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By Silvertree February 7, 2012

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My first Halloweenies!

Squeeeee!!! Just ordered my first Halloweenies from BPAL! I have been a long time fan but until this year my life has not allowed for much more than admiring a friend's collection and allowing her to bequeath me a couple from her stash. So, about an hour ago, 4:36ish UK time, I got super hype and here's my madness:
Dead Leaves, Blackcurrant, and Tobacco Tar
Dead Leaves, Honeyed Patchouli, Champaca Blossom
Dead Leaves and Lavender Buds
Dead Leaves and Blackberries
Dead Leaves and Sugared Cardamom
Devil's Night 2016 x2
Fizzy Jack O'Lantern 2016
Her Strong Enchantments Failing
Samhain 2016
Samhnainophobia 2016
Spiced Autumn Cider
The Unquiet Grave 2016
Third Charm 2016
Witch Dance 2016 x2
Yipe!
Pumpkin Sugar x 2 My bank account needs a hug after that but we can't even look each other in the eye...

Magicunicorn

September 30, 2016

Ballad of the Mountainwitch

Fall 2016 Switch Witch Questions Part II

Tarot cards/oracle decks - yay or nay? Yay!
If yay, do you already have any? Yes
Which ones? Rider-Waite, Hanson-Roberts, Cat People, Vertigo, Zombie Tarot.

Cryptozoology/cryptids (Big Foot, lake monsters, chupacabra, etc.) - yay or nay? Not really, although I suspect the chorkie may actually be a baby chupacabra.

I'm a honey affecionado (I really love honey) and our renn Faire has a local honey booth we go to every year and our trip is coming up. Anything from http://www.beefolks.com/default.asp suit your fancy in particular (honey or otherwise since they have other products?)
Candles are great. So are lip balms with beeswax and other products. I usually get my honey from a local apiary right down the road from me, although they tend to have one variety only. It's fun to try honey from different sources, like locust honey, sourwood, etc. Haven't done that in a while.

Any other renn Faire goodies in general? I have a friend who is a wood carver there and they make adorable geeky pins amount other things and Harry Potter wands? Here are the artisans there: http://www.rennfest....mation/artisans
I love stuff like this. Right now I'm crazy for writing utensils and other implements of destruction--new pen nibs, different ink colors, etc. I love the kinds of things available at these faires in general--the jewelry, journals, scarves and shawls, window hangings, just about anything, really.

The second part of the Haus of Gloi update is live tomorrow (the 25th)- is there anything you're interested in? I don't think I've ever tried them, but I'm always open. (Ooh, they have pumpkin and maple lip balms?)

Do you celebrate Mabon? Would you like "witchy" or pagan decorations and objects? For example, pentacle wall hangings, mabon poppets, corn dollies, ritual candles, etc? No, but I do tend to like "witchy" objects (the name might be a clue!)

Anyone hankering for Craftsy (http://www.craftsy.com) classes? Through tomorrow all classes are $20 or under. I'd love to, but I just don't have the time.

Would you be interested in any of the following: jigsaw puzzles; puzzle books (like word searches or crossword puzzles or suduko); coloring books; card games; board games? Feel free to elaborate on preferences for any of the above!
No on jigsaw puzzles (I have some I haven't worked), yes on sudoku, iffy on coloring books (the random patterns don't seem as interesting as things like Harry Potter, Marvel comic book characters, etc.). Card games and board games that I can play with friends are fantastic. We play stuff in the vein of Guillotine, Talisman, Scattergories, Betrayal at House on the Hill.

Elements & Artifacts has a fall/halloween collection up? Anything catch your eye? Wow, really pretty stuff there . . . I'd find a home for almost all of it, but I especially love the candy corn bracelet.

Would you like some hair falls? I can make a single (ponytail) or double (for pigtails). Short, long, types of yarns, ribbons? Extra things (buttons, beads, wire wraps? Colors/color combinations? Stuff to avoid?
They're gorgeous, but not really for me. I do like hair jewelry (clips, barrettes, pins, etc.).

Do you have an Etsy wish list, and if so, what's your user name there?
Just never got around to putting one together.

Tokyo Milk? Yea or Nay? Never tried them, but would.

would you like notebooks or journals? Utilitarian or fancy? Lined or blank? Tell me of your stationery lustings.
I love notebooks, stationary, blank cards, etc. I love all kinds of pens, colored pencils, inks, even sealing wax.

If you are ok with knitted things, what colors do you like?
Purples, blues, greens, rich reds (not yellow-toned), burgundy, black

If striping, what two (or more) colors together?
Autumny-colors (orange/yellow/white, black and red, black and bright green and/or purple, gold and crimson . . .)

If you want yarn, what colors do you want?
No yarn for me, please!

Are you interested in fabric? Again, what colors, what themes, etc.
Please no! I have fabric I'd like to pass on, actually . . . Need any fabric? Lace? Notions?

What are your tea and/or coffee preferences? Loose leaf / whole bean or bagged / ground? Do you have a favorite type? Flavor? Retailer? Coffee: milder is better, also like flavors such as pumpkin, chocolate, etc., ground needed
Tea: loose or bagged is fine. Not crazy about green teas, but both teas with caffeine or herbals are good. I really loved Island Rose Vanilla Rum, for an example.

If you could receive one handmade item - everything from knitted or crocheted gloves and scarves to sewn bags to fanart or original art, what would you prefer? All of those things sound great. I do love me some fingerless gloves! (I think I've mentioned that before . . .) Also, I have a gorgeous set of photographs of an antique carousel my very first witch, DinerDulcinea, made for me. They're still hanging on my wall today.

What are your favorite fandoms, if any? I don't really participate much with other fans. Right now some of my favorite things, in no particular order, are Penny Dreadful, Steven Universe (I never thought I'd like this, but I do! So, so much!), Ms. Marvel, The Evil Dead, Jessica Jones . . .

Skincare- do you use a particular routine? What products would you absolutely not use? I'm OK with sugar scrubs, salt scrubs, etc. I do try to avoid anything too drying or too oily (not only would it break me out, I don't want Jack to slip in the shower!)

Bath/shower products? Heaven and Earth Essentials Shine-On Shampoo and Damage Remedy Conditioner. Whatever body wash seems like a good idea at the time.

BPTP products? Pre-owned okay? Absolutely! I really want to try more hair glosses (I have a bottle of Kill Devil and that's all). I used to love Hell's Belle nail polish, so I'd like to try some others. Never tried the bath oils or anything bigger than a goblin squirt of the atmosphere spray, so not sure about those. I miss the lockets--my Clocket is one of my favorite things--and the gorgeous lunacy tees they used to have.

Essential oils and aromatherapy oils- yay, or nay? They would be great, although I don't have a burner right now, so I'm a bit limited in using them.

Favorite animal? My dogs! In a more general sense, horses and crows . . . And apparently Pottermore thinks my patronus is a squirrel.

Twilight Alchemy Lab oils? Yes. Jinx Removing, Lionheart, Wolf's Heart (good layered with the GC blend, I think). There are still a lot I haven't tried, too, and of course small batch are always intriguing.

mountainwitch

September 30, 2016

therhoda's Unduly crazy rambles

Oh what a week

So this week has been AWFUL. The cats been ill and used the hall way with the dirty laundry sorted into it for his diarrhea, I goofed up on our bank account so we are BROKE and living on credit. the Four year old decided to not go potty and sit in her poo at preschool today. Just till I got there which meant a complete change with no wipes or cleaning gear.

Then i got a Nice postcard from my witch and the lab announced the NYCC scents which sound so Nice.

I want decants of MISS ADDIE ,MISS ANNA, MISS LIZZIE, MRS. VALENTINE and I would LOVe some of the PAINTED AND PADDED BEAUTIES BATH OIL even if i am sure the pachouli would amp.

therhoda

September 28, 2016

SwitchWitch Notes and Help!

SW 2016 Ketchup Round 3! (Final entry)

This will be the last blog post for ketchup I think. All of the questions after this will be added to my big Google document here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AFR_HSlpnbVyQIscmNF9gjKXC6yna9md-bzBvOKNrb8 Witch, you can also ask me questions anonymously through that document!

9/23-9/28 Elements & Artifacts has a fall/halloween collection up? Anything catch your eye?
Surprisingly, not at the moment. Much of what I'm seeing is earrings which I don't wear. And speaking of shops from BPAL folks, any favorites in the stores on the SW Stalking and Services Spreadsheet?
HollysRainbow (Greenwoodtree) mentions gluten free baked goods. Nothing is listed, but i'm always interested in GF baked goods.
Haus of Gloi update is live; is there anything you're interested in?
I like their bar soaps, and would love to try the soft bubbling scrub and pumpkin butter. Their oils are very hit and miss on me, so decants/sample vials would be best. The whipped soaps seem to be very drying on me skin.
The scents I'm interested in are: Hex, Samhain II, Persephone’s Decent, Spider Silk, The Horseman, Cozy Pumpkin
Coloring Books? I already have 3 I barely use, although I am lusting after the Disney Villains and Poe coloring books.
Would you be interested in Kings Game by Lisa Millraney
Possibly. I can't seem to find it in a Google search (??). If it's within the scope of my preferred reading (in my original questionairre) then sure!
Do you celebrate Mabon? Would you like "witchy" or pagan decorations and objects? For example, pentacle wall hangings, mabon poppets, corn dollies, ritual candles, etc?
I do not. I'm Atheist, although I had pagan leanings when I was younger. I appreciate many of their holidays and symbolism. There are some items I might display but I can be rather particular about that though (it has to hold particular meaning or significance to me), so probably best to avoid these for me.
Anyone hankering for Craftsy classes?
Not currently.
Would you be interested in any of the following: jigsaw puzzles; puzzle books (like word searches or crossword puzzles or suduko); coloring books; card games; board games?
I love puzzles. I don't have many jigsaw puzzles, although I don't have much space to do them. I have some puzzle books already, so while i wouldn't say no to one, I have several I've yet to get through. Same thing with coloring books.
Card games and board games are my main "jam", as I can play them with others. My Amazon wishlist has several games I'm currently interested in, but I'm open to new suggestions.
Would you like any brown paper bags of "seconds" from Seattle Chocolates?
It looks like they have gluten free items, so anything in that section would be fine.
Anything from http://www.beefolks.com suit your fancy in particular (honey or otherwise since they have other products?)
All of the honeys sound amazing, so any of those would be fine. The mead kits look interesting, as does the honey dust and sticks.
Any other renn Faire goodies in general? Here are the artisans there: http://www.rennfest....mation/artisan Nothing in particular (it's a bit much to go through right now)

Honor

September 26, 2016

syrenemyst's Blog

SW Halloween 2016

The second part of the Haus of Gloi update is live tomorrow (the 25th)- is there anything you're interested in?no thanks

I'm going to the NY Renaissance Faire tomorrow- anything you'd like me to look for?no thanks

Do you celebrate Mabon? Would you like "witchy" or pagan decorations and objects? For example, pentacle wall hangings, mabon poppets, corn dollies, ritual candles, etc? I don't, but I would be open to any appropriate decorations

Anyone hankering for Craftsy (http://www.craftsy.com) classes? Through tomorrow all classes are $20 or under.https://www.etsy.com/listing/281750646/iulius-necklace-sterling-and-fine-silver?ref=shop_home_active_56

Would you be interested in any of the following: jigsaw puzzles; puzzle books (like word searches or crossword puzzles or suduko); coloring books; card games; board games? Feel free to elaborate on preferences for any of the above!https://www.etsy.com/listing/281750646/iulius-necklace-sterling-and-fine-silver?ref=shop_home_active_56

Would you be interested in Kings Game by Lisa Millraney? sure

Would you like any brown paper bags of "seconds" from Seattle Chocolates? i've never heard of them, but sure

Elements & Artifacts has a fall/halloween collection up? Anything catch your eye? https://www.etsy.com/listing/281750646/iulius-necklace-sterling-and-fine-silver?ref=shop_home_active_56

Would you like some hair falls?no thanks

Do you have an Etsy wish list, yes, its under cyrenemyst

Tokyo Milk? Yea or Nay? not familiar with them

would you like notebooks or journals? Utilitarian or fancy? Lined or blank? Tell me of your stationery lustings. no thanks as i make my own

Are you interested in fabric? no thanks

What are your tea and/or coffee preferences?no thanks?

If you could receive one handmade item - everything from knitted or crocheted gloves and scarves to sewn bags to fanart or original art, what would you prefer? i am not sure

What are your favorite fandoms, if any? i listed some on my questinnaire. I like so many things, there are just too many to list

BPTP products? Pre-owned okay? sure

Essential oils and aromatherapy oils- no thanks

Favorite animal?groundhogs, dogs, cats, llamas

Twilight Alchemy Lab oils?no thanks

Authors - Jennifer Estep, Faith Hunter. Heard of them? Love them, hate them, or eh?no thanks

Knitted things. no thanks

Candles or wax melts/wax tarts? candles

Indoor/outdoor Halloween decorations? What do you do, and what would you prefer to receive? we don't decorate, but anything my witch ould like to include is awesome

What's your preferred Halloween decor style: anything not gory

What's your candy preference? I like salted caraml, peanut butter cups, candy corn

Does anyone like fleece character hats? Like these? no thanks

Do you like things with Pumpkin (or Pumpkin Spice?) no thanks

Is there anything you would like to get from Japan? no thanks

Would you object to re-using of clean mailing materials? no

9/16/16

Is there anything you'd particularly like to get from the UK? this will sound funny but Collall All purpose glue

Socks/sockdreams/etc: sure, I don't have a wishlist so a GC would be awesome

Anyone a nail polish fan? What colored interest you? no thanks

9/15/16

How do you feel about knitted stuff? no thanks
Fancy? Plain?

What types of things do you like to wear?

I'm into beer. How 'bout you? no

How do you feel about caramel? yes
Salt or no? yes
With chocolate or without? either

9/14/16:

What are you interested in from the recent BPAL and BPTP updates? (Lilith, Lunacy, etc.) no thanks

Would you like hibiscus seeds? no thanks

Off-color needlepoint? no thanks

syrenemyst

September 26, 2016

therhoda's Unduly crazy rambles

Switch Witch 2016 questions and answers

9/14/16:

What are you interested in from the recent BPAL and BPTP updates? (Lilith, Lunacy, etc.)
I'm really tempted by Reapers Gonna Reap. I can see myself ordering a bottle of that at some point. None of the other Lilliths were as tempting, but I'd like to at least try Baby's First Krampuslauf, Heavenly Spark, My Little Grotesque, and Texare. There were so many Unicorns that I was just overwhelmed and didn’t order decants of any of them, but I wouldn’t mind trying a little bit of any of the following: Allegory of Chastity; Crucifixion; De Vos’ Unicorn; St. Clare (this one especially); The Unicorn, Rushing….; or Unicorn and Ram. From BPTP, I was most interested in The Serpentine perfume.

Would you like hibiscus seeds?
Maybe? I live in Michigan and my backyard is fairly shady from all the trees around, so I’m not sure how well a hibiscus would do in such a climate and locale, but if you think it would work, I’d be up for trying!

Off-color needlepoint?
No, thank you. I’m really not into public displays of off-color or vulgar words or sentiments, and although I might say or think some off-color things, I wouldn’t hang them on my wall for people to see.

9/15/16

How do you feel about knitted stuff? Fancy? Plain? 
Something with a Halloween theme or motif would be cool! Or something that can be used, like washcloths or such.
What types of things do you like to wear?
Are we still talking about knitted stuff here? If so, then probably fingerless gloves, I suppose. Or a Halloween scarf with a bat motif or something like that, if something like that is possible?

 I'm into beer. How 'bout you? Yes!
Styles? I primarily like porters and stouts, grapefruit ales, and the occasional red ale. Also, I’m on a quest to try as many pumpkin beers as I can!
And booze? I like flavored vodkas most, but I’ll try pretty much anything.
 How do you feel about caramel? It’s delicious!
Salt or no? Either way is fine.
With chocolate or without? Either way!

