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Mmmmm!!!!! This is just as yummy as I hoped!!! Dark fruit and sweet musk. Reminds me a bit of Panther Moon and WILF, two of my absolute favorites. My husband (who rarely comments on my BPAL beyond saying "it smells musty" or "it smells like weeds", said "Mmmm, that's good!".

That *would* be perfect, and totally awesome. Anybody besides me wearing Litha today, in honor of the solstice? Yes, I am wearing Litha today and loving it!!!

I actually got a lot of lemony-ness out of this one too... at first I thought it was because I had also put Benevolent Triple Conjunction on my other wrist... I do like lemon, and it smelled pleasant (although somewhat faint in comparison to BTC) but I was hoping for more vanilla, cocoa, and patchouli. I will try it again on its own. It seems like there are a lot of lemony scents lately from the lab!!

They are harder to find, but I would suggest Gun Moll and The Illuminati Cotillion.

i have to admit I was a little disappointed in this when I first got it. Fresh, the cassia dominated and it seemed to have almost a soapy character. Today I decided I needed a "red" scent and noticed this lonely bottle in my BPAL box, and decided to try it. It is really lovely now!!! The cassia is very bright at first, but later calms down. It has a sweet, warm, incensey smell that is comforting and a little spicy. The soapy character is gone. The dragon's blood is just a soft, sweet base and is not that strong in this blend. My husband really liked it too! Now, what other lonely bottles are hiding in my box waiting to be re-discovered....

I think this may be one of my all-time favorite scents from BPAL ever!!!! It is a lot like Snake Charmer, but with the yummy champaca from Panther Moon. If you like Snake Charmer and Panther Moon, I think this will be love.

ltrittipoe nailed this scent: Watermelon Jolly Ranchers!!!!! I will need to wear it again to see if it eventually morphs into something with time. I couldn't get past the Watermelon Jolly Ranchers the first time!

I really, really wanted to like this blend, and I thought I would, since the components are all "win" for me. Alas, on my arm it smells like cheap hotel soap I will try again in a few days before I make a final verdict... Edit: I wore it again this weekend. It does smell better after wearing for a few hours, but it still reminds me at first of some soap we used to have around the house when I was a kid. It is a bit too sweet or something... So disappointing! I really don't get any carnation, just orange blossom.

I am in full agreement with LunaLovegood's review. This is a really, really nice blend. It is rare that I wear the same oil two days running, but I am doing this with Whoop. Initially it is all about the pine. A freshly cut Christmas tree, dragged into the house. Later the pine takes a backseat to the other components, which are nicely balanced in a sweet but not cloying way. I worried that I would smell like a holiday candle... which maybe it does a bit, but in the very best way possible. My husband agreed when he smelled my arm: he said I really did smell like Christmas. It's a very happy scent for me!

10/9/10 I came home with some Dungeon Crawl and some Bedbugs yesterday. If you were my witchee, would you want some of either/both? 10/7/10 Did you forget anything fun/interesting or find something new and exciting? 10/5/10 Would you like to receive international magazines, even if you don't speak the language it's written in, just to ogle the pictures or for the novelty of it? If yes, what kind of magazines, or what magazines in particular? If they were in English I would like them... cooking, history, etc. would you have interest in any of the new Christmas stuff from Lush? I love Lush stuff! The Gingerbread house bath bomb, the Glogg(!!), the Bearded Lady bubble bar, the Lil Lush Bath Pud, the Candy Cane... they are all good. And such a treat. Oh, witchee-poo... if there was one bottle you could have from the NYCC exclusives, what would it be? Bedbug? Or the British Blondes atmosphere spray. If someone were to make you one of the items in this post which would it be? I don't know!!! Maybe something to eat? Or mittens? If you were my witchee, would you mind a gift certificate where you'd have to do it old school style and mail it in with your order form? I'd love it! 10/4/10 Do you have a preferred weight of yarn to work in? Lace, sock, worsted, bulky, handspun with variation? Not too much into yarn yet... Anyone like little seasonal decorative wreaths? Like gravevine wreaths embellished with silk flora, etc.? I would like this a lot. Do any witchees need a Snuggie? Possibly!

