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ViolaVanWilde's Blog
 

NES and N64 games!

Here's the rundown!   Nintendo! NES sytem and controllers Batman Castlevania Castlevania 2: Simon’s Quest Castlevania 3: Dracula’s Curse Contra Dance Aerobics Donkey Kong 3 Double Dragon Double Dragon 2 Double Dribble Dragon Warrior (one of my most favorite games ever. Sigh) Duck Hunt Duck Tales (2 copies) Galaga Gauntlet Ghostbusters (2 copies) Ghosts ‘n Goblins Gumshoe Gyromite Jaws John Elway’s Quarterback Karnov Kid Icarus Legend of Zelda Marble Madness Megaman 2 Megaman 3 Metroid Ninja Gaiden Ninja Gaiden 2 Operation Wolf Pinball Robocop Rygar Spelunker Strider Super Mario Brothers Super Mario Brothers 2 Super Mario Brothers 3 (2 copies) Super Mario Brothers/Duck Hunt/Track Meet T&C Surf Design Techmo Bowl Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Arcade Game Track and Field 2 Zelda 2: The Adventure of Link     N64 system and controllers memory cards (4 I think) Castlevania Donkey Kong 64 Excitebike 64 F-Zero X Jet Force Gemini Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Mario Golf Mario Party 2 Mario Party 3 Mario Tennis Perfect Dark Star Wars Episode 1 Racer
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merveilleuse's Blog
 

BPAL wishlist

wanted!   imps are perfect, as many of these i've not tried.   i would LOVE more TKO (had a decant and made it into an amazing room spray!)   i have VERY aged bottles of snake oil and o, and would be really curious to try out fresh blends of these. looove snake oil!   the forum-only lilith scents sound really fabulous!   bold = would really like to try   aizen-myoo amsterdam baobhan sith bengal cancer detox envy F5 florence grr lilith victoria london lustration meditation moxie mr. nancy muse old scratch oof pele rome rose moon safari schrodinger's cat shub-niggurath skuld TKO quietude villain water of notre dame   any of the somnium blends... sleep is good!
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Juliet's Adventures in BPALand
 

Imps galore

The generous Medvssa sent me a couple of imps and they arrived today. I HAVE TO TRY THEM ALL.   I started with Brisingamen because this was the scent I looked forward to the most. In the bottle it smells beautifully golden sweet, just so great. On my skin, though, it morphs into a really dry, perfumey powderey scent, and after it has dried - it's GONE! I mean, GONE. No! I know that my skin is prone to eat scents but that's really extreme.   Samhain 07 - in the imp, it smells GREAT. My nose only tells me yay or nay, nothing more distinct, though. Wet on the skin it's sweet pine. Pine with apples. Very fresh and very green. More apples than pine. Oy I love the apples! Now as it is slowly drying, the apples fade and something biting, sharp, comes out. It's gone now again. Again, all I can smell is apples. Sweet apples. Oy. Yum!   Seance - ugh wow that smells really... dusty. Interesting, I didn't know that a perfume could do that. I really don't want to smell like that but that's really interesting.   Rose Red 07 - that smells EXACTLY like the smell you get when entering a florist. This greenish smell of cut flowers. Exactly like that. Now I understand what the people mean when they say Rose Red smells like a "freshly cut rose". Emphasizing "freshly cut" and not "rose" here - because I don't get much rose, just a very faint hint of it. It's almost too sharp. Good throw.   Two, Five, Seven That smells almost like The Unicorn to me. Very fresh and green. The rose comes out as soon as it starts to dry. The green freshness is still in the background. Has almost no throw though, and starts to fade now.   Parlement of Foules 08 - It IS Rose and soft resins.I can smell exactly that although if I wouldn't know that there is rose in it I couldn't tell. Smells nice and sweet. If that is what white rose smells like, then I'm in love! It also has enough throw that I don't have to sniff only my wrist.   Whip - whoa! That reminds me of... something. It smells... manly. Like some men's shower gel. I'm guessing this is the leather? It smells really nice - I don't get any roses. It's not me, though. I can see this working nicely on a handsome guy.   Western Diamondback - wow that is a thick oil! Sniffing the imp, I can immediately pick up the medicinal note Snake Oil had on me before it was aged. Dark, sweet, spicy vanilla, NO, Marzipan hits me after I apply it to the skin. MARZIPAN. Whoa! That smells nice. I can almost imagine someone confusing bottles and not filling Western Diamondback ("Snake Oil with leather, tonka bean, red sandalwood, and sage") in there because it doesn't smell like the description at all. I get sweet vanilla marzipan almonds. I guess it's the tonka? Oh if I could just compare to Dana O'Shee - because this smells like my memory of Dana O'Shee is. Ah now the medicinical note comes through. Sigh. Ah, and there is the leather.
Juliet's Silk

