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I don't think I could do another review that was any better than the two that are already here. I will add Midnight Mass as another similar scent, and I am a huge fan of MM. There is something a little more earthy and dark in there, but for the most part it is very similar.

The GC Wanda is very Wine to me. I've a bottle if you like! Along with Loviatar, she has become something of a Patron Goddess of all Dominatrixes, Wanda is the breathtakingly beautiful sable-wrapped marble queen of Sacher-Masoch’s fantasies. Her scent is a deep red merlot with a faint hint of leather, sexual musk and body heat over crushed roses, violets and myrtle.

This scent was exactly what I was hoping for. It is sweet and foody, and I just love he honey note. The throw should be a little better, but the scent is just delightful. I have yet to smell the pink pepper note, but there is something in the background that is curbing the sweetness. I'm not sure what elemi smells like. I'll have to check that out. I will say though that this scent does not last long at all.

I Love this lunacy. I am rarely into Lunacies. As stated above, my favorite lunacy blend other than this one is Chrysanthemum moon. This smells like ... like apple cider, even though there is no apple note. It's probably a mental thing that converts the cherry into a spiced apple scent. It is Gorgeous. I'm going to track down an extra bottle.

Orris root, lilac, galbanum, white tea, Italian bergamot, and blueberry. This one is a surprise. I was afraid the bergamot would be too much, but I don't get any citrus at all. There is a sharpness, just a bit, but I believe it is the blueberry. This is quite more blueberry than I expected. I do not get any lilac from this yet either.

Love it! Just love love love it. I didn't get that huge tobacco blast like everyone is saying. At least not in any cigarette vein. I have other tobacco and vanilla blends but none are quite like this. I definitely see the connection with Antikythera Mech, but every note in this is brighter and a bit more in your face. I also feel like this is a sweeter version of Haloes, with an herby-er side to it. And it is not a morpher... not in the slightest. This will age Amazingly.

Spilled ink. It's a bit industrial smelling. But it's Very interesting! I don't get a pepperyness from it yet but will update after some wear time. Ok, so the pepperyness came through quite heavily on dry-down. Unfortunately it overcame the papery-ness. Which is what I was hoping for. I love love love my fairy for getting this, as it has extreme sentimental value (it's my favorite art media), but I think I have to pass on a back up bottle as it will not get extreme use from me. An amazing blend though! So creative!

A lovely vanilla cotton-candy but... I get this weird watermolony-ness that comes and goes on dry down. I can't explain it but it's there. Will update this review after a little wear time.

This has a top note of the same sort as Red Lantern. As it dries the dirtiness comes out, but they both stay out there, equally dominant. This does have some staying power. Lovely!

I second stellamaris' review. Spicy, creamy and beachy but not overpowering.

Hmm. Leather, Velvet Nudie, Snake Oil and baby powder. I'm not sure how I feel about this exactly. In my mind, it's what Dante would smell like from Devil May Cry. That just made it sexier for me. I can see why I didn't have an imp of this in my box from '04-'06. The leather would have put me off at first, but now I realize why I should have skin tested it. Thank you SO much to troublehunters for letting me try this!

In the bottle it oddly smells a lot like Red Lantern. After it's applied wet, it's like Red Lantern mixed with the original Misk U (which was caramel coffee-y, quite different from the GC). On dry down the leather comes out. At work, people kept circling me saying "AHH SMELLS LIKE MAPLE SYRUP, NEED FRENCH TOAST!". So...there you go.

GV without the teak is a perfect way to describe it, and how I have been since I opened the bottle. Even better, it smells like cupcakes when still somewhat wet. When decanting this, the bag of BinS imps just smelled like icing in a bag. Much love to this scent. I honestly think I need more than my 3 bottles!

The white grains in this make it have that weird oatmeal note that gives me a total headache. I can't remember what other BPAL has it, but Arcana's Poisoned Candy does, as does a lot of scents that have "oatmeal". It is very interesting but it's like kryptonite for me.

Vanilla and beeswaxy honey (as said above) that isn't the plasticy kind. This scent caused a co-worker to follow me into a different room and say "don't think I'm weird but what are you wearing?". He said I smelled like wonderful cookies.

