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Dear Switch Witch, I will try to answer questions here on my blog as they come up in the thread. Hopefully, this will make it easier for you to find information on my likes/dislikes. Thanks so much!! Now on to the questions: Ebooks: I have a Kindle and love all ebooks! Crafts & Creative Things: I have tried knitting and jewelry making with mixed success, but I always welcome others handmade goods Baked Goods: Love them, as would the rest of my family, I'm sure PJ Pants/Tees: Love, love, love PJs - pant and tee size XL Groupons: No thanks - can't use them where I live Mix CDs: Yes! Jane Austen: Love Jane - have read all her work Tarot: I just recently started trying to learn, and I am hoping to start collecting decks Girly: Not really, but I do love makeup, nail polish, perfume and other smellies (of course), and jewelry Harry Potter: I love the books and movies, and after taking the quiz, I am Hufflepuff (was hoping for Gryffindor) Guilty Pleasure TV: Sadly, I have started watching The Real Housewives of DC - I also love True Blood, but don't feel at all guilty about that DVD Format: No reference Music: WIll happily accept MP3s or CDs Scented Tarts: I don't have a warmer, but I have been thinking about getting one - I am addicted to atmosphere sprays, my oil burner,candles, or anything to make the house smell good Lip Balms: Yes Body Mods: I have pierced ears and two tattoos, but that is it Small Testers or Large Bottles: I will be happy with either Booze: I rarely drink, so probably not Halloween Plans: Trick or treating with daughter, scary movies with husband - it is our favorite holiday and we really start celebrating October 1st Halloween Decorations: I love cute and scary, so either/both would work Celebrity Crushes: Nathan Fillion, Johnny Depp, George Clooney, Colin Firth, and Clive Owen Favorite Snack Food: I love salty snacks, such as chips (any flavor), crackers, and, of course, chocolate Favorite art: I like Warhol, Picasso, Manet, vintage posters, and folk art pieces If you were to receive a knitted item (such as a scarf, hat, etc), what colors would you like? And do you have any sensitivies/allergies to any materials? I really like neutrals (browns, blacks, cream) and jewel tones (red, green) - no allergies, so any material is fine Would you like a bag of dried Honeycrisp apples? OMGYES. f I were to send you a gift certificate for something would you rather get a physical gift certificate in the mail? Or would you prefer an electronic one that you can use right away? I'm all about the instant gratification! Steampunk, yay or nay? If yay, what part appeals most? I like steampunk jewelry Favorite Yankee Candles? Or other brands scents? I love scented candles, especially autumn or halloween themed ones How does everyone feel about glow in the dark radishes? No thanks. What places to do you visit that you'd like a gift card to? The Soapbox Co., Villainess, Scent Addict, Think Geek, Amazon, Barnes and Noble Socks? Sock Dreams? Anyone? Love it! Cake or Frosting? Cake all the way Which brings me to a question: would you like a zuni animal fetish? And if so, what animal? These look cool - I especially like owls and bears Small Testers or Big - Either Booze: No thanks - I'm not a big drinker Halloween Plans - Trick or Treating with the kids followed by scary movies with the DH Phobia - Bugs Disney Movies - Love them, but with two kids, we already own most of the ones we love Socks - Love all socks - could browse at Sock Dreams for hours Comfort - Baths, Books, Coffee, Chocolate Scary Movies/Books - LOVE all things scary - especially zombies Blu Ray Player - Yes Custom Icons - Would love them Special Symbol/Totem - Love owls, ravens, moon, celtic symbols, gargoyles, tarot imagery, tree of life Comic Books - I don't usually read comics, but I have been interested in checking out The Walking Dead series Box for BPAL - I can always use more storage for the precious in all its forms (imps & bottles) Trading Post Update - I haven't bought anything yet, but I am looking hard at Ginger Skuls, Marshmallow Pumpking, Samhain Atmo. Spray, and Autumn Grove Spray Marzipan: No thanks Vampires - Love vampires, but I don't like Twilight Game Consoles - We have a Wii and Xbox 360 What kind of make-up do you wear? What colors? Is there anything you'd like to try but haven't yet? I love makeup - I wear everything and especially love eyeliners, lipsticks (reds), eyeshadow, and nail polish With regards to your gifts, would you prefer your presents' awesomeness evenly spread out (several packages of pretty terrific things) over the round or a slow build-up of awesomeness (going up from pretty cool things to something