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Would you like something embroidered my elf? If so, what type of design or theme? Also a standard hoop frame, on a tea towel or napkins (if so what color) or something else? That would be amazing, preferably a tea towel. I love the idea of a raven holding mistletoe in its beak but I also love Victorian Yule vibes. Would you, dearest elf, be interested in some handmade hair falls? The kind I make are 1. extremely lightweight 2. made from up cycled and ethically sourced natural materials like silk and antique lace 3. completely customized just for you- so give me around three colors, preferred length and whether you'd like one big one (ponytail style) or two (space buns / pigtails style) These sound so fun, I would prefer one big one in blood red, grey/black, creme/white. Victorian vampy vibes would be the dream. Would you be interested in homemade cocktail bitters? They do have alcohol, but can be used in seltzer or club soda in addition to adding that little somethin' somethin' to your favorite cocktail. I have already made rose, cinnamon bourbon, orange saffron, and ginger vanilla which I am happy to share or could also make something more bespoke in the next few weeks. Note- these are made with vodka, unless otherwise specified. I don't really drink so no bitters for me but I would use alcohol extracts for baking, something that would pair well with sugar cookies. Would you be interested in infusing kits for your alcohol of choice? Could be for different liquors or wine, depending on your preferences. No thank you. Is there anything that you would like to stock your liquor cabinet? No thank you. Soooo I love the tea towels from Spoonflower AND they have a ton of Krampus type graphics. Would you be interested in a tea towel from there? (Bonus if you go look and give some links to your fav Krampus fabric.) Nothing is jazzing my jollies, sorry. Or I can order a fat quarter and make a bowl holder for you (works for hot OR cold, on the table, in your hands, microwavable) if you're interested. I use them a lot for hot bowls. I already have one from you! Would you be interested in an Advent Calendar? I'm not the biggest fan of them personally, too much extra packaging for me. Anything from Haus of Gloi's site that you want? https://www.hausofgloi.com/blogs/haus-herald/yule-2024-info (yule collection part 1 should be up on Sunday.) Yes! Spruce Tip Shortbread Handmade Soap, Fancy Bread Handmade Soap, Yule Body Powder In Long Winter's Nap (especially since I lost my other HOG body powder and I get really sweaty at my job), and Yule Bubbling Scrubs In Snow Wolf peak my interest. Anything from Paintbox Soapworks? Yes again, I love bodycare and I burn through scrubs. BLACK TWIG HOT PROCESS SOAP, COMFORT & JOY SORBETTO EMULSIFYING SUGAR SCRUB, FIGLET SORBETTO EMULSIFYING SUGAR SCRUB, IN DULCI JUBILO HOT PROCESS SOAP (ugh this one has my favorite note, beeswax), IN DULCI JUBILO SORBETTO EMULSIFYING SUGAR SCRUB, RENSDYR SORBETTO EMULSIFYING and SUGAR SCRUB call my name. How about Moonalisa? I would! I've never tried this brand before so whatever you like I would be happy to try. Do you want any goodies for your pets? (catnip, dog cookies, etc) I do have a kitty at my house named Gretchen, she's a little over a year and very mischievous. She loves to play and sometimes cuddle if she's feeling gracious. For NAUGHTY things, what do you think about ... ummm... kinky toys or adult toys? No toys for me please! However, in the same vein I would appreciate a sexy bra, garter, or stockings. Just no undies as I'm super picky with them. I wear a 36b for bras in a balconette style and a medium/large in garters. My favorite colors for those are you guessed it, dark red! I also love lavender, grey, black and creme. Also velvet, I love anything velvet. Here is some inspo ideas. https://www.victoriassecret.com/us/vs/bras-catalog/5000005210?brand=vs&collectionId=08b8367b-635e-4667-ad96-87aea7294c7c&filter=size%3A36B&limit=180&orderBy=REC&priceType=clearance&productId=&size1=36&size2=B&stackId=dd2fb373-e79d-4ed3-9cf9-d999efe3388a&genericId=11245348&choice=01P2&product_position=1&stack_position=1&stack_count=2&dataSource=personalized-collection&categoryTwo=New Markdown&categoryOne=Top Rated https://www.victoriassecret.com/us/vs/panties-catalog/1120715700?choice=13P0&filter=sizes%3AM%2FL&genericId=11207157&limit=100&orderBy=salepriceus&productId=6919d0a4-243c-4719-80dd-520d6ee5c7e8&resultPosition=5&searchBrand=vs&searchedFor=garter&categoryTwo=New Markdown https://www.victoriassecret.com/us/vs/panties-catalog/1120715700?choice=13P0&filter=sizes%3AM%2FL&genericId=11207157&limit=100&orderBy=salepriceus&productId=6919d0a4-243c-4719-80dd-520d6ee5c7e8&resultPosition=5&searchBrand=vs&searchedFor=garter&categoryTwo=New Markdown These are my questions but I'll answer them just for fun! Would you be interested in a small yule wreath if so what colors and theme would you fancy? No thank you, I will make one for myself! Anything from sock dreams peak your interest? A gift card would be wonderful as we are likely out of the shipping window. Anything you might like from my favorite little tea shop? https://www.fridaytea.com/ I am pretty stocked up on tea right now so no thank you. Would you like shower steamers? If so any particular EOs you might like? Yes! Lavender and or peppermint. Would you like a simmer pot mix and if so would you like it for any intent? No thank you. Jam! I made strawberry cranberry jam with coconut sugar. Would you like some? Absolutely!

OH WOW this is utterly intoxicating, the first thing that hits me is a blast of boozy sweet pumpkin coated in brown sugar being chased by a whisper of incense. Its the kind of open that you want to draw completely into your lungs, maybe even your soul. Wet on the skin - The same players are present but less sweet and with more of the incense coming through. Once it's dry the incense really starts to make its presence known and becomes the main body but the pumpkin serves to liven the dry incense. 🎃

Okay there is no mistaking or denying that this is straight up cherry limeade, it resides more in the fruit catagory than in a sugar sweet catagory in my opinion.

In the bottle this is tooth achingly sweet warm pumpkin swimming in buttercream. Dry in the hair it does a total 180 and becomes a baked dark brown sugar dusted pumpkin no buttercream to be detected.

