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Work In Progress: Notes of Yay: Cinnamon Coffee White Tea Ginger Hawaiian Ginger Honeysuckle Pink Pepper Pink Grapefruit Violet ? Almost Always Delicious: Pomegranate Honey Gardenia Citrus Grapefruit Lemon Lime Pepper Amber Ozone Lotus Sweet Pea Tonka Jasmine Lavender Lilac Fig Old Paper/Parchment Candles, Candle Wax, Beeswax Moonflower ? Approach with Caution: Leather - doesn't like me, but mmmmmmm on the husband Pumpkin - one of my favorite scents, but the lab's pumpkin note tends to be too buttery altogether for me Patchouli - better as a supporting character than a main note Rose - some are wonderful, some are meh. Mint Sugar Coconut Licorice/Anise Red Velvet Cake - I love the taste of this, and want to try some, but foody is uncertain on me. Booze - will need more testing to know which ones are yum, and which ones make me go blecch... Musks - need to categorize. So far white musk seems ok, dark musk not so much. Strong Woody Notes Frankincense Opoponax Lemongrass Myrrh Vetiver Beer - I hate the taste of most beers, especially hoppy ones. Haven't smelled it in perfume yet though - who knows? Apple - depends on the blend, but good to be aware of it beforehand Pineapple - in just the right blend, awesome - otherwise blech. Currants - strongly blend-dependent Red Ginger ? Notes of DOOM: Butter & Buttery Yuckiness Milk (only ok on the daughter, but she likes it) Cherries - turns to cough syrup, blech Grape - much like cherry, smells like cough syrup almost always Maple - don't like it. Don't like the smell, the taste, nada. Chocolate - have had some success with the dry cocoa type, but very very suspicious of chocolate in my perfume Juniper Dark Myrrh Pine Sap Skin Musk Aged or Dark Patchouli Rum ? Overall, I tend to enjoy spicy/light floral/citrus/herbal type of perfumes more, less so on the foody/woody/resiny side. Still working on narrowing that down. Aquatics & Orientals tend to be harder for me to categorize, but so far so good. My ScentBase Profile - as up-to-date as humanly possible, this lists everything I have so far. Wish List Goodreads Source: notes you like, notes you don't like

Updated 3/2013.

I tried a decant of this one, because the ozone and rain and red musk didn't cancel out the risk from the myrrh and opoponax. Good thing. Once the oil is on my skin, the good notes disappear leaving only miasma redolent of old lady department store perfume. Not destined to be a bottle purchase for me.

Raven Moon 2012. Smells like black feathers, with a birdy/dirty edge like pigeons getting too close in a city square. Sort of reminds me of getting rushed by smelly birds in Trafalgar Square years ago. Maybe I should have been able to predict this one not being for me, but I guess I never really thought it would smell like BIRDS. Was thinking more of Edgar Allen Poe. Nevermore on my wrist. Sorry, couldn't help myself. Off to the bird-watching sister with this one!

Fun! This is going to take some thought... - - - > Means I don't have a favorite yet, either haven't tried any or none that jumped out and said "love me forever" Ars Amatoria: Defututa Ars Draconis: --- Ars Moriendi: Twilight Atomic Luau Lounge: --- Bewitching Brews: tie between Mata Hari and Chimera Diabolus: another tie, this time Baobhan Sith and Kumiho Excolo: Mania Illyria: Three Witches Mad Tea Party: Mouse's Long & Sad Tale Marchen: Light of Men's Lives Pharmacopoeia: --- A Picnic In Arkham: Miskatonic University Phoenix Steamworks: Violet Ray Rappaccini's Garden: Hemlock Sin & Salvation: Tzadikim Nistarim Somnium: Baku Wanderlust: Pais de la Canela Panacea: --- The Salon: Needlework so far, but need to try MOAR Carnival Diabolique: Pickled Imp VILF: Philologus Boom! Studios: --- The District: --- Gaiman: The Buggre All This Bible Gris Grimly: --- Hellboy: --- The Last Unicorn: Last Unicorn Sachs & Violens: --- Witchblade: --- Dawn: --- Lunacy: Mourning Moon Lupercalia: Bijoux Y'Ha-Nthlei Halloweenie: Pomegranate II Yule: The Arabian Dance Forum Only: --- Carnival Noir: Bearded Lady Thirteens: August 2010 Anniversaries: Quicksilver Phoenix Retail Exclusives: U (Mutter Museum) Event Exclusives: Bat of Virtue Single Notes: Cinnamon

Still lots of work before released into the wild/posted to the appropriate threads. To do: Add fill levels, check price caps, add prices. These are the bottles I am mostly looking for right now: The Ara.bian Da.nce Pa.is de la Can.ela Vio.let Ra.y The C.oil Bat-W.oman Good Judy: J.olt Bat Can.dles Moon Open to offers of all sorts, I have a huge wish list here on the forum and also on ScentBase (they are slightly different because of my laziness in cross-referencing) Wish List o' Doom My ScentBase Profile And if there's something you think I might like that you have to swap, ask! Still a ton I haven't even read reviews for yet... Always open to good offers! Good & Bad Notes - what works & doesn't for me so far. $10 minimum, $3.50 shipping if purchasing. 10 mL. Bottle: Les Fleurs du Mal - The scents of the blossoms of darkness, condensed into one perfume. Features a rose base, softened with lilac and wisteria. 5 mL. Bottles: Ostara (2007) - orris root, bergamot, frankincense, daffodil, orange pulp, attar of rose, jonquil, strawberry leaf, benzoin, violet leaf, copal, honey cakes, sweet cream, and the blossoms of springtime. Sunbird – no chapbook Thirteen (13): June 2008 - white chocolate, dark chocolate, apple blossom, honeysuckle, frankincense, allspice, nutmeg, black tea, tonka, and sandalwood. Thirteen (13): March 2009 - Bittersweet dark cocoa is surrounded here by 13 complex aspects, including exotic musks, caraway, allspice, aloes wood, lucky hand, Irish moss, and bamboo. Beneath it all is a glowing core of glistening cherry. Lab Imps: $2 each or 6 for $10 Blood - A vital, bold scent, throbbing with sensuality. Essence of dragon's blood resin, thickened with myrrh and cherry, with a trickle of clove. Bon Vivant - An effervescent blend of crystalline champagne notes and sweet strawberry. Czernobog - A combination of three musks, with splashes of dark myrrh, vetiver and mullein. Grog - Arrr! Avast ye, matey! This be the scent of pirate rum! Penny Dreadful - Soft perfume evocative of noir heroines over rich red grave loam. Discontinueds: Île de la Tortue - Damp air trapped in limestone caverns, heady greenery, hothouse orchids, nicotiana blossoms, bois de chandel, elemi, palm wine, garambullo, pega-pega, flame of the forest, and a swirl of Haitian vetiver. Mantis - Crushed herbs and sweet amber resin with a streak of patchouli, neroli and golden musk. Decants: $4 each or 3 for $10 Autumn and Winter - Bitter currant and dry leaves. Winter wind at dusk. Beaver Moon 2010 - Strawberry and peach cheesecake, heavy on the sticky glaze. Moon of Small Spirits - Snow-blanketed wild grasses, sage, swamp tea, cedar, giniminagawunj, copal, rosehip, juniper, clover, elderberry, sweet flag, butterfly weed, wood sorrel, and pine. Rivet.Goth – sniffie, might be testable $1 - Black leather, tobacco absolute, rust, gritty musk, and machine oil. Black Phoenix Trading Post (BPTP) Decants $4 each, 3 for $10 Candy Corn Coated Candy Apple - Tart green apples coated in thick gobs of melty granulated white sugar, with butter, bourbon vanilla, and a dash of cinnamon, spattered by candy corn and candy sprinkles. Narkissos - Gently blushing vanilla, haughty opoponax, duosmon, oude, and narcissus. Wylde Ivy Perfume Samples $1.50 each As American As Apple Pie - A sweet Apple Pie blend that is heavy on the hot golden apple filling and light on the spice and crust. Chocolate Mint Truffle -Enticing and rich blend of gourmet dark chocolate, milk chocolate truffle, with a creamy mint swirl. ZOMG Smells Regular size $10 Anti-Hydrogen In a Pear Tree – a ripe pear chilled with white mint, snowy ozone, and fizz Samples $1.50 Up Quark –Sweet basil, sweet moss, sweet musk, a hint of black pepper, and tiny flowers crushed underfoot from dancing in the woods before you ascend into the thick, summery night.