Juliet's Silk

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DogNPonyShow's Blog
 

My Super Duper Long Switch Witch Random Question List 'O Doom

Where does everyone like shop for witching goodness? Well, this is my first go at witching, but I’ve done so many other swaps. Etsy, craft stores, Magical Omaha, the Soap Box Co., and bookstores. What is your favorite pumpkin goodness? Pie, bread, muffins, ice cream, candies. Ok, everything except beer. What's your favorite part about Fall? Seriously, the fact that it will soon be Halloween. The end of heat waves and leaves changing color. And how can I forget about scarves, hats, and mittens!!! Do you like office/school supplies? If so, what is your favorites? Even though I’m in college now, I still freak out a little bit at the beginning of each semester. The thought of ’school’ supply shopping makes me so excited. I love little notebooks, gel pens, crayons, sharpies…oh my… What's your favorite Halloween candy? Candy corn and Mary Janes. Will you be participating NaNoWriMo? If so, is there anything you'd like to have for that? Someday I will, but not this year. Are you right or left-handed? Right Any period of time that you love? Victorian and the 40s. I’m in with steam punk, too, if it counts. What is your favorite crafting supply? I love making jewelry and chain mail, so chains of any size, jump rings (silver or colors), funky beads, vintage buttons, and charms. Silver, brass, and copper - all antiqued, resin, and plastic are my favorites. I also knit, crochet, and spin, so yarn or roving is always great. I go through black snap on safety eyes like crazy. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle? I’m all over that. Since all the good thrift stores near me have closed, I’m having some serious cravings. Tattoos! Do you have em? Do you want em? Whatcha got or getting? I would love to get some, but in the end I’d be completely covered seeing that my interests change all the time. I’m definitely set on some kind of Alice in Wonderland tat. Either the Cheshire cat, Tea Party scene, or White Rabbit. And Gir…there has to be an Invader Zim one somewhere. Halloween scents? what ones are people loving? craving? have tried, want to try? , etc... or any Halloween-ish or autumn scents from other sites your dying for?? I have decants of half of the Halloween/Sleepy Hollow scents, plus bottles of Graveyard Dirt and Sticky Pillowcase pending. Those two bottles were the only ones that really called to me. I’m all over the sweets and ’nature’ (dirt, moss, wood) scents of this season, but not so much the burning leaves or spiciness notes. What is one item that you've wanted forever, could have afforded, but have never gotten and why (haven't you gotten it!)? The Old Hare Clock from Victorian Trading Co. I totally have the money, but there’s always something more practical to use it on. Who here prefers stylus and ink to ballpoint? I‘ve never used a stylus/ink pot, but have thought about trying it. Then I think about how nosey my cats are and the huge mess I’d probably make. I love me some brightly colored gel pens with the ergonomic finger grip thingies, though. Anyone invested time and effort into calligraphy or proper Victorian writing? In high school my art teacher had us learn calligraphy, using a marker not a stylus. I got really good, but stopped when I finished the assignment. Sometimes I wish I kept it up. What about stationery? Need some? What styles do you like? I’m more into postcards/note cards. Funny, vintage, scenic, etc. Although cutsie Japanese character stationary is always fun! How do people feel about receiving baked goods/kits to make said goods? Or other cooking items? Would you enjoy oil or vinegar flavored with herbs grown at home? Strange and exotic spices with recipes to try? Cookies made with carnation petals? Baked goodies and recipes are welcome. I don’t do much cooking, so oil, vinegar, and spices wouldn’t make much sense. Cookies made with carnation petals?!! Wooooah. What are your pet's names, and what are they named for? Cali (Lali, Nugget) is my mom’s cat named that because she’s a calico. Rufus (The Boy) is a Russian Blue mix named that because I just liked the name. Gizmo (Gizzy) is a Shih Tzu/Maltese mix named that because her coloring resembles that of the character. Who here is a complete, over the top, Alice In Wonderland fanatic? Completely in love with it. The movie is ok, but I like the old illustrations better. White rabbit, Cheshire cat, and the whole tea party are my favorite characters. Are you a Trekkie? If so, which series do you prefer? Do you have a favorite character? Never watched it. Do you have phobias? Clowns give me the heebie-jeebies. And the sound of Styrofoam rubbing together makes me nauseous. Speaking in public, too. How do you like your mix CDs? Random? Stuff you know you'll like? Random. I love new music. Would you rather get food or jewellery? Jewelry Do you like children's toys, such as jacks, those little things you tilt around to get the ball in the right hold (wtf are those called?), the aforementioned caplet dinosaurs, cap guns, etc?: I luff stickers. And little plastic figures (dinosaurs!) or stuffed animals English candy/tea/marmite or other stuff that you love and can't easily get outside of England? Kinder Eggs. Didn’t they ban the ones with toys in them over here? Fanfic as a gift* - yay or nay? Your fandom? Slash preferences?*well, a virtual gift obviously. You know what I mean. My fandoms are Good Omens and a lot of musicians…it’s not my fault that most of the bands I listen to are easy to slash! >.< Any beaders here? Need beading supplies? Yes and I answered that in the craft supply question. Do you like making up your SW packages around a theme, or prefer to mix it all up? The only swaps I’ve ever done are based on themes, but this time it depends on their answers. If there’s enough to center around a theme, sure. Band-aids: do you like the fun and funky ones? I am constantly getting hurt and use all different types of funky band-aids. Right now I have a Dora the Explorer one on. What's the scariest thing that's ever happened to you? I had a panic attack when I was by myself at a store. What is everyone's favorite Halloween song?! Halloween by the Misfits (and the cover by AFI). Monster Mash is fun too. How many of mah fellow witchies play video games? Platform? Do you like used games? My favorite platform of all time was the original Nintendo. Duck Hunter and Dr. Mario are my favorites. But I do like computer games - Zuma, Collapse, The Sims. What kind of music (genres, please) do you like? Rock, classics, old country, alternative, indie-ish, electro, dance, punk, some hardcore. I really don’t know how to define a lot of what I listen to. Have any of you ever received a book from a Witchy and loved it so much you ended up buying a copy for a later Witchee? I don’t think I’ve even received a book in a swap, but I do like gifting my favorites. What kinds of eye shadows do we all like? Sparkley - not frosted or glitter chunks - bright colored/neutrals. Urban Decay or Archetype. (Unfortunately Archetype’s TAT and CS are both crappy) Do you like lip balm? If so, do you like tinted, glossy, sparkly, pearly or just plain lip balm? Lip balm is an essential. Nude, berry, or sheer red tint, or just plain are both good. I don’t use major brands - Blistex, Chapstick, etc. because they either don’t work well enough or burn. I’m now addicted to mylipstuff.com thanks to the SW thread. Oh, and I only like it in tubes. What are some of the SW gifts/finds from past rounds (or you can just name a gift in general that you found for someone if this is your first round!) that you are the most proud of in terms of your sleuthing skills? A friend of mine likes stuff that ’really shouldn’t exist’, and I found her a clutch in the shape of a hot dog - with all the fixings (and sequins!). And, secondly, what is something you've been searching for but just can't find? I’ve been looking for a 'I <Godzilla> Tokyo' shirt. Do you knit/crochet? Do you need any supplies? I do both. Notions are always needed - stitch markers (split and regular), tape measures, bobbins, row counters, small scissors. I’ve just learned knitting socks on two circulars. Who here has an etsy shop? Not anymore. What are your two favorite etsy shops? Knit Front and Back, and Pinky Noodles Are you active on any other boards/forums? If so please specify where and your username there. Craftster - taped_on_wings, and Ravelry - theonlyevidence What would you tell yourself 6 months in the past about 2008 so far? You can sleep when you’re dead. If you had one minute of fame, what would you do/say in the spotlight? “meep” Robots versus zombies: who wins? Can’t they just be friends and take over the world together? What would zombie say? Blargle argle *twitch* Where are a few of your favorite places? Small, old, dusty bookshops with big, comfy chairs, the country at night when you can hear coyotes howling, Lake Geneva, on a boat in the middle of a giant lake. What is one (only one) object that you collect, that totally goes against your personality or beliefs? Hmmm…it’s not really a collection, but I’m interested in taxidermy. I kind of want a jack-alope, but think it would freak me out. Are you a soap addict? Anything you like to avoid in soaps (goat's milk, lye, dyes, etc...) or any particular scents you like or brands you want to try? I can’t use bar soaps or gels, but I am a body wash addict. Woobie and GudonyaToo What's your favorite book? Good Omens by Neil Gaiman What size socks do you wear? How about hat size? Socks - 9/medium. Hat - I have a seriously large head. Like 22” or something. Do you read comics? Which ones do you love and which can't you stand? Yes. Lenore, Johnny the Homicidal Maniac, Squee, Bear, and of course Sandman. Webcomics: Mutts, Nice Hair, and The Zombie Hunters I’m not too fond of Marvel superheroes. Symbols that are meaningful to me? The moon in all its phases, spiderwebs By nature are you a morning lark or a night owl? night owl What's your favorite type of music to hear live, rather than recorded? Dancey-electro because you look funny dancing in your car. What is your favorite autumnal-seasonal drink? Apple cider! Generally without alcohol. Crossword puzzles? Other pencil puzzles? I am a sudoku queen Favorite artist? Duane Michals, David LaChapelle, Martin Parr, Claes Oldenburg Favorite poet? It’s not exactly a poem, but ‘I Am For An Art’ by Claes Oldenburg. Halloween. Do you like it kooky or creepy? Either, but I lean more towards kooky. As in those sorta creepy but cute vintage decorations. Reserved or Raunchy? Depends on who I’m around Earth, Wind, Fire or Water? Water Tea or Coffee in the morning? Nope Fruity snacks or chocolate? Both Would you accept art? Yes, please Antiques or Brand New? Either/or What keywords do you use when searching for items for yourself on Etsy? silver, brass, chains, amigurumi patterns, jump rings, steam punk, taxidermy, kawaii, lip balm, self striping sock yarn, deer, birds. Are there any of y'all who are allergic/sensitive to having natural fibers on your skin? I am. I am allergic to most animal fibers. Only soft wool and alpaca are reserved for accessories (hats, scarves, mittens) What was your favorite ghost/scary/campfire story growing up? The girl with the red ribbon around her neck. Bugs? Do you like 'em or not? Like em, esp. praying mantis, lightening bugs, and grasshoppers. i haz no imp storage. do you? No. All of mine are thrown into a bead box. If you have a garden/planter box, what do you grow? No. What incense scents do you prefer? I don’t burn incense Do you decorate for Halloween? What sort of decorations? Dress up for Halloween? I decorate mostly with fake webs, window clings, little ghosts in the trees, and anything else indoors that the cats can’t get into. I dress up every year. Bats, cats, skeletons, monsters, vampires, witches or what other ghoulies do you prefer? Zombies, robots, bats, cats, werewolves, and angry mutated animals. Do you like horror flicks? All kinds. How do you scent yourself? Do you layer soaps, moisturizers, etc. or do you go straight to slathering your bod with BPAL? I’m a slatherer, but love all things scented. Do you/how do you scent your world? Candles, incense, diffusers, potpourri? None of the above? Room sprays only BPAL is such a scent-ual experience. What are your other tactile, aural, or olefactory pleasures? Olfactory - going outdoors when it’s just about to/has rained, freshly mowed lawns, dryer sheets. Tactile - walking barefoot outside, clean sheets, animal fur. I’m a very tactile person. If you could bring back any TV show from cancellation what would it be? The Golden Girls, Animaniacs, X-Files, Stark Raving Mad, Buffy, Rugrats, Special Unit 2, Six Feet Under, and Invader Zim. I wonder if my witchee would like a blanket type thing. Would you? Yes. I live in an old house and it gets quite cold. What's your favorite "I know it's bad for me but I can't help myself" treat? Ben & Jerry’s ice cream. The one that mixes cookie dough and brownie chunks. Or Nutella. Very important question: Are you planning on buying anything off your BPAL and/or other wishlists during the round? Probably not. The only money I have is going towards my witchee. And school…I kinda need to pay for that. Although, if a good LE or Lunacy is released, I may join a circle. Do you wear a watch? If so, what kind/style? No more wrist watches for me. I’m usually wrist deep in clay, so I use clip-ons now. How do you feel about having a donation made in your name to something?If you like that idea, what types of organizations/groups would you want the donation to go to? I love any organization that helps animals: ASPCA, Humane Society, PETA even though they can be a little annoying. NAMI and NAAFA, too. What is your favorite art movement and/or style? Sureallism, abstracts, pinhole photography, experimental photography. Do you have a case for your mp3 player/digital camera? If you would want one, what size is your digital device? I have cases for both, but the one for my camera case is a bit too clunky and the one for my mp3 player is all leather…ew. My camera is a Canon Powershot A630 and my mp3 player is a Creative Zen Micro. For tea drinkers, do you bag it or prefer loose? No tea for me. Does the weather change where you are, as in, does it get cold in the winter? Anyone need homegrown scarves, hats, mittens, etc? It gets downright cold here. Anything warm and cuddly (and even a bit strange) is very useable. I really get a lot of use out of fingerless gloves. One of my classes this semester is held in a room with never ending AC. Who are your forum buddies? People you know well enough online or IRL to help your Witch pick out stuff for you? No one. I’ve been more of a lurker up until a few months ago. My questionnaire is chock-a-block with ideas for Witching me on the cheap, and without sending "stuff for stuff's sake". And I just came up with another one--make me a Pandora, Finetune, or Last.fm station you think I might like! What manner of affordable Witchery might you covet? I never really listen to music on my comp. Handmade stuff, mixed cds, thrift store/antique goodness, leftover balls of yarn, hair clips/no-pull rubber bands, fun little toys to put in my car, I love the dollar sections at Michaels. Does your cell phone have a place to attach charms? It does. If you drink coffee (and make it yourself) do you use a French Press, regular filter basket coffee maker, Espresso Machine, Percolator? No coffee for me either. What movie soundtracks (or scores) do you love? Rocky Horror Picture Show, Sweeney Todd, Nightmare Before Christmas. It's a bit strange, cause I'm really not a musical type of person. Earrings? I have weird metal allergies in my lobes, but I wear studs and small hoops in my two cartilage piercing. Song on repeat? Smashing Pumpkins - 33 Coffee/tea/drinks with 3 people: Hugh Laurie, Neil Gaiman, Eddie Izzard What are some perfume companies besides bpal that you are curious about? Which have you already tried and know that you dislike? Curious about: Droplettes, Conjure Oils, Woobie. Arcana scents tend to work on me very well. I have enough Possets to know to be very picky about what I try. I’ve tried and can’t really see myself buying more Nocturne Alchemy - they use a lot of bad notes.
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DogNPonyShow's Blog
 

