it's been a long time. I think candles and diffusing essential oil are the right home-scent-making choices for me,.

 

Scent profile: I really love citrus, like grapefruit or mandarin, for candles, but have also very much enjoyed other scents in the past. I tend to diffuse something like lemon _ cedarwood with a hint of spearmint or eucalyptus lately. My prior go to was patchouli + lavender + grapefruit + sweet orange. Sometimes it's just patch + vanilla botanical oil. Years back it was straight mint. I tend to get on a kick and stick with it for a long time. 

 

are you interested in skincare, such as trying travel sizes of various types? (would be cruelty-free, cleaner options coming from over here, if that matters to you!)

Sure! So long as you keep in mind that my skin is essentially the Sahara over here! I need the thickest creams and moisturizing products. And yay for cruelty-free!

 

9/9/2024

 

Let's talk earrings.  Pierced?  Stud, dangly, hoop?  Any ear wire preferences?  Large or small?  Other preferences?

Pierced - one hole in each ear. I tend to wear a paid of huggie style hoops much of the time so I can fall asleep and not stab myself. However, I am certainly open to options! Ear wire seems to need to be silver or steel if possible, and the overall earring weight needs to be on the lighter side. My ears seem to be sensitive-ish.

 

If there is something extravagant on your wish list, would you like one large gift and the rest of your gifts quite modest, or would you rather forego the lavish item in favor of more of a mix among your other gifts?

I appreciate the choice, but I really am open to whatever my ghoul desires! 

 

The Trader Joe's Fearless Flyer is out with all of their autumn offerings. Is there anything you would like?

Yum! Everything? The spiced nut mix sounds delish. Those petite pumpkin spiced cookies were an unexpected hit last year, and we only got to have them once. So, those! Pumpkin loaf and pumpkin blondie brownies? Yes, please (but probably not ideal to ship?)! Apple shortbread cookies sound amazing, as do pumpkin spice pretzels. I'm curious about the pumpkin hand cream - if it's not buttery, overly foody pumpkin, that sounds amazing, too!

 

9/11/2024

 

I have in my possession a selection of real Bakelite bangle bracelets! Definitely from the 1940s-1960s era. Would this be an exciting gist for you to receive?

How awesome! I don't really wear bracelets much. They get in the way of all the typing I do. BUT, I think it's really cool that you have them!

 

Would you like anything from sock dreams?

I have stuff from there that I really enjoy, but I think I am good on socks for now. Thanks!

 

9/13/2024

 

Would you be interested in a spooky mini waffle maker or spooky playing cards?

We have a very fancy big waffle maker, so I think we are good, though that sounds super cute! And, I think we are set on cards!

 

Does anything from SnagTights strike your fancy?

Wow - I had never heard of this before today! I could definitely use a pair of chub rub type shorts (the night walker style is nice!) or capri tights in black (probably size F in either). 

 

What about from Michaels or JoAnnes?

Sure! I think if it fits some of the other answers I've given? I am not really too familiar with their offerings. I made my first purchase from Michael's in nearly a decade a couple months ago for the glass coffin shelf/box thing for my BPAL. 

 

do you like Ren fairest?  Might there be a fun little thing I should find for you there?

I haven't been in so long, but yes! Surprise me? Not sure what to suggest as I am unfamiliar, but curious.

 

9/14/2024

 

Weather permitting I'll be going to a witchy Florida themed night market next week! Is there anything you may want from it?

Sounds fun! I'm not sure what witches in FL do differently, but if you think I'd like it, yay! 

 

9/17/2024

 

Do you desire any Samhain ritual-type items, if so, what? 

I am 100% uninformed in this area, but I am openminded and curious. 

 

Tell me, my ghoul-friend, would you love to see things from these places (and what?) as you unwrap your gifts? I will be going to the Pacific coast soon, and there are witchy stores (one with serious occult supplies, many handmade including inks, quills, books, etc), a HUGE gem & mineral store, a huge yarn shop, shells and way too much sasquatch stuff, also an amazingly diverse mercantile in Yachats, OR, and the Green Salmon, where unique PNW teas, coffees are sold

 

You'll be in my somewhat general vicinity (PNW; I'm in Portland)!  You have made me curious about these stores! And, I am very drawn to gems, but not informed about them. That lead me to pick things based on colors I like. You have access to that info, but I am also open to your greater knowledge picking something with meaning/intention that is not all about my normal way of looking at things. Tea and coffee are so good, but my decaf status limits me. I do like herbal teas, especially relaxing blends like lavender mint.