QUESTIONS FROM 9/8 and FROM 9/13 - 9/15 From the Weenie Update....what are you most wanting to try? I did a circle... so not much! I'd love a few extra bottles of some ... Sonnet, Nightmare, Changeling, Apple of the Sun, Elegy, Autumn Cider.. those for sure. Who's into nail polish? What colors/brands? OPI! I have all of the Pirates of the Caribbean, and Katy Perry but... well my Amazon wish list has the colours I would love to pick up. I have to keep my nails nice for seeing Clients so I like messing around with this! Is there a quote (or lyric or part of a poem) that really resonates with you or is your favorite? My favorite poem from when I was young was I died for Beauty. Not the hugest fan of the scent but I had wanted a bottle.... or an empty or something. Boyfriend bought it for me and it arrived after we broke up...so it was not to be! He still has it! Was a 10mL too ; ;. Other than that I love Blake and Byron. Dream candle? Scent, color, type (tealight, votive, pillar, jar, etc.), throw... Throw forever...the Moonalisa candles sound awesome. ; ; I put some I missed on my ISO page. Applebutter.. YUM! Do you like knitted goodies? If so, what would you like and what colors? Not really, unless it's kind of spooky. Can't go wrong with black. Would you be interested in homemade edibles that are NOT sweets? Any specifics? I might! No allergies. What GC do you live in mortal terror of the lab discontinuing, but never get around to buying? Right now it's The Black Rider. Yo, yarnies! Do you Ravelry? If so, who are you over thar? Social Media? Facebook a bit. Do you have wishlists for non-BPAL e-tailers? And if so, could you provide a link or a list? http://pinterest.com/absinthetics/ Trying to build that. Witchee, do you use a PC or a Mac? PC!!!! What is your favorite animal? Tigers and Wolves! What are you going to be for Halloween? I'd love to do a Steampunk outfit. I love gears! If you could have a piece of oil painting jewelry (pendant, pair of earrings, or ring) with absolutely anything painted on it, what would it be? No. How do you feel about nick-knacks? I love paper goods and things for my desk. I love stationary and stickers and glitter and stamps.... wheeee............. I love anything that's "me". What traditions (family, holiday, or otherwise) are important to you? Being around my parents for Christmas. I'm like Jack. Do you like going to the movies? I go almost every friday. What are your favorite restaurants? I don't have a favorite food, but I'm a foodie. I love good ingredients. I miss my mom's home made food =/ I love trying new things! And I mean that, if a menu has something on it that I have never tried, I order it. Do you play any video games? ALllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll the time! Do you like any anime? Used to more than I do now... but I love anime in general! Do you have an E-reader/iPad/something similar that you need a cover/case for? No. I have crazy cases on everything. how much do you like jewelry? like, if you were to get a shit ton of it during the round, how excited would you be? Very, but I am very hard to shop for. I like ornate gothicy/art neuvaux things but also angular, geometric and modern things. How would you like to receive some of your Witch's favorite recipes, tailored to your likes/dietary restrictions? And specific wants? I don't cook so much, but sure =) Do you need any boxes to store your smellies in? What would you store in said hypothetical box--imps, bottles, supplies, all of the above? Oh gosh... I've been buying these...I love painting them... I wish I would finish them though. I think I have pics on my facebook of the two that I have drawn. I should find that. Muppets: yea or nay? Labyrinth and Dark Crystal ones! Do you have an affinity for Calvin and Hobbes, Peanuts, The Far Side, and other comic strips? If so, which is your favorite? Newp. Favorite Mythological Creature? Elf boys! Do you like hair things barrettes, headbands, flowers I has short hair. Chin length. Expanding on the hair question - does anyone like those flower clips for the hair that are big right now?? Wha? You have to place a Lab and Trading Post order. Right fuckin' now. No spending limits. What do you buy? I'm going to hold off and wait to buy one each of all the things that come out for Labyrinth. Do you like chex puppy chow or muddie buddies? Would you want to get some from your witch / nacho witch? I dunno...maybe? QUESTIONS FROM 9/9 Do you like to burn incense? If so, what are your favorite kinds...sticks? cones? resins? What are your favorite scents? I wish I could get the incense they use at churches, the stuff that Midnight Mass was meant to smell like. Harry Potter - a fan? If so, what house are you? Hate Harry Potter with a bit of a passion. If you were to receive a gift card, what places would you like to get one from? Amazon! Starbucks! Is there a particular myth/folktale/legend/fairytale/godstory that you're drawn to? I love snow white. Other than that I love mythology in general. If you RP, tabletop, forum, or otherwise... Do you have any original characters you'd like to see art of? If so, please give information! Even if it's a link to a web page or a profile or picture! Yeap. I put some of that in my questionnaire. If you could see anything, what would it be? Can be a person, an event, a landmark or monument, an object, etc. And it doesn't have to be on this planet, or in this time period, or in this reality! The Library of Alexandria....so much lost knowledge HURTS me. When you are having a really