More Switch Witch questions 'O randomness

For witches who love Halloween and decorate for it, when do you start and when do you take it down? (Because your Witchy will need to make timing decisions!) I usually start early and take it down late, so all of October is game. I still have bat clings in my car windows from years ago. So, now I've gotta ask -- Does anyone have an iguana? Would he or she wear a sweater? (or an itty bitty kilt?) No, but I’d love to see a picture of one! Vanilla Creme Kisses? Yum What one (or two, if you really must) BPAL bottles are you most longing for? Well, I’ve been collecting as much Black Lace as I can. I only have 1.5 imps so far. And Glowing Vulva. I’m kicking myself for not buying that when I could. What's your favorite animal? Cats and dogs of all sizes, alpacas, llamas, goats, owls, squid, and octopi. I also love the animals that don’t get much lovin’: sloths, giant-eyed nocturnal critters, praying mantises, platypuses, narwhals, and those deep sea fish that have the little 'light' dangling in front of their mouths. How do you feel about burned copies of cd's or dvd's that your witch might have that you might enjoy? Burn away! How many of ya'll have tried Alternative Breeding tarts? Do you like 'em? What is your favorite scent if you have? What ones mightyou want to try? What *are* your favorite tart scents (if you are a tart... uh... person... uhm)? If you don't do tarts (uhm...), would you be interested in becoming a tart person? Why are you guys such enablers?! I’m not generally a tart/oil/candle/anything that burns person, but some of those scents sound delish. I’ve started dabbing oils on my light bulbs. Not sure how safe it is, but it smells good… Question, question (if asked before, please disregard!) I have to say, i finally tried the vosages chocolate with bacon and it's less exciting than i thought it would be. However, the chocolate with the chilis is teh yum! I'm wondering if my witchee would like to try these types of things (like the caramel with sea salts or chocolates with chilis/bacon/salt etc.)? I’m always up to trying new things…even bacony chocolate. It’s intriguing. Say, witches, I have a question about birthdays. do you expect/rely on other people to plans birthday outings and activities? If I happen to do anything for my birthday it’s going to a friend’s house in Chicago to go bar hopping. But, really, I just like to be lazy. Dealing with treats? If there’s a bag of goodies (even if they’re cheap ones), I’ll most likely binge. I love it when I get just a few little candies with swaps or decant circles. That’s how I became addicted to Japanese sweets. Ringtone? I have the Super Mario Bros. Theme song, the Invader Zim theme song, and the ‘Kidnap the Sandy Claws’ song from Nightmare Before Christmas. I just bought ‘Shut Me Up’ by Mindless Self Indulgence. That’s the one I’m using now. What do you think about receiving tea accessories and/or miscellany (like mugs, cups, saucers, strainers/filters, honey, natural sweeteners [like stevia])? I realize that I keep saying I don’t drink tea, but I just remembered this amazing jasmine tea we had at a Chinese restaurant once. Of course I put enough sugar in it to put myself into a coma. I don't think that answered the question... Munsters or Addams Family? Addams Family. I was never able to get into the Munsters. If you have pets, is there a SPECIFIC toy they like to play with; brand and size? Is there a treat/cookie they eat? What brand and size? Our female cat loves anything on a stick that you wave around and she will eat just about anything you put in front of her. On the other hand, the boy is very picky about toys and treats. Sometimes he goes for the catnip bubbles and crinkle balls, but mostly his favorite toy is whatever I happen to be knitting at the moment. The only thing besides his food he likes is chicken lunch meat. Our puppy loves her red loofah dog and anything squeaky/crinkley. She loves Greenies in the Teenie size (teenie greenies haha) and Zuke’s Mini Naturals in peanut butter. I’ve been looking into making her some treats too. What makes you stand out from the rest of the switchwitch herd? I guess one of the very few here that have never tried anything LUSH. I'm also great at mimicry. Legwarmers? Armwarmers? Legwarmers - not so much. Arm warmers - yes, please! What is your favorite category of the GC? Mad Tea Party and I'm sure when I try them, Steamworks. If you are into the original Nintendo system, what 3 games would you want that you don't have? I’m not sure what I have, but my favorite games were always puzzle types (like Yoshi or Dr. Mario). Actually, I don’t think I have Super Mario Bros. 2, so that. Stance on Joss Whedon and his enterprises? I loved Buffy, was into Angel for a while, but have never watched Firefly. Has anyone tried ice wine before? Do/did they enjoy it? I’m not much of a wine drinker, but I had to Wiki it, and it does sound interesting. What other perfume companies (besides bpal) have you been curious about? Woobie (have I mentioned them enough yet?), Droplettes, MoonaLisa, Cobalt Blends, Conjure Oils, Sidhe Creations. Does anyone here do anything with grave rubbings? It’s on my list of things to try. Would you enjoy art based on original Graveyard photography? I do graveyard photography myself, and would love other people’s art based on it. What's in your Netflix or Blockbuster queue, do you want any new Netflix/Blockbuster friends, if so how do we find you on there? I have Netflix. My queue. Do you play a musical instrument? Eight years of the flute. What do you think of Irrelevant Disturbing and Surreal Crawdad Dream? Love it? Hate it? Kicking yourself for not getting a bottle? I have a bottle and am kind of on the edge about it. I like the blueberries in Blue Fire, but these seem to be too real. How do you feel about trinkets? You know - tiny toys or doodads that serve no purpose than to be cute, take up space and make us smile. Love them or waste of money? Love them. I'm always able to find more space for cute little things. Can melty things be shipped to you, or will they be in puddles by the time you open the package? I think the hot weather is over, so yeah. Might be a good idea, though to wrap them separately. Who likes pirates? Me! What are your feelings about Dia De Los Muertos? I love the idea, decorations, and the colors...and sugar skulls! What do you think about the Nightmare Before Christmas? It’s one of my favorite movies! Tim Burton is a genius! If candy is sent, would you prefer small amounts to a Halloween sized bag? Small amounts of different kinds. How do you feel about Hello Kitty? Sanrio is the one thing that I’ve loved all my life. Hello Kitty, Dear Daniel, My Melody, Chococat, etc. How do y'all feel about honey and maple? And different flavored honey, not just the standard kind? Sure! What is your favorite thing to do on a cool fall day? I have to be outside! Walking through a forest preserve, going to cemetaries. Fall is the best time to take pictures.
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moonarcana
 

OCD - Obsessive Compulsive Decanting

Here's where I'm at with the Halloweenie/Sleepy Hollow decanting:   all decants are labeled except for 2 scents...I'll have those done before I go to bed.   Then I need to sort and pack everything (decants, frimps, goodies) before I'm ready to mail.   For fun - here's pictures of my set up while I was labeling the decants. My computer has iTunes playing random picks and picture of my beau to keep my mind alert. As I decant, the unmarked vials go in plastic bags with the labels for each particular scent, then I take those one-by-one and tape the labels to the vials...and back into the baggie to wait for sorting time.     Here's my packing supplies ready and waiting for action - the lower two shelves, laden with treat baggies, treats (hidden from your view presently), frimps, bubblewrap and envelopes.   So I do have a method to my madness...I just thought you might like a peek at my process.
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Is Anybody Out There?
 

