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A sugared rainbow: strawberry, blood orange, lemon peel, lime, blueberry, raspberry, and blackcurrant. Really nervous about being the first to review, but....this scent! In the bottle it's a veritable explosion of skittles goodness (confirmed by husband who thinks a lot of BPAL is 'babypowder') On the skin, I smell the blueberry, raspberry, lemon and lime. It's a sugary rainbowy skittles sweet fun-time scent. I want to cover my black heart in rainbows and butterflies and run around giving people candy. The lemon-lime gives it a soda-y kinda effervescence and tang. Smells like Sprite with raspberries and blueberries, totally a good thing in my opinion. I have a sinking feeling it'll be eaten up by my skin, but I don't regret blind-buying this bottle.

[No additional description given.] I'm a terrible first review, I'm sorry! First I'd like to say I love the smell of dead leaves. This HG starts off as the sharp, crispy, crunchy Dead Leaves scent. After smelling it for awhile, the sweetness of the pomegranate comes through and smells lovely with the leaves. I'd safely say this is a fantastic Autumnal scent for your hair, and would be a great choice for those who love Autumn scents but aren't a fan of foodie scents. I said I was terrible right? I have no idea what Chypre is or what it smells like. But I like it in this hair gloss, so I guess that means I like it! I'll be wearing this from now until New Years for sure.