In the bottle this is VERY interesting the notes are really hard to parse out as everything is happening all at once and the notes are less distinct from each other as you'd might expect. I think at first I'm getting a fougere cologne but there's also something slightly sweet about it thats not from the cologne, maybe the sweet leaves and then it ends in a dry campfireness not like a burning fire but like one that has just stopped burning. Somewhere there is also a faint moment of leather and moss but like only for a second. I'm not getting LEATHER which is great because I was worried about it. Fresh in the hair this doesn't get any less mysterious. This what I'd imagine an 18 central vampire would smell like as he sneaks up on you right as the last flame turns to burning coal in the bonfire. You can smell his expensive cologne, fine leather trimmings on his clothes and the freshly fallen leaves under his feet. Not yet marred in scent by the sins he's about to commit. After complete dry down it mostly becomes fougere cologne. Overall big cool androgynous spooky energy.

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Would you like anything from Paintbox Soapworks Halloween line? https://paintboxsoapworks.com/new-limited-edition/2022-weenie-collection/ I have really enjoyed Paintbox Soapworks products, as a huge Beeswax fan Cathedral of Pumpkins sound amazing in either streusel or sorbetto. I'd also be happy with Guy Fawkes wax melts or hot process soap, September hot process soap or sorbetto, What The Moon Brings Wax Melts. Do you have any interest in Halloween or spooky squishmallows? YES, looking at the sneak peek for this years Halloween squishmallows, I would LOVE any of these, the gargoyle, skeleton, plague doctor, the coffin, tombstone and the grim reaper. Anything from Bath & Bodyworks Halloween Line? I picked up a lot from this line but still find things to covet, WICKED VANILLA WOODS Wallflowers Fragrance Refill, PUMPKIN CARVING Wallflowers Fragrance Refill, PURRFECT PUMPKIN Gentle Foaming Hand Soap and LIGHT-UP GHOST & BAT VISOR CLIP Car Fragrance Holder. If I were to make you a set of arm warmers/ fingerless mitts, what color(s) & style? short and sturdy. I wore throught the palms of about 2 pairs of wool fingerless gloves last winter at work. wrist length works best but elbow would be fine too. Options- Long or short? prefer short but either Solid - one fabric - I'd prefer solid over stripes but mostly because more seams equals more tear points or places to catch them on things like boxes. Stripes- bands of colors sewn together- like fun black & red, black & purple etc. I currently have some nice cashmeres. Yes to fingerless mitts, more lightweight fabric options as its really hot where I live, I really like patchwork stuff like ashobsequies on Instagram. I'm going to Disneyworld in late September! I'll be going to all four parks and attending both the Not-So-Scary Halloween Bash and Epcot's Food and Wine Festival. Is there ANYTHING from Disney that you would like? Is there something you collect that perhaps you'd enjoy a Disney version of (tea, socks, enamel pins, plushies etc etc etc)??? No thank you. I make lightweight, doll-like hairfalls out of things like silk ribbon and yarn. Would you like some, either to incorporate into your costume or just for personal year-round use? If so, name your colors, length and any fibers you could have an allergy to. I did some browsing of hair falls and I really liked the small braided or just brushed out texture, colors of auburn, pumpkin and ox blood would be my preference in a natural fiber. I have chest length hair. I am going to Dragon Con for the first time! Which of these BPALs do you want? https://us4.campaign-archive.com/?u=50266fc02a3b75767125e0ed2&id=9bf4d797e8 I would love to try PEACH GLAZED DONUT WITH MANGO CHUNKS and POMEGRANATE PEACH MARTINI. Would you be interested in a bag like we sell in our etsy shop? https://twinklentwilight.etsy.com - if so, but you don't see fabric you like maybe link to some photos of fabric you like? - we can do small box bags or pencil / cosmetic / notions type bags too. or with a drawstring on top instead of a zipper. - you don't HAVE to use them just for knitting/crochet, you can use them for cross stitch or even not as project bags. No thank you, I have too many bags and pouches already. If you are a yarnie, are you interested in a ceramic yarn bowl? I have an extra Harry Potter (I know, I know) one from Lennymud that I bought before the whole JKR debacle and it didn't profit her in any form anyway. I believe it's Gryffindor themed. Not a yarnie. If you are a yarnie, I'd love to gift some yarn from my stash so give me an idea of colors / weight / material / yardage you'd like. Not a yarnie. Are you interested in trying some of our "thunder butter"? It's like tiger balm or icy hot, but with herbs, beeswax, cayenne or ghost pepper, menthol, wintergreen. cbd version or no? Yes, if there is a no pepper option. I need to inventory our canned goods but do you like things like peach jam, cardamom plum jam, peach butter, plum butter, pickles, applesauce with nothing added, applesauce with red hots, dried apples or pears, bread and butter pickles, dill pickles, blackberry jam, huckleberry jam, candied jalapenos? Umm hells to the yeah to peach jam, peach butter, plum butter, plain applesauce, and dill pickles would all be amazing. Any interest in things from our garden like dried mint, catnip, lavender, rose petals, dill weed or dill seeds, sage, rue, mugwort, rosemary? I would love some lavender. How about alcoholic things like rose petal liqueur, lavender vanilla bean liqueur, various flavors of mead (chocolate orange, strawberry mango, whatever my son is making)? Lavender vanilla bean and strawberry mango, omggg. Pumpkin bread or zucchini bread? How about blueberry zucchini bread with a lemon glaze? Pumpkin bread is welcomed. Luvmilks seasonal goodies are out! What scents and formats appeal to you, my little pumpkin? https://www.luvmilk.com/mm2022.html#/ It says she is on vacay until Oct 1st so might be too tight timewise. Would you like a Pyrex 4-cup Nightmare Before Christmas bowl with lid? (Can also get Star Wars and various Disney ones.) No thank you, I prefer non-licensed décor personally. August Tea's fall sale starts tomorrow, 20% off everything on the site with code FALL20. Is there anything you would like to try, my Pumpkin? https://august.la/ Yes, PSYCHOCANDY, PASSAGE, and SILENT NIGHT all look good. How do you feel about raisin in baked goods? No thank you. Lego? If so, what types, minifigures? No thank you. Favorite spooky fictional characters? I