Do you have a preference for a poem or romance novel and what type of Romance novel? *** Probably erotica of the NSFW kind. Poetry or paranormal type stuff is ok too. How do you feel about burned mix cds (good time for mood music *giggle*)? Fascinated. I love new experiences, and am intrigued by new music. Do you have metal/ jewelry allergies? Nope. Do you bake/would you be interested in baked goods or related mixes? Definitely. Just make sure that any mixes are less-than-complicated, for my family's safety. Do you like cute stationery, stickers, note cards, stuff like that? Yes, very much so. Do you like tea? If so, do you prefer your tea loose or in tea bags? Tea is wonderful. Jasmine, flavored black teas, green teas. Tea bags are my favorite, but I do have a couple of diffuser balls I use occasionally. Caveat: if it is herbal, and naturally caffeine-free, that's ok. A perfectly good tea that has been artificially decaffeinated is an abomination! What is your favorite Valentine candy? Anything geeky or caffeinated. Like a gummy anatomical heart, or chocolate-covered espresso beans. 1-21 How would you feel about receiving a knitted / crocheted gift? What kinds of yarny things would you enjoy (scarf, hat, mitts, cowl, socks, etc)? What are your favorite colors for wearable accessories? That sounds awesome - but no worries if not. I'm not the crafty type, so I hope my partner/victim isn't disappointed at the lack of hand-crafted items in their package. That's what retail is for, yep. 1-22 Would you enjoy some loose beads for your own crafts, or any other crafty bits? Amigurumi books, maybe? Trying to learn to crochet, and I enjoy cross-stitch. At your discretion! Anything sent is loved. Would you rather get things all together or in a couple of doses? I love small packages, but for this swap probably one big box would be most cost-effective. Again, all at your discretion. Kid/Parent/church lady safe or not? Meh. Valentine's day/Lupercalia probably shouldn't be... Length of necklace, size of bracelet, post or dangle earrings preferred? Choker-style necklace, or long & dangly. Either style of earrings, I wear them both. Nothing horribly heavy, though. Stuffed critters or other things of the cuddly variety? Fun! I have some of that kind of thing on my etsy favorites, just as a guide to what has caught my eye in the past. 1-23 Would you mind receiving an in person delivery from your Cupid? Not at all, but somehow I doubt that geographically that would work out. For those who don't do jewelry/have a prohibitive amount of metal sensitivities, etc., would you prefer something like a keychain charm or other little ornamental thing? Sure! 1-25 For you chocolate lovers - do you like yours plain or with nuts? If nuts are good, which kind? Pecans, mmmm. Plain or with nuts are both good. And disappear quickly around this house. Do you like hot cocoa? Sure. Does anyone have any strong objection to gently used items? No used clothing or shoes, please. Used books are wonderful. Just for fun, the original questionnaire answers: Allergies: None Anything you specifically don't want (do you not like fur or have too much soap already etc.): Don't like onions? Can't think of anything specific other than that! Fave colors: Sapphire Blue, Forest Green, Blood Red - dark, intense, vibrant colors Fave Scent notes: Cinnamon, coffee - Scent Notes fave flavors - cinnamon, dark chocolate, pumpkin, pineapple... Open to trying new things too. But no onions. Do you prefer "traditional" or anatomical hearts? Anatomical, by preference But a cute traditional heart is always fun. Fave flower: Daffodils Favorite candy/chocolate/dessert: Cheesecake, tiramisu Fave Author/Poet: It's hard to narrow it down. Perhaps Sheri Tepper for author, Omar Khayyam for poet? And Lewis Carroll for both. What kind of poems do you like? Imaginative ones. Sock size: Women's 9-11 Shirt Size: XL Would you like makeup/lip balm/nail polish? Sure! Mineral makeup, flavored lip balms, dark and/or glow in the dark nail polish are all good. Would you like bath/body stuff? Yep. Would you like hair accesories/clips? Sure Would you like candles,incense, or wax tarts? Wax tarts or candles are used more than incense around here. Would you be offended by things of a risqué/adult nature (nipple pasties, genital shaped soap or chocolate, etc.)? Oh, my innocent eyes and ears! On that note, the other day in the BDSM thread I saw this fascinating idea... No, it's pretty hard to offend me. Anything else you want your swapper to know: Please, please - answer questions! I have done a few swaps so far, and the thing that makes the most difference to me is having more information! It's so frustrating when I have to try and read minds, because I suck at it. Post wishlists - answers- ask for the Taj Mahal! I may not be able to pull it off, but at least I'll know what you like! Wishlist links: I have a ton of wishlist links in my profile/about me page. I love to window shop, and it's been a good place to keep them all together.

Now I know who bid it away from me! To the winner goes the spoils, enjoy your new smellies Penance

In the imp: very sweet, spicy pear with a hint of quince. Wet: Immediate hit of candy sweetness, no ginger at all. Goes to strong pear, but no spice or cinnamon for me from this. Since I was hoping for some ginger spice, or hints of cinnamon, sad now. Drydown: Fades to plain pear, pleasant enough but more of a room scent for me than a perfume. Barely noticeable after less than 20 minutes, fades very quickly. Will keep my partial decant, because it's pretty. But not enough love for a bottle purchase.

Most desired: The Ta-Ta Violet Ray Destructive Vagina of the Fox Spirit Greater Horseshoe Bat Mopsfledermaus The Arabian Dance Pais de la Canela Vampire Bride Fire Phoenix Ether The Coil Bat Woman Dysopes Tenuis and testers of: Half-Elf, Thieves' Tools. Anything with coffee, or cinnamon, or bat-themed is always worth trying.

Blood Moon: stellans jabberwocky: Aldercy Mouse's Long & Sad Tale: penance& cfrancesca

In the Imp: Kind of nasty. See observations above Wet: Floral and light. Sweet, without being cloying. Something unsettling lurking around the edges, though. Drydown: Catching the occasional whiff from my wrist, pleasant but still strange. Perfect for an unsettled mood. Dry: Almost gone, but still smells good on my wrist when sniffed closely. Liked it enough to put it right back on again once it faded. Don't need a bottle, but my imp is staying around...