Thanks to bheansidhe for organizing the circle of testers for these retail exclusives! The first time I tried this on, I loved it. It had a dark, sweet, sexy smell that I really, really liked. I thought I would have to get a bottle for sure. The second time (granted, this was first thing in the morning) it smelled like..... peanut butter for some reason!!! For some reason I cannot get past that peanut butter association. I like to eat peanut butter... but smelling like it, not so much...

I am not sure why, but this smells very much like Black Lace on me once it has dried down. The tobacco flower smells more like tobacco to me than the nicotiana I have grown in the garden. I think this is one I am going to have acquire in bottle form.

10/01/10 So, who here loves pomegranates? Are the good as a fruit, a flavoring or just a scent? I like them as a scent, flavoring, and fruit. I wouldn't say I "love" them, though. Haunt Update? I like the sound of Winter House, and the candy corn lip balm. And the pumpkin scrub. And pretty much anything else!!! 9/30/10 Villainess has an update. Anyone wanting anything from it? Oh yes!!! Smashing sounds, well, smashing! how are all the witchees fixed for purses--lunchbags, etc? I could use a little shoulder purse in a neutral color. Now, I have a question for you. About notes. Which are your favourite ones? Do you have a kind of "note top ten?" Anything that works particularly well on you? Do you have a perfume category (foody, floral, aquatic, musky) that you favour? And are there any notes you have never tried, but think would work well on you? I think I have answered this before. I love vanilla, tobacco, incense, resins, carnations, some rose, honey, most musks, woods, oak, hay, bread/cake, cream/milk, fir, spices. I don't like aquatics, metals, ozones. I enjoy most fruits and some booze, and like complex florals if they are also creamy and/or spicy. Would you like a sugar skull decorated by your witch? Or do you like sugar skull stuff in general? Not sure! 9/29/10 Is there one scent that is your goto for comfort on a bad stressful day? Like the perfume equivilent of a security blankie? Mmm... Snake Oil What are you going to be for Halloween? Not sure! Is there something just super random you like/enjoy/want/are ogling that has not been and will not be covered by any other questions, because it's just that WEIRD? I enjoy making beer and other fermented beverages, and really enjoy making them from plants or weeds. I would love a book of recipes for thinks like, say, dandelion and burdock beer. 9/25/10 If you could make a scent that represents where you live (or have lived), what would be the ingredients? Need to come back to this one. Are you in need of Roller bottles or anything of the like? I don't think so. 9/24/10 Just curious, but if your witch was to make an amigurumi critter (or other plushie) just for you, what would it be? Not sure what these are! Would you want a local/tourist item from your witch? Like a t-shirt, mug or shot glass? Probably not? Okay, who wants NAlloween and some Vampire Apothecary goodness? Venomous Villains? Last Unicorn? Who is your fav Disney Villian/villianess? How about hero/herione? (doesn't have to be specifically Disney though) 9/23/10 Do you collect stones/rocks? I'm talking like "semi" precious stones, ie moonstone, bloodstone, quartz ect. Are there any that you're looking for at the moment? Are you in need of a stone but don't know which kind? What's your favorite Halloween Music? 9/22/10