love vampires and phantoms. I grow lots of different herbs and I'm dehydrating loads of them right now, are you possibly interested in: catnip, sage (culinary and/or purple), oregano (Greek and/or purple), rosemary, plantain herb, chives, celery, licorice mint, lovage leaf, mugwort, mint, spearmint, chives, borage leaf, blackberry leaf, raspberry leaf, comfrey, lemon balm, or others? Yes! I'd love some catnip, sage and lavender if you have it. My peacock is molting his tail feathers, would you like some? I'm afraid I'd have no use for them. I'm learning embroidery. Is there a simple motif or symbol (like a pumpkin, a black cat, flowers, spider web…) you might like hand embroidered? Absolutely, spiderweb. Would you like either a basket or a tablemat (that works as a place to put hot dishes as well as being decorative). I make both from fabric wrapped rope that is sewn together. Could be a bread/rolls basket, a yarn bowl for knitting or crochet, or a big flat mat. Flat mat would be neat! I'm taking a trip to New Orleans, anything you'd like food or souvenir-wise? I'm sure I would but I can't think of anything specific. Are your booklists linked somewhere, and up to date? I don't read much but I collect the Barns and Nobles Classics Flexibound Editions, I would love to own any of these, A Picture Of Dorian Gray, Frankenstein, Edgar Allen Poe Classic Stories, The Stange Case Of Dr. Jekyll & Mr.Hyde and Dracula and Other Horror Classics. Do you have fur kids and would they like treats as well?? Yes, I have a kitty would love treats. She is not much for toys though as she is 19. Do you have any interest in trying my infused moonshine whiskey? I've been thinking of experimenting with autumn spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, clove) and maybe a chocolate chai. I would, maybe like a pumpkin spice mix or a traditional chai? Any interest in spooky shape wax melts in your favorite candle scents? (What are your favorite candle scents?) Yes, I like atmospheric autumnal scents but you can also see my notes in signature for specifics. How about lotion bars? I have never had one but id love to try it. Bird and Blend Tea Co. just came out with their Autumnal tea drop! Anything look good to you? (Also, if you're not a pumpkin-y person I invite you to explore their other offerings, cause everything they do is magical) Check 'em out: https://www.birdandblendtea.us Yes SPICED PUMPKIN PIE CHAI, PUMPKIN STICKY CHAI, and PIE MATCHA SPICED PUMPKIN PIE MATCHA all look great. Do you need any BPAL storage? Bottles? Imps? I am good on storage. Does anything catch your eye from my local tea purveyors? https://www.fridaytea.com/ (I hope they make more Womb of Doom soon!) or https://perennialtearoom.com/ Friday tea, ooohhh. Fall Seasonal Sampler, and Lavender Earl Gray. Perennial Tea Room Lemon Chamomile Lavender, Earl Grey Cream and Lavender Earl Gray. Can you use a mug? What kind/size do you like? I love a spooky mug, medium size is good. One of my favorite Etsy chandlers is having a sale, anything catch your feathery fancy? https://www.etsy.com/shop/TeresaLynnsSimpleLux No thank you.

Cellar Door just posted their Halloween goodies - I love their scents, soaps and candles - which of these might you fancy? Sadly nothing really jumps out to me. If you'd like handmade knit items, are you good with soft wools or do you prefer acrylic only? While I prefer the idea of natural fibers I live in FL so whatever is coolest lol. Are there any items you'd love for fall/halloweenie? (Ie mittens, hat, fingerless mitts, cowl, legwarmers) Because I live in the ever heating already hot state of swampland I think the only thing I could mange is a pair of socks with out bursting into flames. Anyone fancying the new Paintbox Soapworks or Witch Baby Soap Halloween launches? I have really enjoyed Paintbox Soapworks products, as a huge Beeswax fan Cathedral of Pumpkins sound amazing in either streusel or sorbetto. I'd also be happy with Guy Fawkes wax melts or hot process soap, September hot process soap or sorbetto, What The Moon Brings Wax Melts. For Witch Baby Soapworks Antique Honey Gold Finish Candle Snuffer looks so pretty! Would you be interested in an adult Halloween coloring book? I recently backed on kickstarter for one by a local gothic art market near me and it's due in during the swap period. I already own one that gets neglected, poor thing. What are some OCYL brands you've been wanting to dabble in? I have been hesitant to try new OCYL because my BPAL obsession is severe enough but I would love to try more of BPALs collaboration scents like the Two Ritualcravt Hair Glosses and A Very Mütter Holiday. I am working on making bath bombs. Would you be willing to try my creations? Sadly my bits are too sensitive for bath bombs. How about wax tarts? Absolutely! I run a wax warmer 24/7. What type of scents do you favor? I really like atmospheric scents, please see my signature links for note preferences. What kinds of home smell good things do you like? (I.e. incense, candles, wax melts, felt scent balls, essential oils, linen spray) I like candles, wax melts and linen spray. Would you like anything from the bath and bodyworks Halloween line? I picked up a lot from this line but still find things to covet, WICKED VANILLA WOODS Wallflowers Fragrance Refill, PUMPKIN CARVING Wallflowers Fragrance Refill, PURRFECT PUMPKIN Gentle Foaming Hand Soap and LIGHT-UP GHOST & BAT VISOR CLIP Car Fragrance Holder. Do you have any interest in spooky squishmallows? YES, looking at the sneak peek for this years Halloween squishmallows, I would LOVE any of these, the gargoyle, skeleton, plague doctor, the coffin, tombstone and the grim reaper. And would you enjoy spooky stationary? I do, I don't always use it but I love collecting it. I know a lot of us are witchy and have deeply held beliefs about the materials we use as part of our practice. If you're one of those individuals, are there certain herbs, crystals, etc that you do not want to receive? I I am not witchy but I'd love some food grade lavender or butterfly pea flower. When you have a distinct preference for one holiday over another, What are some crossover items that actually work for both? I use ravens, leaves and pumpkins for both fall and Halloween. I also use phantoms for both Halloween and Christmas, think ghost of Christmas yet to come/future. One question (that is actually several questions) -- Local honey? Infused/flavored honey? Local infused/flavored honey with Southwest notes (jalapeno, other pepper, mesquite, acacia)? I love local honey! I am a wimp for spice though, maybe a lavender infused honey would be more up my alley. Does