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Switch Witch 2015 questions and answers
Pumpkin? Aside from pumpkin beer and pumpkin muffins or pumpkin bread, I’m really not interested in pumpkin flavoured things, and I tend not to like pumpkin or pumpkin spice scented things.
Booze? Yes, please! I’ll try just about anything alcoholic, as long as it doesn’t have dead things floating in it.
Want anything from Yellowstone? Be it postcards, key chains, shot glasses, pint glasses, or huckleberry what have you? A postcard would be great - I love getting postcards in the mail!
9/18/15
I know there is a question about "decorating style", but if you're comfortable, could you should us some photos of your spaces? For those of us who like to art and craft, it can be nice to have a visual sense of decorating style!
9/19/15
For those of you who don't drink alcohol, can you specify if you live with any drinkers or ever have alcohol on hand for guests, vs. abstaining and preferring not to have it around at all? A question clearly not applicable to me.
Are you a fan of the TV show Penny Dreadful? I watched the first season after borrowing the DVDs from the library, and I enjoyed watching it, but I didn’t fall in love with it or anything. I’ll probably end up watching the next season when the library has it available, but I’m not going to go out of my way for it.
What are your coffee and tea preferences? Do you prefer one, the other, both, or neither (and if it's neither, what about things like hot cider and cocoa)? Loose leaf or bags, whole bean or ground? Is caffeine OK? Any gadgetry you're in need of? Any brands or flavors that you particularly love, loathe, or want to try? I don’t drink coffee at all. I like tea, but I love hot chocolate. For tea, either loose leaf or bags is fine and caffeine is good. I prefer flavoured teas (spice, mint, jasmine, etc.) to plain black or green.
What's your sense of humor like? Do you enjoy puns? Play on words? Dirty humor? Dry humor? Who are some of your favorite comedians? Pretty sarcastic, a little gloomy, maybe a little dark. I love Mystery Science Theater 3000 and enjoy the Kids in the Hall and Christopher Titus.
Do you like board games? If so, which ones? Traditional or more unique? (like Settlers of Catan, Small World, Red Dragon Inn, etc) I love board games, especially traditional ones or supernatural/horror/Lovecraft-themed games, but I don’t really have any one to play them with. I’ve recently started having game night with my parents a few times a month, but my mom’s memory and strategic thinking skills are no longer what they were, so anything for me to play with them would have to be a fairly simple and preferably not too long game.
Is there anything that you specifically do NOT want to receive?
Plain or fun socks? I love fun socks, but I’d also really love a pair or two of plain black bamboo socks.
Name one (or as many as you would like) thing you would like to learn more about? Pre-code films and actors/actresses. I’ve read biographies of George Raft and Warren William, but I’d like to learn more about the films and the performers in general.
What one thing you would like to do more of? Garden. I’ve always said that I have a black thumb, but last year I planted some carrots and cucumbers and they actually grew and produced, so I’ve gotten really excited about growing my own vegetables. This spring I planted radishes, cucumbers, carrots, and cilantro and chard for my parents’ bunny. I still have some carrots left in the ground, and I’m still getting cucumbers and chard. I also did a second planting of radishes plus some lettuce and green beans in late summer, so I’m hoping they’ll be ready before it starts getting too cold for them. Next year I’d like to put up some planters in the back yard and some netting for beans along my garage. I wanted to do that this year, too, but never got around to it. I’m excited to watch my plants growing and to get edible stuff from them, but I don’t like the work parts (planting, weeding, getting things ready for plants to be put in, etc.) at all! I’ve been doing all organic so far, but I’d also like to do organic heirloom vegetables, and add some fruit plants (strawberries, maybe raspberries, and I’d love to plant mulberry and peach trees and maybe even a nut tree for the critters) too. I’ve collected a nice bunch of WOLF-Garten tools of which I’m rather proud, and now I’m looking for the perfect gardening gloves, because all my sets have holes in the fingertips now.
What are some things that fascinate you? Or, What would you like to know more about? I’m fascinated by the world presented in old pre-code movies, particularly for the women. I know Hollywood isn’t real life, but I’d really like to explore more of what things were like in the 1920’s and early 30’s, especially for women and in terms of social conventions and moral behaviour and that sort of thing. Also the fashion and makeup and beauty products of the time.
9/20/15
Would you like any cookie butter (just to be clear, store-bought, not home-made, and does contain wheat since it's, y'know, cookie butter)? No thank you.
Is there any particular piece (or pieces) of art (painting, photograph, etc) that speaks to you in some way? At the moment, this and this. I like the first one so much that I got a print of it a couple of years ago.
What kinds of things would you like from the Lilith BPAL or BPTP update (or are you joining a decant circle?) I haven’t joined a decant circle, but I ordered En Garde. I’d be interested in decants of Blood and Judgment So Well Commedled, Muddy Puddles, Little Lady Macbeth, and The Worst Pillow.
Do you want to received knit or crocheted items? If so, could you describe or even link to a couple of items similar to what you would like to receive? I would love a crocheted critter or character! I have some listed on my non-book Amazon wishlist, but any cute critter or something from the Creepy Cute Crochet book would be wonderful!
What thing do you want to do (or get) but you keep putting off for one reason or another? Hmmm, nothing comes immediately to mind. I’ll have to think more on this.
9/21/15
Would you like anything from Lush? Probably not. There’s a Lush store at one of the local malls and I’ve been in there before, but I didn’t really see anything that I was really interested in.
Do you prefer hand-made or store-bought? Either way is fine with me! Whatever works best for you, my Witch!
SPICY! Scale of 1 to 10, with 1 being "oh, that's a bit too much black pepper for me" and 10 being "ghost pepper? scorpion pepper? I laugh at these! I love as much heat as you can throw my way!" Where are you? Maybe a 2 or 3? I’m not really into things that are spicy just for the sake of being spicy. I do like to try beers made with peppers, but that’s just because I like to try as many unusual beers as I can.
What is your BPAL "Holy Grail”? The first bottle of Shub-Niggurath I got when it first came out was perfection, so I ordered a second bottle. The second bottle was not quite the same - I guess it was more gingerbready or something than the first bottle. I’ve gotten other imps of it since, and none have matched up to that first bottle. So inasmuch as it’s a seemingly impossible quest, I guess that first bottle of Shub-Niggurath is my “Holy Grail.”
Analog or Digital? Or Both? More analog than digital. I like vinyl and physical books. I prefer physical CDs and DVDs (and even music and video cassettes) over MP3s and streaming video, and I’d rather read a physical book than an e-book.
What scents from other perfume companies are you really wanting to have in your collection and or are just really wanting to test? Companies like NAVA, Arcana, Solstice Scents, Possets, Haus of Gloi etc…..? I would really love to try Solstice Scents’ Cenobite! I don’t really go around checking out other perfume companies, because BPAL is overwhelming enough all by itself, but I’d be interested in trying any strong vanilla scents or spicy (cinnamon, clove, etc.) scents from other companies.
9/22
Do you have an affinity for any specific animals? I don’t know if it’s exactly an affinity, but I love most small furry critters - mice, bunnies, gerbils, bats, squirrels, and such - and lots of medium sized furry critters, like raccoons, opossums, skunks, groundhogs, cats, and foxes.
Kitchen Needs or Wants? I don’t really cook at all, and I bake only very rarely, so I don’t really need any kitchen stuff, other than maybe a cute kitchen timer.
Makeup! Do you like it, would you want some? If so what brands do you like to wear? I do like makeup! I really have more than I need, but I would never turn down more. I have my eye on more Sugarpill (Countess, Magpie, and Mint Soda loose powders and Afterparty pressed shadow); I’m just waiting for a sale. I like to wear cruelty-free brands.
Chocolate fiends ahoy! What kind of chocolate do you like? Do you like any other things in it or just plain good ole chocolate? I like plain old milk chocolate, and the occasional white chocolate (Green & Black’s). Generally I prefer it plain, but I’m ok with nuts or caramel or mint or fruit creams (lemon creams are my favourite). For mint, caramel, fruit creams, etc. I’m ok with dark chocolate, but I don’t really like just plain dark chocolate. I love Reese’s peanut butter pumpkins, but other than that I’m picky about my peanut butter (unless it’s in homemade buckeyes, in which case I’ll be great with whatever brand of peanut butter you want to use!).
Would you be opposed to receiving a ton of Halloween themed items? Absolutely not; I would LOVE receiving a ton of Halloween themed items! I’m all about the Halloween themed items!
9/23/15
What items from the Weenie update interest you, should you have to option of getting anything as a gift from your Witch??? Would you be ok with decants, or bottles? I’m most interested in La Femme de Satan, La Ronde du Sabbat, and Satan Summoning His Legions. Decants would be great. I’m curious about how some others would work on me, so if you happen to get decants of Le Revenant, Apple IV, any of the Dead Leaves except the Honey & Oudh one, or any of the other Satan ones that don’t work on you and you want to pass them along, I’d be interested in trying any of those too.
What's your favorite scary movie? Or movies, either way. If you don't like horror, what are your favorite movies to watch this time of year? It’s not really scary, but I love The Raven, with Vincent Price, Peter Lorre, Boris Karloff, and Hazel Court. I like to re-watch the old Roger Corman Poe-inspired movies with Vincent Price this time of year. I also like to get out the Warlock DVD and re-watch it - you can’t go wrong with Julian Sands and Richard E. Grant, and it does have some genuinely scary/creepy moments.
9/24/15
Blu-ray or DVD? DVD. I don’t own a Blu-Ray player.
Game systems - console or computer? Mac/PC? Which console? I don’t play computer games, but if I did, they’d have to be Mac ones.
Are you dressing up for Halloween and if so do you need any accessories for it? Not really; I’m just going to be at home passing out candy, so I’ll probably just paint my nails black and throw on a bat shirt and maybe a cape.
Talk to me about bags, what kinds do you like? Sizes and styles? If we’re talking purse-type bags, I’m really picky and haven’t been able to find anything I really like the past couple of years. Cute tote bags of any size are great, though.
What are your favorite fandoms and do you want to receive anything related to such? None come to mind at the moment.
What are you planning to order from the Weenies update? Maybe Satan Summoning His Legions and La Femme de Satan, but I haven’t ordered yet and I don’t know when/if I will.
The Last Huzzah of the NY Renaissance Faire happens this weekend and I'm going! Is there anything you might want? (Besides a turkey leg, which won't ship well!) I haven’t been to a Ren Faire since I was a kid, so I don’t really have a good idea of what is there. Basically, if you find something you think I’d like, then that sounds good to me!
Do you like comics or graphic novels? Any issues or collections you want to read? I do! I have a few on my Amazon wishlist, and I haven’t bought any new Punisher comics in the past few years, so I’d definitely be up for getting some recent Punisher stuff. I also like Tales From the Crypt and similar things.
Do you like fanfic? Would you like a story written for you as part of your gift? What characters/fandoms/pairings etc do you like? I love fanfic so much, and I’d love to have a story written for me! I’d be so thrilled to get an Adekan fanfic, since there are so few out there - Shiro/Kojiro all the way. I love Pet Shop of Horrors (D/Leon), Darker Than Black (Hei/Misaki Kirihara), Real Ghostbusters (Janine/Egon), and Person of Interest (Finch/Reese) fanfiction. I also have a fondness for Dean/Jo (Supernatural) stories and Spike & Tara (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) stories.
Where do you have wishlists at? If you could please link to them or to a post that links to them. (Amazon, Etsy, Think Geek, Pinterest, Sephora, Lush, BPAL/BPTP, Soap Box Company, everywhere and anywhere!) They’re all in my signature.
9/25/15
Let's say you have indicated interest in receiving a hand knitted item. What colors, exactly, do you like? If you could provide color swatches here or to pinterest (or something visual), that would help out a lot.
Would you rather receive a bunch of little packages through the round, a couple of medium packages, or one big package at the end? Whatever works best for you, my Witch!
For those of us with out-of-country Witchees, would you be happy with receiving a few packages from local to you merchants (say, through Etsy or equivalent)? Absolutely.
Would Witchees like something from IKEA? (Or any other not always accessible by everyone store?) I live less than 10 minutes away from an IKEA, so I’m all set there, and I can’t really think of any not-accessible-by-me stores that I’m interested in right now.
If/when you go to the mall, for which store(s) do you beeline? Usually I only go to the mall if I specifically need something from a particular store, but I do usually hit up the Hot Topic and maybe Bath & Body Works while I’m there. During a mall visit last week I made my first visit to Victoria’s Secret in probably a decade so I could check out the Vanilla Lace items, because I was wondering if the Vanilla Lace products they have now are the same as or close enough to the Vanilla Lace shampoo & conditioner they used to have that I loved, and they did seem much like I remembered, so now I’m trying to decide if I should get the fragrance mist and body wash.
Do you receive any subscription boxes (julep, lootcrate, ipsy, birchbox, etc.)? No, I don’t.
Do you like tarts/candles/incense? If so, what type of scents? I like candles. I like beeswax best, but if it's a nice scent, I'll take any kind. Favourite candle scents include cinnamon, clove, and mulberry - I also love Bath & Body Works' Marshmallow Fireside, but I'm pretty well stocked up on that one, so I include it just to give you an idea of what I like.
Is there anything you wish you could have picked up from the Dragon*Con exclusives? Not really.
Is there a GC you've been dying to try but haven't got around to yet? Nothing I’ve been really dying to try, or I would have tried it already. The stuff I’d like to try but haven’t gotten around to yet is in my wishlist.
The questionnaire asked about gold & silver jewelry, but how do you feel about copper jewelry? Do you like colorful jewelry, or do you prefer to keep it neutral? I don’t have any copper jewelry that I wear right now, but I’m not opposed to it. I like the colorful niobium and titanium look in jewelry (isn’t this pretty?!?).
We asked about decorating style, but are you interested in receiving decorations for your home? Are you interested in things that go on the wall or things that go on shelves? Halloween decorations would be fine, and probably things that go on shelves would be better for that. I went to a DIY Fair on Friday and bought two prints despite my lack of wall space and the fact that I already have a bunch of prints and posters that I haven’t gotten put up yet, so things that go on the wall are probably not a good idea.
Office supplies hound? Pens, pencils, journals, any preference, or favorites? I have way too many journals already, and I’m well stocked on pens and pencils, but cute post-it notes or stickers would be fun. Seals and sealing wax are also cool.
Talk to me about socks! Is there anything, dear, dear Witchee, that I can get for you from Sock Dreams? Anything from another place? I love socks, especially Halloween socks, Hello Kitty socks, or other cute socks. I prefer crew socks to knee highs, because the higher a sock goes, the tighter it tends to get, so although I’m often tempted by knee highs or higher, I’ve found it’s best to avoid them.
I live near a huuuuge candy store. What kind of candy do you like? Gummies? Caramel? Chocolate? Sour? Sugar-free? I like SweeTarts and Smarties, chocolate, caramels, sour or fruit flavored soft candies dusted with sugar, toffees, and licorice (Panda black is my favourite; I don’t care as much for their red, but I do like red licorice in general).
9/26/15
How do you feel about animal products? Not so much animal toys or food, but more like furs, paws, bones, etc. Not good. I have this thing about wanting animals to have a decent burial and not have disembodied bits of themselves stuck out in the world. For something like furs, I’d much rather have them go to help baby animals in wildlife rehabilitation programs. When the Humane Society was still running its Coats For Cubs program I sent them an old fur stole that had been my grandmother’s. I couldn't change the fact that the animal was killed for human vanity, but at least I could see that some other animals got some good out of it.
Are you interested in receiving any restaurant.com gift certificates for your area? No thank you; I didn’t see any restaurants in my area that I was interested in.
9/27/15
How do you feel about "toys" - stuffed animals and the like? I have so many stuffed animals already that it’s hard to find space for another, but if it’s something you made, dear Witch, I’ll make room for it!
9/28/15
Did you see the eclipse last night? How do you feel about astrological events, like eclipses? Any interest in the Blood Moon Eclipse scent from BPAL? Not really. I tried, but it was so overcast that you couldn’t see much of anything. I’d never turn down a chance to try a special BPAL scent!
Witchee's, how tall are you? And perhaps, what's your arm span (from wrist to wrist)? I’m 5’4”, and my arm span is approximately 55” (it’s hard to measure your own wingspan!).
How do you feel about the 4 elements? Or are you more of an Asian 5 elements person? Do you feel strongly about any of the elements, like a connection or a preference? I don’t really feel strongly about any of them.
How do you feel about bento boxes? Is it something you would use if you were to get one? I think they’re super cute! I most likely wouldn’t use it for food (I work from home and so don’t have to pack a lunch), but I could use it for other small stuff, maybe?
Scarves, shawls or cowls? Mittens, gloves, fingerless mitts or wristlets? Fingerless mitts would be nice, as would a shawl. Once winter starts, I’m almost always cold.
how do you feel about online classes? Like, say, craftsy or creativebug? Or even lynda.com? I’ve been intrigued by craftsy, but for crafting/making things type stuff, I do much better with an in-person class than an online one.
9/29/15
What do we want from Paintbox Soapworks? Maybe the Smoky Jack hot process soap? I’m leery of the pumpkin, but the roasted marshmallow and wood smoke part sounds wonderful. Or the sample size of the Gingermilk sorbetto emulsifying sugar scrub?
If I were to make you some art, would you prefer a frame that hangs or one that sits? And what color/style would you prefer? I know I'm contradicting an earlier answer, but probably a frame that hangs, unless it's a really small sitting frame (like ACEO print size).