9/22/10 Do you have a deviantart print wishlist or favourites list? No... Is there anything from Blooddrop that you want to try? GC? Halloween update? Oh, so many sound good! From GC, Pumpkin, Bonne Nuit, Broomstick, Diabolique all sound great. From the Halloween update: 8:30 am, Casting a Spell, Hayride... What kind of shoes do you need/want? What size shoes do you wear? Would you mind gently used shoes? I'm not really that into shoes, sadly! Do you like paper dolls (new or vintage) or coloring in books? Not really. Do you like weird scary things as traditionally girly fashion items like heels and handbags? Not really. What song is on heavy rotation for you right now? Not anything, actually! Which is a bit odd for me! Are you coveting any of the NYCC atmospheric sprays? Yes: the British Blonde! 9/21/10 Do you like garlic? Do you REALLY like garlic? Would you want to try some really unusual garlic stuff, like garlic cheese or garlic fudge or garlic chocolate, etc., etc., etc.? Not that into garlic! I like it, but don't REALLY like it. Garlic chocolate just sounds... wrong to me! Can I talk to you about the living dead? How do you feel about Zombies? Not really into them... 9/20/10 If you happened to be my Witchee, is there something you'd like from the Arcana Halloween update? Straightjacket, Sleepy Hollow, Kincardine Maiden, and Haint How many bottles of BPAL do you have? Way too many for some one who only discovered BPAL about a year ago... but still, not enough! Is there any exercise program that you're interesting in learning? Meditation, Yoga, Pilates, Belly Dancing, Zumba ect? Or if you do any of these (or anything else sport related) are there any things you need/want? Candles, music, mats, water bottles ect? I spend 50 minutes every (almost) morning with my elliptical trainer. I often watch DVDs, but also love music, and would love any kind of upbeat music compilations if my witch were interested in putting something like that together. I love candles too! (but not when I exercise). Anyone else into Emily Autumn? Who? What's on your walls? Please show us up to three paintings/posters/whatever. If you love a painting so much that you would steal (to watch it with your greedy eyes) one, please share. I have mostly folk art and some fabric art on my walls. I will try to take some photos. do you like Girl Scout cookies? What kind? I'm not that into them, honestly! What's your take on homemade apple butter? Want some? I like it, but I have a freezer full of it that I made last year... and the year before... and the year before... we have alot of wild apple trees on our land which are not much good for anything else (although I have purchased a cider press now...). 9/19/10 Does anyone do altered books? Would you be interested in old books to alter? Any type or title in particular? Not really into this? But like reading old books! Did someone ask about incense yet? Would you like some? Something to store or burn it in? What scents? What form? I like the little incense blocks that are pine, cedar, sage; I think they may be Native American? I got some in New Mexico once and I really liked it a lot. I could use a burner for it too. Any oddball free things you collect or would want saved for you? Not that I can think of!

9/19/10 Do you read/like fantasy? What kind of books or authors do you love? Which one would you like to read? Would you like gifts related to it? I'm not really much into fantasy at all, but I've been trying to read some Neil Gaiman and would like to read American Gods (actually started to listen to the book on CD... 19 CDs from the library, but didn't get through it before I had to return it to the library) since I live quite close to House on the Rock. Soaps : do you like them? What brands? What scents? Anything you're dying to try? I LOVE soaps of all kinds! Lush and Villlainess soaps are great, and I have a decent stash now of them. I'd love to try others; I'm not even sure what all is out there! 9/18/10 Who likes hair toys, and if so what kind? I use hair scrunchies (ponytail holders). I might like a nice simple barrette (or a pair of them) now that I think about it. Does any art we may send need to be child safe, either in the actually safe sense or the non X rated sense? No children here; no need to be child-safe. In the knitted/crocheted things area, would you want wrist warmers, 1/2 gloves, a neck warmer(the kind that pretty much just goes around your neck and maybe fastens instead of being long and loose like a scarf), slippers, or hats? I think any of these would be fine. How do you feel about altered/recycled/upcycled items of clothing or accessories? These would be fine. Is there anything you want from the Violette Market update? Marty McVay (sounds really great!), most of the kitties, Raven's Midnight Pumpkin Patch, Gertrude's Half-Haunted Bakeshop, Golden Autumn or Glowing Jack-O-Lantern sound interesting! What is your favourite habitat and climate to live in? How about to visit? (ie. forest, canyons, mountains, by the beach; temperate, tropical...) I like where I live now, with 4 distinct seasons, but I wish it had more autumn and spring and less winter! What do you wish you could make/craft if you had the know-how and supplies? Specifically, which particular items? I'm thinking of getting into punch needle embroidery or rug hooking. Is there anything you would like from Conjure Oils general catalogue or the new updates that isn't already on your wishlist? Will need to peruse... Am I alone in this, or is there a Book Fair/Comic Con scent you're dying to get your paws on, too? SIBYL!!!!!!!! Anyone need address/phone type books? Probably not... I keep mine in my phone/computer these days .