anything from JiJi Knight spark your interest? https://jijiknight.com/ Nothing for me. Any spooky/weenie DVDs you're missing and would like in your collection? NMBC? the Crow? An old Hammer film? Dark Shadows? The Omen? Sleepy Hallow?...? I can't remember the last time I used a DVD so no thank you. Dang (or good!), another serious question -- Shampoo and/or conditioner bars and if so, for what type of hair (dry, fine, oily, curly, normal)? I have always wanted to try these, I have fine wavy hair. I just got the email that the Ectogasm Halloween Collection is live. Does anything interest you? https://www.ectogasm.net/collections/halloween No thank you, I don't really wear pins. On a scale from Paprika Is a Heatwave to Let Me Eat a Peck of Pickled Ghost Chiles, how spicy is too spicy, and how spicy is just right? I'm normally a mild kinda girl, mild salsa, mild tikka and mild pad thai, Forgive me, I was raised by two slices of white bread. I make lightweight hairfalls- would you be interested in some? Either to incorporate into a costume or just for your own year-round use? If so, name your colors and preferred length, and if you have any fiber allergies you want me to take note of! I did some browsing of hair falls and I really liked the small braided or just brushed out texture, colors of auburn, pumpkin and ox blood would be my preference for color and in a natural fiber. My hair is chest length currently. If I were to make you a set of arm warmers/ fingerless mitts, what color(s) & style? short and sturdy. I wore throught the palms of about 2 pairs of wool fingerless gloves last winter at work. wrist length works best but elbow would be fine too. Options- Long or short? prefer short but either Solid - one fabric - I'd prefer solid over stripes but mostly because more seams equals more tear points or places to catch them on things like boxes. Stripes- bands of colors sewn together- like fun black & red, black & purple etc. I currently have some nice cashmeres. Yes to fingerless mitts, more lightweight fabric options as its really hot where I live, I really like patchwork stuff like ashobsequies on Instagram. Homemade canned and baked and concocted goodies? Any aversions? If I could make you some of my fudge, what would you prefer? Absolutely, some peanut butter fudge would be amazing. I'd also be down for sweet baked goods. Are you open to trying different indie perfume houses if I find a scent that I think you'd enjoy? I can only handle one indie addiction so BPAL only please lol. I love making stickers!! If I could design you some stickers, what would you love to have? It could be halloween themed or not! My art style is a bit simplistic, cartoony, and cutesy, I usually draw fairies but last year I did a swap on reddit and made someone a bunch of halloween dog stickers lol. (Sidenote: They probably won't be waterproof, but they're glossy vinyl!) I would love some gothic Halloween sticker, bats, candlesticks and phantoms. I've got a bunch of small round labels perfect for bpal 5ml label lid art! Name your top 5-10 scents that you'd love to have lid art made for! Just as a fun little extra in your package if desired (Could also work for other companies with lids just like the BPAL bottles) No Thank you, I like my bottles nekked. I'm going to Disneyworld in late September! I'll be going to all four parks and attending both the Not-So-Scary Halloween Bash and Epcot's Food and Wine Festival. Is there ANYTHING from Disney that you would like? Is there something you collect that perhaps you'd enjoy a Disney version of (tea, socks, enamel pins, plushies etc etc etc)??? No thank you. Would you like any decor from Say Target, Homewood, or William and Sonoma? I would love anything from Target's Threshold Halloween line. I am going to Dragon Con for the first time! Which of these BPALs do you want? https://us4.campaign-archive.com/?u=50266fc02a3b75767125e0ed2&id=9bf4d797e8 I would love to try PEACH GLAZED DONUT WITH MANGO CHUNKS and POMEGRANATE PEACH MARTINI. Would you be interested in a bag like we sell in our etsy shop? https://twinklentwilight.etsy.com - if so, but you don't see fabric you like maybe link to some photos of fabric you like? - we can do small box bags or pencil / cosmetic / notions type bags too. or with a drawstring on top instead of a zipper. - you don't HAVE to use them just for knitting/crochet, you can use them for cross stitch or even not as project bags. No thank you, I have too many bags and pouches already. If you are a yarnie, are you interested in a ceramic yarn bowl? I have an extra Harry Potter (I know, I know) one from Lennymud that I bought before the whole JKR debacle and it didn't profit her in any form anyway. I believe it's Gryffindor themed. Not a yarnie. If you are a yarnie, I'd love to gift some yarn from my stash so give me an idea of colors / weight / material / yardage you'd like. Not a yarnie. Are you interested in trying some of our "thunder butter"? It's like tiger balm or icy hot, but with herbs, beeswax, cayenne or ghost pepper, menthol, wintergreen. cbd version or no? Yes, if there is a no pepper option. I need to inventory our canned goods but do you like things like peach jam, cardamom plum jam, peach butter, plum butter, pickles, applesauce with nothing added, applesauce with red hots, dried apples or pears, bread and butter pickles, dill pickles, blackberry jam, huckleberry jam, candied jalapenos? Umm hells to the yeah to peach jam, peach butter, plum butter, plain applesauce, and dill pickles would all be amazing. Any interest in things from our garden like dried mint, catnip, lavender, rose petals, dill weed or dill seeds, sage, rue, mugwort, rosemary? I would love some lavender. How about alcoholic things like rose petal liqueur, lavender vanilla bean liqueur, various flavors of mead (chocolate orange, strawberry mango, whatever my son is making)? Lavender vanilla bean and strawberry mango, omggg. Pumpkin bread or zucchini bread? How about blueberry zucchini bread with a lemon glaze? Pumpkin bread is welcomed. I make specialty simple syrups. You can use them in teas or cocktails (and desserts). How do you feel about a Hibiscus simple syrup? I use 2 ounce bottles for these so its just a fun amount. Yes! Would you like to receive a 2D collage art piece? What overall vibe would you be into? (spooky, autumnal, whimsical, eerie, lovely, occult, bizarre, smutty etc.?) Sure!, my aesthetic is spooky gothic victorian. Do you like rocks/gemstone jewelry? Prefer polished/smooth rocks or raw/rough? Any favorite stones, rocks, colors that you'd like? No, thank you. Any interest in the August releases that got announced