Would you be interested in home made food items?
- garlic dill pickles - A cautious yes, ‘cause I’m not big on garlic, but I do quite like dill pickles!
- blackberry jam - Yes! I’ve started using jams and jellies more this year, so it wouldn’t sit in my refrigerator neglected for months/years as it might have in the past. I’ve not tried blackberry yet; right now I just have wild mulberry, black cherry, red currant, and the standard Welch’s grape.
- dried honey crisp apples - I don’t eat a lot of dried fruit, but a little bit sounds good.
- applesauce (with or without red hots) - No thank you, unless you have a very small jar without the red hots (and without added sugar) that you wouldn’t mind me sharing with my bunny sister (she’s my parents’ bunny) as a treat for her. I don’t like applesauce, but she does!
- elderberry syrup (with honey and apple cider vinegar - great for immune boosting) - sounds interesting!
- honey from our bees - Oh, gosh, I LOVE bees, but I don’t eat honey. I really love the idea of honey you got from your very own bees, but I’d just end up passing it along to my dad, since he’s the only one in the family who uses honey.
- rose petal liquor (made with our own rose petals and everclear but diluted down a bit so it doesn't knock you over) - Absolutely! This sounds fantastic!
- baked goods of your choice, what do you like or dislike? - I would be thrilled to get home baked cookies! I almost never bake, so any homemade goodies would be much appreciated! I don't like nuts or raisins in my cookies, but anything else is fine. I particularly like oatmeal cookies with butterscotch chips, peanut butter cookies, and snickerdoodles, but really, any kind of home baked cookie would make my day. Other than cookies, I like pumpkin bread and corn bread. And I know they’re not exactly considered baked goods, but I love homemade fudge and homemade marshmallows!

Would you be interested in project bags/pouches? I usually make flat bottom round pouches with a pocket inside and a drawstring. Possibility of embroidery if we still have the huge commercial machine.
Sure! I love bags and pouches!

And to go along with the previous knitting question...
Are you allergic to any fiber or do you know what kind of yarn you prefer? (merino, merino cashmere, merino cashmere silk, 100% silk, 100% cashmere, merino nylon, BFL, BFL silk, etc. Or do you like acrylic?)
I’m not life-threateningly allergic to any fiber that I know of, but I’m sensitive to both bunny and cat fur and will experience the usual annoying symptoms (itchy, watery eyes; runny nose, congestion, etc.). As long as you don’t brush your long-haired cat or rabbit and then use the fur in your fiber creations, it should be fine!
Would you want a quilted pot holder?
Sure! I love quilts and quilted stuff!

Do you have any preferred flavour of shortbread?
I’ve only ever had regular, chocolate, and brown butter flavours, so any of those are good, and I’m certainly open to trying other flavours! I bet a lemon shortbread would be good!

9/16/16

Is there anything you'd particularly like to get from the UK?
Magazine or newspaper articles about Marc Almond would be cool! I pretty much have all of his music and DVDs that are available, but any other miscellaneous thing would be lovely. He’s pretty much ignored or unknown around here, sadly. Also, Aero bars or other yummy British candy bars.

Socks/sockdreams/etc:
I love Halloween socks, especially any with bats or Hello Kitty! Crew is best, but shorter ones are fine as well.
For Sockdreams socks specifically, the bamboo cushy lounger crew or black or charcoal striped crew socks are nice, as are a lot of the critter crew or midcalf socks (love the Mr. Fox crew!). Favourite critter socks (besides Mr. Fox, of course) are the Koi Fish crew, Shark Attack midcalf, New Zealand Sleepy Sheep bed socks, Love Bunny crew, and Monsters midcalf socks. I also like the Cotton Lace anklet socks in any of the dark colors (black, brown, navy).

Anyone a nail polish fan? What colors interest you?
I do love nail polish, but I have so much already that I’m pretty much out of storage space for it, so I’m trying to refrain. That said, I do still have a few picks on my Etsy wishlist…. I love holographic and duochrome shades; I avoid creams.

9/17/16

Is there anything you would like to get from Japan?
Oh my gosh, ANYTHING! I read/watch a lot of manga and anime, so I’m kind of intrigued by most things Japanese, and there are so many super cute things from Japan! I’m especially fond of maneki neko stuff, and anything related to one of the manga or anime series I like would be super cool. I’m sure I’ve listed them all at various times in various questionnaires, but right now the ones that spring to mind are Psychic Detective Yakumo / Shinrei Tantei Yakumo, The Ancient Magus’ Bride / Mahou Tsukai no Yome, Ghost Hunt (Akuryou series & Akumu no Sumu ie), Library Wars / Toshokan Sensou, Black Butler / Kuroshitsuji, Mythical Detective Loki Ragnarok / Matantei Loki Ragnarok, Adekan, Pet Shop of Horrors, Hellsing, Demon Prince of Momochi House, and Diabolik Lovers. I’ve managed to get CDs with the theme songs from a lot of my favourite shows, but I’m still noticeably missing the character songs from Inu X Boku (I have a copy of MUCC’s song “Nirvana”, but none of the other songs featured in the show) and Cascade’s song “sexy sexy” from Ghost Stories / Gakkou no kaidan, so copies of any of those would be great (don’t need originals - downloaded and burned onto a CD is fine). I think a mix CD of your favourite Japanese pop songs or the like if you have them would be fantastic, too. Stationary, Hello Kitty, any cute stuff would be welcomed and loved. I do have a Japanese market in my area, so I’m generally set on Japanese candy and treats, but they no longer have two things I used to get - Pocky with white chocolate and a “mystery” Puccho (I think that’s what it was called) - so I’d be happy to get more of either. Oh, I would especially love a postcard or souvenir from your part of Japan - something specific to your hometown or where you’re living now or one of your favourite places would be really cool to get. Also, the last volume of the Psychic Detective Yakumo manga series apparently came out in Japan the other day (Shinrei Tantei 14 by Kaminaga Manabu), so if you happen to find a cheap copy somewhere, I’d be happy to have it. I wouldn’t be able to read a word of it and I’d have to rely solely on the pictures until the German translation comes out sometime next year or later, but still, I just barely resisted ordering it when I got an email about it from CDJapan. If the shipping charge hadn’t been more than the price of the book itself, I probably would have.

Would you object to re-using of clean mailing materials?
Until this question came up I never even considered that someone would object to re-using mailing materials. I re-use mailing materials whenever I can, so no, I wouldn’t object at all.

9/18/16

Who here is a Raging All THINGS HARRY POTTER fan?
Not me. Never read the books, never saw the movies, never had any interest in Harry Potter whatsoever.

Do you like things with Pumpkin (or Pumpkin Spice?)
Just a few things, like pumpkin muffins or pumpkin beer. I don’t go out looking for pumpkin/pumpkin spice-flavoured everything.

9/19/16

Speaking of snarky, who's a fan of The Mincing Mockingbird?
I’ve seen cards and magnets in stores and they’re amusing, but I’m not really a fan. I’ll look, chuckle, and then move on to the next thing on the rack. I’ve never felt the need to buy or own them.

Do you decorate for Halloween all year? If not, what level of decor do you have for Halloween?
I guess I kind of have a low level Halloween vibe going all year, just because I love bats and have a lot of bat decorations around. Come October, I’ll haul out the Halloween candle holders and tablecloths and up the levels of Halloween decor. Halloween week I’ll probably put up the window clings, and Halloween night I’ll stake the outdoor tealight candle holders around out front - I have bat, owl, and pumpkin lanterns.

Indoor/outdoor Halloween decorations? What do you do, and what would you prefer to receive?
I do more indoor decorations. Outdoors I mainly just put out the aforementioned candle holders on Halloween, and I bring them back inside at the end of the night. I wouldn’t mind more outdoor decorations, but they tend to be expensive and to require more storage space, so I’ve not bothered to get any.

What's your preferred Halloween decor style: classic/traditional (skulls, pumpkins, bats), kitchsy/cute, retro, elegant/Victorian, horror/macabre?
Bats and ravens! Classic/traditional; retro; occasionally cute but not kitchsy, maybe a touch of elegant. I like seeing horror/macabre in other people’s decorations, but I prefer not to do it myself.

What's your candy preference?
Reese’s peanut butter pumpkins are my favourite Halloween treat. In general, I like Aero bars, Nut Goodies, maple sugar candy, SweeTarts, and decent chocolate bars (Ritter bars with hazelnuts or honey salt almonds, Green & Blacks white chocolate, Cadbury dairy milk or toffee bars, etc.). I love Fannie May’s dark lemon creams, dark vanilla creams, dark and milk caramels, and more - I worked at a Fannie May store between high school and college and during the holiday season my freshman year, so I will always have a fondness for their stuff.

Does anyone like fleece character hats? Like these? http://wonderlandonline.storenvy.com/collections/354444-anime-video-games/products/13089516-pusheen-like-fleece-hat Whatkinda characters would you like to see?
That Pusheen hat is adorable! For other kinds of characters, I think a bunny or a cat would be cute too! Bunny ears and cat ears - squeee! I know I’m too old to be wearing a hat like that, but I totally would anyway.

9/20/16

Authors - Jennifer Estep, Faith Hunter. Heard of them? Love them, hate them, or eh?
I’ve not heard of them, or at least not that I can recall. They’re not on my radar.

Knitted things. Specifically scarves/cowls and shawls.....grabby hands or not? Favorite colors? Are you allergic or sensitive to any textiles, ie wools, cashmere, nylon, metallic threads, mohair, alpaca? Knitted washcloths? For the kitchen or for the bath? And again, colors??
Grabby hands for a scarf with bats; knitted washcloths are good; stuff for kitchen or bath is good; knitted Halloween decorations would be cool. Bat scarf colors would probably be black and grays or browns; Halloween decoration colors would be determined by theme (orange pumpkins, for example); favourite colors for anything else would be purple, red, lime green, magenta, or combinations of purple/blue/green or red/orange/yellow, but I’d probably be good with any clear, bright colors. I shouldn’t be allergic/sensitive to any of the textiles listed above, but I’d want any animal-based textiles to be cruelty-free.

Candles or wax melts/wax tarts?
Definitely candles.

9/21/16

Do you have an Etsy wish list, and if so, what's your user name there?
Yes, my user name is chiroptera, and my wish list is linked in my sig.

Tokyo Milk? Yea or Nay?
My only experience with Tokyo Milk was buying some of their lip balms, and those were a definite Nay, so I haven’t been motivated to try anything else by them.

Would you like notebooks or journals? Utilitarian or fancy? Lined or blank? Tell me of your stationery lustings.
Honestly, I really don’t use journals or notebooks on a regular basis. I have a few cheap glittery purse-sized notebooks to make lists in or jot things down, plus some notebooks that a friend made for me that I use because she made them, but that’s it for the ones that get used. Besides those, I have hoards of notebooks and journals sitting around untouched, so it’s probably best not to add any more. That said, any notebooks or stationery pertaining to favourite anime/manga would be greeted with great glee and delight.

If you are ok with knitted things, what colors do you like?
Black, purple, red, bright lime green, magenta. I like bright, clean colors, not muddled/dusty colors. I’m fine with neons, too. I tend to stay away from yellows and navy blue, and far far away from beige. 
If striping, what two (or more) colors together?
Black and red; black and lime green; black and magenta; or purple/blue/green or red/orange/yellow. 
If you want yarn, what colors do you want?
I don’t do any crafts with yarn, so have no need of it. 

Are you interested in fabric? Again, what colors, what themes, etc.
I do like fabrics, particularly Halloween patterns, but I don’t really do anything with them, so it would be better to get something that you’ve made with the fabric than just pieces of fabric for me to try to use (because I probably never will). I do have a weakness for some Japanese fabrics with rabbits or lucky cats or fish (I know I have some on my Etsy wishlist), as well as the aforementioned Halloween patterns (especially bats!), so even though it might be years, if ever, before I actually get around to using them, I wouldn’t say no to something like that.

What are your tea and/or coffee preferences? Loose leaf / whole bean or bagged / ground? Do you have a favorite type? Flavor? Retailer?
I don’t drink coffee at all. Tea is fine, either loose leaf or bagged. I like cinnamon teas, mint teas, and the occasional Earl Grey (including the different flavors like lavender or cream) the most, but I’ll drink other flavors too. I’m not a big fan of rooibos, though. Even more than tea, I like hot chocolate. Regular flavor, cinnamon, orange, mint, white, butterscotch - I enjoy all of those and more when it comes to hot chocolate.

If you could receive one handmade item - everything from knitted or crocheted gloves and scarves to sewn bags to fanart or original art, what would you prefer?
Probably a sewn bag made with a cool fabric, or those fantastic dragon scale gloves. If you’re a crocheter who can make amigurumi, a creepy cute or just plain cute amigurumi figure would be just the best thing ever!

What are your favorite fandoms, if any?
 I’m not hugely into any fandoms any more, but I still like to occasionally pick up stuff related to Mystery Science Theater 3000 (Joel era), Supernatural (with focus on Dean), and various anime (Black Butler has some cool merchandise - either Sebastian or Grell, and never ever Sebastian/Ciel! For other anime/manga I follow, see the answer above about things from Japan). I also have a small but growing collection of lucky cat / maneki neko stuff.  

Skincare- do you use a particular routine? What products would you absolutely not use?
Mornings I use Bella Lucce’s pink grapefruit foaming cleanser and their multifruit regenerative face cream. Nights I use Villainess’s Slick or Bella Lucce’s sesame-rice facial cleansing oil to remove makeup, and occasionally Bunny Butt Apothecary’s Complexion Zen cream (now somewhat reformulated and called Of Buns and Zen, I guess). If I don’t need to take off makeup or am just feeling lazy, I use Trader Joe’s tea tree oil cleansing pads followed by a splash of cold water. I don’t follow these routines a lot of the time; most mornings I don’t do anything, and the cleanser/cream routine is only for when I’m getting ready to go somewhere and putting on makeup. I don’t give much thought to skincare unless I’m having a problem with really dry skin or breakouts or something. For products I’d absolutely not use, I’m trying to go all cruelty-free, so anything not cruelty-free I’d try to avoid.

Bath/shower products?
Mostly bar soap. I have a ton of shower gels and bath oils, but I don’t use them all that often. After baths or showers, I like using dusting powder. And if you know of any good clove or cinnamon scented shampoos and conditioners made without a lot of chemicals and junk, I'd love a recommendation!

BPTP products? Pre-owned okay?
Pre-owned BPTP stuff is always ok. I have samples or full sizes of most of the hair glosses and bath oils I wanted to try, I’m only looking for one atmosphere spray right now (on my BPAL wishlist), and the two Dragon nail polishes I wanted are on their way to me thanks to Etsy. I’d still like to get the Pumpkin Spice Everything nail polish, and to try The Serpentine perfume, but I think other than that I’m mostly set. Of course, that could all change when the Weenies show up!

Essential oils and aromatherapy oils- yay, or nay?
No, thanks. I have a lot already, and I almost never use them.
Favorite animal?
Bats, bunnies, mice, and gerbils are my most favourite. I also love squirrels (including flying squirrels), raccoons, rats, foxes, opossums, and most other small mammals. Bird-wise, I like owls and ravens. I also love bees.

Twilight Alchemy Lab oils?
I think I’m mostly set for now, but I wouldn’t mind trying Bastet’s Laughter, White Light, or Peace if you have a spare imp of one of these sitting around.

9/22/16

Would you like some hair falls? I can make a single (ponytail) or double (for pigtails). Short, long, types of yarns, ribbons? Extra things (buttons, beads, wire wraps? Colors/color combinations? Stuff to avoid?
No, thank you, they’re not really my style.

9/23/16

Would you be interested in Kings Game by Lisa Millraney?
Sure! I don’t have a kindle, but I have Amazon’s free reader downloaded on my laptop, so if it will work with that, it should be fine.

Would you like any brown paper bags of "seconds" from Seattle Chocolates?
I would never say no to chocolate!

Elements & Artifacts has a fall/halloween collection up - Anything catch your eye?
The Halloween Batty, Vampire Queen, Spectre, Apparition, sugar skulls, and Vortex necklaces all caught my eye, but I wouldn’t expect my Witch to spend so much money!

And speaking of shops from BPAL folks, any favorites in the stores on the SW Stalking and Services Spreadsheet?
Oh, gosh, so many beautiful things in those stores! Still, from the spreadsheet, though they’re not in the stores, the offerings that most appealed are homemade fudge, an astrology birth chart, and the postcards that people are offering to send. I love getting a surprise postcard or note in the mail!

9/24/16

The second part of the Haus of Gloi update is live tomorrow (the 25th)- is there anything you're interested in?
I didn’t see any scents that particularly appealed to me, so I guess not. ETA: Ok, I was only looking at Part I the first time I answered. I just took a look at Part II, and the Maple Sugar lip balm sounds good. I'd also be interested in trying the Blood Orange Marshmallow, either a sample vial of the perfume or the whipped soap.