My apologies for not attributing the source; in most cases, I simply don't know whose lovely work it is. cfrancesca : october 2010, marshmallow pumpkin, samhain 2010 Stellans: Blood Moon

11/3/10 So what do you want from Paintbox Soapworks' Yule release? Comfort and Joy. Just the name is wonderful, but the notes added in, mmmmmmm 11/1/10 Would you like a box filled with Christmas/Yule treats? If you so feel like, Witch, sure! Darling Witchee, are you in on this NaNoWriMo craziness? Would you like motivational pings/writing instruments/lovely blank books in which to pen your masterpiece - No. No NaNowhatsis for me. But I would love a seal and some wax for letter-writing... In fact, there just might be some I keep admiring on my Amazon list 10/29/10 Did you know BPAL is on etsy with leftover trunk show bottles? Would you like any of them? Nah. At least none of this current round. 10/28/10 Would you prefer to have your final package before Halloween or have a reveal package at the end of the round? I believe my procrastination in answering this question may have answered this one for me... Do you prefer lip balm in a tube or tin? Slight preference for tube - don't like getting it under my nails. But I've gotten some in a tin that only came that way that were absolutely wonderful. 10/21/10 What are you most interested in from the Yule update? I have ordered decants of far too many... But was tempted and resisted ordering decants of Haloa and Jacob's Ladder. Also Lick It - I've never smelled any of its incarnations, and I just don't understand why peppermint candy canes are so well loved? So even sniffies of any of those would be greatly appreciated. Oh, and Autumn and Winter - barely scratched that one off of the decant list o' doom, still sounds cool. 10/20/10 If you were my witchee, would you want to receive Confessions of a Jane Austen Addict, or wouldn't that be your cup of classics? I haven't heard of that one, but it sounds interesting. If my witch has a copy lying about in search of a new reader, go for it! Would you like some homemade snack mix? Sure, as long as it doesn't have onions. Knitterly Witchees, would you like a yarn bowl? Not knitterly enough here, sorry. 10/18/10 So....let's say that you're my witchee, and you have an affinity for widgets. Let's also pretend that I sent you one of these widgets, but in a form that has a very special personal significance to me. Would you find that to be touching (in a "Yay, now I'll always use this and think of my witch!" way) or tacky (in a "My witch is making this all about her!" way)? That would be so completely awesome and wonderful... Have you had a chance to try Halloweenies? If so, which ones are you really really in love with this year? Pumpkin Latte. Punkie Night. Need more And I REALLY, REALLY want Marshmallow Pumpkin, at least a little bit. But am not sure I will get a chance to order any before it comes down 10/14/10 Do you prefer scented or unscented lotions/moisturizers? Either is good. 10/13/10 Today I got one of the Starbucks Halloween Bearista Bears - it's dressed like a werewolf! Is this something witchees might like? Weellll, we do like Starbucks bears. My daughter collects them, as a matter of fact. And so, we already have picked up ours from a local Starbucks. Are you interested in Halloween costumes for your pet(s)? The daughter would love this. Not sure the pets would, but hey it's a hard life sometimes. Spotty pets - one Dalmatian, one tuxedo cat. 10/12/10 Would you want your witch to reveal herself? How? Yes. However s/he would like!

From Leilani (long ago): Go to Wikipedia, enter in your birthdate (sans year), post three events, two births and one death. Events: 480 BC – The Battle of Thermopylae, fought between 300 Spartans, led by their king, Leonidas, and the Achaemenid Empire begins. 1787 - The United States Constitution is signed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 1859 – Joshua A. Norton declares himself "Emperor Norton I" of the United States. 1862 – American Civil War: George B. McClellan halts the northward drive of Robert E. Lee's Confederate army in the single-day Battle of Antietam, the bloodiest day in American history. 1908 – The Wright Flyer flown by Orville Wright, with Lieutenant Thomas Selfridge as passenger, crashes killing Selfridge. He becomes the first airplane fatality. 1916 – World War I: Manfred von Richthofen ("The Red Baron"), a flying ace of the German Luftstreitkräfte, wins his first aerial combat near Cambrai, France. 1976 – The first Space Shuttle, Enterprise, is unveiled by NASA. 1991 – The first version of the Linux kernel (0.01) is released to the Internet. 2010 – The 54 year run of the soap opera As the World Turns ends as its final episode is broadcast. - Way too many fascinating things happened on September 17th to just pick 3. Births: 1857 – Konstantin Tsiolkovsky, Russian rocket scientist (d. 1935) 1928 – Roddy McDowall, English actor (d. 1998) Death: 1179 – Hildegard of Bingen, German abbess and composer (b. 1098)

Just a note: on my Wishlists, things tend to move around without warning. This mostly doesn't mean I bought it, just that I moved it to another list instead. For instance, on Amazon, I have several private wish lists including one called (heh) "Considerations." I know it is sort of annoying, but it's the absolute and only way I can keep the main one from swelling out of control and probably crashing Amazon's servers. Same goes for Etsy, just movin' it about. My apologies for the bad habit... 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? I would very much love even a sniffie of either, but in no way shape or form expect to get that lucky. 10/7/10 Did you forget anything fun/interesting or find something new and exciting? Lots and lots and lots. I have been enabled until the temptation swells in a great wave, cresting over my head and crashing down upon me in a forlorn cry of "I want it, I want it for my own." Even for someone who has always enjoyed window shopping and the play with imaginary shopping carts/make a wish list theory of fun, my wish lists groan under the weight of new discoveries... SwitchWitch is dangerous! Oh, and I've been updating the blog and links as this went along, so everything should be findable by clicking through the SwitchWitch link in my sig. Which, if you are reading this, you probably did already 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? Sure! Sounds fun - surprise me! I used to take Russian & Spanish in school, although I am not what you would ever call fluent - those would be cool, or any thing foreign. Sometimes even the ads are fascinating, for what it reveals of the mindset in a foreign culture. would you have interest in any of the new Christmas stuff from Lush? Nope. Just went to Lush for the first time a day or two ago, nothing called to me. Oh, witchee-poo... if there was one bottle you could have from the NYCC exclusives, what would it be? The White Lady of Durand Eastman Park. As if If someone were to make you one of the items in this post which would it be? The images didn't load. Will try another time. 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? Heh. As if I'd object to any gift certificate whatsoever. Bring it on, baby! I seem to be in a weird mood this morning. Maybe I should drink my coffee before posting, hrmm??? 10/4/10 Do you have a preferred weight of yarn to work in? Lace, sock, worsted, bulky, handspun with variation? Don't know enough yet about yarn. Anyone like little seasonal decorative wreaths? Like gravevine wreaths embellished with silk flora, etc.? Could use a holly berry & leaf small wreath for an advent wreath, but that's about it. Do any witchees need a Snuggie? No. A firm NO. 10/01/10 So, who here loves pomegranates? Are the good as a fruit, a flavoring or just a scent? Pomegranates are the best. As fruit, flavoring, color, or scent. Delicious and healthy Haunt Update? Eek! Another e-tailer... 9/30/10 Villainess has an update. Anyone wanting anything from it? oooh, more enabling I had never been to their site, but find that now I crave both Mudslide and Smashing... How are all the witchees fixed for purses--lunchbags, etc? I'm good. Unless you find the most perfect NMBC or Coraline lunchbox, that is. 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? top ten link is in a blog entry. spicy is probably closest, with sometimes floral. Cinnamon & coffee are favorite notes. Notes Would you like a sugar skull decorated by your witch? Or do you like sugar skull stuff in general? Very much so. 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? Three Witches. Sometimes Tanuki or June Gloom. What are you going to be for Halloween? Morticia Addams. DH will be Gomez Addams, and the daughter is going to be Wednesday. 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? Hmm, even if it's weird, I tend to put it on my Amazon wish list if I want it. That way I'll remember when I have the budget to buy it...