today? https://blackphoenixalchemylab.com/product-tag/august-2022/ I would love to try Butternut Squash, Patchouli, and Green Fig, Columns of the Temple of Neptune at Paestum, Forge of Vulcan, Lavender Buttercream and ESPECIALLY Ceres! Luvmilks seasonal goodies are out! What scents and formats appeal to you, my little pumpkin? It says she is on vacay until Oct 1st so might be too tight timewise. Would you like a Pyrex 4-cup Nightmare Before Christmas bowl with lid? (Can also get Starwars and various Disney ones.) No thank you, I prefer non-licensed décor personally. August Tea's fall sale starts tomorrow, 20% off everything on the site with code FALL20. Is there anything you would like to try, my Pumpkin? https://august.la/ Yes, PSYCHOCANDY, PASSAGE, and SILENT NIGHT all look good. I've recently taken up embroidery, would you like a small (I embroider on 4" hoops) embroidered piece? What sort of design would you like? Something vampy. Do you wear nail polish, and if so, would you like some? What colors or finishes? I do! I would love some BPAL polishes or Death Valley Polishes and even Halo Taco. I love muted, moody colors, cremes, metallic. My dislikes are neon and glitter polishes. I already own Laura, The Intangibles, Shadow Moon, Technical Boy and Mister Wednesday from BPAL. I'm going to the farmer's market tomorrow, and there are lots of great vendors. Would you be interested in soap or chapstick or bath/body products? Bar Soap is always welcome, I am good on chapstick and liquid lotion though. Would you be interested in a tumbler like these? If so, what theme would you like it to be? Glitter or no glitter? What color do you want the liquid to be or would you prefer the blood drip look? No thank you, I'm more of a Starbucks cup girl. How do you feel about ribbons? Is there anything in particular you are looking for if you'd want some? What about ribbon remnants? Colors/textures? I would, I love anything that looks like it may have come off a vampire. Oxblood red, black, crème, lavender and burnt orange are my favorite colors. Would you be interested in any skincare items? Anything you would not want? I would, I could always use nose pore strips, eye patches and sheet masks. I really enjoy k-beauty skincare. New question: Is anyone else interested in the latest Sphere & Sundry release? https://sphereandsundry.com/offerings/bpals-of-exalted-venus-ii/ Or other S&S offerings? My skin chemistry butchers any floral that's not lavender so sadly that rules out alot of the S&S and BPAL collaboration oils, but if you find one without I would be happy to try an imp. Do you have any interest in trying my infused moonshine whiskey? I've been thinking of experimenting with autumn spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, clove) and maybe a chocolate chai. I would, maybe like a pumpkin spice mix or a traditional chai? Any interest in spooky shape wax melts in your favorite candle scents? (What are your favorite candle scents?) Yes, I like atmospheric autumnal scents but you can also see my notes in signature for specifics. How about lotion bars? I have never had one but id love to try it. Bird and Blend tea just did their Autumn drop! Anything look good to you? https://www.birdandblendtea.us (Also, if you're not a pumpkin person, I invite you to check out the rest of their offerings, which are always exceptional!) Yes SPICED PUMPKIN PIE CHAI, PUMPKIN STICKY CHAI, and PIE MATCHA SPICED PUMPKIN PIE MATCHA all look great. Arcana Craves halloween drop! Anything catching your eye? https://arcanacraves.com/ No thank you, I only collect BPAL. I feel like with some of the witchy/seasonal stuff it might be helpful to know everyone's signs. If you're interested in that kind of thing, what's your sign? I'm a libra. ⚖️♎ Would you like anything from The Pickety Witch? (I'm going to the Vegas Oddities and Curiosities Expo next weekend, and she's vending there, so it may not matter if an item is in stock or not on the website!) https://www.thepicketywitch.com/ Nothing strikes my fancy, sorry. So these nail polishes keep showing up on my instagram and they are kinda vampy--do you wear polish and do any of these float your boat? NOTE I have never worn Holo Taco stuff so cannot vouch for quality just the vibes are super witchy https://www.holotaco.com/collections/dark-rainbow-collection Burnt Bridges looks gorgeous. Oooh I am reviewing my switch witch help answers from 2017 and was reminded of Lush--there used to be a big Lushie/BPALista crossover at one point. Is that still the case? If so dearest pumpkin are you a Lushie? Is there anything from Lush you are coveting? Their halloweenie stuff is out here: https://www.lushusa.com/halloween/?cgid=halloween&pmid=604&start=0&sz=28 Omg yes! SHOWER SLIME Sparkly Pumpkin, SHOWER JELLY Tarantula, LIP SCRUB Vampire Kisses, FRESH FACE MASK Mr Pumpkin Face, SOAP Ghost In The Dark, SHEET MASK Pumpkin, EYE PADS Pumpkin all look amazing. Sadly I can't do the bath bombs or bubble bars though. I have another new question! Favorite bands/artists? Perhaps you'd be interested in a DIY patch to sew onto your jacket/pants/bag or maybe pins or a sticker or anything DIY-ish? I suppose this question isn't quite halloween related lol. Just wanted to ask though because deathrock, horrorpunk, psychobilly, some metal and goth bands etc kinda give off spooky vibes sometimes. I was listening to Catholic Spit while answering these questions so it was on my mind. I don't really wear patches or pins but stickers are welcome! Bands that I like are Deftones, Crosses, The Cure, The Smiths, Depeche Mode, Mareux and Lorn. Because clothing sizing is so notoriously random &&& my idea of cute may be entirely different from your cute... sock dreams? yea or nay? Anything in particular catch your eyes? So much appeals to me! The Pointelle Scrunch Top Knee Socks are to die for but I would pretty much like any knee or thigh highs or ankle length, in sold colors or stripes are good. I don't wear crew length or designs really. New Q: I have been buying soap from https://rockytopsoap.com for at least a decade as they are unscented and less likely to affect which perfume I pull out.... I realize they are not colored and swirly and as pretty but they tend to be super hydrating and luxurious. Do you have any interest in these? I would be interested in trying a shampoo bar. Nocturne Alchemy just dropped their Halloween 2022 limited collection! I am popping in here to see if anything would strike the fancy of my pumpkin? https://nocturnealchemy.com/collections/limited-collection/products/new-halloween-2022-limited-collection No thank you, I am a bpal only kinda girl.