I love crocheting, it's my favorite hobby. Can I make you a scarf/cowl/sweater/lap blanket to keep you wintery-warm!? Yes! I would love any hand-made item. Crocheted or Knitted! I mostly knit... How do you feel about knit socks? (Plain stockinette, lacework, cables, etc). Are there any other hand knit items you'd especially like? (Mittens, fingerless gloves, hats, etc). Knit socks in some funky colors would be awesome. Like I said above I like anything; mittens, hats, scarves, shawls, etc. How do you feel about amigurumi (i.e. little crochet toys), either characters from a fandom, wee animals, or as decorations? I'm open to animal amigurumi! If a simple ch loop could be added to the top so I could use it as decoration, it'd be fantastic What kind of snacks do you like? Does dried fruit or crunchy dried vegetables sound appealing? Do you like (raw) honey? Jerky? Jam? What sort of local products do you like to receive as gifts? If you're familiar with products in the Pacific Northwest, is there anything specific you'd like to try? Dried fruit sounds good, I'm not sure about veggies though. I love raw honey, and jerky (I'm even open to exotic animal jerky), love jams, local products like candies, teas, anything really I'm open to trying things! If there's one place you could go in the world, where and why? Estonia. I fell in love with their folk metal and began to learn about the country and would really love to visit. What sort of dollar store items do you always get a kick out of? I don't go to the dollar stores very often. I think the only thing I buy there is Halloween cups Do you like to receive plants or gardening stuff? Do you grow plants? What's your favourite flower, if you have one? I don't have a place to grow plants sadly. I think I could take care of succulents, but I've not looked into it. I don't know if I have a favorite flower? I just like pretty flowers (all of them) Favourite flowers to look at touch: Colorful flowers! Favourite flowers to sniff: Jasmine, Lavender, Carnations, Roses, Orchids, Sweetpeas If you had a custom perfume/beauty/bath product made for you, what would it be and what would the scent description look like? (everything from prose to the specific selection of notes) I'll have to give this one some extra thought.. I love drawing! Either fanart chibis on the tablet or portrait work in graphite pencil... but it's been a while..so I'd love to use this as an excuse to draw something for you! If you could commission an art piece, would you choose traditional or digital artwork- and what would it be of? I love all types of drawing work! I'd probably want a piece of my cat. I've been looking at people who do caricatures of pets recently. When it comes to makeup, what is your coloring? Fair, dark? Sensitive skin? Eye color? Hair color? Style....funky, natural? Any additional makeup info? I'm almost always the lightest skin or the second lightest. I am a ghost. Throw all the things on my skin, it can handle it! Grey-blue eyes, Wine red hair, goes super red in direct light. I like funky and natural makeup =w = I really like dark red/dark purple lipstick or bright red, I could use a nice natural shade. I love colored chapsticks, I'm all about easy to apply color I also like the liquid liners with the nice felty tip. Is there any craft or hobby that you are interested in trying? Cross-stitch. I tried it when I was younger, but never got into it like I did crocheting. I see all these super nerdy awesome cross-stitch things and I really want to make them. (I want to make the 'please don't do coke in the bathroom' sign, because it makes me chuckle.) Christmas Decor: Currently we're living with my folks until we can save enough to move out, so we're not exactly decorating for Christmas. I certainly wouldn't mind a Christmassy blanket, comfy pillows, wall decor, maybe even indoor-safe lighting. (We have some fairy lights and I really love them, more would be awesome!) what kind of collector are you? And do you have a log or a list somewhere away from the forum of the things you love, hate or already own? I actually have a bpal spreadsheet that is the most up to date with what I own, what I like, and what I hate: Here! Any Lush showergel (or other product) you'd like to try? I sort of collect their showergels, mostly from The Kitchen. So if there's anything you'd like to try, now's the time to tell! I haven't tried any Lush products in a long time. I do however really like Paintbox Soapworks, and they just released their Yultide scents! I like soaps, sugar scrubs, lotion, and my husband would appreciate some shaving soap. Do you like licorice or would you like to try it? Would you prefer salt or sweet? I'm down with licorice as long as it isn't black licorice, salty and sweet are both flavors I'm down with! I live in The Netherlands but I will visit England soon and might pay a visit to Germany. Anything special from here that you'd like to try? (I don't think this one will apply to me this round since I just received from the fabulous Nemi, whoever she has this round, you're going to be SPOILED!) I love treats from other countries! Tea, candies, toffees, butter-syrup waffle cookies <3 is you BPAL wishlist updated? If not: please do! It's not 100% up to date, but the spreadsheet I have is super current. I update that more frequently. Do you like office supplies like pens, pencils, highlighters, sticky notes, etc? I have a lot of those types of items as I am going to college? But if you can think of a super useful college item I'll be happy to have it! How do you feel about spicy, cheesy, or sour snacks? Not too spicy, I can do like jalapeno hot? I like cheesy things, and not so good on sour. Would you like any cook-able mixes like for soup or baked goods, cooking ingredients like spices, sugars, salts, oils, or cooking gadgets? Yes to all these things. Would you prefer bar soaps or bath gel? Depends on where you're buying from PBSW for bar soaps, and I like shower gel from B&BW. Candles, wax melts, or incense - yea or nay? I have three bags of wax melts, but....I WILL TAKE ALL THE YULETIDE SCENTS OMG I SHOULD BE STOPPED. I also love candles, and I haven't done incense in a very long time. Jewelry - any preference about length of necklaces, earrings, etc? Bracelets or necklaces. I like more eclectic jewelry as opposed