I'm going to the NY Renaissance Faire tomorrow- anything you'd like me to look for?
Nothing in particular, but I always love new bar soaps if there are any such vendors there. Or if you see some little thing that you think I might like, I’m sure I would.

New Question: Do you celebrate Mabon? Would you like "witchy" or pagan decorations and objects? For example, pentacle wall hangings, mabon poppets, corn dollies, ritual candles, etc?
Not really. It’s one of those things where I feel like I should because I like the idea, but honestly, I can’t muster up the commitment to follow any spiritual path, including witchcraft or paganism. I might use a ritual candle if it came with instructions, I suppose.

Anyone hankering for Craftsy classes? Through tomorrow all classes are $20 or under.
Hmmm, not really “hankering”, but the 40 Techniques Every Stamper Should Know class might be useful, or one of the vegetable gardening ones. Oh, one of the basic woodturning classes might be good - I own a lathe, but haven't ever used it, and I haven't used one at all since junior high, which was a very long time ago. I keep meaning to take an in-person class, but it might also be nice to have an online one I can access whenever I want.

Would you be interested in any of the following: jigsaw puzzles; puzzle books (like word searches or crossword puzzles or suduko); coloring books; card games; board games? Feel free to elaborate on preferences for any of the above!
I like jigsaw puzzles (just nothing super difficult like 1000 piece puzzles that are 50% sky or something like that, and I tend to like puzzles with cute animals or birds more than puzzles that are just scenery), word searches, and mazes. I do like card games and board games, but I really don't have any one to play them with, and there aren't too many games out there for just one person. I do have dinner with my parents once a week and we play board games then, but my mom's memory is not what it should be, so we're restricted to playing really simple non-strategic games (stuff like Sorry! or Trouble or Chutes & Ladders, basically). I've been thinking about trying to add Uno or Yahtzee to the repertoire, so if you have a gently used set of either of those that you're looking to get rid of, I'd be happy to get it!

9/25

I'm a honey afficionado (I really love honey) and our renn Faire has a local honey booth we go to every year and our trip is coming up. Anything from http://www.beefolks.com/default.aspsuit your fancy in particular (honey or otherwise since they have other products?)
I love beeswax candles! Any type is good; ordinary shapes (votive, taper, etc.) will be happily used and cute or pretty molded shapes will be displayed and never ever burned. (Well, I might burn a pumpkin shaped shaped candle or something, but if it's a cute animal shape, I couldn't bear to light it and watch it melt away.) The black cherry lip balm sounds good, as does the chocolate mint one. I feel a little guilty straying from the honey and beeswax angle, but they do also have bath bombs and soap listed on their site, and the sensual vanilla bath bomb and most of the soaps (especially the bay rum and Eastern spice) sound lovely. I get my beeswax blocks for thread conditioning from a local beekeeper who has a booth at one of the local farmers markets, so I'm already set on that end.

Any other renn Faire goodies in general? I have a friend who is a wood carver there and they make adorable geeky pins amount other things and Harry Potter wands? Here are the artisans there: http://www.rennfest....ation/artisans
I like carved wood items a lot, so if your friend happens to make pins featuring something cute and non-fandom-specific like owls or dragons or something, that'd be great! The same goes for small carved Halloween or Xmas or just general decorative ornaments. In general, I like candles and soap and small art prints and polished stones and gems. I took a look at some of the artisans listed, but a lot of the stuff I liked was rather expensive, so not worth mentioning. I'm sure I've seen the Fantasy Jewelry stuff somewhere before - the bat flock ear cuff looks really familiar and right up my alley (except for the price), especially since you don't need to have pierced ears to wear it. It's nice to be reminded of it - maybe I'll have to mention it to my parents for my birthday! And since other people mentioned it, I had to check out Dancing Pig Pottery, and I can see why people like their stuff! I especially liked the arabesque and celtic vine designs. I think that's one of the really fun parts of Switch Witch - being introduced to all the cool stuff out there that I didn't know about until someone mentioned it or posted a link that led me to it!

Weenies: I just jumped on a decant circle to get the ones I wanted to try, so I should be all set for now.

Pepper powders: No, thank you.

Erotica or BDSM: Well, I guess a certain percentage of the oodles of fanfiction that I read could be considered erotica, so I guess I'm fine with it. I've been dabbling in yaoi manga lately also, although it's kind of difficult to find ones that are good in terms of consent issues. As for BDSM, it's not really my cup of tea.

Character or fandom inspired Sculpey stuff: Sure, if you have any ideas for something that you think would be good, I'm open to it!

10/16/16

Ginger, or Spearmint flavor?
I like both! Spearmint is my favourite mint flavour, and I like ginger a lot too!

10/18/16

ThinkGeek is having a big Halloween sale. Anything catch your eye?
Giant Zombie Flamingos! The Embroidered Bats Table Topper is cool, as are the Embroidered Skeleton Dance Table Topper and the Mantel Runner. I also like the Build-On Brick Mug.

10/19/16

Do you subscribe to any boxes? What kinds of things do you like from them?
I don’t. I used to get Birchbox (my cousin got me a gift subscription), but I didn’t find it interesting enough to re-up. For the kinds of things that are in Birchbox - makeup and the like - I’d rather just get things I like rather than get random samples that weren’t really tailored to me at all.

Any makeup/body/skin type stuff you'd like to get samples of?
I’m pretty well set on makeup samples, especially loose eye shadow. I guess maybe scented body powders and non-BPAL indie perfumes would be most interesting to me.

bookworm

September 24, 2016

SwitchWitch Notes and Help!

SW items for sale/trade/swap

If you're looking for BPAL scents for your Witchee, here's a list (with some other misc items) that I have available: http://tinyurl.com/zsrwpct

Honor

September 24, 2016

Miss Twilight's Blog

My Fall 2016 Switch Witch answers

10/19/16

Do you subscribe to any boxes? What kinds of things do you like from them?
I used to subscribe to barkbox but the Monkies would immediately destroy and hoard any toys from it (we were still working on his resource guarding) so it was more stressful than fun. Now that it is just Zuul and she isn't as hard on toys, it would be fun to get Barkbox again (but of course I can't afford it right now.) I would love the Firefly lootcrate. I used to get two different "sample" boxes (that I can't remember the name of) but I didn't think it was worth the money and I never purchased anything full size from any of the samples. There are some cool yarn/knitting monthly boxes (and yay brain fog, I can't remember the name) and I was kind of interested in the monthly witchy boxes (Crone box?) that had incense and herbs and other things in it. I think I shared them on facebook and then promptly tried to forget about them so as to avoid temptation.

Any makeup/body/skin type stuff you'd like to get samples of?
Not really. My skin is very very picky and almost everything makes it break out (right now it's breaking out just from the change in water and humidity.) And I rarely wear any makeup other than eyeliner (stila smudgestick mostly) and eyebrow powder (since I have no eyebrows, only tattoos - and they're getting really faded so I use them mostly as a guide for where to draw my eyebrows. yay thyroid.) Mascara samples might be fun though since I should probably wear that once in a while. My eyelashes are very long naturally but are kind of light in color so are sort of invisible unless i wear mascara.

10/18/16

ThinkGeek is having a big Halloween sale. Anything catch your eye?
I have a wishlist there (link under SW help.)
- annoyatron pack
- link shield backpack
- critical hit cookie cutters
- game of thrones cookie cutters
- skull ice cube mold
- critical hit ice mold
- Death Star ice mold
- Tardis robe
- groot mask (my son is 7' tall and I keep telling him he needs to be groot for Halloween)

10/16/16

Ginger, or Spearmint flavor?
Ummmm depends on what? I love ginger chews and gingerbread *especially pumpkin ginger bread* and stuff. But for things like gum? Probably spearmint. I've had ginger lip balm and I would probably prefer mint in that category too. So..... um... is that helpful?

10/11/16

Are there any commercial candles/tarts/tealights in scents you like? Bath and Body Works, or Yankee Candle?
I would love a Black Magic candle from Yankee but I think they only come in one size this year. Otherwise I am pretty set on candles as per my previous answers. Not that I would ever be unhappy with any but I have about 20 three wick candles still in boxes and a HUGE box full of pillars, tapers, votives, tealights, etc. The only thing I am short on is actual beeswax candles (I prefer candles similar to what Big Dipper Wax Works carries) and ritual candles, especially figurines. I don't need any tarts. I COULD use a bath and bodyworks wall flower plug in since I have about 20 unused scents for that brand.

10/10/16

Witchee, would you like (would you wear?) a long wrap choker?
No, thank you. I have a fat neck (boo) and no longer wear chokers (or much jewelry except my scent locket.)

10/8/16

I'd love to commission a piece of art for you. Would you be interested in a custom piece? What kind of picture/what subject matter?
I do like her unicorns and MLP. I don't really have a ton of room right now but anything related to my dogs is always welcome. They are my precious babies. I have lots of photos on my flickr and instagram pages for what they look like in RL...

10/4/16

Would any witchees be interested in strawberry, pumpkin & apple, or milk flavor Pocky?
My son would probably love some!

10/3/15

Though I've been playing with sculpee lately and like making sort of character or fandom inspired bead/pendants, would that be something you'd like or have use for?
My son makes jewelry and he is house Targaryen... I'm Stark. I would probably only have use for VERY SMALL charms/beads for making stitch markers. These gargoyle ones on etsy (that I already have!) are the perfect size. He might have a use for larger beads on necklaces. And I would love for my son or my mom to receive things too.

10/1/16

Erotica or BDSM - yay or nay, and if yay, what kinds of things?
Normally I would say ALL THE TOYS AND ROPE YES AND LOCKS AND... but since I'm going through divorce, I'm not going to need any toys for a while... Books are ok.

My local farmers market has a pepper specialist who makes dried pepper powders. Would you like some and if so what level of spicyness.
I love chipotle and smokey peppers with low to medium heat. And jalapenos. My favorite tobasco is the green, so I like flavor over heat I guess. And yes, all of the herbs and spices and salts and peppers! I have a couple of empty grinders too.

9/28/16

Tarot cards/oracle decks - yay or nay?
Yay -- and I would really like a rune set. I had one but an ex took it.

If yay, do you already have any?
I have a vampire set. And a really old rider-waite set somewhere in storage.

Which ones?
I really like the Phantomwise deck and any deck with gothy, gargoyle, or maybe unicorn type artwork.

Cryptozoology/cryptids (Big Foot, lake monsters, chupacabra, etc.) - yay or nay?
meh.

If yay, any favourites?
Well, I am in Bigfoot country.

9/25/16

I'm a honey affecionado (I really love honey) and our renn Faire has a local honey booth we go to every year and our trip is coming up. Anything from http://www.beefolks.com/default.aspsuit your fancy in particular (honey or otherwise since they have other products?)
oooh. The Cotton, MeadowMaple, Killer Bee... really any of them. I love honey in my tea but I have super light to super dark honeys that I really love... so. Pretty much anything to do with honey and I'd be happy. I love honey stix too! I'm going to have to learn how to make Mead....

Any other renn Faire goodies in general? I have a friend who is a wood carver there and they make adorable geeky pins amount other things and Harry Potter wands? Here are the artisans there: http://www.rennfest.com/general-information/artisans
I love consumables or things I can use! Mead, Henna (for body, not hair -- I prefer premixed), silver colored celtic-y shawl pins, silver colored celtic buttons, maybe beads, wire, charms, etc. crafting making (my son makes jewelry and I need to start making stitch markers), cross stitch things, yarn, etc. I do love celtic-y wall hangings/tapestries/blankets with Epona (horse), raven, dog, ferret, or just knots. Purple or blue! Herbs for soap making or using in ritual workings. Maybe some crystals or stones for my planned altar. I need an altar cloth too. And maybe a small ritual candle holder. I can always use colored sand and self igniting charcoal, loose incense/herbs for burning, etc.

No soap or candles please, I have bins and bins of soap still. And lets not talk about the candles...

9/24/16

The second part of the Haus of Gloi update is live tomorrow (the 25th)- is there anything you're interested in?
- Butter Bomb in Burnishing Amber, Marshmallow, or Sleepy Time.
- Lip Balm in Pumpkin or Maple Sugar. Would love their regular balm (Sale!) in Wild Rose.
- Fall Sugar Scrub in Hex, Pumpkin Queen, or the Horseman.
- Valentine's Pumpkin Butter in Come Hither (Sale!) or Summer Pumpkin Butter in Marshmallow Rose (sale!)
- Summer Refresher in Chillax (Sale!)
- I've always wanted to try their Haus Amber. Probably in Sugar Exfoliant.

I'm going to the NY Renaissance Faire tomorrow- anything you'd like me to look for?
I love Faire! I'd usually be on the look out for cool celtic silver colored buttons (I found some really awesome celtic hippocampus ones once), shawl pins, mead, henna kits, etc. I love the huge celtic horse or celtic knot ... blankets? They're kind of thin. I have two different celtic horse ones but I'd love a purple horse one. Or just purple and black celtic knots. Or dogs/ravens/ferrets.

Do you celebrate Mabon? Would you like "witchy" or pagan decorations and objects? For example, pentacle wall hangings, mabon poppets, corn dollies, ritual candles, etc?
I do need more ritual candles. But as far as decorations and dust catchers or knick knacks, no no no.

Anyone hankering for Craftsy (http://www.craftsy.com) classes? Through tomorrow all classes are $20 or under.
I think I'm good on Craftsy classes right now. I tend to be able to find free youtube classes on most things that I'm interested in learning. Except for advanced brioche techniques, which I already have a craftsy class on.

Would you be interested in any of the following: jigsaw puzzles; puzzle books (like word searches or crossword puzzles or suduko); coloring books; card games; board games? Feel free to elaborate on preferences for any of the above!
I'd kind of like CAH. I'm not sure I have anyone to play it with though. I don't have a need for any coloring books, jigsaw puzzles, puzzle books, etc. I do most of that thing on the computer. There might be some board games I'm interested in - I'd have to go look at a store. But again with the lack of people to play with when I'm moving out to the middle of nowhere.

9/23/16

Would you be interested in Kings Game by Lisa Millraney?
I've already purchased it.

Would you like any brown paper bags of "seconds" from Seattle Chocolates?
Heck yeah. My favorite are the San Juan Sea Salt truffle bars and the JCoCo Agave Sesame but I haven't tried all of the JCoCo yet. The sea salt one might be good!

Elements & Artifacts has a fall/halloween collection up? Anything catch your eye?
Most of the items I like are over $100 and really I don't wear a lot of jewelry anymore except for my BPTP Phoenix scent locket. I love the ribbon wrap bracelets but I have an 8" wrist so things don't always fit me well, even wraps. The rings are gorgeous but too small. The Vampire Queen (bat and amethyst) is super cute but I would need the chain extended to a 20".

And speaking of shops from BPAL folks, any favorites in the stores on the SW Stalking and Services Spreadsheet
I'll have to look and update.

9/22/16

Would you like some hair falls? I can make a single (ponytail) or double (for pigtails). Short, long, types of yarns, ribbons? Extra things (buttons, beads, wire wraps? Colors/color combinations? Stuff to avoid?
I love the idea of hair falls ... I have one pair of double hair falls but I can't ever put them on right or make them work. I like long, double, ribbons, yarns (no acrylic but otherwise don't care on type) - purples, blues, and blacks would be nice. I would need instructions on how to use them. Definitely not a priority since I'm moving out to the middle of nowhere and probably won't be going anyplace where I would need hair falls for a year or more unless my life changes drastically.

9/21/16

Do you have an Etsy wish list, and if so, what's your user name there?
All links to various off site wish lists are in my signature under the link "SW Help". My scentbase if woefully out of date. I hurt my tailbone and back a couple of years ago and couldn't sit by a computer comfortably so I got REALLY far behind in updating my BPAL on there.

Tokyo Milk? Yea or Nay?
I have some of their clove lip balm and love it! I'm kind of full on perfumes and lotions right now and I really do prefer balm in a tube. I just couldn't resist the clove.

would you like notebooks or journals? Utilitarian or fancy? Lined or blank? Tell me of your stationery lustings.
I have zero interest in notebooks, journals, stationery, etc. I still have blank notebooks from grade school and pretty stationery that I have never used. I have a hard time writing anything legibly. Electronic all the way!!! (although I also have sealing wax and sealing wax stamps because I like the IDEA of cool letters being exchanged. I just don't ever do it.)