9/17/10 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?? I would love to get the English version of the Office on DVD. There are a bunch of English TV series that I enjoy to have on DVD, including any Midsomer Murders, Shameless, Cold Feet, or Coupling (especially episodes not available in the US). For music, I have some CDs on my Amazon.com wish list, and used would be fine. Is there anything from the Possets' Hallowe'en update you're lusting after? Oh boy, is there! Actually, I've never ordered from them, but have received a few imps in swaps and have liked them. I have been contemplating placing a Possets order for a quite a while. Here are some things I would love to try: Autumnal Equinox Dark Ghost Halloween Scythe Veronica Wraith Her Perfume (Marian) Isabella Mary Shelley Baby Cerulean Blue Eve Fabienne Flossing High Tea Hot Cross Buns Lambs Limoncello: La Dolce Vita Madame X Silver Carnations Silver Roses 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?) Probably not? Do you like the candy apple, candy corn or pumpkin spice kisses? Not sure what these are, but I love all of these flavors. Anne Taintor, anyone? Not sure who this is? Which web comics do you enjoy? Not really any. 9/16/10 If I were to knit a scarf, would you prefer a skinny one, or a wide one? A short one, that when wrapped once around your neck will just tuck under your jacket, or a long one, at least to your waist? No preference, would cherish either! Don't like scarves? Would a rectangular shawl or triangular shawl be more to your taste? Prefer scarves! How do you feel about recipes? LOVE them!!!! I love cookbooks too. What kind of a cook/baker are you? I love to cook, and experiment in the kitchen. I enjoy trying new recipes or trying to invent new ones. I like easy, healthy recipes for during the week, and like to try more challenging things (and potentially less healthy things) on weekends. Are you happiest calling for delivery or microwaving a lean cuisine, Or will Food Network be asking you to host their new program? Well, I don't think the Food Network will be calling me, but I like to cook! If I send you something home made would you like the reciepe for it? Yes!!! If you are someone who doesn't want baked goods sent, would you like a collection of some of my favorite recipes? Either would be great! How about home made mixes or kits? Kind of like the cookie in a jar thing, where you would need to add the perishable ingredients? Would be great! if you are a tea lover, what are your flavor preferences? Green? Black? Herbal (I know, technically those are NOT teas, but tisanes)? Flavored blacks/greens? I like all kinds, but drink black teas the most. 9/15/10 How do you feel about samples/decants of things other than BPAL? Soap slices, lotion/scrub/shower gel decants, single use make-up/beauty products, etc. Love em!!! What are you guys going to be aiming for in the Inquisition? Or do you just plan on ordering individual items? I've ordered Marshmallow Pumpkin, Candy-Corn-Coated Candy Apple but am intrigued by many other items (especially the Trick Tissue T).

