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Do you have an Etsy wish list, and if so, what's your user name there? igloogirl Tokyo Milk? Yea or Nay? I dont know would you like notebooks or journals? Utilitarian or fancy? Lined or blank? Tell me of your stationery lustings. I LOVE notebooks and journals. Even though i'm vegetarian, i've always wanted one of those cool leather bound notebooks. I like lined if possible cuz i write crooked. Are you interested in fabric? Again, what colors, what themes, etc. I like Sari's ...I am on the hunt to get an indian style wall hanging What are your tea and/or coffee preferences? Loose leaf / whole bean or bagged / ground? Do you have a favorite type? Flavor? Retailer? Bagged tea, whole or ground beans...the stronger the better for both...can't stand weak tea! If you could receive one handmade item - everything from knitted or crocheted gloves and scarves to sewn bags to fanart or original art, what would you prefer? Anything really...love all mentioned above. I'd be thrilled to have anything handmade What are your favorite fandoms, if any? what the hell is a fandom? lol...sorry ....Like, Xena Warrior Princess? 9/20/16 Authors - Jennifer Estep, Faith Hunter. Heard of them? Love them, hate them, or eh? never heard...i'm out of the author/good book loop Knitted things. Specifically scarves/cowls and shawls.....grabby hands or not? Favorite colors? Are you allergic or sensitive to any textiles, ie wools, cashmere, nylon, metallic threads, mohair, alpaca? Knitted washcloths? For the kitchen or for the bath? And again, colors?? OMG I LOVE KNITTED THINGS...COWLS! SHAWLS! FINGERLESS GLOVES OMG!!!! LOVE LOVE... love rich autumn or jewel tones Candles or wax melts/wax tarts? Candles sure! I've got melting wax coming out of my ears 9/19/16 Speaking of snarky, who's a fan of The Mincing Mockingbird? I don't know what this means Do you decorate for Halloween all year? If not, what level of decor do you have for Halloween? no but i'd love to..just dont want to take away the 'magic' of it for me by looking at it everyday. Indoor/outdoor Halloween decorations? What do you do, and what would you prefer to receive? i'm open to ideas..nothing bloody or gory thought please What's your preferred Halloween decor style: classic/traditional (skulls, pumpkins, bats), kitchsy/cute, retro, elegant/Victorian, horror/macabre? I like cutesy/whimsical, victorian & some classic but not scary!! or bloody!! or gross! What's your candy preference? Gummies (gelatin free) I used to LOVE dutch salted licorice, but find it hard to find any without gelatin...I'd love you forever if you can find it! Does anyone like fleece character hats? Like these? http://wonderlandonline.storenvy.com/collections/354444-anime-video-games/products/13089516-pusheen-like-fleece-hat What kinda characters would you like to see? No ty! 9/18/16 Who here is a Raging All THINGS HARRY POTTER fan? OMG YES. Do you like things with Pumpkin (or Pumpkin Spice?) Everything pumpkin spice!! Except for Bpal...it doesn't like me 9/17/16 Is there anything you would like to get from Japan? Dont think so... Would you object to re-using of clean mailing materials? reduce, reuse, recycle! 9/16/16 Is there anything you'd particularly like to get from the UK? Make up, tea...& they have these Marmite chip things...yum! Socks/sockdreams/etc: love argyle/plaid...any fun patterns really...mid calf is highest pls...i have a couple knee high & i never wear. Anyone a nail polish fan? What colored interest you? LOVE polish. Any colour...just don't need reds or oranges-well stocked! 9/15/16 How do you feel about knitted stuff? Fancy? Plain? both What types of things do you like to wear? sweaters (knitted, cardigans or zip up hoodies), shirts, jeans I'm into beer. How 'bout you? no ty. Styles? And booze? How do you feel about caramel? yum! Salt or no? both With chocolate or without? both Would you be interested in home made food items? sure! i deleted the ones I didnt care for & left the ones I would - blackberry jam - dried honey crisp apples - honey from our bees - rose petal liquor (made with our own rose petals and everclear but diluted down a bit so it doesn't knock you over) - baked goods of your choice, what do you like or dislike? Would you be interested in project bags/pouches? Sure !!!! Are you allergic to any fiber or do you know what kind of yarn you prefer? Not allergic, but like soft things Wools are fine too. Would you want a quilted pot holder? I normally would say yes, but my gramma just passed away in June & i got some from her...my drawer that holds them can barely close! Do you have any prefered flavour of shortbread? There's more than one? 9/14/16: What are you interested in from the recent BPAL and BPTP updates? (Lilith, Lunacy, etc.) Yes...but i was naughty & ordered some things on a recent decant group...I'll have to go through & update this part! Would you like hibiscus seeds? No Thanks Off-color needlepoint? No Thanks