Why I may be somewhat withdrawn

As some of you might know, my sister decided to get a divorce this summer, a decision that floored me- but that I do support. She loves her kids and wouldn't do anything without a good reason. I've learned some of those reasons. They met in court yesterday to begin the proceedings- I don't know the precise terms, but they were supposed to present one another with papers or something. I had a therapy appointment yesterday. My husband was in the waiting room and my sister's husband walked into the building. He was carrying various folders and papers and whatnot, and greeted my husband, who probably wouldn't have noticed him otherwise. So therapy is hitting on some rough territory lately and I'm usually quite a wreck after them. We got into the car and my husband explains what he saw, suggesting that my sister's husband might've been meeting with a lawyer. I shook my head. He wasn't meeting with A lawyer. He was meeting with THE lawyer. I don't live in a huge metropolis, but if we had the equivalent of a hotshot media-whore sleazy big city lawyer, he would be it.   Last I heard, my sister was working with legal aid, or whoever does it for cheap, so I tried to get ahold of her all day to see if she knew. Last night, I finally did. She did know. It's ALL like something out of a soap opera. Apparently, she hadn't been aware that he'd had a lawyer until they both swept into court... because the lawyer wasn't even on the dockett. Huh? How does that even work? Is it legal to take a judge by surprise like that?   And I'm worried her lawyer isn't even competent.
smallvoice

smallvoice

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Catseyes' Wishlist/ Info page
 

Scents I Have Tried....

Here is a list of scents I have tried and have not agreed with me... Some of them smelled great in the bottle, but just didn't work well with my skin chemistry.   GC Athens The Apothecary Bess Blockbuster Bluebeard Carnal Depraved Dragons Reverie Fruitcake Horreur Sympathique House of Night Kabuki The Knave of Hearts Kostnice Laudanum Loup Garou Lyonesse Magdalene Magus Mata Hari Nero O Ouija Phantasm Pontarlier Pride Psyche Queen of Hearts (smells like soap...) Rome Seance Serpents Kiss Spellbound Venice Viola Wolf's Heart   CD Midnight on the Midway Faith Hand of Glory   Salon Three Brides   LE Smut 2007 Snake Charmer (smells icky on me...) Long Night Moon Lunar Eclipse '06 Zombie Apocalypse   I tried and liked these ones, but I would probably never order another imp/bottle of them again...   GC Darkness (smells like generic perfume) Dian's Bud The Dormouse Sophia Opium Poppy Severin Suspiro Szepasszony (fades so fast...) Victoria: Stardust   CD The Grindhouse     LE Anactoria (pleasant) Chrysanthemum Moon (too headachey) The Emathides Eshe Life-in-death Katrina Van Tassel La Vita Nuova
ami226

ami226

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Reanna's Blog
 

Questions from the forum and more

Dear Witch, I'm breaking down and buying Samhain & Katrina von Tassel (the first for me and the second to share with my mom for her bday. If she loves it I'll give her the whole bottle). These are the two that I am anticipating loving the most and wearing most often out of the pack. I wouldn't mind an extra bottle of either if you already have it in hand! I'm also going to pick up Lilth Victoria. I want all those lovely forum only scents, but I have to prioritize, right?   Do you like Mystery Science Theater 3000? Have you tried out (and if not, would you be interested in doing so) its weird little brother, RiffTrax? I don't think I ever sat down and watched one of these. Never heard of RiffTrax.   Do you often drink take away coffe in paper mugs? Once every other week or so I might get some tea, but not often. I prefer to make my own at work. I would like to bring it from home but I don't have a travel mug! (It would have to me microwavable)   What would a perfume based on you smell like? Interesting question (I loved reading everyone's answers to this one!!). I think honey, exotic spices, and a light rose.   Who here likes Wizard of Oz things? I like the wizard of oz, but I don't *love* the wizard of oz. A funky fun piece would be nifty, but a whole box would be overwhelming   Your thoughts on the update? I mentioned this a bit earlier I believe. It was a relief that I'm not too interested in Blood Moon! I am somewhat intriged by the BPTP update ... the pancake scent sounds interesting, but I don't want to be craving them daily! I often wish I had a good friend that also loved bpal and was close so we could split bottles of things that we like but don't want to wear on a daily basis. (I admit that I don't know if I'll be able to finish a bottle of just about anything and I feel really wasteful!!)   How do you decide what to put in which package for your Witchee or how many packages to send? I thiiiiink I'm trying to do loose themes, but nothing specific. My goal right now is three packages, growing in size each time *cackles and rubs hands together*. I love plotting!   If you were my witchee, would you be terribly offended if I sent you a box containing project "experiments" or random miscellaneous pretty bits of brainstorming that I thought you might like/wear? No! Absolutely not; I'd love it! <3 <3 <3 homemade stuffs.   From Sept 12th How do you feel about Hello Kitty? Meh. I do have a bag that a Japanese friend bought me (long ago) with Miffy on it that I still like; but it isn't super cutsie. It's beige and orange which is great!   What is everyone's "luck" item? I don't have one. I have a couple pieces of jewelry that I really like, but I don't think that they are particularly "lucky".
Reanna

Reanna

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Lemonlife's Blog
 

Willcall sept 15

Ah, barely got to see the willcall. I brought a boi, as men are good for carrying things. He helped me lug all the canned foods (and brought some of his own). Due to the donation, I got an imp of Horn of Almathea. I barely got to sniff at a few prototypes & halloweenies before leaving. Ah well.   I sniffed gunpowder & it was nicely sweet. I revisited the pumpkins & decided the only one I liked was #1 & that it wasn't perfect for me. I'm really looking forward to the new CD act though. & I must snag another Agrat & candy butcher before the carnival leaves town (assuming the finances allow).
quigza

quigza

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Juliet's Adventures in BPALand
 

Planning the order

The order:   1. Katrina van Tassel 2. Fearful Pleasure or Samhain 3. Maybe a Snake? Cottonmouth? Western Diamondback? Asp Viper? Snake Oil? 4. Inez or Marianne?   Yules: 5. Snow White Rose Red if I like it   I'll have to see if I like Brisingamen. I really have to restrain myself concerning Lyonesse - buying a GC unsniffed is stupid. I pondered Snake Oil but since I'm going to get Lilith Victoria, which basically is a Snake Oil sibling, I don't think I need to. Uh. That's not much I want...? What's wrong?   Re: Fearful Pleasure vs. Samhain I lean strongly to Fearful Pleasure because of ivyandpeony's advice, but I'll see how I like last year's Samhain first. Oh okay since I love Samhain... maybe I just get both?   Cottonmouth vs. Western Diamondback vs. Asp Viper Cottonmouth seems similar to Antique Lace and has Linden, which I adore (-> The Unicorn). The ever so generous Medvssa is going to gift me a decant of Western Diamondback, so we'll see. Asp Viper has Almond and is supposed to be a child of Dana O'Shee+Queen of Sheba+Snake Oil. If that isn't enough to want it? I wonder, though - is Asp Viper very similar to Wester Diamondback then? I don't need a Dana O'Shee sibling. And I don't need a Antique Lace sibling either. Cottonmouth Snake Oil with linden blossom, calla lily, passion flower, and narcissus. Asp Viper Snake Oil with red mandarin, myrrh, and almond. All the Snakes that tempt me seem too similar to something one way or the other. Australian Copperhead has apples and cloves and stuff but I'm sure it'll be too similar to Fearful Pleasure to warrant buying. After all, I want Snake Oil minus the Patchouli and not something else.   Rose Red vs. Day of the Skulls The generous Medvssa is sending me imps of Rose Red and Parlement of Foules. Parlement of Foules apparently smells similar to Day of the Skulls so if I fall in love with it ... Of course one could question oneself why I need a FOURTH rose scent when I have Alice, Persephone and Katrina? I guess the answer this time actually is: I don't and I won't.
Juliet's Silk