9/15/10 How do you feek about silly, funny knick-knack, dollar store stuff, stickers, magnets etc? Would you like receiving that kind of stuff or rather not? Rather not Is there a specific book you've been wanting to get but haven't found the time or the opportunity to? Oh, so many! American Gods and The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo come to mind. 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? Probably not Are you open to receiving things that are not on your wishlist, maybe something your Witch thinks you might like? Sure! I have not really started exploring many other perfume etailers, and I bet there are some out there that I would love! I suspect many of Possetts blends that have notes I like would be big hits with me. 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? Sure! OK, I know that lots of folks love socks. Do you have a preference of length? Materials? Patterns? I like crew cut socks that are warm and comfy that I can wear with casual shoes. I also like some knee socks. Usually darker colors (blues, blacks, browns), but occasionally something fun and bright! 9/14/10 Chocolate or other types of candy? I like chocolate. I'm not an EXTREME chocolate fanatic, but find I like the really really bitter ones, or the sweet milky ones best. For tea drinkers, do you prefer loose leaf or tea bags? Both are good! I love tea! 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? I can always use scarfs or mittens. I'm not too sure I need a shawl. Is there a TV, movie or literary character that you are a lot alike, or would like to be alike? I'm almost embarrassed to admit this, but Bridget Jones (I like the character a lot, not that I'm very much like her). Also Kay Scarpetta (for the other extreme!). Is there anything you need for your kitchen, ie measuring cups, spoons, grater, ect? I could use a really nice wire whisk, not too big. And a nice stainless steel slotted spoon. Music, DO you prefer Live or Studio? Edited or explicit? I like both live or studio, and don't require any editing. If you are an animal lover, is there a specific type/breed that you love most? I do love animals; cats, dogs, and cows! Also flowers and plants- If you like flowers/plants, do you have a favorite(s)? Way too many! But I am really fond of bee balm and daffodils. Do you have a favorite quotation? Song lyric? Book passage? WhateverthehecktheycalltheanonymousregionalwisdomthingiePROVERB! that word. Not really... 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): Hearth Let's say, hypothetically speaking, that you have some children/spawn (1 or more), and, hypothetically speaking, your witch would like to spoil them a little but knows nothing of kids these days. What do they like or dislike? Also is there anything a (sane) adult might think they would like that you don't think is appropriate for whatever reason? (I'm thinking of things like temp tattoos, make up, things that make noise, or anything else that might be bad for non-obvious reasons.) Sadly, no children in my life. 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? Maybe mp3s; I have some music listed in my Amazon.com wishlist. I really like Christmas music of all kinds, and am interested in Celtic music and virtually none in my collection. What would your last meal be if it could be anything in the world (sky is the limit, drinks too, the whole shebang) I'm gonna have to think on this. Pizza, bacon, cheesecake, a really perfect peach, a really good Maibock, cheese of many kinds, chocolate bread pudding with heavy cream, and a really tasty salad. NaNoWriMo? huh? 9/13/10 Do you crave many Ecards and contact or are you okay with little contact from your Witch? Either is fine! Do you have a place where you list all the BPAL you have or have tried? I've tried to do this on Scentbase, but currently have given this up. Do you like maple sugar candy? I LOVE this!!! What is your position on the chocolate & bacon flavor combination? I think this is an antisynergistic combination. I love them both alone, though! If you are a tea-drinker do you need a tea-cozie for your pot? Nope! Go to your spice cabinet, what are the three most used spices? Spices and not herbs? Black pepper, cinnamon, cayenne. Microsoft or Apple? Apple! Where was your last vacation? What did you like most? England. Being hosted by some really wonderful people who showed me a wonderful time. Would you appreciate receiving handwritten letters and/or postcards (anonymous or not)? How about sending them? These are nice, but I probably don't appreciate these things as much as I should. Do you hate any food things with a passion?? Mushrooms, although I have been known to eat a morel or drizzle truffle oil on risotto. Would you be opposed to receiving a digital version (via email) of a magazine you like but don't subscribe to...you know, in the interest of saving a tree? Honestly, I don't know if I read a digital version .