Would you enjoy receiving cute but useful items like colorful kitchen utensils/gadgets, or bento supplies? (boxes, chopsticks, accessories, etc?) What about things like spice mixes (homemade, or Penzey's for example) - I can't use chopsticks but I love kitcheny things & spices/spice mixes. Just not HOT, i can only handle a wee bit o' spicyness. Do you like cute, seasonal or fluffy PJ bottoms? Like they sell at Target, Old Navy (they have had cute Halloween ones!) If so, what size do you wear? - yes yes yes please I love jammie pants & since it gets cold here in winter I get lots of use of them. Also on the hunt for halloweeny slippers. Size medium for pants pls What kind of chocolate do you like? Nuts, no nuts, white,dark, etc? - DARK all the way baby. NOt a big fan of milk or white, although I may eat milk choc if it's there & i'm having a horrible craving. Nuts are fine, although if i had to choose only 1 or the other, i'd pick nutless. I do not really care for 'cheap' chocolate, it is SO sweet it makes me feel sick but I can totally handle the higher end dark choc's...mmmm I live near a Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, and Penzeys! What does your little heart desire from any or all of these places? - I LOVE TJ's & WF...never heard of Penzeys. TJ= COokie Butter!! & Snacking seaweed! Wf..wow too much to list or think of..they have awesome vegan & raw goodies all over that place! Are home made foods acceptable or does the idea of eating strange mailed food disturb you YUM! I just gave you $20 and sent you into a "has everything" store ala Walmart and told you that you have to come out having spent it all, and none of it on anything you need. What would you buy? Be as specific as possible! -i boycott Walmart but say Target- Probably baby wipes lol, or maybe a sweater or tops... What kind of cuisines do you like? And, what are your favorite restaurants? - Indian, Thai, Mex, Italian, ukranian.....Olive Garden, Krispy Kreme (not a restaurant but def a cuisine i love that i can't get here!)...Red Robin (mmm veggie burger!), i like most restaurants as long as they aren't a steakhouse I'm from Canada - is there anything specifically a witchee might like that is only available here? - maybe something province specific, like DULSE what are your "fandoms" and would you like a t-shirt from TeeFury if an appropriate one came up? - World of Warcraft Do you have an eReader and if so which one? - kobo touch Do you like candles, or tart burners, or something? If so, what's your favorite scent to burn? - I love Scentsy. favourite scents, hmmm, buttermint (if there was a nag champa scent I'd love that), i like the autumny/wintery scents Marzipan? it's not bad Would you be interested in washable/reusable muslin “paper” towels (basically muslin squares hemmed around the edge)? Maybe in some sort of box to put on your kitchen or bathroom counter? Yes! i actually have had my eye on some on Etsy but they are about $45! Do you drink alcohol and if so, would you be OK with your witch sending you homemade infused vodka? Also, does your state allow alcohol to be shipped through the mail (for example, PA doesn't). Yes please I am not sure about alcohol via mail. If you get me (or a fellow Aussie, if there are any playing this round) as a witch or witch's minion, would you like to try some Australian specialties, such as TimTams (delicious chocolately cookies), Caramello Koalas (koala shaped chocolates filled with gloopy caramel), Australian native spices or anything like that? yes yes yes pleeeease If your witch is a knitter, crocheter or sewer, is there a particular type of garment you would love to receive (hat, scarf, wrap, cowl, socks, fingerless gloves, arm warmers etc)? would LOVE & be so flattered to have something made for me. a wrap or fingerless gloves or socks would go to immediate & very good use! Is there anyone else in your house (kids, pets, partner) that would really appreciate a small gift being included for them in the switchwitchy haul so they don't feel left out? lol nope, baby too young to care & hubby just doesn't care Since it's been mentioned several times, and I've also offered to nacho witch some, would you you like to receive wild rice and or maple syrup? I promise to include recipe ideas with the wild rice. good god DEFINITELY I have 5 bushels of tomatoes sitting in the kitchen right now that are supposed to turn into red sauce tomorrow, so would anyone like a basic red sauce (spaghetti sauce) to make its way to them? no disrespect, I would LOVE