How do you feel about gourmet marshmallows? Oh, man, I’ve been craving gourmet or homemade marshmallows for a while now! My cousin got me hooked on them when she was trying to perfect her recipe, but since moving and starting a new job she hasn’t had the time or interest to continue making them. The brown sugar cinnamon marshmallows sound delicious, as do the mint & dark chocolate, Madagascar vanilla caviar hearts, and mountain rose vanilla.
Are you a slatherer or a dabber? I slather more often than not.
Talk to me, dear witchies, about tea. I know we've covered this a little, but I really need the nitty gritty here- not just companies you like and don't like (Teavana? Adagio? David's? Some tiny place?) but I also want to know the other stuff: top 3 flavors, loose or bagged, the kinds of tea accessories you use- or have always wanted. Be specific. Provide links if necessary.
Ummm, I’m not all that hardcore about tea. I’ll drink either loose leaf or bagged, but I do tend to use bagged more often just because it’s easier. I have the usual tea accessories, including an infuser and a squeezy thing for holding a used tea bag and squeezing it dry. My top three flavors are
cinnamon (Harney & Sons’ hot cinnamon spice is my favourite, and I also really like The Republic of Tea’s cinnamon cardamon), ginger (Triple Leaf Tea’s ginger or Lipton’s ginger twist are my top two; I alternate between them depending on my mood), and mint. I also like some Earl Greys, especially ones with lavender or another flavour to soften them up a bit, like Spice Merchants’ Moonlight Earl Grey. Along those lines, the Cream of Earl Grey that mymymai mentioned sounds interesting.
Villainess is putting out brand new stuff for the first time in a while (as opposed to bringing back former lines). Sooo.... who wants it? The Gingerleaf, V2, and Fireleaf soaps sound good.
How does everyone feel about duct tape crafts? Any favorite patterns? Other than duct tape wallets, which aren’t really my thing, I’m not familiar with duct tape crafts.
Are there any flowers you especially like? Carnations are my favourite, and I also like roses, calla lilies, and Gerbera daisies. Coxcomb is cool, too - they seem like furry colorful little brains to me.
Would you be interested in any cozies or cases (yarn o fabric, not hard cases) for tech stuff (phone, laptop' etc) or for cups/mugs/bottles or anything else similar. Maybe a laptop case? No cozies for my mugs - when it gets cold I rely on the warmth of mugs to keep my hands warm, so I don’t want a cozy getting between me and that warmth.
Would you like Halloween or Day of the Dead themed ornaments or a "bunting"? Sure!
Are there witchees who would like book related gifts like a booklight, bookmark, bookseat or something for your reading gadget,like a cover or a light for example.
I don't really need anything, but I'd be happy to get a bookmark that you picked out or made for me!
I make handmade journals, mini albums and similar items. Would my witchee be interested in something like that?
Your work is very lovely, but I would be reluctant to actually use anything so pretty and mess it up. I'd probably just horde it, or if I were feeling really especially generous, give it to my BFF who uses journals all the time and in a productive way, rather than just hoarding them untouched and pristine like I do.
What songs/music/artists/CD's do you like to listen to around Halloween?
Same stuff as I usually do, actually. I might throw in a little extra bauhaus or Alice Cooper, or put "Every Day Is Halloween" on extra rotation, but for the most part, I don't listen to anything that I don't listen to throughout the year.
Are you interested in leg warmers at all?
Having lived through that era (I probably still have my old pair of pastel purple and white leg warmers squirreled away somewhere), my immediate knee-jerk reaction was No! But I'm trying to keep the heat off for as long as possible as the cold weather approaches, and I'm always cold, so I find myself inclined to overlook past fashion mistakes and consider the utility of something that could provide extra warmth for my limbs, and looking at it that way, I probably could find myself interested in a nice warm pair of leg warmers.
Is your Halloween style scary, cutesy, folksy, grotesque . . . ?
Maybe classic Halloween? Or sort of like Dominique said, sophisticated gothic, only in my case I guess it'd be everyday gothic, because I'm not terribly sophisticated. Definitely not folksy or grotesque, maybe a little cutesy (if you're the kind of person who thinks bats and rats are cute!), maybe a little vintage in places, but mostly just classic, with a touch of elegance at times. Think black tableclothes with silver spider web designs, black candlesticks with bats and spiders decorating them, realistic-looking bat clings on the windows, along with some less realistic-looking cute Halloween design clings, a black feather wreath, a small collection of vintage Halloween noisemakers, some small orange and white pumpkins from the local farmers market, lace drapes with bat, spider, and skull designs, etc.
10/5/15
I bought the Portal board game last week & it came with a Portal 2 steam free download code. I already have the game on another console & it's one of my favorite series of all time. Soooo, would you want it? No thank you; I don’t have a video game console.
10/6/15
Have you read The Martian? Or do you plan on watching the movie? No to both questions.
NaNo: Pertaining to that, how does everyone feel about such things? Will anyone be participating? How about NaNo swag, is there any you want? I actually have only the very vaguest idea of what that even is, so....
Honey or beeswax products? Discuss.
Despite my love of bees, I don't like honey, but I do like beeswax products. A beeswax candle would be great, and CourtCat's reply reminds me that I've been seeing mention lately of using beeswax to condition floss for cross-stitching. I wouldn't need a big block of beeswax, but if they have a little piece (I've seen them molded into cute shapes for this purpose), I'd love to give it a try. Also, pretty much anything with a bee picture or motif on it would be great. Bees are beautiful!
How do you feel about bumper stickers and car magnets? What do you like--cute, pretty, snarky, geeky/fandomy? I won’t put anything permanent on my car (like a bumper sticker), but I might use a car magnet or a removable window cling, maybe. Maybe something pertaining to one of the bands I like, or something Cthulhu- or otherwise Lovecraft-themed, or even Hello Kitty?
Do you have any phobia's that your Witch should be aware of? No.
Trading Post Weenies are live! Anything calling to you? A Fling in the Lagoon bath oil sounds kind of nice (lime!), and I’m a little intrigued by the Pumpkin Spice Everything claw polish. What I’d really like is the Yes perfume oil, but although I think the Cemetery Gates spirit board is very pretty, it’s also a little too pricy for me, so alas, no chance at the Yes perfume. I’d like to try a bit of the Boo hair gloss, but I think a little bit would be enough; the same is true of the Candiru Cove Frisbee Tournament home & linen spray and the Chocolate Pumpkin bath oil. I guess I’d also like to try the Dead Leaves, Black Fig, Cacao & Copal and Dead Leaves, White Musk & Vanilla hair glosses also, but I’d just need enough to try once or twice. An imp-sized decant of the Dr. Janice perfume might be nice.
10/7/15
Speaking of nail things, it that time of year and I am doing my jamberry order, Would you want some Lovely Jamberry's for your nails? Oh, there are so many cute ones, but my nails are small and usually short and wraps and such tend not to work well on them. I’ve found that vinyl nail decals (like those from www.etsy.com/shop/MakeitStickDesigns ) tend to work better for me.
10/8/15
Do you like or want to try Marmite? No, thank you.
Some folks have already said they do not want used nail polish. If you haven't already chimed in about that... would you be interested in a bottle of BPTP claw polish (in this case, either Event Horizon or Baku) that has been used for one manicure? I would never turn down nail polish, and used nail polish doesn’t bother me. I’m not sure that either Event Horizon or Baku are my style, but it’s so hard to tell from pictures online.
10/9/15
Are there any DISCONTINUED (not LE) BPAL oils that you wish you had, or had a little more of? Not that I can think of; I’ve been very lucky that I haven’t lost any favourites to discontinuation.
Is there anything fairly basic that you're always running out of and need to buy more of? Nothing applicable to this swap - mostly peanuts and bird seed, because the raccoons and squirrels in my neighborhood seem to be bottomless pits and go through both so fast! I’ll be picking up another 50 pound bag of peanuts this weekend, and another couple of bags of bird seed. Luckily I bought two 50 pound bags of corn instead of the usual one the last time I went to the feed store, so at least I’m set for the ducks for a while.
Blooddrop update: I’ve never tried anything from Blooddrop before, but the Ghostly bath truffles sound very nice, as does the Vanilla Marshmallow sugar bar. I’d also be interested in the Candy Bats, Uber Goth, or Apple Cider Doughnut soaps or the Moroccan Mint Tea or Apple Cider Doughnut sugar bars, and I think I’d like to try just a tiny bit of the Tooth & Claw perfume.
How do you feel about foreign spices/flavorings? Since I don't cook and barely bake, I'm afraid fancy foreign spices would be wasted on me.
Dearest Witchee, can I get you anything from Shiro Cosmetics? I'm going to place an order soon and perhaps you are interested in some of their goodies?
Oh, gosh, it's been a while since I checked them out, so I took a look and came away with such a list of things! I'd be most interested in sample sizes of Climbing Chaos, Day of Reckoning, and That Man is Playing Galaga, or if you're buying The Largest Moon of Still Not A Planet and could spare a little bit, I'd welcome it. Also of interest: Master Ball; Team Rocket; Chimera; Constant Vigilance!; Hero of Ages; and Steve O'Lantern.
Limited Edition Tests
Blacker Than the Raven's Wing at Midnight - Well, it sounded like it should be good but the tea turns to anise/licorice immedietly and as that begins to mellow...POOF! The raven flies away. Gone, daddy-o.
Blood Phoenix - Dragon's blood resin, helichrysum, burgundy wine grape, red musk, opoponax, red poppy, myrrh, carnation, tonka, almond, mimosa, jonquil, and neroli. I have to try every dragon blood blend because hubs is crazy about it. I like how this manages to be be creamy, spicy and fruity all at once, in a very balanced way. Red musk appears to be my friend. The florals behave without becoming fakey sweet. But lets be honest, it's all about the husband leaning in and saying "Oooh! Pretty!"
Body, Remember - Profoundly sensual. The echo of caresses: raw black coconut, ambergris accord, ambrette seed, champaca flower, and sugar cane. Insanely good. It's like a cross between Death Adder and Temple viper. Coconutty, warm, incensy, sweet without being too sweet. It's just really amazing. Although... it doesn't smell like either an hour later. Then it's a sweet, musky (?) coconut. I think I'm catching the ambergris there. Not a bottle, but good!
Burning Vulva - Vanilla-infused amber, leather, beeswax, cyclamen, oakmoss, peru balsam, orange blossom, red ginger, tonka, opoponax, myrrh, and black pepper. -*GASP* Oh my god, This imp has just been languishing at the bottom of the box and I could have been wearing it. Even worse, If I'd tested this when I got it, maybe I could have found a bottle of this. My husband said "mmm. It's like amber that doesn't do that play-doh thing on you." Yeah. Exactly. It is exactly amber that doesn't do that sad making thing. Also, it's been on me for hours and no baby powder either. THIS is what I want out of O.This is the snarled hair and dreamy eyes of a woman who has just been thoroughly loved up. *cries* And now I get to obsessively troll the board for decants of this lovely lovely perfume.
Capricorn - Golden Priapus, is that you? It smells like you're carrying a little vetiver, but other than that, it's really similar.
Carnaval Diabolique - opium smoke, lemon flower, heliotrope, tuberose, black musk, vanilla, coconut, apricot flower.
Seems to be a quick fading lemon flower SN. Retest in a few days to weeks to see if it settles down a little. I would LOVE to catch even a hint of those other notes.
Copulating Mice - I remember not liking this. Why didn't I like this? Bergamot, clove, hazelnut, pecan, lavender, tonka, and thyme. I think the only possible trouble notes are the nuts. And I do have a little furry nut thing in the background. But I think the other notes are good. Maybe age took out whatever was bothering me when I first tested it. I wonder why I didn't like it? It's pretty nice right now.
Dolce Stil Nuovo - Floral? Yes, but one that gets along with my skin. Very fresh and light and pretty. But... at the end it's a sweeter floral than I like.
Entangled - Kudzu vine, raw honey, ginger cream, and gingergrass. Dark green at first, menacing. Sweetens with honey and spicy, creamy ginger. Unique and quite wonderful.
Khajuraho- This is a blissful, euphoric blend based on an ancient Indian love potion: honey, date palm, tuberose, davana blossom, amber, white sandalwood, vanilla bean, Damask rose, and champaca flower. I like this, but not without reservation. It's sweet and very very mildly incensy. Waxy maybe. Got "meh" face from the hubs.
Noche Buena - A celebration of the Nativity: the light, uplifting incense of the Misa de Noche Buena, purple sage, and a vibrant bouquet of plumeria, chrysanthemum, tuberose, Angel's Trumpet, Mexican tiger lily, dahlia, and azucenas. Floral, green. Light and pretty. We'll see if it goes funky. Seems to stay nice - not me, but nice.
Some Strangeness in the Proportion - Rich vanilla sandalwood elegantly distorted by oudh, labdanum, scarlet saffron, and pink pepper. Sweet woodiness with a slightly peppery, slightly incensy background. Pleasant.
Startled Toad - Golden amber and coconut with frankincense, frothy vanilla, carnation, sweet aged patchouli, and lemongrass. Coconut, check. Patch and frank... I think so. Amber and vanilla adding sweetness and... uh. Hm. Intense bitter edge with a lemony aftertaste. Okay. Lemongrass is weird on me. Then again, the bitterness is something of a foil to the otherwise creamy, coconutty sweetness. After all the lemon candy around here, I'm shocked to find something that doesn't scream lemon at me.
Tarot: Hermit - Clean and sweet and... nothing crazy special.
Visions of Autumn iii - bourbon vanilla, aged patchouli, honey, and ceylon cinnamon. No burning! The cinnamon is very very subtle. Strong honey (it's the fruity/juicy honey that is... sometimes iffy on a headache so be careful) - everything else blends in the background. Close to the skin, we'll see how long it stays (not very, I think) but it's LOVELY. (Later, fainter but still lovely. Way more lasting power than I would have guessed.
Weeping Branches Moon - Graceful, arching branches, heavy with plum and apricot blossoms, sweet ichigo, and a bouquet of peony, anemone, honeysuckle, spider lily, and hydrangea against a backdrop of luminescent, gently glowing lunar oils. My goodness, that's some fleurs you have there. And strawberries, apparently. I have to say, this is very very pretty and pink in nature. Girly goodness. I might actually wear this once in a while, though I'd really have to be in the mood for it. Um. Now it's just that overly sweet "perfume" smell that reminds me of nail polish remover or hairspray.
patience please
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I'm not a big collector of things, but I'll be happy to get a postcard. I've no idea what huckleberry tastes like, but I'm down to try some.
9/18/15
I know there is a question about "decorating style", but if you're comfortable, could you should us some photos of your spaces? For those of us who like to art and craft, it can be nice to have a visual sense of decorating style!
I covered that in my questionnaire, but my decorating style right now is "cardboard box" as I'm living in the house of a semi-hoarder and there's barely room for me in my room, let alone stuff.
9/19/15
For those of you who don't drink alcohol, can you specify if you live with any drinkers or ever have alcohol on hand for guests, vs. abstaining and preferring not to have it around at all?
No problems with booze in the house. It's great for cooking and baking and mulling for Thanksgiving/Christmas!
Are you a fan of the TV show Penny Dreadful?
I *watch* it, but I don't know that I'm a fan, as such. But if you want to send something Dorian/Lily/Creature related I'd probably like it.
What are your coffee and tea preferences? Do you prefer one, the other, both, or neither (and if it's neither, what about things like hot cider and cocoa)? Loose leaf or bags, whole bean or ground? Is caffeine OK? Any gadgetry you're in need of? Any brands or flavors that you particularly love, loathe, or want to try?
Caffeine preferences are fairly well covered in the ?aire.
As for gadgetry: While I'd love love love a new burr grinder, my mother would probably kill it like she did the last two. Other than that, we're covered. Cocoa can be good, as long as it's not some version of Swiss Miss.
What's your sense of humor like? Do you enjoy puns? Play on words? Dirty humor? Dry humor? Who are some of your favorite comedians?
I like most comedy as long as it's not racist, sexist or otherwise mean spirited. I loved Robin Williams and George Carlin back in the day (80's-mid 90's), early early Dana Gould, Richard Wright, Lewis Black, Doug Stanhope's first 2 specials, Margaret Cho, Marc Maron, A Bit of Fry and Laurie (from the early 90's), Bill Bailey & Dylan Moran, Rowan Atkinson's Black Adder and his live comedy specials (Mr. Bean can stay behind). I also adore QI, which I mentioned somewhere.
Dry, acerbic, self-deprecating, offbeat, surreal, sarcastic, punny (as long as it's clever/intellectual/unexpected). Dirty and Graveyard humor's fine, as long as it doesn't violate what I said above.
Do you like board games? If so, which ones? Traditional or more unique? (like Settlers of Catan, Small World, Red Dragon Inn, etc)
I'd like to like board and card games, but I have no one to play with.
Is there anything that you specifically do NOT want to receive?
Candy corn, marshmallow peeps, anything from Starbucks (well, maybe a mug, if's it's nicely decorated), meat or meat flavored things (we're veggies) unless it's for the dog. Oregon or Tazo chai mix.
Plain or fun socks?
Either! For plain socks - black. Black, black, calf length or longer. For fun socks...whatever! Please no ankle socks, unless they're meant to be slippers.
Name one (or as many as you would like) thing you would like to learn more about?
Everything? Seriously, I'm like a magpie with the shiny shiny things to learn. Languages, occulty things, mythology, neuroscience, comparative religion, oceanography. Cooking, baking, needlefelting, sewing, leathercraft,beading, wire wrapping, coding. All the things!
What one thing you would like to do more of?
Again, everything? Super specific, though, yoga and Tribal Fusion belly dance. I miss taking classes.
What are some things that fascinate you? Or, What would you like to know more about?
See above.
9/20/15
Would you like any cookie butter (just to be clear, store-bought, not home-made, and does contain wheat since it's, y'know, cookie butter)?