to fancy things? Etsy has a lot of these laser-cut plastic necklaces that I really really like. They're costumey kinda jewelry, which I really like. Here are some ideas! (I'm also kinda a whole lot obsessed with Mads Mikkelson as Hannibal, so I'll take any related items or inspired by things) Almost forgot; I also really dig gemstones/gemstone jewelry. It's about as fancy as I get. I like the more stringed beaded pieces, but bars/crystal/anything is cool! - Dried honeycrisp apples This sounds amazing. Yes please. - Applesauce (with red hots for sweetness and cinnamon) I'd love applesauce, but maybe without redhots. - Rose petal liqueur I'm not sure what this is? - Blackberry, Strawberry Rhubarb, or Peach Jam Uh, yes. I love Jam. I make cookies with it all the time. - Baked or homemade goods (rum balls, spritz cookies, peanut butter cookies, chocolate chip cookies, brownies, fudge, cranberry bliss bars, chocolate topped toffee, zucchini bread, pumpkin bread, princess buttercups, chex mixes, trail mixes, etc.) Feel free to request a certain type of favorite thing you like. I have a food handlers license and I will make sure everything is very sterile, I am ultra virgo about cleanliness. I will avoid allergens like the plague if you are allergic to certain things. I can do gluten free baked things and/or we could do sugar free if that is a must. Pumpkin chocolate chip cookies, lemon tarts, blackberry struesel, divinity, maple fudge, chocolate covered ginger snaps, I'm forgetting things, but I'll devour all baked goods - handsewn project bags or makeup bags? We do different sizes, some with zippers, some with draw strings. I can get all kinds of fandom type fabric like Walking Dead, Doctor Who, Nightmare Before Christmas, Hello Kitty, Harry Potter, My Little Pony, Star Wars, Mario Brothers, etc. I have some glittery bats, skulls, etc. too. If you're interested, what size would you like and would you prefer drawstring or zipper? What colors/theme? (most things that are on jo-anns web site, we can get locally.) This would be amazing 'cause right now all my craft stuff is all over the place. A "crochet/knitter" bag would be fantastic. I like Hello Kitty but I also like all types of animals. Sharks, octopi, foxes, bears, owls, dragons etc. - yarn, roving, batts, fiber? I have a LOT of really nice "farty" or "snobby" yarn in semi-solids, self striping, and gradients. Or I can make batts with our drum carder. I have roving and wool too if you spin. Or I have some handspun yarn in different colors/weights as well. Handspun yarn would be super cool, any weight is fine with me, I make a lot of different things. - any cross stitch items like a small wall hanging or bookmark? I'm learning cross stitch and might be able to get a project done. I'm hip with inappropriate phrases... yesss, I want the "don't do coke in the bathroom" cross stitch. it makes me giggle - if you said you'd want a knitted item, are there any particular favorite patterns you'd like - pinterest? ravelry bundle? How about favorite colors for whatever you'd like? http://www.ravelry.com/bundles/12-days-items-- as for colors I like pretty much anything. I really dig using color palettes: https://www.pinterest.com/ashinros/color-palettes-yarn/ hopefully that gives inspiration for color choices that I like! If you said you liked candles/incense/etc., what are your favorite scents for such things? Food scents, holiday-like scents: tree smell, cookie smell, cold wintery smells, wet smells, floral smells, beachy smells. I think the only smells I don't like is straight patch or the more licorice/bitter scents Do you have any interest in Shakespearean swag (insult mugs, play themed lip balms, oodles of other possibilities) or general performing arts related goodies? I don't think so? I'm sorry What is your favorite Christmas story - be it book, movie, cartoon - and if there are various versions, which is your favorite? Polar Express I think. I was in the play as a child. Do you have a preference for numbered packages or random selection? Whatever my Snow Angel prefers! Do you have any external wishlists, Goodreads, or anything else that you might not have listed in your survey? I think I've linked them? Other questions are helping remind me though! For books that are part of a series, do you have a strong preference for whether you receive them in order, assuming that any overarching plot is reasonably easy to pick up on and the main story is self contained? I prefer my books in-order. Do you have a Trader Joe's near you? If not, would you want some of their famous delicious treats? (Cookie butter - original or pumpkin spice!, sweet plantain chips, chocolate covered potato chips, etc) I do have one nearby, but I wouldn't mind getting maple cookies, stroopen waffles, or any other yummy treat from there haha What's your shoesize? Would you like to receive socks? Shoes normally 9/9.5 sometimes 10 but not often. Socks would be nice. Sockdreams has some nice "mismatched" ones I like. I prefer knee-high in length and any type of design just no words please. I'm going to San Diego next week. Are there any souvenirs from there you'd like? How about any little souvenirs in general that you appreciate receiving? I live right by San Diego so no thanks! Anywhere outside of California would be nice. My mom likes state magnets! Are you currently ISO any BPAL new or otherwise? What are your top 10 scents? I would like to find another good scent for my husband. He likes Thunder Moon, Theodisius, Villain, Wilde, Anteros, Arkham, Golden Priapus. He smells pretty great in anything, I would really like to try a decant of The Magician (CP) on him. I'd really like more Adante Con Fantasia, I have so many regrets for not buying a bottle. Top 10 GC Scents: Calico Jack, Mary Read, London, Dwarven Ale, 51, Kumari Kandam, Tombstone, The Obsidian Widow, Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Bat, Undertow Top 10 LE Scents: Adante Con Fantasia, Ice, Jareth, Lemon-Scented Sticky Bat, Samhain, The Snow at Noon, Stardust, Avunculus, Daiyu, October Black Friday will be a thing during this swap, anything you might want that will be on awesome sale? Here's where I get to be boring! I could use some washcloths for my face, a good paper towel holder for the kitchen, tea storage would be great, a baking sheet,