this, but I ONLY eat organic tomatoes (GMO/Monsanto & all that jazz) How would you feel about a taste of (insert witch location here) box sure! as long as it's not gross Last year, my wonderful witch Alethia adopted a bat for me from batworld.org, a bat rescue and sanctuary. Bat's World Would you be interested in having a bat adopted in your name? that would be cool but if i could pick I'd prefer an endangered animal to be adopted in my name. Or something that has been abused. I live near a Mast General Store. It has lots of vintage-y toys, southern foods (jams, jellies, spices) and vintage candy. Is there anything I can get for you? oh probably but I would have to look online cuz i'm not familiar with the store Do you have any Fall or Halloween traditions? not really. I just love it! dont do anything special...I put out a few autumny decorations but nothing 'traditional'...hope to start some when my son is a bit older. a) Are you OK with "special deliveries"? not sure what this means exactly but probably Is the address in your questionnaire the best place to reach you for said deliveries? depends what it is & When. I'm returning to work in OCt c) If the delivery requires a phone number (as say, some florists do) would you be OK with that information being tracked down by your Witch or asked of you anonymously? yes Would you be interested in beer, wine, or other specialty beverages from your Witch's area? definitely Are there any crafts/skills you've wanted to learn but haven't gotten around to? And if so, would you be interested in supplies and tutorials? yes, i'd like to learn how to make label designs/icons ....crafts-hmmm probably can't think right now...too many questions to answer Who here would be happy to get a lil' sumthin sumthin from Adagio Teas? i'm SUCH a tea granny! Do you Ravelry? And if so, what's your handle over there? Would you be interested in gift patterns from your queue? wtf is Ravelry? lol Who likes Pumpkin Spice Hershey Kisses? never had them but i love anything Pumpkin Spice -(oh wait, i dont like BPAL perfumes in Pumpkiny on me tho nice in bottle)! (Apparently Starbucks has PS Via now!) Put your iPod/MP3 player/what-have-you on random and list the first 10 songs it plays! - Witchee, what are your favorite quotes? kinda funny for this time of year, but "if the broom fits, ride it", "be the change you want to see in the world" & "the greatness of a nation can be judged by how they treat their animals" What's one random thing you really like and one random thing you really dislike? like-billy connelly (comedian) dislike- meat. Are there any herbs that you haven't been able to lay hands on that I could send you? There's an herbal shop I really like here in NYC called Flower Powerthat has quite a wide selection. maqui! blue-green algae/chlorella ...liquid zeolite, If there are no "witchy" shops near you, is there anything I can pick up for you from Enchantments? not sure what that store is about, just magic spells stuff? if so, not really thx, i dont actually "do" spells, although I wish I did sometimes Some of your favorite artists? Classic and modern? not a big art person. I like Bateman i guess & Roy Henry Vickers. If you could have an image or certain subject painted for you on any type of "canvas" (on a box, on paper, on a canvas, and so on) - could you point your witch to some of these images? the Om symbol or Buddha eyes Is there a GC scent that's been on your list for ages but keeps falling off the bottom of your order because of the LEs? yep, pls see my Wish list in signature I've been getting into indie nail polish brands recently. What's your favorite indie brand of nail polish? Or what's your favorite mainstream brand of nail polish? Or are you not big on polish? love nail polish. China Glaze & Zoya & NYX seem to be what i buy...i REALLY want to buy some jamberry nail "polish". Stuffed things: yea or nay? oh god no, my house has been taken over by them since my son was born mix-in-a-jar? How to you feel about cookie or cake or soup mixes that come in jars and you just add, like, an egg or water or what have you? yes pls! Ninjas or Pirates? I have an extra room spray and 2 extra bath oils (one Cephalopod, one Exhibit Hall Fatigue) from Dragon*Con - would anybody like a decant? Witchee, would you like it if I made you a "mix tape" of songs that I think you might like? And if so, would you prefer mp3 or CD format? I know it is totally the wrong season (for most of us), but do you like/have space to garden? If so, what do you like to grow? I'm about to be near a Lush store next week, is there anything you might like from there? yes pls, i love anything smelling like Sweetiepie & i love their solid shampoos (the red one "new"?, Ultimate Shine, Soft or