rough day, what do you like to do/have to make it a little brighter? Hmmm... I find it really hard to destress. What are your thoughts on comics? Any you like? Any you have been wanting to try? Favorite characters? I'm obsessed with Neil Gaiman's Sandman... but I own everything (except ONE THING!!! GRRR) the man has ever been a part of. I am utterly in love with Morpheus. I've always wanted to get into Hellblazer. I am curious about anything Vertigo. Are you musical? Do you play an instrument, and if so, what? If not, what do you wish you could play or do? Would love to play piano but no time for such things. Does anyone garden? And if you do, what do you grow? If not, would a starter garden kit be something you'd be interested in? I have a brown thumb. Do you decorate for Halloween? Is your decorating taste elegant, kitschy and fun, or scary? Elegant and scary.. and yes...some things stay up all year round. Witchee, do you have any symbols or totems that have special meaning for you? Bastet and Sekhmet the goddesses. Is anyone fond of programs like Adopt a Tree/Highway/Library/Manatee/Acre of Rainforest/etc? Not particularly. QUESTIONS FROM 9/10 What #1 actor, director, author and/or musician are you obsessed with? Maynard James Keenan, Neil Gaiman, Trent Reznor. are you interested in anything from the Villainness Bad Apples update? All of it. I refrained because I bought Haus of Gloi and Moonalisa. If you have a pet, would he/she/they like to receive a treat or a toy as a gift? Does your pet have any dietary restrictions or other preferences w.r.t. said treat? They don't deserve it! Bad cats! What are your top three "I want to try them but I think I'll never get to try them" (or, "I've tried them and I want moar moar moar, but I don't think I'll ever get any") scents/bath oils/sprays? I need to retry Storyville.......................... blah. Lughanasadah..... CD: Sabrina and CD: Confectionary. Is there a particular artist and piece that you would like a print of? If so, what is your max size that you could spare on your walls? http://www.clockwork...n-kesinger.html haha. If you are in to beauty and makeup related stuff, what kind of stuff do you like? What is your skintone and hair color? Are there any beauty products you've wanted to try but just never purchase? I need crazy volumizing black mascara. I can never find the right kind. Other than that I have the palest white skin and platinum blonde hair and like to keep things rather dramatic. Do you like coffee or tea? Would you be interested in trying some different types? I would love to try different teas, I am kind of in a rut with Darjeeling and English Breakfast. I adore black teas... I tried some lapsang suchon but it's kind of scary. Are there any CDs/Albums you've been wanting but haven't bought yet? What format do you prefer? (i.e. mp3, actual cd, record, etc) The Puscifer album that's coming out Conditions of my Parole.. squirm...would prefer CD format but it's still only on sale on their website ; ; Are you going away for any part of this round? Newp. Would you like to receive a mix-CD from your Witch? Sure! If your witch were going somewhere on a vacation during the round, would you want a little souvenir? Sure! Do you enjoy any outdoor activities? Do you have a favorite form of "exercise"? I don't go outside much during the day. Any witchee's with a ravelry account have any favourited patterns that cost money that would be a welcome gift? Wha?. Do you work/study at a desk and enjoy interesting or cute office supplies? YES! LURV! Witchee, are you a fan of musicals? If so, which ones? Sure, to go to. QUESTIONS FROM 9/13 and 9/14 (I think!) Do you guys have any sports that you follow obsessively? How about favorite teams and/or athletes? Noooooooooooo. How do you feel about notebooks/journals/stationery? Anything you need or particularly like? Stationary yes...kinda full of the rest book-wise. Just bought a whole bunch of moleskine books. Does confetti/glitter make you angry or fill you with glee?] Glee =) How did you dress up for your last party or compulsory-formal-dress occasion? I only wear black.... lean towards glittery black for these things. Do you enjoy puzzles/riddles? (Cryptograms, Sudoku, Crossword, Jigsaw, etc) Not so much spare time recently. I work in a lab, go to grad school, work for a professor, take patients at a clinic and volunteer 6 hours a week as a crisis counselor. I barely have time to see the boyfriend. Does anyone like kimchi? Never tried it. Want to but it does sound gross lol.. Who here likes to receive cosmetic, skin care, perfume samples (of the sephora sort-not just BPAL), makeup brushes etc etc I have a makeup brush on my list of things to buy at amazon...but other than that I'm good. Witchee, would you like a framed photograph and of what? Not really QUESTIONS FROM 9/15 interested in anything from Lush? Newp. Do you blog? Would you like a header for your blog, a layout, etc? I'd love for a blog layout that doesn't suck. Would you be interested in a handmade bookmark? Sure. How would you feel about receiving a Groupon deal for something in your local area? If there is anything you WOULDN'T like, mention that also. I've never used Groupons do you like real sugar skulls? Things with sugar skull designs? Would love to try them. Who here adores meringue? Not me! Can you sum yourself (whether it be personality, life's goals, ethics, whatever) in 10 words or less? Driven. Artistic. Sharp. Eclectic. Efficient. A force of nature. Would you be interested in a sample box(from somewhere like Birchbox or loosebutton)? Not really. How do you feel about stuffed animals/plushies/general soft, cuddly things? If you like them, what kind of animals would you be interested in? Yeap! how interested would you be on somewhat personalized bottle cap labels? Like these that I did? Sure =D I love organizing things. When you're miserably sick (*sniffle, cough!