Never had it, but I'm down to try.
Is there any particular piece (or pieces) of art (painting, photograph, etc) that speaks to you in some way?
Van Gogh and Maxfield Parrish. The Decadent and Art Nouveau movements. But I love most art in person. I've been to a few art museums and I just love to stand and marvel.
What kinds of things would you like from the Lilith BPAL or BPTP update (or are you joining a decant circle?)
Not in a circle because funds. But Walking the Prime Meridian, Ghost Revelry, Blood and Judgement and Vast Similitude Liliths, and Once Upon a Time and Catch Me Dad Fatherhoods sound lovely. I'd be down with sniffies of any of them, just to have the pictures.
Do you want to received knit or crocheted items? If so, could you describe or even link to a couple of items similar to what you would like to receive?
Love them! I'm noraknickers on ravelry, which is also on the master spreadsheet. Lots of stuff in my favorites (for ideas), and some stuff on pinterest.
Would you like anything from Lush?
I have no idea. I have a couple of things I buy "regularly" (like, once a year) from Lush, and the rest of the time I have no idea what's in their catalog. Cocoa butter bars might be nice...and I think they sell make-up powders? Flying Fox is probably my favorite smell, followed by Karma. I don't do baths, so no bath bombs or melts.
Do you prefer hand-made or store-bought?
Whatever is easier for my witch! I mean, I love the handmade stuff, but if it's easier to buy, I'm down. If, OTOH, you love to craft...craft it up!
SPICY! Scale of 1 to 10, with 1 being "oh, that's a bit too much black pepper for me" and 10 being "ghost pepper? scorpion pepper? I laugh at these! I love as much heat as you can throw my way!" Where are you?
In the middle. I love me some spicy, but I do have limits.
What is your BPAL "Holy Grail"?
Halloween in the Misk U Library - received an imp in a swap and I *love it*. I love almost all the Lovecraftian scents (except Misk U, sadly)
Analog or Digital? Or Both?
Mostly digital. I think I have a tape player somewhere - but where *exactly* is anybody's guess. We do have a VHS player, so movies could be analog. My car has a CD player, so those are fine.
What scents from other perfume companies are you really wanting to have in your collection and or are just really wanting to test? Companies like NAVA, Arcana, Solstice Scents, Possets, Haus of Gloi etc.....?
I've been wanting to try ZOMG Smells! Girl Genius line, but the Lab and Post always take my money first.
9/22/15
Do you have an affinity for any specific animals?
Not really - I just love the animals! Furry or scaly, swimming or crawling or flying. I'm an animal fan.
Kitchen Needs or Wants?
No needs, but (I think I mentioned before) big muffin tins and silicone molds in fancy shapes (or even muffin liner shapes) would be most welcome
Makeup! Do you like it, would you want some? If so what brands do you like to wear?
I wear it sometimes. I'm very interested in trying Espionage Cosmetics particularly.
Chocolate fiends ahoy! What kind of chocolate do you like? Do you like any other things in it or just plain good ole chocolate?
Dark chocolate all the things! Especially über-dark chocolate, like 80-90%. Almonds, orange, spices and chilis are welcome additions.
Would you be opposed to receiving a ton of Halloween themed items?
Maybe a half ton?
9/23/15
Would you be interested in any special little thing I might be able to pick up from the Great Lakes Bat Festival this Saturday? Both Janell Cannon (author of Stellaluna and other kids' books) and Fiona Reid (illustrator for lots of animal field guides) will be there, so would you possibly be interested in something like an autographed copy of Stellaluna or one of Cannon's or Reid's other books? Or something from the Organization for Bat Conservation, like a shirt or other swag?
Probably late answering this, but yes, totally!
What items from the Weenie update interest you, should you have to option of getting anything as a gift from your Witch??? Would you be ok with decants, or bottles?
Arg! The Weenie update just killed me! Any Dead Leaves, The Magic Circle, The Witches Sabbath, October. I mean - I want half the update (the other half is too foody or has death-notes), but I'll list those in particular. Decants is peachy with me unless you're dying to give away a bottle
What's your favorite scary movie? Or movies, either way. If you don't like horror, what are your favorite movies to watch this time of year?
Probably the BBC production of The Woman in Black, not the movie which came out a few years ago. I love to watch ghost stories, classic monster films, Nightmare Before Christmas, Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein, plus A&C Hold that Ghost
9/24/15
Blu-ray or DVD?
DVD
Game systems - console or computer? Mac/PC? Which console?
Computer games. I have a steam account.
Are you dressing up for Halloween and if so do you need any accessories for if?
Not dressing up, alas.
Talk to me about bags, what kinds do you like? Sizes and styles?
I can always use more knitting project bags - there are some in my etsy favorites to give an idea. Aside from that, I like bags with pockets - lots of pockets, and I like bags I could use for an overnight stay, if one came up last minute.
What are your favorite fandoms and do you want to receive anything related to such?
I don't really have a fandom as such...although thinking about it, maybe Nightmare Before Christmas and Invader Zim. Actually, you could probably get me almost anything Jhonen Vasquez related and I'd mini-flail, at the very least.
What are you planning to order from the Weenies update?
I might (depending) run a decant circle for Post Weenies, but unless my finances get a huge injection I'm not likely to order much from the Lab Weenies. At most I might order a decant or two.
The Last Huzzah of the NY Renaissance Faire happens this weekend and I'm going! Is there anything you might want? (Besides a turkey leg, which won't ship well!)
Again, probably too late, but I love Renn Faire stuff! You know, whatever might have struck your fancy. Even stickers (if they had such).
Do you like comics or graphic novels? Any issues or collections you want to read?
Locke & Poe sound intriguing. Gris Grimly? I'm fairly out of the loop and everytime I step into the comic shop the sheer variety makes me huddle in the corner.
Do you like fanfic? Would you like a story written for you as part of your gift? What characters/fandoms/pairings etc do you like?
I've no objections to fanfic, but I'm not really fan enough to appreciate it. But if you want to write me something I'll be happy to read it!
Where do you have wishlists at? If you could please link to them or to a post that links to them. (Amazon, Etsy, Think Geek, Pinterest, Sephora, Lush, BPAL/BPTP, Soap Box Company, everywhere and anywhere!)
Amazon, etsy...my Lab/Post wishes are in my sig. I think I have a wishlist for SockDreams? I'm too lazy to keep wishlists elsewhere.
9/25/15
Let's say you have indicated interest in receiving a hand knitted item. What colors, exactly, do you like? If you could provide color swatches here or to pinterest (or something visual), that would help out a lot.
Not a fan of uterine pink or navy blue...aside from that I've no real preferences.
Would you rather receive a bunch of little packages through the round, a couple of medium packages, or one big package at the end?
Whatever is easiest for my witch.
For those of us with out-of-country Witchees, would you be happy with receiving a few packages from local to you merchants (say, through Etsy or equivalent)?
Certainly!
Would Witchees like something from IKEA? (Or any other not always accessible by everyone store?)
I have no idea, honestly. Aside from the ubiquitous jokes about their furniture I don't know much about them.
If/when you go to the mall, for which store(s) do you beeline?
Back in the 80's I beelined for Judy's and Contempo Casuals. In the 90's it was Hot Topic. I don't think I know what's in a mall anymore. Aside from Lush, of course.
Do you receive any subscription boxes (julep, lootcrate, ipsy, birchbox, etc.)?
I did julep for awhile, but cancelled as I do think it's possible to have too much nail polish. Unless it's holographic or multichrome, that is. I've been eyeing the Black Box ( http://www.blackboxsubscriptions.com/ ), and if I ever can count on having an extra $20/month I may give it a try.
Do you like tarts/candles/incense? If so, what type of scents?
I only heard of tarts this year, and I still haven't seen one, nor do I have a burner. But I'd be open to trying them. Candles are nice, provided they are heavy enough the cats can't tip them over. I do like a good incense. Back in the day I used these ( http://shop.birchbayaromatics.com/Nightspell-16-Pack-Wands-S4-NIG.htm ) to perfume my hair after a shower. I also liked their Jasmine and Egyptian Musk.
Is there anything you wish you could have picked up from the Dragon*Con exclusives?
PEACH ALL THE THINGS! *ahem*
I did get decants of Renoir's Still Life and Still Life with Silver Goblet, Walnuts, etc. Renoir in particular just kills me with how good it is. I wouldn't sneeze at an atmo, either.
Is there a GC you've been dying to try but haven't got around to yet?
Trading Post specific - Hair Loosened & Soiled Mid Orgies and Beautiful Implacable Tyrant. Any of the Walking District atmo's. With the number of imps I've acquired I've got a lot of Lab covered. (And I haven't actually gotten a chance to *try* most of those.)
The questionnaire asked about gold & silver jewelry, but how do you feel about copper jewelry? Do you like colorful jewelry, or do you prefer to keep it neutral?
I'm down with copper. Most of my jewelry is neutral, but I wouldn't mind branching out into color.
We asked about decorating style, but are you interested in receiving decorations for your home? Are you interested in things that go on the wall or things that go on shelves?
As they said at Alice's Tea Party: "No room!"
Office supplies hound? Pens, pencils, journals, any preference, or favorites?
I *love* office supplies. Click pencils, pens (fine tip gels - black preferred, unless it's a funky color like purple or forest green), journals. I also tangle on occasion so super fine (micro) point felt tips are welcome, too. Any color.
Talk to me about socks! Is there anything, dear, dear Witchee, that I can get for you from Sock Dreams? Anything from another place?
I do have a Sock Dreams wishlist, under Psuke I think. Post socks would be welcome, too.
I live near a huuuuge candy store. What kind of candy do you like? Gummies? Caramel? Chocolate? Sour? Sugar-free?
Old fashioned! Like the sticks in cellophane, gummies, ginormous lollipops. I also like gummi worms, runts, jelly bellies and chocolate covered dried fruit and espresso beans.
9/26/15
How do you feel about animal products? Not so much animal toys or food, but more like furs, paws, bones, etc.
I am deeply divided on this. As a one-time pagan and shamanism student I respect the power of such items? Even if it's mostly sub/un/conscious? However, I'm not really down with taking a life strictly for adornment. Things like feathers, or antlers, that don't require killing an animal to harvest is okay. And found items (provided they are properly cleaned, of course!) are also fine.
Are you interested in receiving any restaurant.com gift certificates for your area?
No thank you. We just don't eat out that often.
How do you feel about "toys" - stuffed animals and the like?
If they'll fit on the bed, okay.
9/28/15
Did you see the eclipse last night? How do you feel about astrological events, like eclipses? Any interest in the Blood Moon Eclipse scent from BPAL?
I missed the eclipse, alas. I was working. I do appreciate astrological events, and the Blood Moon eclipse blend sounds amazing!
Witchee's, how tall are you? And perhaps, what's your arm span (from wrist to wrist)?
I am 5'4" and 57" wrist to wrist, or so says my tape measure.
How do you feel about the 4 elements? Or are you more of an Asian 5 elements person? Do you feel strongly about any of the elements, like a connection or a preference?
I like the 4 elements. I don't know much about the Asian elements, although what I have read in connection with Chinese astrology sounds intriguing. I'm mostly a water baby, element-wise.
How do you feel about bento boxes? Is it something you would use if you were to get one?
I have a couple, buried in a cardboard box with most of my kitchen stuff. But I don't really pack lunches anymore
What do we want from Paintbox Soapworks?
Halcyon & Cypress lotions looks nice.
If I were to make you some art, would you prefer a frame that hangs or one that sits? And what color/style would you prefer?
Any art would sit in the garage along with my other beloved posters until I have someplace to hang them - sitting or hanging.
How do you feel about gourmet marshmallows?
Oooo, those look tasty! (but not the macarons)
Are you a slatherer or a dabber?
A decided dabber
Villainess is putting out brand new stuff for the first time in a while (as opposed to bringing back former lines). Sooo.... who wants it?
Oooo, the Honeyleaf Whipped and Saltleaf or Fireleaf Oil look interesting.
10/2-10/3
How does everyone feel about duct tape crafts? Any favorite patterns?
I don't anything about duct tape crafts...except wallets, and those don't usually have enough pockets for me. But (as some one mentioned), if you've made it, I'll probably treasure it anyways.
Are there any flowers you especially like?
I guess I wonder why you ask? I love flowers generally, and I'd really love to plant some more jasmine (I accidentally killed the very young one we had)...but I don't particularly care for anything such as flower prints. Not so much for the pressed flowers, either...except something like preserved flower jewelry. I used to have a set of dried rosebud and crystal earrings and necklace I loved (the rosebuds eventually disintegrated).
Would you be interested in any cozies or cases (yarn o fabric, not hard cases) for tech stuff (phone, laptop' etc) or for cups/mugs/bottles or anything else similar.
I'd love a belt I could use for carrying my water bottle on long walks...aside from that I also use hard cases for gear because I drop my tech stuff *way too often*, and I drink my caffeinated beverages too fast for them too get cold.
Would you like Halloween or Day of the Dead themed ornaments or a "bunting"?
We usually do garlands for Christmas, but heck - why not?
Are there witchees who would like book related gifts like a booklight, bookmark, bookseat or something for your reading gadget,like a cover or a light for example.
I have a booklight, but can anyone really have too many bookmarks? And a bookseat or cookbook holder would be *awesome*.
I make handmade journals, mini albums and similar items. Would my witchee be interested in something like that?
Oooo, those are lovely!
What songs/music/artists/CD's do you like to listen to around Halloween?
I don't really change my listening habits nowadays...but we used to love listening to Vincent Price's recordings of ghost stories and poems.
Are you interested in leg warmers at all?
Not nearly cold enough where I am. Arm warmers, though...
Is your Halloween style scary, cutesy, folksy, grotesque . . .?
Mostly vintage cute. Well, retro, We've got decorations from the mid-70's on...mostly Hallmark, when Hallmark was da *bomb* for decorations (and little gift books and such). Tabletop haunted houses (or additions for such) would be most welcome.
10/6/15
Have you read The Martian? Or do you plan on watching the movie?
I have not read The Martian...didn't even know it was a book! Am planning on seeing the movie - probably this week (10/10/2015)
NaNoWriMo - Pertaining to that, how does everyone feel about such things? Will anyone be participating? How about NaNo swag, is there any you want?
I will probably do NaNoWriMo again...and will fail miserably at reaching 50k words (again), but that's okay. Swag is awesome!
Honey or beeswax products? Discuss.
Probably not honey - we don't really do honey. Beeswax stuff though - sure!
How do you feel about bumper stickers and car magnets? What do you like--cute, pretty, snarky, geeky/fandomy?
I used to have an amazing bumper sticker collection on my old car - snarky philosophical and funny. I got comments and once I got a letter left on my windshield! My current car is totally nude.
Do you have any phobia's that your Witch should be aware of?
I dislike the (mental) texture of lotus pods overlaid on human skin. Also spit and vomit. Aside from that, not really.
Trading Post Weenies are live! Anything calling to you?
I was going to do a circle, but given how slow they are moving, decided to forego. I did get one of each Weenie Claw Polish, a the Neroli Dead Leaves HG and October atmo. I wouldn't mind a decant of the Honey Dead Leaves, On Halloween atmo or Brainstem Lollipop.
10/7/15
Speaking of nail things, it that time of year and I am doing my jamberry order, Would you want some Lovely Jamberry's for your nails?
I've never done nail wraps, but sure, why not? Halloween/Christmas themed, especially
10/8/15
Do you like or want to try Marmite?
I love Marmite!
Some folks have already said they do not want used nail polish. If you haven't already chimed in about that... would you be interested in a bottle of BPTP claw polish (in this case, either Event Horizon or Baku) that has been used for one manicure?
Used polish is fine and dandy. Those colors (especially Event Horizon) would be awesome.
10/9/15
Are there any DISCONTINUED (not LE) BPAL oils that you wish you had, or had a little more of?
Not that I can think of
Is there anything fairly basic that you're always running out of and need to buy more of?
Ummmm...polish remover? Cotton makeup pads?
Anything interest you from the recent Blooddrop update?
I'm not familiar with them...I guess if you see something interesting, I'll try it! Pumpkin Musk and Motor City Pie look interesting?
10/10/15
How to you feel about foreign spices/flavorings?
I think I mentioned this in a nother swap - but I'd really love some asian chilis (fermented and otherwise) - especially the kind used for making Kim Chi. The only korean chili I found was outrageously hot, and so my Kim Chi was, too. Good - but really hot. Also, the kind used for making bibimap sauce. And yuzu things! I think I might commit grievous bodily harm for a fresh yuzu (ummm, mostly because I'd love to see if I could sprout a seed). And/or citron (not the buddha's hand, I can find that - the outrageously large lemon shaped citron).
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Food and drink: Yes please. "Pumpkin spice", "real pumpkin", or both...all the things are good.
Scents: I got a lot of pumpkin scents last year, so I'm going easier on them this season. I would enjoy trying a few more, though.
Decor: I have some cute pumpkin candleholders from last year. In general, I'm not looking for large pieces of home decor because I already have a lot of stuff.
Booze?
Yes please! I like craft beer (especially stouts and porters, plus interesting flavors), cider, mead, peaty whisk[e]y, bourbon, absinthe, red wine (especially merlots and malbecs) and rieslings. My partner has similar tastes, too.
Want anything from Yellowstone? Be it postcards, key chains, shot glasses, pint glasses, or huckleberry what have you?
I've never had huckleberry stuff before, I don't think. That sounds good!
I know there is a question about "decorating style", but if you're comfortable, could you should us some photos of your spaces? For those of us who like to art and craft, it can be nice to have a visual sense of decorating style!