Godiva!) Songs that you keep meaning to buy but never get round to it? Movies that you love but forgot to put in your questionaire? just the disney ones i listed below. Any favorite Bath & Body Works scents/products? no thx Haus of Gloi is offering custom perfumes - would you like one? What would your ideal blend be? Any Bath, Body or nutritional type items you would love to try from a Natural and Organic food store (similar to Whole Foods) that you don't buy because they are a bit too pricey? I buy a lot of my stuff from Upaya Naturals online, they seem to be the cheapest I have access to. But in the other 'health foods etc' type question i have what my health supplement wishful items OK, so those of you who said you wouldn't mind receiving (sneakily packaged!) beer or wine: Tell me of your taste preferences. Dry/sweet? Red/white? Lager/ale/porter/stout? Fruit? Spice? Hops? Sour (brettanomyces, etc)? white wines, love pinot grigio... not a beer fan. will you be gone from your normal mailing address at any point during the round? nope Are you a Disney fan or does even thinking about Disney make your head hurt? If you're into Disney, would you like something from the Happiest Place on Earth ? disney is cool. Not a fan of mickey/minnie...beauty & the beast/aladdin are my fav's. would you, could you use an electric candle warmer? i am fully stocked on Scentsy, ty though. Do you lust after some new socks/tights? love printed socks! i dont wear skirts so i guess tights are out? altho i'd like to get into them... are there any of MeiLin's books (e-book or print) you'd be interested in? no idea what this is. pass. Are you a gamer (of any sort - video, casual, tabletop) and are there any games you want? World of Warcraft, BABY! Would you be interested in BPTP CANDY? didn't know they had candy!!?? as long as it doesn't taste like perfume, i'd love to try it Do you like coffee? If so, what kinds? Flavored, fancy, basic? Beans or ground? fancy? but not big on Flavoured (usually gives me headaches) except for the HEB San Antonio Blend Would a Starbucks gift card make you happy or do you prefer your local place? Sbucks is good. they make a wicked Chai Latte i cannot resist. CUSTOM-Made Pottery?? yea or nay? coffee mugs, rustic or more elegant? a set of bowls? soap dish? bird feeder? something alltogether different? and lastly, good colors for glazes...? ohhhhh i LOVE LOVE LOVE pottery anything hte only glaze i dont *love* is the light blue Do you have a forum buddy? Someone who knows you and/or your tastes well enough to answer questions on your behalf? not really. Herbgirl would probably know me the best but we aren't SUPER in the loop about each other :/ If you are on Livejournal, would you appreciate LJ stuff like paid time, custom userheads, stuff like that? If you are NOT on LJ but are on other sites that have similar paid-for services (Flickr, for example?) would you, and what are those sites/etc? n/a A question, witchees: if you are into tarot, what is your favorite card? i like tarot but forget what card it is i love..i'd have to go through & look at them would you like your own set of handmade rune stones or worry stones? no thx Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, cider, or none of the above? yes please all will be welcomed to my mug Gum, hard candy, soft candy, or none of the above? gum & gummies (gelatin free of course) Loose tea or tea bags? Do you need anything for your loose tea? (Filters, presses, etc.) bagged is convenient because i can get mike to make me a cup but i like loose too & am set up for loose tea. If you like tea, what kinds? i'm a total tea granny. Not a fan of herbals. I love Black teas (not a fan of Earl grey anymore), love chai flavours...i'll try any tea! Do you do Goodreads or LibraryThing or a site like that? If so, can I see your to-read list, please? i'm not sure what those are. as much as i love reading i dont seem to have time Zombies; Yay or Nay? gross If you have cats, do they like catnip toys? If you have doggies, would they like a super-reinforced canvas toy with a squeaker in it? If you have kids, what are they into? he's only 10mo old so not really "into" anything but he likes balls, music & animals. How do you feel about wearable knitted lace? Shawls, wraps, and the like? not into lace :/

i just dug out my little imp of The Perfumed Garden & it smells very much like a florists to me, maybe not as 'rosey' as a florist, but bright, light, floral, airy & LOVELY

Hi All! I'm sorry if i somehow am reposting, i did a search & didn't see the same post, buuut, i am tired & could have missed it I was wondering if any of you new of a BPAL scent that was coconut/tropical scented ? Like that wonderful symbolic scent of summer, suntan lotion ? thanks!