Juliet's Silk

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Switch Witch help and stuff
 

questions and answers

How do y'all feel about honey and maple?And different flavored honey, not just the standard kind? I love maple syrup, the darker the better! Strongly flavored honeys are good too.   What is your favorite thing to do on a cool fall day? Bake! It's been too hot all summer to bake bread, but I think it's about time to start a sourdough culture again.   If you have pets, is there a SPECIFIC toy they like to play with; brand and size? Is there a treat/cookie they eat? What brand and size? Maggie loves any kind of squeezy toy -- big, small, with or without squeakers -- I've ever made her toys by sewing a square of fabric together and stuffing it with polyfill. As noted in my profile, she can't have food treats due to allergies. The cats mostly scorn toys, but like catnip.   What's your ringtone? A cuckoo clock.   What think you about receiving tea accessories and/or miscellany (like mugs, cups, saucers, strainers/filters, honey, natural sweeteners [like stevia])? Tea is good! I don't use sweeteners in it, though, just straight-up tea.   How do you feel about copies of music or dvd's that your witch might have that you might enjoy? Not just mixes, but whole copies? I prefer not to receive entire copies of cds or dvds, especially if it's something by an independent artist. Mix cds are great, though.   Tarts? Yes/no? In moderation. I actually have a lot of tarts and scented candles right now.   I'm wondering if my witchee would like to try these types of things (like the caramel with sea salts or chocolates with chilis/bacon/salt etc.)? I love love love salt caramels -- I've even made them a few times. Spicy chocolate is tasty too, as long as it doesn't contain peppercorn. Kind of dubious about the bacon chocolate, but I'd be willing to try it once.   What's your favorite animal? Cats.   What one (or two, if you really must) BPAL bottles are you most longing for? The Illustrated Woman. I've been planning to order it, but the last few lunacies haven't grabbed me, so the order hasn't happened yet.   What's your favorite "I know it's bad for me but I can't help myself" treat? Hagen Daaz chocolate ice cream.   Very important question: Are you planning on buying anything off your BPAL and/or other wishlists during the round? Maybe. As mentioned above, I'm planning to order a bottle of Illustrated Woman the next time there's an update with something that appeals to me. And I may buy some socks and armwarmers, because it's starting to get chilly here.   Do you wear a watch? If so, what kind/style? Nope. I have tattoos on both wrists, and watches look funny over them.
kythryne

kythryne

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MoonstoneMama's Blog
 

Halloweenie Switch Witch random questions v4.0

Can melty things be shipped to you, or will they be in puddles by the time you open the package? oh yes, melting shouldn't be a problem anymore.   Who likes pirates? I Pirates! My favourite pirate is Blackbeard.   What are your feelings about Dia De Los Muertos? I don't know as much about it as I would like, but from what I do know it's an awesome holiday and it's up there in my favourites.   What do you think about the Nightmare Before Christmas? It's one of my favourite movies. I watch it regularly. Skeleton Jack is wonderful!   If candy is sent, would you prefer small amounts to a Halloween sized bag? depends on what kind of candy it is. I love mini peanut butter cups, a bag of those would be okay. halloween peeps (I love the ghosts!) in large quantities would be alright. but for really good candy like truffles or caramels or bars of Scharffen Berger (just an example) dark chocolate, a little goes a long way for me.   Do you like floral bath soaps, shower gels, etc? I like florals in general. but I cannot use shower gels or body washes, they all give me a rash.   How do y'all feel about honey and maple? And different flavored honey, not just the standard kind? I don't like maple, and I really prefer plain honey.   How do you feel about trinkets? depends on the trinket. if it's a subject matter I like or if it's really unique or handmade or one of a kind... those are all good things.   What is your favorite thing to do on a cool fall day? drink coffee or tea, find some sunshine, go for a walk, read a good book...   Do you like Mystery Science Theater 3000? Have you tried out (and if not, would you be interested in doing so) its weird little brother, RiffTrax? I used to enjoy the original MST3K... but that was a long time ago and haven't had any interest in it since then   What makes everyone stand out from the Switch Witch herd? nothing that I'm aware of   If you are into the original Nintendo system, what 3 games would you want that you don't have? no video games for me   What is your favorite category of the GC? Limited Edition, otherwise probably Bewitching Brews... but I don't really have a favourite GC category   What will you like from Singapore? Candies? Food? Asian crafts/toys? yeah, all those sound good.   What is everyone's "luck" item? I don't have a luck item. I have awful luck. I could probably use a good luck charm of a sort.   Do you like art deco/nouveau - style prints? they're alright   What is one thing that, if you received it in the middle of all the hubbub, would make you smile and take your mind off of all you have to do for a bit? anything to do with Supernatural would do that easily   How do you feel about Hello Kitty? lukewarm, at best   Legwarmers? Armwarmers? they're not really my sort of thing   Stance on Joss Whedon and his enterprises? the first 2 or 3 seasons of Buffy were good, then I started to dislike all the "end of the world/armageddon" crap that seemed to infuse everything... I never even tried to watch Angel. Firefly was made of awesome! I love Firefly (see previous question about resurrected tv shows)   Has anyone tried ice wine before? Do/did they enjoy it? I've never even heard of ice wine before this, so I've never tried it   What other perfume companies (besides bpal) have you been curious about? none. I have enough problems with my BPAL obsession. I've gotten sample of various others before but haven't liked any of them and just pass them on to others.   Does anyone here do anything with grave rubbings? nope   Would you enjoy art based on original Graveyard photography? sure   What's in your Netflix or Blockbuster queue, do you want any new Netflix/Blockbuster friends, if so how do we find you on there? there's lots of things in my Netflix queue... but my membership is currently on hold due to lack of money and the fact that I work 2nd shift.   Do you play a musical instrument? nope   What do you think of Irrelevant Disturbing and Surreal Crawdad Dream? Love it? Hate it? Kicking yourself for not getting a bottle? I wasn't able to order it when it was live, even though I wanted to (it sounds lovely!)... I was supposed to be getting a bottle from a friend who did order and didn't like it, but she's not sent it to me yet
moonstonemama

moonstonemama

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Abstract Associations
 

Bliss

A shot of pure, self-indulgent euphoria! A scent that is very, very wicked in its own way: the serotonin-slathered scent of pure milk chocolate.   Reviewed 09/14/2008   In the imp: Chocolate, and nothing but.   Wet: Melted chocolate. Yum.   Drydown: This is gobs of milk chocolate. Not the expensive dark chocolates of Candy Butcher or the sticky rich chocolate of Lump of Coal, but pure milk chocolate, like a handful of Hershey Kisses. There's not much throw, this is definitely one that you have to be close to sniff.
Rovylern

Rovylern

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Abstract Associations
 

Sybaris

The pinnacle of wealth, luxury, self-indulgent pleasure, voluptuousness and sensuality. Bright violet with sweet clove, Mediterranean incense notes and tonka bean.   Reviewed 09/14/2008   In the imp: Violet! This smells a lot like Faith.   Wet: Violet, with a hint of clove underneath.   Drydown: The clove and incense take over and smash down any other note that tries to come out. If I were an incense and clove fan, this would be a favorite.
Rovylern

Rovylern

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Abstract Associations
 

Love In Idleness

Yet mark'd I where the bolt of Cupid fell: It fell upon a little western flower, Before, milk-white, now purple with love's wound, And maidens call it love-in-idleness.   Reviewed 09/14/2008   In the imp: Creamy fresh, sweet floral.   Wet: Chemical flowers.   Drydown: This smells like flowery toilet bowl cleaner. Thankfully it faded very, very quickly. This definitely does NOT love my skin.
Rovylern

Rovylern

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LizardQueen's Blog
 

SW questions through 9/8

***9/8*** How do y'all feel about honey and maple? And different flavored honey, not just the standard kind? I’m game!   What is your favorite thing to do on a cool fall day? Go apple picking or out to a pumpkin patch. Take a walk and crunch on leaves. Curl up near a window with a good book and a steaming cup of tea or cider. And actually, I’m not a huge football fan, but I always enjoy bundling up in a sweater, getting a cup of something hot, and heading out to cheer on a local team.     ***9/7*** If you have pets, is there a SPECIFIC toy they like to play with; brand and size? Is there a treat/cookie they eat? What brand and size? The dogs have Kongs (of the big dog variety), and they enjoy killing stuffed animals, but mostly, as I think I mentioned before, they like playing with one another best. No particular treat goes over better than any other, but I personally prefer those that are low on things like preservatives and stuff. I’m not sure what toys the cats would prefer, and only the Professor has any interest in treats – and he’ll eat just about anything.   What's your ringtone? A Russian dance (possibly faux-Russian) type tune. It was the only thing on my phone that I found even remotely tolerable. On my old phone I had “Jungle Boogie,” which was AWESOME.   Just to throw a silly question out there...Munsters or Addams Family, y'all? Addams Family.   What think you about receiving tea accessories and/or miscellany (like mugs, cups, saucers, strainers/filters, honey, natural sweeteners [like stevia])? I don’t NEED any more mugs, but I’ll happily make room for the right one! Every thing else sounds lovely, though I don’t need anymore Stevia (does Stevia go bad? Hmm… I should check on that…)   How do you feel about copies of music or dvd's that your witch might have that you might enjoy? Not just mixes, but whole copies? In a perfect world, we could all afford newly-pressed copies of all the CDs and DVDs we want, but it doesn’t always work out that way. I’d prefer mixes, but if you copy a CD you think I’ll like for me, I’ll appreciate it and enjoy it and odds are good that artist or band will end up getting money from me further on down the road. In short, no worries.   Say, witches, I have a question about birthdays. do you expect/rely on other people to plans birthday outings and activities? Nope. Nothing would happen if I did, and while I’m not a huge celebrator, I like to go out for dinner and/or drinks, so I’m perfectly content to make my own plans.   Tarts? Yes/no? Sure!   I'm wondering if my witchee would like to try these types of things (like the caramel with sea salts or chocolates with chilis/bacon/salt etc.)? I’d prefer to keep my meat products out of my chocolate, but I’m game for anything else!
lizardqueen