9/25/10 If you could make a scent that represents where you live (or have lived), what would be the ingredients? My family was Air Force, so this question encompasses a lot of places. Perhaps a will o' the wisp scent, that constantly morphs. Sometimes wonderful, sometimes even a nasty phase Are you in need of Roller bottles or anything of the like? Very much looking for imp-size or even smaller roller bottles, for carrying & reapplication. Cobalt blue, or some other dark color. Still looking, if you know of something and it's not in your plan for me, witch, perhaps posting a link in the bottles thread so I can find it?? Plz? And wand caps. Wand caps are cool. I've been updating all the entries as time goes on, especially as I have time to look things up. Just so you know... 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? See entry below - a kodama, or a zombie, or a Cthulhu, or whatever looks like fun to make if you are craftily inclined, Wonderful Witch. Would you want a local/tourist item from your witch? Like a t-shirt, mug or shot glass? Sure! A cool shot glass from your locale would go well in the collection in our home bar. Okay, who wants NAlloween and some Vampire Apothecary goodness? Haven't checked yet. And couldn't even find vampire apothecary's stuff. May have to reread the thread o' doom to see if I can find a functional link. Um, someone posted the link. And then I looked - apparently during a particularly weak moment. Some samples are headed my way even now... Venomous Villains? This board is full of wicked enablers!! Now I am coveting Bad Fairy nail polish, something fierce. And apparently one of the colors is a dupe of Orly's Space Cadet, and now I want that one too. Enablers, hmph. Last Unicorn? It sounds really awesome. Want to see the notes listing, but I'm probably going to order a sampler pack for myself through Conlan Press. Who is your fav Disney Villain/villainess? How about hero/heroine? (doesn't have to be specifically Disney though) Oogie Boogie, Maleficent, the Bowler Hat from Meet the Robinsons. Heroes/Heroines - Sally, Matilda. 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? I used to have a Siberian Blue Quartz stone that I loved, but it is gone now. Also called cobalt blue quartz, would love to find another one. Even if you find a link and send it to me, that would be awesome... Other favorites include moonstones, rhodocrosite, and many others. What's your favorite Halloween Music? Nightmare Before Christmas soundtracks (yes, I have all 3 versions). Addams Family theme. Anything fun & spooky. 9/22/10 Do you have a deviantart print wishlist or favourites list? No. I enjoy looking, but am not up to making another wish list at the moment. Is there anything from Blooddrop that you want to try? GC? Halloween update? Nah. Checked it out, but some of the other new e-tailers look more entrancing to me. Violette Market & tartchef's soaps look fascinating, and I'm going to get myself in big trouble looking through Etsy lists. What kind of shoes do you need/want? What size shoes do you wear? Would you mind gently used shoes? I wear size 8.5 US Women's, I have a pair in my Amazon wishlist but must firmly decline the offer of gently used shoes. Do you like paper dolls (new or vintage) or coloring in books? One of my favorite things to do, kind of meditation for me - let go of distractions & just let the colors flow. Pencils, pastels, charcoal, Dover coloring books, some cool paper dolls... Always welcome! Do you like weird scary things as traditionally girly fashion items like heels and handbags? Especially after seeing the ones in the thread, probably not. Kind of scared now actually. I like going barefoot when possible, and have a Nightmare Before Christmas messenger bag as one of my favorite purses. I think I'm good, but thanks What song is on heavy rotation for you right now? Annie Lennox, the entire album Bare. And a mandolin CD a friend gave me for my birthday. Are you coveting any of the NYCC atmospheric sprays? Nah. Already feel kind of silly for looking at the event exclusive oils, when I know the chances are approaching absolute zero. 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.? Mmm, delicious. Would have to hide it from the husband unless I felt like sharing! Can I talk to you about the living dead? How do you feel about Zombies? Zombies FTW!!! I have a long-standing fascination with zombies, and welcome anything you have to share - recs for movies, books, TV series (heh). 9/20/10 If you happened to be my Witchee, is there something you'd like from the Arcana Halloween update? Eek! Another e-tailer! My budget shall never recover... Hmm - , Skeleton Key, Guy Fawkes, Little Ghoulie. Hmm, yes - any of these would be awesome!! How many bottles of BPAL do you have? ~50 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 etc? Trying to learn belly dancing, interested in meditation and yoga. Perhaps some music or exercise dvd's, if you have some sitting around to share? Anyone else into Emily Autumn? Looks interesting, have never heard her music. Perhaps a few songs (copied or otherwise) would not go amiss. 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 put some of my artwork links in the first blog entry... do you like Girl Scout cookies? What kind? Yum. Particularly fond of samoas, we also buy thin mints & tagalongs. Carr's lemon ginger cremes were mentioned in the thread - I want some desperately now, but haven't been able to find any for months. What's your take on homemade apple butter? Want some? I love apple butter. Has been awhile since I've had any, hard to find around here. 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? Love fantasy. GoodReads has a partial listing. Many stuffed dragons live in my home. Soaps : do you like them? What brands? What scents? Anything you're dying to try? Haven't bought many soaps online, would love some samples to try out if you're so inclined, witch. I wondered if my witch or any witch would enjoy things like nice pens to draw with or anything similar? Oil pastels, Prismacolor VeriThins, similary. Very appreciated. For those who are yarnies, would you like other-than-yarn witchery? Hooks, needles? Preference of material? Do you use/would you like handmade stitch markers, etc.? Would love some glow-in-the-dark yarn from here. (For these.) Does anyone do altered books? Would you be interested in old books to alter? Any type or title in particular? Not for me, thank you though. Please don't destroy a book. Did someone ask about incense yet? Would you like some? Something to store or burn it in? What scents? What form? Could use some cone incense for a few Halloween-style burners I have. Cinnamon, or fall/Halloween type scents preferably. Any oddball free things you collect or would want saved for you? My daughter's school collects the box top things/points, she would appreciate any that you might have lying around sent along, if you don't collect them yourself. 9/18/10 Who likes hair toys, and if so what kind? Fun! Non-slip hairbands, scrunchies, new things... Almost anything, really. Does any art we may send need to be child safe, either in the actually safe sense or the non X rated sense? Nope. She's old enough not to stick things in her mouth, and if something you send isn't child-safe, I won't give/show it to the child. Amazing how that works out. 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? Maybe a nice hat/cap. How do you feel about altered/recycled/upcycled items of clothing or accessories? Kind of picky, but leaving it to your discretion here. Is there anything you want from the Violette Market update? More new e-tailers... I'm doomed. Glowing Jack-O-Lantern looks , Marty McVay & Mick McVay call to me, and Pumpkin Lanterns, Raven's Midnight Pumpkin Patch, Miss Danie Doe, and samples of any/all of the Myths & Legends would be awesome!!!! What is your favourite habitat and climate to live in? How about to visit? (ie. forest, canyons, mountains, by the beach; temperate, tropical...) Love to vacation near the beach/shore, but would never want to live so close to salt water. Would love to get a mountain cabin, surrounded by forest. What do you wish you could make/craft if you had the know-how and supplies? Specifically, which particular items? Amigurumi, specifically kodama or tiny Cthulhu or a zombie or ... you probably get the idea by now Is there anything you would like from Conjure Oils general catalogue or the new updates that isn't already on your wishlist? More? From the Conjure Oils website, the Mythos series looks most interesting. Coatlicue - Serpent Skirt, Aztec Mother Goddess! Or samples of some of the Divine Feminine ones? Am I alone in this, or is there a Book Fair/Comic Con scent you're dying to get your paws on, too? Sybil sounds interesting, and the White Lady of Durand Eastman Park. Anyone need address/phone type books? Nah.