Anything here: http://paintboxsoapworks.com/ look like something you'd like to try (assuming that you're not already ordering it)? I will take any and all PBSW items. I love the sugar scrubs and bar soaps. I'll also be placing an order but that doesn't mean I'll be upset if i get more! ahahaha Do you like stuff related to Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)? I really love how celebratory Latin American culture makes the passing of loved ones. American culture is so sad about it. While I'm completely white I appreciate the celebration and would appreciate any cultural-related items without appropriating it. =w = Knitted Items? Ah yes! I crochet and can't pick up on knitting haha. Socks, scarves, cowls, beanies, gloves, anything oversized. I'd super super love an oversized sweater but I have no idea how long those take, I assume as long as it takes me to make a blanket. Fandom/Specific Items? Ah, probably anything Tim Curry-Clue/Legend/RHPH related? Labyrinth, and then I like owls. Fall/Halloween Icons? Bats, cats, pumpkins, ghosties, witches, skeletons....I prefer cutesy ones but I'll totally take realistic and spooky skulls and gothic-y styles too First, talk to me about soaps- do you like them, and what kinds of scents/lather/varieties do you like? I love soap, liquid and bar soap is what I'm used to. Scents - pmuch everything except straight patch/vetiver/frankincense. Mixed with other things is okay though! I've only really tried normal lather hot/cold process soaps, but I'll try anything! Second, tell me about teas! Favorites? Anything you'd like to try? Genmaicha, Oolongs, white teas, I really love Temecula Tea & Spice Company (a local place but they have gift cards and ship within the US!) From there specifically I like their Genmaicha, Genmai Hojicha, Mango n Friends, Orchid Berry, Carrot Cake, Lemon Meringue, Blueberry, Lastly, I go to Renn Faire- is there anything from there you might like? Oh I haven't been in such a long time...anything fantasy-y which is all of the renfair if I remember haha. I really like those button down fairy-style dresses, the ones on Amazon probably wouldn't fit me since I need like a 2XL/20 US women's What Weenie of year's past are you seeking from the lab? Samhain 2010, Death on a Pale Pumkin HG, Gourd of Deprivation HG, Autumn Overlooking my Knitting, I just started collecting Yule of last year so I'm new to weenies, so I will try any/all of them! I really super love Death on a Pale Pumpkin HG, and reading the notes on Gourd of Deprivation I think my husband would really like it. Shawls? Down for that! I never make any for myself so it'd be nice to get one Gift Order? Suprise me! If you want to number them, be my guest, if you want me to be a rabid Halloween fiend and go free-for-all I will! Tell me about LUSH- do you like them? If so, what are some of your favorite things from there? Particularly fond scents or products? Stuff you can't stand? I've only used their bath bombs which are pretty awesome. If there's something you think I'd really like, I'm open to try new things! Items from Japan? I HAVE A LIST! Candies and snacks, Monster Hunter items, Pokemon Items, Hello Kitty items, Monokuro Boo Items, I really like figurines and plushes and cool gadgety-like things. IE: I have a Rioreus piggy bank! Anything you have your eye on at BPTP? 2XL in: Make America Live Deliciously T-Shirt, Black Cat Friday the 13th T-Shirt, Bitches Love Unicorns T-Shirt, Samhain HG, Chastity with a Unicorn HG, Places Everyone, The Serpentine Pumpkin Spice or No Pumpkin Spice? I just bought pumpkin spice everything at the grocery store so....pumpkin spice all the things. If you have a local shop that does something super fun pumpkin spiced, I would love that! Milk, white, and/or Dark Chocolate? Any/all but with dark chocolate I like it to have some sort of extra flavor like mint, raspberry, blueberry, strawberry (no orange) Do you like Yankee Candle? Anything you want from there? I love Yankee Candle, but I have three gallon-sized bags FULL of tarts from there, so I think I should use up some of my stash. Bath & Body Works? I use their body washes. I just perused their site and realized they have a lot of discontinued scents available and got super excited since a lot of the smells I like are no longer available (SUN RIPENED RASPBERRY and Be Enchanted) I'll take any of the new fall scents, and any of the fruity floral scents, but not cherry blossoms please! Purrrfect Pumpkin "shower spell" looks too cute. Sock Dreams? I love sock dreams! Sadly my thunder thighs deny their beautiful long socks on me. I haven't looked in a long time though, so maybe they have new options for luscious bodies (EDIT: I just checked out the site, I think any of the plus sized stripey socks, tights, leggings, or anything that looks super comfy would be awesome!) I'd like to make some baked goods, would you like some? And if you have any food allergies what can I use as substitute? I love baked goods! No allergies here Target Spot/Dot? I saw online some cookie cutters? If they have those that'd be great! I'm not really sure what they have at those. Netherlands goodies? I'd be stoked to get anything from your country! Traditional candies or snacks, or little knick-knacks that are popular. I like learning about other places Lush Showergels? I've never used any, but I'll try them! Glitter? I love glittery sparkly things, mostly in nail polishes. I can't think of any other time I really use it. (Unless it's on a sign, in a candle, a bag or something in which the design is glittery!) Reading Wishlist? I have some on an Amazon wishlist of mine, I'll take any fantasy, sci-fi, mystery, horror type books. (I'll go now onto Amazon and make a dedicated wishlist for the future!) Art? I don't have a lot of place for it right now. Whittard? Probably easier to say what I don't want I'll take teas bagged/loose/instant exceptions being: Earl Grey, Spice Teas, Licorice, Chili. I like all types of tea, and really enjoy fruit flavored teas (everything looks great) I'd also take hot chocolate exceptions being: chili and orange. Dearest Pumpkin - how much are you wedded to wishlists, say I have some read once books which I think you might like based on what you've read in the past, but there is nothing of the sort on your current Goodreads "to read" list? I'm always open to reading books people will think I like! No objections here! How do you feel about reading series out of order? Obviously not in situations where the subsequent books are part of the same story arc where you will be totally lost and frustrated if you haven't read all of them, but say, standalone stories which are technically part of a series and which might obliquely reference past books, but not in such as way as to spoil the plot of the book which I happen to have in my possession that you might like. My anxiety won't allow me to read them out of order D: Would you be interested in a Halloween themed short story anthology? Yes! That'd be awesome Is there a limit to the number of books you'd like to receive? No, but I know that they make boxes heavy so I wouldn't want you to have to spend super extra money by shipping me a ton of books. Have you read Movies in 15 Minutes by our very own Cleolinda? Would you like to? I haven't! I'm for reading anything though! What kind of phone do you have? I need to know.... Uh, Samsung Galaxy Avant? AKA: Phone no one has anymore haha Babadook? My husband said this was a pretty scary movie, and nothing bothers him. So for me I say no. Those who are amenable to yarnie things--ok, two questions: Any undesirable fibers (wool allergy, vegan so no critter hair at all, etc.)? and how do you feel about cowls/infinity scarves? I'm down with any fibers, but prefer ones with out glitter as they tend to be scratchy. I love cowls/infinity scarves as long as they're not like turtlenecks. Motherhood update: La MIlagrosa Little Lady Frankenstein Stonehenge at Dusk Texare The Devil Will Find Work for Idle Hands So who likes incense? and is there a preferred scent? and cones or sticks? Would you like a burner for it? I haven't burned incense in such a long time! I used to have this cool bottle with dragons on it that burned sticks. My mom hated it hahaha.