I'd rather not post pictures of my space, although I'm very happy with the way it's looked since we did massive cleaning last fall. One of my friends said our dining room looked like a medieval feast hall and I'd say that's accurate (in small scale). Lots of vintage wood details, some handmade furniture, and all kinds of projects around. Ok, so medieval feast hall meets maker culture.
For those of you who don't drink alcohol, can you specify if you live with any drinkers or ever have alcohol on hand for guests, vs. abstaining and preferring not to have it around at all?
I do drink.
Are you a fan of the TV show Penny Dreadful?
I've never seen it.
What are your coffee and tea preferences? Do you prefer one, the other, both, or neither (and if it's neither, what about things like hot cider and cocoa)? Loose leaf or bags, whole bean or ground? Is caffeine OK? Any gadgetry you're in need of? Any brands or flavors that you particularly love, loathe, or want to try?
I tend to drink more tea at home and more coffee at work (but I drink a fair amount of tea at work too.) I *love* caffeine. I drink a lot of black tea, but I enjoy green and white tea, and I *love* oolong. I like flavored tea, and I'm learning to appreciate plain teas from different places (like the different Darjeeling tea estates.) I also love yerba mate, guayusa, rooibos, honeybush, hibiscus, and other herbal teas. The only thing I don't drink a lot of are camomile teas and other kinds of "bedtime" teas. I drink loose tea and tea in bags, and I have enough gadgetry for that.
I also enjoy coffee. I really like dark roasts without cream or sugar, but I also enjoy the lighter roasts because they have more caffeine. Any coffee I get would need to be ground for french press or Turkish style - I don't have a grinder at home.
Hot cocoa and cider - also yummy! I really like mulled cider in the fall and winter.
I enjoy tea from Teabox, Just Add Honey, Adagio, David's, TeaGschwendner, the Coffee and Tea Exchange, Design-a-Tea...I'm spoiled - there are a lot of tea shops in Chicago! I've had a couple of things from Lupicia in a swap box and I would love to try more. Also from Blue Raven Teas.
What's your sense of humor like? Do you enjoy puns? Play on words? Dirty humor? Dry humor? Who are some of your favorite comedians?
All of the above! I tend towards a little goofy and surreal, and dark comedy too. Monty Python, Terry Pratchett, Horrible Histories, the Muppet Show (haven't seen the new one yet), Invader Zim...
Do you like board games? If so, which ones? Traditional or more unique? (like Settlers of Catan, Small World, Red Dragon Inn, etc)
I like Settlers, Forbidden Island, Epic Spell Wars of the Battle Wizards, as well as card games like Fluxx, Exploding Kittens, and Cards Against Humanity. (OK, now you know my sense of humor. )
Is there anything that you specifically do NOT want to receive?
Large home decor items (although storage is *always* useful)
Plain or fun socks?
Fun socks always! Although I wear boots a lot of the time, so my socks aren't always visible. I like stripey socks, geeky socks, knee socks, over the knee socks, and sock thigh highs.
Name one (or as many as you would like) thing you would like to learn more about?
I need to learn more about programming Arduino microcontrollers. I'd like to learn more about electronic circuits.
What one thing you would like to do more of
Dance! I sometimes go to a freeform dance event in Chicago, but I'd like to take lessons in modern again.
What are some things that fascinate you? Or, What would you like to know more about?
Space, planetary science, history, cultures...I'd love to have more in-depth knowledge of 3D printing, and also business strategy.
Would you like any cookie butter (just to be clear, store-bought, not home-made, and does contain wheat since it's, y'know, cookie butter)?
I've never had cookie butter, but I have a sweet tooth of doom, so that sounds great.
Is there any particular piece (or pieces) of art (painting, photograph, etc) that speaks to you in some way?
I love Pre-Raphaelite art. Waterhouse's Lady of Shalott paintings are wonderful, and I like "The Magic Circle" a lot too. (I'm getting a bottle of the scent. ) Also, Mucha's "Dance". The carved stone on the threshold of Newgrange (Bru na Boinne). La Tene Celtic jewelry (Ok, we're veering away from paintings here. I'm often drawn to 3D works of art, or at least pieces with texture.)
What kinds of things would you like from the Lilith BPAL or BPTP update (or are you joining a decant circle?)
I joined a decant circle.
Do you want to received knit or crocheted items? If so, could you describe or even link to a couple of items similar to what you would like to receive?
That would be great! I would enjoy knit or crocheted arm warmers, fingerless gloves, leg warmers (that's a thing, right?), or plushies/amigurumi. I love handmade stuff!
What thing do you want to do (or get) but you keep putting off for one reason or another?
I'd like to bake some cookies. (No really, that was the first thing I thought of.)
Would you like anything from Lush?
I'd love to try their soap and bath bombs. Plus I'm still looking for good shampoo and conditioner, so I'm up for trying theirs.
Do you prefer hand-made or store-bought?
Either is great, depending on what my witch is up for. Really, the coolest thing is the thought put into the item. Please don't feel like you have to spend lots of money *or* time on me.
SPICY! Scale of 1 to 10, with 1 being "oh, that's a bit too much black pepper for me" and 10 being "ghost pepper? scorpion pepper? I laugh at these! I love as much heat as you can throw my way!" Where are you?
6-7. I love spicy food, but I like it to have flavor beyond "tastes like burning!"
What is your BPAL "Holy Grail"?
Glowing Vulva, and a bottle of Hesiod's Phoenix (I have two decants). I'm interested in Banshee Beat/OGBB too.
Analog or Digital? Or Both?
Books: Analog
Music: Both
Fabrication/Making: Both
What scents from other perfume companies are you really wanting to have in your collection and or are just really wanting to test? Companies like NAVA, Arcana, Solstice Scents, Possets, Haus of Gloi etc.....?
I've got a long non-BPAL wish list... right now, I'd particularly enjoy bottles of Subatomic Whiskey Particle from ZOMG Smells, Amber Ombre #2 from NAVA, and a custom from Haus of Gloi - Blood Orange, Dark Patchouli, Tonka, and White Amber. A lot of times I'm totally happy with sample sizes, though.
Do you have an affinity for any specific animals?
Hawks and ravens
Kitchen Needs or Wants?
I could use a salad spinner and a dutch oven.
Makeup! Do you like it, would you want some? If so what brands do you like to wear?
I do wear makeup - more than I used to, for sure. I recently went to Sephora to learn to do a professional look, so I'm pretty covered in the "subtle" department. I would enjoy some fun mineral eyeshadow (I already have Urban Decay primer) and really good black eyeliner.
Chocolate fiends ahoy! What kind of chocolate do you like? Do you like any other things in it or just plain good ole chocolate?
I like pretty much all good chocolate. I especially like dark chocolate - I think the darkest I've had is 88% cacao, which is so delicious. I like plain chocolate and chocolate with fruit, nuts, and spices in it. I like truffles. I also like unusual chocolate, like chocolate with bacon in it. (Yummy!)
Would you be opposed to receiving a ton of Halloween themed items?
I don't know about a "ton", as storage space is an issue, but I do love Halloween and would enjoy some Halloween stuff.
Would you be interested in any special little thing I might be able to pick up from the Great Lakes Bat Festival this Saturday? Both Janell Cannon (author of Stellaluna and other kids' books) and Fiona Reid (illustrator for lots of animal field guides) will be there, so would you possibly be interested in something like an autographed copy of Stellaluna or one of Cannon's or Reid's other books? Or something from the Organization for Bat Conservation, like a shirt or other swag?
I know this is past, but bats are pretty cute!
What items from the Weenie update interest you, should you have to option of getting anything as a gift from your Witch??? Would you be ok with decants, or bottles?
I've got decants of a bunch of stuff on the way, and a bottle of The Magic Circle. I would still enjoy decants of October, Sonnet D'Automne, The Unquiet Grave, The White Witch, Dead Leaves, Bourbon Vanilla, and Myrrh, and Dead Leaves, Honey, and Oudh.
What's your favorite scary movie? Or movies, either way. If you don't like horror, what are your favorite movies to watch this time of year?
I'm about to go see Crimson Peak, and am excited about this! I used to not like horror, but I'm starting to a lot more. I like smart, psychological, atmospheric, and Gothic stuff. Also funny, potentially in a twisted way. (I loved Cabin in the Woods, for example.) I've seen a lot of bad horror movies too, especially the kind of things that get MST3K'ed. There's a horror theater company in Chicago called Wildclaw that I really like, too.
Blu-ray or DVD?
I think I can play both.
Game systems - console or computer? Mac/PC? Which console?
I really don't play video or computer games right now. My partner has a PS3, but also doesn't have a lot of time to game.[/b]
Are you dressing up for Halloween and if so do you need any accessories for if?
I'm going to be a Jedi, I think. I don't have a lightsaber yet![/b]
Talk to me about bags, what kinds do you like? Sizes and styles?
I just bought a fairly large purse - the kind of thing that I could put a book into, so I don't have to carry a separate backpack. I previously had avoided bags that were too large because I didn't want them to get too heavy. I'm good on bags for now, I think.
What are your favorite fandoms and do you want to receive anything related to such?
Lord of the Rings, Matrix, Star Wars, Harry Potter, Invader Zim, Buffy, Angel, Firefly/Serenity, Hunger Games, Divergent...yes please!
What are you planning to order from the Weenies update?[/b]
[What I have on the way:
From BPAL:
5mls:
The Magic Circle
Decants:
Second Spring
The Vampire Bride
Apple III
Bonfire
Graveyard Dirt Redux
A Witch Riding on a Dragon
Depart Pour Le Sabbat
La Femme de Satan
Pan Twardowski and the Devil
From BPTP:
Decants of all the hair glosses
Decant of Dr. Janice
I would still enjoy decants of October, Sonnet D'Automne, The Unquiet Grave, The White Witch, Dead Leaves, Bourbon Vanilla, and Myrrh, Dead Leaves, Honey, and Oudh, The Witches' Rout, La Ronde du Sabbat, and Portrait of an Unidentified Man as Mephistopheles
The Last Huzzah of the NY Renaissance Faire happens this weekend and I'm going! Is there anything you might want? (Besides a turkey leg, which won't ship well!)
I'm guessing Ren Faire season is done everywhere, but in case of similar shopping, I would enjoy a chemise to go with my wench wear, a tankard and strap for my belt, and jewelry, incense, and witchy stuff is always good.
Switch Witch 2015 the sequel
The questionnaire asked about gold & silver jewelry, but how do you feel about copper jewelry? Do you like colorful jewelry, or do you prefer to keep it neutral?
I'd consider copper jewelry (not rings, but earrings and possibly necklaces), but as I mentioned originally, I do wear silver much more often. As for colorful jewelry, sure. But I know I don't need any more earrings or necklaces that pair blue with gold (or copper), because I have quite a few of those already and have a hard time incorporating them into my wardrobe as it is. Hope that helps!
Office supplies hound? Pens, pencils, journals, any preference, or favorites?
I don't need any of the specific things listed. I do use stationery pretty often (stuff like this, not like cards that are blank inside) though. As usual, if I think of something else, I'll update in my blog.
How do you feel about animal products? Not so much animal toys or food, but more like furs, paws, bones, etc.
Not especially interested.
Are you interested in receiving any restaurant.com gift certificates for your area?
I looked, and in the town where I live there is only one restaurant I'm interested in, Underground Pizza.
How do you feel about "toys" - stuffed animals and the like?
They're okay? I have a handful of stuffed animals (prefer small ones to large ones). I wouldn't mind one more if you found something cool you think I'd really like. Same with little plastic figurines or whatever.
Did you see the eclipse last night? How do you feel about astrological events, like eclipses? Any interest in the Blood Moon Eclipse scent from BPAL?
I sortof saw it; it was a bit cloudy where I live. The moon was gorgeous this morning though. Astrological events are nice. I wouldn't mind a decant of the Blood Moon Eclipse scent.
Witchees, how tall are you? And perhaps, what's your arm span (from wrist to wrist)?
5'4" and no idea of arm span.
How do you feel about the 4 elements? Or are you more of an Asian 5 elements person? Do you feel strongly about any of the elements, like a connection or a preference?
Neither conceptualization particularly resonates with me, to be honest. I'm much more into my zodiac sign of Leo than I am into any element (yes, I do know Leo is a fire sign).
Bento boxes:
Cool, but I probably wouldn't use them
Online classes:
I had been doing duolingo for Spanish, not sure if that counts... but I've been neglecting it for probably like a month. Anyhow, not really interested in online classes since I apparently don't even have time for duolingo right now!
What do we want from Paintbox Soapworks?
I'd love to try any of the hot process soaps other than Fusilier or The Nihilist. I am also interested in the Bookkeeper's Butter.
Normally I'd say "no," but the ones from that place actually look good/interesting. Though I admit the macarons on the same site look even better...
Sure!
slatherer or dabber?
Much more often a dabber.
nitty-gritty about tea preferences/needs?
I really feel like I've already answered all of the specific stuff mentioned. But... I did forget about one particular kind of tea that I really liked. Sorry, it was because I only had it one time like 2 years ago... but I just remembered about it. I'd love to have some of this particular Cream Earl Grey Black Tea (*EDIT* in sachets, please... like I said earlier, I won't drink loose tea often enough). It's from a fairly local place too so that is nice. I definitely do not want to try the Teavana version of the same, for example, because apparently the ingredients have been changed so it probably isn't all that similar.
Think Geek wishes: Dr. Who beach towel (like the 4th doctor one best, of course, but the other two are cool as well) Dr. Who ice cube tray Pi fleece blanket
Villainess update:
Gingerleaf and Honeyleaf soaps sound nice.
Are there any flowers you especially like?
I feel like saying "why?" to this, I guess because I'm not especially flower-oriented. I have good memories associated with dogwoods....
Would you be interested in any cozies or cases (yarn o fabric, not hard cases) for tech stuff (phone, laptop' etc) or for cups/mugs/bottles or anything else similar.
Maybe for laptop (it appears to be almost-10 inches by almost-15 inches)... mug/cup ones sound nice but I'm not sure I'd actually use them.
Would you like Halloween or Day of the Dead themed ornaments or a "bunting" ?
sure to any of these
How does everyone feel about duct tape crafts? Any favorite patterns?
I... honestly don't know enough about such things to give an informed answer. I think I have only seen the duct tape wallets and duct tape prom dresses, and don't need either one of those. But if you think I'd really like something that you can make, have at it!
Are there witchees who would like book related gifts like a booklight, bookmark, bookseat or something for your reading gadget, like a cover or a light for example?
I don't think I'd use any of these things except for a bookmark.
I make handmade journals, mini albums and similar items. Would my witchee be interested in something like that?
I probably wouldn't use something like that unless it had plain lined paper inside (and was around/at least half the size of a normal sheet of US notebook paper), and I guess that kind of defeats the point?
What songs/music/artists/CD's do you like to listen to around Halloween?
Nothing particularly comes to mind.
Are you interested in leg warmers at all?
Now this is an interesting one. I might be interested in them if they were some sort of neutral color (I guess black is safest, but who knows) and could cover up the rather large tattoo I have on one of my calves... I currently don't wear skirts/dresses to work unless they are ankle-length because that's too much body art to be showing off in such a setting. But I guess this would again call for measurements, because my calves are pretty big. Hopefully I'll get it together enough to measure stuff sometime soon. *EDIT* calf measurement appears to be around 18 inches.
Is your Halloween style scary, cutesy, folksy, grotesque . . .?
Definitely not scary (and I'm not sure of the differential between scary and grotesque... I mean, grotesque stuff is scary, right?), maybe cutesy or folksy...
Have you read The Martian? Or do you plan on watching the movie?
Haven't read it... someone I know said it was really boring (the book, not the movie... this was before the movie came out)? Probably going to see it with my husband on Saturday.
Honey or beeswax products? Discuss.
Yes please! I'd love some honey, especially if it was local to you. I probably wouldn't know what to do with plain beeswax though, but I like beeswax products.
How do you feel about bumper stickers and car magnets? What do you like--cute, pretty, snarky, geeky/fandomy?
I... might like them depending on what they are? I'm not really into decorating my car with fairies or butterflies or stuff like that though. For example, right now on my car I have a vaguely political sticker from back in 2008, a sugar skull sticker that my best friend sent to me (more due to sentimental value than being a fan of such things... it's the only thing I have left from the birthday presents she sent in 2011 because that was right before the second time my house burned down), and a relatively discreet sticker for my favorite roller derby team (Las Putas del Fuego). Hope that helps....
Trading Post Weenies are live! Anything calling to you?
Already bought a bottle of Dr. Janice. I'm actually pretty safe otherwise, though I wouldn't say no to certain hair gloss decants, namely MPF13 or Dead Leaves, Red Musk, & Neroli.
Looks like I missed questions about phobias and NaNoWriMo stuff somewhere... Pictures of some underwater things like the Vampire Squid and Gulper Eel freak me out. I also do not like walking sticks (the insect, not the assistive device or whatever). Probably you weren't going to send me stuff that has to do with those creatures anyway though.... I am not a NaNoWriMo person so I am not interested in any related items, sorry!
Of course one can answer a question however one likes, and I get that it can sometimes be good to broaden the in-thread questions so they fit for more people/situations, but I did want to mention that initially I was asking about current BPTP nail polish that had been used for one manicure, not about used cosmetics other than nail polish. Since some folks are adding cosmetics to the question and that's not how I answered it, I guess I should specify that I'm not interested in used cosmetics other than nail polish.
Are there any DISCONTINUED (not LE) BPAL oils that you wish you had, or had a little more of?
Well, I have some Salons on my wishlist and I guess they'd fit. Glancing at my wishlist quickly, I see Orpheus, Melancholia, and Resurrection of the Flesh.
Is there anything fairly basic that you're always running out of and need to buy more of?