What are your tea and/or coffee preferences? Loose leaf / whole bean or bagged / ground? Do you have a favorite type? Flavor? Retailer?
Well, I am moving back in with my parents (ACK) and I don't think I will have my french press available, so that leaves me with keurig and verismo makers. I would love some anniversary blend for the verismo. I like Starbucks Via too.

As for tea, I generally prefer loose leaf as it is higher quality. But I could really use some more licorice mint tea. There are some great organic blends out there but most of them come bagged so that is fine. I have tons of tea on my amazon edibles wish list.

If you could receive one handmade item - everything from knitted or crocheted gloves and scarves to sewn bags to fanart or original art, what would you prefer?
So hard to say - I can knit, crochet, and sew - so really not my priority. But I don't have a place for any more art either. I will think about it. Maybe a sewn project bag. I can always use more project bags. And pillow cases.

What are your favorite fandoms, if any?
Red Dwarf, LOTR, Harry Potter, Doctor Who, Nightmare Before Christmas, Game of Thrones!!!, ummm will have to think of more. Oh, yeah, Guardians of the Galaxy! Buffy! Firefly! There are so many but I have a lot of brain fog... sorry!

Skincare- do you use a particular routine? What products would you absolutely not use?
Almost everything makes my skin break out. I use Kiss My Face moisturizer. I use Prescriptives makeup and serums. I like Lush Greased Lightning. I would not use most other things.

Bath/shower products?
I use mostly non-sls products if possible and I love oily salt scrubs. I have sugar scrubs too. Villianess, Paint Box Soapworks, Haus of Gloi, Cocoa Pink, Arcana, etc. I do have a bunch of Lush shower gel. I actually have a tub at the parents house so I can take baths!!!

BPTP products? Pre-owned okay?
Yes, yes.

Essential oils and aromatherapy oils- yay, or nay?
I love essential oils! Aromatherapy oils too but please make sure no phthalates.

Favorite animal?
For...what purpose? It really depends. I love horses (especially Friesians), pit bull type dogs, dolphins, bats, rats, corbies, I am sad because while packing today I dropped my bat talisman necklace (moonstone carved bat) and it split in half. *sniff* HEY MY PATRONUS IS A BAY MARE.

Twilight Alchemy Lab oils?
yes please. I need Block Buster, Road Opener, Black Rage, Brittle, Spiritwrack, STFU, Foundation of Fortune, Brass Balls, King Solomon's, Aegis, Confusion, Countermagick, Fiery Wall of Protection, Flying Devil, Jinx Removing, Crucible of Courage, Magnet, Ouroboros, Veils & Mist, Venus, Charisma, Aunt Caroline's Money Draw, Gainful Employment, Steady Work, Showers of Gold, Servare, Power, Peaceful Home, Protection, Money, LaFlamme, Helping Hand, Uncrossing, Vigor, Sever, Blessing, Annoiting Oil - Exodus Version, Libertas, Sunlight, Discipline, Bright Fortune, Golden Graces Money Drawing, Friendship, Blessing Spray, 13 Horizons spray....

I'd really love some Conjure Bags too. Beauty Bag and/or Money Draw Bag.

9/20/16

Authors - Jennifer Estep, Faith Hunter. Heard of them? Love them, hate them, or eh?
Never heard of them. I mostly like epic fantasy or sci-fi books. Also I am going blind right now so I prefer ebooks only -- I really need the adjustable font option..

Knitted things. Specifically scarves/cowls and shawls.....grabby hands or not? Favorite colors? Are you allergic or sensitive to any textiles, ie wools, cashmere, nylon, metallic threads, mohair, alpaca? Knitted washcloths? For the kitchen or for the bath? And again, colors??
I think I already answered this - I have 500 scarves, so unless it is on my "make for me" favorites on Rav, I probably do not want a scarf. I don't wear cowls unless they are huge huge infinity cowls (I have a fat neck and can't stand tight things.) I don't like triangle shaped "shawls" - I do like circular, half circle, crescent, and really long and skinny but with pointy ends, which differentiates them from scarves IMO.

My favorite colors for knit wear is black, grey, and gradients. I like jewel tones and black overdyes. Purple, Red, Blue, Green, Black, Grey. If you check out my yarn stash on Ravelry you'll get an idea of what I like.

I do not want anything acrylic. Cashmere pills, so meh. I prefer Merino, Merino Nylon, Merino Silk, Silk, etc. I do like Merino Cashmere Silk because it seems like the silk keeps the cashmere in line. Silver threads are ok but not my favorite. Prefer no mohair or alpaca because it seems itchy in here tonight.

Washclothes are ok, for either kitchen or bath. Same colors.

As far as colors go, I loathe orange, yellow, brown, cream, beige, anything that could be construed a shade of orange, yellow, or brown. Please god no, keep them away. chocolate and beef jerky should be brown, though, I'll give you that.

I love mitts but I will say that you absolutely NEED TO USE A STRETCHY CAST ON AND BIND OFF. I have very large hands. I prefer Jeny's Surprisingly Stretchy Bind Off and Jeny's Stretchy Slipknot Cast On. Both can be found with a web search or on ravelry.

Candles or wax melts/wax tarts?
Honestly the only candle I have my eye on right now is the Black Magic candle from Yankee. It smells SO GOOD. I want everything in that scent. Otherwise... I not only used to be a PartyLite consultant and make candles for Sweet Spirit Candles, but I also make candles at home. So I have about 500 candles. I wouldn't mind receiving candles molds, wicking, candle wax, candle scent, etc. Or soapmaking supplies. Or GC's to places like Brambleberry. I'm hoping I can set up a soap/candle workshop at my parents place and maybe open an etsy store. I also do bath bombs, scrubs, and lip balm. So yes, supplies would be awesome. (picky about what kind of chemicals are IN the supplies though, especially scents, and try to do mostly organic and non Phthalates/SLS.)

I have more tarts than I can use right now too, unless there are Yankee Black Magic tarts in which case, yes please.

I could maybe use a new wall flower plug in thing from Bath & Bodyworks though.

9/19/16

Speaking of snarky, who's a fan of The Mincing Mockingbird?
Who? What?

Do you decorate for Halloween all year? If not, what level of decor do you have for Halloween?
I decorate with skulls, gargoyles, NMBC, bats, coffins, tombstones, all year. I do not use pumpkins, witches, spiders, ghosts, zombies, etc. Right now I am moving though so I really need no knick knacks or decorations. Once I get moved in (in the next couple of weeks) I'll update if anything changes.

Indoor/outdoor Halloween decorations? What do you do, and what would you prefer to receive?
Nothing really please. I have way too much stuff right now and am feeling very overwhelmed. If it changes when I get moved in, I'll say something.

What's your preferred Halloween decor style: classic/traditional (skulls, pumpkins, bats), kitchsy/cute, retro, elegant/Victorian, horror/macabre?
I'm more gothy or victorian I guess. But I am full up on decor. Please no knick knacks.

What's your candy preference?
I wouldn't say no to peanut butter cups and kit kats and such things. I like mostly high quality chocolates but can't resist halloween candy in small doses.

Does anyone like fleece character hats? Like these? http://wonderlandonline.storenvy.com/collections/354444-anime-video-games/products/13089516-pusheen-like-fleece-hat What kinda characters would you like to see?
Oh, sorry, not so much. I only wear newsboy type hats with a brim. And not usually knitted ones.

9/18/16

Who here is a Raging All THINGS HARRY POTTER fan?
I don't know about RAGING but I do love me some Harry Potter. I've seen all of the movies and read all of the books multiple times except for the supplemental books on my Amazon wishlist. I've had someone bring me a chocolate frog once and I would LOVE to have more. I would love to try the other treats as well.

Do you like things with Pumpkin (or Pumpkin Spice?)
I love things like pumpkin scones, pumpkin bread, pumpkin chocolate chip cookies, etc. and I've had some pumpkin pie almonds that were scrumptious but I don't like "pumpkin spice" lattes... so probably a no to pumpkin spice popcorn, bark, coffee syrup, cocoa mix, etc. (Plus trying to avoid dyes, corn syrup, non-organic stuffs, etc.)

9/17/16

Is there anything you would like to get from Japan?
- I do love interesting flavored kit kats but I've had orange, hazelnut, banana, green tea, and oreo locally. Would love to try Pumpkin Pudding and Red Bean. We have a really good international food district and asian specialty stores that carry a ton of pocky and other snacks.
- I love honey and black milk tea and also lavender and jasmine. I have never seen rose milk tea, but that would be fabulous. Doh, got some!!!
- I know they have a lot of Nightmare Before Christmas stuff so I wouldn't mind getting something that is usable and not a pin/keychain/coffee cup/knick knack. I collect NMBC cookie jars and cannisters.
- Gothic Lolita stuff is always cool and fun, especially black/purple. Ooh, also Japanese incense.
- yarn!
- silky things to dye, spices, whatever!
- japanese boozahol?

Would you object to re-using of clean mailing materials?
No I wouldn't object. I reuse bubblopes and bubble wrap. And tissue paper if it isn't ripped.

9/16/16

Is there anything you'd particularly like to get from the UK?
I love Cadbury crunchies and curly whirlies. There are other UK chocolates I'd love to try, I think there are some on my Amazon wishlist. I love tea but I think most of the tea on my wishlist is from France. But maybe you could get it in the UK? I'd be up for trying whatever chocolate and tea. I love clotted cream! Spices/herbs? Yarn?

Socks/sockdreams/etc:
I'm kind of meh on sockdreams because I have huge feet. And I'm a knitter. And I'm a plus size. I know they have a very small plus size section but I rarely wear tights or any socks except black. And most socks that are made for women don't fit me. I usually just buy plain black men's socks. (I do love me some Spanx tights though.)

Anyone a nail polish fan? What colored interest you?
I don't really wear polish on my finger nails and I'm set for polish on my toe nails.

9/15/16

How do you feel about knitted stuff?
As I am a knitter, I love knitted things. I do not love crochet things unless they are toys/blankets. Please no crochet wearables.

Fancy? Plain?
I don't mind lace. But I do not wear cowls, hats, or scarves and I don't like shawls that are triangle shaped. (yes, I am a picky bitchcake.)

What types of things do you like to wear?
I love fingerless mitts and shawls (boomerang, bias, crescent, circular, half circle, long/skinny but not "scarves" - pointy ends, etc.) If you're a knitter, you're probably on Ravelry and you can look at my wishlist there - I have "Bundles" in my favorites called "MAKE FOR ME" and "HALLOWEEN OR VAMP SWAP" that has projects or patterns that I'd love to have made for me.

I'm into beer. How 'bout you?
No no no no no But I do love me some hard cider. But not dry or semi sweet - the sweeter, the better. The Ace Pumpkin Cider is good and I love JK Scrumpys.

And booze?
yes yes yes yes
I love (sweet!) mead, dessert wines such as port or ice wine (sweeter, the better), amaretto, baileys, rum, vodka, flavored stuff, butterscotch schnapps, etc. I have super huge bottles of kahlua, malibu rum, and whipped cream vodka so I'm set there. The best mead I've had recently is from Aesir Mead in Everett, Washington. Their fireweed was to die for. I'd love GC's for them. Or the Groupon that they usually have going. (Only problem would be scheduling it since I am moving to Eastern Washington by October.)

How do you feel about caramel?
yes yes yes - but fair warning, I try to avoid corn syrup. So only really high quality snobby type caramels or homemade without corn syrup. I try to avoid GMO's and do mostly organic food.

Salt or no?
yes yes yes

With chocolate or without?
with chocolate is good but without is ok too. I try to do fair trade/organic.

Would you be interested in home made food items?
I love homemade items but I don't like nuts in my baked goods. I like nuts on their own though - except walnuts. I hate walnuts. And again, I try to avoid corn syrup, food dyes, etc. and I do mostly organic and non-gmo - especially wheat/flour.

Would you be interested in project bags/pouches?
I don't think you can ever have enough project bags. Even though I have about 50.

And to go along with the previous knitting question...
Are you allergic to any fiber or do you know what kind of yarn you prefer?
I tend to not like BFL as much. Or llama/alpaca/cashmere/angora.
I love merino/nylon and merino/silk. Merino/cashmere/silk seems to be ok too, less pilling because of the silk content.

Would you want a quilted pot holder?
Since I am living with my parents and they have tons of pot holders already, I wouldn't really get any use out of it.

Do you have any prefered flavour of shortbread?
vanilla or lavender. But shortbread isn't my favorite.

9/14/16:

What are you interested in from the recent BPAL and BPTP updates? (Lilith, Lunacy, etc.)
BPTP stuffs:

1oz of:
Portrait of a Young woman with Unicorn hair gloss
Saint Justina with the Unicorn hair gloss
The Sharing of the Cake between the Lion and the Unicorn hair gloss
Lilith's Hair Gloss

bottles:
Samhain Hair gloss******
Goofin' at Stonehenge perfume someone said this smelled like grass, so not a priority
Tag-Upon-Avon perfume
The Serpentine Perfume

BPAL stuffs:

decants:
A King Pursued by a Unicorn
Allegory of Chastity
A Little More Tea
Plush Viscera
Texare
The Twelfth
The Wolf and the Rattlesnake

bottles:
Cruxifixion
De Vos' Unicorn
Of the Unicorn
Boticell's Unicorn
Unicorn and Ram ***
Funerary Papyri
Good Morning, London
Heavenly Spark
Lilith and the Four Sons of Horus
Motherhood
My Little Grotesque
Outlaw ***
Reapers Gonna Reap ***
Spider Witch
The Devil Will Find Work for Idle Hands
The Library of John Dee
Waiting
Single Note: Coconut Meat

Would you like hibiscus seeds?
yes!

twilighteyes

September 22, 2016

Igloogirl's Blog

SW Catch Up 2016

Do you have an Etsy wish list, and if so, what's your user name there? igloogirl

Tokyo Milk? Yea or Nay? I dont know

would you like notebooks or journals? Utilitarian or fancy? Lined or blank? Tell me of your stationery lustings. I LOVE notebooks and journals. Even though i'm vegetarian, i've always wanted one of those cool leather bound notebooks. I like lined if possible cuz i write crooked.

Are you interested in fabric? Again, what colors, what themes, etc. I like Sari's ...I am on the hunt to get an indian style wall hanging

What are your tea and/or coffee preferences? Loose leaf / whole bean or bagged / ground? Do you have a favorite type? Flavor? Retailer? Bagged tea, whole or ground beans...the stronger the better for both...can't stand weak tea!

If you could receive one handmade item - everything from knitted or crocheted gloves and scarves to sewn bags to fanart or original art, what would you prefer? Anything really...love all mentioned above. I'd be thrilled to have anything handmade

What are your favorite fandoms, if any? what the hell is a fandom? lol...sorry ....Like, Xena Warrior Princess?

9/20/16

Authors - Jennifer Estep, Faith Hunter. Heard of them? Love them, hate them, or eh? never heard...i'm out of the author/good book loop

Knitted things. Specifically scarves/cowls and shawls.....grabby hands or not? Favorite colors? Are you allergic or sensitive to any textiles, ie wools, cashmere, nylon, metallic threads, mohair, alpaca? Knitted washcloths? For the kitchen or for the bath? And again, colors?? OMG I LOVE KNITTED THINGS...COWLS! SHAWLS! FINGERLESS GLOVES OMG!!!! LOVE LOVE... love rich autumn or jewel tones

Candles or wax melts/wax tarts? Candles sure! I've got melting wax coming out of my ears

9/19/16

Speaking of snarky, who's a fan of The Mincing Mockingbird? I don't know what this means

Do you decorate for Halloween all year? If not, what level of decor do you have for Halloween? no but i'd love to..just dont want to take away the 'magic' of it for me by looking at it everyday.

Indoor/outdoor Halloween decorations? What do you do, and what would you prefer to receive? i'm open to ideas..nothing bloody or gory thought please

What's your preferred Halloween decor style: classic/traditional (skulls, pumpkins, bats), kitchsy/cute, retro, elegant/Victorian, horror/macabre? I like cutesy/whimsical, victorian & some classic but not scary!! or bloody!! or gross!

What's your candy preference? Gummies (gelatin free) I used to LOVE dutch salted licorice, but find it hard to find any without gelatin...I'd love you forever if you can find it!

Does anyone like fleece character hats? Like these? http://wonderlandonline.storenvy.com/collections/354444-anime-video-games/products/13089516-pusheen-like-fleece-hat What kinda characters would you like to see? No ty!