I also agree with this scent being gender-neutral. I freakin' love it. I wear it year-round and it's the HG I've received the most compliments on. For me it's very mint and eucalyptus and neroli. There are constant pumpkin whiffs that come through and mix nicely with the other scents I smell. Whenever I'm feeling down I spray my hair with this hair gloss and I start to feel better, it's a great pick-me-up!

I'm not sure I get much of any pumpkin in this, but I love it anyways! This is BAM spices and sugar to me and on me. By far the longest lasting scent I have ever worn. I think it smells like spice cakes, classmates think it smells like cinnabons, family thinks it smells like brown sugar with allspice. I wish it had more of a pumpkin-buttery smell as others have noted, but as it stands it's a beautifully spicy seasonal scent. For me I only need a little bit on my wrists, no slathering here!

I've already worn this scent multiple times this Autumnal season! It also reminds me of mulled cider that's made during this holiday season. For me it's a little more "christmasy" smelling than "Halloween" smelling, but it is none-the-less amazing. I get a lot of the ginger, clove, and cinnamon, as well as wine. It's not overly boozy, it's like a nice warm hug. Definitely reminiscent of a cold, holiday night with some close friends and mulled cider. I'll also be placing this in a diffuser because my house needs to smell like this through New Years.

When I saw this one in the weenies I had to blind-buy a bottle. With the sea air/salt air of Calico Jack & Mary Read I was sure this would be a winner. Boy is it! I'm not sure if it's the musk or the ambergris but I get a nice clothy/linen scent from this perfume. It reminds me of line-dried clothing left out in ocean air, but not "beachy" air, that salty somber beach air when it's early morning and everything's covered in clouds and fog. I never thought I'd like the beach/ocean scents as I'm not a big fan of beaches in-person, but Beth captures the essence so perfectly and I love them.

2010 Version: Wanted to try this one out and bought a decant off the FB group. Arrived in great condition, and after six years it does still smell like toothpaste. I don't hate it, but I don't feel the need to smell like toothpaste all day.

Sorry if this is the wrong place to put this, but I wasn't sure where to put it! I just wanted to see if other people have been having problems with the caps splitting and breaking off inside their imps recently? I've attended the January and February lunacy events in LA and both times I received frimps from the events, the imp caps split from their tops or break off completely. I'm worried that they got a bad batch of caps, or is this a thing that is normal?

If it's been mentioned, sorry! I really like Eden. She's got that nice sweet fig smell, and then that toasty coconut smell. It's not like "tropical coconut" but I enjoy the warm toasty coconut that Eden has.

In the Imp: Peanut Butter. Why does my nose make peanut butter so much? Dry: mmmm it reminds me of fall/christmas time. Definitely smells like spice cookies. I'll be putting this on my list of bottles to buy and wearing it during fall

I believe we do! And I have handfuls of imps that aren't my type of scent that sound like things you would like!

I have tried a bunch of BPALs now from when I first posted here, so let's see what new recommendations I get based on what I like now! The Instruction Manual Rendezvous at the Bath The Snow at Noon Moons of Jupiter: Metis Titania Also my husband likes BPAL and here are the ones he likes most: Thunder Moon (he super loves this one) Villain Arkham Calico Jack Hexennacht

Azzie, you're the best hands-down. I owe you <3

I've had two shear off like that and then between 2 - 4 split on the inside but not shear off yet. I thought the first time it was just a fluke as well, but I just had one shear off tonight so I was curious.