You know, I'm sure there is, but I might not be able to figure it out since obviously it'd be something I often forget. If I do remember I'll answer this in my blog. *EDIT* all I can think of is Chinese cooking wine. That probably isn't easily ship-able though....
Blooddrop update:
Bath truffles in Cafe Mocha or Late Summer, Jord bath oil (hey, maybe her fig will work for me when BPAL's doesn't?), Softly Falling/Nighty/Quaint bubble bars, Candy Bats soap, maybe I Love Paris in the Fall perfume (but I very rarely wear non-BPAL perfumes... like once a year or so, so I might not use the perfume that much even if it's awesome)
How to you feel about foreign spices/flavorings? I'm going to be looking for kitchen oddities while I'm traveling - should I keep an eye out for you, too? I don't even know what I might find, so it's hard to list specifics, but like I had an international friend send me sakura sugar a couple of years ago to play with in the kitchen, that was fun... so maybe stuff like that?
Sure, sounds cool. I know I've wanted ras al hanout and harissa and stuff like that for quite awhile, but I'm open to whatever really.
Dearest Witchee, can I get you anything from Shiro Cosmetics? I'm going to place an order soon and perhaps you are interested in some of their goodies? https://shirocosmetics.com
If you see an eyeshadow or lip balm (just one of either) that you think I'd like, go ahead!
Switch Witch 2015
Thought I would answer all the questions here so they are easy to find
Pumpkin?
Like, don't love.
Booze?
I enjoy vodka, fruity drinks, and bottles w/ pretty artwork.
Want anything from Yellowstone? Be it postcards, key chains, shot glasses, pint glasses, or huckleberry what have you?
I just went last year and bought all the stuff
Are you a fan of the TV show Penny Dreadful?
Yes- finally watched Season One a few months ago and enjoyed it. Waiting for the DVDs to come out for Season 2.
What are your coffee and tea preferences?
I prefer caffienated coffee. Love trying new flavors.
What's your sense of humor like? Do you enjoy puns? Play on words? Dirty humor? Dry humor? Who are some of your favorite comedians?
All of the above + nerdy humor I like Louis CK & Russell Peters, amongst others
Do you like board games? If so, which ones? Traditional or more unique? (like Settlers of Catan, Small World, Red Dragon Inn, etc)
More traditional group party games. Not much into LARP-style paper/card games.
Is there anything that you specifically do NOT want to receive?
Nope
Plain or fun socks?
Either
Name one (or as many as you would like) thing you would like to learn more about?
Science, space, physics, lives or famous artists/musicians/historical figures
What one thing you would like to do more of?
Hike
What are some things that fascinate you? Or, What would you like to know more about?
New scientific discoveries, politics
Would you like any cookie butter (just to be clear, store-bought, not home-made, and does contain wheat since it's, y'know, cookie butter)?
A small amount would be good- but trying not to eat a lot of sweets
Is there any particular piece (or pieces) of art (painting, photograph, etc) that speaks to you in some way?
Monet is my favorite artist. Also love Van Gogh and Klimt
What kinds of things would you like from the Lilith BPAL or BPTP update (or are you joining a decant circle?)
I got one bottle, but no decants. Plan on buying the bedtime scent from the post. Would love to try any decants.
Do you want to received knit or crocheted items? If so, could you describe or even link to a couple of items similar to what you would like to receive?
Sure, why not. Mittens, scarf, blankets
Would you like anything from Lush?
I love everything from Lush, LOL
Do you prefer hand-made or store-bought?
I like both
SPICY! Scale of 1 to 10, with 1 being "oh, that's a bit too much black pepper for me" and 10 being "ghost pepper? scorpion pepper? I laugh at these! I love as much heat as you can throw my way!" Where are you?
I'd say a 7, I like it HOT, but not deadly!
What is your BPAL "Holy Grail"?
OLLA Eve
What scents from other perfume companies are you really wanting to have in your collection and or are just really wanting to test? Companies like NAVA, Arcana, Solstice Scents, Possets, Haus of Gloi etc.....?
Not really interested in any others
Do you have an affinity for any specific animals?
Nope, I love them all <3
Makeup! Do you like it, would you want some? If so what brands do you like to wear?
I think I'm too picky for makeup...
Chocolate fiends ahoy! What kind of chocolate do you like? Do you like any other things in it or just plain good ole chocolate?
Dark chocolate is great. But so is milk chocolate...haha. I like small pieces of gourmet chocolate the best.
Would you be opposed to receiving a ton of Halloween themed items?
I don't have a ton of room for decor in the house, but a couple things would be fine.
Would you be interested in any special little thing I might be able to pick up from the Great Lakes Bat Festival this Saturday? Both Janell Cannon (author of Stellaluna and other kids' books) and Fiona Reid (illustrator for lots of animal field guides) will be there, so would you possibly be interested in something like an autographed copy of Stellaluna or one of Cannon's or Reid's other books? Or something from the Organization for Bat Conservation, like a shirt or other swag?
Not super familiar w/ them, so probably not.
What items from the Weenie update interest you, should you have to option of getting anything as a gift from your Witch??? Would you be ok with decants, or bottles?
I only bought La Femme de Satan- then a few decants from a circle. I wouldn't mind trying an apple scent, since I didn't choose one.
What's your favorite scary movie?
I love all Stephen King movies (well, most)
Blu-Ray or DVD?
Either is just fine
Game systems - console or computer? Mac/PC? Which console?
There is an XBOX360 and XBOX One in the house, but I don't play them much. I stick w/ Wii and my 3DS mostly.
Are you dressing up for Halloween and if so do you need any accessories for if?
I'm being a black and white 50's TV Housewife this year. Think "reverse Pleasantville." I do still need to find some cheap black costume jewelry for the costume (i.e. chunky earrings, thick beaded necklace, simple bracelet)
Talk to me about bags, what kinds do you like?
I am lazy- I'm a 1 purse gal. I hate switching back from bag to bag all the time. I prefer to grab and go!
What are your favorite fandoms and do you want to receive anything related to such?
I like Dr. Who, Star Trek, Star Wars, Game of Thrones, horror movie stuff, Svengoolie (local horror host)
What are you planning to order from the Weenies update?
I only ordered a full bottle of La Femme De Satan. Then a good size handful of decants from a circle.
The Last Huzzah of the NY Renaissance Faire happens this weekend and I'm going! Is there anything you might want? (Besides a turkey leg, which won't ship well!)
too late on this question, but I do love the Ren Faire. Don't usually buy anything there though. I just like to watch (and maybe shoot some arrows).
Do you like comics or graphic novels? Any issues or collections you want to read?
The only ones I've read are The Walking Dead and some Gunslinger comics.
Do you like fanfic? Would you like a story written for you as part of your gift? What characters/fandoms/pairings etc do you like?
I've never really gotten into this before.
Where do you have wishlists at? If you could please link to them or to a post that links to them. (Amazon, Etsy, Think Geek, Pinterest, Sephora, Lush, BPAL/BPTP, Soap Box Company, everywhere and anywhere!)
Hmmm, let me see:
I have an Amazon, but it's like all over the place w/ everything from books to furniture. I just add anything I like: https://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/77P8V7FLXMR4/
There's a "Cool Crap I Want" board on my Pinterest. Again, pretty random here: https://www.pinterest.com/girlryanooo/cool-crap-i-want/
There's a Lush wishlist, but I didn't really put any bars are bombs on it and I like all of those. There's a few things though: http://www.lushusa.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-Lush-Site/en_US/Wishlist-ShowOther?WishListID=cdnG6iaagtZbaaaadjgWsluuuZ
Let's say you have indicated interest in receiving a hand knitted item. What colors, exactly, do you like? If you could provide color swatches here or to pinterest (or something visual), that would help out a lot.
I like natural colors - greens, blues, browns. Very Earthy.
Would you rather receive a bunch of little packages through the round, a couple of medium packages, or one big package at the end?
Whatever is good. But there is something fun about getting a few random surprises
For those of us with out-of-country Witchees, would you be happy with receiving a few packages from local to you merchants (say, through Etsy or equivalent)?
Sure, why not.
Would Witchees like something from IKEA? (Or any other not always accessible by everyone store?)
Nothing that I can think of.
If/when you go to the mall, for which store(s) do you beeline?
I don't go to the mall much, I like Lush, but I tend to avoid that place. haha
Do you receive any subscription boxes (julep, lootcrate, ipsy, birchbox, etc.)?
Ipsy and Birchbox
Do you like tarts/candles/incense? If so, what type of scents?
I like Scentsy- things that aren't fruity or flowery
Is there anything you wish you could have picked up from the Dragon*Con exclusives?
I bought a couple decants- haven't tried them yet. There's nothing that I am pining over.
Is there a GC you've been dying to try but haven't got around to yet?
Hippie Ghost, Fenris Wolf, Norman's Grandma
The questionnaire asked about gold & silver jewelry, but how do you feel about copper jewelry? Do you like colorful jewelry, or do you prefer to keep it neutral?
Again, natural color stones. Copper would be OK. Just nothing super big.
We asked about decorating style, but are you interested in receiving decorations for your home? Are you interested in things that go on the wall or things that go on shelves?
Probably more items for shelves.
Office supplies hound? Pens, pencils, journals, any preference, or favorites?
I have a specific favorite pen, which might sound a little odd. I love the Foray .7mm retractable ballpoint pens.
Talk to me about socks! Is there anything, dear, dear Witchee, that I can get for you from Sock Dreams? Anything from another place?
Comfy bed time socks, or any fun ones are good.
I live near a huuuuge candy store. What kind of candy do you like? Gummies? Caramel? Chocolate? Sour? Sugar-free?
I like all kinds of candy, just trying not to eat it right now.
How do you feel about animal products? Not so much animal toys or food, but more like furs, paws, bones, etc.
Not a big fan. Makes me sad
Are you interested in receiving any restaurant.com gift certificates for your area?
Sure, why not.
How do you feel about "toys" - stuffed animals and the like?
I like some small ones. Not many though.
Did you see the eclipse last night? How do you feel about astrological events, like eclipses? Any interest in the Blood Moon Eclipse scent from BPAL?
I did watch the eclipse! I'm not really into astrology, but I love astonomy
Witchee's, how tall are you? And perhaps, what's your arm span (from wrist to wrist)?
5'4"- not sure on arm span
How do you feel about the 4 elements? Or are you more of an Asian 5 elements person? Do you feel strongly about any of the elements, like a connection or a preference?
Probably the 4 Elements. I'd say water first, then earth.
How do you feel about bento boxes? Is it something you would use if you were to get one?
Not likely- they are great, I just don't have much of a use for them.
Scarves, shawls or cowls? Mittens, gloves, fingerless mitts or wristlets?
gloves or fingerless gloves are cool.
how do you feel about online classes? Like, say, craftsy or creativebug? Or even lynda.com?
I've never tried one of those. It might be fun!
What do we want from Paintbox Soapworks?
I think the bath struesels look pretty cool!
If I were to make you some art, would you prefer a frame that hangs or one that sits? And what color/style would you prefer?
That a good question- it would depend. I supposed I would have more options for one that hangs.
How do you feel about gourmet marshmallows?
Never saw them before checking out the link, but I would love to try some. Tempted to buy a few
Are you a slatherer or a dabber?
Slatherer. I started off just dabbing, but learned a like the throw and lasting power or a good slather better.
Talk to me, dear witchies, about tea. I know we've covered this a little, but I really need the nitty gritty here- not just companies you like and don't like (Teavana? Adagio? David's? Some tiny place?) but I also want to know the other stuff: top 3 flavors, loose or bagged, the kinds of tea accessories you use- or have always wanted. Be specific. Provide links if necessary.
I am more a coffee person than a tea person. I do like it sometimes, but don't really have favorites. I know that I don't like these very much: Earl Grey, strong black tea. And I like fruity herbal teas, peppermint, sleepytime teas.
Villainess is putting out brand new stuff for the first time in a while (as opposed to bringing back former lines). Sooo.... who wants it?
I've never actually tried them before. I like trying out soaps. The perfumes, not so much, as I am loyal to BPAL.
How does everyone feel about duct tape crafts? Any favorite patterns?
I like seeing what people have done w/ it, but I don't really have an interested in it for myself.
Are there any flowers you especially like?
Carnations, lillies Would you be interested in any cozies or cases (yarn o fabric, not hard cases) for tech stuff (phone, laptop' etc) or for cups/mugs/bottles or anything else similar.
Not that I can think of. I sewed one for my Kindle already, and that's the only one I think I needed.
Would you like Halloween or Day of the Dead themed ornaments or a "bunting"?
No, thanks Are there witchees who would like book related gifts like a booklight, bookmark, bookseat or something for your reading gadget,like a cover or a light for example.
As an avid reader, I have all those already. Wow, I'm being so negative on this ketchup....
I make handmade journals, mini albums and similar items. Would my witchee be interested in something like that?
Sure, that could be cool
What songs/music/artists/CD's do you like to listen to around Halloween?
I have a HUGE playlist for our annual Halloween party. Anything horror related works! I like it LOUD for Halloween.
Are you interested in leg warmers at all?
Not for me, sorry!
Is your Halloween style scary, cutesy, folksy, grotesque . . .?
A mix of everything. For my big party it's pretty dark and gory.
I bought the Portal board game last week & it came with a Portal 2 steam free download code. I already have the game on another console & it's one of my favorite series of all time. Soooo, would you want it?
No thanks, I have a copy already.
Have you read The Martian? Or do you plan on watching the movie?
Haven't read it, but hoping to see the movie soon.
NaNoWriMo - Pertaining to that, how does everyone feel about such things? Will anyone be participating? How about NaNo swag, is there any you want?
I have wanted to do it, but never have. Some year!
Honey or beeswax products? Discuss.
I tend to like natural beeswax beauty products. I like honey in tea and those yummy little flavored honey sticks.
How do you feel about bumper stickers and car magnets? What do you like--cute, pretty, snarky, geeky/fandomy?
None on my car right now.
Do you have any phobia's that your Witch should be aware of?
Nope!
Trading Post Weenies are live! Anything calling to you?
I got a pin, october polish, and the pumpkin cheesecake bath oil. But honestly, a lot of it looked pretty awesome. I'm really full on hair glosses right now, but kind of low of bath oils, so I would steer in that direction.
Speaking of nail things, it that time of year and I am doing my jamberry order, Would you want some Lovely Jamberry's for your nails?
I tried Jams and they didn't work super good for me. I did see hear that they came out w/ gel polish and was interested in seeing how their brand was.
Do you like or want to try Marmite?
I've actually never hear of it. Let me go Google....
Hmm- probably not. I would just a curiousity, but I can't really see what I'd do w/ it! LOL
Some folks have already said they do not want used nail polish. If you haven't already chimed in about that... would you be interested in a bottle of BPTP claw polish (in this case, either Event Horizon or Baku) that has been used for one manicure?
Sure, why not.
Are there any DISCONTINUED (not LE) BPAL oils that you wish you had, or had a little more of?
Well, I hate to say Antique Lace, but it's amazing. I would never expect that, haha!
Other than than, nope.
Is there anything fairly basic that you're always running out of and need to buy more of?
Bobby pins, scotch tape, bath bombs/bubble bath
Anything interest you from the recent Blooddrop update?
Nope, I am a 100% BPAL girl How to you feel about foreign spices/flavorings?
I like trying new foods and spices.
Dearest Witchee, can I get you anything from Shiro Cosmetics? I'm going to place an order soon and perhaps you are interested in some of their goodies?https://shirocosmetics.com (https://shirocosmetics.com)
It looks cool, I'm open to trying it.
Switch Witch 2015
EML298's 2015 Switch Witch Help Questionnaire Addenda ;)
9/17/15
Pumpkin?
Yes! Booze?
Sure, but I prefer clear liquor to brown. (This is not entirely true, as I enjoy Kahlua, etc. What I meant is that I don't do much in the way of whiskey or whatever the other typical brown liquor is. I prefer sweet drinks or things like mojitos.) I mostly drink "mid-range" vodka (though I don't drink too often). I don't really enjoy beer, but am learning about wine.
Want anything from Yellowstone? Be it postcards, key chains, shot glasses, pint glasses, or huckleberry what have you?
This sounds fun - not something I would have thought of, but I'm open to most anything!
9/18/15
I know there is a question about "decorating style", but if you're comfortable, could you show us some photos of your spaces? For those of us who like to art and craft, it can be nice to have a visual sense of decorating style!
Sure! At the end of this weekend, I'd be happy to take a pic or two. We're finishing a few things this weekend.
9/19/15
For those of you who don't drink alcohol, can you specify if you live with any drinkers or ever have alcohol on hand for guests, vs. abstaining and preferring not to have it around at all?
Do drink. So does Mr. EML298.
Are you a fan of the TV show Penny Dreadful?
I *want* to be a fan! This is one I've been meaning to watch with excitement, and just haven't gotten to in the midst of the crazy moving lately (twice in past year).
What are your coffee and tea preferences? Do you prefer one, the other, both, or neither (and if it's neither, what about things like hot cider and cocoa)? Loose leaf or bags, whole bean or ground? Is caffeine OK? Any gadgetry you're in need of? Any brands or flavors that you particularly love, loathe, or want to try?
I really enjoy both, though I drink coffee every morning and only take the time to have tea much less frequently. I enjoy hot cider and cocoa, though don't often take the time - not sure why. I should. Tea in bags is more likely to get used due to ease of use, though if I had some good loose tea, I've got cute strainers. Whole bean coffee is good - we've got a great grinder - though we use ground, too. Caffeine is great for 1-2 cups in the AM. In the past two years, I've learned to appreciate decaf in the afternoon and evening after making fun of its existence for years. I'd love to learn about really great espresso (beans), as well as what a great home espresso machine would be (yes, high end is okay). We mean to buy one, but get lost with all the choices and I keep using Nespresso. (lol) I like bold coffee, love Pumpkin Spice, Peppermint Mocha-ish stuff, and have Sugar-Free Vanilla Soy Lattes (made with my machine) most regularly.