super-duper cool at the end) to go out with a bang? Do you have a preference? I guess I would prefer to have a little buildup, but I will be happy with whatever! Who is your favorite soap etailer? I love Arcana, Villainess, Haus of Gloi, and Magic Hands, but I am always open to trying new soaps! Say you were my witchee, and I found things on your wishlist that I could totally make. Would you want me to make it? Or would you rather it be purchased for you? Either way, but if you are crafty, dearest Witch, go for it! Would you like something you have to make yourself? I am basically anti-crafty, so this would probably not turn out well Do you like journals/notebooks/sketchbooks? Yes If you've got stuff on your BPAL wishlist, would partial bottles be okay? I love partials, so YES Would you like homemade preserves (e.g. marinated vegies, pickled onions, chilli jam?)Probably not:( How do you feel about stationery, like nice pens or notepaper? And if you're in favor, do you prefer classic/contemporary or cutesy stuff? I love pens, but I probably wouldn't use the stationary much, even though it is lovely. What interests you from the latest lab update? I bought some Weenies and decants, so I am all set there How do you feel about silly, funny knick-knack, dollar store stuff, stickers, magnets etc? Would you like receiving that kind of stuff or rather not? Love it! Is there a specific book you've been wanting to get but haven't found the time or the opportunity to? Yes, lots of books on my Amazon wishlist! Do you read mangas/watch animes? Which ones? Do you have a particular favourite? Would you like to receive managas or anything related to them? Nope Are you open to receiving things that are not on your wishlist, maybe something your Witch thinks you might like? Absolutely! If you have something on a wishlist that we could craft INSTEAD of buying, though it might not end up identical to the wishlist thing, would it be okay to craft it instead? Obviously we don't want to copy anyone else's design, but if we can replicate the flavour or intent that you like without stepping on toes? Yes, that would be great. OK, I know that lots of folks love socks. Do you have a preference of length? Materials? Patterns? I love sock of all lengths with funky, fun designs. I don't like toe socks. They feel weird How do people feel about word magnets? I love them! Chocolate or other types of candy? I LOVE any and all candy, except licorice. For tea drinkers, do you prefer loose leaf or tea bags? Bags, please. If you would enjoy something of a knitted persuasion, do you have a preference on type of thing? Since making a scarf for someone who has 10 might be a smidge excessive? Also, how do people feel about shawls? Would love any knitted items. If you are an animal lover, is there a specific type/breed that you love most? Boston Terriers - they rock! What is a bpal scent that you've been dying to try for awhile but just can't find? (A scent where even a tester would do) Yes! Underpants, Banshee Beat, and any Goths Is there anything you would like that can be delivered over the internet? Things like fanfic recs, cat macros, mp3s you are looking for, how-to or amusing videos, things like that - I don't know, specifically, but sure. NaNoWriMo? Never done it, but I have always wanted to Are there any particular movies, tv shows or cd’s that you’ve been meaning to buy for years but just never got round to getting? Would you mind a gently used dvd/cd if your witch had it or could get it?? Nothing I can think of, but I certainly wouldn't mind used if my Witch found something good Is there anything from the Possets'/Conjure Oils/Violette Market Hallowe'en update you're lusting after? Nothing really from Possets, but I have always wanted to try Conjure OIls (especially Whore of Babylon) and everything from the Violette Market update looks good! Would you like a custom/altered toy either from a seller or from your witch (like My Little Pony, or a Barbie or any particular toy that can be changed?) No thanks. Do you like the candy apple, candy corn or pumpkin spice kisses? - I like candy apples and pumpkin spice kisses, but I really hate candy corn I think that's it for now!

In Bottle: Mainly berries with a hint of coldness (the mint others have mentioned maybe?) Wet: Basically the same as bottle, with maybe a hint of pastry or crust coming through Drydown: Berry stays strong and reminds me a little of the berries in Berry Moon. Don't really smell the cold note or pastry scent strongly, but this does take on a slightly more mainstream perfume smell after a bit. Decent throw while it lasts, but completely faded on me after about two hours. I think I like it, but need to test again to be sure.