For my lovely Witch: Here is a compiled list of wishlists to help you out! I apologize that my Etsy one isn't as organized as my Amazon ones are but here we go: Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/people/DeWinterCrochet/favorites?ref=hdr(I definitely peruse and add tons of things here on the regular) Amazon: Board Games: https://amzn.com/w/2HCP2V3C27XPN Christmas 2015/General Wishlist: https://amzn.com/w/1BLDRQQWXKGSS Clothing: https://amzn.com/w/3K6OHHUBT5JMO Plushies: https://amzn.com/w/2PTAGIB7ON18N Pinterest for a company called Look Human: https://www.pinterest.com/ashinros/look-human-things-i-like/ And all questions from the SW thread will be copied here too: Do you like colouring? I have colored pencils and books so I'm set on these Can you list your wishlists please? Above this! If you like Lush, are there any UK-only things you're desperate to get? I don't use Lush a whole lot, but I'd be willing to try anything (I can't currently use bath bombs though :c ) Crochet goodies yes or no? If yes, what kind of goodies? I always appreciate anyone's crochet/knitting work even though I crochet myself! I also enjoy crochet crafting supplies! handmade crochet hooks, cute stitch markers, yarn bowls, crochet/knitting bags etc (Edit: I know it's almost summer and I live in a place that gets to 115° but if you knit SUPER fast and could make an oversized sweater, I would be indebted to you forever, I don't know if it's allowed, but I'd be comfortable waiting past deadline for that. I can't ever find oversized sweaters that fit me and I always want to pick up knitting to make my own and never have the patience for it. I'd be willing to pay for materials and the pattern too.) Do you have any allergies to animals/smoke/food etc? I'm only allergic to the penicillin-class of medication, so I am safe to send all sorts of things to from any kind of house! Do you like comics or graphic novels? I haven't read any, but my fiance tries to get me into them. There's one inspired by Jim Henson that looks super awesome (because Jim Henson) so I'd like to give that one a try! Nail Polish! Do you have a specific brand you like? Do you like/want to try Indie brands? What colors of nail polish do you wear? I have lots of OPI but I'll take any brand-name polish. I love indie brands! A few of my favorites are KBShimmer, BearPawlish, EchoesPolish, GirlyBits Polish, and Bootie Babe Polish. I will wear any color of polish, yes really. I tend to not buy as many copper-colors, but I will wear them! Do you use BPTP products? If so, which do you like, not like, want to try? And if not, are you interested in trying some, and which ones (scents or item types or both) most appeal? I haven't yet! I do have the Blueberry Cream Pie perfume oil which smells FANTASTIC, and I'd like to try the HG but I just haven't taken the plunge yet. I would be interested in their perfume oils and HG's because I can't take baths currently. Nail Wraps?? I'm not sure if I'd use these because I really love to use my nail polishes? But Nail Vinyls yes please!!! Twinkled T has a large selection of fantastic nail vinyls and I don't think I'd be sour about any of them. They're pretty inexpensive and I've always wanted to try more, I've only used them once at sister-in-law's house. Teas/Spices/Spice Rubs/Specialty Ingredients from a local tea & spice shop? Yes. I love tea, I like oolongs and genmaicha the best but I will drink and try any and all teas. Also yes to spices etc because I like to do crockpotting and to get different flavor combinations from other places would be super cool, I'm an omnivore so any kind of meat rub would be acceptable! In Regards to loose/bagged tea: I normally prefer loose tea, but if there's a bagged tea you really like, please share with me! Speaking of spices - where's your spicy/heat threshold? Jalapenos/chili oil/spicy tuna is about the level of spice that I can handle. So on a scale of 1 - 10 I assume a 2 or 2.5? Preferred book format? Physical, PDF, Kindle, etc? I used to have a Kindle but it broke, so right now physical books would be ideal. It'll make convincing my husband we need a bookcase even better! Would you be interested in any handmade critters? Stuffed animals, knit or crochet beasties, or anything remotely similar? If so, please give an example or five Ohh yes! Stuffed or crocheted would be cool! It's probably the one thing I'm not good at is amigurumi. Five animal/beasties....Octopus/Cthulhu, Sharks, Giraffe, Owls, Dragons Since this is the Spring Fools' round, is there anything that goes with the theme of April Fool's Day or spring that might be fun to add to your package? Flowers (seeds, real, or handmade) prank-related items, a court jester's cap? Feel free to be creative and crazy with this one! I'm not sure if this counts, but I do use wax melt tarts, so any springy scents would be great. I normally buy from Yankee Candle, but if you know of a great person on Etsy, please show me someone who does it themselves by all means! Pet owners - would you like any kind of toy or supply for your pet? I feel like I'm always buying toys for my Beebs, but if you see something super adorable I won't say no! As for supplies, I could use some extra bowls for when I feed her wet food. Geek paraphernalia! Almost everyone here has SOME sort of geek-love, whether it is Harry potter, Horror movies, graphic novels, science, etc. So would you be interested in any kind of items related to your geek-ish interests? Pffffsh yes. I buy silly things all the time based solely on the fact that someone named it based on my interests! Interests a-hoy: Star Trek:TNG Doctor Who Hannibal (tv series for things to buy but I liked the movies -obviously- ANTHONY HOPKINS UHYES) Clue (Movie) D&D Sherlock Lord of the Rings/Hobbit (will add more when I remember 'cause I'm having brain farts) Any yarn, plastic, metal, or fabric sensitivities? Cheaper metals turn my skin green, and wool makes me a bit itchy like normal folks, but that's about it! Would you like pretty stationery/note cards, etc, for writing snail mail? I actually would like some pretty note cards! I've been fairy-ing a lot for the events and always forget to put in little notes, so this would help me to remember and fellow forumites would get pretty little notes in their packages! If you could have any BPALs right now (GC, LE, HTF) what would they be? Give examples of at least a few of each category: GC Calico Jack Cathode Twinkle, Twinkle Little Bat R'lyeh Arkham LE Jareth Ice Rendezvous at the Bath Mother Ghost The Snow at Noon HTF (at least for me they are!) Thunder Moon Avunculus Aeaea Kuang Shi The Last Unicorn Any places you would like gift cards from? I'd really dig some Trader Joe's gift cards. I really love their sweets and their frozen tamales, and the tamales I know couldn't be sent through the mail, so a gift card would be amazing. Do you wear make-up? Any brands you like? Color preferences? I wear make-up on occasion but that doesn't mean I don't collect it! I like Geek Chic Cosmetics and NYX Cosmetics. Usually I wear black eye-liner and bright or dark red lipstick or dark purple lipstick. I also really dig chap stick/lip gloss/lip sticks. My lips are always dried out so any moisturizing lip product would be awesome. Eye shadows I'm not picky with color, I like them all. Junk food and candy? All of the yes. I'm always eating junk food or candy, no shame here. I'll eat anything sweet. Chocolate is fantastic, chocolate covered items are a plus, fudge is great, hard candy is awesome, gummies I like, sugar is my jam. I'd be totally stoked to get some local sweets or junk foods. I also love bacon. Oh and if you have any place that sells strange jerky ie: alligator, kangaroo, antelope etc I will take that too! (I won't eat candied bugs those please don't send me bugs ohgawnobugsplease D: ) Witchee, regarding your fave TV shows, would you be interested in the associated DVDs? Fan books? My husband and I actually have Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Video so DVD's aren't exactly my thing. I think the only DVD's I actually have that get real use are my copies of Clue, Labyrinth, and One, Two, Three (with James Cagney it's an old movie). Oh and Eddie Izzard DVDs but otherwise I don't collect the DVD's because I'd never open them. I'm not sure about fan books, or how I'd feel about them. Do you need any items for your kitchen (linens, gadgets, cooking supplies, etc.)