What's your sense of humor like? Do you enjoy puns? Play on words? Dirty humor? Dry humor? Who are some of your favorite comedians?
I think I'm pretty funny. I enjoy all of the types of humor listed. I work with soldiers, sailors, and marines, so whatever language filters I had are now gone. Favorite comedians....hmmm, I loved Eddie Murphy back in the day (mid '80s/'90s), maybe not so much this century. Seinfeld.
Do you like board games? If so, which ones? Traditional or more unique? (like Settlers of Catan, Small World, Red Dragon Inn, etc)
I haven't played any in a LONG time, though I'm not opposed.
Is there anything that you specifically do NOT want to receive?
I can't really think of anything. I would not enjoy sports-related things, ball caps, general style crew neck t-shirts (due to my body and their shape entirely not meshing), or black licorice.
Plain or fun socks?
Oh, fun socks! I like to wear my fuzzy socks to work! That said, I just moved to Maine and don't really have any very warm socks. My problem with socks is that, with plus size legs, the ankle part doesn't feel comfortable if I pull them up. I've found that Bath and Body Works shea socks and Old Navy fuzzy sleep socks are great. I've found other brands that work, and have meant to try some of Sock Dreams' choices, but have put it off.
Name one (or as many as you would like) thing you would like to learn more about?
Essential oils. I'd love to have access to someone to give me specific input about home DIYs once we're back in a house (and not a rental)...really, I want to learn more about painting your own space, rehabbing furniture, etc...it's just that at the moment I have nowhere to pursue that! (We do not have a garage or our own yard.)
What one thing you would like to do more of?
CALM myself. Enjoy reading (not just audio books) - I used to be an avid reader. Then, grad school happened, and I've never gotten back into it successfully. Reading was such a CHORE then, that something about sitting down to read words on paper still feels like work.
What are some things that fascinate you? Or, What would you like to know more about?
Makeup artistry. Body positivity. Tattoos. I read a lot about these things, but don't wear the lovely makeup I have much, have yet to get a tattoo, and am only beginning to make progress on the body positivity thing.
9/20/15
Would you like any cookie butter (just to be clear, store-bought, not home-made, and does contain wheat since it's, y'know, cookie butter)?
I've never had it, but I like cookie dough. It sounds like it would be good...?
Is there any particular piece (or pieces) of art (painting, photograph, etc) that speaks to you in some way?
Lately, several paintings (or figural representations) of wings have spoken to me. I think perhaps I feel they somehow connect me to loved ones for whom I will always grieve.
What kinds of things would you like from the Lilith BPAL or BPTP update (or are you joining a decant circle?)
Yikes. I've read about it and think several things sound really good. I've taken no action. I feel paralyzed a bit lately with BPAL. It's funny - when I had no money, I had all the BPAL, and ordered all the time; now, I am more financially solvent, but I am so busy that I'm having difficulty prioritizing that (for me) very long ordering process. I've not joined any circles. I will come back to this question and/or put some specifics in my w/l when I update it this weekend.
Do you want to received knit or crocheted items? If so, could you describe or even link to a couple of items similar to what you would like to receive?
Yes! I do not knit. I have never learned, but I am fascinated by some of the patterns I see or items I see posted.
What thing do you want to do (or get) but you keep putting off for one reason or another?
Take time to catch up on BPAL. Really. I have decants from LAST Halloween and Yule that are still in their unopened packages...bottles that I've never tested. The moves have just gotten me STUCK. I need to get our art hung. However, the landlords here are NUTS about hanging stuff on the wall so I'm paralyzed. I want a cool window cling (maybe a triquetra or a graphic related to Supernatural?) for my car that I've now had over a year and still haven't decorated. I typically always get one awesome cling whenever I get a new car. I want a cool makeup/cosmetic bag. I loved this one, especially that the brushes are in a separate area and have little holders for each brush, but really?? The price??
9/21/15
Would you like anything from Lush?
Yes, please. I love their patchouli and am intrigued by the new one (I think "Lord of Misrule"?). I used to be near four LUSH stores, but haven't been for most of the past seven years. My all-time faves are Blue Skies... (gel, bubble bar - anything), French Kiss bubble bar (though anything - why don't they have more French Kiss stuff), Olive Branch (though I'm stocked), and my facial holy grails are Celestial cream and Full of Grace serum bar. I haven't gotten any Angels on Bare Skin in a while, and I'm curious about Kalamazoo. I'm not really a fan of all the florals and candy stuff.
Do you prefer hand-made or store-bought?
This is tricky for me. In theory, I prefer hand-made. That said, I'm not crafty and, unfortunately for me, my small social and family network isn't either. So, I typically end up going a store-bought route. I'm very INTRIGUED by hand-made, though, and I often see posts on BPAL forum or BPAL FB groups of hand-made stuff and feel a bit twitchy that I don't have access to that stuff. I've commissioned a few things via the forum for swaps that I love - decorated BPAL boxes handmade jewelry, and paintings, to be precise.
SPICY! Scale of 1 to 10, with 1 being "oh, that's a bit too much black pepper for me" and 10 being "ghost pepper? scorpion pepper? I laugh at these! I love as much heat as you can throw my way!" Where are you?
Hmmm...5? In the past, I'd have said 7 or 8. Then I learned what HOT really means. I like some spice, but I'm not a hero.
What is your BPAL "Holy Grail"?
Antique Lace, sadly. Fortunately, I also have some realistic loves! Dorian anything is always a winner
Analog or Digital? Or Both?
Huh. Both?
What scents from other perfume companies are you really wanting to have in your collection and or are just really wanting to test? Companies like NAVA, Arcana, Solstice Scents, Possets, Haus of Gloi etc.....?
I don't know, to be honest. I tried a few HoG a while back. Their customer service and packaging were phenomenal, but I just didn't get hooked by the products. I'm a little on the OC (Obsessive-Compulsive) spectrum (not clinically), and when I get "into" something, I kind of want ALL of it. This happened with Arcana - I started buying so much of it, I had to let it all go. (This is a little odd, eh?) So, I try to limit myself to one or two brands for most types of products. That said, I would be willing to try some of these other companies - especially if one of them had something close to Antique Lace!
9/22/15
Do you have an affinity for any specific animals?
I love horses - the contradiction of the size and grace of them. I want a pet unicorn. I love golden retrievers and look forward to a time when my lifestyle would be fit for one. I am a sucker for the face of a French Bulldog or Persian/Exotic Shorthair cat, but I worry about their breathing. My new obsession is Lykoi cats. And we'll have one in the next four months.
Kitchen Needs or Wants?
More cabinet space?? We just moved into the smallest kitchen we've had in about seven years. That said, I LOVE Halloween terry (ish) dish towels. I usually buy Target's annual offering, but didn't see anything spectacular this year. Just got a dining table I love (first time in years), and would love a pretty runner for it. (It's a black oak 72" rectangular table with ornate legs from Restoration Hardware - Grand Baluster Rectangular Extension Dining Table + 18Th C. Louis XV Side Chair. Makeup! Do you like it, would you want some? If so what brands do you like to wear?
Yes, and I have a ton from Urban Decay. I don't wear it as often as I'd like. Chocolate fiends ahoy! What kind of chocolate do you like? Do you like any other things in it or just plain good ole chocolate?
Oh, I love chocolate. I like dark, milk, and white (might love white the most but am the most picky about it, if that makes sense). I don't really want fruit or gooey, drippy syrup stuff in my chocolate. That said, I enjoy many types of nuts, caramel (yes, I know it's drippy!), nougat, hazelnut, you name it! Would you be opposed to receiving a ton of Halloween themed items?
NOT AT ALL! Was I shouting? Sorry.
9/23/15 Would you be interested in any special little thing I might be able to pick up from the Great Lakes Bat Festival this Saturday? Both Janell Cannon (author of Stellaluna and other kids' books) and Fiona Reid (illustrator for lots of animal field guides) will be there, so would you possibly be interested in something like an autographed copy of Stellaluna or one of Cannon's or Reid's other books? Or something from the Organization for Bat Conservation, like a shirt or other swag?
I think I already missed this given I'm answering 9/27. But, it looks cool!
What items from the Weenie update interest you, should you have to option of getting anything as a gift from your Witch??? Would you be ok with decants, or bottles?
OMG. I glanced at the update but haven't made any decisions. I promise, Witch, I will do that today (9/27), and I will update my w/l (linked in sig).
What's your favorite scary movie? Or movies, either way. If you don't like horror, what are your favorite movies to watch this time of year?
Hmmm...I really like scary movies. I prefer ones that are scary without ALL TEH GORE, but I don't avoid those, either. I don't see enough scary movies. I like to watch Nightmare Before Christmas this time of year. I have watched Amityville Horror and Poltergeist 345239659834 times, though not in the past few years. That reminds me I should do it!
9/24/15 Blu-ray or DVD?
We have both. Blu-ray, I guess, for better quality. However, some stuff isn't released on Blu-Ray. Honestly, we download most of what we watch. I buy the very favorite things only on hard copy. Does my witch have suggestions? I'd love them! Game systems - console or computer? Mac/PC? Which console?
LOL. I'm not a huge gamer, though my other half is! He plays mostly computer games, though we have several consoles (PSIII, PSII, for sure). I am embarrassed to admit that I got dragged into playing Candy Crush on my phone, and a few other less popular games. It's a good distraction. Are you dressing up for Halloween and if so do you need any accessories for if?
Probably not. We're new here and I wouldn't know where to go. Talk to me about bags, what kinds do you like? Sizes and styles?
I love bags, of all kinds. I'm obsessed with finding a reasonable dupe for the Anya Hindmarch cosmetics bag (think I linked it somewhere already). Those should cost $10-$25ish, right? That price makes me laugh! But, I love that the brush compartment is separate AND has elastic holders for the brushes, all in one bag. / Otherwise, I *try* to find non-leather bags. I have quite a few Harvey's Seatbelt bags, including several NBC/Jack Skellington prints. I enjoy Reisenthel totes for home things. I'd like a smaller cosmetic bag for things like lip balm, ibuprofen, eyerbrow comb, etc, in my purse. I like bags I can hang over my shoulder easily, or possibly use crossbody (not necessary). I do not end up using bags with a short strap drop often. I loved the tokidoki x LeSportSace collab some years back. And, it's leather, but my large Botkier Howard Street satchel is my go-to. I've had it for years and was happy to score it used on Bonanza. (I could go on and on...) What are your favorite fandoms and do you want to receive anything related to such?
Hmmm...BPAL. Okay, so you know that. I lovelovelove Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, Twin Peaks, X-Files, and Supernatural. I don't have much related swag, though I've pondered "inspired" jewelry or those FUNKO Pop! figures, but haven't gotten in there yet. I have the first two books (seasons 8 and 9, I think?) of Buffy comics, but haven't picked up any additional. I'm trying to say I'm open to this, just not very educated.
What are you planning to order from the Weenies update?
See answer to similar question above - I'll update my w/l in sig today! (I have to review first.)
The Last Huzzah of the NY Renaissance Faire happens this weekend and I'm going! Is there anything you might want? (Besides a turkey leg, which won't ship well!)
Oh, yea - missed it, but sounds fun!! Do you like comics or graphic novels? Any issues or collections you want to read?
See fandom answer above. Do you like fanfic? Would you like a story written for you as part of your gift? What characters/fandoms/pairings etc do you like?
Have always been curious, but never actually delved into this. I'm not opposed to this. Any of my fave TV shows would work!
Where do you have wishlists at? If you could please link to them or to a post that links to them. (Amazon, Etsy, Think Geek, Pinterest, Sephora, Lush, BPAL/BPTP, Soap Box Company, everywhere and anywhere!)
BPAL, Amazon, etsy - all need updating - will work on today! I should have a LUSH one!
9/25/15
Let's say you have indicated interest in receiving a hand knitted item. What colors, exactly, do you like? If you could provide color swatches here or to pinterest (or something visual), that would help out a lot.
Oh, yay! Black, grey (charcoal), blue (like cobalt or electric), maybe hints of white or light gray for contrast? I also enjoy dark purples or greens at times. I will see about swatch pics...
Would you rather receive a bunch of little packages through the round, a couple of medium packages, or one big package at the end?
I would be thrilled with either! As long as I have some idea my Witch is out there before the end, I'd be thrilled with however he/she wishes to do things!
For those of us with out-of-country Witchees, would you be happy with receiving a few packages from local to you merchants (say, through Etsy or equivalent)?
Yep!
Would Witchees like something from IKEA? (Or any other not always accessible by everyone store?)
I'm dying for a white Kallax or a large BIGARRA plant pot, but both of these are EXCEEDINGLY heavy and not suitable for witchery. If/when you go to the mall, for which store(s) do you beeline?
I hate going to the mall anymore, but when I do, it's typically to Bath and Body Works to use a coupon (for a candle or candle holder), LUSH (if there is one), Sephora, or to return something ordered via mail to Lane Bryant. Do you receive any subscription boxes (julep, lootcrate, ipsy, birchbox, etc.)?
Nope! If one was cruelty-free, maybe that'd be fun! I've seen some cool vegeterian snack box mentions here and there that have tempted me. Do you like tarts/candles/incense? If so, what type of scents?
Yes! I think tarts are more work than I typically will go for, so I've mostly stopped with them. I bought a bag of soy wax flakes, so I add oil to those - either fragranced, BPAL, or essential. I don't use paraffin wax, but any other kind is good! I prefer minty scents for home - fresh, but not "laundry." Right now, I'm burning a Twisted Peppermint candle from Bath and Body Works. My husband just asked about it, and said, "That's mint?!? It smells like smoky fruit. LOL. Exactly. My FAVORITE was the BPTP "Lick It" candle from (I think) two Yules back. I'd never liked that scent, but took a chance on the candle and realized I LOVED it too late to get more. (Same thing happened with Blueberry Peppermint bath oil.) BPAL/BPTP mint is special.
Is there anything you wish you could have picked up from the Dragon*Con exclusives?
Gosh, I actually had a fairy and have not even touched my package yet. I know, that's sad. I'm so behind.
Is there a GC you've been dying to try but haven't got around to yet?
I'm sure! I'll updated list soon! Any new GCs in the past two years probably fall into this category. The questionnaire asked about gold & silver jewelry, but how do you feel about copper jewelry? Do you like colorful jewelry, or do you prefer to keep it neutral?
I think copper is interesting. I like colorful, but "limited" color. My normal palate is (are you tired of this, yet?) black, grey (charcoal), blue (darker blues), mixed with whites/light grey for contrast. I also enjoy natural textures (wood, stones, etc.), and sometimes dark hues of purple and green. We asked about decorating style, but are you interested in receiving decorations for your home? Are you interested in things that go on the wall or things that go on shelves?
Oh, sure! I love decorating. And, either would be grand! Office supplies hound? Pens, pencils, journals, any preference, or favorites?
I love office supplies. Pens are always fun, and lately I'm looking for cool file folders to hold frequently used patient questionnaires, etc. I like the designs of the Nate Berkus collection at Target, but I'm always wishing it was silver or gunmetal instead of gold everything. Talk to me about socks! Is there anything, dear, dear Witchee, that I can get for you from Sock Dreams? Anything from another place?
Yes! I dream of super long socks for plus size calves, legs! I'm in Maine now, and don't have proper socks. I also can never have enough fuzzy sleep socks. No tight ankles, though. I live near a huuuuge candy store. What kind of candy do you like? Gummies? Caramel? Chocolate? Sour? Sugar-free?
I like candy. I don't like licorice for the most part, except Twizzlers. (Oddly, I don't hate it as a perfume note.) I like all the things listed above. I saw a Ouija (board) mint box (kinda like Altoids) once, didn't buy it, and now can't find it anywhere. Wish I could find that! 9/26/15 How do you feel about animal products? Not so much animal toys or food, but more like furs, paws, bones, etc.
My answer to this may be odd. I like the LOOK, but I wouldn't buy/use REAL ones. FAUX is the way to go for me. I have lots of faux fur in my decor scheme (in terms of pillow covers and throw blankets). Maybe not paws. I have bone-shaped candle holders and kitchen serving things from cool Halloween lines I've found - cast in metal. Are you interested in receiving any restaurant.com gift certificates for your area?
Hmmm...I doubt there are any from my area. It's kinda desolate.
9/27/15
How do you feel about "toys" - stuffed animals and the like?
This is a tough one. I think they're adorable, and I LOVE them! However, I've recently (for the past couple of years) been really strongly filtering through the amount of belongings we have. We've moved a lot and I've just gotten a bit more of a handle/filter. So, I'm not necessarily looking for more stuffed animals. That said, if you MAKE them, I WANT them! I've seen some absolutely gorgeous pressed wool animals and other BPAL-critter type animals that I've coveted from afar. The more evil, the better!
9/28/2015
Did you see the eclipse last night? How do you feel about astrological events, like eclipses? Any interest in the Blood Moon Eclipse scent from BPAL?
No. Generally intrigued. Yes - just ordered a bottle - my first order in months from the Lab! (I'm at work and a patient cancelled.) I know I've been a bad witchee and did not update my BPAL w/l this past w/e as I said I would. Tonight?
Witchees - how tall are you? And perhaps, what's your arm span (from wrist to wrist)?
I am 5'5.5" and in the interest of your not having to wait a hundred years for me to have my husband measure my arm span, I'll say that I have average length arms. If anything, I find that sleeves are sometimes a tad shorter than I'd like them to be (though this is not universal).