9/18/16

Who here is a Raging All THINGS HARRY POTTER fan? OMG YES.

Do you like things with Pumpkin (or Pumpkin Spice?) Everything pumpkin spice!! Except for Bpal...it doesn't like me

9/17/16

Is there anything you would like to get from Japan? Dont think so...

Would you object to re-using of clean mailing materials? reduce, reuse, recycle!

9/16/16

Is there anything you'd particularly like to get from the UK? Make up, tea...& they have these Marmite chip things...yum!

Socks/sockdreams/etc: love argyle/plaid...any fun patterns really...mid calf is highest pls...i have a couple knee high & i never wear.

Anyone a nail polish fan? What colored interest you? LOVE polish. Any colour...just don't need reds or oranges-well stocked!

9/15/16

How do you feel about knitted stuff?
Fancy? Plain? both

What types of things do you like to wear? sweaters (knitted, cardigans or zip up hoodies), shirts, jeans

I'm into beer. How 'bout you? no ty.
Styles?
And booze?

How do you feel about caramel? yum!
Salt or no? both
With chocolate or without? both

Would you be interested in home made food items? sure! i deleted the ones I didnt care for & left the ones I would

- blackberry jam
- dried honey crisp apples
- honey from our bees
- rose petal liquor (made with our own rose petals and everclear but diluted down a bit so it doesn't knock you over)
- baked goods of your choice, what do you like or dislike?

Would you be interested in project bags/pouches? Sure !!!!

Are you allergic to any fiber or do you know what kind of yarn you prefer? Not allergic, but like soft things Wools are fine too.
Would you want a quilted pot holder? I normally would say yes, but my gramma just passed away in June & i got some from her...my drawer that holds them can barely close!

Do you have any prefered flavour of shortbread? There's more than one?

9/14/16:

What are you interested in from the recent BPAL and BPTP updates? (Lilith, Lunacy, etc.) Yes...but i was naughty & ordered some things on a recent decant group...I'll have to go through & update this part!

Would you like hibiscus seeds? No Thanks

Off-color needlepoint? No Thanks

Igloogirl

September 22, 2016

FG's smellies obsession

Switch Witch 2016

Ok wish lists are hard! I will be pleased with just about anything that doesn't have cinnamon (burns my skin), but here is what I am lemming: Decants of the following TALs:
Bright Fortune
showers of Gold
Fast Luck
Dixie Love
Hymn to Pan
Haitian Gambler
Friendship
Grief Water Love and want, any amount:
Queen (the GC, just plain Queen)
TKO
Dorian (had a bottle and sold it, cuz I am dumb)
Morocco (same)
Scales of Deprivation Motherhood 2016:
Calderium
Spider Witch
****Good Morning London**** (highest want) Don't remember, probably tried but want to try again:
Dirty
Paramatman
Fallen
Hellfire
Deep in Earth
Sea of Glass

fountaingrl

September 21, 2016

SwitchWitch Notes and Help!

Ketchup Part 2

(9/19-9/22)
Do you decorate for Halloween all year? If not, what level of decor do you have for Halloween?
ALL YEAR

Indoor/outdoor Halloween decorations? What do you do, and what would you prefer to receive?
Indoor only for me, we don't have much space for outdoor decor (and I have enough outdoor decor sitting in storage)

What's your preferred Halloween decor style: classic/traditional (skulls, pumpkins, bats), kitchsy/cute, retro, elegant/Victorian, horror/macabre?
classic (skulls and bats) and elegant

What's your candy preference?
I prefer dark chocolate to milk, and I love flavored chocolates. Outside of that I have a fondness for gummies, and marshmallows.

Speaking of snarky, who's a fan of The Mincing Mockingbird?
I am not familiar with this at all
Candles, wax melts/tarts?
I love candles and scented melts. I was obsessed with scented candles before I found BPAL. However, I tend to prefer wax melts/tarts because i find the scent lasts longer and is more prominent throughout the house/room. With burners/warmers, i don't have to worry about the open flame catching catch tails on fire (burners/warmers that use tea lights/flame are fine, since the flame is covered by the wax holder).
That being said; most of of warmers and burners are now buried in a box in the bottom of my storage unit. I lust after the Yankee candle halloween offerings every year.

Etsy:
My etsy shop and wishlist are in my original questionaire, and in my "wishlist quick reference" link in my signature.
Tokyo Milk? Yea or Nay? I LOVE Tokyo Milk scents. But for one reason or another, I never buy them for myself. I can't think of any one scent in particular so anything from them would be lovely I think.

if you're a writer type, would you like notebooks or journals? Utilitarian or fancy? Lined or blank? Tell me of your stationery lustings.
Any all. No really. I LOVE notebooks and journals. I no longer buy them for myself because I haven't used the ones I currently own, but i won't ever say no to new journals. I am always lusting after them. I don't have a preference for utilitarian or fancy because both have a "place" for me. I love gorgeous, fancy 'books, but feel like i have to reserve them for "Special" content that is worthy of them. Pretty and fancy ones are the ones I used to buy. So I need more "plain" and utilitarian books for everyday scribbles and writings. I really love a lot of the dual use notebooks popping up on kick starter, as well as the notebooks with magnetic pages.

If you want yarn, what colors do you want?
I’m very torn on this. I barely learned how to knit last year, and have not really done much since. But I enjoyed doing it and would eventually like to do more. I already have a bunch of yarn i’m not currently using but I love discovering new brands, new yarn types and color combinations. So maybe if you find something that you think I would absolutely love, or even yarn with a pattern.
To answer the color question, jewel tones, black, greys, and blue/green tones. I do really love yarn that is multiple colors or “ombre”.  

A color palette would be lovely if you use Pinterest. Or just want to post palette photos in your blog. 
Here: https://www.pinteres...color-palettes/

Authors - Jennifer Estep, Faith Hunter. Heard of them? Love them, hate them, or eh?
I am not familiar with them at all. A quick google search shows that I may be interested in their work though.
Are you interested in fabric? Again, what colors, what themes, etc.
Similar to the yarn answer. I have many, many ambitions to make things, but little time and energy. However, I am a sucker for halloween fabric, especially “Elegant halloween” (damask patterns, etc).  

If you could receive one handmade item - everything from knitted or crocheted gloves and scarves to sewn bags to fanart or original art, what would you prefer?
I don’t think I have a preference. I’d love to receive handmade items…I think that’s one of the aspects about this I’m looking forward to the most. Art, gloves (fingerless are best), bags, any of it would be wonderful.

What are your tea and/or coffee preferences? Loose leaf / whole bean or bagged / ground? Do you have a favorite type? Flavor? Retailer?
COFEE. Coffee, coffee, coffee! I do like tea quite a bit as well,but coffee is a comfort drink for me. I’ve been trying to cut down on my caffeine intake, but it’s hard to find good decaf, so a high quality dark roast decaf would be nice.
My coffee preferences run toward dark, bold blends. Cold brew is my default during the summer, and pour over or french press is my favorite for hot in autumn/winter. i do also have a Starbucks Verismo machine. A medium/coarse grind works best with those methods. For tea, decaf blacks would be good. I do like most tea, but I am partial to blacks, earl grey varieties, and anything with a creamy note.  
What are your favorite fandoms, if any? SO MANY. This is really hard for me to answer, especially since i go through phases. maybe ask me about a specific fandom either through a nacho witch, or email my s.o.
Skincare- do you use a particular routine? What products would you absolutely not use?
i have problematic skin (sensitive in general, and i have hormonal/inflammatory cystic acne) so I have a regime down pat, but it’s long and complicated. It would be best not to get me any facial skin care products as what i have now works best, and I have to be careful with gluten which can hide in many different forms when it comes to face products. So best to avoid this.  
BPTP products? Pre-owned okay? I have enough bath oils for now I think. I’ve recently discovered hair gloss, but my hair is so thin, a little goes a long way so I don’t need a whole bottle. I am interested in their atmosphere sprays, and the soaps (if they ever get back). There’s also several clothing and accessory items I’m interested in. Except for the soap and clothing, pre-owned is ok for me Essential oils and aromatherapy oils- yay, or nay? These tend to be too strong and headache inducing for me so I think nay.

Favorite animal? Wolf.

Twilight Alchemy Lab oils? I’ve long had an interest, but never enough to make the plunge. I’m an atheist, although i had pagan/wiccan leanings when I was younger. I really like the idea of using oils as part of a ritual and intention. So, I’m interested but not enough for a whole bottle of anything. Decants of the oils used for removing blocks, increasing prosperity and opportunities, and anything to help with creative ventures would be good.  

Hair Falls?
Another slightly complicated answer for me. (Sorry witch!). I LOVE falls. Always have. I long envied girls in the local goth scene that had them. But I have very thin hair, and there’s just not much for the falls to hold on to. The most I was able to do in the past were yarn falls, which were cute, but i prefer the cyber look. Currently my hair is slightly thicker (but still thin) and short, so there’s really nothing to hold onto. I’m still growing my hair out though, so if you have a way to make falls that will hold onto thin hair, I’d love something! Black/red, black/white, black/green and black/purple are my favored color combinations for this.  

Honor

September 21, 2016

Ballad of the Mountainwitch

Fall 2016 Switch Witch Questions

How do you feel about knitted stuff? Fancy? Plain? What types of things do you like to wear?
I like knitted stuff! Scarves, fingerless gloves, arm warmers . . .

I'm into beer. How 'bout you? Styles? And booze?
Not as crazy about beer. I love cider, but I'm trying to avoid it due to the sweetness. I'm still down with the hard stuff, though, especially rum, vodka, and tequila.

How do you feel about caramel? Salt or no? With chocolate or without?
God, I adore caramel, salted, chocolatey . . . You name it. Sadly, I love it too much, and I can't have much with my new eating plan. I can smell the stuff, though, and I love anything that smells like caramel apples!

Would you be interested in home made food items?
- garlic dill pickles
- blackberry jam
- dried honey crisp apples
- applesauce (with or without red hots)
- elderberry syrup (with honey and apple cider vinegar - great for immune boosting)
- honey from our bees
- rose petal liquor (made with our own rose petals and everclear but diluted down a bit so it doesn't knock you over)
- baked goods of your choice, what do you like or dislike?

Garlic dill pickles--these are a freebie for me; send them on!
Blackberry jam--again, the sugar issue
Dried honey crisp apples--I could totally work with these.
Applesauce--can't right now.
Elderberry syrup--not sure?
Honey--again, I could work with it.
Rose petal liquor--holy cow, that sounds cool.
Baked goods--pretty restricted due to dietary limitations. Breads, cookies, etc. are out, sadly.

Would you be interested in project bags/pouches? I usually make flat bottom round pouches with a pocket inside and a drawstring. Possibility of embroidery if we still have the huge commercial machine.

I do like these!

Are you allergic to any fiber or do you know what kind of yarn you prefer? (merino, merino cashmere, merino cashmere silk, 100% silk, 100% cashmere, merino nylon, BFL, BFL silk, etc. Or do you like acrylic?)
No allergies. I wouldn't want a super-fuzzy head covering, as the little bits can get stuck in my contacts, but otherwise no restrictions at all.

Would you want a quilted pot holder?
I've moved into a new place, and I had to toss a lot of old kitchen stuff. So I actually need stuff such as potholders, kitchen towels, etc.

Do you have any preferred flavour of shortbread?
Can't do it, sorry

Is there anything you'd particularly like to get from the UK?
Yes, a plane ticket to join you there!

Anything from Japan?
Ditto!

Reuse shipping materials?
Sure, I try to reuse too.

Harry Potter?
Since the very first book. I'm going to throw a Harry Potter birthday party for my nephews in a couple of weeks; wish me luck.

Hibiscus Seeds?
Sure.

Does anyone like fleece character hats? Like these: http://wonderlandonl...like-fleece-hat? What kinda characters would you like to see?
Not really for me.

Do you like things with Pumpkin (or Pumpkin Spice?)
Definitely.

Socks/sockdreams/etc:
Love socks. Would like some more striped socks, Halloween socks . . . Once i received a gift card from Sock Dreams; I used it all on gloves, though. Love their fingerless gloves.

Anyone a nail polish fan? What colors interest you?
Yes, but I'm very hard on my nails. I like polishes that involve minimum upkeep and can stand getting knocked around. I really liked the Halloween colors at BPTP last year, but I missed them.

Halloween decor style?
All of it. The more classical/Romantic stuff may stay up all year. Really love retro stuff too, as well as anything in candy corn patterns. Love candy corn, although I'm doing my best not to EAT any of it!

Candles/Wax Melts?
Yes, use them often, especially in the kitchen. I managed to break my tart warmer/oil burner, however. I've been meaning to get a new one for ages.

mountainwitch

September 21, 2016

coltostallion's Blog

Switch Witch 2016 Questions!

Slowly working on my etsy wishlist, so putting that here because it will probably grow as I go

Liliths.
Usually not my thing (far too sugary)

How do you feel about knitted stuff? Fancy? Plain? What types of things do you like to wear?
I'm allergic to wool so I tend to veer away from knit stuff in general. I do have an Alpaca sweater I love, thought.
I'm into beer. How 'bout you? Styles? And booze?
No beer please

How do you feel about caramel? Salt or no? With chocolate or without?
Love caramel. Most kinds. The boozey kind less so, but the rest is go!

Hibiscus seeds?
Most likely illegal to send

Off-color needlepoint?
Nerdy yes, off-color maybe not

Would you be interested in home made food items?
Shipping would probably not work well
Would you be interested in project bags/pouches?
Project bags?? I... Don't know what that is... small bags I don't generally have much use for, though.

Would you want a quilted pot holder? (for me no because i make them)
No use for it really

Do you have any prefered flavour of shortbread?
I ... didn't know shortbread had flavors?

Is there anything you'd particularly like to get from the UK?
I can't think of anything specific? Candy?

Socks/sockdreams/etc:
I wouldn't mind some Halloween socks maybe?

I just saw that Zoya is having their trade in sale. Anyone a nail polish fan? What colored interest you?
I don't wear nail polish

Re-used mailing materials
Please feel free!

Harry Potter
I was into it when I was younger but haven't thought about it in years

Do you like things with Pumpkin (or Pumpkin Spice?)
I do love me some pumpkin spice! Pumpkin I like a little less

Does anyone like fleece character hats?
I made these for a bit so none for me

Speaking of snarky, who's a fan of The Mincing Mockingbird?
I do not know what this is

Do you decorate for Halloween all year? If not, what level of decor do you have for Halloween?
I don't have room to decorate, but I have a few wall stickers I leave up

Indoor/outdoor Halloween decorations? What do you do, and what would you prefer to receive?
I don't have an outdoor.

What's your preferred Halloween decor style: classic/traditional (skulls, pumpkins, bats), kitchsy/cute, retro, elegant/Victorian, horror/macabre?
No decor. But classic and horror

What's your candy preference?
American candy-wise, reeses, twix, milky way, butterfinger, etc. For the rest of the world: anything caramel and/or dark chocolate. No nuts or fruit, please.

Authors - Jennifer Estep, Faith Hunter. Heard of them? Love them, hate them, or eh?
I feel like I may have heard of Faith Hunter? But I don't know really.

Knitted things. Specifically scarves/cowls and shawls.....grabby hands or not? Favorite colors? Are you allergic or sensitive to any textiles, ie wools, cashmere, nylon, metallic threads, mohair, alpaca? Knitted washcloths? For the kitchen or for the bath? And again, colors??
I generally avoid knitted things (with the exception of alpaca which is so soft and good)

Candles or wax melts/wax tarts?
I have an oil warmer but I don't know if wax would work in it?? Maybe? No candles.

Do you have an Etsy wish list, and if so, what's your user name there?
I had one but it keeps deleting it for some reason. I will try to make it again and see if it works better...