? Oh yes, I know a handful of things are wishlisted on Amazon, but I could always use more dishtowels. Green or teal colors preferred (or HALLOWEEN ONES OMG) but I'll take any colors really, I'm too lazy/eclectic to care Gardens/plants: I am dreaming of spring, dear witch: Do you like plants? Do you have any? Indoor potted plants? A balcony bed? A yard? Do you want/need anything? I do like plants but we don't have any yet. I have no outdoor room for plants so seeds wouldn't work. I'm really digging these succulents I keep seeing, and I have a handful of succulent planters on etsy I like (esp the dinosaur ones ahahaa) I get nervous about most plants though because I have my cat and she likes to nibble on -everything- so they would need to be cat-safe plants If I were to make you something based on one or more interests mentioned in your Q'aire/blog, would you prefer something you could wear, something that hangs on a wall, or something that sits on a shelf (or couch or wherever) ? All of these options? For example, I've purchased nail polish just because it was called Oubliette (terrible darrrrrk oubliette!) So if it's based off one of my interests I'll love it for sure Are you in need of BPAL storage? Good god yes! Right now I'm using a sewing storage kit and it's much too small so I can't use the lid and I'm just hiding them in my drawer. I'd like a real, proper storage solution to my beautiful smellies but I never know what to get. Show me the ways of good storage! I would love some storage from you for my BPAL! Do you like candles? Incense? Wax melts? I love candles and wax melts. Love them. The more I can make my house smell like pretty smells and less like boy smells the better. I love 'em but after working hard all day he smells like butt. lol! BAGS! Do you like/want/need any kind of bags? Purses (big, small, medium), storage type bags, totes, re-usable grocery bags, make up or craft supply bags . . . anything? And if so, please give as much info as possible about type, color, use, fabric, etc Purses would be cool, I normally like giganto ones, but small ones are nice too (My etsy favorites has purses by a lady I really like, her fabrics are too cute!) I also definitely need craft bags as I have so. much. yarn. I've linked to a pinterest which has a few from Look Human I like, and I think I have also favorited a few on etsy that are more traditional craft bags What style of bag from here (if any) would you like? You can easily narrow down the choices on the side menu - but I only want to know the style, not the pattern! http://eu.baba-store...bags-and-purses The style from that specific site: Big Slouchy Messengers. I'll be returning to college here in the summer and could use a nice messenger bag for school supplies. If you like Harry Potter stuff, what house do you belong in? If you like Game of Thrones, what family? I've taken a few different tests and back in the day they kept coming out Gryffindor, now they come out Ravenclaw. I've always wanted slytherin though because I love green and I'm all dark and twisty Here's a question. I make handmade journals/albums/smashbooks/junk journals. Would you be interested in anything like that? I love handmade things because I make handmade things! I also think having a journal to log my medical stuff might be helpful so yes! What's your favorite animal/totem? Would you be interested in a small figurine of said animal from this etsy user? I love all animals and this etsy user makes such gorgeous little sculptures that I would be okay with any of them. That being said, snow leopards are my favorite animal and I'd be super happy to get that too. Anything exciting to you in PBSW's Spring Collection? Uhm, all of it? I've never used any of their product but it all looks super awesome. Witchee, are you interested in this kind of music (it's one of my favorites)[Tartanic - uncivilized]? I'm pretty open to all music, but I don't listen to music as much as I used to. Oh dear Witchee, how do you feel about Sakura Matsuri? Do you like Green Tea and Sakura flavored desserts/treats? Decorations or jewelry with a cherry blossom theme? I like green tea-tea but the flavor tastes weird. Sakura flavor is awesome, I also like plum wine flavor. Cherry blossom decorations/jewelry are totally awesome too Hey, witchee! If I were to send you a garment, what size would I send? Depends! My amazon wishlist has most of the sizing already put in, but if you've found something you think I'll really like somewhere else I'm a size 16 in pants and my bust is a 40D so probably the biggest girl size they have if it's a girl size (unless it's a super baggy item, then I can probably do Large) and if it's a guy's style garment then probably 2X or 3X just because I like to cut them up and make them into girlier shirts. It's Hottie Friday, witches and witchees! Name a famous crush or five I'm asexual, so for me I don't really crush on celebrities. I do have an appreciation for Benedict Cumberbatch for playing an asexual (I have fears that they'll change that and it makes me sad) But for example, my dream encounter with Bendyback Crumblecake would be to drink tea and have him read to me. lol Also - what are the last 5 songs that appeared on your random or shuffle music list Pine Woods - Korpiklaani Tormilind - Metsatoll Fly - Blind Guardian Stardust - Xandria Rasputin - Turisas Oh Witchee, have you seen the kimono tops that are all the rage right now? Would you like one? I will sew you one if you do, just tell me if you're a fringe or lace edge or plain edge type of person- I have your color picks from your questionnaire, unless you'd like it in something different than those? I'd definitely be up for one of these! Plain edge though, my cat might think the fancy trims are cat toys! I was thinking about busting out the sculpy clay - I sometimes like to make cute little fantasy miniature sculpture, like fairy doors, or miniature garden gnomes for potted plants, or I've even made a couple of tiny smaug's based on this cartoon. If you were my witchee, how would you feel about receiving some tiny fantasy art for your home? Any preference between a fairy door, or a garden gnome, a tiny fairy box, or something like smaug? Dragons, always dragons. If you won a gift certificate for $100 (Or similar amount in your country) that could be used ANYWHERE what would you get? Part of me wants to say "buy things for the house" because we still need things, but if it was a self-splurgy thing? New Clothes. Something that you look forward to each spring, or that when you see it (hear it/smell it/taste it, etc) you think "Yes! Spring is here!" or something along those lines! I live in Southern California so we don't have a traditional Fall/Winter here. The lowest it gets is 35 degrees sometimes. So for me fall/winter/spring are all one kind of season and then there's just unbearable summer lol. I think "spring" to me is hearing the birds in the morning/afternoon and the cherry blossom trees growing their flowers (we have one right outside and it's already started)