How do you feel about the four elements? Or are you more of an Asian 5 elements person? Do you feel strongly about any of the elements, like a connection or a preference?
Ignorant. Intrigued, but ignorant. I know this is a thing, and I know I love being near bodies of water, am drawn to but scared of fire, and love being in the outdoors in cold areas - hate the heat. Teach me, dear Witch, if this is your thing!
How do you feel about bento boxes? Is it something you would use if you got one?
This is a great question. I think some of them are super cute. I bought a large Zojirushi cylindrical one several years ago and have yet to use it. However, I would probably use the smaller, cuter ones for storage of smaller, cute objects.
Scarves, shawls, or cowls? Mittens, gloves, fingerless mitts, or wristlets?
Wow - yes, yes, intrigued but somehow think they accentuate my larger chest. Probably not, ok, yes please!, and sure.
How do you feel about online classes? Like, say, craftsy or creativebug? Or even lynda.com?
Intrigued, but to be fair, I probably wouldn't use it. I learn better when I can interact, and be hands-on. I also got burned out on learning when I finished grad school five years ago. Keeping up with CEs is about as much as I'll do at this point.
9/29/2015
What do we want from Paintbox Soapworks?
OMG. I'm totally uninformed, but intrigued! Moisturizing creams/lotions/hair products are generally a safe bet for me.
If I were to make you some art, would you prefer a frame than hangs or one that sits? And what color/style would you prefer?
Hmmm...probably hang, though not by a strong margin! I like dark, moody things. Black, grey, blue, etc with some green or purple are typically my go-to schemes.
How do you feel about gourmet marshmallows?
I feel very good about this. Very, very good. I tried a lavender-flavored thing this past summer, and it made me more intrigued by floral confections than I ever thought I'd be. Vanilla's always awesome, too!
Are you a slatherer or a dabber?
Hmmmm....I know others have said this, but I slather when supplies are abundant, and dab when they are low.
Talk to me, dear witchies, about tea. I know we've covered this a little, but I really need the nitty gritty here- not just companies you like and don't like (Teavana? Adagio? David's? Some tiny place?) but I also want to know the other stuff: top 3 flavors, loose or bagged, the kinds of tea accessories you use- or have always wanted. Be specific. Provide links if necessary.
OMG. I am not very tea-informed. My current go-to is the Yogi Aveda Tea dupe (Licorice Mint, I think). I also enjoy Sleepy Time. I would like to have more berry teas (decaf) that are good with a bit of cream. In face, I'd love any decaf teas that are good with a bit of cream. I don't love bitter tea, but I don't want it to be SWEET. I want to be able to say more, but I truly don't know. I have infusers/strainers (what's the word?) for loose tea, but haven't used them much (am happy to do so). What else can I say?
Villainess is putting out brand new stuff for the first time in a while (as opposed to bringing back former lines). Sooo.... who wants it?
Me. I enjoy her smooches, whipped!, and the exfoliating bar soaps. For perfumes (at least thus far), I prefer BPAL. I don't think I've tried other products.
ETA (this is for when I add links or pics after the fact....so, it could be on the same day or later than the date of the last question answered above - in other words, it will always be at the bottom of this entry, even if I updated questions after this.):
9/27/2015 - This is an awesome pair of fingerless gloves, and an example of something I'd love to wear!
NOTE: TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES, WILL CLEAN UP AS SOON AS POSSIBLE <3
2015 Switch Witch Q&A
Rock on with the homemade things! I like food, I like art, I like crafty stuff.
Pumpkin?
All of the pumpkin things. All of them. I like pumpkin bread, pumpkin pie, pumpkin ice cream, pumpkin curry . . .
Booze?
Significantly less of a fan than of pumpkin. I dont drink, my partner doesnt drink, and other than a very small amount of sake to use when making ramen stock, I dont keep alcohol on-hand.
Penny Dreadful?
Ive never seen.
Want anything from Yellowstone? Be it postcards, key chains, shot glasses, pint glasses, or huckleberry what have you?
Im not big on souvenirs, but I do like huckleberries. Jam, preserves, dried, etc, etc would be very welcome.
For those of you who don't drink alcohol, can you specify if you live with any drinkers or ever have alcohol on hand for guests, vs. abstaining and preferring not to have it around at all?
I dont drink, my partner doesnt drink, and when people leave alcohol at the apartment, I rehome it with a quickness.
What are your coffee and tea preferences? Do you prefer one, the other, both, or neither (and if it's neither, what about things like hot cider and cocoa)? Loose leaf or bags, whole bean or ground? Is caffeine OK? Any gadgetry you're in need of? Any brands or flavors that you particularly love, loathe, or want to try?
Im not crazy fond of coffee it tastes very bitter to me. Coffee flavored ice cream is tasty, though.
Tea and I are friends. I tend to prefer loose leaf (though Im more than willing to use bagged tea), and either chais or fruity herbal teas. In a previous round, I received a box of pumpkin chai and it was delicious.
Honestly, the more caffeinated, the better. I dont believe I need any gadgets, though tea cups and mugs would be more than welcome.
Purely for ideas, Teavana has a strawberry lemonade that Im fond of, and their citrus lavender sage is awesome. Fruity teas and spiced chai, FTW.
Cocoa and cider are both delightful, and would be welcomed more enthusiastically than tea, to be honest.
What's your sense of humor like? Do you enjoy puns? Play on words? Dirty humor? Dry humor? Who are some of your favorite comedians?
Puns, dry humor, sarcasm, literary references generally, if you have to think about it for a moment, Ill enjoy it. Not so much for scatological humor, though.
Do you like board games? If so, which ones? Traditional or more unique? (like Settlers of Catan, Small World, Red Dragon Inn, etc)
I definitely do! I like more odd or unusual games. At the moment, I have all of the Red Dragon Inn expansions, Carcassone, Kingsburg, all of Legendary, Settles of Cataan, both the board and card game, Takaido, Miskatonic School for Girls, Dead of Winter and . . . a bunch I cant remember off hand.
Is there anything that you specifically do NOT want to receive?
Pink things, pastels, or alcohol. Other than that, go nuts.
Pictures of decorating style?
Sure!
http://s19.postimg.org/6rarst9mr/SW_Bedroom.jpg
http://s19.postimg.org/vylnt2cqr/SW_Frontroom.jpg
Plain or fun socks?
Any variety of sock, truly. I like bright colors, jewel tones and, uh, heres my Sockdreams wishlist: http://www.sockdreams.com/_users/wishlists/2719cc458f0dded
Name one (or as many as you would like) thing you would like to learn more about?
Military and medical history, Warhammer 40,000, meditation and energy work.
What one thing you would like to do more of?
Knitting, weightlifting
What are some things that fascinate you? Or, What would you like to know more about?
I enjoy reading about military history, and European monarchies and the development both of forensics and medicine.
Would you like any cookie butter (just to be clear, store-bought, not home-made, and does contain wheat since it's, y'know, cookie butter)?
Cookie butter is delicious which is why I have a partially eaten jar of it in the pantry right now. If you have local and/or interesting nut butters, or fruit butter/jam/jelly, Id be all over it!
Is there any particular piece (or pieces) of art (painting, photograph, etc) that speaks to you in some way?
I . . . . wow, that'll take a while. The short version is I like The Grand Canal by Joseph Turner, Adventurers by Norman Rockwell, the Accolade by Edmund Blair Leighton and a whole lotta stuff on DevArt. Also, anything by Stephanie Law, of Shadowscapes.com
What kinds of things would you like from the Lilith BPAL or BPTP update (or are you joining a decant circle?)
Little Lady Macbeth sounds interesting, and I very much want to get my hands on The Worst Pillow.
Do you want to received knit or crocheted items? If so, could you describe or even link to a couple of items similar to what you would like to receive?
Id love handmade fiber stuff and would be delighted to receive some.
As for ideas
Arm Warmers
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4026/4487501129_7116012d7e_z.jpg
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/171/466898272_60cc5ca296_z.jpg
http://images4-b.ravelrycache.com/uploads/Kelsey42/61914576/P1050736_medium_medium.JPG
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3220/2805527889_bd61b43429_z.jpg
Hats/Earwarmer/Headwrap
http://images4-d.ravelrycache.com/uploads/Mermaiden/1699894/double-cap-2_medium.jpg
http://images4.ravelrycache.com/uploads/sundrienne/18231433/S4200020_medium2.JPG
Cowl
http://images4-d.ravelrycache.com/uploads/ttwcreative/5116483/IMG_2075_medium2.JPG
http://images4-b.ravelrycache.com/uploads/breeanelyse/44397516/tan-truffle2_medium2.jpg
http://images4-d.ravelrycache.com/uploads/theyarniad/212420743/starshower7_medium2.JPG
http://images4-b.ravelrycache.com/uploads/knitomatic/260506244/Malabrigo_Rasta_Mobius_Cowl_Lotus_4_medium.jpg
Scarf/Shawl
http://images4-b.ravelrycache.com/uploads/briandavid918/210284807/yarma_medium2.jpg
http://farm9.static.flickr.com/8552/8704411485_e69da4effb_z.jpg
What thing do you want to do (or get) but you keep putting off for one reason or another?
I need a new purse for work, but thats mostly a get myself to the consignment shop kind of thing. Uh, Im totally out of Pixie Epoxy, from Fyrinnae, and thats a problem, as it means my eyeshadow smudges terribly.
http://fyrinnae.com/index.php?dispatch=products.view&product_id=180
Would you like anything from Lush?
I quite like their massage bars, solid shampoos and shower gels I got a sample of a very critrusy/grapefruity shower gel and was pleased. I have some of their skin conditioner (smells like roses, maybe the scent is Rose Jam?) and it smells lovely.
Do you prefer hand-made or store-bought?
I dont have a strong preference. If my witch is crafty and wants to make something, Id be honored to receive a handmade gift. If my witch isnt craft, thats entirely fine.
SPICY! Scale of 1 to 10, with 1 being "oh, that's a bit too much black pepper for me" and 10 being "ghost pepper? scorpion pepper? I laugh at these! I love as much heat as you can throw my way!" Where are you?
Id peg myself at a 7.25. I havent really got into the novelty peppers Carolina Reaper, Trinidad Scorpion, etc, etc but I like my Thai food with significant kick, and consider red paper flakes to be a pantry staple.
What is your BPAL "Holy Grail"?
Autumn Moon of the Mirror Stand. I have a partial bottle in my purse, and just smelling it puts me in a good mood.
Analog or Digital? Or Both?
A mild preference for digital, in that I can read and interact with digital items through my phone. (You know, at work, when I should be, um, working.)
What scents from other perfume companies are you really wanting to have in your collection and or are just really wanting to test? Companies like NAVA, Arcana, Solstice Scents, Possets, Haus of Gloi etc.....?
Im less familiar with nonBPAL scents, though lessee
Possets Kuniyoshi, and Mucha from the Summer Collection, Gingerbread Whorehouse, Madame X
Haus of Gloi Honeysuckle Lemon Curd
Do you have an affinity for any specific animals?
Im fond of foxes, both red foxes and fennecs. I dont have a totem or spirit animal, but I really like foxes.
Kitchen Needs or Wants?
I could use a new cutting board, and Im nuts about bento boxes. Really. Id love to get my hands on more bento boxes, as the ones I have are showing their wear.
Makeup! Do you like it, would you want some? If so what brands do you like to wear?
Maaaaaakeup! I recently started a new job, and have been attempting to wear makeup regularly. I like NARS, Fyrinnae and Urban Decay, but those are just the ones I can think of off-hand. When Im shopping for makeup, Im looking at colors much more than brand names. So, um, glittery eyeshadows, fixitives to keep the eyeshadows in place, tinted, glittery lip colors and eyeliners in ludicrous shades. (Really. I had one that was bright purple with teal glitter and Im crushed that it dried and is too hard to use.)
In one of my previous gift exchanges, I was gifted a little sample of a cream-based eyeshadow, and my god, that stuff is amazing. It stays put, its easy to apply and its lovely. So, +5 for cream eyeshadow, in wand or stick form.
Chocolate fiends ahoy! What kind of chocolate do you like? Do you like any other things in it or just plain good ole chocolate?
I like milk and dark chocolate with nuts other than peanuts, or dried fruit bits. Orange in particular is lovely. (I am not allergic to peanuts, just not terribly fond of them.) Please, no white or super dark chocolate.
Would you be opposed to receiving a ton of Halloween themed items?
Id be cool with it, with preferences for pumpkins, cats and bats.
Would you be interested in any special little thing I might be able to pick up from the Great Lakes Bat Festival this Saturday? Both Janell Cannon (author of Stellaluna and other kids' books) and Fiona Reid (illustrator for lots of animal field guides) will be there, so would you possibly be interested in something like an autographed copy of Stellaluna or one of Cannon's or Reid's other books? Or something from the Organization for Bat Conservation, like a shirt or other swag?
Sure? Books on bats, fridge magnets or little plushies would all be welcome.
What items from the Weenie update interest you, should you have to option of getting anything as a gift from your Witch??? Would you be ok with decants, or bottles?
So, Im the worst kind of sucker for pumpkin eeeeverything. With that in mind
Frosted Pumpkin Spice Cookie
Pumpkin Cheesecake Cupcake
Bonfire
The Magic Circle
The Witches (Oh my god, this one. Want want want.)
Bottles are always awesome, but decants would be welcome as well.
What's your favorite scary movie? Or movies, either way. If you don't like horror, what are your favorite movies to watch this time of year?
Pitch Black! Scary, with Vin Diesel? Yes, please.
Blu-ray or DVD?
I can do both, with a very mild preference for Blu-ray.
Game systems - console or computer? Mac/PC? Which console?
Computer PC all the way. My laptop is optimized for gaming.
Are you dressing up for Halloween and if so do you need any accessories for if?
Um, steampunk guns. Yes. I need steampunk guns.
Talk to me about bags, what kinds do you like? Sizes and styles?
Good sized, with pockets and some kind of closure. My purses tend to carry eeeeeverything. Bento box, spare cell phone battery, make-up, meds, a spare book . . .
Ideally, itd be a slightly crescent shaped black leather purse with a bunch of pockets, a shoulder strap and a zippered or fold over closure, but my primary requirements are good sized and sturdy. Mine is dying, bit by bit, and Ill need a new one in the foreseeable future.
What are your favorite fandoms and do you want to receive anything related to such?
Um, I like Warhammer 40,000, and Assassins Creed and would be all kinds of happy to receive related swag.
What are you planning to order from the Weenies update?
The Witches and Magic Circle, probably.
The Last Huzzah of the NY Renaissance Faire happens this weekend and I'm going! Is there anything you might want?
Uh, painted silks, or hair ornaments would be welcome.
Do you like comics or graphic novels? Any issues or collections you want to read?
I do! Sandman, and Incorruptable, please! (I have the first two issues, but need the others.)
Do you like fanfic? Would you like a story written for you as part of your gift? What characters/fandoms/pairings etc do you like?
I love fanfic.
Avengers – Darcy Lewis/ Loki, or Darky/Bucky/Steve
Warhammer 40,000 – Space Marine/Sororitas (bring on the original characters!)
Where do you have wishlists at? If you could please link to them or to a post that links to them. (Amazon, Etsy, Think Geek, Pinterest, Sephora, Lush, BPAL/BPTP, Soap Box Company, everywhere and anywhere!)
Amazon - http://amzn.com/w/16TTUA5ZTVHLJ
Etsy - https://www.etsy.com/people/DominiquedelMer/favorites/items-i-love
https://www.etsy.com/people/DominiquedelMer/favorites/bath-and-body
https://www.etsy.com/people/DominiquedelMer/favorites/warm-in-winter
Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/dominiquedelmer/
BPAL - http://www.bpal.org/topic/127-wishlist/page-113?do=findComment&comment=2353025
Sockdreams - http://www.sockdreams.com/_users/wishlists/2719cc458f0dded
Let's say you have indicated interest in receiving a hand knitted item. What colors, exactly, do you like? If you could provide color swatches here or to pinterest (or something visual), that would help out a lot.
So, here’s my Etsy wishlist, of knitted things - https://www.etsy.com/people/DominiquedelMer/favorites/warm-in-winter
And here’s the color schemes - https://www.pinterest.com/dominiquedelmer/colors/
Would you rather receive a bunch of little packages through the round, a couple of medium packages, or one big package at the end?
No preference! Whatever is most convenient for you.
For those of us with out-of-country Witchees, would you be happy with receiving a few packages from local to you merchants (say, through Etsy or equivalent)?
Ooooh, that’d be cool, too.
Would Witchees like something from IKEA? (Or any other not always accessible by everyone store?)
No thank you, there’s a local IKEA. I like local foods and candy, though.
If/when you go to the mall, for which store(s) do you beeline?
Teavana, the Body Shop and the LEGO store, usually in that order.
Do you receive any subscription boxes (julep, lootcrate, ipsy, birchbox, etc.)?
I do not, but Julep, Ipsy and Birchbox look interesting. A friend of mine is signed up for lootcrate, and I’m less enthused.
Do you like tarts/candles/incense? If so, what type of scents?
I like candles! That said, I have a strong preference for short, squat characters with glass cases. Tapers are right now – I have very long hair, and the chance of something catching is much too high.
Is there anything you wish you could have picked up from the Dragon*Con exclusives?
I actually managed to snag what I wanted.
Is there a GC you've been dying to try but haven't got around to yet?
Ice from the Kabuki line, Sara Pezzini, Witchblade, Violens
The questionnaire asked about gold & silver jewelry, but how do you feel about copper jewelry? Do you like colorful jewelry, or do you prefer to keep it neutral?