*) what are the things that comfort you the most? Mommy. =/ What constitutes ultimate luxury to you? (go crazy!) Trip to Paris, personalized meal by a horribly famous chef, decorating a house with more rooms than I could ever clutter with stuff. I have so much stuff! When I had a bath I used to do strawberries and champagne in a bubble bath, that was pretty ridiculous. What do you really NOT want? Things that are pastel coloured. Things that I could find easily for myself. How would you feel about kitchen towels and other similar household objects, if they are pretty or a souvenir? Sure... as long as they have personality! Witchee, would you be interested in having a special tea cup/coffee mug/glass to drink out of? I love awesome coffee mugs. One of my favorites was from the Disney Villains collection, and our dish washer washed the image off of it...so sad. I like them larger than average too. BPTP Update? Have it all =X Paintbox Soapworks - anything you're interested in, in general or from the latest update? I bought the rest of the stuff that I wanted from there. I had to! What I really missed out on was Moonalisa stuff. How about little bottles of booze? Ya wanna? What kind? Not really. Unless it's Maynard wine (Caduceus cellars!!) from Arizona..UGH we can't get it shipped here. I had the vest white ever from him. What are your views on fudge and brownies? (Also, if you live in a warm place, where the fudge might melt, that'd be helpful to know. Or, if you're diabetic and fudge is death, that'd be useful to know, too.) LOVE IT. Also, what about mochi? Love it, hate it, baffled by it? Wha? Would you like to receive e-books? And if so, in what format? No kindle. I LOVE books though. Kid stuff? Nope. Are there are patterns, motifs, etc that you especially like? Gothic archetecture, Absinthe stuff, anime, D&D, Brom... stuff like that. If you're a tea drinker, is there any specific tea you would like to receive, not just the kind/flavor but also the type/packing--i.e., tea bags, loose tea, compressed, etc? I can do loose. I have the stuff for it. QUESTIONS FROM 9/16 New question: How do you feel about maple syrup? Pretty good stuff. How do people feel about little pocket shrines, maybe something inspirational/motivational to keep in their purses/backpacks/whatever? (Like these: http://www.art-shrin...cketshrines.htm) Link doesn't work. I don't need more stuff in my pocketbook though. Do you like Star Wars? Original Trilogy? Prequels? Spin-offs? Favorite characters? Yes..... but not enough to buy much from them...other than Old Republic when it comes out! Do you like beef jerkey, I know some may be vegatarian, but where I live beef is a staple and beef jerkey abounds. If so do you it really thin, hard and crunchy or thicker and softer. (OK that borders on obscene)- I do. I like it natural tasting though, and not overly smoky. Also do you like or racier ecards from time to time and do you need to be warned if something may be not safe to open at work. I'm down with anything. Doctor Who? Yay or nay? (please don't make me cry by saying nay) Nah. Anyone love Buffy/Angel? No. I like Serious vampires. How would you feel about gummies? Like, gummy bears? Gummy werewolves? Gummy vampires? I keep meaning to buy those Haribo (sp?) gummi bears, I like the raspberry ones. How would you feel about a totally original Gela-skin for your laptop/iPod/phone? Stickers? Decals? I could use something on my Motorola Atrix.... Since this is a Halloween round, what's your Creepy threshold? Are you a cartoon bats and smily pumpkins person or a skulls-and-bones the-dead-are-rising kind of person? Are your fairytales dark or Disney? All of the above. Are your ears pierced, Witchee? Do you have any other piercings? Would you like to receive any items of jewelry for these piercings? I really need silver (silver ONLY...the colour at least)... discreet small earings for my 4 holes that I don't put things in that much. They're going to close up but I can never find anything good that doesn't fall out. Like very very small flat discs or something... How do you all feel about Whoopie Pies? Never had. Are you looking for a certain kind of DVDs to spruce up your collection right now? Some porn that doesn't have retarded people in it? haha I dont know. Anyone going to see any good concerts this fall? Was just at A Perfect Circle, seeing Tori in December. Do you wear t-shirts? Are there particular things you like on them? Would you like one designed by your Witch? And, if you don't mind saying, what size t-shirt do you wear? Black! How do you feel about pumpkin scented things? Not perfume related, but soap, candles, etc.... LOVE PUMPKIN! QUESTIONS FROM 9/18 and 9/19 Are there any characters that you love or identify with? I love the byronic anti hero type, also revenge stories where the other guy deserved it... like Drive. Identify with..... La Femme Nakita. heh. Dear witchee, how do you feel about lip balm? Favorite style (twist up tube, pot, tube with wand, etc.)