Purchased from the Lab: Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo. Holy butts. So this is like, all the things I like. Ask my fiance, my best friend, my family. Everyone knows that this has the notes I like. I like citrus and florals and smelling like a bottle of Pine-Sol (Embalming Fluid ALL the way!) But something sinister happened with this scent. I opened it fresh from the lab and gave a good wiff a few times like I normally do and WHA-BAM! Instant headache, I was honestly thinking it was going to induce a migraine. I figured it was off to the swaps with it. But my story does not end there folks, oh no. I ended up giving it to my best friend who thinks it smells lovely which is great, quite honestly because to me the scent shoots up my nostrils like double-drills trying to mine for liquid gold which is my brain. She was insistent that if I -tried- it on my skin, I may like it more. So I tried, and it was only slightly less assaulting, but still trying to liquefy my dome-piece. Thankfully she enjoys it because I sadly cannot. All the notes I like try to murder me in this perfume.

Top Notes: Raspberry Lychee Sorbet, Sparkling Mandarin, Juicy Nectarine, Apple, Mirabelle Plum Mid Notes: Sun-Kissed Magnolia, Gardenia, Plum Blossom, Fresh Picked Jasmine Sambac Dry Notes: Vanilla Sandalwood, Vanilla Orchid, Blue Coconut Water, Sugared Musk Anything close to this would make my day. <3

Arkham, Lightning, Thunder Moon, Zombi, Embalming Fluid My fiance and I like to wear ozoney/watery/light scents when it rains.

My mom doesn't think that BPAL can smell good she always tells me I smell like baby powder or Bengay. She wears Celine Dion by Celine Dion the notes are: Red Berry Violet Lilly of the Valley Yellow Rose Tiare Orange Blossom Jasmine (ironically she's allergic to Jasmine, I'm not sure if she knows this is in there) Blonde Woods Sandalwood Amber Musk If anyone has any recommendations I'd love to hear them! Thanks so much!

I have a personal spreadsheet of my inventory and wishlist. This was pretty fun to do! Musk (mostly Musk, Red, White) - 15 Trees (all sorts) - 13 Teas (all types) - 8 Rose (all types) - 8 Vanilla - 8 Lemon - 8 Sandalwood (mostly Red and White) - 7 Honey - 6 Mint - 5 Carnation - 4 Bergamot - 4 Opium, Ozone, Mandarin, Orange - 3 Kindof a surprise, but good to know! I kindof knew teas would be pretty high, but I had no idea there were so many trees in my favorites 0w 0

Wet: Sweet and spicy, I think I smell the cloves? Dry: It reminds me of a luxury lounge in a casino. Smokey and boozy. I can smell the vanilla, spiciness, and cherries. It's nice, but I don't know if I would ever buy it.

Wet: Sugary fruit! Dry: Sugary sugar, fruity, and woodiness. I kinda love this a lot.

Hooray for another asexual on the boards (I'm asexual too, or at least I have never seen a reason not to think so) Anyway, on to recommendations! The Lab makes many wonderful snow scents that you need to try if you love snow. There are three distinct kinds of snow notes that I have been able to identify; there is a sweet vanilla-y snow note, which can be found in Snow White. Then there's a minty snow note, like in Snow-Flakes. And finally an ozoney snow note that can be found in the general catalog scents Kumari Kandam and The Old Goblin. They are of course easier to find than the LE's I listed, but at least Snow White is available right now in the Yule collection. If you love Halloween, you might want to try out Jack, which is the general catalog pumpkin scent! Other than that, for me the quintessential Halloween scent is Samhain, which comes out every year in October. Since you like roleplaying games, you might want to check out any of the blends from the RPG line - you can even layer them to create the character you're playing, for example Lawful Good Elf Fighter Yay Asexuals! I'm always like "But...I could be having cake. Or doing anything else." I'm currently waiting to hear back about getting a decant of Snow White! And I'll look into the GC's you mentioned with snowy scents! I got Jack as a frimp one order and omg it was so fantastic! I started wearing it waaaaay before Halloween did not even care! I have an imp of Druid, I need to go back and re-test it on my skin. I have a few others of the RPG line on my wishlist, but I should take a second go-through and see if any others pop out at me!