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?? No problem with gently used DVD's. Defying Gravity would be awesome, and/or Pushing Daisies. Thought of some other ones - not officially out on DVD yet, so would have to be homemade/recorded. I have been searching & waiting for years for DVD's of The Secret Adventures of Jules Verne, and Brimstone. Also the animated series of both Beetlejuice and Attack of the Killer Tomatoes! Next to impossible, but I decided to throw it in here just in case... Is there anything from the Possets' Hallowe'en update you're lusting after? PumPom. The Girls Love Ginger. Void Moon. Temptation - getting sucked into other retailers with all the cool links in the massive thread o' doom. Looked at Good Judy for just a minute, now I want all the American Gothic scents. Drat. 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?) I've always thought the modded My Little Ponies were cool. That said, it also kind of looks like they cost more (fully justifiable, time & labor intensive) than I think it would be worth to me. Do you like the candy apple, candy corn or pumpkin spice kisses? Haven't had them, but all 3 kinds sound delicious. Anne Taintor, anyone? Looked up her stuff - very nice, funny. That said, I don't possess a burning desire to own any. Which web comics do you enjoy? xkcd, Sluggy Freelance, used to read Dykes to Watch Out For until it went on hiatus. Lots of others but can't remember names now. 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? Long & skinny, don't have a Dr. Who style scarf yet..... Don't like scarves? Would a rectangular shawl or triangular shawl be more to your taste? Triangular. Longer, & comfy. Dark colors. How do you feel about recipes? Fun, but preferably not too complicated. What kind of a cook/baker are you? I enjoy it, but tend to run out of patience after awhile. Are you happiest calling for delivery or microwaving a lean cuisine, Or will Food Network be asking you to host their new program? Somewhere in between. If I send you something home made would you like the recipe for it? Absolutely. I'll want to know how to make more deliciousness once it runs out If you are someone who doesn't want baked goods sent, would you like a collection of some of my favorite recipes? Sure! 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? Also fun! 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? Green tea combinations, black tea (but not so much Earl Grey), fruity herbals are ok. I prefer my drinks to have caffeine, but have been known to make exceptions when it's delicious enough. I do collect different kinds of honey, which I frequently use to sweeten tea. If you see a cool, or interesting, or unique(ish) local type of honey, I would love some... 9/15/10 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? That kind of stuff can be fun, especially perishables/stuff that gets used up. If it is intended to sit around, only if you think it is absolutely perfect for me, Witch. Is there a specific book you've been wanting to get but haven't found the time or the opportunity to? Anathem, by Neil Stephenson. Haven't had time yet. But my copy is sitting here waiting... Do you read mangas/watch animes? Which ones? Do you have a particular favourite? Would you like to receive mangas or anything related to them? Love anime. All-time favorite is Cowboy Bebop. The daughter loves Inuyasha best. Haven't read too many mangas, though. Turning the pages the wrong way just seems to bother me on some visceral level. But if you have some around to share, would be cool to see something new. 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. Definitely. OK, I know that lots of folks love socks. Do you have a preference of length? Materials? Patterns? Socks can be fun, but honestly only if you see something so perfect it can't be passed up. Think Sally from NMBC or Witch Stripes or - you know - something that cries out. How do people feel about word magnets? Love them! Used to have a Shakespearian Insults set, but it got lost in a move. Looked at a couple after I saw this list, put some on wishlists just for fun. If you could have any costume, or if you aren't into costumes, necklaces or other accessories, from any movie character, what would it be? Morticia Addams. for Halloween. 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. Yay! What are you guys going to be aiming for in the Inquisition? Or do you just plan on ordering individual items? I'm probably going to order a tissue shirt of trick and candy corn covered candy apples. I'd love decants or sniffies of some of the individual scents, just can't afford all of them. And don't use bath oil enough to justify it. 9/14/10 Chocolate or other types of candy? Yum... Dark chocolate, milk chocolate, new and obscure combinations (but not bacon ), gummy candy, sour candy, caramels, peanut butter, oatmeal - we're pretty open to candy around here For tea drinkers, do you prefer loose leaf or tea bags? Prefer tea bags in general, but do have tea strainers & occasionally use loose leaf too. Would really love a glass teapot and flowering tea, but have never gotten around to getting one. 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? Shawls are fun, especially a big warm cozy one for when winter hits this year. My sister has made me several scarves, so I'm probably set there. Small knitted toys or a tea cosy would be fun. Is there a TV, movie or literary character that you are a lot alike, or would like to be alike? Morticia Addams. Is there anything you need for your kitchen, ie measuring cups, spoons, grater, etc? New measuring cups - they keep getting broken (oops) Music, DO you prefer Live or Studio? Edited or explicit? Studio, generally. Prefer the music the way it was originally written & performed, not edited. If you are an animal lover, is there a specific type/breed that you love most? Cats. Owls. Turtles. Bats. I used to have a massive phobia of dogs, but we found an 8 year old Dalmatian that needed a new home, and she convinced me that some dogs can be very nice. Jasmine is now part of our family. Also flowers and plants- If you like flowers/plants, do you have a favorite(s)? hmm. Daffodils, irises, poinsettias, Venus Fly traps Do you have a favorite quotation? Song lyric? Book passage? WhateverthehecktheycalltheanonymousregionalwisdomthingiePROVERB! that word. will have to ponder that one. 1st: Lewis Carroll - Begin at the beginning and go on till you come to the end; then stop. 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) Hamadryad - the original cinnamon one. Dungeon Crawl would be awesome too. 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.) Um, Devi has her own wishlist attached to the same Amazon account, for a general idea. Nothing obvious that I think is evil, offhand. Except Disney Princesses. 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 - Yes, please! Internet time-wasting is one of my favorite things. Spike fanfic, lolcats, WoW videos, Cthulhu pamphlets - just about anything funny is awesome and appreciated. And have just started finding cool Amigurumi patterns (crochet creatures) on the web What would your last meal be if it could be anything in the world (sky is the limit, drinks too, the whole shebang) Will think a bit on this one too. Would have to say if it is going to be my last meal, would probably be incredibly rich and unhealthy, go out with a hedonistic bang! A several course dinner, including fruit, salad, soup, meat, dessert, all paired with the appropriate wine. Followed by dark rich coffee NaNoWriMo? Never heard of it before. - Looked it up, not my thing. HATED writing papers in high school & college. 9/13/10 what interests you from the latest lab update? Ooh, lots. I've updated my wishlist with a bunch of the BPTP stuff. Have ordered my Weenies, may order more... 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? Elegant stationery, adorable is ok as long as it doesn't cross the line into cutesy. Pens are fun - biggest criteria is writes smoothly without skipping on the paper and comfortable to hold. I really want to get a sealing wax setup, but haven't yet. Would you like homemade preserves (e.g. marinated veggies, pickled onions, chilli jam?) Fruit jam or preserves, yes. Pickled onions - NO. If you've got stuff on your BPAL wishlist, would partial bottles be okay? Yes, YES, many times yes! Anything sniffable and maybe even testable is awesome! Would you like something you have to make yourself? Is it really easy? As in, a craft kit an 8 year old could master? Or cross stitch? Sure! Do you crave many Ecards and contact or are you okay with little contact from your Witch? As much contact as you can handle, Wonderful Witch Do you have a place where you list all the BPAL you have or have tried? ScentBase Do you like maple sugar candy? Blech, maple is not a friend of mine. What is your position on the chocolate & bacon flavor combination? Against it. If you are a tea-drinker do you need a tea-cozie for your pot? This sounds fun. I looked on Etsy & put a couple on there as a general hint towards my tastes. Go to your spice cabinet, what are the three most used spices? Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper, garlic salt, paprika, cinnamon... Microsoft or Apple? Microsoft. Apple only for iPods. Where was your last vacation? What did you like most? Camping with the family. Enjoy nature, listening to running water - can only go about a day before I WANT A SHOWER. Would you appreciate receiving handwritten letters and/or postcards (anonymous or not)? How about sending them? Postcards are fun. I love the pictures. Do you hate any food things with a passion?? Onions! Can only tolerate them in cooked food if they are diced so fine I can't see them, preferably dried. Nothing worse than the pungent stench of a freshly killed onion. 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? I love digital magazines. Not only does it save a tree, but also bookshelf space.