? Favorite flavors? Flavors to avoid? Favorite brand? Do you need more right now or are you set? Are you one of those people who could never have enough lip balm even though you have a bowl on your dresser overflowing with them and 10 in your purse and an order for more on the way? Other than the new MoonaLisa ones SIGH cause they are sold out, I think I have enough of these for now. How do you feel about Threadless tshirts? Wha? Amigurumi, yes or no? Wha? Sooo...Cthulhu: yay or nay? I actually really need to know where to start some Serious Lovecrafting. What should I read? Do you like Legos? Especially mini-fig key chains, Lego block keychains, small Lego sets, etc? I just bought an Anubis one, but mostly just the boyfriend drags me into the Lego store haha. Are there any Arcana Weenies that you MUST HAVE? I refuse to even go to the site to learn about it. I .... pumpkin things....baked goods....apple things....are lurv. NEW ONES: September 23rd Is there anything you'd like from the Mütter Museum Store? Sure. I lived near there forever and I missed every trip friends took to the place. I mean to go back. I just noticed that Cocoa Pink has 5 ml Perfume Atomizers. Yay or nay? Scents you would like? Scents you would NOT like? newp what's your favorite kind of pizza? Brooklyn Style! who are your style/fashion icons? post pics if you want! I pick a little from all of them, really. I like crazy Lady Gaga stuff to a well tailored suit. Are there any food items you're craving/aren't able to find around your area? Alligator Tex Mex and Mexican authentic food sigh September 22nd If you're interested in a handmade pouch/cover for an item you have (phones, tablets, books, keys, kettles...), what would your ideal pouch/cover have? Design, material, additional functionality/features like pockets or lights or secret hidey-holes? I've been looking for the perfect purse. I need lots of pockets inside, but it needs to be sleek outside. Well made.... and can carry a few books and my netbook. Everything I find is always missing...something. Would you like a photo collage based around your interests/favorite colors/favorite themes? Not really. If you're crafty, are you interested in spoonfeather? And if so, what things there delight your eyes? I have no idea what this is, and googling doesn't help. Colors! What are your favorite colors and what colors do you not like? Pictures and links, people! Black, silver, grey, white..... a touch of blue-purple, and some red. What is your favorite word? infatuation What are the feelings on arm warmers? Color, style, texture, length? I just got some actually, they are harajuku, skeleton arm bones haha. I love thumb holes. Do you like tarts? tealights? jar candles? votives? Only if they are awesome. I do need a candle holder for all my candles I just bought. The small ones, not votives, bigger than that, but the smallish ones. What's your favorite flavor? Sour, sweet, bitter, salty? Dark Godiva chocolate, sweet, sour,... salty when there's savory or sweet involved. I just tried that new Salted Caramel mocha from Starbucks. It's pretty good! So, are there any online gaming witchees who covet purchasable in-game items or other gamer-y stuff? (yup, geek question) Ugh if I still played WoW I would want that flying pegasus. Other than that I got my buyable thing in Rift and am between games now. Something for Diablo III when it comes out yes! Anyone doing anything cool for Mabon (or the start of fall, if you aren't pagan?) I LOVE fall. I love how it smells. What is your favorite coffee blend at Starbucks? If you don't have one, what is your favorite roast of coffee? I want that caramel sauce they have. BUT when they finally started selling it it is Different. You need the stuff Actually behind the counter, from someone who works there or something. This is what I was told by my favorite barrista. Same for their chocolate sauce. YUM! September 21st Is there something that you wish you could do, but you keep putting it off? Going to Europe. Sigh. Put your current mp3player (I am the anti-apple, so no ipod ), winamp playlist, what have you, on shuffle, list the first 10 songs: It's in the car. Been listening to the Nightmare Before Christmas soundtrack lately haha. Witchee, have you made (or are you planning to make) any Lab or Trading post orders soon? And if you did (or plan to), you should share what you're getting. I bought one of everything from both for my circle. But not so much left over for me this time around ; ; I'm dying for the Labyrinth stuff... Do you have any interest in rocks? Not like, polished colorful stones.. but like... rocks. With geologic significance! I had a rock collection when I was little, I forgot it in my middle school locker and never got it =/ If your witch were to knit you a scarf/shawl/cowl, which would you prefer, and what features would you want? Would you prefer something light and drape-y or thick and warm? What kind of colors would you prefer? Do you have any fiber allergies or preferences? I want a real velvet red riding hood cape with a volumnous hood on it. The kind that leaves a lot of room behind your head and you could pull it all the way down over your face if need be. A nice shaped thing. In red or black. Do you like/own/wear/want fairy wings or something of the like? Sure. I love angel wings as well. White or black. How do you feel about terrariums? Very cool actually. I am not good at keeping plants alive though haha. What's your favorite horror movie? Oh, I like All of them. If your witch was the practical type and wanted to include one or more of your everyday essentials, what would those include? I'm talking about the bath products, lotions, face lotions, teas, food, etc that you really use every