Tokyo Milk? Yea or Nay?
I don't know anything about it

would you like notebooks or journals? Utilitarian or fancy? Lined or blank? Tell me of your stationery lustings.
No thank you, I have too many

Are you interested in fabric? Again, what colors, what themes, etc.
I don't really have much use for fabric but some small Halloweeny pieces might be cool. I am trying to get into nerdy cross-stitch currently (who knows why) so maybe some of that fabric?? Japan has very little over 14 count for some reason

What are your tea and/or coffee preferences? Loose leaf / whole bean or bagged / ground? Do you have a favorite type? Flavor? Retailer?
No coffee, tea I usually prefer loose leaf but the place that sold the bags I have used for loose tea stopped selling them which is a pain. I have a diffuser but cleaning it is a pain sometimes and I'm lazy

If you could receive one handmade item - everything from knitted or crocheted gloves and scarves to sewn bags to fanart or original art, what would you prefer?
That's a tough one... I can always use tote bags and like a tote bag with art on it would be super cool. Maybe something FFVII

What are your favorite fandoms, if any?
FFVII (Zack, Sephiroth and Cloud), In the Company of Shadows, The Foxhole Court, Nyanpire, Pokemon (Fire types and eevees), FFXIV, Tiger and Bunny, Hitman Reborn (Xanxus)

Skincare- do you use a particular routine? What products would you absolutely not use?
I don't really have a routine at all. Just wash my face in the shower and put on some moisture water if it feels dry. I should probably have a better routine but I don't really wear makeup or anything so I rarely feel I need to. I do use oil sheets a lot because my skin is a pain sometimes. As for what I would not use... I'll try anything once at least

Bath/shower products?
I never take baths, but I'm good with basically anything shower wise

BPTP products? Pre-owned okay?
Pre-owned is fine

Essential oils and aromatherapy oils- yay, or nay?
Sure, why not

Favorite animal?
Wolf, bat, dog

Twilight Alchemy Lab oils?
Don't really know anything about them

Would you be interested in Kings Game by Lisa Millraney?
I don't have a kindle, just my kobo

Would you like any brown paper bags of "seconds" from Seattle Chocolates?
What... does that mean? Seconds? Is that chocolate? I'll eat chocolate...

Would you like some hair falls? I can make a single (ponytail) or double (for pigtails). Short, long, types of yarns, ribbons? Extra things (buttons, beads, wire wraps? Colors/color combinations? Stuff to avoid?
No thank you

Elements & Artifacts has a fall/halloween collection up? Anything catch your eye?
Nothing specific tbh

- And speaking of shops from BPAL folks, any favorites in the stores on the SW Stalking and Services Spreadsheet?
The steampunk jewlery is cool. I like the vacuum earrings, but my ears aren't pierced. This is a common theme with me, sadly. Haus of Gloi update is live tomorrow (the 25th)- is there anything you're interested in? Not that I can see
Ren Faire/Honey? I love Ren Faires and half of the stuff available there I couldn't be too specific because... almost everything. Honey I don't think is legal to ship here. Coloring Books? I have a few, so probably don't need more Do you celebrate Mabon? I do not Anyone hankering for Craftsy classes? I'm probably good, thanks Would you be interested in any of the following: jigsaw puzzles; puzzle books (like word searches or crossword puzzles or suduko); coloring books; card games; board games? I love logic puzzles and illustlogic (I don't know what it's called in other places...) as well as card and board games! I have a ridiculous collection. I have Gloom and expansions but most of the rest are Japanese released.

Tarot cards/oracle deck
No thanks

Cryptozoology/cryptids (Big Foot, lake monsters, chupacabra, etc.) - yay or nay? If yay, any favourites?
I am weirdly fond of the Chupacabra... I don't even know why lol

Erotica or BDSM - yay or nay, and if yay, what kinds of things?
If it's on my goodreads or similar, sure!

My local farmers market has a pepper specialist who makes dried pepper powders. Would you like some and if so what level of spicyness.
Nooooooooo spice baaaaad

Would any witchees be interested in strawberry, pumpkin & apple, or milk flavor Pocky?
No thanks, can get most here

Though I've been playing with sculpee lately and like making sort of character or fandom inspired bead/pendants, would that be something you'd like or have use for?
Always up for fandom stuff

Are there any commercial candles/tarts/tealights in scents you like? Bath and Body Works, or Yankee Candle?
Just the frostbeard ones I just got!!!!!!

Witchee, would you like (would you wear?) a long wrap choker?
No thanks, would probably kill myself...

I'd love to commission a piece of art for you. Would you be interested in a custom piece? What kind of picture/what subject matter?
I'd love something of Zack from FFVII

Do you subscribe to any boxes? What kinds of things do you like from them?
I do not

Any makeup/body/skin type stuff you'd like to get samples of?
Just whats in ?aire

ThinkGeek is having a big Halloween sale. Anything catch your eye?
Ooo so much. I love thinkgeek. The psolar orbit necklace is SO COOL and punderdome looks hilarious. I have The Olde Book Purse, but I LOVE the book pillows. The twitchy kitty tail would be hilarious for halloween

Ginger, or Spearmint flavor?
Ginger yes,spearmint no

coltostallion

September 21, 2016

therhoda's Unduly crazy rambles

Questions answered

The ever growing answers to the questions everyone asks!

9/20/16

Authors - Jennifer Estep, Faith Hunter. Heard of them? Love them, hate them, or eh? No idea but i like to read

Knitted things. Specifically scarves/cowls and shawls.....grabby hands or not? Favorite colors? Are you allergic or sensitive to any textiles, ie wools, cashmere, nylon, metallic threads, mohair, alpaca? Knitted washcloths? For the kitchen or for the bath? And again, colors?? Okay I love crafts I have NOT a crafty bone in my body. We always need scarfs and if they are something thats warm and yet Not itchy. it will be fought over. I pesonally Like bright colors they are harder for me to lose

Candles or wax melts/wax tarts? I have tars but no melter that works well. the one i have does this weird burn on one side thing which causes all kinds of funkiness.

9/19/16

Speaking of snarky, who's a fan of The Mincing Mockingbird? nope not me. I want my snark in things Like Lucifer and Sherlock

Do you decorate for Halloween all year? If not, what level of decor do you have for Halloween? Not all year but i do tend to put things out for the day

Indoor/outdoor Halloween decorations? What do you do, and what would you prefer to receive? I would do outside. one of the BEST things i was ever given were light up led ghosts i LOVE them and so do the kids

What's your preferred Halloween decor style: classic/traditional (skulls, pumpkins, bats), kitchsy/cute, retro, elegant/Victorian, horror/macabre? Light hearted or the nightmare before christmas for the win around here

What's your candy preference? the kids have a red dye allergy so candy has disappeared for the most part. i like things such as gummy lifesavers and the wacky apple tootsie rolls

Does anyone like fleece character hats? Like these? http://wonderlandonline.storenvy.com/collections/354444-anime-video-games/products/13089516-pusheen-like-fleece-hat What kinda characters would you like to see? oh man we love funky hats around here if it has ears it is always the first one picked. i own Kyo and Shigure from Fruits Basket already

9/18/16

Who here is a Raging All THINGS HARRY POTTER fan? Not so much i HATED the stupid Epilogue- I have turned to fanfiction to FIX that. I am funky shiper in that department

Do you like things with Pumpkin (or Pumpkin Spice?) No its an evil gourd

9/17/16

Is there anything you would like to get from Japan? Candies they make the best funky candies. My kids could also eat their weight in pocky

Would you object to re-using of clean mailing materials? Nope i am all for reuse as long as it dosnt come with anything that NOT supposed to be in it

9/16/16

Is there anything you'd particularly like to get from the UK? I cant think of anything but I lvoe fun stuff so i would turn my nose up

Socks/sockdreams/etc: Sockdreams is such Sock porn

Anyone a nail polish fan? What colored interest you? Okay I love nail polish. I have been looking at some of the fun things people do with different colors. Like they have the metal stick thing to swirl it. I don't even know where they get such things but i would so try it out.

9/15/16

How do you feel about knitted stuff? I am Pro
Fancy? Plain? Dosnt matter just NOT itchy please

What types of things do you like to wear? I am a big girl and so i spend my life in snarky tshirt and jeans. I Love swishy shirts and Dark and primary colors

I'm into beer. How 'bout you? Not IPA or Chocolate anything
IStyles? Saddly i am uneducated and stick to easy Non nasty bears
And booze? I am a bourbon and whiskey girl

How do you feel about caramel? I am pro - ia m trying to get my husband to make me some with whisley in them
Salt or no? either
With chocolate or without? Not a chocoalte fan

Would you be interested in home made food items? yes
- garlic dill pickles - pass
- blackberry jam - GIMME
- dried honey crisp apples _GIMME
- applesauce (with or without red hots) No
- elderberry syrup (with honey and apple cider vinegar - great for immune boosting) I would SO try this
- honey from our bees - thats a great thing
- rose petal liquor (made with our own rose petals and everclear but diluted down a bit so it doesn't knock you over) Why do you dilute it?
- baked goods of your choice, what do you like or dislike? I like most things

Would you be interested in project bags/pouches? I usually make flat bottom round pouches with a pocket inside and a drawstring. Possibility of embroidery if we still have the huge commercial machine. I might be sounds interesting

And to go along with the previous knitting question...
Are you allergic to any fiber or do you know what kind of yarn you prefer? (merino, merino cashmere, merino cashmere silk, 100% silk, 100% cashmere, merino nylon, BFL, BFL silk, etc. Or do you like acrylic?) I Know Wool and Cheap acrylic make me scratch like the dickens

Would you want a quilted pot holder? I would rather have a quilted thing i can put on the table so like a flat mat

Do you have any prefered flavour of shortbread? It comes in FLAVORS?

9/14/16:

What are you interested in from the recent BPAL and BPTP updates? (Lilith, Lunacy, etc.)

A LITTLE MORE TEA
HEAVENLY SPARK
HEEL
THE LIBRARY OF JOHN DEE
LILITH & SEKHMET
MY LITTLE GROTESQUE
REAPERS GONNA REAP
THE WOLF AND THE RATTLESNAKE
POISONED APPLE MARTINI
PLACES, EVERYONE

I havn’t found a good decanting circle yet if i do i will let you know

Would you like hibiscus seeds? I live in the evil north

Off-color needlepoint? Depends if it was fun maybe. I am still threatening to use Ursula Vernon’s winged Peni for the bathroom

therhoda

September 21, 2016

therhoda's Unduly crazy rambles

To My Witch, I already adore you

So My witch Another wonderful round of switch witch is off and Running. I thought i would let you know right off I cant wait to see what you come up with. I hope that you have fun running around here. i dont expect lots jsut some nice words and maybe a little attention that not from a Chibi.

I have a wishlist on amazon that has YEARS of me throwing things in it. for me its a good way to shove things i Like into one place.

https://amzn.com/w/24GWTFJ3CCST7

I think of it as a good way to see what i like, DONT think you have to buy me ANYTHING from it! I also over the last couple of years have put something in pinterest. I forget about ti so it dosn't have NEARLY as much and some of it i already have but like to Show it to others. AND i cant figure out how to link you to it anyway *fails*

I Am excited! Lets have fun Witch!

therhoda

September 21, 2016

SnowWhiteMoon's Blog

Switch Witch 2016 Halloween Help Entry

This is where I will gather all the questions and links for my Witch! Easy one stop shop.

My wishlists are up to date.

Amazon Wishlists: http://amzn.com/w/132WN9NAK2OPE
Etsy Wishlists: https://www.etsy.com/people/stormmoonpress/favorites
BPAL Wishlist: http://www.bpal.org/topic/127-wishlist/?p=2548002

*****
Hibiscus seeds?
No, thank you!

Off-color needlepoint?
No, thank you!

What interests you from the latest (pre-Halloween) BPAL update?
I'm actually running decant circles for the releases, so I'll get to try it all. Nothing really appealed to me, though.

Like beer? What kind? Booze? Same question!
I'm a vodka and tequila gal. Hate beer with a passion.

Knitted items? Type?
Living in Florida, knitted items are wasted on me.

Are you allergic to any fiber or do you know what kind of yarn you prefer?
Wool is bad for me.

Caramel? With chocolate? Salted?
Mmm... salted caramel is awesome.

Would you want a quilted pot holder?
Yes! We're in desperate need of new potholders that are thick and not useless (like our current ones).

Do you have any preferred flavor of shortbread?
I like classic buttery shortbread.

Would you be interested in project bags/pouches?
No, thank you!

Homemade Food?
- garlic dill pickles - Yes!
- blackberry jam - Yes!
- dried honey crisp apples - Yes!
- applesauce (with or without red hots) - No, thank you!
- elderberry syrup (with honey and apple cider vinegar - great for immune boosting) - No, thank you!
- honey from our bees - No, thank you!
- rose petal liquor (made with our own rose petals and everclear but diluted down a bit so it doesn't knock you over) - No, thank you!
- baked goods of your choice, what do you like or dislike? I tend to prefer quick breads and sugar or peanut butter cookies (soft).
Is there anything you'd particularly like to get from the UK?
Not that I can think of?

Socks/sockdreams/etc?
I never wear socks. Ever.

Is there anything you would like to get from Japan?
I LOVE Japanese treats and sweets, just not azuki or matcha.

Would you object to re-using of clean mailing materials?
Nope. I reuse all my mailing boxes whenever I can.

Anyone a nail polish fan? What colors interest you?
I love cheap, glittery, fantastic nail polishes for craft purposes.

Who here is a Raging All THINGS HARRY POTTER fan?
I am not a fan at all.

Do you like things with Pumpkin (or Pumpkin Spice?)
Only pumpkin bread. Hate all things 'Pumpkin Spiced'.

Does anyone like fleece character hats? Like these: like-fleece-hat? What kinda characters would you like to see?
No, thank you!

Do you decorate for Halloween all year? If not, what level of decor do you have for Halloween?
My husband LOVES decorating for Halloween. We love indoor and outdoor decorating.

Indoor/outdoor Halloween decorations? What do you do, and what would you prefer to receive?
Both are great! I tend more toward fall decorations, and my husband loves gory/scary outdoor decorations.

What's your preferred Halloween decor style: classic/traditional (skulls, pumpkins, bats), kitchsy/cute, retro, elegant/Victorian, horror/macabre?
Classical/Traditional, I think, but I also wouldn't mind cute or Victorian.

What's your candy preference?
I like sour candy, gummy candies, Runts, Sour Patch Kids, and the like.

~*~*~

9/25

Does anyone like fleece character hats? Like these? http://wonderlandonline.storenvy.com/collections/354444-anime-video-games/products/13089516-pusheen-like-fleece-hatWhat kinda characters would you like to see?
Not really my thing. Fleece in Florida is a bad combo.

Elements & Artifacts has a fall/halloween collection up? Anything catch your eye?
This is lovely.

And speaking of shops from BPAL folks, any favorites in the stores on the SW Stalking and Services Spreadsheet?
I haven't had a chance to look through it.

The second part of the Haus of Gloi update is live tomorrow (the 25th)- is there anything you're interested in?
I've never used Haus of Gloi products. None of there Halloween scents interest me.

Do you celebrate Mabon? Would you like "witchy" or pagan decorations and objects? For example, pentacle wall hangings, mabon poppets, corn dollies, ritual candles, etc?
We celebrate Mabon (and all pagan holidays) in our house, so pagan decor is always welcome!

Would you be interested in any of the following: jigsaw puzzles; puzzle books (like word searches or crossword puzzles or suduko); coloring books; card games; board games? Feel free to elaborate on preferences for any of the above!
We don't do jigsaw puzzles because the cats snatch pieces of them. I like word searches and coloring books.