lizardqueen

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Kelly's Blog
 

More

Stance on Joss Whedon and his enterprises? I'm not sure who that is?   Has anyone tried ice wine before? Do/did they enjoy it? No. I don't drink   What other perfume companies (besides bpal) have you been curious about? I'm not sure. I'd be open to trying the ones I see tossed around on bpal type forums, i.e. possets, cobolt, woobie, nocturne alchemy, cbihp   Does anyone here do anything with grave rubbings? No, but I did my final project in photography on grave stones.   Would you enjoy art based on original Graveyard photography? Yes, I'd be open to that.   What's in your Netflix or Blockbuster queue, do you want any new Netflix/Blockbuster friends, if so how do we find you on there? I don't have netflix or blockbuster because we have most everything on cable, including all of the major movie channels. I'm sure there's lots of stuff out there I'd like to see though. I like suspense, thriller, mystery type movies primarily. I like horror too, but really I prefer a good psychological thriller to one with lots of blood and guts (but I'm not against blood and guts).   Do you play a musical instrument? Nope. My husband plays the drums, his kids play the guitar, trumpet and drums. My husband's band practices here once a week or so. It gets loud.   What do you think of Irrelevant Disturbing and Surreal Crawdad Dream? Love it? Hate it? Kicking yourself for not getting a bottle? I would have been interested to try it, but I have a feeling it may not work for me.   How do you feel about trinkets? You know - tiny toys or doodads that serve no purpose than to be cute, take up space and make us smile. Love them or waste of money? Here's my problem. I like them....but I'm trying to stay away from cluttery type stuff. I guess I would prefer stuff that can be used vs displayed.   Can melty things be shipped to you, or will they be in puddles by the time you open the package? Melty things are fine, it's getting cold.   Who likes pirates? Pirates are ok   What are your feelings about Dia De Los Muertos? I really don't have any feelings about it one way or the other.   What do you think about the Nightmare Before Christmas? I don't really have any feelings about it oen way or the other   If candy is sent, would you prefer small amounts to a Halloween sized bag? It depends on the candy, I guess. But in general smaller amounts would probably be better. I try to not overload on too much sugar and we never have trick or treaters so we have pleanty of leftovers.   Do you like notes in your soaps or bath stuff that you don't like in your perfumes? If so which? I don't think so - I'd say it's probably about the same. I did try a body wash with rose...and that was a mistake. I really don't do well with rose.   Do you like floral soaps or bath stuff? If so, what florals work and what don't? Floral is okay. Again, rose doesn't work for me. I can't really explain, it just really doesn't work. I can't stand when people around me wear rose either. I also don't know how to explain this, but I need lower pitched scents. yes...many florals (i.e. rose) seem to be high pitched to me. That probably sounds weird? If rose were a sound it would be a loud shreek.   How do y'all feel about honey and maple? And different flavored honey, not just the standard kind? I'm into flavored honeys. Please don't send maple though, it is everywhere around here.   What is your favorite thing to do on a cool fall day? How cool? The unfortunate thing is that cool fall day usually = rainy. I'd love to go play outside somewhere with my puppies (as long as it isn't TOO cool).   Do you like Mystery Science Theater 3000? Have you tried out (and if not, would you be interested in doing so) its weird little brother, RiffTrax? I've never seen it, but I guess I'd be open to it.   What is everyone's "luck" item? I don't have one.   How do you feel about Hello Kitty? I'm not a huge crazy fan, but I like Hello Kitty alright.   Legwarmers? Armwarmers? Never worn either. I've never worn them, but I'd be open to the idea.   What is your favorite category of the GC? I seem to have luck with excolo
Kelism

Kelism

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Femme_Fatale's Blog
 

Hellhound on my Trail

Oh. My.   At first is does start out a bit herbal and a little astringent, but as it dries that fades and out comes a delicious boozy vanilla with just a hint of spice. It ends up though a smokey slightly spicy vanilla that is just...   Both hubby and I tried it and on him it kept a more smokey herbal feel w/a touch of vanilla, where on me it was a rich spicy vanilla with a tiny hint of booze and a very slight smokiness.   I *love* this
femmefatale

femmefatale

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Juliet's Adventures in BPALand
 

Why I'm so crazy about BPAL again

Well yes of course BPAL are amazing so that is reason enough. But the reason why I started my addiction again is - of course - the hottest, cutest, smartest guy on earth. I believe in the power of scents. We all know how strong a memory of a scent can be, and I want to tie this relationship to my boy closely to a scent. I need a signature scent. Something he will associate with me and whenever he smells it will make him think of me (okay there is no relationship - YET! *knocks on wood*).   So, without knowing what he likes, what am I to chose? I think it has to be a GC scent, because if I'm ever going to run out of the scent... that'd be dreadful. I'd love to make Snow White my signature scent (it's SO ME) maybe I'm going to make an exception for her, depending on if she turns up this Yule again or not. My bottle of 2005 is still almost full but I was very reluctant to use it, I guess if I used it daily that would look differently... Bunny Musk and Dragon Moon are out, as are the LEs that are on the way to me.   I can choose from: Dragon's Milk, Antique Lace, Alice, White Rabbit, Persephone and Dana O'Shee, and maybe Snow White. I wore Snow White on our first date, but he didn't say anything to it and I don't know how much of it he got to smell. It does have good throw on me, but still. Still, that's a point for Snow White. Dragon's Milk is the scent my ex-ex-bf chose for me, so that's out. In addition to that, Dragon's Milk stains everything bright red so it's not easy to handle. Antique Lace is nice. But it is also boring. It is a comfort scent and the scent I use whenever I don't really know what to choose. I think Antique Lace is the only scent that ever got me an unsolicited compliment (from a male), but I MIGHT confuse it with Snow White, here. Also, additionally Antique Lace is never described as being sexy. Hmmm. A maybe here. Alice - Alice, oh I love her. At the moment, it's the only scent I need. However, the imp I have is an aged one and I think the fresh Alice smells a bit differently. I also don't quite know how Alice works in the summer, because it is a really warm, snuggly scent. But then - it's roses, so maybe it works in the summer as well. And, again this is not a scent described as sexy. But - I think the scent is very, very me. Another posivte aspect is that if Katrina van Tassel is as beautiful as I hope it will be, and if it is as similar to Alice as I think it will be, I can use Katrina if I want something different and still stay in my scent range. White Rabbit - a very beautiful scent as well. It is similar enough to Alice that I can say that I'm going to choose Alice over the Rabbit. The Rabbit isn't feminine enough. Persephone - hum. I really like her but she is so fruity and fresh and thus best suited to Spring and Summer and not Autumn and Winter. Persephone is described as really sexy, though. Still - I don't think I want to wear her everyday, at least not in Spring and Autumn. Dana O'Shee... Hmm. A very nice scent. But I remember it to be 100% Marzipan. And that's a bit too much for everyday wear. Dragon's Milk, Antique Lace, Alice, White Rabbit, Persephone and Dana O'Shee, Snow White. We haven't talked about scents that are on my "I need to try them" list... because, yeah if I start that I'll get overwhelmed. I'm very partial to Alice at the moment so that might sway my judgment. Now it pays that I'm staying so close in one scent family - let's say I make Alice my signature scent, then I smell like sweet creamy roses. Now, if I wear Persephone, that's a different rose but still a rose. If I wear White Rabbit, I smell like sweet and cream... and so on. So I smell similar, regardless of what I wear. Yeah.   Oh and of course my lone imp of Love Me will get put to good use as well.
Juliet's Silk

Juliet's Silk

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smallpaws' Blog
 

How 'bout some more questions...