day. Exotic coffees. Columbian or French. Variety of high quality teas, just one of each would be fine, just to taste! The rest I kind of have too much of already. Jane Austen .. Yay or Nay? Yay-ish. I put up quotes I love in my office and studio to get me going, They range from goofy to sarcastic to inspirational... Are you interested in a hand painted quote? Do you have one in mind, or a topic in mind? Sure. Something from Ancient Greece perhaps? Do you like period or period-styled paraphernalia? Stuff like postcards, notecards, jewelry, office supplies, what-have-you? Sure do. Ancient or 17/1800s! Medieval! If you like manga, comics, and/or graphic novels, what is it about them that you like, in general? The story, the art/style, etc? Byronic anti-heroes, intelligent stories. If you could choose a Smack, what would it have in it? Already have 3 I haven't gotten to use yet. if you could have a salon scent made, based on any artwork(s) what would it be? Narcissus by Caravaggio. Morpheus by Zulli. =P Are you scientifically curious and/or process-oriented? Would you like a project-type gift that allowed you do do something like make soap from scratch, take and (nontoxic-ly) develop photographs using a pinhole camera, use plant dyes on yarn or fabric, etc.? Absolutely! I need to learn how to use my SLR camera! I want to make a samurai sword haha. What's 'your' song/your theme song? Lately it's been Killer Queen by Queen haha. What would be your superpower? Mind Control. Witchee, would you like a gently used BPAL tshirt? Newp! Do you like homemade snack mixes? I know Puppy Chow was mentioned in a previous question, but what about healthier and more natural type snacks like granola or trail mix? You can put a lot of delicious and fun things into trail mix, yeah? If you say "Sure, I'd love some!" what kinds of things do you like/not like in those kinds of snacks, ie coconut flakes, raisins, certain nuts (allergies??), candy, etc. Give us your list of DO's and DON'Ts! Sure. More nuts than fruit though. That's my only stipulation! Do you like charm bracelets? If you had a bracelet, what sort of charms would you want on it? Favorite hobbies, symbols, whatever? Not really. They aren't stream lined enough and usually feel kind of cheaply made. Favorite Mythological Creature? Hmmm. Gorgon If you were to receive a gift card, what places would you like to get one from? Moonalisa, BPAL haha, amazon Would you like to receive a mix-CD from your Witch? YES! I am fond of the thrift. Do you mind lightly used goods? Please be specific! For instance, I'm a little squicked by used clothing, but I don't mind any other used goods (i.e. books, glassware, games, DVDs, whatever.) Black and/or shiny things like shawls or extras would be lovely. Love old looking stuff that is well made. Glassware is awesome too! Do you prefer soap or shower gel? Please give examples of your favorite scents or brands. I need me some awesome shower gel. Stupid moonalisa selling out. Beads! Do you use them? Would you want some? What sorts of beads do you like? No. If you have kids, would you be interested in getting things for them? And if so, what are they interested and what sizes are the wearing now? No kids. -How do you feel about getting art supplies in general? (copic markers, watercolor, brushes, paint, sketchbooks etc.) Would love to get some paint markers and drawing markers. -How do you feel about Threadless tshirts? nah So what say you? IS an "unexpected" visit/in-person witching OK? My house is always dirty! Would you be interested in regional jams, jellies, or other preserves? Yes! Is there anything you're wanting from LPMP? Cougar Potion How do you feel about coconut? Yummy! And do you like ACEOs (tiny little art prints)? Looking this up it depends. o.o I didn't like any until I saw this: http://www.etsy.com/...show_panel=true Yum!! I do like art, but I'm kinda picky. So this could be a good idea! Do you have a place to hang/display them? Yeap! would you prefer them framed? For these... I think I'd like it if you Made a frame. Don't have to buy a real one. --------------------------------------------- CARD QUESTIONS No worries! I guess it was on my wish list because I wanted the kindle version haha. I'm a crazy person and just ordered a kindle. No worries. My copy I got signed a long long time ago. But, the boyfriend wanted to read it so it's perfect for him! The penultimate gaimanness that I have looked for the world over... is the Little Endless statue. (Yes, I have all the statues too.) You don't have to buy it for me, obviously...but ... if you even found it for me to buy, that would be the best present that I can even think of. (Other than marrying Maynard or something.) Here is the cuteness: http://dccomics.com/dcdirect/?dcd=3580 http://www.sandman.w...ue/endless.html =OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Morning conversation with boyfriend: me: JOEL http://newjerseystufftoysandcomics.... /CRY Joel: Buy it, we'll sort it out It should be ok me: should I wait to see if we can find cheaper or something o.O Joel: Merry christmas me: LOL AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH Joel: Just do it me: My witch found it, she asked what Neil thing I didn't have Joel: Stop talking and do it WHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE he's also been looking for it forever. OH MY GOD. THEY ARE HERE. OMG. 10/27/11 I have completed my Sandman collection!! http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/317203_2378324333524_1113107149_2655203_637562072_n.jpg