🎃 13 Nights Of Halloween 👻 ⚰️ Master Supplemental Questions List 🦇 8/8/21 Would you be interested in a cross stitched Halloween ornament? No thank you, I don't really do a Halloween tree. 8/11/21 Are there any collage artists in the mix? I would LOVE to curate one of spooky autumn goodness if my person were to be interested! I don't really have room for my art on my walls sadly, the only space I have left is devoted to BPAL postcards. Have you seen the Dragon con list? & would any of them appeal to you? I would love to try VANILLA WAFERS AND PEACH CREAM, FUZZY PEACH SWEATER AND A MUG OF LONDON FOG, and PEACH AND SUGARED ORANGE SLICES. Which Harry Potter house are you? I am not a Harry Potter fan but if you are curious about my personality I believe I tested as a majority Slytherin and partial Hufflepuff. 8/12/21 Do you like any art from these two sellers? They are local artists and I will probably pick up some stuff for myself soon! https://www.etsy.com/shop/CaitlinMcCarthyArt I like the art style but I am not in need of any prints or pins right now, thank you. https://www.etsy.com/shop/BatinYourBelfry Same as above! ⬆️ I make beautiful and very lightweight yarn-and-ribbon hairfalls - would you like a set in the colors and length of your choice? If yes, name up to four colors and length in inches! Remember- this can be part of your Halloween costume! These are not really my style, sorry. Would you appreciate a skein of handspun yarn? If yes, what weight? What colors? How do you feel about beads? Any allergies to typical fibers? I don't knit so I don't need any yarn. Do you like stickers? Patches? Buttons? I love spooky stickers! Do you spend time in the outdoors? I do, I like to take walks outside and do some nature watching. Do you enjoy cooking and/or baking? I am not much of a cook but I love to bake! 8/13/21 The Paintbox Soapworks Weenie collection went live today! Would you like anything? I just recently got turned onto Paintbox Soapworks! I would love to try the scents G.O.A.T in hot process soap or Sorbetto Sample Size, and HEX ON THE BEACH in either a SORBETTO Sample Size or Bath Streusel . The Pickety Witch is taking pre-orders for their new Halloween pins (estimated ship date: early September). Have any caught your eye? I'm good on pins so no thank you. Zeep's Spooky Collection drops some time next week. Here's the scent list. Would you like any wax melts, candles, whipped soaps, sugar whips (whipped soap/scrub hybrid), body butter sugar scrubs (moisturizing scrub), meringues (lotion), bath bombs, or bath rocks from Zeep? I will have to update this when the collection drops. 8/14/21 Does anyone here like vintage halloween?  YES! It seems like a lot of shops’ Halloween lines have items related to the same standard fandoms, such as The Nightmare Before Christmas, Hocus Pocus, Disney’s Haunted Mansion, Beetlejuice, Addams Family, etc. Do any of those (or other ones) particularly resonate with you? I prefer to decorate with non-licenced items rather than be fandom specific. How do you feel about atmospheric/novelty scents and novelty food items? Things like "new car candle" or "eyeball jawbreaker" or whatever. I'm intrigued lol. If you like tea, how do you want it delivered? Loose? Bags? Tiny little messenger pigeons (subject to availability)? I drink tea and I like both lose tea and tea bags. 🍵 Would you prefer to receive ONE HUGE (more expensive) GIFT and 12 inexpensive ones, a few more expensive, or all about the same price? I am not picky, whatever you choose! What are your fandoms, if any? I am not really in any fandoms, sorry. Do you collect things like tarot decks? If so do you have a wish list or a list of ones you already have? Would you like a silk tarot bag? I am not into Tarot, sorry. Do you like rocks/crystals? What colors / kinds? Would you like them with holes drilled (either as a pendant - you'd need to stick a bale in, or a bead?) I love rocks, any kind is fine! My mom has an etsy store - she makes bags. Do you love anything from it? We can also do box bags, draw string bags, dice bags, etc. and if you want a different type of material or a different fabric pattern, I'm open to links to specific things. (yes, we have harry potter things. We bought most of it before JKR showed herself to be a twat since we buy lots of bolts at the same time - yes, we have a whole room stuffed full of fabric.) No thank you. Let's say you want something knitted. What are you most interested in? (hat, fingerless mitts, scarf, shawl, cowl, infinity scarf, shawlette, gnome, doily, coffee mug cozy, talisman bag, dice bag, soap sack, washcloth (I have a pattern with the leviathan cross for bpal), amigurumi / toy, bracelet, cuff, necklace, other?) (Can you link to a photo of what you envision or a pattern on ravelry? Or put it on pinterest or something if you have that.) Fingerless mitts, soap sack, washcloth, socks could be neat. * What colors would you prefer said knitted object in? Gray, lavender, oxblood, sage, pumpkin orange and black are my favorite colors. * Stripes, gradient, semi solid, variegated? Anything is fine. * What type of yarn would you prefer? ("wool", BFL, merino, merino/silk, merino/silk/cashmere, merino/cashmere, just silk, just cashmere, tencel (non-animal, plant based), other? I also have non-dyed organic wool (mill spun) from our own sheep - finnsheep and shetland. The finnsheep is dark brown (sun bleached black sheep from Sarge and our two black ewes we can't tell apart so they're ewe 1 and ewe 2) or a lighter silvery beige (from freckles) and the shetland is white. (we just call her shetland. They're mom's sheep, she should have named them, lol.) Most of my stripy yarn is either merino or merino cashmere.) You can check out some of my finished projects on Ravelry if you like (click on the project for more photos) (I'll have to make a list of which items are available because I knit a lot of things and then just put them in a cabinet and gift or sell them.) Nothing scratchy please. Are you interested in receiving any of the following homemade / home dried / home canned goodies? (just erase the ones you don't want when you answer to make it easy?) (see list in this post under spoiler because long) Dried could be neat! 8/15/21 How do you feel about oracle decks? I don't use them personally. Would you like witchy/ritual oils/sundries? Any limitations (e.g. deities you won't work with)? No, thank you. Is there anything you would like to try from the UK specifically? (e.g. Lush exclusives) Maybe some Halloween Lush