Copper, steel and iron are all good and I like vivid color, though preferable not pinks.
We asked about decorating style, but are you interested in receiving decorations for your home? Are you interested in things that go on the wall or things that go on shelves?
Things that go on walls. I love putting up art, and am hoping to get as much of the walls covered as possible. I’m very much a fan of the Romantic and Pre-Raphaelite style, such as -
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edmund_Leighton
Office supplies hound? Pens, pencils, journals, any preference, or favorites?
Mechanical pencils, definitely. My holy grail is a leather binder, with a three-ring clasp, so that I can swap in and out paper.
Talk to me about socks! Is there anything, dear, dear Witchee, that I can get for you from Sock Dreams? Anything from another place?
Soooocks! Here’s my Sockdreams wishlist - http://www.sockdreams.com/_users/wishlists/2719cc458f0dded I like black, wine red and evergreen. The higher, the better.
I live near a huuuuge candy store. What kind of candy do you like? Gummies? Caramel? Chocolate? Sour? Sugar-free?
Answering my own question – milk to dark chocolate, with fruit and nut mix-ins. Sour gummies are a favorite, with a preference for grapefruit and citrus flavors.
How do you feel about animal products? Not so much animal toys or food, but more like furs, paws, bones, etc.
I am a fan. I like fur, bone jewelry and hair pins are lovely, and butterfly wings are amazing.
Are you interested in receiving any restaurant.com gift certificates for your area?
No thank you, I don’t tend to go to the restaurants that they have coupons for.
How do you feel about "toys" - stuffed animals and the like?
I’m rather fond of them, actually. The gaming room of my apartment is mostly unfurnished, other than a giant beanbag and pillows, so stuffed animals are a welcome addition. I like Squishables stuff, but am not picky. I’m very fond of foxes, but really, cute plush things are welcome.
Did you see the eclipse last night? How do you feel about astrological events, like eclipses? Any interest in the Blood Moon Eclipse scent from BPAL?
I missed the eclipse, but dreamed about it vividly, so I’m willing to call it good. Not particularly interested in the Blood Moon scent, but I am fond of astronomy.
Witchee's, how tall are you? And perhaps, what's your arm span (from wrist to wrist)?
I’m 5’4”, with a wrist-to-wrist wingspan of 53 inches.
How do you feel about the 4 elements? Or are you more of an Asian 5 elements person? Do you feel strongly about any of the elements, like a connection or a preference?
I tend to identify with the four western elements (my husband goes with the five elements interpretation). I strongly identify with fire, and secondarily with wind.
How do you feel about bento boxes? Is it something you would use if you were to get one?
So much so! Bentos would find a very welcome home, as I pack my lunch and take it to work everyday.
Scarves, shawls or cowls? Mittens, gloves, fingerless mitts or wristlets?
Shawls, cowls, and fingerless gloves, please. I like large shawls, oversized cowls and red and/or black fingerless gloves.
How do you feel about online classes? Like, say, craftsy or creativebug? Or even lynda.com?
I think it’d be fascinating to take on of their classes. I’ve gotten classes from The Great Courses before, and thoroughly enjoyed them.
What do we want from Paintbox Soapworks?
Unhelpful answer: All the things!
More helpful: I am nuts about pumpkin, fond of exfoliating scrubs and lotions. I’d be delighted to try one of their shaving soaps, and their scent Gingermilk is a favorite of mine.
If I were to make you some art, would you prefer a frame that hangs or one that sits? And what color/style would you prefer?
A frame that hangs, please! I like loose, black and white sketches, and brightly colored portraits. Like - http://amberparks.deviantart.com/favourites/57172233/Commissions
How do you feel about gourmet marshmallows?
I must admit that I’m not particularly a marshmallow fan
Are you a slatherer or a dabber?
Generally, a dabber. I work in an office and as much as I like wandering around in a cloud of scent, my coworkers might not appreciate it.
Talk to me, dear witchies, about tea. I know we've covered this a little, but I really need the nitty gritty here- not just companies you like and don't like (Teavana? Adagio? David's? Some tiny place?) but I also want to know the other stuff: top 3 flavors, loose or bagged, the kinds of tea accessories you use- or have always wanted. Be specific. Provide links if necessary.
*cracks knuckles* All righty then! I prefer loose teas, but will use bagged – they’re a little easier to take to work with me. I could use another tea infuser, as I tend to lose them. Preference for mildly cute? I’ve seen some of like, little sharks with fins that poke out of the water and they amuse me.
My order of preference goes –
Strongly spiced chais
Fruity herbal teas
Fruity red teas
I dig teas from Teavana –
Masala Chai - http://www.teavana.com/the-teas/black-teas/p/masala-chai-black-tea
Lemon Ginger Herbal - http://www.teavana.com/the-teas/herbal-teas/p/lemon-ginger-herbal-tea
Citrus Lavender Sage - http://www.teavana.com/the-teas/herbal-teas/p/citrus-lavender-sage-herbal-tea
Strawberry Lemonade - http://www.teavana.com/the-teas/herbal-teas/p/strawberry-lemonade-herbal-tea
Have not tried, but curious about - http://www.teavana.com/the-teas/rooibos-teas/p/rooibos-chai-rooibos-tea
http://www.adagio.com/chai/masala_chai.html
http://www.adagio.com/chai/honeybush_pumpkin_chai.html
And any of these - http://www.adagio.com/signature_blend/group.html?group=1338
Villainess is putting out brand new stuff for the first time in a while (as opposed to bringing back former lines). Sooo.... who wants it?
I’d love to get my hands on Gingerleaf and Fireleaf.
How does everyone feel about duct tape crafts? Any favorite patterns?
Not crazy big on them.
Are there any flowers you especially like?
Morning glories are a personal symbol, as are blue roses.
Would you be interested in any cozies or cases (yarn o fabric, not hard cases) for tech stuff (phone, laptop' etc) or for cups/mugs/bottles or anything else similar.
Yes, I’d be delighted to get a mug cozy.
Would you like Halloween or Day of the Dead themed ornaments or a "bunting"?
No thank you.
Are there witchees who would like book related gifts like a booklight, bookmark, bookseat or something for your reading gadget,like a cover or a light for example.
Ooooh, a booklight, or a cover would be cool. I have a Nook Simple Touch.
I make handmade journals, mini albums and similar items. Would my witchee be interested in something like that?
Yeessss, yes I would be. A full size, 8 1/2 x 11 binder would be cool.
What songs/music/artists/CD's do you like to listen to around Halloween?
I strongly associate the Gladiator soundtrack with Halloween. Dunno why. I wouldn't mind getting my hands on Dead Can Dance music, as I understand they're the right kind of instrumental/Gothic.
Are you interested in leg warmers at all?
Yes. Bring on the fuzzies.
Is your Halloween style scary, cutesy, folksy, grotesque . . . ?
Uh, sophisticated gothic? Think Morticia Addams.
I bought the Portal board game last week & it came with a Portal 2 steam free download code. I already have the game on another console & it's one of my favorite series of all time. Soooo, would you want it?
I already have a copy of the game, I’m afraid. Have you read The Martian? Or do you plan on watching the movie?
I have not read, but I’d enjoy reading it, and will almost certainly be seeing the movie.
NaNoWriMo - Pertaining to that, how does everyone feel about such things? Will anyone be participating? How about NaNo swag, is there any you want?
I write both professionally and for fun, but I’m not doing NaNoWriMo.
Honey or beeswax products? Discuss.
I’m a fan of both. I use a lot of honey, both in tea and in baking products, and I’m fond of beeswax candles.
How do you feel about bumper stickers and car magnets? What do you like--cute, pretty, snarky, geeky/fandomy?
Fandomy, and/or pretty would be my preference!
Do you have any phobia's that your Witch should be aware of?
I’m not overly fond of the dentist or heights, but unless my Witch is physically hauling me into the dentist for a cleaning, I should be fine.
Trading Post Weenies are live! Anything calling to you?
I’d like to get my hands on Blood Sangria and Yes, though getting Yes might be a challenge.
Speaking of nail things, it that time of year and I am doing my jamberry order, Would you want some Lovely Jamberry's for your nails?
I like nail polish, but not fake nails.
Do you like or want to try Marmite?
I’ve tried, not a fan, sadly. Some folks have already said they do not want used nail polish. If you haven't already chimed in about that... would you be interested in a bottle of BPTP claw polish (in this case, either Event Horizon or Baku) that has been used for one manicure?
I’d be more than willing to receive gently used nail polish.
Are there any DISCONTINUED (not LE) BPAL oils that you wish you had, or had a little more of?
Not off hand?
Is there anything fairly basic that you're always running out of and need to buy more of?
Lip balm. I use, and lose, it constantly.
Anything interest you from the recent Blooddrop update?
I’d love to try Bat Wings! How to you feel about foreign spices/flavorings?
I’ll try anything once! Dearest Witchee, can I get you anything from Shiro Cosmetics? I'm going to place an order soon and perhaps you are interested in some of their goodies? https://shirocosmetics.com (https://shirocosmetics.com) Aaaaaaaaah! How did I not know about this site before? From just browsing the site – Ditto, Flamethrower Not Very Effective Sweet Honey Alkahestry Aurora Borealis Cake Glowsick of Destiny Have a Biscuit, Potter Here I Stand Housewife Huntress I Loved a Maid I Tried Ice, Ice Baby Mother of Dragons Moon Prism Power Master Sword Master of Whispers Little Brother Lingered in Twilight Remake !! Skull Kid Slave 23 Smell Ya Later Steve O’Lantern Zora Sapphire Swamplighter The Largest Moon of Still Not a Planet Triforce Whiteout Wildflowers Witness Me! Wizard Wheezes What’s That Smelt?
Switch Witch 2015 Answers!
Aww, bats are adorable, so I'd be happy with anything from there. What's your favorite scary movie? Not the biggest "scary" movie fan. I mean I watch them but they're not my thing...but movies in general are, thus the whole I watch them anyways. Usually around Halloween I try to watch all of the following at least once: Coraline, Hocus Pocus, Practical Magic, Interview With The Vampire, Cabin in the Woods, Scream, and Monster House. And I watch the Buffy Halloween episodes... Weenies? So, nothing stood out as immediate bottle worthy this year for me...though if my Witch wants to get me a bottle of this year's The White Witch, that's the only one I might get a full bottle of before it comes down. Otherwise I'm getting testers of all the leaves and decants of October, Second Spring, Apple IV, Witch Riding A Dragon, The Witches, and La Femme de Satan, after cutting a lot out. Basically there's a lot in this update I'd probably like, but my Witch should feel free to do as they please with it. Blu-ray or DVD? Both. I'm one of those people who watch all the extras, like all. Usually the Blu-ray discs have more. But I don't own my own Blu-ray player, nor currently my own tv, so whatever works for me! Game systems - console or computer? Mac/PC? Which console?
Family shares an original Wii, PS2 and PS4. I don't play too often (no time), so the last console game I've finished was Lego Batman 2. I'm currently without a truly functioning computer, but I'm usually about chill games on it. I still adore the Sims.
Are you dressing up for Halloween and if so do you need any accessories for if? Maybe. My aunt had a pirate wedding this summer, so I might use that outfit. Could use jewellery for it. Talk to me about bags, what kinds do you like? Sizes and styles? Must fit Kindle, phone and wallet. Bonus if it also fits a paperback book too. Much larger than that and I'd prefer a tote over a purse. Long over the body straps are preferred. Love Sak Roots stuff! The back packs are especially cute. Also into patch work style purses. What are your favorite fandoms and do you want to receive anything related to such? Buffy (including the movie) and LotR (books and movies) forever and always. Anything Whedon or Gaiman (Sandman especially). ASOIAF/GoT, Harry Potter, American Horror Story, Marvel movies, Batman, Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell, Doctor Who, The Strain, and a butt ton of movies. And I love fandom stuff, from Pop! figures, to subtle necklaces. Love it all. What are you planning to order from the Weenies update? Since I answered this with the last thing on Weenies, I'm going to just say I posted in the thread about them a full break down on the update and what I am and am not getting. The Last Huzzah of the NY Renaissance Faire happens this weekend and I'm going! Is there anything you might want? (Besides a turkey leg, which won't ship well!) Anything my Witch might think I'll like. It's been years and years since I've been to a Ren Faire, so I would know what to get myself if I was at one anyways! Do you like comics or graphic novels? Any issues or collections you want to read? Yes, and my Amazon wish list in my sig has a few. But I'll pretty much read whatever comics come my way. I did have a soft spot for the Minx comic line before line stopped, and my Goodreads should have most of what I've read in there (maybe, it's been awhile since I've checked to see if everything has made it on there). Do you like fanfic? Would you like a story written for you as part of your gift? What characters/fandoms/pairings etc do you like? I used to be super into fanfic, but not as much anymore. I wouldn't mind fanfic if my Witch really wanted to write me something...I do still read Girls Next Door fan comic if that gives a sense of what I like. Where do you have wishlists at? If you could please link to them or to a post that links to them. (Amazon, Etsy, Think Geek, Pinterest, Sephora, Lush, BPAL/BPTP, Soap Box Company, everywhere and anywhere!) Have the Amazon below, as well as BPAL. Going to see if I can res my Think Geek one and add it too. I'm horrible at keeping wishlists. Let's say you have indicated interest in receiving a hand knitted item. What colors, exactly, do you like? If you could provide color swatches here or to pinterest (or something visual), that would help out a lot. I wear looks of greys, blacks, greens, blues, and some people and burgundy. Anything those colors work for me for wearing items. Decorative items could be any color (yes, my room has a color theme, but I'm horrible at sticking to it 100% anyways). Would you rather receive a bunch of little packages through the round, a couple of medium packages, or one big package at the end? I'm good with one or two packages. Whatever is easier for my Witch! For those of us with out-of-country Witchees, would you be happy with receiving a few packages from local to you merchants (say, through Etsy or equivalent)? Sure! If/when you go to the mall, for which store(s) do you beeline? The book store...and then Torrid. Subscription Boxes: I had Loot Crate for a few months...just wasn't worth it to me. Though I like the of them, just haven't found one I want enough. Would Witchees like something from IKEA? (Or any other not always accessible by everyone store?) I'm going to IKEA once I'm home, so not really. Do you like tarts/candles/incense? If so, what type of scents? I like candles, I just never buy myself any. Never tried tarts. Most incense bother family members, so they're out. Love foodie scents for a room, or really thematic scents. Is there anything you wish you could have picked up from the Dragon*Con exclusives? I kinda wanted Dragon with a Llama Mohawk HG...but not that badly. Is there a GC you've been dying to try but haven't got around to yet? So many. See my wishlist (it's basically current). The questionnaire asked about gold & silver jewelry, but how do you feel about copper jewelry? Do you like colorful jewelry, or do you prefer to keep it neutral? I like copper, but usually my skin is too sensitive for it. We asked about decorating style, but are you interested in receiving decorations for your home? Are you interested in things that go on the wall or things that go on shelves? Things for walls, not really. Shelves...maybe. I'm trying to declutter as is...and failing. Office supplies hound? Pens, pencils, journals, any preference, or favorites? Not office, but I could always use brush pens for art! Talk to me about socks! Is there anything, dear, dear Witchee, that I can get for you from Sock Dreams? Anything from another place? Love socks...have HUGE calves that make socks no fun (even Torrid and Lane Bryant tights are usually too tight on them while being loose everywhere else). So if you can find large feet and calves friendly ones, send them my way dearest Witch! I live near a huuuuge candy store. What kind of candy do you like? Gummies? Caramel? Chocolate? Sour? Sugar-free? I've had a lot of awesome candy this summer, but I'm always on the hunt for good sour balls. How do you feel about animal products? Not so much animal toys or food, but more like furs, paws, bones, etc. Not the biggest fan of furs or paws, but I've been wanting to start a skull collection. Don't have to be real either, as I'm super interested in getting some hominid casts. Are you interested in receiving any restaurant.com gift certificates for your area? Naw. But thanks for asking!
Skipping some I answered in topic...sorry to make things difficult Witch! NaNoWriMo - Pertaining to that, how does everyone feel about such things? Will anyone be participating? How about NaNo swag, is there any you want?
I may write this year. Don't need swag. Honey or beeswax products? Discuss.
Yes. Love beeswax products and honey, with a special love of whipped honey. How do you feel about bumper stickers and car magnets? What do you like--cute, pretty, snarky, geeky/fandomy?
Eh. Got a few here in Yellowstone that'll be the first on the 13 year old car. Geeky would be ok, bonus points if it'll look good on a yellow VW Beetle. Do you have any phobia's that your Witch should be aware of?
Apart from spiders unexpectedly on me, no. Trading Post Weenies are live! Anything calling to you?
I got Portal of Death and MPF 13. I'll go over the other things I'd be interested in in the topic for it in a bit. Speaking of nail things, it that time of year and I am doing my jamberry order, Would you want some Lovely Jamberry's for your nails?
I'd take any nail wrap you'd think I'd like. Do you like or want to try Marmite?
No opinion either way. Some folks have already said they do not want used nail polish. If you haven't already chimed in about that... would you be interested in a bottle of BPTP claw polish (in this case, either Event Horizon or Baku) that has been used for one manicure?
Yes. Are there any DISCONTINUED (not LE) BPAL oils that you wish you had, or had a little more of?
Eve...I kept getting imps of her thrown at me but she went down at a time I had no cash to snag a bottle. Is there anything fairly basic that you're always running out of and need to buy more of?
No. Sorry. Anything interest you from the recent Blooddrop update?
Bath things, like the sugar bars, or those super cute Day Of The Dead earrings. How to you feel about foreign spices/flavorings?
Yes please.