This scent caught me in the bottle. It's a lovely watermelon and sweet pea scent. It's hard for me to pick out the lilac but the oakmoss and sandalwood add a depth to the scent for the entirety of its wear. The scent is young and playful with an earthy tempering that is almost out of place. Cfrancesca says it well, that this scent ends similar to how she started, but somehow not the same. The sweet, watery top notes settle down. But this scent remains bright for as long as it's there.

It's amazing how you can smell every note in this scent. You can name the note, and pick it out, and name another, and there it is. This is in the realm of The Last Unicorn and Snow White. The white winter luminosity is pushed further by mint. However this is ever more floral than SW. The lilac is beautiful in this scent, it is made bright by the snow and it plays games with you, hiding behind the wisteria. Just when you think you've caught the lilac you catch a whisper of white chocolate. It's a beautifully complex and yet simple scent. Again, exactly as Lady Amalthea should have been. It's beautiful.

Pallas Athene is the patronne of my alma mater so I had to try this scent no matter what. I was excited to see that amber was involved with her scent. This is a very rich smelling scent, very golden but in a glowing way. The cedar is very tame and I'd have to say the myrrh is the second most vibrant note. I haven't let her rest since she got here, so this may not be completely accurate. The cinnamon and mandarin are late players and are very subtle and not over powering.