goodies. Oh, and are you into astrology? No, but I am pretty true to my sign which is a Libra. What size shoe do you wear (inc wide/narrow, etc)? I'm a size 8 normally. Do you like/would you want to receive comic books? Any favorite genres or characters? I would love to read more Locke & Key, I read it once in high school but I don't own any of them. Would you like a palm stone, or anything else, from Haute Macabre? I would love any gemstones, moth cards, teas, wand caps or books by Caitlin Doughty sold at Haute Macabre. What's your favorite flower(s)? Moonflower, hibiscus, hydrangea, and passion flower. What's you favorite woodland creature? BATS! Do you prefer receiving a big box with all of your goodies, or is it okay if one or two things are shipped directly to you separately (with notice!!) for customs/shipping cost purposes (i.e. if there's something customs might not allow in from the States that can be shipped from within your country)? Whatever you prefer, I'm easygoing. Would you like a fabric face mask? If so, do you prefer a dome shape or a pleated shape? Yes, I prefer the dome shape. I have a literal stockpile of skincare products. Can I interest you in cleanser, sheet masks, moisturizer, sample things etc etc.? Or a general pampering package? What is your skin type? Absolutely, I love skincare! Anything from here? ChocolateStorybook on Etsy OMG, um yes. I am really interested in the zombie or churro flavor. I have been enjoying the incense from here hand-dipped incense sticks | Hexennacht and here Hand-dipped incense sticks | Mr. Hex (mr-hex.com) Any thing interesting from either site? No thank you, I dont burn incense. I prefer wax melts, candles, atmosphere sprays and wallflowers for my fragrance needs. 8/16/21 Would you like some delicious coffee? If so, do you prefer whole bean or ground? If ground, what grind? Also, light or dark roast? Flavor preferences? Ground please, not picky on the type of grind, I like light to medium roast and I'm open to anything that is not super artificial tasting. 8/17/21 I may be going to the Renaissance Fair this weekend (if not this weekend then soon and multiple times), any Ren Faire goodies you may like? I have never been to a Ren Fair so I can confirm nor deny. I always go to my town's local Farmer's Market and they have booths selling things like candles, Gourmet Pickles, Flavored Oils and Vinegars, dog treats (like bones and animal feet), honey, and bath products. Would you like any of these things? Bath products, candles and honey are always welcome. Do you have a preference for numbered packages for each night of the swap vs randomly selecting from unlabeled goodies? Either way is fine! If you didn't say much about your reading preferences in your survey but would be interested in receiving books, can you elaborate a bit? Sadly I'm not good at devoting time to books, I'm way more likely to listen to them, I like gothic horror. Are you interested in cocktails, be it recipes, infusion kits, tools, supplies, specialty bitters? No thank you, I don't drink often. 8/18/21 Is there something that you definitely prefer to not receive in any category (anything to avoid if you hadn't/forgotten to mention)? No items with glitter on them please. Are there patterns/prints (more guidance than general Halloween/Autumn) you like for things or are you open to whatever I may find that speaks to me? I am open! Any significant other or other special person? Like if I wanted to send you specialty cocoa for a date night, would that be OK? I am making up the cocoa part, but you get my drift. No special person in my life atm. I would love to request folks to to put their wish list in this thread and link in their signature. I would love to decant from my oils if I have any my person is looking for! My Wishlist is in my signature, I will try to add to it soon! If you happened to list some favorite fandoms earlier, would you also name your favorite character(s) from those fandoms? n/a 8/19/21 Do you have an Amazon link? Can you post it?? I will try to work on this and add it later. if you are a knitter/crocheter, are you over on Ravelry? If so, what’s your user name there?? n/a I make homemade fire ciders, would that be of interest? Non-alcoholic and they are quite fiery. No thank you, I like apple cider smells but don't enjoy drinking it. Are you interested in getting other BPAL items besides perfume, like hair gloss, bath oils or T-shirts? Helllllll yyyeeeaahhh, I LOVE BPTP stuff, maybe more than the perfume oils, shhhhhh. 8/21/21 So partner, would you be interested in a Frankenbag done in Halloween prints? No thank you, I am good on bags. Y'all with furbabies... Are there any food allergies/sensitivities or quirks to know about? Nope, furball is not picky. how do you feel about (ethically sourced) butterfly / moth art (in a jar or shadowbox) That is my Jam, I love anything with a naturalistic/creepy theme. I may have preemptively picked out 2 Halloween-themed mugs with cute matching spoons, before I knew who my match was going to be! So I leave it to you: Bat, or Cat? Bat always. 8/22/21 If you mentioned aversions to any common Halloween decor items (skeletons, witches, spiders, etc.), how encompassing is that? Specifically, is a "kid friendly" drawing of that same item on a piece of decor (like, a book cover or wrapping paper) still a preferred pass? No adversions. Would you be interested in receiving a never-used eyeshadow palette from Nororiously Morbid (gothy colors) and/or a never-used eyeshadow palette from Pretty Vulgar (romantic neutrals)? I am pretty good on makeup but I wouldn't say no to new gothy makeup. 8/23/21 I live in Japan. Are you interested in anything specifically Japanese I could get for you here (doesn't necessarily have to be Halloween themed)? For example, are you a fan of the anime Demon Slayer and want merch? Are you interested in trying some fun kit-kat flavors? Do you need a new set of pretty chopsticks? Japanese snack are always appreciated. there is an excellent chance teeturtle will have a sale in time for this swap: anything (particularly tshirts or socks) that appeal? Sizes? I am good on t-shirts but spooky socks are always welcome! Haus of Gloi Fall Part 1 drops soon, anything here you like? https://www.hausofgloi.com/blogs/blog/fall-lineup-2021 The scrubs sound interesting! 