Thought I should group all my wish lists and preference type links here, to make them easier to find... Wish List Notes: Good/Bad/Other My ScentBase Profile Top Ten Non-BPAL Wishlist Amazon wish list My profile on Goodreads Etsy favorites - just started this, Etsy looks like it is fun dangerous to explore last.fm Pandora My Dragon Scroll And, just because, here's the original SwitchWitch questionnaire too. Basic Info Birthday: 17 September 1972 Pets: one dog - Jasmine, 9 years old; 1 cat - Cookie, male, 5 months old; 1 goldfish & 3 frogs Children: daughter Devi, not quite 8 years old Religious orientation: Episcopal, with some Gnostic and Buddhist leanings Favorite Holiday: Halloween! Occupation/Major in school: started with physics, went to mathematics, then accounting - still trying to figure out what I want to do when I grow up Living arrangement (by yourself, with roommates, etc): live in a house with husband, daughter, and pets Livejournal/Blog/Website: nope Organizations/Causes/Activities (Things you belong to or causes you believe in): Bat Conservation International (bci.org), Bat World Sanctuary (www.batworld.org), Simply Cats no-kill rescue shelter (simplycats.org) BPAL Favorite BPAL oils: Three Witches, Mata Hari, Chimera, Violet Ray... and many more Top Ten and my ScentBase profile. Favorite notes: CINNAMON, coffee, violet - see Notes Favorite non-BPAL perfumes: Elizabeth Arden Red Door, Chloe, B&BW Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin Least favorite notes: butter, rum, dirt, maple Least favorite non-BPAL perfumes: don't know, generally sniff 'em & run the other way If Beth made a custom blend for you, what would the notes be, and what would you want the label art to look like? hmmm, so hard... Cinnamon bark, gentle coffee, tiny bit of beeswax and old, rustly paper - label art a witch, reading in her library, cauldron gently bubbling on the fire with candles burning all around- mmmmm Clothing & Jewelry Hair type: long brown hair Skin Type: Caucasian, tan easily, Hispanic on dad's side Allergies (specifically B&B related): not really Other things to avoid: I don't know? Tub, shower or both? Shower! Favorite bath & beauty products: new & unique things, complete surprises (especially with caffeine!) Clothing Style/Fave garments: long skirts, blousy tops (sz 14/16) Favorite clothing colors/colors to wear: dark colors, jewel tones Type(s) of jewelry worn: mostly earrings, some rings and/or bracelets Ring/wrist/collar size: ring size 7.5, neck 15" Jewelry - gold or silver? either, as long as it is pretty Do you have any allergies to metal? nope Favorite gemstones: sapphires, especially blue, opals, really any dark/richly colored gemstone Sock/Shoe Size: 8 1/2 Lifestyle Style/home decoration style: preferably less clutter, warm & cozy Favorite decorating colors: dark reds, white and black Things you collect: Halloween things, bats, turtles, hot air balloon artwork, jigsaw puzzles Favorite music: Baroque, early music, classical, adult alternative, Mandolin, Squirrel Nut Zippers - all over really. Least favorite music: whiny preteen boys Vegetarian/Vegan?: (Please be as specific as possible to reduce confusion!) -NO! Other food restrictions: don't like food TOO spicy Favorite flavors: Thai food, cinnamon, sour candies, gummies, new & unique things to try Favorite foods/drinks: Caffeine! - coffee (esp cinnamon), mountain dew, teas Favorite authors/genres: science fiction, fantasy - see Goodreads list. Least favorite authors/genres: religion, sports, self-help Books/authors you'd like to read, but haven't yet: not sure, trying to get goodreads all updated How do you feel about receiving gently used books as gifts? Great Favorite stores (including clothing stores): J Jill, Bath and Body Works, Kohls Favorite online stores (including B&B stores): Amazon.com, redenvelope, Pottery Barn Halloween stuff Magazines you subscribe to: Smithsonian, Scientific American Magazines you like, but don't subscribe to: Analog, Fantasy & SF Favorite movies: Nightmare Before Christmas, Galaxy Quest, Coraline, Princess Bride, Real Genius, Little Shop of Horrors Favorite TV show(s): Star Trek, Dr. Who, American Gothic, V, Babylon 5, Kings, Firefly... Hobbies/crafts done: Cross stitch, learning to play mandolin. Would like to learn to crochet, but haven't yet. Wishlists BPAL Wish List (including SW/SF Help): Wish List Other website Wish lists (amazon.com, etc): http://www.amazon.co...t/3AR9RB3CDP1JR and ScentBase Random Questions: - On a scale of 1-5, how organized are you? Would like to be a 4, more like a 2.5 - Where, outside of the U.S. would you love to visit? (if you're international, this can be anywhere) Australia - never been there before; Alaska, to see the Northern Lights; Antarctica, to visit the penguins. - Do people tell you that you act older, younger, or your age? somewhat younger - Have you ever been skinny dipping? Yes - Do you wear pajamas to places other than at your house? No - Your least favorite feature about yourself: Weight - Do you live in a neighborhood or in the middle of nowhere? Neighborhood - Do you like to shop? Online - yes, in person - no. Don't like crowded places - If you were a shoe, what would you be and why? A knee length boot, strong & sexy - They're making a bio-pic based on your life. Who's portraying you? mmm, Angelina Jolie? Please? -Have you ever thought, "oh, I'm going to get myself one of those one of these days" but then never do? List 1 under $10 and 1 over $10. Nail polish colors from Opi < $10, Clocket over $10 - Sunrise or sunset? Sunset - Has a stranger ever told you that you did something really well? What was it? Speaking voice - Do you like garage sales (boot sales)? sometimes - depends on what treasures I find... - I like to slather my food in …: Mustard or malt vinegar, depending - State fairs or carnivals? Carnivals - Do you like to splash in puddles after it rains? Did the thought make you smile? Yes, and yes, absolutely Notes (Here's where you can add additional information you'd like your Switch Witch to know!): not sure right now, but if I make it in will make sure to post lists and stuff in a blog on the forum

Thank you! I was also curious, but too ashamed to just ask like Butterbeer did...