SnowWhiteMoon

September 21, 2016

Hellcat's Lair

links for Switch Witching

Pinterest--https://www.pinterest.com/dixiehellcat/

Etsy wishlist--https://www.etsy.com/people/hellcatblue/favorites?ref=hdr

Amazon wishlist--https://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/2G7YQ7D8KWZIU/ref=topnav_lists_1

dixiehellcat

September 21, 2016

Zeb's BPAL Blog

SwitchWitch Autumn 2016 Version

Last updated: 29th September 2016

WIshlists
Amazon: http://www.amazon.co...t/388AMHU9X80YL
Etsy: https://www.etsy.com...ef=favs_index_1
SockDreams: https://www.sockdreams.com/wishlist/index/index/wishlist_id/82906/ - At 22nd Sept SockDreams wishlist isnt working properly on the new site - I am repopulating it as fast as I can!
Crocus: http://www.crocus.co...9f1e770b612b092
Hibiscus seeds? While I would love them, Customs would never allow them in Off-color needlepoint? Not really my thing What interests you from the latest (pre-Halloween) BPAL update? I've ordered decants of all the Liliths that sound promising. From Unicorns part 2 there's Union of Adam and Eve or Wild Woman with Unicorn that I am considering bottle purchases for Like beer? What kind? Booze? Same question! Beer gives me gas - I only drink Irish Whiskey, Moniac Mead or red wine (Merlot and similar) these days Knitted items? Type? One of those tube scarves that go over the head and can be worn as a scarf or can act as a headscarf too. Socks, always! Are you allergic to any fiber or do you know what kind of yarn you prefer? I don't like itchy stuff, I prefer natural fibres but don't mind a mix Caramel? With chocolate? Salted? yes. yes. yes! Would you want a quilted pot holder? no thank you Do you have any preferred flavor of shortbread? all of them? Would you be interested in project bags/pouches? No thank you, I have lots Homemade Food? (if it will ship well)
- garlic dill pickles - yes
- blackberry jam - no
- dried honey crisp apples - curious
- applesauce (with or without red hots) - no
- elderberry syrup (with honey and apple cider vinegar - great for immune boosting) - yes
- honey from our bees -yes
- rose petal liquor (made with our own rose petals and everclear but diluted down a bit so it doesn't knock you over) - no
- baked goods of your choice, what do you like or dislike? - fudge, easy to eat caramels that won't break my teeth Is there anything you'd particularly like to get from the UK? Socks/sockdreams/etc? My wishlist is at the top Is there anything you would like to get from Japan? - Totoro stuff, Ghibli stuff, cute goth kitty stuff, washi tape, old kimono material, savoury seasonings, stuff for my bento box. No sweet stuff thanks! Would you object to re-using of clean mailing materials? No Anyone a nail polish fan? What colors interest you? I probably have too much already Who here is a Raging All THINGS HARRY POTTER fan? no Do you like things with Pumpkin (or Pumpkin Spice?) I dont mind Does anyone like fleece character hats? Like these: like-fleece-hat? What kinda characters would you like to see? Love the kitty, would also love Totoro

9/19 Do you decorate for Halloween all year? If not, what level of decor do you have for Halloween? no, not really Indoor/outdoor Halloween decorations? What do you do, and what would you prefer to receive? we don't really do it here What's your preferred Halloween decor style: classic/traditional (skulls, pumpkins, bats), kitchsy/cute, retro, elegant/Victorian, horror/macabre? cute What's your candy preference? fudge, marshmallows Speaking of snarky, who's a fan of The Mincing Mockingbird? It looks quite funny but probably not stuff I'd use

9/21/16

Do you have an Etsy wish list, and if so, what's your user name there? I'm PrayUntoBastet

Tokyo Milk? Yea or Nay? unsure!

would you like notebooks or journals? Utilitarian or fancy? Lined or blank? Tell me of your stationery lustings. I always love decorated notebooks (like this) but not sure if I would actually use. I do love cute washi tape & stickers, and use them for group orders. A notepad for quick notes in packages would also be good

If you are ok with knitted things, what colors do you like? purples, blues, teals, greens
If striping, what two (or more) colors together? subtle stripes of any of the above with grey
If you want yarn, what colors do you want? n/a
--- A color palette would be lovely if you use Pinterest. Or just want to post palette photos in your blog.

Are you interested in fabric? Again, what colors, what themes, etc. Love it but wouldn't use it

What are your tea and/or coffee preferences? Loose leaf / whole bean or bagged / ground? Do you have a favorite type? Flavor? Retailer? black teas, in bags, or whole bean coffee/flavoured ground coffee

If you could receive one handmade item - everything from knitted or crocheted gloves and scarves to sewn bags to fanart or original art, what would you prefer? a cowl or an embroidered piece of wall art or stripy socks

What are your favorite fandoms, if any? Firefly, Babylon5, Studio Ghibli, Dr Who, Gotham, Deadpool seems to have snuck in there, and Tom Hiddleston as Loki *swoons*

Skincare- do you use a particular routine? What products would you absolutely not use? Facial skincare I stick with what I use, which is Origins. Bodycare, anything that smells nice and absorbs quickly and isnt totally full of nasties

Bath/shower products? either but need more shower stuff

BPTP products? Pre-owned okay? yes and pre owned is fine

Essential oils and aromatherapy oils- yay, or nay? nay

Favorite animal? Cats

Twilight Alchemy Lab oils? I have a few imps but dont need more

9/20/16

Authors - Jennifer Estep, Faith Hunter. Heard of them? Love them, hate them, or eh? hadnt heard of them but probably not my sort of thing

Knitted things. Specifically scarves/cowls and shawls.....grabby hands or not? Favorite colors? Are you allergic or sensitive to any textiles, ie wools, cashmere, nylon, metallic threads, mohair, alpaca? Knitted washcloths? For the kitchen or for the bath? And again, colors?? Cowls - that was the word I was looking for earlier! No washcloths though, I use a sponge. Colours as always purples, blues, greens, black, grey

Candles or wax melts/wax tarts? I love BPTP candles but theyre heavy to send. I cant use wax tarts

9/24/16

The second part of the Haus of Gloi update is live tomorrow (the 25th)- is there anything you're interested in? Never tried them but weenies don't usually suit me. From their GC though, Insalata Nocturna sounds interesting

I'm going to the NY Renaissance Faire tomorrow- anything you'd like me to look for? no thank you

9/23/16

Would you be interested in Kings Game by Lisa Millraney? too late, already bought it!

Would you like any brown paper bags of "seconds" from Seattle Chocolates? yes, absolutely

Elements & Artifacts has a fall/halloween collection up? Anything catch your eye? Yes, lots! The green Iulius necklace, the Forsaken Leaf of Shadow and Flame VI, and the E & A Sugar Skull necklace are all gorgeous

And speaking of shops from BPAL folks, any favorites in the stores on the SW Stalking and Services Spreadsheet
9/22/16

Would you like some hair falls? I can make a single (ponytail) or double (for pigtails). Short, long, types of yarns, ribbons? Extra things (buttons, beads, wire wraps? Colors/color combinations? Stuff to avoid? Not really my style

Honey? I love it but I don't think you can ship? Coloring Books? no thanks, I have lots Do you celebrate Mabon? Would you like "witchy" or pagan decorations and objects? For example, pentacle wall hangings, mabon poppets, corn dollies, ritual candles, etc? no thank you Anyone hankering for Craftsy classes? Maybe the Extended Harvest one? Would you be interested in any of the following: jigsaw puzzles; puzzle books (like word searches or crossword puzzles or suduko); coloring books; card games; board games? Board games : King of Tokyo is my current hankering, card games: yes please, I have Gloom, Munchkin, Love Letters, Cards Against Humanity, especially interested in things for only 2 players

ReallyZeb

September 20, 2016

Hellcat's Lair

SW fall 2016 warehouse offerings

I have a bunch of knitted and crocheted items which I am offering, for swap for something for my witchee from you, or for pretty much the cost of the materials and labor. Pix--

sw warehouse3 by dixiehellcat, on Flickr

A slouchy hat with matching fingerless gloves; 2 cowls; several more pairs of fingerless; and a tablet/netbook cozy. (the orange/blue/brown striped fingerless on the far right are pending)

sw warehouse2 by dixiehellcat, on Flickr

2 beanie hats and another hat.

sw warehouse1 by dixiehellcat, on Flickr

A cell phone cozy; a mug cozy; 2 more pair fingerless; 2 more hats; and a scarf.

Some are vegan fiber, others animals; most are machine washable but some are not. PM me if you are interested in any!

dixiehellcat

September 19, 2016

skyelyric's schtuff

SW '16 Q's

9/19
Do you decorate for Halloween all year? If not, what level of decor do you have for Halloween?
Hell no. I like the changing of the seasons and the different decorations that go with that, so my decorations rotate. Most of my decorating is more weather/season specific (but I do love christmas decorating), so at the beginning of November, the Weenie decorations go back away until next fall. =) I don't go all-out on Halloween decorating, it's more general fall and then some 'Ween decorations right around the holiday itself.

Indoor/outdoor Halloween decorations? What do you do, and what would you prefer to receive?
My outdoor stuff has to be a little bit restrained (townhouse), I put out a pumpkin and whatnot, but I can't go too nuts. I do a little indoor decorating, and I also decorate my cube at work, because hell, if I have to sit here 40 hours a week, it better have personality.
What's your preferred Halloween decor style: classic/traditional (skulls, pumpkins, bats), kitchsy/cute, retro, elegant/Victorian, horror/macabre?
I tend to go for mostly...nature themed? Bare branches, owls, moons, ravens, leaves, a little of the gothic/elegant thing, but a little more minimalist (like I have a couple of grey pumpkins with silhouettes on them, one a raven, one a spider). I don't really do kitsch (sp?) or horror

and finally,
What's your candy preference? fruit candies/gummies, caramel/toffee/honey candies, some chocolate (any shade of chocolate is fine, between the three of us we love it all), oh, and I do like licorice (sweet anyway, I was not a fan of salmiak when I tried it)

9/18/16

Fleece character hats? cute but not my thing, really...I tend to go more for knit hats and wacky colorful stuff. (and stuff that covers my poor ears) Some of my favorite hats with personality are a 'normal' knit hat with earflaps and little round ears on the top of the hat, a fleece hat with all sorts of multicolored strips of fleece tacked onto it to wave in the breeze, and a hat with fun fur in it that looks like I stuck my hand in a light socket.

Who here is a Raging All THINGS HARRY POTTER fan?
I’m not a raging collector of anything in particular, but I am quite fond of the HP world. (proud Hufflepuff fwiw)

Do you like things with Pumpkin (or Pumpkin Spice?)
I love pumpkin/squash food/baked goods, but I’m not overly fond of things that taste like pumpkin spice

9/17/16

Is there anything you would like to get from Japan?
pretty stationery, the weird red-bean-mochi hard candies? virtual touristy stuff like a pin or postcard

Would you object to re-using of clean mailing materials?
re-use away! I love recycling sound packing materials, and would be happy if my witch did the same.

9/16/16

Is there anything you'd particularly like to get from the UK?
touristy stuff, maybe a sweet? Oh, I love Fox's Glacier Mints and Fruits. World Market used to carry them here but haven't seen them in ages.

Socks/sockdreams/etc:
socks are good since winter is a thing here. crew or boot length would be most useful, and I do have large calves to contend with

Anyone a nail polish fan? What colors interest you?
I like it but I do have quite a bit. October from the Post is one I covet (it was on Etsy recently but I can’t justify the shipping for one nail polish). I definitely prefer shimmers and metallics, matte I’m on the fence about…don’t wear cremes or glitters (much as I love glitter, it’s so hard to get the polish off that I hate wearing it)

9/15/16

How do you feel about knitted stuff? love
Fancy? Plain? any, I wear it all

What types of things do you like to wear?
that's terribly open-ended...in terms of jewelry, clothes, accessories???

I'm into beer. How 'bout you? yup
Styles? not a huge fan of bitter stuff, most of what I drink tends to be belgian style ales and occasional weird stuff like prickly pear or grapefruit ales
And booze? I enjoy Irish whiskey and Scotch, and occasional liqueuers to mix into coffee or mixed drinks.

How do you feel about caramel? I love caramel. I make it also, but I wouldn’t say no to someone else’s. =)
Salt or no? either
With chocolate or without? without

Would you be interested in home made food items?
- garlic dill pickles
- blackberry jam
- dried honey crisp apples
- applesauce (with or without red hots)
- elderberry syrup (with honey and apple cider vinegar - great for immune boosting)
- honey from our bees
- rose petal liquor (made with our own rose petals and everclear but diluted down a bit so it doesn't knock you over)
- baked goods of your choice, what do you like or dislike?
I’d pass on applesauce since I do that myself, and probably minimal baked goods because of trying to minimize sugar, but anything else would be awesome.

Would you be interested in project bags/pouches? I love bags and pouches, so sure.

And to go along with the previous knitting question...
Are you allergic to any fiber or do you know what kind of yarn you prefer? (merino, merino cashmere, merino cashmere silk, 100% silk, 100% cashmere, merino nylon, BFL, BFL silk, etc. Or do you like acrylic?) No allergies, and my preference is just for soft things. Acrylic is totally fine, doesn’t need to be fancy. (If you’re foisting yarn off upon me, I work with everything from thread/laceweight to bulky, and everything from bamboo/silk and alpaca to acrylic.)

Would you want a quilted pot holder? Sure, I love handcrafted stuff.

Do you have any prefered flavour of shortbread? plain or citrus

9/14/16:

What are you interested in from the recent BPAL and BPTP updates? (Lilith, Lunacy, etc.) Think I have decants of everything I’m hoping to try…I think there was something in the first group of Weenies mentioned with leaves, leather and clove, and that sounds amazing.

Would you like hibiscus seeds? I will take any seeds. I love growing stuff.

Off-color needlepoint? sure…or snarky-but-work-appropriate

skyelyric

September 19, 2016

Wench457's Answers to Life, the Universe and Everything Swaps!

SW Answers

How do you feel about knitted stuff? Fancy? Plain? What types of things do you like to wear?
Love it! It gets cold and nasty here in the PNW in the winter. A lovely previous Witch made me an earmuff/headband thing that I still use. Scarves and fingerless gloves are also awesome. Because it's cold in my office but I still need to type. Prefer plain because it's going to get worn to the barn, and my horse likes to nibble on whatever I'm wearing. So yeah, sturdy is best.

I'm into beer. How 'bout you? Styles? And booze?
I prefer cider to beer, and the dryer the better. Booze is my friend, and bourbon is my favorite.

How do you feel about caramel? Salt or no? With chocolate or without?
Love all kinds of caramel!

Would you be interested in home made food items?
- garlic dill pickles
- blackberry jam
- dried honey crisp apples
- applesauce (with or without red hots)
- elderberry syrup (with honey and apple cider vinegar - great for immune boosting)
- honey from our bees
- rose petal liquor (made with our own rose petals and everclear but diluted down a bit so it doesn't knock you over)
- baked goods of your choice, what do you like or dislike?
Wow, Those all sound amazing. I am especially intrigued by the red hots applesauce and rose petal liquor.

Would you be interested in project bags/pouches? I usually make flat bottom round pouches with a pocket inside and a drawstring. Possibility of embroidery if we still have the huge commercial machine.
Those sound lovely!

Are you allergic to any fiber or do you know what kind of yarn you prefer? (merino, merino cashmere, merino cashmere silk, 100% silk, 100% cashmere, merino nylon, BFL, BFL silk, etc. Or do you like acrylic?)
I am allergic to rabbits, so angora is problematic. (I forgot to mention this in my questionnaire, so I am glad this question came up. Bad Wench!) Mohair also, because of the tickly bits. I tend to prefer natural fibers.

Would you want a quilted pot holder?
Yes please! This is especially good timing, since my potholders have all died simultaneously and I am reduced to using side towels.

Do you have any preferred flavour of shortbread?
All of them.

Is there anything you'd particularly like to get from the UK?
My son loves malteasers, but then I wouldn't get any, lol! Real English Breakfast tea is always appreciated, since it can be hard to find here. Really, anything that is special to where you live is always fun to try!

Anything from Japan?
Yes, please! Aaaaaal the things from Japan!

Reuse shipping materials?
As long as they are in good shape and get the job done, go for it!

Harry Potter?
Slytherins, represent!

Hibiscus Seeds?
They would have to be moved indoors during the winter here. Ain't nobody got time for that! At least, nobody in my house.

Does anyone like fleece character hats? Like these: http://wonderlandonl...like-fleece-hat? What kinda characters would you like to see?
Adorable, but not something that would get used much around here.

Do you like things with Pumpkin (or Pumpkin Spice?)
The only thing I like with Pumpkin Spice is pumpkin pie. I had one sip of a Pumpkin Spice Latte once and had to throw the rest away. :gag:

Socks/sockdreams/etc:
I have to wear boring slacks and jackets at work. I love to wear vaguely subversive socks. Like a secret rebellion!

Anyone a nail polish fan? What colors interest you?
Please no more nail polish! I already have too much, plus I usually get shellacs at the salon these days, so they get used even less than before.

Do you have an Etsy wish list, and if so, what's your user name there?
Yes, but it is pretty outdated. You can at least get a feel for my taste. I am Wench457 there also.

Candles, wax melts/tarts?
No wax melts or tarts please, I like my BPTP atmosphere sprays. I could really use some floating candles though. I have two sconces in my entryway that are designed to be filled with water and floating candles, but I have trouble finding the candles. Or remembering to get them…

New BPAL:
I ordered bottles of A Little More Tea, My Little Grotesque and Coconut Meat, as well as decants of some of the other Lilliths. I’m kind of regretting not getting a decant of Waiting, because initial reviews are making that sound right up my alley. I will also definitely need a backup of De Vos’ Unicorn, because it’s stunning and light enough I can wear it at work.