9/13/10 what interests you from the latest lab update? Dawn: Maiden and Dawn: Mother 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? Probably not too interested.. Would you like homemade preserves (e.g. marinated vegies, pickled onions, chilli jam?) The chili jam or marinated veggies could be good, but I don't use much of these things. If you've got stuff on your BPAL wishlist, would partial bottles be okay? Yes! Would you like something you have to make yourself? Maybe? 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? I would love a handmade gift, but I have no big preference. Who is your favorite soap etailer? Villainess or Lush! Haven't tried any others, but am willing to try. I like strongly scented soaps. What about vintage decoration items, teacups, etc etc? Probably not too into this. 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? No huge preference, except prefer to have some things along the way. What kind of make-up do you wear? What colors? Is there anything you'd like to try but haven't yet? I wear lots of different things. I like colored lip gloses in pinks and purples, maybe a nice coral. Who would be on your top 5 (IE famous people you’d date/have relations with ) Hmmm... 9/12/10 Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to go to last.fm immediately and create an account! Download the scrobbler! Link us to your account! If you reject this assignment, maybe just tell us what your mp3 player says you listen to a lot? Jayhawks, Squeeze, Crowded House, Cake Any countries you're interested in? England, Scandanavia Would you enjoy homemade bath products (bath salts, fizzies, etc.) and/or linen sprays? Esp. if scented with some of your favorite BPAL scents? Yes to bath salts and fizzies! Especially if scented! If you witch made you something and it didn't come out just right, would you still want it? Probably. I'm guessing she/he will be more critical than me! Are you a foodie? Yes!!! Any sports fans in the house? What's your favorite sport/team/player? Not really. For holidays, do you decorate? Would you like decorative stuff, weenie or otherwise? If so, do you lean towards the elegant, the crafty/folksy, or the more, erm, campy? I do decorate, especially for Halloween! I like it all! Probably a slight preference for the crafty/folksy and elegant. Do you like journals/notebooks/sketchbooks? I probably wouldn't use. 9/11/10 Cake truffles? If YES! Cake/icing/chocolate type? Not sure what they are but they sound good! are you interested in mini bottles(under 100ml for hand luggage) of bath and body products? Sure! Vampire shows, literature, etc? Yay or nay? Not so much. If you play console video games, what game systems do you have and what games would you love to have? I do play adventure games on a PC. How do you all feel about flowers and plants? Flower and plant seeds? Drawings of flowers or plants? Pressed flowers? Love flowers and plants and seeds! I live in zone 4. How do you feel about marzipan? mmmmmm! If you could have 3 BPAL bottles fall (gently) out of the sky right this second that you've been looking for or pining for - which 3 would they be? Midway, Lump of Coal, and Spanked. Or Hearth, John Barleycorn, and Quincy Morris. Or Playing with a Loaded Gun, Gypsy Queen, or Storyville! I cannot decide! Are there any international treats that you love and have a hard time finding? I do like dandelion and burdock soda or candies that come from England. Is there anything from the 'Ween BPTP update that you would like but haven't ordered for yourself? I'm intrigued by Slaugh and Ginger Skulls. Will there be t-shirts? I'm a fan of the "tissue" ts. If you are a crafter, would you like to receive supplies from your witch (beads, fabric, yarn/roving etc?) Probably not. Find your iPod (or other MP3 device), put it on shuffle/random. What are the first five songs to come up? Standing at the Burial Ground by Mississippi Fred McDowell O Holy Night by Fred Waring and the Pennsylvanians In the Flesh by Blondie Up So Close by Cake The Queen's Treble by The Baltimore Consort Soundtracks you'd like? The Sound of Music If you could see one concert right now, who would it be? Squeeze, even though I just saw them a few months ago

This one is gorgeous!!! It is a beautiful blend. The rose is not that noticeable yet. The lavender is there, but it is subtle. It is sweet, dark, and while there is a very slight fruitiness to it, it doesn't dominate. Feminine, romantic, and utterly lovely.