I can't add much to all of the current reviews, other than the fact that something that is in Elephantine Colossus is in here as well. It's almost a little of that popcorny note.

Morpher and a half. In the bottle, spicy chocolate lemons. Wet on skin, it's like lemons draped over Storyville. No... Really. But Storyville always turned into baby powder on me. This isn't. Currently she is sitting there, lemony. But the sharpness of that lemon is drifting away. The warm spiciness of Storyville is dying down a little. Will edit when she's dry.

In the bottle it's sweet. I was hopping for cinnamon but I don't get any. (this is straight from the mail box so after it settles I may add opinions). On, this becomes more masculine, almost a complete turn around. The olive leaf comes out. This reminds me of a lot of the roman inspired scents. There's something ausi-hairstyle products about this. Something in there that is reminiscent of Deathrock too ..maybe?

In the bottle: Wintery pine from Talvikku and Skadi. Wet: Still piney with something sharp and almost citrisy. If you were looking for the honeycomb or amber it's overpowered by the rest. This is your woodelf; Kagenesti, Lothlorien, etc. Definitely not your grey elf, Silvanesti, Rivendell. And most certainly not your drow or dark elf.

Just got my RPGs. The first thing I've done was try Elf. Now, I got to try Elf before it was released. Probably like 6 months ago. But what was eventually released was not what I got to try. It seems as though I will forever be chasing that Elf. =/ (Typical!) So my combination I have been dying to try has been: Lawful Evil Elf Rogue -- Unfortunately, there's nothing feminine about it. My concept of a lithe, sexy, elf ninja/assassin doesn't smell like this. So sad! For the most part leather kind of overpowers everything. Which I was afraid of. But it just amps up and makes the pine scent in this Elf just go crazy. I smell like some sort of cleaning product. Medicinal at best. I guess I'll have to wait for there to be a 'drow' scent. I will say though, it's getting better as it dries down, a little more feminine. The combination may have dragged out some of the ambers. Though there is a babypowderyness something sweet is coming out. I think Lawful is starting to poke out of the blend.

Spicy, cardamom rose. Very lovely as I adore spicy. The rose is certainly still there but, like her sister, if I had to wear any rose scents, these would be them. She does go babypowdery on me though, in the way that Storyville did ; ;, something similar about them in the background in the spices and babypowder morph.