8/24/21 Could you use a journal or sketchbook? I am good, thank you. Do you need BPAL storage? Imps? Bottles? I am good, thank you. Do you wear socks? What kind? No show, ankle, knee high, over the knee? Fibers? I wear all kinds of socks! Do you have a favorite candy(ies) [or prepacked individual snacks] that you wouldn't mind filling up your box as packing material? Or teas/coffee blends you'd enjoy? If you prefer none of this, that's fine too! Reese's bats or pumpkins please! I'm going down the Shore for a few days! Any treats you'd like from a cute beach town- salt water taffy? Fudge? Wrist fans? Tie-dye beach dress...? I could never turn down fudge! How do you feel about fancy marshmallows? I love them! 8/25/21 We've asked about candy, but let's talk specifically about gummies. Do you like crazy shapes, sweet/sour? I like all kinds of gummies, especially sour patch kids. Anything from these Etsy shops? Kodiak Sea Charms, Halloween Hill Studio, Grave Markings. No thank you. What about the Mutter Museum's gift shop? Basically anything for there but esoecially books by Caitlin Doughty or the BPAL perfume collaborations. 8/27/21 I grow mugwort and it's harvest season. Would you like dried leaves for bathing or tea? Or a bound bundle for smoke cleansing? (Its said to be excellent for divination or lucid dreaming, but do not use if pregnant.) its also a digestive bitter and tastes great on chicken. Sure! I grow loads of other herbs and I'm drying them now. Any favorites you might like? Mint, basil, oregano, chives, lemon balm or others? Any herbs would be appreciated. I grew a huge load of onions and garlic. Any interest? No thank you! Feathers? I have geese, ducks, peafowl, chickens and quail. So I collect their shed feathers and share them with people I like. Yes! I grew a boatload of Green Shiso this year and plan to make a shiso pesto with it. Would you like some? (Nut wise it has pistachios) No thank you. I also plan to experiment with infusing it in vodka. I'm planning a plain shiso infusion and a shiso citrus infusion. If they turn out would you like some? No thank you. 8/28/21 Would you be interested in this hand sanitizer dispenser/keychain that doubles as a light (its eyes light up when you press between its eyes!)? (see photo here) I already own this lol. If you're into tabletop games, what games do you already own, and/or what type are you interested in? No thank you! 8/29/21 DO YOU LIKE TRUE CRIME STORIES? Not particularly. DO YOU LIKE SEASONAL MAGAZINES ON BAKING AND DECORATING? Absolutely! If you are enthused by the idea of receiving coffee, do you want whole bean or ground? AND do you have flavors that you like (or definitely hate and never want again)? I am open just nothing that smells overly artifical please. 8/30/21 Would you be interested in some very size-inclusive tights? There are Halloween patterns, but also most colours under the sun, and are very comfy. Yes! What about indie chilli sauces/chutneys/jams? What type of chilli/spice level? Sadly I have a very low spice tolerance. In case anyone else shares a love for adorable tiny plushies, any interest in v soft and cute vegetable/fruit plushies? There are also small animals. I would love any of the Halloween themed squishmallows, I believe they are sold at Wallgreens and Learning Express but I have had no luck finding them. The Polish Pickup/Indie Pickup is live for wishlisting, and will ship in time for this swap (this year). Anything strike your fancy? (It's not just nail polish...there's jewelry and bath scrubs and wax tarts and all manner of things. It's fun!) https://polishpickup.com/ I am good. 8/31/21 Anything here sound good to you? https://gryffonridge.com/ I am good. Hayden Evens Art has released some new Halloween and Disney-themed prints and stickers. Do any spark your interest? Any Halloween stickers would be cool. So would you hate or be into more miscreant Halloween vibe decor - like wholesome figurines repainted, creepy dolls, goats with horns, (fake) animal skeletons, things in jars? Is anything too dark, morbid, or recoil worthy? No, thank you. do you use any sorts of semipermanent dyes or do anything fun/wild to your hair? are there any hair products you like? I am good on dyes but I would appreciate any hair masks. what about skincare? i am pretty into k beauty and am curious if others are interested in any aspects of this. YES! I love k beauty stuff. 9/2/21 Cellar Door Bath Supply Co.'s Halloween & Fall collection is out (https://cellardoorbathsupply.com/collections/halloween-fall-collection😞 anything you might be interested in? Ooohh, LAVENDER PUMPKIN BAR SOAP, OCTOBER ROAD BAR SOAP, PUMPKIN CHAI LATTE BAR SOAP, and HALLOWEEN & FALL COLLECTION SOAP ENDS all seem great! Regarding tea, what type of tea do you prefer? Black tea, green tea, herbal tea? Any type of tea you really don’t enjoy? I enjoy all kinds besides floral. 9/4/21 are you interested in eco-friendly menstrual products? There are some beautiful gothic print reusable pads I'm looking at specifically. I use a menstrual disc so I am good, thank you though. 9/6/21 Bath and Body Works? I know this is a bit of a love em or hate em company, but I really love their foaming hand soaps and scented hand sanitizers and my kids like their body wash, so I'll be placing an order with the next good sale. Anything that catches your eye? I would love any of the products in the Wicked Vanilla Wood scent, I believe its an online exclusive.

This is just as advertised, yummy warm cider with pumpkin pie spices! 🍎 The buttercream is there too to round everything out and soften the spices. This reminds me of a candle you might find during fall but without the artificialness and way more realistic. 🎃

Thank you for the heads up! I may have already bought it....maybe. Not gonna lie I am super excited for it.

I just received a decant of this and wow! This is so pretty. I'm normally not a fan of florals unless they are really soft and fresh and that is exactly what this is. I totally agree that there is no rose in this or other high pitched florals, thankfully! Its also very well blended and I can't pick out any particular notes. Overall its like being in a butterfly garden, lots of pretty soft florals, some greenery and some faint wisps of nectar. 🦋🐛

For me this is pretty much as described, I get the guava, cotton candy, and strawberry milk. 🍓🥛 This is a very fun and happy scent. This has low throw for me (has better throw in a scent locket) which is keeping it from being bottle worthy but I will enjoy my imp.

This is gorgeous. Only two notes listed but is more than the sum of its parts. A beautiful warm sexy slightly powdery amber and beeswax. 🕯️

Ooohh, that does sound good. I'll have to add this to my list too!