9/13/10 what interests you from the latest lab update? My wish list is completely up to date. If anything, it's so much fun messing with it, it's probably TOO utd! 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? Gel pens or fountain pens are both favorites, and elegant stationery. Would you like homemade preserves (e.g. marinated vegies, pickled onions, chilli jam?) Sure! Not too spicy, though. If you've got stuff on your BPAL wishlist, would partial bottles be okay? Any amount is wonderful Testable sniffies, imps, partial bottles, empty bottles... Would you like something you have to make yourself? Depends. A small cross stitch kit or kid-level craft would be fun. I enjoy it, but I'm not the most accomplished crafter out there (massive understatement time) 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 would be wonderful, witch. The amount of effort and love that goes into something you make yourself is inspiring, but as someone who has felt the regret of just not being able to make it, bought is awesome too. Who is your favorite soap etailer? Don't really know, haven't bought much soap online. Willing to try if you have samples or make soap yourself, sounds fun. What about vintage decoration items, teacups, etc etc? Too afraid of clutter, but it's a nice thought. 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? A bunch of small packages sounds so cool. Just getting a package makes my day, almost without regard to what's actually in it. But as always, whatever works best for you! What kind of make-up do you wear? What colors? Is there anything you'd like to try but haven't yet? Mineral makeup/Sephora. I like darker eyeshadow without going over the edge. Wine red or vintage glam type lip colors. Makeup tends to slip right off the priority list, because I have a harder time justifying the s. Anything cool to try would be greatly appreciated. Who would be on your top 5 (IE famous people you'd date/have relations with ) OOOhhh, will have to ponder this one. First thoughts: Angelina Jolie, John Barrowman, Vin Diesel, Neil Gaiman, and Gina Gershon. 9/12/10 Any countries you're interested in? I have always been fascinated by Russian history, and have read extensively on that subject. On another note, we lived in England for 3 years when I was younger - so I have visited all over Europe, parts of Asia & Africa, etc. But I never made it to Wales or Ireland, and find them fascinating. 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! If you witch made you something and it didn't come out just right, would you still want it? Absolutely! Gives it personality and charm. Are you a foodie? Eh, not especially. Enjoy wonderful food, some foodie-type scents. But not where my primary emphasis lies. Any sports fans in the house? What's your favorite sport/team/player? Not really. Enjoy watching ice hockey & baseball live. 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? Decorate up a storm for Halloween... So much so, that the husband and myself had to compromise - I wait until the day after my birthday to decorate (sept 18th), instead of starting in August. And he doesn't fuss when Halloween takes over the house and stays until it is time for Christmas stuff to go up (the day after daughter's birthday which is on Dec 6th). Some campy is ok, but prefer not too cutesy. Elegant or vintage style are wonderful. Bats, spiders, witches, candles, cauldrons....mmmm Do you like journals/notebooks/sketchbooks? Could really use a sketchbook suitable for pencils or watercolors. 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? My last.fm Profile - shiny new 9/11/10 Cake truffles? YES! Cake/icing/chocolate type? Anything sounds good. Cream cheese icing is a favorite, red velvet/devil's food/lemon/spice cake, etc. Are you interested in mini bottles(under 100ml for hand luggage) of bath and body products? It's a good size to try new things. Vampire shows, literature, etc? Yay or nay? Absolutely a fan of vampire and zombie literature - as long as the damn vampires don't glitter. If you play console video games, what game systems do you have and what games would you love to have? XBOX 360 and pc gaming are for me. I have several xbox games that I really, really want on my Amazon wish list. How do you all feel about flowers and plants? Flower and plant seeds? Drawings of flowers or plants? Pressed flowers? Seeds would be my favorite. How do you feel about marzipan? Nom. So pretty. Stollen is one of our Christmas traditions, too. 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? Three Witches, Hamadryad (cinnamon), and Egg Moon. Are there any international treats that you love and have a hard time finding? Not really. CostPlus is near me, and has a really good selection. Is there anything from the 'Ween BPTP update that you would like but haven't ordered for yourself? All of it! But especially Ginger Skulls and Bogle. If you are a crafter, would you like to receive supplies from your witch (beads, fabric, yarn/roving etc?) Cross stitch patterns, pretty colors of floss, embroidery scissors, pretty Aida - yes, that would be nice Find your iPod (or other MP3 device), put it on shuffle/random. What are the first five songs to come up? iPod random shuffle: 1) Dido - "Isobel" 2) Depeche Mode - "Shake the Disease" 3) Huey Lewis & the News - "Hope you Love Me Like You Say..." (I'm a child of the 80's, I can't help it) 4) Don Henley - "Man With A Mission" 5) Joel Zimmerman - "All Your Base Are Belong To Us" and it was so much fun, had to do 10 6)NIN - "The Slip" 7) Monty Python - "Galaxy Song" 8) The Fratellis - "My Friend John" 9) Damien Rice - "Older Chests" 10) Garbage - "Wicked Ways" Soundtracks you'd like? The Alice in Wonderland inspired album would be nice. And THIS just came up on Pandora - had never heard of it before but wants it now! If you could see one concert right now, who would it be? Chris Isaak, probably. What places to do you visit that you'd like a gift card to? Michael's. Realized I needed to add this one after going there last night & standing there looking at all the wonderful things. I had forgotten how much fun it really is to shop there. And how expensive it could get.

First Quiz: RAVEN - Your daemon may be a member of the crow family. You are intelligent, observant, and gregarious. Just as a crow or raven picks shiny objects out of the dirt, you pick up tidbits of information or ideas and store them away. You have a good sense of humour, but sometimes lose patience with people who are antipathic to your nature. You are swift to alert others when you find the truth, and you have no tolerance for those who would hide it. 2nd time around: CAT - your daemon may be a cat if you are independent and comfort loving. You follow your heart and do what you want to do - no matter what others think. You have a strong sense of your own worth, and an inner dignity. You may be loving and generous in one moment, and then lash out at someone in the next. You have as many moods as there are colours in a rainbow, and you wear them all brilliantly. You always know what you want right now - although in five minutes you may change your mind and set your sights elsewhere. You like to do things with style and flair. When someone else orders you to do something, do you feel an unholy urge to do exactly the opposite? That just might be your inner daemon talking. The Golden Compass Daemon Test @ OKCupid: Your result for The Golden Compass Daemon Test ... Calm Thoughtful Soul You are a calm and restrained person, and you don't usually let your emotions get the better of you. Your friends and family are very important to you, and you enjoy spending time with them. However, you need to get away from them occasionally, because you need regular time to yourself to unwind a bit. You are thoughtful and sensitive to the needs of others, especially your loved ones. You make an excellent listener, and your friends rely on you to be their rock in times of trouble. It is rare that you ask them to return the favour, however: you are a private person, and you rarely talk about your feelings. You don't like confrontation, and you don't usually react when someone hurts your feelings. You try to give people the benefit of the doubt, and you don't want to cause a fuss. You pick your battles, and when someone steps over the line, you surprise them with the vehemence of your emotions. Your daemon's form would represent your poised, confident nature and your calm self restraint. He or she would probably rarely speak in public, but when alone, you and he/she could review the day, and he or she could provide the reassurance and comfort that you deny yourself by keeping your emotions bottled up. Suggested forms: Cheetah, Crane, Wolf, Raven. Fascinating.