9/10/10 Would you like a bag of dried Honeycrisp apples? Yes, very much. I love honeycrisp apples fresh, so I know i would love them dried also! 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? Dark colors like black, or wild mixes (my usual winter coat is kind of a pink/purple color, although I have an old black one too). No sensitivities that I know of. Gift Certificate: physical or email? No preference. 9/9/10 What movie scared the bejeezus out of you as a child? Rosemary's Baby Name a couple of sites you frequent other than this one. Facebook, LinkedIn, and my email provider are the top three other than this one. Sad, I know! But I like cooking sites and homebrew sites and gardening sites. Do you like the Muppets? Which is your favorite? I feel lame to admit that I am not really into the Muppets. But it is the truth. If you could have any creature (real or imaginary) as a pet, what would it be? A little calf that never grows up. Comfort Rereads?: A Little Princess or The Secret Garden. Also Here Be Dragons (Sharon Kay Penman) and Wideacre Will you be going out of town during the round, or is there any other time during the round when it would not be ideal for you to receive a package from your witch? I will be out of town around October 11-15, but it shouldn't interfere with me getting packages. If you are in school now, what classes are you taking? Does anything you are currently studying really interest you? (if you are not in school, is there anything you are trying to learn?) I've been out of school since 1992, although I did take a science writing course last semester that I enjoyed. I would like to learn more about cheese making, using/growing herbs, eating wild plants, and learning to play the recorder better. And to make oboe reeds better! What animal would your daemon be? Alternately, your patronus. Not sure? What's YOUR favorite word? Not sure on this one either! Steampunk, yay or nay? If yay, what part appeals most? Yay. I'm not sure; it's not something I'm into, but I like science and history and the general steampunk look, even if it not really "me".