What will you like from Singapore? Candies? Food? Asian crafts/toys? Fabric is good! I love the fabrics that they have over there.   What is everyone's "luck" item? Sounds totally sappy, but, I have two. First, I have my wedding ring. It is my grandmother's diamonds and her white gold, but, restyled for me. It holds 64 years of a very loving marriage and it now holds one year of my very loving marriage. My husband is one of the best and most genuine people I know. I thank the Goddess for him every single day. Even days when he is annoying me. The other one is a medieval heraldic pendant from the 13th century. It was definitely a woman's and you can still see some of the red and gold paint. The style is that of a rampant lion, which I have always seen as a sign of strength. Once I find another thin leather or rubber cord with a good solid clasp, I will wear it again. It makes me feel strong and it always, always reminds me where my true passion lies (even though I am a slave to the corporate man for now) and that I will return to doing what I love.   Do you like art deco/nouveau - style prints? I do!   What is one thing that, if you received it in the middle of all the hubbub, would make you smile and take your mind off of all you have to do for a bit? Pretty much anything. It is nice to know that someone else is thinking of you.   How do you feel about Hello Kitty? She is cute, but, a little too girly and pink for me. I have my girly things, but, she just never struck my fancy.   Joss Whedon? I saw Serenity and I liked it. Never watched Buffy or Firefly. Firefly, I would be interested in. Buffy, not so much (probably because I can't stand Sarah Michelle Gellar). When it comes to sci-fi, I am newish and only certain things seem to appeal. A good costume drama, however, I can't turn away.   How do you avoid popping an item for yourself into an order you're placing for your witchie? I have lots of things directly sent. I have a witching budget and I must stick to it.   Underpants? Do you like them? What's your style? Size? Yes, I like them. The boy short kind are my favorites. My size is medium because I have a big old butt compared to my little old waist (but, it matches my big old boobs!).   What is your favorite? What tea would you love to try but haven't because of price or difficulty to get? I adore Chai and Lady Grey. I have really been getting into flavored green teas. I have one at home now that has lavender in it and I adore it. I've never tried super fancy teas. Well, except from Betty's in York. I discovered their house blend when I took my mom there for a proper English tea. Fantastic! I can't wait to go back and try their other teas. So, witch of mine, if you like tea, come visit and I'll take you! York, itself, is pretty damn magical!   BPTP Room Sprays...your thoughts? Yes, please. Autumn things make me happy.   Would you like to receive baked goods from your Witch? And if so, are there things you WOULDN'T like? Baked goods would be lovely, but, a bit of a customs hassle really. If you could manage to do it, just leave out the hazelnut and we are good.   Your thoughts on the update? Don't need it. The blood note always smells like pee on me.   How do you decide what to put in which package for your Witchee or how many packages to send? Well, some I will directly send. Others, just how the mood strikes me.   If you were my witchee, would you be terribly offended if I sent you a box containing project "experiments" or random miscellaneous pretty bits of brainstorming that I thought you might like/wear? That would be pretty amazing, actually. I like to be a guinea pig.   Do you often drink take away coffe in paper mugs? Not anymore. If I have coffee out, it is a treat, so, I drink it in. I do carry my tea travel mug with me quite a bit though.   What would a perfume based on you smell like? I answered this wrong in the thread. I thought it was what you would want it to smell like. If it would smell like me, it would probably be lavender, warm skin, books, black tea, and herbs. Ha, ha, I just asked my husband and he shrugged and said, very offhandedly, "You would smell like home."   Who here likes Wizard of Oz things? The movie was fun, but, the musical Wicked was fantasic!   Do you like Mystery Science Theater 3000? Have you tried out (and if not, would you be interested in doing so) its weird little brother, RiffTrax? I have seen it a few times and I think I am stupid because I totally didn't get it. I often fell asleep.   How does everyone feel about really green gifties? I was thinking of giving my witchee some of my handy-dandy "paper" towels (hand-sized, washable muslin squares--kinda like ultra-cheapo cloth napkins) in a kitchen-friendly decorative box, but I didn't want to seem preachy ("Stop using paper towels, you environment destroyer!"). Would y'all use something like that? Hell yes, I would. I am such a little tree hugger!   What craft (or crafts) have you been wanting to try but have no idea where to start? Ummm, I want to knit. I tried it once and made a mess of it. Come to think of it, I am probably a lost cause at knitting.   Would you appreciate some tunes in future packages? And if so, do you care if you get any CDs or mp3s you might have all ready? Or would you be able to find a way to post a list of things you're (a) looking for, or ( b ) all ready have? I will always, always, always take music. Always.   Polish goodies! Who wants them? Baked goods, candies, kielbasa, pirogies, magazines, you name it? Sure! No magazines, though. I don't speak or read Polish. Or kielbasa (because that would probably be pretty nasty by the time it got to me. Ha ha!   Favorite fairy tale? Snow White. The original creepy medieval version. Very scary. I can't seem to find it in print, though. Boo!   About incense: do you like sticks or lose incense? Have you got one of those devices to burn lose incense over a bit of charcoal? Incense is good! I love it! My burner broke when I moved though, so, I need to replace that. Otherwise, bring on the incense!   So how many imps/decants is officially 'you have gone overboard and your Witchee is going to expire from scent overload'? 32. This is the number that I received for free in a BPAL order. It took me well over two months to test all of them. I did enjoy the testing, though!   Who needs a recipe box? Nope! I have one!   ANYONE ELSE want a home-made cookbook? OMG, yes! I love cooking and have gotten into a bit of a rut. I don't mind if the recipes are meat-based. I can generally adapt them and I will make meat for my husband (he is not a fan of the fake meat).
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And more questions...

Do you like Mystery Science Theater 3000? Have you tried out (and if not, would you be interested in doing so) its weird little brother, RiffTrax? I have no idea whatsoever what this is... I should probably google to find out.   What will you like from Singapore? Candies? Food? Asian crafts/toys? I can't think of anything in particular but sure, I'm always up for trying new candy etc.   What is everyone's "luck" item? My Cheshire cat locket is fast becoming just that. And also my two silver charm bracelet, my mum got me most of the charms.   Do you like art deco/nouveau - style prints? Sure.   What is one thing that, if you received it in the middle of all the hubbub, would make you smile and take your mind off of all you have to do for a bit? Even just a nice ecard! Chocolate. Something nice and completely unexpected.   How do you feel about Hello Kitty? Neutral... It's ok, especially some of the "darker" stuff but I'm not really into HK much.   Legwarmers? Armwarmers? Yes to both, especially arm warmers. I added a pair on to my Etsy wishlist the other day...   What makes everyone stand out from the Switch Witch herd? I thought about this for a long time and couldn't think of anything. It's not hat I'm average, just that all the things that would usually make me stand out are not all that unusual here.
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Graveyard Dirt & some frimp reviews