9/10/10 Would you like a bag of dried Honeycrisp apples? Mmmm, yes. They sound wonderful. Love dried fruit of almost any kind, especially pineapples. 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? Ivory, charcoal, also vibrant colors such as reds, purples, emeralds, cobalt... I'm easy to please. Gift Certificate: physical or email? E-mail Favorite Yankee Candles? Or other brands scents? Not very familiar with Yankee Candles. I use a lot of wax tarts, probably my notes link (in About Me page) is the best place to see what kinds of smells are my favorites. would you like a zuni animal fetish? And if so, what animal? Turtle! And how does everyone feel about glow in the dark radishes? Cute, but please NOOOOOOOO. They look very heavy and awkward. What places to do you visit that you'd like a gift card to? Barnes & Noble, Amazon, Sephora, Target, Costco. ThinkGeek. Michael's Cake or Frosting? Frosting, yep. 9/9/10 What movie scared the bejeezus out of you as a child? The first Hellraiser movie. Can't remember how old I was, but it scared me more than any other movie ever had before then. Name a couple of sites you frequent other than this one The Onion. 3quarksdaily. news. dragon cave. Cake Wrecks. lolcats. Mental Floss. Do you like the Muppets? Which is your favorite? Love the Muppets. Favorites are probably Beaker & the Swedish Chef. If you could have any creature (real or imaginary) as a pet, what would it be? Had to think about this one. Came to the conclusion with one dalmatian, one tuxedo kitten, one goldfish, three frogs, one daughter, and one husband I'm all set for pets. Comfort Rereads?: Star Trek novels, Pure Dead Magic series, almost anything I've ever read and enjoyed... 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? Nope 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?) Mathematics, philosophy, physics, Russian history. Trying to learn to play the mandolin. Would like to learn to crochet, and understand more about the Tarot. What animal would your daemon be? Alternately, your patronus. Cheetah or Raven. What's YOUR favorite word? hmmm Steampunk, yay or nay? If yay, what part appeals most? YAYYYYY! Obsessed with steampunk fiction, costuming, computer and game modding. I loved the Secret Adventures of Jules Verne when it was on, and wish it would come out on DVD already! 9/8/10 Do you have a special symbol or totem that is meaningful to you? Turtles. Owls. Penguins. I have a spiral goddess necklace that I have worn for a very long time - it symbolizes both the labyrinth and meditation to me. It was also the focus object I used during childbirth What are your favorite baked goods/homemade treats? No-bake cookies, made with peanut butter and chocolate and oatmeal. Scones. Lemony cranberry things...mmmm list just keeps going Would you be interested in an astrology birth chart? Yes. Born in Austin TX on September 17th 1972. 8:47 pm at Bergstrom Air Force Base. 9/5/10 What is your favourite snack food, something you could grab any time? Zero bars, fresh fruit, Salt & Vinegar potato chips Ebooks - Love them! Have a ton of Kindle books on my iPod touch, and hoping to get a new Kindle this Christmas Nail Polish: OPI mostly. Dark and/or glittery colors. Have never tried BPTP claw polish, but would love to. And can't forget glow-in-the dark Soft/plushy things: Yay! They would have many friends. I especially collect bats, turtles, and penguins. And Nightmare Before Christmas What hobby/craft would you like to learn how to do? Crochet, and paper-making. For those who decorate for Halloween, do you prefer cute decorations or creepy ones?: Decorate a LOT for Halloween, more than any other holiday including Christmas. Elegant, creepy, dark, but with maybe an edge of heartwarming without being cutesy... Also, as part of the cute-or-creepy question, would you want hand made, molded, glazed (by yours truly!) ceramic decorations (napkin rings, potpourri/tart warmers, etc) to add to your stock? a new tart warmer would be awesome how do you feel about mortars and pestles Sure Is there anything you have a phobia of, or that would make you go "squick" if you saw it in a package? Roaches, rats. 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? My wishlists are frequently guidelines to the KIND of things that I like. Surprises are welcome and appreciated. Do you wear make up? Sometimes. Prefer stuff that doesn't feel like goop on my face. I use Bare Escentuals foundation, frequently use dark colored lip balms/lip gloss Disney movies, Yay or Nay, and favourites if you do like them? Sometimes. Tend to hate princesses, and what they try to teach little girls. LOVE Nightmare Before Christmas, Meet the Robinsons, Pixar films in general... Do you have A VCR, DVD Player or Blue Ray or a combo of the three? We have VCR's and DVD players, but will never own a BluRay player. Sony is evil, boycott the rootkit fiends! Would you like custom icons as a gift? Sounds cool, but wouldn't know where to post it. No room for links or icons in my sig, too many baby Dragons 9/7/10 Socks? Sock Dreams? Anyone? Usually prefer to go barefoot or wear sandals, but neat/cool/unique knee/above the knee/thigh high socks are always fun. Hate toe socks. What is something you use to comfort yourself when feeling yucky, depressed, or in pain? Music, reading, scents via wax or oils. Favorite Halloween/Scary movies/books Nightmare Before Christmas, Edgar Allen Poe, anything with Bruce Campbell, Roald Dahl, the list goes on awhile... What would the name of your custom blend be? The description? will have to think more on this one... COMIC BOOKS. Do you read them? Are there any series you like, or some you would like to try? love comic books, tend to prefer to get them in graphic novel format. Fables, Buffy/Angel, Star Trek Year 5, surprises are good too... Warm drinks? COFFEEEEEE!!!!! new kinds, but only flavored coffees I like are Cinnamon types. Green tea & jasmine tea blends are also delicious. 9/8/10 Do you have a special symbol or totem that is meaningful to you? Bats, natural looking ones not cutesy. Turtles. Owls. I have also been a Lewis Carroll follower for many years now - can't resist mathematics, logic, philosophy & nonsense altogether... For a meaningful symbol, the Spiral Goddess. And turtles of course. Do you need a box for your bpal bottles? Your imps? Your something else to put in a box stuff? Use ammo boxes for imps, so that's all good. Cool/fun/decorative boxes to hold bottles could be fun. If you could be any person, being, or animal from Fantasy what or who would you be? A dragon. I want a pile of treasure to hoard, and to breathe flame if anybody comes around trying to pester me! Favorite Halloween Candy/Treat? Candy corn! and the harvest pumpkins and shaped candies of similar type. Pixi sticks. Peeps. Reese's peanut butter cups. Nom, getting hungry now... With Massive Thanks to Lioness for keeping the master list of these questions!!!! Baked goods: Sounds delicious, but slightly worried about mailing time. Up to discretion of the expert (i.e., the cook) Gifts for other household members: Yes, please. My almost 8 year old daughter loves the candy and free fun bits that I get lots of the time with orders, and a package is one of her favorite things in the world. A gift for her counts as a gift for me. The husband is pickier, but adores dark chocolate. The dog and the cat would appreciate small fun things. Sounds like a lot of fun for everybody! 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? Definitely lots of testers - I'm still trying to figure out which ones I like, and which ones might sound good but just don't work. Imps, sniffies - yay! social networking usernames, ie twitter, facebook, livejournal, ravelry, anything else: umm, for personal reasons I've turned most of those off for now. would you like to receive Groupons or similar deals/gift certificates from your Witch? meh, not so much. How about tshirt/bottoms sizes? large or xl for t-shirts (depends on style), xl for bottoms. 9/03/10 Hallowe'en plans? We are going to dress up as the Addams family - Morticia, Gomez and Wednesday. Daughter and I have been planning it since March or so, and husband is growing in his moustache as we speak. Mix CDs? It's always fun to hear something new - might be a new favorite even. Girlyness level? Across the spectrum, depending on subject. Love babydoll tshirts and ankle-length skirts, have long long hair. Paint my toenails every so often. Wear makeup sometimes, mostly BE or something that doesn't feel too yucky. Love physics, science fiction, technology, computer geekery of many sorts. Hate cheerleaders. Hard to answer without a more specific thought process. 9/4/10 Are you into Austen's books? Have read some, find them entertaining but not obsessed. Enjoyed Pride & Prejudice and Zombies (not original Austen, but fun) Do you read Tarot cards? If not, would you be interested? I am trying to learn the meaning of the different cards right now. Fascinated by the imagery and psychology behind the Tarot. So for those of you who are into Harry Potter at all, which house do you think you'd be sorted into? Ravenclaw, absolutely. What, if anything, is your guilty TV watching pleasure? Glee 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? Learning belly dancing, any clothing/accessories for such would be appreciated. Celebrity crush?: David Tennant, Angelina Jolie, Spike the vampire, Jensen Ackles... Will probably think of more soon Knitted things?: Sure, if it's not too much trouble. Caps/hats or small knitted toys sound fun. What about [mixed or otherwise] DVDs? Could be interesting... DVDs: Do you prefer widescreen or formatted? Widescreen! Music: Any preference towards MP3 or CD? Slight preference towards MP3, but not by much. Do you like scented tarts? Yes! Lip balms? If it has coffee or cinnamon... Or caffeine 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? Eh, nah. Not against them, just not up for permanent modifications to my very own skin. Just ear piercings here. Booze. Do you drink it, would you like some - I do drink, especially fun cocktails (especially vodka or gin based). Shipping sounds iffy, but if you run across a cool recipe for a mixed drink, throw it in! My favorite is the Corpse Reviver, made with Absinthe and Patron Citronge. What is your favorite artist or art style? (including if you have links to favorite pictures/paintings/photographs) Fond of the Impressionists, especially Fauvism and Matisse. Also enjoy Waterhouse & Rackham. Some links: Woman In A Purple Coat, Fauvism Miranda, The Tempest