Tokyo Milk? Yea or Nay?
I have never tried it. I have enough of a problem with my BPAL habit lol!

Oh witchee, if you're a writer type, would you like notebooks or journals? Utilitarian or fancy? Lined or blank? Tell me of your stationery lustings.
Not a writer type, although I wouldn’t mind a cute notepad for writing notes to put in swaps packages. The one I usually use now is intended to be used to help diagnose dementia, which makes me laugh, but I’m not sure how it is received by my swapees.

If you are ok with knitted things, what colors do you like?
I would love to get something in Slytherin colors, since I don’t have anything like that now. Also I tend to wear a lot of black and gray, so I am trying to branch out into actual colors more. Teal and green and purple are faves.

If striping, what two (or more) colors together?
Green and grey for Slytherin!

If you want yarn, what colors do you want?
No yarn please. I would like to use it, but I already have a bag full that hasn't been touched.
--- A color palette would be lovely if you use Pinterest. Or just want to post palette photos in your blog.
I do not Pinterest. If this is important to you, dear Witch, please let me know and I will put something together.

Are you interested in fabric? Again, what colors, what themes, etc.
No, please, no! As a costumer I have enormous stashes of fabric in my house, in my garage, in my car, at the office, at the theatre...

Unless you have something particularly amazing. Then I will find the room...

Yes, I am aware I have a problem.
If you could receive one handmade item - everything from knitted or crocheted gloves and scarves to sewn bags to fanart or original art, what would you prefer?
I would love to get a pair of those crocodile stitch fingerless mitts. I would wear them at the office and make my co-workers hella jelly.

What are your tea and/or coffee preferences? Loose leaf / whole bean or bagged / ground? Do you have a favorite type? Flavor? Retailer?
Tea – either loose leaf or bagged is fine. I prefer loose leaf, but sometimes don’t have the time to mess with it – like at work.
I’m a bit of a coffee snob, so I always use whole bean and grind it fresh right before brewing. Unflavored and never Starbucks. They over-roast (aka – burn) their beans, to my taste.

What are your favorite fandoms, if any?
Doctor Who! Firefly! Just about anything anime will find a home in my house also.

BPTP products? Pre-owned okay?
Yes, and absolutely!

Essential oils and aromatherapy oils- yay, or nay?
I have an essential oil diffuser in my car instead of an air freshener. I usually use a combination of grapefruit and rosemary EOs.

Favorite animal?
Cats and horses. I am also quite fond of ferrets, although hubby won’t let me have one. The meanie.

Twilight Alchemy Lab oils?
I have several, although it has been a while since I used any of them. I do keep a decant of Clarity in my purse for emergencies.

Authors - Jennifer Estep, Faith Hunter. Heard of them? Love them, hate them, or eh?
Faith Hunter – Love her books! I devour anything Jane Yellowrock the instant it appears.
Jennifer Estep – I have tried her books, but I just can’t seem to get into them for some reason.

Hair Falls?
They are awesome, and I love seeing people wearing them, but honestly would never wear them myself.

Would you be interested in any of the following: jigsaw puzzles; puzzle books (like word searches or crossword puzzles or suduko); coloring books; card games; board games? Feel free to elaborate on preferences for any of the above!
I do like sudoku and crossword puzzles. I asked for (and got) Cards Against Humanity for Mother's Day this year, so an expansion pack would be awesome. And yes, I do play it with my kids. (<-- worst mother ever lol!)

Yewberry's watermelon rhubarb spritzer looks delicious!

Do you celebrate Mabon? Would you like "witchy" or pagan decorations and objects? For example, pentacle wall hangings, mabon poppets, corn dollies, ritual candles, etc?
Yes to the yes on this.

Kings Game by Lisa Millraney?
Looks like a fun read!

Honey?
I love all things honey, especially Sourwood Honey, but I think it's too late to get any of that this year.

Tarot cards/oracle decks - yay or nay? If yay, do you already have any? Which ones?
I have two decks. The Aquarian Tarot and a Ryder-Waite deck I am afraid to use. This is enough decks for me.

Cryptozoology/cryptids (Big Foot, lake monsters, chupacabra, etc.) - yay or nay? If yay, any favourites?
Not particularly, although I do have a fondness for Nessie.

Wench457

September 19, 2016

Vanesa's SW Answers

Halloween SW - 2016

Hibiscus seeds? Torn. On the one hand, I'm a plant killer. On the other hand, hibiscus are some of my favorite flowers. Off-color needlepoint? I believe my opinion on this has been registered in the thread. For convenience sake, though, here it is again - some of it is awesome. I don't like trinkety things, but I would not be opposed to this. What interests you from the latest (pre-Halloween) BPAL update? From Lilith, I'd try decants of the following:

- A Little More Tea
- Conencting Flight
- The Great Python Snake
- Heel
- My Little Grotesque
- O Joy Of My Spirit!
- The Great London Spaghetti Hunt
- Tag-Upon-Avon Like beer? What kind? Booze? Same question! Yes, no IPAs. I like the extremes - super pale wits or chocolatey stouts. Booze, I love it. I also have a fully stocked (no, seriously *fully* stocked, citric acid anyone?) bar, so I'd prefer not to get more unless 1.) you made it or 2.) it's a cool local variety. I do not drink vodka or tequila. Knitted items? Type? Add me to the list of people who appreciate handmade goods but live in hot climates. I'm in Louisiana, we have very little winter. There are a handful of knitted items in my etsy favorites (mostly accessories and small creatures) that could be cool to get something similar to. Are you allergic to any fiber or do you know what kind of yarn you prefer? I get itchy with some wool, but I'm not a big synthetics fan. Not sure what's left after that. Caramel? With chocolate? Salted? As long as it's not too gloopy or over-sweet Would you want a quilted pot holder? Sure! Do you have any preferred flavor of shortbread? Nope, would be good with any flavor. Would you be interested in project bags/pouches? Sure, why not. Homemade Food? Yes to homemade food, but no canned/preserved goods unless you actually know what you're doing please. Is there anything you'd particularly like to get from the UK?/Is there anything you would like to get from Japan? For these and all other locality questions - I LOVE getting items that are local to you, but there's nothing in particular that I want from any specific places. Any local items that fit my other likes/dislikes would be perfect. Socks/sockdreams/etc? Again, I live in Louisiana. My son could use a pair or two of cute socks with grippy bottoms. We haven't bought him shoes yet since he's still learning to walk, but we do let him toddle about on our patio with socks on. Anyone a nail polish fan? What colors interest you? I have an extensive zoya collection, but it's getting a bit old and has been going unused because I never have time. I'll probably be taking advantage of the trade in to dispose of polishes without feeling guilty. That said, if you find anything really unusual (odd mattes, cool flaky glitter, etc.) I'd take it in red, purple, blue, or silver. . Would you object to re-using of clean mailing materials? Nope, and I'll also go on record as saying that I'm cool with all used items (books, clean body products, etc) Who here is a Raging All THINGS HARRY POTTER fan? Not me, sorry. Do you like things with Pumpkin (or Pumpkin Spice?) Yes. In fact, pumpkin pie (and it's sub-ingredients) is one of the only good things about fall. I will say, though, that when I do store bought "pumpkin spice" flavored things, I often find it too sweet. What types of things do you like to wear? My pinterest boards and etsy favorites do a pretty good job of sharing my tastes, and I've waxed lyrical on them in past rounds. I have a strict color scheme, shared in my questionnaire. I work from home, but I amassed a pretty extensive work and party wardrobe right before I switched to working from home. So, I feel bad buying clothing but also wish I had a few more casual items. I'm always on the lookout for good jeans, cozy but not too heavy pullover sweaters in my winter colors, and linen or nice sleeveless tops in my warm weather colors. I've also been searching for a red cardigan and black jewelry that would work for both work and casual occasions. I have been considering buying t-shirts with actual things printed on them - preferably in the webcomics/geeky range - but I always second guess it any time I start to buy something (I've put the Think Geek "No" shirt in my basket and then taken it back out so many times now, usually with the NASA onesies for kiddo making a joint trip. Also the blue version of the Oglaf Derp Fox Shirt from TopatoCo.). I prefer feminine cuts that are shaped but not too tight. I've also been on the lookout for good pajamas. Does anyone like fleece character hats? Like these: like-fleece-hat? What kinda characters would you like to see? For me, not really. For my kid, f-ing adorable, but I'm not sure he'd actually keep it on his head. Do you decorate for Halloween all year? If not, what level of decor do you have for Halloween? No, we don't. We've never really figured out our halloween decor. For a long time, we lived in apartments where we couldn't really decorate outside (and I don't have my act together enough for seasonal indoor decorating). Then, when we finally moved to a house where we thought we'd get trick or treaters, we started decorating only to have a family emergency that took us out of town 3 days before halloween. After that, we've thought "oh, we should decorate" but haven't really done it. Indoor/outdoor Halloween decorations? What do you do, and what would you prefer to receive? Outdoor. See above about not having my act together for indoor seasonal decor. Wreaths, solar or battery powered string lights, and small stand alone items (e.g. the little baby sugar pumpkins) or others things of those sizes/shapes/configurations would fit best on our porch. What's your preferred Halloween decor style: classic/traditional (skulls, pumpkins, bats), kitchsy/cute, retro, elegant/Victorian, horror/macabre? I like a more elegant look, but Halloween does cry out for a bit of whimsy. It'd probably work best to do something more fall than specifically halloween themed, cause I'm too lazy to change decor that often. Hubby and I are big Gomez & Morticia Addams fans. What's your candy preference? Chocolate. Then more chocolate. Candles, wax melts/tarts? No thanks Do you have an Etsy wish list, and if so, what's your user name there? Yes, linked in my sig. Tokyo Milk? Yea or Nay? Maybe the lip balms, otherwise nothing really catches my eye. If you're a writer type, would you like notebooks or journals? Utilitarian or fancy? Lined or blank? Tell me of your stationery lustings. I could use a cool planner. Something with calendar pages that have a lot of room to write things in. I could also use nice, blank note cards. If you want yarn, what colors do you want? Not a yarn user A color palette would be lovely if you use Pinterest. Or just want to post palette photos in your blog. My pinterest fashion board has a lot of color combos that I like, and my questionnaire and past swap answers give extensive info on the colors I use for my clothing and home. Are you interested in fabric? Again, what colors, what themes, etc. Hmm, maybe. I'm trying to get my act together to sew pants for my kid and pajama pants for myself, but it hasn't really happened. I'm a beginning sewing machine user, so nothing complicated to sew with. I prefer 100% cotton or other natural fibers. We buy a lot of geeky stuff for the kiddo (robots, dinosaurs, science jokes) and I like solid black or other dark colors for pajamas. If you could receive one handmade item - everything from knitted or crocheted gloves and scarves to sewn bags to fanart or original art, what would you prefer? Wow, this is an evil question. So great, too hard. I can get it down to 3, not in ranked order: 1. original art, 2. jewelry, 3. consumables (food, drink, bath, home good, whatever it is as long as it can be used up). Sorry for cheating so egregiously. What are your tea and/or coffee preferences? Loose leaf / whole bean or bagged / ground? Do you have a favorite type? Flavor? Retailer? No coffee, my grandparents own a coffee farm. I'm so over stocked on tea it's not even funny. I could use a sturdy pitcher or carafe with a top that could hold cold brew and ice tea in the fridge. What are your favorite fandoms, if any? Lots of webcomics (Queen of Wands, Something Positive, Questionable Content, Oglaf, and anything Spike Trotman of Templar AZ touches are favs), Star Trek, Firefly. BPTP products? Pre-owned okay? Sure, but I prefer sample sizes. Also, used everything is ok. Essential oils and aromatherapy oils- yay, or nay? I use 4 thieves oil as an everyday scent (and think the branded "Thieves" blend is bs). Eucalyptus is helpful for the winter months. Favorite animal? Dog love Twilight Alchemy Lab oils? No, and on that note I prefer not to receive any items of any sort that have "intent" or magical purpose. Elements & Artifacts has a fall/halloween collection up? Anything catch your eye?/And speaking of shops from BPAL folks, any favorites in the stores on the SW Stalking and Services Spreadsheet? I try to favorite items from etsy shops on the spreadsheet pre-round and periodically throughout. Mind you, I in no way expect you to buy those things (some are super pricey), I just think it's fun to look through everyone's craftiness. Also, just because something isn't favorited doesn't mean I don't like it. I just get distracted easy. In case you can't tell Haus of Gloi update is live tomorrow (the 25th)- is there anything you're interested in? Nothing in particular Ren Faire? Sure! Big Ren Faire fan (speaking of - have you hear the Rambling Sailors?) I like useful things (skirt clips, household goods), jewelry, consumables, and hair toys especially. I'm considering a piratey costume (the Navigatrix) so sailing and navigation themed items would be fun. Honey? Yes. I love all things honey, and my Father In Law is a mead maker. Coloring Books? I don't need them, but I think the adult coloring book thing is cute and wouldn't mind getting one. Kiddo is still too little. Would you be interested in Kings Game by Lisa Millraney Maybe. On the one hand, it looks cool and I love supporting other BPAL people. On the other hand, I don't have an e-reader. Do you celebrate Mabon? Would you like "witchy" or pagan decorations and objects? For example, pentacle wall hangings, mabon poppets, corn dollies, ritual candles, etc? No thanks (see "no items with intent" comment). Although, if you make these and are particularly excited, my FIL is a druid so I could maybe pass them on. Anyone hankering for Craftsy classes? Whoops, missed the sale. I don't see any must haves, but beginning sewing, drawing, wire-wrapped jewelry making, and photography could be cool. More advanced savory cooking is welcome too. Realistically, I barely have time to answer these questions, so... Would you be interested in any of the following: jigsaw puzzles; puzzle books (like word searches or crossword puzzles or suduko); coloring books; card games; board games? Card and board games for sure! We've got Forbidden Island, Cards Against Humanity, Apples to Apples, Wits and Wagers, Uno, Rumicube, and a million decks of cards/pairs of dice. We are always on the hunt for fun party and co-op games that don't take a million hours to play. Tarot/Cryptids No thank you. Weenies The beverages are catching my eye - Fizzy Jack O'Lantern, Pumpkin Latte, and Spiced Autumn Cider. Yipe has me wondering whether it will be amazing or gross. Oddly tempted by the Dead Leaves series. Something about that one is just calling to me this year. I vastly prefer decants to bottles (I have never finished an imp, let alone a bottle). Pepper powders? Sure! Nothing too spicy and not too much (I have a crazy overflowing spice cabinet right now). Erotica/BSDM Yes. For literature, I like things with a very strong non-sex plot where the sex is either important to the story or so hot you don't care that it's added in. I've read Meilin's Intimate History and almost all of the Kushiel/Naamah books. Something new would be appreciated. As far as non-literature items go, it'd be a bit odd for me actually. I could deal with cheeky or themed items ("It's not going to spank itself" underwear, Morticia and Gomez memes, etc.) but I wouldn't be particularly interested in receiving... implements? from a stranger. NYCC Scents? I don't do florals or leather, so it's a bust for me Would any witchees be interested in strawberry, pumpkin & apple, or milk flavor Pocky? pumpkin could be interesting Though I've been playing with sculpee lately and like making sort of character or fandom inspired bead/pendants, would that be something you'd like or have use for? maybe a pendant if it was subtle enough to pass for "regular" jewelry BPTP Weenies The dead leaves hair glosses sound interesting Witchee, would you like (would you wear?) a long wrap choker? here's a random image of one I found on google. Yes, I love that type of necklace. Ginger or spearmint? Typically mint. I do like gingerbread, though Commercial candles, etc? No thanks, the scents usually bother my lungs Thinkgeek sale Nothing that I'm absolutely crazy over, but there are some cool items - solar orbit necklace, planetary plush, planetary glasses, and maybe the lego bookends or the minibru coffee press. Do you subscribe to any boxes? What kinds of things do you like from them? I do not, but I've considered bark box and quarterly a few times (too expensive). I did try one of the snack boxes once, but it didn't work out for me. Rancho Gordos bean club and any similar things for whole grains are on my list to try Any makeup/body/skin type stuff you'd like to get samples of? Nothing in particular, but I wouldn't mind receiving them if you've got them to send.

I'm following along with one of the master question lists, and I've noticed that it's out of date. I've tried to add missing things, but if I skipped something you care about just poke me.

Vanesa

September 18, 2016

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