GRAVEYARD DIRT (2008)A tribute to a somewhat nefarious and truly notorious ingredient in New Orleans spellcrafting. It is employed in hoodoo rootwork for various reasons, primarily in spells of protection, "tricking" your enemies, binding, and even love magick. The graves are chosen based on the type of working, and are determined by the type of spirit that lies there and the manner of their demise. Payment is always required in the form of offerings to the deceased. This is the scent of pure graveyard dust, spattered with grave loam and dusted lightly with tombstone moss. Yep, this smells like dirt all right. It's a crazy rich, complex scent unlike anything else I've sniffed... aside from dirt. Wow. I like it.   HORREUR SYMPATHIQUEFrom livid skies that, without end, As stormy as your future roll, What thoughts into your empty soul (Answer me, libertine!) descend?   — Insatiable yet for all That turns on darkness, doom, or dice, I'll not, like Ovid, mourn my fall, Chased from the Latin paradise.   Skies, torn like seacoasts by the storm! In you I see my pride take form, And the huge clouds that rush in streams   Are the black hearses of my dreams, And your red rays reflect the hell, In which my heart is pleased to dwell.   The perfume of a hellbound soul, gleefully lost to iniquity: blood musk, golden honey, thick black wine, champagne grapes, tobacco flower, plum blossom, tonka bean, oakmoss, carnation, benzoin, opoponax, and sugar cane. In the bottle, I get musk, honey, wine, carnation, plum and sugar cane. It's crazy and interesting. On wet, it's mostly the same, although the musk is deepier, dirtier. Dry, this goes sickly-sweet and too floral for my taste.   HAUNTEDA mournful, poignant scent, thick with foreboding. Soft golden amber darkened with a touch of murky black musk. In the bottle, this has a sharp scent overlying the softness of the amber and musk. On wet, it still has that sharpness, although the musk deepens. Sadly, once dry, the sharpness disappears and it goes straight to powder.   JEZIRAT AL TENNYNThe Dragon’s Isle: smoke and fire, earth and wind. The rage of the elements blasting over a primordial paradise. In the bottle, I can smell charcoal, dirt and air. On wet, I get those, plus a hint of musk. Once dry, this is a very herbal scent. A bit of rosemary, dill, maybe chives? It's a lot of herbs. It's not bad, but I don't think it's something I'd reach for often.   NUITShe is the Goddess of the Sky, one of the Ennead, daughter of the air [shu] and water [Tefnut], lover of Geb and Hadit, the Eternal Mother, and the Receiver, Reviver and Protector of the Dead, whose loving, divine embrace shields our souls from annihilation. She is love, rapture, splendor, continuous and eternal birth and rebirth, infinite space, and the “the naked brilliance of the voluptuous night”. Nuit is Earth’s guardian, and shields her lover and her mortal children from the primeval chaos that threatens Existence. Her perfume is starry and crystalline, a jewel-clad and glittering paean to night: dazzling white musks, white rose and night-blooming jasmine with the soft moss of moonlit meadows, a waft of Egyptian incense, and a gentle breath of moonflower. In the bottle, this is way too floral for my taste, strongly rose, jasmine and moonflower. On wet, it's pretty much the same. Once dry, it turns into floral soap. Not one for me.   KURUKULLAThe Tibetan goddess of love and wealth. Her scent is a harmonious, sweet, enchanting blend of three lotus blooms and three roses. In the bottle, the florals are very sweet. Definitely lotus and rose. On wet, it's the same, although I get a slightly alcoholic note. It smells like sweet cocktails. Once dry, this is actually kind of nice, but it's just a little too sweet for my taste.   DRAGON'S EYEA piercing, radiant perfume: dragon's blood resin, lily of the valley, lilac and galbanum. In the bottle, I can smell dragon's blood and lilac. On wet, I get dragon's blood, lilac and a bit of warm musk. It's pretty nice. Unfortunately, once it dries, it goes straight to powder.   XIUHTECUHTLIPatron of the Aztec pantheon, he is the personification of light within darkness, warmth in the cold, and life in, and after, death. He is a creative and destructive God of Fire and Light, and is appeased only by sacrifice, trial, and the slaughter of his people's enemies. Copal, plumeria and sweet orange and the smoke of South American incense and crushed jungle blooms. In the bottle, I get oranges, plumeria and a hint of incense. On wet, I can smell those scents, plus a hint of smoke, and the resiny copal begins to come out. It's not bad, but once dry, it's a bit too orangey and too floral for me.   QUEEN GERTRUDEImperial violet softened by wisteria and chrysanthemum, but edged with the regal iciness of delphinium. This is way too floral for me. In the bottle, I get violets and wisteria. It smells pretty. On me, however, violet just doesn't work. It's way too heavy and cloying.   THE KNAVE OF HEARTS'Herald, read the accusation!' said the King.   On this the White Rabbit blew three blasts on the trumpet, and then unrolled the parchment scroll, and read as follows:--   'The Queen of Hearts, she made some tarts, All on a summer day: The Knave of Hearts, he stole those tarts, And took them quite away!'   Crushed roses and blackcurrant tarts. In the bottle, I get a lovely pie scent. Dark berries and sweet, warm crust. On wet, it's much the same, with a hint of rose and some added spiciness. Once dry, it's not bad. The rose is a bit stronger than I'd like, but the warm, spicy-berry pie scent is great.   OMENDeep, mysterious, and full of dark portents: oakmoss, juniper berry, myrrh and patchouli. In the bottle, it's much as described: juniper, myrrh and patchouli. On wet, the juniper is very strong. Once dry, this is nice. A lovely, smoky scent comes through. The juniper softens, and it's well integrated with the myrrh and patchouli. Not bad at all. Definitely one of the outdoorsy scents that I can actually wear.   NOCNITSAAlso known as Krisky, Plaksy and Gorska Makua, she is a nightmare spirit, the Night Hag of the Woods, who haunts Polish, Russian, Bulgarian and Slovak children during the darkest hours. The only protection against her torments is a circle drawn around a child’s cradle with a knife, or an axe or protective poppet hidden under the floorboards beneath where a child sleeps. Her scent is that of a lightless fir wood, nighttime air, wet forest mosses and upturned earth. In the bottle, I get fir trees, cold air and damp earth, with a hint of sweetness. On wet, the pine softens. It's more earthy, but clean, and the nice sweet scent remains. Sadly, this goes a bit too soapy on the drydown.   Y'HA-NTHLEIWe shall swim out to that brooding reef in the sea and dive down through black abysses to Cyclopean and many-columned Y'ha-nthlei, and in that lair of the Deep Ones we shall dwell amidst wonder and glory for ever.   A great undersea metropolis located below Devil's Reef. A swirling, lightless, effervescent scent: the deepest marine notes with bergamot, eucalyptus and foamy ambergris. This is way too oceany for my taste, and I'm not wild about eucalyptus as something to wear. Doesn't quite work.   MOSCOWA rich, bold blend of imperial rose, carnation, lush jasmine, lily of the valley, dark musk, amber, bergamot and gilded tangerine. Way too many florals and too much tangerine (another scent I'm not crazy about wearing). The musk and amber just aren't enough to balance it. Not for me.   WANTONFeminine sexuality in it's rawest form. Palmarosa, red sandalwood, attar of rose, patchouli. Way, waaaaay too much rose. On me, it's completely overpowering.   ZEPHYRA gentle white scent, breezes laced with the scent of springtime blooms and citrus. Lemon, lemon verbena, neroli, white musk, white florals, white sandalwood, China musk, bergamot and a drop of vanilla. The florals in this are too heavy, and the citrus is too sweaty-smelling on me. Not for me.   ETERNALThough they go mad they shall be sane, Though they sink through the sea they shall rise again; Though lovers be lost love shall not; And death shall have no dominion.   Stephanotis, cyclamen, heliotrope, white rose and gardenia. In the bottle, I get light, pretty florals. It might work for me. Sadly, it has gardenia, which almost never works for me. On, it's heavy and funereal.   ULTRAVIOLETElectrifying, mechanized and chilly -- the scent of crushed blooms strewn on cold metal. Lush violet and neroli spiked hard with eucalyptus and a sliver of mint. Oh, dear lord. This is so awful on me. In the bottle, it's violet and mint. Once on, it goes wild. It's heavy menthol, like Vick's with flowers. Not a winner for me.   TO A WOMANThy fatal shafts unerring move, I bow before thine altar, Love. I feel thy soft resistless flame Glide swift through all my vital frame.   For while I gaze my bosom glows, My blood in tides impetuous flows; Hope, fear, and joy alternate roll, And floods of transports whelm my soul.   My faltering tongue attempts in vain In soothing murmurs to complain; My tongue some secret magic ties, My murmurs sink in broken sighs.   Condemned to nurse eternal care, And ever drop the silent tear, Unheard I mourn, unknown I sigh, Unfriended live, unpitied die.   Benzoin, cassis bud, patchouli, rose otto, and petitgrain. Ugh. To me, this smells weird, bitter and vaguely medicinal. On, it's pretty terrible. Is it the petitgrain? The cassis bud? I don't think I've tried anything with either of those notes before, and there's definitely something in this that doesn't work for me at all.   LA BELLA DONNA DELLA MIA MENTEMy limbs are wasted with a flame, My feet are sore with traveling, For, calling on my Lady's name, My lips have now forgot to sing.   O Linnet in the wild-rose brake Strain for my Love thy melody, O Lark sing louder for love's sake, My gentle Lady passeth by.   She is too fair for any man To see or hold his heart's delight, Fairer than Queen or courtesan Or moonlit water in the night.   Her hair is bound with myrtle leaves, (Green leaves upon her golden hair!) Green grasses through the yellow sheaves Of autumn corn are not more fair.   Her little lips, more made to kiss Than to cry bitterly for pain, Are tremulous as brook-water is, Or roses after evening rain.   Her neck is like white melilote Flushing for pleasure of the sun, The throbbing of the linnet's throat Is not so sweet to look upon.   As a pomegranate, cut in twain, White-seeded, is her crimson mouth, Her cheeks are as the fading stain Where the peach reddens to the south.   O twining hands! O delicate White body made for love and pain! O House of love! O desolate Pale flower beaten by the rain!   Soft, lush myrtle and dry, sweet melilot with wild rose, pomegranate juice and peach blossom against a background of deep aquatic notes and a twirl of melancholy autumn breezes. In the bottle, this is so pretty. Peaches, pomegranate and autumn leaves. On my skin, unfortunately, it turns immediately into soapy florals. Sigh.
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