9/8/10 Do you have a special symbol or totem that is meaningful to you? No, but I enjoy alchemical symbols Do you need a box for your bpal bottles? Your imps? Your something else to put in a box stuff? I could definitely use a box for my bottles... I have small boxes for imps already, but have run out of room in the box I'm using for bottles. If you could be any person, being, or animal from Fantasy what or who would you be? I'm going to have to think about this. If you could go back to any point in time, where, when, why? I love the idea of medieval England. Or anytime between 500 and 1500, England. Favorite Halloween Candy/Treat? I adore candy corn!!! 9/7/10 Socks? Sock Dreams? Anyone? I love socks of any kind. I'm sure I would like those from Sock Dreams. What is something you use to comfort yourself when feeling yucky, depressed, or in pain? A nice bubble bath, a good book to lose myself in, and nicely scented candles. Favorite Halloween/Scary movies/books The original Halloween (John Carpenter). Early Stephen King novels, like The Shining (I have most of these, though). And really bad older spooky movies, especially those that involve haunted houses and European settings (bad dubbing is just fine!). What would the name of your custom blend be? The description? I think I answered this earlier in the original questionnaire. It would have vanilla, tobacco, maybe some rose, incense, amber, honey. It might be called... Lady in Rose? COMIC BOOKS. Do you read them? Are there any series you like, or some you would like to try? I went to my first comic book convention recently (to acquire BPAL) and ended up purchasing some comic books. I have not read them yet though . I think the Neil Gaiman Sandman stuff might be interesting though. Warm drinks? Yes, please! Teas, especially! 9/6/10 When you go to an etsy wishlist, it will tell you what things are sold. If you click on the sold item, sometimes it will give options that are similar to what was sold, but not identical, would you like the similar item or prefer not to get it at all unless it's the same item? How picky are you? Not that picky. Do you wear make up? Yes. Disney movies, Yay or Nay, and favourites if you do like them? I feel un-American to say this, but probably nay. I do love Snow White, but I have that already. Do you have A VCR, DVD Player or Blue Ray or a combo of the three? DVD player Would you like custom icons as a gift? Oh, yes! 9/5/10 What is your favourite snack food, something you could grab any time? Chips and salsa... or cashews Ebooks: real books! Nail Polish: yes; pink shades Soft/plushy things: I think I have enough of these already What hobby/craft would you like to learn how to do? I'm interested in punch needle embroidery and making wines/beers from wild fruits/plants (I have done a little of this already). Also cheese making. For those who decorate for Halloween, do you prefer cute decorations or creepy ones?: I decorate! I like both; perhaps a preference for cute or classic seasonal (i.e., pumpkins, leaves) Also, as part of the cute-or-creepy question, would you want hand made, molded, glazed (by yours truly!) ceramic decorations (napkin rings, potporri/tart warmers, etc) to add to your stock? Sure! how do you feel about mortars and pestles? I have one and love it! Is there anything you have a phobia of, or that would make you go "squick" if you saw it in a package? Not that I can think of. 9/4/10 Are you into Austen's books? Yes! Do you read Tarot cards? If not, would you be interested? No, probably not. So for those of you who are into Harry Potter at all, which house do you think you'd be sorted into? Sadly, not enough into HP to say! What, if anything, is your guilty TV watching pleasure? Gossip Girl (but don't tell anyone!) If you cosplay or need a costume for your bellydance/burlesque hobby (or any other hobby which needs dressup/different from your normal wear), is there anything you need/want for it? NA Celebrity crush?: James May at the moment Knitted things?: Yes! I live in a fairly cold climate and like to snowshoe, etc. in the winter, so hats, scarfs, mittens, etc. are great. What about [mixed or otherwise] DVDs? Sure! DVDs: Do you prefer widescreen or formatted? No preference. Music: Any preference towards MP3 or CD? Nope, both are good. A CD mix would be wonderful! Do you like scented tarts? Love 'em! Lip balms? Love 'em! Do you have any body mods? If so, do you need any new jewelry, o-rings, plugs, etc (and if so, what size, length, etc)? Do you like pro-body mod stickers? I don't think so. Booze. Do you drink it, would you like some? I do enjoy it. What is your favorite artist or art style? (including if you have links to favorite pictures/paintings/photographs) I like folk art and also a fan of Frank Lloyd Wright. 9/03/10 Hallowe'en plans? I always host a pumpkin carving party each year. Mix CDs? Love 'em! Girlyness level? Pretty girly, although my husband says I am not . 9/02/10 Baked goods: Sure! Gifts for other household members: Sure! My husband loves anything related to Minneapolis Moline Tractors, and my cat and two dogs always love treats. Are you someone who'd rather have lots of small testers of different things on your wishlist, or would you rather have one or two "big" things? I'm easy to please; either is fine. social networking usernames, ie twitter, facebook, livejournal, ravelry, anything else: wendy bedale on FB would you like to receive Groupons or similar deals/gift certificates from your Witch?: Probably not. How about tshirt/bottoms sizes? XL in both

Thanks to GypsyRoseRed and her Bat's Day sniffing circle I was able to experience Rivet.Goth. Sadly, this is probably one of my least favorite BPAL oils ever. As someone else commented, it smelled like... fertilizer! Or moldy leather? I had to wash it off immediately. It does smell like the inside of a garage, but not in a good way to me. But at least I got to try it!

I wasn't too excited about this one, but ordered this in a decant circle because I ordered all the other Moths and didn't want this one to feel left out. And I know from experience that sometimes the scents that don't thrill by the list of notes end up being wins. On me it is fruity, sweet; mostly pear and lime. I get a hint of carnation and a little tea blast initially, but now after about 15 minutes it is mostly a nice sweet fruity light green scent. Its fruitiness reminds me a bit of Autumn Moon of the Mirror Stand. Actually, I am really liking this one!!!! I will wear a few more times, but it might be bottle worthy!!!

This is nice! It smells like a dusty sweet cocoa to me. I don't get much mint at all, and it is a little foody but not over the top. The cedar is fairly restrained, although if I think about pencil shavings, I can smell them in this. I'm glad I got to try this one.

On me, Sed Non Satiata smells a LOT like Devil's Night 09.